While enjoying a long weekend on the Bourbon Trail, we discovered Don Jockey just around the corner from our Airbnb. As self-proclaimed connoisseurs of Mexican food, we always love trying new spots--and Don Jockey did not disappoint. I ordered one of my favorite dishes, a chorizo fundido. Not only was it delicious, but it arrived at our table in flames! I've ordered fundido in restaurants all over the country, and this was the first time it was served flaming. A fantastic surprise. My wife had the chicken mole enchiladas, and judging by her spotless plate, she loved them just as much. Our dining companions also enjoyed their meals, making it a great experience all around. One thing's for sure: the next time I'm back in Midway, I'll definitely be returning for another flaming fundido! read more

I have eaten dinner at/from Don Jockey three times. My experiences were very mixed. First time was in summer 2024 and we came in as a dinner party of six. We were with a couple who are regulars at Don Jockey and we enjoyed cocktails, appetizers and dinner and all was great. 5 stars. Was in Midway last week and earlier this week. Came in for a late dinner as a party of four. Ordered birria tacos (2 orders) and a burrito and some other tacos. Waitress was very good and the food was good, but nothing special. Ordered a very large to-go dinner order a few nights later, and the food was mediocre at best. I understand food is better in a restaurant, fresh onto your plate and table. But it was more than that. The quantities in the to-go orders were small and my fajitas had a teaspoon of guacamole and sour cream. Disappointing. I did not take pictures of any of these meals. read more

Food was fabulous, Service was outstanding..Enjoyed the outside patio vibe. One of my faves in a foodie town. read more

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Tried Don Jockey at lunch and we will be back! Good quality was excellent and there's lots flavors amazing. I had the Abuelas Tamales and they were delicious. The salsa and guacamole both had bright fresh flavors and service was fast and friendly. Must try spot in Midway! read more

Ignore the fake positive reviews. Don't make my mistake and be fooled! Horrible food!! The rice was rock hard. I ordered beef fajitas medium rare and they were well done, and even worse the tiny razor thin strips of meat tasted rancid. I went here because my favorite restaurant next door Heirloom was closed. I will never make that mistake again. My favorite Mexican dish is chicken flautas and these were inedible and not even made with flour tortilla hence the name floutas. Worst of all, when we complained, the owner/manager became extremely hostile and threatening in Spanglish. The owner needs to take an anger management course. Instead of rectifying the situation they blamed the customer for meat that smelled and tasted rancid. Ironically I had a similar experience at Gracias and then I found out the same owner owns both places!!! Which leads me to believe he is serving unsuspecting customers rancid food at all his restaurants. read more

First time here and we had a wonderful dining experience. The decor blends Mexican roots with Kentucky horse racing. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. And the food? It's not your typical Mexican restaurant. The entrees were delicious and nicely plated. read more

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Easy 5 star place. Vibe was good with smiles serving you like your royalty. Delicious options. I will be back not next week but tomorrow lo

This place was Midway's 1st Authetic Mexican restruant, situated by the local rail road. You mush try the handcut 12 ounce Black Angue Ribeye. It is grilled to preferect and was served over carmaelized onoins and poblano peppers and topped off with Don Jockey's signature house made chimichurris sauces. It is served with tortillas and side, I got the Charro Beans. My wife had the Burrito del mar, which is Grilled Grouper, black beans, cabbage, pico de galls all wraped up in a hot flour tortialls and covered with house white wine sauce, with fresh sauteed shrimp and cilantoro. You may want to try the Midway Burrito, and the salas is some of the best around Kentucky. Chips and salsa are included without us having to ask for them. They offer a wide selection of cold draft beer. Very friendy service with some classics and some very creative menu items as well. It is some times quite noisy inside, we will try outside the next time. The best margaritas the desserts are out of this world as well. Don Jockey NEVER disappoints! it is worth the drive. read more

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Excellent food! Right downtown, so it's pretty easy to find. The queso fundido is delicious! Our server was great, and everyone was very polite. We didn't get a chance to try the mango margaritas this time, but we'll definitely be back! read more

Don Jockey - Mexican Near Me - Midway, Kentucky

Had lunch with a friend today and it was both of our first time checking out Don Jockey. Our server, Becca, suggested the Pasta Poblano with blackened chicken, and so we both ordered. Delicious. Positively delicious. I did not see this dish on Yelp's menu here. Shout out to Becca for being wonderful! read more

Don Jockey - Pasta Poblano with added blackened chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Midway, Kentucky

Some ppl On the sidewalk said try this place I ask about the tacos. What size I would be embarrassed to serve this to anyone I have never seen taco so small Little pieces of steak Fool me once. Won't be back read more

Don Jockey - Smallest taco I have ever been served! - Mexican Near Me - Midway, Kentucky

This is not your average hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint. Full bar and upscale menu make this place special. The decor is more modern than most Mexican places, too, with abstract paintings and rustic lighting. My Quesadilla Jalisco arrived at the table on a sizzling platter, decorated with fresh salsa, sour cream and guacamole. I ate every bite. The hubs, who ordered a burrito, WISHED he ordered mine. We actually stopped in there about 11:30 a.m., hoping for huevos rancheros, but I didn't leave disappointed. We didn't drink, but the cocktail menu and tequila selection looked bomb. FYI, the menu says they'll charge you for the chips and salsa. read more

