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I can absolutely see why people rave about this place! I have been wanting to try this spot for ages. Today I was sleep deprived and hungry and I walked into the right spot! Couldn't help with the sleep deprivation but the food was so good that it put me into nap mode. :) They are right in the Nora area in a shopping plaza..which means, drumroll please..... ample parking! Walking in, there are about 15 tables/booths. It's casual and bright inside. I felt instantly welcomed. The person working the register at 12 pm on a Tuesday was awesome! Personable and greeted me with a smile. I chose a steak burrito and also cookie dough ice cream. It was ready pretty quickly! I took it to go and let me tell you, the did not skimp on any of the ingredients in the burrito! Generous portions of steak and rice and gosh it was so good. If you love a sauce with some nice heat, the read sauce was really good! The ice cream was super creamy and delicious! Only about 3 pieces of cookie dough ice cream I got but it was still tasty. Next time, I might try the rum raisin or pistachio. Really glad I stopped in here today!! Thank you all for spreading smiles and sharing really good food with the community!
Clean and quaint little location! The menu is straight to the point with it's options, and the ice cream selection us always on the wall. Service was friendly and I saw the owner making an effort to talk to customers to make sure they were happy. They make their ice cream in house apparently, so they may be out of certain options depending on the time of day. The food was cheap, and mostly good! My husband said his burrito was ok, but my tacos were pretty flavorful.
I shared review already but couldn't add the pictures ;) I tried beef and chicken sopes. Pretty good, wished for a little more flavor
Honestly the best tacos I've ever had. I've been going to Chris' for the last ten years, & originally the name threw me off because I thought it was just an ice cream shop. But an old coworker of mine brought some for lunch, she took me a few weeks later to try them and I've been hooked ever since. I get the steak tacos with cheese between the shells, green sauce and occasionally a side of rice. The owner, his family and whole staff are great people! More than anything I love the consistency of the food. I'd put their steak tacos up against anybody's!!! It can definitely get busy there so consider ordering otp.
Service is fantastic, the establishment is clean and simple, the mexican food felt average. The torta bread was fresh and fluffy but it a pretty thin sandwich - probably the least filled torta I've ever had, but the chicken tasty. Chicken taco was very plain and really needed salsa to carry it. The salsa verde was decent - tangy, fresh and slightly spicy. The steak mexican style was filling and the most flavorful of everything we ate. The rice was the highlight but once a little bit of everything on the plate is put in a corn tortilla, the flavor becomes really muted and again needs salsa to carry it. Really wished the food packed a bit more flavor overall.
I have stopped and gotten ice-cream from this location in the past. The different flavors were delightful. I had read so much about the food so I figured why not try it. Walked in a wondered wow this must be pretty tasty. Almost all the tables were full. Some people eating some waiting for their meals. I proceeded to the register and was greeted by a nice gentleman with a big smile. I told him I heard about the great food and proceeded to place my order which he helped. Before I could finish paying I looked behind me and there was a line of about 6/7 people. All I could think about was this has to be great. My order came out fresh and hot! The tacos were delicious The only thing that I kinda wanted was some extra cheese but they were still great without it (cheese is just my preference) I can't wait to go back and try some of the other items.
