we will be back very soon! food = fresh, flavorful, fulfilling drinks = delicious and not too strong ambiance = colorful and classic one of my favorite parts is that the menu wasn't way too big and I feel like that's something I run into at Mexican restaurant sometimes which makes it extremely hard and overwhelming to make a decision. our server was also wonderful. husband gets jokey and he played off of his humor really well, made me laugh and made the meal that much more delicious. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The food was ok, it was edible, food taste homemade but not too much flavor. Family friendly setting.However, the place smelled like old dirty rags, and the service was subpar, after being seated we waited about 15 minutes to be served drinks and another 10 minutes for our order to be taken. After our meal, we waited and the waiter never came back to take our payment, he was sitting in the front of the restaurant on his phone texting, we had to then go and tell him we were ready to pay. I am a firm believer in a waiter actually checking up on the tables so in this case we didn't get that. I would not come back here, I feel like there are better places to get tacos and get a better service in Indiana. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Burrito Rodeo with waffle fries - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I have been coming here for ages and somehow have never reviewed this place? I would classify this as the typical americanized Mexican spot. Typical menu, drinks, decor and no frills service. But the food is good and usually comes out super quick. The prices are reasonable and it is tasty. And the margaritas are awesome. read more

I haven't been to this place in years, and I hoped it would be as good as I remembered it. And it was! The food servings were huge and everything was extremely tasty! If you're wondering why I did not give a higher score, it's because the decor needed to be upgraded. The tables and seating have not changed and you could tell. The booth chairs were very worn out and the tables needs to be refreshed or replaced too. The carpets were stained and frayed in some areas. It really needs a fresh coat of paint to elevate it to how good the food is. Again... I can not stress enough, the food is yummy, and the restaurant is very clean. It just needs a little TLC. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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We came by for an early dinner before the Pacers game and sat on the patio. The weather was perfect and there are about 6-8 tablespoons of out there. Dogs are not allowed btw. We started off with queso, pico, and a couple of margaritas. The margs were okay, a little water down tasting even before the ice melted. We ordered the T-bone steak with guac salad and the burrito preferido. The food here is phenomenal, really authentic and flavorful. And the quality for the price is unbeatable. We will definitely be coming back here again. I only gave 3 stars because the service was not the best. After the food came out we did not see our server again until she brought the check. She never asked us if we needed anything (we really needed some water and napkins) or how the food was. I'm sure if we sat inside it would be better service. Again, we will definitely try again soon. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Margs plus queso and pico - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

El Rodeo has been a west side favorite for many years. I stopped in to grab a bite to eat with a friend. There is plenty of parking outside and plenty of seating inside. We sat near the bar area and were greeted quickly. Inside, the decor is bright and the seating is somewhat tight in the front, but spread out in the back. I ordered a peach daiquiri and a carne asada plate which came with rice and beans. The meat was flavorful and tender. The beans and rice were good, but average. The daiquiri was perfect! I will definitely return! read more

El Rodeo 5 - Carne Asada plate - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great food great drinks and service I usually grab a fajita or taco bowl and margarita because two can eat off just that but the elote corn is my favorite and the Spanish rice the restaurant itself is also pretty unique it gives Mexico vacation . read more

We have been frequenting El Rodeo #5 for about 30 years now. We love the food, the people and the surroundings! Lunch or dinner you can't go wrong with an Week Rodeo taco salad or any one of my other favorites, tamales, fajitas or any pick on the menu. I've never been disappointed! read more

Very good Americanized Mexican cuisine at awesome prices. Their pick two and pick three combo options deliver on price and flavor. The wait staff was very friendly on my trip as well. A great spot for quick Mexican eats off 465! read more

The food and service were good but the menu could be trimmed down a bit. It has way too many dishes which makes it hard to decide what you would like to eat. read more

We came in on National Margarita Day on accident, but still had excellent service. loved the salsa and rice and beans. I wouldn't get the tacos de chorizo again, i thought they were pretty bland and not spicy. My boyfriend got a burrito loco and i did really enjoy the bite of his I had. excited to have a margarita next time! read more

