Best birria tacos around! Very authentic and affordable, Lupitas never disappoints! Inside seating…read moreis very limited so keep that in mind, but they offer take out which is a nice alternative.

This small, very small taqueria serves up some nice, well filled tacos, and has for over 10 years…read more They also serve an excellent Pozole Verde on Thursdays - the thing that really got my attention. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I traveled internationally for a Fortune 500 company for over 12 years. In those travels I spent over a year in Mexico, because it was a problem place, to do business in any way - to protect inventory (we hired armed guards to patrol behind fenced areas, 24/7), to collect accounts receivable, especially from the Federal and State governments, to operate within the guidelines of the SEC! The good part was to sample food I had no idea existed. I had birria for the first time in 1979 in Guadalajara - stew only, no tacos at the time; carbito; and I had Pozole Verde for the first time, with pork, amazing dish! The version of pozole verde served here is very good, but does not have quite the layers of flavor this dish is famous for, like the ones I've sampled at Taqueria Los Juanes, El Camino Real, and Paisano El Tacos - all in Winston. Still it is a dish worth having a go at! I topped the relatively thin stew with cheese, chopped white onion, chicharrones, and avocado. In addition, I squeezed on lime juice and added hot sauce. All of this added additional flavors as well as a variety of textures. I wish there had been cabbage and cilantro to add as well. I tried the Quesabirria tacos and found them to be very nice - well filled and flavorful. I'm glad I tried the food here, and if in the area I'd stop in, but I would not consider this a destination spot.

This past weekend after watching a long 2 day wrestling tournament at North Davidson High School,…read moremy parents and I decided to go check out this near by taco place that we kept hearing about all weekend long. As soon as we entered the restaurant you felt the good vibes with the Spanish music being played in the background. We were greeted with a smile and taken right to a table. The restaurant had a couple of tables, but it seems like a lot of people do take out as well. As I looked at the menu there were a lot of different options apart from the tacos. There were tortas, chimichangas, etc. When it came time to order the food I decided to go with the tacos. I ordered 1 taco de asada, 1 taco al pastor, and 1 taco de pollo asado. I also got a agua de jamaica (Hibiscus tea) it was also very good and refreshing. While my family and I waited for our food our server brought us chips and salsa which did not disappoint. Once my food came out I was super excited to try it out. The presentation was amazing. The tortillas were homemade, the taco was loaded with onions and cilantro, they give you a good amount of limes, some radishes on the side, and bring out 2 different salsas for you to add to your taco if you would like too. Each taco was delicious and very flavorful. I would say that my favorite one had to be the taco al pastor. The seasoning was just right and it even had pineapple in there. If you are in the area I would definitely give this a try, the food and service are both so amazing. You wont be disappointed!

Very HIGH Quality, authentic Mexicano comida: the service is TOP NOTCH AND VERY PROFESSIONAL, very…read moreaccommodating and well mannered. 1000% value their guests and customers dining in. Very very clean, open concept kitchen; once again, extremely clean bathroom as well, soda machine is clean, floors spotless, big brownie points! Moreover the food: pleaseeee try the shrimp cocktail(extremely fresh tasting and not spicy yet flavorful, LOTS OF SHRIMP INSIDE!), birria tamales( speaks for itself ‍‍‍very flavorful the maíz also had flavor and the consomé is not fatty but well seasoned, simply delicious). The birria ramen, huge chunks of barbacoa inside and served with a quesadilla, come on! Also had the empanadas de campechanas(steak with chorizo and cheese) and also an order of pulled chicken and cheese empanadas (it taste like you at you're at home eating Ma's food!!!!), pastor taco was excellent, made with actual pineapple and seasoned well but not too salty or sweet; perfect! The street corn was nice and HOT in temperature and well seasoned but not spicy and could taste the squeezed lime with the tajin cheese and mayo; yum!!!! Carnitas taco was excellent, very tender!!! Oh, hand made corn tortillas.... Come on!!! This is the place to be, I'm telling y'all‍. We got caramel churros to go, they come with some ice cream and whipped with chocolate sauce, so banger!!! Also recommend the fresh made cheese dip with the made to order chunky guacamolè aka 'Guac Mexicano' and some grilled seasoned whole jalapeños on the side(aka Torriados) Finally, would also like to highlight that all the food had very clean presentations and you can tell everything is prepped with very very well- also can tell this in the horchata and Jamaica! I have never in my life tried a perfect Jamaica like theirs- it was not bitter or sour or too sweet or too weak; absolutely perfect, please try for yourself! Andre's has a wonderful staff and he and his family are working with delicious recipes, these people are true restauranteurs and know what they're doing!!! I am definitely returning and plan to become a regular! So thankful to find somewhere close to my new home out this way! God bless you/ que Diosito los bendiga!

Food was absolutely amazing and the service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly,…read moreattentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. We will definitely be back--highly recommend!

Amazing times a million!!! Fresh, ALWAYS! Delicious, most…read morecertainly! Thanks for the queso!

