In search of a new favorite Mexican spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Lexington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Girlsgirlsgirls Burritos
Topping the list is girlsgirlsgirls Burritos. Located at 395 S. Limestone St., Suite 150 in University of Kentucky, the bar and Mexican spot is the highest-rated affordable Mexican restaurant in Lexington, boasting four stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp.
Choose from a menu of tamales, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, tacos and more that ranges from $3 to $13. Try tamales with Kentucky turkey, bacon, jalapeño, jack cheese and cilantro or a vegan Green Hit Bowl with baby spinach, spicy falafel, avocado, salsa verde, kale vinegar slaw, tomatillo pico, pickled red onion, cilantro and onion.
2. Maria's Kitchen
Next up is Northland's Maria's Kitchen, situated at 805 N. Broadway. With four stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp, the Mexican spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option.
From cactus and tongue to fajitas and pork, there’s a variety of choices at Maria's Kitchen. Look for the five corn-fried flautas, made of beef or chicken and served with rice, lettuce, tomatoes and comes with a side of sour cream and hot sauce. There’s also platters such as the steak platter which comes with a side of fresh cilantro, onions, lime, rice, refried beans and six corn tortillas.
3. El Gran Tako
Castlewood Park's El Gran Tako, located at 340 E. New Circle Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly Mexican spot four stars out of 67 reviews.
The menu consists of specialty Mexican dishes, burritos, seafood, sides, desserts and many more options. Prices are between $3 and $12.99. Sample the deep-fried tilapia that’s served with rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole and a choice of corn or flour tortillas.
4. Taqueria San Miguel
Taqueria San Miguel, a Mexican spot, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 18 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3429 Buckhorn Drive, Suite 120 to see for yourself.
Taqueria San Miguel offers Mexican dishes for under $7. Pick up lamb tacos for $1.75, a Mexican sandwich for $5.75 or tortas for $5.75. There are also breakfast items such as eggs, chorizo and a Mexican hot sausage.
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