Her name can't really be Mabel can it? Maybe it's the name of the airstream? It just can't be her…read morename can it? And, has anyone ever been to the Heinz museum in Pittsburgh? There's an exhibit that shows a kitchen "the way it used to be" when Heinz Ketchup first reared its pasty head back in 40s or 50s... and I took a peak inside the airstream and it's got some serious style. From the outside it has some serious style, too. Maybe that's why I felt the bar was raised for substance? I think so... Can you tell I'm waffling? I'm not sure if I gave this place a fair shake or not. At Sun King's A Few Hops More tapping... they parked and served. On the menu: salad, hot dog and cookies... anything else? I think there might have been one other thing but it wasn't handheld enough for my "beer in the left, food in the right," situation. So dog it was. I overheard Mabel say, "we just have to support local -- from food to business owners." Good deal Mabel. And so local, grass fed hot dog it is. It was mighty delicious. But maybe my food truck standards are too high? With the bacon truck in LA... with the crazy foods Duos is slanging... etc. I just always expect something totally off the wall to come out of a food truck. So instead of a hot dog... how about a pineapple truffle dog? An apple bacon dog? Hmmm... a dog from a truck is good & all... but... droppin' a five spot on a dog is a little too much for this cat. Having said all that... thanks for being another food truck woven into the tapestry of it all! I totally look forward to see what kind of moves you'll put on Indy Ms. Mabel!

Good prices and "Mabel" is super friendly. The tomato caprese soup has fresh basil leaves and…read moreballs of fresh mozzarella. It has the consistency of pulpy orange juice. One of the best soups I've ever had. To get it out of an AirStream trailer is pretty surreal. The buffalo mac and cheese has shredded chicken and blue cheese crumbles. Sooooo tasty. The hot dogs are all beef and all organic. This was the one thing I didn't care for. To be fair though, I had given up carbs (what an idiot) and had it without a bun and with only a smidge of ketchup. However, hubby finished it with the bun and stone ground mustard and proclaimed it fabulous. I've always been too full to try one of her desserts. Next time!!!

Gaucho's is located inside the Garage Food Hall. The decoration and colors on the store pop out…read more Easy to spot it. Only one person taking orders so a little bit wait but the empanadas were great!! I usually don't like empanadas because they tend to be dry. These ones were juicy and soft. The outside was still crispy to hold the shape. Meat was marinated nicely with flavors. I definitely recommend it for small bites if you are not that hungry.

I got the chicken skewers that came with fries and their gaucho sauce…read more The skewers were amazing, some of the best chicken I've ever had. The fries were also very crispy and delicious. Their sauce was also good. Overall, I really liked the experience and will definitely come back when I'm around the area.

Tacooooooooo Festtttttttt!…read more I love the Indiana Discount Mall, but what I love more is Tavo Fest! This event is held outside of the mall, in the back/sides of the building. Taco fest happens a few times out the year, where different food trucks/vendors bring their eats to the streets, a live DJ is on the mic, various entertainment in the inside eating area, and some adult beverages at the bar. Needless to say, I've made it to several. The most recent one my family and I attended was in September. Before I attended the latest fest, I was doing dialysis and on the transplant list. So, I had to watch what I could eat and drink. Finally being able to attend a fest WITH NO LIMITATIONS was the best experience I had. Finally! I was able to have some of those biggggggg fruit non-alcoholic drinks. Man of man! I had been missing out. The vendors that offer these drinks will get more purchases from me, in the future Taco Fest's. I can't wait for the next Taco Fest. You will know of these events from the business's Facebook page. Warning: be prepared to walk! Parking gets crazy

In terms of eating tacos there is no better place than Indy Taco Fest. The best of the best food…read moretrucks come to the event and everyone is at the top of their game. You can't go wrong no matter what you order, because everything is 10/10 good. Only downside is the lines. They are VERY LONG. There is nothing you can do about the lines, but the wait is worth it

This is a new food truck and they operate in a couple of locations on the east and west side of…read moreIndy. The owners are very personable and entertaining. Their menu changes daily but they smoke everything on their grill. I ordered rib tips and vegetable succotash (smoked on the grill). The meat was very well seasoned and the tips were minus the bones (gristle) They offer both turkey and pork so you can enjoy the taste of the meat. The sauce is on the bottom and tastes homemade. You can get it hot or mild. While you're waiting on your food the owners let you know you're more than a customer- you're family. Thus living up to their namesake: The cookout! You have to follow them on Facebook to know when and where they'll be......

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So I stumbled upon this hot dog cart while attending a community meeting on the east side…read more I was exited when I saw they offered a vegan sausage as an option. Vegan figs tend to be on the dry side when on the grill so I was able to add onions, peppers, and tomatoes. The sausage was very tasty as well as filling. The owner is new to the food business but was very friendly and engaging. His wife and sons were also working the food cart so it was truly a family affair. The price was around 8.00 and I left satisfied. If you need an outdoor vendor or catered event please consider this establishment.

Since I started a new job in downtown Indy, I have been in search of my new go-to lunch spot and…read morebam! I found it! For whatever reason I had never had a chance to come here but now I work very close to City Market, I'll be here at least a couple days a week for lunch. As a person who loves going to the Garage food hall and AMP, it is so easy for me to like this place. I love food courts that have local business instead of chain fast food restaurants. I love how there are plenty of seating upstairs and no matter what mood you are in you'd find something you like here. So far I have only tried two different stores but I'm confident I'll try everything in a month :) I'm so thankful for this fun place.

I went to city market for lunch and got food at a middle eastern restaurant and dessert at a cookie…read morestand. The falafel wrap and fries I got from the middle eastern restaurant were amazing. The cookies were great too. City market had plenty of options and lots of seating. Some of the stands were empty, though. And the inside is just very dated in general. A lot of things just need a small update. You can tell you're in a building that's seen better days, that all it is. Not sure about parking. Extremely easy access from the cultural trail bike path and from the IndyGo Redline (transit center stop). It's downtown so walking there is easy if you're close by. This place has seen better days. However it's still got a lot of great options and it's still worth a visit for lunch!

After a day of moving, we just needed to get a good meal and drinks! We found it!!!…read more Half Liter was so much fun! Our adult children loved the alcohol selections as did we! The Brisket, tacos, burgers, Mac & Cheese and breaded chicken sandwich were all amazing. Prices are great! This is one of my new favorite places in Indy!!!

What better way to start race weekend than to walk down the Monon and stop at Half Liter?! I've…read morealways heard great things about them, so I was super excited to stop by. It was a Saturday evening, so they were fairly busy; however a table was ready for us within 15 minutes. I ordered the 2 meat combo plate - chicken and turkey with mac and cheese and green beans. Surprisingly I loved the turkey more than the chicken! They have 3 housemade sauces at each table, my favorite being the cola sauce. The Mac and cheese was tart and was my favorite side. My frozen strawberry daiquiri was super refreshing to enjoy on their patio. There was also a band playing during dinner that tied the patio atmosphere together. They are also a dog friendly restaurant- just make sure to keep them relatively close!