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    Lala's Cafe

    4.5 (17 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Cafe a la olla
    Katherine C.

    This hole-in-the-wall spot is one of my favorite finds so far in 2021! Complimentary chips and salsa are the first items to come out- a spicy fresh tomato salsa, a smoky spicier pureed red salsa, and a mild avocado salsa. We ordered the following: Taco with chicharron en salsa verde - this was my favorite item, so full of flavor and textures. The chicharron is definitely not crunchy anymore (more like crunchy gone soggy, so not for everyone) but it has soaked up so much delicious flavorful salsa verde it made a great taco filling Empanadas de chicken tinga - the empanadas are made of (I suspect) the same corn mixture as the tortillas/huarache, but thicker and then fried. Definitely the most filling of the bunch. The chicken tinga was so moist even though it was white meat. Huarache with chorizo - This is like a thick corn tortilla with refried beans, meat, and cheese. I preferred the tacos to this- a little too much carbs for me. The cafe a la olla was the only thing I didn't like- it's coffee with a strong cinnamon flavor and VERY sweet. I hope more folks try this spot out!

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    Lilia Z.

    Don't judge by it's cover! Chilaquiles were excellent. Ordered to-go so food looks a little wonky but still 10/10. Went for breakfast but was still able to order anything on the menu. Recommended.

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    Sigrid W.

    Perfect little family run hole in the wall. It doesn't have the currently trendy decor, but the building has been spruced up with some fresh paint and some personal touches. They do a lot of carry-out business and have a counter where you can order. However, they do also provide table service. The menu is extensive and my little group tried just about everything on there. Even so we were there during breakfast hours, we were encouraged to go ahead and order anything on the menu. I started my day with Cafe de leche, which comes in a giant cup (no free refills though) and it was delicious. Some of my guests had the 'regular' coffee, which comes black and sweetened. Deemed very good by all. For under $2 a bargain either way. We were served chips with fresh salsa, both salsas packed a punch, but the hot was a bit too much for me and should be great for those of you that like it hot. I just had to try the crepes, which you can personalize in a variety of ways. I had mine filled with fresh strawberries and drizzled with chocolate syrup, yumm. Since I also wanted something savory, I ordered the chicken empanadas. They came 3 to an order and were topped with crema and lettuce. Nice taste, a little to mild for me, but tasty. And the dough was so nice and crispy. The Alambre was deemed delicious and a pretty big portion of meat with peppers and onions. A few folks had the Chilaquiles, some with red sauce, some with green. Some with chicken, some with chorizo... all agreed it was very tasty and a nice big portion. The dish though was dessert, fried plantains with sweetened condensed milk... who knew this was to die for? The plantains were done perfectly, a little fried on the outside, smooth and creamy on the inside and that milk was the perfect dip for it. In short, very friendly accommodating service, very reasonable prices and large amounts of quality food. What more could you want?

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    Bubs J.

    So my buddy Darron(chef Squid) decided he wanted to try a new spot for his YouTube channel food reviews. I wasn't doing anything, so decided to tag along. I pushed for Asian, but he wanted Mexican. Do walking in, it is definitely a hole in the wall. I would guess family owned. Menu wasn't that large. Most of the menu items were a la carte. He ordered a burrito, which you can see in my photo. I ordered the asada plate. Wasn't bad, but far from great. I'm from Texas, so... Pretty picky when it comes to my Mexican food. My buddy seems to think it's really good. Except he ordered a sangria soda, and they putt chili salt around the rim. He struggled with that a bit, before giving up. Not down with that spice life I guess. It wasn't bad. That's it.

    Carne Asada Fries and Chicken Burrito
    Krystal A.

    The food was amazing and priced for value! We split the carne asada fries and chicken chipotle burrito ($5.99 for the burrito) I wish the table would have been cleaner when we sat down and labels on their sauce bottles might be a nice touch since the staff is not fluent in English. They did not hear us order the other burrito, but we had plenty of food and it was delicious so we plan to be back regardless. If they can manage the front of the house a little better (give me a call for help Lala, I'm willing!) this place could go big time. Next time maybe we will get breakfast? I appreciated the spacing and no wait, so definitely a good find! They have a food truck as well. Ignore the area...

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    Amazing authentic food, the chilaquiles verde are delicious! So is the cafe de olla. Loved it all.

