El Charolais

Always amazing food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best Mexican Food in East Tennessee. Awesome salsa! 👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is great and the quantity is what sets this one Apart from the rest

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice place to eat. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and attentive staff!

Mixed bag...the taco al pastor deserved 5 stars. I think I got a double order when I only requested one, I didn't see the ticket, but they were the only thing I got that was really good. The chile relleno was more akin to a sad canned texture pepper with cheese dip and enchilada sauce atop it. A busy time of day, mixups happen..but my father's very simple combo plate order didn't come until I had finished eating. The Jamaica water was very good, and free, because of the mixup with my father's meal. We did not receive a menu that listed drinks...alcoholic or otherwise, so I asked about it and was happy they had it. I would try them again..as they were very busy and must be doing things right more often than not. The decor is very quaint.

Added later: We had a very good second visit for more tacos, also recieved several hot sauces to try with them. Adding a star in.. much improved this visit maybe because a little less busy. They have desserts, but it's not on the menu..so ask if you're interested!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Al Pastor Tacos Carnitas Tacos

The food was as bad as the one in Elizabethton it was nasty the salsa was so hot you couldn't even eat it they refried beans tasted very salty. Its was aweful please dont waste your time there go too the one beside walmart like you are going to Jonesboro its truly the best that we found yet .if i could give a 0 star for this restaurant .that's what they deserve the food was wet soggy and salty and to hot they dont know how to cook.it was the restaurant over bye it was bye American eye glasses. And home depot.was down the road is just font want anyone else make this same mistake.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

We were really happy with food and service. Our server Roberto was attentive and checked on us. Food was fresh and hot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’ve been here several times and never had a bad experience until now. Ordered the steak fajita and it was bone dry. The server never asked if I wanted rice or beans so I guess she decided for me and gave me beans. My boyfriend was not pleased with his either. We both got two refills then never saw our server again, not for a “how are things tasting” or refills. Very disappointed in our trip here, next time will make the trip to La Carreta instead.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Huge portions

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We’ve been loyal customers of El Charolais (Bristol Highway) for years—regulars, even as the quality of food and service started slipping. But after last night, we’re officially done. If you ever see me back there, someone better come check on me—I’ve either been kidnapped or had way too much to drink. We came in for dinner and were told it would be about a 20-minute wait. No problem. We grabbed a drink and waited at the bar. When our buzzer finally went off, we headed to the hostess stand. She pointed us toward our table—right next to a very large party (looked like a travel ball team). When we got to the table, there was a phone, water bottle, and keys already on it. The waitress said, “Give me just a minute and I’ll wipe it off.” Then, out of nowhere, a man shows up and claims the items on the table. The manager walks up, asks him if he’ll need that table too, and the guy replies, “Probably so.” The manager turns to us and says, “Sorry, man.” And that was it. No effort to find another table. No apology. No follow-up. So we left—and ended up having a fantastic dinner at Amigos. The food was better, the margaritas were better, and the service was night and day. El Food Lion, you had a good run, but we’re out.

Absolutely make this your go to Mexican restaurant!!! Amazing food with affordable prices and friendly staff. Always exceeds expectations!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Still wondering why people call it El Foodcity or El Krogers, but food and service were great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love El Kroger. Always great food & service. My go-to Mexican restaurant in JC. Can’t beat it !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I wanted some good Mexican food, went to El Charolais to get me and my granddaughter something to eat…. It was nasty 🤮!!!
So their review is a 1 and the next time I’m will go to Costa Chica Grill because their Reviews Rates Them at a 4.6 EXCELLENT

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1