Kentucky is home to some excellent Mexican restaurants, and nothing pairs better with a platter of enchiladas than a margarita. Whether you enjoy them frozen or on the rocks, these sweet drinks perfectly cool down a spicy meal. We’ve featured some amazing food trips and trails throughout the Bluegrass State (check out our Taco Trail and our Chocolate Shop Road Trip), and we decided it was time to round up some of the best margaritas and Mexican food.
This “Margarita Marathon” is a stretch of places in and around Louisville that could all be visited in a long weekend if you’re dedicated to finding the best in town. Drink your way through Kentucky on the Margarita Marathon and report back with which stop was your favorite.
You can visit these restaurants in any order you like; we’ve organized them into the shortest straight-line route. For a customizable map with driving directions, click here.
- El Mundo
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Facebook/El Mundo If you’re looking for some of the best margaritas in Louisville, it is tough to beat the ones at El Mundo. This local favorite began as a food truck years ago and now serves up authentic Mexican food and award-winning margaritas. Don’t miss an opportunity to relax on the patio with this delicious meal. Learn more on its Facebook page here.
Address: 2345 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206
- Señor Iguanas
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Facebook/ Señor Iguanas restaurantes mexicanos You can take your pick of several Señor Iguanas locations along the Margarita Marathon, as there are five spots around Louisville to chow down on their Mexican menu and wash it down with a variety of margaritas. You can find all of the exact addresses and more information on their Facebook page here.
- Taco Luchador
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Facebook/Taco Luchador St. Matthews Taco Luchador is another favorite taco joint that has grown and expanded to three locations over the years. They serve up some of Kentucky’s best tacos and their margaritas are just as fresh and flavorful. The restaurant features rotating seasonal varieties in addition to classic styles, and if you want to sit back and sip one on a perfect dining patio, head to the St. Matthews location (pictured above). For more information, visit the Taco Luchador website here.
Address: 112 Meridian Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40207
- Ramiro’s Cantina
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Facebook/Ramiro’s Cantina You may have had your first experience with Ramiro’s Cantina at their food truck, but they also have a restaurant in Louisville and an express location just across the river. The food alone is worth a visit, but they also offer several flavors of margaritas to accompany it. For more information about this local gem, check out its Facebook page here.
Address: 2350 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206
- Con Huevos
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Facebook/Con Huevos Louisville While delicious any time of day, Con Huevos serves up a unique Mexican breakfast, brunch, and lunch, so if you’re looking to get an early start on the Margarita Marathon, consider moving this restaurant to the top of your line-up! The food here is innovative and delicious, and though they don’t serve a typical margarita, the creative cocktail list more than makes up for it. You can read all about this tasty place in our previous article here.
Con Huevos has two Louisville locations: Frankfort Address: 2339 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206 US-42 Address: 4938 US-42, Louisville, KY, 40222
- La Cocina De Mama
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Facebook/La Cocina De Mama Just outside of Louisville in Shelbyville is La Cocina De Mama. There are two other Kentucky locations with this same name, but the original in Shelbyville offers a quaint dining experience, fresh and authentic food, and a variety of margaritas to go along with it. Learn more about this must-try spot on its Facebook page here. Address: 535 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY, 40065
- Gustavo’s Mexican Grill
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Facebook/Gustavos Mexican Grill, LaGrange Gustavo’s Mexican Grill has three locations in Kentucky; the closest one to Louisville is in Prospect, but you’ll also find locations in LaGrange (pictured above) and Crestwood. This local restaurant has been a favorite in the area for years, and it’s easy to see why - the festive atmosphere and fantastic food make dining at Gustavo’s a blast. They serve up many varieties of margaritas, including the popular CoronaRita. Learn more about this scrumptious spot on its website here.
Prospect Address: 6051 Timber Ridge Drive, Prospect, KY 40059 LaGrange Address: 1226 Market Street, La Grange, KY 40031 Crestwood Address: 6402 Westwind Way #1, Crestwood, KY, 40014
It’s about time that Kentucky adds a Margarita Marathon to the lineup of tasty food trails! Add these seven restaurants to your list of places to try and enjoy some of the best margaritas and Mexican food in Kentucky. Did your favorite margarita destination make the list? Share your favorite Mexican restaurants around Kentucky and we can work on more lists for different areas of the state!
Facebook/El Mundo
If you’re looking for some of the best margaritas in Louisville, it is tough to beat the ones at El Mundo. This local favorite began as a food truck years ago and now serves up authentic Mexican food and award-winning margaritas. Don’t miss an opportunity to relax on the patio with this delicious meal. Learn more on its Facebook page here.
