La Carreta Rosa — Restaurant in Council Bluffs

This is a gem of a Mexican restaurant in the Council Bluffs/Omaha area! I've searched for years for real authentic Mexican food like this in Omaha - not just a typical Tex-Mex. The place, housed in an old historic building, needs some major updating and is pretty much a dive, BUT the food is AMAZING. They have a Yucatan taco that is to die for - perfectly seasoned chicken, tons of toppings and a big slice of avocado. Their complimentary chips and salsa are amazing, too. What puts it a notch above the rest is their AMAZING hot sauce! They have a green sauce that has so much flavor it's crazy - and it's good on EVERYTHING - and their red hot sauce is also great and on some days nearly too spicy! Humberto is the only server who has ever waited on us - he is so friendly and attentive. When they're swamped during rush hours you do have to wait a little bit longer for things, but it's worth the low prices and amazing food. We usually just go before or after the main rush time and have the place mostly to ourselves! I wish they'd paint their front door and that there was a little updating done to the place, as well as an additional restroom, but really we don't come here for the ambiance, we come here...

It was ok... Not my favorite Mexican food place in town by any means. Though I would go here again, I would probably prefer to go somewhere else. If you order soda you get it by the can, which I am not a fan of. The salsas are nothing too special, they we're okay but not super flavorful or exciting. Though the carne asada was good, it also seemed kind of plain. Maybe if it had come with onions in addition to the lettuce sour cream and avocado slices. I guess overall for me the thing that can make or break a Mexican restaurant is really the salsa. Like I said the salsa was just okay, and the food wasn't spectacular without having an amazing salsa. But that's...

This restaurant is in a historic building. The best Mexican food I've had in years. Very authentic. However, if you like, you can order it more on the American side. I wouldn't suggest it though. Everything from the chips and salsa that they give you as complimentary before your meal, to the entire meal was utterly delicious. The gentleman, Felix, was pleasant, helpful and very attentive. Good food, good service; what more could you ask for? I'm definitely going to make this a regular spot. They are open everyday except Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:05 p.m. They've been in business there for over 20 years. The place is humble and...