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Corto Lima

Restaurant · Lexington ·

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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.

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Mexican Food in Lexington (2025)

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

margaritas

tacos

guacamole

empanadas

atmosphere

happy hour

queso

cocktails

Featured in Eater

101 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507 Get directions

$20–30

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

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Information

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

margaritas

tacos

guacamole

empanadas

atmosphere

happy hour

queso

cocktails

Featured in Eater

101 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507 Get directions

$20–30

Usually a wait

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

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