Restaurante Oaxaca
2958 Martin Luther King Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46208
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Address :
2958 Martin Luther King Dr
Indianapolis, IN, 46208 - Phone (317) 490-2429
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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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Seratina A.
TLDR slow service, decent food, clean bathroom. 3.5 stars My mother and I entered this restaurant completely unsure what to expect. the reviews were good, but the inside looked shody at first glance. The decorations are pretty nice though, and the floors are cheap sheet vinyl but otherwise clean. The bathroom was clean as far as bathrooms in obscure restaurants go. There was only a small group of young guys hanging out and no one attending the store when we first stepped in. Took about about 5 to 7 minutes before anyone came to us. They brought a nice basket of corn chips and delicious and fiery jalapeño salsa. We ordered then ordered a mango smoothie, one of each flavor of empanada (four in total), one of each tamale (3), and a barbecue pork. I was very disappointed at the empanadas. The crust was a greasy oily mess with very flat flavor, but the beef one tasted pretty good. I would not recommend ordering the cheese empanada. I couldn't sample the rest as I was much too stuffed from eating delicious barbecue lamb. The lamb was juicy, tender, and chewy, with juice coming out of every bite. It came with rice and refried beans which were both pretty bland. Along with everything else they gave us some nice, moist, and tasty taco skin which into which I put lamb, rice and, refried beans. It was so good I made a second one and added my mom's unfinished avocado and tomato to it. I can't comment on the tamales as I also didn't get to eat those from being stuffed, but I did drink my mango smoothie. The smoothie was obviously made from fresh mango and was very smooth. After we finished our meal, the check took about 5 minutes to arrive and 3 minutes to process. I would've given 3.5 stars for refreshing authentic Mexican food, especially considering that this is Indiana, but yelp can only give 3 or 4 stars. There was too much waiting so I didn't round up up as I normally would and instead chose to round down.
(3)Sharee M.
I've been here a few times for good tacos. I was not impressed with their tamales, but the tacos are very good. The tacos are flavorful, filled with meat and cheesy! Just the way that I love them. They are also very fast with their carry-out orders and I do not wait more than 10 minutes for my food. I'm not sure if I would ever eat inside. Maybe a little more effort to make the inside presentable would help. However, it is clean. If you are craving tacos and in the area, this would be a great spot to visit.
(4)Matt K.
We stopped by on a Sunday evening and had the whole restaurant to ourselves. It's a small place with a few nice photos framed on the walls, but otherwise pretty unremarkable. We had the shrimp empanadas, a barbacoa taco and a corn tamale. The tamale was just plane not good with a weird flavor to it that neither of us could put our finger on. The empanadas and the barbacoa tacos were good. They didn't blow either of us away, but we didn't have any complaints there. The salsa verde really was remarkable. We were both impressed by the lasting flavor and spiciness that hangs in your mouth long after each bite. We ended up lathering it on everything. Price is fine and about what I expected at ~$16 to split an entree and then ordered the taco and tamale on the side with waters to drink. Maybe we missed out by not having the menudo, but, overall, it was A-OK.
(3)Ian J.
As a So Cal transplant to Indy, really impressed with food here. Everything is made fresh, including the salsa and chips. I had the chicken mole and the sauce was great. The flan is one of the best I ever had and probably big enough for 2.
(5)Sylvia R.
I am happy to be chowing down on BBQ goat and rice with refried beans, fresh salsa Verde with raw onions and, my favorite herb, cilantro. I laugh at the location references-sketchy seems to mean a mixed race neighborhood. But if you like good food don't let the neighborhood "snobs" deter you. Meet the sweet abuelas and enjoy Oaxacan deliciousness!
(4)Kirk E.
Consistently delicious, fresh, and reasonably priced. The shrimp empanadas are to die for....And they have Menudo! The only Mexican restaurant in the city that makes that amazing dish. Order ahead for carry-out if you are in a hurry as they only have the one abuela in the kitchen.
(5)Cherish M.
