Don Señor Mexican Grill - Morehead

Mexican, Western, Spanish

Don Señor Mexican Grill

Don Señor Mexican Grill
4.0 / 5 (5029 reviews)

Description

Tucked in Morehead, Kentucky, this bustling Mexican spot is beloved for bold, well-executed dishes—fajitas, chips and salsa and a California burrito earn frequent praise—and a warm, community-minded staff. Evenings are lively and affordably priced ($10–30), with a cozy, casual atmosphere that draws regulars. Criticisms include occasional cold plates, staggered service for groups and rare curt interactions, though management has addressed complaints. Expect a regional Kentucky take on Mexican cuisine rather than authentic SoCal/Mexican flavors.

Last update: 31.05.2026 from: Jana

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★ 4 / 5 from 5029 reviews
jana-audley
05.02.2024

This is genuinely the best Mexican food we've had in a long time.

jake-hall-2
05.02.2024

I absolutely love every experience I've had at this restaurant. It's the best local eatery in Morehead. My wife and I dine here regularly, and the staff really gets to know you. They enjoy interacting with the regulars in the community. Once again, the service is always excellent, and the Mexican food is the best around.

aimee-von-essen-1
05.02.2024

To start, this is not the type of Mexican food you would find in Southern California, Arizona, or Mexico. However, for Kentucky, it outshines many of the other Mexican restaurants in the region. The salsa has a flavor similar to marinara, and like many Mexican eateries in Kentucky, there's cheese sauce featured in the dishes. It would be fantastic to uncover some authentic Mexican cuisine here in Kentucky, but so far, I haven't come across it.

rachel-elizabeth-wee
05.02.2024

I ordered chicken nachos, and they were quite disappointing. The chicken was in large chunks instead of being shredded properly, and it wasn't served hot. After mustering the courage to let my server know about my dissatisfaction, she responded curtly, saying it wasn't her problem and that I should talk to management if I had complaints. I did contact management, and they kindly took the item off my bill. Overall, it was a very unpleasant experience, and I cannot recommend this restaurant.

sarah-j-bird9319
19.12.2023

I visited last weekend and had an amazing experience! The service was excellent, and the chips and salsa were fantastic. I ordered the pollo bandido, and it was undoubtedly the best I’ve ever had!

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The restaurant offers free WLAN for its customers.

There is a TV / screen on-site where sports are broadcast.

The restaurant and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus reachable with a wheelchair or physical limitations.

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