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El Rodeo Grande

3.8 (17 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Salad, Seafood
Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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El Rodeo Grande
Trip W.

Typical Mexican fare, atypical flavor! This restaurant is a gem in Prestonsburg, KY. I always compare to the Mexican restaurant that I grew up with in my hometown. I've been going to that one for over 30 years. And I have my "go-to" dishes that I order everywhere so I can compare apples to apples. Let me tell you, El Rodeo Grande is definitely as good as that restaurant! I ordered a piña colada, an entrée called "A Little of Everything" with one ground beef taco, one tostada, one chile relleno, one enchilada, one tamale, rice and beans, and a banana chimichanga for dessert. Let's start with the piña colada. I've only ever had one better. That was at a restaurant that made it with ice cream. Unfortunately, that restaurant no longer makes them. At all. So, I would have to say that this piña colada is now number one on my list! Great flavor. Not too much alcohol. You can tell it's there but not overpowering. Chips and salsa: Chips are a little thicker than I would like but that doesn't affect the flavor. Salsa is typical. A Little of Everything: The ground beef taco is average. Ground beef, lettuce, and shredded cheese. However, the ground beef is well spiced. The tostada is the same with some guacamole on top. The chile relleno is delicious! A pepper, looks like a poblano, stuffed with ground beef, melty cheese that oozes out when you cut it, and slathered with enchilada sauce. The enchilada was average also, corn tortilla stuffed with ground beef and covered in enchilada sauce. Still delicious. The tamale was well prepared. The masa and chicken were moist. Overall, a very nice dish and a good way to try multiple items and inexpensive for the amount of food. Finally, the banana chimichanga. Interesting presentation with the colored sprinkles but the flavor was out of the park! The crunch of the chimichanga with the warm banana and the cinnamon sugar and chocolate, caramel, and strawberry syrups. So scrumptious. I had been several times before writing this review. The service has been good and the quality of the food is consistent. I will be returning!

Two crispy beef tacos.  They were good.
Stacey B.

When we are in Prestonsburg, we usually eat at this restaurant if we are craving Mexican food. My husband, son and I stopped by on the way home. It was around 4:00 PM, so there weren't many there. We were seated right away and our drink orders were taken and chips brought. The interior is dated with well worn booth seats and the lighting was on the dim side, but was acceptable. Our order was taken and we grazed on chips and salsa. We eat at quite a few Mexican restaurants (being raised in south Texas, I can't go very long without eating Mexican food), so we have had our fair share of good and bad salsa, but this was probably the worst salsa I have ever eaten. It tasted like they used a canned chili tomatoes or used chili powder in the salsa. Either way, it was awful. I requested guacamole to eat with my chips. It was creamy and tasted fine. My husband ordered to crispy beef tacos, which looked and tasted good. My son ordered chicken chimichangas. You can order them soft or fried. I always thought that frying a burrito made them a chimichanga, but I guess I was wrong since this is the second restaurant that offered them fried or soft. Anyway, I tasted this and was not impressed. the chicken was tough and dry. He said that he had eaten better. The entree came with 2, be he ate only one. I ordered the combination #6, which included one tamale, one enchilada ( I prefer cheese enchiladas), rice and beans. I have been in search of a tamale like the ones from home (San Antonio), but, so far, have not found one. This one was OK, and actually has been better than some I have had. The enchilada was OK as well. The cheese seemed thick and not quite melted enough, but it tasted fine. The rice and beans were great. The service is great and the server very friendly. They checked on us often for drink refills, but they were not aggravating. The cost was less than $40 for three, including the tip, so it certainly won't break the bank. There is another Mexican restaurant in Prestonsburg, which seems to be more popular. This location is OK, but the other restaurant is probably going to be a better meal.

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1 year ago

Highly recommend this place for its amazing food, excellent service, and fantastic atmosphere. The servers are truly awesome!

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2 years ago

Food was great. Taco Tuesday made for a fast cheap meal. Sat at the bar and service was spot on.

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3 years ago

Love this place!! Best mexican food in town! Margaritas are delish and if you are looking for authentic look no further- this is it!

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3 years ago

Only Mexican restaurant worth eating at in my opinion. Food and customer service is always on point and wonderful

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The Brickhouse

4.0(104 reviews)
1.6 mi
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Good Food. Good Service. Friendly staff. Prices are fair. Plenty of space, nice seating. Overall I…read moreapprove.

