Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to Chef's Pencil. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Indianapolis?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Indianapolis. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
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#29. El Rodeo
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (48 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2606 N High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224-2910
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#28. La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6825 Graham Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220-4013
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#27. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (11 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 838 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220
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#26. Leonardo's Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (24 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 8431 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1939
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#25. Salsa Verde Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 55 S Raceway Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46231-1060
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#24. Moe's Southwest Grill
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (51 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 910 West 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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#23. Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (49 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5510 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254-1685
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#22. EL Azabache Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4200 S East St Ste 11 Suite 11, Indianapolis, IN 46227
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#21. Chris' Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1405 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240-1911
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#20. Tortas Guicho Dominguez y el Cubanito
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (43 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 641 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203-1755
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#19. Luciana's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (47 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1850 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220-2340
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#18. El Jalapeno Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (16 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4902 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227-1654
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#17. Fiesta Ranchera
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (21 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1450 W Southport Rd Ste B, Indianapolis, IN 46217-5397
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#16. Tortas El Guero
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (17 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: not available
- Address: 3818 N High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254-2709
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#15. La Piedad
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6524 Cornell Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220-1144
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#14. Chilly Water Brewing Company
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (70 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 719 Virginia Ave Apt 105, Indianapolis, IN 46203-1976
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#13. Festiva
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (57 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1217 E 16th St Just east of the Monon Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46202-1958
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#12. Luciana's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina #2
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (49 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3716 E 82nd St Clear water crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240-2422
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#11. El Mezcal Indianapolis
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8920 Wesleyan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1148
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#10. The Tamale Place
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (53 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1155 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227-6289
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#9. La Parada
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (74 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1642 E New York St Ste A, Indianapolis, IN 46201-3023
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#8. Pacos taqueria
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (41 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 4390 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205-2220
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#7. Condado Tacos
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (25 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 530 Massachusetts Ave Suite 190, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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#6. La Hacienda Indianapolis
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 5625 Lawton Loop East Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46216-1015
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#5. LA Margarita Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (108 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1043 Virginia Ave Ste 1, Indianapolis, IN 46203-1977
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#4. Biscuits Cafe
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (63 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1035 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220-2034
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#3. Bakersfield
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (246 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 334 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2109
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#2. Nada
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (530 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3518
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#1. The Tamale Place
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (428 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 5242 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224-9110
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