This is the food truck for foodies. How many places in Indianapolis can you get authentic…read morearepas? Probably less than half a dozen. And how many will be just steps outside your office? If you're lucky, the answer is 1. This one. A big meaty arepa for under $10? Yes please.

I have a family member who is from Venezuela and she makes handmade arepas and empanadas for family…read morefunctions. These are just as good as hers and are stuffed full of meat. I cant wait to try their empanadas one day. My only complaint is they dont come to the west side of town and are rarely downtown which is primarily where I am. I would stop for these any chance I could. I recommend them to everyone I know. Dont snooze on this food truck. Its delicious hand made food fast!!!

I've had La Costa Azul on my radar for sometime as I really like Salvadoran foods. The restaurant…read moreis behind an aging strip mall on 86th Street. The dining room is filled with mismatched table cloths and chair covers, but neat. Salvadoran music plays softly. Alex, our host/server was laid back and told us to sit anywhere. There is a sign that says menu prices may be actually different than stated. The menu offered a number of Salvadoran specialties. The prices were very reasonable. I'm told the corn tortillas are made fresh! The complementary chips were a bit stale, but I could tell that they were made in house. The salsa was tangy and good. I had Chicken Papusa with rice and beans. The papusa was freshly made, hot and delicious. The black beans were great. My husband had a beef burrito, which looked amazing and huge. There was a delicate cheese sauce on top and the cilantro sauce that accompanied the burrito was delicious. The food is very good. There is plenty of parking.

You'll find this little gem tucked away in the far back parking lot off of 86th and Ditch Road,…read moreback by the old Cinema Grill. You can't see it from the road, and it's slightly hard to find even when you're driving back there, but I promise it's there! We walked in right as they opened at 11am on a weekday and I don't think they expected anyone to be there right then. There was one lady in the restaurant, but the other owner walked in after me and then it took awhile to get our food since I'm guessing they hadn't fired up the grills yet. We were sat at the bar to wait for our food. It was very dark inside and there was no music playing yet. It felt slightly strange to be in the dark at a bar at 11am for over a half hour chilling alone, but we love pupusas and Salvadoran food in general, so we waited it out. I ordered chicken pupusas and guacamole and they were pretty delicious. I'd recommend stopping in a little later in the day for the full experience. It looks like you can also order takeout or delivery on their Yelp page too which I'd recommend doing in advance if you're in a hurry! (Or calling in!) The lady seemed sweet!

I placed a to-go order of two bean and cheese pupusas and they were DELICIOUS. The curtido was a…read morenice unexpected (and tasty) surprise, too! Definitely will be coming back to try more. ¡Gracias!

Visited La Guanaquita #3 for some authentic Mexican and Salvadoran food, and the experience was…read morestrong with the Force. We started with chips and salsa...fresh, warm, and definitely not from the dark side. I ordered the Mojarra Frita, the whole fried tilapia dinner, and it came out perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior and tender, well-seasoned meat that would make even Yoda nod in approval. The plate came with rice, beans, salad, and your choice of corn or flour tortillas, making it a full feast worthy of a Jedi Council meeting. Friendly PSA: Mojarra Frita is a whole fried fish...head, tail, tiny bones, the whole saga. You'll probably end up using your fingers like you're rebuilding a lightsaber, carefully pulling the meat off the bone. Yes, you need to watch out for small bones (choking hazard), but trust me: the flavor is next-level. This is the Way. The atmosphere was relaxed, the portions generous, and the service was friendly and fast. Simple, delicious, and authentic. I'd definitely go again before the Empire finds out about this place.

I hadn't been in this neighborhood for a while and found this Dominican restaurant in a location I…read moreused to frequent when it was another Caribbean spot. They had a chicken dish and a rib dish on the steam table and I got ribs to take out. They called them ribs but a BBQ place would've called them rib tips. They came with bean soup, rice, and a salad. The portion was more than enough for me and I ate only the soup, about half of the meat, and a few bites of salad and rice for lunch and put the rest away for another time. The soup was a bit salty for me but I'm a bit sensitive to salt. The ribs were super tender. I'll stop again.

