Woah! Pleasant surprise: There are four Mexican…read morerestaurants in Lebanon. This is the one to choose! Delicious food and great prices! I filled up on $6 enchiladas and a yummy frozen margarita! Ask for the salsa Verde! A little extra flavor and heat! Waiter was super friendly and easy on the eyes. (If you're a tourist on the bourbon trail, make your reservation for the 1-hr tour - or at least pop into the welcome center - at the ISC Kentucky Cooperage in the same strip mall! They make all of the barrels for 90% of Kentucky's bourbon! Huge, impressive operation!)

We did not find many restaurants open in Lebanon on a Sunday night. That was okay as La Villa Rica…read moreturned out to be a good place to grab a meal. Located in a strip mall, it isn't much to look at on the outside. The inside isn't too different; however, we went there to eat, not to critique architecture. We had great service throughout our visit. The complimentary chips and salsa were refilled several times for our party. After we received our orders, the staff was good about checking to see if we needed anything else. Personally, I had the Chili Colorado meal. Of our party of six, I was the only one not entirely satisfied with my order. The beef was cut very thin, was overcooked and the sauce had been poured on the top of the overcooked meat. It didn't taste bad; it was just poorly prepared. Looking at the plates my dining partners had (pork verde, smothered chicken, fajitas) made me wish for a redo on my order. The prices for the meals and drinks were reasonable. Based on how packed it was, many locals obviously enjoy it (another local Mexican restaurant was open but empty). If I were to return to the area, I'd probably give it another shot.

This is my go to place! It's where I want to go after work with friends. It's where I prefer to…read moremeet people for lunch and where I want to go to dinner with my sweetheart. On most situations I go, sit, talk and relax with whomever and never feel rushed. The service is great- whether they're busy or slow. Salsa is always tasty, and their queso is perfect. I've tried many different entrees- all delicious. My only complaint is I wish they cooked their green peppers longer- their too firm for me. Nacho Jalisco is a great one to split with a few people - something for everyone in that wonderful mess! Taco fajita salad- another solid choice! Getting the guacamole on the side is a good idea just because it is another wonderful mess and the quality guac gets lost.

Shrimp cocktail for a hot humid day. Juice was a bit sweet for me, I think to much ketchup but…read moreoverall I enjoyed it.

My family's go to Mexican food in Bardstown. Fernando is our favorite waiter cause he's always on…read morepoint. Great food, great place & great people!

First Mexican restaurant where the food is been TERRIBLE. My burrito carnitas had more fat than…read moremeat, what a shame!!! My husband had tacos carnitas the cheese tasted old and the meat dry. DISSAPOINTED. The server were a bit unfriendly.

After a day exploring Kentucky Down Under, we hit up El Mazatlan for a late lunch. It was a…read morebeautiful day outside, so we chose to eat on the patio. There was a covered portion, but we stayed in the sun to stay warm in the cool spring air. The server sat us immediately and brought us complimentary fresh chips and salsa. We were starving, so we gobbled them up while flipping through the extensive menu. The servers brought us extra chips and salsa while we waited for our food and drinks. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and two steak tacos off the à la carte lunch menu (until 3pm daily). There was a $0.99 upcharge each for grilled vs shredded chicken and carne asada vs ground beef, and it was totally worth it. My daughter ordered two grilled chicken quesadillas as well. And our friends ordered beef nachos and a fajita platter. All of it was delicious, with large portions. I had a couple of house margaritas, which were tasty and a steal at just $5.50 each. My only complaints were that the queso dip was rather small and not worth the $5, and (like most places) they charge way too much for a soda ($3.25). The service was excellent. Our server Juan was friendly and very attentive, and several others checked in on us throughout our meal to ensure we were taken care. I'll definitely be back the next time I visit Cave City, Hidden River Cave, or Kentucky Down Under.

We had a fantastic dinner at El Mazatlan last night! The restaurant has a warm, welcoming vibe with…read morecolorful décor that immediately puts you in a good mood. Our server was friendly and attentive, keeping our drinks refilled and checking on us at the perfect times. Everything we ordered was delicious -- the chips and salsa were fresh and addictive, the enchiladas had just the right amount of spice and cheese, and the fajitas were sizzling hot with perfectly seasoned meat and veggies. The margaritas were strong and flavorful too. Overall, the food quality and portions were excellent, and we left feeling very satisfied. My only tiny complaint is that I wish there was a bit more guacamole with our order -- it was so good that we could have easily eaten double the amount! Definitely recommend El Mazatlan if you're in the Cave City area. We'll be back soon!

