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Carretón Bowls

Fresh, hearty, and loaded with guacamole.

★★★★★ Rated 4.9 by our guests

Pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and a fresh tomato slice — all layered in one bowl and topped with your choice of protein. A lighter way to enjoy everything El Carretón does best.

Choose Your Protein

Every item below is available with any of these proteins, grilled or slow-cooked fresh every morning.

Carne Asada

Grilled steak

Pollo Asado

Grilled chicken

Al Pastor

Achiote pork

Birria

Braised beef

Carnitas

Braised pork

Chorizo

House sausage

Grilled Veggie

Grilled veggies

Carreton Bowls — Options

Bowl Asada

Popular
$12.84

Grilled steak, layered with pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and a fresh tomato slice.

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Bowl Pollo

$11.85

Grilled chicken, layered with pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and a fresh tomato slice.

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Bowl Al Pastor

Popular
$11.85

Achiote-marinated pork, layered with pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and a fresh tomato slice.

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Bowl Birria

$12.84

Slow-cooked shredded beef, layered with pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and a fresh tomato slice.

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Bowl Carnitas

$11.85

Braised pork, layered with pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and a fresh tomato slice.

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Bowl Chorizo

🌶 Spicy
$11.85

Homemade pork chorizo, layered with pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and a fresh tomato slice.

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Bowl Veggie

$11.85

Grilled onions, layered with pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and a fresh tomato slice.

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Make It a Meal

Complete Your Order

Pair it with the sides our regulars never skip.

French Fries

French Fries

+$3.59
Chips & Queso

Chips & Queso

+$4.69
Rice & Beans

Rice & Beans

+$4.55

Finish It Sweet

Save Room for Dessert

The three house favorites — a perfect close to any order.

Chocolate Churros

Chocolate Churros

$4.95

Crispy house-made churros filled with irresistible melted chocolate.
Tres Leches

Tres Leches

$4.95

Ultra-light sponge cake soaked in a sweet three-milk blend.
Flan

Flan

$4.95

Creamy homemade flan, made from scratch, drizzled with sweet caramel.

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Order your carretón bowls online for pickup, or get them delivered straight to your door.

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Bowls FAQ

Common questions about our bowls at El Carretón Taqueria in Gainesville, GA.

What comes in a Carretón Bowl? ▼
Every bowl is layered with pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and a fresh tomato slice, topped with your choice of protein.
Are the bowls a lighter option than tacos or burritos? ▼
Our bowls skip the tortilla, making them a popular choice for guests looking for a lighter, rice-and-protein-forward meal without sacrificing flavor.
What's the most popular bowl? ▼
Bowl Asada and Bowl Al Pastor are our best sellers, both loaded with guacamole and fresh corn.
Can I order bowls for delivery in Gainesville, GA? ▼
Yes — order through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub for delivery, or order directly on our Toast page for the best price.
Is there a vegetarian bowl option? ▼
Yes — the Bowl Veggie is topped with grilled onions over beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and tomato.

Best Burrito Bowls in Gainesville, GA

Looking for a fresh burrito bowl in Gainesville, GA? El Carretón Taqueria at 608 Atlanta Hwy layers pinto beans, Mexican rice, sour cream, guacamole, corn, and tomato with your choice of grilled steak, chicken, al pastor, birria, carnitas, or chorizo. Order online for pickup or delivery through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub — open late, every day of the week.