Mami Monchita’s

Top choice in Bluegrass Country


Real-deal Honduran dishes emerge from the kitchen at this amiable little spot. Try the baleadas (folded tortillas stuffed with refried beans and cheese) or pupusas (griddled corn cakes filled with meat or cheese), followed by tres leches (three milks) cake for dessert. Vegetarians have several options.

Part of the profits go back to the owner’s village in Honduras to help children in need.


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