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    I got the steak, & eggs with chilaquiles. And it was delicious! I will be back, for sure! :)

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    Definitely one of my favorite hole in the wall type places, authentic and amazing flavors!

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    Taxman CityWay

    Taxman CityWay

    3.9(344 reviews)
    2.4 miMile Square
    $$

    We came during happy hour on Sunday and we had a great time. This place has plenty of seating…read moreindoors and outdoors. The servers are also friendly and attentive. The apps were reasonable prices and filled us up. We enjoyed the drink specials as well. Not pictured are the chicken bites with curry ketchup. While the chicken itself wasn't super seasoned, it was crispy and the curry ketchup was delicious. After we ate our table played a board game and the server continued to check in on us. Overall a great experience!

    The beer is good. I really enjoyed the Deduction Belgian-style dubbel - a Gold Medal winning beer…read more I am very sad about the food and service, though. I will cut some slack on the service, however - I arrives after what seems to have been a very atypical rush of Journey fans who inundated the place before heading to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The staff seemed a bit rundown and slap happy - not really attentive to the bar where I sat. I waited a bit long before I was greeted with a menu, waited awhile with an empty glass, waited with my food pushed away before it was cleared. No one asked if everything was okay even though most of my food was untouched. The food... my salad (house greens) was a great little salad! I say this despite finding a hair on the plate when I was about 2/3 through. My mussels and fries were not great. The fries were mid - they tasted kind of overdone or as if the oil were old. The mussels were actively bad. The portion (an app) was pretty small. There was hardly any broth/wine and they weren't piping hot. Also, they were actually not tasty and the texture was rubbery. They remained in front of me, uncleared, even after I closed my tab. They did not smell good. I don't anticipate being sick but I do anticipate being hungry.

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    Easy Rider Diner

    Easy Rider Diner

    4.4(252 reviews)
    3.3 miFountain Square
    $$

    I enjoyed this event at Easy Rider Diner. I had been wanting to try as I am a fan of diners, dives…read moreand drive-ins lol. I was not a fan of the drinks. I first tried Christopher oaxanao... can't really spell it but was told it sounded like walken? Anyway it was very bitter, took one sip and asked for a different drink, which they agreed to with no issue. The second drink was called no aloha. It was much better but tini wini! Lol I came home and fixed a good old glass of wine! Now to the food. I had honey hot chicken and sweet potatoes (fries) The flavors were perfect. I can't have dairy so I got honey hot dipping sauce . Perfect amount of spices and heat. I would like to come back and try the vegan nachos. The restaurant is designed like a diner. Nice atmosphere. Throwback music. It's right next to a concert venue.we got tickets to several concerts. Don't know if every customer gets that or it was only for the yelp event. event. I am interested in having brunch next time. Overall pretty good and fun night out. Don't think it would make Guy's pick list tho :)

    We went to Easy Rider Dinet for dinner and it was just as good as brunch! Customer service 10 out…read moreof 10. Food 10 out of 10 ambience 10 out of 10. Easy Rider Diner is easily in my top 20 restaurants. The food is always amazing. If you think you have had steak fries before you really need to try theirs because they are out of this world. So many flavors going on, all complementing each other. The jalapeño cornbread was really good as well. It's a huge portion!

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    Easy Rider Diner - Mac & Queso topped with pork belly.

    Mac & Queso topped with pork belly.

    Easy Rider Diner - Chef Ricky Martinez

    Chef Ricky Martinez

    Easy Rider Diner - Baked Eggs - A Mexican take on Eggs in Purgatory with chorizo and pico de gallo

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    Baked Eggs - A Mexican take on Eggs in Purgatory with chorizo and pico de gallo

    Yolk - City Way

    Yolk - City Way

    4.1(895 reviews)
    2.5 miMile Square
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Vegan friendly

    We had a great experience at Yolk in Indianapolis. The food was excellent across the board, and we…read moresat at the bar which ended up being a great spot. I usually base a lot of choices on coffee options and was happy to see flavored creamers for drip and LOTS of specialty options for coffee lovers. The woman working on the getting plates ready for the servers and expediting food was fantastic--super attentive and kept everything moving quickly. We watched everyone's plates came out fast and fresh the entire time. We ordered the All Star and upgraded the cinnamon roll French toast for $3, which was absolutely amazing and worth it. We also got a half order of the red velvet French toast--just as good and perfectly done with fresh strawberries. The avocado toast was solid as well. Only small note: the capers were a nice touch, but pickled red onion instead of fresh chopped would've taken it over the top for more balance and brightness. Overall, really good food, great service, and we'll definitely be back.

