Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Lexington
102 restaurant menus in Lexington, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"The best Burritos in town. Friendly place, and clean. A place to bring your best friend, hang and catch up over some wonderful..."
MrzRed Rose
"I absolutely love everything I have tried there. The food is always flavorful and cooked to perfection. The staff is friendly, courteous and..."
Renee Muse
"One of my favorite places to grab a bite! The Saturday brunch nachos are my go-to. They always have so many toppings and tons of veggies. The tots..."
Kathryn Reaves
"The food here is amazing!! I’ve eaten here a dozen times and NEVER had bad service or bad food. I swear these burritos are so good, they’ve gotta..."
Tony Rudd
"What better way to experience a new restaurant than during Lexington Burger Week where they did their own twist in a burger. Plan on going back to..."
Robert Coffey
"This place is the tits! Great Mexican food with a modern twist of unique flavors and healthy options all with a freshness and high quality...."
Joel Benjamin Metzler
"The nicest kindest staff members who care about the well being of Lex and KY community! The food is absolutely delicious..."
Young-Eun Koepke
"Large portions that are Kentucky Proud and fresh, you definitely get your money’s worth. Oh, pretty tasty too. We’re frequent customers and the..."
Scooter Stein
"Honestly the best burrito I’ve ever had!So impressed and can’t wait to go..."
Brittany Ann Davis
"Amazing. Every single choice is outstanding and I am not new to burrito love! Just had their special Miso3000 and it needs its own classification; so..."
Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch
"The most amazing burritos, sides, and brunch! Awesome vegetarian..."
Emily E Evans
"Stellar, exquisite eats brought to you on bikes! Cheers to..."
Greg Abernathy
"I've been wanting to try this place for a while and am glad I finally got to check it out. Staff was friendly and accommodating--they were fine with..."
Holly Brown
"This place has been on my list a very long time.I am very excited about trying the burrito. Yes it was wonderful.I also had waffle & falafel with..."
Ms Pam
"y’all!!!!!!! not only is it the best burrito i’ve ever eaten, it’s the best restaurant in all of lexington kentucky. personally i’ve been..."
Calle Piercy
"First of all!! I returned within a three-day span!
A group of four of us went last Saturday. Surprisingly there were very few people there. One..."
Kristina Rose
"The food here is INCREDIBLE. BEST tofu I’ve EVER haaaaaddd. Not mention the bartender/servers are GORGEOUS and so sweet! Definitely need to stop..."
Kare Bear
"Great food, very personable waitstaff, reasonable prices(especially for students). Delivery of food was a little slow although there were several..."
Jason Hosler
"Girls girls girls burritos was a refreshing take on modern day Tex-Mex food. The prices were relatively low for how much food you are given. Also the..."
"Food is five stars, best Mexican in Lexington. The only warning I have is sometimes on take-out not all of the food makes it into the bag. This..."
m. sean cary
"El Jimador is bigger inside than it appears. Very clean. Servers attentive. My mother enjoyed the Taco Salad that she ordered the shell was light and..."
Patti Yeamans
"Food was excellent! Waiter should of wrote orders down bc he missed/messed up 2 of the 4 orders. We would definitely go..."
Joy Davidson
"Excellent food!! Great prices!! Super service!!
Wonderful atmosphere too!! Very..."
Joyce Reed
"It's great to have one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever experienced right up the road...."
"The Shrimp taco was Awesome . All 4 of us got one and it was all our favorite . Cute place . The coleslaw was made with jalapeños and it was spicy..."
Teresa DeHaven Powell
"Really the best tacos in town. It's always very fast which is awesome for those in a hurry or getting food in between classes. The queso is always..."
A
"One of the best Americanized tacos I've tasted. I had a sampling of the shrimp, brisket, pork, and buffalo chicken during my first visit to Lexington..."
AlexB
"Update (August, 2017): Well, the brunch was very disappointing, at least in our opinion. The tacos were served cold, and those on the main menu are..."
