I wish I could join the chorus of 4 and 5 star reviews. Looking for a restaurant with atmosphere?…read more You won't find it here. My first warning was the decrepit sign over the door in a dilapidated strip center. But, as the saying goes, "don't judge a book by its cover." The food was good. Not great. My usual order is fajitas, this time a chicken, steak, and chicken combo. The plate was served sizzling. Served with 3 small tortillas and the usual fixin's. El Mexicano doesn't serve any beans other than refried, so, no option for black beans, pinto or borracho. The shrimp in the dish were perfect, the chicken was dried out and there were about 6 little strips of steak. The grilled onions and peppers were very good. My wife's shrimp dish was very salty. She prefers the interpretation of Shrimp Mexicana at others Mexican restaurants. And for good measure, because we asked for some lime to squeeze on the shrimp and they tacked on $2 to the bill. But what really resulted in my barely average review was the cleanliness of El Mexicano; or rather, the lack of it. You'll notice a yellow bucket that hangs on the wall in the dining room, yes, in full sight of diners. I witnessed a server drop something on the floor, grab a cloth from the bucket and clean the floor. Then, she returned the cleaning cloth to the bucket. Moments later, another server used the same cloth to clean tables! The health department would have a hissy fit if they saw this. Worse, when I mentioned this to the manager, he was indifferent. I know he understood me, he just didn't care. If the manager is so indifferent to such an obvious health hazard, I can't fathom what goes on in the kitchen. El Mexicano is a "one and done" for us.

Love the food and great service! We have tried several places and this has become our go to!read more

Came here today on a whim while scrolling through the Yelp app and saw this place was very highly…read morereviewed. I'm sitting here scratching my head as why because at best, this is a 3-star place and barely at that. The food was okay but nothing to write home about. I've had much better Mexican food at other places. I ordered the Chori Pollo which is chorizo on top of grilled chicken with cheese and white rice. My order was taken down wrong and I ended being given something entirely different. They did end up making it correct for me. The horchata I ordered was really good and one of the better ones I've had from a place. My server was nice despite taking down my order entirely wrong. The interior is nice. It the music is absolutely too loud and constantly playing so you may need to talk a bit louder than usual if you want to have a conversation with anyone dining with you. I can't see myself returning to this establishment and one that I wouldn't recommend. I had to fight with flies the entire time I was dining which added to the rather displeasing time I was here. The prices for the food isn't too terrible and pretty standard if you've been to most other Mexican restaurants that have a similar menu. Do yourself a favor and find another, much better place for Mexican food than here.

Wifey, daughter and I came for lunch after church. Miranda…read morewas our very friendly, knowledgeable server. We started with chips and salsa. I would say their salsa is above average of most Mexican restaurants. I would compare it to my own which is dynamite. Wife ordered Carnitas Street Tacos. Daughter ordered Arroz-con-pollo. I ordered Lunch chicken fajitas. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Pictures included. There was some kind of constant banging noise and loud music. No one new what the noise was or where it came from. I wouldn't come back if I had to hear that again. It ruined the ambiance. No discount for Veterans :(

Absolutely incredible food. Just go there. Have the best Torta you've ever had then tip well. Can't…read morewait to come back, wow.

It had been quite a while since our last visit, but we were nearby and decided to stop for lunch…read more La Lupita remains frozen in time, same '60's vibe with laminate tables, wood paneling and paper decorations. But I felt La Lupita had slipped a bit. Initial service was excellent, we were greeted and seated promptly. Drinks were served and our order was taken. But once the food was brought to the table, our server was nowhere to be found. Refill for ice tea? Nope. We ordered one set of corn and one set of flour tortillas and got two orders of corn. It took us quite a while to find the server to get the error corrected. The complementary chips and salsa were way off. The chips were stale and they switched to a green salsa. Admittedly, a personal preference, but I liked the red better. My wife enjoyed her usual- camarones Mexicano. Served sizzling and perfectly done. I don't recall the mixed fajitas (my usual) as being so greasy. Again, served hot. Lots of peppers, onions, & grilled tomatoes. No jalapeños. I could have asked for some as a side and I'm sure they would accommodate. I also found it odd that La Lupita doesn't offer any beans other than refried. We asked for black beans or pinto or borracho. They're not offered. Yet they were able to serve refried black beans instead of the usual borracho or pinto refried version. Prices, inevitably, were up since our last visit. La Lupita is still a favorite for authentic Mexican food. We just caught them on an off day and it was still way ahead of most Mexican restaurants.

