Welcome to Honduras Express
At Honduras Express, located on W Washington St in Indianapolis, a passionate homage to Honduran cuisine is at the heart of everything they do. This intimate eatery serves up authentic dishes like Baleadas and Catrachitas, each bursting with the Caribbean and tropical flavors of Honduras. As a testament to quality, they pride themselves on using fresh ingredients to craft meals that resonate with nostalgia and warmth. Customers rave about the delightful Baleadas—thick, chewy tortillas filled with frijoles, queso, and crema—which create a flavor explosion in every bite. This welcoming spot reflects the richness of Honduran culture, making it a must-visit for food lovers.
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5439 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46241 Hotline: (317) 247-0056
Welcome to Honduras Express, a hidden culinary gem nestled in the heart of Indianapolis at 5439 W Washington St. This cozy eatery specializes in authentic Honduran and Latin American cuisine, inviting you to embark on a flavorful journey through the vibrant tastes of Honduras. From its humble storefront ambiance to an array of dishes inspired by traditional recipes, Honduras Express promises a genuine taste of Caribbean and tropical flair.
As you step inside, you'll notice the modest yet inviting setup, with menus showcased on the wall, enhancing the nostalgic vibe of this beloved local spot. The absence of frills is compensated by the palpable affection for food that permeates the air. The owner and chef often engage with patrons, ensuring each meal is served with a personal touch that speaks to the heart and soul of Honduran hospitality.
- Catrachitas Tostadas - A delightful dish featuring crispy tostadas topped with beans, cheese, house salsa, and quso fresco, all for just $10.00. A flavor explosion that leaves you craving more!
- Baleadas - These versatile flour tortillas are a must-try, with options ranging from the Regular with beans, cheese, cream, and avocado at $3.49 to the Especial loaded with your choice of meat for $4.99. Customers rave about their satisfying thickness and mouth-watering combinations.
- Pollo Con Tajadas - A true delight, this dish showcases perfectly fried chicken served with fried plantains, offering a harmonious balance of savory and sweet flavors for $14.00.
Reviews speak volumes about the quality and care that goes into every dish. One customer, Jasiel P., praises the establishment's commitment to excellence, stating, "Honduras Express is quality at 100%! The Caribbean and tropical flavors come directly from the coast of Honduras." This sentiment captures what many diners experience—a genuine taste of home in each bite.
Another patron, Bridget K., recalls her love for the baleada sencilla, likening it to a warm hug on a plate. Her description of the dish’s thick and chewy tortillas filled with beans, cheese, and mantequilla highlights the soul-satisfying qualities of Honduran cuisine. With their famed fried chicken and flavorful juices, Honduras Express caters to both traditionalists and adventurous eaters alike.
While some reviews touch on the casual atmosphere and occasional wait times, the flavor and authenticity have clearly won the hearts of many. The lively yet unpretentious environment, combined with the vibrancy of meals, assures that food lovers will leave satisfied and delightfully surprised.
Honduras Express stands as a beacon for those seeking authentic Honduran fare in Indiana. Whether you're a seasoned fan of Latin American cuisine or new to the flavors of Honduras, this restaurant is well worth a visit. Stop by and experience the best of Honduran culinary delights that promise not only to fill your belly but also to warm your heart.
Hay gente que son de parte de la competencia inventado cosas... para querer hacer verlo mal! Este es el mejor restaurante Hondureño de Indiana... soy manager y si una comida no está correcta o a la calidad que Honduras Express provee! Tiene todo el permiso de llevarla para atrás y reembolsarlo o hacérselo de nuevo! Honduras express es calidad al 100%! Sazón caribeño y tropical directamente de las costa de Honduras! La calidad y darle el mejor sazón para nuestra gente es nuestra especialidad! Nuestras baliadas no empachan ni las damos media cocinadas grandes con orillas crudas! tenemos clientes de todo US hablando de la calidad!
El Pollo frito una delicia, las tajadas DEBEN de freirlas mas o cortarlas mas delgadas. Las BALEADAS regular no muy buenas. Como todo restaurante Latino ( en su mayoria) mucho desorden y no muy limpio. The fried chicken is delicious, the banana slices MUST be fried more or cut thinner. The BALEADA are not very good. Like every Latino restaurant (mostly) a lot of mess and not very clean.
