Southwestern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Indianapolis
10 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"My first time and the food and service was outstanding! The crispy potatoes slapped! So glad for Kylie's suggestions. She was attentive, prompt, and..."
Chad Williams
"Loved this place! Called 20 min before we came in to reserve seating for 9.
Service and staff was amazing!
Food was on point!
I am not a spicy..."
Fadi Ashkar
"I had the crispy potatoes and the tacos El pastor. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was modern chill with a taste of Spanish theme. The service was..."
Bob Myers
"Nada was a nice find for a quick tasty lunch. I tried all three of their salsas. Their regular was good, their salsa con verde was more of a medium..."
Dawson Brunswick
"It was a great experience even though we were almost the only guests there on a Monday night. The food was phenomenal, priced a little high, but..."
Thomas Brackett III
"A good stop for a Sunday lunch. The food and drinks are tasty (the habanero salsa in the tasting trio was particularly delicious). It was a Sunday,..."
Michael Potter
"Went to Nada with a friend and the food and atmosphere were terrific! The food was fresh and delicious. Our server was very attentive to details..."
Fb Nnnnbn
"Dinner time on Gen Con days is always a challenge to find somewhere without a wait. But, we got really lucky and got three seats at the bar(first..."
Nicole Leonard
"We had Nada for lunch this weekend and it was soooo yummy! The service with Stephanie was great too! Will definitely be returning..."
Sarah Irwin
"Atmosphere was amazing. Service was great. Food was good. Crispy Brussels were good. Fried Mahi tacos were good. Al Pastor tacos were good/okay. Had..."
Kevin Vershay
"We made a reservation for six and had a circular table. Love the decor and the atmosphere. The waitress was nice and kept our drinks filled. I had..."
Vanessa Kenworthy
"The decor and interior design was really fun. For food, we got the ceviche, mahi tacos, pork al pastor tacos, and churros; everything was..."
Daniel Moran
"It was an early lunch on Friday and it was not busy. The food was delicious and the service was great as..."
Sara Blubaugh
"Everyone here is so nice and made sure we had everything we needed. Our server was so great at helping us choose from the menu. The music was..."
Tiffany Sanchez
"Amazing dinner in the heart of downtown Indy! We love Nada. Fantastic food and margaritas, excellent atmosphere, and friendly & professional..."
Jody and Tim Root
"Another great time at Nada. We had the queso and guacamole starters, chicken fajitas and a big bake of cocktails all were outstanding. We did not get..."
Eric Brooke
"The absolute best service I have ever experienced. Taylor J was our waitress/server and she was phenomenal. Knew the menu and provided wonderful..."
"I came here for the Nachos but was truly amazed by the soup. Delicious. Loaded with all good stuff. The nachos were worth the trip alone, but the..."
Dean Bradley
"This restaurant was delicious. My husband and I have tried the Luciana’s location north of here, #2. They were both great. Our servers name was..."
Candace Young
"We spent 3 days in Indianapolis, and this was by far our best food and customer service! The food was so good! The staff was great! I came down from..."
Jessica Brown
"Excellent Authentic Mexican restaurant! Chips and salsa were good mild salsa with lots of flavor! My drink stayed full and the server was on point! I..."
Young Micro Farming
"Food taste good!! Environment was inviting. Wait was not long. Prices were great. Overall a great place to..."
Jackie Sharp
"The food was good. It wasn't "write home to Momma" good, but it was good.
The service was okay. Again, not memorable, but decent. The servers all..."
Katherine White
"Juan was a great server! Best service ever and awesome food! We loved everything about this place: the big water glasses, lots of chips, queso and..."
Ally Bright
"We had 5 little kids and 7 adults! Service was amazing, food was delicious! They were so kind to us and we had a fabulous family..."
Sherrell Smith
"It was a nice, calm place. The food is..."
Tatiana Philogene
"This is one of my husbands and mine favorite Mexican restaurants. The servers all so kind and great at what they do. The food is fantastic and..."
Kelsey Kean
"I feel like if we started camping out in their lobby, they wouldn't mind! We come here at least 3-5 times a month and never get tired of it. The..."
aSAMr
"Just the way I like it, and great price. I went on a Wednesday evening about 8:30pm and Luciana’s was somewhat busy. Seated in the bar area, server..."
