Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 12, 2019
3 top options for budget-friendly Latin American fare in IndianapolisEl Sabor Catracho | Photo: Sam R./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Latin American fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Latin American restaurants around Indianapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. El Sabor Catracho

Photo: Sam R./Yelp

Topping the list is El Sabor Catracho. Located at 8015 Pendleton Pike, the Latin American spot is the highest-rated cheap Latin American restaurant in Indianapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 22 reviews on Yelp. Look for Salvadorian tacos, pupusa and fried chicken on the menu.

Yelper Alex B., who reviewed El Sabor Catracho on Aug. 25, wrote, "Amazing! My boyfriend got tacos that were rolled and fried. The sauce was amazing, and it was very fresh."

2. Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill

Photo: Mambo’s Cheesesteak Grill/Yelp

Next up is downtown's Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill, situated at 222 E. Market St. With four stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp, the Latin American and breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. The spot offers Philly cheesesteaks, vegetarian sandwiches and chicken cheesesteaks.

We turned there for an overview of Mambo's Cheesesteak Grill.

"We opened Mambos in 2015 in order to keep a little bit of history of food that was served before but added a South American twist to some sandwiches," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile.

Concerning signature items, "breakfast sandwiches, quesadillas and omelets for breakfast," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Philly cheesesteaks, South American sandwiches and burgers for lunch."

3. Don Juan Taqueria

Photo: Jassie N./Yelp

North Perry's Don Juan Taqueria, located at 3915 Madison Ave., Suite 6, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Latin American spot, which offers tacos and more, 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews. Menu items include chorizo tacos, salsa and street corn.

If you're hungry for more, we found these details about Don Juan Taqueria.

"We are a family-owned and operated Taqueria here on Indianapolis’s southside," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We’re bringing the flavors of Degollado to you. You’re not going to find a better al pastor than ours roasted on a vertical spit."


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