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.
Explore offerings from Corto Lima on 101 West Short Street in Lexington, with popular margaritas, just fried chips, platos pequeños, and tacos available at this location.
Corto Lima Menu
46 items
MARGARITAS
Voted Lexington’s Best Margarita
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Margarita de Casa
$9.00
Monte Alban Reposado Tequila, Lime, Agave
Margarita Slush
$9.00
Monte Alban Silver, Lime, Agave
Mezcal Margarita
$12.00
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Lime, Agave, Charred Jalapeno
Cruzan Light Rum, Yerba Buena, Turbinado Sugar, Lime, Soda
Caipirinha
$11.00
Espirito Cachaca, Demerera Sugar, Lime
Dark N’ Smoky
$13.00
tequila, mezcal, lime, ginger beer
BEER
Pacifico Clara
$5.00
Dos XX Amber Ale
$5.00
Tecate
$4.00
Modelo Especial
$5.00
Negra Modelo
$5.00
West 6th Hop Channels IPA
$5.00
MOCKTAILS
Prickly Mockarita
$6.00
Prickly Pear, Lime, Agave, Soda
Jarritos Soda
$3.00
N/A Mojito
$5.00
Vino
Mapreco Vinho Verde Rose, Portugal
/ 29
Zuccardi Q Chardonnay, Argentina
/ 40
Gerberas Garnacha, Spain
/ 36
Felino Malbec, Argentina
/ 42
Marqués de Cáceres Cava, Spain
/40
Abadiá de San Campio Albarino, Spain
/40
Reviews
4.6
1,139 reviews
5 stars
879
4 stars
140
3 stars
67
2 stars
28
1 star
25
VG
Vicki Gatz
Sep 28, 2026
5.0
As always, a stellar experience! Steak tacos were spectacular.
JE
Jake Erhard
Sep 27, 2026
5.0
Great food and great service!
DH
Dustine Hacbang
Sep 26, 2026
5.0
Great service, great food 👌
CM
Chad Marler
Sep 2, 2026
5.0
Just finishing my meal and had to take a min to leave this review. If you want authentic ingredients, amazing service, and a relaxing chill atmosphere, check it out! Kyra was an excellent server and was engaging and friendly.
KT
Kentucky Home Team
Sep 2, 2026
5.0
This is our favorite restaurant in all of town! We eat here probably once a week or every other week. Best margaritas in town. The kids love the gooey cheese. You won't find a bad meal on all of the menu. And the guacamole is my favorite. Highly recommended. Located in a really walkable area. Nearby parks, the library, the old courthouse, Fifth Third Pavilion. If you come to Lexington you have to stop by here.
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