Amparo's Kitchen is a great choice for some seriously delicious Mexican food. It is located in a small no-frills type building and with the exception of a few Christian signs,has pretty much zero ambiance. But the food is the real star at Amparo's Kitchen. I went with three tacos ($3.99 each). Two birria and one steak. The service was incredibly friendly. It was a warm day and they had some shopping fan on the patio and the young man seemed more concerned about it than I did. The tacos were amazing and I can't not mention their fantastic habanero mango salsa. I could have drank that from a cup. I would definitely recommend Amparo's Kitchen and I give it five stars. read more

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ABSOLUTELY delicious!!!! Had chicken tacos and they were the best Iv ever had can't wait to go back!!!

Everything was good food & tasty. The server and owner made sure about our orders. Me and hubby now have a place to visit for another authentic food & our fave steak birria tacos. I would rate 10/10 for the food we ordered including their mango habanero and the verde sauce that were homemade and made from scratch are excellent mix. Prices are reasonable! Place is cozy. Definitely will go back. Thank you read more

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There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in the USofA. And a very few MEXICAN Mexican restaurants. Amparo's is the real thing: they make their own everything, including several kinds of salsa, tortillas, and drinks like Horchata (made with melon seeds, rice, other stuff - Google it). Their chile relleno was delicious, nothing like Chi-chis, with cheese that was good but didn't overpower the chili pepper. I had Birria, a beef and cheese combination, grilled between housemade corn tortillas. And for dessert I add my praises for the flan: dense not too sweet, fantastic. Oh and the prices (some reviewer complained on Yelp. you gotta be kidding me.) Our big plates of great food (we took leftovers home) cost us around $25 apiece. Please try this place and experience great actual Mexican food. read more

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If you're looking for truly authentic Mexican food, this place is the real deal. We're originally from Chicago--where great Mexican food is everywhere--and we can confidently say this spot has the flavor. From the first bite, you can tell everything is made with love and tradition. The tortillas are made fresh, and you can taste the difference in every bite. Even our daughter, who never finishes her food, cleaned her plate--that's how good it was! The dishes are rich, bold, and exactly how they're supposed to taste. Try all the salsas! What makes it even better? It's family-owned, and that warmth and pride comes through in every detail--from the service to the food. You're not just getting a meal here; you're getting a taste of home. Highly recommend it to anyone craving genuine Mexican cuisine done right. read more

Amparo's is really a great place. It's authentic and always delicious. I wish there was a little more seating available, but it works. The service is excellent. read more

Food has ok flavor, however the flavor does not make up for the wait time and the price. We only bought 6 tacos and paid almost $30.... Not worth it for us. read more

Can not say enough about this place, last night I had the chicken enchilada plate, best ever. Hands down. I promise before I'm done, I will have tried everything on their menu. If you haven't tried it You are the one missing out.! read more

The BEST tacos and atmosphere ever. I HIGHLY recommend. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. The staff is amazing and they treat you like family the minute you walk in. The tacos were the best I've ever had. Get the birria tacos!! read more

AMPARO'S KITCHEN - Birria Tacos - Desserts Near Me - East Ridge, Tennessee

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This is such a hidden gem! The food was so good, service was great. The little patio outside was cute. The different sauces were all so delicious. I had the Torta Birria and I really enjoyed it! I have no photos because I finished it before I could take any. Definitely try it out! read more

Super close to I-75! Great for travelers. Very cute outside patio. The birria quesadilla is FIRE. Street tacos delicious. read more

What a great experience! My wife and I stopped by this lovely restaurant on our way home and were blown away by the hospitality from the owner and his family. The food was phenomenal, and we highly recommend the Chicken Enchiladas! read more

AMPARO'S KITCHEN - Chicken Enchiladas - Desserts Near Me - East Ridge, Tennessee

i stopped in there today and ordered 2 soft steak tacos, it was authentic real tasting mexican food, i was pleasantly surprised, it was delicious, they included some very spicy sauce along with them and it was under 10.00, very impressed, fresh, authentic and delicious, thank you so much, i will return very soon. also the wait time was about 10 minutes. read more

11/10. I have had a craving for birria tacos and have been here before so I knew they would not disappoint my craving! It was hot and fresh, perfect for the cold weather. The quesadilla was handmade and so delicious. I was given three different types of salsa: mango, pineapple, and verde. The family that owns Amparo's is so sweet and provides great service. They have a menu with a wide variety and it all looks so good. The place is quaint and very cute. I will be back again! Give this place a try for authentic Mexican food and you will not be disappointed :) read more

