Visiting the Lafayette Square area, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Indianapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Vietnamese restaurant to an Ethiopian spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in the Lafayette Square area, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Havana Cafe
Topping the list is Havana Cafe. Located at 3839 Moller Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 182 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant specializes in Cuban cuisine and offers chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian options. On the menu, look for empanadas, rice pudding, a yellow rice casserole with shredded chicken or the Cuban-style breaded and deep-fried steak.
2. King Wok
Next up is King Wok, situated at 4150 Lafayette Road. With 4.5 stars out of 158 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Since 2002, the family-owned restaurant has been serving traditional Vietnamese cuisine along with a mix of other Asian favorites. The large menu features phở, salmon in teriyaki sauce and Vietnamese spring rolls with shredded pork.
3. Carniceria Guanajuato
Grocery store and Mexican spot Carniceria Guanajuato is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5210 W. Pike Plaza Road, 4.5 stars out of 143 reviews.
The restaurant serves up fajitas, nachos, burritos, chimichangas with your choice of meat and fried tilapia. Thirsty? Try one of the margaritas, cocktails or tequilas. After your meal, pick up fresh produce or specialty items from the attached store.
4. Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 149 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5352 W. 38th St. to try it for yourself.
The restaurant specializes in Ethiopian cuisine that is served with flatbread with a spongy texture and sour tang. The dishes are meant to be shared. Try the lean beef sautéed with onion and awaze or lamb meat sautéed with rosemary, onion, pepper and berberre sauce.
5. Saigon Restaurant
Finally, check out Saigon Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 339 reviews on Yelp. You can find it at 4760 W. 38th St.
The restaurant serves Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese cuisine. On the menu, look for the lemongrass shrimp, spring rolls or the pan-fried rice pudding. Bubble tea in flavors like lychee, green apple and green tea is also on offer.
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