We haven't had a Puerto Rican restaurant in Indy for awhile and I was so excited when a friend told…read moreme they'd heard about El Coqui from a friend of a friend. First of all, it's no where you'd normally be passing- you'll have to look for it and go with purpose. Second of all, it's fairly priced and the menu is varied (& hand written on a chalkboard!). Third of all, it seems to be family owned (my impression anyway). We tried several things and everything was delicious. I had the mofongo with pork but immediately wished I'd ordered shrimp when i saw my friends dish! We also had an appetizer from the case at the counter and some drinks. The place is deceiving from the outside (I grew a little concerned stepping over dirty diapers on the street haha) but inside is super cute! Park on the street (it's primarily residential) and prepare for it to be hot. It could have just been the day I was there but it was 95° outside and that felt cooler (because of the slight breeze) than the restaurant. I was literally dripping sweat and had to get a napkin to wipe my forehead constantly. I guess another option is ordering to-go! Anyway, I will definitely be back and have already recommended it to several friends- I hope El Coqui is very successful!

Food was excellent !!! Great Service and the Food came out in a timely manner , definitely…read morerecommend this

I don't even know what to say. I feel as if I've entered, been transformed by this place, and left…read morea completely different, more culinarily enlightened person. The ambience is festive and fun. The server recommended the pork chunks. I was skeptical, due to most of my other experiences with pork chunks being dry and sub-par. Well, these pork chunks changed my whole perspective. They were tender beyond belief and so, so flavorful. Perfectly fatty and salty. He also recommended the white rice with stewed beans. I don't know how or why that rice was so amazing, but it was seriously the best we've ever tasted. Insanely good. Again, I don't know exactly what stewed beans entails- other than deliciousness. I tried their mofongos, which I had never eaten before. I love plantains, so I thought I'd give it a try. I was not disappointed. It was so unique, and paired perfectly with their house sauce. We also got their "The Triple" sandwich- once again a recommended menu item. Again, we were amazed. The idea of plantains being used as bread for a sandwich was new to me, but worked really well. All in all, a truly five-star experience. Every dish blew us away. I'm already missing their pork, rice, and beans. And if I'm never able to go back, I guess I'll revisit when I die, since I'm convinced this is what heaven tastes like.

Excellent! Ordered the Cubana with plantain. Waiter was very pleasant; even gave us a sample of the…read morerice and beans. Their homemade sweet bread roll was served hot with butter, very nice. The water brought bottles of their "house" sauce, as well a spicy sauce which was a somewhat sweet and savory blend... excellent as well. Also had the passion fruit drink, sweet and tangy...refreshing on a 90 degree day. My wife had a Taino with pork. She said it was very good. The restaurant was smallish with some outdoor seating. Very clean and PR welcoming. This place is worth going out of the way for. Very satisfying!

Yum to the tummy Fried plantains are fabulous…read more The pulled chicken is very good I would recommend it

Being Puerto Rican in Indianapolis I would have to say I was excited to hear this food truck was…read morearound. I ordered a pastello (empanada) and the crust was out of this world! Very traditional, flaky crunchy. The meet however tasted like I was eating a traditional sloppy Joe. The sauce was too sweet and I felt like flaky sloppy Joe.

Great service all around. Got greeted and attended very well. Place was very clean and neat. Place…read moreis a little small but great to come with family and friends. Moreover I got the Chicken Empanadas and they were so so good honestly very juicy and tasty. They service them with a side of green salsa and oh my god very savory salsa. I also got the Tamarindo agua fresca and it was rich. Furthermore I really recommend trying this restaurant out and make sure to try the empanadas you won't regret jt.

A true representation of Latin/dominican cuisine. The ladies who cook & serve at the stem table…read morespeak little English but are so pleasant and manage to convey the description of the various dishes. You will not leave hungry. A plate of rice (2 choices) form the base of the stewed meats (pork or chicken). The Sweet plantains are terrific as is the potato salad I. A lunch plate also includes soup with a chicken leg. Sorry, no beer but a selection of soft drinks. Such a great find. Return visits are in my future.

Food service it's amazing. I order qusito also fresh coffee. For breakfast we had pernil with eggs…read moreand yuca bowl amazing flavors

Billed as "The Best Cuban Food in Town", I've had Havana Cafe on my food radar. Today, we stopped…read morein for a fabulous lunch. I ordered the Enchilado de Camarones with fried sweet plantains and Moro rice. The shrimp are prepared in a Cuban Creole sauce with mild spices. The fried plantains tasted sweet and awesome. I loved the spices in the rice and beans. My meal was delicious. My husband ordered Pan con Lechon (pork sandwich) with fries. The sandwich was huge filled of flavorful pork and pickles. He loved the taste of the soft Cuban roll. Our server, Brenda, was friendly and super attentive. She kept our waters filled and checked on us a couple times. Food came out quickly and hot! The dining room is colorful, super clean with relaxing Cuban guitar music playing overhead. We enjoyed our lunch and recommend highly.

