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| If Mexican food had a younger, sexier, and more hip sister Adobo Grill would be it. |
It's no surprise, if you are a friend of mine, you know I love Chicago and its food. That's why I was so excited to hear that Adobo Grill has a second location in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The first time I went to Adobo Grill was 4 years ago in Old Town - Chicago and I still talk about the Plato Vegetariano today. It is by far one of the tastiest Mexican dishes I've ever had (there was about 4 different things on the plate, but my favorite by far was the fresh corn and epazote flan with salsa ranchera, it resembles a Mexican cornbread but filled with sweet golden corn).
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| Plato Vegetariano (L to R Plantain Chips, Fresh corn & epazote flan, baked zucchini stuffed with veggies, corn masa tamale stuffed w/ stewed veggies) |
Unfortunately - their menu in Indianapolis is Mexican Food's older sister and not the younger hip sister. It consists of very typical 'Mexican' food however with their happy hour specials we were able to try Pescado and Al Pastor Tacos (at a $1 each during happy hour, we order 15 of each!). One thing I am consistently impressed with, aside from the price, Adobo does bring authentic and fresh ingredients that you will definitely NOT find at your local Taco Bell. Their Pescado (fish) tacos are beer battered tilapia with creamy chipotle salsa, a little pico, and get this pickled cabbage (who knew Mexican food had pickled cabbage). While their Al Pastor (pork) Tacos were equally delicious. The pork is tender to the bite because it's slow roasted topped with ancho salsa and crispy/sweet pieces of pineapple. Happy hour isn't happy hour with just food - we also ordered their 42oz pitcher of Sangria (enough to quench the thirst of 6 people, but if you're really looking for a good time probably 3 thirsty patrons). The neat thing about their sangria is they muddle pieces of fruit on the bottom of your cup before you ladle in your own drink. They also have any draft beer on special which includes domestic and imports. As an "appetizer" we ordered their fresh guacamole, I wasn't particularly a big fan - it tasted bland to me and didn't have that zip of lime, however most of my friends thought it was quite tasty.
The decor in both locations are crowd pleasers. The one in Indianapolis is a trendy restaurant/bar downstairs (sans intimidation) while the second level is a lounge perfect for larger parties and those who want to kick up their feet and relax.
Let's do the math...
Tacos (30 x $1) = $30
Guac (1 x $7.99) = $7.99
Sangria (1 x $12) = $12
Beer (2 x $10) = $20
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Total = $59.99 / 6 people
Grand Total = $9.99 per person
I'm not sure I have to say this but - just make sure to go during happy hour. Those tacos are usually $12-$13 (if you're a girl, that's 92% off!) while Sangria is usually priced at $19.99. When was the last time you had that much fresh food for under $10??
For more information on their locations and for a full menu please visit Adobo Grill
p.s. The happy hour in Indianapolis is from 4-6pm!!
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| Tacos during happy hour are only $1 each! Whose thinking outside the bun now?! (L to R Pescado Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos, Guacamole, Sangria) |
The decor in both locations are crowd pleasers. The one in Indianapolis is a trendy restaurant/bar downstairs (sans intimidation) while the second level is a lounge perfect for larger parties and those who want to kick up their feet and relax.
Let's do the math...
Tacos (30 x $1) = $30
Guac (1 x $7.99) = $7.99
Sangria (1 x $12) = $12
Beer (2 x $10) = $20
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Total = $59.99 / 6 people
Grand Total = $9.99 per person
I'm not sure I have to say this but - just make sure to go during happy hour. Those tacos are usually $12-$13 (if you're a girl, that's 92% off!) while Sangria is usually priced at $19.99. When was the last time you had that much fresh food for under $10??
For more information on their locations and for a full menu please visit Adobo Grill
p.s. The happy hour in Indianapolis is from 4-6pm!!
