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    4.7 (36 reviews)
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    Robert S.

    What a great place! Food is great and the workers are always kind. Depending on the lunch crowd it can take a minute to get your food out but the people make it even more welcoming inside! The decor, authentic candy and snacks make it welcoming! My only complaint is that it is a little pricey compared to everyone else in town. No free chips and salsa!!!

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    Myriah J.

    Never a bad time when I eat here. I make it a point to stop in when im in town. My eyes were bigger than my stomach, and I ordered 2 Sopes,they are a very generous size! Always have to grab the Habanero Salsa, also soo good and love the heat.

    Carne asada tacos + chicken tacos with a side of Mexican rice| Arroz and beans
    Caira B.

    My food was ready at the time it promised, and it was delicious! This is our go-to street taco spot in town

    Josephine H.

    Absolutely delish!! My third time here today and I made my husband finally try it. AMAZING!! I got the barbacoa burrito and he got several different tacos. Everything was absolutely scrumptious including the super fresh, yummy guac!! Prices are reasonable and the workers are so sweet. Can't wait to go back!

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    Pappa G.

    Lived in El Paso. Las Cruces , and California. Feel like I have a pretty good handle on what a taco should be. This place is the real deal. Trust me. Cheap and delicious. Get the Lengua tacos!!!

    Street Asada Taco

    Authentic. That's all I have to say the food is authentic. The cashier was sweet and had a little bit of a hard time understanding what I was saying but that's just proof it's authentic Mexican. The service is pretty good it takes a minute for your food to get out but for it being freshly cooked it's 100% worth it. The whole place just screams "AMAZING MEXICAN FOOD" due to its Mexican setting in the room. The $2.00 tacos are amazing ( be aware they are small street tacos). And the $8.00 burrito makes my hairs stand up it's so good. They have amazing tamales as well! If you check their facebook they have deals on certain days and menu specials.

    Tara L.

    Really liked this place! Great service, fast, and delicious. Very clean and many different options to choose from! Everything authentic! Only reason I didn't give 5 starts is because of the location!

    Chicken taco salad

    Excellent as always. Service is always friendly and quick. Food is unbelievably good.

    Allen H.

    Best Hispanic food in Cookeville but admittedly the bar isn't very high. Very sporadic in quality. Keep an eye out for a precious elderly lady in the kitchen. She is a blessing both in the kitchen and as a person!

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    6 years ago

    Best street tacos around! Really good carne asada and carnitas! A variety of salsa. I would highly recommend them!

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    This place does not look like much but I am telling you the food is delicious 100% homemade!! This place is worth the stop!!

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    Authentic and delicious tacos! I had the steak and chicken tacos with salsa verde with a sweet tea for under $5. I recommend!

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