El Pastorcito

I had the signature dish, the «El Pastorcito». It was amazing. Chorizo, steak, al pastor, chicken, bacon, onions and peppers. I also got rice and beans. Also good. Make sure to try the homemade hot sauces. This place is legit. The tortas rock too.

All I can say… my rice was old and over cooked and my meat for the steak taco was too. I ate a hard rice ball… yuk

If you’re looking for endless chips and «salsa» or runny cheese and chili sauce before your smothered burrito, you probably aren’t looking to eat at El pastorcito. This restaurant is real Mexican offering different regional options. There are a number of Tex-​mex or Ameri-​mex options on the northwest side of Indy that may be a better option for you.
El pastorcito carries your typical Mexican quick food such a street tacos and tortas, They also offer large burritos that seems to be a necessity in American Mexican restaurants. The filling are pretty typical for authentic street tacos. The chips that they have available are hearty corn chips for dipping and not the standard thin wheat chips offered at many places. The chips (if you choose to order them) are great with the homemade guacamole and the trio of pico and 2 salsas that are brought with them. The chips can be used to scoop beans and the salsa can be spread over other food, if you choose.
Also offered are authentic Mexican seafood dishes in various combinations with various sauces. Dishes more typical of the costal regions of Mexico. The hearty dinners of various meats in different styles and sauces plus rice and beans (in most cases) provide a lot of food. My go-​to dinner is the mole poblano. Bring an appetite for all of the meals.
Don’t overlook the daily specials that are offered. Many times there are fish, rabbit, pigeon dishes offered on the special board. Also offered often are pozole and menudo good for cold winter days. The only issue I have is that they do not offer tamales and sopes on a more regular basis (both items show up on their specials menu).

Obsessed with this place… Its right around the corner from my home and work, so I inevitably get carryout at least 2 times a week! I get the same thing everytime– Lengua (beef tongue) tacos ((i prefer flour tortillas)) but the corn are delicious and fresh! They LOAD the tacos with tons of fresh chopped cilantro & chopped cebollas (onions), and include lime wedges & radish slices!!! Their 3 salsas are authentic and DELICIOUS! They MELT in your mouth! If you have never had Lengua tacos you HAVENT LIVED! The folks at El Pastorcito are wonderfully pleasant, always smiling, and super speedy! EAT HERE, you won’t be disappointed!

Stopped here for lunch and what a surprise. Just the salsa alone gives this spot a ⁵⁄₅. I ordered the carne asada and it was perfect. Authentic and priced well, this restaurant is strongly recommended.

Best. Tacos. Ever.
I live 45 minutes from this gem and make sure I visit weekly!

I’m typically a patron of their sister location off Rockville, but I wanted to try this location to see if the menu varied.
It was busier than the other one– same menu, strong service. I ordered the «caldo de res,» and it was different that it did not include rice in the soup, which I prefer.
Since Pancho’s on Michigan Road closed, I’ve been looking for another strong Mexican restaurant in that part of town for lunch. I found it– very pleased with the quality of food and service.

Their food is really good. Some of the best guacamole I’ve ever had. Good prices too

So glad I discovered this place. I’m a taco guy that has no problem eating tacos every day. Let me tell you that these are the best, most authentic tacos I’ve found in Indy. Prices are fair, quality and quantity is outstanding. I live near Broad Ripple and have a few decent taco options that are much closer to home, but these are worth the extra drive any day of the week. If you want «real» Mexican food and not an americanized version, this is the deal. If you think real tacos come with lettuce and cheese [they don’t] this might not be for you.

Honestly — I was craving Mexican food… and this was the closest spot I could find. My review (my being up front) may or may not hold water. When I want Mexican food, I want El Rodeo or something similar.
El Pastorcito may be more authentic Mexican food — but if it is… I’m just not a fan. The service was really good, but they only serve beer. No wine and no other alcohol is served.

Had another meal there and brought a friend for their first time.
The food was solid; freshly made with spices that were right on the mark. This time I dove into three different tacos and let my taste buds enjoy.
If you are looking for traditional flavors give this place a try

I love Mexican food and they really do el pastor well. I’m typically enjoy carne asada tacos, but their el pastor is worth a try! I was disappointed that they charged for chips because they aren’t worth mentioning. Their guacamole is a bit pricey, but they give you a good amount. Be careful when you try the red salsa. It’s quite spicy.

The absolute worst Mexican food I’ve ever had in my life. I ordered queso and the sent out microwaved cheese that was in a puddle of oil. Horrible service too. I seriously recommend not going.

The food is really great, and the food is generally served with three different kinds of salsa, depending on what you order if you’re dining in. The last time I was there, I had the carne enchilada, but there’s a lot on the menu that’s very good, and there’s quite the diversity of items on there (including beef tongue and tripe, if that piques your fancy). Everything I’ve tried there is good.
I was very surprised how inexpensive this restaurant was, considering the portions you receive, as well.
If you’re in the mood for Mexican, it’s a solid bet.

