Having had it only once before, and it being the perfect distant from my office, I satisfied my taco craving last Saturday right here. The two guys working the line were super nice, my order was put together fast and fresh, and it was really tasty. I got the chicken tacos; one hard, one soft, both of which were equally delicious. Don't know when I'll be back, but I definitely will and most likely will get the same order. I also appreciate it being able to sign up for texts, etc., for which I was rewarded with a small guac, which was also really good with the chips. read more

Wow, coming in with a review after 9 YEARS. holy moly. Still holding around a 4/5 here. +1 - location and parking - kind of crazy at lunch, be warned +1 - food and drink - consistently delicious +1 - venue and vibe - pretty basic but good for a friend hang +1 - staff and service - normally helpful and quick -1 - FIX THE MOBILE APP TO GET REWARDS IN KNOXVILLE. All caps intended! :) See you soon! read more

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Barberitos is hands down the best burrito restaraunt and it isn't close. They have different flavor tortillas such as ghost pepper and chipotle Manager is always on his A game and provides excellent service. read more

I was hungry after my dentist appointment and decided to finally eat here. The food was delicious and the price is waaayyy better than other franchises with a similar menu. I love that they offer FREE chips with every entrée and the have a salsa bar! The Mini Burrito is made with a 10" white or wheat tortilla and was the perfect size for me. The meal was quite filling and would've been under $10 if I didn't order the guacamole. I'll be coming again! I'm excited to try the Jerk Fish Tacos! read more

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I went to the Throne twice this visit.. Very clean the water was a decent distance from the top no splash back.. it however is under a vent i was chilly.. feels like 52 degrees The first time i came out i barely had any soap to use even the soft soap they had advertised was out..and they still didn't refill it for my second visit to the Throne.. I did enjoy the dim lighting personally. The music as well was a nice touch. The sensor freshener also work which helped out tremendously! read more

Barberitos - Throne room - Tex-Mex Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This place has really gone downhill. I used to order from here all the time and now I'm done. I recently placed an order for delivery. They forgot the ranch and the side of queso I paid extra for. You have to get extra protein for it to be near enough for the chips. A little while after I finished eating my stomach started to hurt and feel upset. I couldn't sleep that night due to the stomach pain. Something was wrong with this food. It's extremely rare for food to upset my stomach. read more

This was my first time and I was impressed. I got a mini burrito which I absolutely loved. I usually stay away from burritos because they're too big for me to finish and they don't make for good leftovers. Here you can opt for a mini burrito for $1 less than the regular. I love the size of the mini, it was the perfect amount of food. Don't think mini means kids size though, unless you're thinking of a really big kid with a really big appetite. Their spicy chicken looked so good I had to try it. I'm not a big spicy person, so the girl recommended mixing it with regular chicken and that was fantastic. Like I said, I'm not a spicy fan and I would say it's a 6/10 on spice. I definitely needed the regular chicken to bring down the heat level a bit. The chips were also good. I'd say my only wish is that the sour cream was better distributed in the burrito. read more

The food and drinks tasted old and gross. I would not recommend it. When we requested a refund, the owner said, 'Just eat it; the worst thing that could happen is you could die.' This place should not be in business. read more

Barberitos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina has a great kids menu for kids under 12 years old. My youngest son likes the chicken and steak burritos with chips and salsa made fresh. I love the warm friendly service and hour employees went out of their way to make sure each guest order was perfect. read more

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Woah this place is a true gem! My friend describe this joint as a better version of chipotle and I completely agree. So what's so great about this? It's ran by a family and they are so friendly! They kept asking if we wanted anything and how everything was..like a real restaurant. Recall, this is a franchise! Besides having the best customer service, they have so many sides! Wait it gets better, they will sautee the sides too! They also have a free salsa bar and chips come with your entree and free refills. How can you compare this to chipotle!? They also have a wide range of soft drinks with free refills. read more

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I love Barberitos! I live close by, so we dine here often. Lately we've been ordering online and gotten curbside pickup because of COVID and we've been very impressed. The service is prompt and friendly and our food has come out fresh each time. I love their burritos, but they also have good looking burrito bowls, salads, tacos, and quesadillas. With everything that is going on right now, Barberitos has been an excellent takeout option that is safe, fast, and tasty. read more

Justin that works there does a great job with customers and cares about he makes his orders. Haven't tried the food yet, but just wanted to leave a good review for him read more

When I lived in NC, there was a Barberitos right around the corner from us, and we used to eat there all the time. That was ten years ago, and I hadn't been to a Barberitos since then. I have always wanted to revisit but never had the chance. But my chance came today. I was cruising around Knoxville looking for something to eat when I saw the big Barberitos sign behind the even bigger 5 Guys sign. I pulled in and gazed at the menu. Typical set up as Chipotle or Moe's, but the food is much better here. They have chicken, spicy chicken, beef, and pork for the fillings. I went with the spicy chicken. I chose a salad with iceberg and spinach. They topped it with the delicious spicy chicken and black beans. Got to add some pico de gallo, guacamole, salsa, jalapenos, cilantro, lime, and it was so good. The salad is huge and filling. I am so glad Barberitos met my expectations from years ago. Now I have to be bummed for another ten years waiting for the chance to come back. Best "fast food burrito" joint out there. read more

Barberitos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The owner is rude, and this place sucks. I wouldn't recommend it. The owner needs to learn how to treat their customers.