Jason Dozier
"The arroz con pollo was one of the most delicious meals I have ever eaten. I am thinking of it 4 weeks later. Excellent menu and very friendly..."
"Had never enjoyed Bakersfield prior to my son recommending it during a recent visit to Mass Ave. He gave my wife and a “heads up” on how good the..."
Epicure Mom
"I liked it. Good Mexican cuisine with a flair. However, I do think the tacos are overpriced. They're quite delicious and flavorful, but small and..."
Jasmyn Sanders
"Love this place!. The food is good and fresh. The salsa and sauce are unique. I constantly crave the tacos. Only con is noise level. Nothing absorbs..."
Indy.summer
"This place is hit or miss with me. It can get easily crowded, and is very much a "hipster bar". With that being said, I enjoy going during non-peak..."
Cvec
"It was being on vacation.. Bakersfield is so very different than most places in Indianapolis. The wait staff and manager were friendly, trained and..."
Saunders50
"Another great Bakersfield. Coming from Cincy I had to visit the one in Indy when in town, and it didnt disappoint, its larger than the one in..."
Jo Dee
"Bakersfield, a.k.a. Rent a Bowl for Three Dollars... Please explain to me how I was just charged for 2 orders of chips and salsa. The salsa is on the..."
B
"Beautiful decor, excellent service, inexpensive & creative food. Plus good craft beer and a mile long list of tequilas to choose from. The short rib..."
Eat At Mo's
"Not sure what all the negative reviews of the food are about. The short rib tacos/torta, guacamole and queso are all great. Their margaritas are..."
Stacey
"My review is based on the food, which I thought was terrible. Tacos were bland and overpriced and what's up with the queso??? On the other hand, I..."
Jan
"Trending now.. Bakersfield certainly is the "it" place right now. The hipsters of Indianapolis crawled out of their skinny jean stores and skipped..."
Professional Eater Mike
"Meh. I do like the food at Bakersfield, but I'm not blown away just..."
ACFish
"Best Tacos in Indy!!!. To start off the decor and staff is very inviting. Any place that pulls off the Edison light bulbs with out looking like it..."
Pete Farrar
"Great food and friendly..."
Derek Elzey
"Awesome service, food came out fast and the margaritas are great. Our waitress was super nice and explained the..."
Rachael
"Bakersfield is another great option on Mass Ave.. Bakersfield is situated in a great location in downtown Indy (across from Bazbeaux and Ball and..."
MarketandMeridian
"Chips & Queso were great. Mole taco was fantastic. The service was excellent..."
Mhav2k
"Great place. I've been here 5 times, never disappointing. I actually just created this urban spoon account to give these guys the credit they..."
Chandler.d.berty
"My husband and I were just hanging out downtown and decided to stop based on all the amazing reviews we've read. Unfortunately we were seated with no..."
Ash
"This place is awesome! If you are a fan of short ribs, have the taco. It was my favorite. The fish taco also very good. Cocktail menu was interesting..."
Mindy Gunn
"Get yourself to Bakersfield. Great atmosphere, good service, tasty drinks, and the flavors of their tacos were out of this..."
Warren
"Best Taco Bar by Far. Places like this are becoming more and more popular in bigger cities, and I am happy that Indy finally got one. A specialty bar..."
Deadbeat Drunkard
"Nice, nice, very nice. Nice place. I like the comfortable dfeel of old cowboy movies and a nice mix of music on the speakers. Started with chips and..."
Soup Fork
"Best margaritas. Quacamole. And tacos...."
Natalie Bennett
"The best spot in Indy! Unbelievable food and drinks! Fun, rowdy atmosphere, and the play my boy Johnny..."
John L
"Tomlinson Tap Room, located on the mezzanine level of The Historic City Market, in the heart of downtown Indy, shows the Hoosier love by serving up..."
MarketandMeridian
"Bakersfield was a cool, hip little joint specializing in drinks and tacos. I of course like things like tacos, guacamole, and queso so in we went..."
Hyrum Romrell
"This cozy spot on Mass Ave serves up authentic Mexican street cuisine like tacos, tortas, taquitos, and more. They also have some delicious craft..."