Menudo so good makes you wanna slap yo mama and whoever else is close! Stopped into my new fav lil spot after traveling from Anderson on my way to the workstation. As always I'm greeted with a smile and a bit of nice convo from the owners daughter. What a sweetie. This place ceases to amaze me, and the homemade tortillas DELISH.
(5)Adam C.
Greeted quickly and sat right away. The homemade chips and salsa are absolutely right on! The burrito was fantastic and huge, stuffed with rice beans, lettuce ect. Must come back while back in the area. Very authentic!
(5)Hunter U.
We randomly decided to come here on afternoon based primarily on positive Yelp reviews. As noted by others, the location is not in the most affluent of areas. The service was good and we were served by the cutest of cute Mexican grandmothers. I highly recommend the mango juice drink as it was very fresh and tasty. The salsa verde was some of the best I had. The rest of the food, regardless of authenticity, was not thrilling. I had the lamb barbacoa, which was slightly bland. My friends had the mixed burrito and fajitas, with which they had similar opinions. I recommend Tex-Mex in Fountain Square over this place, but if you're in the area it's worth a check out.
(3)Mike F.
Never underestimate the power of Yelp, and never underestimate the greatness of Restaurante Oaxaca. I live very close to this restaurant, but never tried it. To be honest, even though I have lived in the area for 25 years, I was slightly perturbed by the location. I never thought a decent Mexican place would set up shop at 29th and MLK. I then read the other reviews on Yelp, and decided to give the place a try. AS for my previous notions: I was dead wrong; I was an idiot! Restaurante Oaxaca is the quintessential hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It is very small, and wasn't the slightest bit crowded. In fact, my brother and I were the only customers. We were immediately greeted by a very friendly Mexican woman who showed us to our seats. We were immediately given homemade chips and salsa (red and green), both of which were spicy (to my liking!). I ordered fajitas that contained chicken, beef, shrimp, and chorizo. The dish was terrific; in fact, it was the best plate of fajitas I have ever had! The best thing about the fajitas may well have been the homemade corn tortillas. They were a gift from heaven. If you're looking for excellent, truly authentic Mexican food in Indianapolis, look no further. Get yourself to Restaurante Oaxaca! You will never regret it!
(5)Christopher G.
A friend told me about this eatery so I went to check it out the other day. The atmosphere is very simple, spartan, with a large photo of Switzerland on one wall and Univision on the two TVs; the location, a bit sketchy. The staff were prompt and friendly, the owner dining at a nearby table, and (I assume) his mother coming out to join him after blessing her food. The bowl of tortilla chips came with a green hot sauce that was delicious but--wow--became persistently hot. I had the chicken tacos dostadas, which were very tasty, all five of them, as was everything else on the plate. The plate had a Chinese design, a whimsical touch. My partner ordered quesadillas that were similarly massive and delicious. We also ordered mango drinks, which are apparently ground up on the spot; we had ours made without extra sugar. They complemented the food superbly! It was a bit oilier than the family-owned Mexican places I've frequented in the past. Tacos dostadas, quesadillas, two mango drinks, enough leftovers for a small dinner: $25, tip not included. Restaurante Oaxaca is a winner!
(5)Tommy M.
This is the absolute best Mexican food you will ever eat! It is ran by has husband and wife duo. The wife is the cook. She makes pretty much everything from scratch. Love this place.
(5)Tom C.
This is real mexican food ,very authentic. The neighborhood is very sketchy and you should use a measure of caution.but the food is very good .the salsa verde they serve to every table is spicy and amazing. The chips are either homemade and excellent or they will also serve store bought on occasions. I am guessing when they run out of fresh ones. The food is very good but is sometimes better than other times. Overall if you want authentic food and the feeling of being in mexico this is the place.
(4)Rob M.
Authentic as it gets. Even the Coca Cola comes is bottles from Mexico. The owners are from Mexico (Oaxaca and Guerrero) and serve delicious food. The portions are generous and the tacos are exactly as you would find in Mexico. They also have a food truck that can be hired for parties. One negative - slow service.
(4)Joshua F.
I'm just happy that the location and relative griminess will keep most of you away. The only thing I haven't loved is the Mole as it was too sweet for me, but the green salsa, goat, and pork tamales are excellent. The Lamb tacos with housemade tortillas are quite possibly the best eats in Indy.
