Nothing not to love about Gorilla Taco. Service is great. Beautiful scenery. We visit every time we go on vacation to Dollywood. From Georgia read more

I saw this place on TikTok and figured I'd give it a try while we were in town for Jeep Invasion. It's just a little out of the way from the Strip, which was actually nice because there was plenty of parking. We ordered the gorilla sticks. They were okay, but I'd probably skip those next time. I got the taco plate with a birria taco and consomé, carnitas taco, and roasted chicken taco. The carnitas and chicken tacos were really good. I'd definitely skip the birria though. It wasn't traditional birria, and the consomé was just gross. It had this weird sweet flavor, and consomé definitely shouldn't taste sweet. My daughter got the chicken enchiladas and ate them up, but she didn't like the rice or beans. I got the charro beans and she had the refried beans, and both of them tasted like beer to us. They were gross and neither of us ate them. The chips and salsa were really good though, and we actually got an order to go. Everything came out really quickly too, which was nice. I'd come back for the tacos and chips and salsa, but I'd definitely order different sides next time. read more

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Delicious- chips are corn, lightly toasted with great salsa, not too chunky-not just sauce. Queso tasted like real cheese! Not the plastic like some places. We had the carnitas taco, Baja mahi taco, shrimp taco, brisket taco and the enchilada trio. Rice was good- beans were spicy. Refried beans not as spicy so that's an option. All three of us enjoyed every bite. Plenty of food- good portions. Place was clean waitress Susie was very attentive. read more

Gorilla Taco - Mahi & brisket 2 Taco Plate - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Good ambiance. Cute view of the mountain. Really kind hosts and servers, Travis was very sweet. Good if you're hungry. Really good chips and salsa. Alright tacos, brisket taco good. Carne asada okay. Chicken enchiladas 8/10 The chicken tenders really good. The rice and beans are not authentic. Be careful of the hot sauce! read more

Gorilla Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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The look and feel of Gorilla Tacos is pretty good. They have a fun vibe, nice decor, and good music. That being said, everything else was, meh. Average service, average food. I ordered chicken enchiladas which were okay. The beans were the blended soup kind with a little cheese on top, and bland. The rice tasted decent. The enchiladas was average and lukewarm. My wife's chicken chimichanga was hot which was nice. Didn't really have much cheese on it and was loaded with rice, her beans were different and came in a bowl...not blended and perhaps with chunks of meat. Would have been decent if not cold. My son's burrito had no cheese on it. The table salsa was great, chuncky and flavorful. read more

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The family and I visited Pigeon Forge Tennessee. There are some great restaurants all over this area. We decided to grab lunch at Gorilla Taco. I ordered the Brisket tacos with rice and beans. The tacos were crusted on the outside with cheese which made them very tasty and crispy. The meat was seasoned and flavored to perfection. My wife ordered the quesobirria taco with rice and beans. Our waitress was kind, professional and very attentive. This establishment is clean and very well maintained read more

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Such a fun find during our trip to the Smoky Mountains. We had to wait about 20 mins to get seated for dinner. The service was friendly and on-point. The decor was very colorful and fun. It is a huge restaurant, you don't realize that from the road as much. We got a few different t tacos. The sweet potato and fried avocado ones in the vegetarian options were great. The salsa and (warm) chips were yummy. Oh! And they make nice drinks too!!! read more

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Visited Gorilla Taco on my most recent visit to Pigeon Forge. The service was phenomenal and our waitress took the time to make suggestions for drinks and food. I got a mahi taco and a brisket taco and the brisket taco was one of the best tacos I've had in a while. The brisket was great and the bbq was the perfect combo of sweet and spicy, but what really made it was the fried jalapeño! read more

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If I based this review off the manager, I'd give a 1. We walked in, told him party of 5, walked away, we followed, put menus on a table and didn't say a word. We stood there like.. are we suppose to sit there? Waitress was great. Margaritas great. Tacos good. Salsa was the best. read more

