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.

Oh man, we must've done something right because the food gods have blessed us all with Vegetarian…read moreVillage. Indy, do you hear me? Please listen...You have been blessed by the food gods! You won't find this concept in many cities so I hope we can recognize it as the gem that it is and take advantage of it to keep them around. So what is it you ask. First, it's not a restaurant. Rather, imagine if mom (dad, sister, aunt or whoever can cook in your family...mom just connotes warmth and wholesome for me) were to cook healthy, wholesome meals and bring them to your house whenever you wanted. This is what it is; it's a catering service but I think they're aiming to cater to us, to singles, to families and to our everyday lives. Awesome, right? Many of us don't have time to cook or we just don't want to so we eat out. There's a downside to this: we often have to sacrifice healthy food for convenient and/or tasty food. It's a First World problem, I know (one with shockingly negative consequences but that is a lecture for another setting). The brilliance of Vegetarian Village and places like this is they offer a perfect solution to this modern day problem in that we can have all three: healthy, tasty and convenient. The Holy Trinity of modern eating. No sacrificing. Again, this is why I'm thrilled to have them here... The food: I wanted to order the holiday meal but since there are no Yelp reviews yet and I knew nothing about their food, I was apprehensive to do so since I would be ordering for 8. I called and the owner was kind enough to fix me a plate to try at their Central Ave. location. An entire meal: pastry stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes, cauliflower, and string beans with pearl onions and almonds. How cool is that? Good business practices is all I can say to that. I had no idea what to expect but yum. The meatless turkey was delicious as were all of the sides. The turkey is a recipe she has created on her own. Like I said, this is wholesome cooking...comfort food prepared with heart (metaphorically...this is a vegetarian business after all.) Classics made meatless by professionals. This food is truly an extension of the chefs and they are very passionate about what they're cooking for us. I was fortunate enough to talk with the owner for a bit, and the dishes they are making sound amazing. Meatloaf, lasagna, sloppy joes, chicken noodles, veggie jambalaya (all meatless of course). My favorite bit: they offer 5 entrees for $45. This is crazy affordable and so perfect for singles or couples. Families of course too. I cannot wait to try everything they offer on their menu and I will keep you posted. Some things to keep in mind: This is a new company so my understanding is that the chefs still work other jobs. For this reason, we need to place our orders a week ahead of time. It's not like ordering a pizza so a little planning is required. Also, pick up is available. I think they offer this in both Carmel and midtown on Central. Great locations. Check out their website because I believe they are going to have a sampling/tasting of their food soon. Thank you Vegetarian Village for bringing this concept to Indy and making our lives a little easier...and healthier!

This is my current favorite restaurant. It is so yummy and the staff is so friendly. I usually…read moreget takeout. The food is always fresh. I ended up getting a protein bowl. You get a choice of protein, sides, and also sauce. The pitas are complimentary and not sure why they ask me if I want one because it's always a resounding yes. The restaurant is clean. They have wonderful sides like falafel. I have yet to try their pita chips or their desserts. Do not sleep on this place!

Im sorry to say, but this was not good. The gyro I ordered, the meat was so dry and the flavor was…read morehorrible. The falafel was good. The salad and garbanzo beans were not good. We will not order from this place again.

Absolutely terrible service. The food was great but service…read morewas extremely slow. Was waiting over 45 minutes before anything came out, other people got theirs about 25 minutes after we came in and we didn't even have our appetizer out. Once again, the food is amazing but the service isn't always the best.

The tandoori chicken is so good and flavorful and the people listened to our order to not make it…read morespicy so that's good and the music there was nice

Very good food. Quality ingredients. Filling. Super kind and efficient staff. Restaurant has lots…read moreof seating and plenty of parking. Very clean interior. Can eat-in or carry out. Menu has large variety. Try the seasonal menu too-nice assortment of Pupusas (like a Salvadoran puffy taco) and Sopes (like a Salvadorian open-faced corn bread thick tortilla with toppings). Plus tamales and LOTS of vegan choices Great atmosphere. Fair prices. Lots of fun food. We'll be back to try even more items on menu!

This was one of the worst restaurants Ive ever been too. It was either an off day there or Im…read morespoiled with my wife's home made Colombian food and the authentic restaurants in Chicago. The service was also submitted par. The server acted like he didn't want to be there and were were an inconvenience. The seats were very uncomfortable. The rice tasted like it came from a box and was dry. The frijoles looked so bad I didn't even eat them. And the papusas were very greasy.

This place is great. The service was excellent and the waitress was very attentive to our needs…read more The restaurant has a very modern feel with excellent decor easy to see and hear plus lots of space and comfy wicker chairs with armrests. The food was also a big hit. We had apps and entrees and honestly the appetizers could be meals on their own. The BLT was amazing. Fried green tomatoes with pork belly and tomato jam and pimento cheese had the best flavors. The cornbread!!! Wow. So good. We want and need the recipe. Definitely order this!!! Also try the fried chicken. It's so different than any fried chicken over ever had. Not greasy at all. And it warms up well as leftovers too. The taste is sweet and juicy. My buddy had the meatloaf and it was tasty and different but paired with the mashed potatoes it was a home run!!! The only suggestion I can make is for the old fashioned drink. Used a single large ice cube next time. The loose ice cubes melted quickly watering down the drink.

meatloaf" to share together. It's SOO good. Now I get why;…read more"Root & Bones." Good combined of both. Roots of veggies & Bones of meats. Yum! Just had a banana for dessert. So good. Definitely one that I like to come back for next menu to try.

Wow! A group of about 13 of us, all senior citizens, had lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Everyone…read moreagreed that the food was wonderful, but the service was even better. Some of the group have mobility issues and the Host helped all who needed it coming in and getting seated. Throughout the meal everything was well managed and to everyone's satisfaction. We would return for the service alone and fortunately the food was excellent as well.

We've came to eat here a few times before and every time Alan and Kenny are always so welcoming and…read morekind when we come to dine in or even to order take out. They have the best Combination Vermicelli Bowls, Well Done Beef Pho, Banh Mi sandwiches, fresh Crab Rangoons, and hot Jasmine tea. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxed. They have free parking and there is plenty of parking on both sides of the building.

The Pork Chop Al Pastor was outstanding. It was perfectly tender and packed with rich, flavorful…read moreseasoning. The service was excellent as well. Definitely will be coming back soon! Highly Recommend!

Vibes are pretty modern and simple (we were seated in the side room, the outside looked like they…read morehad a bit more fun furniture going on) Service felt elevated. Appetizers - pretty yummy WTF roll - 9/10 had dried Wagyu which made it more savory, rice is chewy (in between sushi rice and sticky rice) could be a little less rice; the potato threads were crispy and yum Wagyu Perogi - 7.5/10 was good, but not as meat focused as I was hoping, filling was very soft but I like the pasta dough (had some chew) Entrees were cooked well, I think the flavors were straightforward and not too complex. Chicken Wellington - the pastry dough was as buttery as biscuits. Sauce had dates and the dish was on the sweeter side (I prefer more savory entrees so this was not my taste) My partner ordered this and he loved it Miso Black Cod Fish was done well and not dry. Broth was a bit one dimensional to me. I thought my soba noodles were gonna be the brown ones but they were thicker like ramen white noodles The herbs really captured the pho broth well. I've noticed the effort put into the menu was done really well. I feel like with food fusion, I noticed a lot of things do end up getting misspelled but I noticed the accent and spelling were all correct on the menu. Liz was our server and she was very knowledgeable on the menu also!