(5)Liz D.
Amazing!!! Small and extremely casual inside. Very authentic mexican food. They only serve handmade corn tortillas that are so scrumptious. If you have never enjoyed from scratch tortillas you are in for a wonderful treat. The green salsa was spicy and oh so good. I had the chilaquilas and they were the best I have ever had. I am going back tomorrow!!!!
(4)Charles M.
Wow. Homemade corn tortillas. The flavor and texture has to be sampled...so much better than store bought. I want to try more, and will, but for now I cannot stop ordering the goat empenadas. Is it authentic? I don't know, but you will not find any other place like it in the city.
(4)Jon A.
Don't Oaxaca -- Run to Restaurante Oaxaca. I no longer cough, I Oaxaca! Because I took a Oaxaca on the wild side. Okay, there we go, the Oaxaca puns are out. Moving on... Hold tight, this is breaking news so don't Oaxaca a spit of your food out, this place is priceless. Okay, really, I'm through with the puns. Really. How could I toss out such a demonstrative term as "priceless?" Well... the ballyhooed froth of the pineapple drink is true, it's blissful, froth, quenching, fullness in a glass. Then, the verde. "I'll-be-damned if that's not the best damn verde I've ever had." Yeah. Really. I'll just come here to have the pineapple drink and chips & salsa. They kick up the spice and they add avocado creating a creamy dream. The Yelp International Supper Club rolls deep -- 20 deep -- and I thought they handled it the best so far. All the food came out swiftly & all at right about the same time for everyone, and piping hot. I ordered "the fish." Yeah. Surprise. And this was the best I've had in Indy (I order it everywhere I go -- crossing the entire pantheon of eats & this is the best). Why? Well... it was meaty, it was a fish with a giant collar of meat (and that's crucial). Plus it was served with a killer taco set up of avocado, radish, cabbage, salsa, onions & the finest handmade tortillas in the city. I miss the streetside, handmade tortillas I've had in other lucky cities and now I know where to go. I want to taste the earthiness. I want to taste the past of the beautiful old woman that made these. I want to know every single story possible of her incredible life. And those stories begin with the remarkable nature of this tortilla. Tangent: back in my tweens, my folks went to Chi-Chi's -- a lot. And me Mum got me hooked on just ordering a side of tortillas and eating them. Yeah. I know. And those were 1986 frozen 'tillas. These. These I could just sit around eat. The best fish tacos in the city? Yeah. No doubt. Nothing else compares to this. You're able to pluck the dense white meat right off the bone of your whole fish and build your own tacos. All told that glorious finned dinner plated 5 tacos and was $9. Hold on just a moment, hold on just a moment, that's two dozen churros coming out! Yes! I will end it on that uplifting moment of epicurean ecstasy because, well, I know I'll be back for more. Remember don't crawl, Oaxaca real fast to the best Mexican food in the city. There I said it.
(5)Denise S.
Recently stopped in for lunch on our way to the art museum. We ordered the fried plantains, they were fabulous... light crispy with sour cream and cheese on them, we also tried each of the empanadas, I recommend just getting the shrimp ones, they elicited a 'holy crap' moment when I bit into it as they were so good. We also tried a chicken tamale which was okay. Order the mango juice, you get a giant glassful and it helps quell the heat from the salsa verde they serve with chips. Glad my boyfriend found this place!
(4)Garbaggio S.
This was the best Mexican food that I have had in years, I shit you not. The menu is sparse, but every single thing we ordered (including the licuadas and the cafe) was incredible... INCREDIBLE. The owner/chef was there chatting with us, and his daughter waited on us, and I couldn't stop telling them both how great everything was. The corn chips are fried fresh, the salsa was probably the best I've ever had, the corn tortillas are homemade, the barbacoa was delicious, the empanadas were crispy and mad flavorful, and the tamales were moist, wrapped in banana leaves, and perfect. It was all perfect. And it's pretty damn inexpensive.
(5)Jeff D.
