I really like the European vibe of this place right here in IN. It was a little nostalgic, feeling…read morelike you stepped into a little café in Paris. They had a special for the day. Lobster quesadilla! Yes, please! Lobster quesadillas in a quaint little town-I'm impressed! The flavor of this did not disappoint either. It was very tasty! At first glance, I was concerned because the filling was very minimal. It was very very flavorful and definitely enough lobster filling. The pico was extremely fresh and I've enjoyed having the peppers and jalapeños in it. it was not too spicy, it was just right. I also did the up charge and got the Tom Thai soup. They asked if I wanted crackers or bread. I was thinking is that a question? I very cheerfully stated, "I will take the bread!" Even though the bread did not have a lot of flavor, it was fresh, warm and very comforting to eat. This will definitely be a new place I will be stopping at any time I'm in the area. The only reason for the four star is, I also ordered an unsweet tea and they forgot to put it in my bag. (All drinks are bottled-no fountain drinks) therefore, I had to turn around and go back and get it. Thankfully, I was only a few blocks away when I noticed it was not in my bag.

I'm a delivery driver from Cincinnati and stopped in to grab a bite for the road. The staff was…read morevery welcoming and gave me a free sample of their turkey salad. I have to say hands down the best turkey salad sandwich on brioche bun that I will probably ever have in my life!!! It's a must try!

Good food and service. We sat outside along the river on a beautiful day in June. We had the prime…read morerib and sides along with a couple beers. All were good and reasonably priced. The menu had a lot to choose from, so we will be back to try more another day.

Food was phenomenal as usual! Delicious, hot and quick! Always a fun atmosphere! Our service and…read morewaitresses are always great, but our waitress this time lacked friendliness, a desire to be at work and seemed rather annoyed that she had customers. Our tip reflected the less than stellar service we usually receive and have become accustomed to. Alas, as will return and will once again enjoy the food and hope to enjoy the service more like previous visits. This place still deserves a 5 star review!

Stopped in on the way to the Madam Carroll. The spectacular patio with lights and fall/halloween…read moredecorations drew me in! Great music. Great atmosphere. Walking up to this place we knew we'd love it. If we lived in town it would 100% be our go-to bar and we'd be regulars. We only order mozzarella sticks because of time restriction but they were amazing. Piping hot when we got them. We sat at the bar, and Rachel asked us how we were doing and was so social. People, this girl wasn't even on the clock. I saw her with her family and she noticed the bar getting into the weeds like most bars do on the weekends and she jumped behind the bar and quickly caught up the dishes and took a couple orders. Not to shame our original bartender...she was excellent and knowledgeable!! I absolutely think you're missing an opportunity for a great time if you don't come here.

The food is very good! I love the garlic knotts, pizza, and wings. The local beer selection is…read moreoutstanding with varieties from Fontana Farms, Crasian, and Teays. They also have some wacky events. If you have not been lately -try it. Get the Garlic Knotts you won't be sorry!

Very disappointing experience. The burger had almost no seasoning and tasted very plain. The Caesar…read moresalad looked like it came straight from a bag of salad mix, thrown on a plate with some plain cooked chicken on top. It didn't taste fresh or well prepared at all. They also couldn't cook the steak correctly. I asked for medium, but it came out with very uneven cooking. Parts of it were undercooked while other parts were more done, which made it seem like the steak might have been frozen before being cooked. For the price, I expected much better quality and effort. Overall the food felt rushed and not worth it.

Off season, obviously, but cozy and friendly atmosphere on a gloomy rainy day. Randomly in the…read morearea and decided to stop. Our server was wonderful (wish I could remember her name!) I was. Disappointed they were out of alligator for the tacos, but my wagyu tacos were good. Hubs had fish and chips and was pleased with the portions and flavor. Cheesecake in to go boxes for later at home!

