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    El Cajelito

    4.2 (47 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Pollo Loco
    Jennifer D.

    We were all hangry and desperately trying to decide where to eat and sort of just landed at El Cajelito by chance, but we left full and happy. The building isn't much to look at and the decor and colors are dated but charming in a nostalgic kind of way. We were seated very quickly and all the workers we encountered were friendly and helpful. The table ordered a queso and a guacamole dip to share, and I had the Pollo Loco, my sister had the Texas fajitas, our mother had steak fajitas. Our food came very quickly and everything was hot and flavorful. My pollo loco was grilled to perfection and there was an abundance of mushrooms, zucchini and spinach. Unfortunately there were also a lot of onions mixed into the spinach that wasn't listed on the menu. I wouldn't have ordered this if they had been, but I picked around them. The zucchini was so perfectly cooked and seasoned they ended up being my favorite part of the meal. The refried beans were pretty underwhelming to below average. The rice was fine, but nothing to write home about. 7.5/10 overall for my main meal. Both of the fajita dishes were really good too, my sister said it was the best shrimp fajitas she has ever had (and we are from Texas/live in Florida and eat a LOT of Mexican food!) My mother really enjoyed hers as well, with the standout being of all things, the grilled tomatoes. A minor detail but they really elevated the dish. They both did think there were too many onions in their food as well, but overall they would order them again. 8/10. Salsa was good and smooth which is how I prefer it, I can't stand a chunky salsa. Guacamole dip was my favorite thing as it was super smooth with absolutely no chunks and reminded me of my favorite place back in Kentucky. The cheese dip was good, thin and creamy. We will definitely be back!

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    Liz W.

    The food here is fantastic! All of the food appeared to be well priced and affordable and the service is superb. I ordered the Chile relleno plate and it is legit. Super tasty, perfect amount of spice. My husband ordered the chapo fajitas and from the few bites I had I would say that it was delicious. I also got a medium margarita on the rocks which was a good deal, even if a bit sweet for my tastes. 100% would recommend coming here after an intense day hike in GSMNP as we did, the food was perfect recovery food. Now off to take a nap.

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    Shardul T.

    This restaurant adds a good diversity to your appetite on a Smokies trip! We were a group of a 8 at this restaurant. They served us very quick and understood our needs correctly. We loved the food overall, it was tasty and well crafted. However, the dessert disappointed us to some extent. Seating and ambiance was very good. Staff was friendly! Overall, good vibes and recommended.

    Margaritas
    Steve P.

    Absolutely amazing and authentic!! Great service! Grear Food, this place is a keeper! If you're in Cherokee don't spend a ton of money eating Gordon Ramsey or Guy just come enjoy a huge meal for 1/3 the cost!!!

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    Mali C.

    Simple decor, quick service. Loved my tacos. I got traditional street tacos, one steak one carnitas and one sope with Al pastor. Steak was pretty standard, tasty lean meat nothing wow but also still delicious. Carnitas was great, not greasy, very good flavor, my favorite meat of the three. The sope base was perfection, crispy bottom but soft center, I could live without the Al pastor meat it was my least favorite of the three although my toddler loved it. Also got the Kids ACP which was fantastic and my little gobbled it up. Would recommend for a good meal post hikes.

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    Beth Ann G.

    Great food & even better service! We'll for sure be back. I got chimichangas and my husband had the grilled chicken nachos! Both were delicious!! Nice and clean restaurant.

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    Caitlin R.

    Popped in after a quick trip to Cheyenne. Fresh hot chips and salsa and super friendly service. Our food was up very fast. The inside is your standard little restaurant but well worth the stop!

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    Very good Mexican food. Nice waiter. Quick service. I will recommend. I ordered the Los Alambres with rice and beans

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    Clean restaurant with great food and services. Will definitely make this stop 1 for Mexican food.

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    Another great lunch at El Cajelito. Friendly, prompt service. Great menu choices. Had chicken fajitas which were delicious.

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    Food, service. Everything was so delicious! The tamales are amazinnnnnng. Margaritas are great!

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    The food was fantastic and authentic, would highly recommend it. Pricing was very fair, and overall, we had a great experienc

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    Amazing food, great service and not expensive. Couldn't have asked for anything better. 100% recommend.

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