I have had heard things. Lots of things. Over and over, the same thing. From several sources: "Best burrito in town" "Best burrito in Indy" "You gotta go to Chris's" "The closes thing to a California burrito" "Yes, the best burrito comes from this ice cream place in Nora" It was time for me to put the rumors to the test. Recently, I had some errands to run in Nora and, wouldn't you know it, it was lunch time! Let's do this! The menu looked simple and delicious. I went completely rogue and went "off menu" because I heard this was the place to have a BRC burrito made famous by El Pollo Loco in Los Angeles, California. Alas, there are no El Pollo Loco's in Indy. But a die-hard BRC burrito fan gave me strict instructions on how to order to get the coveted California staple. (I do want to return to Chris's and give their menu a go! Spoiler alert: the burrito was bangin' so it won't be hard to twist my arm!) Chris's is a cute, unassuming little establishment, but they get it done! The dude behind the counter was kind and more than willing to make my special request. I grabbed a Pineapple Jarritos and sat and waited for the magic to happen. And let me tell you, it is magic. As I sat, I started to wonder about my food. It took a little longer than I expected, but that isn't a bad thing. When you are used to less-than-stellar burritos, yeah, those don't take long to fix. But this burrito was a thing of beauty. Even before the tightly-wrapped tortilla of culinary pleasure was in my hands, I needed to know where it was being created. I could just barely see into the back, and what I saw was nothing short of glorious. Several hispanic women were carefully crafting each and every item that was being ordered. You could tell they took pride in their work, and they were taking great care with every dish they prepared. Finally, the ad hoc BRC burrito was in my hand, wrapped perfectly in aluminum foil to lock in the heat. (Can I just say that wrapping food items with aluminum foil is an art and not a lot of people can do it correctly. They not only wrapped my burrito correctly, but perfectly. It was a thing of mirrored beauty). As I took care to release my Mexican treat from its aluminum bindings, I could tell immediately this burrito was special. Grilled to perfection, with just a bit of color to let me know it was done right. I cut (ok, I literally tore it with my hands! I didn't have a knife, and I couldn't wait any longer! It was my one moment of weakness where I didn't show the utmost respect for this delicacy), so, I tore the burrito in half and ... I got a cheese pull! A freaking cheese pull. I have eaten a lot of Mexican food and lot of burritos in my day. And maybe this sounds stupid, but I don't remember the last time I saw a genuine cheese pull. The seasoned rice was overflowing and this BRC had a great ratio of beans, rice and cheese. I enjoyed each and every bite. The burrito at Chris's was truly a remarkable thing to behold ... just before it disappeared into my watering and wanting mouth! So, in conclusion: the rumors are true. I don't even know if they have eggs on the menu, but you should get your huevos to Chris's soon! (Oh, and they have ice cream, apparently)
I have always heard good things about this place and finally had the chance to stop in a check it out! You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. The menu has some decent options! But I'm a basic b and went for tacos, they were fresh and delicious, and I had that awesome green sauce you see in authentic Mexican joints, so tasty! Check them out if you are in the area!
Yep, the tacos live up the hype. I have three criteria for a great street taco: flavorful shell that stays together, moist meat filled with flavor and fresh toppings. Amazingly, few places get it right, but Chris' does. I tried a steak, chicken and pork. The tacos are packed with meat. The steak taco was my favorite. The shells are fresh, high quality with the aroma of popcorn. Best shells. I loved the combination cilantro, lettuce and tiny bits of onion topping. The place is not fancy or upscale. There are maybe a dozen tables. The service is super friendly, even when faced with a lunch crowd. And the buzz is out, with a constant line of patrons to order. They also serve other Mexican favorites and ice cream. They do a robust carry out biz. I'll be back.
Very reasonably priced Mexican food in a strip mall. It's counter service but made to order and with some seating available. Reasonably quick service. It doesn't look like anything special from the outside, but I was very happy with the burrito I ordered
Very famous place that many people have recommended to me. And I had to try it! I didn't go there for ice cream, but their tacos- but then ended up getting both :) This is not a huge place, definitely one of the hidden gems in the area. I ordered tacos with steak and pork. The food only took about 5 minutes. Both were delicious. A lot of flavor in pork. Generous amount of cilantro which I loved. They let me sample two flavors of ice cream and I got cookie dough. Although I got the smallest size they had, it was a lot of ice cream in it. We also got to talk to the Salvadoran owner and he was such a sweet, friendly person. Everyone else working there was very nice. Great experience.
