El Indio, a local fast food restaurant with locations on NW 13th Street and NW 34th Street, is all about providing mouth-watering Mexican favorites at a great price. Across the street from ABC Liquor on 13th, and set back a bit from the main road, you’ll find this authentic Mexican spot easy to miss but hard to forget.

By Brooke Johnson; Photos by Tim Carswell

ALL IN THE FAMILY

MEXICAN FOOD AROUND THE CLOCK

For those who crave Mexican cuisine at all hours of the day, El Indio is the place to be. Beginning with breakfast served from 9 to 11am on weekdays and 9 to 11:30am on weekends, get your Latin fix with an egg burrito, taco, quesadilla or huevos rancheros. Top it off with a Columbian coffee or fresh orange juice to start the day off right.

Stopping by for lunch? Try one of their seven combination specials served all day—complete with black beans, rice and a drink, all ranging from $3 to $7. Pick from beef, chicken, veggie, cheese or bean tacos, burritos or enchiladas; or upgrade to a carne asada, shredded beef or tempeh meal. The seasoned steak is flavorful and unique and is a definite must-try item.

In the mood for a less traditional choice? Their taco salad ($5) is served in a flour tortilla bowl and is stuffed with all the burrito extras like lettuce, cheese, salsa fresca, sour cream, guacamole, bean and your choice of chicken, ground beef or veggies. Or if you’ve got a hardy appetite, order a chimichanga platter ($5.80) to get a deep fried burrito filled with beans and cheese, hot carrots, lettuce, salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips.

SIDES FOR DAYS

You’ll surely be satisfied with any of the generously portioned entrees, but the incredible sides really compliment each meal. The guacamole ($.80-2) is spread on many of the dishes, but you cannot fully experience the freshness and original taste without trying some with a side of chips.

The queso dip ($2.60) is another delicious choice and, of course, so are the nachos and nachos suprema—complete with beans, jack and cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresca and your choice of meat, for $4.70. The salsa is fresh and chunky, with just the right amount of spice and tastes good on everything.

VEGGIE-FRIENDLY

“The most popular item on our menu,” Hernan says, “is our tempeh burrito. We added them two years ago, and they are a big hit with our vegetarian customers.” Tempeh is a soy specialty item and makes for a tasty option for vegetarian and vegan diets. And at $4 a pop, it’s not difficult to see how this recipe became an instant favorite.

HITTING THE SWEET SPOT

El Indio has definitely perfected the dessert burrito, and for just $2, you’ll want to try more than one. A Latin twist on apple pie, the deep-fried flour tortilla filled with baked apples and topped with honey and cinnamon is melt-in-your-mouth good. So just when you think you’re too stuffed to have another bite, take a deep breath and finish off your Mexican experience with this decadent, after-meal delight.

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