bonehead63 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Visitors to the East Chicago semi state who are not familiar with the area may be looking for a decent place to catch lunch nearby. There are some fast food places in the area, McDonald's south of school on Indianapolis blvd. I believe there are some good places to Google for sure. El Taco Real and Casa Blanca (Chicago ave & Indianapolis blvd)in East Chicago Come to mind for good Mexican food. The Cavalier Inn on Gostlin street is nearby in North Hammond off of Calumet has excellent Polish food. I'm sure our posters can easily contribute here to add their favorite establishments. Easily, I believe nearby Whiting has a wide variety of places available here in this link http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g37636-Whiting_Indiana.html Edited February 11, 2016 by bonehead63 GAT36 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Visitors to the East Chicago semi state who are not familiar with the area may be looking for a decent place to catch lunch nearby. There are some fast food places in the area for sure. I believe there are some good places to Google for sure. El Taco Real and Casablanca in East Chicago Come to mind for good Mexican food. The Cavalier Inn on Gostlin street is nearby in North Hammond off of Calumet has excellent Polish food. I'm sure our posters can easily contribute here to add their favorite establishments. Easily, I believe nearby Whiting has a wide variety of places available here in this link http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g37636-Whiting_Indiana.html I like the sound of this place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangarrray Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 El Ranchero for authentic mexican cuisine in EC on Main St, Zel's for beef or chili cheese fries in EC on Columbus Dr, Aurelio's Pizza in Hammond just off tollway exit at Calumet Ave, or in Whiting just north of EC Beggars Pizza or Center Lounge on 119th St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonehead63 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 El Ranchero on main is a fav of mine. Haven't been in a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAT36 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Visitors to the East Chicago semi state who are not familiar with the area may be looking for a decent place to catch lunch nearby. There are some fast food places in the area, McDonald's south of school on Indianapolis blvd. I believe there are some good places to Google for sure. El Taco Real and Casa Blanca (Chicago ave & Indianapolis blvd)in East Chicago Come to mind for good Mexican food. The Cavalier Inn on Gostlin street is nearby in North Hammond off of Calumet has excellent Polish food. I'm sure our posters can easily contribute here to add their favorite establishments. Easily, I believe nearby Whiting has a wide variety of places available here in this link http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g37636-Whiting_Indiana.html Taco Real is for pork lovers & Casa Blanca would be for Carne lovers. I love them both!!! pjayroza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianmorg Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Bulldog Brew Co. is pretty legit barrydjr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangarrray Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Any idea how long lunch will even be? Edited February 11, 2016 by tangarrray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMILL Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 growing up in the region and now living down in the bland food area of Indianapolis.................You region rats are so lucky to have all those lunch/food choice options !!! Taco real & Casa Blanca are the best and Zel's Roast beefs and the chili cheese fries are something dreams are made of for people down here. The other legit place to visit if you have time is Munster Gyro's. Enjoy the wrestling and the lunch breaks people you are truly the lucky one's !!! ontherise219 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangarrray Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 That's the nice thing about the area,it's not full of your typical chain/franchise restaurants. You can step out of your comfort zone and still get some great food that you normally wouldn't have the option of getting outside of the region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonehead63 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) These are places I like El Taco Real. 935 Hoffman st. Hammond http://eltacorealrestaurant.com/ Casa Blanca . 4616 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago El Ranchero. 3809 Main St. East Chicago. Vallarta. 3825 Main. East Chicago Cavalier Inn. 735 Gostlin. Hammond. Authentic Polish and American fare http://www.cavalierinn.net/ Big Frank's Authentic Polish 1417 Carroll st. East Chicago http://www.bigfrankssausage.com/index.html Johnels Family Restaurant. 4145 Calumet ave. Hammond http://www.johnels.com/ Grillers. 1240 119th st. Whiting http://www.grillersrestaurant.com/ Columbus drive gyros. 502 W Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN 46312 Zels Roast beef. 1318 E. Columbus drive. East Chicago http://m.zelsroastbeef.com/ Taquiera La Hacienda. 640 Gostlin. Hammond Taquiera Los Comales. 