The food was amazing and was hot. But the waiters and cooks were super racist! I speak fluent Spanish and did not enjoy everything the waiter would say when walking away. He would come back smiling so big like he didn't say anything. They are not worth going to! read more

I was seated for over an hour with only 4 ppl at my table. While 2 sets of ppl behind me got their food and ate all before I got my meal. And when my meal finally arrived it was cold. Quite upset wouldn't recommend read more

Best Mexican in town! I've been to a few Mexican restaurants in the area and none compare to el rodeo. The staff is friendly, the food is fantastic and the location is great. Definitely recommend read more

This has to be one of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to. My whole family was very pleased with their food, and agree that it was just delicious! I had the Super Enchiladas Rancheros, 5 enchiladas- beef, chicken, cheese, bean, and ground beef. Along with the 5 enchiladas, you get beans and rice in the side, plus their Mayo sauce which is so good. All of this mixed in together is just the best, the combination is just so good! As an appetizer, you get chips and salsa. It is free, authentic, and delicious tasting. We had a party of 8, and we got our food within 25 minutes of waiting, which is pretty good. The only con at this restaurant is that it can get quite loud. Overall, if your in town looking for some great authentic Mexican food, this is the place to try! read more

My family loves this place. The staff is always friendly the food is delicious and they make a great margarita!!

We stopped here on the way home from Chicago to Columbus, about 8pm on a Sunday. I was super glad they were still open - we aren't really fans of fast food on the road. Overall this was your pretty standard Americanized Mexican fare. The interior left a bit to be desired (pretty much one big harshly lit open room), but I'm sure the atmosphere is a bit different and more lively during busier times. The food was okay. I got a cheese quesadilla with beans & rice on the side, bf went with a taco and enchilada. My quesadilla was good, toasted well and came with guacamole, sour cream, lettuce and tomato. I'm not sure it was worth $9, but oh well. Beans & rice were a bit bland, but hot sauce perked them up a bit. While no one really NEEDS multiple baskets of chips, I thought it was interesting they charge you $1 for seconds (spotted in the menu), but when she asked if we wanted more she did not mention the charge. I bet they get a little extra out of people this way. I've had better, I've had worse. read more

The food here is not spectacular by any means. If you want good Mexican food in Lafayette, then go to Taco Rico. The service is only mediocre; I think I saw my server twice the entire time we were in the restaurant. And the ambiance leaves something to be desired--even the lighting seems sickly. So why anything above two stars? The margaritas. Oh, good gracious, the margaritas. You'll pay for them, to be sure--a frozen raspberry margarita set me back about $10--but they are delicious and strong. If you really want to get crazy they have a punch bowl-sized margarita. (I'd recommend staying with the medium.) read more

Delicious food. This rivals the spots back home. Tons of the locals eat here. Packed for dinner on Wednesday night. Got the Steak burrito dinner and a pastor taco. As Dora would say, nom, nom, nom, Deliciso! read more

This has been our road trip destination of choice for years now. Very consistent food and family friendly. Service is always with a smile. read more

El Rodeo - Chorizqueso- the spicy chorizo with sweet onions was a nice contrast. - Mexican Near Me - Lafayette, Indiana

The waitstaff and manager here were really nice, and when I mentioned my shrimp issue, the manager came over, and said he would make sure my food was done in a pan instead of on the grill, just to make sure. The green paint in the dining room, and the broken ceiling fan took away from the niceness of the place, but the food was quite good, and the service was excellent. Seems popular, the place was packed when we stopped in. read more

the food was great but service not so much. we had to waive our waiter down to get refills and napkins. when we were done eating dinner, i waived the waiter down 3 times (which he saw) because we were going to order desert and instead of coming to our table to make sure we were ok or if we needed anything, our waiter jumped up and cashed us out. we were far from ready to leave but we felt rushed out and not wanted. unsure if we will ever go back because sometimes service out ways the food. read more

Typical but good Mexican food. I usually get one of the vegetarian combos. The lunch specials are priced well but less veggie-friendly. The margarita "special" seems to the be same price no matter what day of the week it is. And the margaritas are delicious no matter what day of the week it is. Prices are pretty middle-of-the-road . The restaurant is located right off I-65 so it's an easy stop if you're looking for something other than fast food. I've always experienced speedy and friendly service. read more

Average mexican food. Average cost. Average service. Nothing to really complain about, but nothing to rave about either. Just average.

Excellent food. Very nice margaritas. Good service. We arrived on a busy Friday night. Everything was above reproach!

If you are looking for commercial Mexican food, don't go here. If you are looking for Mexican food, go here. I had the Stuffed Jalepenos appetizer, then the shrimp tacos. Two glasses of the house Merlot (only Merlot choice). The stuffed Jalepenos were just ok, the Shrimp tacos were really good. The wine, huge glasses for $5 a piece. All, with a $5 tip, total $30 and change. I left happy. Not top end, but enjoyable and full. Will go back and try other dishes. read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant in Lafayette. They have really good beef tacos, chicken taquitos, and the best queso hands down.

