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Chivo Taqueria
91/100 (234 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Street Food
Mexican
Southwestern
Bar
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Street Food
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Duck
Chips and Salsa
Steak Quesadilla
Chips and Guacamole
Tapas
Brisket Burrito
Tacos
Chicken Wings
Tater Tots
Fried Avocado Taco
The Codfather
Mexican Street Corn
Burrito
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Shrimp
Tortillas
Limp Brisket Piggy Smalls Gangnam Style and Clusterduck Tacos
Beef
Nachos
Street Corn Off the Cob
Queso
Black Betty
Shrimp Tacos
Chupacabra Margarita
Street Tacos
Pork
Chivo Wings
Salad
Queso Fundido
Chicken Quesadilla
Wings
Brussels Sprouts
Sit down
Bar
Street Food
Mexican
Latin
Southwestern
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Sports bars
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Non-smoking restaurants
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Drinks
Dinner
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Late Night
Mid-range
"This was my first visit and I loved it! The restaurant is beautiful. We had great service and the food was wonderful. I had brisket tacos and they..."
Martie Whaley Wallace
"Great food. Friendly bar tenders. Attention to detail. Had the duck taco and a fish taco and corn, so good. Pricey, but was worth..."
Steve Cloutier
"I made the mistake of going on Cinco de Mayo, a Friday, at the dinner rush time. So the wait for a two top, was the standard 30-45min. But it was..."
Ryan Murphy
"Get the Clusterduck!!!! OH. MY. GOD. I will dream of this taco! I'm literally salivating just thinking about it! Absolutely delicious!! I also had..."
RJ Powell
"Other than the long wait, this place is amazing. Super fresh food and impressive drink menu. The wings are to die..."
Meagan Thompson
"The service was great when I was there, as was the food, overall. Their cocktail offerings are varied and the overall presentation of the place is..."
Kevin Qualls
"I just moved up here from Austin, TX and have been looking everywhere for half way decent Mexican food and chivo's did not disappoint!!! Great..."
Jasmin Dingley
"Extraordinary Foodie Experience. Food was Scrumptious and Delightful. Ask for Joy she really is Completely Amazing . This place is a have to if you..."
Genna Brown
"A great new gem on Gay Street! I st at the bar on a rainy Friday night. The bartenders were all very pleasant and personable. The three tacos I had..."
W. Bedford Waters
"Always great! Love the Clusterduck and Limp Brisket tacos, but i usually Mix it up with at least one different taco too! Street corn off the cob and..."
Steve Repka
Country Burrito Fresh Mex
87/100 (1736 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
"OMG! Charlie just brought home the Hot and Spicy Burrito for dinner. Excellent! Welcome to the neighborhood! See you again real..."
Maureen Rafferty Toll
"Was very tasty, welcome to the..."
Charlie Austin
"Food is great and service..."
Teresa Ayala
"The..."
Justin Wilson
"We just finished dinner! Food was fantastic and service was great! My husband had the short ribs and loved..."
Suzann Goldman
"We were referred by our bank Mgr. OK it is connected to a Gas Station, so skepticism šŸ¤Ø crept in big time. Pleasantly surprised. Menu is too big..."
John Zarogoza
"This place is amazing. Weā€™ve been going here since we found out about it in 2019. The employees are sooooo great! They are so polite and friendly...."
Ashley Ogle
"New acquaintance recommended this place. We happened to be in the area and decided try it. It smelled wonderful as we went in and got better as are..."
brent thompson
"Don't let the location fool you: it's an unpretentious place at a gas station. Food is excellent, fresh and tasty, and a great value. Margaritas are..."
Eduardo Padron
"Iā€™ve driven by this place a handful of times but Iā€™ve always been hesitant since itā€™s connected to a gas station. I ordered online the other..."
Heather Murray
"Their burritos are pretty tasty, and have a large stature. Beer is reasonable. Probably one of the more expensive pitchers of margaritas around town,..."
Bailey Castille
"Really good and fresh Mexican food. Do not let the location fool you. It has no connection to the gas station. Totally separate. Everyone in my group..."
Terry Collette
"Delicious authentic Mexican food. Service was prompt and friendly. I had the burrito california and it was delicious. Price was very fair. When..."
