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!

What a joke of a place!! Totally regret taking a taxi here ...what a waste of money!…read more Firstly, the person at the check in stand was horrible! And turned even worse and angry when I said I wanted a table as opposed to the offers bar. Not sure why these hosts at restaurant take such issue with a single person wanting a table rather than be crammed into a bar seat and then receive mediocre service from the bartenders! So I was told I had to wait 20 minutes. When they came to get me, guess where they sat me...in the bar!! WTAF?? Yes it was on a table, a broken table, unclean and sticky, but still in the bar in a crowded spot. As expected, zero service! I had to wait to even be greeted and when finally greeted...all I got was "what do you want to order?"! No help, no introduction, no hello or welcome! I was trying to figure out the menu and the bartender offered nothing! Said he would come back and then just disappeared! After about 10 minutes I chose to leave! What a mess! Maybe it's good...but I don't know and won't ever. I'll just go to a mom and pop place another night!

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!

The service was really nice and the place does fill up fast. There was some live music and the…read moreempanadas were amazing. The drinks were smooth and coming fast. The staff were friendly and attentive. The tables are spaced far enough that you don't have much distraction unless it's from the booth on the other side of you.

Ahhhh finally got to see our Rosa and... I absolutely tried something new... and so glad I did…read more Felt like cheating on my ZARZUELA DE MARISCOS... lol. But worth it the Chimmichurri steak was delicious and so so so so so tender.... Just absolutely perfect! And of course Rosa recommended it. So perfect just like her. The girl got her usual lol but did try a new appetizer with me. I can't remember what it's called but it's some kind of flatbread and it was magical. It had fig jam and just loaaaaaaaded with toppings. So good. Full. Happy. Surrounded by love. It's a happy place to be!

This is a fantastic Cuban spot in my local area. Super big menu with lots to choose from. Big…read moreportions and lots of flavor. Parking lot is shared with other restaurants so always packed, large inside and patio options. Fun ambiance with live music on small stage some nights .friendly service not too fancy.

Enjoyed the chimichurri steak tremendously. The waitress was incredibly prompt, professional, and…read morepolite. She apologized profusely for my "wait" but I didn't notice! Apparently there was a party of 30; I'm impressed by the kitchen that my food came out fast and delicious. There was live music and outdoor seating - with ample heaters all around for this brisk evening. The singer was great and allowed some small kiddos to dance and even hold a mic. Will definitely be back. PS, the cafe cubano was top notch.

My husband and I came here to experience a little of Havanna…read moreon a Friday. We were a little disappointed with the lag of response time when we first sat at the bar area however....once we ordered the yucca cheese bites it transported me back to when I was living in So Cal eating the classic "Cheese on a Stick". I would come back just for these alone! We ended up having a few drinks, appetizers and a to-go order of two entrees but once we got home one of the entrees was missing a side. After calling the restaurant and speaking with Lorrena we were able to get a refund for our missing side. I absolutely love yucca mojo and was so looking forward to trying their version. Maybe this mishap presents a future visit to try what we were missed out of. Yet again, I'd go back simple for the yucca cheese bites! I would also like to add, pricing was exceptionally reasonable. I hope you all enjoy this place as much as we did, but when placing a to-go order; double check what you paid for before you leave. Gracias Loreena for rectify the situation.

Driving on Preston Hwy, my friend pointed out that she seen a Cuban restaurant sign. I quickly made…read morea U-Turn and we went inside. They have plenty of bakery items, rice, black beans, several types of meat, Yuka, plantains, tostones, green beans, coffee, pizza, beer, etc... It's a small spot, but they have it setup to where you can dine-in or take to go. They play gentle Cuban music in the background. They serve your food on nice durable plates that's set on a tray for you to take to your table. This spot sits next to McDonald's (across the street from Roses . It's in the Indian Trail Square. If you like Cuban food, you won't be disappointed. They give you plenty of food, the employees are still wearing masks and gloves, they have the tables separated from each other and the place looks organized and clean. They also have the floors marked to practice social distancing.

