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La Bodeguita De Mima, Louisville, KY

La Bodeguita De Mima

4.9
4.9
2474 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 p.m.


Booked 101 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • 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

  • Neighbourhood

    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

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What 2,474 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Louisville

    Best Overall

  • Louisville

    Best Food

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  • Louisville

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place! The Cuban sandwiches and plantain chips are amazing. Every trip to Louisville includes a meal at La Bodeguita de Mima.
  2. LauraR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was excellent! The food was fantastic. Servers were great. Ambience was also nice!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were amazing! We will be back. Had appetizers, main course and desserts....
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far the best eating experience I’ve had. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is fun and the drinks were amazing. Service was fantastic and made the entire night great.
  5. DBLC

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and atmosphere were spectacular. Beautiful outdoor patio and interior.
  6. GinaD

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. Great ambience as well. I can imagine that this is what Cuba must feel like when I enter this establishment. This was my third visit and I’ve loved it each time. ❤️
  7. SamanthaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Food is delicious! The service is excellent. The wait staff are polite, attentative, and cheerful. I've never tried eating here without a reservation. It's no hidden secret this is a great place to go.
  8. Robert

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time. We arrived just after it opened. Waiter was very knowledgeable and helped us with our food choice, food came out fast and did not disappoint. We could see why this is one of the best places around! We will definitely be dining again!
  9. Thekid

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful atmosphere. The servers were great and the food was fantastic.
  10. Homer

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always…..We will be back again soon!! #cubanchos
  11. TracyD

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was great and we enjoyed the food. The music was too loud for a Sunday afternoon lunch, we had trouble hearing our server, still a great place to take out of town guests.
  12. KarenW

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and delicious drinks! Thanks for another amazing experience!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love going there every time we’re in town. We love the food and the staff!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in Louisville. The best Cuban restaurant I've ever been to.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    La Bodeguita De Mimi is a great spot! Good service and great food! For some reason though, all 6 of us in the group thought the drinks were VERY weak for some reason. Hasn’t been an issue in the past but was this time.
  16. jeff

    Indiana

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Swept away to a hip Havana club in the middle of Louisville. Delicious Cuban food and drink along with friendly attentive service.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La comida y atención exquisita, es mi segunda vez y lo repetiría con gusto
  18. Bakers

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Viva la Cuba! It was fabulous! This restaurant was recommended to me by a friend and we are so glad she did. All five of us commented that it was among our best restaurant experiences ever. It's a little expensive but worth it if you can afford it.
  19. RichardP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible. Our server, Pedro G was literally one of the best servers we've had in many years. My wife has dietary needs, he was very knowledgeable and took the time make sure my wife's experience was exceptional.
  20. JodiF

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, atmosphere, and service!! Definitely will go again on my next visit!!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The salmon was the best ever! Fun atmosphere and great service!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food we ever had. Could eat here every day! The service as excellent and friendly
  23. Neighbors

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Loved our table on front porch. Loved the service. Thank you for bringing out bday celebration. Only downside was music was super loud on porch and it made it difficult to hear each other including our waiter. Otherwise great!!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic daiquiri was delish the yucca fries blew my mind! Love the citrus fresh flavor in the food. My fav when I am taking clients out for a fun evening!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my sister here for her birthday and had the best time! The food was absolutely delicious, but the pitcher of mojitos was top tier (🤌🏽)! It’s a slight bit noisy, but the overall ambience is great! 10/10.. would highly recommend!
  26. FoodGirl

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had cocktails, tried 3 apps, and have 3 different entree's and everything was delicious!
  27. SarahW

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good but a little pricey. Fun ambience. Great margaritas and mojitos.
  28. LaurenH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing! Every server we’ve ever had has always exceeded our expectations!! Such a lovely place
  29. Chuck

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent friendly service. We had a table on the outdoor deck for brunch which was an extremely pleasant place to enjoy Mothers Day. Great menu of Cuban fare and reasonable prices. Can not recommend more highly!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This is a place to have a party! No quiet conversations here. Very noisy but very festive. High spirits and great food. Very good waitstaff and all very friendly. Novel menu items and all authentically Cuban. Killer mojitos too!
  31. Chad

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and excellent food. We’ll definitely go back!
  32. MaureenN

    Milwaukee

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Fun atmosphere snd fantastic food! I always recommend it to anyone going to Louisville!
  33. BobAfromLouisville

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great all around experience. We loved the cocktails, the taro shelled appetizer, and both entrees. Service was spectacular. The only slight issue was we were sitting close to the live musician and at times it was hard to have conversation. Adding to our list of places we will return.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the overall atmosphere of this restaurant. The food was excellent and the service top notch.
  35. CharlesW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely excellent when we were there
  36. GregS

    Louisville

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First, I rarely take the time to write a review but this place deserves one. I have been to Miami more times than I can count and I'm a Cuban food nut. I've been to Versailles and La Caretta. This place in Louisville was better. After an app of tostones with ropa vieja the three of us all had the palomilla. Both were prepared perfectly and the portions were such that two people could split (and I like to eat!) Also, the Forbidden Mojito was the best I've ever had! The music was great: Wonderful evening and highly recommend!!
  37. Foodiegal

    St. Louis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone is so nice and the service is great! I've tried almost every dish, and they all have been delicious 😋
  38. HollyS

    Louisville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our visit was great except a little loud. Has a hard time carrying on a conversation. Food was amazing and service was fabulous. 
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Love the food, service and ambiance, but would love to hear conversations with those you are seated with. Music too loud.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Our party of two wasn’t greeted when we arrived. We had to ask for help about our reservations. Once we were seated we asked for a larger table and was told no and the establishment was empty. We asked again after seeing tables of two being seated at larger tables. Our waiter was able to make our request happen but he wasn’t very attentive to us. We ordered appetizers and once they arrived he did not check back on us and was taken back when we ordered entrees. Overall it wasn’t the best experience I’ve had.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser 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 2474 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 p.m.


Booked 101 times today
Google Map for La Bodeguita De Mima

725 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    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

  • 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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