Don Jockey - Quesadilla Jalisco - Mexican Near Me - Midway, Kentucky

Tacos were the best I've had. Margaritas were fire. Never had better service from the girls there. I hope the bartender with the pretty green eyes , the really pretty pregnant girl and the other girl that had butterfly tattoos and really pretty smile is still there next time we go back. They made us feel like home read more

dang I hope you guys bring back that dope ass bartender with the pretty green eyes and that one really pretty girl that was pregnant and that other beautiful girl with the butterfly neck tattoos Loved the paintings on the wall and the I've never had better service than from those 3 women Best tacos I ever had Margarita was fire too read more

Good food and attentive service but very loud with no wear near a full house Definitely worth checking out read more

We popped in here after riding the rail cars in Versailes. Everything was fresh and delicious. Juan always has everything top notch. Street corn and tacos are fire read more

Don Jockey - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Midway, Kentucky

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The food is THE BEST my hub and I have had in a very long time. We had the winners circle nachos; a must! I had enchiladas poblanos with chicken -frickin yum! Hubs had the midway burrito with serrano pepper sauce. AND the service was flawless Well done Don Jockey!!! I can't wait to come back read more

Very nice staff, good food and ambiance. Thanks Mike and the rest of the staff! Midway was so cute.

our lunch was delicious! The service was good. The only problem was the booth we sat in! We sat behind another booth of older couples who moved and shook our booth constantly! The booths need repair!! read more

Good local spot and friendly staff. They also have a sister restaurant who catered one of our parties at our house. They're great and you won't be disappointed! read more

Went with my boyfriend and his son. They had Awesome food and great service! The surf and turf tacos are my favorite!!

Met a friend for lunch at Don Jockey. Midway was quiet, and we were the first customers. It was a bit chilly, so we ate inside. We each had a classic Margherita to start (half price on Mondays) and ordered the Guacamole to share. The waitress also brought salsa with the chips. I had two tacos, steak and al pastor. Everything was delish. Service was on point. We were on our way out when we saw the dessert menu posted on the window, and decided to order the Churros to share. The sun had made an appearance so we enjoyed dessert outside. To cap our lunch day in Midway, the train came through. 40 read more

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This place tastes like it's run by a Canadian who's never heard of salt. The waitress didn't know what "refritos" were. She also served me a water in a dirty glass. The interior is fine, they have some fun paintings of horses. I would have rated them one star but their spicy salsa was surprisingly nice and hot. Their menu has "steak" tacos with absolutely no mention of what cut of beef. I had the tamales because it was Christmas time (6/10) and the quesadillas because they seemed like mulitas on the menu (2/10). They were not. The next night I went to a different restaurant in Lexington and ate 5 tacos as redemption. read more

Great environment. Great food. We were visiting from out of town so the location was very convenient.

Food was ok. What there was to it. 2 little shrimp to the single taco? 2 of us had tacos. A bit thin on filling. Ours was to go so no comment for service or ambiance. Maybe we'll stop in for full service and see then. read more

It's as good as you're gonna get outside of TX or NM. Great service. Margs are strong. Not much kick to the food but it's passable for KY.

Staff was extremely nice, atmosphere was terrific and food was very good. Midway Burrito was perfect and was the perfect numb your lips but not burn you spicy. read more

We were looking for a restaurant on our way back from the bourbon trail and really wanted a Diet Coke. We called a few places off the highway to ask if they had Coke or Pepsi, and all said they had Pepsi. We kept driving and ran into the little downtown Midway area. We called Don Jockey and they had Coke, so we stopped in. Amazing!!! So glad we did! The owner waited on us. He was fantastic. We started with the fundido and it was really good. I had the Midway Burrito with street corn and my husband had the fajitas with street corn. The flavors were absolutely incredible! The street corn is the best I have ever had! read more

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Fantastic food with so much flavor. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. The service was just as good as the food! Alexia was our server and she was very helpful as we wanted everything on the menu I will plan to return soon! Next time for a margarita! read more

I wish I could give more than 5 stars, I really do. Since I ate here last Friday I've been dreaming about when I can return (seriously). I was looking for reservations for a group of 8 to share a celebratory dinner. I was hoping to find a restaurant with a similar vibe to Corta Lima in Lexington. The staff was able to accommodate (during COVID) and ensure social distancing. The food was incredible. I ordered the nachos and they were the best nachos I have ever had in my life. By far the best steak at a Mexican restaurant. The rest of the party ordered tacos, quesadillas and other entrees and everyone was very pleased. Not to mention the chips and salsa was amazing! read more

Don Jockey - Winners circle nachos - Mexican Near Me - Midway, Kentucky

Say yes to Locos Tacos from Don Jockey in Midway, KY. We brought the celebration home with us and it was so delish. Midway is a treasure trove of great shops and restaurants. Make the short trip and enjoy!! Delicious dishes at Don Jockey's Cantina in Midway, Kentucky! Tequila Lime Chicken, Mexican casserole and pork tacos. read more