Tuesday Taco Night Perfection!…read more Tacos and Beer Paola in Lexington is such a gem. This unique spot sits next to its sister location--an older Stop & Go that's packed with Mexican boots, treats, sodas, and food goods--which already sets the vibe before you even walk in. We stopped in for Tuesday taco night and were immediately impressed. Chips and salsa came out with two fantastic salsas, both full of flavor. There's also a Pepsi cooler stocked with Mexican sodas and beers, which was a fun and authentic touch. The staff was beyond friendly--welcoming, patient, and genuinely happy to have us there. Now the tacos... wow. Finger-licking good. I devoured three tacos: brisket, steak, sausage, and cow head--every single one was incredible. The cheese dip was smooth, rich, and absolutely wonderful. My husband loved his chicken and steak tacos as well. If I had to give one tip: do not skip the roasted jalapeños. Trust me. We'll definitely be back soon--and next time, we're bringing the kiddos.

Always fresh and good. Best cheese dip and love the cucumbers. Healthy yummy meal with streak tacosread more

This place is amazing…read more The bartenders are fantastic. Drinks take a minute but they are so worth the wait. Watching my drink made at the bar made me feel special. The bar and wait staff do that little extra that that really elivates and delivers on the experience. I prefer my salsa thicker, however I could taste the made in house freshness. My Cocktail was thick and loaded with shrimp and vegetables. A little spice would have been nice but that's what hot sauce is for. After finding this place, l went back two days in a row. Once for just drinks and once for drinks and a small bite. I'm looking forward to returning for dinner.

Mexican food but *slightly elevated*. Man, this meal was delicious. The table side guac is the…read morecherry on top, honestly. The street corn is everything and more and the Al pastor tacos were *chefs kiss*

Credit where credit is due, I commend any establishment that can pivot gracefully when a very large…read moreparty arrives unexpectedly. A communication error left the restaurant unprepared for the volume of guest that decended upon them all at once. With that in consideration, the staff was very accommodating, organized and efficient. Unfortunately the food was not as good. The chips and salsa taste fresh from the shelf. Open and serve. The rice was nearly flavorless and I suspect that the refried beans come in bags of powdered bean flakes. The ACP chicken had the over dried texture meat that's been precooked or held too long on the hot line. Even worse...the frozen food fish patties with barely dressed tri- colored bag slaw. Acceptable for a busy mom fish taco family dinner. But I expect so much more from every restaurant. The Chipotle Shrimp was the better of the entrees that I tried. The cream sauce was too thick, almost like a country gravy. However the shrimp were nicely cooked and the grilled onions were the best thing on the plate. Overall the experience was at best mediocre and at worst sad.

I'm going to start this review by saying this, the taco salad made my mother sick. Within minutes…read moreof eating she was getting sick. Also, the prices have increased tremendously. I get the prices of things are increasing but, a small side of sour cream should not cost a customer $3. I work for a food distribution company, so I am well aware of the cost restaurants are paying. But more to the point not only are prices increased but the quality and portion sizes are decreasing. I always order the same dish. Normally it is really good and plenty of chipotle sauce. This time they looked like they came from Taco Bell and barely any sauce. My husband ordered a pina colada and let's just say it was a premixed slushy and I would be surprised if there was alcohol in it at all, reminded me of a 711 slurpee. And the large margaritas have shrank. Don't your customers deserve better?

Was greeted pleasantly as you walked in the door, it smelled so good. Service was very helpful and…read morepatient as we were looking through the menu. She was very attentive throughout our visit. Food came out hot and authentic! Very flavorful! I got the Spanish omelette with a side of gravy biscuits. I wasn't expecting a lot of American style breakfast items, but they paired very well. I was looking for a lot more of the authentic Spanish menu, but it still sounds really tasty. They do have the trompos for the meats. I'm anxious to go back to try the tacos. The menu sounds so delicious.

Had to come back for another breakfast!. Service was good and prices are very reasonable.read more

Don Juan's, in the heart of Lexington, is a cool Mexican spot. They are open late, so you can…read moreeasily go to the local breweries and enjoy some fantastic chips, salsa, and entries. The habanero salsa is the bomb, and it pairs so well with the cheese dip. I had the super enchiladas...fantastic! Friends had the pollo loco and the tacos Mexicanos. There were no complaints. Definitely worth the visit!

The food was absolutely amazing. The service was top notch. Vianey was so attentive to us. The…read moreplace started filling up quickly after we arrived, but everyone was so nice . The place is vibrant and lively. Absolutely try it out if you are in Lexington.

Enjoyed my time at the El Carreton Mexican restaurant. Thr food was really good The place is nicely…read moredecorated and parking was easy

I came on a Friday night about 5:30 and was seated right away. I had the pleasure of having a very…read morefriendly and prompt waitress even when it got busier. I enjoyed the playata margarita and the chorri pollo. The margarita was made perfectly and displayed nicely. The food was so delicious and has to be the best guacamole salad I have ever eaten. It's definitely worth the visit and wait if there is one and I will surely be back!

I love this place, we have been coming here for years and the food has always been consistently…read moregood. Today they were very busy at lunch but the wait staff is very good and the food is great. Located in Uptown Lexington near Laniers hardware store.

I'm so glad I came here. I initially wanted brunch but after looking at the menu and smelling the…read morefood I was indeed hungry for enough for lunch. The food was so good, the chicken was tender and juicy. Personally I prefer my cabbage chopped finely but this cabbage was cooked perfectly and flavorful. The service was great, I felt very welcomed by the staff from the moment I walked in. The ambiance is very family friendly so this is a great place to bring the entire family for good food. Definitely recommend coming here!