The molcajete is worth traveling an hour for. I live in the western suburbs of Chicago, and I will…read moredrive to eat here. Absolutely delicious.

Food and service was excellent! Great authentic Mexican food with a lot of flavor and good size…read moreportions.

We spent the day in INDY with our grandson for his 5th birthday . After a long day there, we drove…read moreback home and we were tired and hungry. Nothing sounded good to the Mrs until I mentioned Mexican food and El Charrito. Boom! Instant winner! We got Quesabirria Dinners and a large order of chips and salsa. Delicious. When we dine in person, the service is great and when we order takeout, the food still has the same quality. You can't say that about a lot of restaurants. El Charrito is #1 in our book for quality food, service and ambience. Check them out when you're in the Portage area!

I was just hanging out at my brother's and we decided to go get some Mexican food. I looked on…read moreYelp and El Charrito's came up. The restaurant is nice with a good size dining area. We called our order in and it was ready when we arrived. I ordered the loaded nachos; but instead of the nacho chips I got French fries. Our order also included the Fajita taco salad with chicken, 2 taco dinner (soft shell) shredded chicken and 2 Tostadas. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Overall, I give the experience 5 Stars.

Alex the bartender was wonderful. We sat at the bar and he was great. The raspberry margarita was…read moredelicious and it's the first time my husband had negro modelo on tap. Complimentary chips and salsa. Our meals were really good! I'll definitely be back.

Good food and awesome sangria. So sad the Portage venue closed. We loved it there. The Chesterton…read moreone is good. Love that you can eat outside.

Joe's Downtown Tacos catered our Meet & Greet reception, and they exceeded all expectations! We…read moreordered full trays of chicken and beef tacos along with all of their fabulous sides. The trays were generously packed, and every bite was absolutely delicious. I cannot thank this restaurant enough for helping make our event such a success. The food was fresh, flavorful, and enjoyed by everyone who attended. I highly recommend Joe's Downtown Tacos for anything from a casual dining experience to a large-scale catered event. Their quality, service, and attention to detail were outstanding, and they handled everything beautifully. Thank you, Joe's Downtown Tacos, for providing such a wonderful experience for our guests!

Spotted Joe's Downtown Tacos while checking out Chesterton's cute downtown area. Colorful exterior…read morecalled to our tired selves after a 5 hour drive. Walked into the sounds of tejano music, so cool! Two seating areas, we chose the bar side, with the festively decorated bar. Mini piñatas and greenery put us into a great mood, lifted our road weary spirits. Ordered two Coronas with lime, we just wanted something light and familiar. Chips and salsa on the house came out with our brews. Simple salsa, but hit the spot. Thick chips, my fav kind. Menus extensive but not Cheesecake Factory crazy. Ordered tacos, since that appears to be a specialty. Steak milanesa, chile relleno, and mashed potato tacos were too interesting not to try. Also ordered the queso, a warm creamy white dip that went nicely with the salsa. Faint bite, so if you like things hot, add one of the hot sauces, which are placed on every table. Super friendly staff all around, always a bonus. Also, place was very clean, all tables neat and wiped down, very nice. Looked around while waiting for our tacos and noticed some great murals on the walls. Also noticed the huge tequila collection behind the bar. Ordered our food in to go containers since we planned to take most back to our hotel. But we had to sample hot first! So all the tacos were good. Beans and rice were simple and authentic, excellent! The mashed potato came in a crispy fried shell, light and delicious. The milanesa was also yummy. But the star was the chile relleno taco! Nice bite and so good! Fun experience at Joe's. Hope we can make it back sometime. Muy delicioso!

I tried the beef, carnitas & chorizo tacos..all were flavorful & they really stuffed up each taco…read morenicely ! I also tried the regular pork taco, personally I would go with the carnitas style.. not to say it was funky tasting or tough .. however the carnitas has that extra flavor. The young lady that waited on me was pleasant & double checked my order The restaurant itself was nice & clean. All & all no complaints & I look forward to trying the skirt steak burrito next time around.

Fat Burrito is a decent Mexican spot in Chesterton. The food was fine (not bad, not amazing), the…read moreservice was great, and it was cute inside. I had steak tacos. The serving of meat in each taco was generous, but the steak was a little dry. I put some lime and guac on it and it was pretty good. Next time I'll try a burrito since it's in the name, and maybe I will love it more.

My husband and I came here for the first time tonight. Our waiter was kind, funny and very…read morepersuasive lol! Our dinners were great! We had the Camarones El Diablo and they definitely brought the heat! The chicken enchiladas were fantastic as well. Our margaritas and Sangria were on pint - we will definitely be back!

