Had the best dinner at Nada this weekend and can't stop taking about it! Love the environment when you walk in! It was a busy night but we were quickly seated at the bar and the bar tender was excellent! Hubs ordered pineapple mule and it was so good! I had a spicy margarita with a kick! We ordered tacos, Brussels and crispy potatoes. My favorite dish was the crispy potatoes. They had a great crunch and a hint of sweetness to them! The Brussel were also a knock out! They are served with pickled onions and a carrot puree that sounded like it would taste like baby food. I was so wrong. It was so delicious! Will definitely be going back! Especially when there are events near Gainbridge since Nada is walking distance! read more

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Ugh. I hate giving a less than great review, but just about everything was not worth it. I was there for lunch with a coworker friend. There were extremely Small portions and considering the price I expected more. The Mexican restaurant actually charge for chips and salsa. They won't allow substitutes so you can't try two kinds of tacos... fortunately my friend and I ordered two kinds and then swapped in front of the waiter. Tiny amounts of rice and beans. Service was barely ok and I was surprised that he seemed put out when I asked for a *clean* carafe of water ..ick! He only seemed to agree when he noticed that the water carafe bottle was also broken. The downtown restaurant is beautiful and interesting looking although a bit dark. I probably wouldn't go back there. read more

Nada - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love this place a lot but also nooooooo they got rid of their wedge salad. It was amazing. One of the best in the city. I think the only salads they have now are ceases and frickin kale. I'm a big time salad guy and this was one of the best salads in the game. Other than that this place is really upper class and nice ambiance. I recommend coming here for a large group and sitting in the round or a romantic date and getting one of the lil booths with faux curtains. Maybe if you ask nicely you can close them. The special today was pork belly and it was well worth it! I don't think it's on the regular menu so be sure to ask. Also, this place is up-scale enough that it's $4 for salsa and the bowl that comes is definitely really tiny and artisan. But good. Prolly too many chips for it. And the chips are like homemade tortillas that are interesting but not uniform. read more

Nada - Booth - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My wife and I stopped by Nada for dinner before going to a concert and we were pleasantly surprised by this gem. The service was amazing. They were very attentive and friendly. The restaurant's decor set the perfect evening vibe. The star of the show was the food of course. It was absolutely delicious. We both left there agreeing that we would definitely eat there again! read more

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Ordered: Spirit-Free Lychee Mojito (~$9) Baja Style Crispy Mahi Lunch Tacos (~$17): topped with cabbage, chipotle crema, pickled red onion, and pico de gallo; served with black beans & rice topped with pico de gallo and cotija cheese Carne Asada Taco (~$9): topped with shredded lettuce, pickled red onion, lime crema, and cheese Aya's take: I honestly didn't expect to have Mexican in Indy but here we are! It was pretty close to my hotel and I decided to give it a try. I started off with the Spirit-Free Lychee Mojito which was actually pleasant! From the sweetness of the lychee to the freshness of the mint, it was super refreshing overall. It's slightly pricier than I would've expected for a mocktail like this. Now onto the food! The Lunch Tacos is a good deal as you get 2 big tacos and a side. The Baja Style Crispy Mahi were crispy, fluffy, and not dry. All the toppings were fresh and elevated each bite nicely. The Carne Asada Taco had good flavor overall but wasn't memorable. I had asked for a single taco not knowing it would be ~$9. That's pretty outrageous - at the end of the day, it's just a taco. I loved the black beans & rice my dish came with. The rice was fragrant, the black beans had good flavor, and the cotija cheese was a nice touch! It certainly isn't the best Mexican food I've had but for the area and options in their menu, it does the job! read more

