I was so excited to try Mami Monchitas because everyone I know swears it's the best thing to happen to Frankfort since... well, bourbon. So maybe my expectations were sky high. Unfortunately, the food did not join me up there. We started with the nachos, which came with what can only be described as "Velveeta cubes: deconstructed." There were literal chunks of cheese that hadn't even melted. I didn't realize I was ordering nachos with a side of arts and crafts. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, and they were... shy. Very shy. Like they'd heard of seasoning but preferred not to associate with it. I kept waiting for flavor to arrive, but it never found our table. To be fair, my husband got the carnitas and actually liked them so there is hope! And I will absolutely give credit where it's due: the service was fantastic. Our server was friendly, attentive, and the best part of the experience. That said, the prices were bold. Confident. Ambitious. For the quality we received, it just didn't add up. We left feeling a little confused and a little lighter in the wallet. I made a sandwich when I got home. Maybe it was an off night, but for now, we'll let everyone else keep the hype. read more

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The service was excellent! We had dietary changes that were very accommodating. The food was exactly what we were craving! And they sang happy birthday for our mom's 70th! Thank you for giving back to the community read more

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This place was recommended to me by a local and I was intrigued by Honduran food. Needless to say it did not disappoint at all. They had a deal on margaritas when I was there and it was tasty! I ordered the family sampler as my meal and everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The canoa and pupusa were my favorite in the platter, and everything was so good. The decor on the inside of the restaurant is cute and the service was excellent! read more

Mami Monchita's - Margarita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

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This was my first time visiting Mami Monchita's, despite living in the area for almost 2 years. Everyone gives this restaurant raving reviews, and I am disappointed it took me this long to make it out there! Our server was a doll. She was sweet, helpful, and friendly. She answered every question we had without frustration, and recommended delicious items. We dined on the patio which offered a cool, relaxed, and lighthearted ambiance. Bonus- we got a table fan to keep bugs away! That's really going above and beyond. The food was delicious- I HIGHLY recommend the cheese papusas. My only qualm is everything was a bit lacking in seasoning, for my liking, and salt was not readily available. We will be back, and are excited to try more dishes! read more

Mami Monchita's - Cheese Papusa, Casamiento, Plantains - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Our first experience with Honduran food and it did not disappoint! Our very attentive server Raeya was a delight suggesting we try a sampler platter with 4 offerings , A beautiful bowl of rice beans and chicken with chips, and guacamole with plantain chips. All superb! The team at Buffalo Trace team recommended coming here and we will definitely make a point to return. When in Frankfort don't miss this culinary offering. Comfortable seating and patio available too. Thanks Mami Monchita! read more

UPDATE 09/14/2024 After ordering via delivery years ago, we finally made it here in person! It was a nice evening and the patio was inviting. We started with a peach sangria which was cold and delicious. Next we shared the anafres, a refried bean fondue with chorizo and flour tortilla chips. It was delicious. The family platter appetizer was recommended by Maggie, one of the employees, as a way to taste several dishes in one order which was an excellent suggestion! We split each item in the sampler and each of us was satisfied with the amount of food included. I wanted to try a plantain dessert so we split the empanadas de platano with vanilla ice cream, which is quite tasty. We enjoyed all of the dishes, and I want to return for both the seafood soup, and fish tacos! read more

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We visited on a rainy day for lunch. This is a cozy restaurant tucked away on a residential street. We were greeted by friendly and welcoming staff. The restaurant serves traditional Honduran cuisine and also gives a percentage of their earnings to a project in Honduras that helps feed and educate children. Everything on the menu looked wonderful. I had the papusa lunch platter ( think delicious fried corn bread with savory filling (either meat or cheese or one of each). I chose guisado beans ( pink seasoned beans)and casimento (black beans with rice and coconut milk) as sides. The platter also came with delicious pickled onions and shredded cabbage. My husband chose revuelto hondureno a chicken and rice dish with beans and vegetables. Everything was delicious! Portions are generous and the food was freshly prepared. We finished the meal with Honduran coffee and shared a flan. This was our first visit here (on a recommendation from a friend). We look forward to visiting the restaurant again and trying out the dinner and cocktail menus! read more

Mami Monchita's - Papusa platter. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

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A unique offering of Honduras food, something that you do not find in Kentucky. We found that fish tacos and plantains amazing to say the least. A very reflexed and welcoming atmosphere. The decor is unique and the service was efficient and very friendly. Beer is served in a frost frozen mud and the appetizer can in a heated clay pot. A great and unique place, we will be back. read more

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This was the first time I'd had Honduran food - very good! My enchiladas would be called tostadas in Mexican food - crisp tortillas topped generously with chicken (or beef), shredded cabbage, and cheese. The combo plate adds two sides. Mami's nachos were also good - crispy tortilla chips with chicken, beans, cheese, and jalapeños. Overall it's a pleasant, medium-sized location with an attractive exterior. A nice change of pace. read more

