Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

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  When I attended Anderson University I frequented Real Hacienda.  Anderson doesn't have too many restaurants so this is one of the top.  GREAT customer service, always very nice and make you feel welcome.  I have had much better mexican food but for being in Anderson and for the price, is it sooo good.  Margaritas are also quite tasty :).  Tip the servers well, they work hard!!!

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  Posted on 01.23.13 Kait G.

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  Love Real Hacienda!!  I prefer the downtown location over the Scatterfield one but they have another location in Pendleton (another name) that is really good too.  The one in Fishers is really cool looking (another name).
  
  Great owners and great service.  They really put a lot into decoration too!!  So, I have no clue about the review about ripped seats!  Most are made out of wood.  Maybe he went somewhere else.

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  Posted on 01.20.12 Sam G.

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  Booth seating was ripped.  The bathroom urinal was stopped up and overflowing.  Water and who knows what else all over the floor.  Went to the bathroom on the way out, or probably would have left and tried them on another day.
  
  Good chips and salsa.  Our table had the fajitas, carne asada, and burrito. All were good. Wife said the margarita was potent.  No one has gotten sick yet.

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  Posted on 03.26.11 CK A.

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  I was looking forward to my visit to this restaurant based on the reviews, unfortunately, I've had much better.  The server approached and I asked him what he recommended, "Everything is good," he said.  Finally, he recommended the Carne Asada.
  
  I was enjoying the chips which were fresh and crispy, then my food arrived.  The meat was really, really tough, and not tasty at all.  The beans were not very good either.  The staff was very friendly and I really wanted to like this place based on the friendliness and atmosphere but the food was really not very good.

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  Posted on 12.08.10 Kristie S.

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  awesome food and good atmosphere. highly recommend.  parking at the south store is much more convenient, though.

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  Posted on 10.25.10 julie c.

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  I absolutely love Real Hacienda.  The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is great.  The arroz con pollo is by far my favorite dish.  Your order is brought out in literally about five minutes, even during the lunch rush.

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  Posted on 10.03.10 Brady L.

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  Generic, Americanized Mexican food. Not terrible, as long as you know what you are getting into.

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  Posted on 09.07.10 Kevin M.

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  Delicious.  
  
  I have been searching for our Mexican place, and sadly, Noblesville doesn't offer a lot.  (I really wish I could say that El Camino Real was a good place, because the people who work there are SO nice, but it was rather bland...)  
  I'd heard about Real Hacienda from a friend at work, and we decided to go out of our way to Anderson one Sunday afternoon, and give it a try!  I am SO glad we did.  Definitely worth the 1/2 hour drive!
  The building is beautiful inside...great ambiance.  I loved the colorful chairs and the high ceilings.  It was really fun.  And I can't wait to come back when it gets a little warmer and we can eat outside on the patio!
  On to the food...
  Chips and salsa were good...the salsa especially.  Didn't taste like someone poured it out of a can or a jar...it was perfect - not runny, and the tomato chunks were big.  I just hate runny salsa that you can't even scoop up...this salsa is very scoop-able.
  My husband and I both had huge Cokes (seriously, the Cokes are enormous!!!), and the combination that included a taco, an enchilada, and a chalupa.  I ordered my enchilada with cheese sauce instead of red sauce, because I'm a little cheese-obsessed. :) He ordered a side of rice and beans, not realizing how large the portion of beans would be on his chalupa...and I ordered a side of sour cream.  (I really like dairy, okay?)
  The food was HOT, and very flavorful.  I just about ate everything on my plate, and the side of sour cream was more like a little BOWL of it, instead of a tiny dollop that most places give you.  (Granted, I only used about 1/4 of it, but it was nice to have the option of using more if I'd wanted it.)
  This place uses the real white cheese...mmmm!!!  The lettuce and guacamole were noticeably fresh.  The meat was seasoned to perfection.  I kept saying to my husband as I stuffed my face, "I'm so in love with this place!!!"
  I love to eat, and I love authentic Mexican food...so I was in heaven. :)
  Bonus: a friend of mine told me that the owners are opening another restaurant called Riviera Maya, on East 116th St in Fishers!  We'll definitely go once it opens since it would be much closer to home.  But until then, I'll gladly make the drive to Anderson to enjoy a delicious meal @ Real Hacienda!
  Please go to Anderson and support this amazing non-chain restaurant...it's so good. :)

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  Posted on 05.02.10 Allison O.

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  I love going to Real Hac when I'm home for the holidays. The queso oxaca is the best queso I've had while in Indiana (it's the only one that's not the fake yellow nacho cheese). They do not skimp on portions, and the food is always delicious. Arroz con pollo (chicken with rice and queso oxaca) is a big hit with my friends. The carne asada and burritos are also very good. The guacamole is thick with chunks of avocado (not thinned down with sour cream like other guacamoles). Be sure not to fill up too much on the chips and salsa or you won't be able to finish your dinner!

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  Posted on 01.19.10 Dee M.

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