May be the best tacos I have ever had! Service has always…read morebeen very good! Most of my orders are "to go" orders but the whole restaurant seems to be clean and busy. Employees are always making sure tables are cleared and clean as soon as people leave. I would recommend this restaurant 100%.

It seems to have gone out of business. We wasted a lot of time hunting it and some other business…read moreappears to have gone in in that location.

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.

This is a small eatery well patronized by locals for the authentic and delicious street tacos and…read morefull dinner plates such as fajitas or shrimp and rice; the side of rice, beans, and avocado/tomato/lettuce/sour cream completes the entrees. It's not fancy but is clean and friendly; they also have efficient take out you can order online. When our family members of Mexican heritage visit, they always choose to visit El Taco Express at least once if not more--enough said!

Hole in the wall Mexican joint and really so good. We were in town cuz my son will be attending…read moreTaylor University and I really just wanted soup. They had soup so we went. The service is super sweet and the food was delicious. It could use some updating but still the food was just yummy. There is a lot for parking.

Service is always great. Very attentive. If I had to recommend a meal, it would be their…read moreChimichanga. There the best I've ever had plus you do get a plate full. Definitely get your monies worth. And the new look is very inviting.

Oh yeah. Obviously best Mexican in town, probably best food in town if I'm gonna be completely…read morehonest. The reason it's pricey is because they give you so much food, you can use it for two meals. Unless you scarf it all down cause of how good it is. I usually stick to burrito but the quesadillas are good too. Very quality customer service. If you go there be aware that there will be like 3 birthday sirens. It's fun though, adds to the vibe of the entire place. With that, when you get the birthday treatment you also get some good fried ice cream. Also after recent renovations it's like the fanciest place in town???

Authentic Mexican tacos in the heart of downtown Crawfordsville! Its a counter service taco stand…read more Delish!

¡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

The place is really nice, I might say the customer service needs to be more friendly but the food…read moreis good..

This place is a gem!!!! It has great tacos and fajitas and the girls that waited on us was amazing…read more If you are staying at the hotel you have to eat here!!!!

I found this one like everyone else, getting gas!…read more convenient, great food and not bad for pricing! I tried 2 carnita tacos, Queso Fondido w/ Chorizo and a Barbacoa burrito! All were delicious and the salsa bar is lovely! A great spot to try if you're near by. Service was fast and friendly!

Fantastic food and service. We love their tilapia tacos and chicken tacos. Service was very…read morefriendly. Highly recommend

This place is the best! Great food and family fun! Always a solid menu, lots of choices and…read morequality food.

Be careful of what waiters you get at esmeralda's they are eather extremely nice or extremely rude…read more We we insulted within the first min of our waiter being at our table. I will definitely be letting the manager know about this and definitely no tip.

Good food and service. We sat outside along the river on a beautiful day in June. We had the prime…read morerib and sides along with a couple beers. All were good and reasonably priced. The menu had a lot to choose from, so we will be back to try more another day.

Food was phenomenal as usual! Delicious, hot and quick! Always a fun atmosphere! Our service and…read morewaitresses are always great, but our waitress this time lacked friendliness, a desire to be at work and seemed rather annoyed that she had customers. Our tip reflected the less than stellar service we usually receive and have become accustomed to. Alas, as will return and will once again enjoy the food and hope to enjoy the service more like previous visits. This place still deserves a 5 star review!