Came in on a Wednesday evening for dinner, there was no wait to be seated. Everything came quickly - chips and salsa, drink (water), and my meal. I went with the Alambre Tapatio which is chicken with tomatoes, onions, bacon, pineapple, and cheese. It comes with a side plate of beans and rice, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce, and guacamole. As is often the case the amount of guacamole and pico and sour cream are somewhat sparse. The meal itself was very good! It also has some tortillas (only 3 which is never enough) to wrap it all up and shove it down your gullet. I had a couple questions about the menu in general and this dish in particular and the waiter was very helpful and informative. Decor is nice, have some TVs on the walls with the sound off. read more

El Rodeo No 9 - Side item plate - Mexican Near Me - Mooresville, Indiana

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Good dinner. Salsa on point, decent marg, great burritos & quesadilla Friendly and fast!!! read more

Make sure you check your bills! They charge more than their menu says. Had to argue over taco price, even though 3 ala cart tacos were $10.99, they tried to charge me $12, before tax. Scammers! Our waiter was also definitely drunk. read more

This was our first visit to El Rodeo Number 9 located on State Road 67. We were greeted and seated immediately in a booth. The decor is a neutral color scheme instead of the colorful decor of most Mexican restaurants. The menu offers Appetizers, Burritos, Enchiladas, Quesadillas, Fajitas, Tacos and Speciality Dinners. As soon as we sat down chips and salsa was delivered to the table. The mild salsa was good and the chips were average. Our server arrived quickly and took excellent care of us. My husband ordered a tall Dos Equis and I had a 27 oz. Texas Margarita. We love the large sizes and great drink prices. For lunch, my husband ordered the Hot and Spicy Burrito with a flour tortilla filled with chicken, beef, beans and rice, then covered with beef tips, salsa ranchero but minus the cheese and sour cream. He was disappointed with the 4 tiny beef tips toppings when it said covered and it really wasn't spicy. Perfectly fine Burrito just the description doesn't accurately describe the Burrito. I ordered the Enchiladas Suizas with 3 cheese Enchiladas topped with Pork and chili verde and served with rice and beans. The Enchiladas were good and I had a nice amount of toppings on them. The Flan was a little thick for me but I still snarfed it down. Our server was efficient, checked on us often and cleared dirty dishes quickly. Overall, everything was good and we had a nice lunch at El Rodeo. read more

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We placed an order online and received a wait time of 15 minutes. Our food was ready on time and pick up was quick and easy. Food was really good, and we both were really pleased with our meals. Will definitely order pick up from here again. read more

Pretty okay spot for Mexican food if you want to stay in the Mooresville area! This is my 2nd time visiting this location. I ordered a sangarita and it was delicious! Although it is very sweet. For my entree, I ordered enchiladas rancheras, one of my go to meals. I will say there was a LOT of sauce on top of them, and it was supposed to come with guacamole, but didn't. I wasn't too worried about it though! The flavor was good and not spicy at all. Our server was also super friendly! We will return when we are in the area! read more

El Rodeo No 9 - Enchiladas rancheras and sangarita - Mexican Near Me - Mooresville, Indiana

I got really bad food poisoning from this place. I got it from their chicken quesadilla

Horrible. Have been twice in the last month and both visits I witnessed the manager, Chio Flores Salinas yelling at customers. After reading more reviews, I see she has a habit of this. read more

The fajitas were good but the sides of lettuce, sour cream, beans, etc was so small. We ran out of sides before we ran out of the chicken and steak. The margaritas were huge and nicely mixed. They didn't have beer because something was wrong with the tap. The salsa is probably some of my favorite. Nothing stands out as special. read more

El Rodeo No 9 - a person holding a margarita - Mexican Near Me - Mooresville, Indiana

My family came in about an hour before close on Dec. 23rd. The food ended up being very good, even though I wish they had chimichangas on the menu (I might have missed it but didn't see it.) They we're very obviously setting up for a employee Christmas party, however they were very welcoming and helpful, even towards the end of our meal as it was nearing closing time. Even as it got closer, they insisted we take our time on our meal and getting out of their way. Our waiter was very nice and gave the family some chuckles. Definitely suggest! read more

We ate here on a Friday night with a group of 9 people, so getting seated right away wasn't expected. The restaurant was packed, and for good reason, the food and service was wonderful. WAIT TIME: This is the only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars. When we arrived, we were told it would be about 15-20 minute wait. They had a table finishing up dinner, so we would be seated once they left. We ended up waiting about 45-60 minutes because the other guests were sitting and chatting. Our host was Rodrigo, and he apologized many times. He even gave us complimentary queso because he underestimated our wait time. Worst part about the wait was the crowded entrance. Many people coming and going to dine in and pick up to-go orders. SERVICE: I can't remember our server's name, but he was great. He was patient with our large group because we to were chatty and didn't make up our minds on food right away. FOOD: Super yummy! I ordered a 32oz frozen strawberry margarita (I was thirsty and it was a long day!), and it tasted like the red section of a firecracker popsicle! My food order was a shrimp chimichanga, which was very good. Boyfriend ordered the diablo chicken, and loved it. His only gripe about it was that it was a whole piece of chicken that he had to cut up. He was expecting chicken that was cut up similar to pollo con arroz. PARKING: The lot was large with lots of spaces, so I was a little deceiving because the restaurant was so packed. Yay for carpooling! OVERALL: A good restaurant! Aside from the long wait, which was somewhat expected for a Friday night, the experience wasn't bad. If I'm craving Mexican eats in Mooresville again, then they'll definitely be on the option list! read more