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Just stopped by on our way from Chattanooga to Atlanta. What a find! Gorgeous chile relleño. Try the pineapple salsa! Truly authentic and such nice folks. read more

We were so thankful to find this gem of a place passing through on our way between Atlanta & Kentucky. Everything was so fresh & delicious! The tortillas are homemade and the chicken & carne asada were tender & good. The service was excellent...friendly & attentive...and there was a real earnest pride of ownership here. Give it a try! You won't be sorry. read more

How do you say amazing 100 times over. I've lived almost 15 years of my life between Las Vegas and Arizona- both of which have incredible Mexican food...well look no further Chattanoogans... if you want AUTHENTIC Mexican... here is YOUR PLACE! From homemade Mexican honey habanero sauce to an enchilada that looked GOURMET- this is your spot! We ordered the Chile relleno, authentic enchilada, and had a few modelos-and it was FANTASTIC! Don't forget the flan on your way out. This is a very gourmet, authentic, boutique style restaurant...it doesn't fit many as it's a little small but GREAT things come in small packages! Thank you so much to the owners! We will be back!! read more

AMPARO'S KITCHEN - Enchiladas to left and chilies to right - Desserts Near Me - East Ridge, Tennessee

Don't let the outside fool you! The building looks very small but it's brightly painted. There isn't much room to eat in, but the food is incredible. Tamales were large, handmade, and delicious. Birria was also very good, and laid on freshly fried corn tortillas. The menu is huge for the space--I would like to try more of their options. I'd be lying if I said I want to gatekeep this place, but the food is too good not to share. read more

Came back again to try more food. This place always hits it out of the park. I bring everyone here to try things. Tamales are amazing and this time I tried the pork tamale, which was incredible and tender. read more

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We tried this out after seeing the other reviews on Yelp, and it definitely did not disappoint. The place is small, but it was clean and the outdoor seating was very pleasant. We started with two "pineapple waters" which are fresh pineapple with water added. This was very refreshing and delicious. We ordered the large which were expensive at $7 each, but they were enormous. This was nice on a hot day but a regular would have been more than enough. We ordered two barria tacos, a pork tamale, and the carne asada. All were excellent and good sized portions. If we were local, this would definitely be a staple restaurant in our rotation. read more

AMPARO'S KITCHEN - Desserts Near Me - East Ridge, Tennessee

Wow! Talk about delicious! We had the watermelon agua fresca and the chicken and cheese enchiladas!! So so so good. The meat was very flavorful and there was the perfect amount of rice and beans. Artfully presented too! Excellent service. We were seated right away and had our drinks soon after. Very friendly staff. We ate outdoors and despite the warm temps it was lovely. There are pretty lights around the exterior which I imagine must look nice after dark. This was 3 mins from our hotel (Courtyard) and we are so glad we stopped in! Very authentic. Very fresh. Highly recommend. Muy bueno!! read more

My wife and I stopped in to check it out and very pleased we did. I ordered tacos, and my wife had enchiladas... cheese and chicken. Everything is made from scratch and tasted like it. Horchata was delicious.... was too full to try the flan... maybe next time! LOL I am Looking forward to trying the homemade scratch tamales next visit. read more

The food was good and the staff was friendly. Two complaints: 1. Their prices are high. $3.99 per taco that only comes with meat, cilantro and onions is crazy. I ate four tacos and was still hungry, but couldn't afford to buy anything else. 2. They don't have chips and salsa. read more

Food was really great but environment is so rustic. We waited almost 25 minutes for food. They want to please. I missed the chips and salsa other Mexican restaurants serve. read more

Started off with a delicious pineapple water on the patio to enjoy the cool breeze during lunch one day. It's a small restaurant with 3 seats inside and 4 tables outside. It's a covered patio with fans and heaters. The drive-through and pickup were busy and the regulars raved about the food! I decided on the pork tamale lunch meal and a chicken taco, because I have to try a taco! The tamale was large and wrapped in corn husks. The pork had delicious flavor, the beans and rice perfectly cooked and seasoned! The chicken was OUTSTANDING and the taco tortilla was definitely homemade! The entire meal was very authentic and very delicious! My new favorite! read more

AMPARO'S KITCHEN - Pork tamale lunch plate - Desserts Near Me - East Ridge, Tennessee

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I urgently suggest the Birria Tacos. Homemade corn tortillas with the birria meat with the cilantro and ah panch of lime... I had 10.

We really enjoyed all of our food, very flavorful and fresh! The owner was also very welcoming and nice! Will definitely be coming back!

