We ordered our food to-go and by the time I got home the food was a little cooled down. Even with the food cooled down it was still great. I had a caritas burrito and my wife chose the carne asada torta. After I was done with my burrito I had a taste of the torta and both were very good. I can't give a complete review of the place now since we ordered out. But the food was good enough for us to want to come back and eat in the dinning area. Although I didn't eat at the restaurant I had to wait while my food was prepared. The dinning area is a little small but the ambiance of the place is cozy and makes up for the size.
(4)
Vanessa J.
First, I guess I should start my review by saying I'm Mexican. I really do the know the real deal, my cooking and my family's cooking is real authentic Mexican food.. and unfortunately this place wasn't it. The food was very mediocre at best. The chips and salsa were just okay (tasted jarred, and not freshly made). Their soup was very bland and not flavorful, and the Tacos weren't far off. It's such a hassle making Chiles Rellenos from scratch at home, so finding them on the menu always gets my hopes up. Unfortunately... they weren't all that great either. I'm sad to say I won't be returning (I do highly recommend the Mexican Grocery next door, as well as the Bakery!) If you want good authentic Mexican food, I'd recommend looking up restaurants on Preston Hwy, and/or Clarksville right over the border. This place isn't it.
(2)
Christopher B.
Best tacos in the city! They make their own tortillas in the "factory" next door. Three delicious salsas come to the table upon sitting (careful, the verde is HOT). Staff is nice, several beers on tap but the tacos! Seriously, the tacos in this place are incredible!
(5)
Shelley M.
How did it take me this long to find this place ?!! I was complaining that I was missing our previous go-to down home Mexican joint within easy work lunch distance and remembered driving by this restaurant (and bakery and carniceria and supermercado in the same strip plaza) so we checked it out today. Yum. Exactly what I was looking for. I had the 3 regular tacos lunch and my two coworkers had a chicken torta. The tacos had nice thick corn tortillas, very juicy chicken, a generous helping of cilantro and onions and a side of sliced radishes and pickled onions. The tongue taco had a great flavor bu the tongue was a bit chewy and not melt in your mouth like some. Good but not as good as the shredded chicken. The chips and salsa were tops. The chips are the corn tortillas from yesterday fried in house and were thick and crunchy and almost no salt on them. The salsa was 3 kinds actually, a very spicy green sauce, a hot red sauce and a medium-smokey red sauce. The tortas were HUGE! Chicken breast, a thick slice of a white cheese, and the usual avocado, beans, lettuce, pepper etc on it. Both coworkers said it was one of the best they've had. The menu had several types of tortas, some of which had ingredients more like the chivitos in Uruguay. Those are next on my list since I overate on a few of those in Montevideo for sure. Service was friendly and efficient. Most table occupied at lunch time but not a packed house either and we arrived on the early side for lunch. I still need to try the carne asada and a few specialties before rendering a final judgment but I am very happy with what I've seen so far. EDIT: I can actually give this an update only a few days after my first meal here. We came back on Thursday after eating here on a Monday. That alone is a good sign. I had regular tacos again but tried the asada instead of tongue. Good, a little on the salty side but with a nice grilled beef flavor and not too greasy. Coworkers tried combo plates with enchiladas and classic tacos- enchiladas were voted as very good, classic tacos were only okay but mainly because they expected the regular tacos with onions and cilantro on corn tortillas and didn't realize they would be getting a more "american" style with flour tortillas and lettuce and tomato. The large quesadilla got good reviews as did the chile rellano.
(5)
Adam C.
Reviews led me here but I will not be back. A friend even said he had been here several times and it was legit. Chips were just Ok, dipping sauces were below avg, guac was ok queso way below avg. Chimichanga was not even fried, tacos were bland. I think it may have been good a few years ago but definitely not now. On the bright side they had super cheap beer $1 drafts.
(2)
Nick W.
Great service, like the dipping sauces and chips they provide- taste fresh. I come here for the crunchy tacos at lunch, never with a complaint. Like the other reviews soft tacos arnt as good but do the tick. I will be back.
(4)
Matt R.
