50 Best Mexican Restaurants near St. Matthews

“I gave five stars for atmosphere because the place is wonderfully decorated, so much color, so much of the culture on exhibit, and it's everywhere. It's unfortunate not all El Nopal's are decorated so nice. Some of them look like the cafeteria at the elementary school,....i.e.: HP, Blnknbaker, ...., anyway, the only thing that would have made this six stars would be a mariachi band. The service received four stars - while everyone was professional and attentive the language barrier sometimes interferes with getting the order correct - for instance, vegetables instead of rice as the side... And then giving the change request to someone who never got that communicated to the right people. Other than that, wonderful people and very nice. The food was of generous portions, well prepared, great flavor, HOWEVER, my chicken breast had been flattened to the point that it was very very tough lacked moisture and was difficult to even chew. A chicken breast should be plump juicy full of flavor and easy to cut through. Everything else at our table was prepared well and delicious to all. When shopping at the Mall St. Matthews, definitely consider this place for a margarita cold beer your choice of cocktails and some good to great Mexican food. Good job you guys thank you, we'll be back.“

“Me and my family have come here for years, always perfect.“

“Leland did such a wonderful job today! Definitely will come back!“

“First visit but it won’t be our last. Food was amazing, and the service was awesome!“

“Im absolutely in love with this place, Im so mad at myself for not stopping by sooner, I come here for lunch and bring it back to my office and all my co-workers and customers said it smells delicious! We will all order soon! I love this restaurant!!!“

“Excellent experience! Amazing fresh authentic food, incredible service and adorable ambiance. 5 stars!“

“Chicken fajitas were very good! great premium Margarita and prompt, excellent service!“

“Love the food, every dish we have had was excellent and the coffee..the best!!“

“This is the BEST Mexican restaurant in the region! Generous portions, fair prices and authentic choices that cater to a wide array of palates. Have gone here for several years now and never disappointed. The staff is always friendly and expeditious. Recently had a carne asada torta and tried their pozole rojo. The torta was massive and properly assembled. The steak was perfectly seasoned and grilled as always. Only regret not having gotten a lengua torta. Found out after ordering they recently put lengua back in rotation. The pozole was rich, flavorful and full of large cuts of tender pork. Enough for at least two meals worth. If you’ve never been, what are you waiting for?? Give this place a try“

“We were in Louisville for just a quick trip and our family was looking for a good authentic Mexican place to eat. We were SO GLAD to have found this place! The ambience is amazing and so beautifully decorated. The service was perfect, but the best part of all was THE FOOD. The specials were Caldo de Camaron, Pozole Verde, and Chiles Rellenos all super authentic and tasted just like one would make it at home. The drinks were fantastic, we had agua de horchata and jamaica and both were sooo fresh and tasty. Overall, we were happy that the one place we chose to eat was here!! If you are hesitant to stop by, don’t be, just go!!“

“I previously would recommend this restraunt but Friday evening after I had finished my meal and waiting to pay the check a roach crawled on the table. The waitress was more upset than the manager who I felt should have personally came to the table and addressed the issue. He took 20% off the bill but didn't address the fact a roach crawled on the table, which to me says this wasn't the first incident. I will bit be eatting here in the future and thus restraunt definitely needs an inspection.“

“Ate here for the first time this morning, and will most definitely go again! The food was fantastic, the wait staff professional and friendly, atmosphere enjoyable and very relaxing. Highly recommended!!!“

“The food was fresh and delicious, excellent prickly pear marg, and the best salsa!“

“Excellent food ,lot of choices and great people/service! I d recommend giving it a try!“

“Really enjoyed our visit at Zombie Taco’s. The bartender Justin was great and made some delicious drinks“

“The best of the best! Amazing people and food!“

“Buena comida buen servicio“

“The food and staff are great plenty of parking easy in easy out…“

“Absolutely loved it here today for lunch. Our first time eating here and we will definitely be back soon!“

“Very good food🌮😋 I will definitely return“

“My girlfriend and I just had one of the best experiences here! Our waitress, Paola, was amazing. She made our experience 10x better. She was kind and super friendly. I asked for recommendations and she did not disappoint! If you ever come here, I’d say to request her if you can! Oh, and try the huckleberry frozen margarita and their house-made corn tortillas. 1000/10 experience and will definitely be coming back!“

“es mi restaurante favorito“

“We came in a large group and there were some seating issues for our group of 11. The service wasn't the best as our server often forgot to check in on us or remove any dishes. The food was the star of the show the portions are huge. I ordered the horchata was okay ans their margaritas were delicious. For food I ordered the birria platter and it did not disappoint, I made a point to try and bite of each item but got full quickly. My platter fed 3 people. My friend ordered a fajita burrito and it was huge! The queso was amazing as well. Despite the lack of attention for service, I will return because the food was so good. Food wise, this place gets 5 stars from me. It is the best birria I have had in a long time.“

“Great food! Friendly service!“

“The food is just ok. There wasn't any "bad" and the service was good. It didn't take long to receive food. Sadly everything was very blan. The salsa had almost no flavor, and the enchiladas really needed help. Again flavors weren't bad, just basically non-existent.“

“First time there we celebrated a birthday, and WOW, these folks made it memorable and fun!! Best time ever! This is not a typical Mexican restaurant. The menu is loaded with amazing food from numerous countries in S. America. Huge portions (food AND drink!) at reasonable prices and everything we tried was over-the-top delish! We've returned num times...our new favorite place to eat with consistently great food/drinks!“

