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Corto Lima

Restaurant · Lexington ·

Corto Lima

Restaurant · Lexington ·
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Chef Jonathan Lundy’s Latin-inspired hotspot serves nixtamalized tortillas, bright ceviches, and dialed-in margaritas. A regular editor pick and cited by Southern Living; beloved downtown for flavor-packed plates that feel both Kentucky-rooted and globetrotting.

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Eclectic Latin-inspired dishes, nixtamal tortillas, ceviches, margaritas

margaritas
tacos
guacamole
empanadas
queso
chips and salsa
tamales
happy hour
Google Rating
4.6 (1.1K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
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101 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507 Get directions

$20–30

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Eclectic Latin-inspired dishes, nixtamal tortillas, ceviches, margaritas

margaritas
tacos
guacamole
empanadas
queso
chips and salsa
tamales
happy hour
Google Rating
4.6 (1.1K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
Featured in Eater
Featured in

101 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507 Get directions

$20–30

Order delivery
See Menu
Usually a wait
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
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