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    El Machete

    3.7 (72 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Jennifer S.

    I ordered El Mechete through uber eats. There wasn't an option to add hot sauce so I called and they added it to my order. I ordered three tacos (Al pastor, asada, and carnitas) all three were delicious, my favorite was the asada. The hot sauce was HOT, but I couldn't stop eating it. The guac portion was great and had an authentic flavor. Definitely a good Mexican option!

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    Vidhi P.

    10/10 -- New favorite Mexican restaurant! Always passed it going to or coming from Knox, it's located on: 1989 Winfield Dunn Prkwy., Sevierville, TN 37876. Decided to come and try it out, walking in, there's a full bar, refrigerated beverages, seats at the bar & booths. Believe its family-owned & definitely authentic. Got a table right away and got chips & salsa, ordered queso -- SO GOOD! We've been craving Street Tacos, I got mine with fajita veggies & hub got a variety one.**See photos** It got busier as the day went on & the service was phenomenal! We were so full & got boxes for leftovers. 10/10 for this local Mexican restaurant, if you're in the area or a local, you won't be disappointed! Already looking forward to try other dishes!

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    Sally H.

    Hubby and I decided to try this fairly new place. It is on 66. We were in Knoxville so we called to make sure they would be open. We were seated right away...place was fairly busy. Folks were friendly and prompt. Chips were warm salsa had a kick...we also order cheese sauce good and a large amount. We had mixed fajitas for 2...there was huge shrimp, steak, chicken red peppers green peppers and onions seasoning was good.. We got corn tortillas Huge plate of rice, beans, guacamole, and Pico de gallo. Good fast service good eats.

    Texas Fajitas

    In town for a family celebration so didn't feel like leaving the resort so we had the food delivered. I was amazed when I opened the box at the amount of meat. We ordered the Texas Fajitas (steak, chicken & shrimp) wow the amount of food for only $16.99. The food was piping hot and very tasty. If we lived here would definitely be a regular. Great choice!!!

    Street tacos nicely done!

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    9 months ago

    Delicious and great service! Definitely recommend to anyone in the area. We enjoyed our meal and time with family in a friendly atmosphere.

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    Food was mediocre. Seated quickly. Just wasn't my kind of Mexican food. Away from all the hustle and bustle of the area.

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    1 year ago

    It was great the tacos the beef amazing for a road trip and the waiter was amazing and the food was quick.

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    Great food, more traditional than most Mexican places. The street tacos were great, and the Michela was the best I've ever had!

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    4 years ago

    Excellent food - great service - will definitely come back, plenty of food and excellent taste, congratulations.

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    I ate here once and the people were very nice and the food was good. It's has a good Mexican atmosphere. It's good Mexican food!

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    Great. Variety of Mexican food & very strong margaritas. Great service & very friendly staff.

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    Went back, food quality and service were lacking this time. Needing some attention, some staff seem new.

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    “All the food was amazing, boys had beef tacos, shrimp taco salad, and the wife and I had the Texas Fajitas.”

    $16.99 Texas Fajitas

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    Gatlinburg Brewing Company- Sevierville - Get lei'd

    Gatlinburg Brewing Company- Sevierville

    4.0(109 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    •$$

    Nice brewery with a good variety of beers and nice staff. They allow dogs on the covered outside…read moreseating, which our dog appreciates. Although we didn't have any pizzia several folks near us said it was great. We had a flight of four and both really liked the blackberry cider. Normally we would not pick a sweet cider but this one deserves taking a four pack home. The place has a great outdoor seating area that's very relaxing. The fans were out so the slight breeze was nice. And a few days later we went back for more Blackberry Cider!