Food was good and fast Guac was fire service was fast and accurate small place sound regular…read moreauthentic music. I like very good

First, this establishment is no longer called Mexico City Restaurant. It's now El Mexicano. Each…read moreof our group of 4 tried something different. My wife had chicken with shrimp, grilled vegetables and smothered in cheese. I went with Chicken Monterrey. Same deal. Chicken with grilled veggies smothered in cheese. Our friends went with El Tres-3 enchiladas. Cheese, chicken & pork. Smothered in cheese. Are we beginning to see a pattern? Throw in a steak burrito and we've got a full table. The meal started with a good margarita, fairly thick, not greasy chips and a mild salsa. Thankfully, there was some habanero hot sauce to give the salsa some kick. Tortillas served with dinner were probably from a bag and served cold. They were wrapped in foil, but I doubt they ever saw the inside of an oven. Both chicken dishes came with the thinnest chicken breast I'd ever seen. Pounded to the thickness of a piece of tilapia. So thin, it was difficult to find the chicken once it was buried in cheese. The rice and refried beans were standard fair. They don't offer charro or borracho or black beans. And the lack of any noticeable seasoning made for a very bland dinner. Service was very good. The food was served piping hot. Prices were reasonable. I just wish it had some flavor beyond cheese.

We have been going to El sombrero for years. We always sit with Mario. Mario is so sweet and…read moreaccommodating. The burrito marino is delicious and huge. We share it and it is more than enough. It is filled with shrimp, grilled onions and peppers, and covered in queso. It also comes with rice. We add ranchero sauce to it to add a bit more flavor. The salsa has nice flavor and a little spice. What is served is medium. They have a hot salsa upon request. It is darker in color and smokier. The margaritas are good; we get 1800 tequila and Mario does a great job making them. They never disappoint.

I ate there and got food poisoning. The chicken is undercooked and everything tastes the same…read more Service was good but who cares if you get sick

Stopped in for my brothers birthday. Very cute place, staff were nice, and service was fast. The…read moremenu is very different compared to other places I have been. So instead of my usual chicken, rice, and queso, I picked something random. It was LOADED. Chicken, steak, shrimp, and rice on the inside of the burrito. The queso has a nice smoky taste. It was delicious. The salsa you get as an appetizer is hot and mild. I didn't try the mild. But the hot was pretty spicy to me. But had great flavor.

Went and got a snack for lunch and decided to try these amazing chorizo Queso dip! It was…read moredelicious! And the service as friendly per usual

Let's be clear, if all you know is Tex-Mex, this taqueria may disappoint. You won't find nachos,…read moreburritos, fajitas here. This is strictly Mexican food. And darn good at that. They start you with these funky fried crisps. No salsa or pico-but on the bright side you don't fill up with chips. Good thing, because the portions are ginormous! It's rare I can't finish a meal, but my shredded beef with mole was more than enough for a takeout box. I ordered the platter, so my meal came with rice and refried beans. We had the leftovers for lunch the following day. My wife ordered two alacart items. Shrimp cerviche and a chicken taco. Both well prepared. And as a side bonus, the tortillas were outstanding. I'm not a fan of corn tortillas, but these home made gems had flavor and didn't fall apart like packaged ones. Same with the crispy corn shells for the tostada. Great crunch and real flavor. Beer was served cold along with a frosted mug and a slice of lime. Everything is made to order. One fella was the chief, cook & bottle washer. And waiter. He speaks English when he sees you struggling with the menu. He made us feel very welcome. This is a down to earth diner that hasn't seen any updating since day one, but the food is excellent, the restrooms are clean and the service was perfectomundo.