Nada - Baja Style Crispy Mahi Lunch Tacos (~$17) & Carne Asada Taco (~$9) - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Nada is an upscale Mexican eatery located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis Indiana. I visit Indianapolis a few times a year as it is a short trip from my hometown of Louisville. I've had my eye on Nada for a bit and finally gave it a go when in town with some buddies for a uofl football game. Walking in and this modernly decorated and spacious establishment has the elegant and upscale feel to it while also honing in on the fun style most Mexican eateries employ. Our service on our visit was very good. Waitress was quick, attentive and she was very nice and personable. Between us we started with apps of chips and queso and jalepno cheddar cornbread and you can't go wrong with either. Both a tasty treat to get started. Between our group we got the chicken carbon, chicken enchiladas, carne asada tacos and personally went with the 3 cheese enchilada. All of us were extremely satisfied with our meals. Mine was very cheesy which is a plus for a cheese lover like myself. Overall this was a very good and tasty experience. The only negative I could point out is that for the price tag the portions wasn't were of personally like. Now that wouldn't keep me from coming back or recommending this place at all. Worth a visit. Cool atmosphere, good food and great service. Also the men's room has a really cool he-man toy display over the urinals. So that's cool to see too! read more

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I've been to Nada a few times now, and I can definitely say it's a great place to grab some tacos! This isn't your typical Mexican restaurant- so don't expect that. It's more a modern take on Mexican dishes. I also love the decor - it's got a great vibe with bright colors and patterns. We ordered the carne asada tacos, the shrimp tacos, the salsa trio and the potatoes. The potatoes were interesting- they definitely had an Asian-inspired taste to them with a sweet chili sauce. Definitely a bit out of the ordinary. I personally did not love the beans (kind of bland) or the rice (very cilantro-y - it was even green). Service was great! They did change the menu from my last review, along with some of the ways they serve their food, so I'm updating from that. read more

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Service was good... 5*. Tacos were served fast and pretty good, but not special. 3* Flour Tortillas with Chicken n Steak tacos seemed dry and bought. Park Pastor were corn and looked fresh. Best item we ordered was brussel sprouts and chips. read more

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Server was so so helpful. It was a Tuesday evening and sat in front room to the left. Lively atmosphere. Make a reservation for any night of the week. Very noisy and tables are close together but the food is INCREDIBLE. I had the pork belly tacos and crispy potatoes, perfectly seasoned and spiced. The tacos were so interesting and tasty. Loved the peppers and sauce. read more

Nada - Pork belly tacos - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Very cool atmosphere, and fabulous cocktails by the bartender, Jake! Get the pineapple mojito - amazing! Very attentive and observant - even complimented the fragrance I was wearing. But not in a creepy way. LOL! read more

Ordered takeout and it was ready for me soon after I got to the restaurant. Tacos were so flavorful and delicious! Highly recommend! read more

Nada - Al Pastor Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Another wonderful meal at Nada. It is my go-to whenever I'm in Indy. The Brussels are to die for and all of the tacos are great too. This time we devoured all of our tacos. For whatever reason there was a very faint cigarette smell inside the restaurant which knocks down a star for me but I know I will still return again soon. read more

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This place has such a vibe!!! The decor is vibrant and inviting. The staff was immediately friendly and welcoming. I sat at the bar and they continuously checked up on me to make sure all was well. With some great gluten free options, I was thrilled! I ordered the shrimp fajitas with corn tortillas it was to die for! Delicious flavors and a great portion. Highly recommend you visit! read more

Nada - Shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

With a 30 minute wait for a table I opted to sit at the bar. Bartender 1 was busy mixing and took a bit to acknowledge my presence. Someone came after I sat down and sat down a seat over from me-- bartender 2 came over to take his order first-- dude- be a gentleman- I was there before you- bartender 2 didn't know that-- coz he didn't see me sit down first. With a giant 10,000+ person conference in town Indy is overrun with conference goers so gonna cut them slack. Anyway -- I ordered the Bonfire -- bourbon, sweet vermouth, lemon spiced brown sugar and black walnut - a delicious, smooth old-fashioned-type drink- though a bit on the sweeter side...love the gorgeous single ice cube. I ordered the chicken tortilla soup -- this was no cup size. It's a medium-sized bowl -- more than enough for someone with a medium sized appetite-- and is a rich roux-style base - which it turned out that they cook the soup with cotija cheese which gives it a rich, thicker bisque-type texture-- which I prefer to the more broth-based soups. Nice chunks of chicken, and I appreciated the healthy slice of fresh avocado and the crisp tortilla strips. I thought I was going to eat something more - but I'm glad I didn't order everything I thought i wanted to eat at once. After sitting for a few minutes - I realized I was full. Next, I tried the mezcal margarita - well balanced and delicious. I love the smokiness of the mezcal which perfectly complements the tartness of the lime. Finally, for dessert - I went against the recommendation of the bartender and got the churros instead of the tres Leche cake - BIIIIIG mistake...what came out was 3 churros the size of 3x donuts-- definitely not for one person. I had 3 bites and asked for a box. My job is going to be to get this back to California for my family to enjoy without getting sugar all over my clothes! I was so conflicted about where to eat tonight -- I was walking toward 1933 Lounge again which is where I ate last night - and came across this one. I'm glad I stopped in. read more

