Macos Taco

We had the Birria Pizza, we heard a lot about it and it was as amazing as others told us!! It was…read morefull of tasty Birria Beef and mozzarella cheese! Surprised how big the pizza was and was even better when dipped into the consommé and all the different sauces that came with it! We also tried a very tasty Mulita, wow, what it tasty!! Nachos had a good tastes , but would have been easier to eat if the toppings were spread out instead of piked in three or four areas, still everything was over the top!!

If you enjoy rice that's a little on the dry side, surprise frozen veggies mixed in, beans with the…read moreconsistency of soup, and guacamole that's seen better days... this might be your spot. I'll give credit where it's due--the carne asada was actually seasoned pretty well. Unfortunately, the burrito just wasn't it for me. It needed a lot more flavor, and overall the food didn't live up to the hype. To be fair, I've been spoiled by authentic Mexican food, so my standards might be a little high. That said, the service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant had a cozy, homey atmosphere. I just wish the food had matched the experience.

New expanded sit down area.

Pizza Sign, Pizza came out line the sign!

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Both halves of the burrito

Cataleya Cantina

4.4(127 reviews)

7.4 mi

Well above average food. Little more $, but better quality and good sized portions…read more Fast, good service

Foo and service as AMAZING, so clean and cute, this is definitely our new spot! Also the drinks are…read moreso good

Stylish, if uncomfortable, interior.

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Jumbo Margarita -- they freshly squeeze oranges and lime. No sour mix here!

Chez Guevara

4.0(288 reviews)

4.7 mi

My Sweetie brought me here for the first time Saturday night. We were able to be seated immediately…read moreeven though the place was packed! It was so fun looking at all the eclectic decor on the walls. The service was excellent! Emily was great and we also had a great male waiter that had only been there a month! Our food was Amazing!! If you're looking for a place with great food and character this is the place for you!!

I was excited to try this spot as it seemed to have really great reviews online. I did not look up…read morethe menu prior to going, and wish I would have as it was quite different from your average texmex restaurant. Service here was slow and a little chaotic, although I was there on a very busy Friday night. Chips were cold and salsas seemed to have been just poured out of a jar, I could have had better just sitting at home. I had a margarita which was okay, although tasted very watered down. I ordered the Santa Fe enchiladas, but I am suspicious the green sauce really contains a meat that is not disclosed on the menu. I only eat chicken or fish, and the taste was off and I wound up getting sick after as if I would have eaten something I am not supposed to. I would not return to this restaurant after my experience.

Great vibe!

Elvis burrito not even as big as a small visited bottle, 18 dollars is a bit much.

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Great salsa Go Astros!!

Caza Brava Mexican Restaurant

4.5(107 reviews)

2.3 mi

The service by Kevin was impeccable and the food was fresh and delicious! Shrimp ceviche was…read moreamazing and tacos were hot and tasty. We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed some cool margaritas. Highly recommend and ask for Kevin!

Ok so I started with chips and red salsa, not good. The flavor of the salsa was bland and had a…read moredifferent flavor than I'm accustomed to. Next, because I was new to the establishment, they brought me a couple of wings in a sauce that was just ok. It was a different flavor that did not agree with my taste buds. My meal came with a tamale, taco, rice and beans. It was a combo. Non of it was good. The flavor of the meat in the tamale although abundant, had this off flavor, the rice was mediocre at best, beans had very little flavor and were very watery with a lackluster flavor. Last, I had the flan which again was just ok. It wasn't creamy it was more of a harder custard. There was no flan sauce. So over all I was disappointed at my experience. Will I come back ? Probably not unless they upgrade their food.

Bean Dip Esquites

Caza Brava Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Tortilla Soup was more than enough to share and delicious. You can see from photo that the dessert was special.

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Chicken Tortilla Soup was more than enough to share and delicious. You can see from photo that the dessert was special.

Los Braceros Mexican Cantina

4.2(26 reviews)

5.4 mi

Showed that it was right next to the hotel. Went on foot patrol to get dinner....in the cold...and…read moreit was shut down. There were construction trailers in the parking lot. This place is out of business or being completely renovated. Bummed...cold....and had to take the walk of shame back to the hotel.

Los Braceros is a pretty good Mexican restaurant, the portions are large and the service is quick…read more They do have fresh tortillas and chips. I am more of a mole guy than a queso guy when it comes to Mexican food - Braceros is a step up from standard TexMex but a step below east coast offerings. They have drink specials, several Mexican beers on tap and you can order a 32oz beer! During the week they can be a little short staffed but the food always comes out quick but you may not get the attention you need when it comes time to get your check. We come here often and don't hesitate to recommend.

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Chivo Taqueria

4.2(477 reviews)

3.8 mi

Was about to leave town and wanted a quick bite to eat for Sunday lunch. We were seated and…read moreattended to quickly, ordered two tacos each and they arrived super fast. All were delicious, but I would come back for the BigShrimpin' taco. If you like buffalo sauce and blue cheese, it worked so well with the crispy fried shrimp. Yum! The hubby liked the chorizo tater tot taco. Friendly, delicious, good prices, and faster than fast food. Great work, Chivo!!

