I am very unhappy with everything this evening. The service was terrible. She never came back to check in our table. Our drinks were never refilled. The plates are usually hot to the touch. They were not even warm. Now to the food....it was awful. The food was tepid as best. Now getting checked out. The register guy looked annoyed that he had to stop his conversation with a young lady. I had a $10.00 off coupon. He didn't apply my coupon and looked miffed when I said something. He told me, " I don't want to void the credit card transaction". So I'll just give you the $10.00. Just as a foot note I spent $90.00. So needless to say I give them two thumbs down. I was VERY disappointed !! read more

Listen, if you're advertising birria anything then make sure it's authentic. The consome literally had more of a lard/grease flavor than anything. I'm pretty sure it's because the chose to use pork instead of chuck steak. Cannot taste any of the peppers or onion or garlic or apple cider vinegar or cinnamon or cilantro. Those missing or seemingly not so present ingredients is what makes birria exactly that Birria! Do better folks! If the cooks don't know how to make it then you're more than welcome to contact me and I'll come here and give them a class. I'm still giving them a 5 star because they're very good food and service read more

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I have been coming here for the time I have been living here, a year. I love their food. I get a lot of Chicken fajitas, and they are definitely the best I've had in Kentucky. My husband gets different plates here, and he is very happy they taste real good. The atmosphere here is very nice, and it's a family own business. I recommend you try out their food you won't be disappointed. I have not eaten at any other Nopal just because they cook real good. TRY IT OUT, YOU WON'T REGRET IT !!!! read more

I have mixed feelings about this El Nopal location. It's located on busy Dixie Highway on the Valley Station end, there is another on the Shively end of Dixie. I came here after the lunch rush after another Mexican restaurant I wanted to try was closed, I took a seat at the bar since it was just myself. It did take some time to get waited on even though it was just me and a few others in the restaurant. I got the Swirl Margarita on special for $7.99 along with 3 of the cheese enchiladas. Chips and salsa are free and are always brought to you first just like any other El Nopal. Chips and Salsa were great. Now for the enchiladas, it didn't seem there was enough cheese in them but, still ate them because I was starving. Every El Nopal is different I know that. It also took awhile to get my check as well. I went to the bathroom before I left and the bathrooms were clean. And I do love the decor, I fancy Day of the Dead stuff. My reason for 3 stars, the service was good but they did take their time getting back to me on things, now the food came out quick like it always does at any other El Nopal. And the location on that part of Dixie you may have a difficult time getting in and out with the traffic but, that's Dixie for you. Also plan on going when it's not busy if you want good parking. read more

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Pretty empty given today is a holiday. Food was hot, but lacking in taste. Kind of bland, beans were very very thin consistency. Dark lighting but was brighten up by the natural sunlight coming in. read more

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Recomiendo la quesadilla de pollo, siempre que voy la pido su sabor y su sazón no cambian por eso me gusta tanto

Delicious and filling. Great Mexican food. Nice place to relax and visit with your loved ones.

I love L Nepal I could eat here every week it's an excellent establishment that I have never been to a bad one yet. This one located in Valley station is very tasty quick with their food good portions and just an overall fun dining experience. Love their chips and salsa it is some of the best I've ever had read more

The food was amazing, but our server wasn't friendly from the time we sat down, until we left. He was very short with us and we never said or did anything to him. We used to order to-go from this location all the time, but this was our first time dining in. read more

El Nopal - the front of a mexican cuisine restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

The parking lot was packed but no wait for our party of two. We got a waiter that failed to get or order correct. Never came back to refill Drinks. He failed to check on us at all. Just wasn't a very good visit. I live for weekends to eat with the hubby. This location let me down I will not return. read more

El Nopal - Mexican Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Place was empty when we arrived, nobody there to greet us or get us a table. When we finally were greeted and led to our table it was Definately a chore for this person. Once we did get a table server was rude and could barely be heard. Food came out fast and was ok. Would not return based on customer service. Had i not been entertaining a professional guest i would have left a tip that reflected the level of service. No thank you, no come again, felt like i was not welcome. read more

Been eating here since they opened. Good food good service and the place is always clean

Food was meh. Nothing special. The service is horrible so I'm not ever coming back. I could have made this a regular spot. I live in 10 minutes radius. Service was Rude. And forgot about us being there at all. The manager added to the confusion. Just a big thumbs down. read more

This is one of the worst El Nopals. All children working, orders wrong every time... consistently disappointing.