While on a recent business trip to rural Kentucky, we discovered Brickhouse and ended up eating…read morehere twice. On the first occasion, we were a group of 9 and we ordered appetizers (including the beer cheese with pretzel bots which was super tasty!!) salads and mains. Everyone really enjoyed their meals along with our amazing server. Food quality was very good, like elevated bar food/gastro pub cuisine, with nice touches, such as the goat cheese salad with fried rounds of creamy goat cheese on a generous bed of fresh greens, served with cranberries and slivered almonds and a creamy raspberry dressing. One thing I was a little disappointed with was the brusselsprouts salad. This was recommended by friends and touted as a 'house favorite'. But the brusselsprouts were not fresh, and were overcooked - likely they were canned or frozen then cooked with the bacon and blue cheese. The bacon and blue cheese helped the overall flavor, but as someone who LOVES both the flavor and texture of fresh brusselsprouts fried/ caramelized, I had expected something different. On the second occasion, we ordered lunch to go for 12 people, mostly salads plus desserts. We had been advised to order between 10 am and 11 am the day we wanted take out, which we did, but apparently, so did a bunch of other large groups....so our order which was to be picked up at 11:30 am wasn't ready til 12:40 pm. Even so, food did not disappoint, and everything was nicely seasoned, cooked well and fresh. A couple more things of note: -- Several people ordered the sweet potato fries at dinner and for lunch, and everyone raved at how special they were, especially with the sugary/buttery dipping sauce. I am a little sad I missed out on them! -- During dinner, we were too full for dessert but decided to get it with lunch; I had the chocolate lava cake which was totally decadent; others ordered the lemon berry cake and salted caramel cheesecake - everyone raved the desserts were fantastic! Overall, when dining in, the decor of this historic-house-turned-restaurant is eclectic and inviting. The bar atmosphere, friendly and well versed staff, and great menu beckon you back for future meals. Definitely a special spot in Prestonsburg! And don't forget to get dessert!

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Billy Ray's Restaurant in Prestonsburg is the kind of place that instantly reminds you why local,…read morefamily-owned restaurants still matter. From the moment you walk through the doors on North Front Street, you're greeted with genuine Appalachian hospitality--warm, unpretentious, and welcoming in the best possible way. The food is classic comfort done right. Portions are generous, flavors are bold, and everything tastes like it was made with care rather than rushed out of a kitchen. The home-style cooking is the real star here--savory meats, perfectly cooked sides, and that unmistakable "down-home" flavor that keeps locals coming back and first-timers planning their return before they've even paid the bill. Nothing feels overworked or trendy--just honest, satisfying food that hits the spot every time. The wait staff and service at Billy Ray's is consistently friendly and attentive without being intrusive. The staff treats you like a regular, even if it's your first visit, and that personal touch elevates the entire dining experience. You never feel rushed, and questions about the menu are met with enthusiasm and helpful recommendations. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, making it ideal for families, friends, or a casual lunch stop while passing through town. It's clean, well-kept, and full of local character--exactly what you want in a small-town restaurant. If you're in Prestonsburg and want a meal that's filling, flavorful, and genuinely satisfying, Billy Ray's Restaurant is a must-visit. This is Eastern Kentucky dining at its finest--simple, hearty, and done with heart . Just a shame we couldn't fit in any of the delicious cakes! Next time! Thanks for a wonderful Diner experience.

I liked the location the atmosphere but the food not so much. I cut my burger and it had a big lump…read morein it. Pass on this place.

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Billy Rays - The best thing about the restaurant is its ceiling.

The best thing about the restaurant is its ceiling.

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Horrible food and service! I asked for my bread to simply be crispy on my big red what do I get a…read moresandwich that's soagy and with only mushrooms and cheese I thought more than that came in them, but anyways the pizza rubbery and the baked spaghetti ugh so $45 and we picked it up ourselves for those items I'm sorry but I was expecting a lot more for my money it's $45 of dog food at this point thankfully I have a puppy that will eat anything but I'm not gonna even say good luck if you decide to go here I'm just gonna say you just wasted your money complete garbage and does not deserve the Giovanni's name maybe be a decent hit rods or Hobert's but it's not a Giovanni's it's giving Giovanni a bad name

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3.8(5 reviews)
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Ok... Where do I…read morestart. We pull up and are greeted by a young woman that is running in and out of the restaurant barefoot. We get in and find our seat where we can watch the tv. We order our drinks and then wait, and wait. We finally get up to just start eating off the buffet. They had several pizzas sitting out that appeared to be setting out for a little while. But it's pizza so how bad could it be. Well I found out... and it's bad. And by bad, I mean Little Caesar's is better. So as we sit down with our first plate, the power shuts off because the electric company is working on it. So we eat in the dark and silence. The pizza is like warm and taste a little like school cafeteria food. We finish and pay and find out the buffet is $10.59! The buffet wasn't worth 5.99. I hate to be mean but there is just no way I can say that this is a good place. The only reason I didn't give it one star is because our waitress was very nice.

The Hornets Nest Pizza & Grill is alright. It's a simple spot that serves up some tasty, albeit…read moregreasy, options. Every item on the appetizers list is fried. So, if you're looking for a healthy spot, this likely isn't it. We visited with a few family members to have a spot to hang out and chat while we ate. We got a few appetizers to share, including Potato Skins, Deep Fried Banana Peppers, Broccoli Bites, and Corn Nuggets. Everything tasted pretty good, but it all seems to come straight from the Sysco Corporation. The menu does extend to dinner options, sandwiches, pastas, and salads, and they also offer pizza. On our visit we didn't try any of these options, but if we ever return I'll extend further into the menu for sure.

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The Hornets Nest Pizza & Grill - Enjoy our outdoor seating !!

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The Hornets Nest Pizza & Grill - The variety and flavors of pizza on the buffet is awesome!!!

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El Rodeo Grande - mexican - Updated May 2026

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