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Dining Hidden Gems

Dining Hidden Gems

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Created by Visit Indy • Updated On: July 13, 2012

Check in to these great off-the-beaten path restaurants for some amazing grub!

TaTa Cuban Cafe is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

1. TaTa Cuban Cafe

137 W Market St (Market & Capital), Indianapolis, IN
Cuban Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 32 tips and reviews
Workingman's Friend is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

2. Workingman's Friend

8.2
234 N Belmont Ave (btw Washington & Michigan), Indianapolis, IN
Burger Joint · Hawthorne · 37 tips and reviews

Visit IndyVisit Indy: It's hard to beat an amazing burger paired with fresh iced tea in a mason jar!

Canal Bistro Mediterranean Grill is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

3. Canal Bistro Mediterranean Grill

8.7
6349 Guilford Ave (at Central Canal Tr), Indianapolis, IN
Mediterranean Restaurant · Broad Ripple · 33 tips and reviews

Visit IndyVisit Indy: Those Garlic & feta fries are dangerous.

Papa Roux is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

4. Papa Roux

222 E Market St (inside City Market), Indianapolis, IN
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 7 tips and reviews
John's Famous Stew is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

5. John's Famous Stew

1146 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Soup Spot · West Indianapolis · 15 tips and reviews
La Parada is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

6. La Parada

7.7
1642 E New York St (at N State Av), Indianapolis, IN
Mexican Restaurant · Near Eastside · 67 tips and reviews
Taqueria 5 Amigos is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

7. Taqueria 5 Amigos

4001 E Washington St (Chester Ave), Indianapolis, IN
Mexican Restaurant · Near Eastside · 2 tips and reviews

Visit IndyVisit Indy: If you're in for an adventure, head here for the best, authentic late-night taco stand in Indy!

The Tamale Place is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

8. The Tamale Place

8.8
5226 Rockville Rd (Lynhurst), Indianapolis, IN
Mexican Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Maxine's Chicken & Waffles is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

9. Maxine's Chicken & Waffles

8.1
132 N East St (at E Wabash St), Indianapolis, IN
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 85 tips and reviews
Sakura is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

10. Sakura

8.6
7201 N Keystone Ave (71st St.), Indianapolis, IN
Sushi Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews
Ralph's Great Divide is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

11. Ralph's Great Divide

8.1
743 E New York St (bt Fulton & N Davidson Sts), Indianapolis, IN
American Restaurant · Downtown Indianapolis · 25 tips and reviews
Tortas Guicho Dominguez y El Cubanito is one of Dining Hidden Gems.

12. Tortas Guicho Dominguez y El Cubanito

8.4
641 Virginia Ave (Virginia at College), Indianapolis, IN
Sandwich Spot · Fletcher Place · 29 tips and reviews

13. El Taco Veloz of Indiana

2409 W Washington St (W. Washington & Bellview Place), Indianapolis, IN
Uncategorized · Hawthorne · 2 tips and reviews