Food .... Amazing. Service..... fast as hell…read more I will be back. And so excited to have hopefully found a new spot.

I originally decided to try this place after seeing the margarita specials posted on Louisville…read moreTakeout on Facebook, and as someone who loves a good cheap marg, that definitely caught my attention. Just a heads up though, you do have to purchase an entrée to qualify for the alcohol specials, so keep that in mind before going. The soft serve margarita was honestly the highlight of the visit. It was smooth, flavorful, and actually better than the one I recently tried at Veronica's. I would genuinely go back just for the margarita alone. Unfortunately, the food itself was disappointing for me. I ordered steak tacos, and when they came out, they smelled off, almost like the meat was old. The tacos were also extremely small. At first I wished I had ordered more because of the size, but after tasting and smelling them, I was glad I didn't. I tried steak tacos from another restaurant just a couple days later and they tasted completely normal, so it really stood out to me here. Another thing I noticed immediately was the smell inside the restaurant itself. Walking in, the odor was pretty unpleasant and strong enough that I literally had to put scented lotion on just to tolerate it while eating. Overall, this was kind of a mixed experience for me. The margaritas were excellent and definitely the saving grace, but the food quality and overall smell of the restaurant made it hard for me to fully enjoy the visit.

Went for a 50th wedding anniversary party for my aunt and uncle so I can't really give full details…read moreon menu and prizes as it was a Sunday and they were just open for this event. The area is extremely spacious and it is a large bar. They surprisingly do not have much uofl athletic decor for being right across from cardinal stadium. You would think they would try to capitalize off that some. They had a buffet spread when I went. The food wasn't labeled but I tried everything. The taco folds were very tasty with good flavor. The Reuben sandwich was just ok and I was not a fan of there pork and chips and salsa. A few our cups had black things floating in them. I honestly was gonna give a lower rating but decided I would hold off because I didn't really get a normal experience there. But based just off presentation and options I will give it a 3. Got to again when I heard this party was at a place d called coconut beach I was not expecting Mexican style dishes. So that is a unique mesh up

When I lived by campus during undergrad, this place was the jam. Staff is super friendly and it's a…read morenice place to dine inside or get some quick takeout. I actually prefer this place over Taco Luchador. Why? Because this place has more options on the menu. Tortas and burritos and dinner plates, oh my. Also, there's plenty of parking. Guacamole is 5-star alone. Like, I got sooo much takeout here. I think they also know how to turn up for a good time late on the weekends (I'm not totally sure, I never investigated). Check it out!

We were in the area early dinner time on Saturday & experienced quick service. The chicken fajitas…read morecame out steaming! The portion was large. The chicken was tender and flavorful. The onions & peppers had the best grilled taste. The different sauces were fun to try. Their chips and salsa are amazing! Chips were warm and salsa was fresh.

Muy bueno! Came here the past two Fridays now with some buds. Tacos are so good! I have also tried…read morethe Molcajete burrito , but the tacos are the way to go. Just 2.99 for traditional tacos. The sauces are delicious, ranging from mild to pretty spicy, and free chips and salsa. Have been here multiple times with different people. A few years ago I crushed someone's chip with my chip over the salsa... This place is very good, the staff is very friendly, one of my favorite Mexican places. Authentic. Jesus is King! Jesus loves you.

Food was good nice and warm Everyone had amazing energy all…read morearound And very helpful It took about 23 minutes for the food! Ordered a fajita.

It's not horrible, but its not great either…read more We came in and were initially excited to see a band setting up. Ooh will it be a mariachi band? Mexican folk songs? Nope. It was a group of elders who sang 1960's songs like Roy Orbison and Herman's Hermits. Sadly, they were also...not great. But there were tables full of white people of the same age group who went wild for it, so I guess thats on me. It reminded me of a celebration in a senior living facility but maybe this restaurant has tapped into a secret money making trick? White people rejoice! Anyway, we started off with the Chorizo Queso Fundido appetizer. It came bubbling on a cast iron plate but was so hot the cheese solidified to the pan and really all you could scoop up was the meat. Which is fine but not a cheese dip? My entree was the Chile Colorado (Grilled steak strips on hot salsa. Served with rice, beans and 3 tortillas.). Steak was tough and had a lot of gristle. Sauce was OK, but not spicy (although maybe it is for this area, idk) Honestly the beans and rice were the best part and when have you EVER said that about a dish from a Mexican restaurant? My friend got a steak burrito which he said was very lettuce heavy and not large at all. Service was OK for the amount of people inside and time of day. I dont know if I would come back, maybe if I have to host meemaw's 80th birthday?

