Chris's Ice Cream and Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

1. Chris's Ice Cream and Mexican Food

8.5
1357 E 86th Street (86th and Westfield Blvd.), Indianapolis, IN
Mexican Restaurant · Nora - Far Northside · 16 tips and reviews

Jasmine W.Jasmine Woodruff: BEST STEAK BURRITO I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!! decor is not great, but it's clean and hands down the best authentic mexican in the city. The ice cream is homemade and great too. He keeps the flatscree

DeJav S.DeJav Speller: Real good authentic food and the hot sauce is on point not your typical commercial stuff.

DeJav S.DeJav Speller: Great authentic tacos and the hot sauce is on point. Not your commercial bought stuff. I'd recommend this Chris' to anyone.

Indy Tacos is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

2. Indy Tacos

8.4
2196 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN
Taco Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Barnett Nichols: Delicious, cheap authentic Mexican tacos!

Cameron D.Cameron Dershem: They're nearly authentic and vegetarian friendly. Plus they just got some wonderful fish tacos. Might be a bit of a wait, they might close early, or they might run out of some things...But it's solid.

Ryan W.Ryan Weaver: Authentic tacos with great corn tortillas and rotating specials. Owners are great and clearly take a lot of pride in the food!

Greek Islands Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

3. Greek Islands Restaurant

8.7
906 S Meridian St (south of McCarty street), Indianapolis, IN
Greek Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 38 tips and reviews

SuperBowl 2012SuperBowl 2012: Go here for delicious authentic Greek food. Stay for the friendly atmosphere. Everything is made from scratch! Opa!

Matt w.Matt www.Travelyaps.com: Good fast Greek food. Pasticcio was tasty but not real authentic. Had no bechemel

M B.M B: The owners are amazing. The atmosphere is great! The food is authentic and taste so yummy!

The Tamale Place is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

4. The Tamale Place

8.7
5226 Rockville Rd (Lynhurst), Indianapolis, IN
Mexican Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

Kevin J.Kevin Jones: Authentic delicious good value. The chipotle chicken tamale was amazing. Get the combo they give you a ton of food

Megan J.Megan Jackson: The girl bashing on this place is an idiot with no taste buds. This place is the BEST place to go to in the Indy area for authentic Mexican tamales and tortas.

Tino B.Tino Boehm: Really authentic mexican restaurant. All made fresh to order... orders are huge so be careful how much you order...

Havana Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

5. Havana Cafe

8.7
3839 Moller Rd, Indianapolis, IN
Cuban Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Jane A.Jane Andrick: Great food, very authentic!

Analilia B.Analilia Bonilla: Such a great place, authentic food, ask for appetizers plate yummi

Monique P.Monique Provencher: Guava and cheese empanada was awesome. Rice and Chicken casserole with plantains was pretty good. The coconut flan for dessert was the best!

Mama Corolla's Old Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

6. Mama Corolla's Old Italian Restaurant

9.0
1031 E 54th St, Indianapolis, IN
Italian Restaurant · Meridian Kessler · 46 tips and reviews

Kyle H.Kyle Hodges: Authentic Italian cuisine. A must stop on Indy's culinary road.

Stuart P.Stuart Peck: Most authentic Italian food in the city!

JTJT: Very homey American Italian with yummy fresh bread

The Rathskeller is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

7. The Rathskeller

8.6
401 E Michigan St (in Athenaeum Building), Indianapolis, IN
German Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 74 tips and reviews

Ricky P.Ricky Potts: If you are looking for an authentic German experience, try this place. From entrees to beers they are legit.

Amy B.Amy Brockway-Jackl: The Ayinger Celebrator Double Bock is a don't-miss for dark beer fans! Authentic German atmosphere and dishes but plenty of non-German food for any diners who are mostly there for the drink.

Kyle A.Kyle Adams: Probably the best place for authentic German cuisine downtown.

Paco's Taqueria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

8. Paco's Taqueria

9.2
4340 N. Keystone (44th St.), Indianapolis, IN
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Shelly M.Shelly McM: Authentic Tacos and Glass bottle cokes.

Natalie M.Natalie Muhammed: Amazing authentic place with good prices. Not fancy at all, but who cares if the food is good? :)

SarahSarah: WOW. Awesome and tasty food. Huge burritos, try the chipotle salsa- very spicy. Carryout only after 8pm though.