Whenever I have a craving for ice cream, I go to Chris's Ice Cream. They make their ice cream fresh each day, and you can sample any flavor you wish. They have unique and creative flavors each week, and they are all amazing and fantastic. The White Russian ice cream is my personal favorite, along with the rum raisin and the coconut. The staff are wonderful and very friendly, and you will let you try as many samples of ice cream as you wish. They also serve Mexican food here, which is also worth checking out. It has been a while since I have had the Mexican food, but I remember it was impeccable and tasted amazing with a great combination of flavors. The ambiance is nothing special. It is located in a strip mall in a small space, and there is not really any decor on the walls, but they have seating and it is comfortable with a TV so you can watch sports or whatever is on the screen while you eat. This is definitely a hole in the wall treasure in Indy that everyone needs to checkout at some point. It is excellent ice cream and you will become addicted to it. The Mexican food is excellent as well and worth coming here to try out as well. All in all, Chris Ice Cream is a wonderful place and I would come back here day in and day out for ice cream. It is just that good!
Chris' Ice Cream is a staple! Being less than 10 minute away is the most perfect thing! I've always gotten their grilled chicken tacos with their red and green sauce! Very delicious! Their ice cream is soooooo good! Very smooth and the flavors are strong in a good way! My favorite is the Oreo! The service is great! They are all so very kind! The owner always has a smile on his face!
2 months ago
Guanabana (soursop) ice cream was really good. The fruit flavor is subtle, very approachable if you haven't had the fruit before. It's tasted a bit tropical and like vanilla ice cream. The consistency was creamy, it was perfect. The employees are friendly. They were pretty busy for a middle of the week lunch. read more
We finally tried this place out for their ice cream and had to come back for the food and it didn't disappoint. I got the chicken flautas with side of beans and the person I came with got enchilada (chicken, pork, steak) with side of rice. The food was perfect! Hot and fresh and didn't leave us feeling gross afterwards. The salsas brought (red and green) were also really good. I liked mixing the red (spicy) with the green. It feels like a family owned place that takes pride in providing people with quality meals and ice cream. I didn't get a picture of the ice cream, but that also was delicious. If you get the small you can mix flavors. First time I got chocolate and strawberry and this time got a junior size Oreo. It also looks like they rotate flavors which is fun! This place will become a regular spot for sure! read more
I can absolutely see why people rave about this place! I have been wanting to try this spot for ages. Today I was sleep deprived and hungry and I walked into the right spot! Couldn't help with the sleep deprivation but the food was so good that it put me into nap mode. :) They are right in the Nora area in a shopping plaza..which means, drumroll please..... ample parking! Walking in, there are about 15 tables/booths. It's casual and bright inside. I felt instantly welcomed. The person working the register at 12 pm on a Tuesday was awesome! Personable and greeted me with a smile. I chose a steak burrito and also cookie dough ice cream. It was ready pretty quickly! I took it to go and let me tell you, the did not skimp on any of the ingredients in the burrito! Generous portions of steak and rice and gosh it was so good. If you love a sauce with some nice heat, the read sauce was really good! The ice cream was super creamy and delicious! Only about 3 pieces of cookie dough ice cream I got but it was still tasty. Next time, I might try the rum raisin or pistachio. Really glad I stopped in here today!! Thank you all for spreading smiles and sharing really good food with the community! read more
Clean and quaint little location! The menu is straight to the point with it's options, and the ice cream selection us always on the wall. Service was friendly and I saw the owner making an effort to talk to customers to make sure they were happy. They make their ice cream in house apparently, so they may be out of certain options depending on the time of day. The food was cheap, and mostly good! My husband said his burrito was ok, but my tacos were pretty flavorful. read more
13 days ago
5 months ago
