I wish I could join the chorus of 4 and 5 star reviews. Looking for a restaurant with atmosphere?…read more You won't find it here. My first warning was the decrepit sign over the door in a dilapidated strip center. But, as the saying goes, "don't judge a book by its cover." The food was good. Not great. My usual order is fajitas, this time a chicken, steak, and chicken combo. The plate was served sizzling. Served with 3 small tortillas and the usual fixin's. El Mexicano doesn't serve any beans other than refried, so, no option for black beans, pinto or borracho. The shrimp in the dish were perfect, the chicken was dried out and there were about 6 little strips of steak. The grilled onions and peppers were very good. My wife's shrimp dish was very salty. She prefers the interpretation of Shrimp Mexicana at others Mexican restaurants. And for good measure, because we asked for some lime to squeeze on the shrimp and they tacked on $2 to the bill. But what really resulted in my barely average review was the cleanliness of El Mexicano; or rather, the lack of it. You'll notice a yellow bucket that hangs on the wall in the dining room, yes, in full sight of diners. I witnessed a server drop something on the floor, grab a cloth from the bucket and clean the floor. Then, she returned the cleaning cloth to the bucket. Moments later, another server used the same cloth to clean tables! The health department would have a hissy fit if they saw this. Worse, when I mentioned this to the manager, he was indifferent. I know he understood me, he just didn't care. If the manager is so indifferent to such an obvious health hazard, I can't fathom what goes on in the kitchen. El Mexicano is a "one and done" for us.

Love the food and great service! We have tried several places and this has become our go to!read more

Came here today on a whim while scrolling through the Yelp app and saw this place was very highly…read morereviewed. I'm sitting here scratching my head as why because at best, this is a 3-star place and barely at that. The food was okay but nothing to write home about. I've had much better Mexican food at other places. I ordered the Chori Pollo which is chorizo on top of grilled chicken with cheese and white rice. My order was taken down wrong and I ended being given something entirely different. They did end up making it correct for me. The horchata I ordered was really good and one of the better ones I've had from a place. My server was nice despite taking down my order entirely wrong. The interior is nice. It the music is absolutely too loud and constantly playing so you may need to talk a bit louder than usual if you want to have a conversation with anyone dining with you. I can't see myself returning to this establishment and one that I wouldn't recommend. I had to fight with flies the entire time I was dining which added to the rather displeasing time I was here. The prices for the food isn't too terrible and pretty standard if you've been to most other Mexican restaurants that have a similar menu. Do yourself a favor and find another, much better place for Mexican food than here.

Wifey, daughter and I came for lunch after church. Miranda…read morewas our very friendly, knowledgeable server. We started with chips and salsa. I would say their salsa is above average of most Mexican restaurants. I would compare it to my own which is dynamite. Wife ordered Carnitas Street Tacos. Daughter ordered Arroz-con-pollo. I ordered Lunch chicken fajitas. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Pictures included. There was some kind of constant banging noise and loud music. No one new what the noise was or where it came from. I wouldn't come back if I had to hear that again. It ruined the ambiance. No discount for Veterans :(

It had been quite a while since our last visit, but we were nearby and decided to stop for lunch…read more La Lupita remains frozen in time, same '60's vibe with laminate tables, wood paneling and paper decorations. But I felt La Lupita had slipped a bit. Initial service was excellent, we were greeted and seated promptly. Drinks were served and our order was taken. But once the food was brought to the table, our server was nowhere to be found. Refill for ice tea? Nope. We ordered one set of corn and one set of flour tortillas and got two orders of corn. It took us quite a while to find the server to get the error corrected. The complementary chips and salsa were way off. The chips were stale and they switched to a green salsa. Admittedly, a personal preference, but I liked the red better. My wife enjoyed her usual- camarones Mexicano. Served sizzling and perfectly done. I don't recall the mixed fajitas (my usual) as being so greasy. Again, served hot. Lots of peppers, onions, & grilled tomatoes. No jalapeños. I could have asked for some as a side and I'm sure they would accommodate. I also found it odd that La Lupita doesn't offer any beans other than refried. We asked for black beans or pinto or borracho. They're not offered. Yet they were able to serve refried black beans instead of the usual borracho or pinto refried version. Prices, inevitably, were up since our last visit. La Lupita is still a favorite for authentic Mexican food. We just caught them on an off day and it was still way ahead of most Mexican restaurants.

Food was good. I got the platollo oxaqueño. The chorizo and enmolada were quite good.read more

Food was good and fast Guac was fire service was fast and accurate small place sound regular…read moreauthentic music. I like very good

We were searching for a place to eat. Another restaurant in the area had a 30-40 minute wait so we…read morelooked on Yelp for restaurants in the area and found this place which had great reviews. The inside is somewhat small, but clean. The server was very friendly and service was prompt. The painted art on the furniture and walls was excellent. I ordered a chicken bowl with rice, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and on the side was red enchilada sauce. The chicken was wonderfully seasoned and I only was able to eat half of it. My husband ordered the Texana fajitas, which was a trio of meats (steak, shrimp and chicken). My daughter ordered a Grand burrito. We all left satisfied. I did not get a photo of the hub's or daughter's food before they started devouring them, but I did get a picture of my bowl.

I ate there and got food poisoning. The chicken is undercooked and everything tastes the same…read more Service was good but who cares if you get sick

Camarones a la Diabla is my go to dish. Service is solid, and the horchata was in a huge mug. There…read morewasn't anything wrong with the experience, it just wasn't anything that blew me away. I'll give them credit for execution of order customization by the other guests at my table.

