Bakersfield Mass Ave - Taco restaurant in Indianapolis - 334 Massachusetts Ave, USA

Love this place. Been coming here for years. Reminds me of being back home in Chicago. The food is good and the Whiskey & tequila selections are great. Don't miss out on the seasonal cocktails and the shot of the day. The queso is awesome and the tacos are amazing. Try the braised short rib taco, or the al pastor, Baja shrimp or even the fish taco. All of them are awesome.

This cozy spot on Mass Ave serves up authentic Mexican street cuisine like tacos, tortas, taquitos, and more. They also have some delicious craft cocktails and specialty margaritas that complement every bite. Don’t miss their Cranberry Ginger Margarita, it’s their special for the holiday season and we loved it! Also highly recommend the torta and taquitos if you don’t want tacos; they were both excellent. APERITIVOS The Trio: chips, guacamole, and rojo & verde salsas Queso: sharp cheddar, queso quesadilla, chipotle, poblano, caramelized onion, sherry ENSALADAS Johnny: mixed greens, bacon, cotija cheese, hearts of palm, avocado, red onion, toasted almond, cider vinaigrette TAQUITOS & TORTAS Chicken Taquitos: grilled chicken, queso quesadilla, enchilada sauce, crema, cojita cheese, chive, rolled in a crispy blue corn tortilla Milanesa Torta: chicken cutlet, black beans, salsa verde, arugula, avocado lemon mayo TACOS Baja Shrimp: crispy shrimp, chipotle lime crema, guacamole, red cabbage, pickled fresno, chive Hongos: portobello, poblano, bell pepper, buttermilk kale slaw, cotija cheese Huitlacoche: corn truffle, roasted poblano, corn, onion, cotija cheese, cilantro Pollo Rojo: enchilada glazed chicken, black bean, chipotle crema, cotija cheese, pickled red onion, chive Cochinita Pibil: achiote braised pork, pickled red onion, cilantro, habanero hot sauce MARGARITAS Seasonal Cranberry Ginger Margarita Pineapple Margarita: el Jimador Blanco, Licor 43, pineapple, agave nectar, fresh lime

Our team had a dinner outing and it was a great choice. Bakersfield was excellent for a fun and energetic atmosphere with efficient and friendly staff. We were able to talk, laugh, and have a good time sharing stories over chips and guacamole, salsa, and finally some very delicious tacos. I had 3 tacos which were sufficient and satisfying. The Baja Shrimp were my favorite because of the tasty and crunchy shrimp. I did have a pollo verde taco which was good as well. I highly recommend the tacos and visiting for an intimate small couple outing or a larger group. Thanks Bakersfield.

Went there for a dbl date couples night... our friends we were with recommended it we walked there from pin mechanics. It was cool outside we had a 45 min wait while waiting our friend ordered the 🍍 margaritas 🍹 I don't drink so I can't too much review it myself but taking it from them & my fiancé I guess you can say that's one of the places that serves the best 🍍 margaritas. We went inside the atmosphere was coo, it was a little hot & stuffy so I asked if they could open the window we were sitting by & they did even the host said "it feels the same out there as it does in here" we all laughed at it but it brought a nice cool breeze thru. Food came out fast I ordered the chicken taquitos they were decent, didn't care too much for the sauce, but it was still really good. I ordered the esquites the corn salad & I was a little disappointed in that, I didn't like the flavor too much but they were nice enough to take it off... we also ordered the full queso dip w the braised short ribs(BEEF) I can say that there queso dip with and without the beef was really good! Everyone got different tacos and nobody complained about it so i take it they were good. Would suggest ordering more than one since they are small. But it is a place I would recommend & revisit.

service was good. the vibe was good. the food was not. I bought tacos, corn esquite, and a margarita. the margarita: decent but light on alcohol. the esquite: it's cold. interesting concept. I've had good esquite in LA and Mexico, which has loads of mayo/cream and cheese over the corn. also, it's generally warm. this esquite is like a cold dip, which could work if it had more robust flavor - maybe with chips? it's not traditional but that's okay. points for uniqueness and style but not flavor the tacos: the meats are okay, especially the al pastor, but the tortillas were literally undercooked. they make sure it pictures, but the tortillas crumbled as you ate them. that's definitely not supposed to happen. imagine eating undercooked dough with pizza. same thing. it ruins the experience. the red salsa was pretty good, but it just doesn't work if the tortillas aren't right. wouldn't surprise me if they were microwaved huge disappointment

Love the atmosphere! Sat outside and it’s a cool vibe. The waiter was pleasant and knowledgeable and warned me about the heat of the Pollo Diablo taco yet we were up for the challenge. Did not disappoint! Washed it down with a spicy pineapple margarita and some mildness from the fresh guacamole and the pollo verde and carnitas tacos… I have had street tacos in various authentic locations and I would definitely recommend Bakersfield for tacos in Indy! Thanks for giving us a great all-around experience on this Sunday afternoon!

Great spot for a margarita and tacos. The pineapple margarita was delicious and strong, and the tacos had a ton of flavor. I suggest ordering at least two if you’re hungry. Maybe even order the queso which comes out steaming hot.

Usually eat at taco truck but decided to try something different and I was a bit disappointed by the outcome. First, we got there and was not able to sit where we would like to sit. Next, the food were not so great. The chicken taquitos were very dry to taste and the chicken had a weirdly smell. My Baja shrimp were not fried as I was expected. And the street corn also did not taste the best. Although, I recommend getting the carnitas tacos, my friend said those were great to taste. I was not so delighted by the food. I would recommend they have better topping portion too such as the spicy sauces. But overall great customer service and vibe. Many might enjoy this place but this is just my honest review. Enjoy folks :)