The local obsession — Mexican rice, melted queso, your protein.
Our signature Cheesy Rice starts with a bed of Mexican rice, blanketed in melted queso, and finished with your choice of protein. It's become one of Gainesville's most-ordered dishes for a reason.
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
Grilled steak over a bed of Mexican rice, topped with melted queso.
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Grilled chicken over a bed of Mexican rice, topped with melted queso.
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Achiote-marinated pork over a bed of Mexican rice, topped with melted queso.
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Slow-cooked shredded beef over a bed of Mexican rice, topped with melted queso.
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Braised pork over a bed of Mexican rice, topped with melted queso.
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Homemade pork chorizo over a bed of Mexican rice, topped with melted queso.
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Grilled onions and tomato over a bed of Mexican rice, topped with melted queso.
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Pair it with the sides our regulars never skip.
The three house favorites — a perfect close to any order.
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Order your cheesy rice online for pickup, or get them delivered straight to your door.
Common questions about our Cheesy Rice at El Carretón Taqueria in Gainesville, GA.
Looking for El Carretón's famous Cheesy Rice in Gainesville, GA? Find us at 608 Atlanta Hwy, where we top a bed of Mexican rice with melted queso and 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.
