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La Bodeguita De Mima, Louisville, KY

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9
4.9
3980 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Hailing From Cuba, Fernando and Yaniel Martinez have brought their passion and love to the plate, showcasing generations of love passed on by their mothers. Are you ready to experience some of the best Cuban food this side of the equator?

From plantains to the classic Cuban sandwich, we have all of the classic Cuban specialties covered with our twist, of course! Come visit us to see what Louisville has been missing.

At Mima's, we believe in creating an inviting and invigorating atmosphere. That's why you can find different choices to choose from. Whether you're enjoying a delicious dinner in our dining room, a tasty Mojito at our bar, or even a fine hand-rolled cigar on our patio, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (502) 742-3358
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Fernando Martinez & Yaniel Martinez
  • Neighborhood
    East Market St - NuLu
  • Parking details
    A/C Marriot provides our guest with 3 free hours of covered parking lot. Directly next door to La Bodeguita de Mima.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,980 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Overall

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Food

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Kentucky

    Best Value

  • Central Kentucky

    Hot spot

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Louisville

    Best Overall

  • Louisville

    Best Food

  • Louisville

    Best Ambiance

  • Louisville

    Best Value

  • Louisville

    Hot spot

  • Louisville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Bodeguita De Mima in Louisville offers an "absolutely delicious" and authentic Cuban dining experience with "phenomenal food" and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "fun atmosphere," making it a top choice for both locals and visitors. The vibrant decor and live music enhance the overall experience, though it can be a bit noisy at times. Don't miss the unique chocolate cigar dessert!

3,980 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Cuban restaurant. The service is excellent and the food is amazing!!! You will not be disappointed! Order the lechón and the tostones. Absolutely delicious!!

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  2. Lauren

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. Service was okay. They could do with some customer service training as it was a mess at the hostess desk with 4 people working it and hardly anyone acknowledging customers.

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  3. Laia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and authentic Cuban food! It was like traveling back to this beautiful country. Big portions also!!

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  4. Della

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is amazing. Always hot and fresh. And great service

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  5. Liz

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a 10/10 every time I visit. The service and quality are consistent. One of my must stops every time I am in the area.

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  6. Joshua

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always perfect. Always busy, but for good reason. Tonight we celebrated a birthday here. The wait staff not only brought out a complimentary slice of chocolate cake, he got the live music from a different part of the restaurant to come play happy birthday on his saxophone. It's one of our favorite spots in Louisville.

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  7. jill

    Louisville

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everyone I know loves this restaurant. Perhaps my expectations were too high. I ordered their signature chicken and rice dish. It was steaming hot which is a real plus but so very very salty. I was told by the server it would be dark and white meat it is all dark meat. Other than salt it was hard to discern any other spices. Disappointing. However the flan was the best I ever had. Why do restaurants put inedible items on their plates???? Very noisy and our table for 5 was a squeezed in real table for four so we were very uncomfortable. All in all rather disappointing.

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  8. Cassandra

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our first experience was amazing. It started with our check in. The hostess was very pleasant and showed us all of the amenities the restaurant had while she walked us to our table. Our waitress Abby was the best. I’ve never had a server come to the table and check on us as many times as she did. She was very detail oriented and explained everything to us with a smile since this was our first visit. On to the food we started with the empanadas that came with one chicken and one beef. They both were good but I preferred the chicken. My daughter who is a picky eater order the polo al mojo and loved that they let her sub her beans for French fries. The chicken was so juicy and seasoned well. My friend had the churrasco and he said it was really good. I had the salmon veradero (guava marinated salmon) it was to die for oh and I forgot to mention the bread with guava butter and garlic butter was a surprisingly tasty addition to our meal. We sat on the patio and it was warm, bright and decorated with a christmas tree and so many places for photo ops. We had to leave to get to our concert but they were setting up for live music on a Tuesday. I would definitely recommend La Bodeguita de mima to anyone 10/10!

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  9. melanie

    Louisville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints. The food is amazing, impeccable service and the ambiance is lively and fun. Probably one of my favorite places in Louisville to dine.

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  10. Moriah

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Great service and food! Try the plantain nachos & the Cuban Sandwich! Everything was incredible! Hope I get the opportunity to go back!

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FAQs

La Bodeguita De Mima offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (502) 742-3358.

La Bodeguita De Mima is rated 4.9 stars by 3980 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 101 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Bodeguita De Mima

725 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    East Market St - NuLu
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A/C Marriot provides our guest with 3 free hours of covered parking lot. Directly next door to La Bodeguita de Mima.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Fernando Martinez & Yaniel Martinez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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