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    El Maguey

    3.4 (41 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    EL MAGUEY ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    The Texas Chimichanga
    D. O.

    By far my favorite Mexican restaurant. You won't be disappointed with this entree. It is delicious!!!

    Burrito.. it's huge!
    Annette B.

    This is my second visit this week! I rarely come to the west side but when I have to venture here to get my car worked on the WEST side has the best authentic Mexican restaurants! My service guy at the dealership recommended this place and the service is friendly and food is delicious! Forget CORONA and enjoy a SOL instead! The first time I came in someone played the juke and it startled me how loud it was lol. From the outside the parking lot has some serious parts of pavement that needs work but you cannot miss the building because it's bright YELLOW! For some odd reason ALL the windows still have Valentine's Day decorations too and it's already almost end of Feb! Haha. I LOVE the regrows beans and rice!! The best I've had yet!

    Gariana R.

    I been here a couple times and always come for the crab legs. They are so good with the perfect spices. Good atmosphere but the service could be better. We normally have to wait close to 45 minutes for our food. The house margarita is very good and strong.

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    Liz D.

    If you are looking for us intake Mexican food, that is clearly made with love and care, then this is the slot for you! From the homemade tortillas, to the meat options, to the amazing staff, you just can't go wrong. I was so excited to find that they made their tortillas fresh in the restaurant, I smell I hadn't encountered since I was in Texas. I went with a slightly larger group for a work lunch, and they were so accommodating and kind to everyone's questions and potential substitutions. What did I order, the biggest quesadilla that they had on the menu full of cheese and shrimp enjoy! If you're on the west side and have not checked this out, make sure you get there this weekend.

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    Food was delicious! We were traveling to Missouri and spent the night in Indianapolis. Looked on Yelp for Mexican food. The place we found wasn't a full service restaurant with drinks for 2 couples. Instead we found this restaurant. Wow!!! Great way for 2 couples to end a 3 week vacation to celebrate our 40 & 41st anniversary. Authentic food. We recommend this restaurant.

    Kimmi S.

    Some of the best guacamole on the westside!!! I had two tacos as well as frw chips n salsa, that was definetely enough to fill me up. The service is ok, i think mostly because of the language barrier. But the food is a great

    This is so good.
    Aaron B.

    This place has a really good variety of food to choose from from typical choices to seafood. The service is always great. I've been here more than a few times and have always had great food.

    I used to come here as a kid, it was nothing like I remembered. American mexican food - al pastor burrito (the meat was chopped like chorizo and dry), and a super sour michelada

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    the food was astonishing , the service treated me like i was a king. The area was a nice atmosphere.

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    Food was great! Biggest chimichangas I have ever seen! Definitely all of our meals would feed two people easy. And all drinks were 32oz.

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    The food, although healthy portions, was ok. The place was a bit noisy. Not a 4.2 rating yelp said. I was a bit disappointed.

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    Los Arroyos

    Los Arroyos

    4.2(71 reviews)
    7.3 miMile Square

    When the chips and salsa are good you know the meal will be good! We struggled deciding between the…read moreGuac and queso, but are so glad we did the queso because it was delicious. I got the Langostino Quesadilla that I loved! It was a really big quesadilla too. We ordered agua frescas tonight, but their bar menu is huge and I definitely want to be back for margaritas on their patio. This is prime location for patio season. All our service was very professional and fast. Bonus perk there is a free parking garage attached.... Makes going out to eat downtown way less stressful!

    I frequent the Los Arroyos in Carmel but decided to try to downtown location for Cinco de Mayo. I…read morewent with a rather large group and we were seated about 10ish minutes after arrival even though our reservation was at 8:30pm and the reservation stated indoor seating. We were seated in their outdoor area where the heaters were not turned on and the day had been rainy and cold so most of the table was cold throughout our meal. The service was a bit slow but it being cinco de mayo, we understood that things may move a little slower than any other day. They had some specials for the day but I got my old faithful, Maria's Enchiladas with steak. It comes with rice and beans and it's just so so soooo good!!! I also got the Arroyo Margarita which was good but def could tell they were adding a bit more sour mix to the drink. Overall, it was a good experience but I will try to come back again on a day that is not as busy.

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    Bar area

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    Los Arroyos Signature Special Arroyo Molcajeta

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    Don Juan Taqueria - Quesabirrias

    Don Juan Taqueria

    4.7(167 reviews)
    10.6 mi
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    I popped into this darling spot on Indianapolis Road this past Tuesday afternoon, and it was…read moreabsolutely buzzing clearly the place to be for the lunch hour! Even with the rush, I was able to snag a seat quite quickly. I was so impressed by how efficiently the staff cleared and prepared my table; it's those little touches of attentiveness that really make a difference. I decided to keep things classic and ordered the Asada Tacos. The service was remarkably swift my order arrived in under ten minutes, which is exactly the kind of efficiency I adore. While the initial presentation was a bit more understated than I anticipated, the flavor was a total 8/10 triumph! The staff was also incredibly accommodating when it came to my preferences; they brought over a lovely selection of chips and sauces, but were perfectly gracious when I mentioned I prefer to avoid the heat. These are truly some of the best tacos I've had the pleasure of trying lately. I will most certainly be a regular here!

