I can not review the food because I didn't get my food. Ordered over the phone 40MINS before I was to pick up and my food was not ready! No explanation, no apology and no solution!! I'll never go there again! read more

Chips and Salsa were both fresh. Salsa is very spicy, so consider that before you dive in without a drink available. I love the salsa, but it would be too spicy for my family. For my entree, I chose the Super Vallarta, which was good, but the taquitos were a little greasy. Service was fast and friendly. read more

This meal was great! I think I set a personal best on how fast I could eat a burrito, it was so good I couldn't stop! If I lived up here I would come here every week... Only reason it's 4 stars is because my chips and salsa remained empty the entire meal, which is a shame because there chips and salsa are da bomb! (Especially if you like spicy salsa.) Infact while I was being handed my bill, another customer approached the waitress and asked for a refill on chips and salsa also, she said she's asked 3 times! read more

Barely edible. Ordered takeout for lunch at work, a chimichanga and horchata for $14. I got a cold mess of soggy tortilla and wet lettuce plopped in an aluminum pie plate--the presentation had all the appeal of dog food. The horchata was thin and bland. My colleagues had even worse luck--the one who got nachos couldn't even eat it, and the one who got tacos had cold meat in a cold tortilla with nothing on it. Won't be making that mistake again. read more

Their salsa is THE BEST. I usually don't like restaurant salsa because they are flavorless and watered down but this one was so fresh, lots of cilantro and it had a kick. They are currently decked out with valentine's day decor. Like, hundreds of hearts and pink and red items alllllll over the place. Surprisingly, it works. It's really fun and makes me want to come back to drink margaritas on the 14. I ordered the chimichangas. Very very good. The staff was friendly and i think the manager/owner checked on us and asked how everything was. He was super friendly as well! This was honestly one of the best Mexican restaurant experiences i've had. Quick service, awesome food and the decor everywhere was different than your typical sombreros. A+ guys. read more

El Rodeo - Mexican Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Great atmosphere! Excellent food and margaritas! I had the Fajitas Texanas which were so good. I went on a Friday and the atmosphere. People were eating and enjoying themselves. Lots of plants and tasteful decor comparative to other Mexican restaurants. read more

This El Rodeo location is doing a fantastic job with carry out. They are very nice and always get your order correct. The food is packaged nice, always ready when they say it will be and the service is great. read more

This was a very good restaurant. The waitress was very fast and kind. It was late lunch so we got our food quickly. The portions were good for lunch not a ton but not a small amount. The beans were very good, fajitas were also good I think we could have gotten more meat for what we paid but still pretty good. They go all out on the decor! we loved it! they have lunch deals as well read more

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Another great meal at El Rodeo. Such friendly people there! We each had 3 carne asada corn tacos with pico de gallo. They don't come with cheese or lettuce so we ordered those on the tacos. We weren't charged extra for them. The tacos also come with sides of refried beans and rice. All for $8.99, a good deal. Oh and the margheritas are nice and strong. read more

El Rodeo - Nice and strong margheritas - Mexican Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

This is a fantastic Mexican restaurant! This is one of my family's favorite Mexican places to go in the area so I frequent this place quite a bit. The food is great, the portions large, and it's fairly priced. The atmosphere is fun, pretty similar to a lot of Mexican restaurants in the area. I have never had any problems with the service, they check on you often and are never afraid to top off your chips and salsa. The thing that will you bring you back is definitely the food, so please give this place a try! Also, on a side note, this location burnt down a few years ago but was rebuilt and is just as popular as ever. If that doesn't tell you anything about the quality of this restaurant, I don't know what will! read more

It was alright. We have had better and worse, but we would go back sometimes. I would give it 3.5 stars I ordered the chicken chilaquiles which came out looking sooooooo good. It came either rice and beans, and were chips covered in a ranchero sauce, shredded chicken, raw onion, raw green pepper, diced tomato, and a little cheese. A lot of food and even after eating a lot and what seemed like forever, I had hardly made a dent. It was pretty good, but the chicken definitely needed seasoning, it tasted watery-like out of a can? He got the #15: burrito and taco with sides of rice and beans. He really enjoyed it, but said the sauce on the burrito tasted more like a pasta sauce and not a traditional Mexican red sauce. Also he ordered all chicken, but the taco came out with beef. The waiter never came back to our table, which meant he could t get it fixed, so he was unable to eat the taco. It was alright, good atmosphere, not great service, and decent food. read more