Service was excellent every time we have been there!!! Food is delicious and the waitresses are…read morevery friendly! We would definitely recommend this restaurant. Try it you will love it

Had walleye fries and rice, went home, about 7 hours later i started vomiting profusely. it is…read morecurrently 5:02 AM, i've gotten maybe 3 hours asleep, and im still throwing up. ruined seafood for me

This place is the best! Great food and family fun! Always a solid menu, lots of choices and…read morequality food.

Be careful of what waiters you get at esmeralda's they are eather extremely nice or extremely rude…read more We we insulted within the first min of our waiter being at our table. I will definitely be letting the manager know about this and definitely no tip.

Very slow service for a Thursday night around 5pm with only three tables with customers seated…read more(counting us) and a couple seated at the bar. No knife to cut bread, also no small plates to put bread or appetizers on. Napkins small and cheap, (nothing against paper napkins but buy dinner size). Was not offered drink refills (didn't order bar drinks). Husband's New York Strip was pink like he ordered but tough and hard to cut. I had the Salmon that was good, but broccoli was undercooked.

Went for fish fry Friday. Food was below average unfortunately. Had $12 in drinks and bill for 2…read morewith tip was almost $100. I will not be going back for their fish fry.

It was a very humid 90+ degree day so I figured I would try someplace with more powerful AC. USA…read moreRestaurant has 1/2 lb burgers, but I wanted something lighter for lunch today so I tried the salad with fried chicken. The salad was good, fresh lettuce, and sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and egg. But the fried chicken was pressed and formed nuggets, not solid muscle like one would think about fried chicken. It wasn't horrible, just not to my expectations. Next time, I'll try the burgers.

food was very flavorful, home made. Very fresh. restaurant is very clean and "very" friendly…read more Prices are great.

OMG! The only reason I loved going to Indiana Beach was for the amazing tacos!…read more I was visiting a customer in Monticello looking for someplace for lunch. I got on Yelp of course! I saw The Taco Shoppe - one of the first review I read explained how the taco stand was no longer in Indiana Beach/ but had opened shop 1 mile from where I was! Trust me I knew this was the place for me!!! Anyone that has been to Indiana Beach must remember these delicious tacos! They are nothing fancy/ just ground beef lettuce snd cheese- with the AMAZING taco sauce! You order at a Windiw- pick up at the next- there are a few picnic tables. I noticed a steady stream of people walking up the steps to place orders! This is a must stop if you have fun memories of the tacos at Indiana Beach!

There's something to be said about knowing your strengths and understanding your clientele. If…read moreyou've ever been to Indiana Beach on Lake Shafer, you've probably had tacos from the now closed Taco Shoppe. It was a staple for years at the amusement park, and gained such a following that when they closed a few years back, their regulars (myself included) were devastated. So much so that the owners decided to re-open the business about three miles away in downtown Monticello, IN. The recipe for their success is a simple one. Keep the menu simple. Find a niche product that differentiates your establishment from the dozens of other taco joints in the area and only open for a select amount of time so that you always leave them wanting more. The Taco Shoppe is a carry-out only and has no inside seating at all. In fact, there's no "inside" of the business. You order from one window and pick up your food from another. There's a handful of picnic tables in the lot next door, but that's it. So what's the secret??? Tough to describe. First of all, the soft shell corn tortillas are flash fried, maybe?!? Whatever they do to them, they are delicious. Their ground beef is also kind of a mystery. It's unlike any beef taco I've had before, and my fat ass has had PLENTY of tacos in my 52 years. They serve the tacos with red sauce (mild) and green sauce (hot). They are both amazing. Their red sauce is on the sweeter side, and I can't compare it to anything else really... Like everything else about this place, it's totally unique. The Taco Shoppe is one of those places that if you know about it.... you know. You get it.

The atmosphere is really nice and the food tasted really good. Definitely going back.read more

This restaurant is delicious. The food is great and the service is good as well. This restaurant…read moregets busy very quickly so we sit at the bar and Tiki bar mainly, but still good service and great music outside. Nice to stop here after being at the lake all day.