Josh & Katey
"Our team had a dinner outing and it was a great choice. Bakersfield was excellent for a fun and energetic atmosphere with efficient and friendly..."
Damon Hewlin
"Went there for a dbl date couples night... our friends we were with recommended it we walked there from pin mechanics. It was cool outside we had a..."
Dana
"Great spot for a margarita and tacos. The pineapple margarita was delicious and strong, and the tacos had a ton of flavor. I suggest ordering at..."
Reagen Ayette
"Great selection of cocktails and very affordable considering the quality you’re getting. Vibrant atmosphere and our server Rokey is an absolutely..."
ting chi
"Shout out to bartender Joe, waitress Rachel, and host Laura for awesome service!! First time here and everyone was so nice. Rachel did a great job..."
Anna Smith
"Love the atmosphere! Sat outside and it’s a cool vibe. The waiter was pleasant and knowledgeable and warned me about the heat of the Pollo Diablo..."
Gwen Kelty
"I haven’t been to Bakersfield in years and our server Sunshine was amazing! I’m visiting from out of town and she was so kind and attentive while..."
Arriana Fitts
"Ask for Rokey he was an amazing server with great service and lots of patience. Chelsea was a compassionate host that helped seat us in a better..."
Costella Denise Green
"10/29/23-My cousins were in town, we had lunch at Bakersfield prior to going to airport. The food was excellent, street tacos, the trio, were all..."
Michael Scisney
"Between my husband and I, we had most of the tacos. All were really delicious. The chips and salsa - also really good. Both salsas had good flavor,..."
Stephanie Rutterbush
"I dined here with my wife at 5:30 on a Sunday evening. We did not have a reservation, but were seated right away. Everything tasted very fresh! We..."
Jesse Bateman
"I had a very pleasant dine in experience here. The queso and cocktails were delicious. The staff was nice. We sat at the bar and our bartender Ana..."
Peanut
"The food was very good, and the atmosphere is exactly what you would expect at Mass Ave. went on my lunch break and had very quick service. The tacos..."
Emily E
"Went to this restaurant tonight after the Colts win over the Chiefs (Hurray) - anyway back to this nice restaurant on Mass Avenue.
It wasn’t to..."
Hugh McLaughlin
"Chelsea P was awesome! She was very attentive and prompt with our requests. She rocks!
Cam came by to say hi and check on us. What a great touch to..."
"My husband and I went for our first time about 3 weeks ago!! The food is amazing!! I ordered the chicken fajita quesadilla and it was so yummy!! The..."
Melissa Brown Svymbersky
"This was our first time visiting Luciana's. The building was bright, colorful, and inviting. We were seated immediately even though the parking lot..."
Becky Miller
"My favorite spot! I just had the burritos Grande.
It was perfection. Amazing flavor and generous portions. The queso is fabulous. Our server was very..."
Kaye Boisvenue
"Great food and reasonably priced! Salsa had an awesome fresh flavor, the queso dip was excellent, the chips were warm and fresh. Guacamole was fresh..."
Tom N Vicki Comtois
"Love This place! Authentic All around! Food is Awesome ! Love the staff and Owners such a Nice environment..."
Tanya Leann Jarvis
"We had a steak burrito covered in queso. To die for !! My daughter had a taco salad and chase had pizza and Ff. Good service. Great..."
Tanya Kay
"I sat inside at the bar. The bartender was friendly and accommodating. The lunch special #9 came out hot and delicious. The ground beef is actual..."
Sharon Shelburne
"First time here. Very busy, waited 1 hr but worth the wait. Margueritas very good as the..."
Nancy Kouris Sayler
"The food was great as always, but my waitress starting sweeping the floor where I was sitting that made me loose my..."
Varinia Faye Nevilles
"We went in Friday and the kids split the combo fajitas and the wife and I shared the jalapeño steak (the top of the list we on the entree section)..."
Corey Allen
"It was great! The staff were amazing. Every single one of the interacted with us kindly and were so sweet to my son. We will be back..."
Izzy Street
"Great place to eat, and I was able to watch the football game after church.
My wife and I are not alcoholic drinkers, and we ordered virgin..."
Tracy Streeter
"Went with a few girlfriends for dinner n drinks. Clean and upbeat place. The food quantity was a lot. Our server Gaby was prompt and friendly. And..."