our first time there. my Burrito Supremas was just the right…read moresize, the sides to include the rice (very fluffy!) and refried beans were excellent. The burritos were decent- dry but flavorful. The wife got a taco salad.... very soupy. Tasty but soupy. We will try again another time.

We are from out of town and craving Mexican food. Found this gem near our hotel and everything was…read moreseasoned to perfection and super flavorful. Love supporting family businesses vs a big chain. Service was excellent and offered their favorite menu recommendations.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican vibes, El Mariachi delivers. The decor, music, and overall…read moreenergy create a festive and welcoming atmosphere. The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the positive experience. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable. The margaritas were a highlight -- strong, refreshing, and well-balanced. However, not everything hit the mark. The grande chicharrones were a bit dried out, and the birria tacos were a letdown -- they came out soggy, with cheese simply dropped on top rather than melted in. Not ideal for such a signature dish. Still, the overall experience was enjoyable enough that we returned two days later for happy hour (which is why we gave it a four because three dollar margaritas are amazing) -- and we were glad we did. El Mariachi has great potential, especially if they tighten up a few dishes.

Decent but highly overrated Mexican restaurant in NE Louisville. Decent sized for being in a small…read morestrip mall. Service was good. Chips and salsa were decent. Menu seemed like typical Midwest Mexican menu. They did have birria options but mostly ground beef or chicken. NO COMBO PLATTERS for dinner! That's right. No taco and enchilada option. Various options of getting meats covered in queso with a side of tortillas but missing the basics. The hype reviews led to it sort of being a let down. I can't believe this is as good as it gets here. Again, it was fine but...

The food was a 20/10 and the live music ambience was amazing. Highly recommend this place!read more

I'm blown away. Some…read moreof the best service in Louisville. Delicious food that is fast and incredibly fresh. Plus outdoor seating? I'm sold! I loved the Al Pastor Taco ($5.75) and Baja Fish Taco ($6.50) was perfection. We also got the Al Pastor Burrito ($17.99) and with the managers recommendation had it baked in the cheese - wow that was amazing - and plenty for leftovers!! I will back!

I love an Indoor / Outdoor restaurant because I am an indoor but outside person....Meaning I love…read moreto eat outside but I don't love mosquitos or extreme weather while eating. This Bandido has the sliding garage door walls so you can have both the inside & outside. I absolutely love the vibe here which is laid back, good music, great food, and simple but tasty drinks served in fun ways. There are both cash & card prices as a heads up. I suppose this covers their credit card fees. The folks who work here are super nice. The burritos are HUGE. They also have tasty fish tacos (fried or grilled). I love the salsa bar which includes several spice levels & pickled Jalapeños. I included lots of pics so you can get an idea of the menu, food, and drinks.

First I want to thank Kimberly for being such a helpful and friendly customer service person. This…read morewas my first time in Bandidos and I'm pretty sure it will not be my last. I and a friend went to this Bill Clinton Pl. as a suggestion from her and I am so glad I did. I had three beef tacos and she had pretty chicken tacos and I ordered us like this huge chicken nacho tray. Absolutely fabulous. Everything was delicious. Found out they had a variety of sauces on the side and I went and got my little cup when I got my sauce came back, sat down, and it was amazing so they have the Horchata and the hibiscus drink. I liked both of them really well I like that the Horchata wasn't like overly sweet and neither was the hibiscus drink. Everything was really well balanced. I suggest everybody give this one a try. I went to the one on Westport Road and I am so happy that I did. I am nicely full and I'm again really really happy that she suggested this place that I don't think it's gonna be my last time going so if you're in the area, give it a go.