If you rate this restaurant low your crazy, I'm mexican and this is the most authentic taco place in town.

I found this place by chance when stranded an extra night in Indy at the airport because Chicago was turning away connecting flights. My motel was near the Indy Sam's Club and I walked around, exploring. I thought I would try this place, in a small strip mall. Excellent food and service! That was about half a year ago. Tonight I went here with two of my friends and we had several great dishes. Spicy steak with beans and rice - perfect. Grilled chicken dinner - great flavor, but the chicken was thin white-meat and somewhat over-cooked, thus the four-star rating instead of five stars. Chicken mole - very good! Dark meat chicken in a spicy mole sauce. All three of us tried the goat tacos as well. Full-flavored meat, kind of a cross between beef and lamb, served with green onions and lime. The Tecate beer was also fine. We shared some flan for desert and the texture was that of a coarse, cold, pudding rather than a custard - very refreshing! Be sure to bring at least some basic Spanish, as the waitress-hostess speaks no English. read more

Best. Tacos. Ever. I live 45 minutes from this gem and make sure I visit weekly! read more

The al pastor tacos and the salsa with Chili de Arbols are some of my favorites and probably the best in Indy. I've been here plenty and never had bad service either. read more

I lived in a chain food wastland in Evansville, IN for the last 8 years. It is so refreshing to be back in Indy and Carmel where I grew up. The Mexican food was much more authentic and the atmosphere even more so. Initially I was the only Gringo in there until the blue-haired mom and her middle-aged son came in wearing their bright blue COLTS t-shirts -yes they looked even more Grigo than I did. I chuckled inside when the middle-aged son went to look at the free newspapers and stood there staring at them for a while with a puzzled expression because the papers were in Spainish. Then another middle-aged Gringo came in and did the same. It was a hoot. When I got there the Spainish-TV show, the background music and the whole place was like a little Mexico. It was like I was stepping into a little of the 'old country'. It was cool. It reminded me of the time when I went with my best friend and roomate in graduate school to the "Cotton Club" in Chicago. My wife (Persian) and I (Gringo) and my roommate and his date (African-American). The whole club except me and my wife to be were African-American. Obviously that is an elegant club. What I mean is the feel of "I am truly the minority now and I am stepping into 'their culture'". It was cool at the Cotton Club and it was cool at El Pastorcito. The steak burrito was good and hearty and I liked the fresh salsa. Most importantly, it was a cool experience. Charles Shinaver Ph.D. read more

Had another meal there and brought a friend for their first time. The food was solid; freshly made with spices that were right on the mark. This time I dove into three different tacos and let my taste buds enjoy. If you are looking for traditional flavors give this place a try read more

I love El Pastorcito. I don't know how to pronounce more than 1/2 of the menu, but the people are so nice and the food is really good. I'm about to go grab 2 Monjes right now actually lol.. read more

Before we start I have yet to tell you I have yet to get my food but here we go first thing I thought was why are all of the menus in Spanish rather than english seeing as 90% of it costumers were white. It was 10 15 minute before the chips and salsa came out which the salsa not good. Now that I have had their food it was bad. Reminds me of red lobster small portions big check. read more

I ordered a bunch of tacos from this restaurant on Postmates tonight. My delivery driver tried to pick up my food but the woman at the front stared at her, grabbed my food bags, and walked to the back. When I called and asked her to give my order to my delivery driver, she hung up on me. I called back and she only apologized because I asked why she hung up. I explained the situation again and she refused to let my delivery driver pick up my food. I asked her to cancel my order and she said yes then hung up again. I'm not able to report this place on Postmates so just beware if you're trying to order from an online delivery service. They're on the sites but do not actually follow through and are rude on the phone and in person. read more

If you're a white man don't bother going here. My son and I sat for 45 minutes and people that came in 20 minutes after us got food ate and left. To bad the people suck because the food is usually good. I'll never go back. We got up and left and they still charged us $5 for 2 sodas. read more

Delicious. I had some chicken tacos and rice. They tacos are a little small, but sooo good. Everything is really cheap, too. I will definitely go back here. read more

Great little taquería! I may have found my favorite spot for tacos in Indy. I tried the chicken, marinated pork, and carnitas. All three were deliciously flavorful and I can't wait to go back to try the posole. Other choices include brain and goat, which I may have to save for a more adventurous day...the red dipping sauce that is served with the tacos is a very nice partner and a must-try. read more

It's simple ... best authentic taco in town. Fantastic red enchiladas Great chips and salsa Staff very friendly, happy and nice... I recommend this place as best in show for cheap Mexican food read more

Best and only good Mexican restaurant I've been to so far in Indy. I've been extremely disappointed with the Mexican cuisine in Indianapolis so far. Even Mexican people have recommended El Rodeo to me--seriously? Anyhow, most of the food here is more Tex-mex and not what I'm looking for. Here is where you need to go--great prices and authentic. Guacamole is very good, a bit heavy on the cilantro. The tacos here are pretty good as well. The tacos al pastor definitely met expectations, and they haven't at Guanajuato or The Indiana Discount Mall. The pork pozole is to die for--definitely order it if they have it. A bit greasy though and huge serving. It's better to go during the day though because you might have to deal with drunk Mexican men staring at you and saying stupid things at night. Es el mejor y único restaurante mexicano bueno que he visto hasta ahora en Indiana. La comida mexicana aquí me ha decepcionado muchísimo hasta ahora. Hasta los mismos mexicanos me han recomendado El Rodeo--en serio?? Bueno, toda la comida aquí (en Indiana) es más como tex-mex y no es lo que estoy buscando. Tienes que comer aquí en El Pastorcito--buenos precios y comida auténtica. La guacamole es muy bueno, aunque tiene mucho cilantro. Los tacos son bastante buenos aquí también. Me gustaron los tacos al pastor, y no me gustaron ni en Guanajuato ni en el Discount Mall. El pozole es buenísimo--pídelo si hay. Pero es un poco grasoso y es una porción bien grande. Es mejor ir durante el día porque por la noche los hombres borrachos te miran y dicen tonterías. read more

