This food was awesome and very good. I wanted to try out the molcajete so I went for it. It was…read moreabsolutely huge. Steaming when it came out. Delicious. Service was quick and kind. Ambiance was chill. I like the big wall mural.

Great food! Fast friendly service. The steak fajitas are amazing...Onions caramelized. steak…read moretender. Chicken dishes are stuffed with tasty shredded chicken. Love their frozen margaritas. We plan our trips from Chicago to Michigan around stopping to eat here. Yum!

We came in because of a suggestion of a volunteer at The Visitors Center at Indiana Dunes National…read morePark. It did not disappoint. From the moment we parked, we were greeted by some friendly people outside. We walked in on the bar side and were directed to the dining side. Even with being on the restaurant sode, you coupd not hear the bar sode activity, so it was perfect if you have kids and want to have conversations. The bar side, even though we didn't hang out over there, had pool tables, a big bar area and Golden Tee. Theresa, our server, came right over and offered drinks. Fireball special on Tuesdays? Yes, please! I then told her we were from St. Louis, and shockingly (not really), there was a connection. She has family members that live in St. Louis! She recommended the tacos and burger so we naturally got 1 of each, along with a side of tots! Everything was wonderful! You do get free chips and salsa with any entrée, but the salsa really didn't have any flavor. Theresa also told us about their breakfast, but our hotel had complimentary breakfast. We should have listened to Theresa and went there. Oh well, there is always next time!

What a great gem! Our waitress was Nina (not sure if I am spelling that right as her name is…read morepronounced, Nine-ah). She was freaking awesome! I couldn't decide what soup I wanted...choices were a mushroom soup or New England clam chowder. She brought me out samples of both! Who does that?!? The clam chowders loaded with clams but just not like I have had at the shore. I chose the mushroom soup and I'm telling you, this soup would rival the soup from Kennett Square, PA...the mushroom Capital of the World! Met the owner, Leroy. Super nice guy! Biker friendly bar. Will stop back on our way to Sturgis!

We spent the day in INDY with our grandson for his 5th birthday . After a long day there, we drove…read moreback home and we were tired and hungry. Nothing sounded good to the Mrs until I mentioned Mexican food and El Charrito. Boom! Instant winner! We got Quesabirria Dinners and a large order of chips and salsa. Delicious. When we dine in person, the service is great and when we order takeout, the food still has the same quality. You can't say that about a lot of restaurants. El Charrito is #1 in our book for quality food, service and ambience. Check them out when you're in the Portage area!

I was just hanging out at my brother's and we decided to go get some Mexican food. I looked on…read moreYelp and El Charrito's came up. The restaurant is nice with a good size dining area. We called our order in and it was ready when we arrived. I ordered the loaded nachos; but instead of the nacho chips I got French fries. Our order also included the Fajita taco salad with chicken, 2 taco dinner (soft shell) shredded chicken and 2 Tostadas. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Overall, I give the experience 5 Stars.

Alex the bartender was wonderful. We sat at the bar and he was great. The raspberry margarita was…read moredelicious and it's the first time my husband had negro modelo on tap. Complimentary chips and salsa. Our meals were really good! I'll definitely be back.

Good food and awesome sangria. So sad the Portage venue closed. We loved it there. The Chesterton…read moreone is good. Love that you can eat outside.

Spotted Joe's Downtown Tacos while checking out Chesterton's cute downtown area. Colorful exterior…read morecalled to our tired selves after a 5 hour drive. Walked into the sounds of tejano music, so cool! Two seating areas, we chose the bar side, with the festively decorated bar. Mini piñatas and greenery put us into a great mood, lifted our road weary spirits. Ordered two Coronas with lime, we just wanted something light and familiar. Chips and salsa on the house came out with our brews. Simple salsa, but hit the spot. Thick chips, my fav kind. Menus extensive but not Cheesecake Factory crazy. Ordered tacos, since that appears to be a specialty. Steak milanesa, chile relleno, and mashed potato tacos were too interesting not to try. Also ordered the queso, a warm creamy white dip that went nicely with the salsa. Faint bite, so if you like things hot, add one of the hot sauces, which are placed on every table. Super friendly staff all around, always a bonus. Also, place was very clean, all tables neat and wiped down, very nice. Looked around while waiting for our tacos and noticed some great murals on the walls. Also noticed the huge tequila collection behind the bar. Ordered our food in to go containers since we planned to take most back to our hotel. But we had to sample hot first! So all the tacos were good. Beans and rice were simple and authentic, excellent! The mashed potato came in a crispy fried shell, light and delicious. The milanesa was also yummy. But the star was the chile relleno taco! Nice bite and so good! Fun experience at Joe's. Hope we can make it back sometime. Muy delicioso!

I give them a 2 stars for the meal. The delivery--eating in--is horrible. They have a couple of…read moreentitled young girls, who will not take your order if they don't understand you. They will ask the cooks to come to the table and talk to you. Then, I had to go to the register and ask for napkins and other basic needs like a fork, etc. I hope these "helpers" are just training and will get better.

