Business Details
101 West Short Street, Lexington, KY
40507, United States
Certified by Corto Lima • Feb 15, 2026
(859) 317-8796
Certified by Corto Lima • Feb 15, 2026
http://cortolima.com
Certified by Corto Lima • Feb 15, 2026
About
Certified by Corto Lima • Feb 15, 2026
RestaurantBanquet Hall
Corto Lima, a mid-scale Latin inspired restaurant, specializes Latin cuisine a modern interpretation in an intimate dining room.
Celebrated Chef Jonathan Lundy introduces Lexington diners to the cuisine of Mexico, The Caribbean, Central and South America along with the American Southwest. The beverage program, by Managing Partner TJ Cox, focuses on Tequilas, Mezcals, Rums and wines of Latin origin. A specialty cocktail menu accompanies the base spirits, including Lexington’s best Margarita & Latin classics.
Cheerful and warm, the interior combines with weathered wood floors with vibrant woven textiles and hand crafted fixtures. Hand-made concrete tiles complete a contemporary design adding color and visual interest to a steel topped bar.
Details
- Dine-inAvailable
- DeliveryNot available
- TakeoutAvailable
- Accepts reservationsNot available
Location
Certified by Corto Lima • Feb 15, 2026
Hours
Certified by Corto Lima • Feb 15, 2026
Reviews
4.6
1,110 reviews
5 stars
856
4 stars
139
3 stars
64
2 stars
27
1 star
24
What are people saying?
AI-generated from recent customer reviews
Food Quality
Customers frequently praised the food for its deliciousness and unique flavors, particularly highlighting tacos and margaritas.
Service
While many reviews noted friendly and attentive service, some customers experienced issues with slow or inattentive service during busy times.
Atmosphere
The restaurant's atmosphere was described as vibrant and cozy, though some found it too loud for conversation.
Value
Opinions on pricing varied, with some customers feeling the food was worth the cost, while others found it overpriced for the portion sizes.
- ECEmily Carter4 days ago5.0Literally the best. Love coming here for both food and cocktails. Only downside is they don’t take reservations, but if there’s a wait we just pop over to Georgie’s and it’s honestly never an issue. Worth it every time!
- MMMsValerieDec 19, 20255.0Fun spot, delicious food and cocktails, friendly staff ✨
- KSKenny StoneDec 3, 20255.0The Old Guys Pub Crawl had a great meal and good beer at Corto Lima. All was well, the old guys were chipper and everyone had a good day here. We also crawled into a couple more downtown bars. Retirement has been good.
- KMKatelyn Joy MooreOct 20, 20255.0I had a PHENOMENAL experience today at Corto y Lima. First of all, the happy hour deal was amazing. The happy hour drinks are each $5, which is a great deal for the quality of the beverages. The margarita, especially, was wonderful. I also quite enjoyed my food. I had a crunchwrap that was filling and delicious, as well as the Nachos with queso and black beans. All of this was less than $30 during the happy hour. Definitely a deal to check out! It was also very filling. I ate about 9 hours ago now, and I am still full! The decor and atmosphere of the place is also lovely. Very peaceful and earthy, but bright and open! I spent some time reading and relaxing, and it was perfect! My server, Alex, was wonderful, helpful, kind, and made me feel very welcomed! I really enjoyed Corto y Lima and I can definitely understand why I continue to see it recommended as a great Lexington dining option!
- PGPhyllis GuthrieOct 19, 20255.0Brunch had both a varied menu along with several cocktails. Although it was extremely busy due to the No Kings march, servers were polite, as well as the clientele. We will return!
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