🍔 Food

La Charreada

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 1720 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States

Price per person: $10–20

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Review: Just had a delish lunch at La Charreada in Bloomington! The atmosphere was alive with great music, and the service was impressively fast. The chips and queso were the perfect start – absolutely delicious! And the steak fajita taco salad? Simply the best. La Charreada is definitely the top spot for Mexican cuisine in Bloomington, though shoutout to El Ranchero for being a super close second!

Upland Brewing Co.

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 350 W 11th St, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States

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Review: I had the Mediterranean salad and it was delicious. Every time we go to Upland it is spot-on. Pulled pork nachos were bomb.

Trojan Horse

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 100 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States

Price per person: $20–30

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Review: My daughter and I really enjoyed our meal this evening. We shared a flaming cheese appetizer, and the gyros plate dinner. Ambrosia for dessert was delicious and our service was great.

Chef’s Table Catering

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 3860 W 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States

Price per person: $20–30

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Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had an amazing lunch at Chefs Table Catering in Bloomington with Jarod M! ️ The corn chowder was so good, it was enough for my whole meal! Tried a Mediterranean salad and got a free upgrade to steak instead of chicken, which was a delightful surprise. Ended the meal with a delicious chocolate pretzel brownie. Love supporting this local, small business! The customer service was top-notch. Highly recommend! #ShopLocal #GreatFoodGreatService

Mother Bear’s Pizza West

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 2980 W Whitehall Crossing Blvd, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States

Price per person: $10–20

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Review: Mother Bear’s is really well known for their pizza but you should definitely try the Sweet Georgia Brown salad or the Cobb salad. Their wings are pretty bomb, definitely some of the best wings in town.

Siam House

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 430 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States

Price per person: $10–20

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Review: We could smell the oils from the street as they were cooking inside. The place looked very nice and was decorated for Valentine’s Day. The massaman curry with chicken was delicious. The Thai iced tea sweet I’m very good as well. Definitely recommend this place and we’ll be coming back again soon hopefully.

Little Tibet Restaurant

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 415 E 4th St, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States

Price per person: $10–20

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Review: Fantastic experience at this Bloomington gem! The house soup was flavorful, the momo dumplings were perfectly seasoned, and the Thai Iced Tea was refreshingly delicious. A must-visit spot!

Riviera Maya Bloomington

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 116 S Franklin Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States

Price per person: $10–20

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Review: What a beautiful place. This is much better than what used to be there. The place was fairly empty when I met Charlie for lunch. The fresh salsa was delicious and went great on top of my grilled shrimp salad. I didn’t care for the packaged ranch or French dressing but they gave me some hot sauce on the side that was perfect. I finished my whole salad and it was delish plus I felt great that I didn’t eat all the queso and other things I really wanted to order. I highly recommend this place. It’s beautiful inside and there were so many things I wanted to try.

Uptown Cafe

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 102 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, United States

Price per person: $30–50

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Review: Outstanding recommendations from the bartender Nick F. He let me sample 2 different beers and I ended up finding what I wanted exactly. The ribs were fall off the bone delicious. Nick, you should eat your spinach. 🙂

Heartwork Brewing

Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Google Maps: 1703 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404, United States

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Review: The highlight of my experience was their West Coast IPA – a perfect blend. Their Czech Pilsner, with its crisp and refreshing taste, and the slightly more malty German Pilsner, were both delightful surprises.

The range of other delicious-looking brews caught my eye, and I’m already planning a return trip to try them. The brewery’s beer selection is outstanding.

This visit was made even more special by the event organized by the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with community leaders and fellow enthusiasts. The connections made during this event were invaluable.

Heartwork Brewing is not just about great beer; it’s a hub for building community relationships. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for quality brews and meaningful conversations in Bloomington.