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We got the asada tacos. Absolutely yummy. Full of flavor. Great service. Traditional Mexican vibe. Worth the trip. read more

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Surprisingly great experience here. Asked the server if the Spanish Rice (no animal broth) and refried beans (lard) were vegan. She said she knew the beans were ok but checked with the cook on the rice and it was, too! We ordered the Fajitas Vegetarianas with no sour cream and corn tortillas and the Tacos Toreados with no cotija cheese and corn tortillas. Both dishes were tasty and filling. Next time we'll just split the Fajitas and order an extra side of tortillas as it was a lot of food. The decor is very traditional and the service was efficient and helpful. Nice to have another option in Sevierville read more

Tequila Spice - Tacos Toreados made vegan with no cotija cheese - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Carlos M.

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First class service friendly clean and the food is great ! I would tell all my friends . Fajitas great!

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Susan S.

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I have to say I was very disappointed in my visit this time. Their food is always really good and has great flavor. Most Mexican restaurants do not have any flavor in their food. And the flavor of the food was great. I was just shocked how tiny my chimichanga was. I ordered the chimichanga with shrimp and the chimichanga was very tiny which you will see in the picture barely the length of the top of my fork. I had a plate full of rice and refried beans. Lots of lettuce, tomato and sour cream but this supposedly guacamole looked like guacamole cream. Which you will see from the picture. It did not look like real guacamole. I have to say my service was excellent even though the waiter was waiting on both rooms and being the bartender, he did an excellent job and made the best Margarita. I said it looks like you're working all by yourself tonight. You're the host, the bartender, and the waiter for both rooms, and he said the manager is here. I saw the manager come out twice and bring some food but a little bit later I saw a cook come out and go to the bathroom so it wasn't because the manager was cooking. read more

Tequila Spice - Lots of rice and refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Tequila Spice - My little, short, stubby, chimichanga. You can see it's just a little longer than the end of my fork - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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CSM Dennis R.

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The food, service and ambience, all great!! We have a service animal, showed her papers and all was good, no argument!! read more

Tequila Spice - Shrimp dish... Camarones al Mojo de Ajo - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Lynn N.

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10 months ago

The chips and salsa to start us off were fantastic. It had a slight kick to it which was perfect. I had to the chile ranchero and my partner got a quesadilla. Both were fantastic! Usually I don't like quesadillas bc they're dry and boring but this one wasn't. Thoroughly enjoyable read more

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Scott K.

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Food and service is always great. Great location. Love the combination platter as there are so many choices.

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Ashley B.

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We sat at the bar and had Michelada's and they were absolutely delicious! The waiter took his time and really made a good drink. The place was very clean and the bathroom was nice. We didn't eat so I can't judge the food but the drinks were top tier. 10 out of 10 recommend. read more

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Thomas C.

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New, clean nice inside. Staff were really friendly and took excellent care of us. Food was excellent.

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Cheryl M.

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We were craving Mexican. I'm glad we decided to try Tequila Spice the food and service were spot on. We had the Molcajete and an enchilada plate. Super delicious!! The Skinny Margarita was really good too. Abigail was a fantastic server. read more

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Pita M.

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The place was amazing, all the way. We were pretty hungry and didn't want to wait 45 minutes to 2 hours in the main street so we decided to drive 12 minutes to this amazing spot. Let's start with the Margaritas, delicious is short to say! We tried the Texas, skinny, and tamarind one(we're 4) and all of them were amazing. Then we went for the guacamole made at the table side, another winner, just like in Mexico or the one we make at home (I'm Mexican just to clarify why the one at home) then the main dishes we're: chile Relleno, quesadilla with spinach, sopes, and fajitas. The last two were not only super good but portions we're big. For a day with less sun or if you prefer outdoors because of COVID, they have it as well. Highly recommend making the drive and leave the main street! read more

Tequila Spice - Tamarind margarita - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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James W.