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Perfecto...eaten here several times and it never disappoints...food, service and setting are great and maybe the best location to eat in Frankfort...not to mention the price is right!!! read more

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It was a causal and lovely lunch. The staff was very welcoming, the food was authentic and delicious. The portions were reasonable and sufficient. It was a nice surprise, nestled back of the main road. read more

My husband and I tried three food items off the menu and ordered a pitcher of horchata. Everything was delicious. Staff were pleasant. We sat out front, in a cute patio area. read more

As a local, this is one of Frankfort's best restaurants. Authentic Honduran food with friendly service and incredible drinks. So many food suggestions! Their guacamole with fried plantains is wonderful and a must try! The sampler is a great way to try several different items and the papusas! Wow! read more

Mami Monchita's - Maggie's Margarita and a Pina Colada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

This is one of our go to's, Central American cuisine at its best. Service is Friendly, courteous, with a welcoming atmosphere. A great experience in dining. read more

This was our first visit and we were looking for a midway place to meet for groups from Louisville and Lexington. it came highly recommended by a Frankfort resident. It did not disappoint! It proved to be a charming and quaint venue with a friendly and accommodating staff, authentic cuisine, great service, delicious food. We noticed that a large group had met there as a place to celebrate a graduation. The mission behind the founder is uplifting.Our party of 4 ate every bite. We plan to return. read more

Our favorite go-to restaurant in Frankfort. We've never had a bad meal or service out of the countless times we've been. I'd highly recommend the Maggie Margarita and Tipico Bowl to anyone wanting to try! read more

Mami Monchita's - Tipico bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Absolutely awesome. It's a hidden treasure of Frankfort! You wouldn't expect the small town of Frankfort to have an outstanding Honduran restaurant, but they do! Service is always friendly, the place is clean and appealing and has nice ambiance, and the food is absolutely amazing. You'll always leave with a belly full of great food if you come here. Try the pupusas, they're incredible! They also have fried plantains, which you've really got to try. read more

We rolled into town hungry and a bit later in the evening. Thanks to Google we found this gem of a spot that was hit for the adults and kids. I'm pretty certain this was our first Honduran food experience as a family which made it extra fun. The staff were all super friendly and helped us with some great menu choices. The restaurant had a nice layout and great atmosphere. There was some live music on as we arrived as well. Everything we ordered was delicious with the Yuca starter for the win! read more

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Food is fantastic and service is excellent can not go wrong with any choice at Mamis!

Food was great, service was outstanding. Wait staff was friendly and inviting. Food was over the top. Taste was fantastic and portions were large. read more

This place is very good. It's best food we have had in Frankfort. Everything is fresh & we had never had Central American food. Great food read more

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The best Mojito I've had from a restaurant & I'm snooty about my mojitos lol - you can tell they make them from scratch & don't use a mojito flavored mixer! The staff, service, & food are always awesome as well! read more

Mami Monchita's - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Terrible. Don't understand the good reviews. Bad food and very rude staff. Best to avoid this place.

Absolutely delicious authentic Honduran dishes, great service and a welcoming atmosphere......what more can you ask for? Staying in Frankfort KY for a few days, so naturally we turned to Yelp to help us find a spot for dinner. With consistent 5 star reviews and the call of fresh pupusa it was an easy decision! We started with Anafres, a bean fondue with chorizo and quesillo served bubbling in a clay pot. The pot is called a anafre. I had a trio of pupusa - chorizo and cheese with a side of pickled cabbage and sweet plantains. The pupusa were perfect. Fresh soft corn patties stuffed with cheese and chorizo!!!!! Anthony had Yucca con Carne -- Fried Yucca with cabbage, beef and criolla sauce. Very tasty! We tried Honduran sodas too - banana and grape flavors. They also had a great live musician singing and playing guitar. It's pretty casual inside with both booths and tables. Service was fast and portions were generous +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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Great find for authentic Honduras cuisine. They offer a few unique Honduras options along with some typical Mexican dishes. All the food we ordered was delicious and plated well. The server was awesome and took the time to go over some of the Honduras plates I was not familiar with. They even have Honduras sodas but when looking at the ingredients on the bottles they did not have healthy ingredients. There was a live entertainer when we were there. The young lady seemed very talented and play a mix of rock and country music. This was a nice touch. The restaurant is neat and clean, there's also outdoor dining available and there's a private parking lot. read more

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We had a late dinner for 8 and they were very gracious. The food was delicious wonderful.

