I went for a late lunch, so there were only a few tables occupied. Shayla was our server and she…read morewas great! She was friendly and attentive. On to the food...oh my! I ordered the chicken fajita burrito with rice and beans, along with guacamole and chips. Not only was everything delicious, it was huge!! Highly recommend this establishment!!

Went for lunch 2 days ago and had a monstrous, delicious fajita burrito. Our server, Shayla, was…read moreawesome! Come back for breakfast today. We asked for Shayla because she was wonderful and so happy to have her again! The breakfast was the best I've ever had! I would highly recommend Esmeraldas for breakfast, lunch and dinner! (On Friday they have all you can eat fish dinner and a buffet with fish!) And if you ask for Shayla and lucky enough to get her, your dining experience will be awesome!

¡Muy excellent! I am in Monticello at least twice a month for work, and I make sure I make time for…read morea meal at Taco Express. The food is good and inexpensive. It's difficult for me to get past the tacos, but the burgers are worth trying as well (top one off with a chile rellano, you will thank me later). They even have horchata and ice cream.

Very Good with authentic Mexico taste, drive thru service great for carry out. Local Eats!read more

OMG! The only reason I loved going to Indiana Beach was for the amazing tacos!…read more I was visiting a customer in Monticello looking for someplace for lunch. I got on Yelp of course! I saw The Taco Shoppe - one of the first review I read explained how the taco stand was no longer in Indiana Beach/ but had opened shop 1 mile from where I was! Trust me I knew this was the place for me!!! Anyone that has been to Indiana Beach must remember these delicious tacos! They are nothing fancy/ just ground beef lettuce snd cheese- with the AMAZING taco sauce! You order at a Windiw- pick up at the next- there are a few picnic tables. I noticed a steady stream of people walking up the steps to place orders! This is a must stop if you have fun memories of the tacos at Indiana Beach!

There's something to be said about knowing your strengths and understanding your clientele. If…read moreyou've ever been to Indiana Beach on Lake Shafer, you've probably had tacos from the now closed Taco Shoppe. It was a staple for years at the amusement park, and gained such a following that when they closed a few years back, their regulars (myself included) were devastated. So much so that the owners decided to re-open the business about three miles away in downtown Monticello, IN. The recipe for their success is a simple one. Keep the menu simple. Find a niche product that differentiates your establishment from the dozens of other taco joints in the area and only open for a select amount of time so that you always leave them wanting more. The Taco Shoppe is a carry-out only and has no inside seating at all. In fact, there's no "inside" of the business. You order from one window and pick up your food from another. There's a handful of picnic tables in the lot next door, but that's it. So what's the secret??? Tough to describe. First of all, the soft shell corn tortillas are flash fried, maybe?!? Whatever they do to them, they are delicious. Their ground beef is also kind of a mystery. It's unlike any beef taco I've had before, and my fat ass has had PLENTY of tacos in my 52 years. They serve the tacos with red sauce (mild) and green sauce (hot). They are both amazing. Their red sauce is on the sweeter side, and I can't compare it to anything else really... Like everything else about this place, it's totally unique. The Taco Shoppe is one of those places that if you know about it.... you know. You get it.

I wanted a margarita and an appetizer after grocery shopping because I didn't feel like coming home…read moreand cooking at 7:30. The website said they were open till 8:30. I was treated like I wasn't welcome from the minute I walked in. I was seated, I was only one in the place. I was rushed to order, even though I told her twice I would like to have my margarita and chips and salsa,....she kept coming back. Then when I finally did get my food, they were cleaning up around me and soooo rude anout it. One worker was even on his phone while he was cleaning. I don't know about you, but I love listening to people's conversations and smelling harsh chemicals while I'm trying to enjoy a quesadilla and marg. ‍ I really wish they would've just said, " Hey lady, we're closing early tonight" when I walked in the door. Could've saved myself $30, 30 minutes and a sh*t ton of aggravation. Anybody here in town know who owns that place?

We had not been in there in a long time. I was craving Mexican food and I did not want to drive to…read moreDelphi. $8 beers ok I get it I guess But the deal breakers for me was $.99 for hot sauce You can't go in there in the summer it's like you are in downtown Mexico City so hot. That why we don't go in the summer. Well I guess it is what it is we will probably not go back for 8 more months till I forget about this.

This is kind of a dive bar along the water. There are seats inside, but the outdoor deck is the…read morebest spot to sit. We like to sit along the bar area that overlooks the water. We watch the boaters and fishermen while sipping on a couple beers. Food is alright. The service is always friendly. A great spot to chill.

The view and atmosphere was amazing, food not so much. If this place had good food, would be five…read morestars.

The food is always super yummy and hot for takeout. The folks in house is great as well! Service…read moreand cleanliness are time and again very satisfactory. Prices are very reasonable!

Great food, great service, A Truly authentic Mexican restaurant. I…read more Highly recommend .

Very good breakfast menu. Prices are good. Service is good…read more This is a great place to meet friends for conversation and good food.

Ok, if you are looking for one of those spit polished, heavily themed Mexican restaurants ... this…read moreisn't it. If you are looking for something more like a family restaurant, far removed from the tourist areas in almost any Mexican city or town, then you have found the right place. The place is clean. The chairs, tables and booths mismatched and well used but serviceable. The menus photocopied. The lighting is a little harsh. There's the compulsory photo of the Pope and the Madonna hanging in the corner. All of this and great food combine to make this my go to place for authentic Mexican cooking. I just sat down for a carry it dinner of 3 tacos pastor ($7.95 - Mexican style with cilantro, onion and tomato, thank you) some very good rice and the best beans I have had since I moved here from Chicago in 2005. I wish I could have shown you but I thought about pictures after I ate ... the smell was driving me wild! If your looking for real, authentic, family cooked food ... Get off of I-65 at exit 215, drive about 3 miles East to the stop sign, turn left and look for the orange building on the right. You won't be sorry. I'm thinking about going back again tomorrow!

Traveling on I-65, it always appears that there are only fast food choices at the exits. This…read moremakes La Fiesta an exciting discovery! Conveniently located just off the exit, this restaurant and market provide a nice place to stop for a meal. The food is excellent and prices are extremely reasonable. Service was fast and friendly. You can shop in the market after placing your order. The hot sauces have great flavor. My favorite is the red.

Tacos were great. When you first walked in you think it's a grocery store but then you look to your…read moreleft and it is the restaurant. Food was great. Salsa was super spicy. Hit the spot.price was great !! They even had some Mexican homeGoods

This place is always a good time. Good food and good drinks mixed with friends is amazing…read more The drinks are always flavorful and on point and I never go wrong with any if my good options. Check them out. The service is good and they have picture worthy photo scenes.

I don't usually leave one-star reviews, but my recent experiences with Nom Nom Tacos & Tequila have…read morebeen disappointing enough that I feel it's necessary. Over several visits--both dining in and ordering takeout--I've noticed a steady decline in both service and food quality. Most recently, my order arrived over an hour and a half late. When it finally showed up, the food was completely cold. To make matters worse, I've been unable to get in touch with anyone to resolve the issue, which is especially frustrating as a repeat customer. On top of that, the pricing no longer feels justified given the overall experience. This used to be a place I enjoyed, but unfortunately, it has taken a noticeable turn for the worse. Based on these repeated issues, I don't plan on returning.

Unique dining experience! Great staff and neat outside seating. I went with the large Queso Burrito…read moreand absolutely loved it. My wife tried the dang sauce on her avocado crunch wrap and also raved about it.

Excellent food and service! Order placed and pick up, nothing was missing and order was perfect!read more