Ive literally been to a hundred restaurants in Lexington, and takes alot to impress me. But I was blown away how great the tamales are here! Like its the best in Kentucky period! The restaurant is very quaint and cozy, very relaxing. Nut the food is incredible, I cant understand why l never stopped by as l driving by! I've really found a hidden gem in Lexington! I highly recommend eating here!
Brandi Childers Romines
+5
One of my very favorite places to eat in all of Lexington! Maria and her tamales are to die for! Love the staff there, sweet, hard working people!!!!!!!!!!
We had the beef tacos, cheese and jalapeno, pork and beef tamales. Everything was awesome!! The tamales were the best part in my opinion, I bought 10 frozen jalapeno and cheese tamales to bring home. When ordering make sure to get the cheese on the tamales, they pile it on!!!
Fantastic service, fantastic food, sweet people. This place is a gem. Best tamales in the city.
We had Tomales, Tacos, Rice. All were very good, and so were the sauces.
The staff was very friendly, you can tell the owner takes great pride in her food.
Also, the decor is truly a unique sight to see in Lex.
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.
Really quick and easy tamale lunch -- I got the beef and pork, and my husband said the chicken one was amazing. Next time we'll bring some home to freeze. Can't wait to try more of the menu!
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.
Small home like vibe. I really enjoyed the cashier guy .he said he had been there for 6 years. he was very polite and helpful. I really enjoyed the food truly the best Tamales ive had in awhile. I had both the beef and pork tamales. Recommend the pork to any meet lover ❤️
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