Tortas Johann

I know authentic Mexican and I am happy to have finally found it in Kokomo!  Excellent tacos and tortas and yes, totally authentic (and don't even ask if they're hard or soft shell - if you don't already know the answer you might as well go back to Taco Bell).

But sadly, no lengua, cabeza or menudo on the menu - I briefly spoke to family member / owners and they indicated they only make it for themselves but Kokomo wasn't ready for it yet!  They do offer tamales on occasion - you just need to ask, and yes - they're awesome!  

Apparently the owners started Tortas Oscar in Galveston and sold it to their brother / uncle to open Tortas Johann so that's why the food is very similar.  It's great to see local family owned eateries that obviously care about their food and place.

This little restaurant in a strip mall blew me away.  This place was highly recommended by several Kokomo residents, so I made it a point to stop for lunch while I was in Kokomo for business.

I must admit, it didn't sound too promising when the directions I was given were, "It's in a strip mall between a smoke shop and a lingerie store."  But the restaurant is extremely clean and the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful.

I am a vegetarian, and I was assured that anything on the menu could be prepared without meat. The ingredients are all fresh and everything that I have tried has been excellent.

Tortas, quesadillas and the authentic tacos are all amazing.  The red sauce is perfect.  

I travel for work throughout Indiana, Illinois and Ohio and I always look for good, clean authentic Mexican restaurants.  This is one of the few I have found that qualify.  Indiana has Mexican restaurants everywhere and although most are adequate none are special.  This one is.

I live in Westfield but plan to make the trip to Kokomo when I am craving Mexican food, which is often.  If I lived in Kokomo I would be at Tortas Johann at least once every week.

Hubby had the day off today so we went in for lunch again. This time the guacamole had plenty of seasonings and jalepeno peppers. It was spicy enough to make my nose run. To me thats a sign of just the right amount of heat. I had tacos and hubby had a torta. As I said before, I really like the tacos. Hubby's torta was really good too. The bread was soft and warm. He finished the whole thing. He ordered the regular size but they do offer a "double". So only order a double if you are really hungry. Today almost every table and booth was full of people. Aother good trip to The Mexican Grill. :)