The atmosphere is welcoming, colorful, and intimate. They have colorful Mexican themed murals on the walls which brighten the naturally dark strip mall dining room. The restaurant looked clean and well kept. They've included TVs which I don't believe goes with the overall theme of the restaurant, but other than that the theme is colorful and intimate with darker mood lighting. The restaurant looks and feels small but has a pretty good sized dining room. The service was great. I had no issues with the wait staff and other restaurant personnel. We were seated almost instantly and was greeted and welcomed by our sever shortly thereafter. The waiter was welcoming and nice and kept our drinks refilled. She was sure to ask us how everything was tasting and kept an eye on us. I did not have any issues during the night with the service of the staff. The food was great. I had this giant platter that included almost every item on their like a la carte menu. Their rice and refried beans are to die for. Their tamales are very traditional and very delicious. The food was great except one thing. I do not know Mexican food very well but there was a pepper with meat and cheese inside which I thought was going to be delicious but there was a very weird flavor. I had the other people in my party taste it, and they agreed. I've been to this restaurant many times and never had a compliant about the food till now. I am not sure what it was but stay away from it. Their food always comes out hot and freshly made. Their chips are also to die for. They are warm and freshly made. Overall, the restaurant is great! They have a great facility that is well kept with a great kitchen that produces amazing food. Hey and not to mention is inexpensive. I recommend with two thumbs up and will definably be returning. read more

My families treat and number one pick when we are casual dining out. Staff is great and food is yummy. read more

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My family goes at least once every other week, it's the first place I went when I got home from college and the chips and salsa are the best I've ever had. I am biased towards the Hugo's Special aka Arroz con Pollo, which I get every single time I go along with a marg, which they make very generously! I'd give this place a must try if you are looking for a new "regular" place to dine! read more

My favorite part of my Mexican dining experience was the salsa. I don't like chunky salsa and their salsa is liquefied!!! I have no complaints on the place besides the candy selection at the cash register. We all know what I'm talking. They only had ring pops and the little gums. I was really craving a blow pop. I had to send the girl friend back to the car. We were walking in and i heard a shaking noise from her purse. That gypsy girl was trying to sneak her maracas in. I sent her to put them back in the car though. read more

I live close by and I grew up in the area, every 5 years or so I'll pop in hoping it'll be better and it's not. The meat in the food is clearly canned, it's flavorless and ground to a pulp. The rest of the food is just entirely without flavor. It's edible but it's always disappointing when I eat here. The service is always great though. read more

My favorite for Chicken Acapulco and rice. The service is great and fast. We get carry out all the time. The queso and chips are a good addition to any meal, then finish it off with fried ice cream:-) read more

This is a great choice for mexican food. It has a kids meal, and some American foods for picky eaters. It does take some time for the food to arrive, but you get seated right away, and the staff is very welcoming. read more

First time coming here........FOOD WAS AWESOME!! Sat in the bar area, the waiter was on top of his game. We never had to ask for anything. Looking forward to going again soon.!! read more

Do not eat here. The food is mediocre at best. Two beef burritos: the tortilla was painfully dry, to the point were the sauce was completely absorbed, and they were still dry. The meat had very little flavor. Rice and beans were fine. The water was wet. The vegetarian fajitas were way too salty -were told it was because of the seasoning. The tortillas were stale. 3oz of quite thin, lightly flavored queso, for $6.25. Excessive wait time just to pay. read more

They are always busy and I can tell why! The fajitas are delicious! Don't miss out on the AMAZING margaritas!! Service was great and very prompt. I would definitely recommend this authentic Mexican restaurant. read more

Below average. I live right near it and have visited several times. Food is wildly inconsistent. Service is weak. They'd rather spend time flirting with attractive customers than do any actual work. My recent chimi was god awful. Wont return. read more

I love this resultant. The food and service is great and fresh. The rice I love! Salsa is awesome. Chips are hot and fresh. I am not a huge fan of their house marg but it is a nice refresher of relaxation. When you go, order a small side of queso with the chips.....love love love!! Also a good place for the kiddos! The kids chicken tender meal is also awesome and there is so much to look at for the kids. read more

First thing I noticed when I walked in was the floor was slick and greasy. Chips were overcooked and salsa was room temperature. I asked for a tomatillo salsa or something hotter and they gave me some but it tasted spoiled. I ordered the hot and spicy lunch burrito and it was OK but nothing to write home about. The burrito wasn't very hot. When I went to the restroom I noticed on the way back to my table that they store the salsa in a bucket with a ladle hanging off the side. Thus the room temp salsa. This was a couple of days ago and I didn't get sick but I won't be back because with food handling/sanitation practices like this someone is going to get sick. read more

After getting seated at 845pm on a Tuesday we waited 20 minutes without service. So we left. Won't be back

