Been going here for years. Great food and the staff knows us on a first name basis. Be back soon!

First time I came in I sat in the bar and got the best experience... muddled my jalapeño margarita to perfection - that's all I had and I only ordered chips and salsa... I left him a $20 tip on a $15 tab Second time I came in I got a female bartender who was so bothered by me and I don't understand why Ordered the same jalapeño margarita no muddle so it doesn't even taste like jalapeño margarita I ordered then a beer - what she misunderstood me and made me another margarita so when I told her no, I wanted to go she got upset and made someone else. Serve me. I did nothing wrong was not rude, but can I say in the moment I thought that was a hidden gem - the salsa is to die for here. I don't think I will ever be back Even asked the man who served me after she refused to is she mad at me? What did I do? I got to go food for me and my kids $75 bill and got treated like I was a fucking problem. I did not leave a tip and I NEVER do that !! Awful experience I got a to go order!! read more

Not my cup of tea - if bland Mexican food was tea that is.... My daughter and I stopped in Friday evening thinking Friday is a good day for tacos. We were quickly sat and chips with a slightly (oddly) sweet not spicy salsa was dropped off. We then waited 15+ minutes before anyone stopped by for a drink or food order. When the server finally came by my daughter ordered a fiesta ranchero burrito and I had carnitas. The burrito was small - lightly filled with unseasoned ground beef and surrounded by bland rice and beans and left soaking in the water from the lettuce & tomatoes that was placed on top. The carnitas were mainly chunks of pure fat with only a couple bites of pork also surrounded my unseasoned bland rice and beans , also in a watery plate of lettuce tomato water... someone really should have drained it or maybe used a salad spinner or something... ugh! I'm not sure why nothing had flavor-- I get that we are in Indiana, but some of us do like things a little spicy! The water was wet and they server was nice even if not very attentive, so I guess it was fine... for some people... read more

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Work like 5 minutes away so thought I'd try this place. Got these beef tacos (yea I don't like toppings) and also chicken tacos. Chicken tacos were good, and while the beef tacos were decent. I definitely expected something better then what Taco Bell serves which is pre-made shells. Beef itself had good flavor but even just a few minutes driving and the meat was always lukewarm which was a huge disappointment. I personally won't go back, but I wouldn't be surprised if they have other food on the large menu that taste great read more

Fiesta Ranchera - Didn't expect those shells you grab off a grocery store shelf and ground beef. Shredded steak w/ fried shells are a million times better - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

La Presa in Plainfield is the best hot and spicy burrito in Indy. Fiesta rates 4/10. Lacks flavor and way too much rice.

This has become a go to for our family. The food is always great, the service is excellent, the staff is so polite and very attentive. Atmosphere is great feels like you're always going to see someone you know, and the staff has become our friends! Great restaurant. read more

We love fiesta! My Fiance and I always come here for a chill dinner. Service and food never disappoint. Neither do the margaritas my favorite dish is the Martin special but we love to switch it up! Their menu is huge and these birria tacos are so amazing I think about them often. read more

Fiesta Ranchera - Birria tacos with consume - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My friends and I meet at Fiesta Ranchera often. Everyone is so friendly, the service is great and we love the food! They have updated the interior and it's very nice o highly recommend it for a casual lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed. read more

anyone rating under 5 stars is tweakin. My fiancé and I moved to Indy from FL and were searching for a great Mexican restaurant to replace our old one we left behind. Been going here damn near weekly since we moved here a year ago. SERVICE IS ALWAYS TOP TIER! Very fast and accommodating. Ambiance is very laid back and family friendly, they always have multiple games on for sports fans as well. And the food is FIRE no matter what I get on the menu it doesn't disappoint. Same goes for the drinks! Queso birria tacos are a must try! read more

There is no meat on the tacos and small portions. This place has really went down hill. Just skip, awful. read more

