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    Carniceria Guanajuato

    4.4 (105 reviews)
    InexpensiveGrocery, Mexican
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Platillo de Carnitas
    Peter P.

    If you are in downtown Indy and are looking for the best Mexican restaurant, look no further. It's not quite walking distance from downtown, but if you have access to a vehicle, it's only 5 minutes away. The restaurant is fairly new and connected to the grocery store. (The grocery store used to have a taqueria inside, but it got so popular that they bought the space next door and opened a full service restaurant. There is still a little taqueria in the grocery store, but the menu is extremely limited now.)

    Fantastic, friendly, and  perfect service. We love this guy!

    I go out of my way to eat at this outstanding place! Everyone seems to be happy and friendly and the food is off the chart amazing!

    Al pastor / Fish tacos (Tilapia)
    Lorenzo M.

    I was fully expecting a small hole in the wall restaurant, however I was pleasantly surprised to see a spacious and beautiful restaurant. We came specifically to try the tacos as they've created the reputation of being very inexpensive and authentic tacos. They don't have prices on the menu however I believe they were 2-3 dollars per taco however they tasted like they were 10 dollars each. The service was amazing and our tacos came out within 5 minutes. The fish tacos had great potential however the only flaw was that they were very dry. The Al pastor tacos were a nice change to the fish tacos as they were more savory and juicy. The meat was fantastic and it really nailed the salty-sweet combination. The quality is there and it really puts bang for your buck to another level. The server even gave us a free to go cup of salsa and bag of chips which was incredibly generous.

    Small guacamole
    Pam H.

    After spending the day downtown watching the state high school soccer games, we felt like trying something new for dinner. Our friends suggested this restaurant and it was only a few minutes from IUPUI, so off we went. You enter the building through the grocery store, which we loved! In fact, my son and his buddy loaded up on Mexican candy after dinner! The restaurant had a interesting, very eclectic atmosphere. For sure unique. The menu was a fun mix of Spanish and English but we were able to figure it out with our limited high school Spanish! The street tacos were excellent- our party tried a bunch and we all decided the chicken was the best. The guacamole was smooth and the small was a big serving! We tried cactus and hot roasted peppers (because why not?), and enjoyed the sides of rice and beans too. The corn tortillas were my favorite part - perfectly cooked. No margaritas, but a cold diet coke waa still a good companion to the spicy hot sauces we added to our meal. Overall a solid choice - I wouldn't drive across town to visit, but if I was nearby I'd be happy to return.

    Tostadas de ceviche!
    Jorge Alberto P.

    Pretty much the best reference for a Mexican restaurant in town! If I'm not wrong this was the first Carnicería Guanajuato in town and not so long ago they did some remodeling to the building next to them and now is a grocery store plus a restaurant! This restaurant has several tables so it can hold a group easily. This time I tried their fish ceviche tostadas and they were not disappointing; most Mexican restaurants add a lot of onion to their ceviche to make it a profit bi giving less fish but not in here. One of their specialties is the steak or mix platter which is a big plate with different types of meat with beans and tortillas which serves up to 6 people. I big recommendation is when you ask for their hibiscus water ask for an extra glass of regular water because they prepare a huge water jug with tons of sugar, wish they could do something with this. During the weekends you can try some special things in the menu like menudo or pozole which are very tasty stews of goat or belly. Hope you give a try soon!

    Chorizo taco
    Katherine C.

    This is a great spot for authentic Mexican food. I think it has changed from the hole-in-the-wall with super cheap food that I read about in previous reviews- tacos are now ~$3 with the trade-up being a really lovely ambience with mural paintings and sculptures. Chorizo taco- really delicious, sinful-tasting taco chock full of ground chorizo Carnitas enchiladas- I'm torn on the carnitas. I think they were a li ttle too authentic for me, having quite a bit of skin and kidney (!) pieces. If you are ok with the texture of organ meats, the flavor was still fantastic! As for the grocery side- lots of unique fresh produce and a diverse meat and cheese selection. I really liked the queso oaxaca ("Mexican string cheese"). If you want anything from the butcher or cheese sections, make sure you grab a number! We waited for several minutes before we figured that out.

    Meat table for 4 people $33 dollars ,It comes with tortillas so you make you own tacos  Yummy and affordable.
    Adriana G.

    We found a very tasty restaurant inside the grocery store. we were pleasantly surprised with the food & the stuff was friendly too. HOWEVER they don't sell alcoholic drinks . Anyways We had the meat table for 4 which was about 33 dollars but it was enough for our family of 6 and still had left overs. We will definitely be having this again when we visit downtown Indy. The grocery store has a great variety of Latin American products. We really like this place in general.

    Niki B.

    When your mouth waters while you write a review, you know it's good. Come for the most authentic tacos in the land (the Indiana land that is). Brush up your Spanish and order them con pollo, carne asada, chorizo or lengua- they're all delicious. I got pollo this time around, but will be back for carne asada. They're less than $2 a taco, so definitely get more than one. I also tried chicharrones for the first time (i.e. fried pork rinds). For $0.75, the to go bowl lasted for a day of snacking. They're salty, addicting and a nice (once in a while) snack. This is a Mexican grocery store, so the 'restaurant' area is small and not meant for hanging out in. I recommend that you get your food to-go. The grocery section is rockin' as well, with hundreds of pinatas hanging above the produce. It was also the first place I've ever seen where you can buy full aloe leaves and coconuts. They also sell all the Mexican snacks and drinks- spicy chips, Mexican Coke, spices and more. Now stop reading this review and go!!!

