The 36 Essential Indianapolis Restaurants

"Off the trail of Mass Avenue, this two-story restaurant with a Latin-influenced menu is a must. When the weather is nice, grab a seat on the rooftop, and start off with a margarita and some empanadas, which arrive stuffed with a range of seasonal fillings like corn, steak, chorizo, queso, chicken, and lamb. Then move on to entrees like the paella, a flavor-loaded combo of chorizo rice topped with scallops, shrimp, pickled onion, and house-made sauces. Or go for the red drum paired with sweet plantains and yucca fries in chorizo chutney and chimichurri. No matter how full you feel, don’t stop there. Dessert includes churros, flan, and ice cream. With entrees under $20, Livery provides the best value in town for a nice dinner." - Mike Gillis