Zach & Chris
"Love. Love. Love. Great food, great..."
J
"One of my favorite places to eat!!!. I eat here several times a month. Love the food and atmosphere! I was just here again today and had excellent..."
Amegb21
"Fresh and so clean clean. I tried this place recently after a UK basketball game and was very impressed. I recommend the steak tacos, they were fresh..."
Dbo
"Great Value!. Cool atmosphere on College campus (the Strip), makes for good people watching from open air seating. Pitcher of Margaritas, assorted..."
M Wallace
"+ Good tacos with unique ingredients (I prefer the fish and shrimp ones)+ The sides are also unique and well done+ Nice front "patio"-..."
TheFoodFrog
"Perfect lunch spot! Two fresh tacos, side and a drink for $10. I had the steak taco and fish taco and they were both great. The mexi-tots are worth..."
Jessica
"Fresh tortillas!. Great spot... same observations about transforming the building and I think the food is pretty good. I had a steak..."
Mikie Steve
"I like this place; the menu is simple but each taco has a good flavor, it's not perfect, but get a drink at a bar and chill out especially on a warm..."
Chris M
"Best spot in the vicinity. Lots of places to eat on/around Limestone, but this one is clearly best. Very good food and a good value. They did a great..."
Steven Katz
"I like the food. It has a fresh, different spin on Mexican. Personally, I really enjoy the buffalo chicken tacos, but also have tried the southern..."
Kay Co
"Delicious, light LexMex. Local Taco is not your standard Mexican fare. Portions are just right and there are unexpected offerings. My favorite is the..."
Lexingtononian
"Great food, love the..."
Paul
"Taco Taco!. I tell you what I like about this jewell, their food is quality, granted the taste is not for someone who is expecting the ordinary..."
FoodMonkey
"Good fresh tortillas. Fried tortilla chips are good and the salsa is fantastic. Not an out of jar type at all. Queso blanco good as well. A bit..."
Big Daddy
"Lexington Needs More Loco. The problem with a lot of Lexington reviewers they do not understand or fully appreciate a different dining experience...."
Nochainsforme
"Worth a Try. I have been to fancy boutique taco/burrito places like this before, and have always been disappointed. The Local Taco was a nice change..."
ElBecko
"Not Mexican. This is certainly not a Mexican restaurant. It's more of a Tex-Mex cross with Southern food with plenty of local farms providing..."
Jeff Foster
"A bit pricey for what you get, but if you like trying new things, it's worth going once, or twice, maybe three..."
Jonathan Livers
"The name says it all. It's fresh, hip, delicious and amazing price. A must go. Don't waste money on taco bell. Pay about the same here for better..."
Damon Smith
"Fish Tacos, Yum. My first fish tacos ever were really good! Great patio. I think that is the main reason we stopped in. I will def..."
Nicole Von Wiegen Githire
"More pros than cons. Well, the tacos are very good and there are lots of flavors. also enchiladas and quesadillas are available. the problem is that..."
Nate
"Not Mexican but good. I think the tacos are really tasty here, but there is a very consistent issue with the temperature of the food - the Korean BBQ..."
Kilpatric Burgess
"I'm in love.. My friends and I tried The Local Taco for the first time last weekend, and it was AMAZING. The spicy shrimp taco was outstanding. The..."
Jbthinmint
"Pricey. The food was very good. The salad had some ingredients on it that were not on the menu (cheese for a lactose intolerant person = not good..."
Kelsey H
"THE LOCAL TACO - me likey. The Local Taco isn't perfect, but it's very good. First, yes, the tacos are decidedly on the small side like many of these..."
Connoisseur Of The Mundane
"This place is a keeper! The food, service, and the atmosphere checked all the boxes! I had the tequila lime chicken tacos paired with black beans and..."
Wally Burleson
"Best food with a good atmosphere and awesome..."
John
"Fabulous fresh food. Great food and seems to be very fresh. Probably the best queso and chips I have ever had. Very nice decor inside as..."