Fiesta Ranchera - Soft Taco - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Usually great service and great food...the Chicken Alombre is my favorite! Make sure you ask for the bacon to be crispy. Every once in a while the service isn't as expected, but usually because of a big party. read more

Oh man, where have I been?! The first time I dined at Fiesta Ranchera was in my high school days. Just had it again nearly 20 years later. How can I have overlooked this South side gem for so long?! On a little strip mall located SW Indy lies this delicious eatery. Inside is a nice, clean modern style layout with some dashes of art. The images of hispanic men in traditional outfits on horseback are nice standouts. The booths have a classy, dark brown color with comfy back padding. My server was very sweet and enthusiastic, and the other staff was very upbeat as well. I noticed very friendly interactions with other customers, likely regulars. A couple times I heard a staff person singing loud & proud in Spanish from the kitchen or nearby! The fajita chicken burrito was my selection last night. A great, zesty blend of tender, well seasoned chicken with grilled peppers and onions, wrapped in a soft shell topped with queso sauce. Half was consumed, and I look forward to finishing the leftovers later today! Haha! One small complaint is the menu layout. It seems to have a wide array of selections. But most items are noted on a long list that feels cluttered and a bit hard to read. Although the menu could perhaps be more organized, a delicious meal and outstanding service far outweigh this little setback. An excellent Mexican restaurant very well worth a visit! read more

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I love this place so much! Such a classic go to Mexican restaurant. We used to go there weekly when we lived in south Indy and still stop by when I can! The service is impeccably fast and they get to know your order after a while. The queso is delicious and we love their chicken fajitas. My husband and I can share a single order of chicken fajitas, we just order an extra set of tortillas. Love their rice!!! The restaurant is clean and not too crowded in. There is an area with a bar in one of the rooms too. read more

Fiesta Ranchera - tortilla, salsa and a bowl of salsa - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Stopped in for lunch and the restaurant smelled clean, fast service, attentive and good vibes. The food was just as great! Salsa was so fresh. They even accommodated to a dairy allergy. 10/10 good time. read more

This was like a bad tv dinner to me. They put the same sauce on every thing and I didn't like it but at least it tried to hide the rest. My first try of a Mexican restaurant I like to get a tamale, chili relleno, enchilada and green chili, yuck, yuck, yuck and yuck. The chips were cheapo. At least the waitress was nice and the tvs weren't too loud. read more

I decided to give this place a try since its by my job so I ordered pick up over the phone. I ordered the burrito bowl and it was ready for pick up in about 10 min. Everything in it was fresh and portion was huge. Definitly will be back. read more

They have free parking available in the small strip mall, which it is located. Well, they give complementary warm chips and salsa to patrons, so I guess it is officially a Mexican restaurant. They have TVs playing all around the restaurant. I came during the lunch rush and this place was packed, but I was seated immediately. They have COVID precautions in place such as having to wear a mask until you are eating/drinking and limiting capacity. Even though they have removed some tables, the ones that are left are not socially distanced. They have a very extensive menu with chalupas, burritos, tacos, flan, nachos, beans and rice. I ordered combo #23 a burrito, a taco, and a chalupa. Mine as well as others around me had our food brought out lightening fast. I took only about 5 minutes. The food is hot and be warned, the plate is hot. The food is good. If you forget, you will only touch the plate once. They also have a bar where you can get you frozen flavored margaritas, beer. This restaurant was ok. I would say a 3.5 star rating is more appropriate. It just did not set itself apart from all the other tex-mex restaurants out there. The food is good and prepared quickly, and will definitely satisfy a Mexican food craving. read more

Love this place, great servers, incredible food. In 20 years we haven't had a bad experience.

