La Pinata Mexican Restaurant & Market — Restaurant in Louisville

Absolutely. Amazing. We are visiting and renting out an Airbnb down the road, we initially drove to another Mexican restaurant close by but there was absolutely zero parking (not because they were busy, just because there wasn't anywhere to park!) and so we just came back to our rental and walked to this one. We were settling for it but we soon realized this wasn't just second choice, it should have been our FIRST choice! Every bit of the meal was delicious and authentic, the chips were thick, flakey and melt in your mouth. The salsa came out warm and addictive. Cheese sauce? Thick and hit the spot. My friend enjoyed a MASSIVE burrito and some chicken tacos, and I enjoyed the steak fajitas. She said those tacos were the best she's had and she quite enjoys her authentic Mexican tacos. Those fajitas were definitely the best I've had, tender juicy, and perfectly marinated. I am quite miffed I haven't found a place this good where we live. Low-key jealous actually... (Everything was hot and fresh and we dined at 3pm on Saturday.)

Anyway! We will be back again before we leave...

I travel a lot, and read positive reviews about Mexican restaurants all the time that frankly don’t deserve them. This is HANDS DOWN the best Mexican food I’ve found in the southeast so far, authentic or other. Every meat was distinctly seasoned and were tender with an excellent sear (asada, pastor, shrimp, and chorizo). Fresh tortillas, and the Gordita (asada) had tons of different flavors. Even the chips and salsa were elite, which had me excited but nervous about which way the meal would go once the food came out. The hot sauces weren’t just a bunch of spice or a bunch of water. They had individual, deep flavors as well.

I’m not one to leave a review unless I’m really annoyed or really impressed, but I had to review this because this is some of the best authentic Mexican I’ve ever had. Will be back here every time in in Louisville. May even come back again before I leave the city.

Also, I was full after chips and salsa, four tacos, and a Gordita (water to drink). All for $16.62....

I went to La Pinata on a whim due to my original idea being closed. Now I feel I have discovered my favorite restaurant in Louisville. The food was absolutely delicious! I was very impressed with the menu options and glad to have it not be one of the "chain restaurant" style food but authentic and full of flavor. The waitress was patient as a couple translation issues came up, but she was helpful and not rude and we were able to work together through them. She was a delight to have as a waitress, being very kind and seeming to really put in effort to be a great waitress. The whole experience left me with a huge smile as the food was good, well priced, and filling. I WILL be back! After the meal I stopped by the grocery and was able to find many ingredients I've been searching for unsuccessfully around town. I will recommend this place to...