    We have lived here for 5 1/2 years and I've heard great things about Gatlinburg Brewing Company in…read morethe past. Well we decided to finally try it. We walked in and in front of us a big group had just walked in so we stood off to the side. A lay approached and said we could sit anywhere. I asked if they had more rooms or was the area inside and the outdoor area the only rooms they had. She looked at me puzzled and said , "This is it." I was curious but she seemed to take offense to it. We walked out to the patio area and saw two rocking chairs facing the parking lot and thought we would hang there. My sister suggested we go to the bar and order our drinks because it may take too long for a server. We went back inside and I asked her to wait because I had to run to the restroom. I walked in and the seat was up and the toilet was filthy. I went to the sink and there was scum and gunk around the faucet. I wanted to make sure it wasn't water stains so I took a wet paper towel and easily wiped some of the scum off. Disgusting right? Right off the bat that tells me that they are not clean and don't care to be. I have been in their service industry for years and this shows me you do not even clean your bathroom once a night. You have to clean and check your bathrooms more than once or twice a day in the restaurant business. PERIOD Meanwhile my sister had a nasty experience with the same bartender who we found out is the Bar Manager Nariyah apparently. My sister asked her if they could make an Old Fashion to which the lady replied of course. Then my sister asked who made them because she wanted to know how they made them and the lady nastily said she was the only one working so it was her. Well there were two people behind the bar, her and a man. By the time I came out of the bathroom my sister said she ordered her drink but it wasn't drinkable. She said BTW this lady is nasty. I said ask them to make you something else. She cautiously went up and meekly asked the bartender if she could make her something else and the lady replied that she couldn't comp liquor or make her anything without charging her then proceeded to tell my sister she went over the ingredients with her and she still chose to order it. I stood back like wow? My sister said, "you're not nice."She told her we are locals and this was our first visit and we will never be back. I said let's go. Left the drink and walked out.

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    Seasons 101

    Seasons 101

    4.4(197 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    We had an AMAZING dining experience and encourage you to experience Seasons 101 for yourself…read more We made a reservation online for a party of 4 and dined there on Sunday, Memorial Day weekend. We were greeted and seated promptly in a lovely little alcove near their patio, the perfect spot for old friends catching up. Our server, Olivia, was phenomenal, offering insight and recommendations into their seasonal menu items. We started with cocktails and appetizers. We loved the Roasted Beet Salad and Crab Bisque. Deee-licious! We then moved on to our entrees: Filet mignon (prepared Medium) w/caramelized onions & garlic mashed potatoes. The filets were seasoned and cooked perfectly - melt in your mouth, oh soooo good! Prime rib steak sandwich with caramelized onions & melt cheese. Opted for a side of grilled zucchini instead of fries. Also a big hit with our friend. I chose the night's feature dish of halibut and couscous. Nicely prepared and delicious. Though we didn't have room for dessert, once Olivia brought the dessert tray by, we quickly made room! My husband chose the Blueberry Bread Pudding. Of course I had to taste! I'm typically am not a fan of bread puddings due to being heavy and somewhat gummy! This one was absolutely light, and yummy allowing the blueberries to shine. Our friends shared the NY cheesecake with fresh strawberries. Also, light, fluffy and delicious! I chose the key lime pie with toasted coconut sprinkled on top. Incredibly good with light tartness though I prefer more tart. Still, it ranks up there as one of the best I've found. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the cocktails, food, ambiance, decor, and our server, Olivia. Ample portions, reasonable/comparable pricing, and delicious/creative menu. Bravo, Seasons 101! Bravo!! P.S. They also have a lovely outdoor dining area, if you so desire.

