New Mexican restaurant opening in Lexington’s Distillery District with unique features

Janet Patton
·2 min read

A new Mexican restaurant and bodega is opening in Lexington with some unique features.

Mazunte Bodega, which has three locations in Ohio, opens its fourth spot at 903 Manchester St. in the popular Distillery District on April 17, with a grand opening/open house planned for June 1. The restaurant is between the new Manchester Hotel and the Grand Reserve venue, which is being sold.

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Mazunte Bodega is geared to authentic regional Mexican food specialties including tortas, tlayudas, al pastor, barbacoa and birria, according to the menu.

Mazunte’s menu features a variety of tacos including pork, chicken, chorizo, fish, steak and veggie.
Mazunte’s menu features a variety of tacos including pork, chicken, chorizo, fish, steak and veggie.

The restaurant is fast-casual, with some grab-and-go items as well, and also offers catering.

“Our food is a vibrant fusion of traditional and new flavors, and we’re proud of the way it represents us,” said Wendy Enriquez, Mazunte’s creative director, in a news release. “We’re most excited that customers in Lexington will get to experience our food and culture.”

Mazunte has grilled corn on the menu, served with dried chile, aoli, lime and queso.
Mazunte has grilled corn on the menu, served with dried chile, aoli, lime and queso.
The Mazunte location will have two event spaces for wedding receptions and parties. It’s next to the new Manchester Hotel in Lexington’s Distillery District.
The Mazunte location will have two event spaces for wedding receptions and parties. It’s next to the new Manchester Hotel in Lexington’s Distillery District.

There is a bar, cafe and restaurant space called Mazunte Bodega as well as two full-service event spaces called La Brasa Event Venue, available to book for wedding receptions, corporate events and group gatherings.

Mazunte founder Josh Wamsley was inspired by his travels to Oaxaca, Mexico, in 2010 and 2011 while teaching English to students there. On weekends, he would travel to Mazunte, a small beach town, and was inspired to create a restaurant concept that is an homage to the people and customs of Mexico in his hometown of Cincinnati.

Mazunte Bodega

Where: 903 Manchester St.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily

Online: mazuntebodega.com, labrasalexington.com

Mazunte, a popular Cincinnati Mexican restaurant and bodega, will open a location in Lexington’s Distillery District next to the new Manchester Hotel.
Mazunte, a popular Cincinnati Mexican restaurant and bodega, will open a location in Lexington’s Distillery District next to the new Manchester Hotel.

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