Food was very flavorful. Place is not fancy, but the food is tasty. Give it a try!

My brother kept telling me I needed to try this local Mexican spot, and I'm so glad I finally did. I started with the fresh guacamole served with crispy tostada chips, then got the pork tamales covered in melted cheese, a shredded beef taco, and finished with a slice of tres leches cake. Everything tasted so authentic and full of flavor. I also loved the environment and decorations throughout the restaurant- it felt warm, welcoming, and very true to the culture. The only downside is that it is a little pricier than some other Mexican places I've tried. My meal came out to around $47 just for me, but honestly I didn't mind because you can tell the quality is there and I'm always happy to support a local business and the people behind it. read more

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I stopped in at 2pm on a Saturday. I was the only person besides the owner. The decor inside is not your traditional restaurant layout but what I've seen in Mexico where there a hand crafted items, piñatas, and some tables for eating but have no napkins or hot sauces on them. They are bare. I ordered from a very limited menu, jalapeño and bean tamales, refried beans and rice. The flavor of the meal was excellent. The tamales were wrapped in the corn husk and she did a great job heating them up, they were very moist. The beans served on the side were very dark brown. Almost like black beans but not. The rice was not your typical Mexican rice but a much finer and smaller grain, almost like basmati rice. Great flavor in everything. My only complaint and this is just me. I prefer a plate and real utensils for a $20 meal. Not paper plate and plastic ware. The beans and rice were reheated in their plastic container. read more

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OUTSTANDING!! I pass by every day on my way to work but I thought I'd finally stop by and see how Maria's was... it was phenomenal. These are the best tamales I've ever had and the best guacamole I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. Maria was so sweet and helped me decide what to order since I had never been before. I love that the inside has all the fun stuff to look at while you eat. And they have jarritos and Mexican coke! Next time I'll have to get the ceviche since everyone is raving about that! I highly recommend Maria's if you're looking for an authentic Mexican. read more

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I've been to a small town in Mexico, and found an amazing small restaurant that felt like I was in someone's home. This, this is that. Maria herself, and perhaps alone, makes your food and serves it to you. We had an amazing molé chicken that I would put against any I've ever had. You can tell she puts love into that sauce. We also tried a jalapeño and bean tamale with cheese along with a roasted salsa. Delicious. It's a place unlike any you've ever seen. Interesting, quirky, colorful. It seems like her project inside and out. She's amazing and took great care of us. Go give her some business! read more

My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch mind afternoon. Service was great and the food was excellent. We got the 5 tacos and rice/beans and gobbled them up! Love the hot salsa!! read more

My daughter and I just happened to drive by this place when we were hungry. We turned around and went back, and what a wonderful thing that turned out to be! FOOD: TAMALES! Everything homemade with love and deliciousness. SERVICE: Couldn't be better. Maria is the owner/operator. She is a gem and in just a short, personalized conversation (the restaurant wasn't busy at the time), I can tell you she is a wonderful human being. AMBIENCE: Darling! Decorated adorably, Insta-worthy, and authentic. NOTES: - They make and sell many handcrafts - Great place for private party - Great photo backdrops, aka Insta-worthy - They do not have liquor license read more

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We was looking for somewhere buffet for lunch. We had never been there. Inside is surprisingly different than outside. I would say 90% of all orders are carry out. They have tamales 6 different ways. The rice & beans are very good. We got the spicier salsa & it way different than most salsa. ( great over the tamales) read more

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Great food! I visited there for the first time today and had the ceviche which came with four crispy corn tortillas ($16). The food was very fresh and good! My pal got four beef tacos (also $16), and she enjoyed her meal, too. The furnishings are beautiful--definitely a delight for the eyes! The place is clean, including the restroom, which I appreciate. read more

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An unusual business. It's a pretty bland stretch of the outskirts of Lexington that they inhabit, but they've decorated the heck out of this building. The front serves as a market carrying canned Latin goods and sauces, but most people will come for the tamales. The reason I came is that they offer vegetarian, either jalapeno and bean or jalapeno and cheese. The former still comes with cheese on top, which turned out not to be a little sprinkle but a ton of cheese. It wasn't really what I wanted, but I'm not going to say it didn't taste good. The filling, combined with the spicy salsa on the side delivered the robust flavor mix that I hoped for, and one which is hard to find in this area. They had a variety of sugary beverages and a few other menu options. I wish they did more in some respects, selling fresh stuff (for a place called farm market I didn't see any fresh fruits or vegetables) or having a larger menu. The item I came for, however, was pretty delicious. read more

Wonderful authentic Mexican food in a very unique store and an amazingly sweet owner.

