Encanto Alebrije in Indianapolis, IN, stood out as a vibrant Mexican restaurant. I was actually in town for a conference and Yelp highly recommended them so I gave it a try. The restaurant was huge with Mexican art murals creating a cool vibe. I was seated promptly and so were the chips and salsa. The salsa was delicious and even had a spicy note on the backend. I ended up ordering their Seafood Enchiladas which were stuffed with shrimp and topped with some type of lobster bisque and sour cream. Encanto Alebrije is a delightful destination for those seeking authentic Mexican cuisine in a lively atmosphere with live music. Whether you're a local or just visiting Indianapolis, this restaurant provides a genuine taste of Mexico, complete with warm hospitality and vibrant surroundings. read more

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I love my mexican this has been on my must try list. Jesus greeted us at the door and was more than welcoming. Led us to our table and ensured us of a great experience. And it was, Alejandra provided us great service. We arrived for the lunch menu at 2:45pm and order the mole enchiladas and adada tacos(both excellent). Chips were fresh and salsa was smooth, fresh tasting with nice bite. At 3pm happy hour started so we banged out some perfect margaritas for $8 and a bartenders choice of Tequila shot for $6. Highly suggestt to enjoy the ambience, service and the most excellent food. This is not tex mex but elevated. Great patio, great patio furniture, seats are more than comfy. JC read more

Encanto Alebrije - Enchiladas Mole on lunch special - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Food and Drink: Had Encanto Alebrije for dinner! I had the panela ribeye tacos, along with a strawberry margarita. The portion size was generous, and I also had sides of rice and beans. Overall, I loved my meal! The meat was tender and flavorful. The margarita was refreshing and well needed after a long day. Ambiance: Casual environment, come as you are with family or friends. I think this place would be great for lunch and dinner, or even date night! Unfortunately I was disappointed with how empty the place was. They definitely deserve more attention for the quality of food! There's also a bar and dance floor downstairs which I know would make a good night for friends' night out. Service: Due to the restaurant being a slow night (didn't know if that is usual), the waiters weren't easily seen or always available. I could probably count on one hand how many servers there were, but when they were attending to customers, they were engaged and happy to assist in any way. Decor: All around, this restaurant had A VIBE. Between the decor, wall art/paintings, seat quality and the downstairs area, I would definitely come back again. I would come back! read more

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Not what I expected walking in, none of the usual decor this was more trendy very open different taste in music. I sat at the bar top the waiter/bar tender was on top of it coming over while shaking a margarita, to slide me a menu and silverware asked how I was doing said he be right back and about that time they was sliding chips and salsa. Food was good steak tacos looked impressive. It lacked the seasoning or taste I expected with the thick slices of steak, the Tamala's seemed a lil old more dry then I'm use to. All in all was a good pick especially where it's located. Worth stopping in for a bite or a beer read more

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Encanto Alebrije is located downtown, with a few metered parking spots in front of the entrance if you're lucky, otherwise, a nearby parking garage is your best bet. I was excited walking in, especially hoping to see one of my favorite bartenders, Johnny, but was bummed to learn he's no longer working here when I asked. We were seated quickly, and despite the restaurant being a very large space, it was surprisingly empty the entire evening. Rolando was our server, and he was polite and attentive throughout the meal. During our visit, they were preparing to host an R&B night downstairs, and you could clearly hear that music while different music was also playing upstairs. The blending of genres took away from the overall ambience and made it hard to enjoy a relaxed dinner experience. For cocktails, we ordered the Flor de Jamaica and a frozen strawberry margarita, both were good and refreshing. The chorizo dip was the standout of the night, absolutely delicious, and the salsa definitely had a spicy kick. I ordered the steak fajitas, which were just okay. For an upscale Mexican restaurant, I was expecting a bit more flavor. Overall, there were some highlights, especially the appetizers and drinks, but the atmosphere and main dish didn't quite meet expectations. With a few tweaks, this place has the potential to be much better! read more

