El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant

Merrillville, IN · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Merrillville
#15
of 113 restaurants
City Percentile
69%
rating percentile
Address
El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant, 7849 W Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone
(219) 472-0328
Website
www.elchaparralmexicanrestaurants.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant is a restaurant located in Merrillville, IN. It is one of 113 restaurants listed in Merrillville. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Merrillville city average of 4.0 stars. It ranks #15 of 113 restaurants in Merrillville. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant

El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant has been providing the Merrillville Indiana area with authentic Mexican food since 2013. We are proud to be a local and family owned restaurant that gets the opportunity to show their passion for food every day.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–8 PM
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Justin · Oct 2025

Hidden gem. If you're from the east or SE from this spot, there aren't really better options and this is worth the drive. Try the chaparral tacos, I was confused at first but now I need these every week. They're a blend of beef, chicken and shrimp in a red sauce that just explode with flavor. Everyone at my table said their food was salty but I didn't get that.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Ashlee A · Jan 2026

I have visited this restaurant multiple times and never had an issue until this experience. I received a promotional email directly from the restaurant offering 10% off, placed my order online, and used the discount exactly as instructed. I have included a screenshot of the promotional email for clarity. When I arrived to pick up my order, I was questioned about how I received the promotion and why I had it. The questioning continued even after I explained that it came from the restaurant’s own email system. While the employee remained polite, the situation itself was uncomfortable and unnecessary, especially considering this was a legitimate promotion generated by the business. What made the situation more frustrating was that no manager was available to address the concern when I calle

★★★★★ 5.0 Harry Smith · Dec 2025

Their burritos are excellent and huge (just as their menu claims)! I had the Burrito Loco, which had a generous portion of both grilled carne asada steak and grilled chicken, along with chorizo. It was my first and only experience where the steak was in large strips (approx. 1.25"L x 1/2"W) instead of the typical small chopped bit size. The chicken was also in large chunks. Because of this, the grilled flavor of both meats really came distinctly through, more so than when the meat pieces are chopped small. My friends had the Burrito Texas which was loaded with grilled steak, chicken, and shrimp for $1 more. Curiously, my Burrito Loco was served with refried beans and Spanish rice, but my friends dish was not. It wasn't until after leaving and later looking at their online menu that I saw

★★★★★ 5.0 Miguel C. HERRERA · Dec 2025

Our second time visiting here. A hidden gem as they say, the appetizers, chips N salsa and our main dish were all great. A must stop if you are driving through the area. They even offer taco Tuesdays 🌮! The hostess and waiting staff all worked together to make sure everyone dinning in enjoyed our time.

★★★★★ 5.0 Willie Eatmon · Dec 2024

Excellent food, great service, good prices. Some of the best Mexican good I've ever had. Everything was flavorful.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Alcohol

Services

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