El Pollo Tapatio

Delicious food, friendly service, and convenient location to our lodging. I loved this place and…read morewould visit again.

We stopped by Loco for lunch and had a very good experience. The food was good, the service was…read moreexcellent, and the atmosphere felt lively....especially for a Wednesday afternoon. We ordered the fajita nachos and the enchiladas verdes, and both were very good. The ingredients tasted fresh and were better seasoned than what we've had at many other Mexican restaurants in the area. We'd definitely recommend giving Loco a try!

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Delicious Paloma! Not too sweet, nice salt rim, love the dehydrated orange garnish, even a cute tiki-like mug

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Los Arroyos

4.1(78 reviews)

7.4 mi•Mile Square

That was my first time at the downtown location and I will say that it's a cool vibe. Our server…read morewas nice and this place was clean. I love a clean restaurant. I ordered the Quinoa salad and it never disappoints. It's a large salad and I always have leftovers. I also ordered a skinny margarita and it hit the spot. Overall, a good experience. Will I be back? Yes, I will. Go check them out.

Tried out this higher end Mexican food restaurant just blocks from the circle downtown. For a lunch…read moredate with friends. Overall a chill environment and ith a nice front patio/ sidewalk seating area. We enjoyed the chips n salsa varieties, surprisingly the darker salsa wasn't spicier just a different flavor. Orde re d the chicken burrito which was gigantic easily enough for 2 to share. Very well made fresh ingredients, covered in sauces and cheesy. And we all tried different margaritas, mine was a strawberry fruity take on a margarita, good and garnished nicely. Rated fresh and flavorful, not very strong and a bit pricey. Especially with some being $100+ for a drink was wild. Overall nice place, nice environment, wasn't busy and tasted good but is priced higher than most Mexican restaurants in the city.

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Los Arroyos Signature Special Arroyo Molcajeta

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Grand Margarita

Don Juan Taqueria

4.7(168 reviews)

10.7 mi

It's been a few years since I've visited Don Juan. The service was friendly however a little slow…read moretoday. I ordered the arroz con pollo which was very good along with horchata to drink. Churro for dessert. The food and drinks are fantastic.

Excellent food. The guac was clearly just made and was brought out fresh. The carnitas were also…read moregreat. The decor is really fun as well. Will return!

6.8 mi•Meridian Kessler, SoBro

Arroz con carne

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Delicia

4.5(824 reviews)

•$$$

After dinner at The Dining Room at RH, we were looking for a place to go for a night cap. Specially…read morea place within a mile or two that has a full bar. Naturally, I pulled up the Yelp app to search for something open nearby for recommendations. Turns out Delicia is one of my friend's boyfriend's favorite restaurant in Broad Ripple. They both frequent the restaurants in that area as they live in the neighborhood so that's definitely saying something and I can see why based on the vibe and atmosphere! We were only there for drinks (which were amazing) and they were definitely worth making another trip for. I ordered the "Pulparindo" which is slightly spicy tamarind vodka, fresh mango puree, raw sugar simple, lime juice and a yummy tajin rim. I would have had more of it wasn't last call when we placed our order. Another popular choice was the "FIRE 'N' Ice" made with el charro jalapeño infused reposado tequila, hibiscus I basil I habanero reduction, tres chiles infused ice ball. Beautiful presentation with all the drinks. Our waitress was great and attentive. I also really liked how I felt instantly in a better mood in that space and I will be going back again for dinner soon.

Absolutely wonderful place with great ambience, great staff and wonderful food!!…read more We went to celebrate our daughter's birthday and had a memorable experience. Had the Caribbean tuna, carnitas, enchilada and fish tacos. All dishes were delicious, only thing we could have wished for is some more flavor in the fish tacos and maybe some sauce to go with them. A place we will surely go back to try more of their dishes

Shrimp ceviche

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Agave & Rye - Indianapolis

4.3(525 reviews)

7.7 mi•Mile Square

Good drinks, great tacos! Agave & Rye is super cute with its bold, artsy decor, and charming patio…read more They have a lot of interesting tacos. Epic tacos are huge and one just might fill you up! If you have a big appetite, go ahead and get the trio. Margaritas were delish. Service was good. No issues and the food came out pretty fast.