Ask any southsider about Fiesta Ranchera and inevitably they'll say this is their favorite or that they've eaten there. It's right off 37 so it's great if you're traveling between btown-indy and want a solid meal. Drinks: This place has a great draft special on Saturdays, something like $3 for a 32oz. domestic. This place is known for their giant TEXAS margarita. I highly recommend that bad boy. The menu is pretty huge like most mexican restaurants. My two favorite dishes are the steak fajitas and/or pollo supremo but I think just about everything is good. I've never heard of someone not liking their meal. Service is insanely quick and they won't chince on the chips and salsa. For being a restaurant on the southside this is the best Mexican you can get. read more

We go to Fiesta a couple times a month and always love it. It's fast and consistently good. My favorites are the chicken soup (the portion is huge), the chicken chimichanga (both have shredded chicken) and the chicken fajitas (with grilled chicken). read more

Good price for the amount of food you get. Always fast and easy, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. The only problem I have had is if I call in an order- the language barrier tends to elongate waiting for carry out. read more

Created a yelp account because the current reviews don't do the place justice. My wife and I go here twice a month or so. The burrito mexicano can't be beat! Prices are great and service is fast. Wait staff is very friendly and gets our order going as we walk in the door. Chips and salsa are tasty and never-ending. A gem in the Indy southside! read more

This has to be the worst Mexican Restaurant we have ever ate at!!! Service was terrible, our waitress was very rude, and mean. The food was absolutely terrible, bland, no seasoning, and had a bad taste. Wouldn't recommend this restaurant... read more

The Burrito Loco is my absolute favorite! The salsa is great too, and the staff are always super friendly.

Great service and great food for authentic Mexican food. Good people too, always nice

Cinco de mayo is a ridiculous time to crave Mexican and yet here I am. The place was packed but the wait time was maybe 15 mins.... Good crowd control guys. Pacer game is on... Asada tacos 32 oz of Dos XX... Plentiful chips and salsa. Good times Arriba! read more

this place has started charging $ for chips and salsa, incredible what this world had come to!

Very generous reviews. I am surprised but what do I know. It has to be the margaritas loaded with tequila that keep them coming because it is def not the food or the little pest I never mind you got the hint Sorry. read more

Their pork is extremely grissly and they don't care. I've been going here since they've opened, mostly for the chips and salsa. I've noticed all this time that they favor the soccer moms that come in as if they're family. All others are ignored. New Mexican restaurant opening up down the road. They've had the last of my business. read more

Amazing food and my favorite Mexican restaurant in town! Friendly and great service. Love the Nachos Fajitas!!

This has been my favorite stop for Mexican. Been going here regularly for the last 5 years or so. Only had a few instances of slow service but normally pretty decent. They've been very accommodating to my super picky kiddo too and have allowed us to create our own shrimp kid meal for him. My favorite addiction is the chicken fajitas! read more

All I can say is never going back. Food is not fresh! Chips tasted like old oil, queso was like water, meat was tough...and it's a bit dirty. Not sure why there was such a long wait and it's always crowded. I will go back to LA Banda for the fresh Mexican food. read more

Its deff my favorite Mexican spot in Indianapolis.very very good food. But if you are a girl like myself, the Mexicans dudes will hid on you and stare on you the entire time. Its kinda annoying, but if you like that then go there and you will get free complements read more

Worst margarita and guacamole I've ever had. Guacamole was mashed avocado with nothing else added. Margarita had zero flavor. Very disappointing all around. Won't be back. read more

I have been going here since they opened there doors. The food is always good, prices are reasonable & the service is great!

One of the better Mexican restaurants on the south east side. The salsa is good and so are the chips. The waiter always refilled our drinks and chips as soon as we needed it. I had the nachos locks. It was delicious. I recommend if you are near. read more

My fiancé and I love in walking distance of this place. It's a wonder that we don't eat here more often. Service is super fast and the food is beyond filling for the price. Lunch specials are between like $5-$8. Love it. The peach daiquiri is yummy!! read more

After living in South Texas for several years, I was reluctant to try Mexican restaurants for fear of being sorely disappointed. That was NOT the case here! From the authenticity of the cuisine (with the exception of not offering barbocoa or carne guisada) to the margaritas and service... It was a little taste of my second home :) read more

Our family loves coming here. We typically visit once a week. They have a great traditional Mexican menu and the staff is all family. They are so sweet and so much fun! Lots of good choices but if you are ever feeling under the weather i have to highly recommend their chicken soup! read more

Service was poor, took 15 min to get chips and salsa. Took another 15 min to get food order in. No apology, food was mediocre. I will not be back as I was a regular customer. read more

I have lived in the area for 10+ yrs and have just recently discovered this treasure. Extremely pleased with service, they go the extra mile to put you first and provide a welcoming experience. I've had three different dishes and all were excellent. Prices are very reasonable, cheaper than what I might spend at a well known Italian chain restaurant. Very highly recommend. read more

LOVE their ginormous strawberry margaritas! And their queso is super yummy! Always fast & friendly service!

We go here at least every other week. Food is always hot and fresh, but it is the staff and the service that makes this such a great place.

Love this place. Good service good food home atmosphere. Always clean and comfortable. Just a good down home place to eat some good Mexican food. Love the margaritas. Ball games are fun at this place a lot of action. read more