I love El Rodeo! One of my favorite Spanish restaurants My son and I eat here regularly. The service is always amazing and fast. The food is always amazing! read more

Very consistent food and great service. Typically come 2-3 times per month and have been for 15 years

Good food! I got Cozumel salad and my fiancé got steak burrito. Very big portions and love free salsa they serve read more

El Rodeo 22 - Cozumel Salad - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

Love this place. They do get very busy at times, but they are great at making sure people don't have to wait for a very long time. We order our food to go and so far it has been great. Everybody there has been very nice to us, all the employees. read more

Pretty good Mexican spot in whitestown. I thought it was really expensive for what you get. And service was meh. I ordered a burrito with Queso on it because I was in the mood for something cheesy. The menu explicitly said "cheese sauce" which is why I ordered it, however when it arrived at the table it had shredded on it. I asked the waiter about it (since I ordered this burrito specifically for the cheese sauce) and he said nope it's shredded and offered to give me a side of Queso for $1.99. Kind of ridiculous. Suggest they update their menus to be a bit more accurate! read more

El Rodeo 22 - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

Place is definitely overrated ! They don't care about their guests, but will call you amigo/amiga for a great tip! Ordered the Steak & Shrimp and my waiter came to me when I was finished and asked if everything was okay. Drink empty , chips & salsa empty , no napkins besides the one the silverware come rolled in. The service industry has gone downhill and they still expect a GREAT tip ! I didn't even feel happy or good leaving a good tip , but we are obligated to do so right ? Or they kick you out ! I won't be back. Feel sorry for the locals here. read more

I meet a friend for dinner this week and I was craving Mexican so we went to El Rodeo. And I am happy we did. We were seated immediately and another gentleman brought us chips and salsa. And then our server was there getting drink orders. This all happened within minutes. The salsa is a bit spicy for me. I would be happier if it was a bit milder. But we ordered queso also and it was cheesy prefecture! I went with the #17 for dinner. A burrito, a taco and a chalupa. The burrito and the taco both had ground beef and the chalupa was refried beans. I would call the chalupa a tostada. But maybe that's just what the shell is called I don't know. Next girls night out when we are in the mood for Mexican food we will be back. read more

Overall pretty good authentic style Mexican restaurant, been here twice now since moving moving to the area. The food always comes out pretty quick and the portions are what you'd expect. Chips and salsa are good! They do have vegetarian options and great tasting margaritas and daiquiris! The bean burritos, cheese enchiladas and bean tostadas are all great here! They also of course have great authentic style queso which u can add to ur plates as well! The interior has plenty of seating and a few diff rooms with booths and tables. There's also seating outside in the front on the patio. The price is about the same as most other places, maybe slightly higher because of the area. read more

El Rodeo 22 - Pina colada daiquiri - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

I was in Indy for the day this week and was looking for a late dinner near I65 on my way back north. El Rodeo was the only good place off the Whitestown exit that was still open at 9:00 (Thursday evening). They were very friendly and got me seated right away. Service was good and fast. The seafood burrito was marked as a new menu item. It was really good a nice hearty portion! read more

El Rodeo 22 - Seafood Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

Great food, friendly service and a reasonable price for the quality of the food. I got the Bowl and it was wonderful, along with the Corizoqueso. Highly recommend !! read more

El Rodeo 22 - Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

See all

This is the Whitestown favorite Mexican restaurant and a part of the El Rodeo chain. They were very busy, almost full on Tuesday night. We came with our dinner club. The restaurant is only a couple years old nestled in a strip mall. There is an outdoor patio overlooking the parking lot meant for warmer weather. They were understaffed for the large crowd with only a couple servers. Complimentary chips and salsa were brought to the table and drink orders taken. The menu is vast and the nightly special was 50 cents off the Rodeo taco salad. I chose shrimp tacos for $12.99 which came with rice and beans. The food came out quickly despite the crowd. The flour tacos were filled with fresh shrimp and onions served with pico de gallo sauce and a hot sauce. I smothered the tacos with the pico. The tacos were good. The rice a bit dry and the beans ok. The meal was filling. We were able to sit comfortably and converse. All in all, enjoyable. read more

El Rodeo 22 - Shrimp tacos. $12.99 - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

