One of the three best taquerias that I have ever eaten at in the state of Kentucky. We had a…read moreselection of authentic tacos and burritos. Pastor, asada, tinga, lingua, and barbacoa. Everything was incredible and the service was even better. The place isn't fancy, but it doesn't have to be, it looks like it literally hasn't changed since the mid 90s and usually that is the sign of a great place to eat when it comes to authentic taquerias. Next time we are in Lexington this is where we'll eat, again. PS there are wicked good homemade refrigerated table hot sauces. The Habanero is straight fire.

Feels like you are in Mexico. Authentic food with so many types of different meats. I got the…read morelingua, barbacoa, carne and cabeza. I'd say barbacoa and lingua were my top 2 because of the immense flavor. I will warn you that after eating this food be prepared to feel a bit sluggish. Got a small cabeza burrito also and was good but would recommend using a different meat than what I chose because it gets lost in the fixings. Also, the tacos had too much cilantro but I just took what I wanted off. This spot reminds me of the taco stands on side of the road in California. I wish they had a few more sauces to choose from

Amazing food and service in a quaint space. Initially they were slammed with everyone grabbing food…read morefor dinner but we took advantage of the 2 for 1 margaritas and hung out. I ordered the shrimp empanadas and they were great! Flaky and delicious with the perfect amount of rice and beans to complement. Definitely will return.

What a disappointment!…read more Ambiance - the music was too loud and the smoke detector was constantly beeping. Food - My enchilada plate was cool in temperature. The enchiladas were dry. It was supposed to come with rice and beans and avocado. No beans - apparently they were out. I did get my avocado after asking. My husband ordered the fajita lunch plate. Again no beans and the fajitas were dry. Our waitress asked if we wanted cheese dip and we said we'd prefer salsa. She brought out the cheese anyway. She never told us they were out of beans when we placed our order. Then comes the bill. On the menu my enchiladas were $11.49, my husband's fajitas were $8.99 and the cheese dip we didn't order was $6.99. The bill was $14.99 for the enchiladas, $10.99 for the fajitas and $8.99 for the cheese dip. $6.50 in overcharges. My husband asked her about the difference and the waitress pointed to a little sign up front that stated new menus were coming and prices might change. I've NEVER been to a restaurant that didn't honor their menus prices. She give him $2 from to tip jar. La Taquiza - NEVER AGAIN!!!

I walked past Agave & Rye while exploring downtown Lexington, and the unique exterior wall art…read morecaught my attention. One peek inside, and I knew I had to come back! The interior is just as impressive, with colorful murals, funky light fixtures, and eclectic artwork throughout. Such a fun vibe! I was seated at a table in the bar area and ordered the Little Red Corvette, a beautifully presented tequila cocktail topped with an adorable rose. And they definitely didn't skimp on the tequila! Erica, my wonderful waitress, mentioned that everything is made from scratch. With so many tempting options, I went for the mix-and-match three tacos: - the Plain Jane with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, white cheddar, tomatoes, and sour cream, a classic that I really enjoyed; - the Bee's Knees with agave-lime chicken, pico de gallo, and cowboy candy; - and the Boujee Beach from their Luxe Collection, featuring butter-poached lobster, Mexican street corn salad, cotija cheese, crispy tobacco onions, and cilantro. The lobster taco was especially flavorful, with a subtle hint of sweetness that I believe came from the street corn salad. Definitely some creative taco combinations! YUM. YUM! I loved that the crunchy corn shells were doubled with [placed inside] soft flour tortillas to catch all those falling fillings. Genius! My meal also came with chunky mild salsa and a ghost pepper salsa that I absolutely loved! Erica's service was phenomenal! Despite being busy, she checked on me frequently and went above and beyond. She also mentioned their rewards program, which offers complimentary chips and dip [salsa, queso, or guac] for signing up. Great atmosphere, delicious food, generous cocktails, and outstanding service. I even ordered something to take with me because apparently, three tacos weren't enough!

They offer Really innovative take on Mexican classics. We are visiting from LA and when our family…read moresuggested tacos we were hesitant - but Agave & Rye was a lot of fun. They have a very cool decor. The waitress was super friendly and very helpful. The location is great. The food was all very good and unique. These are not just tacos - they have loaded toppings, crazy variety of meats (wagyu, bacon, honey chicken...) and sauces that make it all pop.

This place was the place of the week as far as overall food, service and ambience…read more Beautiful decor and a busy place. We were place on 2nd floor with just a place for 1 family. Glad they got us in. Pork tacos Shrimp tacos Empanadas Guacamole Peruvian chicken Special margarita Modelo Papa's pork All was great especially the chicken, pricy but a lot The tacos were great. Definitely a place to stop in Lexington if you like Spanish cuisine!

