Leonardo’s Mexican Food
8431 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46268
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Address :
8431 N. Michigan Rd
Indianapolis, IN, 46268 - Phone (317) 337-9022
- Website https://www.leonardosmexfood.com
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Andrew D.
This place looks a little crazy from the outside, but don't be deceived. I really like the food here. I haven't really ventured very far into the menu, because my go-to is just that good. I usually get the adobada burrito. It is quite large with delicious chunks of marinated pork and some good fresh veggies. They have a salsa bar with a few options in the corner and pickled jalapenos, carrots and onions. Call ahead and your order will be ready for you when you pick up. Just don't let the looks of the place keep you away, you'll be missing out.
(5)Drew V.
I tried Leonardo's strictly based upon the reviews found on Yelp. I'm I glad I tried it. It's some of the best food in town. Everything seems to be made in house, even the flour tortillas. Great salsa bar, friendly/efficient staff, and huge amounts of delicious food for not much dinero. I've been back several times over the past couple weeks and have yet to try something that wasn't incredible. Everyone who works here has been incredibly friendly. They answer any questions you might have, always smile, and are just genuinely nice people. The nachos are top notch and enough to feed a family of 2-3 easily. The super fries are the same thing, only with fries instead of chips. My go-to for lunch is the #9, which is two burritos with sides of rice and beans. I usually take the second burrito home and have it for supper, or as a late afternoon snack if I'll be working late. They're HUGE, I would guess about 3/4 to 1lb each, and stuffed with lots of meat, house made guac, and lettuce. They're perfect. Not a lot of extra filler like other places and each ingredient is great by itself. I've had the shredded beef (like tender shredded pot roast), carne asada (best I've ever had), shredded chicken (incredible), adobada (delicious marinated pork), and carnitas (succulent braised pork). They have a salsa bar with about 4 or 5 house made salsas from mild to hot. The salsa verde (green) is my favorite. It has some heat to it, so be careful if you aren't into that type of thing, but the taste is what it's all about. It's garlicky, oniony, creamy, and good heat. The restaurant is clean and has plenty of seating, but can be really busy at lunch. You might have to park in the lot behind the restaurant, but there has always been an open table. Again, the staff keep things moving. Orders are taken quickly without being rushed, the food is prepared to order, and someone brings it out to you, all in a short amount of time. To sum it up...I LOVE THIS PLACE! Note to the staff: You all do a fantastic job! Oh, I almost forgot about dessert. Churros! You must order a churro after your meal. Any flavor...trust me on this.
(5)Patrick T.
2 words. 24 hours. What else do you need to know? I guess it's a little far from downtown Indy on the order of 20ish minutes driving. But when it's 3am and you're craving some Asada then where else will you go?
(4)Ellen J.
Great little find on the northwest side! From the outside, it looks like a repurposed Rax or Wendy's restaurant. Nothing fancy. Step inside and it continues to be a bit divy, but it's pretty clean. Order at the counter then find a seat. They bring the food to you. Easy peasy! We've never had trouble with service there. As for the food: Come hungry! The burritos are pretty huge! The beans and rice portions that come with the entrees aren't huge but are fair; however, that's a good thing as you'll probably not have room for everything considering the size of the entrees!! That said, the beans and rice are pretty tasty! So I often save some of the burrito for later and shovel in the beans and rice! :) The best part? It's pretty cheap!! Plan on spend about $6-7 for an entree and under $2 for a drink. Oh, that reminds me! They have really yummy horchata!! A huge (32 oz) is very affordable at around $2-3! Our group of three (the hubs, the father-in-law and I) never spend over $30 even with desserts (churros!).
(4)Peter P.
This place looks like a dump from the outside (or not even open for business), but don't drive by without stopping. The food here is excellent and dirt cheap. You order from a counter and they bring the food out to you. The menu is on the wall above the counter. There are several (over 20) combo meals available and there are pictures of all of them. If you prefer, you can order a l a carte. I loved the salsa bar in the back with several salsas and accoutrements to customize the flavor of your meal. Drinks are also self-serve from the fountain machine. I had the carne adobada which is not that easy to find in the Mexican restaurants in town. It was delicious. Smoky, spicy, a little bit sweet. Prices are extremely reasonable (combos are under $10) and you would be hard-pressed to find many Mexican restaurants better than Leonardo's in Indianapolis. They don't have a liquor license so don't come here expecting to get a giant margarita with your meal. Added bonus: The drive-through is open 24 hours. If I ever have a hankerin' for a lengua tacos at 3 AM (or any other time for that matter), this would be my go-to place. Oh, and they have free wi-fi.