Zeenat Joshi
"My girlfriends and I had a good time here. We ordered a mango margarita pitcher and it was very delicious. Ordered a large queso, when it arrived we..."
Prithvi Patel
"Good food, quick service, and nice wait..."
Leticia Derry
"Amazing food, incredible portions and the best service provided by Luis Angel who was our server and went above and beyond. We'll be back for..."
Jose Perez
"Pink Margarita and Texas Fajitas were a hit. Rice and beans cooked..."
Damien Bowie
"The booths are too low and seats too vertical. Not much room. Everything else is great. Margaritas are fabulous. Menu does have items that are tomato..."
Karen A.
"Loved the food and customer service I received tonight! Alvaro was tentative to my needs. Recommended some great foods and took time to find out my..."
Crystle Pospeck
"Always good food, if I had a complaint the food for carry out was ready faster than the time given. So if too fast is a complaint then they are doing..."
Hopeitsapar2
"I got the Raspberry Margarita and it was good. The size is called 38. The food was good. The customer service was amazing! It was nice outside so we..."
Delvakio Brown
"The food here was delicious and we were served very fast. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. Very good place to go on a date or for the..."
michael humphrey
"This was our first time going here...Food was delicious 😋 and nice sized..."
Erica Porter
"I have never had bad service or food here. Drinks are great..."
H Wilkes
"I'm so upset I never thought to come here, that sopa de pollo is to die for. The guy who took our order was so friendly and..."
Imari Powell
"I really enjoyed this place. I am not a fan of Americanized Mexican foods, so it was great to try a new place and actually enjoy not only the food,..."
"I wish I could give this place a higher rating because they are amazing. I always love their food, friendly staff, and clean environment! In my..."
Jade Stevens
"My wife and I have been coming to this location for years ! The ingredients are always fresh, the employees are very friendly and quick ! We’ve ..."
Brittany “Courtland” Evans
"Their food is really good and the only reason why I'm not giving them 5 stars is because they keep short ending you on tortilla chips. They also need..."
Afril Trueheart
"Me and my family have been going here for years and I absolutely love it. The workers have our orders memorized simply because we've been going there..."
Isabella Shabel
"1st time going to Moe's. Love this place. Love the Free garlic salsa! Will be going..."
Scott Ritchie
"After heading out to get a burrito somewhere, I land here instead of the big "C" chain that had a sign on the door that they decided they would close..."
Ti Sing
"More Monday deal is fantastic! Burrito, chips, salsa, and drink only $8 on Mondays. Great deal and great..."
Amanda Robertson
"Went in here today and the service was great! Super nice people and quick too. Food was delicious and the service unmatched. Will be..."
Noah Brooks
"I love this place. Customizable burritos, bowls or stacks are great. The quality of the food is superb and the service is always spectacular. If a..."
JT Stachler
"It was a $5 special for a burrito. Great value for those with the app. They sent me notification. I love their food. Not as spicy 🔥 as some..."
Tina Myers
"HOMEWRECKER!!! What more do I need to say. Lol. Its always delicious and filling. You get a tray full of chips and multiple kinds of salsas to choose..."
Zack
"Nice staff good..."
Rustan Porter
"Good atmosphere..good service..nice people comfortable..
Great portion...good food..."
"La Margarita has great food and a spectacular tequila and mezcal selection. Their indoor seating is nice, and parking behind the building is..."
Tammie Dulworth Nelson
"This is the best Mexican food I have ever had. We try to go once a month. It also has the best Margaritas. I have had a couple of different items..."
Mark Lindgren
"Tequila Bar (any restaurant with that in the name gets extra stars, period) and best margarita cocktail I have ever had and I am super picky, y'all...."
Luci Winkley
"Great service, food was perfect!!! Margaritas could had been better but the Regian was such a GREAT server you forgot about any flaws. Ask for..."
Mark Brotherton
"Food is delicious, the owner is super nice. All the staff was very friendly. This place is a staple of Fountain Square. We will definitely be..."
Nate Luke
"Margarita's were excellent - strawberry. The guacamole was fantastic. The steak tacos were good. Definitely going back for the margarita's and..."