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This place was terrible from a food quality and taste stand point. The taco salad was a taco soup of ground beef grease atop 60/40 beef. If you order the " award winning" guacamole, prepare yourself for a quarter of a bowl of guacamole. It consisted of a single avocado atop the less expensive avocado paste menu item. Last but not least, be prepared to pay gratuity on their terms. read more

Tequila Spice - Taco soup (salad) - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Zach P.

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Really nice local restaurant in the heart of Sevierville! Extensive menu and great chips and salsa (not the crap El Paso serves). My wife and I have been several times and we enjoyed the freshness of the ingredients and quality for the price. She always gets the chicken chimichanga and I tried the Sopas with pork and beef. Oh my my! Service is nice and not intrusive or overbearing. Very quiet setting for conversation and very convenient if you are in Pigeon Forge or Sevierville. Do yourself a favor and eat local. read more

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Jess D.

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Absolutely amazing service!! The waitress was so friendly and made great recommendations. The restaurant was very clean and vibrant. The chips could use a little seasoning, the salsa a bit more spice but other than that the food was good. Had plenty left over for meals the next day. read more

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Sue A.

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We went with a large group after our soccer tournament this past weekend. They were very accommodating of our 30+ people and the servers were organized and polite. We had many separate checks without a single issue. The food was very good and came out quickly. read more

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Pamela D.

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Always great food and great service. The restaurant is always clean and so are the bathrooms. I have never had a bad meal here and have been eating here for years. Salsa and cheese dip are delicious and so is the breaded and lightly friend chicken dish. Yummmmm!!!! read more

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Courtenay O.

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Eating outside with 7 others (friends & family) was pleasant, even with a few bugs. Our server was pleasant, and efficient. We all ordered something different, and a few of us had the $2.99 Margaritas (delicious). Chips and salsa was great, and we ate so many that we almost didn't have room for our chicken fajitas for two. They were delicious, and we had leftovers to bring home. No room for dessert. Maybe next time, and there will be a next time. read more

Tequila Spice - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Diannehansen H.

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Food was very tasty! Service was great! I wish we lived in this area! Margaritas were okay.

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Michelle L.

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This place is a good Mexican restaurant!! Went on a Friday around 12:40pm with 3 other people. We were seated right away, they gave us some chips and salsa (the chips weren't stale at all they were nice and crunchy and the salsa was good). the waiter was nice and very on point and he had his mask on, Everyone ordered something different and they all said it was really good. I ordered the tacos in the picture and they were super yummy also got the guacamole and it was good (our Total was around $70) everything was warm and fresh. The restaurant is clean and so are the bathrooms. If you want to go to a Mexican restaurant that isn't bland in flavor this is your place!!! read more

Tequila Spice - Tacos al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Wendy F.

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Had a hankering for some authentic Mexican food, tacos to be exact. Tequila Spice did not disappoint! We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely return if ever we find ourselves in the mood for a festive meal while vacationing in the mountains. Great service, delicious tacos, and the rice was "da bomb!" read more

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Verna W.

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Great Food. Not LOUD in the restaurant.. people are able to carry on a conversation. The area is clean. The 6 oz margaritas look more like 4 oz. Service is good .. it is a good value all round.. might want to ask about a bigger margarita than the 4 oz. read more

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Jessica L.

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Solid Mexican food. It was just as you'd expect. They have a nice patio where they have distanced the tables and their indoor seating was spaced with some tables off limits. Their servers were all masked - surprised not gloved. Their salsa was good and the refried beans were as well. The basic margarita was basic... ie juice with a splash of tequila. The waiter got my order wrong (a combo where I choose the items) but it was fine - what he brought was still delicious. Kids were happy. Reasonably priced. read more

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Joshua C.

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We love it... great food all around... from start to finish we enjoyed the food... nice outside seating for Covid 19 ... read more

Tequila Spice - Camarones al Mojo de Ajo... very nice... thank you... We love this place.... from start to finish... we looking forward on our next trip... - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Craig L.