    Best tacos in Indy
    Roger L.

    This place is my favorite one stop shop, international groceries & dining under one roof! I own rentals nearby so I come here almost weekly. Restaurant CG puts all the other Indy taco venues to shame, Nada & Bakersfield ain't got sh*t on this place! I used to live in LA, I have eaten many good tacos in my day & CG is the only place I ever smile while I plow down my tacos. The meat options are slightly better on the weekend but I usually stick with Pastor & Carne Asada regardless. The tamales are really good too! Grocery Store You can actually see where everything comes from, from corn husks for the tamales, to the same taco shells, to the meat from the butcher in the back! Everything they cook with in the restaurant you can buy in the store! What's even more awesome are the cookie and chip options, which are better and cheaper than the American places (grey marketed, thank you NAFTA). Beverage Options are amazing - they have Jarritos in all flavors/sizes, Mexican beers, yogurt drinks (even the Asian ones); Snack Options are endless, I always buy coconut or butterfly cookies while I am here. Everything is so cheap, its fun to experiment! Pro-Tip: They have an PHONE APP that updates their sale items every Thursday!

    Carne asada and al pastor tacos ($2-3 each)
    David L.

    Yes, this place is in the back of a Mexican grocery store. A store that really caters to the Hispanic population (the deli counters didn't even have English translations). If you care about ambiance, this is not the place for you. This is not a cute date place. This is a roll up your sleeves and stuff yourself full of tacos kind of place. I LOVE finding places like this because the food is usually super super authentic and Carniceria Guanajuato was certainly no exception. HUGE TACOS stuffed full of delicious meat. The biggest quesadilla I think I've ever seen in my life. Two fantastic salsas to go with any of your entrees. Chips and salsa (a different type just for the chips) are complimentary when you sit down. Some of the cheapest, most delicious, most affordable Mexican food I've ever had in my life.

    Shrimp Taco (Sour Cream, Cheese and Cilantro)
    Natalie A.

    These tacos were amazing!! I had (2) shrimp and (1) chicken...I love that they use fresh yellow corn tortillas! The chicken and shrimp were tender and flavorful. The cashier and food runner were professional and friendly! I only had to wait 10 minutes; as I walked in and ordered The tacos came with red and green sauce, limes and cucumbers.

    Gorgeous statue in center of restaurant
    Wanda M.

    My first time here was for a Yelp event a few days ago and we had the opportunity to try the fish tacos. They were very good so we're back to try other items on the menu. The Market was known for their superb taqueria and busy location so they have added this full service restaurant. Street parking is available along the building and the restaurant is just a few blocks from I-70 on the corner of Oliver Avenue and Division. The upscale restaurant is lovely with murals on the walls, tile floors, a faux balcony, a very impressive, large water fountain in the center of the dining room with lots of warm colors throughout. We were immediately greeted by the gentleman at the carryout counter then taken directly to a table by the hostess. All of the seating is 4-6 top tables with generous spacing between tables. A green and red salsa was delivered with chips in just a few minutes. I enjoyed the salsa but my husband found it just okay. It wasn't as spicy as the first time I had it and I hope it was just a fluke. The extensive menu can be a touch confusing when you first start browsing with both Spanish and English descriptions. The categories are well marked and each item has a brief description and many of the meat items are prepared several different ways. You'll find the standard menu items plus more. Tacos, Fajitas, Tortas, Quesadillas, Nachos, Burritos, Eggs (available before Noon), and Enchiladas are all available. The entrees include half or a whole Chicken, Grilled or Breaded Chicken Breast, T-bones, Steaks prepared with different sauces, Enchiladas, Pork dishes and many Fish and Shrimp dishes. I love all the seafood options with different Seafood Cocktails, Seafood Soups, Surf and Turf, whole fish to tilapia filets and Shrimp with various sauces. They offer for groups of 6 two table options, Seafood Table ($69.99) or Meat Table ($44.99) for six. The seafood table is served with Paella, Shrimp, Baby Lobster, Oysters, Tilapia, Fried Tilapia, Marinated Shrimp and Raw Fish, plus Crab Legs. The Meat table can be ordered for 4 or 6 persons. It's served with Steak, Grilled Chicken, Mexican Sausage, Fried Pork, Cactus, Grilled Onions and Jalapenos. An extensive menu that has something for most. They are prepared to serve 1 to large groups. My husband ordered the Fajitas Cameron (Shrimp) served with rice, beans, a salad, grilled green peppers, onions and tomatoes and tortillas. First, what a generous portion (see the pictures) and these were nice size shrimp. Flavorful, delicious but just a tad overcooked, but not enough to destroy the texture or flavor. He was thoroughly pleased with his dinner and found it to be a great value compared to many other restaurants. I ordered the Filetes de Pescado/Tilapia Filet grilled on a flat iron. When my dinner arrived it was 3 full filets with beautiful grill marks. The large plate was almost overflowing with a small salad, a tasty red rice and thick, almost charro, beans. All for $10.99? What a value for the quality and quantity of food we enjoyed. The Market is open and an entrance is open from the restaurant. We didn't have the chance to explore but I'll be back search for fresh veggies and fruits and dine here again.

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    I've been going there for years I love this place. They have the best Mexican food I've ever had. Amazing burritos and service.

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