Stopped here for lunch and what a surprise. Just the salsa alone gives this spot a 5/5. I ordered the carne asada and it was perfect. Authentic and priced well, this restaurant is strongly recommended. read more

All I can say....my rice was old and over cooked and my meat for the steak taco was too. I ate a hard rice ball....yuk

So glad I discovered this place. I'm a taco guy that has no problem eating tacos every day. Let me tell you that these are the best, most authentic tacos I've found in Indy. Prices are fair, quality and quantity is outstanding. I live near Broad Ripple and have a few decent taco options that are much closer to home, but these are worth the extra drive any day of the week. If you want "real" Mexican food and not an americanized version, this is the deal. If you think real tacos come with lettuce and cheese [they don't] this might not be for you. read more

I went there last night for a late night dinner. Tacos were ready for carry out as asked prior to time given. I wish the tacos were a little juicier. We got several different tacos steak, flank steak and marinated pork. Meat was good just a little dry, I will definitely ask them to make it juicy next time. Also the chips weren't fresh. They were from a wholesale store. I will come back. read more

well prepared mexican food with some dishes outside the normal taco/burrito i was disappointed in the carnitas - they were bland - but everything else has been very good. nice selection of tastey salsas. service is slow and a bit disinterested, but its a small place, so if you need something, you can always find your waitress, she is likely sitting in the back eating or talking on the phone. spanish soap operas play on the tv's loudly. the pazole is pretty good too! read more

They turned the TV and music down, so now, despite tables that sometimes need a 2nd go, I'd say 5 stars. The food is SO SO good and the prices are So So good...the table doesn't matter! read more

Obsessed with this place... Its right around the corner from my home and work, so I inevitably get carryout at least 2 times a week! I get the same thing everytime- Lengua (beef tongue) tacos ((i prefer flour tortillas)) but the corn are delicious and fresh! They LOAD the tacos with tons of fresh chopped cilantro & chopped cebollas (onions), and include lime wedges & radish slices!!!!! Their 3 salsas are authentic and DELICIOUS! They MELT in your mouth! If you have never had Lengua tacos you HAVENT LIVED! The folks at El Pastorcito are wonderfully pleasant, always smiling, and super speedy!! EAT HERE, you won't be disappointed! read more

Authentic Mexican food! This isn't your run of the mill strip mall Mexican restaurant. So good! Just had the enchiladas with green sauce.... AMAZING! The guacamole tastes like its home made. read more

I'm originally from Mexico and I can tell you 100% that this IS what tacos should be like!! This is not your typical Tex-Mex restaurant. This is what you would eat if you went for Tacos in any city anywhere in Mexico. My favorite are the Tacos al Pastor, Monje and Gringa...but really anything else is really good. read more

Their food is really good. Some of the best guacamole I've ever had. Good prices too

I had the signature dish, the "El Pastorcito". It was amazing. Chorizo, steak, al pastor, chicken, bacon, onions and peppers. I also got rice and beans. Also good. Make sure to try the homemade hot sauces. This place is legit. The tortas rock too. read more

I love Mexican food and they really do el pastor well. I typically enjoy carne asada tacos, but their el pastor is worth a try! I was disappointed that they charged for chips because they aren't worth mentioning. Their guacamole is a bit pricey, but they give you a good amount. Be careful when you try the red salsa. It's quite spicy. read more

Great food and authentic homemade drinks. Very inexpensive and always great service.

Great spot. I work in the area and often stop by for lunch and get their delicious tacos with chips and salsas (yes I said salsas, they give you 3 kinds per order). I usually order their street tacos - they have a variety to choose between. I would recommend giving El Pastorcito a try! read more

Absolutely delicious. Some of the best tacos I've ever eaten. Really authentic tasting food. Would highly recommend.

I really like this place. The salsa's are freshly made and very tasty. Best and thickest chips in the city. I like the tacos - probably because they're inexpensive. But, when I want to splurge I get the veggie burrito and guacamole. It's great. The waitress who handles all the tables and is very nice. read more

Being from Texas, I was hoping this place was going to satisfy my craving for Tex-Mex but Alas, it was not to be. I was still happy to try the tacos and was instantly sold. I moved to Indy 2 years ago and if I had to guess, I've probably visited El Pastorcito once or twice a month in that time. I've tried lots of their menu but mainly stick to my favorites- all the tacos, the No Que No, the fajitas, and other basics. I don't mind the "bagged" tortilla chips either. I actually like them better than the greasy, salt-less variety of most other Mexican restaurants. I always order the bowl of guacamole with the chips & my only complaint is that it's a tiny bowl---but to be fair, it's only $2.50. The entire menu is well priced. I've only been dissatisfied once in all my visits because my food was super dry and tasteless. Being the wimp I am, I still ate it without complaining. I think my favorite chef there is gone because I never see him anymore. While my food does taste less than wonderful these days, it's still pretty good, so I will keep visiting. read more

Very Good Tacos..The ambience is not the best but he food is good. Just a little expensive though. But good enough to spend some money if u want the real Mexican Tacos al Pastor and the Tortas. Highly recommend especially for the Tacos and if ordering to go...due to the fact that the restaurant has no ambience I never feel like staying and eat my meal there... read more