    Any breakfast restaurant that sits me with the words "here is a cozy place" is already winning for…read moreme. The new Yolk behind the Alexander hotel hit the spot for a need food fast & must be breakfast or I will crash out immediately moment. I had the pleasure of Brittany as a waitress. She was extremely patient. Trust me, I tested her but not on purpose of course. I just couldn't get it together and was asking for a million things. She was so patient with me Y'all. So nice. The food was delicious. I can eat breakfast for every meal and be in bliss so keep that in mind with my review. My scrambled eggs tasted like soft pillow goodness. So good if you like REAL scrambled eggs, the way they should be cooked. My dad (RIH) made the best eggs & these were on par to his making us the best weekend breakfast. I am a purist with my pancakes so I didn't jump for the many varieties they have. The plain pancakes were pretty good. The sausages are HUGE! Think brat size & texture. If you like that, then you will be super happy. I am a bacon girlie so will get that next time. Great selection of teas; including pressed English black tea. Yolk is a franchise but still a bring your friends & family to have a chill meal vibe. Food came fast & I felt comfortable eating because I eat super slowly. I mean I usually go ahead and pay type of slow. Love a place that is chill like that. They have so much seating as the restaurant is super big. I had no wait getting in on Sunday at 10:30am. If you need breakfast fast, want it to be good with simple ingredients that tastes yummy. Come on in!

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    Yolk - City Way
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    Spoke & Steele - Key lime cakelette

    Spoke & Steele

    4.0(460 reviews)
    2.1 miMile Square
    $$

    Spoke & Steele, located in downtown Indianapolis, offers a dining experience that beautifully blend…read moreof modern design with upscale food. It sits at the base of the Le Meridien hotel. The restaurant features an extensive drink menu that will suite anyone's pallet. We chose to start with the bread service which was killer especially the honey butter. All of the apps look d amazing but went for the dry rub duck wings with home made ranch. My only critic was I wish there were more than 3. Finished off with the shrimp and grits. Although, I wasn't in New Orleans the spiciness took me back there. The wait staff was great. Even though we were late for the reservation we were seated promptly and had multiple people taking care of us. Spoke & Steele is a must if you are staying in the hotel but also if you want a cool vibe for drinks and great food I would stop by and take a look.

    Overall somewhat satisfied with my wife and I's experience at Spoke and Steele…read more We made a reservation about a week in advance for Valentines Day- eve. We arrived to the restaurant around ten minutes prior to our reservation, and quickly sat. We walk to a table- a booth that normally houses two tables pushed together, with around two inches between tables. We were practically sitting on top of the other two individuals sitting at the table. Forgot conversation- we heard everything they said, they heard everything we said, might as well have been on a double date. They weren't short of two top tables either- there were at least two, two top tables that sat empty our entire dining experience. Our server was on it throughout the night. The food was good to okay. We started with bread service. One piece of my bread was cold, and the other was warm. The honey miso butter was maybe a highlight of the whole meal. I started with a kale Caesar salad. Nice crunch to it, and an appropriate amount of dressing. My wife and I split two meals. The first- Coq Au Vin Pot pie. The meat was flavorful- but man, there is a lot of pastry when compared to meat. We got the braised short ribs. I wouldn't call the short ribs, short ribs- it was more of like a pot roast taste and consistency. There was a decent flavor, but nothing overtly amazing. Our cocktails were strong, but nothing to write home about. Overall, wouldn't be my first stop for a restaurant downtown, but if I was invited by someone else, I would most likely try it again.

