I will drive from Atlanta to Signal Mt. just for this food! Absolutely amazing and the customer service is always top tier. One of my favorites for sure. read more

El Metate - Lunch Huevos Albanil - Mexican Near Me - Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Called in for lunch to go. Fast, prompt and friendly service. The atmosphere was nice enough to make me want to go back and eat in. Staff was friendly and everyone walked around with a smile. They also included chips and salsa, that was a treat as a lot of Mexican restaurant no longer add or only if you pay extra. Everyone enjoyed their food and said they would like to try again. I've seen several of these in the Chattanooga area, so specifically referring to Signal Mtn today. read more

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I loved the options! The flavors were great, service was fast and the restrooms were clean! Literally,no complaints. read more

Good food and plenty of options. We went at a really busy time of night but still got our food super quick! The waitress was either going through something or just not happy to be there. She walked off from us several times before we were finished ordering. She was very short with us and not very friendly. All the other servers were smiling and being really friendly with their tables. The chips and cheese dip were delicious. I got a combination plate that was good but keep in mind the combination plates don't come with sides. Enjoy! read more

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I just moved to Signal Mountain from Houston, Texas. Obviously, I was excited to find El Metate just down the hill from our house! (I get good exercise to and from!). The ambiance is comfortable and clean; nothing fancy, typical neighborhood Mexican food joint! I'm joined by seniors like, families and construction workers. It has a great bar and prompt, friendly service! The menu is extensive from carne asada, specialty birria pizza, tacos, burritos, queso and chorizo (my fav) and so much more! Very tasty dishes and lots of choices including a kids meal! Five stars! read more

O Service was superb. The waitress was very attentive and made sure we were happy. O read more

I'm from Arizona so I know my Mexican food...it's hard to come by good Mexican food in Tennessee but this spot on Signal has decent selection. Salsa is good, the pollo con queso is good, the fajitas are my go-to. If you're needing some Mexican food quick and affordable price, this place can fill that void. read more

I was here 5 times last week. I miss Carlos. Still as good as it's ever been. I can go here 5 times and it never gets old

EXCELLENT food and great service! Our family thoroughly enjoyed our dinner there. Seriously the best tamales I've had since San Diego! The queso was devoured quickly as well. I highly recommend trying them if you've never been. read more

Just Ordered A Meal From El Metate Restaurant On Signal Mountain Located In The Plaza. A 2 Year Old Could Have Made That Meal With It's Eyes Closed. I Was Charged Over $16.00 For That Meal, So I Called Them And Told Them My Meal Wasn't Right, Well Non Of Them Can Speak English Well So He Proceeded To Call Out What I Had Ordered And He Didn't Even Get It Right. So I Told Him "Ok I'll Find Some Where Else To Buy My Food Now On". I Have Ordered Food Almost Every other Week From Them, But Not Anymore. I Use To Order Pizza's From Domino's But They Couldn't Get Their Pizza's Right, So I Don't Order From Them Anymore, These 2 Places On Signal Mountain will not Get My Business Anymore!!! It looks Like If You Want Good Food Drive Off the Mountain, These Businesses On The Mountain Think You Have To Buy From Them And Put-up With Their Incompetence, Well Not Me, I Am Done Paying For Something I Don't Get!!! read more

The staff is absolutely amazing, especially Bryan! They are so welcoming, the food is always hot and comes out so fast. The queso is phenomenal, and to add a cherry on top... the complimentary salsa we are blessed with is absolutely amazing . At the edge of my seat for the next dining experience I get! read more

Food is never disappointing and the service is great! The family loves to eat on the deck but the ambiance inside the restaurant is authentic. read more

Solid strip mall Mexican food. I probably wouldn't make a trip all the way up the mountain for it but if I'm in the area it's good food & friendly servers. read more

Our favorite restaurant on the mountain! We go at least once a week. Our favorites are the molcajete, tortilla soup, and tacos. The servers are always nice and the service is quick. read more

Basic Mexican food served fast and tasty. Good service and always busy. Burritos tacos great. Enchiladas could use some improvement.

The food used to be better. Service did too, but you can't get that anywhere now. Grateful for anything up here though.

Best hanging out restaurant on the mountain. Always see friends catching food there also. One dad friend of mine says he could eat here every night. Their house margarita is good, and their food is fantastic. (I like the Malcahete, spelled wrong, but comes in a stone cup, great flavors!) read more

If your under 23 and wanting a margarita or anything from the bar expect to be interrogated and asked for multiple forms of ID! We stopped in while visiting for the 127 Sale to get a nice cold beverage and dinner from our busy day. Only to be turned down because they "don't like to serve to younger people out of state". Food is typical Mexican food but comes out quick and hot. But not something to go out of your way for. We had the fajita barrito and pork tacos both are good portions and enough for left overs. Bar tender did comp our appetizer since the manager was being difficult for us. So this made us feel a little better but not his fault. All in all not bad but not something to rave about. read more

Very average Mexican food and generally crowded. My menu was filthy, see the picture. If you are hungry and you like average Mexican food this is your place. read more

El Metate - Dirty menu - Mexican Near Me - Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Don't go here if you look young! They apparently don't know what a real SC ID looks like and wouldn't stop questioning after having my ID for 5 minutes. read more

