El Crucero Mexican Restaurant

6446 W Washington St, Indianapolis
(317) 377-4736

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Contenedor Chico Frijoles O Arroz
Parrillada Mariscos Costeña Copy
Huevos Con Salchicha O Con Jamon
Steak Burrito Burrito De Asada
Mojarra Frita Estilo Veracruz
Tres Leche De Flan Napolitano
Pastel Tres Leches de Flan
Al Pastor and Steak Tacos
Chicken Enchiladas Verde
Quesadilla de Dos Carnes

Menu

Aperitivos
1. Cheesedip
Salsa de queso, servido con chips. Cheese sauce served with chips.
2. Choridip
Chorizo dorado a la parrilla, servido con salsa de queso y chips. Cheese sauce served with chorizo.
3. Guacamole
2 aguacate servido con jitomate, cebolla, cilantro, jugo de limon y sal. 2 avocado scrambled with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt.
4. Elote
Acompanado de mayonesa, queso, jugo de limon y chile piquin. Corn with Cotija cheese, mayo or sour cream, lemon juice, topped with chili.

Antojitos
1. Sope
3 piezas acompanadas de la carna de su eleccion, servidas encima con lechuga, jitomate, crema, y queso. 3 pieces of the meat of your chioce, topped with lettuce, tomato, cream, and cheese.
2. Empanada
3 piezas hechas con masa de maiz, servidas con una carne de su eleccion, encima lechuga, queso y crema. 3 pieces made with corn dough, served with the meat of your choice and topped with lettuce, tomato, cream, and cheese.
3. Empanadas de Camaron
3 piezas hechas con masa de maiz, servidas con una carne de su eleccion, encima lechuga, queso y crema. 3 pieces made with corn dough, served with a meat of your choice and topped with lettuce, tomato, cream, and cheese.

Sopas
1. Caldo de Camaron
Shrimp broth served with onions, green peppers, and mix marinade.
2. Caldo de Pescado
Fish broth served with onions, green peppers, and mix marinade.
3. Caldo de Camaron y Pescado
Shrimp and fish broth served with onions, green peppers, and mix marinade.
4. Caldo 7-Mares
Shrimp, fish, octopus, mussel, and blue crab broth served with onions, green peppers, and mix marinade.
5. Pozole
Solo fines de semana. Servido con lechuga, cebolla, limones y tostadas.
6. Caldo de Birria
Consome servido con cebolla, cilantro, limones y tortillas.
6. Caldo de Quesabirrias
Consome ervida con 2 quesabirrias.

Nachos
1. Nachos Crucero
Acompanados de asada, pollo y camarones. Served with steak, chicken, and shrimp.
2. Nachos Asada
Grilled beef.
3. Nachos Pollo
Chicken.
4. Nachos Pastor
Grilled pork.

Molcajetes
1. Molcajete Norteno
Fajitas mixtas, pastor, carnitas y cabeza, acompanado de nopales fritos, cebollitas cambray, chiles jalapenos toreados.
2. Molcajete Crucero
Fajitas mixtras, camarones con pulpo a la diabla, camarones para pelar cucaracha, un filete de pescado, acompanado de nopales fritos, cebollitas cambray, chiles jalapenos toreados.
3. Molcajete Costeno
Camarones con pulpo a la diabla, camarones cucaracha para pelar, 2 filetes de pescado fritos, patas de jaiba (crab legs) acompanado de nopales fritos, cebollitas cambray, chiles jalapenos toreados.

Parrilladas
1. Parrillada de Carne
Nortena (charola). Fajitas mixtras, pastor, chorizo, carnitas y cabeza, acompanado de nopales fritos, cebollitas cambray, chiles jalapenos toreados.
2. Parrillada Mixta
Crucero. Fajitas mixtras, camarones con pulpo a la diabla, camarones para pelar cucaracha, dos filetes de pescado, acompanado de nopales fritos, cebollitas cambray, chiles jalapenos toreados.
3. Parrillada de Mariscos
Costena. Camarones con pulpo a la diabla, camarones cucaracha para pelar, 4 filetes de pescado fritos y una mojarra frita, patas de jaiba (crab legs) acompanado de nopales fritos, cebollitas cambray, chiles jalapenos toreados.

Taco Mexicano Traditional
Asada Taco
Steak.
Pastor Taco
Spicy pork.
Pollo Taco
Chicken.
Carnitas Taco
Pork.
Cabeza Taco
Head.
Chorizo Taco
Mexican sausage.
Tripa Taco
Beef tripe.
Barbacoa Taco

Taco Supreme
Taco Supreme Camaron
Shrimp.
Taco Supreme Pescado
Fish.