Address: 2345 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206
Facebook/ Señor Iguanas restaurantes mexicanos
You can take your pick of several Señor Iguanas locations along the Margarita Marathon, as there are five spots around Louisville to chow down on their Mexican menu and wash it down with a variety of margaritas. You can find all of the exact addresses and more information on their Facebook page here.
Facebook/Taco Luchador St. Matthews
Taco Luchador is another favorite taco joint that has grown and expanded to three locations over the years. They serve up some of Kentucky’s best tacos and their margaritas are just as fresh and flavorful. The restaurant features rotating seasonal varieties in addition to classic styles, and if you want to sit back and sip one on a perfect dining patio, head to the St. Matthews location (pictured above). For more information, visit the Taco Luchador website here.
Address: 112 Meridian Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40207
Facebook/Ramiro’s Cantina
You may have had your first experience with Ramiro’s Cantina at their food truck, but they also have a restaurant in Louisville and an express location just across the river. The food alone is worth a visit, but they also offer several flavors of margaritas to accompany it. For more information about this local gem, check out its Facebook page here.
Address: 2350 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206
Facebook/Con Huevos Louisville
While delicious any time of day, Con Huevos serves up a unique Mexican breakfast, brunch, and lunch, so if you’re looking to get an early start on the Margarita Marathon, consider moving this restaurant to the top of your line-up! The food here is innovative and delicious, and though they don’t serve a typical margarita, the creative cocktail list more than makes up for it. You can read all about this tasty place in our previous article here.
Con Huevos has two Louisville locations: Frankfort Address: 2339 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40206 US-42 Address: 4938 US-42, Louisville, KY, 40222
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Facebook/La Cocina De Mama
Just outside of Louisville in Shelbyville is La Cocina De Mama. There are two other Kentucky locations with this same name, but the original in Shelbyville offers a quaint dining experience, fresh and authentic food, and a variety of margaritas to go along with it. Learn more about this must-try spot on its Facebook page here. Address: 535 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY, 40065
Facebook/Gustavos Mexican Grill, LaGrange
Gustavo’s Mexican Grill has three locations in Kentucky; the closest one to Louisville is in Prospect, but you’ll also find locations in LaGrange (pictured above) and Crestwood. This local restaurant has been a favorite in the area for years, and it’s easy to see why - the festive atmosphere and fantastic food make dining at Gustavo’s a blast. They serve up many varieties of margaritas, including the popular CoronaRita. Learn more about this scrumptious spot on its website here.
Prospect Address: 6051 Timber Ridge Drive, Prospect, KY 40059 LaGrange Address: 1226 Market Street, La Grange, KY 40031 Crestwood Address: 6402 Westwind Way #1, Crestwood, KY, 40014
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Address: 2345 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, USAAddress: 5637 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40219, USAAddress: 112 Meridian Ave, Louisville, KY 40207, USAAddress: 2350 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, USAAddress: 2339 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY 40206, USAAddress: 4938 US-42, Louisville, KY 40222, USAAddress: 535 Main St, Shelbyville, KY 40065, USAAddress: 10715 Meeting St, Prospect, KY 40059, USA
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Kentucky Margarita Marathon April 08, 2021 Sarah Are there any other food trails in Kentucky? If you enjoyed the Kentucky Margarita Marathon, you’ll love the Appalachian Food Trail. This Kentucky food trail hits iconic places such as The Blue Raven, Red River Rockhouse, The Bluebird, and Lake Cumberland Winery, and it a tour de force of some of the most authentic Appalachian cuisine in the state! What foods is Kentucky known for? In addition to bourbon (which obviously is not a food), Kentucky is known for its insanely delicious barbecue (particularly burgoo, a slow-cooked, thick, and spicy barbecue ‘stew’ that typically uses meats such as pork, mutton, or beef with vegetables like tomatoes, okra, corn, lima beans, and potatoes); hot browns (turkey, bacon, and sometimes a tomato slice); beer cheese (a tangy, spreadable delicacy that’s good on anything); and, of course, Derby Pie. This delicious dessert was created in 1950 in Prospect by George Kern and his parents, Walter and Leaudra Kern. The pie is now exclusively baked at Kern’s Kitchen, which has even trademarked the pie. Their recipe is a secret, but this favorite dessert of Kentucky consists of chocolate, chocolate chips, pecans and walnuts. It’s amazing. What’s the best Mexican restaurant in Kentucky? In addition to the restaurants listed in the above Kentucky Margarita Marathon, Victoria Mexican Restaurant dishes up some seriously delicious Mexican cuisine in The Bluegrass State. As with the best restaurants, Victoria Mexican Restaurant sits inside a humble blue building that really doesn’t look like much from the outside. Inside, however, is a feast for the senses. The walls are colorful, and the food is out of this world. The tacos are insanely delicious; you won’t want to stop eating the nachos; and their traditional Mexican soups like pozole and menudo are showstoppers. And of course, Victoria Mexican Restaurant’s cocktails do not disappoint, with their margarita the perfect balance of tart, tangy, salty, and sweet.