(4)Amber E.
After passing by this place hundreds of times (due to the look of the place on the outside) we decided to stop in on a Sunday afternoon to check it out. The interior looks clean and they have a salsa bar (Yay!) I wanted to try the tamales but they were out of them :( I settled on regular beef tacos and rolled chicken tacos. My SO got the steak super nachos. The tacos have a weird fried she'll and the meat was just plain without seasoning. The chicken rolled tacos were pretty decent but again lacked seasoning. I didn't eat the tacos. My SO thought the nachos were pretty good but piled on the salsa to add flavor. Overall, the food was okay but we probably won't go back.
(3)April K.
Came to this place on a whim after our original lunch choice wasn't open yet. This place is a small Mexican restaurant that shares the parking lot area with Studio Movie Grill. The first thing I noticed was the many options on the menu. There were so many things I wanted to try but decided on a burrito/ taco combo. I had my choice of ground beef, shredded beef or chicken -I chose the shredded chicken. I also really wanted some chips and guac so I ordered some. It was after the fact that I found out the chips came with the meal and there was a small salsa bar in the seating area. Next time I'd just get a side of guac instead. The beans and rice were pretty standard and delicious. The taco was so-so. The fried she'll was a little too greasy for my taste. The real star was the burrito. It was simple with shredded beef, some onion and some cilantro, but was GOOD. Prices were great, there was a kid menu, and lots of choices to keep it interesting. Definitely worth a try.
(4)Charles J.
We used our SpotOn app to find this hidden gem while in the area.. Since finding it we have been back multiple times, getting our spots (free rewards program). Today we redeemed a few spots and enjoyed a free soda with our delicious lunch. My favorite item is the Carne asade burrito.. It is packed full of the tastiest, most tender steak and is literally as big as my girlfriends head.. The salsa bar and jalapeños are a tasty addition to the meal. It's a good thing this restaurant is a long drive from my house, otherwise we would be there every day. SpotOn rewards is a free app for iPhone or Android
(5)T.j. K.
Stopped in here last weekend to grab a quick lunch before seeing a movie. Independent Mexican places like this aren't my specialty so I don't know how it compares to other options but over all it was a solid experience. The menu is an assortment of tacos, burritos, and the like with a bunch (25-30) combo meals which can be quite a lot to go through if you are not sure what you want. I ended up with the #10 I think it was which is two carne asda tacos with sides of rice and refried beans. The tacos were ok but the meat seemed like it may have been cooked a while earlier as it wasn't that hot. The beans and rice were both good as well with the beans actually being my favorite part of the plate. My wife had a burrito which was the best thing of the entire meal and what I would get next time if we go back. We also got an order of chips and guacamole which was enormous but probably unnecessary as they give you chips with the meal and have a salsa bar. Prices were good, food was good, service was good but nothing nothing(except maybe the burrito) was amazing.
(3)Nicole S.
As a SoCal native, I've been on the hunt for good, authentic Mexican food in Indy. This place is fine, but I'm still searching. Let me break it down: Beans: Excellent Tortillas: Excellent Bean and cheese burritos: Very good Taquitos (they call them rolled tacos): Meh. They were not crunchy, and kind of bland. Almost like they weren't fried. They needed more grease! Rice: Kind of bland Mild salsa: Watery, but fine. Guacamole: No. No avocados were injured to make this guacamole, clearly. It was green, though, so I'll give it that.
(3)Jason T.
I've always want to try this place, I finally took the plunge and went there after going to movie the other night. I had high hopes as this place had pretty good reviews, not like high hopes as in fancy restaurant or super high Quality ingredients, but I thought the food would at least be edible and or yummy. I had a taco , burrito beans and rice. Oddly the best tasting thing was the rice, the burritos were crispy and inside was extra burnt chicken. And when I say burnt I mean the stuff that gets stuck to a frying pan that you would throw away, inside my burritos. #awful. My girlfriend had two tacos, she could even get through one of them. I don't know if the horrible smell of gasoline is a constant thing or just when we went. But here's your warning Don't drop a match in there.