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Tasted like a granola hippie opened a mexican restaurant, the steak street tacos had what tasted like bbq steak, one corn tortilla not two like traditional. Vegetable casserole isn't a casserole, and the rice tasted like uncle bens. Service was great. Also red flag when chips and salsa do not come free ‍ read more

Service was very good. Food was average. Needed more seasoning, perhaps salt? Chips and salsa did come with the meal. House Margarita was not very good, but I liked the terracotta cup! The flan was outstanding. read more

Sadly, I cannot recommend this business to others because I firmly believe they try to pass off Tilapia as expensive Ocean fish. I could have overlooked the many other blunders, but as someone that has traveled extensively and loves seafood, I know Grouper from Tilapia. Anyone that's ever had actual seafood, knows the difference between seafood and freshwater/farmed fish. We were there today and my husband ordered the $24 Cozumel fajitas which explicitly states it's grilled Grouper fish in the dish. His entree arrived and looked...ok. Not great, but just ok. We couldn't figure out how they cooked this fish because it damn sure had not been grilled. We concluded it maybe was broiled, who knows... The fish was mushy...tasted dead on like Tilapia, not Grouper, and also tasted like eggs. The only thing I could think is maybe they brushed the fish with an egg mixture prior to broiling to make it appear as if it's been grilled? Who knows. It was AWFUL. Please don't eat here expecting legit fresh seafood, they are using cheap freshwater or farmed fish and passing it off as expensive fish and I guess they think we will fall for it because it's landlocked Kentucky. Newsflash, many of us, own vacation homes on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf and we know what real Grouper fish tastes like ... That set me off on the wrong foot with this place. I tried to overlook that they literally lied and sold us a cheap mushy piece of tilapia and tried to pass it off as grouper, but honestly the rest of our food mostly sucked too. The service was IMPRESSIVE and amazing! The waitress was incredibly attentive. She even seemed to notice that we hadn't ate much of our food and inquired if everything was okay. Honestly, I didn't want to be confrontational and be a "Karen" and complain about the food. I just wanted to leave and forget the whole horrible experience. We took our leftovers just to save face and threw the fake "grouper" out on the side of a Midway back road because the fishy smell was killing us on the car ride home. We left hungry and aggravated and I'd never in a million years try this place again. I don't have any love or respect for a business that deceives their customers by charging premium prices for sub par and altogether fake products. I believe Dateline did a whole series on the many restaurants that use cheap fish like tilapia and claim it's a more expensive fish. Guess what guys?! Some of us have tastebuds and know the difference. Ugh. Don't eat here. The staff are amazing, the homemade salsa is great, and the ambience is to die for, but that's their only redeeming qualities. Food is not worth the price because you're literally not getting what you paid for... read more

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The service is super slow and not very efficient, and everything is way over priced for what you get. The chips are good but that's about it. read more

Located in historic downtown Midway, this Mexican cantina just opened a month ago. It's owned by the same people who also own Garcia's in Frankfort. It's more of an upscale restaurant. I was surprised to find that they were open for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. The lunch menu is limited, and consisted of six entrees. A few items were brunch like items, like Huevos Rancheros. My husband ordered the chicken taco loco. He said that he would give it a five, but there weren't many mushrooms in it. I ordered the Winner Circle nachos from the starters menu. It was definitely big enough to be a full meal. I too would rate my meal a five. I loved the diced meat, tender and seasoned. The cheese that denched both of our meals was fantastic! Buuuut there were literally two slices of peppers in the entire meal. For a fourteen dollar meal, I was a bit surprised. I get it though, peppers aren't "in season" in the winter in Kentucky. Where's the chips and salsa?! On the menu for four dollars. Not a huge deal, I'm used to taquerías charging extra for chips and salsa. This isn't similar to an expensive taquería though. Also, they charged a dollar fifty for hot sauce. My husband said that the hot sauce was tasty and probably homemade, not like the bottled hot sauce. Overall, our meals were tasty, filling, and satisfying, even without the chips and salsa. read more

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Hands down the best Mexican food we've had in Kentucky (maybe anywhere)! Nestled in a quaint historic town, you'll find this unpretentious and not overly decorated gem! Seasoning is super tasty but not overdone and portion sizes are just right. It's our go to when traveling from Louisville to Lexington. read more

My wife & I came here for date night and it won't be the last! We were BLOWN AWAY by the service, the food, and the drinks. My wife got chicken fajitas & I got the quesadilla. Both tasted fresh with amazing flavors! We also had an incredible dessert. Our server, Ryan, went above & beyond to make our experience phenomenal & was quick and attentive. This place is amazing! read more

Don Jockey - Mexican Near Me - Midway, Kentucky

Great Mexican food, tamales were a bit spicy but not too off-putting. Service was attentive and friendly, setting was authentic and tasteful. Thank you. read more

Excellent Food !!!! From the appetizers to the deserts! The waiter Mike explained everything and gave great service! First time here but it won't be our last. It was a great experience. We would highly recommend. read more