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    El Pollo Tapatio

    4.5 (31 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pollo entero con todo- whole grilled chicken with everything + chips & salsa
    Elizabeth D.

    We ordered the pollo entero con todo, which is the while grilled chicken with everything. It's served with rice and beans, salsa, lettuce, tortillas, onions, and grilled peppers. We added chips and salsa and extra cebollitas (grilled onions). For $18.95 it's a ton of food and great for several people to share! It has everything you need to make little tacos, or just demolish the chargrilled chicken as is because it's delicious! Really authentic food, cheap, and a great experience, we'll definitely be ordering from them again! Red sauce is slightly spicy, green sauce has a tiny kick, and the peppers are HOTTTT so be aware. The tortillas are fresh and hold up well, and the grilled onions are addicting. My only "disappointment" which isn't really a disappointment because I love all grilled onions, but I was hoping the cebollitas were grilled green onions because those are my fave and I haven't found any in Indianapolis yet (send me recs if you know any places).

    Allison F.

    Expect to find some legit $2 tacos at this west side spot with really friendly service. Not only are the tacos tasty, but the gorditas and homemade salsas are pretty delicious too. I recommend ordering the chicken but skipping the chorizo.

    Chau N.

    A cheap place for your affordable Mexican fix. They got $2 tacos and free chips and salsa when you dine in. The seasonings are pretty tasty on my carne Asada tacos. Service is great, everyone is very friendly and nice. I would come back but I'm leaving Indy.

    El Pollo Tapatio, Dec 2010.
    Neal P.

    I love their blackened "al carbon" chicken. You can get a 1/2 chicken with beans and rice, with corn flour tortillas, grilled onions, and a big habanero pepper for $8.18 (plus tax). Also includes chips and salsa. The chicken was juicy and well seasoned. Other items on the menu seemed pretty standard, but I don't remember anything that stood out, other than they serve breakfast. Though the sign in the front window says they are open 9am to 9pm, (9:30am to 9pm on Mondays). Canned soft drinks are $1.00 ea, so no free refills. Mexican bottled sodas are $1.50. I probably should have asked for a free glass of ice water too, as one can of soda was not quite enough to wash everything down. Men's room was noticeably cleaner than average for Mexican restaurants. There was tp, hand-soap, and a dispenser of paper-towels. Ambience is okay,... good for a strip-mall. Clean dining area too. Two TV's were tuned to a Spanish language channel. The waitress speaks English well. I was there for an early dinner, and there were only 3 other customers.

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    Best grilled chicken so far on the West Side of Indy ! Most definitely will try again and again!

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    One of my favorite go-to taco spots. The loaded chicken nachos are the best, and the service is always quick and pleasant.

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    Great food and quick service. I normally order food for our roofing crew and they always love it.

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    The chicken tacos were great! Best hot sauce on the west side! I look forward to ordering from here again.

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    My wife and i had brunch here. Two different dishes. Both were wonderful. Two thumbs up from us. We'll be back.

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    Genuine Mexican food with at home flavor , can be a wait if their is not any fresh chickens but worth the wait

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    Los Arroyos

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    4.1(72 reviews)
    7.4 miMile Square

    When the chips and salsa are good you know the meal will be good! We struggled deciding between the…read moreGuac and queso, but are so glad we did the queso because it was delicious. I got the Langostino Quesadilla that I loved! It was a really big quesadilla too. We ordered agua frescas tonight, but their bar menu is huge and I definitely want to be back for margaritas on their patio. This is prime location for patio season. All our service was very professional and fast. Bonus perk there is a free parking garage attached.... Makes going out to eat downtown way less stressful!

    I frequent the Los Arroyos in Carmel but decided to try to downtown location for Cinco de Mayo. I…read morewent with a rather large group and we were seated about 10ish minutes after arrival even though our reservation was at 8:30pm and the reservation stated indoor seating. We were seated in their outdoor area where the heaters were not turned on and the day had been rainy and cold so most of the table was cold throughout our meal. The service was a bit slow but it being cinco de mayo, we understood that things may move a little slower than any other day. They had some specials for the day but I got my old faithful, Maria's Enchiladas with steak. It comes with rice and beans and it's just so so soooo good!!! I also got the Arroyo Margarita which was good but def could tell they were adding a bit more sour mix to the drink. Overall, it was a good experience but I will try to come back again on a day that is not as busy.

