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El Nopal

3.1 (36 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Krystal A.

Always great service & great food! I usually go when they have the margarita specials.

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Joseph G.

El nopal is a super popular and rapidly growing Mexican food establishment spread throughout the Lousiville area and it surrounding cities. This particular location is off Preston Highway in a shopping center where hillview is right before the bullitt county borderline. As mentioned el nopal has grown to so many locations that I can't possibly count them all. However this hillview location is one of the originals. It has at least been here for 20 years. I can remember when my wife and I was teenagers working retail nearby. On paydays we would cash our checks and go to this el nopal practically every Friday. As years passed by we haven't frequented this establishment as much. While it is still close to our parents and our kids schooling their are other el nopals closer to our residence. But we still do come from time to time For nostalgic reasons. We recently had them reserve the back room for over 40 people when we got my youngest and 5th born daughter baptized. They were easy to work with and were very prepared. Honestly the least stress I've ever been when reserving a big party room. They did great. For the food me and my family like most Lousiville families love us some El nopal. There is a reason this place has gotten so many local locations. To me they have the best complimentary red salsa and chips out there. Always Fresh and always tasty. Me personally my go to meal is the enchilada supremas which is 5 different type of enchiladas. I always throw a curve ball and order all 5 of mine with cheese and just red sauce and cheese on top. I'm picky but it's good. Plus life hack. Once all the enchiladas are gone you have a huge plate of queso cheese left that you can then use the complementary chips on. You're welcome! My wife has sampled the menu much more than me as has my oldest daughter. They love everything they have tasted here. I'd say the menu is traditional Mexican. So if your favorite Mexican establishment has a meal than el nopal Probably does as well. Overall great local franchise with tasty food and this is a nice location. The location has always been nostalgic for me because we've been here so many times and for so many years but I was completely impressed and blown away of how well they handled our large party reservation. Great job to all workers and staff!

Edrika G.

After a day at the Bernheim Forest we were hungry! My nephew, the local, recommended this place and I was down for Mexican food. It was okay. We were seated quickly outside (well, we just grabbed our table and told them we'd be sitting there). They were quick to bring plenty of chips and lots of salsa. However, the salsa could have easily been something just poured from a can. It was lacking........ everything. It was..... tomato sauce basically. But we were hungry so we ate it. I ordered a combination plate with a taco, enchilada, rice & beans. My Mom had a taco, tamale, and enchilada, rice & beans. My nephew had the chorizo chicken (something made up I'm sure, but he likes it). Everything was good (the rice could have used more seasoning)! The tamale had way too much masa or dough for those of you who are unfamiliar (this is coming from a tamale connoisseur; a family that makes tamales). The staff was attentive. My niece ordered a sopapilla. It was flat, not like we're used to. Ours are fluffy from puffing up in the grease. It also had sugar, cinnamon and whip cream on top then cut in fours. She liked it. Overall, the food is good. It also seems to be a popular spot as people were coming & going the whole time we were eating.

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Fernando A.

So I accidentally went to this Mexican restaurant because my GPS to me to this restaurant instead of one with a similar name, and boy am I glad I went inside! The outside could use a major uplift but inside the atmosphere is very welcoming and very colorful. The tables and bathroom looked clean but more importantly the food was very tasty! I ordered the combo fajita which was great, but I wish the beef was cut in slices as that's how it's traditionally served, instead of shredded little pieces. Overall, very good, I'll come back again soon!

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Kristen W.

Happier and happier every time we go. We arrived a few minutes short of 3:00, the restaurant wasn't very busy. We sat on the bar side which was quiet but we were attended to frequently! We were expecting to order off the dinner menu because we ordered after 3:00 and the lunch menu ended at that time . Most restaurants wouldn't even offer the choice to order off the lunch menu after 3:00, but the server gave us the choice. We both selected the dinner portion as the food is too good to pass up. I chose of my favorites, chicken flautas. My boyfriend got the chicken chimichanga. The food was brought to the table less than 10 minutes after we ordered, how can you possibly beat that kind of service? We were checked on twice, drinks were refilled and lunch was fantastic. I can't recommend this location enough!

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5 months ago

Very chill environment and nice employees. I ordered the chicken and rice and it was DELICIOUS and AFFORDABLE!

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Their Ceviche has little to no flavor and cocktail de camarón tastes like pure ketchup lol. I do not recommend this place for seafood.

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3 years ago

Order was incorrect and missing a lot. It was a to go order so we didn't know until we got home.

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9 years ago

It's Mexican food. Either you like it, or not. And if you like it, then don't hesitate to go here!

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10 years ago

This place is a great stop. I've always had fast service and great food. I enjoy their drinks and sometimes stop by for a lunch special.

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11 years ago

An exceptional El Nopal; and, all El Nopals are not created equal. Excellent food, service and personnel.. . .specially Araceli aka Shelley.

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