After a bad fall I required a stay in a rehab facility and landed in Paris, TN. After discharge we decided to grab some lunch before we left town. We decided on Mexican and El Vallarta was close by. It was the best decision ever! The atomosphere was inviting, inside and out. When trying a new Mexican place for the first time, I order either shrimp diablo or chili Colorado. I went with the chili and it was terrific. I'd never had it with mushrooms before, and that little addition to the dish added something I didn't know was missing from all the other chili I'd had in other restaurants. The flavor was one I don't think could ever be improved upon. My buddy was surprised to find pasta shrimp alfredo on the menu and was so intrigued he decided to try it. He loved it. This was my first time in Paris, TN, and now I have reason to drive an hour and a half to visit again. El Vallarta is worth the trip and is a destination in and of itself! read more

We legit drive 2 hours out of the way just to enjoy the Sunday buffet. Have yet to have a bad experience here. Keep up the good work y'all!!

Does not answer phone during lunch which is a perfect first impression I will go elsewhere ...

Excellent service and authentic food. Great atmosphere with plenty of food for the price. read more

El Vallarta - Combination fajitas. This is what is left after 3 soft shells packed. - Mexican Near Me - Paris, Tennessee

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Really solid Mexican restaurant in Paris. Overall food quality is good. Pretty standard for a Mexican restaurant in the area, but still solid. Easy to get a good meal here. read more

Food excellent, service great ( the server is a robot ) how cool is that? Price is good.

Tried the one in Camden but the food was kinda bland. Tried the one in Paris and the food was pretty darn good. Not enough seasoning in Camden but Paris was good. Will probably hit the one in Paris again. Good Mexican food. read more

The Service, the food, everything was so good. This was our first visit to El Vallarta after moving here and we will return many more times in the future. read more

Yuk! No flavor and the salsa was clearly from a jar. Will not return. The beef in my burrito was literally cook ground beef and NOTHING else. It also tasted old. read more

We love this place! Always great service and the food is amazing! If you're in Paris, TN you gotta stop here!

Always great Mexican food, fast service, and love the decor. We usually go here on Sunday's because they get us right in after church.

Paris is the best of all. Better presentation, taste and service. The cantina is great. Muy sabrosa!

Three part review. 1) the chips/salsa was easily a 1-star as the salsa was just above ketchup. 2) the portions were large for those in my group that ordered from the menu but took quite a while as the place was packed and when it arrived the waiter immediately took off so we couldn't ask for drink refills again 1-star level.... 3) now for the good part... the Sunday Brunch buffet. It was 5-star and its what I go for myself. The food was being restocked fast and the majority of people there went for the buffet. All was good on that end. Overall gets a 4-star from me losing 1-star for only getting the initial drink as the waiter never returned after the food until we were done and ready to go. read more

Omg this place is sooo good! Had the Diablo sub for chicken it was incredible! A must try is the fried jalapeño with a side a Diablo sauce! Steak and rice and enchiladas! read more

My husband and I had some of the best Mexican food we've had in sometime. Husband had the fajitas and I had the taco salad. Both were excellent, inexpensive and lots of food. Had the two for one margaritas at lunchtime since on vacation and they hit the spot. Service was excellent and quick. I would definitely recommend this place and we'll visit again if we are in the area! read more

The food, the service, the atmosphere was excellamt! We were really surprised to find such excellent Mexican cuisine in this part of the country. Wish we were from around here, this would be our regular weekly outing!! read more

Not very good food the food is made in large batches and sits for days tried to order shredded burrito without onions in it couldn't do it because they don't make it to order they make it in giant batches and it sits for a long time that's why you can't get it made to order and it taste that way the place is just not good beautiful place looks like it would be good always seems to be busy apparently Paris is happy with poor Mexican restaurants this one is one of the worst read more

Always great food and service! Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Paris, Tennessee. And, the location in Fulton, Kentucky also has great food! read more

Staff very friendly and accommodating. Decor very nicely done. Food... Just mediocre Mexican food. Everything seemed to be lacking in flavor, seasoning, and salt. However, given there aren't many restaurants in Paris, TN... Essentially this is one of very few choices. read more

Very tasty food, service is rather standoffish, but not rude. Food is delicious.Love the music. The table next to us were drunk and very loud, which took away from the experience. But all in all good, as always. read more

Amazing!! Love it love it!!! If you go during lunch I suggest the speedy Gonzalez! But one of the waiters was checking me out and it was creepy. Other than that Amazing 5 stars this is authentic Mexican food ik bc my abuela still make me empanadas, enchiladas and burritos. Anybody who loves authentic Mexican food will love this but the other one in Camden isn't very good read more

The server was extremely nice. The food was delicious. They brought everything out in a timely manner. The atmosphere was very nice. Relaxing. If you sit next to the back bring a jacket, it gets cool under the vents. But if you are having hot flashes or hot natured it will be a blessing. read more

I was in the mood for Mexican. Due to lack of choices I decided to give this place another shot... big mistake. I got the usual combo dinner. Enchilada 2 beef tacos. The food was barley room temp and no flavor. The service is was not very attentive and they were not busy at all. read more

Food was bland in flavor, nothing exciting to write about except the outward appearance of the business. Salsa was literately just crushed tomatoes out of a can. If you are craving flavorful Mexican food you are better off skipping. Otherwise nice looking place. read more

Good food at a sensible price. Friendliest staff waiting on customers anywhere. They kept us content with chips and dip until our food arrived. We were seated immediately and our food arrived hot and delicious in a timely manner. Nice interior with patio dining available . This was a good choice for our Friday evening meal. read more

El Vallarta - A portion that was more than enough! - Mexican Near Me - Paris, Tennessee

Average in every way. Sometimes has a lunch buffet, but it's nothing special. Literally nothing stands out about this place. If you HAVE to have Mexican food and can't leave Paris, I guess it would do. If I lived in Paris, I would drive to Mckenzie and eat at Maria's or drive to Murray and eat at Los Portales; both are superior. read more

We ate here a couple of weeks ago. Our food was very good! And the drinks were amazing. I'm really glad that El Vallarta's has the bar area for those of us on date nights that want to have a more adult environment. And it's also a great way for us to learn about new drinks. You have excellent bartenders! read more

The employees are always super kind and attentive. Food is delicious and priced well. Service is always quick! Best restaurant in Paris.

Just open the new restaurant in Paris Looks really nice inside and food was good. will Return read more

El Vallarta - a plate of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Paris, Tennessee

Food was ok but waiter was awfull. Could have cared less. Refilled my stepson and husband's drinks and brought them back with food on one of the straws and no idea who's was whos. Asked for new ones and he got upset. He went to clear our plates and I wasn't done. So after getting my son's he reached over my shoulder and got my husbands. Arm in my food and all. He seemed like he didn't have time for us. Noone cared when I complained. Won't be back. read more

Amazing staff. The prices on the top shelf alcohol are so cheap. And every person I have come across has been so friendly and welcoming. I've been in Tennessee for four days and I have been here three days. read more

Wow, the only hot part of my meal was the plate. I had the burrito special and the beef had absolutely zero seasoning. The margaritas are pre made ahead of time with little to no tequilla. Took for ever to order as well. read more