Farm Market

I saw the big sign saying “Best Tamales in town” and I had to stop by, but I’m guessing that is a self appointed title because Anyone with a good palate would not agree. I ordered the chicken tamale and the jalapeño and bean tamale. The technique for preparing the tamales was done perfectly. The tamales were soft and moist and cooked just right. The chef I’m guessing has a lot of talent and experience in the craft. But let me tell you when I say that the lack of flavor made me feel so much further from the Mexican cuisine than ever before, maybe President Trump already built the wall and blocked all the flavors from coming into the states. I do have to give props to the smoky spicy salsa they had, it did help stuff down the tamales a little. So it’s probably best to change the big sign up front to “best mediocre tamales on this street corner”.

On our drive from Ohio to Tennessee, I found this #3 highest ranking restaurant on Yelp. We were not dissappointed. The parking is the only confusing thing. But the staff and the food was great. The restaurant/store outside is brightly colored, but the inside is a giant splash of color. Found out from the son-in-law, that his mother-in-law makes the food and the pinatas in the store!!!! What??? Not only is her food amazing, full over great Mexican flavors, but she handmakes the pinatas too? What a talented lady. Anyway, we had tamales: pork, chicken, and jalapeno cheese covered the verde sauce and cheese. Yummmmm. Carnitas torta and black beans. Also had to try the homemade corn tortillas. They were out, light and a little crunch on top. This is a place I would come to over and over again. This has to be a best kept secret in Lexington.

Great little hole-in-the-wall spot. Excellent tamales, refried beans, and guacamole. I would be interested in trying other items on their menu. The jalapeño and bean tamale was rather exceptional. The people that run the place are very friendly. The service is also quick. The inside magical...so many colors and piñatas abound. Parking is a bit more precarious than most would like, but don’t let that deter you.