The place is much different from the previous owners. The food is very fresh very good and…read morewholesome. It reminds me of my dear mother food. The service was done with a smile and very generous with the portions. My only concern is the price is kinda steep for lunch. The place has a feel of DR. Very comfortable and very loving

One word you all need to learn Spanish: patachones. This is a large sandwich that uses two fried…read moreplantains in place of a bun. The single meat version only costs $16, and I think it could feed it two large men. It's incredibly flavorful, and I didn't even have to add sauce. The counter service was kind and easy to talk to. The food came quick, and the inside of the restaurant is worth a shot in a music video. The whole place is an awesome nod to Venezuelan culture. Caracas Sabroso is great for work time lunch or a longer meal. Definitely one of the best places I've been to on the north side of Indianapolis.

Brought a colleague from Caracos... he was very impressed with the food and portions. Crazy good…read more Patacones are the staple 'sandwich' from VZ with plaintains fried as sandwich top/bottom. The fried rice dish was big enough for 4ppl. Tequenos were stuffed with Blanco Queso cheese. Really fun decor and they accommodate with picture menu. Also they make traditional Sugar Cane beverage that's nutty sweet. So pour to your liking. Very tasty.

Wow wow wow, my taste buds were on cloud nine after putting lucianas steaming fajitas on my mouth…read more The food was amazing and my server was extremely sexy. Personally I couldn't ask for more. I had an experience in el Salvador with a beautiful man and this place brought those memories right back. His rough calluses caressing my hair who could ask for more. Thank you lucianas

Walking in at 11:30 we were one of the first customers…read more We were asked,"table or booth" handed menus and waited. Our server asked for our drink order. My husband ordered a margarita and he brought it right back. I ordered a coke and it took awhile to get. We ordered ground beef taco salads. They were awful. I had a at least 1/4 cup of liquid in the bottom of the shell. The burger was strange. I could not eat it No lettuce was on I the salad. It was more like a garnish When I showed it to the waiter he shrugged his shoulders. I asked if it was always that way, he shrugged his shoulders. I then told him to take it away He then asked if I wanted something else and I ordered chicken tacos saying I would make my own salad. Although not great much better. My husband asked for more lettuce to make his salad better. (It had water also). He was charged $1.25 for the lettuce then asked if I was going to eat the cheese and lettuce on my taco. After adding all this an extra chips he could eat his salad After bringing the check, the waiter once again asked if we were satisfied. We explained yes for the time being but explained again how bad the salads were he just smiled The restaurant was clean, tables cleared promptly and uniquely decorated.

Updated my review to mention that I dined here with a friend and tried some new entrées…read more The menu is extensive and has so many unique menu items that we like to try new things along with our usual favorites. Service is always super friendly, and it is obvious that the employees care about their customers. Always an excellent experience here. We love the Sunday brunch buffet too. We always bring our out of town visitors here on Sundays. My friends and I have been Loren & Mari regulars ever since they first opened. Hands down our favorite Hamilton County restaurant.

I came here for a quick bite! Got 2 beef tacos and chips and salsa and a water for $8read more

OMG, 1st time visit and I absolutely LOVED everything from the cashier, seating, FOOD & DRINKS!!! I…read moreloved the authentic tacos and quesadillias, I ordered a Sprite but my friend talked me into a lemon drink that was INCREDIBLE!!! This just might be my new spot to eat at....frequently!!!!! There weren't many customers, but there were a lot of food pickups so the word is definitely out about this place. The parking was as expected for the area, bit so worth it. I really enjoyed the view from inside. The window seating was a plus. My friend and I talked for a couple of hours and I can't say enough about the food. KUDOS to everything!

Legit food. This was my second visit in as many days. The 1st visit I had the Ramen Birria. It's…read morehuge and delicious. Day 2 I had tacos and chips and cheese. The best ground beef taco I've ever had. The Carnitas Taco was even better. Such amazing flavor. The restaurant is very clean, and the staff is super friendly.