Arlyne Layton
"One of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever been to! There is usually something I don't like...either the rice, beans or guacamole...but..."
Michele Whisler
"Loved it. Best tamales in town. Sat on the patio and enjoyed great service. Will definitely be..."
Bobby Duck
"We just love it here...great service, food and the best-tasting top shelf..."
Elizabeth Kashin
"great food & great service. We ate there before a show at HI-FI Indy & we were very happy with our..."
Ann L. Ohl
"Every time we have been here we've had amazing food and great service. Their fish tacos are my absolute favorite and if they ever change the recipe I..."
Kristi Schultz
"4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We sat outside and had relatively good service; there were long periods in between "check ins" with our server. Our..."
K G
"We ate outside and it was such an entertaining place to people watch. Wait staff are quick to bring whatever you need. Food is fabulous along with a..."
Natalie Landes
"If you want to know what the red lobster version of a Mexican restaurant is, look no further...the food is good, you'll leave satisfied, but you know..."
Andy Malarik
"My coctail was delicious and the service was fantastic! My tacos were so so. I loved the atmosphere it was fun and inviting but the food left..."
Ray
"Their servers and restaurant are really quite good. As is most of their food. However, their Al Pastor tacos are the worst thing I’ve ever had at..."
Zachary Aument
"Great choice of dining near the heart of Fountain Square!
In a recent visit for dinner, the Chipotle with shrimp was my selected dish. The rice was..."
Jeffrey W
"Amazing. The staff are always so friendly and quick, regardless of how busy they are. Water is delicious. Nachos are fantastic. My favorite is..."
Max K. Ryan
"Stopped in for a day date and wanted a spicy margarita. The bartender, Seth, did NOT disappoint. My fiancé and I had the Mango Pineapple Habanero..."
Nicole Cassetty
"The food was great. Birria tacos aren’t always easy to find and these were done perfectly. The atmosphere is great and the service felt very homey..."
P H
"Definitely a must try when visiting Indianapolis. Fantastic Birria tacos! All the food was very good, but truly they did the birria right. The..."
Mechelle Jackson
"Go there! It good and reasonable on price
Not listed on the menu was chicken soft tacos. It's the same chicken that's in their signature dishes. Our..."
John Conway
"Stellar chips and dip to go with good food! Their house margaritas were great. The chips and dips we got were the best part! They are a good mix of..."
Laura Crabtree
"Went in for lunch with a friend and got torta de pollo and a margarita. Food was good margarita too. Just wish I would have gotten more than a 12oz..."
Marc Anthony
"I'm always looking for the next best thing. This is it for me! The next best, elevated Mexican food.
So thrilled to have found this..."
Stacy Sam Lenae
"Food is okay definitely not authentic but not bad and still has flavoring but for the price don’t think my burrito was worth it drinks are really..."
Jordi Tello
"Great drinks, and great food. I love the type of vibe inside. Also a great place to stop by and grab a drink at the..."
"I love the thin, crispy chips. I love the spicy salsa. It would have been nice if they had a medium salsa for my wife, but this is all about..."
Phil Miller
"The service was great. They were really nice and welcoming. The food was amazing too. I got the Texas Queso Fries and I absolutely loved it...."
Amy Leggett
"When traveling through Indianapolis, we stopped here for dinner and enjoyed the quality and tastiness of the food. The service was prompt and..."
Solarix Fireheart
"Went twice here in last one month. Food was served hot which was super comforting in cold weather. We ordered chicken fajita, cheesy potatoes fries..."
Taylor Zang
"Food is excellent! Salsa is addictive. The service sizes are large and for a fair price! Will go back when/if in the area again. The staff was very..."
Michelle Flannery
"If you’re looking for some really good tasty margaritas, you gotta come here. I’ve tried different margaritas from many different Mexican..."
Bryan Salas
"Usually I have low expectations with chain establishments, but the flavor of the Monterey chicken ranch was actually quite good. The only complaint I..."
Gary Bishop
"We had a good dining experience, the food tasted yum, and the waiting time was reasonable...."
Golnaz Williams
"Food was tasty. Portion size was on the small and skimpy side, especially the crab entrees. Service was great. Atmosphere was what you'd expect from..."
