THIS IS THE PLACE…read more Authentic, actual Mexican food that isn't drenched in queso or compromised to cater to locals. Their tacos compete with anything I've had in Southern California and their salsas are delicious - they have half a dozen at least in their salsa bar, all fresh! The pupusas are a treat as well as their various aguas frescas. This is our new spot and we'll be doing everything we can to make sure this little taqueria thrives.

The quality of the food. Pupusa was mediocre. Tiny serving…read moreof slaw. Okay but wouldn't go back.

Food: 10/10 Service: 2/10…read moreAmbiance's: not sure All though the food was amazing it took 25 minutes for a server to even talk to my table even when it wasn't busy

So happy this place opened up right down the street ! Our new go to Mexican spot . Food has been…read moreamazing for the price and is definitely far above the quality of most of the other local Mexican restaurants . Guac is always fresh and the steak in our fajitas super tender . Also love all the margarita flavors we have to choose from . Most of all, staff is super friendly and super attentive . Everybody should give this place a chance !

Tried this for the first time today with friends. The decor is modern and interesting with good…read moreartwork on the walls making for a good experience. The menu is not typical Mexican, it's very extensive and innovative. All of the dishes we had were tasty seasoned well and perfect portions. Our waitress was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable couldn't ask for better. Will definitely be back.

We love the food, service and atmosphere! We tried the three milk cake and it was awesome!read more

Starting our night off we called them to figure some hours out so we could come be the average…read morewhite person and eat mexican but when we called they didn't even know there own hours! Like bruzz come on now. We get here and Phillip had a meal and once he got it and started chowing down and he found a bone like that could have been crucial to his dietary restrictions of bone. Although other meals were lovely his meal ruined the whole night. El Metate not impressed... please kill the pig better or cow not sure! . oink oink moo moo. Also they have good rice.

Well, we hoped for the best. And we were disappointed! Being from the west coast, I have been…read moreeating taquitos since I could walk and everyone knows you gotta have guacamole with them!!!! It's like eggs and bacon....chips and dip....hotdogs with ketchup and mustard!! I got a little dab of sour cream . They were soft and oily. Not good. My husband had a tamale that was okay, nothing to write home about. The salsa was watered down and tasteless. The service was fast and friendly. I'm done, I will stick to taco trucks !

This place was great, great atmosphere great drinks and great food 10 out of 10!…read more El fogon is Infuego.

We were seated quickly. Very interesting interior, not exactly what I expected but it was kinda…read morecool. The salsa was very mild. I had the Mexican nachos and my husband had a combination. It all was okay. Would we return, not sure.

I had a dinner with friends here. There's many tables to choose from and many parking options…read morearound the area as well. I ordered the Carne Asada, which is usually my "go to" when I eat at a mexican restaurant. Wait time wasn't so bad. The chips and salsa were good too, the tortilla chips were crunchy and salsa was flavorful. But unfortunately, my Carne Asada fell flat. I asked the beef to be cooked at medium but the beef was tough and overcooked. I was surprised at how dry it was. There were some pieces of the beef that were decent, but overall just too overcooked and dry for me. It was pretty disappointing actually for my first time here. Service was great, they were attentive and checked up on us from time to time. I just felt like the Carne Asada price at $17.99 did not correlate with the quality of meat at all. The other sides were good, like the avocado, beans and rice. And the overall portion size was great too. But for the dish as a whole, I can't justify the price for that. I've been to other mexican restaurants in the area with better Carne Asada that I'd choose in a heartbeat. Despite that experience, I'd come back here but I'd definitely order something else.

Everything was awesome. The service. No exiting the good!!!!!…read more We wanted to find a decent restaurant with great rice! I love rice. The ones around are good but not to the point that I'd like to go back. This place. THE FOOD was amazingly great. We loved it. We will definitely come again.

Tasty food, friendly service, good value, casual atmosphere. We always get the "fajitas mixed."read more

After such a great dinner last time we went back. What happened? We were so excited for the same…read moremeal as last time? No diet anything to drink, quesabirrias brought out to us literally burned. The green sauce that was so great last time? Not even close. Worst part remember the birria broth that was so fabulous not even same type. So 1 either a different cook. 2. Different recipes but worst no consistency. Actually we were shocked that the waitress even brought the quessbirria out burned. I guess we're back to finding a great Mexican food restaurant in Chattanooga. Have a 3 instead of a 2 as I'll just say I guess it's hit or miss.

I've been here several times. The service is always prompt. The food comes out quickly, hot and…read moretastes good. Prices are reasonable.

We checked out El Jinetes newest location in Hixson. We were served warm chips with fresh salsa,…read moredelicious. I ordered two tacos, one beef and one chicken. It was so delicious. My partner had a chicken enchilada with a taco and loved it. The service was excellent. Fast and friendly. The interior was brand new and adorable. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Nice change from Las Margaritas. The menu is a little quirky, as in some quesadillas are served…read morewith a slice of tomato on top, and some with pico. My server thought the shrimp quesadilla was served with pico. Nope, tomato slice. In order to get pico, I was charged for a side, at $2.95. Seems high, but the rest of the items seem reasonably priced. My husband got the Arroz con Pollo, which was served in a bowl already mixed together. He thought it was great! Would have thought tortillas came with his dish, but we were charged for a side of them. Salsa verde is amazing and will get your head sweating. We also had the margarita (?) dip. Ground beef, beans, cheese, yummmmmmm. While we were there, between 1:30-2:45, lots of late lunchers were coming and going. Also, at least two Latino groups, which typically is high praise for whichever ethnic restaurant you've chosen, to have actually eating their native food there. All in all, great food, servers were friendly and attentive, and husband was happy.

Ordered a Nacho Supreme. With the 3rd bite I encountered a mushy paste that tasted faintly like…read morebeef. I asked the server about it and was told they grind their own meat. I told him I didn't like it and asked why they would grind it so finely. He shrugged and walked away. This was something I couldn't eat, it was like canned dog food pate. When he finally came around again, I asked if I could pay for the drink and have the nacho taken off the bill. He said he couldn't. I pointed to the plate, which was still virtually full, telling him that I had only taken 3 bites and didn't want it. After discussing this with him several times, he brought me the bill - no deduction. I now discovered that the 3 tablespoons of cheese dip that was brought out was billed at $5.50. Were they serious? I went in and asked the manager. He flat out refused to remove any amount from the bill. I offered to pay for the dip and drink - all he would do was repeat the total. No apology for the food, no discussion. This was the second time I have been here since it changed hands. It used to be pleasant and had good food. No more. The first visit, the food made me sick. I had not gone back until now, maybe a year later. It was also ready annoying to have to deal with a drunk on the patio. When he finally figured out I wasn't interested in chatting, he turned the music up so loud that conversation with the person next to me was impossible . I asked the server if it could be turned back down - he did nothing. Will NEVER return. No one should be forced to pay for mystery meat.