Brian Craig
"Great food, great service. My wife and I ate there the other day before a basketball game. We had a great meal (she had the shrimp tacos and I had..."
UK Fan
"Not your ordinary Mexican Resturant. Checked it out today, I like the concept, however it took forever to get to the register to place my order...and..."
Angela
"Chip and queso rock. Fish tacos are a nice change of pace from all the burrito joints. I like this place! Cool atmosphere also. Only down side is the..."
Jeff
"The Local Taco is decent. If you're expecting an authentic taqueria like El Gran Tako, stay away. The limited menu has tacos for people who don't..."
Tikkanen
"Excellent addition!. Working a couple doors down for 8-hours shifts means my food choices are kind of limited; luckily, Local Taco opened right..."
Kate Ewalt Bailey
"Delicious!. Got the Korean BBQ tacos, and sampled my boyfriends enchiladas. Also tried the guac, a lime margaritas, and queso. All super delicious!..."
E1223
"TORTILLAS!. I asked the owner about the deal with the tortilla's because I had been served 2 different ones.. one mouth watering and one not so good...."
Food Man
"Wonderful!!!. The margaritas were wonderful! Fresh made margarita mix = yum. I had the southern chicken taco and the korean beef taco and they were..."
Luvfords40503
"Local Taco!!!. Took my family there Wed. night. Loved the atmosphere...looks like it'd be a great place to watch a game as well!! Try the Tinga..."
Brad Lewis
"Good tacos. I had the Southern Fried and Korean Barbecue tacos and they were both good. I like that you can choose flour or corn tortillas. The side..."
Benita Clarke
"Local Taco delish. Tortillas fresh off the tortilla machine melt in your mouth. Every taco had such unique flavors. Can't wait to go..."
"Hey, I like this place!!. This location has been the home of several eateries over the last several years, but none of the others really appealed to..."
Lexingtoncoater
"The lady was great great atmosphere chill laid back had a great mother's Day eating here 10 out of 10 will come..."
Lonnie Mart
"From the house Margaritas to the chips and salsa to the amazing appetizers to the incredible soups and entrees to the friendly, outstanding service,..."
Susie Hough
"This hole-in-the-wall was exactly what I was looking for.
Seems to be run by a Mexican family. The place is small, a little run-down, but..."
Scott Hayden
"Finally was able to stop by this restaurant. I LOVED their salsa. Super chunky and full of flavor. The chicken fajita nachos were a little different..."
Annabel McKee
"If you want to experience true Mexican food, come here. It's very good and..."
Ed Copenhaver
"Great food. Great service. Off the beaten..."
Forsberg 37
"Wow.. what a great little hole in the wall restaurant. Serving quality Mexican sea food. Not your typical average round steak tacos or 5 day..."
Kid's Enchilada Rice and Beans with Mexican Rice and Beans
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"A hidden gem in lexington.
First the warm welcome form the people working there.
A guy named Louis served us and he was so active responsive and his..."
Mahmoud elJazzar
"Phenomenal meals. We're from out of town and like to try local restaurants. Definitely would eat here..."
Ingrid W
"Wife and I ate here for a late afternoon lunch around 2 pm. We ate out on the patio which we passed on the way in. Excellent weather to eat..."
Tim & Ingrid W.
"I just want to say that El Toro has been our favorite Mexican restaurant in Lexington for the last 12 years. We love coming here with our good..."
Shannon Voogt
"This is my favorite mexican restaurant in Lexington. The prices and staff are amazing. I love how the manager/owner comes around and asks how the..."
Alison Mercola
"Everything was great. Fast service good food. Cheese dip was thick and not watered down. They didn't mind that our little one was making a..."
Jimmy Campbell
"We go here because my hubby loves their margaritas- theyre stong and flavorful. The food is ok. You'll find better, you'll definitely find worse...."
"I didn’t even eat here. I just went in to pick up an order for Uber & was treated extremely well even though I was not the customer! They sat me..."