“Food was delicious! Spicy! And service was excellent. 10/10 recommend. Go get some delicious food and an agua fresca. 🌮🤤“

“The best tacos in the city!“

“Hungry? Come here! The portions are big and you won't be hungry when you leave. The staff was very kind and attentive. The food was very good and brought to us very quickly. We are from out of town (Missouri) so we found this place on a whim, we are glad we did. The facility is very clean and smelled amazing when walking in. The decor was cute and well done, very relaxing atmosphere.“

“I cannot say enough Love This restaurant !! Fun with Band and Food is outstanding!!“

“Stopped in today and got some of our favorites and tried some new things that now have joined the favorites list! The Tortas, Tamales, the Burritos...the list goes on. All Excellent!“

“We decided to give Fiesta Time Amigos a try after leaving Santa pics at Cabelas because we were in the mood for Mexican food and this restaurant was close by. What an amazing decision! We were greeted with a smile by the server and taken to a corner table with plenty of space for everyone. There were several TVs so the people who wanted to watch the football game could watch it, and there were plentiful amounts of chips and salsa. Normally, restaurants seem annoyed when you ask for more chips and salsa; not at Fiesta Time Amigos. They kept our baskets and bowls STOCKED without us having to ask! There were tons of booster seats available for the kiddos, and they were CLEAN! Most restaurants have sticky booster seats, but they were fresh and clean here. The menu had tons of amazing options for our entire party, and the food was hot and fresh. The server and other staff were so sweet and attentive, even chatting with our children when the kiddos asked them random questions lol. When we stood to leave, were were given a warm, “Please come back again soon!” and we definitely will! I sadly don’t know our server’s name, but he was a male working Sunday 11.30.25 around 4:30pm and deserves all of the compliments! Everyone should give Fiesta Time Amigos in Norton Commons a try when they’re looking for great Mexican food and a great experience :)“

“I travel a lot and am a Mexican food nerd, and this was not only the best food I had in Louisville, it ranks as some of the best Mexican food spots I’ve been to in a long time (and went back as my final meal in time before flying out). The carnitas were killer, the guacamole super fresh and the jalapeño margaritas dangerously good. The fish tacos were beautifully seasoned with a big generous piece of fish. And the spot was incredibly cleans and everyone so friendly. Please give this place a shot.“

“Went with a party of 10 originally and ended up having about 15 kids included. Nearly every single order was wrong, cold, or took 40+ minutes HOWEVER the ones that were correct were delicious and our server was fantastic and kept a friendly attitude despite the complaints and issues“

“I have driven by this truck for too long while eating tacos at other taquerias around town and that was a mistake. This place is perfect. While the menu is relatively limited, everything is perfect! This is basically all I can currently think about eating. All the taco options are awesome but do not sleep on the tlayuda or the homemade quesadillas! I fell in love with this type of quesadillas in Mexico and haven't seen them available at any other place locally. And no, not the regular quesadillas, the HOMEMADE ones.“

“We are visiting the town of Louisville and we stop by to get lunch at Mi casita. The decoration is authentic, I love the Mexican guirnaldas and the hat. The place is cozy. The food is good. My favorite part is the service. I highly recommend to eat here. The chunky salsa was my favorite one, spicy and perfect. The size of the portions are just perfect, I even take leftovers home. It is run by Mexicans, that tells you something, it is good.“

“Their food is so good and the servers are so fast. The owner has been in this same location and he is wonderful! His whole family has been involved with the restaurant. We’re going to el Torazo for our Valentine Dinner. Check back and we’ll have a review for you! Robyn and Phil“

“Good food but very upset that the menus are not the same from one restaurant to the next. I need gluten-free and dairy-free. The Omni slays it with the El Chingon but it's not available at Hurstbourne. Ughhhh. What a letdown. Please change this! I would order this meal every week or more.“

“Best place in town!! The staff are so attentive and management is always present and involved!! Perfect for a date night or just a quick carry out dinner night after a long day at work!!! We Love Gustavo”s, Prospect!!!“

“Casual atmosphere, great food good service friendly“

“Excellent food!! Service was quick, lots of food choices“

“Had an amazing experience at The Mayan Cafe! Their food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I also really appreciated how accommodating they were with allergies. The staff was knowledgeable and made sure everything was safe for me. Highly recommend! Will definitely be back.“

“First things first! Walking in the door, the place is very clean. Bright and beautiful decor and a friendly greeting! There was a birthday party going on and the children were so well behaved. We placed a carryout order and the server was patient, helpful and kind. We got our food home and everything was absolutely delicious!! This is now our #1 spot!“

“My husband told our server he’s been ordering burritos for over 40 years and this is probably the best he’s ever had. We both had a burrito & margaritas and it was fantastic. We can’t wait to go back.“

“This is the best taco food truck ever! bring the family!“

“Tienda muy limpia, personal amable y servicial, excelente variedad de comida fresca.“

“Casual atmosphere, great food good service friendly“

“Our favorite place for a casual dinner when in Louisville! The food and margs are delicious and the staff is so friendly!“

“You will not be disappointed. This hidden gem is so tasty. My picky children were literally drinking the salsa, which is high praise from this crew. We will be back!“