Jess Shepherd
Oscar's Taco Shop
87/100 (1050 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"These tacos are not only amazingly tasty and filling but they are also inexpensive. I love coming here because I don't have to worry about how much I..."
Shivam Ishanpara
"Excellent! About as close to authentic as you can get here. We had Carne Asada tacos with chips, guacamole and cheese sauce. It was by far the..."
Leigh
"Love the breakfast burritos and churros! You guys should just get on your coffee game so it can be a one stop shop. Great prices/value and the tacos..."
KASErevolts
"Consistently great. Can order taco combinations not on menu, such as carne asada and chorizo. Great customer service and inexpensive. Best soft..."
J Laurens Tullock
"While spending time at UT hospital saw this place on here and decided to try it and had a Fish Burritto and it was awesome ... Hopefully won't have..."
Charles Lefevers
"By far one of my favorite little places in Knoxville. Their quesadillas and nachos are to die for. You also can't beat their awesome..."
Kristen Dobbins
"Fajitas with rice and beans and a drink for $6.50 and tastes..."
Steve Smith
"My wife and I moved from So Cal about 15 years ago to East Tennessee and have been looking for AUTHENTIC Mexican food ever since we arrived and have..."
Shane A.
"Come out to OSCARS, enjoy yourself a burrito of your choice, or just a taco for you taco lovers.!! we are vegetarian friendly also .!! Have a veggie..."
Jayy
"Great food and great prices. One of my favorite..."
Jeff Vickers
"This place is awesome!!!. Very reasonably priced and the food can't be..."
Clayton.farmer
"Best Mexican food in the Fort. Very small dining area so best to get takeout. You can order online too, which is probably a good idea if you want to..."
Tom Currie
"Cheap.. quick service.. tasty tacos. Had the fish taco and California Burrito. Definitely recommend the California..."
Stephen Holt
"So good, San Diego style taco shop, with the all important rolled tacos, awesome carne asada and so much..."
Lance Hart
"Wow. The tamal was so delicious. Torta and burrito. No word ..I will come again for..."
Evelyn Tario
"Ok I lived in California for 48 years. This is true Mexican food. Service was friendly. The restaurant is what you would expect to find for a little..."
Robin Parker
"Easily the best tacos I've had in a physical storefront in Knoxville. Fell in love with their carne asada and al pastor at first bite. The horchata..."
Joseph Wheeler
"Always has good quality, hot food. Fish tacos are amazing. Quesadillas are also unique and..."
Kevin Smith
"The food has always been good and theyā€™re always nice. Plus the horchata is..."
Isabelle Galindo
Habaneros Mexican Grill
87/100 (228 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Fajitas
Mexican
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Habaneros serves tasty Mexican food in generous portions. We especially like their fajitas. They have specials each day and are open on..."
Aldis Lapins
"Great place like the 1st one ..Awesome food awesome..."
Andrea M Davis
"Awesome salsa! Great food and atmosphere! Jimmy completes the..."
Brian Coley
"This was our first time in... the wait was long (but not bad), it was packed!!! Which we enjoyed, food was so yummy and service was fast! We enjoyed..."
Calmepooh Evans
"I wasn't feeling too well but had dinner plans with family and went anyway. We all ordered our meals and they were delivered promptly. Everyone's..."
Jason Nelson
"Excellent food! Hot and fresh. Staff is very attentive and..."
Michael Woodward
"Good food, great lunch prices, and even had a great server. Didn't wait too long on food to come out and as soon as I sat down there was somebody to..."
Michael Hall
"The food was awesome . The servers are very respectful and courteous. Food arrived quickly .The Salsa they bring to the table with chips is not..."
Tammy Donaldson
"We love this place. Always very clean, prompt service, and great food. The fajitas in every form are amazing. Prices are very reasonable, especially..."
Amber White
"My favorite Mexican restaurant in Knoxville! The chips seemed a little thicker and easier to dip, the salsa was amazing- not too thick, not too thin,..."
Elaine Patrick
Abuelo's
87/100 (705 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Shrimp
Nachos
Queso
Beef
Tilapia
Salad
Chili
Scallops
"This is the best Mexican I've ever eaten! The chips are thin and homemade and come with three homemade salsas. I had the firecracker shrimp tacos and..."