(2)Garvy S.
One of the most authentic mexican food in indy! Major plus it's open 24 hrs!! I have my usuals of either tacos, burritos, or carne asada fries. Everything was sooo good! Feels like home of all the authentic mexican foods in Cali. I admit the food is not as fast ordering take out but I don't mind because I'm usually in the corner packing my salsa sauces and pickled carrots/jalapeños. Love that it's self serve because I love there pickled stuff! I literally can eat a whole bag by itself. If you can't take the heat stay away. One of my favorite things to get is the carne asada super fries. Seriously it's so huge it can feed 3 people! Once I bought it and it took 2 days to finish. I now just buy one to share with bf. Make sure you get everything on it!! You will not be disappointed of all the yumminess these fries have to offer. It's like a Mexican loaded chili cheese with no chili of course that has pico de gallo, guacamole, carne asada, sour cream and so on. I have found one of my favorite eats!
(4)Mary G.
If you're ever craving down to earth homestyle tacos this is the place to go. This isn't anything fancy, just good simple Mexican street food. Inside is set up like a fast food restaurant, drive thru and all, with fountain Pepsi for you to freely pour yourself. Just a handful of tables and a self serve salsa bar. In the mad rush of people ordering inside and at the drive thru, the cashier still manages to run your food to your table off sheer memory and in a timely manner. Burrito ingredients were evenly distributed inside. I highly recommend the rolled tacos. Perfectly crispy on the outside and still soft and moist on the inside (could've used a little more filling tho). Individual taco's were piled high with meat. It was the perfect 'sleep in late on a Sunday and seriously grub when you wake at lunch' food :)
(4)J D.
Being from SoCal, good Mexican food is hard to find. This place is quick an convent. Always open too
(4)Gretchen G.
So much better than most Mexican food in Indianapolis. Had the Chimichanga and queso. Don't forget the flan. YUM!
(4)Katrina D.
I drive past this place every single day on my way to work and wrote it off for over five months. That was a mistake. The food at Leonardo's is great, especially for the prices! I think my meal (two tamales with rice and beans) was less than $7. I went with my group at work and everyone was easily able to find something they wanted. There were several things I was debating between so I'm just going to have to go back and try them all. It's open 24 hours too, so if I ever have some late night cravings, or desperately need a taco for breakfast, I know where I'm headed. The cashier was friendly and efficient. It took ten minutes or less for all of us to get our food.
(4)Jeff S.
Not good, but GREAT authentic Mexican food. Service was excellent! Reasonably priced and a cant miss small salsa bar. Wish I lived in town so I could lunch often. Beef Burrito is one of the best I've ever had. I went back for 2nds and I'm still full. No dinner tonight.
(5)Nick R.
The food is just ok. Nothing bad, nothing great. It is cheap and they are open. I will give it another try.
(3)David K.
I tried the fish burito platter. Good and hot but a bit bland without the salsa from the salsa bar. Price and value were good. Better food than comparably priced fast food . Since they are open 24 hours would definately consider them if I am eating late. Otherwise would not go out of my way for the food.
(4)Heather T.
Had a craving for mexican food. Open 24 hours. Decent food. Excellent horchata. 2 carne asada tacos, beans, rice and horchata less than $10. Thumbs up!
(4)Jada B.
Hidden secret I'd say. So far the tacos are my favorite. The tamales were okay. This place is packed with authentic flavor! And grease. If you don't like grease at all then this won't be the place for you. I love the tacos though. No seriously, did I tell you I love the tacos?
(5)Lebeth Z.
I went through the drive thru for dinner tonight and ordered the #11. The carne asada (75¢ extra) burrito was delicious but the chicken taco was not something I would order again. The shell is a weird fried thing and the chicken didn't have any seasoning. The rice was pretty good but the refried beans tasted like they had too much lard in them. The salsa had a good flavor but was more watery than I like.
(3)Diego O.