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    Spoke & Steele
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    Bluebeard - Perfect Brussels Sprouts

    Bluebeard

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    2.9 miFletcher Place
    $$$

    I stopped by this fantastic spot in Fletcher Place for lunch and it was a total win! I loved that…read morethey offer two different experiences a great bar area and a beautiful full-service dining room. I opted for the dining room, and even though it was buzzing with a lunch crowd, it was the perfect level of energy without being noisy. The service was 10/10. My waiter was incredibly warm and took the time to explain the day's dishes in detail. I ordered the Brussels Sprouts and a drink, and both arrived in just a few minutes. The sprouts were perfectly prepared and very satisfying easily some of the best I've had. If you're looking for a high-quality lunch with excellent service and a great vibe, this is the place. I'm giving it a full rating and will definitely be back!

    Heading back home from Sturgis SD taking the I80 route, stopped in Indianapolis IN for a quick…read moredinner. Quick web search, Bluebeard popped up as one choice. Reviewed the menu seemed to be eclectic enough, off we go. The place had a decent size outdoor dinning area. Few of the tables were occupied. Table for one...indoor, outdoor was the question? Indoor. Although the weather was beautiful, indoors was my choice. Al fresco dining is not my first choice. I don't like to do battle over my meal with insects and other wild life. I deducted 1 star for red wine served at room temperature. How is it that, red wines are chilled (55F) on the west coast but served at 'room temperature' (72F, 82F...) on the east coast. Had two dishes, they were OK, service was ok Would I go back? Yes, if the red wine was chilled.

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    Draft Taps

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    Winter Panzanella salad

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    Love Handle - Waffle and pork belly

    Love Handle

    4.3(408 reviews)
    3.2 miChatham Arch
    $$

    Met up with two friends for brunch at Love Handle and it absolutely delivered. Great location at…read morethe end of Mass Ave near Bottleworks--and pro tip: parking directly in front on the same side of the street is free. The space is big and fun, with a large dining room, an old-school video arcade game, interesting art, and a big screen playing movies, which adds to the laid-back, quirky vibe. It's counter service with clear menu boards on the wall, making ordering easy. I had the cheesy jalapeño grits with bacon and an egg and... my goodness. So incredibly delicious. One friend ordered the same grits but swapped in fried catfish instead of bacon--also a fantastic choice. Our third went with a classic plate with eggs and bacon, and let me tell you, the bacon is thick and plentiful. We ordered a side of fries for the table and there were more than enough to share. Self-serve coffee with all the fixings is a nice touch, and the service was friendly and welcoming. Fun atmosphere, great food, solid portions--definitely will be back.

    Stopped in here for brunch this past Sunday with my husband because we had been wanting to try it…read moreout for a while and had mixed feelings. We were greeted right away and looked over the menu a bit before ordering. My husband ordered the country breakfast with chicken (definitely the way to go) and I ordered the cheesy jalapeño grits with bacon. We each got a cup for water and I ordered a coffee, excited because I saw ahead of going that it was self-serve (like at Cafe Patachou where I can get as many coffees as I like without having to wait for our server to come check on us first). However, the self serve coffee excitement was short-lived after seeing that they only offered half and half as creamer (I'm lactose intolerant) and the two coffee carafes were not labeled for what was inside (decaf? medium roast? you'll never know!) and then one was completely empty and never refilled during our visit. The water station also was not ever refilled during our visit, so we were not able to get refills after filling up our cups the first time. It took a couple of tries to find a table we could sit at because you seat yourself, but several had not been cleaned after other guests left and had food and drinks spilled on them. There were definitely enough staff members there to be able to clean them in between customers, so we weren't sure why they were left that way. We ended up sitting in the middle of the room towards the front, across from the clown art wall, which made for interesting conversation as we looked through everything. When the food came out I was impressed with the portions, but I had no flavor whatsoever to my cheesy jalepeno grits. The egg and bacon were good, but not enough to make it a good dish and I would not order it again. And I love savory breakfast and grits in general, so it was a real bummer. My husband's dish was worth the visit though. It was a huge portion size and we honestly would just split it if we came back and ordered it. It was so savory, seasoned perfectly, and juicy. One of the best breakfast dishes I have tried recently! I really debated between 3-4 stars for this, but my dish was a flop, the lack of cleanliness for the seating area, the lackluster self-serve coffee station, and not refilling the beverages ultimately scored a 3 star review for me. I would come back and try something else though, or split the country chicken breakfast because it was really good. Hopefully next time the beverages won't be empty!

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    Coffee Station

    Love Handle - Waffle and Pork Belly

    Waffle and Pork Belly

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