La Bamba

4.28.26 Dinner with a friend, my first time here. There is street parking and I easily got a space…read more She already had chips & salsa at the table. The chips were not warm, I don't know if they usually are. But they & the salsa were fine. She ordered the shrimp tacos, and I got the chicken wet burrito. It came out fairly quickly. Nice sized portion a good sauce on top; I ended up taking about half home and ate it for lunch the next day. We only had sodas, but they have a full bar and of course, margaritas. Service was attentive. #yum #ReviewsByRL

A nice day to be outside so my bestie picked this. Always such nice staff and good vibes. I ordered…read morethe carnitas and a skinny margarita. The carnitas were really good. My margarita was quite tasty and strong so definitely hats off to the bartender: We will be back again soon before the nice weather ends.

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Loco Fajitas

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Los Arroyos

4.1(80 reviews)

5.7 mi•Mile Square

That was my first time at the downtown location and I will say that it's a cool vibe. Our server…read morewas nice and this place was clean. I love a clean restaurant. I ordered the Quinoa salad and it never disappoints. It's a large salad and I always have leftovers. I also ordered a skinny margarita and it hit the spot. Overall, a good experience. Will I be back? Yes, I will. Go check them out.

Tried out this higher end Mexican food restaurant just blocks from the circle downtown. For a lunch…read moredate with friends. Overall a chill environment and ith a nice front patio/ sidewalk seating area. We enjoyed the chips n salsa varieties, surprisingly the darker salsa wasn't spicier just a different flavor. Orde re d the chicken burrito which was gigantic easily enough for 2 to share. Very well made fresh ingredients, covered in sauces and cheesy. And we all tried different margaritas, mine was a strawberry fruity take on a margarita, good and garnished nicely. Rated fresh and flavorful, not very strong and a bit pricey. Especially with some being $100+ for a drink was wild. Overall nice place, nice environment, wasn't busy and tasted good but is priced higher than most Mexican restaurants in the city.

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Los Arroyos Signature Special Arroyo Molcajeta

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Grand Margarita

Don Juan Taqueria

4.7(168 reviews)

9.5 mi

Still great food great service. Brought my daughter for there birria tacos n Boi did she love them.read more

It's been a few years since I've visited Don Juan. The service was friendly however a little slow…read moretoday. I ordered the arroz con pollo which was very good along with horchata to drink. Churro for dessert. The food and drinks are fantastic.

5.1 mi•Meridian Kessler, SoBro

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Delicia

4.5(825 reviews)

•$$$

After dinner at The Dining Room at RH, we were looking for a place to go for a night cap. Specially…read morea place within a mile or two that has a full bar. Naturally, I pulled up the Yelp app to search for something open nearby for recommendations. Turns out Delicia is one of my friend's boyfriend's favorite restaurant in Broad Ripple. They both frequent the restaurants in that area as they live in the neighborhood so that's definitely saying something and I can see why based on the vibe and atmosphere! We were only there for drinks (which were amazing) and they were definitely worth making another trip for. I ordered the "Pulparindo" which is slightly spicy tamarind vodka, fresh mango puree, raw sugar simple, lime juice and a yummy tajin rim. I would have had more of it wasn't last call when we placed our order. Another popular choice was the "FIRE 'N' Ice" made with el charro jalapeño infused reposado tequila, hibiscus I basil I habanero reduction, tres chiles infused ice ball. Beautiful presentation with all the drinks. Our waitress was great and attentive. I also really liked how I felt instantly in a better mood in that space and I will be going back again for dinner soon.

We tried this spot for a birthday celebration on. Sunday evening and we were not disappointed!…read more The restaurant was clean and had a cozy vibe sitting in the large booth with my family. The service was quick and staff were friendly. We LOVED the queso and Johnny Cakes for appetizers. Everyone's meal was delicious and well portioned. The ingredients feel fresh and intentional with every dish. Overall, I wouldn't consider this restaurant a "must try" but a very solid option! If you're in town and looking for a more upscale experience with a Caribbean/Spanish cuisine then I would recommend this spot.

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Agave & Rye - Indianapolis

4.3(527 reviews)

6.1 mi•Mile Square

Good drinks, great tacos! Agave & Rye is super cute with its bold, artsy decor, and charming patio…read more They have a lot of interesting tacos. Epic tacos are huge and one just might fill you up! If you have a big appetite, go ahead and get the trio. Margaritas were delish. Service was good. No issues and the food came out pretty fast.

3 stars I tried…read moreAgave & Rye today for the first time, and I was honestly underwhelmed. First, I want to say that the overall atmosphere was pretty nice. It was a cool-looking restaurant and felt like a cozy spot. My food came out looking amazing, and it tasted great. I got the Mac n Cheese Donuts and the Grilled Crispy Chicken Burrito. My issue was mainly with the service. From the time my friend and I were seated, it took 15 minutes for us to be greeted, and we had been sitting there for more than 20 minutes before we received our drinks and had a chance to order our food. This was during the early afternoon with very little foot traffic, so I personally don't see why there was such a delay in what could've been a smooth experience. I also asked for a to-go box but was never brought one, so I had to leave my leftovers behind in order to walk to work and make it there on time. I would try this place again, but maybe next time I would sit at the bar to make the interaction quicker and easier.

Insanely beautiful bar !