If you want to try some incredible and authentic food, this is the place! I lived in Honduras for a year and just fell in love with the food. When I found Honduras Express years ago I was over the moon! I have no idea why it's taken me so long to review them. My go to's every single time is the baleada sencilla (the most delicious thick and chewy tortilla with beans, cheese and mantequilla (a buttery type of sour cream)) and tajaditas (fried plantains with cabbage, pickled onions, sauce and fried chicken). They are both flavor explosions. So delicious! You can also get your baleada with eggs and avocado. I just prefer mine plain. The tajaditas come with other types of meat as well, but that fried chicken is amazing! They also have licuados (fruit juices) that are very good. The only bad thing is the wait time for food. I once went on a Saturday and waited 2 hours for food. If it wasn't for that they would have 5 stars all the way from me.
Not your traditional establishment for pupusas but it has the nostalgic feel of when Indy was first developing its first few Latin stores and restaurants. It IS a super small storefront with a couple of tables off to one side and a wall of drinks, snacks, and small goods they sell. But don't get discouraged by the lack of space, menues, or extravagant amenities. The pupusas are cheesy, gooey, and never too greasy. When I'm feeling greedy I'll also order the platano with cream and cheese. Yet I still must try the Honduran specialty which is their Baleadas, but I'm too busy eating pupusas! Anytime you're off of Washington St. stroll on by, you won't be disappointed! Honduras Express is a very straight to the point kind of shop, gotta love it.
A pretty much undiscovered gem! Man, have I been giving out a lot of 5 star reviews lately, but this place deserves it. We had had Honduran food once before, at La Cieba. I gave the place 3 stars out of pity (also since I was the first reviewer) but it was no bueno. This place took everything we didn't like about La Ceiba and turned it on its head! To start off this place was spotlessly clean (unlike La Ceiba) and the service was good (unlike La Ceiba). They don't give you a menu; it's on the wall. It's one of those picture-menus..some of the items aren't even named! You can pretty much just point and say "I want that" and you'll be good. At least 2 of the staff who were there spoke good English. Our waiter helped explain the menu and the owner/chef lady came around to ask how everything was. We ordered a variety of things so that we could share and try various stuff: -Baleada. I think this is Honduras's national dish? We had this at La Ceiba and thought it was gross, but here it was AWESOME! They put avocado, beans, cheese, eggs and chorizo, and some sort of sauce in it. We wished we had bought more than one! -Catrachitas. Sort of like a tostada. Beans, avocado, cheese, and red peppers that we think were pickled. These were epic. The peppers were SO GOOD. The cheese and beans work so well together. This dish has just the right amount of salt and all of the flavors go so well together. Oh my goodness. Could have eaten tons of these. Also, I'm not typically an avocado fan, but at this restaurant I thought avocado worked well in all the dishes it was in! -Pupusas. We've had these at multiple Salvadoran restaurants before and liked them so we ordered this as our "safe" option in case the other items were a La Ceiba repeat. Ironically it was the least exciting of the dishes we ordered. Still super good! However, I think it needed beans or something else inside as it was just cheese. They were cooked to perfection though. They come with curtido (slaw) and a spicy sauce. To top it all off it was super cheap! In addition to the above my dad got a banana soda and it was still only like $22 for 3 people. Will definitely be back. This is one of 3 Honduran restaurants I know of in Indianapolis. 2/3 through! One was a miss, but this one was a total hit! I'm surprised it only has 3 reviews. I'm glad we didn't decide to give up on this cuisine after 1 try because it's really unique and flavorful!
Let me just admit up front that I have never eaten Honduran food before, not even anything remotely in that category. But as I was driving home, I spot this hole in the wall restaurant and thought to myself that I must check this out. .. So today I stopped there fir some carry out . It is a small strip mall restaurant with some groceries also available for purchase. There are pictures of available dinners on the wall and a list of things to pick from at the register. The lady there was very friendly and switched from Spanish to English for me. Since I have no clue about this type of food, I just picked small cheap items of the menu to get a taste. I do know I purchased an enchilada, because I thought I knew what that was, but nothing in my order resembles what I would consider an enchilada... jokes on me.... So now I have various yummy items and no clue what is what, so good luck trying to figure out what my favorites are actually called. Long story short, it's good, whatever it was.