This food is cheap, delicious, and quick. Perfect little lunch spot if you work in the area. Eat here a couple times a month and have had consistently good food each time.
Chips are extra here — just a warning. It is worth ponying up the extra 1.5 dollars because a trio of delicious sauces (green, orange, and pico) come out with the meal.
Always want to try a torta (5 – 6 dollars) but haven’t gotten past the delicious taco (2 dollars — sometimes on special for less) section of the menu.
The décor is bare bones but the flavor, good service, and quick food make up it easily.

My boyfriend and I were looking for some good eats in the area so this became, I think, the first restaurant I’ve visited based solely on its Unilocal reviews. Unfortunately, it left me wanting.
El Pastorcito is tucked inside a strip mall on 79^th & Michigan. At 5:00 on a Wednesday evening, we were the only diners inside the clean, orange stucco-​interior establishment. I was surprised to see two «dining» rooms. I say «dining» because I definitely noticed a pool table, so I’m not sure if room #2 actually houses many patrons.
The super bonus of the evening was that El Pastorcito has horchata, which is pretty rare in Indy. Not only this, but they make it in-​house! Whaaaat! This was like when Tim Curry finds the lost city of Zinj in Congo, but without the ultra violent gorillas. Man, I was excited.
(I realize that Congo is a terrible movie that’s 15 years old and therefore pretty much irrelevant, but it’s on Netflix and I couldn’t help myself, okay?)
I’m also not ashamed to admit that my entire reason for choosing El Pastorcito was because they serve brain tacos. Seeing myself as adventurous and never having had brain, I knew it was destiny.
As someone mentioned earlier, chips do not magically appear at your table. $ 1.25 or so buys you a basket of tortilla chips they pour out of a bag, and honestly I only had about five of them. They just weren’t very good. If you’re going to charge for tortilla chips (something that’s generally on the house), learn to make and fry them yourselves. This would make it worth the additional charge.
I ordered the carnitas en salsa verde (pork meat in green sauce) along with one of the aforementioned brain tacos, and my boyfriend ordered the carne enchilada (spicy steak with rice and beans). Our food arrived piping hot not too long after.
While my carnitas were generally pretty appetizing, I had two or three large chunks of nothing but solid fat. And don’t get me wrong, this girl loves marbled meat. But I don’t want a whole piece of pork fat that’s slightly larger than a tblsp of stick butter. The carne enchilada is no standard wrapped enchilada covered with red sauce. It’s literally what the menu states — some strips of «spicy» steak with a side of rice and beans and a plate of tortillas. Dry steak and no spice here. Wah wah.
In regards to the brain taco: I can’t say much about how it fared on a scale of 1 – 10 as I’d never eaten it before. I suppose I’d describe it as a hot, seasoned slightly creamy gelatin. Needless to say, the texture doesn’t bode well in taco form unless you stuff it with some onions and tomatoes for a crunch factor. I LOVE lengua (tongue) tacos, but brain just isn’t for me.
I do want to make note that the waitress was friendly and attentive, though she had no other tables at the time.
All in all, a completely lack luster experience which makes me a little sad because I was so excited to go based on previous reviews. Nothing here put me totally off, but I don’t think I’ll have a reason to go back. Sad. Face.

By fair the best authentic Mexican restaurant in Indy so far yet. If you enjoy real Mexican and are a foodie of foods that aren’t get for the American taste buds, then let your soul glow

Wow. So I got to tell you if you’re in Indy of all places there is authentic Mexican food. The enchilidas rojas were amazing, so was the guac, and be sure to order chips. I sat in the bar area and I believe Victoria was the bar tender. Very attentive service. Food was delicious and I couldn’t believe the price was under $ 15 for a corona, the meal, and the chips/​guac. Crazy. I almost feel like when I’m really craving Mexican food I should drive from Detroit down. Seriously that good.

Large portions with not large prices? Yay! I’m a fan. Friday is go out to lunch day at work so I came here with my coworkers. Lunch averaged about $ 10 per person after tax and tip. Not too bad for a restaurant with waiter service! I had the chicken enchiladas rojas– so good. The three enchiladas came with a salad, rice, and refried beans.
When your food comes out, so does a trio of dipping sauces: a spicy red pepper sauce (and boy is it HOT), a green salsa, and pico de gallo.
Refried beans are one of my favorite foods and El Pastorcito had the best refried beans I’ve ever had. I could have had a meal of solely refried beans. Now I want them again since I’ve been thinking about them.
I’m glad we gave this place a try!

Terrific hole in the wall taco joint. I’m tired of these pseudo-​fancy taquerias that think if they have hardwood floors and chevre cheese on their menu that they can charge $ 4 for a tiny taco. When I get tacos, I’m not looking for arugula. Give me goat. Give me tongue. Give me tripe. For under $ 3. That’s exactly what this place does. My wife and I had dinner here for $ 20…tax and tip included. Can’t beat that.
I would advise against getting their quest fundido, though. It’s just microwaved shredded cheese. I do highly recommend the chips and salsa though. It comes with green tomatillo salsa, tomato salsa and pico de gallo.

Great place! Love the food, fast service. Me encanto la comida y muy buenos precios