38 Best Mexican Restaurants near Oak Ridge

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

“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!“

“I stopped in for a dinner and was very happy with my decision to dine here. The food came out just like I ordered, the drinks were priced fair and the atmosphere was good. Wait staff all seemed to be in good spirits and I was well taken care of. I will be break to this one for sure!!

Chicken fajitas with pineapple and Queso fundido (chorizo)“

“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.“

“margaritas are 5 star along with the service“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Had the Pork Belly Tacos, Pastor Tacos and the Shrimp Empanadas with that Cucumber Lime drink situation. All of it was great to start. Can't name too many that use the blue corn tortilla, I love it.“

“Very good, totally recommended will be going back“

“The service was a little slow but not terrible. It would have been nice to have seen more of the waiter. But the food was excellent. Very delicious. And the frozen margarita was perfect. I will definitely return to this restaurant.

EDIT: We ate again at this restaurant last night and everything was perfect including the service. I LOVE their food. If you're looking for excellent Mexican food in the Triad, you need to check this place out.“

“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!“

“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.“

“One of the best experiences I’ve had at a Mexican restaurant. Although several others are wonderful in the area also. Service was perfect and the waitstaff were so friendly. We were a group of 6 and everything was served quickly, hot, and at the same time! Josephina was our waitress and she was delightful!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Great tasting food! Im addicted🤤“

“We had the occasion of dining there last evening> It was a very excellent ex[erience. When we left the restaurant, we found that we had a flat tire> 2 of your employees were kind enough to take there time and changed the tire for the spare. They went above and beyond to help and it is greatly appreciated<. I can't thank you enough“

“Todo muy rico excelente servicio“

“The food was fresh and good.
The amount of rice and beans was a bit small and the carne asada was very thin.
My wife ordered flautas and they were good as well, But barely had any chicken in them.
Prices are OK, not the best for what you get.“

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

“(Translated by Google) Very tasty tortillas, a tortilla shop in the area is appreciated 100% recommended, good food, good flavorhoped that in the future u would see tables to sit down to eat(Original)Tortillas muy ricas se agradece una tortillería en la área 100% recomendables comida buen saboresperó que en el futuro u viera mesas para sentarse a comer“

“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!!“

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

“First time here. Best Quesadilla ever!“

“I ate the Taco Tuesdays Special, tacos $1.75 each. The food was awesome, the staff was friendly and always on point with refills, etc. I fully recommend this restaurant, I wish I knew the waitresses name, but she was out of this 🌎 with her skills!“

“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.“

“6.24.25 // 12:24pm // We appreciate the exceptional service you have provided to us. It's wonderful to know that the food was accurate and delivered hot. We are pleased that Maya was friendly, as it contributes to a positive experience. Your dedication to excellent service is truly valued, and we thank you for your efforts. We appreciate your work.“

“This was my first time eating here, I usually eat at Chipotle. My god what a difference. The meat options and the rice are totally different from Chipotle. Something I have to get used to. However, Barberitos is GREAT. The food taste FRESH. I can tell the difference between the 2. I tried the Burrito bowl with the spicy chicken, and they were not stingy with their food. Even the silverware is sanitary to me because they are not just sitting in the cup where anyone can touch your silverware. They have individuals where you touch your silverware only and then a new silverware falls down. GREAT customer service. GREAT experience !! Try for your self.“

“5 stars so far!

We went today for a simple dessert.
A strawberry paleta.
And a papaya frozen drink. We also grabbed the kids some pre-packaged character ice cream bars, like you would get from an ice cream truck. We skipped on the street food today, but another day soon for sure!

The papaya frozen drink was made fresh. It was simi-sweet with the faintest bitter undertone. It wasn't too sweet or sugary. The texture was smooth and creamy. It had a good melon type flavor, if you aren't familiar with papaya. Papaya is SUPER healthy for you, and this is a wonderful way to get in your daily dose.

The strawberry bar was full of strawberry flavor and very creamy. It was a good consistency to bite into. It had a fresh strawberry slice inside as well. This was packaged, so I'm not 100% sure if these are made in-house, but they are great for a grab & go dessert!

The service was wonderful. The people working today spoke Spanish & English. They were welcoming to my family & kids.

We hope to go back soon to try the food and many other desserts and items on their menu! Keep an eye out for updates. 😊“