Gorilla Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

What's not to like about Gorilla Luchadors? Awesome menu, pile-driving atmosphere, wonderful service and food. Can't beat Gorilla Taco Five stars is not even good enough for this place. They must have 6. read more

Gorilla Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The food was delicious. The sweet potato taco was excellent. The tea was fresh and great. Service was wonderful. The ambiance was spot on. Would definitely recommend. read more

Gorilla Taco - The logo - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Great service, the chips and salsa were amazing. I had the chicken taco salad and it was much more than I had expected. Seasoned perfectly with an abundant amount of chicken. The menu has all the basic items and not overwhelming with selections and choices. Definitely a place I will come back the next time I am in Pigeon Forge There is plenty of seating with booths and tables in abundance, music is a bit loud and a bit difficult to have a conversation read more

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Our first time here. It was a blast. The place is a new add to the neighborhood and it's a yooge win in our opinion. The staff is warm and friendly start to finish! Everyone stops by to check on you and to say hello. Brooke took exceptional care of us and made awesome recommendations for us for food and drinks! We started with the chorizo queso. It was a yummy crowd pleaser! Dang it was tastee! I opted for the house Rita on the rocks and Teresa opted for the Mexican old fashion. Both were exceptional and I went and had one of her old fashions as my second drink. Fabulous! Teresa had the Plain Jane quesadilla and it was a full plate. I opted for the three taco plate. What I loved was you could pick any combo of tacos. You know, some places make you choose all of one kind ..... what fun is that! Not here. Mine were: the roasted chicken, the buffalo chicken, and the smash burger. Good Lord they were delicious! Btw the smash burger was so full I ended up taking some of it home! What a great adventure! If you get to the parkway end of Teaster it's up the hill. Check this place out. You'll be very glad you did. We loved it! Thanks Brooke. We'll be back to see you! read more

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Had a great experience here! Everything we tried was flavorful and delicious. The nacho fries and birria tacos were some of my favorites and definitely stood out. Overall, a great spot with tasty food! read more

First time coming - Nice decor - Good music - Not too loud in here - Comfy seats, back to butt ratio is a little stiff - Water tastes like nothing - Coke is crisp - Idk what a gorilla stick is but it's the best thing I've ever had the blessing to digest - Server is Matthew? Older bald guy with silver earring and tattoos and funny--he a real one. Get this man a raise, and a sparkly tutu. The second one is funnier but yk money's cool too - Salsa is scrumptious, yum - I changed my ringtone to a yodeling one while in here, very productive - food came quick, and I'm glad it did cause this shi is magnificent best Mexican rice I have ever tasted jajaja - got the roasted chicken quesadillas, absolutely marvelous. I don't like roasted chicken at all but ts is bussing - very clean, but it's cold in here TURN AWFF THE ACCCC - took a dump in the bathroom so I'd finish my quesadillas--and boy was that an amazing dump. Bathroom is clean, but there's only 3 stalls. For a taco restaurant, they underestimate the power tacos have over the bowels. Overall 9.5/10 I WILL be coming back. And whoever the server guy was betta be there cause this guy a hoot fr read more

Gorilla Taco - my sister geekin over how good the food is - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We've been looking for a great Tex Mex restaurant in the area for a very long time. No success. Until now. We had looked at the reviews on Yelp and compared several places. Settled on this restaurant. Are we glad we did! The place is fresh and new. The dining area is spacious and there is an incredible view of the mountains. Who doesn't want that while eating Tex Mex? Our server was very kind and efficient. We loved the chips and salsa as well as the queso. Husband ordered the three tacos plate. It came with beans and rice. He had the birria taco, the brisket taco and the carne asada taco. I chose the chipotle bbq quesadilla. Let's talk. The tacos were all very good. Very. Good! But the chipotle bbq quesadilla? It. Is. Fire!!! Gives you that slow heat that builds in the back of your mouth but you just can't stop! The pineapple gave it a sweet taste but not overwhelming. I am smitten. Definitely have to get again! We were happy to find out that this is owned by the same people as The Blue Moose, our favorite burger joint that started in Pigeon Forge and is slowly becoming a chain. They know how to market and how to create memorable dishes that keeps you coming back for more! Would definitely recommend Gorilla Taco! Can't wait to return. read more