Went and got a snack for lunch and decided to try these amazing chorizo Queso dip! It was…read moredelicious! And the service as friendly per usual

Stopped in for my brothers birthday. Very cute place, staff were nice, and service was fast. The…read moremenu is very different compared to other places I have been. So instead of my usual chicken, rice, and queso, I picked something random. It was LOADED. Chicken, steak, shrimp, and rice on the inside of the burrito. The queso has a nice smoky taste. It was delicious. The salsa you get as an appetizer is hot and mild. I didn't try the mild. But the hot was pretty spicy to me. But had great flavor.

Let's be clear, if all you know is Tex-Mex, this taqueria may disappoint. You won't find nachos,…read moreburritos, fajitas here. This is strictly Mexican food. And darn good at that. They start you with these funky fried crisps. No salsa or pico-but on the bright side you don't fill up with chips. Good thing, because the portions are ginormous! It's rare I can't finish a meal, but my shredded beef with mole was more than enough for a takeout box. I ordered the platter, so my meal came with rice and refried beans. We had the leftovers for lunch the following day. My wife ordered two alacart items. Shrimp cerviche and a chicken taco. Both well prepared. And as a side bonus, the tortillas were outstanding. I'm not a fan of corn tortillas, but these home made gems had flavor and didn't fall apart like packaged ones. Same with the crispy corn shells for the tostada. Great crunch and real flavor. Beer was served cold along with a frosted mug and a slice of lime. Everything is made to order. One fella was the chief, cook & bottle washer. And waiter. He speaks English when he sees you struggling with the menu. He made us feel very welcome. This is a down to earth diner that hasn't seen any updating since day one, but the food is excellent, the restrooms are clean and the service was perfectomundo.

OMG, this place is fantastic!…read more I was lucky it wasn't busy when I arrived. I was welcomed in in a family style way. This made it more authentic. I was able to explore the menu but I knew I had walked in for a ceviche. Glad waitress clarified the typo on large shrimp ceviche's price, which immediately translated to honesty. Thei give you a complimentary savory broth with hints of seafood flavor and potatoes which is a welcoming opening. The flavor was excellent the tostadas are like home made non commercial, loved them. Their give you fresh lime or already squeezed natural lime juice. I had a campechano (mixed) taco and a pastor taco. Which they have for .99 on Tuesdays so I will be a regular on Tuesdays too. There is parking on the front and on one of the sides of the place. The team was quick with food, attentive to all needs and very professional and friendly. And the price value is amazing. There are many items I still have to try but it is in my top 3 list for Mexican food in Kentuckiana!

Tried the one in NuLu and it was absolutely disgusting. So bad that I threw it all straight in the…read moretrash. I wanted to find a homeless person to give it to but couldn't, but part of me would've felt bad for giving them this crap anyway. The brisket bites stank so bad that i had to drive with my windows rolled down. And they tasted equally bad.

There is nothing better when it comes to food on a Tuesday like tacos and on this particular…read moreTuesday I decided to take a trip to Downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana and check out the brand new Ramiro's Cantina Express, a brand New Mexican establishment in the heart of one of Indiana's historic stops along the Ohio River. While Ramiro's may be new to Indiana, they have been around in Louisville for quite some time and decided to make the move here to Indiana in hopes of providing some Mexican food to the Downtown Jeffersonville area. The decor in Ramiro's provides a very relaxing vibe from traditional tables and chair to some very chic couches and chairs that allow you to come, grab some food and read a book or finish up whatever project you may be working on via your laptop. The food here is the real star of the show because every day is a special such as Tuesday's being $3 non-premium tacos such as chicken, steak or ground beef but for $2 more you can get a premium taco such as brisket and more. The tacos are all on a flour tortilla and I'm not sure if corn tortillas are an option (I didn't ask) but they have a lot to offer when it comes to the various toppings you can choose from. Ramiro's also offers quest and chips, elotes and also various alcoholic beverages from margaritas and more. I absolutely recommend stopping by here as they are spot on when it comes to the food and the service is very quick and easy. The owner is super friendly and has plans for a patio so that guests can enjoy their meal on a beautiful day. If you're ever in Southern Indiana or happen to be across the way in Louisville do yourself a favor and be sure to stop by for some very filling Mexican food.

Delicious and authentic food. Loved the pork carnitas quesadilla. Pork was very tender and they…read moreprovided a good amount of meat in the quesadilla. The red and green sauces are good and spicy. Great value for the money and the ladies are super sweet a serve us! The burritos are a great size and taste delicious!

Delicious but it's a little pricey. Staff is very nice very polite…read moreSteak burritos are amazing

You could miss the outside if you werent looking for it, the sign is a bit obscured by the trees in…read morefront. But when you do come in you are greeted by a small, but charming little restaurant with a very nice and speedy staff. I ordered the mole enchiladas (chicken) and the mole sauce was incredible, the sure sign of a place that knows what they are doing. My only complaint was that the salsa and sauces provided were a bit on the bland side, even with adding a touch of hot sauce it didnt help much. But that is OK because I am coming back for that mole!

Absolutely amazing!!! The taco salad...sans beans extra beef was just so good. The shell was crispy…read morewithout being greasy. Portion size was enough for 2 servings and the chips and queso... to die for. Definitely will keep this little spot in mind for the future.