18 Best Mexican Restaurants in Cookeville

Navigate Cookeville's Mexican food scene with Restaurantji's recommendations. Experience the city's best with Chips and Salsa, Taco Salad, Chicken Quesadilla, and more.

El Tapatio Fresh Mex Mexican • $
1750 Salem Rd, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Chimichanga Rice and Beans
Chilaquiles Verdes Green
16oz Cheese Dip No Chips
Side of Pico De Gallo
Grilled Chicken Bowl
Steak & Egg Burrito
Huevos Con Chorizo
Shredded Chicken
Side of Beans
Fajitas for 2

“OUTSTANDING! We were just passing through & saw good reviews for El Tapatio. I was hesitant when we had to enter through a gas station then saw a Chipotle style "self serve". OMG! It's FABULOUS!! This is 3 hrs from home & we're looking for an excuse to return. We understand that this is just an "annex" to the full Tapatios Restaurant in town... we've gotta try it now! Great food. Wonderful management.“

4.6 Superb180 Reviews
La guadalupana Mexican • $
E 11th St, Cookeville

“I got a taco and a tamale. Nothing was drowning in cheese or tomato sauce that tastes like a tin can. Just good, whole ingredients. I’ve worked right down the road from this place for years and didn’t even know they were here. Will be back. Probably tonight. 😂“

5 Superb35 Reviews
Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
429 S Jefferson Ave St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas Rancheras Lunch Pork
Fish Tacos with a Mango Salsa
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Enchiladas Supremas
Chimichanga Special
Baja Shrimp Tacos
Quesadilla Fajita
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Fajitas
Tacos El Pastor

“They’ve been making a lot of changes since getting new management and it’s improving the place so much! Great food, great service, awesome top shelf margaritas, LOVE the baja shrimp tacos!! 10/10“

4.5 Superb81 Reviews
El Milagro Market & Restaurant Mexican • $
715 W Spring St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Two Steak Tacos with Side of Rice
Tacos De Birria and Consome
Street Tacos and Tostada
Street Tacos Steak Tacos
Camarones Ala Mexicana
Caldo De Res Special
Free Chips and Salsa
Vegetarian Fajitas
El Grande Burrito
El Milagro Burrito

“Only got Plantains and 1 advocodoe there. I've gone around 6xs for plantains and they have the best & biggest ones I've ever seen! And the price was good. So far I like this place & hope to eat there as well! O yea bought some meat there! It was ok kinda expensive and was alot smaller then I thought I'd get. But I guess the taste wasn't to bad.“

4.6 Superb54 Reviews
Cinco Amigos Mexican • $
1 N Willow Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas with Rice and Beans
Fajita Quesadillas Number 41
Shredded Chicken Taco Salad
Chimichanga Lunch Special
Side of Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajita Salad
Cinco Amigos Dip
Fajitas Texanas
Fajita Nachos
Cheese Sauce

“best mexican food in town very frienly staff I go every wedesday for my cheese enchila meal“

4.5 Superb77 Reviews
El Magueyal Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
1068 E 10th St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

El Magueyal Chicken Steak & Chorizo Special Fried Rice and Beans
Chicken Chimichanga w Rice & Beans
Top Shelf Margaret Pitcher
Taco Rice and Beans 4kids
Pork & Pineapple Tacos
Chicken Fajita Nachos
Enchiladas Rancheras
Enchiladas Supremas
Large Chips & Salsa
Chimichanga Lunch

“Love to eat there when I can!!👍👍👍👍👍“

4.5 Superb44 Reviews
Rey's Mexican Grill Mexican • $
780 W Jackson St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Mixed Steak and Chicken Fajitas
Chicken Chimichanga Dinner
Chicken Cheese & Rice
Nacho Lunch Fajitas
Guacamole Ranchero
Quesadilla Fajita
Fajita Taco Salad
Authentic Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Shredded Chicken

“We love Rey’s Mexican grill! Best Mexican restaurant in town! Great food and service! And don’t forget the Margaritas!!“

4.3 Superb88 Reviews
Victor's Taco Shop Mexican • $
642 N Walnut Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Rolled Tacos with Guacamole Lettuce Tomatoes and Cheese
4oz Chips & Your Choice of Dip
Bean Burrito and Rolled Tacos
Carne Asada Burrito
Crispy Beef Tacos
Carne Asada Fries
Pastor Taco
Taco Salad
Quesadilla
Any 2 Tacos

“The kid with the open face helmet hair needs to have better customer service. He speaks low and you cant hear him! The food makes up for it tho😁🤣“

4.3 Superb72 Reviews
Taqueria Don Carbon Express Mexican • $
56 S Willow Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

3 Taquitos Rancheros
4 Tacos Al Carbón
Tacos De Birria
Steak Ranchero
Chimichanga
Carne Asada
Pollo Loco
Quesadilla
Burrito
Mulitas

“The place is not very big and attractive, but the service of the staff, the drinks are excellent, but their food is exceptional from my point of view, we ordered 6 different dishes and they were all exquisite, congratulations, keep up the good work“

4.4 Superb42 Reviews
Tacos el Rey Mexican • $
98 S Willow Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada & Chicken Tacos
Birria Tacos

“food is good, but for their hours you think they'd have enough sides seems like they run out of alot so early on plus the tacos are basic, and hardly come with anything on it! cilantro & onions only? They never answer their phone which I don't understand why it's even on the truck. They definitely have some things to improve on, but I will give them another chance seeing that the food is good. I'd give a 4 star rating.“

4.6 Superb22 Reviews
El Tapatio on Willow Mexican • $
190 S Willow Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

One Enchilada One Taco Mexican Rice & Beans
Steak Chicken Shrimp Fajitas
Rancheras Enchiladas
Chips and Salsa
Beans and Rice
Rice and Beans
Refried Beans
Chips & Salsa
Street Tacos
Carne Asada

“Food was great and service was good too. Just note that the dinner portion ms are huge!!! Well worth it but would definitely share next time than all of us ordering.

The food was sooo good!!!

burrito was enormous ( my friend ordered) street tacos were normal size versus the small ones I’ve usually had other places, the carne asada (my daughter loved) my aunt ordered the fajitas and she said they were good. My mom ordered the taco salad and said it was delicious.“

4.2 Good68 Reviews
Tacos Arely Mexican • $
932 E 10th St, Cookeville

“A huge shout goes to Tacos Arely’s taco truck! These are the real deal, so if you order the red sauce prepare to have a runny nose! I recommend the homemade tortillas with the steak tacos. The food is very affordable and delicious, and Arely is so nice!! Five yums!“

4.9 Superb8 Reviews
El Jimador Taqueria & Grill Mexican • $
1070 N Washington Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Fajitas Lunch
Chimichanga Suprema
Quesadilla Suprema
Hawaiian Fajitas
Carne Asada Plate
Guacamole Salad
Chips and Salsa
Rice and Beans
Fajitas Locas
Refried Beans

“By far my favorite Mexican restaurant in town. Great margaritas & excellent food at really reasonable prices, dine in or carry out. Eddie is an awesome waiter, very personable & great service!“

4.1 Good43 Reviews
El Compa Tacos Tacos • $
1175 S Willow Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Barbacoa Taco and Lengue Beef Tongue Taco on the Left
Arroz Con Asada Steak Cheese and Rice
Solo Queso Cheese Only Quesadillas
Side of Chips & Salsa
Taquitos De Barbacoa
El Pastor Quesadilla
Steak Street Tacos
Huevo Estrellados
Asada Steak Tacos
Chimichanga Plate

“This place is the best. I knew we'd be disappointed that we hadn't tried it sooner! The tacos are all delicious, piled high with toppings. The burritos are packed full of all the good stuff, not just with boring bland meat like so many other places. Also their tamale is the best I've had since moving to TN, by far. Ordering pickup from their website is super simple, and it was ready when I pulled up. We love it so much we went twice in a week.“

4.7 Superb102 Reviews
Romo's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
1420 Interstate Dr, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Steak Fajitas Entree
Taco Salad Fajita Texana
Chimichanga Special
Combination Fajitas
Fajita Dinner Plate
Texana Fajitas Mix
Coctel De Camaron
Fajita Taco Salad
Fajita Molcajete
Chips and Salsa

“Its good but overall 7/10“

4 Good97 Reviews
El Tapatio on Jefferson Mexican • $
900 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Margarita Medium and Small
Three Cheese Quesadilla
Tacos de Carne Asada
Side of Sour Cream
Shrimp Quesadilla
Taco Loco Salad
Rice and Beans
Chicken Fajita
Fajita Chicken
Chips & Salsa

“Just had dinner there last week and I feel that El Tap continues to serve good food, and has done so since it's opening several decades ago. I love their salsa and chips; I particularly like that it has no cilantro since cilantro always tastes bitter to me. Their cheese dip great, too! My favs at El Tap are choripollo, quesadilla relleno and the Jalisco (chicken, beef & shrimp) fajitas over rice with cheese on top. They've added new items in recent years, both American and Mexican options, so there's bound to be something for everyone to enjoy.

Parking: Moderate amount of free, on site parking; no trouble finding parking unless it's very busy.

Kid-friendliness: This is a kid-friendly restaurant with many items on the menu that children would like. The atmosphere is not too stuffy, so parents should feel comfortable bringing their littles along for a night out.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are no steps up to the entrance at the Jefferson Ave entrance and I believe there's now a ramp type walkway at the Willow Ave store. Both stores have tables that would accommodate wheelchair seating.“

4 Good82 Reviews
Fiesta Cancun Grill Mexican • $
2019 E Spring St, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Chimichanga with Rice and Beans
Chips Cheese and Salsa
Fajitas Fiesta Cancun
Fajita Nachos Combo
Chicken Quesadilla
Classic Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Fried Jalapenos
Shrimp Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas

“First time and we loved it! Every single dish was delicious!“

4.6 Superb71 Reviews
Blue Coast Burrito - Cookeville Family • $
1010 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville

Customers` Favorites

Small Burrito Combo with Chips Salsa and Drink
La Tinga Chicken Nachos
Steak & Chicken Burrito
Grilled Chicken Burrito
Grilled Steak Burrito
Latinga Chicken Nachos
2 Taco Chips & Drink
Latinga Chicken Spicy
Salsa Selections
Regular Burrito

“Definitely recommend...this place is awesome!“

4.1 Good65 Reviews

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