I have been to La Bodeguita multiple times and everytime the service and food is on point. We got…read moreto sit upstairs this time. We shared their Santeria. It's 38 oz and delicious. We will definitely be back. Reservations highly recommended as they stay booked and their may be a wait or you can't get a seat.

This restaurant is amazing!! I was there on a Wednesday evening with 3 other people. We sat out…read moreback on the pation. It was absolutely beautiful. It was a warm day and there were 4 fans helping circulate the air. There was also a small stage where a lovely woman sang a mix of Spanish and English songs. She was fantastic! The food was amazing! All of us got different dishes and we all loved them! I got the Ropa Vieja en Lata which was delicious!! It's served in a can that they opened table aide with a short history of lesson as to why. It was a great experience! The reat of the table got the Vaca Frita, the Cuban sandwich, and the Pescado Crujiente. Everyone raved about their food. I'll definitely be back to try their whole menu!

We enjoyed the August dinner and a movie (Birdcage) with paired wine courses from start to finish…read more Each course is packed with flavor, but my favorite this time was the dessert course of flan (and I don't even particularly like flan usually!!!). This was creamy, delectable, and just a perfect finale for such a special dinner. Service is seamless and unobtrusive. This entire production operates like a dream machine. The room decor and table scape lends itself to the movie theme and dinner and drink, so just makes for a very fun experience. We always eagerly anticipate these events and hope the dynamic force (Kathryn) will return when able to bring her talent to future productions. Wishing her all the best and feeling sorry for ourselves in the meantime! Here's to hoping for an encore ....

We stopped in and sat at the bar for drinks and an appetizer. Ordered a Paper Plane, a Margarita…read moreand Shishito Peppers. Enjoyed it enough to go ahead and order dinner as well. The food was great and the bartender was knowledgeable and friendly.

They take "farm to table" very seriously here. Almost everything on the menu lists the origin farm…read moreor other source of the main ingredients. This includes the waitstaff. My waitress Rebecca included this info in every one of her answers to questions about menu items, without fail and from memory. I was feeling salad-deprived and this one definitely appealed. The name "Summer Salad" gives nothing away but it was the description that got to me: watermelon, jicama, chayote, oranges, mint, feta cheese, currants, pepitas, cashews, mint-coconut-ginger vinaigrette. A fantastic riot of flavors, crunchy vegetables, perfectly and lightly dressed with the unique vinaigrette. Everything was at the peak of freshness, full of flavor. Radishes and jicama sweet and juicy, the mandarin orange segments obviously hand cut from a fruit, not dumped from a can. I wasn't familiar with chayote, sliced into shoestrings. It reminded me of unripe pear or maybe a firmer cucumber. A truly memorable salad; I don't say that often. As an authentic Mayan restaurant you won't find Tex-Mex here. The closest thing would be the Tacos De Lengua (that's beef tongue) Grass-fed and from a local farm of course. For a vegetarian maybe Mushroom Enchiladas would appeal: housemade corn tortillas, mushrooms, black beans, chihuahua cheese, tomato casera sauce, queso fresco, kale & frisée. I was more intrigued by the Mole Of The Day which as the name suggests, changes daily. Described as "locally sourced, sustainably raised meat, Veracruz chocolate mole, roasted broccoli." That day it was a ribeye from Berry Farms. I've only had mole with chicken before but I gave it a try. Glad I did. The steak, though thin, was seared a perfect medium-rare, almost fork-cut tender and juicy. It was served atop the mole and they didn't skimp. There was plenty of this thick, aromatic sauce hinting of so many flavors I couldn't quite identify. The chocolate was surprisingly subtle and didn't become obvious until later. A perfect balance of flavors, fairly mild yet just assertive enough to stand up to the steak. I ended up getting too many vegetables. I already mentioned the delicious salad. And the steak also came with roasted broccoli and carrots. They were perfectly cooked and would have been sufficient. But I forgot the steak came with the vegetable side so I also ordered a Summer Veggie Mix (broccoli, carrots, green beans, squash). Each vegetable trimmed and cooked to its own peak of perfection then the whole thing lightly dressed in a sweet glaze. Very good. I also forgot that I had asked about the lima beans which sounded interesting and Rebecca said that because it was my first time they were on the house. These arrived with my steak as well. So many vegetables! I took some home and about 1/3 of the steak. Listed on the menu simply as "Tok Sel Lima Beans" they were the highlight of the meal, vegetable-wise. I Googled it and only Mayan Cafe web pages came up. It's apparently their invention and they list the recipe! I'll have to try making it; so good. The ground, roasted pumpkin seeds, coarsely torn parsley leaves, green onions, and fresh lime completed this dish. Drinks menu included many intriguing specialty cocktails featuring smaller, eclectic brands of spirits. Many tequilas and whiskies. One of the offerings was "Black-Owned Bourbons," a flight of 4 from black-owned companies. Local beers only. As for sodas, you won't find Coke or Pepsi on this menu, just some small craft brands I haven't heard of. Kudos! I tried the Blackberry Smoke: "Mal Bien zacate limòn mezcal, Narano bitter orange liqueur, epazote syrup, blackberry." Wonderful smokiness from the mezcal, cool and refreshing with crushed ice, a riotous crimson-fuchsia color from the crushed, partially pureed blackberries. Alcohol strength seemed about right for this kind of drink. For dessert I had Dark Chocolate Torte: cayenne, pecan & cashew crust, fresh fruit. The torte was chocolatey with an unexpected light texture almost like a mousse. The cayenne and cinnamon gave it a slight kick. The fruit sauce drizzled on top and on the plate was tangy and aromatic. The fruit was a generous bunch of blueberries, large like the New Jersey farmed kind but sweet and tangy like the wild Maine kind. Nothing, not even fruit on the torte, is an afterthought here. Other positives include the ambience and service. The outside covered space had widely spaced tables and comfortable chairs, individual table lamps, many plants and patio lights, attractive blue-lit bar, and fans (noisy but needed to manage the heat and the flies; not their fault). Vocal music in Spanish was quiet and chill. My waitress Rebecca knew the menu completely, and checked on me frequently. She even noticed as I was battling the flies and hurried over to finish boxing my leftovers ahead of schedule. Also the maître d came by as I was finishing up to inquire. I truthfully answered that it was one one of the best meals I've had in some time.

