Tried this restaurant tonight. What an awesome experience. We got there about 4:30 and it not busy. Probably 4 booths full of people. We were seated quickly and our server was there with chips and salsa to take our order. The portions are hearty and delicious. The chips and salsa were refreshing. We all enjoyed our meals and left talking about our next visit. Looking forward to having our friends join us next time. read more

Los Trojas Cantina is hands down the best Mexican food in McMinnville. Everything we've had there has been consistently very good -- fresh food, great flavor, and fast service. The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. The atmosphere really fits the food and gives you authentic Mexico vibes, which makes the experience even better when you're there. It is a little on the pricier side compared to some other Mexican spots around, but it's absolutely worth the extra money for the quality you get. They're also extremely baby and toddler friendly, which makes a huge difference for families. The staff is always very accommodating and patient, and it's a comfortable place to bring kids. Honestly, I'd go as far as saying it's the best Mexican restaurant anywhere in the circle between Murfreesboro, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Manchester. If you're anywhere in that area and craving Mexican, Los Trojas Cantina is absolutely worth the stop. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Friendly service. Beautifully decorated inside. Will return! read more

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Great food and even better service! Love the interior and there is plenty of seating.

Bruh... this place was the vibe. Came in late and got a set of tacos and a dilla with my lady. Split a pitcher of margarita we walked back to our hotel next door for one last great night before BUMAROO got canceled. Service was on point, drinks were strong and just right. 5/5 read more

Been coming for a while . Margaritas are always good. Fresh guacamole is made table side. read more

Las Trojas Cantina - Texas Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - McMinnville, Tennessee

I am staying at the Hampton Inn directly behind this restaurant. I've been sitting in a nursing home all day taking care of a sick relative. All I wanted was to walk in, sit at the bar, have dinner and a drink. I sat down and the bartender ignored me, I was the only person sitting at the bar. She was ringing out a rag, looked at me and continued doing what she was doing. Something fell behind the bar, she looked at me and didn't even acknowledge my presence. She finally made eye contact and very rudely asked, "What do you need?" I thought, "I don't know, a drink? Some food? A little common courtesy?" I was taken aback, I've been in the restaurant business for 45 years. I was surpised at her tone and attitude. I said, "Nothing, you are rude." I walked out. What a terrible first impression. I left in tears, after the terrible day I'd had a little kindness would have been much appreciated. I will be in McMinnville for several weeks, I will NEVER go back to this restaurant. Your manager should find out who this woman is and she needs to be talked to about customer service read more

I was really put off by the fact that I asked for a couple more tortillas for my premium priced fajitas. When I say premium price, we're talking about 20% more than most all Mexican restaurants. Typically you're given three tortillas and I've never had anyone try to up charge me for three measly tortillas which are mainly made of flower water and salt. Was blend and others mentioned the rice can be better made out of a box. The beans were extremely bland and I have never had fajitas that were also bland. Anyway, the waiter apologized and said he couldn't do anything because the owners require a ticket and for three tortillas they wanted like 250 that I mention they already charge a premium for the fajitas? Well to the owner good luck with your business, but you lost a customer so you might want to take that little "valued customer" off of your receipt because apparently we aren't valued. There are way too many other options out there. Seriously, that is so petty! Flour and water! It wasn't like I was asking for a drink to go. Where you would be picking up the cost for the cup lid straw and the drink itself read more

no, just no! prices vs food is a no! taste on menu item is a definite NO! great salsa! great tortillas! charrobeans, OMG terrible!! there ain't no heartiness to this amazing dish, their version is so broth with hotdogs. chili verde, please don't even try that. I feel like maybe as the consumer we're paying for the cute Litte robotical waiter. I'll be honest, on 4 occasions I've been here and tried 4 different items, the salsa, and pork street tacos were very good, only.... I won't be back, coworkers told me,"girl,no that place is not worth it. and no, they are not worth it. read more

First off, the Food was fantastic although it's probably the most expensive Mexican restaurant in town. Drinks were pricey and there were no notable specials. A steep $11 for a simple small house marg and $35 for a pitcher. Service was very bad, we went 15 minutes before someone even greeted our table and were rarely checked on throughout our dining experience. they're new so maybe they're still working things out. read more

This place was amazing!! The server was wonderful, Jonathan. The food was fast and the lunch prices were great! So much food and great vibes! read more

This is a lovely addition to an ever-growing Mexican restaurant scene in McMinnville! Friendly, accommodating service and a lovely and airy atmosphere. The food was very good both times I visited there. Will definitely return! read more

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This is a 5 star if there ever was one. The decor is authentic and worth noting. I failed to take pics of my food to share but have some pics of the decor to share. I got the Angels Plate which is named after the owner's son. It was divine! Try their margarita flight! read more

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The best I can say about this place was it was open and seemed to be clean. The staff was not overly friendly and the food was edible. We all tried different offerings and not one of us was happy with our meal. The quesadillas had a trace of cheese, flautas were smothered in a white queso and the rice...I've had better from a box. Thankfully the company was good so the night was not a total loss. read more

