I stopped by The Local Taco and had two steak tacos with rice, beans, and cheese, and everything was so good! The steak was super tender, cooked just right, and seasoned perfectly. I also absolutely loved the salsa, green dip, and cheese dip , they were easily some of my favorite parts of the meal. Such a flavorful, satisfying taco spot and definitely somewhere I'd come back to! You order your food and self serving fountain. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Steak Taco Steak Taco Queso Dip Guacamole Dip Queso, Guacamole & Salsa - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Service was super fast. Tacos and greens were good and so were the margaritas! Close to campus. Definitely worth a stop if you're in town. read more

What a great find. Indoor and outdoor seating with a very relaxed vibe. Excellent tacos. Also highly recommend getting the side of queso and chips. Delicious read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Local taco is an absolute "must have" every time I come to Lexington! Partly because of fond college memories but also because of the delicious tacos, quesadillas, and drinks. The lunch special of 2 tacos and a side (including chips and queso or guacamole) cannot be beat. The food is fresh with quality ingredients and service is quick in a fast-casual style. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Southern Fried Chicken Lunch Taco Basket Queso Dip - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Stopped here on our way through Lexington. There was a short line. We ordered and got our food extremely quickly. There is a lot of seating and we did not have trouble finding a table. The food was ok. Nothing to write home about. Things I tasted: Fish taco: 5/5- very good would order again Chips: 2/5- thin and too greasy Guacamole: 3/5 Mexitots: 1/5- just... no. Looked good, tasted awful Triple crown enchilada: 3/5 Probably will not return. I'd much rather go to agave and rye just a few minutes away. read more

The first time i came here we were hardly welcome by the hostess taking our order. She did not even say hello or smile to us when we got there and didn't even ask us for our orders she just stood there . She was rolling her eyes at us and was distracted looking off into the distance the entire time. Just came back for the second time and it was the same girl. We did not feel welcomed and she was not even listening to us when we were ordering. We had to repeat our ordered multiple times because she was not making eye contact or listening to what we were saying. Food is great but definitely not the southern hospitality everyone talks about. read more

Went for lunch with a friend Had the chicken tacos and they were delicious. Different than a traditional taco but good for what's in the area Would recommend read more

This restaurant is a great place for a casual, quick, yet delicious meal. It is very spacious. There is a a large bar, high and low tables and large tables that seat up to 8. You order at the register and the food is brought out to your table. The tacos are small, so order at least 2, if you are hungry then you might even need 4. The Korean barbecue is my fav. The vegetables are soooo good and the serving size is enough for 2-3 people. All in all this a great spot. One minor, complaint, although the restaurant is very large, the ladies restroom only has a few stalls and a couple of sinks. read more

I have been coming to this Local Taco for a decade and it has recently gone down hill. I went this past Thursday and they were out of queso, guacamole, salad, and street corn. The line was to the door and I felt sorry for the girl at the register having to tell every customer they're out of all this stuff. We were told by an employee that somebody dropped the ball on ordering ingredients. It's unacceptable for a taco place not to have queso or guacamole. The manager should have sent someone to the grocery to pick up the ingredients they were missing. I did not order a margarita this time, but the time before their frozen margarita machine was not working. The buffalo chicken quesadillas were delicious as usual, but I like to dip them in my queso so they just didn't hit the same. I would recommend going to the hamburg location if you're wanting local taco. It is about 15 minutes away from this location. Their food and drinks have been consistently delicious every time. That location has a much better parking situation and is also much roomier, therefore less crowded. read more