The waiter had an attitude the whole time, even rolling his eyes and grunting. The Fajitas & steak tacos were lacking meat tremendously and flourshells were hard. The birria tacos were made with old cornshell, nasty & soggy. I didn't even say anything while at the restaurant, was already uncomfortable with how my table was treated read more

Fiesta Ranchera - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Surprised staff with an especially large and unannounced party (35) on a late Saturday afternoon recently in between tournament softball games around the corner. Staff quickly welcomed and seated us as if we were old friends. No hesitation. Efficiently separated our checks and began taking orders on 16 different tickets. Food was plentiful for the prices, yet not memorable. Will certainly visit again when we're in the neighborhood. read more

I'm a fan! Came here on a Saturday evening. Prices are good. Very pleasant atmosphere inside. Wait staff was attentive and cheerful. Chicken chimichanga and fish tacos were excellent. Will come again and recommend. Thanks! read more

My fav place to eat!! I always get drinks here, me and my girls always have our talks here!! The staff here are such nice people!! (there are so patient for me and my baby's girl) Might need to fix bathroom stall door!! haha, Me and my people LOVEEEEE the queso and the margaritas!! read more

Fiesta Ranchera - a bowl of tortilla and chips - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

#ilovefiesta y'all them margaritas here are the best their salsa is my favvvvv if I'm a little tipsy on them margaritas my name is Cindy and I love Morgan wallen and Miranda lambert and I looooove watchin them pageant tv shows with that little girl who's so sassy @liascallissi read more

Fiesta Ranchera - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This restaurant is fabulous. Been going there for years. They have great food that is authentically Mexican and the atmosphere is lively. Weight staff are upbeat, friendly and very efficient. They even have a bar I get carry out from there also. read more

On south side for lunch following morning work event. We were looking for Mexican and a place we could seat 12 people. This place fit the bill. Decent lunch menu selection. They give you chips and salsa when you sit down. I chose one of the lunch specials. It included chilli relleno, taco, avacado salad, refried beans for $6.75. They accommodated our group very well. read more

The most home feeling Mexican restaurant I've ever been to for years. We love going and they even remember us and our kiddos. Love it here and the food is always outstanding as well! read more

So la Banda was literally a mile away and I loved it but they left and I am not a fan of Rosita's than replaced it. We decided to try Fiesta since it not much farther and we are so glad we did! It's Friday night but we had no wait! No longer did we sit down than salsa and chips appeared on the table! Our server shortly after that! We had Queso, fajitas, and a chimichanga, all were amazing!! It also all came out so fast and you know it's fresh bc my skillet was steaming and it was all super hot!I am picky too so I was glad it surpassed my expectations! I ordered a 27 oz margarita and it was very strong. Overall we are extremely impressed and will definitely return!! If you want amazing Mexican with quick service I definitely recommend! The server was super attentive which is something most places lack nowadays. 10 stars! read more

Fiesta Ranchera - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

If you are in the mood for fast, cheesy, Americanized Mexican food... Fiesta hits the spot. We always have excellent service here, and can get in/out quickly for lunch. You sit down and bam here are some chips and salsa for you. The queso is a little addicting as well. The taquitos are a lunch fav of mine because it comes with a little guacamole salad. I went for the taco salad today, and it looked like a gigantic taco! The fajitas and tamales are also good. It's prob a 4.5 but I'll round up... Would I drive from far away to go here? Prob not, but if I'm on the south side and need a quick bite I find myself meeting people here because everyone can always find something. They even serve fries?! Fries plus queso? Yes, Taco Bell was onto something with their nacho fries.. read more

Fiesta Ranchera - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Food was awful. No flavor no sazón. Chicken taquitos tasted like boiled chicken with no salt than fried. Rice was overcooked. We asked for two Arnold Palmer, tasted watered down and when we said something about it the waiter said it's half half already but seem annoyed. I would not recommend this place to anyone unless you're looking for bland food. read more

I have a soft spot for local Mexican Restaurants. Fiesta Ranchera has become a household favorite of mine and I cannot get enough of their Chicken Soup! It's a brothy less spicy version of chicken tortilla soup. My only wish is that they attended to bar customers more. The bar is tucked away so it can be quite a wait for ordering and second rounds of drinks and chips and salsa. The food is excellent and the staff as very friendly read more