First time at Mayan Cafe, we had not made reservations but were offered a spot outside on the…read morepatio. The patio was cute with lots of seating and a bar. Service throughout our dinner was 5/5. We ordered the guacamole and chips, they were good but felt pricy for $15. I ordered the chicken dish, it was really spicy and I expected it to be larger for $30. My mom ordered the vegetarian roasted vegetables, she really liked her dish. The food was good (not spectacular), but the value felt low for portion size and price. Our bill was $73 for two entrees, one app. If we had ordered drinks it would have cost $100....

I mean, I have certainly been more times than my last review suggests. In fact, I definitely…read moresupported them with take out during COVID on more than one occasion. But I felt it was important to keep the reviews fresh and poppin, ya know? Anyway I tried the Chorizo con Bacon for the first time and it was really good, my only recommendation is to cook them just a tiny bit more, because i dont know about you but I cant handle undercooked bacon. My go to, the Cubano sandwich with sweet potato fries, is stellar as ever. You can never go wrong with this pick. Of course everything else is great, service, atmosphere, this is a jewel of the highlands neighborhood.

A longtime staple that continues to deliver!…read more The staff is always friendly, and that was especially evident during this visit when there was an issue with my dish. My wife and I ordered the same steak, prepared the same way--medium rare--but hers was incredibly tender while mine was unusually tough, sinewy, and difficult to cut, let alone chew. (those were my em dashes btw) After cutting into both steaks, it was clear they had been cooked properly, so this wasn't a kitchen issue. Sometimes a supplier simply sends an inconsistent cut of meat. What mattered was how the restaurant responded. The staff immediately offered several options: remove it from the bill, replace it, prepare another one to take home, or do whatever else was necessary to make sure I still had a great experience. That is the mark of a restaurant group that consistently "gets it" and truly understands its customers and community. The mezcal Old Fashioned is definitely worth trying if you enjoy a smoky drink. It isn't nearly as aggressively smoke-flavored as some of the "smoke box" Old Fashioneds served elsewhere. The mezcal gives it just the right amount of character and fits the restaurant's atmosphere perfectly. The beans, rice, and sauces were all excellent. The guacamole with plantain chips is practically a must-have. At this point, I've tried nearly the entire menu and have never regretted stepping outside my comfort zone. The next time you visit, try something you might not normally order and you may discover a new favorite. Kudos to the entire staff, especially Lisandra. And be sure to finish with the chocolate cake and ice cream!

Service was nice. The place was small but felt very casual. You can tell a local hot spot. It was…read morebusy & had quite a few to go orders. I got mine to go. I got the papusas. One pork & one chicken to share. Unfortunately they were too greasy to eat but the tiny bites not covered in grease had a good flavor. The chicken wings weren't great for me but I did like the slaw it came with. They offer two kinds a sweet one or more vinegar based slaw. Overall if I went back it would be to eat inside.

Louisville is not exactly a Salvadoran food hot spot, so any little hole-in-the-wall is filling a…read moresorely needed niche. I've been catching a bite here periodically for several years now, whenever I've needed a quick pupusa fix, and while the offerings are nothing extraordinary, I'm delighted they have become a mainstay, and right down the street from Iroquois Park. Pre-pandemic they proved to be very popular, and it wasn't unusual to see every table full. As I write this, they are take-out only. The prices are arguably too low. I sometimes feel like I'm cheating them.

My son goes to school in Louisville and we've been meaning to try this place for a couple of years…read more Stopping by on a Saturday afternoon and was not disappointed. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and the meat was tender and juicy. The only sad part was there weren't any fries available. Other than that, we will certainly be back.

