Don Rigo

I really enjoyed trying this new Mexican-American restaurant in Carmel. Its a large building, so there was no wait, and service was great even as they got busier. They kept us stocked up on chips and salsa and drink refills, and were very helpful when ordering. Our food all came out quickly, which stopped us from filling up on chips. It was clean and not too loud, so my group was able to chat and have great conversation. I would go back!

I was there on a Wednesday night and it was busier than I expected. The host acted annoyed when I asked if I could get dinner service at the bar. I had the carnitas which were very good and it was a good sized portion. The bartender never came back to check if I needed anything else - I had to ask him for the bill.

Valentines night date. Hot wife. Great life. We both were hankering for some Mexican food, or at least something that resembled TexMex. We've eaten at Don Rigo before with a decent level of "it's ok, not too bad and it's fairly close," as our reaction. It was ok enough to give a second try. Well, BIG MISTAKE! It started with a waiter that was slow. It took soooooo long to get his attention and when he did take our order, it took him 5 times to get it right. Then when he brought the drinks he brought one drink, only my wife's. Ten minutes later he brought me out a Sprite, which I did not order, because I'm allergic to drinks I do not like. Of course it then took him another 10 minutes to finally bring me my Diet Coke. And those were the only drinks we got. He was too lazy to bring refills even when asked. He was slow on the chips and salsa. Way slowish on the appetizers. And when the food came, the wife's order was correct but it was slopped together and mine of course was wrong. I ordered the "deep fried" chimichanga with an extra chimichanga on the side. What I got instead was two mini hotpocket chimis that were soggy soft, never fried, that had as much meat filling in them as a single Chef Boyardi Ravioli. On the gas light positive side of things, at least it was overly slathered in queso soup, ladled with runny refried bean "gravy" then garnished with wet watery lettuce with a paltry portion of pico, as an attempt to priss up the farm slop. And where was the rice you told me it came with? I guess Tío Ben (Uncle Ben) wasn't feeling "muy generoso". To be honest, disappointment isn't how I would even described my reaction. It was more "cabriado". "Pissed off" to the fact that once again a restaurant was putting "stuff" on a warm plate and expecting to be paid well for it. This wasn't food from the Mexican Yucatán. This food was a Ton-of-yuck not even close to real Mexican!.....but the decor was lovely, for a Indiana-Mex sports bar. So for a Diet Coke and a game, you won't be disappointed.

Ambiance was okay. Typical American /Mexican decorService was very good early on but faded as it got busier in our section. Menu was large as most mexican /American restaurants Food as mediocre. Did not have a true Mexican flavor. Seemed like more American style food. We will not be returning any time soon

We love Don Rigo! It's fast, casual, consistent & hits the spot. I recommend the fajitas Don Rigo, they can feed 2-3 or leftovers for lunch!! The fresh guacamole & house margarita are a must. I'm not sure how high I would rank it on the authenticity scale, but for a chain Mexican cuisine, Don Rigo is great!!

Don Rigo in Carmel offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Our waiter was incredibly benevolent, adding to the experience. The food was absolutely delightful and flavorful - we had the chicken and shrimp fajita nachos, fresh guacamole (you can really taste the difference!), and the quesabirria tacos. The service was excellent, and as this was my first time in Carmel, I highly recommend checking them out. Definitely worth the visit!

HUGE portions for a great price. This is a nicer chain Mexican restaurant with a big bar inside and a tucked away outdoor patio space. The menu has dozens and dozens of options and combinations. The fajitas and burrito portions are gigantic - a meal for two. The service was super quick and our waiter was friendly. I'll be back!

The first time we visited this location is was a 10/10 - they had just opening and everything was great. The drinks were delicious, the food was even better. We had been craving a second trip so we visited again and things weren't quite as great. I will saw they were fairly busy so that could be why. The food we ordered didn't match the description of what we received and we felt a little rushed to leave. Hoping a third visit puts it back at a 10!

Pretty good Mexican restaurant in Carmel, IN with plenty of parking and seating. When you walk inside, it feels clean and welcoming.. but it isn't your traditional Mexican restaurant with a variety of colors and artwork. Styling is more traditional. In fact, there is a dear head in one of the dining rooms. Service was nice as was the food. If you're a fan of spicy food, definitely order the spicy sauce.

I had been looking forward to trying Don Rigo, and today I came here with a group of 7 friends for a late lunch, around 3:00 pm. It was my first time here, but several of my friends had dined here previously and they had recommended it highly.We were pleasantly greeted and seated immediately at a large table. Service was very good, our server had a great sense of humor and made our meal enjoyable. We were promptly served chips and salsa, and our drink order was taken.We all ordered different entrees, and everyone was very pleased with both the presentation and the taste. I had ordered a me with cheese enchilada and a bean burrito, served with rice and beans. My meal was flavorful and delicious. The beans had a nice texture and good flavor. The rice was just a little bland for my taste but I added some salsa and it was perfect.Our water glasses were refilled promptly and extra soft drinks were brought out at timely intervals.The dinning room was spacious, with seating well-arranged. Decor is attractive.We all agreed that we would definitely return soon.