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    El Caporal

    4.0 (60 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    EL CAPORAL ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jeremy J.

    There's a really solid Mexican establishment that I've been to maybe 6-8 times from this location and the location that used to be on Preston across the street from me growing up. So el Caparell was one of the big places in Louisville before El Nepal came in and cut out of the game by storm opening up like a McDonald's or something. Anyway el Caparell you know they've been around for a long time and I always offer far sauce is good cheese dip is on point tacos are great service is good fast quick ring my phone can't go wrong with them for real

    Chicken Fajita salad with grilled vegetables and salsa verde
    Matthew P.

    We continue to be happy regulars at this fantastic restaurant! Luis and company make your dining experience great! The food is amazing, prices are super reasonable and the portions are generous! My favorite is the chicken fajita salad with grilled vegetables on top and their killer salsa verde as the "dressing!" My Wife loves the Chile Colorado and the Chile Verde! Beware of the Margaritas! These are hand-made, delicious and Dangerous!!

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    Maddie G.

    My boyfriend and I stopped in El Caporal for dinner late Friday night. We were greeted and seated right away. My initial thought is that this looks like any other mexican restaurant in town, but the space was a lot bigger than I imagined. Being basketball tournament season, there were games on the tv's but they were all muted. There was no music playing. The only noise was the echo of customers talking. Maybe I'm too harsh but I cannot stand a restaurant that has no music or anything going on. We both ordered alcoholic beverages to start. I had a giant 27 ounce strawberry daiquiri. It was tasty but I didn't taste or feel any of the rum. He ordered a big Dos equis amber, one of his faves. There was complimentary salas and we started with the queso dip. It was yummy and a little spicy, which I love but our "fresh" warm tortilla chips were a tad stale. For an entree I opted for a combination meal #8 which included a beef enchilada and a tamale. I asked for double rice instead of refried beans. He ordered the enchiladas supremas which consisted of 5 different types if enchiladas. It was ALOT of food and came out to us very speedy after ordering. The food was satisfying and we'll definitely be back at some point.

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    This is my favorite Mexican restaurant ever! I've had taco and quesadillas and the cheesecake. All very good. I think they have the BEST margaritas anywhere!

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    Great food, great service, had to serve 30 to 40 people. Handled it very well would recommend. It was a cozy and welcoming place.

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    Very fast service and the chips and salsa are the best around.

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    Terrible service, over hour an a half to eat and to get continuous service smh. Waiting forever to get drinks, Never again!

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    Authentic Mexican food. The best you'll find north of the border. Cold beer. Killer margaritas. You won't be sorry that you ate here.

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    The burrito deluxe was delicious and filling. I'll definitely come back again. And good service at the bar.

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    Veronica's Mexican Restaurant

    Veronica's Mexican Restaurant

    4.4
    (136 reviews)
    8.5 mi
    $$

    I visited Veronica's for the first time last Wednesday night and now I know what the hype is all…read moreabout! I had been wanting to go for quite some time to try the Birria because I heard it is so amazing, and it really lived up to the Hype! Oh, did I mention they have the viral soft serve margaritas!?!?! I got the strawberry, it was so pretty, excellent presentation and absolutely delicious! I will say it was more like a dessert to me and I would have preferred to have it after my meal instead if before but that's just me. We got there between 6:30 and 7:00 and it was really busy, luckily our friends got there first and grabbed a table. They had already had a round of drinks while waiting on us but it took a while for anyone to come over to greet us or refill their drinks but again it was busy and everyone was helping everyone. We ended up splitting the birria platter and still had plenty of food to take home which we just ate last night as leftovers and were still absolutely fire!! I think the egg roll and quesadillas were my favorite over the tacos bc I love the melty cheese. I also ordered a small side of queso which was surprisingly a little spicy which I really enjoyed. They even surprised us when my BIL ordered a small margarita and it came out in a fish glass (see photo). It was so unexpected but also so cute at the same time ... it's really the little things like this that bring joy, okay? LOL This place was absolutely amazing and I can't wait to try it again.

    This was my first time visiting and I'm hooked! Here's my #worthynotes :…read more My server was great. Very attentive and remained present throughout our time there. The food *chefs kiss* was very flavorful and the portion size was just right. I ordered the barria tacos and it was delicious! I'm also a margarita girlie so had to do their flights and let's just say they are VERY generous with the tequila. I would recommend and am trying to find a way back!

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    Birria taco from Birria platter
    Birria taco from Birria platter
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    Guacamole Modern Mexican

    Guacamole Modern Mexican

    4.4
    (446 reviews)
    11.1 mi
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    We stopped by on Sunday afternoon and were seated quickly out on the patio. The roof top was not…read moreopen. My wife loved the swinging chair she got to sit in while we ate. We ordered the Trio of Guacamole and they were all fantastic. I ordered an Oaxaca Old Fashioned. The presentation was crazy. It smoked and bubbled. For dinner, my wife and I split an order of Tacos Al Pastor. Again they did a great presentation on this entree. This has to be the best Mexican food I have ever eaten.