Honestly the best tacos I've ever had. I've been going to Chris' for the last ten years, & originally the name threw me off because I thought it was just an ice cream shop. But an old coworker of mine brought some for lunch, she took me a few weeks later to try them and I've been hooked ever since. I get the steak tacos with cheese between the shells, green sauce and occasionally a side of rice. The owner, his family and whole staff are great people! More than anything I love the consistency of the food. I'd put their steak tacos up against anybody's!!! It can definitely get busy there so consider ordering otp. read more
9 months ago
Service is fantastic, the establishment is clean and simple, the mexican food felt average. The torta bread was fresh and fluffy but it a pretty thin sandwich - probably the least filled torta I've ever had, but the chicken tasty. Chicken taco was very plain and really needed salsa to carry it. The salsa verde was decent - tangy, fresh and slightly spicy. The steak mexican style was filling and the most flavorful of everything we ate. The rice was the highlight but once a little bit of everything on the plate is put in a corn tortilla, the flavor becomes really muted and again needs salsa to carry it. Really wished the food packed a bit more flavor overall. read more
I have stopped and gotten ice-cream from this location in the past. The different flavors were delightful. I had read so much about the food so I figured why not try it. Walked in a wondered wow this must be pretty tasty. Almost all the tables were full. Some people eating some waiting for their meals. I proceeded to the register and was greeted by a nice gentleman with a big smile. I told him I heard about the great food and proceeded to place my order which he helped. Before I could finish paying I looked behind me and there was a line of about 6/7 people. All I could think about was this has to be great. My order came out fresh and hot! The tacos were delicious The only thing that I kinda wanted was some extra cheese but they were still great without it (cheese is just my preference) I can't wait to go back and try some of the other items. read more
I have had heard things. Lots of things. Over and over, the same thing. From several sources: "Best burrito in town" "Best burrito in Indy" "You gotta go to Chris's" "The closes thing to a California burrito" "Yes, the best burrito comes from this ice cream place in Nora" It was time for me to put the rumors to the test. Recently, I had some errands to run in Nora and, wouldn't you know it, it was lunch time! Let's do this! The menu looked simple and delicious. I went completely rogue and went "off menu" because I heard this was the place to have a BRC burrito made famous by El Pollo Loco in Los Angeles, California. Alas, there are no El Pollo Loco's in Indy. But a die-hard BRC burrito fan gave me strict instructions on how to order to get the coveted California staple. (I do want to return to Chris's and give their menu a go! Spoiler alert: the burrito was bangin' so it won't be hard to twist my arm!) Chris's is a cute, unassuming little establishment, but they get it done! The dude behind the counter was kind and more than willing to make my special request. I grabbed a Pineapple Jarritos and sat and waited for the magic to happen. And let me tell you, it is magic. As I sat, I started to wonder about my food. It took a little longer than I expected, but that isn't a bad thing. When you are used to less-than-stellar burritos, yeah, those don't take long to fix. But this burrito was a thing of beauty. Even before the tightly-wrapped tortilla of culinary pleasure was in my hands, I needed to know where it was being created. I could just barely see into the back, and what I saw was nothing short of glorious. Several hispanic women were carefully crafting each and every item that was being ordered. You could tell they took pride in their work, and they were taking great care with every dish they prepared. Finally, the ad hoc BRC burrito was in my hand, wrapped perfectly in aluminum foil to lock in the heat. (Can I just say that wrapping food items with aluminum foil is an art and not a lot of people can do it correctly. They not only wrapped my burrito correctly, but perfectly. It was a thing of mirrored beauty). As I took care to release my Mexican treat from its aluminum bindings, I could tell immediately this burrito was special. Grilled to perfection, with just a bit of color to let me know it was done right. I cut (ok, I literally tore it with my hands! I didn't have a knife, and I couldn't wait any longer! It was my one moment of weakness where I didn't show the utmost respect for this delicacy), so, I tore the burrito in half and ... I got a cheese pull! A freaking cheese pull. I have eaten a lot of Mexican food and lot of burritos in my day. And maybe this sounds stupid, but I don't remember the last time I saw a genuine cheese pull. The seasoned rice was overflowing and this BRC had a great ratio of beans, rice and cheese. I enjoyed each and every bite. The burrito at Chris's was truly a remarkable thing to behold ... just before it disappeared into my watering and wanting mouth! So, in conclusion: the rumors are true. I don't even know if they have eggs on the menu, but you should get your huevos to Chris's soon! (Oh, and they have ice cream, apparently) read more