Food is delicious. Environment is moody but nice. Decor and music sets the tone. Family oriented…read morerestaurant.

Best Mexican restaurant place around, never had better. I love the atmosphere here and the customer…read moreservice is on point

The condition of the exterior does not mirror the taste of the food and decorations of the…read moreinterior. I really enjoyed everything about my visit to this establishment. As with almost all Mexican restaurants, we were greeted with a wonderful smile and seeded almost immediately. The dining room was very festive. The chairs have scenes of Mexico painted on them and everything is very, very colorful. We were served large portions of food that was delicious. I was pleasantly surprised to have such flavorful Mexican food in this small town in Kentucky.

This restaurant has become our favorite Mexican restaurant in Central Kentucky. The food and…read moreservice are consistently excellent, and the ambiance has improved tremendously over time. After being away for six months, we returned for dinner and were amazed that our waiter remembered our favorite meals, drinks, and even our usual menu preferences. That level of personal attention truly impressed us and reinforced why this restaurant stands out. The restaurant is also very kid-friendly, which makes it an easy choice for family outings. We always enjoy the background music, and the covered outdoor patio seating is a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. For me, it's this kind of exceptional service and welcoming atmosphere that transforms a great restaurant into an exceptional one. We always enjoy dining here and look forward to many more visits.

I got the chance to dine at this fabulous restaurant last night for the first time with my kids…read more Our meals were so delicious and authentic. The strawberry ice cream shake was yummy. We will come back soon. Thank you!

Being from Chicago and having truly authentic Mexican food at your disposal, when traveling,…read moreMexican can be a hit or miss choice. This local restaurant, however, was a diamond in the rough! Service was absolutely fantastic, super family friendly, a very large selection of items on the menu. My steak fajitas were absolutely delicious, the meat was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Beans and rice had great flavor, the salsa could have been a bit more spicy. For a table of four people, prices were extremely reasonable. Decor of the restaurant pleasant and inviting. Highly recommended!

I really liked the location and would love to come back and dine outside in warmer weather…read more However, I didn't find anything remarkable about Acapulco Grill. Food was average Mexican food but prices were a bit high, IMO. Service could've been better - ordered cheese dip and ran out of chips with no refill and didn't receive enough silverware - but it wasn't terrible.

Very friendly staff. The food is amazing, always hot and the portions are plenty. Its a bit…read morecrowded with all the tables making it a little hard to navigate.

Great location! Service and food is excellent and food prices are reasonable. Coming here for…read moreseveral years.

So Javier seated us and immediately figured us as former SoCal folks. My Spanish is too Mexican and…read moremy comfort level around the great cuisine of Baja California is a dead giveaway. Chips are standard and hiuse salsa is underwhelming. Ask for the spicy - that has a proper jalapeño punch to it. Well worth the sweat beads on your forehead. Wife and I got enchiladas - beef and cheese - and the wee ones got beef tacos. So here's my review: the food is 3-stars, the service 5-stars, and the potential is solid 4-stars. While the enchilada sauce was very good, the Kroger-esque ground beef was meh. The cheese enchiladas were very good, but mozzarella cheese on the tacos was just ... not Mexican. Post-COVID, restaurants like this are paying premium food costs for sub par products, so I get it. Charge more, reduce portions, expect patience from clients until this reopening evens out. I see this place rising above its remote, out-of-downtown Bardstown location if it survives 2021. We'd like to come back here, but I hope they add some Vicente Fernandez or Los Bukis on the speakers, and lose the honky salsa. We'd gladly pay more than these rock bottom prices if it kept a good Mex place open. I like Mi Lindo. I hope i like it better next month when we try it again.

Food is still great. Great for groups. Friendly staff. Bottomless chips and salsa…read more I always end up getting chorizo and beef tacos basically every time.

We were shopping in the area and looked for a new place to try. Couldn't have been more satisfied…read more A family owned business with freshly made corn tortillas, yes please! We were quickly seated by a smiling face and given drinks. Our waiter was so friendly and accommodating. The place was packed. It looked like it had been a diner in the past perhaps. The walls and ceilings were lined with vibrant art and papel picado in bright colors. We tried the ground beef queso and it was so full of flavor. It seemed scratch made with just the right balance of meat to cheese. We tried both flour and corn tortillas. I preferred the hearty corn, but the flour was equally delicious. The sauces are both amazing and I ate them with a spoon. I hope to return and try the empanadas, pupusas and the sopes.