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Kentucky Margarita Marathon
April 08, 2021
Sarah
Are there any other food trails in Kentucky? If you enjoyed the Kentucky Margarita Marathon, you’ll love the Appalachian Food Trail. This Kentucky food trail hits iconic places such as The Blue Raven, Red River Rockhouse, The Bluebird, and Lake Cumberland Winery, and it a tour de force of some of the most authentic Appalachian cuisine in the state! What foods is Kentucky known for? In addition to bourbon (which obviously is not a food), Kentucky is known for its insanely delicious barbecue (particularly burgoo, a slow-cooked, thick, and spicy barbecue ‘stew’ that typically uses meats such as pork, mutton, or beef with vegetables like tomatoes, okra, corn, lima beans, and potatoes); hot browns (turkey, bacon, and sometimes a tomato slice); beer cheese (a tangy, spreadable delicacy that’s good on anything); and, of course, Derby Pie. This delicious dessert was created in 1950 in Prospect by George Kern and his parents, Walter and Leaudra Kern. The pie is now exclusively baked at Kern’s Kitchen, which has even trademarked the pie. Their recipe is a secret, but this favorite dessert of Kentucky consists of chocolate, chocolate chips, pecans and walnuts. It’s amazing. What’s the best Mexican restaurant in Kentucky? In addition to the restaurants listed in the above Kentucky Margarita Marathon, Victoria Mexican Restaurant dishes up some seriously delicious Mexican cuisine in The Bluegrass State. As with the best restaurants, Victoria Mexican Restaurant sits inside a humble blue building that really doesn’t look like much from the outside. Inside, however, is a feast for the senses. The walls are colorful, and the food is out of this world. The tacos are insanely delicious; you won’t want to stop eating the nachos; and their traditional Mexican soups like pozole and menudo are showstoppers. And of course, Victoria Mexican Restaurant’s cocktails do not disappoint, with their margarita the perfect balance of tart, tangy, salty, and sweet.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
If you enjoyed the Kentucky Margarita Marathon, you’ll love the Appalachian Food Trail. This Kentucky food trail hits iconic places such as The Blue Raven, Red River Rockhouse, The Bluebird, and Lake Cumberland Winery, and it a tour de force of some of the most authentic Appalachian cuisine in the state!
What foods is Kentucky known for?
In addition to bourbon (which obviously is not a food), Kentucky is known for its insanely delicious barbecue (particularly burgoo, a slow-cooked, thick, and spicy barbecue ‘stew’ that typically uses meats such as pork, mutton, or beef with vegetables like tomatoes, okra, corn, lima beans, and potatoes); hot browns (turkey, bacon, and sometimes a tomato slice); beer cheese (a tangy, spreadable delicacy that’s good on anything); and, of course, Derby Pie. This delicious dessert was created in 1950 in Prospect by George Kern and his parents, Walter and Leaudra Kern. The pie is now exclusively baked at Kern’s Kitchen, which has even trademarked the pie. Their recipe is a secret, but this favorite dessert of Kentucky consists of chocolate, chocolate chips, pecans and walnuts. It’s amazing.
What’s the best Mexican restaurant in Kentucky?
In addition to the restaurants listed in the above Kentucky Margarita Marathon, Victoria Mexican Restaurant dishes up some seriously delicious Mexican cuisine in The Bluegrass State. As with the best restaurants, Victoria Mexican Restaurant sits inside a humble blue building that really doesn’t look like much from the outside. Inside, however, is a feast for the senses. The walls are colorful, and the food is out of this world. The tacos are insanely delicious; you won’t want to stop eating the nachos; and their traditional Mexican soups like pozole and menudo are showstoppers. And of course, Victoria Mexican Restaurant’s cocktails do not disappoint, with their margarita the perfect balance of tart, tangy, salty, and sweet.
