See photos below of this delicious collision of culinary delights from Joe!
Brunch was calling my wife, Hope, niece Hazel, and me like a conch shell signaling an end-of-episode vote on Survivor. We rolled in for brunch, three stomachs strong and ready to explore La Suerte’s new menu. We were feeling lucky (suerte literally translates to “luck”) and began to explore the brand new offerings as well as some fan favorites that we have loved for years. Quick note… there is a LOT of gluten-free veggies, so buckle up.
La Suerte Louisville is what happens when your favorite Mexican spot decides to take a big swing crossing dietary boundaries by adding some Japanese flair to their traditional selections with sushi tacos. (Because why not? The Ville deserves a little culinary chaos now and then.)
Potatoes, Entrees, & Portion Control (Spoiler: There Isn’t Any)
The portions are generous, and the value is definitely worth the price of admission. This is not one of those “artfully arranged micro-greens and starvation” establishments. Think big plates, full bellies, and maybe leftovers for a forthcoming lunch (or more likely a midnight snack).
I’m a forever fan of their huevos rancheros with my eggs over easy so the yolks become a sauce for the rest of the southwestern flavors, but this time, curiosity (and my love for a good veggie omelet) won out. You know a brunch place is legit when their omelets stack up against the city’s best. Gluten-free toast is usually my jam for “sopping” purposes, but with no GF loaves in sight, La Suerte offers a foil-wrapped stack of steamed corn tortillas, which translates to using anything on the table to build your own breakfast tacos.
Hazel (the self-declared “biscuit whisperer”) begged us not to judge her as she devoured her order of biscuits and chorizo gravy with the gravitas of a food critic and the speed of someone who’s afraid their food will be stolen in a prison mess hall. Hope, ever on brand, ordered her shrimp taco “usual,” as well as a guacamole appetizer for the table, and gave the “two fingers” for jumbo mimosas, noting that she wanted just enough orange juice to where she could still read the newspaper through the glass.
I took a scientific approach to the sauces, blending the red, the green, and the hot sauces into a zesty Frankenstein experiment that honestly deserves its own spot on the menu. Tip for future brunch gastronomical scientists: Mix-and-match everything… sides, sauces, entrees, appetizers… your own little ingredient flavor profile, Rumspringa.
“Did You Just Say Sushi Taco?”
Yes, and they’re the new kid on the menu block. Crispy seaweed “taco shells” cuddling rice and a free-for-all of fillings—from spicy tuna to sweet potato. If Japan and Mexico got together for a wild night out and decided to surprise us all, this would be the deliciously confusing child. We snagged a couple for the table and realized we should have tripled the order. For the Veggies out there, you will want to order the El Vegetal. If you order the veggie tacos, you will get a different but equally flavorful classic taco style on fresh corn tortillas.
Drinks & Desserts (AKA “Cheers to the libations and gluten free confections”)
La Suerte’s brunch mimosa game is on point, but their deals on weekdays are even better (here’s looking at you, $5 margaritas and mojitos). Of course, we broke our cardinal getting-ready-for-midriff-season brunch rule and ordered dessert. The flourless GF chocolate torte kept calling us siren-like, and I regularly used Hazel as my excuse to indulge in a little after-dinner sweet treat. The torte met my dainty lack-of-gluten requirements while satisfying Hazel’s chocoholic tendencies. GFers can also partake in the flan with no digestive payback later in the day.
The Brass Tax
La Suerte nails the rare hat trick of fast, friendly service, bold flavors, and a menu that actually lives up to its hype. You can brunch until you burst, grab a sandwich and fries (truffle, garlic, or curry, if you please), go tapas-crazy, or go on a sushi taco bender. Patio seating, strong drinks, and actual parking mean it’s a real unicorn for the middle Highlands.