In this otherwise middle-of-nowhere strip mall you'll find five sequential signs highlighting a small and glorious Mexican empire owned by a family from the state of Guanajuato. I suspect there are quite a few local Mexican imports that consider this corner of Louisville to be the Company Store, and it's a little slice of heaven for me too. El Mariachi is the anchor piece of the oasis, and it serves a full menu of delicious. For me, the highlight is authentic tacos. You can get "regular" which are your basic traditional street tacos and "classic" which are served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and queso fresco on flour tortillas. The carnitas, pastor, asada, pollo, etc. wouldn't be noteworthy anywhere south of the border, but the quality is truly better than I expected. The tamales are quite good too, and the chips and salsa are house-made (the salsa verde has a nice kick). Beyond that, they have everything from posole and menudo to chile rellenos and huevos con chorizo. But honestly, I'm not sure how often I'll make it past ordering tacos. If you do make it out here, don't neglect looking in the other storefronts on either side. The supermarket has a nice looking meat counter and they sell the fresh chips and cheese, along with other Mexican staples. The panaderia and tortilleria are even more beautiful, highlighted by the corn tortilla factory and tres leches cakes.
(5)
Rose S.
Food is so so, lousy service. We sat for 45 minutes in an uncrowded restaurant before the waitress even offered us a drink. Then she abandoned us- we had to get up from our table to go ask for water, a plate, a drink, etc.
(1)
Claire B.
Fantastic Mexican! They have perfect tortillas - not too thick, not too thin, with enough flavor to know they're there, but not enough to overpower the taco innards. There are multiple styles of tacos (I prefer the one with grilled onions), but they all come with about 10 different types of delicious meats. They're never dried out or hard, and all the styles come with plenty of fresh lime to zest them up. My favorite part is the ceviche! Two orders make a HUGE meal of shrimp and fish ceviche with tomatoes, onions, and fresh avocado. It's not the best ceviche I've ever had, but it is authentic. It reminds me of the roadside stands I would frequent in Costa Rica. Okay, my favorite part is actually the Micheladas! Just a little tomato juice, plenty of lime and salt. If you've never had a Bloody Mary made with Mexican beer, I highly suggest you try one. I was skeptical at first, but now I'm in love with them. I suggest skipping dessert and hitting the bakery next door. The pastries make a great addition to your morning routine. Oh, and four meals worth of food will run you about 25 bucks, meaning it's cheaper than fast food. My husband and I go so often now, they'll probably know us by name soon.
(5)
Mikel H.
I came in because of the other review, since I wanted something new for lunch. The service is good and fast. The classic tacos exceeded my expectations from most other Mexican restaurants. The chips seemed a bit burnt and the salsa was watery for my taste, and that is why my review is 4 stars rather than 5. It was a good experience over all and I will come back.
(4)
Jaimelyn C.
I hate to give a 1 out 5 but I was really disappointed of this restaurant. I had high hopes before we went there for lunch yesterday because of all the reviews I've read here. They were very understaffed therefore service was very poor. It gets super packed during lunch time and there are only two servers on the floor. I went there with a group of 7 and our food were not served at the same time. Who knows how many people they have in the kitchen cooking? Due to this, some started eating already because they did not want their food to get cold. The rest who are still waiting did not get their food until after 15 minutes or so. Another comment about the food is that some of them are cold inside, which I am a 100% sure that they are not supposed to be served cold. I don't blame our server since I know that two people can't handle that big of a crowd, but it was so difficult to ask for anything. We could not get a drink refill until after we all ate. Here comes the worst part. I ordered their combination #1 which includes a taco, an enchilada, and a choice between Mexican rice and beans. I almost died with the first bite of my enchilada! A piece of toothpick stabbed my filling and straight to the gums! QUE HORROR!!! I dissected the evil enchilada and found another one inside, on the the other end of it. Nobody warned me that they put toothpicks IN the enchilada. What an absolute nightmare! Now I am dealing with a cracked filling and my dentist won't be back until Monday. :'( The prices are really cheap and their servings are super huge, but it's not worth the poor service and definitely not worth getting stabbed by foreign objects in your mouth.
(1)
Kathy V.
Capital D delicious! And quite affordable. I am told their tacos are more "authentic", but I was raised on Americanized Mexican food so I can't judge that...but everything tasted WONderful.
