If you’ve not experienced Salvadoran cuisine and are open to new, different recipes than you might expect then La Costa Azul is for you. If you are expecting Mexican recipes or franchise food this at the minimum will alert you that there are other cuisines in this world beyond your own travels. Be prepared for uniqueness. Vuelva ala Vida was a room temperature seafood smorgasbord unlike any other I’ve had. Almost a chopped seafood salad in slightly spicy lime juice tinged non-tomato light salsa like vinegar and cilantro sauce is scrumptious served with table crackers was a delight. Diced octopus, and what I believe included clams, oysters and some correctly spiced minced vegetables that at first bite seemed almost sweet and tangy but pleasurably by the end of the serving somehow the spiciness escalated in the mouth to a noticeably more spicy moderate level on the fringe of the ‘burn’ you’d expect similar to habanero sauce! I have only had any blend of this seafood ingredients and mix of accompanying flavors and pleasurable spiciness at this restaurant. Would order again! Also had (vegetables, steak, shrimp) 3 different papusas. Pita like shell was slightly thicker yet softer texture than experienced at other restaurants and had a slight pan searing yet not burnt. The vegetable and shrimp papusas as is were very mild flavor that included melted (mozzarella) cheese and had much better flavor using the side bowl of salsa brine (not chunky). The steak papusa as is was more seasoned beef so the salsa was optional to enhance the flavor. Others had a beef steak burrito that I sampled and found the ingredients well seasoned and flavorful but don’t compare it to a Mexican restaurant burrito as latter usually doused in cheese or queso sauce. This came with a side bowl of moderately spicy avocado like light sauce I found a unique compatibility not like other restaurants burritos. The person who ordered the burrito expected a slathering of white queso atop and inside more cheese liquid so they did not appreciate the Salvadoran non-Mexican restaurant version and couldn’t broaden their palate so I am discounting their biased food stereotyping and I am giving high ratings for burrito ingenuity. Other had a Camarones Rancheros (seared shrimp in a well seasoned tangy slightly red tomato like sauce) Mexican like rice not overcooked nor soggy and tasty alone or in the shrimp sauce, flour tortilla shells, cucumber/tomato lettuce salad. Very tasty, Do not come to this restaurant with preconceived Mexican fast food domestic expectations and you will be pleasantly entertained by the very different recipes that I found delightful and unique not experienced elsewhere. I would give 5:5 star rating but 4/5 by all participants’ average in our group due to their preconceptions of expectations even though this was their first Salvadoran food experience as they had mainstream Mexican standards. So since this is my Google account and I have had this cuisine previously I am vetoing their opinions am recording 5 stars.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Carne Asada Steak
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

Sadly, this place was really bad. My worst meal in Indianapolis so far since moving here 1.5 years ago and the worst Latin American food I've ever had. We ordered two burritos, a taco, a pupusa, and chicken ranchero. Everything but the tacos tasted incredibly watery and flavorless. The chicken ranchero was clearly unseasoned chicken with a very poor broth poured over it. Even the sauces had very little flavor. The portions were also terrible. The pupusa was hardly filled with anything. It was basically a doughy, extremely flat pancake with the tiniest shreds of chicken in it. I've seen the other google reviews, and our pupusa looked nowhere near as big as that.The chicken portion on the chicken ranchero was small; 70% of the plate was rice/beans. And they actually messed up our order and gave us two tacos instead of burritos. The server was a little slow and the ambiance inside is definitely very lackluster.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

This restaurant is located where the old Amalfi Italian used to be (86th and Ditch) we ordered guacamole, which my 7 year old devoured! I had the carne asada steak that came with rice, beans, salad and homemade tortillas! All for a great price. My husband had the Salvadoran steak which was cooked in a savory tomato sauce with peppers and onions as well as rice, beans, salad and those amazing tortillas. We also had cheese pupusas (similar to a quesadilla but so much better!) I highly recommend this place! They have a lot of Mexican dishes like burritos, tacos and quesadillas. The menus also shows that they offer breakfast. We can’t wait to go back soon!

Yuk! The food was cold and tasteless. I ordered carne asada - how do you mess up steak? The only thing that was warm was the hand made tortilla- but needed salt. There was only 1 waiter on a Saturday night. Bonus - it’s 2 am and I’m sitting on the throne! Don’t waste your time money or stomach going here. The pictures of my food are nothing like the reviews so maybe there’s a new chef. Wish I could add the pictures.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Kid-friendliness
Kids are allowed to bring food from McDonalds - clear warning

Great food! This is my first time here, but everything my party ate was wonderful. The atmosphere is not too fancy, not too divey. Everything was clean. Fotbol on the TV! We will be coming back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Vegetarian options
They do have some vegetarian options.
Parking
The location is tucked away in the back of a. Industrial/shopping plaza.
Wheelchair accessibility
Not easily accessible. Both close ramps were blocked by vehicles.