I've been to a couple El Nopal's in Louisville with success, so while I was in the neighborhood I decided to stop by for dinner. There were three tables with customers so it was not busy at all. We were seated immediately and brought chips and salsa. The first shock of the evening was that you only get 1 free refill on regular drinks (soft drinks, tea, etc) The next one was the price gouging for the quality of food. Fajita quesadilla is $17.50 and fajita nachos $16 My boyfriend and I looked over the menu for a good 5 minutes without anyone greeting us or taking our drink order. My boyfriend had to use the restroom so I said if we are not greeted by the he came back we were leaving. Needless to say I can't comment on the food, drinks or service because we walked out. There are waaaaay too many other Mexican restaurants options on Dixie Hwy for their service to be this bad. Will not be coming back! read more

While this place can be hit or miss, my recent visit was a hit. Disclaimer- I love all Mexican food. Actually, my 9 year old son and I are obsessed with it. We've had Tex Mex, authentic, and have hit almost every place in town. You can't go wrong with El Nopal. Cheap and predictable! Chips and salsa are delicious. The chicken soup is amazing! Hot from jalapeños so be careful if you don't like spice. Kids meal provides a generous serving size! Arrive early for dinner for faster service! read more

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Gave it 4*. More like 3 1/2, but that's not an option. This place is as nice and as clean of a Mexican restaurant that you will find. The service is also very good. A little bit of a downer is the price. It isn't *expensive*, but it is more expensive than your usual Mexican restaurant. However, the food is really good. It won't blow your doors off, but you'll enjoy it. The bar is nice. Haven't sat there. But it looks nice. Overall - pretty good. read more

El Nopal - This burrito is humongous. - Mexican Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Never been to El Nopal before. But I was invited there for my best friend's birthday party on Dixie Highway. Hate driving on Dixie Highway so my neighbor said she would drive. Awesome! I ordered pitcher of mango margarita and it was excellent. Definitely refer that one. For dinner I had the steak and chicken fajitas for two, that way I could take some home for lunch the next day. Poncho, our waiter was great. We had a large party with kids and he had alot of patience. All of our food came out in a timely fashion and it was all correct. Lots of drinks flowing. The servers got together and sang Feliz Cupleanos for my best friends birthday. Then smacked a whip cream pie in her face! Too funny. Everyone had a great time. I will go back. Never been to any of the El Nopal before but worth it. Great time. Great food. Many choices. Pancho even helped some of us decide the best options. Dixie Hwy location rocks! Right off the highway. Hope all the El Nopals are as good and fun loving as this one! read more

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We had a quickly planned family get together, family in from out of town. This location is small, and parking is not great, but the service was outstanding! We were in back room, for seating for large groups, it is tight fit to say the least, the room was being shared with another large group. Our server was great, our food order was served soo quickly, the only drawback on service was a little slow on drink orders, but again we had large group, soo we understood. Food was plentiful, and was introduced to their soup, which was excellent. read more

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Ordered food for take out order. I got my usual monika plate and my wife got chicken fajitas. The chicken on my plate was hard on the ends and my wifes fajitas had absolutely no seasoning and her chicken was dry and hard as well. This was the el nepol in Shively by the Watterson on dixie hwy. I called to complain and management got very nasty with me and didnt care. Guys dont go the food is horrible. They are not even worth 1 star for a rating. read more

Ok so I am beginning to think that I would only rate a Mexican place bad if they didn't have cheese dip. LOL. OR possibly a long wait and being dirty, other than that I am always happy with Mexican food. I eat a lot of Mexican food. I like the more authentic stuff, but I also dig a chimichanga covered in cheese dip. El Nopal did not disappoint. The food was very delicious. Our dish came with guacamole as a side, and that was forgot, so I had to ask for that, but our server was very accommodating for everything I requested (extra napkins, side of sour cream, and the missing guac). The restaurant is decorated nice, new interior, and clean. read more

El Nopal - Yum....this dish was enough to feed 2 people with leftovers. It had chicken, shrimp, steak, pork, and chorizo. - Mexican Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

