Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Lexington area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Lexington area 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鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, 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 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Lexington area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Lexington were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!
#30. Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1030 South Broadway Ste 1050 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Soup, Tex-Mex
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#29. Chuy's
- Rating: 3.8/5 (326 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3841 Nicholasville Centre Drive Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Bars
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#28. Tacos El Rey
- Rating: 3.8/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 413 Northwest New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. El Toro Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1917 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
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#26. La Taquiza Taqueria Centro
- Rating: 3.9/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 630 East Main St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Maria's Kitchen
- Rating: 3.9/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 805 North Broadway Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#24. Sabor latino pupuseria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1479 Boardwalk Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
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#23. Skyline Chili
- Rating: 4.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 2850 Richmond Rd. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Desserts, Greek, Mexican
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#22. El Charro Authentic Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.1/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4371 Old Harrodsburg Road Ste 180 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Campestre
- Rating: 4.1/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 910 Beaumont Centre Pkwy Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. El Rancho Tapatio
- Rating: 4.1/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 144 Burt Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. El Azteca Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1060 Chinoe Road Ste 104 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#18. Papis Mexican Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.2/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 818 Euclid Ave. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
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#17. Agave & Rye - Lexington Fayette
- Rating: 4.2/5 (350 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3535 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Tacos, New American, Cocktail Bars
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#16. El Gran Tako
- Rating: 4.3/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 340 East New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#15. Tres Hermanos Nunez
- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1973 Lexington Road Georgetown, Kentucky
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican
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#14. Taqueria San Miguel
- Rating: 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3429 Buckhorn Drive Ste 120 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. El Gran Tako
- Rating: 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1801 Alexandria Drive Ste 156 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Corto Lima
- Rating: 4.4/5 (524 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 West Short St. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Latin American, Bars, Tacos
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#11. Agave & Rye - Lexington Square
- Rating: 4.4/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 123 North Broadway Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tacos, New American
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#10. La Cabana
- Rating: 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1414 Bryan Ave. Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. La Taquiza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 130 West Tiverton Way Ste 190 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#8. Taco Time
- Rating: 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2128 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#7. Mazunte Bodega - Lexington
- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 903 Manchester St. Ste 150 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
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#6. Tortiller铆a Y Taquer铆a Ram铆rez
- Rating: 4.7/5 (218 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1429 Alexandria Drive Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#5. Pepper's Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4750 Hartland Pkwy Ste 162 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. M茅xico Mi Amor
- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 780 North Limestone Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Salad
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#3. Viva Mexico Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 2573 Richmond Road Ste 170 Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#2. Maria's Mexican Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1079 East New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. El Patio
- Rating: 4.7/5 (119 reviews)
- Address: 2628 Richmond Road Lexington, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