Very good cuban food and I am an expert One suggestion, less…read moresalt in the rice. Definitely try

Leave it to my family to find a Latin store in Kentucky. My cousin had to have his Cuban coffee,…read morenot an espresso. Lol. Well, this place had most of the Cuban staples like croquetas and pastelitos. They took advantage of ordering lunch as well for the trip. They ordered a croqueta preparada and a rabo encendido (ox tail) and they were very much enjoyed. I had a pastelito de carne (meat turnover). It was not like the ones in Miami but I could not complain since I was just glad to have a taste of home. They also had all kinds of Latin produce and ingredients. It was not so busy when we came in but it was packed when we left therefore check times to get in and out faster.

First & Foremost: I will be returning to try the different items in their bakery case!…read more This is a grocery/restaurant. I came in on a Friday evening, less than an hour before they closed. Because of that, the food was a little limited, most of the items they had out were nearing the bottom, and they didn't have many things out. Because of the lack of lack of options I decided to get the cubano sandwich, the tres leches cake, & a drink. The sandwich was massive. I ate one half and saved the other to give to my husband. I wasn't the biggest fan of the ham they used, but my husband liked it all the same. I was a fan of the bread! Not sure how they made it so good and crispy, but it was amazing. The sandwich itself was just okay. The tres leches cake. I really loved the icing (the pink one). The cake was good but I don't think it was moist enough. It was a two tier cake so perhaps that's the reasoning. I got the small one (about $7) and it was easily enough for 4 decent size servings. Overall a cute little local place & I can't wait to go back for bread and other desserts!

Truly delicious food, generous portions, good service, great prices! Only ordered takeout- was…read moreworried about possible language barrier so i looked at the menu online and wrote my order on a piece of paper and the lady helped me quickly and with a smile. all of the food was amazing! Please go support this small biz!!!

It's been a few years since I've been here, I came back and wasn't really impressed. The Cuban…read moresandwiches used to get pressed and had grill marks, not so much anymore. Just hot bread like it came out of a microwave. They also don't carry the glass bottle cokes anymore which was a huge letdown. The sandwich was ok at best, but it used to be a lot of better. While the ladies were nice at the counter, it took almost 20 min to get my sandwich.

The name has changed to El Cimarron. The staff were very kind. The food was really good with the…read moreexception of the meat being a tad dry and a little over salted. The restaurant itself is nice inside, similar vibes to a fast food restaurant in terms of the layout and ordering.

This was my second time here and I left underwhelmed. The…read moreservice was not as nice and the food wasn't as good as the first time. The black beans were still delicious and on par with what I had the first time.

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....

The last time I was here was 10 years ago and I am sorry to say that was a huge mistake on my part…read more Looks like I missed out on ten years of incredible food! We ordered the DATILES RELLENOS (Roasted stuffed dates with Capriole goat cheese wrapped in apple wood bacon topped with smoked honey and piquillo sauce.) Honestly I preferred them without the sauce, they were that good on their own! Beef Empanadas, were very rich and filling. CROQUETAS DE JAMON Ham croquettes served with a Chipotle Aioli sauce for dipping. Again, I thought the sauce was unnecessary but to each their own! Italian Flatbread (grilled chicken, basil, tomato, mozzarella, pesto and garlic infused olive oil). By the time this arrived I was groaning from too much food so I only had a bite. But I can confirm it was just as good the next day as it was when I ordered it. Definitely need to come back again - sooner than 2036!

Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend coming hungry to try as much as you can. Started with the…read moreGuacamole with plantains, moved to empanadas, one chicken one beef. Next was dinner - Short Ribs, Ropa Vieja de Pollo, and tacos - one steak, one chicken. The guac was extremely fresh and outstanding, best I've had in a while. The empanadas are a staple and a must try, delicious. Short Ribs were tender and come with a side of mash potatoes, very good. My Ropa Vieja de Pollo was outstanding and the side of two tacos was on point. The steak taco was better than the chicken, would recommend getting the steak. It was so good I only remembered to take photo of the Short Ribs and Ropa Vieja. You have to check this place out if you are in town or just a regular Louisvillian. Service was great and the restaurant vibe was just what we needed.