El Rancho Tapatio

Mexican restaurant · Lexington

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Family‑owned favorite for Guadalajara‑style cooking—think street‑style tacos, tortas ahogadas, and carnitas. Regularly cited by local reporters during Lexington’s taco celebrations and consistently praised by residents for authenticity and value.

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144 Burt Rd, Lexington, KY 40503 Get directions

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