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Ate here twice while on vacation. It was definitely by choice and not chance. After eating there the first time, the whole family requested to go back for another meal. The food had a very home-cooked flavor. The service was great and the margaritas were incredible. Definitely good authentic Mexican cuisine! read more

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Meagan H.

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Clean space, looks pretty new. The food is your average Mexican restaurant food. We had a very nice server, quick food. Free chips and salsa. Clean bathrooms. Chorizo is on parts of the menu which is always a great treat. As well as horchata and jarritos. read more

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Patrick K.

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Our service was decent. He was attentive and professional. The quality of the food and drinks was not good at all. Would recommend other places over this. read more

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Ellen R.

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Only having a one star due to customer service and cleanliness. Food was not what everyone was saying. I ordered a whole fried tilapia and was almost inedible. The ground beef used in several dishes my kids ordered was so dry and tasteless. How do you mess up ground beef? Tequila tasted like cheap drink mix and was served in tiny glasses. I've had BETTER. read more

Tequila Spice - Fried Tilapia... over fried and tasteless - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Linsey S.

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I am so happy that we tried Tequila Spice! From the fresh chips and delicious salsa (not just tomato sauce like most places), to our meals, to the exceptional service we received, everything was fantastic. My husband especially enjoyed the Pollo Empanizado. We can't wait to return! read more

Tequila Spice - Pollo Empanizado was perfectly cooked. Crispy on the outside, and still nice and juicy on the inside. The rice is also especially tasty. - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Kristine D.

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After an exhausting vacation we picked this place as our last dinner out. Service was great. Food was great.

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Arnaldo M.

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Above average Mexican Food. Good selection of ingredients. Friendly authentic staff. read more

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Chris B.

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Excellent experience... superior service and food. Our family really enjoyed dinner last night. We wanted a place away from tourist area. Definitely a must eat place read more

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Kelsey P.

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We stopped in on a busy spring break Saturday night after working up an appetite exploring the Smokies. There were 1-2 hour wait times at other spots down in Pigeon Forge, but here we walked right in and we're seated. It was delicious! We had two kids, two adults, and grandma, and we were all satisfied. Tableside guac to start - excellent. Enchilada plate (the best!), make-your-own combo plate, kids taco, and kids chicken nugget/fries were all great. Generous portion sizes. Burritos came with only meat - could ask for add-ons. Overall highly recommend! read more

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Mandy P.

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Service was great and some of the best carnitas I've had. Happy decor and fun music.

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Alycia A.

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We went specifically for the table side guacamole. The staff clearly didn't feel like dealing with it that evening after helping a larger party that made them want to coast through the rest of the evening. We were told the avocados weren't ripe enough. While I was still eating, they kept asking if we were ready for our check. If they didn't want us to be there at all I wish they would have just locked the doors and then I could have just gotten a pizza. Very disappointed read more

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Andrea P.

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Good food, we took a big group and had great service. Traditional Mexican food. They did a great job serving.

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Laura S.

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Stopped here on a whim, glad we did, best Mexican food I've had in a long time! Service was exceptional, very clean, nice atmosphere.

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I rate a Mexican restaurant on two criteria: margaritas and carnitas. This place wins on both counts. The house margarita is simple and perfect: nothing extra, nothing missing, well balanced. I got the Carnitas Salsa Verde (my favorite style) and let me tell you, this place knows how to treat a pig. So good. read more

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Jeremy S.

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Tried this place on on Monday April 1st. Place was empty got are food to go. Got to cabin and I had hairs in my nachos. Then my cheese quesadilla was heated up in a dirty pan or grill top cause there was burnt pieces of food earlier cooked on in check the picture cant make this up. I would fire the cook that worked that night hairs then burnt food on quesadilla. No good. I was surprised by the previous reviews as when we stopped to pick up food it was dead empty at 5pm. read more

Tequila Spice - You can see the black specks is from old food from pan or grill top. Tasted pretty gross and overpowered the flavor of the quesadilla. - Mexican Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Melvin A.