I tried the beef, carnitas & chorizo tacos..all were flavorful & they really stuffed up each taco…read morenicely ! I also tried the regular pork taco, personally I would go with the carnitas style.. not to say it was funky tasting or tough .. however the carnitas has that extra flavor. The young lady that waited on me was pleasant & double checked my order The restaurant itself was nice & clean. All & all no complaints & I look forward to trying the skirt steak burrito next time around.

Fat Burrito is a decent Mexican spot in Chesterton. The food was fine (not bad, not amazing), the…read moreservice was great, and it was cute inside. I had steak tacos. The serving of meat in each taco was generous, but the steak was a little dry. I put some lime and guac on it and it was pretty good. Next time I'll try a burrito since it's in the name, and maybe I will love it more.

Very good food! They don't have the kids menu posted but they were accommodating of our two…read moreyoungsters :) my husband and I got the burger with onion rings and it was good!!! Great burgers. I got a side of sweet potato tots and it came with homemade honey mustard that was excellent! My husband got the fries which were really tasty - they were homemade and super crispy and delicious. I liked both but the fries were way good! My son loved his kids burger and my daughter got the grilled cheese which she said was good as well. It's a small restaurant but very unique and cool on the inside.

The best burger place in the area! The signature Figgy Piggy burger is not to be missed with the…read moresweet potato tots and honey ground mustard sauce on the side. Highly recommend the lavender gin & tonic too. They do a great job and service was outstanding. When we travel to Chesterton it is our favorite place to stop for a yummy meal.

Oh my goodness! If you ever get a chance ... do it! You will not be disappointed whatsoever!…read more Not only is the staff super friendly and accommodating but the food is INSANELY GOOD! Can you say brisket tacos?!! Omg there had to be a pound of juicy, flavorful meat on it! The toppings were extremely fresh and tasty, and well put together! Oh and the elotes were some of the best I've ever had! My husband and I were mega impressed and will definitely stop over and over again!

From the owner: Smoke on the Water is a self-contained mobile food establishment located on the south shore of Lake…read moreMichigan. We specialize in premium smoked meats with an emphasis on fresh Mexican ingredients. Every item is locally sourced, fresh and cut to order.

My wife & I stayed at the Hilton where this restaurant is located. As far as hotel restaurants go,…read morethis place was great! The bartender/waitress (she did everything), was such an awesome person! She was a great bartender, who created several drinks on their menu that my wife loved, and just as great a waitress providing on-point service and recommendations on what to order from the menu. Despite taking care of all of the drinks and food orders for all of the patrons, she provided great service! Above and beyond that, her personality was so friendly and welcoming. You felt like asking her to join you for your meal! I ordered their house 'drift' burger but added bacon and cheddar (which I think helped the flavor a lot), but it came with a very tasty chipotle aioli (when combined with the cheese and bacon, gave a great flavor profile). It comes with a bag of chips but I upgraded to fries (they are shoestring-style). My wife ordered the blackened fish tacos that had corn, mango, and a blackened haddock; all contained in a crispy shell. She said it was the best thing she ate our 10-day trip of the mid-west! (I was shocked because we had some pretty awesome lunches and dinners - maybe it was the awesome mixed drinks that we're talking ;) All of our food is pictured. To wrap things up we had a cupcake flight for dessert. They were just 'ok' in my opinion. A bit dry and the flavors were not my taste (but that may just be my preference). I liked the coffee and chocolate/peanut butter the best, but even they weren't anything to write home about. The glass of milk helped a lot. Also, of note, if it's not busy inside you can bring your pup with you to eat, and if it is busy, you can eat outside with your pup. We thought that was nice because we always travel with our dog. The bartender/waitress who served us loves dogs and was happy to see him (although we didn't bring him until after dinner) and provided a bowl of water. Overall, we had a great dining experience to head back home with! Definitely recommend eating here if you stay at the Hilton it is connected to or if you just want to eat/have a drink.

If you're looking for a tasty lunch in a relaxed atmosphere...look no further…read more A friend and I decided to try this restaurant for the first time and were pleasantly surprised. The open airy seating space, beautifully decorated for the holiday, was inviting and quiet. Perfect for conversation. The staff were very friendly and attentive. (Shoutout to Sherry!) The lunch menu features several sandwich options as well as salads. We chose the fish sandwich which was tender and moist served on a toasted brioche bun. The beer batter coating was light and flaky, melt in your mouth delicious. We will definitely be back!

Great ambiance and service! The food was also to die for! I had the pork chop with brussel sprouts,…read moreand mashed potato. The brussel sprouts has little bits of tasty bacon in them, and the mustard sauce on the pork chop was very good!! I drove from Michigan City and thought it was absolutely worth it! Price was a bit high, but the food met the expectations.

A roadside eclectic choice . A bit more upscale than you might expect . Portions are very generous…read more. Service is top notch and attentive ! Menu has a variety ! A good choice if you're showing off the beautiful national lakeshore or just for a great night or afternoon or even breakfast out !