El Rodeo 5 - Tacos de Chorizo, Burrito Loco - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We came in for dinner on a week day night and it was pretty busy. Not need for reservations though and we were sat immediately. We did have to wait on our server a few times and we never got our salsa with the chips even after asking but our meals were delicious with big portions. read more

Food is good. I had the burrito camarone. Perfect lunch dish. The salsa is spicy and great on dishes and on chips. Our server was very nice. The dining room is pretty much what you would expect. Clean read more

El Rodeo 5 - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place has the best Mexican that I've had in a long time. It was so refreshing and tasty. This location is kind of far from where I live but I was in the area for work. So I stopped here for lunch with my coworkers. We were greeted by a gentleman right when we Entered. He also sat us in a very roomy dining room(it was 4 of us). He also took our order and had our food within 10 minutes. I was also surprised they had SWEET TEA! My favorite.I was very pleased and might just drive 25 minutes to have this meal again. So yummy. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Shrimp Burrito Marino - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I have been eating here for over 10 years!!! 90 percent of my orders are great. Now I order only one entree and they seem to overlook my order. Out of the last five orders, I haven't received a correct order. My chips are stale and I can't even get a replacement for the items they failed to deliver. Guacamole, sour cream, and jalapeños are what I need for my food to be what I am charged. They say I didn't order these items which are included with my order. I am not the type to leave a bad review but I am tired of being charged for something I didn't receive. Food is great so do better!!! read more

Let's just say this is my second time going to this place in a week and the first time I forgot to take pictures The food is a really delicious here. I wasn't able to get a drink this time but I've been to this by several times. I've just never left a review. It's a place that you should definitely try and the food is just good and services. Good overall 10 out of 5. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I met a friend for early dinner because this is 1 of my favorite Mexican restaurants. We were seated right away and had orders taken timely. There are plenty of options to choose from with food and drink. I settled on a steak quesdilla and strawberry margarita. Both were very delicious. When it came time to leave, our bills were wrong, and we got the attention of 1 of the 3 servers that came to our table. Problem is he never came back, so we went to the front to get it fixed. We stood there over 5 minutes waiting for someone to come to the register. It was fixed, but the lack of awareness of people waiting to be seated and cashed out is ridiculous. There are so many people working in the back concerned about getting food orders while a crowd of people is in their very small waiting area. read more

The food was not good at all, rice was over cooked, the meat had no seasoning ,the beans were dry.I ordered a chili relleno and only received a very small portion of the pablono pepper like a quarter of the pepper and the meat that came with it was not any better I'm Mexican so I been eating Mexican food my whole life and this place does not serve authentic Mexican food or maybe it's the person cooking it idk but the service was good everyone was friendly read more

El Rodeo is a family tradition now. Specifically, that tradition is to drink margaritas until you fall over, but that's not important. What is important is that the ultimate margaritas are delicious! On this visit, we had plenty of them! We tried all the food and had no complaints. We were a large party and the team at El Rodeo came together to ensure we had everything we needed and enjoyed our meal. It was a lovely night to honor a lovely man taken too soon! Thanks, El Rodeo. We will return often! read more

Amazing! Had the fajitas they were outstanding very tasteful. The margaritas were outstanding. Service was excellent by multiple people. They all seem to work really well together. The ambience sure beats the mall environment that most of the Mexican restaurants around here have. Very well lit music was pleasant lots of laughter from the customers. read more

We went here for a quick drink. The bar is being remodeled and it looks great. The original margarita's on the rock's are amazing. They are not to sugary or sour, it's the perfect combination of all ingredients. We also had a shot of 1942 Don Julio...I was impressed and feel like this is the only shot I should have going forward. Good times, good cocktail, amazing shot with chips and salsa. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Lime margarita, 1942 shot & chips and salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I haven't been here in years, and had forgotten how good it is! It's nice to be at Mexican restaurant with slightly different menu choices! My shrimp dish was kind of grilled shrimp with onions and it was awesome! It came with beans and rice, and. One of the best Mexican salads I've had! It included actual avocado slices AND jalapenos! Deborah had a chimi which said said was fantastic. The restaurant was super clean and the service was perfect! This place gets a 2-Thumbs up and we'll be back! read more

