El Indio Mexican Restaurant
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Restaurants, Caterers, Foods-carry OutMexican
Top Sentiments among El Indio Mexican Restaurant Reviewers
Big ole greasy chips
Famous taquitos
Love tamales
Recommend bean tostada
Good corn tortillas
Great fish taco
Pricey sd taco shop
Good chicken burrito
Love chips and salsa
Good guacamole
Customer Reviews (13 reviews)
Louli
on Citysearch May 02, 2009I don't know why this place has such a good reputation yet the food is left without much taste. The staff is not attentive and rushes you through the line...but most of all, the food is awful. It was a big disappointment... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2008Just walk into El Indio and smell the food and you will be hooked. The chips are the best around. The rolled tacos are like no other, they are the best! I know people that come into town and go striaght to El Indio and also... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 05, 2008El Indio Shop is a landmark. Whenever I am in the area I have to go.They have everything, and make all of their own food. It is all excellent, especially the fresh tortillas.I recently did a fundraiser event, and they... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 10, 2008I love this restaurant. We've been going here for years. The food is always consistently good. It's always busy which is a good sign. A bit out of the way, but well worth it. Nice atmosphere too.... (more)
janaschreiber8
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2008My boyfriend and his family have been going here for years and he finally took me this past weekend to this very busy, very tasty mexican joint. The line was long but worth the wait for our beef tacos, bean burrito, fresh... (more)
jsac
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2008Like the other reviewer, saw it on foodtv and drive with my wife that same day for a little taste. Luckily the line wasnt too bad. We ordered beef tacos, tamales, and rolled tacos and all were a big let down. It may have... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 01, 2008I have tried plenty of Mexican restaurants around San Diego and I must say that El Indio has one of the best chicken burritos. The chicken that they put it taste really FRESH and FLAVORFUL unlike the pollo asado found in... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 31, 2008Coming from a lifetime resident of San Diego (and lifetime Mexican), I can tell you that El Indio is NOT the best Mex food in town. I ordered the Carne Asada plate. Carne Asada my ***! What I got were bland, little lumps... (more)
1023jh
on Citysearch May 27, 2008After it was fetured on DDD, I went and gave it a try...food was average and service slow. The tortillas they make were good and I brought 2 dozen home to Montana! Cant say I would travel 1600 miles to do again.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 03, 2008Awesome Mexican food. You can order take out or eat it there. There is an outdoor dining patio. You can also purchase tortillas and their menu items to cook at home. Highly recommend this place.... (more)
Erin Chambers
on Citysearch Nov 26, 2007<b>In Short</b><br>The imported, Mexican ceramic tiles that colorfully line the floor at this friendly no-frills eatery have been in place for decades, as have many of the kitchen staff in back. Get in line by the... (more)
Anna C.
on Judys Book Feb 02, 2007We love this place! It is great & it has dedicated parking-very nice (more)
J G.
on Judys Book Jan 14, 2006Great mexican food at wonderful prices. The portions are huge, the selection is big and the prices are cheap making this an excellent restaurant. Located right off a busy street, parking can be difficult during... (more)