We came here mid afternoon on Saturday. We decided to eat outside because the weather allowed, there were plenty of outside seats. They have beer specials before 6 miller,coors light and jumbo margaritas are $4.99. The traditional chips and salsa are brought out when you're seated. We were promptly asked for our drink orders. We only waited 15 minutes for our food. My husband had pollo poncho which included rice, grilled vegetables, chicken, crab, all covered with queso. Seafood was good chicken was dry. I ordered the combination 20 meal which includes chile rellano tostada and a beer taco, this is very similar to other Mexican restaurants. My daughter had the el nopal chicken which is rice, grilled chicken, and queso with a side of tortillas, this was also very similar to Mexican restaurants. My son had a beef soft taco with rice and beans, this is also similar to other Mexican restaurants. Unlike many other restaurants, they have Big Red on fountain. This restaurant serves many items that are served in a traditional Mexican restaurant but at a higher price point. Be sure to load your yelp cash card befitting coming to earn 7% cash back. read more

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Great Saturday spot to watch a ballgame. Beer specials are good and the BEST margaritas I've had in the area. The Gold Marg is worth the upgrade. Food was very good, service fast and very attentive. Great spot! Will return. read more

The atmosphere is very enjoyable, fill with love and great respect, very family oriented with awesome service and amazing food!! Fantastic cuisines! I say this place Deserves an A++ in my Book!!! read more

Food is Great. Waitress was horrible, we could never find her, took for ever to get check. never came to check on us. Never picked up our dirty dishes while we finished our drinks, Just bad NO Tip on this one, wandering what the 5 girls up front were doing beside shooting the breeze read more

The restaurant is spacious, the establishment is clean, and the atmosphere okay, but the food tends to all taste the same regardless of what you order. Some of the seats in the booths are showing wear, and some of the wait staff needs additional training. The margaritas are good, and come in several different sizes, and the bartenders never ignore you. It's not so bad that I won't go back, but it's not at the top of my list. read more

The only reason I have restaurant two stars was because the waiters were ok. First of all, when you walk into a Mexican restaurant you don't expect to hear country music blaring like it's Texas Roadhouse. The fajitas were very under seasoned. Basically your eating chicken mixed with onions and barely cooked peppers. Woke up with severe stomachs problems during the night. Hopefully, it's not good poisoning. read more

I am a Mexican and this is not a real Mexican food is the second time I came this place is really disappointing now flavor beans horrible sorry but I'm not gonna waste my money anymore in this place. read more

I was just there and my parents suggests to go here.i was upset because I wanted mc Donald's but then when I tried the food it was just soooo goood!now I go here more often! read more

The food is phenomenal every time and the customer service is even better! Sergio is the best!!!

Very unhappy coming here my family of ten had to wait 20 mins for to seated !!!! We saw other group be seated right away!!! I asked to be seated a few times in Spanish so they could understand me and all they could say is they are cleaning up a area for us !!!!! Please don't come here I would give this place a zero stars'!!!!!!!!!! read more

Cute place but miscommunication always seems to happen when we dine here. Sweet servers but they can't get the order right 70% of the time and the vegetarian menu (even the lunch) is way over priced for the joke of a meal that you get. $8.95 for a pile of onions and lettuce rolled in a tortilla at 12pm is kind of ridiculous. I probably won't be here again, they're also very slow. But give it a shot, see what you think. read more

Always love the food and they are very good at helping us keep our kids entertained so we have a good experience

I use tobwork. There. People to go there bad place the precook the food then put it in the microwave. And the manager. Is bad always plying whithbthe hostess. Rats in the kitchen. And the employees. Are always drinking in the kitchen. Horrible. Place. I some of the sevete are alright. But mangers. No good his. read more

Just sitting here waiting for a bartender. Couldn't tell you how the food and drinks are, but the service definitely sucks

I've eaten dinner here several times and the food was excellent! My favorite and one I highly recommend is the Carnitas dinner. But you'd better have some tortillas handy when you pour on the sauce for this pork dinner... It's hot hot hot!! read more

I really enjoy this El Nopal location. The waiters are usually very kind and the restaurant is clean.

the food has always been good but service is always terrible. we wait for our server to take our order, than the food comes they ask is everything ok, than u don't see them again till they give u your check its like u don't another drink or to go box, this last time there was no tip left if the service is good I leave a good tip, I wish I could go in there and they act like they care do they not realize better the service better the tip read more