The most authentic Mexican food I have found on this side of Indy! Moving 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! read more

Salsa tasted bad and I couldn't eat it. My torta didn't come with French fries. All other restaurants 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. read more

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Last week we stopped in for a quick dinner, and within seconds of walking through the door our server greeted us like we were old friends. They told us, "Get the tacos," with the confidence of someone who knows they're right. They were. One bite in and I was thinking, Okay... this is dangerously good. The chips and salsa didn't help either. I'm pretty sure I ate them like I was being timed. The manager checked in, the service stayed great, and the bill was surprisingly kind. By the time we left, I was already planning what I'd order next time. read more

Tasty! I only stopped in for a snack, so I grabbed a few tacos to go - two pollo and one carnitas. The pollo tacos were my favorite. They didn't skimp on the protein, so that's always a plus! I asked for extra onions and cilantro and it wasn't a problem. Cute little place. It looked clean. Pretty fast service and they brought my food bagged up to me closer to the front of the establishment. I'd definitely go back and dine in! read more

Taqueria Rosales - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My family and I have been here several times now and the food is always great! The servers are very friendly and attentive. We highly recommend Taqueria Rosales. Support your locally owned shops and restaurants! read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant. The consistency is top notch. Reminds me of the food we have had in Puerto Vallarta, MX. Authentic taste and quality. We dine in a lot, but even all of our takeout orders have been perfect. The chicken tacos are to die for. They chicken is juicy, while crispy at the same time with a limey taste. The salsa here is so flavorful. Today we tried the guacamole and it wasn't mashed, but more chopped up like ceviche and it was delicious. Plenty of seating and I love that they decorate for holidays with string lights and things. The staff delivers great service every time, super attentive, refills, lots of fresh warm chips. And if you drink soda the coke is SO good every time. This is a treat for me but I have to have one here. Today I had the fajita burrito and it was outstanding. You guys have to try this place. 20/10!! read more

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I really enjoyed dining in here. The employees were all very friendly and we were seated and served very quickly. It was also clean and decorated for the holiday season. There's a lot of variety on that menu and a few vegetarian options (and could probably easily be made vegan). I tried the vegetarian tacos which includes 3 tacos as well as rice, beans, and pico de gallo. I really enjoyed the cactus in the veggie mixture. Everything was well seasoned and fresh, maybe a little greasy/oily but overall delicious. The portions were very generous - too much even as I couldn't finish everything! It would be nice to have the option to order individual vegetarian tacos from the street taco menu. I also ordered a skinny margarita with a sugar rim. The serving was huge but it was so delicious, and the perfect sweetness thanks to their use of agave. read more

Taqueria Rosales - Tacos Vegetarianos rice & beans - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Fabulous brunch in this authentic family restaurant. Every time I order I get blown away with the hospitality, warm chips and salsa along with my fabulous brunch entree I just love the food, the service and high quality authentic food! The owner Ignacio is always greeting and being so welcoming along with the entire staff! They cater and can do large event planning for your next event. The atmosphere of music takes me back to when I visited the local family taqueria's in Isla Morales Mexico! I don't have a photo because I posted other reviews and want to encourage local support!! If you have a special event or coordinating food vendors for any seasonal event speak to the owner. I even offered to work their food booth passing out salsa and chips!! read more

My 5 Takeaways (in under 60 seconds)   Location: Located right off 96th Street in a small strip mall. Plenty of shopping and things to do nearby.   Vibe: Casual, laid-back, and a good environment. Decorated and laid out nicely.   Service: Very good customer service. Our orders were taken quickly, and the food didn't take too long to prepare. No complaints.   Food: REALLY good food! Ingredients packed with freshness and flavor. Portion sizes are generous. Everything was cooked perfectly.   Quick Tip: Try the Tacos Locos (3 steak tacos with onions and cilantro. Comes with rice and beans)! read more

Taqueria Rosales - Tacos Locos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We have visited this establishment several times over the last year. Their chile rellenos are top notch. Super hot, bubbly, nice thin batter so the poblano is flavorful and not lost. Lengua is also amazing here. Don't skip out on that. The salsa needs a little bit of hot sauce for my liking but there are literally 5-6 different bottles at every table. My fiance first had Tapatio here and now it is a staple at home! Service is super fast. You can walk in and sit wherever you'd like, there are super long pothos plants along the walls which are really nice to look at. Dining area and the restrooms are clean! read more

You know it's pretty authentic when they have delicious tongue tacos. The meat was flavorful. Salsa came with fresh onions and was not too spicy. A red and green salsa also came with tacos. The queso was good. The beans and rice were flavorful. We will definitely be back next time we are in 96th street. Service was quick. Ambiance is a little smaller, and quick service. read more

