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    El Cajete

    4.2 (130 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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

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    Jacob H.

    Everything was phenomenal for our Saturday lunch! Quick, friendly service and my brother declared they have the best tamales in Indiana!

    Guerrero Ae H.

    Had the fish tacos here and they were honestly so good. The fish was crispy but not greasy and the slaw on top added a nice crunch. I really liked the sauce they drizzled over it too, kind of tangy and creamy at the same time. Tortillas were soft and didn't fall apart like at some other places I've tried. The place has a relaxed vibe and the service was quick. Good spot if you're craving tacos that don't feel heavy. I'd come back for sure.

    3 taco combo - carne asada tacos
    Andrew B.

    Took a trip with my fiancée to Michigan city over Memorial Day weekend and came across this place for dinner. This place is situated a bit out of sight so it's easy to overlook, but worth it. Inside is a small dining room with lots of character. Dining room, tables, and bathrooms were all very clean. We were sat and greeted in a very timely manner and our server was friendly. She was also very Knowledgeable of the menu. Overall the service was pretty good. The food was great! Their menu has a large selection of food and the prices were very agreeable. I had the 3 tacos combo; three tacos with your choice of meat and it comes with rice and beans. These tacos were loaded up with meat and doubled up on the corn tortilla. Rice and beans were fantastic. Not pictured was our appetizer, which was the cheese dip. The dip had a lot of flavor and went well with the very crispy tortilla chips. Everything came to the table hot and fresh. Definitely coming back next time I'm in the neighborhood.

    Henry B.

    Talk about authentic and a plus service!!! Food came fast steaming hot and this little old lady gave us the best service. Work trip.... so we had to do separate checks and even a separate check just for the alcohol and she still did it in one transaction. Burrito was huge stuffed chips perfect only minor down fall was the salsa needed more spice to give it that real flavor and the prices are insane. I got lunch and togo for dinner for less than I spent for one meal in down town Chicago!

    Cheese enchilada, chile relleno, and crispy American-style taco combo with rice and beans
    John M.

    This was some seriously good Mexican food. I did request a hard shell American style taco and what I got was as good as any I ever had from the small town mom and pop Mexican restaurants I used to eat at in Texas. The chile relleno and cheese enchilada were more traditional Mexican style like I would get near the border in El Paso, TX or Nogales, Mexico. I will definitely return here whenever I am in Michigan City.

    Veggie fajita!
    Brett B.

    Up here visiting and we decided to check this place out. So impressed! The service is quick and polite. The food really blew me away. Refied beans and rice in-house made. Queso made in house and the best I ever had. Please go! The best I ever had.

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    18 days ago

    This place is terrible all the drinks are flat the margaritas was watered down and the waiter is a bi**h

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    10 months ago

    The food was great got a quesadilla it was great and chips and salsa was great to service was so fast I would recomend it to anybody very

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    9 months ago

    Great place to enjoy fresh and tasty classics. Definitely intending to visit again when in the area.

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    2 years ago

    Great authentic food! Good atmosphere and friendly service!! Every time I drive thru Michigan City I always stop!!!

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    2 years ago

    Food was good. Authentic Mexican. Service was ok. Had to wait a little long to get my to go order.

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    Insanely great food! Went there because of yelp recommendations and they were right. Sweetest owner too.

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    4 years ago

    Love this place. Great authentic Mexican food at good prices. Not a huge place but good food and service

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    3 years ago

    Great food and even more wonderful service. Great family restaurant and environment. Definitely coming back soon!

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    5 years ago

    Authentic mexican food, with the right spice, flavorful but overall authentic mexican, to be clear not a fancy place but the right taste

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    The food is ok. The only thing I really like is the cheese and bean dip. The service although…read morefairly prompt it's hard to get the servers to bring some things like extra napkins and they rarely prebus the table so it's a mess. I used to work in food and beverage and always cleared my table as much as possible. So I give service a 3 out of 5, which is generous cosidering....

    I was sitting there, Talking with a girl that I'm trying to get to know more and I was sitting…read morethere drinking my sprite and I was looking around waiting for my food for 20 mins then I'm like okay it should be out soon , I ordered 3 tocos , I just wanted to go out and enjoy myself cause my dad just past away and I wanted good meal before bed, but anyways I'm still waiting after 30 mins for 3 tocos!! And rice and beans , I kept thinking They would be out with it but they came out and told me the messed up on my 3 tiny tocos , I said okay and told them it's been 30 mins at the time I been waiting for 3 tocos , I told them that I just wanted check and I'm wanted to go boxes and I didn't give a tip to her cause she gave me my food 50 mins later it taken 50 MINS for 3 tocos , It was not busy at all, I will never go back there and I hope you don't either!!

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    Tequila Flights and top shelf tequila options.
    Tequila Flights and top shelf tequila options.
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    Nacho Fiesta add your choice of protein for an upcharge.
    Outdoor patios, Chimichanga meals, $2 Frozen Margarita Glasses for Happy Hour, and all you can eat free chips and salsas.

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    Outdoor patios, Chimichanga meals, $2 Frozen Margarita Glasses for Happy Hour, and all you can eat free chips and salsas.

    El Cajete - mexican - Updated June 2026

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