    There are so many amazing things about this place. First, it's the best guacamole I've ever had. It…read morehas more tomato and onion and spice than most and it's fresh and bright. I don't know how else to explain it. The queso is delicious. They have a salsa bar, and I'm not joking when I say there are a lot of delicious homemade salsas on the salsa bar. You have to buy a basket of chips, but it's very inexpensive and so worth it for the salsa bar! Lastly, the Al pastor is the bomb. The inside is really nice, the owners are so gracious and remember us when we come back each time. Don't sleep on this place--it's perfect for a weekday dinner or a weekend date night!

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    Agave & Rye - Indianapolis - The Happy Pappy

    Agave & Rye - Indianapolis

    4.3(507 reviews)
    7.6 miMile Square
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    The restaurant is really beautiful inside and conveniently located right across The Alexander. If…read moreyou're looking for unconventional tacos - this is the place. For example, you can get Mac and cheese + lobster tacos, which come with double shell - both soft and hard. They have lots of other options that you won't anywhere else, and they're really good. Definitely a great place if you're feeling adventurous. The staff was also very friendly and the kitchen was quick. 10/10 would recommend. Bonus - they accept InKind for payments.

    We came here after seeing a broadway in Indianapolis show. It was nice to find a great restaurant…read morethat was open late on a Sunday. We ordered a great variety of tacos, the chips a three drippings (guacamole, salsa, queso) and margaritas (made them skinny - without sugar). The waitress was very fun too. The restaurant itself is close to Gainbridge fieldhouse and is decked out in a fun way with a bar area that has some cool arcade games, a dining area and a cool vibe all around. The only issue was the check. We could not get our check for a while and then it was hard get someone to take our payment. I felt trapped and really needed to leave. We were trying to pay for an hour. The table next to us seemed to be getting a lot of attention, but something was up and we got home super late.

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    Agave & Rye - Indianapolis - Insanely beautiful bar !

    Insanely beautiful bar !

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    Bakersfield Mass Ave

    Bakersfield Mass Ave

    4.3(2.1k reviews)
    7.3 miMile Square
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    Unexpected tasty street style tacos and plenty of tequila to choose from. We ended up down in the…read morebasement section (very cool vibe) and then up to the main bar after an office party filled up the space. The manager comped a beer for our troubles. Excellent service. The "go to" are their pitchers of various margarita recipes. Great place to just have a conversation and enjoy the ambiance.

    Fish taco: 8/10 -- the crisp was amazing! wish it was a little saucy (maybe the white sauce that…read morewas on the chicken?) but still wow, with the hot sauce this was great!! Shrimp taco: no rating bc i didn't try but my friend got this and really enjoyed! Chicken taco: 6/10 -- a little dry and nothing too crazy Rice and beans: 8/10 -- yum!! good with nacho chips and on its own too. Guac and chips: 9.3/10 -- delish!!! creamy and flavorful i looooved this guac down but i minus points bc the avocado was not fully mashed and i think the texture was a little off bc of it. would absolutely still come back and get this though. Classic virgin marg: 9/10 -- everything i love about a marg minus the tequila (sorry) yeah sign me up! Limited menu but it is clearly perfected. Tacos are $4.50 ea so it is easy to get a couple and try different flavors. Loved the concept and vibes inside but it was hard to take pics in the lighting. Low exposure is a camera setting not a light setting please add lamps (kind of joking loool) anyways.... so! Plenty of parking on mass ave and easy to walk over from most places downtown. Service was okayyyy nothing crazy. I'd recommend a reservation for dinner bc they get busy! did not realize they have locations in OH, MI, and PA.

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    Bakersfield Mass Ave
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    Tlaolli - Taco Trio - Hibiscus Flower, Carnitas, Chicken Chipotle Taco

    Tlaolli

    4.8(299 reviews)
    9.2 mi
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    I have not spent much time in the Eastside of Indianapolis other than Irvington. Driving through…read morehere, you see the blight and the abandonment of this area of Indianapolis since the decline of manufacturing. Then again, it's not an uncommon story unfortunately- large parts of the city forgotten in terms of economic development but then suddenly needed during times of campaigning. Had taken Keystone and then Rural Street to get here, and the potholes are not kind. But, we had this place on our list and were determined to make it here at least once. Tlaolli stood out for its vegan offerings. Plenty of vegan taco options, birria (an absolute rarity to see vegan birria), and torta. They offer soy chorizo, jackfruit, and king oyster mushrooms as protein options. The exterior is colorful, and inside there are seating options. We had gotten our food to go, so I cannot comment too much on the service. Had placed our order online, and the food was ready within the estimated time in the order. We ordered the vegan birria tacos ($17.99), the vegan torta ($10.99 base but added soy chorizo, which was $3.99), and the no-no-no taco ($5.99). Our total with fees was approximately $45. Tlaolli offers outdoor seating, so when the weather is nicer this would be a good place to come. Next to the East Washington IPL branch, Tlaolli has a colorful green exterior with neon signage. Food: The food was very good. The proteins were nicely seasoned and juicy. The highlight for me was the birria tacos and the consome. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. 10/10. This is a great local business in the area to support: offers a diverse menu of options with food that is comforting and tasty.

    Still the best taco I've had!…read more This time I dined in instead of doing takeout. It is teeny tiny inside, just a few tables. But the decor was so pretty and vibrant. I'm pretty sure the owner was the one who waited on us. He was friendly and so patient while we decided what to order. I had the chicken chipotle tacos since I remembered them being so good last time but I'm pretty sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

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    Jackfruit, hibiscus, chicken chipotle tacos

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