(4)
Eric S.
Best tacos I have found in Louisville. A big part of that is the tortillas, which are made right next door in their tortilla factory. All of the ingredients are fresh. My favorite tacos are the lengua and tripas. Plenty of seating and good service too. It is clean as well. Been there many times and looking forward to going back.
(5)
Jessica B.
This is easily the best Mexican food you can get in the city.They've bought the two storefronts on either side and put in a taqueira and tortilleria. Chips are handmade (yum!). And the salsa verde is crack for your taste buds. They've also recently updated the menu. Choriqueso tacos? Yes! Not to mention some of the less mainstream faire like menudo (tripe) and lengua (beef tongue). Eat it. It tastes like the best roast beef you've ever had.
(5)
Kristal B.
We wanted to like this so badly. Usually when you find an ethnic restaurant near ethnic stores you are guaranteed a hit. This was not. I had enchiladas and I don't know if the sauce was old or what, but they were nearly inedible. My husband ordered chicken mole and had to doctor it all up with sugar to make it palatable. The kids had items off the kids menu. The cheeseburger went down fine, but the mozzarella sticks barely got eaten. We did like the salsa, but the chips were not great. The girl working the cash register was pleasant. I would like to give it another try (and maybe get the tacos) but I don't think I could convince anyone in my family to go back.
(1)
Tasha L.
This place has the worst service ever and the worst tacos I ever had.. You could go to Taco Bell and have better tacos.. My family and I had all together 3 quesadillas, 2 tacos and 4 sodas the bill was 27.00. This place is ridiculous we were not given straws nor utensils we had to raise our hands about 10 times to get the waitress attention. All the tables where filthy but no dine in customers only bar customers.. The bar patrons kept swearing and where so drunk I couldn't believe the bartender (our waitress) kept giving them beer... There was one good thing about this place, they give u three salsas for the cold chips they provide and the very dark salsa is the bomb!!! Smokey and not too hot.. But that's it! Wish there was some good food to accompany the salsa. I don't recommend quesadillas or tacos or taking your kids.. Only go here if u have an hour to spare because that's how long its gonna take for u to get any food from here..
(1)
KW L.
I hesitate to add this place on yelp because i have a feeling that this place will go from a place where you can walk in and immediately get seated to somewhere that will require you to wait before you can indulge in their delicious food. But hey, a good restaurant deserves to be successful and shared! This is a mexican restaurant located in between a store that makes fresh tortillas (which they use) and a mexican grocery store. The bottom line...their tacos are amazing! They have a great variety that is sure to please anyone. I've been to the restaurant multiple times and I have still have yet to make it beyond the tacos so i can't even comment on the rest of the menu. Others i've been with also rave about their tortas, burritos, and enchiladas. The prices are affordable, food is great, interior is nice and clean, service is friendly, and they have ice cold beer on tap. What more could you ask for...right?
(5)
S P.
We (four adults and a preschooler) had a hankering for Mexican, but didn't feel like going out. We took a chance on take-out from El Mariachi. After having tried El Nopal a couple of times, we were ready to try something else. El Mariachi exceeded all expectations and my search for excellent Mexican food in Louisville has quickly come to a close. El Mariachi is fantastic. Between us, we ordered a couple varieties of tacos, enchiladas, chile pablano, El Mariachi cheese dip, among some other dishes. We were not disappointed. I especially enjoyed the tacos, which were reminiscent of tacos I had in Monterrey and unlike typical Americanized tacos. El Mariachi tastes fresh and authentic. It is apparent that they are passionate about their business and take food very seriously. Considering the quality, the prices are extremely reasonable. We will definitely be back soon.
(5)
Madeline P.
Coming from the West Coast I was sorely disappointed with the Mexican food that Louisville offered. Soy based ground beef burritos smothered in that awful chihuahua cheese seems to be the norm. El Mariachi is different. It is difficult for me to move away from the chili rellenos, sopes or the burritos but I have had the Albondigas (delicious), Fajitas (great) and the the carne asada (tough). If we cannot make it out to La Rosita in New Albany, and now downtown, this is our go-to place.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey, Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Mac B.