Although the fajitas were decent the customer service here is POOR! I'm in town on business chose to come here based upon the website and my love for certain Mexican dishes. Since I dine alone a lot I always like the bar area. After being seated no one came to greet me. There were only about 6 tables & booths with customers so they were not busy. After approximately 5 minutes I inquired about ordering. I was brought a menu by a gentleman without a welcome. Just after the server came to take my order. I already knew exactly what I wanted. I ordered and my food sis not take long at all. Mo one ever came back to check on me even once to see if k was enjoying it or needed anything! After eating I pushed my plate slightly away. Although I saw the gentleman looking my way as he passed (the one who brought the menu), he never came to the table! The server came and asked are you done as he picked up my plates!! My answer was yes. He brought the bill and stated you can pay at the counter on the way out. Wow, how about did you enjoy your meal? Would you like dessert, although I didn't desire any. I paid and left without voicing my opinion & thoughts. Why? Because I'm then deemed the angry Black Woman! I made a mental note to not order from another place who does not acknowledge me up front because my money spends elsewhere! I DO NOT recommend this restaurant read more

El Rodeo 22 - Shrimp Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

This is a nice clean restaurant but the food left me wanting more. I was served my chorizo tacos with just chorizo on them. I did not get a side of the "salad" or anything. However when I asked for them to go I did receive the salad packaged up. The margaritas were alright but the jalapeño one was not very spicy. I will give it another try just not overly impressed. read more

Love El Rodeo! The food is always on point. I have yet to have a bad meal and I've been many times. It's laid back and chill vibes. The staff is amazing! My favorite item is their frozen peach margarita with tajin rim. Chefs kiss! read more

The guacamole had no flavor. I have had much better chicken soup at other restaurants. Dinner companions said their meals were so so. Even the mild salsa was too hot to eat. Go somewhere else. read more

Great Mexican restaurant in Whitestown! The dining area and restrooms are very clean, the staff is friendly, and the service is prompt and accurate. Each time I have visited, the food is steaming hot and so delicious! I usually stick with a variation of a quesadilla for dinner which hasn't failed me yet! Traditionally, they serve chips and salsa once you're seated and just a friendly note; the salsa is on the spicier side (which is how I prefer it). I recommend the Quesadilla Rodeo (+ mushrooms if you're a fan) -- it is served with a guacamole salad and rice. It's a large portion so very easy to share or to keep to yourself if you're visiting with a big appetite! El Rodeo also decorates for the different holidays which adds a lot of fun to the atmosphere! read more

See all

I have been to this place couple of times and both times, it's been a great experience. The service is outstanding, the food is great with good portion. I always have their house margarita with patron and never disappoints me. Their fajitas are really good too. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Oh and they serve tortilla chips and salsa as soon as you are seated, I usually ask for the spicier salsa which is just what I like. read more

Stopped during day for lunch on a cross country road trip. What a mistake- my husband thought it would be safe and easy to order a combo with Chile relleno, a burrito and a taco- Welp, the relleno was unidentifiable and the ground meat in the items was tasteless and gray. Service was invisible- we asked for guacamole when we first sat down and it came out AFTER the entrees - There was no one around to flag down- I had the fajitas Del Mar- the tail pa was oily and the the shrimp had zero seasoning- If this place is hit and miss, we definitely missed. read more

We first went to this restaurant May of 2020 and they did their best to take care of us with takeout. Soon we were able to enjoy the nice outdoor patio and now we enjoy the bar seating and service. Consistently friendly and delicious, but definitely the best salsa in central Indiana! read more

We were greeted and seated immediately in a booth. Chips, Salsa, Diet Coke and Dos Equis arrived within minutes. The restaurant is very festive now with white lights hanging in the dining areas, a Christmas tree in the lobby and a large nativity scene in the dining area. The restaurant has a nice decor and is exceptionally clean including the restrooms. There is a nice bar with 3 or 4 high-top tables in the rather small bar area. The regular menu has all the standard menu options you'd expect. Soup, Chili Colorado, Carnitas, Carne Asada El Rodeo, Quesadillas, Burritos, Fajitas, Enchiladas, Shrimp, and Combination Meals. The prices are affordable and they have a child's menu. The lunch menu is served Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. serving 14 different lunch specials with a variety of other options. Husband ordered the Hot and Spicy Burrito ($7.29). It's a large,flour tortilla filled with shredded chicken, ground beef, beans, and rice, then covered with beef tips, salsa, ranchero sauce, cheese and sour cream. Everything is rolled into a big tortilla. He enjoyed the variety of tender meats in and on the burrito and he found it flavorful without being spicy. I ordered the #3 ($6.79) which is a ground beef enchilada with beans and rice. I must have lost my mind for a few minutes because I wanted to upgrade to chicken for an additional 39 cents but spaced it. Chili Chipotle sauce came to my rescue on the enchilada. I didn't want to return it since it is my fault I don't care for ground beef. No fault of theirs. Our entrees arrived in less than 10 minutes. We barely had a few chips and lunch was on the table. Our server was good and checked on us a couple of times. He didn't rush our to-go order until my husband had finished his 32 oz. beer then he delivered to the table with the check. read more

