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    Carniceria El Ranchito

    4.5 (67 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Grocery
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    El pastor taco (top) and Asada taco (bottom) with onions and cilantro
    Ashley M.

    FINALLY! A real Mexican street taco! I recently moved to Indy from Texas and have been searching for real Street tacos for the past few months. I know I have high expectations because in Texas we have good street tacos on every corner. I've always been let down up until I found this place! These street tacos are real. So flavorful and delicious. The pastor tacos (seasoned pork tacos) were filled with so many spices as it should and the asada tacos (steak tacos) were perfectly cooked. I also judge a taco place based off the salsa and they were 5/5. The red salsa was perfectly spicy and the green salsa had a good tangy flavor. Only complaint I have from my spoiled taco self is that they were a little expensive for street tacos. In Texas, it's $1.50 per taco. Here it was about $3.50 per taco. Although, at least they give enough meat in each.

    Shredded beef , shredded pork and elpastor taco. Queso and chips
    Vikram J.

    Food- If you are looking for an authentic Mexican experience , this is your place . All tacos are $3 . Their shredded pork and shredded beef tacos are my favorite. They put a lot of meat on the tacos and it's legit stuff. They also have tortas , tamales and a full Mexican menu . If your kids want fries and chicken nuggets while you are having tacos , you are covered . They have that as well . Vibe- The restaurant is inside the Mexican grocery store . There is plenty of seating and napkins available on each table . Parking - free parking right outside the store . Tip- Don't forget to try their sauces on the food. You will find it sitting on the counter or on one of the tables. Mild ( red ) , medium ( green) and hot ( yellow). Have fun Amigo!

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    Nicole S.

    I came here for tamales, but left with tamales and a bean, rice and cheese burrito. Next time, I'll just come for the burrito! My burrito was really good and alllllmost the way a BRC burrito should be (the exception being that they use white cheese instead of yellow cheese). The refried beans and rice were bomb, though. The tortilla, too. The tamales, I did not care for. The masa of the tamale was a little too wet, and the tamales themselves were huge. They were wrapped in banana leaves instead of the typical corn husks, which could be why they were so wet and slippery. I ordered half a dozen tamales, and ended up throwing two of them away because I just couldn't eat them anymore. You can buy food at the little restaurant inside Carniceria El Ranchito like I did, and/or you can do some shopping, because the restaurant is located inside a Mexican grocery store and butcher shop (aka carniceria). I didn't do any shopping this time, but they seem to carry a lot of Mexican goods.

    Jackson H.

    This little restaurant is inside a Mexican grocery store which in my experience are some of the best. This place did not disappoint! It is of the fast serve walk up the the counter variety. I had the Burrito Loco and it was very good. The cheese on top was spicy and the burrito was full of steak, chicken, onions, and pico. We went after dark and they had a security guard standing outside, but I did not really feel unsafe there and it is not in a terrible area. It is a great place to quickly get a great Mexican meal.

    Steak tacos
    Erin K.

    Probably the best tacos I've had in Indy. Super authentic and fresh. The Horchata was also great. It did take me a little bit to find the restaurant since I didn't realize it was inside the supermarket. I ended up doing some grocery shopping after. It was actually about 7pm when I got there so I thought they could be closed but they were still open and made the food pretty quickly.

    Tacos
    Chasity J.

    The grocery selection here is amazing, but I'll focus on the restaurant within the grocery store. I've been here a couple of times now, and the food is absolutely to die for. Service is fast and friendly; price is fair. $2.99 per taco, with plenty of other choices on offer. I got three different tacos: shredded pork, shredded beef, and chicken. Absolutely get the shredded beef (barbacoa)! Plus, if you check in through Yelp, you can get a free Jarritos drink!

    Tani B.

    I tried this place for the first time today and boy was I in for a surprise! They have authentic, flavorful food, an easy to read menu, and affordable prices. Not to mention they have a friendly staff as well! They provide cheaper and much better food quality than Chipotle or any other Mexican chain restaurants I've been too. I ordered a steak burrito and it was the BEST steak burrito I've had since living here in Indianapolis. It was packed full of ingredients and only $6.50! I've been on the hunt for an authentic Mexican place for awhile now and I'm so glad I came across Carniceria El Ranchito. I will most definitely be back!! It's super casual inside, it doubles as a grocery store so it's nothing fancy but I feel like that's what makes it so special. **FYI** they did not accept the check in offer! When I presented it to them they did not know what it was and would not accept it.

    Chris P.

    Well, I have driven by this gem of a Bodega for a couple of years and never stopped in. That changed the other day after reading another Yelp revue. I was not disappointed and was thrilled to know there was a full fledged Taqueria inside. The menu is easy and simple. The food is as good as anything the city has to offer. The grocery reminds me of Super Mercado in East Chicago as a kid growing up. The produce and meats are first class for a Carniceria and highly recommended.

    Gordita w/ Asada added cheese
    Crystal R.

    Ok so this Hispanic grocery store has a hidden gem inside! I was hungry one day before class, and wanted a small snack. There isn't many options by the UIndy campus, so I turned to Yelp. After my search, I found great reviews on this Hispanic market with great cooked food. It is only about 2-3 blocks away from campus, so I decided to give it a try, and boy was I not disappointed! I went on two separate occasions. The first time I tried the Shredded Beef Quesadilla. The next time I tried the Gordita w/ Asada! Although the quesadilla was delicious, it was very rich. The Gordita on the other hand was absolutely perfect! I asked for cheese inside, and the Asada was tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection! Wow! I couldn't believe the amount of flavor, freshness, and quality that comes out of the kitchen at this market! All they are missing for me is Margaritas, and I would make them my weekly stop before evening classes.

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    The food is so delicious and the owner is very kind! Would absolutely recommend anyone visiting…read moreIndianapolis to come here to eat and good times.

    I have not spent much time in the Eastside of Indianapolis other than Irvington. Driving through…read morehere, you see the blight and the abandonment of this area of Indianapolis since the decline of manufacturing. Then again, it's not an uncommon story unfortunately- large parts of the city forgotten in terms of economic development but then suddenly needed during times of campaigning. Had taken Keystone and then Rural Street to get here, and the potholes are not kind. But, we had this place on our list and were determined to make it here at least once. Tlaolli stood out for its vegan offerings. Plenty of vegan taco options, birria (an absolute rarity to see vegan birria), and torta. They offer soy chorizo, jackfruit, and king oyster mushrooms as protein options. The exterior is colorful, and inside there are seating options. We had gotten our food to go, so I cannot comment too much on the service. Had placed our order online, and the food was ready within the estimated time in the order. We ordered the vegan birria tacos ($17.99), the vegan torta ($10.99 base but added soy chorizo, which was $3.99), and the no-no-no taco ($5.99). Our total with fees was approximately $45. Tlaolli offers outdoor seating, so when the weather is nicer this would be a good place to come. Next to the East Washington IPL branch, Tlaolli has a colorful green exterior with neon signage. Food: The food was very good. The proteins were nicely seasoned and juicy. The highlight for me was the birria tacos and the consome. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 10/10. This is a great local business in the area to support: offers a diverse menu of options with food that is comforting and tasty.

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