I'm not sure how long Barberitos has been in Knoxville but it's definitely worth trying. They're similar to Moe's and Salsaritas, priced the same as well. They have healthier food options and vegetarian food options. I have had the quesadillas and the nachos and the person I was with had a salad. All of it was delicious and this place is worth going back to. They can customize whatever you want however you want it. On Fridays they advertise for fish tacos too. read more

Barberitos - Nachos with spicy chicken and chipotle ranch, toasted too... - Tex-Mex Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Wow! The customer service and food was outstanding. We popped off the interstate for a late lunch and all were pleased. I had the Jerk Tilapia burrito with grilled veggies, my son had the ground turkey bowl and the ladies had quesadilla's. Everyone was happy with their choices and my daughter had to admit it was a bit better or on the same level as her beloved Chipotle. Keep up the great work!!! read more

Food: good, but end of day so not so fresh. Service: curt and impolite. The door even says they close at 10pm, but we walk in at 8:45 with 3 kids and they say that they are closing at 9pm. So they basically treat us like an inconvenience... There's no more ground beef, only one person to make and top six burritos, very inefficient and impatient with questions. We've been on the road for 9 hours and just wanted a place to eat and relax before turning in at the hotel. Oh well. read more

Hours of operation? Your hours on here say that you're open until 8:00pm, and 9:00 pm on Apple's maps. Fix your hours! If you're going to be closed on Sunday, make customers aware of that. I wasted time driving to your location thinking that it was open, for nothing. read more

Service was good, but this place was filthy. The drink & salsa station needed to be wiped and cleaned; there were spills everywhere. There weren't any napkins in the dispenser. Utensil dispenser was near empty. Behind the counter where they make the food needed to be tidied up too. Good customer service was a plus but cleanliness is everything read more

Very poor quality don't show up after 8pm Also used sandwich container for bowls - no pork - very disappointed read more

Food was delicious. Almost too much cheese which is never a bad thing! Loved the fresh chips too.

Really fresh tasting food! I've been here about 5 times and they are consistent with quality and service. Very nice employees. If I'd make any suggestion it would be to wipe the booth seats more. I was the first customer this morning and they were still dirty. It's usually like that but not so dirty it's a problem for me. Fix that and you'd be perfect! read more

Barberitos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Place is decent to eat at and the food taste good. Also, it's easy to eat a plant based (vegan) meal here. I'd rate it higher except for the following: Minus one star for allowing large to-go orders to walk straight to cashier and order by handing them a list. They just bypass everyone that is already in line and the food being prepped gets put on hold till the to-go is filled. They should have to get in line like everyone else and then hand the the list. Which, by the way, the employees are laying on the food prep surfaces. So maybe that's a bad idea to take a list, just have the person read it. read more

Driving by and saw Barbaritos...stopped in and ordered Chicken Nachos and a Burrito... everything was clean, service was great, prices great, and generous portions(i.e. salsaritas, Chipotle).. salsa bar was good.. but in general nothing really stood out in the ingredients , passable, But.... Ok.. but kinda blah. Usually there's a great ingredient or more than one that brings you back....suggest.. making the individual items pop .. instead of just passable. read more

This place is excellent better than chipotle salsaritos Moe's and any of those Mexican restaurants this place needs more publicity it would blow up all those other chains if they went nationwide. The quality of the food is spectacular for the price and they have so many food options and toppings it is excellent I absolutely love this restaurant my top favorite go to. And the chips are house made and usually fresh off the fryer. You have to try the chipotle southwest sauce they should sell it in a bottle it's so dang good read more

Vegetarians! This southwest spot has tofu options. I had takeout for the first time today. I had the tofu salad with southwest vinegarette and husband had the steak salad. I mixed the three green options & loaded my salad down - mushrooms, green pepper, tomato, corn, cucumber, jalapeños, black beans, cheese & black olives. The tofu was flavored with a southwest marinade & everything tastes fresh. Husband was very happy with his salad too. Our order came with a large side of chips & poblano salsa. We threw in an order of guacamole, but my salad filled me up too much to eat it. We will def be back. read more

Barberitos - Tofu salad - Tex-Mex Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Drove 20 min to grab what we thought was a Knoxville staple, only to find out they switched their hours and are now completely closed on Sundays. Would have been nice if this information was posted online and spared 40 minutes of my life. 0/10 would recommend. read more