Gorilla Taco - Chipotle Bbq Chicken Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Purchased the 2 taco meal with rice and beans. It was really good. Went with Korean beef and was not disappointed! The inside is awesome atmosphere as well. Would for back. read more

Just the name alone got our attention! Sitting up on a hill, this vibrant, colorful spot definitely makes you do a double take, the food and service will make you do a double visit!! The inside is just as exciting and colorful as the outside so be prepared! The giant gorilla wrestler is the first to greet you, make sure you get a photo, especially with the kiddos! We were greeted with a genuine welcome and smiles and sat right away since we were dining at an odd time, in between lunch and dinner. I imagine, with the quality of food, there may be a wait during popular times. Chips and salsa were being delivered as we were being seated and our drink orders were taken right away. With margaritas on the way, we dove into the menu. They've got some very creative tacos and several other choices. We were there for the tacos so hubby ordered three different ones and I got the quesabirria. All of the tacos were delicious but the quesabirria stole the number one slot, they are amazing! The beans are phenomenal, spicy, rich and full of meat, yes, meat! If we were in town longer we would have definitely gone back, now we'll just have to wait for our next visit, Gorilla Taco will be the first place we go! read more

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Went to check out the new place as it is across the street from Little Tokyo. They are situated just off Teaster Ln near the new margaritaville compass hotel. The restaurant is very nicely laid out with a large dining room and U shaped bar past the host stand. The bar area is well decorated and has multiple TVs to watch the game. The service is very attentive and pleasant. I settled on the 3 taco platter for $17.99, I had a smashburger taco, and two quesabirra taco with the consommé dipper. The bartender had chips and salsa brought and I thought the salsa was very good, so many places now have resorted to a flavorless yet spicy tomato purée so this was an excellent improvement. The taco plate came with Mexican rice and beans, just enough. Beans were fun and the rice was decent enough and fresh, so that helps. The tacos were great, I wasn't sure about the smashburgers taco, but it was great and they seem to cater to a more American fusion type of place. I ordered the chicken burrito Togo and it was largely full of rice, but the chicken inside was good, other than that it was fairly average so get the tacos. The arroz con polio caught my eye for next time. Overall the theme of the place is great. Good music, upbeat staff and although I got there at 11:30 and it was quiet, by the time I left it had filled up. The fun art of gorillas working was definitely a new experience but playful nonetheless. They have a nice private area for large parties and the restrooms were very nice and spacious. The atmosphere is what makes this place work, hopefully the food will stay solid. Go ahead- go gorilla! read more

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Great staff working there! Quickly seated and food came out quick and hot! The taco variations are really cool and love the atmosphere. Photo in the bathroom was pretty cool too haha read more

Gorilla Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

This place was great! We ordered the beef nachos and queso to start, both were fantastic. The chicken burrito and chicken quesadilla were both hits as well! The server was attentive but not over our shoulders every two minutes. Great service, great food, we will be back! read more

First time visiting gorilla taco. The food was delicious. The drink was yummy and the ambience is amazing. My server was very attentive unfortunately I don't live here so I probably won't be back, but I would recommend it. read more

Gorilla Taco - Mexican blue wave - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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This place is new, clean, exciting and definitely worth a visit. The QuesaBirria tacos are incredible. The staff is on point with friendly faces and quick service. This is not the easiest restaurant to find. To say it's off the beaten path would not absolutely be accurate, but it is just slightly off of the main road and set back on a hill. It's basically in the parking lot of Compass by Margaritaville Hotel. This place provides a great photo opportunity as soon as you walk in the front door to the right, there is a giant gorilla where you will see others posing for pictures. Super cool fun place that is great for family outings. They accommodate large parties with ease. read more

