A friend reminded me of this restaurant located in Fern Creek behind the homemade ice cream and pie…read morekitchen. Been there quite a while... It's where the old our best restaurant was located. An extensive menu, warm tortilla chips with very delicious salsa. Everything's taste freshly made. They will do the guacamole at your table. Take a good look at the seafood choices. They are delicious and chocked full of seafood and vegetables. We did not investigate, but there was a guacamole bar to partake of. My tacos were great. My husband's chimichanga was delicious and my son's seafood dish was outstanding. Price is very reasonable. A very good small frozen margarita. I'm sure you will enjoy the updated photos of the menu. All the others are over four years old enjoy.

We have been here about 4 times and the food really is good. It never seems to be really busy and…read morethe help has always done a good job with taking orders and servicing our table. We will definitely be back. The restaurant has a really nice comfortable environment as well

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

The best Mexican food I've had this far from Mexico! Definitely the most authentic Mexican I've…read moreever had in Kentucky. The place is a charming little hole-in-the wall in LaGrange, Kentucky, apparently built into an old house. It has a pretty limited amount of seating, but is it ever worth it! I was here with some friends earlier today, and had a great meal. Service was friendly and the soda cups are very large. The real star however, was the Mole Poblano I had, which the menu said was homemade. . .and I'll believe it. That was the best Mole sauce I've ever had, and definitely had a robust and nuanced flavor profile. The fried plantains that it came with were also excellent. It was a meal I'll remember for a long time, and the next time I'm in LaGrange I'll definitely be back for more!

A must try restaurant in La Grange! We absolutely LOVE Sofias!!! Best Mexican food around and the…read morekindest staff. Brian has been our server the last couple times we've eaten here and he is amazing and very attentive. Best server hands down! He always makes us feel so welcome when we come in. He recommended the torta Birria tonight and it was a 10/10 The restaurant is so cute on the inside and has a beautiful dining area outside as well! If you have not had Sofias Mexican Grill you are missing out!

I wish I could relocate this place to my hometown! Hubby & I agreed - these are the best tacos…read morewe've had in our entire lives! This eatery/store is located a short distance from Kentucky Artisan Distillery, and we stopped in after a morning tasting. It seems to be a typical taqueria - counter ordering/fast casual. I would love to return and try a torta at some point! Collectively we tried the shrimp, chicken and carne asada tacos. Out of this world flavorful! Hubs and I each had 2 tacos and they were plenty filling. I LOVED the carne asada with fresh cilantro, diced onion and a squeeze of lime. They had a ton of super tasty meat. The staff was friendly and efficient and the whole place super clean. It's the perfect "hole-in-the-wall" taqueria and certainly the best I've found thus far.

The food was incredibly authentic. Reminded me of my years in Texas. Excellent. Definitely will be…read moreback.

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!

Fantastic, authentic food, (not Tex Mex) and excellent service. I highly recommend this place!read more

Cute little hole in the wall restaurant that reminds me of places you'd see in Mexico. Small crew…read moreof two, one server/cashier and one person in the kitchen. The menu has a lot of items to choose from. I had to try the machete with Al pastor, because why not.it was phenomenal. Prices are very reasonable. Definitely recommend stopping in if you can.

I went. I tried it. I won't be back though…read more I know this isn't supposed to be a super " authentic " Mexican spot, and I was actually in the mood for this style of American/mexican food. It just didn't hit whatsoever. The chips are actually fantastic though. Random, but super good chips. Just from the lack of enthusiasm to the blandness of the food that mostly tasted frozen and just kind of ( off ) ...: It's super clean and has a nice bar, but I don't care about that honestly. I just wanted some comfort food that would hit the spot. I honestly don't know how anyone is putting 5 stars here. I'm sure they just need to work out some kinks or whatever, but nah, I'm good.

Amazing food probably the best Mexican food that we have had since leaving Arizona four years ago…read moreservice was top-notch every special request they accommodated skinny margarita was the bomb atmosphere was beautiful small little hole in the wall will definitely be back and hundred percent recommend

Our family has recently started frequenting this location. I love the Hill Top Pizza and my husband…read moreis working through their burritos. They also have amazing chips and salsa! We have always had good service and love the flavor of their food and efficiency of the staff. Highly recommend this place if you're in the Shelbyville area!

This is my all time favorite restaurant in all of Shelbyville! Their food is always hot, fresh, and…read morefast. I swear they must have their own farm because the chicken wings are to die for! Best chicken I've ever tasted, not to sound dramatic! I suggest trying those and the Marimba Steak Fries. Their margaritas are also amazing. I find the Texas Margarita to be the most refreshing and tasty, so definitely give that one a try. Their prices also aren't insane like all the other restaurants around which is a HUGE plus. Now for the service; these people treat you like FAMILY if you treat them respectfully. They will learn your name and your order in a very short amount of time. I go there often and am always greeted with warm smiles and even a few hugs. It feels so safe there and the ambiance is fun and peaceful. Oh, they also have the best outdoor patio around these parts. It's huge, welcoming, and amazing to sit out there and get some sun on nice days. You definitely won't be disappointed going here, enjoy!