Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lexington by diners

Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn’t just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that style of food; it’s delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.

It reflects Mexico’s diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of “Mexican food.”

According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.

These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?

To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Lexington using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.

Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#30. El Charro Authentic Mexican Cuisine

– Rating: 4.0/5 (92 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 4371 Old Harrodsburg Road Ste 180 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#29. Skyline Chili

– Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
– Address: 2850 Richmond Rd. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Desserts, Greek, Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#28. Campestre

– Rating: 4.0/5 (135 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 910 Beaumont Centre Pkwy Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#27. SuperMercado Aguascalientes#2

– Rating: 4.0/5 (8 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 459 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican, International Grocery
– Read more on Yelp

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#26. Supermarket Aguascalientes

– Rating: 4.0/5 (7 reviews)
– Address: 306 Southland Drive Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Tacos, Grocery, Butcher
– Read more on Yelp

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#25. El Rancho Tapatio

– Rating: 4.0/5 (283 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 144 Burt Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#24. Papis Mexican Restaurant & Bar

– Rating: 4.5/5 (128 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 818 Euclid Ave. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican, Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#23. Agave & Rye – Lexington Fayette

– Rating: 4.5/5 (314 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 3535 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Tacos, New American, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#22. El Gran Tako

– Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 340 East New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#21. Monarca Authentic Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
– Address: 841 Lane Allen Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
– Read more on Yelp

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#20. Taqueria San Miguel

– Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 3429 Buckhorn Drive Ste 120 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#19. El Azteca Mexican Grill

– Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
– Address: 1060 Chinoe Road Ste 104 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#18. La Cabana

– Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1414 Bryan Ave. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#17. El Gran Tako

– Rating: 4.5/5 (57 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1801 Alexandria Drive Ste 156 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#16. Agave & Rye – Lexington Square

– Rating: 4.5/5 (201 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 123 North Broadway Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tacos, New American
– Read more on Yelp

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#15. Corto Lima

– Rating: 4.5/5 (481 reviews)
– Price level: $$
– Address: 101 West Short St. Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Latin American, Bars, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp

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#14. Hot Head Burritos

– Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
– Address: 1445 Newtown Center Way Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#13. Pepper’s Mexican Grill

– Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
– Address: 4750 Hartland Pkwy Ste 162 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#12. Viva Mexico

– Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
– Address: 2573 Richmond Road Ste 170 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#11. La Taquiza

– Rating: 4.5/5 (142 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 130 West Tiverton Way Ste 190 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#10. Taco Time

– Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 2128 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#9. Tortillería Y Taquería Ramírez

– Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1429 Alexandria Drive Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#8. México Mi Amor

– Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
– Address: 780 North Limestone Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican, Salad
– Read more on Yelp

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#7. El Patio

– Rating: 4.5/5 (98 reviews)
– Address: 2628 Richmond Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp

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#6. Farm Market

– Rating: 4.5/5 (207 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 1079 East New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

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#5. El Taquero Mexican Restaurant

– Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
– Address: 1400 Leestown Road Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp

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#4. Tacos El Potro

– Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 2417 Nicholasville Road Ste 100 Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
– Read more on Yelp

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#3. Delicias

– Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: 185 Pasadena Drive Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Mexican, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
– Read more on Yelp

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#2. Taqueria Buen Sabor

– Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
– Price level: $
– Address: 550 South Broadway Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Tacos, Latin American, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp

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#1. El Costeño Jr

– Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
– Address: Lexington, Kentucky
– Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
– Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.