Taqueria Rosales - Kids taco - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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The restaurant is small, clean and cute inside. Comp chips and salsa come out quickly. The chips are nice and thin without a lot of salt (perfect for me). The salsa is nicely spicy. Yeimi, our server was super attentive and friendly. A manager and another person checked on us several times, refilling water and bringing more salsa. Service is over the top. The menu offers traditional Mexican with daily meal and drink specials. I ordered tacos because I was trying to eat light. I had choice of meat, shell and fillings. The corn tacos were good with lots of beef, cheese and lettuce. My husband had the Beef Burrito #2 lunch. He loved the burrito and raved about the creamy beans. He said it was a 5 star lunch and he doesn't give out 5 stars easily. Regulars seated near us, ordered beautiful places of food. Next time, I will be more adventurous. The dining room has about 10 booths and 4 tables. The place fills quickly at lunch. They do a robust pickup business, too. There's plenty of parking in the strip mall. Worth a visit. read more

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5 stars across the board! The salsa is ‍ but then you get your food and you fall in love all over again! The tacos and tortas are amazing! I dream about both I swear. A little place with kind staff read more

Taqueria Rosales - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My husband and I live in the vicinity and decided to give it a try based on other reviews. I really want to support local establishments and I hope they do well. However, out experience wasn't consistent with other reviews. The salsa lacked flavor and the chips did not seem fresh. We went for lighter fare. The BBQ nachos were good but needed more toppings than jalapenos. The flautas were overcooked and somewhat dry in the inside and bland. They were improved by the jalapenos from the nachos! On a positive note, the raspberry margarita was delicious! I'd go back for that alone. The staff were stellar - friendly, attentive, and seemed to enjoy taking care of customers. Out waitress checked on us often and was extremely nice. Overall, not a bad experience but the food wasn't great. read more

Long day so I started with a michelada. It was very good. I had the bistek a la Mexicana which they list as beef tips but actually was a ribeye. It was a little over seasoned but not bad. Rice and beans were good. Nice thin corn tortillas This place is legit. I will be back read more

Taqueria Rosales - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Very good reasonably priced Mexican restaurant. The service is fast and competent. Our starter was 7 or 8 Jalapeño Poppers - not too spicy and perfectly fried served with an interesting mild salsa/cheese sauce and lettuce & tomato salad garnish. My 'go to' in assessing a Mexican restaurant is Chile Rellenos and these are excellent. I especially like the Plato Loco which tops them with nicely sautéed shrimp along with the companion steak quesadilla and a side of rice. Tami enjoyed her Chicken Quesadilla as well. read more

We LOVE Tacos! They're essentially a love language in our household. Therefore I'm pretty sure we've tried just about every taqueria on the on the entire north half of Indy. Taqueria Rosales may be a smaller spot than others, but they're EASILY one of the best in the city for Tacos & are in our usual rotation of places we go to. Obviously we've had other food too, but as a person who likes consistency, I always come back for the tacos, excellent service & great price! read more

Taqueria Rosales - Steak Tacos Locos & 2 Tripa Tacos w/ grilled onions & lime Chips & Salsa - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Best Al pastor tacos I've ever had tacos campechanos were also good. Tacos portions are good! read more

Taqueria Rosales - Tacos campechanos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

They have a vast menu and the indoor dining ambience is comfortable with about fifteen tables and chairs. I got the veggie plate E with a side of rice and beans. Food was good, not really a standout. Employees were friendly and food was prepared in a timely manner. read more

This ranks fairly high on my list in terms of Indianapolis Mexican restaurants - I loved their pastor and asada tacos, the pollo taco was fine but would be better with a special sauce or salsa. The California burrito was HUGE - I wish we would have known how jumbo it was before ordering, as we couldn't take leftovers with us this time. Overall the service was quick and attentive, the restaurant was clean, and I felt that the prices were fair! Taqueria Rosales is a great Mexican restaurant with good flavor and more authentic options than your typical Tex-Mex chain. Give it a shot! read more

Taqueria Rosales - Tacos - Pastor, Asada, Pollo - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Excellent food and service! 4th time here and been exceptional every time! Highly recommend!

Food is always 11/10 amazing! Service is always amazing and the atmosphere is great! Love coming here for meals!!

We had a fantastic meal. I ordered the chile relleno and a pork street taco, and my wife had the shrimp quesadilla--everything was delicious, with the chile relleno being the standout. The salsa and chips were fresh and flavorful, and the service was top-notch. They were also very accommodating, allowing à la carte orders and substitutions without any hassle. Highly recommend! read more

One of the best taquerias on the Northside! The carne asada tacos were well seasoned and juicy. The beer was cold. The salsa was fresh. The service was wonderful! I highly recommend! read more

I have been looking forward to visiting Rosales since it has been a Yelp top 10 choice. Upon entering, I was seated in a comfortable booth, and the first thing I noticed was the pleasant and surprising absence of the typical taqueria blaring music/TV broadcast. My drink order was taken quickly, and I was presented with a basket of chips and a bowl of tasty homemade salsa. I ordered the enchilada lunch special, which was one beef enchilada with rice and beans. Everything tasted great and I look forward to returning to try other items on the menu. The service was impeccable. read more