So I'm an avid lover of hangover food due to me being in my drunken Tony Stark phase of my life... But have no fear I eventually sober up and get the Avengers back together and stop Thano's from destroying the world! Ok I'll stop... My roommates been raving to me for weeks about this hole in the wall Mexican restaurant he found by our place. I personally lost hope of ever tasting descent Mexican food again since moving away from Austin to Indy and wasn't too enthusiastic about being let down by another bad Mexican restaurant up here. Boy was this a pleasant surprise! My plate all together was $8 with a drink not to mention the service was great and they speak English although I speak Spanish and jump at the opportunity to speak my native tongue, that being said I got the number ten I believe which consisted of an enchilada, one big burrito, and rice and beans. For the price I couldn't ask for anything so delicious, mind you it's not life changing but it is very tasteful. Only complaint was the beans as they had a watered down flavor but it's nothing salt and salsa can't fix! Speaking of salsa; this place had a salsa bar with four different flavors all amazing! This place is also 24 hrs so I'll definitely be coming here for late night snacks. This place also serves menudo! Perfect the rough winter we're about to endure. All in all if you don't wanna get out of your sweat pants and you're craving Mexican food then this is your one stop spot!
(4)Billy P.
Great Menudo. The best I've had in Indiana! Cool little salsa bar has good variety of salsas. Try this plave gor the real deal in Mexican food.
(5)Rich H.
Great Mexican restaurant with good energy, great people and good food. It's 24 hours and reminds me of great Mexican food found in L.A.!
(4)Veronica P.
Love the food. I had the Machaca burrito and their menudo. I haven't had menudo this good the entire time I've lived in Indy. The only thing missing in it is the hominy. Must be a Texas thing. I'll be back for sure.
(4)Brandon S.
Had a bad experience at Georgia Reese's and left hungry. Saw this place on Yelp and was actually joking about grabbing some on the way home. I was wrong! The pictures on here do not give it justice. PLACE IS BOMB! End of STORY. This is 4 stars for a street Mexican spot not fine dining by any means. Expect paper plates. Stick to the ala-carte menu and the ADOBADA is some of the best meat i've had at any spot in the city. I ordered the Cheese Enchilada, beef enchilada "only item that needs work", Adobada taco, chicken taco, and order of chips and salsa which was huge for $1.49. Total bill was $10. OPEN 24 hours? SHUT UP! EAT HERE, OKAY? Bye!
(4)Abigail C.
Overall 5 out of 5 stars!! Pros: great food, friendly wait staff, large menu, inexpensive, large portions, Mexican comfort food, salsa bar Cons: the decor leaves a little to be desired, the music is loud (wear earplugs in the bathroom) Tried this place on a whim after living at this intersection most of my life. Thought it's actually lasted at this location longer then most others who had come and gone and wanted to try something new. The first time I went I tried their ground beef burrito, chips and queso and ground beef tostada!! I was insanely impressed with all of the food. The burrito was not only large but was packed to the prim with meat and so flavorful!! The tostada still had a nice crunch without being soggy after sitting. The queso was one of the best I'd ever had with an actual kick behind it and not just being melted cheese. On top of the queso the chips are fried there and though a tad greasy are amazing and add to the feel of the order. My favorite part of all is the salsa bar, my husband and I both tolerate different heats of salsa with mine being more a medium (store bought) and his being more hot, but I wanted to work my way up to the hotter. The mild is more then enough for my medium taste buds!! It's flavorful with just enough kick to make it worth your time, this is no store bought salsa, and my husband enjoyed it as well!! Overall I would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants cheap, quick Mexican food. It's not a good place for a date but is great for a quick delicious bite! I've been back many times over the past few weeks and am not disappointed!
(5)Sonya A.
I can dig it. Not my fav hole in the wall Mexican joint but very good. I had the burrito de lengua (tongue/ which are hard to come by!) and it was delicious, my friend had the steak with rice and beans. Food was fresh and hot, the salsas are spicy and homemade, the horchata was yummy. I recommend for lunch. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 - the guy behind the counter was very kind and spoke English Location: 2/5 - total recycled fast food place, nothing special
(4)Rob F.
