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El Mesquite Mexican Grill

3.9 (19 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Booths around my area. Not to bad a few rips in seat.

Buffet items were very flavorful and lots of options. Seasoning was spot on. Tried the steak fajita mix, beef burrito, corn and tomato mix, cheese sauce, tortillas, guacamole and jalapeños. Salsa was ok, chips were fresh. (Seen shredded chicken, bean burritos, seafood mix, and lots of fruit selection. Biggest complaint was most hot items on buffet were room temperature at best. Had to put the cheese sauce on most items just to warm up. It was about the only thing that was hot. I will come back just need to turn up the heat on warming table. If I had one suggestion please put lights over the warming table so you can see what you are wanting to eat at the buffet. Time 11:45 so I can only suspect the food was not sitting out long before I got there. It should have been hot. Last but not least I tried the cinnamon chips for dessert. They were good and plenty of seasoning. Price for lunch buffet was $10.95 Turn the heat up the buffet table and put some lights on it, you will see good results and a 5 star from me next time.

Where's the cheese??? My Monterey Chicken.

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2 years ago

The food was the best, the service was great & the atmosphere was even better. Thank you, El Mesquite

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4 years ago

The food is so good and you are treated like family. Hands down the best place to eat in Pulaski. 10/10 Highly recommend!

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6 years ago

El Mesquite is by far the best food in Pulaski. The waiters are wonderful. The food is great. Very clean. Highly recommended!

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Tasty Mexican meal. Good service and quality food. We were pleased. Stopped as we drove through town.

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“Tried the steak fajita mix, beef burrito, corn and tomato mix, cheese sauce, tortillas, guacamole and jalapeños.”

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Oriental Buffet - Plate #2

Oriental Buffet

3.9(16 reviews)
15.4 mi
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This is a lovely little Chinese buffet restaurant. The location is convenient, being right on…read moreLawrenceburg's main strip, N. Locust Ave, Rte. 43. Next door is the Sunrise Bakery and across the street is the KFC. As soon as I arrived with my date, who was blind, our waitress, Sarah, didn't miss a beat and as she seated us asked if she can bring a "plate with walls." Neither of us knew what she was talking about and I'm not sure how we answered, but she came back with a large dinner plate which had high sides on it. It was similar to a casserole dish. She said that she has a blind friend and he finds a plate like this easier to use. It was one of the kindest acts either of us had experienced in a very long time. One of the most important things to say about *any* buffet is how fresh the food is. While we were there, cooks brought out freshly-cooked salmon not only once, but twice. That says a lot. The food selection was good, though not very extensive, but it's a very small restaurant. We noticed that while the kitchen was in the rear, there was also a cook preparing some food in the dining room on a hibachi grill. That's a nice touch. While the storefront is not particularly appealing, the inside is lovely, though the wallpaper and artwork could use some updating. That's okay, though... the important thing here is the excellence of the food; it is... and so are the people of this city. As we were ready to leave, our bill was brought to us that said one of the patrons had already paid for our dinner. That was incredibly kind, and a kindness that I will certainly pay forward. If you're traveling through Lawrenceburg, stop by the Chinese Oriental Buffet. You won't be disappointed.

Pretty small buffet. I was disappointed with the selection of food. Not many types of sushi and…read moremost of them had cream cheese which I don't care for in my sushi. Food did not stay hot long enough after putting on my plate. I did like the ice cream choices at the end. Pretty sure I will not be returning any time soon. Hostess/waitress was nice.

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Oriental Buffet - Chinese Oriental Buffet - Street Sign and Parking Lot

Chinese Oriental Buffet - Street Sign and Parking Lot

Oriental Buffet - Chinese Oriental Buffet - Dinner Selections

Chinese Oriental Buffet - Dinner Selections

Oriental Buffet - Chinese Oriental Buffet - Outside

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Chinese Oriental Buffet - Outside

Legends of Pulaski - Mushy Brussel sprouts, should been grilled not steamed.

Legends of Pulaski

3.1(81 reviews)
0.2 mi
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Dave and I went to Pulaski to meet a gentleman at Legends to purchase NWTF tickets. We met for…read morelunch. The restaurant was crowded at 12:30. On Saturday their $12.50 hamburger or cheeseburger with fries or onion rings is on sale for $9.00. Our waitress quickly brought menus and drinks to our table. I ordered a cheeseburger with onion rings and Dave ordered a cheeseburger with fries. The food was cooked quickly and brought out hot. My burger was burnt on one side. I cut it in half and ate the side that wasn't as burnt. The onion rings needed to cook longer as they weren't crisp. They were borderline mushy. 3/5 Dave's cheeseburger and fries were ok he said. His burger wasn't as burnt as mine. The fries could have cooked longer as they were mushy. 3/5 I must not be ordering the right foods when I go to Legends. I know I will be back and next time I will try something else.