Robin Donnelly
"We drove 2 1/2 hrs to go to this restaurant for my husbands birthday. This is his favorite restaurant and we have never been disappointed at any of..."
Bonnie Louise Gibson
"I had a combo plate which had a taco, enchiladas, tamale, chile relleno, beans, guacamole...all very tasty. The server was attentive, but not overly...."
Sam Martin
"First timers. My wife and I chose this place for lunch, despite some mediocre reviews. The restaurant had a very pleasant Spanish atmosphere. We..."
Bob Hansen
"This is my favorite restaurant!! The papas con chile is my absolute favorite. I have tried many things on the menu, but I usually come back to some..."
Kristal Roskelly Tate
"Great time with family eating mexican food...loved the low carb options including the pork..."
Nate Tucker
"Love this Abueloā€™s! John, the manager, is always very attentive and an amazing manager. His staff are motivated, efficient and friendly. The food..."
Ginny Cliett
"Food is very fresh and well mad. Service top notch! Love the cocktail..."
Michelle Lynn Burkhalter Richey
"My first time here and i have to say this is the best place I have eaten at in a very long time. Great food and atmosphere. Hope to go back..."
Jeff Owens
"The dinner was amazing!! We shared the pork medallions with 2 enchiladas and a bowl of guacamole, everything was prepared to perfection! The service..."
Eve Blanton-Mynatt
"One of my favorite places when I am out in Knoxville . Great food, have never been disappointed with the food or the service when I go. I'll..."
Brenda Pitts Garrison
"Best dinning experience we've had in a long time. Our waiter JJ was on top of everything we needed. Best Mexican restaurant in..."
Amy Walters-Witherspoon
"The food was great, atmosphere was really good, staff was very..."
Faye Wright
"Every time I've been there, everything has been top notch! One of our favorite places to..."
Vaughn Starnes
"Abuelo's Mexican restaurant in Knoxville is a super restaurant to eat at . They have great athentic mexican food. Prices are reasonable.I love to eat..."
Bob Cummings
"One of my favorite places when I am out in Turkey Creek. Great food, have never been disappointed with the food or the service when I go. I'll..."
Melissa Tetera
"The food and service were great. The atmosphere is excellent too..."
Milia Nichole Buchanon
"Great Atmosphere- very little wait time - great service- and fantastic..."
Shirley Trent
"Great food and service! I love their chicken fajitas! I keep ordering just because they are so good. I love the fact that they give you choices of..."
Joy Walters
"Ummmm. Can i give 6 stars?? Couldn't be more..."
Paul Semande III
"Me and my husband ate brunch here yesterday, for the first time , and everything was amazing, the The atmosphere was great and the food was..."
Kathryn Skye Bland
"Best Mexican and Tex Mex around. Pricer than most but there is a reason for that. Margaritas are a..."
Bill Hines
El Charro
84/100 (1484 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Mexican
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fajitas Shrimp
Pozole Guadalajara
Flan with Chocolate
Chicken Soft Taco's w Rice and Beans
Taco De Pollo Carnitas Pastor
House Margarita Cheese Dip Chips 'N Salsa
Beef
Margarita and Salsa
Margaritas Togo
Tequila Sunrise
Burrito
Chicken Chimichanga
Chips & Salsa
Arroz con Pollo
Fajita Combo
Margherita
Cold Bud Light
tacos al pastor
Fajitas Lunch
enchiladas rancheras
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The new restaurant is absolutely wonderful! The food, the service, the smiles...everything is so enjoyable! I honestly think the food is better than..."
Kathy Webster
"My family and I have been eating at El Charro since it was located where Soccer Taco is. I was so upset to learn that the Bearden location had..."
Nicole Thomas
"I have enjoyed eating at El Charro for many years, even when it was El Palenque (I don't know how it was really spelled) but it was where Soccer Taco..."
Dan Goleach
"Honestly, they have the best damn Mexican this side of Knoxville TN. I've tried several places, and NONE OF THEM compare to their quality home-style..."
Jordan McCullough
"The food was good and the service was the best! Connie took care of us and was so nice and she really knows what she is doing! I live in the Kansas..."