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Learned of this place via Fox59 and tried it out on a Sunday afternoon with my wife and son. It's in the middle of a strip mall on the northside of 96th street between the Allisonville and 69 exchanges. When you enter the front door, you're immediately in the dining area which is a singular storefront's width that includes booths for parties of 4 along the side walls and table and chair combos along the middle. The worker behind the register at the other end of the dining room indicated we could sit anywhere, so we chose a booth down the far left side, which wasn't overly wide, but sufficient for our group of 3. Menus, a bowl of chips and a larger-than-expected bowl of chunky salsa were quickly brought to our table with a friendly greeting. About a minute later, our drink order was promptly taken. The menu is extensive and includes food and drink specials for each day of the week. My wife's standby is Huevos Rancheros (9.49), for which she always orders her eggs well-done/hard. They were prepared properly (which seems like a 50/50 success rate in our general dining ventures) and she said they included 3 eggs and were good. My son ordered one of the Sunday specials, Molcajete (normally 25.99, but 22.09 on Sunday). It was served in a large bowl that looked like one they typically use for preparing guacamole table-side and was stuffed over the top with what seemed to be half of Noah's ark. He said it was good, stuffed himself, and probably brought between half and 2/3s of it back home. I selected Plato Loco (16.99), primarily because it was a combo that included a chile poblano. To be honest, the chile was just OK and not one of the better ones that I have had. The half dozen decent sized grilled shrimp they served on it were pretty solid though and the side of rice was fine. The star of the show was the steak quesadilla that was part of the combo. It was RIDICULOUSLY good. After my 1st bite, I offered a bite to my son who agreed it was the best thing he ate, and that was after tasting half of Lorne Greene's wild kingdom. We live in Westfield, so we have to brave a buttload of traffic to get here as it's not that close to us. However if we're in the area again, I would not hesitate to return and order the steak quesadillas in particular. In fact, it's probably best they aren't that close to us because I'm pretty sure there's no way something that tastes that good is at all a positive on the health score charts. read more

Found this through Yelp and was impressed. The steak tacos were excellent and had plenty of meat and toppings on them. Flavor was on point too. The rice and beans were good as well. Ordered out so can't really comment on the service or ambiance of the place. read more

Lamb tacos are a must try! Everything I've had so far is good and the service is great - friendly and very attentive. I'll definitely be here often! read more

Always a great experience here. The food tastes fantastic and everything is always fresh. Booths are comfortable and provide some privacy for conversation with friends. The micheladas are delicious, and the staff is always friendly and attentive. If you haven't checked them out I highly recommend you make it over and give them a try. read more

This was truly the best arroz con Pollo I've ever had. Corn tortillas were phenomenal, although I was charged an extra $3.00 without being told in order to take a few more home. The portion of the dish was very generous though. Top shelf marg was delicious! read more

At 2:50, we arrived and had a very nice young man take our order. He was new, you could tell, but he was really nice. He kept everything rolling.The chips were very fresh. The salsa was very fresh and had a subtle heat on the back-end, queso was flavorful and not too thick. . We both got lunch fajitas. They came out sizzling and the rice had really good flavor. The atmosphere is nice, very clean. It was the best Mexican food I have ever had. We will be back! read more

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Food was great!. They did not skimp on the meat. Service was great. I recommend asking for Jorge. He offered great suggestions and made sure I didn't need anything periodically. Plenty of tables available to just pop in and seat yourself. Clean inside! Will be back soon! read more

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I was just passing through Indy and needed lunch and gas. Fueled up and checked Yelp for suggestions and Taqueria Rosales popped up. It's located in a strip mall. It's not just a Taqueria, it's a full menu restaurant. Everything is housed made and fresh. Every other customer was Hispanic so I knew it would be good. I ordered one of the lunch specials, a taco and chili rellanos. One crunchy taco and one poblano with beans, rice and chips and salsa. The salsa was far above average and everything else was great. I spoke with the owner who is very friendly and helpful. read more

The service was extremely quick and the server was kind and positive. The prices are reasonable and the food tasted great! I loved my chimichanga and I had to take half of it home because it was so filling. And the queso had such a good low heat spice wise! Will be back! read more

Tasty and fresh food, with a wide variety of options. Food was out quick with attentive service. read more

Taqueria Rosales - Tacos Locos plus a single Pastor taco, highly recommend! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Another delish tilapia dinner! Thanks! Wonderful staff, fresh food, and strong drinks, what's better? You gotta try them soon!

Super yummy tacos! Went for pickup on my lunch got two steak tacos and guacamole. Tacos were stackedddd with meat and the salsa was great. Guac was a bit more chunky with pieces of tomato and onion which i love but some people may mind. Servers were very polite and friendly! read more

I've been to Rosales a number of times and every experience has exceeded expectations! I recommend their chorizo tacos and lunch menu. Huge value and super friendly staff! read more

Taqueria Rosales - Chorizo tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Clean location, great service- friendly and prompt. Chips and salsa were good- the spicy salsa was no joke . Steak tacos are phenomenal. Some of the best I've had- the salsa verde was delicious on them. We will definitely be back and would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Taqueria Rosales - Steak tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

It's a relatively small location in a strip mall but very friendly with great service. The pulled pork on my enchiladas was amazingly moist and tender. My son had the shrimp and carne asada tacos and said they were the best he's had in Indy. Definitely worth the trip out. read more

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