See all

I found a black hair in my food. They brought me a replacement meal and refused to take the meal off my bill.. not to mention it was Mother's Day. Extremely disappointed in the customer service here. We will not be dining here ever again. read more

For those who enjoy good Mexican food and decor, this restaurant has both. Their free chips n salsa pre-meal certainly was extra generous, with refills at request ( table next to me ). I dont tolerate spicy hot so requested sour cream , which 'tamed' the salsa for a yummy taste. The menu offers many items , with enticing photos. I decided on the lunch chimichanga and ate every bit. Reasonable prices and satisfying amount. My server was really helpful and pleasant and my lunch wait was nearly negligible! It was about 1:30, but there were quite a few customers still there. read more

El Rodeo 22 - Fried chimichanga, guacamole salad and beans w/cheese. Lunch-menu oh, & gratis chips w/salsa - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

IT WAS SO AMAZING. the people were so respectful and fun! the music was amazing and the food was so goooood. IT WAS SO GOOD i want to give it 10 stars read more

El Rodeo 22 - The service was amazing , this was in the morning where the servers were more free. either way they were so kind and everything was perfect - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

Amazing service, great food. We come here every week and they're consistently terrific. Prepare yourself to eat well and leave full! read more

El Rodeo 22 - Fried cheesecake supreme - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

Great place! Locals like it. Go where locals go! Located in a strip mall of restaurants, very clean and fast service. I had the carne asada tacos. Very good. I would come back if I visit this area again. read more

This is my go-to Mexican restaurant and it never fails to leave my tummy full and my heart happy! I have been there well over 20-times before and I plan on returning again and again! The service is always so quick and the waitstaff is very kind and attentive to all guest needs. The waitstaff is also very observant to returning guests and will ask how they are doing and usually already know their food order or at least their drink order! This is the kind of service you don't get at many restaurants and yet another reason this place is my #1 favorite Mexican restaurant! The entire menu is great! - that's not to say that I have had everything on the menu, but of the many things that I have had from the menu, I have never once been disappointed. This goes for both food and drinks - the bartender is absolutely amazing and makes great margaritas and mixed drinks! This is where I had my first ever "CoronaRita" and it was the best one I have ever had. Since then I have gotten skinny margaritas, tequila shots, and draft beers - all of which were amazing. The food is great - the chips are always warm and the salsa is always fresh - and you must get an order of queso! Definitely look into their lunch specials and their daily dinner specials, this usually includes some kind of drink special too! Writing this review, my mouth is watering because I haven't had lunch yet today and I wish I were going there! I can't wait to go back and next time I will add photos of my drinks, and food! If you were hesitant at first, this is your sign to not be! read more

Monday, May 11th - The first day we can dine in post Shelter in Place Order in Indiana. It was so wonderful to be back in a restaurant after all these weeks of eating at home. As always, the food and service was great. All of the staff wore protective gear and spaced the patrons out appropriately. Get out there, folks, and support your local businesses! Cheers! read more

El Rodeo 22 - House margs - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

Such an unfortunate experience. The host who seated us was not friendly. The food was fatty and greasy, the beans and rice were flavorless. The server ignored us until we asked another server for water. We will not return. read more

Stopping in for dinner after work hoping to have a nice meal quickly disappointed. I ordered a appetizer however it did not come out until after my dinner was severed. Which per the menu my fajitas were suppose to be sizzling this was not the case the food was just a little warm. When I asked the server to bring me to go containers he returned with a foil pan for my soup which I explained would spill out so I would like something with a lid but was told they had nothing. So I find it hard to believe if someone has a drink that they would like to take with them that they put it in a FOIL PAN. We will not be back here EVER and I would advise anyone to think twice before choosing to support this business read more