    3.5 Star rating I…read morelove the vibe at Guacamole, it's a huge restaurant in the NuLu neighborhood downtown. I would recommend making reservations! When we arrived we had a brief wait before we checked in, and were seated on the second level. Our server was excellent, our service was quick and he was always around without hovering. It was bitter cold outside so instead of my usual margarita ($14+) I opted for a beer ($6). We started with the salsa trio, one of my favorites with handmade assorted chips. It includes three salsas, somewhat spicy, sweet tomato and tomatillo - the spicy and sweet were my favorites. Next we ordered the tacos el carbon and carbon burrito - pricing is expensive! We both ordered our steaks medium rare. My tacos had a beautiful presentation, the meat came out on a skewer and smoking from the hot coals. All toppings were repeated on the plate. The steak was overcooked and tough though. Had a nice smoke to it, but very chewy. My husband enjoyed his burrito but wasn't the best he's ever had. They also had a mariachi band walk around but they had "tips" all over their instruments and clothes. Overall we had a nice meal but the price point doesn't equal the food quality.

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    Bar area
    Appetizer - sooo pretty and even more delicious!
    Appetizer - sooo pretty and even more delicious!
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    La Bodeguita de Mima

    La Bodeguita de Mima

    4.7
    (1.3k reviews)
    11.3 mi
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    Excelente ambiente y la comida espectacular con la presencia de la santería…read moreCeviche de camarón de entrada Vaca Frita Yuca al mojo

    Whenever we asked someone to recommend somewhere to eat, they invariably would say La Bodeguita. I…read moream not exaggerating, every single person. We were leaving for the second leg of our trip and were running late, as usual. We decided to run across the street for a sit down lunch, what's another hour? Two smiling faces greeted us at the door. They offered a high top but my hip was absolutely not digging it nor a table up the flight of steep stairs. Once seated, we were greeted promptly and had water in front of us almost immediately. We each ordered soup and then a sandwich to share. I had the Sopa de Pollo . A hot bowl thick with thin noodles and lots of chunks of chicken. The chunks were too big to eat without being cut up which was a challenge in a bowl of broth. It was so hot that I had to wait a while to try it and even then had to blow on it. It was delicious. Unless the soup is your meal, order a cup. I still took nearly a pint of soup back with me. My husband ordered the Frijole Negro - a huge bowl of black beans that was served with a large pile of raw onions on top. Like the chicken soup, it was burn your mouth hot and a very large serving. He said it was good but he'd not order it again. Moving on to the sandwich. We had the Cubano. I'm not even going to describe it - just trust me - order the Cubano. Do not look at the rest of the menu - order the Cubano. Don't even bother looking at the ingredients, just order the Cubano. Have you ordered it yet? Do it already. The Cubano is huge. We split one half and had the other when we arrived at our next stop. Do consider that we had soup first; otherwise, we'd have eaten the whole thing. The accompanying plantain chips were worthy of their own review. They were wonderful. Who knows if and when we'll be back to Louisville but when we are, La Bodeguita will be the first place we stop. BTW, have you ordered the Cubano yet? What are you waiting for? Put your phone done and order it! Enjoy!!

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    Beef empanadas Cubanas - both the roasted red pepper sour cream and the cilantro aioli were delicious!
    Beef empanadas Cubanas - both the roasted red pepper sour cream and the cilantro aioli were delicious!
    Picanha Steak with Congris Rice, red and green chimichurri sauce, & plantains

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    Picanha Steak with Congris Rice, red and green chimichurri sauce, & plantains
    Raymi Cuisine

    Raymi Cuisine

    4.1
    (18 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    I have been noticing this fun eatery for a couple years, finally went in & walked away wondering…read morewhy it took so long to go there! The food is excellent, menu extensive with traditional Mexican food, a select assortment of Peruvian food during the week, with specials on the weekend. The bar was well stocked, the drink menu filled with clever & delicious cocktails, beers, distilled beverages. The decor was beautiful, traditional Mexican decor, a private dinning area for parties, booths were very comfortable. Next visit will be on a weekend so we can discover delicious Peruvian cuisine.

    From the outside the strip looks deserted, a lot of the businesses around it looks closed so it's a…read morebit deceiving, upon entering it was nice & well decorated. The waitress was friendly & attentive. I had ordered the Peruvian ribs and they were mediocre. There wasn't much flavor & just tasted a bit overcooked yet warm. The rice was delicious, loved it very much & the French fries seemed homemade & very crispy delicious!! My partner unfortunately didn't enjoy his Peruvian chicken & it was quite rubbery & flavorless. I had requested a spicy sauce on the side for my ribs & I was confused what I was eating it was homemade & yellow cream color yet it was just too spicy to even enjoy!! It seems like a wonderful place for Americanized Mexican food, so I'll need to come back to try that but as for Peruvian I'm quite disappointed:/

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    Fried fish
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    El Caporal - mexican - Updated July 2026

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