4841 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago https://www.google.com/search?redir_esc=&client=ms-android-att-aio-us&hl=en-US&safe=images&oe=utf-8&q=taquiera%20los%20comales%20east%20chicago&source=android-browser-type&qsubts=1455290825630&action=devloc Plaza Garibaldi. 4302 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago Lupitas. 533 west Columbus dv. East Chicago https://m.facebook.com/pages/Lupitas-Restaurant/116115095084023 Edited February 12, 2016 by bonehead63 bonehead63 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito pepperelli Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) These are places I like El Taco Real. 935 Hoffman st. Hammond http://eltacorealrestaurant.com/ Casa Blanca . 4616 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago El Ranchero. 3809 Main St. East Chicago. Vallarta. 3825 Main. East Chicago Cavalier Inn. 735 Gostlin. Hammond. Authentic Polish and American fare http://www.cavalierinn.net/ Big Frank's Authentic Polish 1417 Carroll st. East Chicago http://www.bigfrankssausage.com/index.html Johnels Family Restaurant. 4145 Calumet ave. Hammond http://www.johnels.com/ Grillers. 1240 119th st. Whiting http://www.grillersrestaurant.com/ Columbus drive gyros. 502 W Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN 46312 Zels Roast beef. 1318 E. Columbus drive. East Chicago http://m.zelsroastbeef.com/ Taquiera La Hacienda. 640 Gostlin. Hammond Taquiera Los Comales. 4841 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago https://www.google.com/search?redir_esc=&client=ms-android-att-aio-us&hl=en-US&safe=images&oe=utf-8&q=taquiera%20los%20comales%20east%20chicago&source=android-browser-type&qsubts=1455290825630&action=devloc Plaza Garibaldi. 4302 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago Lupitas. 533 west Columbus dv. East Chicago https://m.facebook.com/pages/Lupitas-Restaurant/116115095084023 So you don't get out much? Edited February 12, 2016 by vito pepperelli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegionRoyalty Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Couple of tips for you out of towners... Don't stop to ask for directions and don't come to a complete stop at red lights and stop signs! GratefulRobb, Wrestling Scholar and Matdad 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonehead63 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Couple of tips for you out of towners... Don't stop to ask for directions and don't come to a complete stop at red lights and stop signs! Ya. Out of towners a little uncomfortable with the area, May want to take the 10-15 minute drive to Munster, Highland, or Griffith. So you don't get out much? Not really, but when I do...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJimmy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Couple of tips for you out of towners... Don't stop to ask for directions and don't come to a complete stop at red lights and stop signs! So one should not stop for coffee at the Dunkin' Donuts by the school...even the drive thru?? Can the Uber drivers be trusted to get us to lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegionRoyalty Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 So one should not stop for coffee at the Dunkin' Donuts by the school...even the drive thru?? Can the Uber drivers be trusted to get us to lunch? Should be alright at the Dunkin.. I certainly wouldn't get into any strangers cars though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Are there any Shark's nearby for various chicken parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling Scholar Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) Couple of tips for you out of towners... Don't stop to ask for directions and don't come to a complete stop at red lights and stop signs! Let me just pull over and ask the nice gentleman directions to the East Chicago Semi-state. Edited February 12, 2016 by Wrestling Scholar UncleJimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMILL Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 in this area the "Uber drivers" are not for hire and have more than likely just "borrowed" the car they are driving. So trying to get into the car driving at a high rate of speed "with a police escort" may be a little tricky but feel free. Say hello to the following people most likely driving that car...........Leon Dinkins, Victor Cruz, or Marcia Crowder, they are lovely people and tour guides of the area. UncleJimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Are there any Shark's nearby for various chicken parts? Gizzards and liver combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangarrray Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Are there any Shark's nearby for various chicken parts? There's a new Harolds Chicken Shack south on Indianapolis just over the big bridge in Hammond. Usually can't go wrong buying chicken or bbq from place with the bullet proof serving window. Harolds is famous in Chicago making the move into Indiana now. Matdad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 There's a new Harolds Chicken Shack south on Indianapolis just over the big bridge in Hammond. Usually can't go wrong buying chicken or bbq from place with the bullet proof serving window. Harolds is famous in Chicago making the move into Indiana now. Truer words were never spoken. Tangarray must have Yoda like wisdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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