    We came here for my friend's birthday! It was a party of 12 of us and we were seated in a back…read moreroom. We were all seated and greeted and got our initial drink orders. The birthday girl was running a tad late (10mins) we decided to wait for her to order and sort of appetizers. I had a cucumber giblet off of the summer drinks menu. It was very refreshing and I enjoyed it, even though it's made with gin and I'm not the biggest gin fan. The table ordered a few appetizers and split amongst us all. I tried the Brussel sprouts and the fried artichoke hearts. They were both really good but wow, never had fried artichoke hearts and I LOVED those. I ordered the rack of lamb, but replaced the seasoned veggie with the wedge salad, which I had come out first. It was very delicious, but I wish it had a tad more blue cheese/ dressing on it. (It was very good, just a personal preference and the server was no where around to ask for more) I ate it how it was and it was very good. The lamb chops came with a mashed potatoes and I ordered them MR. They were so good! Juicy BUT they were not hot. We got there for a 6:15 reservation. We didn't get our food till close to 8:30. I understand having the food come out all at once, but to have dinner take 2 hours is insane. My food wasn't even hot, but I was so hungry I ate it without even saying anything. It was good but if they knew they needed everything done and something is cooked MR, maybe cook it towards the end. I ordered a 3rd drink but then everyone was done, and getting cleared, and I didn't see the server again. So I decided to go to the bar and cancel the drink myself. Over all, all the food was tasty, the service wasn't HORRIBLE, but they need stronger servers for larger parties and ones that are more attentive. The food was not hot, and we were there for 3 hours for this experience. If I ever go back. It will be alone or with one other person. There is no way I am having a dinner take 3 hours and have my food cold. I know it's standard for large parties, but gratitude was included, so make sure you are aware/ look to see on your check before you decide to leave even more.

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    The Gym Bar And Grill - The Gym Burger with Fries

    The Gym Bar And Grill

    3.8(4 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    On vacation in the area and we were looking for some pool tables and lunch. Enter this little dive…read morebar that fit the bill perfectly on a Thursday afternoon. I've got to admit I was put off a bit by the indoor smoking, something I'm not used to at home and wasn't expecting. There were a handful of people chain smoking and playing video games, so there was quite the cloud of smoke. The bartender on staff was very friendly and easy to talk to. He made good drink suggestions and was efficient and fast with service. We stared with fried deviled eggs as an appetizer before playing a few games of pool. They were very good! The right mix of crispy, savory, and salty. Later for lunch, we had The Gym Burger (pretty good but could use some seasoning in the beef), the chicken sliders (tasty!), and the Stacy's Wrap which was an interesting item and good, though I think i would add a vegetable like onions next time for some texture. The pool tables were $1 of quarters per play which seemed reasonable and they have a change machine if you needed it. It looks like they have live music given the stage setup, though of course we didn't see that. Overall a very neat dive bar with good food and a fun place to spend a few hours.

    Everything. I had a blast. The drinks were good the food was good. Service was great. Played…read morebingo and its was so much fun. Planning on visiting again on our next trip

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    The Gym Bar And Grill
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    The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery - Reuben Rolls: A+

    The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery

    3.6(250 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    •$$

    Pluses: The food was very good. I had the Shepherd Pie which tasted authentic. Came out hot with…read moreminimal wait time. My wife had the Reuben w Corn Beef and she said it was delicious. Generous portions so it was a good value. Things I didn't mind but my wife was cautious about (minuses): This is a traditional Irish pub so it was a little darkly lit w 2 pool tables in the back. We arrived about 6pm on Friday night w few people there yet (hours are from 11am to 3am so this place looks like it comes alive later). I had read a few reviews so I went directly to the bar for menus seeing no waitresses. One of the bartenders was prompt and took our order after we had reviewed the menu (from our table). It was an enjoyable dinner. Overall, I would eat here again. It is worth getting off the beaten path for this place. A number of good beers on tap also. It is a pub! Would be excellent for later in the evening.

    My husband and I love dive bars. We just finished the wine trail and was looking for some not over…read morepriced beer, maybe a game, listen to live music or karaoke, I forgot what was going on that night. That and I love Gnomes. We sat at the bar, Bartender was very friendly. I only rate a 1 star because a roach, pulled up a bar stool next to my husband. Thank goodness we did not order tap. Get rid of the bugs and we probably would have made that camp for the rest of the night.

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    The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery
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    El Machete - mexican - Updated October 2026

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