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Beautiful restaurant, great atmosphere. Margaritas and guac were great! Waiter was super professional. We came on a Monday night. We had to kind of yell to get someone's attention since there was no one up front. Food was good. We had to ask for checks with the food because we had somewhere to be. One of us ordered no meat, it came with lots of beef, but she said it tasted great. One ordered queso that didn't come. Couple mistakes on the bills. The tortillas on my tacos were well soggy by the time my plate came. Wishing them the best as it's a lot of tables in there, even for an established chain it would be a lot. It'd be great if Indy could have a successful, authentic, locally owned non-steakhouse in business downtown. Check it out next time you're craving guac and a marg! read more

Encanto Alebrije - Branzino Fish Taco Platter - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Bad service tonight. I've been here before and food, typically fajitas, were good. Tonight I sat at the bar. Bartender took my drink order then went to the other end to talk with his friend. After a long time, he came back to say they didn't have the beer. Offered other things at no charge, which was nice but I declined. He went back to talking to his friend. Finally came back and I asked him to check on my food. Suddenly, it appeared but it had been sitting for a while and had cooled. I ate it anyway. Time for the check and he is nowhere to be found. Another guy and I had to flag down a waiter so they could print the check. Told him service was bad tonight and he could have cared less. Just said have a good night. Do not bother!! read more

Seems good for super large groups. As a business trio dining we were forgotten from the start. I had to go to the bar to get a second drink well after we had finished our meal. The food was just ok. Then they left the dirty plates with us a long while. It's a big dining hall without personality. A manager finally got me a beer but it was frustrating to keep asking our waiter as he passed by with huge trays of drinks for the big tables. I think the waiters have to make their own drinks adding to service delays. Skip it unless you are the volleyball team read more

This is a new Mexican restaurant downtown where the Rock Bottom Brewery used to be. It's much nicer inside than your usual Mexican restaurant. They have good lunch specials (includes a drink), and happy hour specials. read more

Encanto Alebrije - Chicken tamal - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I went during the lunch hour and was surprised they weren't very busy. They had a lunch menu that offered a smaller portion. The burrito bowl I ordered was in a mug like cup. It was just the right amount for a light meal. The restaurant was quiet but the decor was engaging. read more

Encanto Alebrije - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great food and better service! Very nice music and ambience. Greeted by Luis. He answered all our questions and gave good recommendations. Alejandra was our server and she was amazing. Best service I have had in awhile. I will eat here again before our conference is over. read more

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New restaurant located in the old Rockbottom location near the circle. Nice menu with your staples as well as some hard to find items on it. I opted for the chimichanga, since that is my go to when I go to a new-to-me restaurant. This one was particular delicious. It was clearly deep fried as it was a little crisp on the outside. It was stuffed to the max with meat and douse in queso. Just the way I like it. Someone had ordered guacamole and it was very good indeed and lots of it. Also chips and salsa were served on the house before the meal. I love that even so a lot of places are doing away with that nowadays. I had a nice margarita which was just the way I like it and quite potent I must say. I didn't finish all of it since I had to drive and I would not have been able to do so if I had finished my drink. All in all, very friendly service and great food and drink. Parking of course can be a bit tricky in the downtown area. read more

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If you want authentic Mexican food in the Midwest, this is the closest thing you'll find! I was shocked to see pozole on the menu and I'm happy bc it's one of my favorite soups. The color is darker than what I'm used to eating but it's still delicious! Amazing customer service! Very large restaurant so perfect for big groups or families! The tostadas were warm and I think were home made bc they were amazing! I used them to scoop up my refried beans! Stop here and eat some delicious food and impeccable service! read more

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Tried this place for a second time because I had another coupon from Fox 59Be Our Guest. The coupons seemed to cause a great deal of confusion for the servers, I suggest to the manager the next time they decide to get into this that they understand how to use these coupons and train their staff. Other than that, we had a great waiter who had good suggestions and recommendations on their food, he made us delicious drinks. I wanted to try something different this time as I always tend to get a Birria taco, and I wasn't terribly hungry so I got the Bites Ribeye. I didn't care for it, the meat wasn't seasoned and was thin and tough. The meat was pink, it wasn't overcooked, it just lacked flavor. My friends had Oysters and Birria taco and were pleased. We were there on a Thursday evening, and it was very sad to see that we were the only table there until the end and another table came in. They have a lot of room to entertain parties, and it's sad to see the space being wasted. read more