I stayed in El Salvador for 3 months several years ago. I've tried pupusas from a few different restaurants here in the US and La Costa Azul definitely has the best ones. The restaurant was very clean, beautiful, service was wonderful. Will definitely have to get more pupusas here when I am back in Indy again.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–10
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: No
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Not sure
Curbside pickup: Not sure

great authentic Salvadorian/Mexican food. Nice mix of traditional Salvadorian dishes (Papusas etc) and popular Mexican (Tacos, burritos, enchiladas). Guacamole was home made and multi colored chips came with. I went with two friends and we all liked the taste of our meals. Nice portions and friendly service. Some of the dishes on the menu could use more description for us that don't speak spanish or aren't familiar. I would go back!

YES!!! DELICIOUS! GO NOW! Papusas are delicious! So is the Yuka and Chicarron! Third visit in less than 2 weeks! They open at 11am not 10am, WORTH THE WAIT! SO VERY GOOD!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Horchata Mexicana, Carne Asada, Combo 2 Pupusas with Rice And, Tiramisu, Pupusa De Pollo Chicken

Best pupusas I have had in Indy. Highly recommend them but can’t go wrong w any of the entrees that come w homemade Tortillas. Super authentic and fresh hidden gem. Walk, don’t run, to this former Italian restaurant that now serves incredible Salvadoran food. Seriously tho check it out because it’s always empty and I’ll be very sad if it goes out of business.

Bland food, no chips or salsa. Their hot sauce isn't spicy in the slightest. Burrito was supposed to come with pico, guacamole and sour cream and it didn't come with it even after I asked the waiter who said yes. And no it was not "inside" the burrito. There was one other table seated and I see why
Food: 3
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 1

Authentic Salvadorian pupusas, best tasting ones in town!! Quite a variety of Salvadorean and Mexican dishes. Highly recommend .
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

I've been there with the family a couple of times, and I've tried several different things from their menu. Everything has been delicious, and the place has a very relaxing atmosphere. Great place overall!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

My favorite spot to eat pupusas. They are not stingy with the fillings. Don’t mind the drive up here across town for their delicious food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Recommended dishes
Jamaica
Parking
Plenty of free parking available
Kid-friendliness
Kid food options available.

Outstanding taste!!
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
Lots of spots
Kid-friendliness
Good kids menu.

Hidden gem. Authentic cuisine at a very reasonable price. Did not get to try it, but has a very nice bar for those looking for a night cap.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Takeout: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Curbside pickup: Yes

Hard to find, but worth it! Pupusas were the best we have had outside of Honduras/El Salvador, and big US cities. Yuca con Chicharrón was super yummy too. Run, don’t walk to try it out.
Meal type
Dinner
Features
Dine in: Yes
Outdoor seating: Yes
Takeout: Yes

Great food, Great Beer, Please stop by. I highly recommend it.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Combo 2 Pupusas with Rice And, Chicken Fajita

Food was delicious. No filling you up on rice or chips. Meals with lots of veggies and homemade corn tortillas. Staff friendly. Music not overwhelming. Very low key and pleasant atmosphere.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

Really enjoyed everything I got here. The pupusas were all good, and the crispy yuca and chicharron was delicious. Very friendly service.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Features
Dine in: Yes
Takeout: Yes

Decent food, kind of costly for the price.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Kid-friendliness
Had some good options for kids, that's always welcome.

Amazing food and service sorry for all the white girls out there that their mothers never knew about herbs and spices to make their food Taste good to be honest this place is amazing I wouldn’t change a thing about more people should come an eat here

Hace unos minutos estaba buscando algo para comer y vi este lugar revisé las reseñas y la verdad la comida esta espectacular demasiado rica,recomiendo este lugar al100%
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

I love this place. They have some of the basics nailed down--like the beans are delicious. The chimichanga is amazing. It is a cool place.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

The guacamole is soooo good... Fresh with a really good taste. My daughter and I always get the tacos and they are so good. Price is very reasonable. Have been here many times and will continue to eat here.

Muy buenas pupusas de arroz, son las mejores pupusas que e probado en Indianapolis. El arroz tiene un sabor único 10/10
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

DE VISITAR MUCHOS RESTAURANTES salvadoreños PERO NINGUNO COMO ESTE RIQUISIMA COMIDA 100% 503 DIOS VENDIGA ESTE LUGAR Y A LAS PERSONAS QUE LO MUEVEN
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

First time visit and we’ll return. El Salvadoran specialties. I had the Bistek. Guacamole was fresh and bright.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

Food was good, although the meat (other than the chicken) was quite dry. Although we were the only people in there, so we assume the meat was made well ahead of time. Pupusas were great

Great service, okay food. Mine and my sister stomach hurt afterwards though. Not to mention we found a bay leaf in our food. After about 30 mins I feel like I might barf.

Outstanding pupusas. Great service. Quality exceeds the prices.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20

This place is total garbage… people actually like it??? They are horrible at customer service and I can’t believe they are even in business

Hidden delicious gem! Amazing food and great ambience for delicious Mexican food!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Good Salvadoran food (pupusas)
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100

Muy ricas las pupusas de arroz
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Great atmosphere excellent food and service, dont mind the 30 minute drive

Fantastic food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Super good pupusas! And nice people they deserve more business.

DELICIOUS (even my nephew agrees) …

Outstanding food and service. Authentic!!

Las mejores Pupusas de todo Indiana!!

Awesome authentic food!!!