March 19, 2012; Given the other positive reviews, I was surprisingly unimpressed by this place, and my overall impression is that they are struggling due to their poor location choice. Which may explain the lack of a liquor license - a Mexican restaurant with no alcohol at all is both a literal and figurative buzzkill to me. If you're not a drinker, obviously that's not a problem, but in this instance I think it's a red flag and indicative of deeper problems. The menu is very limited, which is another drawback. I ordered the mole, thinking that this should be the star in a restaurant with the name Oaxaca. However, it was a lackluster dish, nothing I couldn't have made at home by opening a jar of mole sauce. A chicken leg quarter swimming in sweet, non-spicy mole with a very bland side of undercooked rice, nothing imaginative or remarkable about it. Granted, their homemade chips/salsa were awesome and their homemade tortillas as well, so there is obviously quality in the kitchen. There may be other items on the menu that are worthwhile, but this overall experience was so lifeless that I doubt I'll be back to try them.
(1)Jason S.
Best service and great hand made food around. Get the mango drink to quell the salsa's heat and be ready for good eats.
(4)Fatima J.
You haven't had an empanada until you've had their empanadas! Salsa verde is sooooo good too.
(5)Wes M.
Restaurante Oaxaca was the site of the July International Supper Club. While I'm no stranger to Oaxaca, the July meeting allowed me to be exposed to menu items I'd never ordered before. I'm a big fan of the Barbacoa de Chivo, barbecued goat or lamb meat, and rarely venture off my usual course of chips and some of the best Salsa Verde known to man, a drink of whipped pina and an entree consisting of said barbacoa, with bean and rice. However, it was a foodie free-for-all when we descended on the restaurant. While pina has long been the preferred juice drink in my circle, the supper club members ordered about each one and passed them around. Clear winners, in my humble opinion, were a refreshing cucumber juice and an avocado drink which was thick, sweet and creamy. I ordered the Mango juice, which arrived on ice and started out a bit thin, but finished full and sweet. The juices were accompanied by fresh tortilla chips and a Salsa Verde made with heaps of avocado and cool cilantro which balanced the fiery jalapenos. While a bit spicy, none of the competing flavours suffer. The entrees came. I decided on ribs, which were fantastic. Served smothered in a sauce which looked like mole, flavours of clove and cumin combined with the meat to make a serving. These spices confused my palate at first, and it wasn't until the ribs were shared and discussed were these notes identified. A chicken soup made its rounds, as did warm empenadas, thick enchiladas, and a wonderfully chocolately Chicken Mole. While the menu isn't extensive, it doesn't need to be. Everything Miguel, the owner, and his family do is done right and well. If you're out at 30th and MLK, I say to you: Don't miss Oaxaca!
(5)Jen N.
The Indianapolis International Supper Club visited Oaxaca for the July dinner, and it was a wonderful discovery for me. First of all, let me mention the avocado smoothie. Yep, that's right, avocado. It is lightly sweetened and not too thick, and must be around 24 oz or so. Next we'll move on to the salsa. Unlike most Mexican restaurants, their standard salsa is verde (green) style. It is painfully delicious! Even the diners who don't like spice couldn't keep themselves from eating it. They add chunks of avocado to give it a slightly creamy flavor. I had a really hard time choosing my entree, and ended up going with the tacos dorados (I believe that's what they were called). They are what I would typically call flautas. They had a nice spiciness to them. I got 6 of them with beans, rice, and a delicious salad with a light dressing and even more avocado! (I do love me some avocado.) I also tried a cheese empanada, which was tasty and went really well with the salsa verde. It sounded like nearly everyone thoroughly enjoyed their choices. Jon A got a fish that was cooked whole, but looked fantastically delicious when he started removing the meat to go in his fresh made tortillas. That is what I'll be trying on my next visit. Others ordered marinated goat, which they said was great. (I'm not much of a goat fan myself, so I'll take their word on that one.) Still others had ribs and meat filled empanadas. Only a few minor drawbacks. It didn't seem that there were many options for vegetarians. Also, unless you like extreme amounts of sweetness, I would not recommend getting the mango drink. It is really thick and syrupy. (Though I do believe they made it with fresh mangoes. That is just their texture when juiced.) But if you do enjoy extreme sweets, this should be considered a big plus for you! And finally, it would be nice if they would get permission to serve beer. A couple bottles of Mexican brew would have gone great with my dinner. If they do get a liquor license, I believe it will raise my review to 5 stars. The restaurant is near 30th St on MLK Dr on the near westside. It has street parking and ample seating inside. We even managed to get enough tables in a row for our very large group to all sit together. Oh, and as best as I can make out, the pronunciation is woa-HA-ca? Don't quote me on that, I could be way off. But even if you can't pronounce it, you should definitely go there. Enjoy!