OMG, this place is fantastic!…read more I was lucky it wasn't busy when I arrived. I was welcomed in in a family style way. This made it more authentic. I was able to explore the menu but I knew I had walked in for a ceviche. Glad waitress clarified the typo on large shrimp ceviche's price, which immediately translated to honesty. Thei give you a complimentary savory broth with hints of seafood flavor and potatoes which is a welcoming opening. The flavor was excellent the tostadas are like home made non commercial, loved them. Their give you fresh lime or already squeezed natural lime juice. I had a campechano (mixed) taco and a pastor taco. Which they have for .99 on Tuesdays so I will be a regular on Tuesdays too. There is parking on the front and on one of the sides of the place. The team was quick with food, attentive to all needs and very professional and friendly. And the price value is amazing. There are many items I still have to try but it is in my top 3 list for Mexican food in Kentuckiana!

It's taco Tuesday, and the deals are here on Spring Street!…read more This is a locals favorite restaurant. They still offer taco loving deals on Tuesday too. It's the middle of the week and after a long day, leave the cooking to someone else. It's a great way to make your dinner great and the pricing is around $3.00 a taco for chicken with all the fixings. Sour cream is a little extra. The lobby space is clean and well kept. The parking is on street snd close by. No charge for parking. Great tacos await. Let's go get some.

Tried the one in NuLu and it was absolutely disgusting. So bad that I threw it all straight in the…read moretrash. I wanted to find a homeless person to give it to but couldn't, but part of me would've felt bad for giving them this crap anyway. The brisket bites stank so bad that i had to drive with my windows rolled down. And they tasted equally bad.

Super delicious tacos! I walked there from the Big Four bridge (tried to go to another restaurant…read morebut couldn't get in as I was pushing three kids in a stroller) but I knew this place had great reviews and now I know why! I had steak tacos and carnitas tacos. Both delicious, the sauce that it comes with was SPICY but delicious...worth the burn. The tortillas were next level. I got a quesadilla for the kids and it was huge. They were even so sweet to cut it into even three pieces so I could give one big piece to each kid and not have to figure that out myself. Just super kind. One note of caution to parents: I ordered a chicken quesadilla thinking that would be a "safe" and clean option for my messy kids but it's super greasy. It's delicious and I'd get it myself but next time I'd probably just stick with cheese for the kid's.

Delicious and authentic food. Loved the pork carnitas quesadilla. Pork was very tender and they…read moreprovided a good amount of meat in the quesadilla. The red and green sauces are good and spicy. Great value for the money and the ladies are super sweet a serve us! The burritos are a great size and taste delicious!

I love good Mexican food that's authentic and this is my favorite place…read more Totally worth the drive across the river. The food is dynamite! I recommend the Carne Asada. The beef was so flavorful, with a nice crust and tons of golden onions and yummy jalapeños. Delicious! The dish was big enough to split. We also got the fajitas which were huge and really good as well. The avocado was a nice touch. The beer was cold and the salsa was off the charts, with a slight hint of chipotle. Perfect! The staff is nice and the service was timely and on point. The food and value here cannot be beat!

You could miss the outside if you werent looking for it, the sign is a bit obscured by the trees in…read morefront. But when you do come in you are greeted by a small, but charming little restaurant with a very nice and speedy staff. I ordered the mole enchiladas (chicken) and the mole sauce was incredible, the sure sign of a place that knows what they are doing. My only complaint was that the salsa and sauces provided were a bit on the bland side, even with adding a touch of hot sauce it didnt help much. But that is OK because I am coming back for that mole!