Here are Lexington's top 5 Mexican spots

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Published on August 22, 2019
Here are Lexington's top 5 Mexican spotsCorto Lima | Photo: Madeline M./Yelp

Craving Mexican food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Mexican spots around Lexington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Corto Lima

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Topping the list is Corto Lima. Located at 101 W. Short St. in Central Downtown, the bar and Latin American spot, which offers tacos and more, is the highest-rated Mexican restaurant in Lexington, boasting 4.5 stars out of 270 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Local Taco

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Next up is University of Kentucky's The Local Taco, situated at 315 S. Limestone. With four stars out of 326 reviews on Yelp, the Southern and Tex-Mex spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. La Taquiza

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Indian Hills' La Taquiza, located at 130 W. Tiverton Way, Suite 190, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 50 reviews.

4. La Reina Michoacana

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Over in Southland, check out La Reina Michoacana, which has earned five stars out of 11 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 185 Pasadena Drive, Suite 150.

5. Maria's Kitchen

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And then there's Maria's Kitchen, a Northland favorite with four stars out of 86 reviews. Stop by 805 N. Broadway to hit up the Mexican spot next time you're in the mood.


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