Excellent food! I was skeptical at first and the sign that reminds you to "pull up your pants and get off of your cell phone" at the entrance indicates the class of customer which must frequent Adrians. It's like: reminder, you are not entering the clink, this is a restaurant and there is some decorum expected of our patrons.
We had a pleasant meal and the waitress was top notch! Great margies. I had the chicken flautas with beans and rice-enough for at least two meals (I take everything home). Also, the menu was pretty straight up and authentic.
Would definitely go again! And Adrian was there greeting customers and making them feel welcome.
Nowhere in the region or in Chicago have I had better nachos. They also have the best hard tacos in the region.
Adrian's is kind of a dive, but prices are cheap and the food is really good. The nacho plate can definitely feed two people with an appetite.
No credit cards though, says on the door! There's an ATM in the lobby. If you're near the South Shore station in East Chicago (which Adrian's is in... not sure why it's listed as Hammond?) make sure you stop by. You won't be disappointed.
I love adrians! It puts "El Taco Real" to shame especially with regards to there food. I mainly order Pork taco special and the price is also a great deal $4.25 (Iam pretty sure) That includes two taco rice and beans. The rice and beans are also very good. Adrian the owner is also very cool. he was away for awhile but I heard recently that he is back. Adrian has excellent taste in the waitresses that he Hires as most of them look excellent. When he was away I think Adrian's son did not do such a great job in hiring  as there were many not so hot waitress working there for a time. Â
A side note that  is funny but no longer exist at Adrian's. i was in there one time and notice three regulars sitting at the end of the bar (Yes there is a bar there) Anyway behind the bar counter they have pictures posted of various people. I noticed in one of the pictures were the three guys sitting in the exact same position and location as they currently were in and the picture was dated from early last year. I thought it was somewhat interesting to note.