Excellent! I visited the Johnson City location a few weeks ago and was impressed so when I learned there was a Knoxville franchise too I made time to give it a try also. It was well worth the trip, good food and plenty of it served by a hard-working, friendly staff. My advice? Come hungry as you'll get plenty to eat and if lunch is your target you'd best get here early, or late, as the lines get long and seating scarce around the noon hour. Clearly there are lots of folks that like this place! Could you be one too? read more

LOVE this place! Wish there was one where I'm from. I was in Knoxville for a business trip and stopped by here after checking into my hotel which was conveniently a short walk away. They weren't busy when we arrived, but I'm sure they are for lunch. (I went outside of "normal" lunch hours.) The easiest way to describe them is that they are a like local Chipotle. I believe they use all natural ingredients though (or at least I hope I am remembering correctly). They have chicken, steak, fish, etc. Normal Mexican-style restaurant options; rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, etc. One of (I'm sure) a few differences, is that they offer nachos (while Chipotle doesn't but Freebirds does). Everything is priced around the same price (~$7/entree) whether its a burrito, burrito bowl, or nachos. They have more seating than you expect, as it looks small on the outside. One complaint, is that they do not have napkins at the table. They have napkins in this odd dispenser that only dispenses one napkin at a time. I've only had one experience, but it would definitely be on my return list if I am in Knoxville again. I'm not sure what else needs to be said. read more

This is my all-time favorite burrito place ever! I have been eating Barbs since 2008 in JC, TN. I have tried all of the burrito joints and nothing compares to the spicy chicken and chipotle hot sauce! I swear I dream about eating a spicy chicken burrito at least once a week since Nashville doesn't have one. I make it a point to always stop at this location when pass through. read more

I didn't catch his name, but the strawberry blonde haired guy with a pony tail was probably the friendliest person I've met in the food service industry. Great food, even better service. read more

Love the quick service. Food is much better then the other chains. Moe's doesn't hold s candle to them

We had lunch there today. It was what we like to call " 'Merican Mexican". There were no real flavors. We brought them home, but neither of us want to finish them off, which is rare, as I will eat anything. It was just..... bland Mexican. Like you would expect at on a child's menu. I won't be going back. EDIT: I did eat the leftover, and, after sitting for 6 hours, there was a bit of flavor in it. But, I still won't be going back. read more

My husband really loves the salsa here. I'm not a salsa eater. My food was ok, but not my favorite. The place was a bit of a wreck and the employees looked exhausted. I will probably only ever come back if I'm out with my husband and he really wants to go. Just my opinion. read more

I went to the original Barberitos throughout college in Athens GA. My wife and I recently moved to Knoxville and we travel 30 minutes every week just to go to go to the Barberitos here. The food is amazingly fresh and tastes better than Moes or Salsaritas. Best Burrito place in town read more

Tonight I ordered through Door Dash . From Barberitos. Mistake.Two tacos, and a chicken burrito bowl. The order did not show the extras needed to COMPLETE the chicken burrito bowl. The reciept did say bowl.I called the restaurant once and they said just chicken was on the order. Not true. I was charged for a chicken burrito BOWL. Not dry chicken. By itself. I called back to clarify the receipt showed I paid for a chicken burrito bowl. The manager answered the second time. He said" we wondered why there was no fixings added to the order. " Arguing with me after I ask, why wasn't I called. States." We don't call third parties". I have gotten calls from restaurants before to clarify. I said why didn't you ask the Dasher who had been there quite awhile, to call then? No answer from him. I called the Dasher and she said when she read the order to them to in the beginning , they stated everything was complete.After no help or satisfaction from the manager I am calling Barberitos Cooperate. read more

The food is fairly bland for a chipotle-esque place, and the prices are a bit high for what you get. It was close to my office so I gave it a try - but there are other places in the area that are better. read more

Very happy both times I've been here. Amazingly fresh ingredients, love the bottomless chips, all around great place! Staff is very friendly and attentive, you won't regret going here! read more

I've been a huge barberitos fan since living down the street from one in Johnson City seven years ago. I was stoked when one finally opened in Knoxville. They have the freshest ingredients and highest food quality that leave the other competitors in the dust. Yes, the spicy chicken burrito is delicious but Barbs is also my go to spot for a quick to-go lunch salad during a busy work week. Over 20 fresh toppings for your salad! If you are living in or visiting Knoxville and you go to Moe's or Salsaritas you are doing it wrong!! Also the customer service is superb. Friendly staff and management make sure you have everything just the way you want it for an enjoyable meal. Go on a Friday and get jerk fish tacos add mango salsa. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

Atmosphere was pretty standard fast-food, though things seemed clean. I didn't try the food, however, because when I went to order the guy behind the counter stopped using a mop (red-handled, which usually is supposed to signify a particular use in food service), came to the ordering area, got a paper towel and wiped his hands without washing them, and proceeded to start putting gloves on. Heath code dictates that hands must be washed prior to handling the gloves you're putting on, and if something like that isn't followed in front of a customer who knows what else might be overlooked. read more