The BEST & most authentic Mexican food I've had in Kentucky by far !!!!! Can't wait to come back again

Fantastic authentic Mexican food. We had the tamales, delicious! And the guacamole was incredible. Real tortillas to dip in the guacamole. And the lady was so sweet. Plus they have great handmade rustic furniture and gifts for sale. It's like going to a Mexican market in Mexico. Two thumbs up read more

Maria's Mexican Cuisine - Chicken tamale before i demolished the beef one. - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Truly the best tamales and ceviche in the city, if not the entire state. My favorite is the Jalapeño and Cheese with salsa verde. Suggest taking a bunch home. Freezes well. Maria is an artist with food and even with creating her own signage. She is not only good cook but a truly good person. The ambiance is unique...handmade piñatas and crafts. Mexican Coke and tres leches cake will satisfy your sweet tooth. Must visit. read more

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Maria is a very nice lady, the tamales and rice and beans were great!! Can't wait to try again

So today is Cinco De Mayo and I thought I would go and splurge on some tamales and tacos at this place. Actually, this was my first visit ever to this place. I always passed by it when going to White Castle or Rally's or Taco Bell since I have resided in Lexington (2009). I went in today and low and behold it was actually open! O_o That is a rarity. First impression was "There is a lot of stuff packed into this place." Then I could make out a woman and I said, "Good morning! Would you have a menu?" The menu was just written on a piece of cardboard. She came over and help me with my order. I stated I wanted one taco and one tamale. She was like "No, you get 4 tacos for $16." O_O I was like "Okay and I will take a chicken tamale." Apparently, one can order single tamales, but you have to order 4 tacos at a time. The total cost came out to like $21.20! That is insane! Shouldn't the item be cheaper if buying in bulk (the tacos?)? I don't get it. Also, why is this place named Farm Market? I feel like it should have a Mexican name like Mi Abuelo's (which I know is taken by a restaurant chain). Perhaps, La Pinata because it is so decorated on the inside. read more

food was authentic and tasty. service was courteous and friendly. We were able to order confidently (even with our celiac/gluten allergy). "spicy" was flavorful (and not mouth-burning). Ambiance was kinda silly, but very interesting; many of the decor were made by owner and her mother, read more

Best tamales in the city. If you're into tamales, you should get over here as soon as possible. I tried both the pork and beef tamales. I prefer the pork, but, to be honest, I always prefer the pork. In tamales, I think it is the best option. So maybe the beef tamales are good, but they are overshadowed so much by the pork in my palate that there is really no other option. They give you an option of cheese covered tamales here. Try it. I didn't think I'd like it, but I did. Definitely worth a try. They also give you an option of salsas that they smother those delectable beasts with. I'd go that route as well. The spicy salsa was not my favorite, but it has a unique flavor and again worth a try. You might like it. Get a couple different types and share! Ancillary findings...look, I came here for tamales and got what I was hoping for. But my daughter went with the chicken tacos. Wow! They are fantastic as well! Tacos and tamales ~ you're not gonna do wrong there. read more

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The tamales, rice/beans, and guac was delicious. I have had little luck finding quality traditional Mexican food in Lexington- this place is definitely the best traditional Mexican I've had out here. The lady who was our server (and cook?) was very nice, delivered the food in a kind and timely manner. My only complaint is the pricing. $5 for one tamale is too much regardless of how good it is (unless it's huge tamale, which is not the case here). Maria's serves some of the best tamales I've had, but still. The restaurant was completely empty when I showed up, which is a great shame given the quality of food made here. I think if this place advertised itself better, maybe did some catering, cut the prices (probably to $2.50-3.00 a tamale/taco) would definitely help this business. Was also a bit surprised to see no alcohol served here. Overall, if you have the money to spend and want high quality Mexican food, this is the place. read more

12/28/21 Stopped by here with my friend for lunch. Got a chicken tamale and guacamole with chips. Within 5 minutes or so, the food was ready to go. I am not a big fan of tamales, or maybe I've not had a good one before, but their tamales were so good here! The guacamole was one of my favorite ones as well. The staff was friendly and helpful in deciding what to order as it was my first time here. Overall I would most definitely return here again in the future. read more

