Taqueria El Viejon
Gary, IN · Mexican restaurant
- Address
- Taqueria El Viejon, 2810 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46404
- Phone
- (219) 427-0022
- Status
- Closed · Opens 10 AM
Taqueria El Viejon is a restaurant located in Gary, IN. It is one of 115 restaurants listed in Gary. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Gary city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #9 of 115 restaurants in Gary. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About Taqueria El Viejon
Mexican Restaurant
Hours
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
Customer Reviews
I ordered a few different tacos to try them out, and honestly, every single one was a hit., the carne asada had amazing seasoning, and the al pastor had that perfect mix of sweet and savory. 10/10 recommend 🌮👌🏻
Had to opportunity to taste several plates. My favorites were Tacos Al Pastor, Steak Tacos and Chicken Flautas with green sauce. Next try will be Chicken Tacos and Shrimp Fajitas
Honest opinion... the food was mediocre and bland. Everything from my steak to my rice and beans was absolutely flavorless. How do you let someone order a fried item and then serve it to them soggy! They are definitely cutting some corners here. Because ain't no way you can be Mexican and not know that this food aint poppin like it should. Every time I took a bite of my steak, it was chewy. 🫤🤮
We've been really excited to try this new place that's so close to our house. Our first experience was great. You order through a window and then you can eat at a counter type space à la old school beef joints in Chicago. I got the enchiladas with red sauce. It had a great spiciness to it. My wife loves the pork tacos. The corn tortillas are perfect. We will definitely go here a lot. I'm excited to try the rest of the menu.
I ordered the steak torta on my first visit and it was incredible fresh bread, tender steak, and a really balanced flavor all the way through. I went back the next week for the steak tacos, and they were just as impressive. The corn tortillas were cooked perfectly with that light crisp you want, and the steak was seasoned just right. The red sauce has a good kick, so if you’re sensitive to heat you’ll feel it, but the flavor makes it totally worth it. Service was quick, prices were fair, and the food has been consistently excellent. I’ll definitely be going back to try more of the menu.
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