As I stated before, by no means am I the expert in restaurant critiquing. But I must say that my new favorite place to go is Indianapolis' very own Alculpolco Joe's. Staying true to its name, it is everything the name makes it out to be. If you like Mexican food, you will like this place.
There is so much to try here, your mouth will be watering once you take a look at their extensive menu. We started off with the chicken avocado soup. This soup is perfect for chilly winter weather when you just want to curl up next to a fireplace with a comforting, warm meal. Each bite holds a variety of textures and flavors such as chewy, shredded chicken and smooth chunks of avocado. Additional tastes of garlic and onion add flavor to this delicious soup.
They have green chile rellenos have a wonderful warm flavor when roasted, which is perfect for a chilly evening. They are stuffed with cheese, dipped in an egg batter and fried. The flavors and textures blend perfectly together. Queso fresco (fresh Mexican cheese) is a traditional choice for this wonderful dish.
I ended the evening with the sopapillas. It's a classic Mexican snack made with a little sugar to sweeten it. Usually "sopes" as they are sometimes called are topped with meats and veggies, but these sweet versions are topped with fruit.
Another fine Indianapolis Menu Guide find. This wonderful little downtown Indianapolis restaurant is the cat's meow!
This commercial for Best Tex Mex says it all:
Posted Thursday, October 25, 2007 by
Chris Baggott
Bazbeaux Pizza
Broad Ripple
811 E. Westfield Blvd.
317-255-5711
Downtown
334 Mass Ave
317-636-7662
I think for location, ambiance and a hang loose vibe, Bazbeaux’s is the best pizza restaurant in Indianapolis. The whole thing has a college feel that is decidedly un-chain…something that is getting very hard to find in Indianapolis Restaurants.
For an old fashioned Italian Pizza, this might not be the best restaurant…although they do make great traditional pizza. What Bazbeaux’s is known for however are their unusual Gourmet Pizza. They have a great Seafood Pizza with Shrimp & Crab and a Barbeque Chicken Pizza that features owner Deb Berman’s own recipe barbeque sauce. For those with a more Mexican taste, there is the Tchoupitoulas pizza who’s toppings include Cajun shrimp, a ridiculous andouille sausage (kind of Mexican/French I guess) and roasted red peppers. There is even a vegetarian Pizza that will thrill the most ardent PETA supporter.
If you are looking for the Best Pizza Restaurant in Indianapolis, Bazbeaux might make an excellent choice.
Broad Ripple
811 E. Westfield Blvd.
317-255-5711
Downtown
334 Mass Ave
317-636-7662
I think for location, ambiance and a hang loose vibe, Bazbeaux’s is the best pizza restaurant in Indianapolis. The whole thing has a college feel that is decidedly un-chain…something that is getting very hard to find in Indianapolis Restaurants.
For an old fashioned Italian Pizza, this might not be the best restaurant…although they do make great traditional pizza. What Bazbeaux’s is known for however are their unusual Gourmet Pizza. They have a great Seafood Pizza with Shrimp & Crab and a Barbeque Chicken Pizza that features owner Deb Berman’s own recipe barbeque sauce. For those with a more Mexican taste, there is the Tchoupitoulas pizza who’s toppings include Cajun shrimp, a ridiculous andouille sausage (kind of Mexican/French I guess) and roasted red peppers. There is even a vegetarian Pizza that will thrill the most ardent PETA supporter.
If you are looking for the Best Pizza Restaurant in Indianapolis, Bazbeaux might make an excellent choice.
Posted Monday, August 20, 2007 by
Dean Stratman
Location: El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
Address: 2203 N. State Street Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone Number: (317)462-5272
Description: So, you are on the east side of Indianapolis and you are having a major craving for Mexican food. You are in a major rush, so you need food in a flash. Of course, anywhere on the east side of Indianapolis during the late afternoon or early evening is extremely crowded and busy, leaving very few restaurants to choose from besides fast food. In my opinion, for some of the best Mexican food you can find, and for a reasonable price, also in a flash, El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant in Greenfield is the place to go. No, I am not just recommending a random restaurant that I have never been to--I go there frequently. In fact, my family recently visited El Rodeo for some fine Mexican dining. First of all, I would like to comment on their menu and prices. For a Mexican restaurant, El Rodeo has quite a large menu and reasonable prices. One of their best dishes is the steak and cheese burrito. Not only is it the size of your head, but it is placed at a very reasonable $8.00, and that includes a side of rice and beans--a staple of Mexican restaurants in the United States. As for the service, most of the employees speak English very well, and it is rare that my food does not come out within four or five minutes of ordering. The salsa is excellent, so the time goes by very quickly anyways. Overall, I would say that if you are sick of downtown dining and you want some fast and good-tasting food, you should take a quick fifteen minute drive out to Greenfield, as it is just off I-70, and visit El Rodeo Mexican restaurant.
Website: unavailable
Rating: 4 stars
Posted Saturday, August 11, 2007 by
Mike Hinker
La Jolla in Broadripple provides a large outside seating area so that guests may enjoy their great mexican food while relaxing during a nice summer night. I love cooling down with one of La Jolla's awesome margaritas and eating chips and salsa as a starter. I also love to people watch as I eat and there are plenty of interesting people in Broadripple!
Posted Tuesday, July 31, 2007 by
Mike Hinker
I was craving mexican food one night and decided to try out the Adobo Grill on 82nd street. I with my roommate, Nick, at about 7:00pm and, after a short wait, was seated at a comfortable booth. Our server was nice and friendly and after taking our drink orders suggested the guacamole as a starter. Nick and I both like to eat and were quite hungry at the time so we decided to take her advice. The guacamole was so good that I'm not sure it lasted five minutes on the table. We both loved our entrees and even saved room for dessert, the plantain crepes. Nick and I both loved our experience at Adobo Grill and plan on bringing our girlfriends back soon for a double date!
Posted Monday, July 9, 2007 by
A.R. Sales
The votes in our family are split - while some like La Piedad, I believe that La Hacienda at West Carmel Drive and North Meridian offers some of the best Mexican food around.
First, I like the fact that they forego the tableside preparation of guacamole. This annoying ritual is used by places like El Torito Grill and Adobo Grill to charge more for a basic staple of Mexican cuisine. The guacamole at La Hacienda, while prepared out of sight, is every bit as good at half the price.
Second, the offerings are plentiful, reasonably priced, and well prepared. The carnitas, nachos and quesadillas are particularly good. The beer is cold and the margaritas are excellent.
Last, but not least, the wait staff is always attentive and delivers consistently good service.
So, stop by and enjoy my favorite Mexican restaurant in Indianapolis. You will not be disappointed.
Posted Monday, July 2, 2007 by
Ali Sales
If there's one restaurant I can't get enough of in the summer, it's La Piedad. Oh, how I love their deck where the warm breeze greets you as you sip a Corona with a lime. Oh, how I love the attentive wait staff who is happy to bring more chips and salsa by any time you like.
I also love their bean and cheese nachos, quesadilla rellena, and tosta-guac. Speaking of the guac, although they don't make it table-side as they do at El Torito, the flavor is great, and did I mention how reasonably priced this Mexican restaurant Indianapolis runs? A night out with the girls runs a mere $10 a piece, and that's with queso, beer, chips, and a meal.
Contact info for La Pieda (located in Broad Ripple, right near the Monon):
(317) 475-0988
6524 Cornell Ave
Indianapolis, IN
Picture of the girls after enjoying La Piedad (looking happy and full)!