Add a star if you dont mind spending a lot of money for not a lot of food. This place looks like you walked into Guadalajara. It's not a fancy place. It's ingenious what they did with the space. There are piñatas hanging from the ceiling and all kinds of random tchotchkes everywhere. The women were speaking Spanish to the patron who was speaking Spanish. I wasn't sure if English was okay here so I initially spoke Spanish. This was not necessary. Anyway, the menu is limited. You get four tacos for $16. You can't order in lesser amounts. Mine did not have much meat. You don't get rice or beans or chips. I also ordered a beef tamale ($4), which was small, but good. The food was fine, but I thought it was expensive and would not return. It was not the best I have had, but was decent enough. I wouldn't go out of my way to return. FYI, I'm from NY and we have lots of really good food, so I'm not sure how this would rate if we were comparing hole in the wall taco place to hole in the wall taco place, only in KY. I'm comparing it to my favorite places in NY, PA, and TN. read more

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Awesome food and atmosphere. Highly recommended for authentic Mexican food. The tamales are amazing.

Loved my first experience at Farm Market! I got a beef tamale and a pork tamale. And they were both delicious! The cheese on top was also fantastic, and I'm not even a fan of cheese! I got my tamales with a side of the spicy salsa which was a little too intense for me, so I look forward to trying the mild next time. The staff are super friendly, it's a very cool atmosphere, and I would definitely recommend it. Probably not great for big groups as there are only a few tables available, but would be great for takeout or small groups. Very authentic and so unique! read more

Maria's Mexican Cuisine - 1 pork and 1 beef tamale topped with cheese, with a side of spicy salsa, and a Jarritos Mandarin Soda. - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Mexican food HEAVEN! I just had the best handmade homemade corn tortilla of my life!!! My only complaint is that I could have eaten too much. Yeah this place is a little divey/authentic.....the food is AMAZING!!! (I believe the restaurant is family owned.) It is delicious and I feel like I am eating history!!! It seems as though the recipes and techniques are generational!!! I am glad to know this place exists!!! I will return on my next visit!!! Added bonus, the family is very kind! And helpful! read more

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Excellent tamales and flan. Friendly bilingual staff. I need to get my holiday tamales ordered!

Delicious tamales and a great lunch spot. The owner is lovely and deserves your business.

Amazing!! My friend DID not want to go in because the outside is eclectic, but I was the reviews and needed to go in. I am from Southern Ca and love hole in the wall authentic food. you wont be disappointed!! read more

I'm originally from California and now live in the tristate area near Marshall University over 2 hours away. Maria's is just about a block away from the Lexington Peddler's Mall. After shopping I just happened to try Maria's and I haven't looked back. I recently drove up for my birthday just to have these tamales. At this point I have tried them all. There's bean and cheese, jalapeno and cheese, pork, beef and chicken. The option to add additional cheese to the outside is totally worth it. The salsa of choice is on the side so you get to decide how much you want if any at all. My favorites are the salsa verde which is mild and the red sauce which is called spicy but is really some where between a mild and a medium. Both have a wonderful well rounded flavor. Nothing here is spicy for spicy sake. The tamales are moist but still hold there shape. The filling to masa ratio is good. I'm not normally a fan of chicken but tried some of my friend's and even that was juicy and delightful. The bean and cheese was also surprisingly good. It contains black beans with a balanced flavor and pleasant texture (I'm not a fan of the loose refried beans some places use). You could hand me any flavor tamale from here and I would be happy. Although, if I had to choose, the jalapeno and cheese with salsa verde and the beef with red sauce are my favorites. If you are in the area and missing authentic quality Mexican food I highly recommend Maria's Mexican Cuisine. read more

Really neat lil cafe! The guacamole was the absolute best! Tamales out this world good and my enchiladas were superb! Loved the tres leches cake for birthday dessert! Yum! read more