They treat us like family every time we come in and the food is just good Mexican food. Can't recommend enough, all the servers know us by name! read more

Decent Tex-Mex... Food, drinks, and service are okay here. Better choice than Ayala's Mexican up here on the "mountain" Print off their $5 off coupon from their website. read more

El Metate - Mexican Near Me - Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Our daughter and her family live in Signal Mountain so we visit at least once a year and this restaurant is one of our stops. I'm writing this review because of the AMAZING refried beans! They are SO flavorful!! We are from San Diego so we know what authentic refried beans taste like, but these are the best! I can't remember what main I had, that's how delicious the refried beans were. read more

In this place, I live close to and it's very convenient when I went to meet up with some friends food is always good and if your meal is wrong they're always going to make it up 1010s would definitely go back read more

I am from California so I guess I have a different view on Mexican food. The food wasn't bad. It just wasn't amazing. It was very affordable though! For the price, it's a good deal. Proportion sizes filled us up. read more

Service is better than the food. They love their cheese sauce which is ok but it seems like Velveeta cheese. The tortillas are the same ones you buy at the grocery store. It doesn't seem like they even heat them up. I'm used to Mexican restaurants that make their own. Lastly, the salsa is so mild and they charge for jalapeños. It's close to my house so I go. read more

Typical Mexican fare, but also some surprises. Pork carnitas and pollo rellenos are our favorites, good salsa and margaritas

Holy fajitas!!! We are from San Diego and we know good Mexican food. This is the closest thing to traditional Mexican that we've found here. With that said, my husband had the burrito Hawaiian, clearly not traditional but delicious. We ordered takeout and it came in perfect condition, nothing spilling, all hot and correct. This will be our usual go-to from now on. read more

Try the texas margarita! The waiter was great. The service was fast. The food was good.

I ate here many times and never a bad meal. Shrimp fajitas are my favorite. Nachos and quesadulla also good. Service is excellent and takeout is speedy read more

The BEST Mexican anywhere around Chattanooga. I have eaten there several times and have never been disappointed. Prices are reasonable and the service is very good. All the servers are latino and the food is authentic. read more

I love this restaurant! Some of the best Mexican around!! The margaritas are great too!!

Great food for the money, fantastic service. Plan to go early, it stays packed. Best Mex on Mtn.

Very disappointed, especially on Cinco de Mayo! We arrived before five and the evening rush. We were seated quickly, but at the table that was closest to the kitchen and the restroom. We ordered the single shrimp fajitas to split. They brought the dish quickly. We thought it odd that there were pineapple slices in the fajita. The green peppers and onions could have been cooked a bit longer and the shrimp seasoned more. We had to remind the waiter we were supposed to have beans with the dish. When he brought them he also brought the sour cream and picco and told us he had put in the wrong order (Hawaiian fajitas). By then we had picked thru the dish and had our fill. It was time to go home and have a well deserved margarita! read more

Best Mexican food in town. Super friendly helpful staff, clean environment, food is always great!

El Metate is the exact same food you get at any other Mexican place. It's the same food as amigos, Ayala's, etc. mediocre and usually a last resort. read more

Hands down the best freaking restaurant on Signal. I've lived up here all my life, and no restaurant on signal has ever compared to the near god status of Metate. A true classic for post Sunday service munchies. I go here as often as I can, (ever since the place opened) and have never had any issue. Anyone that says otherwise is a one time customer, or straight up lives to write trash reviews. You won't find better Mexican food this side of the border, and the service is Chick-fil-a tier. read more

We were really surprised how delicious the food is here. I wasn't really expecting much from the exterior looks of the area, and the less than stellar reviews, but I would actually come all the way back out here because it was that good. (I live very far from here and was in the area to take my daughter to camp). We both loved it. I would give it five stars if we had gotten any refills on drinks, but I'm still satisfied with the experience we had here. (We had the chunky style guacamole, and the "pollo con queso" with rice, which is the same and just as good as the "pollo loco" we typically get at our local favorite Mexican restaurants. The place was clean and the artwork is lovely. read more

Since my wife's Uncle lives on Signal Mountain we have had the opportunity to eat here at El Metate several times. Each time we have come away disappointed. My wife and Uncle ordered Margaritas and found them to be very weak on tequila and heavy on the mix. They soon ordered a side shot of tequila to bring them up to par. I do have to say that I was happy to find Victoria beer available. It is a favorite of mine as it became my go to beer in my many trips to central Mexico over the years. Now the food, Uncle did not complain about his Burrito Especial but the Rellaño de pollo that my wife ordered and my combo plate #1 were as tasteless as we had remembered the food to be the two times before. Though my wife did recall that the tortilla soup at a past visit was very good we kept our commentary to ourselves so as not to offend Uncle who insisted on treating us to this meal. In subsequent visits to the Mountain we will try to avoid another disappointment at this establishment. Sorry, but this was just not a very good dining experience. read more

So Salty my tongue swelled! I have been twice hoping the first time was a miss and it was just as bad the second time. I have no idea why people think this is good Mexican food. It is very very bad. Even the refried beans taste like a can and the chips are cheap. That is Mexican 101 and they messed that up. No thanks! read more