It's smelled like sewage in there for the past two summers that I've come in, including today. I…read moredon't trust eating at a place that that smells like that to safely handle food. I won't be back again.

A wall of tequila

Sunday breakfast bowl.

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Brisket nachos

Taqueria La Herradura

4.7(42 reviews)

5.2 mi

The food is pretty good for a drive through. Unfortunately, they consistently get my order wrong…read more Like, every single time. It's a simple, off the menu order, and I ask them to repeat it back to me, but they always get something wrong. Usually I check it at the window and they can correct it, but I recently waited nearly 30 mins at the drive through line only to discover that they missed an entire taco plate. I asked how long it would take for them to correct it, and they said 15 mins. I didn't have another 15 mins to spare, so I left without it. Additionally, I discovered when I got home that the other taco plate had two orders of beans and no rice. It is a frustrating enough experience that I've decided not to come back for a while.

Best street tacos in Knoxville. Been eating here for years now. I have tried several other places…read moreand nothing seems to come close to La Herradura. Affordable, delicious, and will fill you up. Everyone is friendly. Sit outside on the patio and get 3 tacos. (They also have lengua)

Taco plate (bbq beef)

Rice and beans

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6 tacos: medley of Tacos Al Pastor,Lengua and Pollo

La Esperanza

4.5(103 reviews)

4.6 mi

First, I thought I had reviewed them already-- so if I do two, that's why…read more I'm giving this 5 stars relating it to other SIMILAR places-- that is, Mexican restaurants within a grocery store--- i.e. more limited menu (although their's is pretty broad), not full bar-service (but they have beer), and not fancy. For what it is-- it is really scrumptious. I had a few tacos, a ceviche tostada and a beer. BIG lunch-- I took one taco home. All the items were really chock-ful of meat. The carnitas on that taco was way too much to be able to pick up the taco with it all inside. They had a good mix of onions and cilantro on them, although I'd have preferred to add my own (I LOVE cilantro). I wish it was nearer; I'd go back often.

This restaurant is located in the back of a Mexican supermarket. It's not very big and if you're…read morecoming here during the week come before noon, a lot of construction workers come in here and fill the place up. The salsa and chips--- First bite tasted like tomato paste to me, very tangy and had a kick of spice. Chips were warm. No Guacamole!!!! What Mexican place has no guac? Chimichanga de pollo-- Shredded chicken with some onions, peppers and covered in cheese sauce. Fajitas mixta-- Steak was a little tough and chicken was very thin slices. Lacked some spices. More onions, green peppers and tomatoes than meat. It wasn't bad, but for our taste we have had better. The whole meal lacked spices. Would we recommend? Yes, give it a try, you might like it. Salsa is good but it's too tomato pastey for us.

Chips and salsa

Enchiladas with rice

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Chips n salsa. V good opener

Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill - Knoxville

We were in the neighborhood and we were wanting Mexican. Well, it's not. It's like a better…read moreChipotle. So yes they have beans, rice, and meat. The service and food was great if you are into it.

We stopped by about 6pm on a Saturday night. There were only a few occupied tables and few orders…read morebeing picked up. The place was clean and there were several employees behind the counter ready to get our orders prepared. All the choices were well stocked and so fresh! I had the chicken bowl and my husband had the spicy chicken bowl. The portions were fair for the price. We really enjoyed our food. I give everything a 5 for freshness and taste. Employees kind of rush you down the line, but I'm familiar with the concept so it didn't bother me, but if I was familiar with it, I'd be bummed. I thought Dosbros was better than their competitors in all aspects. We might make this Saturday night visit a regular thing after church.

Salad Barbacoa Bowl

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Loco Burro

3.8(380 reviews)

4.3 mi

We had lunch. Highly recommend this place the food and service were great!!! We will be back for…read moredinner in the near future.

We sat at the bar, Saturday afternoon, not very busy. Female bartender, didn't get her name. Took…read moreher 10+ minutes to acknowledge our presence, immediately asked what we wanted. We asked for menus and after receiving them, we waited another 10 minutes. She took one drink order, made the drink, then came back for the other order and took 15 minutes to bring the drink. When the second drink was brought, we asked for chips and salsa. She immediately grabbed a bowl of chips, then handed them to the couple sitting next to us. 20 minutes later, she came back and asked if we needed anything. Only then did she remember what we had asked for. Never asked if we wanted a second round or if we wanted to order food. She then approached us and asked if she could cash our check out because they were doing a shift change and she wanted credit for our ticket. Worst service I've had here and it was very enraging, we usually love this place. Definitely will hesitate to go back because of her terrible service. Stars are simply because the chips and salsa were great and the guava margarita and big orange margarita were very good.

2 levels

Brunch buffet

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Food was incredible. Really flavorful and incredibly well packaged. The service was solid too. The server up front was very friendly and accommodating when taking our order and the cook prepared the food very quickly. The inside of the building is very nice; bright,well decorated, and neat as a pin. Will come back and would recommend! read more

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