Las Marias

Name: Las Marias
Address: 900 Ingleside Ave, Athens, Tennessee, 37303, US
Telephone: (423) 453-2298
Price range: $
Rating: 4.6

$ • Mexican

Hours:
900 Ingleside Ave, Athens
(423) 453-2298

About Las Marias

Las Marias is a restaurant known for its authentic Mexican cuisine, often considered the best in East Tennessee. The homemade sopes and corn tortillas are particular highlights, always packed with flavorful ingredients. The white beans are also a favorite, praised for their home-cooked taste. Customers have noted the barbacoa as a unique offering they haven't found elsewhere. Although it's cash only and doesn't deliver, many customers feel it is worth the trip.

The restaurant is family-friendly, with accommodating service even for large groups. While service may be quirky, as food is brought out as it's prepared, the staff is friendly and speaks both Spanish and English. Vegetarian options are available, and the menu offers a variety of choices from queso and chips to fajitas, tacos, burritos, and burrito bowls. One customer highlighted a burrito as one of the best they have had in Tennessee. Prices are reasonable, particularly compared to larger cities.

Though there's no alcohol served and parking is limited to street spaces and a nearby lot, customers appreciate the fantastic food and the authentic dining experience. Visitors from places like California have found the food to be wonderfully familiar, making it an unexpected treat.