Nada - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I was actually blown away by how nice Nada was decorated. When you first walk in there is so much open space, seating is really interesting as they have spots right in front of the kitchen overlooking the entire restaurant, and the overall vibes are incredible. We went to celebrate my mother's birthday and when I made the reservation, I was sure to note that. I ordered the chicken fajitas which were really good but if you plan on sharing with someone, the chicken portion is a little small. We also ordered the pork Al pastor tacos which were really delicious. The meat had a nice flavor to it and the pineapple added a nice kick. Since I had mentioned the birthday in the reservation, they brought us out some churros--which were INCREDIBLE. We were actually so full from our meal but had to indulge in the churros. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for years. The service was good and the interior is decked in vibrant colors. The food was well just ok, nothing jumped out and said , come back soon and eat me. Not a bad meal, was excited about margaritas slightly disappointed, no wow factor. Probably will go back as my expectations have been lowered and I know what to expect. read more

This place is absolutely gorgeous. We came for brunch on a Sunday and were seated quickly. The service was fast, the food was delicious, and the vibes are immaculate read more

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Went on the go to get a comfort dish and also sweetness. Chose the Mac and cheese, it was a bit salty to my taste, after 2 bites threw it away. The dessert tres leches cake was moist and soft, just how I like it. I waited 30 minutes for my food to be ready and the restaurant was not busy. Room for improvement. read more

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Another great find while visiting Indianapolis! Lots of seating with cute unique tables all over. Staff was quick and friendly. The food came out relatively quick. The food was excellent, I ordered steak fajitas and everything was delicious, even just the peppers and onions I could just scoop up and enjoy. The shrimp tacos were a table favorite as well as the pork belly tacos. The Trés Leches was good but didn't taste like what you would expect for trés leches. Definitely worth remembering for next time we are in town! read more

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The atmosphere at Nada is bright and fun with beautiful decor. My server Stephanie was helpful and knowledgeable. She recommended the Chile-mango margarita, which ended up being the star of the show. What I loved about the margarita, was it had a strong flavor of jalapeño, not spicy, actual jalapeño flavor which was a nice surprise and made for a bright and fresh-tasting margarita. Now unfortunately, the street corn portion size was too small to justify the price, especially because of its lackluster nature. The tacos also, were a bit disappointing, especially for the price. I ordered the Baja fish tacos and while I appreciated the obviously house-pickled red onions, they (and my tacos) were drenched in vinegar, which led the flour tortillas to be soggy and unappealing. read more

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This was my first time here but overall, had a great experience. The ambience is beautiful with spacious and comfy booth seating. We were a rather large party and our waitress was excellent! Food was overall good. Portion sizes are relatively small and if you get any of the steak dishes (fajitas, tacos, etc.), be aware that the steak comes out cooked more on the medium rare side. I prefer mine cooked more so keep this in mind when ordering. Definitely recommend if you're in the area looking for a great place for dinner. read more

Nada - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I had a great experience with Nada, we got a seat right away and seated in a cozy booth. The menu was easy to read and has plenty of selection for us to choose from. The kids menu was fun for them to order. They ordered the chicken tenders and 2 taco's which was very tasty. I ordered the braised chicken enchiladas which was 3 nicely filled enchiladas in a very hot pan served as a dish. The kids had a birthday surprise as they brought out a platter of freshy fried donuts covered in cinnamon with two small dishes of hot carmel and chocolate dipping's. I highly recommend Nada. read more