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    4.7(167 reviews)
    10.7 mi
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    I popped into this darling spot on Indianapolis Road this past Tuesday afternoon, and it was…read moreabsolutely buzzing clearly the place to be for the lunch hour! Even with the rush, I was able to snag a seat quite quickly. I was so impressed by how efficiently the staff cleared and prepared my table; it's those little touches of attentiveness that really make a difference. I decided to keep things classic and ordered the Asada Tacos. The service was remarkably swift my order arrived in under ten minutes, which is exactly the kind of efficiency I adore. While the initial presentation was a bit more understated than I anticipated, the flavor was a total 8/10 triumph! The staff was also incredibly accommodating when it came to my preferences; they brought over a lovely selection of chips and sauces, but were perfectly gracious when I mentioned I prefer to avoid the heat. These are truly some of the best tacos I've had the pleasure of trying lately. I will most certainly be a regular here!

    There are so many amazing things about this place. First, it's the best guacamole I've ever had. It…read morehas more tomato and onion and spice than most and it's fresh and bright. I don't know how else to explain it. The queso is delicious. They have a salsa bar, and I'm not joking when I say there are a lot of delicious homemade salsas on the salsa bar. You have to buy a basket of chips, but it's very inexpensive and so worth it for the salsa bar! Lastly, the Al pastor is the bomb. The inside is really nice, the owners are so gracious and remember us when we come back each time. Don't sleep on this place--it's perfect for a weekday dinner or a weekend date night!

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    Agave & Rye - Indianapolis

    4.3(509 reviews)
    7.7 miMile Square
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    The restaurant is really beautiful inside and conveniently located right across The Alexander. If…read moreyou're looking for unconventional tacos - this is the place. For example, you can get Mac and cheese + lobster tacos, which come with double shell - both soft and hard. They have lots of other options that you won't anywhere else, and they're really good. Definitely a great place if you're feeling adventurous. The staff was also very friendly and the kitchen was quick. 10/10 would recommend. Bonus - they accept InKind for payments.

    We stopped by because I had vaguely been told about this restaurant and we were really craving…read moreMexican food/street tacos after a very long drive back from an event. The restaurant is sleek and has a cool vibe, but we immediately realized it was not going to be what we thought of when we saw "street tacos" mentioned during Google search. It's more of a metropolitan American Soul fusion place, with a heavy emphasis on loaded, uniquely flavored tacos instead of traditional Mexicana. The server was wonderful in explaining their menu and gave multiple recommendations, which I went with all of her great suggestions once I told her what I was craving. My husband didn't enjoy his appetizer, saying it tasted too sweet instead of savory for him, but the server was great at being aware of our plates and took the appetizer off our bill when she noticed he wasn't eating it without us even mentioning it. I got three different tacos, and the only one I didn't enjoy was due to the Mac n cheese that was stuffed in it. It just didn't taste or feel right having a taco with macaroni that was pushed in so densely that it became a sponge. The other two were great! My husband gave his burrito a 3/5, as he felt it was too much one note. Overall, don't come here if you're looking for upscale Mexicana, but instead want to enjoy interesting fusion flavors and fun cocktails. Great place for a group outing or celebration!

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    Insanely beautiful bar !

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    Tlaolli - Taco Trio - Hibiscus Flower, Carnitas, Chicken Chipotle Taco

    Tlaolli

    4.8(299 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    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.

    Still the best taco I've had!…read more This time I dined in instead of doing takeout. It is teeny tiny inside, just a few tables. But the decor was so pretty and vibrant. I'm pretty sure the owner was the one who waited on us. He was friendly and so patient while we decided what to order. I had the chicken chipotle tacos since I remembered them being so good last time but I'm pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

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