El Rodeo - Chicken Chiliquiles - Mexican Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

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Best Mexican food we have enjoyed in a long time. Some​ of our​favorites have gone out of business. Just in the area and decided to try it on a Thursday night. The place​ was packed. Ordered bar margaritas to just see how good they were. We are worn out on all the types and upgrades you have to order to get a good Marg. They were good flavor and plenty of tequila. Upgrades were not necessary. We ordered the queso with beef. Really good with chips. We both ordered enchiladas​ and ended up bringing some home. They were all so good but the appetizer was very filling. The waiter​ was great. He got the Colts​ game on the tv's and lots of people started clapping. He was a big help and very observant to all our needs. What a nice surprise this place was for us! Oh, yes, we will be back. Reasonable and enough food for lunch the next day! read more

One of the few Mexican food options in the Zionsville/West Carmel area. Personally, I love El Rodeo. There is never a wait. The service is quick.Parking is rarely an issue. I usually stick with the chicken fajitas or the shrimp taco salad. Their margaritas are delicious as well. A couple can get out around $30 or so. I recommend getting the queso. The bar section is actually really cool and worth sitting at at least once! read more

Don't use a credit card here. I observed a man paying for his take out order with a credit card when he received his food. A woman wearing an El Rodeo shirt by the stand asked me if I wanted to pay in advance for my food, so I said yes because it seemed more convenient for me. She walked away with my card (the other guy paid at the stand). I didn't think anything of it until my card company called me the next day asking if the $90 charge at a mall in Ohio was legit. It wasn't. I normally don't use my "check card" frequently, and it's extremely rare for the card to be out of my sight, so this place is on my very short list of scammers that had access to my card during that timeframe. read more

Food is always good. Relatively quick service. Chips and salsa are always good to tide you over until a meal is served.

I cannot believe I have never Yelped this place. It is seriously my FAVORIT-O Mexican restaurant in Indy....it was so sad when it burnt to the ground. But it is BACK and better than ever! I cannot believe how beautiful, fun and updated it is. It's twice the size and the bar is incredible! I was so blown away at my visit this week. I took my Beach Bum team in for lunch and we all had wonderful authentic fresh meals that came out faster than ever. The cheese dip is awesome, the fajita chicken salad is my favorite with juuuuuui-say chunks of chicken and not too greasy. I love the large glasses that they refill endlessly and the staff is always great. Rafael the owner is so honest and helpful, friendly and excited about his business. I absolutely adore him and his new place! If you are in the area, you cannot miss this Mexican restaurant! read more

Have been going there for 6 years as the food is terrific and the staff are always friendly. You won't be disappointed! We add grilled jalapeños to the fajitas. Always heavily decorated for the season which I appreciate as it adds to the festive yet casual atmosphere. read more

It's a cheap Mexican restaurant, so my expectations are set for that. Overall, they seem to make any adjustments you need, and makes for good takeout. The portions are normal, my 4&6 year old can share two enchiladas while I can finish the whole entire while sharing with my 2 year old. The take out containers are metal, so you can just reheat them in the over without the lids! I will do takeout from here more often. read more

Have been going to the Carmel El Rodeo for the last 5 years. And it's been consistently great. I have my favorite dishes that I order over and over I can think of just one time, out of dozens when I felt like my meal was not up to snuff. It's great to go to a place where you can count on getting exactly what you expect in terms of quality and quantity. Also, the food comes out FAST! Which is great when you're visiting with a couple of squirrely, hungry, young kids. All the servers are super friendly and attentive - the chips and salsa come out before you even have a chance to open your menu. Favorites off the menu: Great guacamole and I love their shrimp tacos and the seafood burrito. read more

