Best birria tacos around! Very authentic and affordable, Lupitas never disappoints! Inside seating…read moreis very limited so keep that in mind, but they offer take out which is a nice alternative.

This small, very small taqueria serves up some nice, well filled tacos, and has for over 10 years…read more They also serve an excellent Pozole Verde on Thursdays - the thing that really got my attention. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I traveled internationally for a Fortune 500 company for over 12 years. In those travels I spent over a year in Mexico, because it was a problem place, to do business in any way - to protect inventory (we hired armed guards to patrol behind fenced areas, 24/7), to collect accounts receivable, especially from the Federal and State governments, to operate within the guidelines of the SEC! The good part was to sample food I had no idea existed. I had birria for the first time in 1979 in Guadalajara - stew only, no tacos at the time; carbito; and I had Pozole Verde for the first time, with pork, amazing dish! The version of pozole verde served here is very good, but does not have quite the layers of flavor this dish is famous for, like the ones I've sampled at Taqueria Los Juanes, El Camino Real, and Paisano El Tacos - all in Winston. Still it is a dish worth having a go at! I topped the relatively thin stew with cheese, chopped white onion, chicharrones, and avocado. In addition, I squeezed on lime juice and added hot sauce. All of this added additional flavors as well as a variety of textures. I wish there had been cabbage and cilantro to add as well. I tried the Quesabirria tacos and found them to be very nice - well filled and flavorful. I'm glad I tried the food here, and if in the area I'd stop in, but I would not consider this a destination spot.

First time here in New Year's Eve. Staff wasn't amused they were working but the service and food…read morewere excellent anyways and appreciated they were open. Had the first bowl, nice mix of spice and flavor. Chips and salsa were never ending and service was prompt. Wife tried the ACS which is an ACP - good flavor. This place is clean and well run and the manager was out on the floor keeping check on the dining room and customers. We will be back. Price is right here as well - $90 for 6 with tip.

Finally went in vs getting take out and it's even better. I tried their Mexican pizza and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious. This place stays packed but we didn't have a wait and our food came out pretty quick!

Best Mexican food in NC!!!!! Friendly wait staff, clean,…read morefast and reasonably priced. The Owner/Manager (Jaime) creates his own fresh salsa daily, which btw is top-secret! Family owned and operated, I'm all for it! You won't be disappointed.

I paid $4 two bags of extra chips and $10 for a largecheese dip and this is what I received and…read morethey didn't even give me the bag of chips that should come with the $10 cheese dip only the two I paid for which are filled half way. Ridiculous

The food was absolutely amazing. The service was top notch. Vianey was so attentive to us. The…read moreplace started filling up quickly after we arrived, but everyone was so nice . The place is vibrant and lively. Absolutely try it out if you are in Lexington.

Don Juan's, in the heart of Lexington, is a cool Mexican spot. They are open late, so you can…read moreeasily go to the local breweries and enjoy some fantastic chips, salsa, and entries. The habanero salsa is the bomb, and it pairs so well with the cheese dip. I had the super enchiladas...fantastic! Friends had the pollo loco and the tacos Mexicanos. There were no complaints. Definitely worth the visit!

I'm not sure why there's so many bad reviews about this place, it's a personal favorite! The…read morewaiters do seem unhappy but the actual food is really good. I go here all the time and I've never left unhappy

8 years ago I did a review about the food being ok but the service being horrible. After a few…read moreyears we decided to give another try. Bad decision. Service was still horrible. The wait staff was out in the parking lot. The clueless manager up front doing nothing. Took forever to get served. Then forever to take order, get food, etc. They delivered the fajitas but didn't deliver the plates with the sides etc. We ate with no drinks. We should have paid attention to my own review and now the hundreds of others talking about the bad service. Obviously the owners don't care. Year after year of bad service.....ehh food reviews and they are still in business. The Lexington consumers are the fools for going back and i have been one but no more. Ever.

Tuesday Taco Night Perfection!…read more Tacos and Beer Paola in Lexington is such a gem. This unique spot sits next to its sister location--an older Stop & Go that's packed with Mexican boots, treats, sodas, and food goods--which already sets the vibe before you even walk in. We stopped in for Tuesday taco night and were immediately impressed. Chips and salsa came out with two fantastic salsas, both full of flavor. There's also a Pepsi cooler stocked with Mexican sodas and beers, which was a fun and authentic touch. The staff was beyond friendly--welcoming, patient, and genuinely happy to have us there. Now the tacos... wow. Finger-licking good. I devoured three tacos: brisket, steak, sausage, and cow head--every single one was incredible. The cheese dip was smooth, rich, and absolutely wonderful. My husband loved his chicken and steak tacos as well. If I had to give one tip: do not skip the roasted jalapeños. Trust me. We'll definitely be back soon--and next time, we're bringing the kiddos.

Always a great experience. This gem is only about 15 minutes from my house and has become a staple…read morefor us. We discovered it several months ago on a whim (just happened to catch our eye on a drive). We've been many times and have tried several different options. Portions are very generous and the flavor is amazing. My personal favorite is the Tacos al Pastor. The staff is always friendly and cheerful. They also have to-go available, which we have done as well. Highly recommend.

I came on a Friday night about 5:30 and was seated right away. I had the pleasure of having a very…read morefriendly and prompt waitress even when it got busier. I enjoyed the playata margarita and the chorri pollo. The margarita was made perfectly and displayed nicely. The food was so delicious and has to be the best guacamole salad I have ever eaten. It's definitely worth the visit and wait if there is one and I will surely be back!

Tried this place for the first time and was very impressed. Recently I've not had good experiences…read morewith the quality of Mexican restaurants in the Lexington area, but El Carreton is an exception to that. They were very busy but we still received great service and the prices are very reasonable!

Drove a good distance to try this place out, we arrive at noon and they're closed where their hours…read moreshow 8am-9pm. People were inside signaling us that they're closed.

This place is a great place to stop on a drive eat toward Raleigh. Barely off the highway yet on…read moreMain Street in Lexington. They play relaxing Hispanic music. It's kept very clean and is very welcoming. This place checks all the boxes for service, setting and food. One of my favorite NC discoveries. This is my second time stopping for lunch. I ordered the Quesabirria with refried beans with a Jarritos this trip. Waiting patiently on the couch by the door. Looking forward to devouring this plate of food..... Outstanding meal! Meal looked exactly like the picture on the menu board. 3 sauces for dipping and recommend the refried beans as an add on for flavor and to balance out the meal. Off to Raleigh with a full and satisfied belly! 5 stars well earned Thanks!