Tlaolli
2830 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46201
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Address :
2830 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN, 46201 - Phone (317) 410-9507
- Website https://tlaolli.com/
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
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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Sara B.
first timers...fresh. delicious. just pretty food. even the plates match the ingredients. colorful establishment. the food is simple and flavorful. easy. relaxed. you can watch as he creates your order. i didn't see anything frozen or packaged minus the drinks in the cooler. the owner is so friendly and patient (language barrier) and even carries the food outside for you. small eating area inside but also several picnic tables outside under cover. super clean. i even commented to my daughter about how clean it was. not disappointed and my kids ate every bite. he welcomed us to the neighborhood, too. we will be back.
(5)Sarah N.
Amazing. I had the chicken chilaquiles with scrambled eggs. The food was delicious, and even though I'm (clearly) a meat eater, I love that they have a lot of vegetarian and vegan options. Today was the first time I've ever eaten there, but I will be going back for sure.
(5)Anastasia H.
It is dangerous that I know where this place is and how great it is :) we went right before closing and the owner made us from scratch vegan tamales bc he was out of the veggie version: pinto beans and olive oil based masa. Salsa was to die for :)
(5)Lulu I.
I went there today for brunch. Had a egg and soy chorizo taco. It was delish! I highly recommend this place. They have big menu selections compared to there little kitchen. Very friendly owners.
(5)Sandy C.
Stopped in here for lunch. Very small inside but they have tables outside. The owners were very nice and informative of what they have. I can't remember the name of what I got but OMG it was wonderful. It was a sandwich with vegis and I added pork and also some Mexican corn. A must try!
(5)Zach W.
I definitely understand the appeal of this kind of place, after all, it is a cute building and a local business. Sadly, the food I've had there doesn't justify the buzz surrounding it. If you're looking for tamales, there are several other places nearby that make satisfying, flavorful food. I did enjoy the salsa but it wasn't enough to bring me back. I was really disappointed not to like this plus as much as I wanted to.
(3)Josh B.
Have not had a bad meal yet. It is a great menu with many options for vegetarians and vegans, but still keep a carnivore like myself happy. You can not beat the quality and price of their daily specials. Certainly one of the best deals in town. Gets a ton of press for their healthy tamales but I have been very impressed with other items.
(5)Maria C.
Great joint! Finally someone created a healthier option for tamales!! Great job Carlos and family! If you are not into tamales there are other options like the soy chorizo quesadilla...yummy!! The guacamole and chips are good too. I will definitely go back. The location is perfect for those of us that work in downtown. The prices are reasonable. Worth trying!! Gracias familia!!
(5)Steve B.
They are trying, but there are some issues. Strictly, a carry out restaurant only with a few tables outside and not very appealing especially on extremely hot summer days. Food was fair, but I have had much better at many of the other native Hispanic restaurants. Parking is not well marked, but it appears to be ok to park in the designated library spaces.
(2)Danielle R.
I can't even tell you all how fabulous this place it. I cannot get enough of it. I have started actually going here about once a week. I've proudly become a regular and there's no turning back. I am so proud to know that my hard earned money is going to fill the world with more of Carlos's delicious tacos. There are so many vegetarian options, sometimes I can't make up my mind on what I want to eat. That's not usually a problem I have a restaurants because of the sometimes limited options! We went for brunch last weekend I had the most amazing omelette. The coffee - fresh roasted in small batchs the night before. I LOVE it. I cannot say enough about this place.
(5)Brittany L.
Yummy food that's much more health-conscious that typical Mexican food. I was working at the library next door (Washington and Rural intersection, near the Lighthouse shelter) and noticed that this formerly blighted building had a fresh coat of paint. When I was leaving the library I walked over to check it out and saw a little sign advertising Mexican food. New, you say? Restaurant, you say? Naturally, I walked right in...without even consulting Yelp! Such a daredevil, I am. I had 2 tamales, salsa, and a Jarritos and my total was $8.50. The tamales are made with olive oil, not lard, and there are vegetarian and VEGAN options! My vegetarian friends are always worried that their beans have been seasoned with pork fat, so it's nice to find a place that doesn't use this ingredient. I also tried some charro beans (pintos with SOY chorizo) and they were very tasty. The downside is there is only one seat so you really need to take your food to-go. Not one table, one seat. SUPER clean little restaurant, you can see the entire operation when you come in the front door. I had a nice chat with the owner about where he was from, his life "pre-Tlaolli," and some of the places we had traveled to. Nice guy, great food, I'll be back whenever I'm in the area, I'm sure. Tamale options are pinto bean (vegan), pork, chicken, or cheese and poblano (vegetarian). There are also soups, quesadillas, and some entrees/specials. I'd like to come back to try the chicken mole because I have yet to find a mole that doesn't taste like it came from an envelope here in Indy.