This new location of Las Trojas in Mac Town is our new favorite. Very clean with a large dining room. Spacious tables and booths. I have been 3 times and each visit has been very good. Service has been quick and friendly. Food is presented very well and it is very tasty. I love the ice cold draft beer. I mean, ICE COLD ! The chips are served warm and are thick enough to have a good crunch while holding the salsa. Their salsa recipe is delicious. On this last visit I ordered the Carnitas Platter and it was delicious and very tender. . There were some fatty pieces but I was able to separate them out (and have more than I could finish.) To me, it just meant that the dish was authentic. I will return as it will be one of my regular stops! read more

Las Trojas Cantina - Carnitas Plate - Mexican Near Me - McMinnville, Tennessee

I was hesitant to come here while visiting TN. I'm from San Diego, CA and didn't think TN could deliver but my birria tacos, consume, rice & beans were soooo GOOD. 10/10 would recommend! The staff were so friendly and helpful will our big party and very personable. This restaurant made my TN experience so much better and I already want to come back. The queso was also spectacular. read more

Service was wonderful, food was very good! The restaurant itself is very large and beautifully decorated. I had the chicken enchiladas that were probably one of the best out here. My spouse had the beef burrito plate and he enjoyed it! We recommend it and would definitely go back! read more

I lived in California for a number number of years in the central Valley, which had many authentic Mexican restaurants. Las Trojas Is one of the best Mexican food restaurants that I experienced. The restaurant is authentic and immaculate and the bar is beautiful. It has an array of drinks available. read more

Yesterday I had the displeasure of going to Las Trojas Cantina! It was a fairly busy night, so I understand that there's going to be a wait for food BUT the amount of the time we waited was ridiculous! The waitress we had, Miss Jasmine, was great and tried to make sure we were happy while we waited. Our food was coming out one or two plates at a time, by the time half of us were done eating others still had not gotten their order! The food was cold and half of it was incorrect, but we had already waited long enough so we didn't bother getting it fixed. The manager came by to let us know that the kitchen was backed up but, she didn't offer any compensation for our wait and seemed unbothered. This was the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant, and I will not be back! The only good thing about this place was the excellent service. read more

The food was disappointing. Although the portions were generous, the carne asada dinner I ordered was overdone. They ask how you want your meat cooked and then give you something else. The meat was dry and tough, not the MEDIUM I had ordered. Quite frankly, I expected better after reading the rave reviews from some people. read more

The service was great, and love the atmosphere- the gorgeous light fixtures remind me of Chihuli art! But the food! Wow. Excellent! I have loved Mexican food all my life but when I had to eliminate salt, reduce sodium, eating at most Mexican restaurants became impossible.since it is fresh-mex, I decided to stop in mid-afternoon, when it wasn't busy, to talk with them to see if there were things I'd be able to eat. They were very helpful and happy to work with me. We ended up eating even though it was only 3 pm lol. The fresh corn tortilla chips are hot& unsalted. they could fix grilled chicken, fish, steak, and vegetables without salt-heavy seasoning. I had the fresh guacamole, fixed table side, with as much or little tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime as I wanted, was excellent. I had the steak flautas which were superb. My husband had an enchilada & the chili rellenos which looked great, and I had a tiny taste of the cheese sauce on it. Yum yum yum! I perused the menu & see several things I plan to come back for. It is so nice to have found a new place I can enjoy eating out while still adhering to my dietary restrictions. I will definitely be back! read more

The absolute worst Mexican food we have ever had! My fiance ordered the "Shrimp chimichangas" the first one she ate or partially ate had ONE piece of shrimp medium in size, and cut up into small pieces, the rest was filled with some kind of sauce which had no flavor and a lot of cut up tomatoes. The second one had maybe two pieces of shrimp and of course the very bland sauce filled with tomatoes. The beans and the rice served were very bland with no flavor. My dinner plate ordered was 4 enchiladas, (1 cheese,1 bean, 1 beef, 1 chicken) with a side of guacamole. The cheese enchilada was ok, the beef was not good,the beef inside was dried out with No flavor! The bean enchilada was as unfavorable as the beans served! The chicken in the enchilada also had NO FLAVOR!!! I did not get the side of guacamole but they charged me for "Deluxe plate". We ordered some dipping cheese sauce which costs and UNBELIEVABLE $7.00 AND WAS NO DIFFERENT THAN THE CHEESE DIP WE HAVE HAD AT OTHER Mexican restaurants in McMinnville!! When we complained to the mgr on duty he only put the price back to a reg enchilada plate! His excuse for the lack of shrimp was that they have a certain amount of shrimp to divide between the chimichangas and they probably didn't divide it evenly!! WTF!! OH we also ordered two reg drinks, (non-alcoholic) at 2.70 each which by the way were not refillable unless you Pay for a refill. Oh and about the price of the cheese dip which we complained about the mgr said that "that's the most expensive cheese around" and offered nothing in the way of discount!! And it was a very small dish of sauce! My total bill was $48.24 not including tip! And none the less I paid it. But we Will Never recommend nor Will we NEVER EVER RETURN TO LAS TROJAS CANTINA AGAIN!! read more