Nada - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Tried this place before a Pacers game. Parking garage close by but limited street parking. Wheelchair accessible but has some areas that aren't so if making reservations online make sure you specify needs. Great gluten free options and our waiter was super knowledgeable on this. Mahi tacos fried in tempura batter were full of flavor. Queso dip was more of the texture of cream cheese dip and was wonderful. Suprema margarita on the pricey side but had great flavor and quality liquor. My entire family enjoyed their meals. My daughters had the tres leche cake for dessert and decided this was not as good as Social Cantina in Carmel. The only negative I found was the chocolate water had a strange taste, very off putting and bathrooms were cold as ice with no paper towels. The ambience is family friendly and can also be a great place for groups with large booths and tables that can be moved together. read more

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First time trying Nada and it did not disappoint! I loved the Mexican resort vibes in here. We were seated right away on a Friday evening and the service was really quick throughout the night. We started with the guac and the habanero salsa and they were both perfectly flavorful! I got the Baja fish tacos as an entree and they were amazing! The fish was seasoned well and had the perfect crunch to them. And I tried a chicken taco as well and it was just as good. I love that the entrees came with a side of rice and beans. The presentation was a 10/10 too. read more

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Indianapolis, IN - In town for a conference at the Convention Center. This cute restaurant was just a short walk away so convinced my colleagues to check it out. We arrived at lunchtime. Things were quiet inside. Maybe weekday lunch is not the busiest time. By the time we left more conference types had arrived but the restaurant was by no means full. Service was kind and understanding that we got a bit distracted with conference conversation and failed to look at our menus right away. I chose a nice salad and added chicken. I was impressed with how much chicken was included. Very generous! And it was juicy! I also requested the NA version of the horchata cold brew. This drink was cold and refreshing. Exactly what I needed to get me through a long afternoon meeting. I'd come back to this cute restaurant when in town again. read more

Nada - Salad with added chicken - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This place is decorated so cute!! You feel totally teleported to somewhere else as soon as you walk in. Went here for lunch with a co-worker. Our server, Hunter, was incredibly friendly and prompt. He went over the menu with us. I ordered the tacos al pastor and my co-worker ordered the carne asada. I felt the price matched the portion/quality. The al pastor was very flavorful. Also got the salsa trio - the habanero is everything!! Was recommended to me by someone else who said it was 8/10, I would even say 9/10. Great experience and even better food. read more

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I had no expectations and yet, I was still let down with an underwhelming experience. It did not help that I wasn't finding much beauty in the heart of Indiana aka Indianapolis, but a somewhat upscale Mexican restaurant in the downtown Indy should have set off some questionable alarms in my head. Alas, it was not my choice to dine here, but I am a critic at heart, so here we go. This must be hot spot in the city. There are so many guests at this restaurant. Could be it's because it is a Saturday night, or the Buffalo Bills are in town to put a smack down on the Colts the next day (they did), or maybe because the Indy Monumental Marathon just wrapped up a few hours prior. Could be all of the above. Naive me thought maybe there was something to the cuisine. I was wrong. Nothing tasted terrible. Frankly, I don't think anything had much of a taste. But Nada sure had the audacity to price the item menus as if they did have some world class factor into play. I am doubling down on the word, 'audacity', because these guys really had the nerve to not include beans to nearly any entreé they had. Fajitas without beans? I'm not spending anything more to get a side that should be included, in my view. It was just a lackluster meal in a lackluster setting. I don't blame them for being stuck in Indy. I'm a hoity toity city boy, I expect some level of taste in my meals. Sorry, Nada. Hope you get a full house like that every Saturday night. Maybe then, my opinion won't mean much to you. read more

We planned a team dinner here and luckily got reservations because due to a tournament, they weren't seating many people. We arrived and were surprised to see so many open seats given the information we were provided. I hadn't been to Nada in a few years but was anxious to try again. Our table got the salsa trio, loaded queso and a variety of tacos. Their chips are phenomenal. The drinks are tasty and the tacos are so filling. I looked around almost embarrassed as I finished all 3. They no longer allow you to select different tacos (again, haven't been in a few years so not sure when this changed). I was certainly not disappointed by the al pastor. The food was so good that I decided to order a carry out a couple weeks later. I have to admit their corn tortillas are just not as good unless fresh. Next time, I'll be sure to eat at the restaurant. I can't wait to try different tacos. So why not 5 stars if I loved my food? Our server was just not very friendly. It definitely wasn't due to being busy because there were very few tables and plenty of workers. It won't stop me from returning though. read more

