Editor’s note: This story is part of the Louisville Community’s Choice Awards, a program celebrating the best businesses and organizations in the area, as voted on by readers of The Courier Journal. To nominate your favorites, cast your vote or learn more, visit this website.
Gustavo’s Mexican Grill is a locally grown restaurant group bringing Mexican flavors to diners across the Louisville area, with locations in Prospect, Crestwood and La Grange. Guests find a mix of familiar combination plates and house specialties, all served in colorful dining rooms that lean into a lively, social atmosphere.
Under the leadership of owner Gustavo Reyes, the restaurant has expanded steadily since opening its first Crestwood location in 2010. Its presence in the Louisville Community’s Choice Awards reflects how often area residents turn to Gustavo’s for casual dinners, celebrations and nights out with friends.
The Louisville Community’s Choice Awards give Courier Journal readers the chance to spotlight businesses they rely on and enjoy throughout the year. Categories encompass food and drink, services, retail and more, showcasing the breadth of options across the metro.
Through an online process, community members nominate their favorite establishments and then vote on finalists in each category. The 2026 nomination round opened in February, with voting starting in April. Nominate your favorite business here.
Gustavo’s menu goes beyond standard tacos and burritos, featuring dishes such as Jalapeño Margaritas, Aloha Fajitas and Three Pigs Fajitas alongside more traditional enchiladas, fajitas and seafood plates. The kitchens emphasize fresh ingredients and generous portions, with options including vegetarian plates and seafood specialties such as mariscos landia and camarones al mojo de ajo.
Each location is designed with a festive, slightly upscale feel, from the bar programs with an extensive tequila selection to patios that encourage lingering over chips and salsa. With multiple sites across Louisville’s northeastern suburbs, Gustavo’s offers diners several convenient places to gather for weeknight meals, business lunches, or weekend celebrations.
Gustavo’s Mexican Grill locations earn strong ratings on Yelp, where diners frequently praise the flavorful food, upbeat atmosphere and attentive service. See more on Yelp.
Multiple locations in the Louisville area, including:
Website: gustavosmexgrill.com
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Louisville Community’s Choice Awards business spotlight: Gustavo’s Mexican Grill – The Courier-Journal