We always look for a locally owned restaurant when we travel. Tonight we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Mami Mochita's in Frankfort. Our server Angela was great recommending a few incredible menu items. Food was delicious. We highly recommend Mami's not only for the food and service but also for their dedication to children. They give a portion of their profits to a nonprofit supporting Honduran children. read more

The service and food was great. I ordered suey Honduras style. It was full of chicken and veggies, but the broth is what elevated it. I would get it again, but most likely would try another selection. read more

We made a trip to Frankfort just to get out of town for the day. We planned eating here. For a few minutes we thought our GPS was leading us astray but it was correct. To get here you go through a neighborhood. It is a cute little place and seems to do well. Our waitress was sweet and explained the menu. This is Honduran food. The ceviche was really good with fried plantains and probably my favorite. I got the pupusas which are like a corn meal fried pancake with either cheese or pork and cheese. Not bad. I can't remember what my husband got but it was large and had more fried plantains with cheese, shredded chicken and other things reminded me of nachos with everything. I can't say we will be back but was worth a try. I am sure there are closer Honduran food closer. read more

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Word of warning: my GPS took me through some weird side streets by some empty warehouses to the back of the building. The real entrance is off of Ridgeview Drive. Even there, it really doesn't look a place you'd find a restaurant. But if you come, you'll likely be glad you did. The place promises Honduran cuisine, and offers a variety of corn-based delicacies, including pupusas. I found no shortage of vegetarian and vegan options, clearly labeled as such. The introduction from our waiter indicated the business was still closely tied to Honduras and was contributing to charity down there. Plenty of goodwill was built up before the food arrived. And when it did, my lunch special plate offered a mouthwatering variety. Two freshly grilled cheese pupusas lay at the center, with two different pickled relishes to eat with them, two sauces on the side, a trio of yuca fries, and some beans. That was a complete meal, and the balance of fresh flavors was excellent. It was as good as any Central American cuisine I've ever had. My only real complaint is that the variety of fillings on the pupusas wasn't as great as I might have hoped, with no loroco or vegetables to be had. But given all the variety of side dishes, that was hardly a problem. There were plenty of food and beverage options that looked worth trying, and I think it's highly likely that I will try them. read more

Mami Monchita's - Lunch combo with pupusas, guisados beans, and yuca frita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

After a visit to Buffalo Trace to see the holiday lights, we were hungry. So, of course we turned to Yelp, and we selected Mami Monchita's for dinner. And we were really glad we did! This spot is great! The service was quick and friendly, and they're happy to tell you more about the restaurant and any of the dishes on the menu. Plus, the food is really tasty! The pupusas are delicious, and so was everything else we tried. I opted for a sampler, so we had the opportunity to try quite a few dishes, and they were all really good. If you're in the Frankfort area and looking for a great meal, this is the place to find it! read more

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Bomb.com in two words. Food was incredible! Place was packed ... FULL of locals so you know it's good

The food and the mission behind this restaurant are one of a kind. The food if by far the best thing you'll have in Frankfort. The drinks are delicious as well. But, the food never misses. read more

Mami Monchita's is always so yummy! The flavors and the food is so good! I highly recommended coming here!

Delicious fresh food. Great service! Very authentic food. Very casual dining and not too expensive for what you get. read more

Mami Monchita's - Plantains with fresh pico. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Frankfort, Kentucky

Great restaurant. Outstanding cuisine. Friendly and attentive staff. And inviting atmosphere read more

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Was visiting Frankfort today and this restaurant caught my eye as my wife and I are a huge fan of Hispanic and Latin American foods and have not tried recipes from Honduras before. Let me tell you, we were so glad we tried this restaurant! The service was friendly and fast. The food was just outstanding! Perfect portion sizes (we ordered from the lunch menu) and fresh, flavorful food. I ordered the pupusas, which I would describe as a fried, flattened, tamale. It was absolutely delicious, they provided cabbage and pickled onions as a topping, which only added to the flavor and deliciousness. My wife ordered the tostadas, also delicious with perfectly cooked tostadas and chicken, and the chismol added a lot of flavor. We ordered the guacamole and plantain chips as an appetizer and that was outstanding as well. Highly recommend this local business! read more

There is a large banner out front that says "Voted Frankfort's Favorite Restaurant," and once you take your first bite, you will understand that title! I love, love, love this place! I always have excellent service when I go and Honderan cuisine is a welcome change from most Latin restaurants in Central Kentucky. Make sure you get the guacamole with fried plantain chips--it's some of the best guacamole I've ever had. Tonight our waiter recommended that jalapeño shrimp with white wine sauce and I absolutely loved it. The wine sauce cut back on some of the heat of the jalapeños and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. I can't wait to work my way through the entire menu. read more

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My friend has been bragging about this place in her former neighborhood and we had the opportunity to come out and visit Kentucky. It's a Family owned restaurant that serves Honduran cuisine. I am familiar with the food and it was pretty darn good. The host was very friendly and so was the waitress. Service was outstanding and we received a 10% off discount for checking in on yelp. read more

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This is my 7th time here and I'm from Chicago. The food tastes amazing! Came with a friend and he also loved the food. read more

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