Cliff Allen
"El Charro is my comfort place. Authentic Mexican Food and always excellent customer service. Enjoyed seeing Miguel and his wife. Also enjoyed seeing..."
Glen Kirkorian
"Lunch, dinner or happy hour with friends, no other restaurant tops El Charro. Delicious, freshly prepared food, unbeatable prices, a beautiful new..."
H Camille Smith
"The Food and service were the best! I found a new..."
Tony Bales
"The food was amazing . The staff was very..."
Holly Duckworth
"Love El Charro's...great food, prices and really nice..."
Tammy Click
"Juan does an excellent job with large formal catering events to smaller office parties. He is my go to guy and I highly recommend El..."
Doug Sparks
"Iā€™ve been going to El Charro since I was a kid and itā€™s still one of my favorites! The food and salsa is great! There are great specials like $3..."
Hailey Crowe
"We have been dining at El Charro since they first opened. The restaurant has been owned and operated by the same family. The food quality --..."
Lewis Hodge
"EL Charro catering did a wonderful job at our daughter's welcome dinner last weekend in Piegon forge. The food was great, they handled all the..."
Tiffany Podojil
"The best Mexican restaurant in Knoxville. Family owned and genuinely good people. The food is incredible. Great portions and the occasional family..."
Corey Moore
"Really good food. We were visiting from out of town. Kids wanted Mexican food. This is the first time they ate everything on their..."
Matt Ingram
"Great Mexican restaurant. They have hot items which are actually spicy! Get the Habanero salsa if you want hot! Taco Tuesday is a..."
Mountain Man
La Parilla
83/100 (515 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Spanish
Mexican
Spanish
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Fajitas
Sit down
Spanish
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I grew up in a household that had home-made Tex-Mex frequently. A few months back, I was in the area for a recurring business trip and stumbled..."
Ted McFadden
"Excellent food great and service is awesome. The waiter even gave my 6 month old a teddy bear. Love this..."
Jessica Perez
"This place met with my wife's culinary approval, and that ain't easy! She loved the whole tilapia. The cactus appetizer was tasty, though salty. My..."
David Thornton
"I love this place. The enchilada poblanos is one of my favorite dishes. The atmosphere is wonderful and the staff is top notch! Great place for a..."
Cindy Noland Jones
"So many choices on the menu, since I usually order carne asada to test how good the food will be , the one I had there was the best I've ever had..."
Buddy Godwin
"Amazing food. Hands down the best Mexican food I've ever had & amazing..."
Sarah James
"I grew up eating authentic Mexican food and I have to say this is the best I have ever had! I will definitely be going back! So..."
Leslie Gray
"As Always good quality food mi amigo Jeff Jackson came with me for the first time and he got to eat Cooked Cactus. He really enjoyed. Customer..."
Jorge Luis Chaparro Petit
"The food and service are both exceptional! I would recommend to..."
Jessica Quillin
"This is my favorite Mexican restaurant! The workers are all super nice and they have the best..."
Stephanie Aliah Owens
"Very busy at lunch but we were seated immediately. Excellent chips and salsa. Ordered chicken taco salad and tried to eat every bite but got too..."
Sami Parker
"Excellent Mexican food! I've been searching for an authentic Mexican shrimp cocktail and found it. I ordered rice and beans on the side incase the..."
Nina Delgado
"Absolutely love this place! Itā€™s one of our groups go to lunch spots on Sunday afternoons. Sometimes thereā€™s 3-4 of us and other times thereā€™s..."
Breck Ellison
"Parilla's Cantina has become our restaurant of choice for December near the 25th. The food is delicious;I wrote home about this restaurant before we..."
cmilton111
"We loves this restaurant! We are regulars here because the food is amazing and the staff are so awesome! We come when I donā€™t have the time to cook..."
Christina Andrews
"Always feel welcome here. Enjoy eating at the bar. Service is always good. Staff seems to enjoy their work and support each other. Owner checks in..."
mwc4ut
"Our favorite Mexican restaurant in west Knoxville. Probably other good ones but we've never had a bad meal. Food, drink, service, cleanliness..."
Sonny Bubba