STAY AWAY and go elsewhere. As far as I am concerned this restaurant participates in consumer fraud. The food I ordered was not prepared as described on the menu and when addressed, the server and manager got nasty. read more

We used to go to this El Rodeo all the time, and our recent visit reminded me why we stopped. My margarita was good, but overall it was just meh. No one finished their food (or took it home). My carne asada tacos weren't anything special, and my husband said his carnitas were bland. Our friend enjoyed his dish (a burrito), and may have finished it if the portion wasn't so huge. So I guess that's a plus. The service was spotty- we waited about 20 minutes for our drinks, and there was a strange rule about beer on the patio. Terrible? No. But there are better Mexican joints in Indy, that's for sure. read more

The worst Mexican food I've ever had I ordered Carne Asada El Rodeo (or something like that) - I got really dry skirt steak covered with pork and beans ( baked beans with a sliced hot dog) Additionally - the place was slow (early friday) and so was the service. I've eaten mexican in Brazil Indiana - the food was not the best but at least the service was friendly! I've eaten Mexican in several states and cities - I would suggest any place to dine other than this place! read more

Ordered a strip steak and cheese burrito looks and tastes like hamburger. Service was horrible. Had to yell just to get refills of water. Plus the argued with us over what a chalupa was aparently its a bean tostada Don't waste your money here top it off when tried to tell rhem what we thought and the a$$#$ tried to take my plate away when i was still eating! We weren't asking for a refund, just trying to inform them of the disatisfaction we felt about their food and they wanted to argue with us about it. read more

El Rodeo No 9 - Mexican Near Me - Mooresville, Indiana

Food was below average. Asked for a high chair twice and never got one. No refill throughout the meal and no refill on chips when asked. Had a $62 bill and left $12 cash, which I believed to be generous given the service. I paid with my card upon checkout, so I didn't tip on my card. The employee who cashed me out was very sarcastic when I didn't tip on my card and said "thank you for your generous tip." I told her I tipped cash on the table, but she just laughed. I won't be back, terrible service and unprofessional staff. read more

I've seen some negative reviews about this restaurant, but let me tell you what I like about it. My wife and I live close by and this has become our "go to" for nights when we don't feel like cooking and want something that we know is consistently satisfying. This is the one restaurant where I always order the same thing. I always order the tacos carne asada. It comes with 3 small soft shell taco shells wrapped around some delicious small bite pieces of beef that are seared for flavor. If you like beef flavor, then this is the meal to choose. I always request that lettuce and cheese be added (there is no extra charge for this). It also comes with small bowls of pico de galo and of a spicy sauce that adds even more flavor, but not too much heat. The meal also comes with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans. It is always enough to fill me up, especially after eating the free salsa and chips. My wife loves to eat the Chimichanga. Gets it every time. Service is always fast. Even though there isn't much interaction with the staff who mostly speak in Spanish to each other, there is enough understanding of English that we always get our order correctly and quickly. I can't speak to all the other dishes. We found something we really like the flavors of and at a price that is reasonable. And it tastes like real food, not like fast food. I don't know if it is better or worse or even authentic. We aren't fans of super hot spices, so the food here is what is consistently expected. Isn't that what a neighborhood place should provide? We think so and will continue to return. Review #12 read more

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Some of the worst service I've ever encountered. Stay away!!! Could not believe how rude they were, I travel for work and eat out a lot and have never been so poorly treated! Hopefully this review can save someone from wasting their hard earned money on a business that doesn't value customers!! read more

This was a horrible experience! the cheese was funny, the chorizo was burnt, my plate was chipped. we never got a refill or napkins. read more

El Rodeo No 9 - the oven not was flithy! And the service was awful...I won't go back to this location - Mexican Near Me - Mooresville, Indiana

Okay, so as far as family Mexican restaurants go, it is usually hard to go wrong. While this place has the basics, it unfortunately falls short of living up to our expectations. The good: the ambiance is nice, the place is clean, and the menu is full, the salsa was pretty good. The bad: hostess was rude, the food was bland (but there was LOTS of it), the bill was much higher than expected (especially for the quality). The ugly: if your business is Mexican food, you ought to be able to turn out the basics (burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, etc) like a champ. This place failed on two of those three for our meal. The result: though we live down the road, we probably will not return. read more

El Rodeo No 9 - Nice ambiance - Mexican Near Me - Mooresville, Indiana

Great service with accommodating staff and awesome food! A great location for authentic Mexican food. Every time I have been the staff has been excellent and friendly. read more

A last minute decision to stop for lunch on the way home from a camping trip at Monroe Lake led us here and we were very pleasantly surprised. The service was great! Everything was very quick and the server had friendly banter with the table. Everyone was happy with their drinks and impressed with the food portions we received along with the quality of the food. We'll be keeping this place in mind for future Monroe Lake trips. read more

