35 Best Mexican Restaurants near Oak Ridge

“absolutely delicious! server Oscar was outstanding!! very quick and prompt service from hostess and server! highly recommend!“

“First impression as you walk in, or look at images of the menu: AUTHENTIC! First impressions when you bite into your food: They nailed the first impression! I had the lingua, tripa, pez, and Pastor tacos. My family had the California burrito, chicken and beef tacos, and the Enchiladas Mexicanos with mole and salsa verde. We also added a side of guac and chips. Guac: thin mixed avocado and perfectly sized chunks mixed in with the tomato and seasonings. An absolute must! The 4 tacos I ate were succulent to say the least. The tripa was thin and crispy, but you could taste the rendered fat in them. It had the texture of perfectly cooked bacon. Al pastor is one of my favorites and this one did not disappoint. Then there was the pez taco that was just the right amount of crispy without being an iota overcooked. At last I ate the lingua taco. It melted in my mouth and I immediately wanted another. I don’t even like mole sauce, but I couldn’t stop eating the mole enchilada. Aces, hands down. The California burrito was phenomenal and had the perfect amount of each ingredient and a delectable amount of heat and sweet cream sauce. The chicken was obviously hand shredded and had equal amounts of larger chunks of meat and thin pulled pieces to soak up all the flavor in endless nooks and crannies. If you have not been here please do your palate a flavor and stop in. The value far exceeded the price of our meals and we plan on coming here every year when the World Ninja finals come to town.“

“The food is delicious! I ordered the beef chimichanga and rice. It was all very flavorful! The queso is really good! Their salsa taste freshly made and we all agreed it was delicious!!! My daughter had the tacos and she said they were great too! We all had a margarita which was great! The service was awesome! We were well taken care of! Prices are great! The parking is plenty! I highly recommend and I will return! I wish they were closer to my side of town but it's worth the drive!!“

“Very good, totally recommended will be going back“

“Tonight was my family’s first time eating at El Alebrije ! Food was hot and fast! Queso had just enough of a kick to it . The plates are huge! I got an ACP and could have easily split it with my husband. Price of our meal was great too for a family of 5!“

“Food is good, chips are mediocre, service was decent.

I wasn't expecting the interior to be themed like it was and it was very nice. Especially for a hole in the wall place.

Waitress kind of made me wait forever to get my check so I could pay and leave.“

“Great food. I had the tacos and the family ate. Great time and great people. I will go back.“

“Born and raised in NC and never visited EL Palenque. I now live in NewYork and come home once a month just to eat here. 10/10 every single time, from the margs to the homemade hot sauce. I could actually drink it. When they see how much we love it they always send us home with a big container. Thank you Mr. Palenque for gracing us with your food ily🫶🏻♥️“

“Very friendly atmosphere great service food hot and delicious drinks from the bar made just right prices couldn't be better I would recommend anyone young or old they would enjoy dining at Fridas.“

“I love the vibe and energy here at Friendly more than the other Rio Grande's. Eveyone is always so nice and kind. Francisco at the front knows my name and can guess what I am going to order before I even place it. KUDOS and 5 stars all around for everyone at the Downwind location!! THE BEST!“

“Food is good and drinks as well“

“Authentic Mexican Food! Always fresh servings“

“One of THE BEST places in GSO for Birria Tacos! My friends and I visited for the first time on National Margarita Day! It was a Vibe! Diego was our server- he made great suggestions, was attentive and made sure we had a great experience. Fantastic Food, great fun ambiance, good price point, overall amazing experience!“

“The food is great! Love to come in with my children ❤️“

“Fantastic loaded quesadilla! Thank you all!“

“these guys catered our wedding on 10/13/2024. The food, staff and drinks were amazing! I highly recommend them. Two thumbs Waaay Up! 👍🏾👍🏽👍🏼👍🏿“

“The food is great! Love to come in with my children ❤️“

“Had an excellent experience! The food was delicious: the Chicken ACP was great, we tried a new steak dish that had cactus which was great to try, the enchiladas were delicious. Our table chips and salsa were yummy and not too spicy. My house margarita was both tasty and beautiful.

My kid’s kid meal of chicken fingers and fries was actually the big surprise of the order, going above and beyond typical kids meal fare; i typically expect ore ida crinkle cut fries, but instead these gave the impression of being made in house, they were really crispy and delicious, and the chicken was deliciously fried small bites of chicken, not some sad chicken nuggets. My picky kid pronounced it as delicious and ate almost all of it which is a rare win in a restaurant for us!

Our waiter Javier was very helpful and friendly, and a great server! We had a lovely experience and will definitely be back!“

“absolutely the best place to get authentic Mexican food! my daughter and I have our Mommy daughter date nights here and have never had any complaints, amazing people and food!“

“We absolutely love the food, the patio, and the menu with crayons for kids. It is one of our go-to spots in town. My only suggestion is to check the bag before you leave (if you get takeout) and make sure your chips are there. We’ve had a few issues with chips missing.“

“Food is delicious and service is friendly. Unlike a lot of other restaurants, their complimentary chips consist of chicharrones de harina with a spicy salsa. They were addicting and good change of pace. We enjoy everything we ordered, which included the mixed gorditas, chicken flautas, and pupusas. This place is a hidden gem!“

“The food was absolutely delicious! I had the tostada and ceviche and they both were incredibly fresh and flavorful. Will definitely visit this truck again!“

“Our waitress Aryn was amazing, not as amazing as the food though. The coffee, waffles, eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and sausage were all made or cooked to perfection. The housemade jelly has the perfect sweetness. Especially for those watching there sugar intake. Enjoyed my experience immensely!“

“food was excellent and the the service was great,i definitely will be back and recommend this place“

“We were getting ready for my son and daughter-in-law's bridal shower party and picked up our food and drinks from here. Everyone enjoyed the food and was very happy to the point that they ended up serving themselves twice. Recommend La Azteca #2 for their fresh tortilla and most delicious salsa and all their food.“

“Todo muy rico excelente servicio“

“I can’t recommend this restaurant enough! The food was amazing, the service was impeccable (Christopher was so friendly and did not miss a beat with the salsa and drink refills). I would venture to say this is probably the best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to. So glad we stumbled upon it on our way home from vacation. We will definitely make this a regular food stop on our trips to NC!“

“First time here. Best Quesadilla ever!“

“Great tasting food! Im addicted🤤“

“Delicious and authentic Hispanic food! Atmosphere was pleasant; like a diamond in the rough. “Hole in the wall!” I will definitely be back. The employees were very sweet and informative. 5 stars!!“

“Awesome queso and salsa and guac, oh my!“

“I thought the place was just as good as the well known restaurants“

“Glad to have this place here, good food, friendly folks“

“Yum! Barberitos is a Family friendly restaurant with a happy and clean environment. Great food with a variety of choices!“

“Diamond in the rough in this area. Got a chicken gyro and a philly cheesesteak. A lot of people complain about not enough meat, but from my experience it had a perfect amount of meat.
Honestly delicious, go if you can. I know I'll be back for sure.“