Reviews for La Parada in Indianapolis, IN
Very good Mexican food surprisingly in Indy. It was authentic, the flavor and prep was great. Very cramped dining room and... in a worn down building, but don't let that stop you. A great mix of customers too. Read more
This Mexican restaurant is quite successful. The portions are big and meals are tasty. If you are around the neighborhood, it... worths to try. Read more
Ok, I?d rather not reveal this place, but can?t help it. Authentic Mexican food - birria, caldo, chile rellonos, tamarindo etc.... Yes, everything tastes great - they use lard! Very bright and cheerful, quick service. Can be busy and not a huge place. Goodcrowd from all over, Spanish heard everywhere. Even the police like this place. Prices very reasonable - plates about $10 to $12dollars. Abundant parking! Read more
The reviews speak for themselves. I drive over an hour to come eat here and will continue to do so. The Birria is life changing... and my favorite menu item. Sometimes there?s a short wait but it?s because they are popular for good reasons!!! Food alwayscomes out hot, fresh, and in a timely fashion. The servers do an incredible job balancing multiple tables and orders. This is myfavorite Mexican food restaurant of all time. Do yourself a favor and treat yo self to the food here. Read more
The best Mexican food in the Indy hands down. Great service, good food, the best margaritas can all be had at the La Parada.
IMPRESSED by everything! We were genuinely greeted upon arrival at 11:30ish for lunch and seated immediately. It was soon... following that the place was full. Waiting for our food to arrive while stuffing the warm chips and awesome salsa in our face,we noticed many plates with a whole fish go by us that looked delicious. We want to go back to try that (besides a number ofother dishes). Also while waiting and observing, we saw a sign that they have birria tacos. I've heard so much about them, thatwe plan on going back to try those. Can hardly wait. Another thing, we both have never found a molé sauce that we like or wouldeat. We have asked to taste the molé sauce where ever we have been, even Mexico in the past with no luck. We asked for a tastehere and finished the whole sample they gave us. It was so good. Again, another dish we plan on going back for soon. Meanwhile,we got our food very promptly. Our server was very good and attentive. Our food was beautifully presented. I ordered the ShrimpFajitas asking that the vegetables be cooked longer than normal, which they did just that. It were so flavorful and the shrimpwere very flavorful, plentiful, juicy and cooked perfectly (not muchy or chewy at all). The salad plate provided plenty ofdelicious Pico, lettuce, flavorful guacamole and sour cream. Rice and beans were plentiful and flavorful. The tortillas weretoasted, thick and warm. Very, very happy with my choice. Hubby got Chicken Enchiladas Verde and was very pleased. Portions arevery healthy! The whole time, our server constantly checked back and always asked if everything was okay and kept our drinksfull. We both brought home some serious leftovers. I would like to add that the whole time we were there, the lady that wascashier, handling to go orders and helping out in general was cleaning the restaurant every second. Being in prior management,this REALLY impressed me. You just don't see this practice much any more. I also saw many employees hit the Read more
My wife and I stopped in for an early dinner on a Sunday afternoon, after a busy day of holiday shopping. I had been craving... posole for a long time, and fortunately it was available the day we visited. My bowl of posole was absolutely fabulous! Probablythe best I've ever had! (Besides my moms, of course!) The balance of slight heat, hominy, and pork was spot on. My wife had asteak taco, and some chips and queso, which she also enjoyed. I will definitely return for the unforgettable posole! We finishedoff our meal with a Mexican fried ice cream, which was also delicious! Read more
Yes to this small, authentic restaurant. Run down- arrived on a Saturday evening and the place was packed. Wrote my name down... for two and they said 10 mins. I was skeptical but willing to wait it out a bit. While I?m waiting, I see a guy order beers atthe counter to enjoy while he is waiting for a table. Game changer. 2 Dos Equis later, they call my name to get me seated barely5 mins after I wrote my name down. Seated, chips, salsa, service immediately, man walking around playing guitar for tips. Great,lively, brimming atmosphere. Extensive menu with pictures and detailed descriptions. Ordered a burrito which was huge. They satdown bottles of other salsa- verde which was awesome and then a red spicy guy. Margaritas we?re pretty good, nothing too crazybut Mexican restaurant without getting a marg? Couldn?t be me. Parking is a bit tight, and they do have outdoor seating. I wouldhighly recommend and glad we decided to stop by this place on our way through this side of Indy. Would come back again- Mysecond fav Mexican restaurant in Indy. Read more