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Corto Lima

Restaurant · Lexington ·

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.

https://www.southernliving.com/lexington-ky-8424773
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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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