Amazing food!! Best steak taco I've had in Chattanooga. Loved the aesthetic and outdoor seating. While it is only outdoor seating from what I could tell, they did have a drive thru so year round will be attending! Loved that it was local and the owner was very sweet. We will be coming back again and again!! Food was very authentic and came from love. read more

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Classic torta and tacos were fabulous. The chips and queso were good while we waited. Pineapple water is very pulpy and sweet and outstanding!! Staff was very friendly and attentive. Tad bit more on the bill than thought was warranted; however, it was a really nice dinner on a patio in nice weather. read more

Just down the road from the antique district is this small Mexican restaurant that you need to try. I had quesabirria and a chicken tamale, and my husband had pork tamales and the carne asada sandwich. Everything tasted homemade. I even loved the rice which I usually skip because blah. I got a ginormous pineapple water that was so good my husband ordered his own. It's tiny inside, but it's a cozy atmosphere the staff was kind and helpful. P.S. the servings are large and we ordered way too much food, but no regrets since we had leftovers! read more

Best Mexican food I've had in Chattanooga so far. Horchata was really good, and homemade tortillas

Went here with my toddler. Indoor seating was limited, so we sat outside. Anything the physical location lacks is more than made up for by the excellent quality of the food and the friendliness of the folks serving it. The birria quesadilla was savory, crispy and cheesy. The pork mole tamales were earthy and flavorful. My little had the grilled ham and cheese sandwich, which he wrecked. Will definitely be back. read more

Stopped by to grab some birria tacos and a horchata. The food was incredibly good and the employees were very friendly. Would definitely recommend! They have a nice outdoor area for seating and a drive through. read more

AMPARO'S KITCHEN - Birria tacos - Desserts Near Me - East Ridge, Tennessee

We tried Amparo's Kitchen on a whim. They had the best tamales and chicken tacos!!! We definitely going back, great service great food!

A must try when you are in Chattanooga! Authentic Mexican all the way. You can't go wrong with anything but my favorite is the birria! And dont forget to try the pineapple water! It's delicious! read more

SO GOOD! Cute and clean place to eat in. Delicious fresh food. Loved my visit, will definitely be back. Thank you.

This relatively new local restaurant is a great new addition to the Mexican food scene in the East Ridge/Chattanooga area! Taste: I had the Torta de Birria, Tostada de Ceviche, and Tostada de Tinga with a glass of Horchata. The ceviche was fresh, with the perfect amount of acidity; a very good start to the meal. The tortas are substantial so order with a decent appetite! The birria was just the right texture with a good amount of flavor. The tinga (pulled chipotle chicken) was tasty and left me wanting more. The assortment of salsas offered had a good range of heat and flavor, and had that homemade touch that anyone could appreciate. Customer Experience: The owner was hard at work in the kitchen and with the guests. What a pleasant person! He was kind, modest, and engaging him in Spanish was a delight! Price: The cost of dining here is a great balance of affordable and delicious. Definitely no need to think twice about coming here if you're on a budget. The dishes are wallet-friendly and the portions generous. I look forward to returning here with friends. As a Hispanic person having grown up around Latin-American food, I am glad to see this cuisine well represented in Chattanooga area as of late. read more

Nice little indoor/outdoor setting. Friendly and engaging owner and staff. They were very attentive in explaining some of the dishes and sauces to us. Everything was fresh and made to order. The homemade sauces were the best I've ever tasted with all levels of heat and bold tastes. We tried the quesabarillia, the steak tacos and chicken tacos as well as the choriqueso and will definitely be going back to try more things on the menu! read more

So it looks more authentic and less commercial than the chains - it is. From the to-die-for torta to the best chicken tinga and a whole cup of street corn, this place went above and beyond expectations. I would skip the cheese nachos and move straight to the good stuff. Because the good stuff really is good. read more

We had the best service here! Apparently their menu rotates, so we have plans to return! There's super limited inside eating, with a very small deck for outside dining. It's really cute and comfortable though and have hopes to eat there when it's cooler. We ordered the large portion of elote en vaso and it was the crowd favorite! My teen is still raving about it. We both ordered the quesabirria and the beef was SO flavourful. The salsa that comes with has a nice kick to it too. My husband ordered the Chile relleno (comes with beans and rice) and he cleared his plate!! Said it was good. I ordered an agua de sandía (watermelon) and it was SO flavourful, like drinking liquid watermelon. I also ordered 2 pork tamales and 2 chicken ones and was so surprised at their size. Locally people tend to offer small, Mexican traditional tamales but these were big, almost the Central American banana leaf style which are bigger. Both had good flavor. We ordered sides of rice and beans (think olla style, not refried) and found them to be just like ones you get at your friend's abuelas house. And we got one flan to try. Simple and straight forward, like most Mexican flans tend to be. read more

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