El Indio
El Indio
a close up of a plate of food
a sandwich and french fries on an orange plate
drink
Awesome big bowl of pico de gallo!!! Thanks server/bartender! 3
Chicken and steak fajitas
a dog looking out of a window
a table full of food and condiments
Receipt
There's an enchilada in there with beans and rice.
Raspberry margarita and strawberry margarita
a bowl of soup with a slice of orange
food, ramen and noodles
Chile con Queso
ramen and noodles
Pre-dinner snacks
Bland! Bland! Bland! Not good at all
Rice and Beans
Chips and salsa
burgers, food, burger
Carne asada tacos. The Cilantro and onions come on a separate plate.
Asada Burrito & Asada Fries
New owners = sad salsa
Lisa D.
Jul 17, 2024
I've only been here once before... years ago. I don't remember being all that impressed the first time, but my partner wanted family style Mexican and he requested we go back.They provide free chips and salsa, but if you want a refill it will cost ya.This food is so damn expensive and very cafeteria-esque. The quesabirra was underwhelming, and were essentially $7 each!! They were accompanied by bland beans and weird tasting rice.I didn't love my overpriced meal and should have just let them throw it away, but felt compelled to take the rest to-go because of the cost. I was shocked when I saw that they charged for a freakin' to-go container. Unreal.NEVER AGAIN.
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Angel F.
Aug 24, 2024
This place used to be an icon. I started going here about 30 years ago, and it was my favorite Mexican restaurant in Portland. I have not been here in at least 5 years, but I was in town, and a friend wanted Mexican, so I took her here. I should have known when I walked in and the place was practically empty- and there weren't hardly any natives there, I should have known there was a problem. (The best test for me of a good ethnic restaurant is when their own people are there eating the food. )So the chips and salsa were not bad, but that was it. Everything else was flavorless. The meat wasn't seasoned well, the beans & sauce were bland, the rice needed salt, the pico de gallo was simply chopped onions & tomatoes, there wasn't any cilantro or lime juice mixed in, it was horrible. I talked to the manager, who stated that the food was the same as it has always been. I asked him how long he'd been working there, and he said 1.5 years! Poor thing, he obviously doesn't know how iconic & delicious this place USED to be. Unfortunately, we didn't eat the food (but had to pay for it anyways - even though we left it on the table). We left hungry & had to go eat elsewhere. It was a sad day.
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Jennifer L.
Feb 4, 2024
Parking is limited and I passed the building trying to find it. It's a pretty big restaurant, bigger than it looks on the outside. We were seated right away and they brought out complementary chips and salsa. The chips and salsa are made in house. The salsa had a bit of a kick but it wasn't too bad.We ordered chicken and steak fajitas and the enchilada and carne asade taco combo. Both came with beans and rice. The carne asada tacos were so good, they had a smokey bbq flavor and even though they looked dry they were not. The chicken enchilada was probably the best enchilada I've ever had. Nothing was too spicy and the portions were big. The only thing I didn't like was that I asked for a side of sour cream and it was $3. Otherwise, I've got a new favorite Mexican food spot
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Malika U.
Mar 11, 2024
First time in probably over 10 years that I've been back at this restaurant. It's my sister-in-law's favorite place but she moved outta state years ago. The workers were so friendly and welcoming, very attentive. Our waiter constantly checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was good, large portions and very tasty. And the drinks were also refreshing and delicious. We sat in the bar for a friend's birthday and at the end of the dinner; the staff brought out a hat for him to wear and they all sang to him and gave him a complimentary birthday shot. Very fun night and good vibes. Will definitely be back sooner than later!
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Katherine W.
Jun 17, 2024
Have been coming here for years and sadly this last time was terrible. Menu is insanely overpriced (ceviche was $29.99!!!) and the food is not the same. I didn't even bother taking photos. Enchiladas don't come with sour cream and guacamole anymore, the sauce on them was brownish instead of the red it used to be and did not taste good. Rice was crunchy. Only the first basket of chips and salsa is free and then they charge. Service is minimal and the place itself is very outdated. So sad! It was always a place you could go and knew it would be good. Won't be returning.
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Maurialee B.
May 29, 2024
I came by at 11:19. They were not open. Went to parking lot snd parked on Halsey..? I am so frustrated that you do mot update your website so tired pf this. Happened more than once
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Aaron M.
Jul 25, 2022
As always, the food was solid. I had steak and shrimp fajitas. The marinade used was delicious. Rice, beans and tortillas all fine. My friend had a crab and chicken burrito I believe, which also was quite good. El Indio's menu is great. So many creative choices. I only complaint this time was the atmosphere. The main dining room could use a real make over. We sat by the window and in the sill were two slugs visiting...inside. I must admit, this was somewhat disturbing and grossed me out a bit. Time to upgrade the dining area and seal up any holes to the outside.
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Alayna B.
Nov 20, 2023
I really wanted to like this place. It's close to my house & I saw they had albondigas. Let's start there: the albondigas - 3 meatballs of idk what meat it was a grayish color. No rice in them. And the broth was flavorless with a bag of frozen mixed California veggies. Including cauliflower. then the chimichanga I got beef thinking like shredded. Nope, a can metal flavor tasting ground beef inside. Which turned into a wet burrito with a soggy bed of lettuce. No crunch nothin. My friend ordered crab enchiladas which they told me was only good with the rice which they hate rice from anywhere. They told me to try how terrible it was so I looked at it and was like "noo the crab is grey I'm scared to get sick." Packet horchata as well. Disappointed. Step it up gente. More than white people want to order here!
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David R.
May 23, 2024
Always the best, our favorite to either eating there or deliver they are consistent on the quality and quantity of anything you order
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Virginia D.
Sep 30, 2024
Food was good. Very small portion for their very large prices. AND you get charged for extra chips. AND they charged us each .25 cents for a small to go container. Would never come back here due to the nickel and diming and charging way too much for their portion sizes.
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