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Bakersfield - Mass Ave, Indianapolis, IN

Bakersfield - Mass Ave

4.6
4.6
428 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
Serving up authentic, Mexican street fare, and a selection of over 100 tequilas and American whiskeys. Bakersfield is a spot where the food is simple, the service is warm and the atmosphere is alive.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (317) 635-6962
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 428 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Indianapolis

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bakersfield on Mass Ave offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic food, drinks, and service." Known for "great tacos and margaritas," the restaurant delivers "unique and delicious" flavors. While noise can be an issue, the "attentive staff" and "fun vibe" make it a popular spot for both locals and visitors.

428 Reviews
  1. Misty

    Indiana10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! We brought a coworker in for her birthday and I was a little disappointed they did not acknowledge her birthday. I know when I made the reservation on Open Table, I did list that we were coming to celebrate a birthday.

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  2. Lyne

    Montreal2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our small group of 5 coworkers went to Bakersfield on a Monday night for 8pm. Great menu overall. We started we a few appetizers and chip and salsa. We shared a pitcher of Margarita. Most of us had a selection of tacos. They were all delicious. Good service and casual atmosphere. Nice restaurant to come as group. Will come back again to Bakersfield in the future.

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  3. SaraM

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought young children which we noted on our reservation and were seated appropriately with kid’s menus and the most lovely waitress. The food was good as always but appreciated the care and iclusion given to our party.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Indiana2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We are visiting Indianapolis for a national trade show. We ate dinner at Bakersfield - Mass Ave on a Monday night at 6pm. We were seated quickly and our server promptly took our order. They do not bring or offer water - we never asked for any and ordered two alcoholic beverages. We decided to get the dinner for two for $26. That’s how it is listed on the menu along with description of what you get which was six tacos, a starter (chips and salsa or chips and guacamole or chips and queso) then two sides which made the dinner for two seem like a deal because that was basically the cost for six tacos. The chips and guacamole was very good as were the two sides (rice and beans - this was served side by side on one plate as a side to share and we chose empanadas as our second side which came with three). The tacos which are street taco size. We didn’t care for the Baja shrimp tacos but the fish tacos and carne Asada were very good. We were a little surprised when our bill came to find that the dinner for two was $26 per person not $26 for two. We felt this was not clarified anywhere on the menu or by our server. We did not feel the tacos and sides along with chips and guacamole warranted a $52 charge. Over all we gave the restaurant four out of five stars. It was good to very good but not excellent.

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  5. baylee

    Indiana1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great drinks and tacos! Reservation at 9 and sat by 9:05. great service.

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  6. Maribel

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tacos and service! Love Bakersfield 🌮🌮🍸can’t wait to go back soon!

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  7. Mitch

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bakersfield is one of my wife and I’s favorite spots. Service is always awesome, atmosphere is great, and the food is always top-tier. The lovely server we had recently, Dasha (please forgive me if I’m misspelling that), was absolutely fantastic. She was quick, attentive, and had amazing customer service skills. If you enjoy things like tacos, chips & salsa, guacamole, etc., you will absolutely NOT be disappointed.

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  8. Cameron

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. We got a margarita and the dinner for two! What a great deal, we were full and had so many tacos, The Baja shrimp was the best by far!

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  9. Dena

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation here before a concert and it did not disappoint! The food and drinks were both delicious and the service was great! We will be back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Indiana7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food, but the atmosphere is just okay. Loud and there was a TV right next to our table even though I requested a quiet area.

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Bakersfield - Mass Ave does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Bakersfield - Mass Ave is rated 4.6 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

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Google Map for Bakersfield - Mass Ave

334 Mass Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Indy
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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