Dropped in for a quick bite at lunch and was stunned by how good it was. They have a lunch special…read morethat is both affordable and outstanding. It comes with chips, a bowl of salsa, and three street‑size tacos. It also includes a dessert. Everything was simply outstanding. I plan on returning. The service was very good, and the atmosphere was nice and quiet since there weren't many people there. I will warn you that the dining area is quite small, so if you plan on going during a typically busy time, you may want to join the waitlist.

I'm a University of Kentucky student, and I've been to Local Taco several times now. It has never…read morefailed me. Every single time, the food is consistently good. The tacos are fresh, flavorful, and packed with ingredients that actually taste like someone cared, and I honestly can't say that about many places. I love the environment too. It's relaxed and lively, the kind of spot where you can show up after class in your comfiest clothes and feel right at home. It's great with friends, and it's just as nice when I'm on my own. The service is also incredibly quick, even when the place is packed, which is most of the time. Local Taco has become a staple for me, and I'll keep coming back. If you're in Lexington, go.

I stopped by The Local Taco and had two steak tacos with rice, beans, and cheese, and everything…read morewas so good! The steak was super tender, cooked just right, and seasoned perfectly. I also absolutely loved the salsa, green dip, and cheese dip , they were easily some of my favorite parts of the meal. Such a flavorful, satisfying taco spot and definitely somewhere I'd come back to! You order your food and self serving fountain.

Delicious! The birria tacos are the main thing I always purchase. Always hit the spot.read more

OMG!!! This truck needs a brick and mortar BAD!! We knew it was going to be good because the…read moreparking lot was over run. We had to park about a block away on the side of the street and walk to the truck. They had a few tables for sitting, and a couple of ladies that were providing full service. We ordered our tacos (carne asada and birria) and was told it would be about 15 minutes. It was more like 25 but with the amount of people there, I wasn't surprised. When we got home and dug in I swear I went to heaven! This was the best birria I've ever had! The tacos were huge! Loaded with beef! The broth was so robust and hot. I'm getting hungry thinking about it now. It was truly delicious

Super cute place!!! Our server was amazing she gave us free queso because it was our first time in…read moreand super attentive highly recommend!!

I had an amazing experience here! Adris was our server and she recommended the empanadas, which…read morewere incredible. She also made me the most delicious spicy margarita with all the fixings. Would definitely recommend.

Loved this place so much! Service was great! Salsa, guacamole & chips were so yummy! The tacos were…read moreeven better! Can't wait to come back!

I came with friends for my birthday dinner and had a great time! We started with the salsa bar,…read morewhich was a fantastic way for our group to split and sample all the fun salsa flavors on the menu, a great touch for a table looking to try a little bit of everything. The guacamole was also top notch; fresh, creamy, and full of flavor. The coconut margarita was absolutely fire with such a unique and refreshing flavor that the whole table loved. For my entrée, I tried the house specialty blue corn quesadilla and it was beyond amazing. It comes with two large quesadillas, and I chose to do one with chicken and the other with mushrooms and zucchini. Everything about it was fresh and flavorful, from the perfectly seasoned fillings to the blue corn tortilla , iit truly made for an authentic and satisfying Mexican meal. Overall, the food was outstanding and the service matched it every step of the way. Such a great Mexican restaurant, I highly recommend!

Food was fabulous! Everything I tasted was top notch. Service was stellar. Even the servers and…read morestaff were dressed in black and white with ties. I don't know why Lexingtonians aren't packing this place at lunch! Hope you do! Thank you so much?

I guess I got spoiled in San Juan with Puerto Rican dishes, which are plentiful, because no way…read moreViva Mexico's California Burrito is worth $17.50. After receiving it and taking two bites, I decided to open it up and view the contents -please see photo. I found out there were more fries than steak, barely any guacamole, and Pico de gallo. It was dry and cold, but life is full of disappointments, and I've just added another. Several folks in my party ordered the Combinatiion platters for $12.50, which appeared to be more plentiful and satisfying than my $17.50 burrito and you'd think that my burrito would be more generous with ingredients. Service was good and friendly, and the restrooms were clean, so that's worth two stars. On a final note, I usually pay $9.25 for a Burrito Carne Asada at Supermarket Aguascalientes' little restaurant, so i was expecting more here for the price difference.

After washing our cars my husband and I decided we could conveniently eat here as the restaurant…read morewas right next to us. They're pretty small but they are mighty. We sat down and were brought chips and salsa; then we ordered two tortas and our drinks. Drinks were sent to us within seconds and the tortas were on the table in less than 10 min after we ordered them! Their salsa bar was small but had the essentials. We really enjoyed the food we had and how quickly everything was done since we were on a time crunch. The price was very reasonable for the food we had; we spent less than $25 after tip for 2 entrees and 2 drinks and even took a bit home for our pet. The portions are also reasonable. Their parking was good. Their restaurant was clean and I was happy with the music choice. Overall, 10/10! We will definitely be back

My michelada was good, the barbacoa is alright, asada is good, carnitas were a little funky. House…read moresalsa was ok. Hot sauce bar was sus but they tasted pretty good. I probably won't go back but wasn't disappointed.