Guaca-Mole

Thank you everybody and welcome to Louisville Adam.

Guaca Mole is literally the best Mexican restaurant I have had the pleasure of enjoying... and this from someone who used to live in Tucson, AZ!

Adam, I'd also like to add my welcome. As a new voice on the forum you certainly have something of substance to say and I like your style. I also would love to hear more about Tucson. I spent a week there once and wish I'd had longer. I'd like to know what brought you here. Cheers!

Thanks Shane! I only lived in Tucson for 10 months, so I didn't get to explore every restaurant I wanted to... but I did get to try many. Guadalajara had the best table-side salsa and molcajetes. La Parrilla Suiza had what they described as "Mexico City-style Flat tacos"... which were a lot like a cross between a pierogie and an empanada drizzled with a delicious sauce. El Charro Cafe was famous for its Carne Seca. Those are the three that always stand out in my mind, of course there are two others I regret not trying...Mi Nidito Cafe, famous for serving Bill Clinton while he was president, and Cafe Poca Cosa... famous for a menu that always changes and has an extremely modern take on Mexican food.

I actually moved here two years ago from Omaha (just recently found this forum!).... I know Louisville has been one of the best cities food-wise I have had the pleasure of enjoying.



Thanks Megan and Fernando as well!

This is already apparent, but Fernando is a brilliant chef. Love his food.

I just wanted to pile on some more praise. We had a fantastic meal at Guaca-Mole last night, just like all the others we've already enjoyed. The smoked fish taquitos are quickly becoming an addiction and the carnitas are chunks of pork greatness.

And to make Guaca-Mole even better, they have added a "happy hour" from 4-close, with $3 beers, margaritas, and sangria.

We get those smoked fish taquitos every time.

With so many great options in Louisville's restaurant scene, we often feel that we do not make it to our favorites frequently enough. However, it seems that we always find the time to get back to Guaca Mole

I think my favorite thing is the short rib enfijoladas, but those carnitas are pretty damn good too(and the scallops, salmon, fish tacos...) I have had some really solid specials there as well; the seafood paella come instantly to mind. Oh , and while I almost never go vegetarian when dining out, those tamales...

While the food is obviously the #1 draw, I always leave feeling like I got great value also.

And while I haven't been a huge cocktail fan in the past, I have recently been getting my feet wet, and I am a fan of their mango habanero drink with my ap. My only minor complaint is that I wish they had a better beer list. That said, they have Falls City, and I can deal with it.

Thank you Dustin, nice seen you the other night.

Justin now you know how to make the carnitas, hopefully you do'nt stop comming to Guaca-Mole.

Thank you so much Dan, at Guaca-Mole we wanted to concentrate on more tequila focus drinks and have an small beer and wine list, but at our new concept we are doing lots of beers and wine.

My interest is piqued, Fernando. I read the press release about 3 new places a few months ago...can you tell us anything about the upcoming? I believe one of them was a churrascaria?

Whatever it is, I cant wait to eat there.

Louisville is lucky to have you back!

My interest is piqued, Fernando. I read the press release about 3 new places a few months ago...can you tell us anything about the upcoming? I believe one of them was a churrascaria?

Whatever it is, I cant wait to eat there.

Louisville is lucky to have you back!

PLEASE open a churrascaria immediately.

It seems Guaca Mole is throwing their hat in the burger biz too. Best of luck! Can't wait to try it.

http://insiderlouisville.com/news/2012/11/01/guaca-moles-team-martinez-to-open-muscle-burger-bar-in-early-2013/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

btw, my wife and I love Guaca Mole. The sangria margarita and those smoked fish taquitos... YUM.

[Robin Garr]

I see I had an Email from Fernando while I was out ... here's a little more info:

We are happy to announce our new concept Mussel+Burger Bar. Were we are planning to do creative burgers and mussels, we are planning to do 6 or 7 sauces for the mussels like Basquaise , Meuniere sauce, curry cream, Greek with feta and ouzo, etc. The burgers are going to be specialty burgers like The Argentinian 8oz burger topped with Argentinian chorizo, provaleta and chimichurri, The Italian job crispy prosciutto, taleggio cheese, oven roasted tomatoes and baby arugula, The Spanish blue with peral Spanish blue cheese baby pepper crest and fig jam, just to name a few. We are also planning to have some other items for people that don’t like burgers, but the main focus is mussels, burgers and homemade frites.

[Robin Garr]

And a little more from Fernando:

It's going to be a new restaurant we are looking at 2 locations printing under $15 except a burger that we are calling the CEO with foie gras and truffle aioli. We are planning to open lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

Now the guessing is Where? East End, former restaurant space, currently available....Any guesses guys?

Deb

Now the guessing is Where? East End, former restaurant space, currently available....Any guesses guys?

Deb

First guess would be where BoomBozz was the Hurstbourne. It's close and would be easy to manage both of them. Not sure about the location but is anybody can make it work he can!

Other options in the immediate area would be the former Lone Star building has been empty for a long time or the Staxx (Garrett's) building.

Mark,
Good guesses. I sure hope it's not the former BoomBozz/Habana Blues location. It's great for me as I could practically walk there, but the traffic pattern and visibility are horrible - that why both places there failed. The former Garret's place seems awfully large/ I guess I was envisioning something smaller...
Deb

I see I had an Email from Fernando while I was out ... here's a little more info:

We are happy to announce our new concept Mussel+Burger Bar. Were we are planning to do creative burgers and mussels, we are planning to do 6 or 7 sauces for the mussels like Basquaise , Meuniere sauce, curry cream, Greek with feta and ouzo, etc. The burgers are going to be specialty burgers like The Argentinian 8oz burger topped with Argentinian chorizo, provaleta and chimichurri, The Italian job crispy prosciutto, taleggio cheese, oven roasted tomatoes and baby arugula, The Spanish blue with peral Spanish blue cheese baby pepper crest and fig jam, just to name a few. We are also planning to have some other items for people that don’t like burgers, but the main focus is mussels, burgers and homemade frites.

Ok, that makes a whole lot more sense than what Insider Louisville initially reported as Muscle Burger Bar, with no mention of mussels or any explanation as to what the heck weightlifting has to do with gourmet burgers. Looks like they've updated their story.

Now the guessing is Where? East End, former restaurant space, currently available....Any guesses guys?

Deb

Former Calistoga?