(4)Brenton A.
Oh. My. Lord. I've found it. My new Mexican Mecca. Cheap, and utterly mind-blowingly delicious. Absolutely everything, perfect, beginning to end. The chips and salsa alone will have you tangoing. The pineapple smoothie may seem like an odd choice but is utterly wonderful, with real pineapple pulp. Everything feels full flavored, authentic, and laboriously crafted, but the service never feels slow. I needn't bother recommending any specific dishes. Nothing here will disappoint. Get your favorite, and try something new, and you'll always be satisfied. This is the standard by which all Mexican food must be judged.
(5)Theresa K.
Strange place. I was excited to dine here with my Mexican cuisine dining partner due to all the great reviews. We were the only people in the joint for the whole time we were here. The server was very friendly, sweet and had a very warm smile. There are no alcoholic beverages. No iced tea, either. The salsa was verde and SPICY- Wonderful! I had some empanadas, and my stomach felt a bit unsettled by the end of my meal, but I think it's because I stuffed SO much greasiness in it. The rice & beans were good, and the refried beans actually had a bit of flavor to them. I'm not a huge fan of refried beans, but I kinda liked these. The place looks a little cluttered full of weird stuff (like paper gingerbread men hanging from the ceiling?), and the women's restroom, while a bit hidden- it's behind the door to the kitchen area- was actually really nice. I don't know. The food was alright to pretty good. It'd be nice to drink a beer. The experience itself felt pretty unique.
(4)Richard H.
Really enjoyed it. The service was friendly, and the tamales and empanadas are really excellent. Even the mole chicken, which I don't normally care for, was tasty. And as others have mentioned, the salsa that comes with the chips is really, really good. The homemade tortillas are wonderful, and when I return, I'm trying the fajitas or quesadillas, which were recommended. The location really isn't as sketchy as some people (and I originally) think, and the place is in a small strip mall, so it's not run-down at all. But the decor inside is -- well, I wish they would get the boxes off the tables and maybe put the laser printer somewhere out of sight. It is one thing for a place to skimp on the decor and another for it to look cluttered and somewhat uninviting. And the service is . . . odd. They seem to bring the dishes as they fix them, which means some of us got meals long before others. But those are mere quibbles. The food is delicious, the people are friendly, and when I return, I will try one of the smoothies.
(4)Alex K.
As for Mexican places you can't go wrong here. They really don't have a sense of what the American palate is so you will get truly authentic and deeply flavorful things here. I think the high points are anything with goat (barbacoa or menudo), caldo de pollo, tamales, flan, and the mole. The one thing you must try if you go here is the pineapple drink. It is always good but Miguel, the owner, really makes it the best. His wife also makes the best handmade tortillas I have had in Indy.
(5)Wendy S.
I loved every bit of my meal here! A lot of this review is going to sound familiar if you've read any of the other reviews, so- list! 1) I had a mango smoothie. Not everyone's taste, but I enjoyed it. Next go round, going for the pineapple! 2) barbacoa that made me keep eating. Oh so good. Goat! 3) salsa that'll burn so good. 4) churros! 5) the tamales I couldn't even tackle until the next day! Yes, definitely going back.
(5)Becky Y.