Based upon several visits, I just had to give this place 5 stars. The food is great no matter what I order. It's the place I look forward to esting at when I get to Indy. It is a hole in the wall, nothing fancy inside or out, but if you're looking for a good burrito (or pretty much anything else/extensive menu), you won't be disappointed.
(5)Chelsea M.
Great home cooked Mexican food, better than Don Palbos, open 24hrs and a drive thru which is a bonus. Large portions at a good price.
(4)Chris R.
I've been going to Leonardo's for lunch now for about a year and a half. As others have said, it's similar in style, menu, etc., to several small chains out west, like Robertito's. I don't know of any other places in Indianapolis that fit the same mold. I wish there were more. I usually opt for a couple of burritos for lunch. 2 burritos will be too much for most people, but I have a large appetite, and 1 doesn't quite cut it. A burrito and a taco would probably be perfect, but burritos are only $4, so I usually over-order. The main reason I'm writing this review (and the reason I signed up for Yelp) is to recommend the Vaquero burrito. I have a feeling there are a lot of people like me, who have seen it on the menu, but didn't know what it was. I'm a bit of a shy gringo, so I took to google to find out. No luck. Vaquero means cowboy, and vaquero burritos aren't a thing, apparently. So I asked the girl at the register. Now may be a good time to mention how friendly the people are who run this place. Absolutely first class folks, couldn't be more kind. Anyway, turns out the Vaquero burrito is steak/asada, with grilled onions, green peppers and tomatoes, and a little bit of melted cheese. It's not the cheddar they use on most of their items, more of a white cheese. It's very minor, but puts this burrito over the top. They'll make it for you with jalapenos if you want, but I prefer to just use their hot salsa for heat. So if you're like me and curious about that menu item, get it. It's fantastic. I also really like their Adobada burrito, Indy burrito (asada, potatoes, cheese), asada burrito, chorizo burrito (off the breakfast side of the menu, chorizo and egg). I do not care for their carnitas, but that's the only knock on this place. Their tacos are huge, so don't be deterred by the seemingly steep price. I've had the super nachos and asada fries, which are both good, but probably better as late-night fare than lunch. I've had a couple of tortas, which were good, but not what they do best. Stick with the tacos and burritos. This is one of the few places in my lunch rotation I can eat at every week, and not get tired of it. Terrific food, great value, and incredibly friendly people. How could you go wrong?
(5)Bing W.
Authentic Mexican food with cheap price and big portion. Thats about. Not much details in food. Free chips is a plus!
(3)Tammy G.
Not much to look at, but great food! If you're getting a burrito or something else on the larger side, I would skip the rice and beans - but don't skimp on the homemade salsa! I could tell the food was going to be great by the looks of the tortillas in the pictures on the menu. I had the chorizo and potato burrito, which also had scrambled eggs in it. I was only able to eat half while I was there, but didn't hesitate to finish the other half the next morning. My husband had the chicken asada and loved it. We'll be back for sure!
(4)Brad T.
The best part of our meal was the fish tacos. In the photo it looks like a ceviche but when it came it was breaded and deep fried. Not what we were expecting but we both liked it and if in the mood for a fish taco would go back for that. The salsas were good but you need a good vehicle and the chips were not it, being soft and without much crunch. The torta had good bread but the chicken was rubbery with bits of gristle which made it a miss as well. The tamale was dry, a bit bland and lacking in filling. It looked like it may have been steamed in a corn husk but not positive on that. We might go back for the fish tacos but unlikely as that was the only thing we liked. Oh yeah they made good horchata and the service was friendly and efficient. We did see a crew come in and order the menudo which is only served on weekends. By the expressions on their faces they loved it. I'm not big on tripe, but it did look like another reason to at least give the place a try if you haven't been. PS try the spicy/pickled carrots (on the salsa bar).
(2)Andrew S.
This is my go to place for drunk food. My friends and I refer to this place as simply "sh*tty Mexican" but it is actually really tasty. I've never been able to give them special instructions and they do it correctly and they get the entire order completely wrong sometimes, so try to order using their numbering system and speak slowly and clearly. Oh and don't eat the beans. Never eat the beans.
(4)Matt S.