We have been going here for years now! I have known Rafael since I was in High School. He runs a clean, efficient facility. The service is top notch. The queso is the best around. The margaritas are strong and the beer is COLD! I like pretty much everything here. For salads, I like the Cozumel Salad. It has shrimp, avacado, onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. No dressing; you don't need it. The Pollo Toluca is another favorite with chicken and chorizo with queso on top and a side of rice and beans. They are great with kids and do a great little gift for kids birthdays! You will love this place! They have A LOT of regulars! Lunch prices are cheaper than dinner. The cost can get up there at dinner; but you get what you pay for... in a good way! read more

We've been coming here for 10 years if not more and the quality of food has declined as prices have risen. We only go if we're craving Mexican, but I always feel like we pay $20 too much. The wait staff is and always has been consistently friendly and helpful. That alone is responsible for the third star. I fully admit maybe we just got tired of this establishment. Your first visit here could very well be a 4-5 star experience. Just don't count on it. read more

Great place for margs. The owners are very nice and the menu is HUGE! They even have an American for the kiddos. One of the cleaner restaurants around town as well. read more

This was probably the worst thing I have ever seen in a restaurant!! I ordered a 32 oz beer and it comes in a 32 oz glass with a 16oz pint glass glued inside!! Charging people for 32 and only give them 16 oz?! Seriously, El Rodeo!!! You can clearly see the glue and the bottom of the pint glass!! This is a disgrace!! read more

El Rodeo - I got a 32oz mug w/ a 16oz glass glued to the inside!! You can clearly see the glue and the bottom of the pint glass!! - Mexican Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

I will NEVER come to this location again. The food was great as was our server. I met my husband there with my 2 year old and 5 month old baby. My husband had to get back to work so I agreed to stay and pay the bill. I was standing at the front with both of my kids waiting for someone so I could pay. After a few minutes a server saw me and started walking up. At the same time a family walked in. Rather than helping me he sat the family. I waited another few minutes for him to come back and check me out He asked me how everything was and I said I was disappointed that he would let me stand there with 2 small children while he sat the party that had walked in long after I had been standing there waiting. He said sorry sweetie. read more

What can I say? El Rodeo has everything that you are looking for in a restaurant. Excellent service, friendly people and the food - delicious! We have been visiting this location for years, but haven't been for a while, so it needed another look. I would have to recommend the chorizo tacos. They had just the right amount of "kick" and the meal was a great value, too. We had the pleasure of eating outside, which, with the music and cuisine, made us feel like we were on vacation! Keep up the great work! read more

So good!! Great food, atmosphere, and service!! Always decorated for all the holidays !! Great place to take your family !!

I ordered the Chimichanga and told him no sauces ...but it came with red sauce that I didn't think tasted good...so I asked for it differently and our server was very compliant. And since I really don't like veggies in my chimichangas...he suggested ground beef. Good idea!!! It was good! My partner had an enchilada and a burrito. She has finally has decided she likes flour tortillas . So it will be burritos from now on! Our server was very patient with me. And the salsa was awesome! !! I had a medium Margarita ---DELICIOUS!!! And my partner had several Pacificos and they ran out ...sadness...she had to switch to Dos XX... Victor our server was very nice to me...I appreciate that so much read more

This place is all about detail and attention. Also a great food. The place smell and look very clean, even the bathrooms you can see that they take care of cleaning frequently. The food is great and the attention from Rafael, Jennifer and the rest of the team is superb..I travel for business and every time in town I always visit this restaurant. This is what service and attention in a restaurant means. read more

I love this restaurant. The staff here are so kind. The food is super fast and GOOD and the margaritas are always on point. Big kudos also for always taking our chaotic family in stride. With THREE kiddos 2 and under, it's pretty darn loud, messy and sheer madness. Always nice to be able to get out of the house with them (even if it's a very quick in and out) and enjoy a meal that someone else cooks and cleans up! read more