Allison S
"They have amazing food! We always stop by when we are in Lexington. I highly recommend trying tacos de lengua or the lengua quesadilla..."
Kirsten Flores
"🌮S amazing. Salas just ok. I love salsa so was disappointed when this take like something out of a can. BUT the food made up for it. Will..."
Avia Taylor
"Fantastic food! There's an amazing salsa bar with 6-8 different salsas available to choose from to go with your standard salsa and chips, or to add..."
"This is one of my favorite spots in Lexington (Mexington)! The snacks and ice cream are always fresh and traditional flavors from Mexico. The staff..."
Alexis Meza
"Their yogurts are the best I’ve ever had! They always use fresh fruits and are very sanitary when making your treats. Will always go..."
Sjrios 16
"Great ice cream, sorbet, and snacks! Locally owned hidden gem that couldn’t be better! You have to try the soursop sorbet (perfect unique summer..."
Kate Dore
"The home made ice cream is great. Excellent service, very helpful. A must go..."
Bernadette Cordero
"You like Mexican ice cream? Come to this place. You don't? You've never had it, then, so come to this place and try..."
Kathie Miller
"Everything in there is delicious, the icecream and the serbets are very unique and the flavors are on..."
Yamel Patterson-Muñoz
"Good place for Ice cream. Very delicious..."
Herbert Anderson
"Definitely the best mexican ice cream and yogurt in..."
"My partner and I had the greatest experience on our first time eating out since we moved to Lexington. Jess, our server, gave us the best costumer..."
Trampus Lambert
"I'm my opinion, this is the best Mexican restaurant in Lexington. We went yesterday, had a delicious late lunch. The service is always good. The..."
Karen Lanning
"My co-worked and I have gone here 3 times in the past 10 days because we’ve been here for work, and Lexington is pretty limited in food options. We..."
"Went to El Loro for a late lunch. When we were ready to order food, had to wait a little more then I expected. The rest of the service was good and..."
Andy Nielsen
"The stuffed jalapenos don't have any flavor. Good enchiladas and great service! Very friendly staff .
Nice atmosphere.... typical Mexican..."
John Starcevich
"We were greeted warmly when we arrived and seated promptly. Chips and salsa was brought right out. The chips were nice and crisp. The salsa was some..."
Liz JA
"stopped in for a cocktail and ordered take out. every body working was friendly, service was fast and the food was..."
Shaughn Tellinghusen
"Awesome food, Friendly staff, Fun ambiance and reasonable..."
D Man
"Love everything about this restaurant! Great food, Fast cooking, and Reasonable..."
N Foreman
"Super fast service, amazing chips and salsa to start, and great workers! Highly recommend if you're in the mood for some..."
Emma Blomberg
"Easily the best restaurant around. Amazing food, service and prices! I highly recommend the Molcajete to share with a..."
"This is a great local restaurant serving all the usual bar foods. And yes, the wings are brilliant. They also have a good selection of beers and..."
John Valdario
"Excellent food and service. They always get the order correct too. The wasabi ginger sauce is the best sauce ever..."
Tina White
"We have eaten there several times now and the food has always been great and service is great as..."
William Boozer
"Never going to b-dubs again. Great beer, good prices, friendly staff. Thumbs up on the fried..."
Ryan Gallier
"Very impressed with both taste and size of wings. Wings and Wing chips were cooked perfect. Staff were super nice and attentive. Definitely will be..."
Tracy Meink
"Wings are great! However I wasn't a big fan of the wings I had today. The Garlic..."
Napoleon
"Wings are crispy and fresh and the service is awesome! You have to try Grandma's rub. It's salty and peppery. You will not be..."
"It was our first visit there. I had eaten catered meals by them at work and it was always good, but this was our first time eating at the restaurant...."
Tom Bush
"We enjoy Salsarita's great food and friendly staff. Chicken nachos - always a..."
Happy Rodes
"The resturant was nice and clean. The service was great and the food was very..."