We ordered our food to-go and by the time I got home the food was a little cooled down. Even with the food cooled down it was still great. I had a caritas burrito and my wife chose the carne asada torta. After I was done with my burrito I had a taste of the torta and both were very good. I can't give a complete review of the place now since we ordered out. But the food was good enough for us to want to come back and eat in the dinning area. Although I didn't eat at the restaurant I had to wait while my food was prepared. The dinning area is a little small but the ambiance of the place is cozy and makes up for the size.
(4)Vanessa J.
First, I guess I should start my review by saying I'm Mexican. I really do the know the real deal, my cooking and my family's cooking is real authentic Mexican food.. and unfortunately this place wasn't it. The food was very mediocre at best. The chips and salsa were just okay (tasted jarred, and not freshly made). Their soup was very bland and not flavorful, and the Tacos weren't far off. It's such a hassle making Chiles Rellenos from scratch at home, so finding them on the menu always gets my hopes up. Unfortunately... they weren't all that great either. I'm sad to say I won't be returning (I do highly recommend the Mexican Grocery next door, as well as the Bakery!) If you want good authentic Mexican food, I'd recommend looking up restaurants on Preston Hwy, and/or Clarksville right over the border. This place isn't it.
(2)Christopher B.
Best tacos in the city! They make their own tortillas in the "factory" next door. Three delicious salsas come to the table upon sitting (careful, the verde is HOT). Staff is nice, several beers on tap but the tacos! Seriously, the tacos in this place are incredible!
(5)Shelley M.
How did it take me this long to find this place ?!! I was complaining that I was missing our previous go-to down home Mexican joint within easy work lunch distance and remembered driving by this restaurant (and bakery and carniceria and supermercado in the same strip plaza) so we checked it out today. Yum. Exactly what I was looking for. I had the 3 regular tacos lunch and my two coworkers had a chicken torta. The tacos had nice thick corn tortillas, very juicy chicken, a generous helping of cilantro and onions and a side of sliced radishes and pickled onions. The tongue taco had a great flavor bu the tongue was a bit chewy and not melt in your mouth like some. Good but not as good as the shredded chicken. The chips and salsa were tops. The chips are the corn tortillas from yesterday fried in house and were thick and crunchy and almost no salt on them. The salsa was 3 kinds actually, a very spicy green sauce, a hot red sauce and a medium-smokey red sauce. The tortas were HUGE! Chicken breast, a thick slice of a white cheese, and the usual avocado, beans, lettuce, pepper etc on it. Both coworkers said it was one of the best they've had. The menu had several types of tortas, some of which had ingredients more like the chivitos in Uruguay. Those are next on my list since I overate on a few of those in Montevideo for sure. Service was friendly and efficient. Most table occupied at lunch time but not a packed house either and we arrived on the early side for lunch. I still need to try the carne asada and a few specialties before rendering a final judgment but I am very happy with what I've seen so far. EDIT: I can actually give this an update only a few days after my first meal here. We came back on Thursday after eating here on a Monday. That alone is a good sign. I had regular tacos again but tried the asada instead of tongue. Good, a little on the salty side but with a nice grilled beef flavor and not too greasy. Coworkers tried combo plates with enchiladas and classic tacos- enchiladas were voted as very good, classic tacos were only okay but mainly because they expected the regular tacos with onions and cilantro on corn tortillas and didn't realize they would be getting a more "american" style with flour tortillas and lettuce and tomato. The large quesadilla got good reviews as did the chile rellano.
(5)Adam C.
Reviews led me here but I will not be back. A friend even said he had been here several times and it was legit. Chips were just Ok, dipping sauces were below avg, guac was ok queso way below avg. Chimichanga was not even fried, tacos were bland. I think it may have been good a few years ago but definitely not now. On the bright side they had super cheap beer $1 drafts.
(2)Nick W.
Great service, like the dipping sauces and chips they provide- taste fresh. I come here for the crunchy tacos at lunch, never with a complaint. Like the other reviews soft tacos arnt as good but do the tick. I will be back.
(4)Matt R.