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Nice looking restaurant. Very friendly Service and very romantic music. Salsa chips and agua de horchata were delicious. The carne asada plate was pretty big portion, taste and seasoning was delicious (carne, arroz, chorizo, ensalada, frijoles molidos, aguacate) read more

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360 Forks of the River Pkwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
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(865) 366-1009
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What time does Tequila Spice open?

Tequila Spice opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Tequila Spice close?

Tequila Spice closes at 9:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Tequila Spice closes at 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.Tequila Spice closes at 9:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Thu 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 10:30 PMSun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Tequila Spice serve alcohol?

Yes, Tequila Spice serves alcohol.

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Does Tequila Spice allow dogs?

Yes, Tequila Spice allows dogs.

Does Tequila Spice have TVs?

Yes, Tequila Spice has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Tequila Spice have outdoor seating?

Yes, Tequila Spice has outdoor seating options.

Does Tequila Spice have parking?

Yes, Tequila Spice has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Does Tequila Spice have free WiFi?

Yes, Tequila Spice has free WiFi.

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We ordered a decent amount of food for family and we loved it all except the dumplings…read more We also bought 2 kids meals, and one of them, the cashew chicken, had some type of sharp, pointed plastic pick or something in it. Mistakes happen, but definitely even worse that it was in a kid meal. Yikes! No other photos were taken because we were busy eating and enjoying dinner, until we were not so pleasantly surprised. If it wasn't for that, this would have been a strong 4.5 star meal.

Drunken noodles with beef

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The Chop House

Never a disappointment over many years…read more Nice bar area, outside seating. Great service. Opted for chopped steak with onions/mushrooms, baked potato Served with bread.

I want to start by saying the service was great. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and we had…read moreno complaints about the service at all. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the price. I ordered the filet mignon, my husband ordered the ribeye, and my son had the sirloin. All three steaks tasted like they may have been previously frozen or possibly cooked earlier and reheated. They lacked the fresh, juicy flavor you expect from a steakhouse. We also ordered our steaks medium, but they all came out closer to medium-well. On a positive note, the potato soup was very good and the salad was also enjoyable. However, the steaks were the main reason we chose to dine there, and they were very disappointing--especially considering the cost. I really wanted to love this place, but based on our experience, I'm not sure we would order the steaks again.

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Pinchy's Lobster & Rawbar

4.4

(311 reviews)

0.1 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

food: absolutely worth every dollar, right down to the last morsel…read more service: shaiden m. is outstanding . we could not have asked for better! ambiance : well it is a bit on the noisy side, however, you will overlook this with your first bite! thank you for a wonderful experience!!

The crab legs were some of the best I have ever eaten! Cooked perfectly, they were very large and…read morevery fresh! The service was excellent! Everyone was very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend if you are in the area looking for great seafood.

Lobsterman OF: their version of an old fashioned

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Italian Sausage Sandwich

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Iron Forge Brewing Co.

Locally owned & operated

Kid friendly

We came here after we played Scooby Doo miniature golf on a Saturday, I was looking for a place…read morethat didn't attract a lot of people. My surprise this was the place ...it's very hidden off the beaten path away from to tourists but still close to everything. The inside decor was very modern and very spacious. The service was prompt and professional. We wanted to sit outside but it was too hot. It's a cool vibe for a Teenager. He had the Nashville hot honey chicken as well as my Fiance.They both loved their food. I had the Margherita pizza and I didn't like it. Had wayyyyyy too many tomato's and I don't want no half cut tomato on my damn pizza, might as well had called it a damn tomato sandwich thats why I can't give 5 stars. The sunflower cocktail was nice. I will go again but I just can't remember what else on that menu was Vegetarian friendly. I will not order that pizza again though.