(4)Michelle A.
Very small interior. They have a lovely patio with picnic tables outside. The food is amazing. Best Mexican. I usually get the tamales which are made with olive oil and not lard. The carnitas are delicious. Tender and super flavorful. They have great vegetarian and even vegan options too. I'm pretty sure they make their own tortillas too. Love this place! Rice reminds me of my grandmas. Perfection.
(5)Heather H.
We got carry out lunch from Tlaolli the second day they were open and oh mama were these tamales good! Please note - this place is very vegan and vegetarian friendly! I tried the vegetarian cheese poblano tamale, as well as the vegan bean tamale - both were amazing. I also tried the salsa verde, which comes with a small portion of chips, and it was great as well. Extra good with the bean tamale. They also have a sandwich made with soy chorizo - I can't wait to try it out! The customer service here was also exceptional. A co-worker went to pick up lunch for three of us, and when she got there she found out they were not yet accepting credit card (the form of payment we had sent with her). Instead of having her leave to get cash, they insisted she take the order and just come back with payment ($18 for three meals!) the next day. They wanted us to be able to enjoy our lunch on that day, and not worry about our food getting cold, so they went with the honor system. If the food hadn't won me over, that move certainly would have. Five thumbs up for this new east side gem!
(5)Heather M.
Love the tamales at Tlaoli but their guacamole is out of this world! Any time I have people over I stop by & grab their guac & chips, always get lots of compliments on it! The owners are super sweet & great supporters of the neighborhood, which I love since I live nearby.
(5)Trena T.
My husband loves tamales, but the only place we've found really excellent ones are at The Tamale Place on the westside. We were so happy to find someplace that is A) close to home and B) focused on healthier options than you normally find. We also went on the first weekend, which was forever ago, so I don't remember everything we had. What really stood out to me, though, was mentioned in another review. When husband got down there, he found they didn't yet accept credit cards. Instead of having him go get cash right away, they handed over the food, and believed he would bring money back that afternoon or the next day. I don't know if that's the wisest business plan and I can't imagine doing the same, but then again...it's what stood out to people, so maybe it was a wise business plan. Excellent customer service goes a long way to making repeat customers. This building is TINY, but impossible to miss as the only purple building in the area. I would plan for carryout, just because the space is so small.
(4)Emily S.
I was impressed with this little place. I met a colleague for lunch because he worked nearby. Location is a little off the beaten path, but worth checking if in the area. The owner was super friendly and obviously very into his operations. The portions were good for lunch and affordable and the menu had unique offerings. The space is small. Probably not more than 10 patrons could be inside at once so plan to get things to go OR use the patio if the weather is nice.
(3)Cara S.
On a Friday afternoon I found Tlaolli had a food booth set up inside Flat 12 Bierwerks. They offered three kinds of tamales. I tried the Cheese & Poblano tamales with both kinds of salsa, and everything was delicious. My husband tried one of the beef tamales and actually liked mine better. I look forward to visiting their restaurant and trying their other vegetarian fare.
(4)Emily S.
Great food for a fair price. I especially love the sopas, molletes, and tamales de pollo con salsa verde. Que Rico
(5)Crashtopher J.
Had a quesadilla for lunch today. It was very good. Service was quick and Carlos was very nice. Would definitely recommend it. Great food!
(5)Reed C.
Small, clean, and pretty tasty. The menu choices aren't incredibly abundant, but this place is more specialty minded. I had chicken mole and was fairly impressed. The corn tortillas were very good and the guy was nice.
(4)Deidre F.