I'm from Southern California. I know what good mexican food tastes like. Moving to the midwest, it has been near impossible to find a legit mexican food place. I had all-but-given-up until I found this little gem. THIS IS REAL MEXICAN FOOD! Finally! I am so stoked that I found this place. If you are a true mexican food fan, this is the best place in Indy....hands down
(5)Toni R.
I stopped here last week to pick up some Mexican food. I went through the drive-thru and the young woman who waited on me was very pleasant and efficient hence the one star I gave. The food was awful! An order of gaucamole was a weird hybrid of gauc and nachos. Who puts what tasted like cheddar cheese on guacamole??? The cheese was melted all over the chips and guacamole. The meat in the steak tacos was cut in such tiny pieces that the meat was dried out and had a weird texture. Unfortunately there was the same gross guacamole in the tacos. The tamales were out of their husks and soggy! The meat was stringy. I ordered pico on the side and it was basically onions with a few tomatoes thrown in...no flavor. The rice and beans were edible but barely. The whole meal was a mess. Probably the worse Mexican food I've eaten in a long time. Really disappointing!
(1)David L.
Open 24 hrs with great carne Assad and breakfast burritos. Just like Robertos out West.
(5)Matt B.
Really solid food that is quick to serve and satisify
(4)Jesse B.
Simply the best mexican food with the biggest portions in all of indy! I work right next to this place. I eat here once every two weeks or so and it gets better all the time! Thier salsa is my favorite part! I get the Chille rellenos(Sp) which is combo #12 its so awesome. 2 big green chillies filled with a creamy qeuso type cheese with a light and fluffy batter on the outside. It comes with beans, rice, lettuce, pico, and corn or flower tortillias all for only $6!!!! Plus chips and amazing salsa!
(5)Nolando T.
Being from San Diego, I like to think of myself as an authority on 24 hour taquerias. Especially one food item in particular, a dish that originated in San Diego...carne asada fries. Or "Super Fries" as they are referred to here. Back home in San Diego, this dish is my barometer for any new taquerias I visit. So when I saw that a place in Indy had my "go to" item, I knew I had to give them a try. First thing I noticed was they use crinkle cut fries. That's always a big no no for me. The best fries are always the regular cut French fries. Not steak cut, not waffle fries, not crinkle cut. Another no no is adding pico de gallo and beans to the dish. There are places in San Diego that do this, too. And those are the places that nobody goes to for fries. Just sayin'. But aside from that, the flavor of the dish was pretty good. The carne asada seemed really chopped up. Almost diced. I'm used to the carne asada having bigger chunks, but it wasn't horrible and didn't affect the taste. Overall it wasn't bad. I've definitely had much worse in the San Francisco area believe it or not. I can't eat carne asada fries all the time, but if I'm in Indy and have a craving I'll definitely stop by here for a modified order of Super Fries.
(3)Ashley A.
This is easily one of my favorite Mexican places on the northwest side of Indy. The salsa is homemade and has a great kick to it. I definitely recommend the chicken burrito with the spicy cheese sauce
(5)Josh W.
Leonardo's is my favorite Mexican restaurant, which is saying quite a lot, as Mexican is my favorite food and I'm quite demanding of my Mexican food. I highly recommend the Pollo Asado, which is a generous portion of chicken grilled with the tastiest spices, served with lettuce, pico de gallo, homemade sour cream, guacamole, four corn tortillas or one giant flour tortillas, rice, and beans. They give you a lot of tasty food for cheap. They also have a salsa bar with tasty salsa ranging from mild to very hot. This restaurant is the first that I have liked so much that I felt compelled to write a review. Seriously delicious!
(5)Matt J.
I have been driving past Leonardos daily for almost a year. We stopped in on a whim because we wanted tacos. I was not disappointed. It was clean, cheap, and delicious. I got the carne asada tacos. Delicious. My wife got the shredded chicken chimichanga. It was huge and also very good. For basically fast food, you can't go wrong. Do it.
(5)Stu M.
One of the rare occasions where I actually threw my food away. The beef was actually cold. Honestly it tasted like bad cafeteria food to me. Visit was on 8/1/14. It's possible it was an off night given the quality of the other reviews. The price is right, the food just was not.
(1)Jason L.
