Restaurantji's Carmel picks for the finest Mexican cuisine.
“I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect taco spot since I moved to Indiana 3 years ago. When I tell you this is the best carne asada I’ve ever had… I am not kidding. My partner also said her arroz con pollo was the best she’s had from anywhere. The guys working were both so kind and I absolutely love that atmosphere, the location, everything.“
“It's my first time trying Quesa Tacos, and it's delicious. I tried the steak, chicken and quesabirria tacos, queso and salsa. They even have a salsa bar with pickled carrots. Highly recommend. It's also very cute decorations and clean. My 4 year old liked his steak taco and queso.“
“Had an amazing dinner and service last night. Bartender, Alyssa, knows the bar and menu well. Asked for a suggestion for dinner, Matador bowl was spot on! Upscale dinner as always in Carmel! Love the atmosphere here. Will continue to come back, so consistent.JG #24“
“Best burritos on the island. Made to order, fresh, full of flavor, and huge!!! We have to stop at least once every trip! Jaime and his wife, the cooks and owners, are very kind. Danny, the server is courteous and friendly. Absolutely love CKB!!!“
“Delicious food. Great service. We've used them a number of times. Basically every year we visit, we make it a point to get food from here! They also have food for kids that aren't Mexican in case you have kids that are difficult to please.“
“Recommended by a fellow Mexican. The food was good. I stuck with classic Enchiladas ( Mexicana Enchiladas one shredded chicken, one cheese and one ground beef). It was topped with different sauces emulating the colors of the Mexican Flag. There were many other selections that I would call fusion as it went beyond what you would get at more traditional Mexican Restaurants. I am confident you can find a dish that suits your mood that evening and something different a delicious for your next visit. Give them a try.“
“This place has an incredible range of food and is a great place to get quick service on the way home and actually get a meal that isn't loaded with saturated fat (for those that aren't worried about that they have plenty of options that aren't healthy too). I recommend the bowls as they are the most well rounded. The Cuban in particular has plantain, yuca, rice, beans, and pork.Dietary restrictions: Options for the gluten intolerant. I also avoid soy and dairy as well which there are options for here also.“
“La Hacienda does a lot of advertising, so we decided to trek over to Carmel and see if they live up to the hype. I think they are part of a chain because there are other Mexican restaurants around town with the same name. This one is located in a strip mall just west of IN-31. The restaurant is large and tables spread out inside. There were a number of monitors playing Big 10 basketball during our visit. The dining room seemed a bit dark, but clean. The decor was modern and comfortable, but not upscale. Gilber, our server, was efficient and friendly throughout our visit. He checked on us regularly. He was 5 star. The menu is pretty typical Americanized Mexican with the usual offerings. They have a lunch menu as daily specials that run around $10. The food is not elevated, but standard Mexican. The complimentary salsa is good. The chips were freshly fried. I had the Speedy Gonzales lunch which consisted of a taco, enchilada and beans. The food was pretty standard looking, but portions were huge. The beef hard-shell taco was over stuffed with ground beef and cheese. The beef enchilada didn't have a lot of flavor, but adding salsa helped. My husband had lunch Special #9, which was composed of beef enchilada, burrito and beans. He thought the meal was good. They have a full bar and and plenty of dedicated parking.“
“This restaurant is amazing! We loved the delicious and authentic mexican food and Larissa (general manager) gave the best customer experience with great energy and very professional! We tried the cocktails and the Maria’s Enchiladas! I hope back again“
“NomNom for us David! Great food located in sun king brewery. My favorite things are the nachos--big enough for a hungry person entree or spilt with a friend if you enjoy sharing ha. They are a lunch try worth of nachos. Birria Tacos are also delicious. They have a taco meal which is like two tacos with chips n salsa--you really can't go wrong with anything! Good portions for the price and always delicious! Perfect food to pair with a sun king beer!“
“The chicken Acapulco has been my order since time immemorial and it still does it for me. We usually try to sit in the bar to avoid to children but it's chill regardless. I have so many good memories from this restaurant it almost feels weird to review it but I went last Friday and while the portions felt a little smaller (inflation probz) it was still plenty of food and delicious. Order the queso- you won't regret it.“
“This restaurant is legit. The Texas Chimichanga was on point. The chicken was soft and cooked perfectly. the Shrimp had a wonderful seasoning and the steak had a great flavor. The cheese sauce on top made this an excellent dish. I had this with a 28 oz Texas Margarita. I'd say this was a great pairing. This is by far the best Mexican food we've had since moving from Las Vegas to Carmel.“
“Service was fantastic. It was quick and the server was friendly and as attentive as we wanted. The food also arrived very promptly and was pipping HOT! The outside and inside of the restaurant was very clean, which impressed me. It was spacious enough you definitely didn't feel like you were sitting on the other tables laps. The Arroz con Pollo was a huge portion and tasted great. The fajitas were really good too. The chicken tasted great and love when it comes out with some "sizzle!" The chips and salsa were okay. The chips tasted a little hard, not sure if stale or not. Also, I ordered a Ultimate Marg and honestly, it want the best. That's the reason for the , & not the 5. For a $13.00 Marg, I'd expect better. Just didn't taste good and not too much flavor.“
“Went there this week for the first time and it was great. My family and I ordered a few different items to try/share and they all were awesome. We got the Tandoor Murgh, Veg Tandoori Momos, and a few other things. We ordered the magical maggie rolls and those were so good we ordered another plate. Will be going back. Great food, service, and atmosphere.“