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We were visiting in-town and hotel staff recommended this restaurant and we loved it. The food was fantastic and the skinny margaritas! London was the best server and made our experience there! read more

Went here as a group of 6, great service the waiter was knowledgeable and very very good food My husband said they have the best arroz con pollo he has ever had, and that's not putting it mildly because we go to a lot of Mexican restaurants around town read more

Nice decor and ambiance. Food standard but solid. Prices higher than average for majority of items but somewhat justified by their location/rent. Service slow. Went near grand opening and figured it was due to being new but same issue persisted upon return visit recently. Service should be smooth at this point. Sucks as a downtown resident as would like another "standard" Mexican restaurant in rotation, but this isn't it. read more

Outstanding food! Ordered shrimp fajitas. Came with seven (7) very large succulent shrimp served piping hot! Fresh vegetables and delicious peppers! Fantastic service. Large restaurant with spacious tables and a comfortable vibe! Highly recommend. Five stars!! read more

This is such a great spot! I love Mexican and I would call this slightly more classy than the average Mexican joint while still having your favorites. It's real Mexican and not "trendy". The service was great and the food was very tasty. We will be back! read more

Encanto Alebrije - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Came here for dinner on a week night a few weeks ago while in town for an event at Lucas Oil Stadium. We were seated quickly and our server quickly brought us ice water, which we very much appreciated since we'd just come inside from the August heat. I ordered a quesadilla with steak while my son ordered a chimichanga. While we waited, chips and salsa were brought to our table. Our food arrived quickly and our friendly server checked on us several times to make sure we were doing ok. My meal was very tasty and my son said he enjoyed his as well. If you are looking for fast, friendly service and delicious Mexican food, this is your place.! I'm looking forward to coming again next time I'm in Indianapolis. read more

Encanto Alebrije - Quesadilla. - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

A REAL Mexican restaurant in the heart of Indiana! I live in California and was in Indy for Gen Con. My colleague who love Mexican food wanted to try Encanto. I was a bit sceptical but I quickly was glad we did because this is real delicious Mexican food and the people who runs the restaurant are super nice. Thank you Jesus and team read more

Encanto Alebrije - Salmon - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Had a wonderful lunch with a friend at this restaurant. Nice lunch menu, great service, good music. Ask about their wonderful desserts (not on the menu). Definitely going back! read more

Went for an after work business dinner and the food was great! Pricing reasonable and the server was extremely friendly! Will be back to try for lunch! read more

We had reservations at 6pm. By 7:30 our food never arrived, even though the restaurant was not even 1/3 full. Most of the tables around us were not getting food delivered either. A truly awful experience. We had to leave to get to an event without ever actually eating. The food cannot be good enough to put up with this terrible treatment of their customers. I will never return and you should not either. There are plenty of other options around. read more

Food, amazing. The restaurant is gorgeous, not classic overdone midwestern style Mexican, but classy, makes you feel so nice. And there are outlets at the tables! The wait staff was amazing, knew just want we wanted. The short rib in the birria tacos melted in my mouth. And the margaritas were divine! Visit super soon, that guac is waiting! read more

Encanto Alebrije - Short Rib Quessabirria Tacos (Comes with three, I had already eaten one!) - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great authentic food, great service, and great layout and decor on the inside! John the bartender is an absolute beast! read more

We had a group of eight women for a birthday celebration. I contacted the restaurant to make reservations two weeks prior, and through the time leading up to the dinner, Carla was very responsive and professional. I received several notifications about the reservation, so I felt very confident. Once there we were treated so well! The drinks are a perfect combination of strong and delicious...I highly recommend the Smoki Guava or their special margarita. Every single person in our party raved about the food...even the rice and beans had amazing flavor. They celebrated our friend's birthday and I also highly recommend the churros dessert. There were several compliments on the music from our group as well. The decor is beautiful and over all it was such a great experience. Carla and several others came by to speak with us, and also helped us take pictures. I can't say enough good and will definitely be back! read more

