Tacos La Carreta - Whittier

Tacos La Carreta in Whittier brings award-winning Sinaloa-style carne asada from El Verde, Sinaloa to Southern California. This brick-and-mortar expansion of a beloved family truck specializes in mesquite-grilled meats served on handmade flour tortillas that create “pops of juice that blanket the palette.” Their signature chorreadas feature thick corn tortillas layered with aciento (toasted chicharr??n paste that tastes like brown butter), melted cheese, and perfectly charred asada. The restaurant’s Sinaloa-style preparation includes distinctive items like toritos (roasted Anaheim chiles with cheese and asada) and vampiros (crispy tortillas with creamy dressing). “One of the best things about La Carreta is they don’t simply specialize in tacos. There’s a variety of other items, including their chorreadas. Think of a loaded tostada with grilled meats and a layer of cheese underneath.” Owner Jos?? Morales took over his father’s operation in 2020, quickly gaining recognition as LAist’s top Whittier taco destination. Open 10am-10pm daily, offering authentic Mazatleco flavors at 11402 Washington Blvd.