Monica Paige Brewer
"GREAT food & even better PEOPLE! You MUST try this place.
NEW..."
Lisa Joy
"Friendly service an good food thanks for picking out the grilled onions for my..."
Sean Johnson
"I used Salsarita's food truck for my wedding reception! I couldn't have been happier with my experience! They were very good with communication and..."
Jessica Graves
"Good price. Great food, love the..."
Marty Moore
"Salsaritas is good. They are not great. They lack the quality of Chipotle in their meat and they lack the customer service of Qdoba.
BUT... if..."
"This was my first time ever eating at San Jose and oh my goodness it was sooooooooooo amazing! Great food great staff! Now I don't Mexican food from..."
Tracy The Realtor
"Great food fast service. Happy to have found a good restaurant that is so close to my home. I'm sure me and my wife will be regulars..."
King Breland
"Arrived around 5:30 on Wednesday. No wait time. Food was served hot and quickly. Waitress checked on us several time during our meal. Very friendly..."
Pam Poole
"Mexican food fast and good. Personally love that I can order mild salsa as I'm a complete wimp with spicy..."
Anne Tidwell
"Simply the best for authentic mexican food. Tons of menu items to mix or match. Always steaming hot & fresh. The bar is very nice with lots of..."
"The food is good for the price. The people were very nice and..."
Steve Joiner
"Everyone here is very nice. They made a great burrito and did so in a quick manner. Very clean and good..."
Marci Smith
"Always fresh & always..."
Teri Simon
"Best queso ever! Clean and a great location. Not crowded when I..."
Ashley DePiano
"Food was really good. Nice place to..."
Brenda cobb
"A woman in front of me in line took all the mushrooms, because the Moes guy let her get TWO cups of them on the side. Leaving me with ZERO mushrooms...."
Kassandra Esquivel
"Had excellent experience. My burrito was CUSTOMIZED the way I want it! Thanks Moe's for STILL having MOE..."
"Always great service. So friendly and the food is amazing! Just do the math: for about $10, you get a *GIANT* 16 inch home made burrito platter full..."
Remy Simpson
"Everything about this place is fantastic. From the great food (my favorite is the burrito carne asada) to the exceptional service to the warm..."
Victor Castro
"Excellent authentic food, excellent service, excellent drinks! I can't say enough wonderful things about this place!..."
Savannah Compton Mullins
"La Marquesa is awesome. Best Mexican in Lexington! The food is homemade and definitely worth the..."
Jean Dorton
"My husband and I love La Marquesa. They have an extensive menu; delicious, authentic food; a comfortable atmosphere; and terrific, friendly service. ..."
Nancy Grant Harrington
"Authentic and exceptional food. Outstanding margaritas with fresh juice-- not corn syrup. Warm service. So much better than the Americanized..."
Liz Douglas
"The best place to get Mexican in Lexington. My husband loves the Burrito del Mar, only place in Lexington to get it
Keep up the good..."
Becki Kiewitt Stealey
"Our spot for Mexican! The food is always on..."
Ryan Reed
"My favorite Mexican restaurant in Lexington, really friendly..."
Curtis Burch
"Awesome place to eat,friendly service , best Mexican food,I have ate so far, very clean..."
Justin Wickline
"Great food. There are several items on the menu that are outstanding. A man and wife run it. Service good. Very..."
David Hollingsworth
"One of our favorite places to eat. Super friendly, amazing taquitos and homemade hot salsas. ..."
Becky Snedeker Smith
"Me and my wife have had several meals here and everything we have ordered has been very good. It's our new favorite Mexican..."
Glenn Bussell
"First time in. Food was really good and so were the margaritas. You could actually taste the..."
"I’ve been going to Los Jarritos for almost 3 years now with family and they never disappoint. The food is always so delicious and the people who..."
Destiny Langston
"Chase took us here for our breakfast this morning. A very small place that serves very good Mexican food. We all enjoyed our breakfast. Off to the..."