This was an amazing find! Authentic Mexican food, 24 hours a day! I had the carne asada and chicken asada tacos. I also got a steak and egg burrito. I had so much food! The tacos were great! Everything was great. This is the best Mexican restaurant on the Northwest side. Period.
(5)Colin G.
Of course it's only after I move out of this area that a real, true taco shop opens up here. As far as I know, this is the only real taco shop in the city. Maybe the state! Everything, right down to the design of the menu, is classic taco shop. I'm sitting on Michigan Road in Indianapolis, and I could very well be back in Tucson, at one of the good taco shops there. So I've only been once, but I'm so excited about this place that I have to review it now. They do breakfast burritos and serve them all day (again, something that real taco shops do). Burritos are in a good tortilla and served with the red or green salsa (or both). The salsas are actually the only thing that differ from what I used to get in Arizona. Those were the thin, spicy Sonoran style while these are a little more tomato- and cilantro-flavored. That's really the only difference. The interior is actually cleaner and more pleasant (especially the smell, which was almost always bad at the Tucson places). Prices are about what I'd expect. Tacos run $2-3. Burritos $3-5. They also have the quintessential combo plates. And, yes, you should hope that this place stays in business. This is something so novel to Indy that its survival is really questionable. I'm optimistic. In Tucson, these places seemed to average about three per square mile, so I've always assumed that they were not terribly expensive to operate. I'm hoping that this and the other positive reviews on here will give this place its needed boost. I mean, this is it people; this is how it should be. Just down the street from my current favorite taco place, this may be its replacement. Breakfast burritos are too great to ignore. Open 24 hours. Free wifi. Chalk it up!
(4)Staci E.
Not a bad fast food Mexican spot. At first I was skeptical seeing that they are open 24 hours. The place was clean so that was a plus. Was not sure about the salsa buffet.....no thanks I will pass. Overall not bad, bad at all. I had the tacos. I judge a good Mexican spot by their tacos. Pretty good. My partner had the cabaza taco. He loved it. A tad bit heavy on the salt but he throughly enjoyed it. The beans were fresh and not canned. Will try another meal.
(3)ted C.
Well I think I finally found real Mexican food in Indy. I just had the carne asada tacos on my first visit but hands down the best I've found. I'll be back for sure. Fast service, great pricing, large selection. Oh this place is well worth the stop. Don't let the outside scare you. Place was clean, guys inside were outstanding, and it was as real as I have been able to find in Indy.
(5)A M.
The grilled chicken torta made me want to buy a thousand of them and fill my bath tub up with them and bathe in it. I have never had anything so amazing! TORTA! TORTA! TORTA! The ingredients are fresh and abundant! This place is 24 hours and only 5.50 for the torta that I'm pretty sure was crafted by the hands of jesus. The hot salsa is also amazing!
(5)Jessica F.
Oh, I'm so hopeful that this business stays in business! My husband and I have lived on the northwest side of Indianapolis for about five years now and this particular building has been three different restaurants (or vacant!) during this time. Okay - onto the food! We ordered three things: a chile rellanos, a carnitas taco, and three rolled chicken tacos. The three rolled tacos were not worth reordering: while presented beautifully (you can tell that the cooks take pride in what they're serving), they just weren't as good as the other items we ordered. The tortilla wasn't as crisp as I would have liked and the filling was DRY. They're topped with cheese, guacamole, and crema (a delicious version of sour cream) and that helped with the dryness, but I would have preferred some juiciness in the chicken itself. I think this issue could be easily fixed! The Chile Rellanos (there were two in our order - I don't know if that's standard or if we were given extra for some reason) were sooo good. They were served with a large flour tortilla, which is something we'd never experienced before and had my husband swooning. He said it was spicy and hot in the way you always want things to be spicy - hot enough that the heat has your mouth watering, but not too hot that you can't taste the spices. The chile coating was crispy (even after driving home) and the cheese was oozy and delicious. Mike is always in search of the perfect Chile Rellanos and he's sampled hundreds of them - he's got his new go-to favorite, he said, so that's fun. :) My Carnitas Taco was SO GOOD! Something about the way that they fry the meat...I want to go back RIGHT NOW and get another one (which, the beauty of this place is that they're open for breakfast and their drive thru is open 24 hours!!). Meat: tender AND crispy. Onions, tomatoes, and cilantro (mixed up, salsa-like): fresh and flavorful. Tortilla: homemade, flour tortilla - the only issue. It couldn't stand up to the filling and fell apart before I'd finished eating. I would have preferred the more traditional two corn tortilla version and will ask if they offer that the next time we go. Salsas: again, very hot, very flavorful, hit all the right notes for my husband, who likes spicy deliciousness. Guacamole: too spicy for my taste, but heard no complaints from Mike. Crema: one of my favorites. Cheese: appeared to be shredded cheddar. No issues here. Service: We went through the drive thru, but our server was SO NICE - very helpful in explaining their food (which we found to be funny because we're Mexican food junkies and know all about it, but would be great for someone who didn't know what they were ordering!), offering suggestions, and just generally being a cool guy. PLEASE stay in business, Leonardo's! We are looking forward to going back and sampling more and will update the review accordingly.
