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El Indio Cocina Mexicana

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Mexican restaurant Vegetarian restaurant

Unpretentious joint offering familiar Mexican plates such as tacos, enchiladas & burgers. People often mention delicious, restaurant, good, vegan, vegetarian, great, service, family,


Address

3930 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629, United States

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+1 773-884-1800

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: delicious (10) restaurant (10) good (10) vegan (8) vegetarian (7) great (7) service (7) family (7)
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  • 5/5 Lillie L. 5 years ago on Google
    We came here for the vegetarian options, and we weren't disappointed! They had vegan substitutes for chicken, beef, and pork available, plus an entire vegetarian menu with items that can be made vegan on request. We ordered the vegan carne asada burrito with rice and the vegan pollo con nopales tacos. Both dishes were exceptional, with great flavor and texture. We also had coffee with our meal, and for diner style coffee, it was delicious. The service was great, our waitress was lovely and attentive. The restaurant is unassuming and comfortable. You can tell this place is popular - we left at about 11 a.m. and there was a big line of people waiting to be seated for lunch, so if you get there during peak hours, you might want to prepare to wait.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rasta 1 year ago on Google
    I’m vegan and was surprised to see they had something for me to eat, but I was really surprised when it was actually delicious 😋 I will definitely be back when in the area!! Add me @Rasta_eats on all platforms chicago vegan foodie!! 😁
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Cari V. 5 years ago on Google
    The food was ok. They have waiters just standing there while none of them greeted us and they took 10 minutes to finally greet us and give us the menu.I ordered the vegetarian burger and my potatoes were burnt. Also, the gorditas are way to spicy that it was not eatable.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donald M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service been going there since Indio, opened. The location used to be an Arby's restaurant for inquiring minds who want to know. Good authentic Mexican food. All my friends and family & i says that it's good food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Celia A. 1 year ago on Google
    They can’t put anything on the side for you/customize your order like other restaurants can. They said it takes too much time when all it takes is 1 second to place 1 ingredient on the side & still charge full price when not all ingredients are not given.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pedro G. 6 months ago on Google
    The food was bomb and loved the prices. You can't go wrong with this spot. Only visited once, but overall it was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 luz f. 9 months ago on Google
    Today 6/23/2023 had to ask these people if they were the same owners! A take out we picked up a few months ago came with disgusting rotten avocados! Excuse was they couldn't find a good supplier but they gave them to us anyway! Hey Walmart has good avocados. Today was so disappointing, we've been going to Indio since it opened after Arby's closed. Food always so good and atmosphere happy, never a (BUT) about how you wanted your order. Now people running it different, not really nice and young waitresses ignorant. If you want to suffer a stroke from high blood pressure salty foods, this is the place for you. I could hardly swallow my favorite dishes! The green sauce they put over Indio Special was super salty and too spicy! My burrito meat a block of salt. When I told the older lady (that seems to be the big cheese in charge now a days, not very nice by the way), she said that it was the end of the day and the meat we got came from the bottom of a container that is prepared at advance. Not sorry, but saying Eat Salt! What kind of excuse was this! We paid for the food tipped the dumb waitress as custom. Took it home through in garbage where it belonged and never to return again. Spreading the word to family, neighbors, and friends. Indio get it together your not the same. We gave it a second chance after the rotton avacado bit. Poor service, poor business, just SAD! Restaurant doesnt seem happy anymore. No flowers no music dirty windows and tables. Zero stars!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Adrian Gonzalez J. 10 months ago on Google
    If I could I would rate it definitely a zero Tortas are overly greasy! Have both my fiance and son throwing up all night , definitely never going back again🤢🤮
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andre S. 5 years ago on Google
    I love the food here, plus this a place me and my family could come to to eat, because I prefer vegetarian food and my wife and kids prefer meat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bricia R. 11 months ago on Google
    The food and service is so good. Gorditas de nopales is a must try! I like that the food doesn’t make you feel guilty after you’ve enjoyed it.

  • 4/5 Y B. 6 months ago on Google
    I typically visit around the early afternoon hours. Prompt service, clean restaurant all the way down to the restroom 🚻, and the food is fresh and hot. The only downside was I went in the other day, and it was cash only??? Now, that was a first; therefore, I took a star back...