This seemed like a very popular place and I love tacos. Prices $ But.... Nice atmosphere outside Nice staff Food came too quick made me wonder if safe. I got the brisket taco and it's not brisket it's roast beef. It was tender but not brisket!!!!! The chicken tequila tacos just okay. Chicken was tender. No flavor Food was thrown together with no love or pride. Honestly I make better tacos . I barely ate my food . Maybe it's because I am from California I expected something different . They have Gluten free options I will not be back. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great service, ambiance, and food! Very happy on a beautiful summer evening in June. Located on the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Happy Customers! - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Tacos were good and delivery to table was very fast. Chicken could have used more spices but the brisket and bbq was great. I would prefer more sauces to enhance the flavor. Convenient to campus. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Food is very good, as always. Service is a coin flip. You order up front, seat yourself, then sometimes get your food missing ingredients with no heads-up because they ran out. Both people I dealt with acted like taking my order was a chore. Not friendly at all, like they'd woken up on the wrong side of the bed. Great food, inconsistent service. read more

Drove from Richmond for the usually awesome local taco experience. Today we had the place to ourselves and we were served cold food. Very off day I guess? Hopefully it is better next visit because today disappointing. read more

Food was great it also came out fast and the service was great also love the seating and how you sit your self down and get your own drinks

The Local Taco is truly a staple of Lexington, KY - I went to school at UK until 2018 and I swear this is the place that everyone loves and also the place you have your parents take you when they come in to visit you at school. The food is always good and fresh and the staff is always kind as well! Along with good food, I like that you order at the counter, take a number, and seat yourself. They have an option to sit indoors or on the patio which I also love. I had the great pleasure of returning to The Local Taco today and I ordered the Triple Crown Cheese Enchilada which I've never had before and I LOVED it. I also got a side of rice and raja salsa with chips. As always, I loved my meal and left with a full stomach and smile across my face. Thank you, The Local Taco, for being tried and true for me and so many others! Can't wait to be back as always! read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Triple Crown Cheese Enchilada with Mexican Rice - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Awesome place! Great atmosphere. Dinner is 2 tacos and 2 sides for $16 without a drink. Lunch is $12. I got the Pulled Pork taco and brisket taco, Mexican rice and chips & salsa! read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I really like local taco. Some very unique taco combinations that are done at a high level. Of all the restaurants near UK it probably is my favorite read more

Great vibes and amazing tacos! Nothing beats the Korean bbq! Can use the Korean beef in a quesadilla also which is delicious if want a change of pace. Vegetarian with the goat cheese is a surprising standout also read more

Great steak, chicken and fish Tacos. Service is fast and friendly. Ambiance is cozy and light. Great place for lunch down town Lexington and the one in Hamburg is just as good. The spicy corn on the comb is amazing! read more

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The Local Taco is usually crowded, even on cold midweek days when the surrounding restaurants aren't that busy. This one is purportedly expanding and adding another location, and it may take a few locations for them to meet demand. It's right next to UK's campus. When I dropped in, the ordering line moved rather slowly, but my food arrived rather quickly. I got enchiladas instead of tacos for the variety, and is was a nice-looking plate with plenty of things on it. Some things were a bit weird; a mushroom and spinach enchilada yields a filling that is kind of pureed mushrooms that I took some time to identify with some spinach leaves on top. A cheese enchilada was more straightforward, and paired nicely with a mix of beans and tater tots (which I ordered) and salad (which came automatically). Given their emphasis on local ingredients and a fairly universal and appealing menu, I can see why they're popular. I'm not sure I'd wait an hour in line, but I'd go when it's not a huge crowd. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Dinner Enchilada Plate with Mushroom & Spinach - Enchilada, Cheese Enchilada, and Black Beans - Side - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Local taco is a great casual chill lunch stop. The food always comes out really fast is always consistent. Everything on there menu that I've tried has always been good. The service was always very nice and fast. Love that they have outside seating with umbrellas for the warmer weather. Got the southern fried chicken tacos and guacamole and chips. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Southern Fried Chicken Taco - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Very quick service, our tacos were great and just an overall great experience for a quick and easy meal. Highly recommend. Great vibe! read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Smoked Brisket Taco - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Stopped here today for a late lunch. Steak tacos and Spicy shrimp tacos were good. They were just cold and no offer of Guacomole sauce. I saw a Couple teammates jerseys on were on the wall as well. Always cool to see that. Mango Margarita frozen was very good. Great job on those to the young lady behind the bar. I would recommend coming back and for others to check out. 4stars because my food was cold, but A very good place to come get tacos and margaritas in Lexington. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Just checked in at the local Taco place in Lexington. Old stomping grounds don't look the same anymore but better. - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Casual spot offering a fun clean environment to enjoy some great tasting food. The service was friendly, and service was extremely prompt, especially with the tacos. The selection available was expansive, offering solid options that all tasted quite good. The interior offered plenty of seating, and the speed of service was maintained throughout the rush. Pricing was fair and well worth it. Would definitely recommend and will return read more