3 stars I tried…read moreAgave & Rye today for the first time, and I was honestly underwhelmed. First, I want to say that the overall atmosphere was pretty nice. It was a cool-looking restaurant and felt like a cozy spot. My food came out looking amazing, and it tasted great. I got the Mac n Cheese Donuts and the Grilled Crispy Chicken Burrito. My issue was mainly with the service. From the time my friend and I were seated, it took 15 minutes for us to be greeted, and we had been sitting there for more than 20 minutes before we received our drinks and had a chance to order our food. This was during the early afternoon with very little foot traffic, so I personally don't see why there was such a delay in what could've been a smooth experience. I also asked for a to-go box but was never brought one, so I had to leave my leftovers behind in order to walk to work and make it there on time. I would try this place again, but maybe next time I would sit at the bar to make the interaction quicker and easier.

Insanely beautiful bar !

Birria Burrito

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Taqueria Rosales

4.7(84 reviews)

13.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

The most authentic Mexican food I have found on this side of Indy!…read moreMoving from California, we had a hard time finding what we were used to, but Taqueria Rosales has it! The tacos, the fajitas, the menudo, the lengua...all incredible! Highly recommended!

Salsa tasted bad and I couldn't eat it. My torta didn't come with French fries. All other…read morerestaurants offer French fries when you order a torta. $16 for enchiladas seems a little excessive for me. On the good side, the torta was delicious and the service was nice. I don't know if I'll be back.

Tacos - Pastor, Asada, Pollo

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La Casa Grande Mexican Grill & Bar

4.6(58 reviews)

11.4 mi

Oh, this place is good! Not sure how long it's been here, but based on reviews, it's been around…read morefor at least a few years. This corner is interesting, with three Mexican restaurants (including Chipotle) nearby. La Casa is very spacious, bright, and clean. Our service was outstanding and fast, and everyone we met was extremely welcoming and kind. What I tried: +grilled chicken enchiladas with green sauce and queso +chips + salsa, queso, guac +spicy margarita Will definitely be back.

Beautiful interior, in a busy strip mall parking lot. Busy on a Sunday night but still welcomed in…read morewith a smile. Great staff who moved around with efficiency all around us. Typical prices for the standard local Mexican food. The food was over all bland and lacked any sparkle. It looked like most the other tables all got the molcajete, which wr should have given a try. The best bite all night, per my teens palette was the fried cheesecake. 120$ for a family of 4 was steep even for us.

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Nacho grande

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La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.0(310 reviews)

11.3 mi

Best Mexican in Indy!!! The friendliness people and BEST service. Can't recommend it more!read more

5 out of 7 orders placed were prepared incorrectly. When we reported this to the manager, the…read moreserver didn't acknowledge and was laughing. Manager didn't intervene and said that he is not responsible how the servers behave. Not sure if they know customer service at all. Never again

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Dos Equis Amber

Bakersfield Mass Ave

4.3(2.1k reviews)

7.4 mi•Mile Square

Addy was the best server tonight! she was extremely attentive and her sweet personality really made…read morethe dining experience! the carbe asada tacos were also to die for! will be coming back and requesting addy!!

After a couple days of conference food (BLECH), I snuck out for a Yelp recommendation at…read moreBakersfield Mass Ave and proceeded to live my best life. I ordered chips and guac plus three different tacos, and this meal was exactly what I needed. The guac was plentiful, chunky, and super fresh, and I absolutely ate more of it than I should have. The chips were thick, hot, and fresh, which is basically all I ask for in a chip. The tacos were the real stars. My least favorite was the mushroom taco, mostly because it was a little too cheesy for me. But the crispy fish taco? INCREDIBLE. The flavors, sauces, and textures were all so good. Every bite felt like a little vacation from conference food. Honestly, this was the best meal I had in Indy. Thank you, Yelp, for getting me out of the conference food rut!

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Tlaolli

4.8(304 reviews)

9.3 mi

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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Jackfruit, hibiscus, chicken chipotle tacos

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Xiomara R.

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8 years ago

The food was not all that great. The rice tasted old and the steak did not have much flavor.

Teirra C.

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4 years ago

The food was wonderful and on time Delivering and very happy with the service awesome food

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