In search of a new favorite Mexican spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Louisville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Fiesta Time Amigos
Topping the list is Fiesta Time Amigos. Located at 135 S. English Station Road, the Mexican spot is the highest-rated low-priced Mexican restaurant in Louisville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant offers various lunch and dinner entrées that range from taco salads and burritos to fajitas, quesadillas and enchiladas. Look for the flatbread filled with grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and chipotle sauce and served with rice, or try the shrimp nachos with grilled shrimp, cheese, grilled onions, tomatoes and bell peppers. Happy hour is Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. when domestic and Mexican beers and margaritas are flowing.
2. Taqueria La Mexicana
Next up is Taqueria La Mexicana, situated at 6201 Preston Highway. With 4.5 stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. Choose from a menu of tacos, tortas, sopes, burritos and quesadillas. Keep it simple with steak or chicken tacos with cilantro and onions or quesadillas with a flour tortilla, beef and cheese.
3. El Caporal
Bon Air's El Caporal, located at 2209 Meadow Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 48 reviews.
With a history that dates back to 1989, El Caporal has fajitas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, seafood, house specials and more. A menu favorite is the “Burritos Mexicanos,” consisting of two burritos stuffed with beans and beef tips and topped with lettuce, shredded cheese, guacamole, sour cream and salsa. Save room for dessert, from ice cream to sopapillas to cheesecake.
4. El Molcajete
El Molcajete, a Mexican spot in South Louisville, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 144 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2932 S. Fourth St. to see for yourself.
El Molcajete serves up gorditas, sopes, tacos, burritos, tortas, desserts and more. Enjoy dishes like the steak or chicken grande quesadilla served with salad or the shrimp fajitas topped with bell peppers, onions, rice and beans.
5. Coconut Beach Tacos & Cerveza
Finally, over in University, check out Coconut Beach Tacos & Cerveza, which has earned four stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the Mexican spot by heading over to 2787 S. Floyd St.
This spot offers soups, salads, burritos, tortas and a number of specialty dishes. Opt for empanadas, nachos and carnitas. The Baja fish tacos are customer stand out as well.
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