In this otherwise middle-of-nowhere strip mall you'll find five sequential signs highlighting a small and glorious Mexican empire owned by a family from the state of Guanajuato. I suspect there are quite a few local Mexican imports that consider this corner of Louisville to be the Company Store, and it's a little slice of heaven for me too. El Mariachi is the anchor piece of the oasis, and it serves a full menu of delicious. For me, the highlight is authentic tacos. You can get "regular" which are your basic traditional street tacos and "classic" which are served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and queso fresco on flour tortillas. The carnitas, pastor, asada, pollo, etc. wouldn't be noteworthy anywhere south of the border, but the quality is truly better than I expected. The tamales are quite good too, and the chips and salsa are house-made (the salsa verde has a nice kick). Beyond that, they have everything from posole and menudo to chile rellenos and huevos con chorizo. But honestly, I'm not sure how often I'll make it past ordering tacos. If you do make it out here, don't neglect looking in the other storefronts on either side. The supermarket has a nice looking meat counter and they sell the fresh chips and cheese, along with other Mexican staples. The panaderia and tortilleria are even more beautiful, highlighted by the corn tortilla factory and tres leches cakes.
(5)Rose S.
Food is so so, lousy service. We sat for 45 minutes in an uncrowded restaurant before the waitress even offered us a drink. Then she abandoned us- we had to get up from our table to go ask for water, a plate, a drink, etc.
(1)Claire B.
Fantastic Mexican! They have perfect tortillas - not too thick, not too thin, with enough flavor to know they're there, but not enough to overpower the taco innards. There are multiple styles of tacos (I prefer the one with grilled onions), but they all come with about 10 different types of delicious meats. They're never dried out or hard, and all the styles come with plenty of fresh lime to zest them up. My favorite part is the ceviche! Two orders make a HUGE meal of shrimp and fish ceviche with tomatoes, onions, and fresh avocado. It's not the best ceviche I've ever had, but it is authentic. It reminds me of the roadside stands I would frequent in Costa Rica. Okay, my favorite part is actually the Micheladas! Just a little tomato juice, plenty of lime and salt. If you've never had a Bloody Mary made with Mexican beer, I highly suggest you try one. I was skeptical at first, but now I'm in love with them. I suggest skipping dessert and hitting the bakery next door. The pastries make a great addition to your morning routine. Oh, and four meals worth of food will run you about 25 bucks, meaning it's cheaper than fast food. My husband and I go so often now, they'll probably know us by name soon.
(5)Mikel H.
I came in because of the other review, since I wanted something new for lunch. The service is good and fast. The classic tacos exceeded my expectations from most other Mexican restaurants. The chips seemed a bit burnt and the salsa was watery for my taste, and that is why my review is 4 stars rather than 5. It was a good experience over all and I will come back.
(4)Jaimelyn C.
I hate to give a 1 out 5 but I was really disappointed of this restaurant. I had high hopes before we went there for lunch yesterday because of all the reviews I've read here. They were very understaffed therefore service was very poor. It gets super packed during lunch time and there are only two servers on the floor. I went there with a group of 7 and our food were not served at the same time. Who knows how many people they have in the kitchen cooking? Due to this, some started eating already because they did not want their food to get cold. The rest who are still waiting did not get their food until after 15 minutes or so. Another comment about the food is that some of them are cold inside, which I am a 100% sure that they are not supposed to be served cold. I don't blame our server since I know that two people can't handle that big of a crowd, but it was so difficult to ask for anything. We could not get a drink refill until after we all ate. Here comes the worst part. I ordered their combination #1 which includes a taco, an enchilada, and a choice between Mexican rice and beans. I almost died with the first bite of my enchilada! A piece of toothpick stabbed my filling and straight to the gums! QUE HORROR!!! I dissected the evil enchilada and found another one inside, on the the other end of it. Nobody warned me that they put toothpicks IN the enchilada. What an absolute nightmare! Now I am dealing with a cracked filling and my dentist won't be back until Monday. :'( The prices are really cheap and their servings are super huge, but it's not worth the poor service and definitely not worth getting stabbed by foreign objects in your mouth.
(1)Kathy V.
Capital D delicious! And quite affordable. I am told their tacos are more "authentic", but I was raised on Americanized Mexican food so I can't judge that...but everything tasted WONderful.
