El Rancho Tapatio is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

1. El Rancho Tapatio

8.7
144 Burt Rd, Lexington, KY
Mexican Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Neal: This is the most authentic mexican restaurant in Lexington. Gorditas de carnitas is a must!

Olivia S.Olivia Spaulding: Food was good. I had enchiladas and they were very authentic. Service wasn't great and we were charged extra for things that came with a meal.

Jada B.Jada Brady: Best Mexican found so far is Lex and Winchester!

Athenian Grill Market Room is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

2. Athenian Grill Market Room

8.3
313 S Ashland Ave, Lexington, KY
Greek Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Erin P.Erin P: Very authentic and reasonably priced Greek food. The classic gyro is wonderful - plenty of food for $7! And the people are super nice.

Joseph W.Joseph Will: Lamb gyros are fantastic and filling. My new favorite is the beef stew on lemon potatoes

Gregory W.Gregory Webb: The beef stew and lemon potatoes & salad is to die for, also wonderful people working there. Will be back!!!

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

3. Tachibana Japanese Restaurant

8.5
785 Newtown Ct, Lexington, KY
Japanese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Lance &.Lance "Motorhead": It's a little pricey, but fairly authentic for being in Kentucky!

Kell P.Kell Pollard: In a building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Architects, Tachibana has some of the best sushi, udon and ramen in the city. (There are two menus though one in English and one in Japanese.)

Lee P.Lee Poston: The Fatty Tuna sashimi is to die for.

Nat's is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

4. Nat's

8.3
111 S Upper St, Lexington, KY
Asian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Nat Y.Nat Yuttayong: Restaurants < Entertain Nat's makes Thai food as authentic — and delicious — as it comes Published: July 18, 2013. http://www.kentucky.com/2013/07/18/2719522/nats-makes-thai-food-as-authentic.html

Mick J.Mick Jeffries: rumor confirmed: Nat's is crazy delicious. Pork Basil (not on menu, but a chef fave) FTW

Megan I.Megan Iweimrin: Seriously the best late night place in Lex... skip the american food and ask Nat to make you something special, you won't regret it!

Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

5. Pies & Pints - Lexington, KY

9.1
401 West Main Street Suite 106 (btwn N Broadway & Algonquin St), Lexington, KY
Pizzeria · Downtown · 21 tips and reviews

Richard H.Richard Hanowski: Great draft beer selection! Wings are very good. Also, had the chicken Gouda pizza and would get again. Great service. Highly recommend.

Chris B.Chris Breseman: Blue stallion Munich Dunkel

Adam G.Adam Griffith: The Sirracha Shrimp Pizza is amazing!

Ramsey's Diner is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

6. Ramsey's Diner

9.0
3090 Helmsdale Pl, Lexington, KY
Diner · 40 tips and reviews

Drew M.Drew McIntire: 5 eggs, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns pancakes and toast. Do it.

Alex B.Alex Besten: Veggie plates are the greatest!

John F.John Fischer: Try the locally grown vegetables. Four veggies in the veggie plate for $7 tax included.

Bourbon n' Toulouse is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

7. Bourbon n' Toulouse

8.5
829 Euclid Ave (btw S. Ashland & High St.), Lexington, KY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Philip H.Philip Hale: Great food!! Jambalaya, chicken ettoufe, and white chili all rock!!!!

Philip W.Philip Wood: Try the white chili chicken it's awesome!

Shane M.Shane Miller: Always have an Old Style while @ Bn'T!!!

Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

8. Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano

8.8
4456 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY
Italian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Jim A.Jim Allison: Highly recommend the award-winning tiramisu for dessert. Had the lasagna for dinner, excellent! Service very good, nice atmosphere.

Mander C.Mander C: I love this place. Wine, bread and gnocchi can't beat it. Absolutely amaze! Then get shrimp diablo and you'll be so happy! Can't wait to go again.

Wayne B.Wayne Beech: Very good food. I would recommend making reservations.

Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

9. Crank & Boom Ice Cream Lounge

8.8
1210 Manchester St, Lexington, KY
Ice Cream Parlor · 8 tips and reviews

Leo K.Leo Kowalyk: Great ice cream & desserts! Parking on a Saturday night was ROUGH!

Jackie D.Jackie Dunlap: The Bourbon Ice Cream w/ Chocolate Fudge, Sugared Pecans, And OMG Extra Bourbon Shot On Too!! #HolyGrail

Olivia T.Olivia Thompson: The ice cream is the best in Lexington

Le Deauville is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

10. Le Deauville

8.1
199 N Limestone (at W 2nd St), Lexington, KY
French Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Todd C.Todd Cote: Authentic , local legendary French restaurant for horse industry ( and other ) elite . But , easily approachable for any crowd and excellent French brasserie quality food !!

Bobby W.Bobby Waheed: The best Escargot in lexington.

Christin G.Christin Gabriel: Fantastic French food and a classy crowd in a relaxed atmosphere. Easily one of Lexington's best restaurants!

Doodles is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

11. Doodles

9.1
262 N Limestone (at 3rd St), Lexington, KY
Breakfast Spot · 51 tips and reviews

Barry H.Barry Heard: so worth the weekend wait (20ish minutes for us). delicious food and yummy coffee with friendly folks!

UK College of Arts & SciencesUK College of Arts & Sciences: The Cure is the perfect cure for a hungry stomach. Absolutely amazing breakfast and brunch food. Read more.

W H.W Hale: Wonderful breakfast! Try the Kentucky Hot Brown Strata at least once. It is fabulous!

The Lexington Diner is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

12. The Lexington Diner

8.9
124 N Upper St (Short), Lexington, KY
Diner · 11 tips and reviews

Chad B.Chad Birch: The burgers are exceptional! They also do a solid soup and sandwich.

Jamie B.Jamie Burke: Burgers and hospitality, great dining experience!

Eric C.Eric Cole Realtor®: KY Bourbon Burger 👍🏽

Wild Eggs is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

13. Wild Eggs

8.6
3735 Palomar Center Dr (Man O War), Lexington, KY
Breakfast Spot · 15 tips and reviews

Chad S.Chad Smith: Breakfast food at it's best!

Marcus P.Marcus Patrick: Busy place but good food! Try the breakfast nachos if you're up for a morning kick.

Catherine S.Catherine Starr: There is ALWAYS a wait!

Coles 735 Main is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

14. Coles 735 Main

9.0
735 E Main St, Lexington, KY
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Evan C.Evan Callahan: The. Pork. Chop. Great wine list, too.

Eric B.Eric Bialek: Everything

Sarah N.Sarah Neal: Fried avocado

Mellow Mushroom is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Lexington.

15. Mellow Mushroom

8.7
503 S Upper St, Lexington, KY
Pizzeria · 43 tips and reviews

Mander C.Mander C: The Esperanza dressing is great and goes with anything. Order the cheese bread and dip away. For dinner, sometimes I like a plain cheese pizza or ultimate veggie rocks!

asian s.asian steev: Eat the pretzels.

asian s.asian steev: Don't eat the pretzels.