--- title: "La Carreta at MIA: where, hours, what people say" description: "La Carreta at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-37. After security." url: "https://miaairportguide.com/venues/la-carreta/" updated: "2026-10-21" airport: "MIA" type: "place" --- > Independent guide, not the official MIA website. All pages: https://miaairportguide.com/llms.txt # La Carreta La Carreta at Miami International Airport. North Terminal, Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-37. After security. Updated October 21, 2026 ## Location & access La Carreta shares gate D37 with Hudson News and Nathan's Famous. - Bakery / Desserts - Breakfast - Burgers - Coffee & Tea - Dine - Fine Dining - Local Flavors - Salads - Sandwiches - **Terminal:** North Terminal - **Where in the terminal:** Concourse D · 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-37 Concessions move, so check the gate signs. - **Security side:** After security - **What it is:** - Restaurants & bars - Coffee, snacks & bakeries Source: Miami International Airport official restaurants & shops directory ## What people say People are talking about: - Good Cuban food like sandwiches and picadillo - Rude or unfriendly counter staff - Bland or dry sandwiches and empanadas - Friendly, quick service - Fair prices for airport food ## Next closest places to gate D37 Other places in Concourse D after security, sorted by how near their printed gate is to gate D37, where La Carreta is. - [TGI Friday's](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/tgi-fridays/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-36 Restaurants & bars Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [TGI Friday's Smoking Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/tgi-fridays-smoking-lounge/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-36 Restaurants & bars Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Coco Bay](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/coco-bay/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-40 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. - [Ocean Drive- Prive Gourmet](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/ocean-drive-prive-gourmet/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-34 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 5 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Starfire Design](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/starfire-design/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-40 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. - [Sunglass Hut](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/sunglass-hut-north-terminal-gate-d-40/): 2nd Level Departures by Gate D-40 Fashion, jewelry & beauty Every day, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. ## Lounges and services nearest gate D37 What the airport's facility lists place by a gate in Concourse D, nearest gate D37 first. - [Admirals Club D-30](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-admirals-club-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Flagship Lounge D30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. - [Flagship Lounge](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/aa-flagship-lounge-d30/): After Security Checkpoint, North Terminal D, across Gate D-30; Skytrain Station #3. The Admirals Club D-30 is across the same gate. · Daily, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [Smoking areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/smoking/): inside Concourse D at the TGI Friday's smoking lounge near Gate D-36 - [Service Animal / Pet Relief Areas](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/pet-relief/): indoor post-security: North Terminal (D) near gate D34 - [Water refill stations](https://miaairportguide.com/amenities/water-refill/): After security, Concourse D: Gate D-20, Gate D-23 and the D Customs hall ## Getting to La Carreta La Carreta is after security, at gate D37. You reach it through the five checkpoints below, the checkpoints the airport lists for gate D37. | Checkpoint | Published hours | | --- | --- | | Checkpoint 1 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | | Checkpoint 2 | 3:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. | | Checkpoint 3 | 4 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. | | Checkpoint 4 | 4 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. | | Checkpoint 5 | 4 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. | [Food and shops in Concourse D by gate](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/concourse-d/) ## When La Carreta is closed - **Before 5 a.m. and after 10 p.m.**: [Carlo's Bake Shop Express (Vending Machine)](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/carlos-bake-shop-express-vending-machine/) (open 24 hours), [IStore](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/istore-380866/) (open 24 hours) and [The Fan Stand; Vending Machine](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-fan-stand-vending-machine/) (open 24 hours), in Concourse D, after security. ## Nearest other restaurants & bars - [Dunkin'](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/dunkin/): gate D41 · After security · Every day, 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. - [The Counter](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/the-counter/): gate D33 · After security · Every day, 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. - [Villa Pizza](https://miaairportguide.com/venues/villa-pizza-north-terminal-gate-d-43/): gate D43 · After security · Every day, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ## Questions about La Carreta ### Is there another La Carreta at Miami International Airport? No. The airport's directory lists one La Carreta, in Concourse D. The nearest other place of the same kind is Dunkin' (gate D41). ### Can you get to La Carreta before going through security? No. It is after security, past Checkpoint 1, Checkpoint 2, Checkpoint 3, Checkpoint 4 and Checkpoint 5, so only travelers who have been screened can reach it. ## Before you make a detour Check your gate and security area. A place elsewhere in the airport may not be reachable from your departure area. [North Terminal guide](https://miaairportguide.com/terminals/north/) ## Opening hours Published schedule, local time - Every day, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. [All places in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/dining/?terminal=North%20Terminal)[4 lounges in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/lounges/#lounges-north)[Checkpoints in North Terminal](https://miaairportguide.com/security/#security-north)