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Metztli Modern Mexican Cuisine & Bar | Our Story

Modern Mexican in the heart of Louisville

Modern Mexican in the heart of Louisville

Metztli sits on South 4th Street in downtown Louisville, bringing a contemporary vision of Mexican cuisine to Bourbon City.
The name behind the restaurant

The name behind the restaurant

The name comes from the Nahuatl word for moon — mythological imagery woven into the murals, the menu, and the room itself.
A contemporary take on tradition

A contemporary take on tradition

Dishes like the Birria Pizza, Churro Cheesecake, and Luna Plate are rooted in Mexican tradition but built for right now.
A space built to be felt

A space built to be felt

Día de los Muertos murals, papel picado overhead, and a neon Metztli sign glowing against a wall of flowers — every corner is layered with art and intention.
Downtown Louisville's table

Downtown Louisville's table

A go-to before shows at the Louisville Palace and a destination in its own right — Metztli has earned its place in downtown's dining conversation.