(STACKER) – Mexican fare ranks second among Americans’ favorite global cuisines, according to Chef’s Pencil. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans’ daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn’t always the case.
To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn’t until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food’s beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Lexington?
To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lexington. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#20. La Marquesa Mexican Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (28 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 165 E Reynolds Rd, Lexington, KY 40517-1249
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#19. Mi Mexico
– Rating: 3.5 / 5 (88 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 818 E New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY 40505-2908
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#18. Maria’s Kitchen
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (23 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 895 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40508-1474
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#17. Cinco de Mayo Mexican Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (35 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 122 W Maxwell St, Lexington, KY 40508-2530
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#16. Campestre Mexican Bar and Grill
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (30 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 910 Beaumont Centre Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40513-1700
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#15. Papis Mexican Restaurant & Bar
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (24 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 818 Euclid Avenue 2nd Floor, Parking in the back of building, Lexington, KY 40502
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#14. Chuy’s
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (23 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1856 Alysheba Way, Lexington, KY 40509-2208
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#13. Taco Tico
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (45 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 1483 Boardwalk, Lexington, KY 40511-1803
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#12. El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (68 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 125 Towne Center Dr, Lexington, KY 40511-2027
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#11. El Toro Mexican Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (66 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1917 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503
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#10. Tortilleria Y Taqueria Ramirez
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (28 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 1429 Alexandria Dr, Lexington, KY 40504-1610
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#9. Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (115 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 1030 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 40504-2681
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#8. Mi Pequena Hacienda
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (117 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3501 Lansdowne Dr, Lexington, KY 40517-1401
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#7. El Charro Authentic Mexican Cuisine
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (65 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 4371 Old Harrodsburg Rd, Lexington, KY 40513-8008
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#6. Farm Market
– Rating: 5.0 / 5 (21 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 1079 E New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY 40505-4151
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#5. Agave & Rye
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (33 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: not available
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 123 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507-1228
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#4. Chuy’s
– Rating: 4.0 / 5 (200 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 3841 Nicholasville Centre Dr, Lexington, KY 40503-3343
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#3. El Rancho Tapatio
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (115 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 144 Burt Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-2411
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#2. The Local Taco – Lexington
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (261 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
– Price: $
– Address: 315 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508-3079
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#1. Corto Lima
– Rating: 4.5 / 5 (174 reviews)
– Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
– Price: $$ – $$$
– Address: 101 West Short Street Corner of West Short and North Limestone Streets, Lexington, KY 40507
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