I really like the European vibe of this place right here in IN. It was a little nostalgic, feeling…read morelike you stepped into a little café in Paris. They had a special for the day. Lobster quesadilla! Yes, please! Lobster quesadillas in a quaint little town-I'm impressed! The flavor of this did not disappoint either. It was very tasty! At first glance, I was concerned because the filling was very minimal. It was very very flavorful and definitely enough lobster filling. The pico was extremely fresh and I've enjoyed having the peppers and jalapeños in it. it was not too spicy, it was just right. I also did the up charge and got the Tom Thai soup. They asked if I wanted crackers or bread. I was thinking is that a question? I very cheerfully stated, "I will take the bread!" Even though the bread did not have a lot of flavor, it was fresh, warm and very comforting to eat. This will definitely be a new place I will be stopping at any time I'm in the area. The only reason for the four star is, I also ordered an unsweet tea and they forgot to put it in my bag. (All drinks are bottled-no fountain drinks) therefore, I had to turn around and go back and get it. Thankfully, I was only a few blocks away when I noticed it was not in my bag.

I'm a delivery driver from Cincinnati and stopped in to grab a bite for the road. The staff was…read morevery welcoming and gave me a free sample of their turkey salad. I have to say hands down the best turkey salad sandwich on brioche bun that I will probably ever have in my life!!! It's a must try!

Good food and service. We sat outside along the river on a beautiful day in June. We had the prime…read morerib and sides along with a couple beers. All were good and reasonably priced. The menu had a lot to choose from, so we will be back to try more another day.

Food was phenomenal as usual! Delicious, hot and quick! Always a fun atmosphere! Our service and…read morewaitresses are always great, but our waitress this time lacked friendliness, a desire to be at work and seemed rather annoyed that she had customers. Our tip reflected the less than stellar service we usually receive and have become accustomed to. Alas, as will return and will once again enjoy the food and hope to enjoy the service more like previous visits. This place still deserves a 5 star review!

Stopped in on the way to the Madam Carroll. The spectacular patio with lights and fall/halloween…read moredecorations drew me in! Great music. Great atmosphere. Walking up to this place we knew we'd love it. If we lived in town it would 100% be our go-to bar and we'd be regulars. We only order mozzarella sticks because of time restriction but they were amazing. Piping hot when we got them. We sat at the bar, and Rachel asked us how we were doing and was so social. People, this girl wasn't even on the clock. I saw her with her family and she noticed the bar getting into the weeds like most bars do on the weekends and she jumped behind the bar and quickly caught up the dishes and took a couple orders. Not to shame our original bartender...she was excellent and knowledgeable!! I absolutely think you're missing an opportunity for a great time if you don't come here.

The food is very good! I love the garlic knotts, pizza, and wings. The local beer selection is…read moreoutstanding with varieties from Fontana Farms, Crasian, and Teays. They also have some wacky events. If you have not been lately -try it. Get the Garlic Knotts you won't be sorry!

Been stilling waiting for the food for over 40 mins…read more.. Seems nice , friendly, but they are not geared to being fast

Ive never dined in, only carry out. Food tastes delicious and I can honestly say I've never had…read moreanything missing from my take out orders. The hostesses and servers are always friendly and kind when I pick up the food. Sometimes the sides can be small... especially the mashed potatoes. Can be a bit on the pricier side, but 9/10 worth it.

Very kind waitress, fast food time (about 10 minutes or less), nice home vibe and cozy restaurant…read more Food was good, I got tenders, fries & chocolate milk. It was around $52 for me and three other people. Place was clean! I recommend it here 100%

Service was excellent every time we have been there!!! Food is delicious and the waitresses are…read morevery friendly! We would definitely recommend this restaurant. Try it you will love it

This place is the best! Great food and family fun! Always a solid menu, lots of choices and…read morequality food.

Be careful of what waiters you get at esmeralda's they are eather extremely nice or extremely rude…read more We we insulted within the first min of our waiter being at our table. I will definitely be letting the manager know about this and definitely no tip.

This is a simple restaurant, but their food is high end. We've been here 3 times and plan on going…read moreseveral more times this summer. The wait staff are so friendly and are very accommodating.

Very slow service for a Thursday night around 5pm with only three tables with customers seated…read more(counting us) and a couple seated at the bar. No knife to cut bread, also no small plates to put bread or appetizers on. Napkins small and cheap, (nothing against paper napkins but buy dinner size). Was not offered drink refills (didn't order bar drinks). Husband's New York Strip was pink like he ordered but tough and hard to cut. I had the Salmon that was good, but broccoli was undercooked.

It was a very humid 90+ degree day so I figured I would try someplace with more powerful AC. USA…read moreRestaurant has 1/2 lb burgers, but I wanted something lighter for lunch today so I tried the salad with fried chicken. The salad was good, fresh lettuce, and sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and egg. But the fried chicken was pressed and formed nuggets, not solid muscle like one would think about fried chicken. It wasn't horrible, just not to my expectations. Next time, I'll try the burgers.

Decent food and good service. Always receive food quickly. Never had a bad experience at this…read morerestaurant.

OMG! The only reason I loved going to Indiana Beach was for the amazing tacos!…read more I was visiting a customer in Monticello looking for someplace for lunch. I got on Yelp of course! I saw The Taco Shoppe - one of the first review I read explained how the taco stand was no longer in Indiana Beach/ but had opened shop 1 mile from where I was! Trust me I knew this was the place for me!!! Anyone that has been to Indiana Beach must remember these delicious tacos! They are nothing fancy/ just ground beef lettuce snd cheese- with the AMAZING taco sauce! You order at a Windiw- pick up at the next- there are a few picnic tables. I noticed a steady stream of people walking up the steps to place orders! This is a must stop if you have fun memories of the tacos at Indiana Beach!

There's something to be said about knowing your strengths and understanding your clientele. If…read moreyou've ever been to Indiana Beach on Lake Shafer, you've probably had tacos from the now closed Taco Shoppe. It was a staple for years at the amusement park, and gained such a following that when they closed a few years back, their regulars (myself included) were devastated. So much so that the owners decided to re-open the business about three miles away in downtown Monticello, IN. The recipe for their success is a simple one. Keep the menu simple. Find a niche product that differentiates your establishment from the dozens of other taco joints in the area and only open for a select amount of time so that you always leave them wanting more. The Taco Shoppe is a carry-out only and has no inside seating at all. In fact, there's no "inside" of the business. You order from one window and pick up your food from another. There's a handful of picnic tables in the lot next door, but that's it. So what's the secret??? Tough to describe. First of all, the soft shell corn tortillas are flash fried, maybe?!? Whatever they do to them, they are delicious. Their ground beef is also kind of a mystery. It's unlike any beef taco I've had before, and my fat ass has had PLENTY of tacos in my 52 years. They serve the tacos with red sauce (mild) and green sauce (hot). They are both amazing. Their red sauce is on the sweeter side, and I can't compare it to anything else really... Like everything else about this place, it's totally unique. The Taco Shoppe is one of those places that if you know about it.... you know. You get it.

server Brittany is fantastic... great suggestions on menu selection!…read moreprompt service! Thursday night music was great, music selections very crowd pleasing.

Been a while since we were last here but lived on the lake for over 10 years and this was a weekly…read morestaple for us. Loved the food and the vibes. Not sure how it is today but was really a great place to go for lunch on the lake or a great Saturday night dinner !