It has been forever since I last reviewed this spot. It is still a small family restaurant, so if…read moreyou bring in a larger group, reservations are encouraged and a bit of patience, since there isn't a whole lot of staff. The food is absolutely delicious. I personally love their pork dishes and the beef empanada for an appetizer. The moro rice as well as the yellow rice are both so tasty. I prefer the sweet plantains over the tostones, but that's just my preference. And don't forget to indulge in a dessert or maybe a Cuban coffee after your meal. I tend to bring my foodie group here regularly and while they are a picky bunch, I have not heard any complaints about the food here. The prices are still very reasonable and the service friendly.

Jenna at Livery was absolutely fantastic! She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely…read morewent above and beyond to make our experience exceptional. I was looking for a seasonal drink that was no longer on the menu, and she went out of her way to help track it down. That kind of thoughtfulness and attention to detail truly sets great service apart! The food was fantastic as well! I highly recommend the wings and the red drum. Both are must-tries! Huge thank you to Jenna for making an already wonderful dining experience even more memorable. Livery is lucky to have her, and we'll definitely be back!

In town for work, I was lucky enough to join local friends at Livery. I immediately appreciated the…read morehosts for accommodating a larger number of people than had originally been booked - especially because I was the reason! We sat upstairs in their covered patio with fans (even cooler, when it began to rain the plastic covering kept us dry). I enjoyed the carriage house margarita with a tahini rim. The guacamole and chips were divine - although we needed more chips for the portion. We gorged ourselves on empanada platters. I loved the corn and chicken, but wasn't too crazy about the steak. Others raved about the queso, lamb, and chorizo. I loved the number of options and all the delicious sauces. Our server was phenomenal. She took great care of us during the evening. We also were visited by the manager and treated kindly for visiting. So happy to experience this restaurant! Reservations recommended. Indoor and patio seating, and can be great for groups.

Amazing breakfast spot with incredible flavor and a fun atmosphere. Started with a delicious…read morehorchata latte, and everything we ordered was outstanding--the chilaquiles with chicken and green sauce, Venezuelan protein platter, breakfast carnitas, and the banana bread French toast with Nutella were all excellent. This is definitely the kind of place you go with a group so everyone can sample each other's plates, or a place you keep coming back to so you can try something new every time. My only small regret was not swapping the refried beans for black beans with the chilaquiles, but that's just personal preference. Super friendly staff, great service, and really cool decor made the whole experience even better.

I've been here for breakfast and lunch and both times had a great experience with delicious food…read moreand good service. Between my two visits, I got the vegan arepa, Venezuelan breakfast plate, tres leches cake cup, and regular and horchata matcha lattes. The vegan arepa was very tasty. It was a little difficult to eat because the arepa was sliced so thinly that it didn't look sturdy enough to pick up, but it was too crispy to easily cut through with a fork and knife. Still delicious though. I had meant to order with the pink sauce but forgot to specify and got what I think was the guasacaca instead, but it was so good that I didn't really mind. The Venezuelan plate was the right balance of simple and flavourful. Great acai bowl. Tres leches was very sweet, but I enjoyed it, and it was a nice individual portion. The regular matcha latte was pretty good, however the horchata was so sweet that I thought it somewhat overpowered the matcha in the horchata latte. I also tried the açai bowl and fresh-squeezed OJ that my family ordered, and would also highly recommend both of those! Whether you're visiting for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there's a ton of variety including Venezuelan, Mexican, other Latin American, and USAmerican dishes, and some vegetarian and vegan options. The atmosphere is cool with the fake plants on the ceiling, and they had fun Latin music on. The waitress we had both times was friendly and professional, and the food was reasonably quick to come out. Recommended for something different in Bloomington!

LOVED it. The food was AMAZING. My husband and 3 boys also thought it was delicious. We want to…read morecome back very soon

This is the second time I've visited…read more I started off with Rum Punch that was super tasty. I had red snapper with cabbage, plantains red beans and rice. The snapper was seared perfectly and came with a spicy little soupy dish that went well with the cabbage. I had to have a couple of patties and devoured them hot and fresh. The flavors were good and the service was friendly. There is indoor and outdoor seating and special musical events from time to time.