So I'm driving down Michigan Rd, hungry, and considering a detour over to Lafayette, when I realize I'm way overdue at Oaxaca. I forgot how much I loved it. Fortuitous timing, I got to try something on the menu that I would've otherwise ignored for who knows how long and now I think it's a must on any repeat visit. Tacos Dorados. So the owner comes out with her plate (husband stayed in back to man the kitchen) and wow how often does one get invited to share dinner with the owner? But really? that's all you're eating? Well (disappointed), okay........... *BAM* From book cover first impression they appear not unlike what are generically called 'taquitos' elsewhere. Well let me tell you, perhaps the genus is the same but the species is most definitely a different animal. This is not your ordinary flat bland mush wrapped in a flaccid greasy dull pasty shell sitting under a heating lamp. Not at all. These are fresh from the fryer, solid rolls with thick beautiful crispy shells holding moist & meaty chicken interiors w/ a tinge of spice. It's one fragrant delicious satisfying package. the crema for dipping is absolutely wonderful too, though you almost don't even need it. You just gotta try these things. Bite for perfect bite I would challenge you to find a better one out there. anywhere. I know, bold statement. so awesome. I'm a big fan of Bayless in Chitown and Oaxaca's sauces compete with them all. or better. Salsa verde- looks like this stuff has been mentioned in previous reviews. it's homemade fantastic. delicate 3-dimensional sweet/hot/tangy/bright/fresh perfumey yet soft & gently creamy if that makes any sense at all-- basically all these flavor nuances that you don't get out of a jar. award-winning. Mole- again, just rich with love. sweet, smoky, spicy, nutty, chocolatey decadent sauce to be sure... you can just sit there and contemplate it.... and Iaddled over rice that is yummy on its own (and NOT the parboiled dry boxed crap you get elsewhere). You can only want for more chicken to eat it with! Pretty short menu-- maybe 12 items total. Pork Tamales-- in banana leaves, then wrapped in foil. sooo moist. better than the Tamale Place. really. Tacos: barbacoa & al pastor are both excellent choices. God, the flavor. Generous meat fillings are coated with a wonderful balance of spice. Tortillas were really steaming & super fresh-tasting. Squeeze of lime, touch of salsa, dip of crema, it's all freaking happening. Too bad they don't do fish tacos. they would be absolutely killer. makes that little west coast taco truck product look laughingly ridiculous. Thumbs down: I was the only 'guest' in the house the whole time I was there. Please go check out this wonderful establishment if you can. I intend to give this place 5 stars once I get thru the entire menu. Open til 9pm seven days a week.
(4)Kate B.
it's okay, but I like La Piedad better The green salsa was too spicy for me, but it was good. I got the empanadas and a drink for $10 plus tip. The food isn't much to look at. It tasted okay though.
(3)Jillian C.
Had the mole. It was killer. You should go if you're looking for some simple, authentic Mexican food. It looks like a hole in the wall and basically is but it is great food at a great price. Don't miss.
(4)Virginia L.
Sketchy hood but good food. Not many vegi selections. They treated us very well during our supper club.
(3)Tom B.
I had headed so great things about this place, so I decided to visit last week. My expectations about the decor were low, and they were still just barely met. The service was atrocious. It was about 1:00 pm, and whatever "lunch rush" he'd happened was already over. There were tow other small parties in the restaurant,yet it took the server well over five minutes to greet us and bring menus (I guess that should have been warning). We were both surprised to see the price - all the reviews talked about how in inexpensive this place was. Pricing was higher than our usual Mexican go-to (Cancun). I selected a chicken quesadilla and my wife ordered beef tacos. I did enjoy the salsa verde very much, although the accompanying chips seemed to be out of a box. My wife asked if there was a red salsa option, something a little milder, and the server eventually brought out something that seemed to be a cross between tabasco and tomato juice. Again, we waited for almost twenty minutes for our food. Maybe the problem was caused by the to-go order (it looked like it might have been three items) that one of the other servers finally left with. When the food finally arrived, we had to track down the waitress to come back with silverware and napkins (yes, we'd been sitting without them for nearly half an hour now). My quesadilla was pretty good, but nothing incredible. The chicken and cheese were fine but I was hoping for more flavor. I finished off the last of the salsa verde and made my meal pretty good, meanwhile my wife was very dissatisfied by her tacos. The steak was fine (but again, nothing exceptional), but there were no other toppings except cilantro and lime - no cheese nor vegetables. The worst part were the tortillas - chewy and greasy, it seemed they had been heated in luke warm oil. After we ate what we wanted, I asked for a box of the leftovers, and again,we waited. At this point, there was absolutely nothing going on in the restaurant, although we'd now seem four or five employees going in and out the kitchen area. More waiting for our check, which came in at $16.50 for just the two meals plus waters which never got refilled. I gave the server a twenty and wanted to get rid of some change that I'd been carrying around in my pockets and waited another couple minutes for her to come back with my change. I realized that she was not coming back, thinking that she deserved a 25% tip on really awful service. When I asked for my change, she brought it out in dollar coins (just plain weird). Needless to say, we won't be going back.