Great food and service. The short rib quesabirria was very good. You can always tell a good Mexican restaurant by their chips and salsa. Would return! read more

Sat for 30 min while no server would take my order but took everyone else's order in the restaurant. Was only white person in the restaurant......... would never go back read more

This new Mexican restaurant is really good. The wait staff is so kind and attentive. The food was good as well. We had the fajitas, enchiladas and quesadillas. If a restaurant could be cozy, this restaurant is. We will definitely be back! read more

Encanto Alebrije - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

The place is a vibe! It's so new, so it hasn't settled in yet. However, the bartending team (Luis, Johnny, Marley) are all so nice and accommodating. Always down for a good convo while they make your marg. The chorizo queso dip was delicious as well. Would definitely go again. ESPECIALLY for one of their tequila nights they have planned here soon. read more

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Food was good but the waiter was NOT good. We never got offered refills after our food finally came. Then took forever to get our check. Plus we didn't get all the food that we ordered. I would stay clear of this place if you have more than 4 people. They tried but failed miserably. read more

Simply the best Mexican food I've ever had! Very nice ambiance and great service too. The margarita was amazing; with it being served "up" in an elegant cocktail glass, you could really appreciate the flavors. read more

To start off, free chips & (minimal) salsa was a halfway decent start. It went downhill from there. I ordered the Surf & Turf fajitas, which is NOT on the $12 Lunch menu. As such, I was expecting more food for the higher menu price ($24) - this was not the case. I got a pathetic amount of shrimp (like 4 very small ones) and the steak, if you can call it that, was actually super teeny tiny little pieces of steak crumbs. Hardly any meat at all!! On top of that, the initial amount of sour cream and guacamole was also ridiculously small. It was used up on basically one street taco. I had to ask for more. I also had to ask for more salsa. Clearly, their way to keep costs down is to give the customer minimal food and condiments. The amount of refried beans and rice you ask - you guessed it, ridiculously small. This place compares to mall food court Mexican with much higher prices. I would never come back here nor would I recommend it. BAD!! read more

We arrived right before 6 pm on a Friday night. No wait for a table and friendly hostess to greet us. The happy hour was perfect ;$8 frozen margaritas! I recommend the mango. This is easily a $12-15 dollar drink for the size. Our waitress was very fast and great to recommend entrees for our first time. We ended up sharing the enchiladas and a steak quesadilla. Huge portions with lots of meat and cheese filling with rice and beans. Even with the two of us we had to take some home. read more

The food and cocktails were fantastic. A must visit. Staff super friendly. Love the atmosphere.

My chimichanga was not what I expected!!! It was wide and not tasty! We couldn't get things the way we wanted them either

We went on a Friday evening to this newer restaurant. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The cocktails were unique and beautiful. The churros were the perfect ending to our meal. Highly recommend this for a date night or hang out with friends. read more

I just looked up "Mexican cuisine nearby". This place popped up. I am visiting from out of town. We walked in around 2:30. They had full service. The food was amazing. We had the tacos and guacamole. You could tell the food was made fresh. We ended up going back for Happy Hour. Nice atmosphere. read more

Another restaurant downtown that will close because of mismanagement. Disappointing because this restaurant looked promising. We were promptly sat down on a Friday evening, but everything went downhill from there. We sat there for 15 minutes with chips and no drinks (not even water) without any waiter stopping by. The manager stopped by and asked if we were doing okay and we voiced the lack of service. He took our drink order as well as our appetizer order (queso). They returned 15 minutes later with the queso and took the empty chip plate only to never return. After about 30 minutes I flagged down a waiter and let them know we were leaving as it had been over 30 minutes and we never received our drinks we ordered let alone having a waiter take our order for our meals and bring more chips for the queso we ordered. Only a matter of time before they close if service continues at that pace. They weren't even busy on a Friday night downtown which we found strange.... probably a reason why.... read more