Corto Lima

What an amazing place! Probably the best Mexican food in Lexington! Atmosphere is incredible, place is nice and cozy. Decorating looks great! seating by the window were nice and comfortable. Literally EVERYTHING on the menu looks and tastes amazing. Presentation was great too. Service was fast and friendly. We loved the experience.

This was a fantastic experience for my first time! Everything was so flavorful and great quality. We put our name on the list, then went to the neighboring place. Our table was ready in 20minutes for 4 ppl. You are pretty closely packed with tables when its full of people. There is also a long bar in the building. The margaritas were strong and tasty. The salsa trio was so so good!! I actually liked all 3 salsas which sometimes doesn't happen. They bring you little baggies with the chips and I loved that style of chips. Cheese dip was also delish. We got tacos and didn't realize how spicy they would be. I like spice but my friend did not. We were stuffed to the brim. The bathroom was a single door/room for female and single one for males. Please fix the door or door handle to the female restroom as it doesn't really make you feel secure.

We love dining at Corto Lima. This place knows how to do Mexican food in a way that will surprise it's guests! Their menu is filled with an array of delicious dishes that are sure to satisfy your palate. And there are quite a few vegan and gluten free dishes for those v/gf peeps. Let's start with their guacamole because it's been our go to. It's rich and bursting with flavor. Served on a grape leaf and topped with finely chopped onions and tomatoes, you can really taste the freshness of the avocados, and it was just the right amount of tangy. Without a doubt, we're in love with their guac! The spicy margs are exceptional as well. They use a cousin to the jalapeno that gives the marg a more reddish tint and taste even fresher. Very well done. We also tried their ceviche which was good but not what you'd normally expect from a ceviche dish. It came topped with corn nuts which added an interesting twist. Definitely worth trying if you're up for something different. Among our favorites was definitely the Lomo Saltado. The flavors were bold and spicy which made it mouth-wateringly good! The meat was tender and cooked to perfection. Of course, you really can't go wrong ordering any of their tacos. Just slightly smaller portions. If you're in search of scrumptious Mexican food that stays true to its roots while offering unique twists, this place won't disappoint!

Great food, great vibes. I ordered the quinoa chaufa, and the ceviche. One of the best ceviches I’ve had while in the states. The chaufa wasn’t what I was expecting as I thought there’d be some rice as well, was not expecting it to be substituted entirely by quinoa. Despite that, the flavour was really good. Our table also ordered the queso, and salsa flight as apps. I got a hibiscus margarita or tequila, I can’t quite remember. But it was really good. Overall great food, reasonably priced, and good service.