(1)Joseph O.
This restaurant was dirty, kitsch, and more brightly colored than a day care. And incredible. My lady and I went in with fairly low expectations and came out with full stomachs and a promise that we'd be back on the weekend. The beef torta was tasty, deliciously fresh with avocados and a simple slice of ham. The girl had three chicken tacos which had just the right amount of cilantro. The service was OK. Again, I didn't expect much but the guys were nice and didn't bother us. All in all, it was great and I will be back as promised. Get the Torta!
(4)Rick T.
The food is absolutely fantastic. The complimentary salsa verde will heat you up in a hurry. My wife and I honeymooned in Huatulco, Oaxaca, and were blown away by the cuisine. Restaurante Oaxaca took us right back to beautiful Huatulco. The mole negro is out of this world - I'll be back again and again just for that. The tamales (wrapped in plantain leaves instead of corn husks) were delicious with a hint of sweetness to complement the spicy and well seasoned meat. The tacos were ridiculously good, and the juices (we had the pina and limon) were incredibly refreshing. We'll be back again to continue exploring their great menu.
(5)Doug S.
No alcohol?
(1)Kori W.
The food is great! Their salsa is incredibly spicy and green, which is different from your run of the mill tomato-based with cilantro salsa. I LOVE the pineapple drink (I can't remember what its called, but its delicious). I also love their fresh home-made corn tortillas, they are excellent! The staff speak very little english, but are friendly. The atmosphere leaves a lot to be desired. If you're looking for great mexican food and aren't too picky about your dining experience, Oaxaca is a must.
(4)Lorand M.
As an unabashed expert on Mexican food and restaurants....o.k....maybe not....but...this place was superb. A true hole in the wall where the salsas will blow the top of your head off !Very inexpensive...normal to large portions...fresh ingredients..excellent and friendly service.Kinda nice to see the smallish dining room filled with an even mix of hispanic...african american...white..asian....and also all ages ! Indianapolis is becoming quite multi-ethnic...niceWe had empanadas...and goat barbacoa....all superb..and the tortillas are obviously house made.By all means hit this place often !
(5)Libbie V.
There are 17 entrees listed on their menu which gives me, at the very least, 16 more reasons to return to Oaxaca. We ate here last night and besides the restaurant location not being that favorable, everything else was great. There's ample parking in the lot out front, the dining room is decent sized with approx 12 tables, the service is good (one girl waited on our group and she was very pleasant & efficient) and the food was outstanding. One of the many highlights of the evening was the baskets of thick crisp tortilla chips served with bowls of green salsa. The fresh green salsa was fabulous - it was almost creamy-like and had cilantro & onion & peppers and big chunks of avocado. Note: this salsa was darn spicy but the heat was not unbearable. Since I was there with a group of friends I was able to sample more than just my meal. The mole (chicken) was the best I've had. It was thick, rich with spices and very chocolaty. And, it didn't have that grainy texture like so many other mole sauces. The tamales (chicken) were wrapped in banana leaves and were moist & delicious. The biggest hit with me was my meal, the goat barbacoa. The barbacoa had large pieces of slow roasted bone-in goat that were juicy, tender and greasy (greasy in that yummy good way) and it had so much great, meaty flavor that I really can't stop thinking about it. The "au jus" it was sitting in was intoxicating - I ran forkfuls of my rice and my beans through it with every bite. They also brought out covered dishes of homemade corn tortillas that were thick and piping hot. To drink I ordered an avocado smoothie that was delicate, light & creamy. I also tried the cucumber agua fresco and it was extremely refreshing. Both drinks really complimented the style & heat of the dishes served. After our meals we were brought out some hot, crisp churros rolled in sugar & cinnamon. These were a great finish to our awesome dinner. I overheard the waitress tell someone that her favorite dish is the empanadas so I think I know what I'm ordering next time.