Yats is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

9. Yats

8.5
910 W 10th St (btw University Blvd & Indiana Av), Indianapolis, IN
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 15 tips and reviews

Carrie S.Carrie Savage-Zimmerman: Chicken creole, red beans & rice. Go early for jambalaya or its gone (hint: make MORE!). Hubby loves the crawfish etoufeé. As previous residents of Nawlins, Yat's is definitely authentic!

Erik R.Erik Rowley: Red beans and smoked sausage was good, not true authentic New Orleans flavor but still good Cajun food and service was quick. I wasn't a fan of the garlic bread, tasted like Doritos.

Ryan J.Ryan Johnston: Get extra bread. Well worth it.

Sahara Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

10. Sahara Restaurant

8.0
832 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Broad Ripple · 8 tips and reviews

Fahad A.Fahad Albuobeid: Great place, the atmosphere reparents authenticity of Middle Eastern restaurants very well. All dishes are very delicious, you wont regret it. Try Mixed grill, Shawarma, Tabouleh, Hummus, Falafel

Dana P.Dana Parker: Awesome middle eastern food. Great shawarma, great lebnah, and really great decor.

Natalie M.Natalie Muhammed: I really loved my hummus plate! I asked to make it with chicken (it’s not on menu), and the chef happily made one for me (8.99 for hummus plate with meat). And the pita is worth killing for!

Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

11. Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe

8.9
935 S East St (at Buchanan St), Indianapolis, IN
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Fletcher Place · 32 tips and reviews

Glynn G.Glynn Geyer: The food here is good. Parking, authentic food, and a friendly staff make this place worth a stop. The service is not fast, so no quick meals. But overall very good.

Mohsen H.Mohsen Heidari: Taste of Turkish food with a cosy and unique atmosphere. Great food, I highly recommend Iskender kebob. Great service.

MujtabaMujtaba: The Kabobs are excellent especially the Adana Kabobs, but don't forget to try the Hummus and the Stuffed Eggplant.

Pupuseria Casa Maria is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

12. Pupuseria Casa Maria

8.3
7363 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN
Latin American Restaurant · Crooked Creek · 5 tips and reviews

Paul-Michael M.Paul-Michael Montoya: Salvadorian Style Pupusa Shop. Know a little Spanish to order. Tacos and other dishes available. So authentic, it looks like you long last El Salvadorian aunt is in the back shaping the masa!

Soapbox H.Soapbox Holland: Great authentic pupusas and tamales!

Laura Catalina A.Laura Catalina Alarcon Rojas: Jamaica water, pupusas, and everything

King Gyros is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

13. King Gyros

9.0
3410 S East St, Indianapolis, IN
Mediterranean Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Kip F.Kip Fulton: I like their gyros - best in the city because they dress them in authentic Greek fashion thinly sliced onion, tomato, tzatziki and feta cubes. Generous portion - very generous! And fries...

Laura Ann P.Laura Ann P: Gyros are the only thing worth getting.

Kitty S.Kitty Scheetz: Lots of options, good prices. The gyro was amazing, and I was full for the rest of the day!

Taste Of Havana is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

14. Taste Of Havana

8.5
815 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Cuban Restaurant · Broad Ripple · 13 tips and reviews

Ré N.Ré Nash: The atmosphere can't be beat! The owner and his daughter are quite entertaining and interact with the diners. Authentic Cubanos and café.

Joseph D.Joseph Dixon: Being that I don't eat red meat or pork, TOH as a variety of items that you'll enjoy. Loved the chicken sandwich and Cuban coffee! I will be back..

JBMJBM: Great sandwiches. Awesome owner and family owned shop.

Rathskeller Biergarten is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Indianapolis.

15. Rathskeller Biergarten

8.2
401 E Michigan St (at Rathskeller Restaurant), Indianapolis, IN
Beer Garden · Downtown Indianapolis · 21 tips and reviews

Downtown IndyDowntown Indy: The Rathskeller’s unique architecture and decor offers the authentic German beer hall experience year round. On summer nights, hundreds of visitors flock outside for live entertainment.

Glynn G.Glynn Geyer: Amazing beer and fantastic food. Definitely on the higher end but the rooftop deck and live summer bands are completely worth the stop.

Nicholas H.Nicholas Hieston: Enjoy a cool fall evening at the beer garden with a tall spaten oktoberfest and some live music. You will be glad you did :)