As the date of posting this review, I have only been here once. I ordered the combination fajitas,…read moresteak chicken and shrimp. Food was just "OK" nothing spectacular or great to rave about. I felt that the food lacked seasoning. Atmosphere was OK. But service was slow, also a weird experience (did not have just one dedicated waiter taking care of me), they kept switching back-and-forth between two or three waiters. And when would ask for something they would say be right back and then would never return with what I asked for. Had to make the request to someone else and then that person would bring the item. It was just a weird experience. I will probably go back and give them another try, it may have just been an "off day" for them. IDK ‍

Very good food! They don't have the kids menu posted but they were accommodating of our two…read moreyoungsters :) my husband and I got the burger with onion rings and it was good!!! Great burgers. I got a side of sweet potato tots and it came with homemade honey mustard that was excellent! My husband got the fries which were really tasty - they were homemade and super crispy and delicious. I liked both but the fries were way good! My son loved his kids burger and my daughter got the grilled cheese which she said was good as well. It's a small restaurant but very unique and cool on the inside.

Delicious burgers and beers, would go back if in the area again. Entire family enjoyed.read more

Oh my goodness! If you ever get a chance ... do it! You will not be disappointed whatsoever!…read more Not only is the staff super friendly and accommodating but the food is INSANELY GOOD! Can you say brisket tacos?!! Omg there had to be a pound of juicy, flavorful meat on it! The toppings were extremely fresh and tasty, and well put together! Oh and the elotes were some of the best I've ever had! My husband and I were mega impressed and will definitely stop over and over again!

From the owner: Smoke on the Water is a self-contained mobile food establishment located on the south shore of Lake…read moreMichigan. We specialize in premium smoked meats with an emphasis on fresh Mexican ingredients. Every item is locally sourced, fresh and cut to order.

My wife & I stayed at the Hilton where this restaurant is located. As far as hotel restaurants go,…read morethis place was great! The bartender/waitress (she did everything), was such an awesome person! She was a great bartender, who created several drinks on their menu that my wife loved, and just as great a waitress providing on-point service and recommendations on what to order from the menu. Despite taking care of all of the drinks and food orders for all of the patrons, she provided great service! Above and beyond that, her personality was so friendly and welcoming. You felt like asking her to join you for your meal! I ordered their house 'drift' burger but added bacon and cheddar (which I think helped the flavor a lot), but it came with a very tasty chipotle aioli (when combined with the cheese and bacon, gave a great flavor profile). It comes with a bag of chips but I upgraded to fries (they are shoestring-style). My wife ordered the blackened fish tacos that had corn, mango, and a blackened haddock; all contained in a crispy shell. She said it was the best thing she ate our 10-day trip of the mid-west! (I was shocked because we had some pretty awesome lunches and dinners - maybe it was the awesome mixed drinks that we're talking ;) All of our food is pictured. To wrap things up we had a cupcake flight for dessert. They were just 'ok' in my opinion. A bit dry and the flavors were not my taste (but that may just be my preference). I liked the coffee and chocolate/peanut butter the best, but even they weren't anything to write home about. The glass of milk helped a lot. Also, of note, if it's not busy inside you can bring your pup with you to eat, and if it is busy, you can eat outside with your pup. We thought that was nice because we always travel with our dog. The bartender/waitress who served us loves dogs and was happy to see him (although we didn't bring him until after dinner) and provided a bowl of water. Overall, we had a great dining experience to head back home with! Definitely recommend eating here if you stay at the Hilton it is connected to or if you just want to eat/have a drink.

If you're looking for a tasty lunch in a relaxed atmosphere...look no further…read more A friend and I decided to try this restaurant for the first time and were pleasantly surprised. The open airy seating space, beautifully decorated for the holiday, was inviting and quiet. Perfect for conversation. The staff were very friendly and attentive. (Shoutout to Sherry!) The lunch menu features several sandwich options as well as salads. We chose the fish sandwich which was tender and moist served on a toasted brioche bun. The beer batter coating was light and flaky, melt in your mouth delicious. We will definitely be back!

Neat spot, good vibes, tasty sangria, decent food -- a fun stop in the dunes. I'll be back!read more

Great ambiance and service! The food was also to die for! I had the pork chop with brussel sprouts,…read moreand mashed potato. The brussel sprouts has little bits of tasty bacon in them, and the mustard sauce on the pork chop was very good!! I drove from Michigan City and thought it was absolutely worth it! Price was a bit high, but the food met the expectations.