(5)J C.
Oh god, that green salsa burns, but it just feels so right. Everything about Restaurante Oaxaca does! It's snuggled in a strip mall and is sparse inside, with some booths and a few tables. The pineapple licuades is more refreshing than sticking your feet into an ice-maker, as I know now, since I did that last week in a drunken sweat. Screw you unbearable summer heat. The homemade tortilla chips are G and I love the empanadas so much that I don't care how fat I feel after eating all that fried stuff. Get an assortment of fillings, as they're all delicious. The tamales are also very tasty! And the owner and his family are kind and welcoming. There's something very special about little restaurants like this, where you have a chance to make a personal connection with the people that are feeding you. It makes it that much better.
(5)Jen E.
Well, the decor is interesting... Christmas decorations in April...the large photo of the menu shows beautiful Mexian food on asian style plates. Put this all out of your mind because you are not here for the decor. You are here to eat some for-real-no-torro mexican soul food. This place has the best Jamaica (hibiscus aquas frescas) in town. I don't say that lightly. It is the best. The empanadas and plantains are fried to perfection- not greasy at all. The salsa... I could eat it with a spoon but that would mean missing out on the chips.
(5)Matt G.
Great food here. I had the tacos per the prior review. They were great. I'll second the sentiments on the salsa verde as well. I also tried the flan, which was delicious. It sounds like prices have increased; my meal was just under $9. It is still a fantastic bargain!
(4)Robin P.
Take my advice and run to Restaurante Oaxaca. Seriously you need to try this place out. It isn't much to look at and isn't in the best of neighborhoods, but this place is everything a Mexican restaurant should be but isn't in this town. It is as opposite from chain Mexican as it gets. Very unassuming from the outside - you'll find it in a small strip mall just south of 30th on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. If you are coming from the South it is a little hard to spot, but it is just south of I-65 on the West side of the street. There couldn't be more than 10 tables inside. Menu is up on the wall (along with the specials), but servers do come out to wait on you - although it might take a while. They immediately bring out chips and the best dawg'on green salsa I have ever tasted. I'm not sure what all was in it, but it was so good I wanted to ask if they could bottle it for sale. The chips were unfortunately nothing special - just like you might buy in the supermarket. But drench them in the salsa and it just didn't matter. I ordered the taco special - 3 chicken tacos with rice and beans. Very authentic - soft shells, shredded chicken, onions cilantro and lime. Served with a side of more green salsa (yeah!) and spicy red salsa. The total was $3.26. I had to ask her to repeat that because it couldn't be true. I don't know how often I'll find myself in this part of town, but when I do I'll definitely make the stop.
(5)Michael B.
Just south of 30th St. on Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. (turn west on Eugene St.--enter tiny strip center). Opened in April of '09 at this location; they used to be inside Saraga International food market on Lafayette Rd., which is worth a trip. They have an amazing menu with colorful photos of their limited menu offerings. Including various Oaxacan specialidades like superb homemade empanadas; Mole Negro sauce w/chicken and rice. Fairly stingy on the pollo-- 2 pieces (leg and half of the back--haven't seen a back served before (I think they didn't know!). So, hardly any carne and I needed more carne for the sauce. The owner came out and was proud to tell me he uses "ranch" chickens ("Yes," the waitress nodded, "ranch chickens."). So I don't know what they mean but I think this was real chicken. Each time I have been there, the tortillas were prepared after we ordered, by the grandmother and came to the table steaming hot! Tried the barbacoa (goat--famous in Oaxaca region) and it was good. Strangely, no chips, salsa, guacamole, but I understand that they might have them at a later date. This is definitely worth a trip and this family will need the community's support to remain in business.
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