4 taquerias to compare in Indianapolis
Short answer
Indianapolis has four concepts worth visiting for different reasons. Chris’ Ice Cream combines frozen treats with a highly rated Mexican menu; Tlaolli centers corn, tamales, and plant-based choices; Gil Tacos works with a Mexico City-style repertoire; La Parada offers the broadest dining room and menu, backed by more than three thousand reviews.
4 restaurants with different strengths
Chris' Ice Cream and Mexican Food combines the highest rating with an unusual proposition: tacos and Mexican food followed by paletas or ice cream in the same shop. Google Maps showed 4.8/5 from 931 reviews when checked on September 16, 2026.
Tlaolli places corn and tamales at the center and offers the broadest plant-based selection, with a 4.8 rating and 568 reviews. Google Maps showed 4.8/5 from 568 reviews when checked on September 16, 2026.
Gil Tacos is the Mexico City-style stop, with al pastor, suadero, head meat, and tripe and more than twenty-two hundred reviews. Google Maps showed 4.5/5 from 2,238 reviews when checked on September 16, 2026.
La Parada is the highest-volume institution with the broadest menu, suited to groups wanting tacos, moles, seafood, and sit-down plates. Google Maps showed 4.4/5 from 3,303 reviews when checked on September 16, 2026.
How to choose
Choose Chris’ to combine tacos with dessert and a very high rating, Tlaolli for tamales, tacos, and vegan alternatives, Gil for al pastor, suadero, and Mexico City-style flavors, or La Parada for a sit-down meal with tacos, moles, and plates. Chris’ website redirected to a generic page, so its official social profiles are prioritized.
Before visiting
Google ratings and review counts are dated snapshots. Menus, prices, hours, reservation policies, and locations can change. Confirm current details on the official website and Google Maps before traveling.
There is no universal winner: choose by specialty, atmosphere, location, and meal type, then recheck variable details before visiting.
Restaurants to compare
These restaurants match the question. Check menus, prices and recent reviews before visiting.
A family-run East 86th Street business combining tacos and Mexican food with ice cream, paletas, and other desserts.
Tacos, Mexican food, ice cream, and paletas
A small East Washington Street restaurant centered on corn, tamales, tacos, stews, and a broad selection of vegan preparations.
Tamales, tacos, and corn-centered vegan choices
A South Lynhurst Drive taqueria inspired by Mexico City, serving al pastor, suadero, head meat, tripe, tortas, and other antojitos.
Al pastor, suadero, head meat, and Mexico City-style tacos
An East New York Street restaurant serving tacos, moles, seafood, enchiladas, and a broad Mexican menu in a casual dining room.
Tacos, moles, seafood, and Mexican plates
Sources & references
Sources for the information and reporting discussed in this guide.
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Official website of Chris' Ice Cream and Mexican Food ↗
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Chris' Ice Cream and Mexican Food · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Official website of Tlaolli ↗
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Tlaolli · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Official website of Gil Tacos ↗
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Gil Tacos · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Official website of La Parada ↗
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La Parada · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Google Maps listing for Chris' Ice Cream and Mexican Food ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Google Maps listing for Tlaolli ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed September 16, 2026
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Google Maps listing for Gil Tacos ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed September 16, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.
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Google Maps listing for La Parada ↗
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Google Maps · Accessed September 16, 2026
Direct check of rating, review count, operating status, and address; variable data.