Dre and all the servers did an amazing job accommodating our baseball team and families (40 people)…read morefor team dinner! The service was great, the beer, drinks and food were delicious! Highly recommend!! Dre also makes the best food recommendations!!

Outdoor area or beer garden with firepits

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Flight in beer garden

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Courtney H.

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7 years ago

While on vacation, I was looking for a good Mexican food place to eat. I read reviews for different places but, ended up picking Tequila Spice because I couldn't decide and there was a coupon for 15% off the bill. We weren't sure at first when we walked in because the place was almost empty. I am glad we did. The food was all so amazing. My husband enjoyed everyone getting their own small bowl of salsa because we have 3 kids and they are double dippers. The salsa was great. We ordered the guacamole that was made table side and it was even better than the salsa. There are not a lot of places that make guacamole that I really like and would gladly eat without complaint that mine is better. This one was amazing. Our waiter, I didn't catch his name, was very friendly and was really tolerant to our 4 year old who kept talking to him non-stop. We ordered fajitas for two, and my husband ordered something he wished he could order at our local place. Everything was flavorful and nicely made. I generally have to add a bunch of salsa to my fajitas at the restaurant closer to home because it lacks flavor. I did not have to do that this time. It was great. Also, the 2.99 margaritas were awesome. Generally when margaritas are on sale, you know they are going to be light handed with the tequila but not here. I will be sad to not have this place when we get home. Also should note, I forgot about the coupon and wasn't even mad to pay full price. I'm wondering how I can make a stop back there again before we leave tomorrow. read more

Megan W.

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6 years ago

Visited Tequila Spice this afternoon around 3:00 pm. We didn't catch the waitresses name, but she was wonderful! The food was delicious! It was fresh, homemade, hot, and good sized portions! Plates were beautifully presented! The Ground Beef Burrito was not your typical ground beef from around East Tennessee. It was so fresh and tasty! Chicken Fajita Quesadilla was tastily seasoned and cooked to perfection! Will definitely return! read more

Sarah B.

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4 years ago

The food was amazing. The service even better. There was only one gentleman working but he spent equal time serving tables, running the bar, and hosting. In short he was awesome. The best part walking in you were greeted with a smile and you could smell the cleaning products and food. I love to know a restaurant takes pride in cleaning, service and food. This is my new favorite Mexican restaurant!!! read more

Jeff R.

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6 years ago

This was one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever been to. I had the fajitas Del Mar. This dish was amazing! Came out sizzling and every bite was a delight! We also started with guacamole, prepared at the table. Of the four of us, nobody had ever had better. The waiter was also great! Can't wait till our next Smoky Mountain visit, so we can dine here again! read more

Mschristmasrita S.

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2 years ago

This place was recommended to us by Everything Autos when we were there in October. My husband wanted to find a good Mexican place and this is it!! We had the steak and chicken fajitas and they were delicious!! We will go here every time we go to the Smokies! The service was great!! Absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. read more

Noah K.

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2

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1 year ago

10|10000000000000000000000 it was so good our waiter was awesome and when we're ordered cheese dip it was out right away and it tasted awesome I would definitely go here again the service was top tier and they were super nice and friendly and even though I was full I still ate cause it was the best Mexican I've ever went to read more

Jacob K.

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1 year ago

The best Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. The food was so good and amazing. The waiter was the friendliest waiter I have ever met. The place was so clean and had decorations. Overall 5/5 read more

Bleixin C.

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7 years ago

Ffod and service are pretty good. I ordered the chicken soup and beef tostada. Just right for my hunger. Fresh flavors and tasty

Maelee K.

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1 year ago

Amazing service and some of the best food I have ever tried! To there cheese dip and main course it is to die for! 100% recommend!!

Ldke G.

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7 years ago

This place is so fancy and pretty. The workers are so nice and their food is so good and tasty. I so recommend this place.

Peyton B.

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9 months ago

Amazing food, amazing service and very clean restaurant will definitely be coming back!

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