Desperados Cantina

Desperados Cantina West Coast-style taqueria in Lexington’s Distillery District serving tacos, craft margaritas, and a wide selection of tequila and mezcal.

Off the cob and outta control. 🌽🔥
08/13/2026

Off the cob and outta control. 🌽🔥

08/10/2026

You had us at spicy marg, you kept us at 2-for-1. Every Monday at Desperados. 🌶️🍹

Get into the tiki spirit with a Havana Dreamin’, one of our signature cocktails. 🌴🍹 Then come support our own Liz tomor...
08/08/2026

Get into the tiki spirit with a Havana Dreamin’, one of our signature cocktails. 🌴🍹

Then come support our own Liz tomorrow from 5–8 PM as she represents Desperados at the Goodfellas Pizzeria - Distillery District Tiki Competition!

21+ Please enjoy responsibly.

08/06/2026

Some problems require a more tropical solution. 🌺🍹

Come support our own Liz Pinion at the Tiki Takeover Cocktail Competition on Sunday, August 9, from 5–8 PM at Goodfellas in the Distillery District.

Grab a $10 wristband, taste every cocktail and vote for your favorite. We know who we’re backing. 👀🌴

The table staple. 🥑
08/05/2026

The table staple. 🥑

Good drinks. Great friends. That’s brunch at Desperados. Join us Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM. 🍹🌵
08/01/2026

Good drinks. Great friends. That’s brunch at Desperados. Join us Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM. 🍹🌵

Escape the usual lunch lineup. 🌮 Two Normal Tacos, a side and a drink for $11, Monday through Friday from 11 AM–3 PM.
07/29/2026

Escape the usual lunch lineup. 🌮 Two Normal Tacos, a side and a drink for $11, Monday through Friday from 11 AM–3 PM.

Tuesdays call for carne asada. Get 2-for-1 Normal Tacos all day long. 🌮
07/28/2026

Tuesdays call for carne asada. Get 2-for-1 Normal Tacos all day long. 🌮

Post-game business handled. Thanks for celebrating with us, ! 💙🏀🌮
07/27/2026

Post-game business handled. Thanks for celebrating with us, ! 💙🏀🌮

07/25/2026

Sip, learn, and taste your way through Tres Generaciones Tequila.

🥃 Guided tasting of Plata, Reposado & Añejo
🌮 Chips & queso, a Gr**go taco, and a Carnitas taco

🎟️ July 29 | 6 PM Seats are limited. Grab your tickets at the link in bio.

Address

1224 Manchester Street
Lexington, KY
40504

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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