Indianapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 31, 2020
Explore the 4 most popular spots in Indianapolis' North Perry neighborhoodDon Juan Taqueria | Photo: Jassie N./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that North Perry has to offer? Get to know this Indianapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Indian spot to a bar.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in North Perry, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Tandoori Flame

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Topping the list is Indian spot Tandoori Flame. Located at 4302 S. East St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp. 

This fine dining spot offers your favorite appetizers entrées, soups and desserts for takeout. The menu features traditional Indian dishes like lamb biryani, goat curry, vegetable balls with a yogurt sauce and tandoori chicken. A Desserts include gulab jamun, a North Indian sweet made from milk essence and soaked in honey syrup.

2. Jailbird

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Next is bar Jailbird, situated at 4022 Shelby St. With 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

Named for a Kurt Vonnegut novel, this spot serves up bar grub including burgers, sandwiches as well as beer and cocktails. The current carryout menu features a bacon barbecue burger with a fried egg, American cheese and shallots and a grilled cheese sandwich with American cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, caramelized onions and red peppers. 

3. Boyden's Southside Bakery

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Bakery Boyden's Southside Bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3953 S. Meridian St., 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews. 

Get your sweet fix with offerings like cinnamon rolls, custom cakes, doughnut and danishes. Danishes come in flavors like apricot and strawberry, while doughnut options include blueberry cake and pumpkin spice. 

4. Don Juan Taqueria

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Don Juan Taqueria, a Latin American spot that offers tacos and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 33 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3915 Madison Ave., Suite 6 to see for yourself. 

The menu features burritos, tortas, nachos as well as margaritas, watermelon sangria and other specialty drinks. Taco options include al pastor with pineapple, carnitas (braised pork), chorizo and potato and veggie (portobello mushroom and cheese); customize with a variety of heat levels at the salsa bar. Save room for the churros dessert, which is served with chocolate sauce. 


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