Food was very good. Exactly what it promised and done well. I got a half dark with chickpeas (very…read moregood) and green beans

We were visiting friends in Louisville for the weekend and before we left, we had brunch at naive…read more Absolutely everything was amazing. From the spicy bloody Mary (it was actually spicy and not just filled with Tabasco) to the breakfast burrito. The attention to flavor is remarkable. Every sauce we had was amazing (salsa verde, mole, avocado crema...so good). The ambiance was also great. Very organic and clean. The service was also top notch. No notes. This was possibly one of the best brunches I've had.

I love this place. The new owners rock, and the food is so fresh and delicious…read more There's a beautiful outdoor patio with plenty of shade. In cooler months, there are heaters, a fire pit, and throw blankets ready to keep you warm. The unbeatable part about Naive is their Happy Hour, which runs on weekends too! These are delicious, fresh bites--each item is a win. And do not sleep on the maragaritas. Service is always quick! And dessert changes seasonally, too. My pavlova was delicious, airy, with a hint of citrus, and a lovely tart raspberry compote to compliment it. My friend enjoyed the cheesecake, which was decadent, but also light, airy, and whipped.

First time enjoying the delights of Peruvian Cuisine! We ordered Papa à la Huancaina (boiled…read morepotatoes covered cheese sauce), Yuca Fries (fried cassava root), Bistec a lo Pobre (Ribeye steak served w/french fries, fried egg, & plantains), Seco de Carne (beef tenderloin stew), Aji de Gallina (shredded chicken mixed with a cheese sauce, served over potatoes). Service was excellent, the waiter was happy to explain all the menu items, & food served hot. The restaurant is cozy, decorations from Peru, full service bar, usual non-alcoholic beverages, & a couple Peruvian drinks. Definitely a place for adventurous diners who won't be disappointed.

First time in, glad we came!…read more This restaurant is next to Amazing Thai in Middletown, in that plaza where Popeyes and Rainbow Blossom are. It's a casual atmosphere and the staff are friendly and happy to help. You might not know if you'll like Peruvian food, but a lot of things on the menu are very approachable! And they have a QR link to photos of all their dishes so you can order with confidence. There's plenty of chicken-and-potatoes kind of things to try. We ordered the arroz con pollo, the lomo saltado, and the bistec a lo pobre. All were very good! The arroz was very flavorful, they say it's infused with cilantro and chicken broth, which gives it a nice, hearty flavor. I definitely recommend it. The lomo was well marinated and tasty, my daughter loved it. And the bistec was huge! We all ate well and brought home leftovers. Go try this unique place!

Arrived here for a midafternoon meal for a first time visit and kicking myself for not dining here…read moremuch, much sooner. Looking forward to return visits, especially earlier for the brunch menu (available until 3 PM) since I want to try the chilaquiles. I had the cochinita pibil tacos during this visit with a side of rice and beans (selected refried, option of black beans) and food was terrific. The two tacos were doubled corn tortillas generously filled with tender flavorful pork and topped with pickled red onions and a spicy sauce on the side to customize to personal preference. My fellow diners tried burgers, fries, and chicken quesadillas. Everyone was complimentary of their items and each said they would return after this 1st time visit. Service was great -- efficient, attentive, and friendly. Restaurant was bright, clean, and cozy. Free parking available down the street with a 1/2 block walk or can opt for paid parking closer to the restaurant for about $3 per hour (via direct credit card, coins, or use a text app for pay via phone).

Came for brunch at 10 on a Saturday morning! Not busy here at all. You can pretty much just walk…read morein. My friends got coffee and an espresso martini to start. Food wise, I got chilaquiles with salsa roja and chorizo, my friends got huevos rancheros and huevos divorciados. The food was kinda bland, lacking in seasoning. I wasn't impressed. Even the chorizo and queso fresco seemed like they were missing something. But the service was good! Only reason I gave them 4 stars. Our server came back a lot to give my friend a refill on her coffee and she was super smiley. They have parking in the back lot. It was bigger than I thought. And there's seating at the back that was covered by a tent.

Everyone was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect with live…read moremusic. We had the tequenos and the arepas sampler.

!!! NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT ALERT!!!…read more Wow. This is legitimately the closest I have been to tearing up at a meal. My husband discovered this place when he was perusing on Google Maps looking for something else. This was the happiest accident and I could not be happier we visited. I am from Venezuela and this is place is legit. They have foods that other Venezuelan places in the area don't offer, and varieties that are authentic and far better (the empanadas!!). I got the mandocas (plantain and corn horseshoe-shaped fritters), cheese and potato pastelito (like a cross between a pizza pocket and a pierogi, but better in every way), arepa pabellon, and a beef empanada. Everything was sublime. These empanadas are different than ones you may be used to, since they are corn based instead of wheat based, making them many levels better than you can imagine. It was very nostalgic experience. Even without the nostalgia, the food is that good, and so worthwhile heading over here. There's so much more on the menu I wanted to try. Guess I'll have to come back! The staff was wonderful, and the atmosphere inside was joyful, with beautiful murals. Highly, highly, highly recommend!