Nada - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place has a beautiful ambiance and tons of photo opportunities. My family and I had the pleasure of dining here on October 8th for my daughter's 19th birthday. We were a group of 7 and had made reservations weeks in advance. I wasn't thrilled with the location of our table but everyone else seemed content, so I didn't complain. I drank water with my meal but several others in our party ordered margaritas; I had a sip of one and it was very tart. I ordered the queso dip as an appetizer and it was delicious. I was sharing with my aunt and it was so good that she wound up ordering a bowl for herself. Four thumbs up! For my entree, I shared a plate of enchiladas with my daughter (to me, it wasn't very good but she ate all of her portion). I also had a piece of the roasted chicken that my fiancé had ordered. It was tender and juicy, but wasn't very well seasoned. The elote was dry. My biggest complaint and reason for the low score was the customer service. Our server was absentee and hard to locate when we needed something. When she did check on us, we'd ask for things and she would take forever to bring them back or just forget altogether. When the bill came, I felt enlightened. Why work hard to provide a good experience when your tip is already added into the tab?! It was very nice that they provided a butcher board presentation of churros with chocolate and caramel for dipping for my daughter's birthday. Unfortunately, the table was covered with dirty plates and empty glasses that hadn't been cleared resulting in there being barely any room to sit the board, ruined pics/videos and a birthday dress sleeve with chocolate on it because the board was basically in the birthday girl's lap! I almost forgot... our evening ended with some inebriated folks putting on a show. One guy stood on the "catwalk" to dance and sing while his friends cheered him on. I was impressed with the swift and appropriate action by management. They got his party to get him down and asked them to leave. read more

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Okay so service was fine, we sat at the bar. Servers and bar tenders all super nice and hard working. The tacos, let's just get real, these aren't legit street style tacos. They were average at best, my taco lady that caters parties at our house does a better job... The elote corn was not good, missing mayo and more cotija cheese. The guac and chips was decent but I'd avoid this place if you like authentic tacos. read more

My lovely niece and I dined here for a Sunday Brunch. This was my first rodeo in Nada and my niece...well let's just say she has been there a time or two :)... I had a lingering desire for a quality margarita and I immediately ordered one. However, not at the door but once we were seated, LOL! After one sip, I knew that I would not go anywhere else for a classic margarita. The Nada margarita is hands down the best in the city. We ordered the following: Salsa Flight (All three of them were a hit) and the chips were a win. You get a classic red, green and a speciality additional green dip that it seasoned to perfection! I ordered Baha Tacos that was prepared in a Tempura batter. They were solid and I ate them all. My lovely niece ordered the Salmon Tacos and she said she would in fact order them again. Now the real treat was the grand finale...The Churros. I could eat their version of the classic dessert for brekkie, lunch and dinner. It is also served with chocolate and caramel dipping sauces. Nada was spot on with their take on elevated Mexican fare and I will be back. The aesthetics is casual upscale, if that makes sense. You can go in casual and not feel out of place or you could walk in dressed to impress and still feel like you are in the right place. It is beautifully designed and I am sure at night it elevates to something special. It seems perfect for any occasion: birthday, anniversary, girls night out, date night or brunch with your lovely niece. I am assuming parking in the Circle Centre Mall which is a skip away is the easiest. However, we were on foot and about 15 mins away from our residence. Nada more to say. Just go! read more

Nada - Churros - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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During my work trip to Indy, I decided to stop here for lunch with my wife. True to its reputation, everything met our expectations - the service, food, and ambiance were spot on. The drinks, in addition, are definitely worth exploring! I would willingly return for another visit. read more