I have to start by saying how incredibly kind and accommodating the staff at Legends Steak House…read moretruly are. On **12/31/2025**, my wife called the restaurant around **9:45 PM** to place a takeout order, even though they were getting ready to close. Without hesitation or complaint, they gladly took our order--and that alone speaks volumes about their commitment to customer service. The food was **hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious**, just as it always is. Every time we visit Legends Steak House, whether dining in or taking food to go, we consistently have a great experience. From the quality of the food to the genuine hospitality, they never disappoint. Legends Steak House continues to set the bar for excellent service and great meals. Highly recommended! James Meade

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Legends of Pulaski - My burnt tasting cheeseburger. It was on the grill too long!

My burnt tasting cheeseburger. It was on the grill too long!

Legends of Pulaski - Prime rib with baked potato

Prime rib with baked potato

Legends of Pulaski - Homemade rolls and homemade honey butter

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Homemade rolls and homemade honey butter

The Dinner Table

The Dinner Table

3.1(24 reviews)
38.8 mi
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If you like perfectly crispy, juicy, hot, flavorful fried chicken, well seasoned collard greens,…read morespicy cornbread, lumpy mashed potatoes and thick gravy, this is the place to be. Was driving through from Minnesota to Orlando and stopped near Shelbyville for the night. The place where my friend and I stayed recommended the Dinner Table and it was definitely a great suggestion for local food. The restaurant is obviously a local go to and staple establishment. The tables are covered in red and white checkered table coverings, the inside a modest and no frills look. The servers are attentive and keep the sweet and unsweetened tea a flowin'. The buffet includes a salad bar, dessert bar and then the goodies mentioned about. They also have fried porkchops, beans, mac n cheese, cheesey penne in tomato sauce, and some other goodies in the lunch buffet. I filled to the brim and 4 hours later still felt satisfied! Next time, I will want to stop by for breakfast, which I bet is equally great!

I'm trying to find the words for this restaurant, it changed its name to Arnies . This was my…read morefirst time here . The young lady serving us was very polite and friendly.The food on the other hand was just awful, I wouldn't even feed this to my dog. We made mention to the server who thanked us for our concern. We didn't get compensation or anything, so now I'll probably be stuck in the bathroom the whole rest of the night .

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The Dinner Table
The Dinner Table - Pretty good lunch

Pretty good lunch

The Dinner Table - Some of the best fried chicken I have ever had!

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Some of the best fried chicken I have ever had!

Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop - 2 scoops of ice cream $4.99- very tasty!

Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop

3.7(182 reviews)
12.4 mi
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Heather was our server and she was absolutely amazing! I'm…read morea reporter for a news station and my photographer and I had a very busy schedule. We sat down to eat and work - and Heather was so kind, personable, and professional. She always made sure we had everything we needed and she was fun to talk to. We were busy writing, editing, and going back and forth to film for our newscast - and Heather continuously checked on us, made fun conversation, and didn't miss a beat with accommodating to our crazy schedule. Heather is such a bright light, and she is the perfect example of how everyone should be. Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop is lucky to have her - she has a really bright future!

What an experience! Walking into Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop gave me such a sense of Tennessee…read morepride--another wonderful testament to everything Dolly Parton has accomplished. What I loved most was simply watching people. Everywhere I turned, someone was humming a Dolly song, singing a few lyrics, smiling or pointing something out. Kids, adults, men and women--everyone just seemed happy to be there. It honestly reminded me a little of Disneyland; there was just a joyful energy throughout the place. This is so much more than a gas station. There's plenty of free parking up front and along the side, gas pumps, a beautiful outdoor park area, and a pleasant indoor space to sit down and enjoy lunch. Music is playing, everything is exceptionally clean, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. I was also pleasantly surprised by how reasonably priced everything in the store was. I expected tourist-destination prices, but that wasn't the case at all. I have no idea how long I stayed because I enjoyed every minute of it! Dolly has a way of bringing a little more joy, color and life wherever her name goes, and you can feel that here. Definitely worth pulling off the highway for--even if you don't need gas!

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Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop - This country singer was awesome

This country singer was awesome

Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop - My soft serve cone hit the spot. I'm sorry I forgot to take a picture until after I started eating it...

My soft serve cone hit the spot. I'm sorry I forgot to take a picture until after I started eating it...

Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop - A beautiful evening..

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A beautiful evening..

El Mesquite Mexican Grill - mexican - Updated October 2026

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