Mi Pequena Hacienda
Mi Pequena Hacienda offers numerous Mexican entrees, including burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas and seafood dishes. Chile Colorado, a burrito stuffed with diced steak and red chile sauce, is a local favorite. This restaurant is also known for its chimichanga, a deep fried tortilla loaded with ground beef, chicken, or steak, and topped with cheese sauce, guacamole, lettuce and sour cream. There are several vegetarian items on the menu, including spinach flautas, vegetable quesadillas and refried bean chalupas. The bar offers several types of margaritas, mojitos, cocktails, wines and Mexican beers.
Mi Pequena Hacienda
3501 Lansdowne Dr.
Lexington, KY 40517
(859) 245-4679
mipequenahacienda.com
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy offers creative Mexican cuisine in a relaxed, casual setting. Signature dishes include the rib-eye steak and enchiladas, the chicken with shrimp mojo de ado, the salmon Santa Cruz and the tilapia Veracruz. This restaurant is also known for its appetizers, such as chile con queso, green chile chicken quesadilla, fajita nachos and layered dip. The bar features premium margaritas, sangria, mojitos, imported beers and wines.
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy
3395 Nicholasville Rd.
Lexington KY 40503
(859) 971-0922
abuelos.com
Rincon Mexicano
Rincon Mexicano has been serving Mexican specialties to Lexington residents and visitors since 1991. Cevice, a dish of shrimp marinated in lime juice and served with avocado, tomato, peppers and onion, is a local favorite. This restaurant is also known for tacos de carne asada, which is marinated chicken or steak served with pico de gallo, tomatillo sauce, charro beans and flour tortillas. There are vegetarian options on the menu, including vegetable quesadillas and veggie fajitas. You can enjoy a blue Hawaiian margarita from the bar, or choose from a variety of cocktails, imported beers or wines.
Rincon Mexicano
818 Euclid Ave.
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 268-8160
rinconmexicanorestaurantky.com