I have always heard good things about this place and finally had the chance to stop in a check it out! You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. The menu has some decent options! But I'm a basic b and went for tacos, they were fresh and delicious, and I had that awesome green sauce you see in authentic Mexican joints, so tasty! Check them out if you are in the area! read more
2 years ago
Yep, the tacos live up the hype. I have three criteria for a great street taco: flavorful shell that stays together, moist meat filled with flavor and fresh toppings. Amazingly, few places get it right, but Chris' does. I tried a steak, chicken and pork. The tacos are packed with meat. The steak taco was my favorite. The shells are fresh, high quality with the aroma of popcorn. Best shells. I loved the combination cilantro, lettuce and tiny bits of onion topping. The place is not fancy or upscale. There are maybe a dozen tables. The service is super friendly, even when faced with a lunch crowd. And the buzz is out, with a constant line of patrons to order. They also serve other Mexican favorites and ice cream. They do a robust carry out biz. I'll be back. read more
1 year ago
Very reasonably priced Mexican food in a strip mall. It's counter service but made to order and with some seating available. Reasonably quick service. It doesn't look like anything special from the outside, but I was very happy with the burrito I ordered read more
Very famous place that many people have recommended to me. And I had to try it! I didn't go there for ice cream, but their tacos- but then ended up getting both :) This is not a huge place, definitely one of the hidden gems in the area. I ordered tacos with steak and pork. The food only took about 5 minutes. Both were delicious. A lot of flavor in pork. Generous amount of cilantro which I loved. They let me sample two flavors of ice cream and I got cookie dough. Although I got the smallest size they had, it was a lot of ice cream in it. We also got to talk to the Salvadoran owner and he was such a sweet, friendly person. Everyone else working there was very nice. Great experience. read more
1 year ago
Whenever I have a craving for ice cream, I go to Chris's Ice Cream. They make their ice cream fresh each day, and you can sample any flavor you wish. They have unique and creative flavors each week, and they are all amazing and fantastic. The White Russian ice cream is my personal favorite, along with the rum raisin and the coconut. The staff are wonderful and very friendly, and you will let you try as many samples of ice cream as you wish. They also serve Mexican food here, which is also worth checking out. It has been a while since I have had the Mexican food, but I remember it was impeccable and tasted amazing with a great combination of flavors. The ambiance is nothing special. It is located in a strip mall in a small space, and there is not really any decor on the walls, but they have seating and it is comfortable with a TV so you can watch sports or whatever is on the screen while you eat. This is definitely a hole in the wall treasure in Indy that everyone needs to checkout at some point. It is excellent ice cream and you will become addicted to it. The Mexican food is excellent as well and worth coming here to try out as well. All in all, Chris Ice Cream is a wonderful place and I would come back here day in and day out for ice cream. It is just that good! read more
1 year ago
Chris' Ice Cream is a staple! Being less than 10 minute away is the most perfect thing! I've always gotten their grilled chicken tacos with their red and green sauce! Very delicious! Their ice cream is soooooo good! Very smooth and the flavors are strong in a good way! My favorite is the Oreo! The service is great! They are all so very kind! The owner always has a smile on his face! read more
3 years ago
I had heard about Chris' Ice Cream for years and never made it in. A few nights ago I was running errands in the area and decided to finally give it a try. Now, let me tell you, I was about to write a review for another restaurant proclaiming their taquitos to be the best I've ever eaten. That is, until I tried that first crispy bite of Chris' taquitos. Those taquitos are hands down the best I have ever had! I love that you can choose chicken or steak. I haven't seen another restaurant offer steak taquitos and they are bomb! I also ordered a campechano taco and it was also delicious. The chorizo was a little crispy, just the way I like it. The gentleman who helped me was very kind and service was fast. I will definitely be back! read more