I ordered a combination plate. You don't get a choice of meat. Everything was made with really salty ground beef with canned cheeses sauce...... Everything tasted EXACTLY the same. It was a step above Taco Bell. Actually. Taco Bell puts lettuce and tomato on their tacos..... I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of 1 star because we had good service and the beer was cold. read more

This place is a regular for me and much of Whitestown/Zionsville. It's convenient, fun, and a neighborhood hang. The prices are a slightly over-priced. Arroz con pollo shouldn't cost $11-12, even if offsetting the cost of the tortilla chips. It's a couple bucks too high for the quality. Their margaritas are a little too sweet, but I confess I get one almost every time I dine there. My only other complaint with this place is that the serves get short with you when they are busy. You can tell that they want you to move along so they can seat the next table. My only other complaint is that the smell of the cleaning products is quite potent. There's not a chance you won't get a strong whiff of some sort of cleaner between your table and the restroom. I recommend if you're local. I don't if you're not. read more

El Rodeo 22 - Arroz con pollo - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

For your standard townie Mexican joint this is probably the best one I have had. The drinks were great and the food was good. I got the Arroz Texano which is basically like arroz con pollo but with steak and shrimp added as well as onions and peppers for freshness. The dish didn't skimp out on the steak or shrimp like some places can. Everything just tasted better here in comparison to similar places. Highly recommend. Beware of the weekend dinner crowd though, there's virtually no waiting room and it can get busy. read more

El Rodeo 22 - Arroz Texano - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana

Have dined at this location on multiple outings and always left satisfied. Whether it be the dining room or bar, service is fast, friendly and efficient. Menu is typical American TexMex but the preparation is definitely a step above typical as taste is always top shelf no matter the menu choice. Prices are a little steeper here on the edge of Z-Ville, as dinner and drinks for three can approach four Jacksons before tip.... this is not your daughters Taco Bell! read more

Do eat at these they serve you these worst Mexican food the service is like shit. They are rude and expect for people to like they don't they like we are worst. Ok read more

Food is just average for the price. Service is sub-par if getting take out. Waited 45 min when told it would be 15. Recommend any of the other 3 Mexican restaurants in area. read more

I love a good Mexican restaurant. Arroz con pollo is a great dish that I usually get from anywhere, but here, it was not good. Usually you get the sides with the entree. The lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes and rice. Here you only get the shredded chicken and rice. No extra sides come with it, so you can't really make full tacos. The place was pricey too. So I was pretty disappointed. It would've been better if I liked the shredded chicken, but it had an odd taste to it. The waiter checked on our table a total of 3 times. The first time to get our drink order, the second to deliver the drinks and take our order, and the last to deliver food. He didn't refill our drinks or check on us at all. It was lunch time, but his section wasn't that full. Overall I wasn't impressed with the high prices for a stingy amount of food, or the not very attentive service. read more

What can I say? I have a soft spot for this "smothered and covered" style tex-mex food and this is my go to spot for that style of mexican food. Awesome chips and salsa. Guacamole has a few too many onions for me. I love the Chili Verde burrito here and the flautas. the wifey digs the enchiladas smothered not in enchilada sauce but queso...yep queso..BOOM (that was me blowing your mind!) Noting spectacular but everything hits the spot especially when your in the mood for this style of food. read more

See all

Rule of thumb. When I can put together a better meal than the restaurant in my little suburban ranch, it might be time to find a different restaurant. We've only been to El Rodeo a few times, but have been underwhelmed each time. On this particular occasion, the service was fairly slow for food that was not, frankly, very good. I ordered the fish tacos, as I was wanting to try something there that I had not had before. While the fish was ok, the tortillas were rubbery and a bit on the cold side. It will be a while before we will give them a chance again. There are too many other choices out there to take a chance on a place that is not consistent. read more

Meh. It's a chain Mexican restaurant in Central Indiana so I wasn't expecting much. And that's exactly what I got. The chilaquiles were a pretty sad rendition of a Mexican classic. Alas, the Mexican food options in Zionsville/Whitestown are pretty limited. The one lone highlight was watching the waiters bring out 6 trays of scalding hot plates on one arm. Dinner and a show! Also, the margaritas are pretty cheap and tasty. read more

This restaurant is absolutely beautiful and so clean! Their Horchata drink is to DIE FOR!! You can smell how clean it absolutely it and the staff is so nice! Our waiter was very talkative with us and super friendly! 10/10 recommend coming here! read more

El Rodeo 22 - Horchata! - Mexican Near Me - Whitestown, Indiana