(4)Eric S.
Best tacos I have found in Louisville. A big part of that is the tortillas, which are made right next door in their tortilla factory. All of the ingredients are fresh. My favorite tacos are the lengua and tripas. Plenty of seating and good service too. It is clean as well. Been there many times and looking forward to going back.
(5)Jessica B.
This is easily the best Mexican food you can get in the city.They've bought the two storefronts on either side and put in a taqueira and tortilleria. Chips are handmade (yum!). And the salsa verde is crack for your taste buds. They've also recently updated the menu. Choriqueso tacos? Yes! Not to mention some of the less mainstream faire like menudo (tripe) and lengua (beef tongue). Eat it. It tastes like the best roast beef you've ever had.
(5)Kristal B.
We wanted to like this so badly. Usually when you find an ethnic restaurant near ethnic stores you are guaranteed a hit. This was not. I had enchiladas and I don't know if the sauce was old or what, but they were nearly inedible. My husband ordered chicken mole and had to doctor it all up with sugar to make it palatable. The kids had items off the kids menu. The cheeseburger went down fine, but the mozzarella sticks barely got eaten. We did like the salsa, but the chips were not great. The girl working the cash register was pleasant. I would like to give it another try (and maybe get the tacos) but I don't think I could convince anyone in my family to go back.
(1)Tasha L.
This place has the worst service ever and the worst tacos I ever had.. You could go to Taco Bell and have better tacos.. My family and I had all together 3 quesadillas, 2 tacos and 4 sodas the bill was 27.00. This place is ridiculous we were not given straws nor utensils we had to raise our hands about 10 times to get the waitress attention. All the tables where filthy but no dine in customers only bar customers.. The bar patrons kept swearing and where so drunk I couldn't believe the bartender (our waitress) kept giving them beer... There was one good thing about this place, they give u three salsas for the cold chips they provide and the very dark salsa is the bomb!!! Smokey and not too hot.. But that's it! Wish there was some good food to accompany the salsa. I don't recommend quesadillas or tacos or taking your kids.. Only go here if u have an hour to spare because that's how long its gonna take for u to get any food from here..
(1)KW L.
I hesitate to add this place on yelp because i have a feeling that this place will go from a place where you can walk in and immediately get seated to somewhere that will require you to wait before you can indulge in their delicious food. But hey, a good restaurant deserves to be successful and shared! This is a mexican restaurant located in between a store that makes fresh tortillas (which they use) and a mexican grocery store. The bottom line...their tacos are amazing! They have a great variety that is sure to please anyone. I've been to the restaurant multiple times and I have still have yet to make it beyond the tacos so i can't even comment on the rest of the menu. Others i've been with also rave about their tortas, burritos, and enchiladas. The prices are affordable, food is great, interior is nice and clean, service is friendly, and they have ice cold beer on tap. What more could you ask for...right?
(5)S P.
We (four adults and a preschooler) had a hankering for Mexican, but didn't feel like going out. We took a chance on take-out from El Mariachi. After having tried El Nopal a couple of times, we were ready to try something else. El Mariachi exceeded all expectations and my search for excellent Mexican food in Louisville has quickly come to a close. El Mariachi is fantastic. Between us, we ordered a couple varieties of tacos, enchiladas, chile pablano, El Mariachi cheese dip, among some other dishes. We were not disappointed. I especially enjoyed the tacos, which were reminiscent of tacos I had in Monterrey and unlike typical Americanized tacos. El Mariachi tastes fresh and authentic. It is apparent that they are passionate about their business and take food very seriously. Considering the quality, the prices are extremely reasonable. We will definitely be back soon.
(5)Madeline P.
Coming from the West Coast I was sorely disappointed with the Mexican food that Louisville offered. Soy based ground beef burritos smothered in that awful chihuahua cheese seems to be the norm. El Mariachi is different. It is difficult for me to move away from the chili rellenos, sopes or the burritos but I have had the Albondigas (delicious), Fajitas (great) and the the carne asada (tough). If we cannot make it out to La Rosita in New Albany, and now downtown, this is our go-to place.
(4)