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Restaurants & Dining $$ Campus / South Limestone in Lexington

The Local Taco

The Local Taco is listed under Restaurants & Dining in Campus / South Limestone in Lexington, Kentucky, at 315 S Limestone. Price range: $$.

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About The Local Taco

Blending authentic Mexican street food techniques with Southern Bluegrass soul, The Local Taco is a bustling cornerstone of South Limestone near the UK Campus. Renowned for its Nashville hot chicken taco, bourbon BBQ brisket taco, and fresh squeezed citrus margaritas.

  • Southern-TexMex Fusion
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken Tacos
  • Handcrafted Agave Margaritas
  • Bustling Gameday Patio

Local tip

Pair the Southern fried chicken taco (topped with creamy jalapeño slaw) with the fresh-squeezed Blackberry Jalapeño Margarita.

The Local Taco Menu

Specialty Tacos & Enchiladas

Authentic street tacos and regional Mexican platters

  • Carne Asada Street Tacos (Trio)

    $14.95

    Charbroiled marinated flank steak, chopped white onion, cilantro, roasted salsa verde on double corn tortillas.

    Gluten-Free · House Specialty

  • Enchiladas Suizas

    $16.50

    Tender shredded chicken rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in tomatillo cream sauce and melted Chihuahua cheese.

    Gluten-Free

Botanas & Salsas

Appetizers and freshly made dips

  • Fresh Guacamole Tradicional

    $9.95

    Hass avocados mashed with lime juice, jalapeno, tomato, cilantro, and warm tortilla chips.

    Gluten-Free · Vegan · Vegetarian

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