More of a Tex Mex place than Mexican restaurant. Food is ok. Portion size is large. Alcohol fairly priced and large options available for beers and margaritas. Probably would not travel to try this place if not in the area. read more

Enough said?! This is one of the best margaritas I've had. It's not swimming in sweet and sour. Usually margaritas are far too sweet for my taste. This one is perfection. Plus my (delicious) food came out in what must have been about 5 minutes. Trifecta. Service, food and drinks! All were incredible. read more

El Rodeo - Best margaritas ever. - Mexican Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Service was speedy and extremely courteous. I ordered the Nachos Carbon which I didn't really care for. The chips were a bit stale and soggy from drowning in the abundance of queso put on it. Overall my experience was okay. I would return again would probably go with a different entree next time. read more

El Rodeo - Nachos Carbon - Mexican Near Me - Carmel, Indiana

Always great service and food. This is by far the best El Rodeo location in Indiana. Mainly writing a review to shout-out to whoever does the decorations for each holiday on the inside. It is AWESOME! read more

Delicious! One of the best margaritas that I've had, delicious queso dip and salsa, and a tasty chicken enchilada with rice and beans. This is my new favorite American-styled Mexican restaurant! Definitely not super authentic - but definitely super tasty. I will be back! read more

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This is probably my favorite El Rodeo location. The restaurant is nice and brightly decorated. I am really pleased that they re-opened. The food is good and reasonably priced and the service is always friendly. I could really live without the hostess spraying perfume in the entry way. It gives me a headache and I want to smell the yummy smelling Mexican food. I will also have to agree with poster Clay W. that the Cozumel salad really good. read more

This has become our go-to Mexican place since moving to Carmel, even though there are others closer to our home. We love the queso! I keep coming back to the Texana Mexicana, a cheesy rice with beef, chicken and shrimp. I haven't seen this anywhere else. They have a similar dish with tilapia. The margaritas are strong...almost too strong! The staff are friendly and service is fast. We've become regulars in short order, since barely a day goes by without us deciding to go back. read more

I was born and raised in Southern California and moved out here literally less than a week ago. I was taken out for lunch for my first day of work. I walked in to a full house. The basket of chips they serve at the start of your meal is HUGE, and the salsa was awesome. I know they charge for another basket/mini molcajete of salsa, but it's plenty of Chips (and you'll spoil your full meal!) I ordered the Chile Relleno & Taco lunch plate. The one thing that was a nice surprise was the beef in the Chile Relleno. I know this is traditional, but I usually find just cheese in places back home. The Chile was the right kind of spicy. The Taco was very "gringo" even as far as the taco shell went (yellow!) but it was covered in freshly grated cheese. It was still really good. The rice and beans were some of the best kind I've had. I was married to a Mexican and his mother's rice and beans were great (& I was lucky enough to learn to make both) but I loved the texture of the rice served here. It seems most Yelpers around here come to complain instead of leaving a nice review? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I say, definitely come to visit this spot. The waiters were so friendly and attentive. I think it's worth a visit. read more

Top notch food and a great atmosphere! Rafael and his team are always pleasant and remember their regulars!y family has been eating here for well over a decade and it's always great! Fantastic margaritas (especially if you want a nice 48oz monster margarita!) they always have the place decorated for any holiday and they go all out! Overall, amazing spot for great food and great times! read more

We live right around the corner from this El Rodeo and we have been going here for years, even before the fire. I love this place because the food is so consistent, if you love something once, you'll love it every time. The owner always stops by and says hi and makes you fell like you're friends. I totally recommend the fajitas or the supreme nachos! read more

I Was referred to this restaurant by a co worker ..... & this place is amazing as Soon as we walked in we were greeted My the employee and seated right away . Before our waiter Could have Even Wait our table we was given chips and salsa WHICH WAS AMAZING. There menu was long w/. A lot of different choices to choose from and the service was quick and the food was flavored like no other and HOT & FRESH . It's An AUTHENTIC Mexican Restaurant w/. A Very Welcoming Vibe. You Will Definitely Leave W/. A Full Stomach & It Won't Break Your Wallet . I will definitely return read more