1/3/21 Came here for drinks, my date ordered margaritas and chips and their trio dipping sauces. We got to sit at the bar, as they now have bar stools. I wasn't forced to wear a mask upon entry, but they have signs stating otherwise. There's parking in the back if you can't find any out front. The restaurant is following all of covid restrictions as in social distance and limited capacity, as well as the servers all wore masks and those in the kitchen or handling food had gloves on. The drinks were strong and great. We both enjoyed our margaritas and the great chill vibes from this place. Will definitely come back here again in the near future. read more

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Service friendly and fast - great spot to grab a bite before a game at Rupp Arena Wildcats basketball!' Had the spinach & mushroom enchiladas and the verde sauce was on point (nice mild kick) Chicken lime taco was okay too.. pricing very very reasonable read more

We had to leave ,the service was awful, we left after we ate the nachos , there practically no servers ,I don't recommend this restaurant to anyone, and the alcoholic drinks were way overpriced , I will not be going back read more

Great little spot for delicious tacos and margaritas! The service has always been good.

I frequent both locations of Local Taco - an excellent Lexington favorite. The location downtown is small and quaint with great atmosphere and frequented by UK students. Location in Hamburg is new and large with ample seating and a large bar. Great, fast service. Some of our favorites are the 2 taco and 2 side deal, or the 4 tacos for $15. Recently we had spicy shrimp, Buffalo, brisket, and southern fried tacos with pinto beans and Mexican rice as sides. All tacos were very good, but I'd say my least favorite was the brisket as it did not have a lot of flavor. Same for the Mexican rice... ended up putting some beans in it to give it a little something extra. I do not care for their salsa, but just a personal preference as I do not care for a lot of cilantro. Restaurant is clean, including the restrooms. Beer selection is decent, although a local favorite from Country Boy brewing was out and they do not carry Miller Lite - even in a bottle - which I find strange as the "Coca Cola" of beer. They did have both Dos Equis on draft which is our preference with this cuisine anyway. Not inexpensive, but reasonably priced for quality ingredients and something different. Highly recommend. read more

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Great food! My favorite quesadillas ever. Super friendly staff and a great atmosphere. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Southwest chicken quesadilla - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

4 tacos for $17 fair deal the Citrus Chicken was good the steak taco dry no flavor . I asked about the homemade guacamole the waitress said yes it was homemade I beg to differ all it was is a green paste with very little flavor... I don't know if you're looking for a ok taco place if so this would work .. the soft tacos are OK .. The service was fine and the ambience was kind of like a mom and pop deal. I say a 5 on a scale of 10 as far as food quality. The reason I said maybe on the recommendation is if you're hungry and in a hurry, thank you.. read more

Holy smokes!! Live this place. Great prices and superb food. The inventive approach to flavors was truly impressive. They offer smaller amount for those on your party who aren't as hungry. The price depends on how much you order. I always get three tacos ( each different ) others in my group get triple enchiladas and more. One of the sides is Cuban Corn on the cob... this is a fun flavored side I recommend. read more

