(619) 299-0333
3695 INDIA ST
SAN DIEGO,
CA
92103
32.7432
-117.181
Neighborhoods: Western San Diego, Midtown, Western
What People Are Saying About El Indio Mexican Restaurant
The Editor
Erin Chambers
Citysearch
In Short – 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 rod iron gate under the colorful Mexican flags and be sure to grab your chips, salsa and guac before you order. The carnitas, carne asada, rolled tacos and enchiladas come in combo plates with refried beans and rice.
05/03/09
Tasteless plain Mexican food
by Louli
I 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 to me and my significant other that the food was less than average. We have eaten good mexican food many times but the food here is cheap and very plain.
- Cons: Worst tamales ever eating
07/10/08
Mmmm Mmmm mexican
by janaschreiber8
My 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 beef tamales and of course the delicious, spiced tortilla chips and guacamole. We took our meal to go and ventured towards Downtown where we had a picnic by the bay- the food really made it the perfect lunch.
- Pros: My kind of mexican food- deelish!
- Cons: long line
06/17/08
very disappointed
by jsac
Like 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 been one of the worse tasting mexican foods we had. Ingredients seemed fresh enough, but flavor and seasoning were not there in any of the dishes. The tamales, one of my favorite dishes, especially was a big disappointment. It was covered in chilli (tasted like canned chilli).... is that authentic? Not sure. We were both puzzled as to why this is a legendary place.
The Details on El Indio Mexican Restaurant
Where to Sit:
The round, tiled tables across the street are part of El Indio, and a nice place to sit on a sunny day, if you don't mind the freeway noise from I-5.
The Extras:
Mortiditas are the famous rolled tacos, chopped into one-inch chunks and covered with nacho cheese sauce--jalapenos optional.
What to Drink:
Look for authentic Mexican beverages like tamarindo and hibiscus juice over by the soda machines.
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