Quesadillas
Asada Quesadilla
Steak.
Pastor Quesadilla
Spicy pork.
Pollo Quesadilla
Chicken.
Carnitas Quesadilla
Pork.
Cabeza Quesadilla
Head.
Birria Quesadilla
Camaron Quesadilla
Shrimp.

Tortas
Asada Torta
Steak.
Pastor Torta
Spicy pork.
Carnitas Torta
Pork.
Hawaiana Torta
Jamon, pina y asada. Ham, pineapple, and steak.
Cubana Torta
Huevos, asada, jamon y salchicas. Eggs, steak, ham, and sausage.
Milanesa de Pollo Torta
Chicken.
Milanesa de Res Torta
Beef.
La Mexicana Torta
Chorizo, huevo y jalapeno. Mexican sausage, eggs, and jalapeno.
Pollo Torta
Chicken.
Torta de 2 Carnes
Pick 2 meats.
Lonche Dorado Torta
A fried bolillo stuffed with pork, ham, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, and avocado.

Burritos
Asada Burrito
Steak.
Pollo Burrito
Chicken.
Pastor Burrito
Spicy pork.
Carnitas Burrito
Pork.
Birria Burrito
Cabeza Burrito
Head.
Tripa Burrito
Beef tripe.

Chimichangas
Asada Chimichanga
Steak.
Pastor Chimichanga
Spicy pork.
Pollo Chimichanga
Chicken.
Carnitas Chimichanga
Pork.
Cabeza Chimichanga
Head.
Birria Chimichanga
Camaron Chimichanga
Shrimp.

Camarones
1. Camarones Empanizados
2. Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
3. Camarones al Ajillo
4. Camarones a la Diabla
5. Camarones Cucaracha
Platillo.
5. Camarones Cucaracha Crucero
Platillo.
6. Camarones Cucaracha Botana Crucero
6. Camarones Cucaracha Botana Tradicionales
7. Camarones a la Plancha

Mariscos Tostadas
1. Tostada de Ceviche
Ceviche de pescado marinado acompanada de jitomate, cilantro, cebolla, y aguacate. Marinated fish with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with avocado.
2. Tostada de Camaron
Ceviche de camaron marinado acompanada de jitomate, cilantro, cebolla, y aguacate. Marinated shrimp with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with avocado.
3. Tostada Mixta
Ceviche de camaron y ceviche de pulpo marinado acompanada de jitomate, cilantro, cebolla, y aguacate. Marinated shrimp and octopus with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro with avocado.

Mariscos Mojarras
1. Mojarra a la Diabla
2. Mojarra al Mojo de Ajo
3. Mojarra al Ajillo
4. Mojarra Frita
5. Mojarra Empapelada a la Mexicana

Ostiones
1. Ostiones Preparadas
Servidas con ceviche de camaron o ceviche mixto (camaron con pulpo). Served with marinated shrimp and octopus with tomatoes, onions, and coriander.
2. Ostiones Sencillas

Mariscos Filetes
1. Filete a la Diabla
2. Filete al Mojo de Ajo
3. Filete al Ajillo
4. Filete Empanizado
5. Filete a la Plancha

Especialidad de la Casa
Paella Estilo el Crucero Platillo
1 o 2 personas.
Paella Estilo el Crucero Charola
4 o 5 personas.

Mariscos Cocktails
1. Cocktail de Camaron
Shrimp cocktail.
2. Campechana
Shrimp and octopus cocktail.
3. Vuelve a la Vida
Shrimp and octopus cocktail with 6 oysters and ceviche.

Kids Menu
1. Kids Pescaditos Empanizados
Fish sticks.
2. Kids Pollitos Empanizados con Papas
Chicken nuggets.
3. Kids Quesadillas
Cooked tortilla that is filled with cheese and folded in half.
4. Kids Tacos
Con arroz y frijoles.
5. Kids Hot Dog con Papas

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Recent Reviews

I love this place because it takes me back to my childhood with my family. The service and the flavors make me feel just like home — just the way we enjoy it in Veracruz. Truly a wonderful experience every time!
November 2025
This little place had great food and margaritas, friendly people, and the most enthusiastic birthday celebration for my mom. We were just passing through Indianapolis and it totally made her day. Thank you!!
August 2025
🌮🔥 New favorite spot alert! Just ate at this little hole-in-the-wall gem and I’m still thinking about that chimichanga... hands down the best food I’ve had in forever. He had the birrias and was equally obsessed. The flavors were insane — like, “I need a moment” kind of good. 😂

The place might be small, but the atmosphere was super fun, clean, and full of good energy. And don’t even get me started on the service — top-notch. Friendly,...
July 2025

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El Crucero Mexican Restaurant

6446 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 377-4736