La Cabana

Well I usually think that most Mexican restaurants are the same and the food is always the same but…read morefrom time to time I am surprised by a standout. This is one of those places. I have been to dozens of Mexican restaurants in the Lexington area and there are two that stand out. This one and the me in Midway, KY. This place is like the Cheesecake Factory of Mexican -it's a big menu. If you talk to Latin American people or the employees of the restaurant, they will tell you that this place is exceptional. I had the Camarones A La Diabla and it was spicy!! Great flavor! Most Mexican restaurants don't show any heat or spice in most all of their dishes, but this is fire! Not only do they have a large menu but also have a lot seating. There are so many tables and they open another room on the weekends. They have a great patio when the weather is right and it is covered! We were there on a Tuesday night and the place was packed. They also had margaritas two for one and I don't know when they offer that but they had it when we were there. I look forward to going back and trying more dishes!

This is probably my favorite Mexican restaurant in Lexington because of its authenticity and the…read morefood and service is always amazing. Ordered a lingua and barbacoa taco and the steak tacos with cheese sauce. Plenty of meat on the tacos and the lingua was very tender. The steak tacos are always great mostly because of the cheese sauce and good amount of steak. The chips and salsa always hit the spot also

Margarita tower

Tacos Dorados De Barbacoa

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Tortillería Y Taquería Ramírez

4.7(243 reviews)

4.6 mi

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

Restaurant dining area.

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Small burrito

Viva Mexico Mexican Cuisine

4.5(68 reviews)

3.3 mi

Dined at Old Vine location. Delicious food, good value, great service. I had combo fajitas and…read morepartner had carnitas tacos. Would recommend and will return.

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.

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Corto Lima

4.4(560 reviews)

1.7 mi

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.

Interior

Corto Lima is a mid-scale Latin inspired restaurant specializing in a new brand of Latin cuisine with a modern interpretation...

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The front door

La Taquiza

4.5(166 reviews)

6.4 mi

Food was amazing! Also, the service was amazing. My infant daughter was sleeping in the car and it…read morewas 100 degrees out and I had placed a pick up order. I called ahead and they brought it out to me in my car. I was so grateful!!!!!

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.

Cheese Dip

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Maria's Mexican Cuisine

4.7(231 reviews)

1.8 mi

Amazing food and service. The staff was knowledgeable about the items on the menu! We will…read moredefinitely be going back!

My brother kept telling me I needed to try this local Mexican spot, and I'm so glad I finally did…read more I started with the fresh guacamole served with crispy tostada chips, then got the pork tamales covered in melted cheese, a shredded beef taco, and finished with a slice of tres leches cake. Everything tasted so authentic and full of flavor. I also loved the environment and decorations throughout the restaurant- it felt warm, welcoming, and very true to the culture. The only downside is that it is a little pricier than some other Mexican places I've tried. My meal came out to around $47 just for me, but honestly I didn't mind because you can tell the quality is there and I'm always happy to support a local business and the people behind it.

Guacamole

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Mazunte Bodega - Lexington

4.6(58 reviews)

2.3 mi

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!

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!

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Papis Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.2(140 reviews)

2.3 mi

This place is yum! I definitely want to come back here to try more. I got the poblano and cheese…read moreappetizer and also tried some rice and beans as well as chips and dips. It was delish. The service is good and it's super fun in there!

They don't take American Express…read more Dinner was good, not great. The chips were fresh and tasty but the salsa was a fine thin purée that lacked in flavor. I ordered Chile Verde which is pork in a green or tomatillo sauce. The pork was smaller chunks but still juicy and the sauce was very good holding a little heat and plenty of flavor. The sauce still had the seeds from the tomatillos which I think enhanced the flavor. The plate came with rice which was fair and a black refried bean which I also liked. The tortillas were corn at my request and were good. I would eat here again. The place is upstairs in a community of bars and restaurants. The ambiance was just OK

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México Mi Amor

4.7(34 reviews)

0.7 mi

Generous portions, I enjoyed this carne asada, the beans were tasty. I know what am ordering next…read moretime.

Great food. Atmosphere. Drinks. The employees are very friendly. I can walk here from my house and…read moreI can't wait to come back weekly.

Bar Area

Fajita taco salad

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Bar area

El Asadero

3.8(116 reviews)

6.1 mi

Food was great service was excellent and the table side guacamole was to die for and the staff was…read morereally nice

Excellent food, great service, courteous friendly, customer care and really interesting drinks.read more

Front looking into the dining room

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