Delicious, fresh, healthy Mexican food. We ordered carry out and were able to watch our food be made to order. Everything was delicious! There are several vegetarian and vegan options available. Three of us had the soy chorizo (made in house) and it was amazing! Friends raved over the quesadillas. The salsa isn't hot enough for me personally. The place is tiny and easy to overlook. Look for the purple building right next to the library.
(5)Nancy M.
I love the tamales. They are healthier than the typical tamales, so when I eat Tlaolli tamales I don't feel super full and bloated. Everyone is friendly and I am glad they have this place in Indy.
(5)Amanda W.
Soft torta bread toasted, smeared with tart goat cheese, then topped with slices of avocado, the perfect over-easy egg, and smothered with salsa verde. That is what you can expect from green eggs and goat cheese - one of the handful of brunch options that Tlaolli offers on Sunday's. This mound of deliciousness is served with a side (the potato hash was chock full of peppers and flavor) and unlimited house-roasted coffee for $9. The food and service was so good that every person I've seen since I've said, "Have you been to Tlaolli? You should go to Tlaolli." As a heads up - there are only a few stools where you can sit inside this adorable little place. However, if the weather is nice there is a covered patio out back.
(5)Taber L.
Here in the Midwest, it seems that a good tamal is elusive in the wild. You often hear rumors of such, only to be disappointed when you've managed to track one down. That was not the case for me during my first visit to Tlaolli. We were greeted by several smiling faces as soon as we walked in on a sunny afternoon for a late lunch. It's a small, but pleasant joint and it looked very well kept. For some reason, I can't seem to recall what was in this building previously... There is a small bar along a wall & a table behind the building, so seating is a bit limited, but I enjoy those types of cozy hole-in-the-wall places. They offered a daily special, which I can't seem to recall at the moment, but I was there for tamales. As it was my first time in, I was given a succinct run-down of their story, including the fact that the tamales are made with olive oil rather than the traditional lard, as well as the two options of the day -- chicken and cheese & poblano. Yes, please. We ordered three of both choices plus a large salsa verde for the two of us and grabbed two sodas from the self-serve cooler. I'm thinking the total was about $25, which seemed more than fair to me for the amount. Man, those were some good tamales. I literally said, "This is exactly what I needed today" as we ate. I really enjoyed the chicken tamal, completely covered in their salsa verde, but then I tried the cheese tamale and was extremely pleased. The texture was perfect, the ratio of filling to masa was ideal, and the filling itself was awesome. No shady ingredients and these things really tasted homemade -- especially in comparison to the bought-in options at other places around town. I also feel obligated to specifically point out how much I enjoyed the salsa verde. So many other places treat salsa as either an afterthought or a tool used to disguise sub par dishes, but that was not the case here. Great, fresh flavors and a nice consistency... I could see myself putting this on just about everything. tl;dr: Cute place with great tamales made with olive oil and awesome fresh homemade salsas.
(5)Charles W.
Small place - excellent food. Carlos knows his tamales and his salsas - the other meal options are delicious too. Don't call ahead for an inside table - there aren't any! But for take out, or if you get one of the four seats by the wall or if it's warm outside - there are tables out back. It's a nice spot for lunch - you won't be disappointed.
(4)Cory C.
I finally made it to Tlaolli after planning to for months. Now, I am disappointed in myself for not doing so sooner. I had the steak fajitas (also with bacon) and it was phenomenal. Even the rice that came with the meal was incredible and packed more flavor than traditional Mexican restaurants. I was also pleased with the courteousness of the person preparing my meal who recognized that it was my first time there and proceeded to explain all that they had available for the day. This will definitely be my go to place for east downtown.
(5)Adriana B.
Stopped by last night to pick up some dinner. I had a pinto bean tamale and a rajas con queso tamale, my boyfriend got the soy chorizo quesadilla. Both of our dishes were really good! I'm going to have to go back and try a couple of their other vegetarian dishes before I rank it with La Parada, but I am so glad that a place like this opened up in our area. Carlos the chef was really nice and you can tell he loves the food.
(4)Grant M.
What a great little place. I had the chicken and pork tamales, and they were excellent, both the red and green sauces are really fresh and delicious tasting.They're pretty much carry out only, though there are some benches outside behind the shop.
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