We eat here about once a week and it is always a great experience. All of the servers are polite and very attentive. The food always comes out quickly after ordering. My favorites are the steak alambres and the tacos al pastor. The restaurant itself is quaint and tastefully decorated. I would absolutely recommend going here. read more

I was introduced to this Mexican Restaurant by a friend, and it has become one of our favorites to visit in the area! First of all, I want to complement the employees who are so personable and friendly! They make the dining experience fun, for sure! The menu has so much to choose from. I love their chicken nachos! The portions for any of their dishes are plentiful! I have never left feeling anything shy of "stuffed!" The food is also prepared promptly and comes out warm and delicious! Their margaritas are super yummy and very reasonably priced. Every now and then, they have a margarita pitcher special if you are looking to share some drinks with friends or family. Otherwise, they have a jumbo special that is just as reasonable, in my opinion! The place is busy every time I visit! This makes for an interesting parking situation due to the smaller sized parking lot that is shared with a few other stores in the shopping center. If you cannot find a parking spot in the front of the building, there is always room on the side of the building. And it's not too far of a walk, at all! Even with how busy this place can get, I have never had a poor experience with service, wait time, or quality of food. The workers stay busy and are eager to make the dining experience as pleasant as possible! read more

Fiesta Ranchera - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Service was awesome. Food was delicious!! Love this little place. I would recommend it to any out of town guests!!

I truly love the family that owns this restaurant and love, love, love their margaritas, but I am scared to eat here. I got very sick after eating there one night and chalked it up to too much tequila. It happened once again a few months later after I had a vegetarian fajita and margarita. I started to think I had developed an allergy to my favorite drink. However, I went again and drank water and still got sick. My last time trying was with me and my date only eating chips and salsa and getting one drink. We both started throwing up profusely about 3 hours after we left. Since all of this, I have talked to other friends who also got sick after eating there-most were vegetarians. I would guess the onions are no good and someone mentioned maybe even the water in the ice. I have had margaritas at other places since Fiesta and, though they aren't as good, I didn't get sick. I miss my past favorite Mexican place but it just isn't worth it to me. read more

Fiesta Ranchera - Don Julio Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Sketch Works Here!!! Best Food because he works here. Best service from Sketch, funny and fast. Great Vibes overall. Sketch Works Here!!!!

The food itself is really quite fantastic. Great carne asada as well as their al pastor. Where this business has me wary is customer service and precautionary measures their employees are taking. My tacos did not come with any onions or cilantro on top, which is permissible, but what alarmed me the most is that the employees were not wearing any masks, nor were transactional surfaces being cleaned. My message to the employees of Fiesta Ranchera, protect yourselves, protect your families, protect your community. read more

Food was awful. We ordered two quesadillas and they were both DRENCHED along with the rice and beans that were disgusting. Nothing had any flavor except the queso. They also wouldn't give a refund on a dish that I only had 4 bites of. Overall, a regrettable experience and I do not recommend. read more

A couple of the dishes were good, the salsa is delicious, was not a fan of the combos with rellenos, burritos, enchiladas. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Ok real talk. Remodel they did is amazing and it looks fabulous. The food here is some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. I alway get the steak tacos because I feel like it is wasted trip if I don't. They are absolutely perfect and their tomatillo sauce is exceptional. Having said all of that.... My disappointment in their margaritas is extreme. I will never understand why a Mexican restaurant would use a sweet and sour mix for their margaritas rather than fresh fruit juice. It always tastes like dish soap. Always. Someone make it make sense!!! read more

10/10! Our family of four shared a steak burrito, tameles, enchiladas, and a grilled chicken quesadilla, and EVERYTHING was perfect. Also, their chips and red salsa are excellent! If we lived anywhere near here, we'd come all the time! read more