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My buddies and I stopped in here for dinner on Saturday evening after we watched the Cardinals beat the Hoosiers so we were celebrating and having a great time so we stopped by this restaurant. I got the chicken tacos and they were fantastic. Really enjoyed it my buddy got some chips and queso for the table and it was pretty good. He also got cornbread and it was good. Service was great. She was a lot of fun and helpful. Ambience was solid. Also it was a good space and we really enjoyed it. I will definitely recommend and I would go back. read more

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Absolutely loved Nada and can't wait to go back. We got the salsa trio and loved them. One of them was SO spicy and not enjoyable but the other 2 were delicious. I would get again just for the 2 salsa's. It was very reasonably priced for an appetizer. I got the chicken enchiladas and I would 100% get them again. They were delicious and a great portion size. Without the chips and salsa I could have finished them but was able to take one home to enjoy the next day. The enchilada reheated really well. It's downtown so there was street parking and parking garages. I went on a Monday so I was able to park on the street right outside. Service was great. Vibes were immaculate, I felt like I was somewhere other than downtown Indy. It was awesome and I can't wait to go back. read more

Nada - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I mean, who wouldn't love this place? It's gorgeous, in the heart of downtown and the food is delicious. We had dinner here before a concert and it was actually my first time. My husband and I got a couple different tacos, the cornbread and the street corn. Everything was amazing and the service was fantastic. We had a couple of drinks that did not disappoint. It's not the cheapest place but it's worth the price tag for the experience. If you haven't been yet, check it out! read more

Nada - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

We had reservations for Saturday evening. Although we got there 20 minutes early, we were seated immediately. The service was decent, but I do wish we had been checked on slightly more frequently. I absolutely loved the environment. This restaurant has a truly unique setup that I have not seen elsewhere. Although I was only in a party of two, I would gladly take a large group here. Due to the size of the restaurant, it is rather loud. As for the drinks, they were average. I ordered the Sangria Blanco and Blueberry Limonada, and they had potential. However, they were watered down. I ordered the chicken quesadillas, and it came served as two smalls quesadillas. They were crisp, and the flavors were good! We thoroughly enjoyed the chips and queso. I would return, but also would like for the drink menu to improve! read more

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It pops right when you walk in! Great decor and vibe. We went on a Saturday for brunch at 1230. It was unusually quiet though and they seemed almost surprised to have people. Not sure why that would be at such a time. Nonetheless, seated and got the Queso - delicious Cocktails - great Plenty of tacos - not bad Desserts - good Service was friendly and overall a good experience. With a more lively atmosphere this is a fun place to go in downtown Indy. read more

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This place has a gorgeous dining room and bar- wow. My husband and I stopped in for dinner during our last night in Indy. We ordered the Al Pastor tacos (excellent), the street corn (excellent) and the cilantro rice and beans bowl. We decided to go tapas style instead of a large plate. We then ordered the crispy potatoes for 'dessert' as it has sweet chili sauce- the potatoes were good but quite a few pieces were burnt to carbon. We each had a skinny margarita and a Pinot Grigio (very small pour). Service was excellent and friendly. $83 before tip. I think next time we may go for a large plate like the Peruvian chicken ($29) and skip the small sides. The ambiance is wonderful! read more

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Gave Nada another chance, and I regret it. Brought in a large party with a reservation over the weekend, but a few folks were running late due to an emergency and staff refused to seat us until the others arrived. The bar was full, and there's no real waiting area, so those of us who were waiting had to stand on hard concrete for about half an hour. I'd already been on my feet for most of the day, so this was notably unpleasant for me. Really can't recommend. read more

Nada was really good. I was in Indy recently for work and wanted to check out some of the highest rated places downtown to see if they lived up to the hype. Nada definitely delivered! I was able to easily grab a seat at the bar for a drink and dinner. It was pretty slow in there, but it was a Monday night! I'm sure it gets busy during peak times, so I would recommend making a reservation. I went with one of their seasonal cocktails, chips with the verde salsa option, and the pork belly tacos. Everything was really great- I do wish they had handmade chips though. I especially enjoyed the tacos and the cocktail. It was a bit pricier than I usually spend on tacos- I'm all about taquerias- but this was a solid choice for a higher end taco spot. read more

Nada - Pork belly tacos - Mexican Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana