38 Best Mexican Restaurants near Oak Ridge

“Love it! I’ll definitely come back again“

“MELANI!!! She was amazing!! Such a STAR! She provided such a lovely and kind service that made us laugh and enjoy the holiday. The food was amazing as always and she paid attention to all of our needs with care. So grateful we came here for our Friday before the 4th. Happy Holidays Everyone!! Cheers 🎉“

“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.“

“My husband and I were highly impressed with the food and service! Looking forward to the addition to walnut cove, Nc!!“

“Great place to eat. However corn chips are gluten free but there is “no” separate gf fryer. They are fried in the same fryer as other wheat tortillas. I specifically asked for clarification as my first time I was told they did have a gluten free fryer. This time I got 2 different response form 2 different waiters. So I had them go speak with cooking staff.

I order a steak and shrimp fajita. Informed staff of my allergy and had a great experience overall.“

“Palenque Mexican grill has great service, and Wonderful, Delicious food! Trust me you won't be disappointed. I got the salmon and veg. My grandson got the Mexican pizza. He said it didn't look like pizza, but it was real good, and you can tell everything is freshly cooked. Thank You Palenque!😊“

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

“I have had great Mexican food both times I have been to La Fiesta. Last time I had the fried chicken chimichanga. This time I had the taquitos. Both menu items were well prepared. Most restaurants cannot cook Taquitos very well. These tacoitos are very similar to ones I found in Central America.“

“Very good, totally recommended will be going 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!“

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

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

“Food is good and drinks as well“

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

“Authentic Mexican Food! Always fresh servings“

“We had dinner at Casa Vallarta tonight and everything was delicious. The food came out quickly, the service was great, and it was just an easy, enjoyable meal.

We almost never order dessert when we go out, but we tried the banana chimichanga afterward and it was fantastic. Definitely glad we saved room for it.

Great food, great service, and a really nice night overall.“

“I've eaten here twice today, I finally stopped in this morning on my way to work, then came back with the family for a late lunch early dinner.

Food was excellent in both cases, prices were shockingly low for the quality and how much I liked everything.

Did tacos and a gordita this morning, did a cheese steak for lunch/dinner.

Generally, you might guess that a place that serves both tacos and burgers/subs might be good at one but not the other, not here, they're just good at doing everything, apparently.

That must be why they're the super-ama, and not the alright-ama.“

“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!“

“Fantastic loaded quesadilla! Thank you all!“

“Love it! I’ll definitely come back again“

“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!“

“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 took my bff out for his 50th birthday because we’re far away from family so we decided to go out and try this local eatery. Coming from California this place did not disappoint when it came to authentic Mexican food flavors. Everything that I ate in which we ordered multiple things to try, was so delicious I was dancing while I ate 😂😂😂❤️❤️❤️. Leftovers was absolutely great to have as portions were perfect. The staff is absolutely amazing, polite, and super professional. I do not regret one bit and I highly suggest…. this is a new location of four that just opened four months ago you’ve gotta try it. It’s awesome great location and peaceful. #worthyofmytastebuds #mexicanrestaurantgso #madememisscali #greatcocktails #greensboromusttry“

“Best tacos and Mexican food in town , truly family owned and operated the owner makes you feel at home and like your part of his family when you come in and talks with you , gives you extra of everything and gets to know you quickly. If you want a real home-cooked meal at a resturant this is the only place to go in kernersville.“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Kernersville with no question about it! The food is always incredible, the staff is so friendly and I eat from here at least 1-2 times a week. Every dish Ive tried is delicious as well, its never a miss. Their delivery is also great as they dont skip on portions like many restaurants do for take out and delivery. I highly recommend Monte De Rey to anyone in the area“

“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.“

“A good place to find variety of your needs and also a very good service“

“Todo muy rico excelente servicio“

“La comida es excelente, el servicio es excelente, pero hay un rey que no se baja de su trono, y ese el manager, desgraciadamente he tenido la mala suerte de tratar dos veces con el y le falta educacion y buenos modales. Una verdadera lastima.“

“Great tasting food! Im addicted🤤“

“Very nice staff! The food is plentiful and delicious! Our first time and definitely not our last!“

“First time here. Best Quesadilla ever!“

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

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

“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.“

“I absolutely enjoy the food, always fresh! Staff is always warm and welcoming with a smile, a place to go if you do not have one, they will put a smile on your face every time. Tailored customer service, you will be looking for to your next visit. Kind compassionate, professional staff“

“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. 😊“

“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!“