El Rodeo 5 - Cameron's El mojo something .lol - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

El Rodeo is a large Mexican restaurant chain located throughout Indianapolis and surrounding areas. This Speedway location currently has construction all around them but they are still open. Note the new median in front of the restaurant while driving. Parking is ample on all three sides of the building. The interior hasn't changed much over the years but you will find plentiful seating of booths and tables. The Governer's Ordinance does require they reduce seating to 50% so you may find a wait during prime time. I was greeted as soon as I entered and taken directly to a booth. The restaurant has several dining areas in the front as you enter and two rooms to your left. They have reduced their seating to 50% so several tables and booths are closed. Once the Ordiance is lifted they can handle large groups. Currently they can only seat 6 per table. My server was prompt, delivered chips and salsa, took my drink order and returned quickly. I ordered the Hot and Spicy Burrito and a Flan for dessert. My lunch arrived within minutes and the burrito was hot with a beautiful presentation. The large Burrito was stuffed with chicken, steak, beans, rice, then covered with shredded beef, cheese, salsa ranchero and sour cream. The meat was cut bite size and tender and I enjoyed the blending of all the flavors. I would definitely order again. The Flan was fresh, a creamy textured and served with a nice portion of sauce. The menu offers all your traditional appetizers and entrees from a large platter of nachos, delicious soups, large entree salads, several street tacos and stuffed quesadillas. The fajitas are popular, many chicken options, steaks come in all forms, fresh seafood and tender pork entrees all offered with El Rodeo's special touch. A few of my favorites are the Azteca Soup which is a tomato base soup filled with chicken, rice, tortilla chips, sour cream and avocado. A delicious soup regardless of weather and makes a wonderful meal or appetizer. From the chicken entrees the Pollo Monterrey is my favorite. The marinated chicken is grilled and topped with sauteed tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and bell peppers. They then top it off with scrumptious melted Monterrey Jack cheese. Includes rice, beans and 3 tortillas. The Hot and Spicy Burrito (as mentioned above), is on the fav list. I have other favorites but for the sake of lengthy reading I'll stop here. Don't overlook the desserts. The Flan is always good or the new Triple Berry Rustic Tart plus the Cheesecake Chimichanga are just a few suggestions. I don't support a lot of chain restaurants but I do pop in El Rodeo a few times a year since it's only 5 minutes from home. Good food and service, great variety plus food is delivered super fast. If you're in the area stop in and see what you think. read more

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Stopped in for lunch with my daughter while we were out running errands. On the outside, the restaurant looks a little rough but inside it's clean and airy. The outdoor tables were not available to sit at so we sat inside. I was pleasantly surprised to find they have a vegetable options section. My burrito was stuffed full of mushroom, peppers, onions and broccoli. It was a bit dry but the cheese sauce on the outside helped. The rice was ok but I would have like a bit more or some beans. The waiter brought me a second cup of water and it had crusty stuff on the outside so I guess it wasn't washed properly. I didn't drink the water. My daughter's hot and spicy burrito was not spicy according to her and underwhelming. read more

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My Burrito Loco and Margarita was very good. No a bad spot at all to try out if your in the speedway area

I was seated right away and was waiting for my spouse to arrive. I was a little disappointed I was not acknowledged for a bit. I did order the premium marg which definitely packs a punch. I had the seafood burrito with no cheese which honestly was delicious. Their salsa is great, prices reasonably And chips are good. Service was good. Next time I prefer not to be seated next to the restrooms. Other than that I will be back for sure. read more