Gorilla Taco - QuesaBirria - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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There was a little wait for a table when we got there. The place was packed. When we got to the table, it was another wait for a server to come. The server and staff were friendly. My order was incorrect, but they did fix it. The food was amazing!! Great decor all over. Just wish service was a bit more attentive. Even just the server saying "I'll be right with you", but it was just constant walking by us. read more

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I received no fried chicken in my $6.50 Taco Told the waitress and she just say sorry Very nice looking place But wow , i'm not joking. I absolutely got no chicken in my taco zero not a little bit not some zero. If the owner reads this, you should message me because you owe me a taco read more

Stop in town on a vacation. I shared with my Family the Americano tacos, rice and beans. The beans are definitely Unique. The rice is very flavorful. The taco itself was great. They put the meat in a hard taco shell and then put a flour tortilla on it. This held up well with less mess. Wonderful staff. read more

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The employees were friendly, could answer any question with knowledge about the restaurant and their food , the atmosphere was so pleasant .. The atmosphere was calm, relaxing!! read more

The staff were friendly and Alex, our server, was fantastic. It's a unique and fun atmosphere to the twist of a traditional Mexican restaurant. The food and drinks were amazing. Those tacos are fire! read more

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This place is FANTASTIC!! The atmosphere is relaxed, authentic and upbeat! Our chips and salsa were the BEST chips we've eaten at a Mexican restaurant before! I got the Blackberry lemonade (picture below) and my husband got the muscle moose. Both were top notch! We both did tacos! I had the carne Asada, brisket, and smash burger. They all were super flavorful! My husband and i both agreed the Carne Asada was our favorite! The rice was also crazy good!!! Our waiter was fantastic! So far this has been our favorite food stop on our trip to Pigeon Forge! read more

Gorilla Taco - BlackBerry Lemonade - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Our server, promptness, great food! This is our favorite Mexican Restaurant in Pigeon Forge/Sevierville area. The Gorilla Sticks are amazing!!! read more

Gorilla Taco - Wayne & Marie Pugh Gorilla Sticks - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The queso, chips and salsa were incredible. Service was quick and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The taco options were fun. I got a chicken, beef, and pork taco. Service wasn't incredible (not very knowledgeable and didn't provide fast refills of chips or drinks). Overall I would come here again. Prices were fairly high for Mexican food though. Excellent atmosphere. read more

Gorilla Taco - Chicken, beef, and pork taco plate. - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The place is really great. Kids also loved it. Amazing location and good views at some tables. I usually get the Tacos. Believe it or not the pulled pork taco is probably the best or most surprising. The Charro beans are also amazing lol read more

This is one of my favorites in Pigeon. The service is always good and its clean. Their queso is very good. All their nachos are good. We eat her every time. read more

I was very excited to try out Pigeon Forge's newest restaurant. We came for lunch on a weekday. For a weekday it was already pretty full. The waitress was wonderful and friendly. There are endless tortilla chips and salsa as a free appetizer. The salsa was chunky and was not too spicy, which will please all palates. There is Gorilla verde salsa and habanero salsa in bottles on the side for those who want more heat. Both had great flavor combined with the heat. I got the carne asada and quesobirria tacos. My son got the carne asada and the fried chicken taco. My dad got the quesobirria and smash burger taco. The flour tortilla was nice and grilled. The carne asada had great flavor and the meat was tender. The pickled onions and corn salsa in it also was a nice touch. The quesobirria had lots of meat and lots of cheese, which is a plus in my book. However, the birria broth was just okay. Although we all enjoyed the food and service there are some mistakes that were made. My son's carne asada came with deep fried jalapenos and mine did not have any. Everyone's plate came with rice and charro beans. The rice was way to wet and soggy, but had great flavor. The charro beans were great with lots of meat inside. If you are expecting refried beans, this is not it. Charro beans are more of a Tex-Mex side. I loved it though and have had it before. We all got our sides, but my son's plate did not have any rice or beans. Since they only opened up, there are some bugs to be fixed. Obviously, the problems are with consistency as some in our party had some things and some did not. Also, they need to work on cooking the rice where it is not so wet and more fluffy. Otherwise, the rest of the food was amazing in taste and I'd come back again. read more

