Prado 264 plans Cuban-Italian restaurant and pizza concept for former Mark’s Feed Store space
A new restaurant concept is moving into a high-profile Highlands address
A restaurant operating as Prado 264 Restaurant has filed paperwork tied to opening at 1514 Bardstown Road, the former home of Mark’s Feed Store’s Highlands location. A legal notice published March 6, 2026, lists an intention to apply for a Kentucky NQ2 restaurant drink license for the address and identifies Prado’s Pizza Co. as the business entity doing business as Prado 264 Restaurant.
The notice names Louisville resident Luis Gonzalez as the owner and states that protests to the license application may be filed with the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control within 30 days of publication.
The site’s recent transition: from a long-running barbecue tenant to a new operator
The Bardstown Road storefront has been a familiar dining destination for decades, most recently as Mark’s Feed Store’s Highlands outpost. Mark’s Feed Store publicly announced in 2025 that it would close that specific location at 1514 Bardstown Road after roughly 30 years of operation, setting the stage for a new restaurant to take over a space that has drawn consistent foot traffic in the corridor.
What Prado 264 says it intends to serve
Public statements tied to the new concept describe Prado 264 as a fusion of Cuban and Italian cuisine rather than a traditional pizzeria alone. Messaging associated with the project references “Cuban pizza” as a signature item while also outlining a broader menu that includes pasta dishes and Cuban-influenced preparations designed for a full-service dining format.
Those descriptions also indicate an upscale positioning, with references to a more formal atmosphere and a menu built around plated entrées in addition to pizza offerings.
Proposed location: 1514 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40205
Business name used in filings: Prado 264 Restaurant (listed as “doing business as”)
License activity: Intent to apply for an NQ2 restaurant drink license, published March 6, 2026
Timeline and what remains unconfirmed
As of mid-March 2026, no public document reviewed by louisville.news confirms a specific opening date, final menu, seating capacity, or the scope of renovations inside the building. While public posts indicate plans to open in spring, the schedule will ultimately depend on build-out progress and completion of required permitting and licensing steps.
Key next milestones typically include completion of interior work, local approvals as applicable, and final action on alcohol licensing.
Prado 264’s arrival adds another distinct concept to Bardstown Road’s dense restaurant landscape, as the corridor continues to evolve through tenant turnover and new dining formats aimed at neighborhood customers and destination diners alike.