8 months ago
What an unexpected experience. We didn't try the ice cream, but that isn't the main draw of this place. The appeal is the authentic, fantastic Mexican entrees! We had an array of authentic tacos that were prepared quickly and with love and tasted divine. The place is small and the disconnect between ice cream and dinner can be a little confusing. But the staff were all friendly and the food is stellar. I'd recommend this if you're in the mood for good tacos. read more
I went to Chris' Ice Cream after multiple people recommended I try it. In Nora, Chris' Ice Cream is serving up Mexican food along with interesting ice cream flavors. I'm vegetarian and my fiancée is vegan. We went with the vegetarian burrito and the veggie tacos. I got the pistachio ice cream. Not that none of the ice cream is dairy-free, so vegans will have to make do without it. I really liked the burrito. It was filling, and I thought it was flavorful. She thought the rice could use more seasoning but overall liked her tacos. The ambiance is good. There is seating, but we got ours to go. The people there were hard at work on a busy Friday night. There are plant based options, and I would say this is more vegetarian friendly than vegan friendly. I think cheese is sort of essential to the items. read more
2 years ago
Wow. I had never been here before-- had never even heard of this place!-- but my colleagues found it online after searching for highly rated (post-work) Mexican food. Let's just say-- the ratings are right. This place is amazing. It's counter service so super easy to order (and the woman behind the counter was extremely friendly/nice). The chicken enchiladas were SO GOOD. Like, I would come back for tomorrow lunch and dinner and just get that. My colleagues loved their tacos & tortas. The mamey & chocolate ice cream was also great (and extremely inexpensive for the amount you get!). It seems like a place with a lot of return customers (a lot of waves to and from the people behind the counter) which is a huge plus. 10/10 recommend. (Oh, and parking is súper fácil-- super easy). read more
5 months ago
I just struggled to wrap my head around this. Why am I getting ice cream from a taco place? Why am I getting tacos from an ice cream place? Despite the seeming lack of overlap in those niches, this place did both quite well. I was enthusiastically offered some flavor samples, and while it's not high-end stuff, it's fresh and the flavor with oreos blended in was intriguing, but really I could have ended up with any of them. Their regular food doesn't offer a lot of vegetarian options but thereas at least a burrito and a taco, and the taco was quite well done; with diced garnishes, rich beans, and a ferocious hot sauce available on the side. The interior is quite spartan, though I'll given them credit for having a clean restroom. The food was as good as I hoped. read more
3 years ago
This is an underdog spot with the most authentic Mexican food in Indiana. The customer service is so pleasant, friendly and quick. I love talking to the owner, he never has a serious expression and is so passionate about serving the best Mexican food. The mind blowing item was the mango ice cream yesterday. Local, homemade and had such an authentic flavor that I was left craving for more. The veg burrito was flavorful and the green sauce was just right. I would highly recommend supporting a local business with such good flavors. read more
Ice cream is huge on the store front and then in small it says Mexican food. No one was getting ice cream in the place. I got 3 tacos. 1 pork which was really good, 1 steak which was also really good and then 1 chicken and it was ok, kind of bland. My husband got a chicken and cheese quesadilla(he's a man child) he said it was ok. He also got a side of beans. We both liked the red salsa it was pretty spicy but had a smoky flavor. The green sauce was also good but had no spice to it. The people next to us got the enchiladas and they looked amazing. read more
7 months ago
Well, that was completely unexpected! I was confused when Chris' Ice Cream Shop came up on Yelp for Mexican restaurant suggestions, but I knew I had to try it. To be a little clearer, I, unfortunately, did not try the ice cream - mostly because I was too full. I ordered the chorizo enchiladas, and there were a lot of things to love about them. For me, the best thing about the enchiladas was that they weren't greasy. I was beginning to think it was impossible to get the flavor without the grease! Thank you, Chris' Ice Cream! The enchiladas were simple, but they packed a big flavor punch (just like it should be). The staff was friendly, and the food was out very fast! Don't let the simple looks deceive you. Chris' Ice Cream serves excellent Mexican food! read more
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