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El Meson

3.1 (51 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Salad, Pizza
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Nidia P.

The food was okay, but the price of the food could have been better if it wasn't on one of the special priced days. Also the server was terrible and he never came over to ask how our food was or if we needed refills or anything. And then when we left he proceeded to look out the window at us to see what car we were driving. So he gave us a shitty look because we didn't tip due to his terrible service and due to the small queso being $7.25 and the size was the small you get for the free salsa. Highly DONT recommend this place. Also looks like the servers we're trying to scam people out of there money and put there own tips on the checks after people left.

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Elizabeth H.

I brought my son here on a Saturday day. Reasoning be; last time I was here I had the best dip I had ever had!!!! This trip???? Not so much. Our dip was gross, the music was SO loud the bass was rattling our booth. Service was fun, and food wasn't good. So we will not be back here again.

Chips, salsa and Queso
Rachel M.

We stumbled upon this restaurant on accident and glad we did! The service was amazing and the food was fantastic! Usually we don't like the queso that comes with the chips that you can order separately, but this one was really good we actually ordered another one since we ordered a small. The steak meat in the taco was seasoned amazingly... like perfect. Usually you don't get a lot of flavoring at many Mexican restaurants, but this one had the best seasoning to their food. The only thing I really didn't care for was the rice it was a bit dry, but I mix it with my refried beans anyway. Our waitress was Antonia, she never let our drinks go below half and she kept up with the chips and salsa she was spot on with coming to get our order she checked on us but didn't do it when we had a mouth full of food which is amazing she was very polite very nice again spot on.

The choriqueso dip, $5.99. It is good and good for at least 3 people to share.
Nicole H.

This is your average Mexican locale - it's similar to all the other Mexican family restaurants in greenwood/south Indy. It's part of a local chain found around Central Indiana and this location is the newest addition. They just opened in early December or so. You'll get free chips and salsa - I'm picky when it comes to my salsa and my fav salsa is at El Arado in Fountain Square. This salsa made me think of Tostitos at first, but tasted better in subsequent bites. I got the Arroz con Pollo (was disappointed that the menu has a wide variety but not a huge depth of options - I wanted mole. Alas). There was a lot of queso and the chicken and rice was good. Overall, if you are in the mood for a Mexican American restaurant, head here and try it out.

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Ashley N.

My husband and I have had dinner here on a few different occasions and we were pleased each time. Honestly we always order the same meal and we're never disappointed. The chicken, steak, and shrimp fajitas are great. I was get the lettuce, sour cream, and rice I don't eat guacamole. The meat is always seasoned and cooked well. I'm not a fan of the fact they only bring like 3 tortillas at a time but I guess that avoids waste. The drinks a so good and they're always running some type of special. Pricing, I would say is reasonable. Dinner for 2, with a drink each, less than $50. The dinning area and restrooms are clean. The service could leave a bit to be desired, they kinda "leave you be" which I don't mind, until you're ready to go and your staff member is MIA. Overall a nice pick.

Ashley S.

Always has the best queso!!!! Whenever we have party's I stop by her bro grab a large order of chips, salsa, and home made queso. It's so creamy and you can obviously tell it's fresh and made with real goat cheese. I always get get the Arroz con pollo. Uses the same amazing queso, so you know it's always going to be delicious! Service is super faster! I think the most I have ever waited is maybe 10 minutes for our food! This place is so good it got to a point we were going probably once a week. Very good authentic Mexican food. They did just recently make menus and maybe ownership changes. Which means some favorite were taken off an prices went up about a dollar. But still very good that they make it well worth it!

What an icky, distasteful and gastric disaster/mess it was.
DA R.

This place is one click below average in food quality and taste. I am being very gratuitous in giving them 1 star. The food was very bland, and also of low quality. The guacamole, white queso dip, and even the salsa was sub par. The guacamole was thin and didn't appear to be 100% avocado (probably stretched with who knows what). The white queso dip was just plain melted cheese from the processed cheese food block. It was served lukewarm and was starting to congeal when it came to the table. The salsa was noticeably thin, and just uninspired in overall taste. The tortilla chips were also too thick, heavy/greasy and not very fresh tasting. The chile relleno was absolutely terrible. It had a funky tasting 'wang' to it. The tostada/ chalupa was soggy and a huge mess. The rice was very plain and nothing special. I will finally add that the only thing that was remotely redeemable about the food was the refried beans. They seemed to have a fresh and an authentic taste to them. The fajitas looked good at another table, but I don't know if I really want to bother going back to this restaurant for them, when I can get them anywhere else. When the manager came by our table to ask us about our meal, I was very honest with him. I was also very pleasant about giving him my opinion about the food. He was cool about it, and comped a good portion of our bill. I will now give it all an official big fat MEH. It's again disappointing and a big bummer. My personal quest continues in the search in finding an 'authentic' Mexican food establishment. Most of the ones I have been to in the Indy metro area are really just another schlep it out quickly - overpriced, and a dime a dozen situation. This particular one, is for all intents and purposes - 'off the list'.

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Micaela E.

Stopped in here on a whim, and it was one of the best decisions I've made. The food is excellent, the service fast (fastest I've ever seen for a sit-down restaurant) as well as friendly, and the ambience is colorful and fun. I would happily dine there again. My suggestion: Try the horchata. It is SO GOOD, and I'm so grateful to the waitress for letting me try a little when I asked her what it was (thanks, Silvia!)

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The wet burrito is awesome. The service was excellent and very friendly. They have outdoor patio seating for when the weather is nice.

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Great authentic Mexican food! Service is fast. Queso is delicious! One of my go to places when I want good white queso!

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