(4)Josh R.
Cheap, delicious, mexican food. This place is quickly becoming my go to spot for tasty mexican food on the northwest side. So many good things. They even serve breakfast. They are also open 24 hours. I just ate the shrimp special that someone else recommended on Yelp (I totally owe you a beer for that tip). I'll give you the spoiler. It's sauteed shrimp with BACON, sausage, rice and fries, with excellent seasonings. I was pleasantly surprised with the taste with this as well as just about everything else I've ordered there. There are plenty of mexican restaurants in the area but this place has the bonus of being opened overnight.
(4)Chris C.
Oh man, I was so excited - there it was, something that looked like an honest taco stand. One like Californians rave about. And when I pulled up, there were two cars with California plates in the parking lot. "They must be here because they know it's good" I thought to myself. When I got in, it seemed that this place was the real deal. I would finally get a good Mexican restaurant. One that was not only cheap, but fast and authentic. They had a great deal of choices for lunch combos, and even some breakfast dishes. And as someone who comes from the city that never sleeps, it was nice to know that this little place wouldn't either. I placed my order, and waited patiently off to the side. There wasn't a whole lot of space, as this looked like it was once a mcdonalds before mcdonalds realized they needed a larger space because everyone was growing. My food was made quickly, and I was off, back to the office before my lunchbreak was over. When I finally opened it, I was extatic. The rice and beans looked like they should, not some poorly seasoned rice and bean puree. The burrito that came with the combo looked great, I could tell the toasted it as they assembled all the ingredients, giving it a nice crispiness. And then I had my first bite. Talk about disappointment - the burrito was made with only the meat I asked for (chicken), lettuce, and sour cream - the later which I did not ask for. Never have I had Mexican food with so little flavor. To get even less, I would probably have to go to England and order a burrito there.
(2)Marcia R.
had tamales - they came with rice, beans, lettuce & sour cream (standard) I have noticed places either make this and they are fantastic or they hit the spot (or they are terrible) this place hit the spot but they are not the best I have ever had. Seems like standard Mexican fare that doesn't break your wallet - will eat here again and see what else they have to offer.
(4)Alexis H.
This became the go-to place for the boyfriend and I almost as soon as it opened. As can be expected, I got a little burnt out, because we ended up there at least once a week, sometimes twice. That being said, I've traveled their menu extensively. Things I've noticed : When I get a platter of any sort, the beans are almost always lukewarm, but this does not deter me from eating them since they are also flavorful *in that boring refried sort of way. The adobada burrito is the one thing I'd recommend to any meat eater out there. It is consistently divine. The shredded beef burrito is a close second. Chicken tacos are fried and sometimes a bit too greasy. Their quesadillas are gigantic and usually dripping with grease - I recommend this as a shared item/ap and not an entree. The 'half' nachos are very large and more than enough for one person. If you're dining in, get the fish tacos. The horchata here is not great, but I still occasionally get it, because I'm a sucker. The salsas are HOT. The mild can even get me dripping sometimes, depending on the day. The medium/green one is very tasty. If you dine in, you get a little paper basket of tortilla chips. All of our many carry out/drive through orders have been 100% accurate. Eating at Leonardo's will reinforce how craptastic places like Taco Bell really are and since they are open 24 hours, there's just no excuse to go anywhere else for tacos or burritos in the area.
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