JohnCarol Gobeli McGirr
"Great food atmosphere reasonable prices and the service is excellent always go here when craving Mexican food. Never been disappointed �. There..."
Nancy Heydinger-Howell
"Best Mexican restaurant ever!! Food was delicious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this..."
Julie Lynn
"I love this place! The food is always amazing and they have the best ice tea..."
Deanna Cole
"Get takeout once a week and have for a long time so etimes 2x a weej....almost always ready when I arrive (less than 10 minutes from ordering)..."
Jacob Henderson
"By far the best Mexican food in the area. I must try for any..."
Jacob Thompson
"Loved the food and our waitress was so sweet :) definitely will be..."
Jeanna Barton
"Reasonable priced large portions, friendly staff and quick..."
Heather Hartsel
"Food is always fantastic!! Atmosphere is welcoming and the owners and staff are top..."
Brandi Neuenschwander
"Great food, great people, neat atmosphere! I know ownership has turned over a bit in recent memory but the current owners and management are 2 �..."
"Solidly good food with a huge menu. A kid's menu available for ages 10 and under. Chips were warm and salsa was tasty. Ground beef has a nice smoky..."
Kimberly N
"I'm a long time repeat customer. The whole crew is great and very accommodating if you need to customize your order. Outdoor seating is available..."
Emily Cook
"A friend recommended this Mexican restaurant. It was delicious and absolutely true everything she said. I got the pinã fajita, and my boyfriend had..."
Sarenda DeLeon
"A slow Wednesday for the restaurant so we had the place to ourselves. Our food was well prepared and fresh and we had a great experience.
Our server..."
Russell Tompkins
"Having grown up in Arizona and California, I’ve had some of the best Mexican food ever, so it was my & my wife’s great joy to discover this..."
Clay Feeter
"Always a great place to eat. Stephanie brought our food and drinks out quickly. We come here often because the service is..."
Jonathan Cook
"Good food, average service, average prices. Parking is limited. Drinks are like many Mexican restaurants where they have no idea what a Bourbon and..."
"Great place had the pineapple bowl worth every..."
R H
"Fire time customer. Excellent experience. Fantastic service. Friendly, accommodating, and attentive server, host, and cashier. Food was really good..."
Lisa Bazzano
"El Toro opened on Nicholasville Rd just after our family moved to Lexington 20 years ago. It is our family's favorite neighborhood Mexican..."
Deborah Whitehurst
"Nice atmosphere. Our food was delicious. I had burritos, husband had the three tacos, granddaughter had fajitas. I traded hubby a burrito for one..."
BH Patrick
"It was nice. Everyone was pleasant. The good was very good. Will be..."
ALEX SZABO
"I had a hard time deciding what to order, there are so many great choices on the menu. Patio seating available, and tables on the front lawn in mild..."
Terri Koontz
"Excellent service. Quick seating with no wait. Fast plates. Refills on drinks before YOU even realize you want it. Thanks for being our fave go-to..."
"This place was great. Food was hot, very tasty, plus the service was great. Highly..."
Ronald Price
"Just moved into town. This was the first place in town that we have eaten at. I loved the atmosphere, food and service! The prices are great for the..."
Chelsea Shackelford
"Stopped in with a hungry crew. I was seated quickly, and served promptly. I had chips, salsa, and water immediately, and ordered moments later. Had..."
Jim Mellenberger
"Great food, great prices and great people that work there. Have eaten there several times and love it every..."
Cathy Ann Brown
"We walked in and were pleasantly surprised at the décor it reminded us of our favorite place in Southern California! We ordered from a diverse menu,..."
Karen McMahon
"We had a group of 8. The waiters kept us full of drinks, sauce/chips full, and not one single order was messed..."
Joseph Hawkins
"Excellent food and service. My grandkids ❤️ it when I say that's where we are going for their..."
Cathy Ann Brown
"Great food along with fast, friendly service in a clean..."
"My husband introduced this place to me! And it is now one of my favorite places to eat. Its like a subway for Mexican food. The food is all good but..."
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