Birria Burrito

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Jalapeño Pineapple Rita

Taqueria Rosales

4.7(84 reviews)

12.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Speaks Spanish

The most authentic Mexican food I have found on this side of Indy!…read moreMoving from California, we had a hard time finding what we were used to, but Taqueria Rosales has it! The tacos, the fajitas, the menudo, the lengua...all incredible! Highly recommended!

Salsa tasted bad and I couldn't eat it. My torta didn't come with French fries. All other…read morerestaurants offer French fries when you order a torta. $16 for enchiladas seems a little excessive for me. On the good side, the torta was delicious and the service was nice. I don't know if I'll be back.

Tacos - Pastor, Asada, Pollo

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La Casa Grande Mexican Grill & Bar

4.6(59 reviews)

9.8 mi

Oh, this place is good! Not sure how long it's been here, but based on reviews, it's been around…read morefor at least a few years. This corner is interesting, with three Mexican restaurants (including Chipotle) nearby. La Casa is very spacious, bright, and clean. Our service was outstanding and fast, and everyone we met was extremely welcoming and kind. What I tried: +grilled chicken enchiladas with green sauce and queso +chips + salsa, queso, guac +spicy margarita Will definitely be back.

THE BEST Mexican restaurant! Food is delicious, service is exceptional I have hosted my son's…read morefootball team meal here 2 years in a row. They love it!! They all talk about how great of a time they had at La Casa We love you LaCasa

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Nacho grande

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La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.0(310 reviews)

9.7 mi

10-24-25 back with a coworker for lunch and we had the chips & salsa and one of our favorites --…read morethe chicken soup. Large portion (I took a pint of leftovers home), plenty of chicken, nice avocado and other veggies in a flavorful broth. Great lunch for $10. #yum #ReviewsByRL

5 out of 7 orders placed were prepared incorrectly. When we reported this to the manager, the…read moreserver didn't acknowledge and was laughing. Manager didn't intervene and said that he is not responsible how the servers behave. Not sure if they know customer service at all. Never again

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Dos Equis Amber

Bakersfield Mass Ave

4.3(2.1k reviews)

5.7 mi•Mile Square

Kaylie was our server and she is amazing! Great recommendations on food and things to do in Indy,…read morepersonable and fun! Great food and atmosphere too.

We had such a fun time at Bakersfield on Mass Ave! Great tacos, strong drinks, fast service, and a…read morelively atmosphere. I'd describe the vibe as an elevated dive bar meets taco and tequila joint--casual and energetic, but the food and cocktails are definitely a step above typical bar food. We ordered the mezcal pineapple margarita pitcher, which was absolutely worth it. A single margarita was around $12, while the pitcher was $45, so it was a great value if you're sharing. The drinks were strong and they definitely didn't hide the mezcal--you could actually taste that smoky flavor. The Tajín rim was perfect with the pineapple. For tacos, we tried the short rib and Baja shrimp. The short rib was a solid 4.5/5--tender, flavorful and, most importantly, not dry. But the Baja shrimp was a 5/5 for us. The shrimp had a great texture and crunch, and both tacos felt like a good value for what you get. We also ordered the chips & guacamole. They give you a very generous amount of chips, and the guac tasted fresh and was nice and chunky. Service was one of the highlights. Our server--I believe her name was Addie or Ada--was fantastic: attentive, friendly and FAST. Another server/host even surprised us with two shots each on the house, which was such a fun and unexpected touch. My partner mentioned that Bakersfield is usually pretty busy, but we lucked out and were seated immediately. The whole place had a fun, welcoming and gay-friendly atmosphere, which fit perfectly with Mass Ave. We loved walking around the neighborhood afterward and checking out some of the cute shops. It was also within walking distance of our hotel, which made the margarita pitcher an even better decision. Great tacos + strong mezcal margaritas + awesome service + fun Mass Ave location. We'd definitely come back. And those photos are perfect for Yelp -- I'd use the taco photo as your first/cover photo because the colors really pop, then the mezcal pineapple margaritas second.

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Tlaolli

4.8(306 reviews)

7.5 mi

Delicious... Real food…read more And very patient Clean bathroom Friendly and informative staff

Stopped here as it was featured on DDD which means Guy Fieri ate here. Tried some tacos, they were…read moregood. Neat atmosphere and friendly staff.

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Jackfruit, hibiscus, chicken chipotle tacos

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Jesse W.

15

10

7 years ago

I have been here twice now, and this is certainly not the La Bamba's that I came to love. The place was filthy dirty. I ordered a Steak Super with extra cheese and sour cream. I had virtually no meat on this at all. It was beans and rice, with cubed cheese, lettuce and sour cream. I had no tomatoes, and the middle was still ice cold. The cheese was not even melted. Meat, don't even think that you were going to bite into meat. The food portion is big but I don't recommend to order online its takes time there. I usually order at the resto directly but at this moment I don't think that I will be going back anytime soon. read more

Dexter R.

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13 years ago

I used to go to LaBamba in Broad Ripple over 10 years ago and it was good. We had a ZooBook coupon for a free burrito. It was not good, no cheese, no flavor, the salsa was like pickle juice. I hope all of the LaBambas are not this bad now read more

Michael K.

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1

0

3 years ago

Best Mexican ever. Been doing here for decades. I wish there were more of these around. read more

Robert W.

3

28

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11 years ago

Chorizo is excellent. I better go now!!

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