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La Bodeguita De Mima, Louisville, KY

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9
4.9
2941 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 83 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 2,941 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 Value

  • Central Kentucky

    Hot spot

  • Central Kentucky

    Lively

  • Central Kentucky

    Most Booked

  • Louisville

    Best Overall

  • Louisville

    Best Food

  • Louisville

    Best Value

  • Louisville

    Good for groups

  • Louisville

    Hot spot

  • Louisville

    Lively

  • Louisville

    Most Booked

2,941 Reviews
  1. Chesterk

    Louisville

    29 reviews

    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The chicken had no taste! Rice and black beans were great!

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  2. PatM

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Desserts were incredible! (Presentation of food so nice!)

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  3. JenniferC

    New Orleans

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love everything about my experience at La Bodeguita!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed this restaurant. We had an outstanding waitress! The pork nachos were outstanding!

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  5. RhondaA

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was pleasantly impressed when walking in the front door how quickly we were seated and served. The food was absolutely spectacular! Service can't be matched, all in all a great experience.

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  6. HelenL

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The Cuban Nachos was the best dish. Lively atmosphere!

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  7. LizN

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was outstanding! I can’t wait to go back!

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  8. MelindaA

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The decor is beautiful and inviting , the wait staff was attentive . The food was beautifully plated and had delicious flavor!

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  9. FirstTime

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Being able to experience Cuban food was an eye opener especially ordering the ropa vieja and learning the back story is amazing. Would eat here again!

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  10. Ctmom

    Western KY

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the ambience and our server was very attentive. Look forward to our next visit!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Un lugar agradable expertacular me encantó todo la comida 👍

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  12. JaimeG

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was excellent as usual. One of our favorite restaurants in Louisville!

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  13. Sierramike

    Louisville

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and good service. The staff is really great!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best cuban sandwich in the US! Service was excellent! Highly recommend!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal! Everything was good and the waiter knows his stuff! Just go with the recommendations and you won’t be disappointed.

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  16. SarahW

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks! Large portions. Friendly staff

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great atmosphere - we definitely recommend this spot.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and every employee we encountered was very polite.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was fantastic! Great atmosphere and great service. The food was remarkably authentic.

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  20. MIGGS

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was exquisite! Get the Gambas al ajillo as appetizer it’s to die for!

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  21. BethA

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most fun, delicious, delightful dinner last night! Giselle was a fun, knowledgeable server who steered us to a yummy experience. Can’t wait to go back!

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  22. AaronH

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arroz con pollo a la chorera was delicious. Flavor with every bite.

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  23. FoodD

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food. Great service. Overall good experience.

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  24. Mikayla

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    As always, the food is great. Our server was fine, we’ve had better service but no real complaints. The bread was stale that was brought to us. We ordered $100 worth of drinks but wanted to charge us for a second loaf of bread. We felt a little rushed. We will always be back, but one of our least favorite experiences at the restaurant.

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  25. SusanM

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food we ordered (chicken and steak) was excellent!!

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  26. SallyJ

    Detroit

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second visit to this restaurant. The food and service were excellent. I especially appreciated our waiter’s knowledge of gluten allergies. I will definitely come back next time I’m in Louisville.

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  27. LeslieH

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely beautiful restaurant. They have decorated it to feel as though you are actually in Cuba. Many of the staff are from Cuba as well. The food is outstanding as well as the service. The cocktail list is exclusively Cuban. Located in a hip and popular area of Louisville - NuLu. We will be back!

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  28. StephanieD

    Louisville

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The place was festive and very busy! Just the vibe we were looking for. We had reservations but because we didn’t want to be seated because our friends dining with us were literally walking up the outside steps, they gave our table to someone else. Took another 15 minutes to get seated. Then it took10 minutes to get greeted at the table to even get water and order drinks. Then it took 15 minutes to get drinks and 20+ to get one appetizer. After that things went smoother. Everything was delicious and excellent except for the churacha steak. It was tough and fatty and difficult to even cut. Seasoning was ok, but if you have to spit it out it really doesn’t matter does it. We would have sent it back, but everybody else was enjoying their food and we didn’t want to ruin the evening. I really love this restaurant and this was the first time it didn’t quite meet my expectations.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super authentic and wonderful service for our large group.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit. Service was great and food was amazing. We will definitely be back.

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  31. Ronda

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Music was very loud and was disappointed in just a card since we were celebrating my husband's birthday. Food and service were good.

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  32. ElizabethS

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful time. Mojitos were refreshing and meal was delicious! Excellent service!

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  33. ShannonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great food and recommendation from the local liquor store across the street

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  34. Jethro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The food is always top notch, the Cubano is to die for!

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  35. DaleG

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food with many.vegan and vegetarian options! Homemade flavors and we shared items to try lots of different dishes.

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  36. MaryKayC

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our lunch so much. It was so good and the service was amazing! I love the building and the inside was so cool too!

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  37. MissyM

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding other than the music was a little loud so it was a bit difficult to have good conversation.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. Got the Cubano and some delicious cocktails. Would recommend!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Food was amazing and the service was top notch.

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  40. ReneeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite meals ever! Amazing cocktails as well

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 2941 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 83 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Bodeguita De Mima

725 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202

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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