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Louisville's 3 best spots to score affordable Southern eats

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Published on July 31, 2019
Louisville's 3 best spots to score affordable Southern eatsPhoto: Bootleg Bar-B-Q/Yelp

In search of a new favorite Southern spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Southern restaurants around Louisville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. The Kentucky Taco Company

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Topping the list is The Kentucky Taco Company. Located at 502 Warnock St., the Southern and Mexican spot is the highest-rated low-priced Southern restaurant in Louisville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp. Per its business info on Yelp, this spot has vegan options and it also has delivery and take-out available.

2. Shirley Mae's Café

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Next up is Shirley Mae's Café, situated at 802 S. Clay St. With 4.5 stars out of 125 reviews on Yelp, the beer bar and Southern spot, serving soul food and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. Choose between a variety of soul food favorites like fried chicken wings, meat loaf and fried cat fish. 

3. Bootleg Bar-B-Q

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Bootleg Bar-B-Q, located at 9704 Old Bardstown Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive Southern and traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and more, four stars out of 89 reviews. This establishment has been in business for more than 25 years. It specializes in pit-smoked barbecue, chicken wings and more. 


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