Indiana’s Mecca Tavern Has Been Slinging Tenderloin Sandwiches Since 1899

Mecca Tavern in Indiana, established in 1899, offers a variety of affordable, made-to-order bar foods and drinks in a historic setting.

Tucked away in the small town of Mecca, Indiana is a tenderloin tavern that everyone should visit. If you love good food and good drinks, this place will surely satisfy. Check it out:

The oldest restaurant in Parke County, this west-central Indiana tavern opened in 1899 and still exists in a town of about 300 residents who can't get enough of the place.

This local watering hole is open daily and open late with nightly drink specials and lunch specials on Wednesdays.

The interior of this casual restaurant features a pool table, shuffle board, a full bar, and a few tables. There is also outdoor seating available when the weather is nice.

Guests come as much for the food as they do for the drinks at this tenderloin tavern. In addition to this Indiana classic, you'll also find hamburgers, chicken strips, pizza, nachos, Philly steak sandwiches, and much more.

Each item is made-to-order and is wallet-friendly with meals costing less than $10. The portions are hearty as well.

No matter what type of bar food or snacks you enjoy with your beer or cocktail, you're bound to find it here.

If you've never ventured to this small town or its amazing tenderloin tavern, it's about time you found out what it's all about.

Mecca Tavern is open Sunday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 12 a.m. as well as Sunday between 9 a.m. and 12 a.m., and you can get more details on its Facebook page.

Address: 4854 Wabash Street, Mecca, IN, 47860

For more like this, check out these nine old restaurants in Indiana that are full of history.

If you've ever been to this tenderloin tavern, we'd love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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