Corto Lima

101 W Short St, Lexington
(859) 317-8796

Recent Reviews

Chris Berbatiotis

Found this place while on vacation.Everyone was very friendly and helpful.Food was fantastic and it looked pretty too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Queso Blanco Guacamole and Chips, Blue Corn Empanadas

Jonathan Richardson

The food and drinks are really good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Qiana and Jermaine Bradley

Services was outstanding and each server and management very knowledgeable about the menu items!Vegetarian options: Guacamole is a must! Quinoa Chaufa without egg was phenomenal! Servers provided an amazing experience. Visted twice at dinner and the next day for lunch! Margaritas were also great! A must stop if your in Lexington!Dietary restrictions: Very open to accommodate meals to our needs!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nilesh Naik

Wonderful place for brunch or dinner. The drinks and specials were really good. The service is good but the place is a bit too crowded and makes it hard to talk unless you get drunk :

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Miranda Hinchman

This is our favorite place! The food is amazing. Staff is always so nice. Great service. My kids love the "gooey cheese" and steak. I love allll the food! The Loma Saltado id amazing. The BEST margarita in town.Kid-friendliness: They are so kind to my kids. They'll be quick if you ask too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Queso Blanco Guacamole and Chips, Lomo Saltado, Shrimp Ceviche, Pork Tacos

Barbara Antle

I always try to come here at least once whenever I'm in Lexington. The food is just so fresh and the flavors so good that one wants to keep returning. The fish tacos I've had here were stellar (I don't know if they are always on the menu) and they make some delicious Margaritas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bob L

Sat by door felt

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Queso Blanco Guacamole and Chips, Steak Rajas Tacos

hagan mcfarland

My all time favorite in Lexington, anything and everything is good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Abigail Fuhrmann

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.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jen M.

Great environment and service but for me as a Latina, the food left a lot to be desired - lacked flavor.

Bobbie A

A bit pricey for the serving sizes, but good quality food. I highly recommend the queso blanco with chorizo! That was by far my favorite and a new staple for my business meetings! Friendly staff that was willing to walk through the various menu options and provide suggestions based on preferences. I will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gracelynn Williams

If it wasn’t for the tres leches cake I would’ve given this place one star. I decided to try this restaurant after reading the reviews and coming from out of town. Not Mexican, not authentic, not even Tex-Mex. The tacos are TINY, and can be eaten in 2 bites. There was barely any meat on the tacos, and only a slice of lime to go with it. The rice and beans are pitiful. Their rice is white rice with zero seasoning and DRY. For the price, I would expect much more. I got tacos, guac, and tres leches and cost me over $50

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Harumi

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.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Don Casey

Great food and service. Must eat place if you are in downtown Lexington.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Clark

It's worth a 7 hour trip there. Even if I have to go through Indianapolis. Food- sublime, nuanced, bold and well portioned. Flavors- unique and inviting. Service- superior, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Perfect vibe for a great date meal, and one that is definitely on the list for another stop soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Feijoada, Blue Corn Empanadas, Cauliflower Al Pastor, Shrimp Ceviche

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