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Visiting from Texas for thanksgiving week in pigeon forge, a lot of popular (touristy) restaurants in the area with huge wait times, so no thank you. Came across Gorilla Taco by accident due to the restaurant sitting on top of a hill with a cute sign for advertising. The food and service were outstanding. Loved it, so much so we came back the following night. The smash burger taco is unbelievable, awesome!! read more

Gorilla Taco - Entrance - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Grabbed tacos for dinner and Gorilla Taco was the only place that didn't have a 45+ minute wait. Was seated quickly and the place was busy. We ordered a couple tacos each and then shared just so we could experience as many as possible. The americano was probably my favorite. The chorizo/beef blend was tasty. The chipotle BBQ pork was ok. The BBQ sauce was really sweet and didn't have any heat to it and the shredded cheddar cheese on top just didn't do it for me. the sweet potato was my wife favorite but the variety of textures took a minute to adjust too. the fried avocado was my sister-in-laws favorite. The al pastor was loaded with pineapple and sweetness and the brisket one was dry. Had to add extra salsa to that one to get it down. Overall the tacos are decent sized and lots to choose from. read more

Gorilla Taco - Table art - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Very cool place, good food, awesome decor , cold beer , service was good doesn't take to long to get seated

If you've been to pigeon Forge, one common thread in the past has been the over abundance of chain, restaurants, and mediocre concepts. I was recently in the area and decided to try a new restaurant concept called gorilla taco located just off Tesla Lane next to the new Margarita compass Hotel, my expectations were blown out of the water or should I say the jungle Upon visiting this new establishment. Let's break it down. Atmosphere 5 stars: whoever is the owner of gorilla taco Payne's taking Lee took the time and effort in every single detail when establishing the experience in this restaurant. It's lively, colorful, and filled with artwork of gorillas in the most unique human like poses. Additionally, you were greeted by what looks like a 2000 pound gorilla at the entrance. What I like most about this restaurant was that every table was positioned in a way where you did not feel you were on top of someone else, something that is very common in pigeon Forge. This place is fantastic for both families and adults, including the bar, which is large and easily watchable TVs close by. Food 5 Stars: A great atmosphere is a diamond a dozen in pigeon Forge but when it is married with outstanding food, it becomes something truly unique. The menu is diverse, and the food extremely fresh. Whether you order tacos, burritos, or any other item on the menu, you will not be disappointed. I had the Americano taco and the cheeseburger taco both of which I would highly recommend. I am not a drinker, but they had a vast array of margaritas and a full bar, including many different Mexican beers. This is not an ordinary, Mexican restaurant. Service 5 Stars: One thing you have come to expect when you're in the south is good old-fashioned service and hospitality. However, in these times of labor shortages you find that many restaurants and hotels bring in outside labor. One thing this translates to is poor Service. Not so at gorilla taco. They treated you like locals and provided Careful and detailed service that I am sure is the result of good hiring and fantastic training. Value 5 Stars: One thing I have learned when I come to places like pigeon Forge is that if you get good service and good food, you're willing to pay a little extra. Not so here. I found the prices and the value and the serving sizes to be far better than what you would typically find in a tourist area. My dinner which included chips and salsa, queso, two tacos and a beer was $15. Not bad considering the location. All in all, I would write gorilla taco a solid five and would have gone higher if Google was allowed it. If you were there with adults or your family, I would highly recommend that you pay a visit either for lunch or dinner to this outstanding new concept in pigeon Forge. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Everything about our visit was awesome! Delicious chips & salsa and tacos, great service, laid back vibes.

Had the Americano tacos and they were delicious. Atmosphere was amazing and service was A1