Good Mexican food, but the service was great! I walk with forearm crutches so carrying things can be difficult for me. The cashier anticipated my struggle and carried my take out order to the car for me which I greatly appreciated!! So thoughtful! read more

Been coming here for years and nothing beats this place. From customer service to food this place is unbeatable. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The first time here was a decent experience, enough to have us wanting to go back. Second time sucked enough to not go back again. Placed an order for pickup. The restaurant was decently crowded and chaotic. They handed me a bag after a wait, I paid and left. Upon returning home one of the entrees was completely wrong (missing many toppings), it looked terrible, and we were missing a whole entree. We called in and they told us it was our fault that we missed a bag, even though they handed it to us, also were toppings supposed to be in a separate box? . After way too long on the phone, with the man not understanding/hearing he said there was nothing that could be done. read more

Would give it a 1/2 star if I could. Service was terrible had to continue to ask for drink refills my wife could not eat her order My tacos with corn shells were terrible never had corn shells that looked and tasted like they were soaked in water. We have eaten at other El Rodeo's that we're good but this one in Speedway was terrible will never go back read more

This is a great spot to go to, especially if you are on a budget. I loved the way the inside was decorated - everything seemed intentional and well coordinated. They still require all guests to wear masks due to covid and all servers were wearing them as well. I got the burrito with chicken and steak, and I must say their meat was cooked to perfection. They were lightly seasoned and juicy. I don't like rice, yet I couldn't stop eating theirs! I don't know how they did it, but it was very good. For food I would give 5 stars, but unfortunately the service was not good at all. It took us over an hour for a burrito and cheese quesadilla. I server was MIA most of the night so we couldn't get refills on chips or drinks which was very frustrating. There was no wait time, but the greeter was on the phone and we waited about 10 min to be seated. The service outweighed the good and I had to give it 3 stars. read more

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I come here quite a bit. Their salsa is always really good. I usually get the fajitas for lunch, which are a good deal. I always get the Loco burrito, for dinner, and they are really good. I have never had a bad meal here, and the service is always great. read more

Food is good atmosphere is good service is good I seen a comment about somebody's portion wasn't good or their food wasn't good because there were not Mexican it's 2024 im not Mexican and I go there to eat please keep your racial theories and your radicalism to yourself cuz when I go to McDonald's and the food is garbage I don't think it's because I'm not white read more

They have plenty of parking here! Food is good and the margaritas! Oh my! The staff is friendly and they willingly make accommodations for large groups read more

El Rodeo 5 - Large Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Very very cheappppp and it's so good !! They have daily promotion but my first time here was Saturday 5.99 menu. I can't remember the name but it's the one that I post along with the review hahaha. Anyway I didn't have a chance to try margarita but it looks good and huge one. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Amazing!!!!!!! One of the best spots in the city. I had the shrimp burrito and house margarita. read more

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I would give time a 5 bc their good is great but the customer service sucks! I've been here several times I always call in my order but when I get here it is never ready. I end up waiting an add'l 15-40 mins for My food. I will not be back! read more

Order over the phone and when I arrived they couldn't find my order ticket. That was inconvenient and on top of that my food was not impressive. read more

This review is for customer service. They definitely lack it. I watched as the lady at the front counter did not even give the lady in front of me her change. She had to ask for it. Even if it was just change. I had a coupon from Valpak that they would not honor. Even though it has their name and address. Said it was possibly for another location. Proof of the coupon. read more

El Rodeo 5 - Coupon not honored - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We needed a quick dinner before a nearby event. We stopped in and I decided to order the special of the day. A chicken in a creamy sauce. The meal for one came on two plates, a bowl, and a saucer of wrapped tortillas. It was huge and tasty. The cream sauce was rich and had a hint of cheese to it. The chicken was perfectly grilled. My issue here was service. After our food arrived there was no service. We needed more napkins and drinks and weren't checked on during the meal. We finished and went to the restroom to wash and still no service. I finally approached the register and was ignored for several minutes before being able to pay. Food was good, service horrible. read more