Mexican Food in Lexington (2025)
A cornerstone of Mexington, this family-run tortilleria-turned-taqueria still grinds corn for tortillas and serves deep-cut specialties like menudo and tortas de tripa. Celebrated by the Lexington Herald-Leader and featured by Eater and Southern Foodways Alliance.
Guadalajara flavors anchor this longtime, family-owned favorite—think sopes, tortas ahogadas, and carnes en su jugo. Named Best Mexican/South American Food in 2025 by Smiley Pete, it’s where Lexington diners point visitors for a full-tilt feast.
Born as a food truck, La Taquiza’s downtown spot brings pambazos, trompo‑spun pastor, and a salsa bar to a lively patio space. Spotlighted by the Lexington Herald‑Leader and a regular in local taco‑week lineups.
Locally owned by Jorge Gomez and Jasmine Chavez, this upbeat spot blends classics with a few Tex‑Mex comforts. The Herald‑Leader covered its 2023 debut and 2024 downtown expansion—proof locals embraced it fast.
A late‑night staple with car‑side service, this red trailer draws lines for lengua, cabeza, and al pastor until the early hours. Included in the Herald‑Leader’s guide to Lexington’s best taco trucks.
Oaxacan flavors straight from the comal: tlayudas, huaraches, and quesabirria on house‑made tortillas. Praised by the Herald‑Leader in its roundup of taco trucks and beloved by locals for late‑night hours.
A dependable street‑taco stop near campus for pastor, barbacoa, and campechano, with hours that run deep into the evening. Featured in local taco‑week coverage and supported by loyal night‑owls.
Women‑owned and rooted in home cooking, Maria’s turns out menudo, gorditas, and barbacoa that locals tout. VisitLEX highlights it as a small spot with big flavor and made‑from‑scratch comfort.
Independent and aptly named, El Patio pairs an expansive terrace with crowd‑pleasers from green enchiladas to sizzling fajitas. The Lexington Herald‑Leader covered its opening and roomy outdoor setup.
Not strictly Mexican, but this Latin‑inspired downtown favorite builds around nixtamal tortillas, moles, and agave spirits. Southern Living spotlights it, and locals swear by the ceviche and margaritas.
