Restaurants in Elkhart

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Enchilada, nacho, burrito, taco, chimichanga, and quesadilla options are abundant on el Azteca’s lunch and dinner menus. Evening diners line stomach pantries with fresh guacamole ($5.79) or chicken mole ($8.39) before stocking shelves with soft flour tacos ($5.79 for two with mesquite chicken) and tamales ($6.79 for two with beef and pork). El Azteca’s signature Benji burritos, gigantic creations stuffed with meat, lettuce, diced tomato, and a dab of sour cream then baked slathered in cheese and a homemade sauce, can be created with veggies or 10 types of meat during dinner ($7.99–$12.59). Chip lovers crunch barbecued nachos with smoked pulled pork ($11.49, large) or a plate of nachos locos with jalapeños and spicy chile con queso ($7.99, large). Evict spices from your esophagus with a soft drink ($1.89) or cocktail made with one of el Azteca’s more than 100 tequilas.

Unique sourdough crust with a sauce recipe that will knock your socks off! Every pizza boasts a thick layer of mozzarella cheese, so if you have to ask for extra, it will be a small miracle! The company started in 1973...the location at 9011 Lima Road in Fort Wayne is the first Dine In restaurant to date. :) It's awesome.

At Ed Debevic's, every house burger, hot dog, and diner entree shares a not-so-secret ingredient: sass. The servers welcome guests to the vintage venue with tongue-in-cheek remarks and paper deli hats, seating them next to vibrant examples of what Centerstage calls "smart-aleck decor": fake autographs, old-timey ads, and signs that carry proverbs such as "Eat Now…Pay Waiter." The mischievously retro tone is cultivated in homage to one of the owner's favorite restaurants, Lill's Homesick Diner. Back in the '50s and '60s, Lill acquainted Ed with the classic flavors of comfort food cooked from scratch, showcasing the spirited moxie that made her a standout in the short-order world.

Ed chose to emulate both her classic cooking and feistiness at his own diner. Many of his menu items are housemade, including the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, the desserts, and the blue-cheese sauce on top of the Ed's Blue Moon burger. Milk shakes and malts pair well with a variety of hot dogs and sandwiches, especially when counterbalancing the effects of Atomic Mix: a blend of diced jalapeños, onions, and tomatoes that garnishes certain plates. The staff stays in comically impudent character throughout these meals. And every now and then, the servers pause to put on countertop dance numbers that are almost as exciting as the time your grandpa turned the lazy Susan into a zoetrope.

For those looking for a pizza that takes a few unexpected turns, take a peak at Pint and Slice Angola's pies menu. The Red, White & Bleu comes swirled with alfredo and topped with roasted red pepper, chicken, bacon, and bleu cheese crumbles. The White Album lives up to its moniker with ricotta and parmesan mixed with garlic. There are traditional slices here as well, like the classic margherita, but the especially adventurous can craft their own creation, choosing from six types of sauces, seven meats, seven cheeses, and 13 veggies.

Guests can pair pies with a pint, including Warsaw’s Mad Anthony Brewing Co’s Auburn Lager on tap. Shiner Bock, Magic Hat, and other craft brews come in bottles. Pint and Slice Angola's no-nonsense room has black-and-white checked tabletops and a few cushy leather seats. If you’re not in the mood for pizza or beer, pick up a grinder, calzone, or breadsticks and cheesy bread.

Though it's been a family secret since 1936, Mangia Mangia owners Emilio and Maria Dacoba award ample clues to guests who come dine at their tables topped with red-and-white checkered cloths. The secret's in the sauce—specifically, Nonna Rosa's spaghetti sauce, a family favorite that flavors many of Mangia Mangia's dishes. Along with creating Italian feasts the traditional way using family recipes, the duo caters to dietary restrictions with gluten-free pasta options and gluten-free crusts on some of their pizzas. For parties too large for the normal dining room or too devoted to wearing hoop skirts, Mangia Mangia also offers a 70-seat banquet room, an ideal locale for family reunions and rehearsal dinners.