Service was horrible. Took forever to get refills. Was not impressed with the service. Salsa was not chunky. I like thick chunky salsa. If you don't mind, then salsa was okay. Had a decent flavor. The entree was good. The steak had a great flavor. I won't be going back. read more

I Dont't know what all the wining is about, been going there for years, never had a bad experience. Food is tasty, waiters are friendly. A+++++ read more

We had a solid experience here. The food and service were not amazing but above average. Prices are good. It is a bit dark inside, which is weird for a Mexican place. They have a mild salsa for the gringos. read more

What happened?!?! This place was pretty good before they moved. Since they moved to their new location the food and service here have really suffered. I wonder if they sold the business as well since all of the staff changed. Their salsa changed. It is now ketchupy and watery. The rest of the food also have changed for the worst. We are not planning a return visit here. read more

El Rodeo No 9 - Numero uno - Mexican Near Me - Mooresville, Indiana

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My wife and I ate there and it is the worst "Mexican Food" I have ever had. We have lived in California most of our lives and the Mexican food there is almost always great. We recently moved to Camby and this was the second time to try Mexican food around Indianapolis. I don't have high expectations for Mexican food here, but this restaurant should not pretend that what they serve is Mexican food. I spent a year in Beijing, China and the Mexican restaurants there serve much better Mexican food than El Rodeo. This restaurant does not even deserve one star. Restaurants should not serve tacos in preformed taco shells with ground beef. That is what bad fast food Mexican places serve. Their chili relleno was not even resembling a real chili relleno....garbage food. read more

I'm not sure why this is, but of the three or four El Rodeo's I've eaten at, this wasn't the same type of experience. Food was just 'ok' and the service was fine, just something missing. Not a very impressive review, just know that when I think of El Rodeo I think higher than this one, so maybe it was a one-time experience problem. read more

I have came to this restaurant many times over the years and it wasn't until the last year that the service has went downhill! I actually had a server argue with me when I was upset for asking for refills and made me feel like he was doing me a favor when he brought out the correct food after being served the wrong order... food is good, but service will make me not go back. Los Patios here I come! read more

Another disappointing Mexican restaurant in Indiana. Are any of them special? Their fajitas are slivers of beef and chicken. So typical of this state's version. Why not a nice strip of skirt steak like places in the Southwest? And why is it that when we order fajitas for 2 people, we get 1 serving of beans and rice? Huh? Never had that happen anywhere before. So far, Chuy's is the only Mexican place I've enjoyed in this state. It's average in Texas but the best in Indiana so far. If anyone has a good Mex suggestion, please let me know. read more

My family and I dine here frequently. I regularly order the fajita Cozumel which is always sizzling hot. The portion size is so generous I have never been able to finish the dish. I have dined in many Mexican restaurants in my life and this establishment ranks near the top. It is authentic Mexican food not served up like some other national restaurant chains. If you are ever in the Mooresville area and crave some tasty Mexican cuisine I would highly recommend El Rodeo. read more

Horrible. The food had no flavor. The waiter rushed us. I had the steak burrito rodeo. Gross. For dessert I ordered flan. It tasted like nothing. I will never go back there again!! read more

El Rodeo No 9 - This shit is the flan. - Mexican Near Me - Mooresville, Indiana

Worst experience ever. Used to love going here and drinking margaritas on the patio until the last time when a waitress that wasn't even ours picks a fight with us at the cash register bc our food wasn't right and then flips us off out the window when we got to our car. read more

I see a lot of negative reviews but I've never had a problem at this place. The atmosphere is great. I love the decorations. The servers are very nice. They can sometimes be slow to get refills, but not a big deal. The food is phenomenal. I highly recommend the cheese dip. This is definitely a quality Mexican restaurant! read more

Good food but customer service is just sad. But they truly don't care so this review is probably pointless!!

The worst service I have ever received in my life. This waiter was so unvested it was crazy. We could not get drinks, silver wear or anything else without asking. I have never seen anything like this before. The food was ok,the price was a little high for the lack of quality and service the waiter was horrible. He disappeared for long periods of time and seemed like he could care less. This guy will ruin their business. I am not sure what his problem is but don't care either. I am a paying customer and I deserved to be treated to the same respect as his other friends even if I am white. read more

Huge change for the worse since a couple years ago! Food is bad and the waiters are uninterested. Use to go at least a couple times a month but now drive a mile north. read more

Terrible service every time we have been. We have given this place more than enough chances and this last experience will be our last. If you want refills, quick service, or friendly staff do not go here. read more

I stopped her with my daughter on the way home from the airport. We should of kept driving and stopped at Taco Bell. The staff was hardly friendly and the food was gross and was clearly warmed out of a can. They should reconsider and use fresh ingredients. Waste of my money. read more

Called in a carry out order. Got there paid and was told someone would bring my food out. I sat for over 10 minutes. A server came out of the back handed me my order that was setting on the counter across from me the entire time. When I got home only one of the four items ordered was correct and everything was cold....... Taco bell would have been a much better choice . read more