I don't even like Mexican food as much as most people, but Local Taco is one of my favorite places to order food from near campus. Some of the menu items can be hit or miss (I wouldn't order the mushroom & spinach enchilada or jalapeño slaw again), and it is slightly on the pricy side, but the food is mostly delicious and fresh, and worth the return for me. My personal favorites are the Fish, Spicy Shrimp and Korean BBQ tacos. Also I love the always friendly service. I do wish they had more pick-up order options, because currently you can only call or place a pick-up order through their website (which necessitates you order over and hour in advance of when you want to pick up). read more

Great spot near UK campus! They have a wide variety of tacos and good house margs. They've really stepped up the amount of filling in their tacos lately, which is awesome and more reflective of their price. Love the spicy shrimp taco, the Korean bbq taco, the steak taco, and the fried chicken taco! read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Korean bbq, spicy shrimp taco, and guac - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I love tacos but this place is just kind of meh. My boyfriend and I each got the 4 taco box, which in hindsight we probably could've split one box. The tacos were decent sizes. The actual tacos though were kind of dry, the flavor was good though, but just kind of blah. The real star of the show was the queso, that shit was good as heck. We did order the food to go so I'm not sure if it would be better in person, but the service was fast. read more

Came in for Taco Tuesday- buy 3 get one free! The line was long but it didn't take too long to get our food! I got two tequila lime chicken tacos + 2 smoked brisket tacos. Both were great- wish there was a little more sauce/seasoning on both. And get them with corn tortillas, that's the only way to do it ;) read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Tequila Lime Chicken Taco, Smoked Brisket Taco - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Service was quick. I appreciated the ordering at the cashier table than finding a seat and having it delivered to you. The indoor/ outdoor seating was cute and felt nice. It is certainly a popular place on weekends; the line will build up! The queso was the best I have ever had. The ranch was tangy and delicious! The sour cream was very thick. I ordered the quesadilla steak fajita. I appreciated the detail of the crispy pre-cut bites. The cheese was well melted and the steak was cut nice and thick along with the peppers. I wish there was additional steak for each bite however. read more

holy crap 5 stars i would give more if i could this was more than amazing thank you. the food was so amazing and the chips and queso were just and the sweet teaaa ahhhhhhhhhh (moral of the story just please go to the local taco.) read more

This review is for my carryout experience. I volunteered to pick up lunch for my office today so I got to see the experience start to finish. I initially planned to place the order online, but once I began the process I saw that I was unable to add special requests, so I just decided to phone it in. This lunch was for a working meeting so we wanted to have the food at a certain time. I started calling about 20 minutes prior to the restaurant opening. I figured someone would answer since they do take carryout orders. Well I guess I was wrong on that note. The phone just rang and rang. I called back several more times with no answer. Finally about 5 minutes before they were scheduled to open, someone picked up. The order was placed with no problems, but they would not take any names for the orders. Since we had multiple orders, that would've been nice. I am pleased to say that the order was ready when I arrived a couple of minutes before they said it would be. It was bagged and ready to go and the bags were well stocked with napkins and plastic ware. When I got back to the office we discovered that nothing was labeled, so we had to open every container to figure out the orders. That was a little annoying to have to do that. Since the person that took the order wouldn't take names, at least everything should've been labeled. We had 5 different orders so it took a few minutes to sort through everything. Now let's talk about the food. The food was excellent. I had a tequila lime taco & the cocinero salad. Someone else ordered the same taco so they were both put together in one box. Another inconvenience that easily could have been eliminated had the order been separated or at least labeled. As a group, a variety of tacos were ordered and they all looked very good. My salad was good. It was made with fresh ingredients and was a generous portion. I actually only ate part of it and will have the rest for dinner. Also worth noting, is that they have no nutrition information listed on the website. As someone currently working on my health & fitness, I appreciate being able to see how many calories are in a dish. Possibly this will be added in the near future. Overall, the food was wonderful. I will definitely eat here again. I just couldn't give 5 stars because of the inconveniences. read more

The Local Taco - Lexington - Tequila lime taco - Southern Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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