Maria's Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Farm Market boasts "best tamales in town" and I would 100% have to agree! I'd heard great things about this place from friends & on Yelp, and I was excited to find out they had veggie options as well. It seems like FM is mostly used by its customers ordering carry out, but there are a few tables inside the shop, where you can also buy pinatas, and other trinkets. FM is a small brightly painted building on New Circle road near Sams Club. My mom and dined in last week- when we walked in and saw the refrigerators with food/drinks, we weren't sure if you were supposed to take what you wanted and pay at the counter- but an employee soon came out and seated us and brought us menus to order. We both ordered 1 bean and jalapeno tamale and 1 bean taco and split an order of guacamole. The food was amazing! And definitely a great value. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I don't think this place is as authentic as what you might read or hear (tamales dont traditionally have cheese). Everything is definitely homemade though, cooked to order, and I appreciate that. It can be cool when someone does their own spin on things like that. The atmosphere is unique for sure, ppl should come here for pinatas and mexican sauces that they sell in the market. Guacamole was good, almost as good as Agave & Rye! I wish they had a bigger menu selection. Having the tamales is great, but with only that and tacos, not gonna come here as much as if they had more options. read more

This place is still as good as I remember! I had a chicken tamale and my husband and I had some homemade chips with an avocado like dip. It was all pretty incredible. The atmosphere is very casual. You have a seat. They take your order. You go to the freezer to serve yourself a soda pop. You use the bottle opener yourself and your food is out pretty quickly. It's quaint and authentic. If we lived in Lexington, we'd be here a lot! read more

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They promote themselves as having the best tamales in town. So you walk in and it looks like some of the local stores in Mexico. The seating is this rustic wood benches. The menu is short. Once you order, grab a drink off the drink case. So here's the deal: get the tamales. The spicy sauce is a bit spicy and smoky-- if that is your thing. Pay the extra dollar for the cheese then get it topped with spicy or not spicy sauce. The enchiladas were ....odd. They we're topped with parmesan instead of creama or queso. read more

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This was the best jalapeño tamale I've ever had! So good! The decorations were amazing, give it a try! read more

Maria's Mexican Cuisine - Jalapeño tamale, beef tacos, rice, and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Absolutely love!! This locally owned tamale restaurant is delicious. Everything is cooked to order and fresh. The workers are so nice and welcoming it feels like you're walking into a family home. Not only do they have great food but also a little Latin cuisine market with your cooking essentials. I have had takeout and dined in with both experiences being great! I would recommend the chicken and pork tamales with cheese. Both are so flavorful and the order comes with a side of salsa. There are also veggie based tamales too. read more

What's not to love about this gem in Lexington! Maria is the most gracious host and her food amazing! As a pescatarian it's often hard to find delicious choices, but I did here! The tamale masa is so light and fluffy. I had the Poblano & Cheese and Jalapeño & Bean tamales along with the Shrimp Cocktail. Be adventurous, take a chance and you won't be disappointed! read more

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Always in seek of great "holes in the wall" when we're traveling, Farm Market seemed like an ideal choice. It turned out to be over of those meals we'll be talking about to anyone who will listen for a long time to come. It feels so much like similar places we visited while in the Southwest a few years ago - family run, filled with colorful Mexican tchochtches, beautiful pinatas, a few groceries and fresh produce, all for sale at super reasonable prices. We were greeted immediately by an incredibly nice woman who was patient with the newbies. She steered us toward her favorites, and everything came out piping hot as if by magic, five minutes later. Favorite overall dish: jalapeno-cheese tamale topped with (more) cheese and hot salsa. Perfect and filling all by itself, not that we didn't manage to tuck into an order of chorizo tacos (tender, homemade tortillas and the flavorful meat was not too greasy). The pork tamale was also great, but we wished we'd added the cheese and salsa to that choice, too. The fresh Pico/lime wound up on top of everything. This one of those places that makes us feel jealous of the locals - please frequent Farm Market so it's here for us next time! :) read more

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Insanely affordable lunch stop for fresh, local Mexican food (definitely try one of the tamales) with an infusion of art. The exterior and interior are a riot of color: from the sunburst yellow paint on the walls to the piñatas hanging from the dining room ceiling. There aren't a lot of tables (they're works of art, too), so get there before noon to eat inside or order takeout and enjoy the atmosphere while you wait. read more

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Hands down the best TreS Leaches and Tamales in town. This place has authentic Hispanic food so don't let the white guy fool you. LOL. A mom and daughter A team is who is cooking your food and they do an amazing job. Also, why a cute and unique restaurant. I will definitely be back! read more

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Love those place. Such a great and approachable menu. Sometimes these "mission based" places can be a little complicated. Not this place.