John T Rex
"I loved being greeted with chips and salsa. I got the chicken fajitas, and they were amazing. The chicken fajita is on special on Wednesdays, so..."
Julian Foster
"The food was great, came very fast and our waitress was very attentive. The prices are about average. I only took one star away from atmosphere..."
"Food is good but the environment is not. The staff there are kinda rude and the tables are dirty. Will go for takeout..."
Farhana Afroj
"That staff was great, fast and efficient. A couple dirty tables, but it was pretty busy and is expected. I did get a couple stale chips in the bag...."
David Gardner
"Service was awesome, Rico had great character and served with speed and..."
Noah Eaton
"Great food and service. I liked the..."
Omae wa Mou Shindeiru
"Great place for a quick meal I ate in music was kinda loud but it is what it is. Let me tell you the steak had a kick and OH MY that is what pushed..."
Samuel Johnson
"Awesome people and awesome service. The quality and quantity were awesome. And you get same food which ever location u choose. But for this location..."
dilip kumar sahu
"I don’t normally give reviews for places like chipotle which are the same across the nation, but this location deserves one. Like the rest of the..."
Amanda M
"Rico and William welcomed me as part of the early lunch rush and provided excellent recommendations for what was looking fresh and best available for..."
Kaleb Lantrip
"Regular here. Food is above average for a Chipotle and staff have always been..."
Josh Gray
"Great service as always. Super quick. And shout out to Rico for being the most positive guy Ive seen in a long time while getting lunch. My man..."
Tyler Caldwell
"My daughter and I were greeted when we entered. Our order was taken promptly and the person preparing our food was very courteous. Our food was fresh..."
Scott Ellman
"Busy during lunch time. Always pleasant people. Hope they are getting treated..."
Sami Uzzama
"I’m usually a die hard Qdoba fan, but this Chipotle got the downtown Qdoba beat! From the quality of food, the selection, the staff, the actual..."
Miyah1k
"They were very busy. Due to the general assembly for the Church of the Nazarene in town. They got us through the line pretty quickly even with most..."
"Stopped in for dinner and got the buffalo chicken sandwich. Really enjoyed the flavor and the crispiness of the breading. Sandwich was a bit too..."
Jozef Watson
"Been a long time since our last visit. Food was very good and they have some reasonably priced options. Service was just good. Waitress was the most..."
Jon Rogers
"My husband and I ordered to go. The service was great. The young lady was quick to help us and answer any questions I had. They accommodated my..."
Judy B
"On previous visits, the service was great, and this time, the server was very odd. She had trouble understanding us and seemed very judgmental about..."
Esther Monahan
"We stopped by on a Saturday night. It wasn't very busy, but they were understaffed, so we waited about 20 minutes for a table. Once we were seated,..."
Dan Bartlett
"Chris, our waitress was awesome!! She was professional, pleasant and appropriately personal. The food was excellent. There were 27 of us in..."
Anita Matthews
"Excellent service. Our server was friendly and very knowledgeable and he was always there for refills and any needs we had. The food was good and hot..."
Alan Schultz Realtor
"The food, wait staff and price point, never disappoints. The bathroom is clean and I REALLY appreciate that. The restaurant floors are clean and..."
M. Strickland
"We came for dessert and our server was fast, friendly and even tho he didn't hear our entire order at 1st he made it right immediately. I would drive..."
J N
"I know the Chili’s phase in time has past, however I’m still pleasantly surprised each time I visit. Food is good, drinks are cold, staff is..."
Giianee Of Course
"Great food. Service was good. Even had a live performance between two drunken customers. Didn't have to go to the movie was all in one. 38th street..."
Josh
"Tuesdays the kids meals are only $0.99! The prime rib burrito is packed with tons of meat and cheese! On the 3 for 10 menu! Awesome goodness...."
mzSunshine Anderson
"We had a great experience. Food was good, staff was friendly and the restaurant was clean. The paradise pie is AMAZING! We will definitely..."
Jennifer D'Hondt
"I enjoyed the environment. The food and service was good. I moved from this area several years ago, and this visit reminded me of how much I use to..."
Dianna Ferguson-Mosley
"Great food it was delicious good customer service I didnt to wait long for service or my food and my waiter was..."
Kristie Vaughn
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