Great food, fast service with a smile...beer was cold and we'll priced. Will go back! We all had tacos...plates were empty! read more

Surprisingly delicious considering its the middle of no where and the place was empty. Carnitas tacos were awesome as well as steak. Service was good. Would def go again if ever in the area. read more

Food was so salty I downed three bottles of water when I got home. Service was poor, none of the servers made eye contact even though they walked pass my table 20 tables so we couldn't get help. Don't come here. Inauthentic food. read more

been there quite a few times due to the proximity of it to my place. I used to enjoy their food but realized that each time I'd go there'd be a higher price tag than what I felt the menu said. The last time I went to El Rodeo, all I ordered was a side of salsa for some nachos I was making at home. The menu, which I already knew, said salsa was a buck. So I only brought $1.08 for tax. When she rang it up it said $1.61. I asked her about the discrepancy and she relented and took my 1.08. This is not the first time they have overcharged me. It has been a consistent theme with this restaurant and the salsa was just confirmation. I would not recommend going here. Little Mexico and La Bamba are far better choices. read more

US 65, Exit 172, East side of highway. No semi's allowed in parking lot. Food was EXCELLENT! Would have given 5 stars if the ladies room was cleaner. It wasn't too bad but floor was sticky and out of TP. Will def go again. read more

This place is the greatest! I had the tamale, excellent! Then I had the child relleno! Best one I have ever had. No overpowering with cheese or sauce. Just good. read more

Bland, uninspired, and disappointing. Everything looked and tasted like it had been reheated in the microwave. Tortillas limp and pale, ground beef unseasoned, and the shrimp in my "shrimp tacos" (literally nothing more than a few seasoned shrimp rolled inside each of three flavorless double tortillas) were no doubt better back when they were freshly sautéed. The fluorescent-lit decor is garish and unpleasant, and the music coming from the kitchen (along with annoying giggling fits from what sounded like a couple of drunk women) was loud and inconsiderate. read more

Best place for a margarita in Lafayette! Staff is always friendly and the food is always fabulous for both lunch & dinner.

Over all, the food and service we're excellent the only catch was that the beef was over cooked.

We always bring our family and friends that visit here....never disappointed! Best margaritas in Lafayette!! Queso is amazing. I have never ordered anything I didn't love. read more

Being from Texas, I love good Mexican food. I was very happy with this local favorite. Despite being very busy, my dining experience was exceptional in every aspect. The chips and homemade salsa were delicious and my steak burrito modified with jalapeño's was perfect. I finished off my meal with some home made flan which was very good. The price was inexpensive and I can see why this is a local favorite. I will definitely make a return visit! read more

Great Mexican food. Great service. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Service is good. Staff is very friendly. Always my first choice when I am craving Mexican food read more

Very positive experience here on a Wednesday nite. The food was excellent, service quick and efficient and the portions were generous. We had steak fajitas and chimichanga. The place is clean. They were playing lively Mexican music and the cook was even singing from time to time. read more

We stopped with two kids from Orlando on our way back to Chicago and the food was great. We would definitely recommend stopping here.

Been a regular here for a few years at this location, as it is near home. My favorite Mexican in town. The food is excellent, the service is fast and friendly. Best salsa for the chips around in my opinion. LOVE this place. read more

The spinach quesadilla was really good. I could give the restaurant 5 stars based only on that item. However, the rest of the food was good but kind of average. They charge you extra for more than one basket of chips and extra salsa. The service was just ok, we actually had to ask for a drink for our daughter. read more

Love their cheese quesidilla and their burritos tipicos! Always good service. Chips and salsa are very good also.

My family and I pulled off the highway on our trip from TN to WI. We were trying to get out of a nasty storm that made driving a bit treacherous. We saw El Rodeo and headed straight there. We walked in about 5 minutes after they had closed, but the owner insisted we sit down and enjoy a meal. The kitchen staff had already cleaned everything up, but they made no complaints as they fired everything up to make us some tacos. The food was delicious! We were all very happy with our choices and hope to stop by again to try some other dishes. Super kind staff, delicious food, definitely worth it! read more

We are in Lafayette Indiana for the colt world series representing california. We actually live in chula vista ca 15 minutes away from the tijuana mexico border. I myself am mexican, so i know what mexican food should taste like. And believe me when i tell you that this place serves the real thing.. food is great along with the service... i tried the pollo a la diabla and it was delicious and spicy just how i like it. So if your in the mood for mexican food this is the spot.... read more

Quick service and great food. Depending on who's working in the kitchen, you may here singing too.

Stopped after my daughters softball tournament with friends. Shady! What got me was the OUTRAGEOUS made-up prices, extra costs and over charging. If you want your chips and eat them too - that's going to cost you extra. Cheese dip is 8.99 (price in menu 3.89). If you want a 1/2 portion, that will cost you extra as apposed to the full portion. You can look at the menu for the prices but what they charge you is far different. I was appalled - I suggest stopping somewhere else that isn't so shady & back handed. I must say that the food was just okay, nothing spectacular. I have had much better for less! read more

Great food at very reasonable prices. The only thing that could use some improvement would be the service. Sometimes the language barrier is difficult to get past. Will definitely keep eating there! read more