  • 5/5 Campos A. 6 months ago on Google
    The best Mexican restaurant in Chicago hands down! Support your local small businesses like this great place with great food!

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great traditional Mexican food with excellent vegetarian options!

  • 4/5 alex r. 8 months ago on Google
    Had torta the pico de Gallo and was served some very old steak and was tried to cover up by overcooking Inedible very disappointing!

  • 5/5 Alex A. 5 months ago on Google
    The waitstaff is always amazing. The atmosphere feels like you are dining with family. Just comfortable.

  • 5/5 Flowergirl F. 5 months ago on Google
    Neighborhood favorite family restaurant. Mexican dishes are all good. You can't say that about any old restaurant. Years of service in westlawn. They have favorite mexican dishes and great selection of vegan meals. I never had a vegan hamburger before. But was impressed with their delicious plate . Go order it now to enjoy a plate with veggies and sliced fruit , sautéed red potatoes. They have fresh vegetable juices. Like one called supper man. Pozole Thursdays and pozole verde on Saturday's. Enjoy

  • 4/5 Noe A. 4 months ago on Google
    The albondigas is wat all I go for On Wednesdays about 13 dollars Really delicious 😋 Reminds me of my momz

  • 5/5 Socorro D. 4 months ago on Google
    Friendly and professional service,the food is delicious, and not to pricey

  • 5/5 Senaida A. 1 year ago on Google
    This is definitely a hidden gem...you get tortillas hand made which were delicious....can't wait to go back and try another of their dishes....yummm

  • 4/5 Raquel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Haven't been here in awhile. Mom's plate of guisados she enjoyed. I just had the soup ot was tasty. Still decent food

  • 5/5 Noemi 1 year ago on Google
    Great authentic Mexican restaurant. Their tacos de lengua are full of flavor and, the torta empanizado de res is delicious! Their home made salsa is definitely homey like. Highly recommend. Enjoy!

  • 5/5 Carlos de Jesus P. 2 years ago on Google
    Family owned, clean, super friendly staff, clean bathrooms. So many excellent choices on the menu. Try anything you'll like it. Excellent pickled carrots and jalapeños at that table. Very good coffee. Parking lot, a plus.

  • 5/5 Robert B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great selection for a vegetarian. We had an excellent experience.

  • 1/5 Mani D. 1 year ago on Google
    This was the best Resturant for years for me and my family. The last time I went there the food was so bad it had no taste I thought I was but my boss agreed it was the worst. I’m not sure if they had a bad day well the cook but I haven’t gone back because I was disappointed after knowing them for so many years and being one of the best restaurants.

  • 5/5 Luz.E H. 2 years ago on Google
    I have to say the restaurant food is delicious. I tried many of the vegetarian food there, and I love it. The waitress and waiters are very friendly, and it is an excellent place to go and eat. I highly recommend families and friends. To try this restaurant.👍

  • 5/5 Jolene B. 2 years ago on Google
    When I am craving a great steak burrito this place hits the spot! Great big fat burrito that fills you up for the entire day. The tacos are amazing! Don't forget the fresh Pico and chips.

  • 5/5 Abel R. 2 years ago on Google
    I was surprised how fast the food was made! They don't mess around! Food was delicious as always! 🔥

  • 5/5 Barbara H. 2 years ago on Google
    Fast convenient courteous servers. Food was excellent. Friendly knowledgeable staff. I would recommend this place to others.

  • 3/5 Nancy J. 2 years ago on Google
    The milanesa de pollo was good but those beans that come with the plate need to go. They are so bad!! Like come on!! Try a different can or something bc they’re terrible!!

  • 5/5 Alfredo Q. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant has the best and delicious food in the entire planet. I recommend to all my family and friends to go to this place for lunch. It is number 1.

  • 5/5 Juan M. 2 years ago on Google
    The main reason why I dine here is because they have a vegeterian section on their menu with a good amount of yummy and healthy options. Their fresh squeezed juices are great too.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Drive-through

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