15 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Knoxville

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  • Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina and Tequila Bar 7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville Mexican · $$

    1 Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina and Tequila Bar

    4.7 Superb 1,128 Reviews

    7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Chimichanga and Brisket Tacos
    • Chicken or Cheese Quesadilla
    • Chile Con Carne Salsa Roja
    • Chips & Salsa Serves 5

    “Hayden was our server and he was so friendly and got the the entire order correct! We had a party of 18+ ladies Highly recommended !”

  • Chivo Taqueria 314 South Gay Street, Knoxville Tacos · $

    2 Chivo Taqueria

    4.6 Superb 465 Reviews

    314 South Gay Street, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Limp Brisket Piggy Smalls Gangnam Style and Clusterduck Tacos
    • Street Corn Off the Cob
    • Mexican Street Corn
    • Chips and Guacamole

    “First time there. The food and service was very good. We will be back and bring some friends with us .”

  • Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill 7614 Chapman Highway Suite 124, Knoxville Tex-Mex · $

    3 Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill

    4.4 Superb 201 Reviews

    7614 Chapman Highway Suite 124, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Honduran Chocolate Brownie
    • Burrito Combo Meal
    • Chips & Salsa
    • Family Fiesta Pack

    “Always loved the Salsaritas on Chapman until their latest management took over. When he first took over, 2 tables had people outside (7 ppl) and 2 tables inside (6 ppl) when it became closing time. We were almost done but the other tables recently sat. This new manager locked the doors. The table next to us needed napkins and refills on their drinks and his response was....we are closed. He had no problem selling us food but didn't tell anyone we would be locked out. He was even rude about it. Especially when we asked about it. The people inside, they mopped around them even as much as near their feet. One group got up and left. So, I haven't been back there in months. Left a corporate voice mail instead. Went back tonight, and OMG same manager ever worse. I live 20 minutes from the store and asked if I could have everything separated as to not have soggy tacos when I got home. First 2 ppl said yes but 2nd person ignore it and piled my ingredients together. then had very small amount of chips so I asked for more, offered to pay for more. (the girl put about 6 more chips in the bag and I said, can I please have more? I will pay for them. Then my next ingredient was added on top of another from a girl who came from the back. I said, I wanted everything separated please, she just stared at me. I said, forget it. I a ll just go elsewhere. It was clear, that I was not going to get the food how I wanted. So, I left. However, manager walked up behind me as I was turning to leave.....I decided not to make a scene and called instead. he was cocky from the first 30 seconds like he was the last time I was there. While I was explaining he said: "Are you finished?" The banter started between us and his excuses were: Customers don't order this way. I am a customer and I did. She had just come from the back. I said she was the final nail for me when it was clear I would not get what I ordered. then he said. "Just finish, we are not upset you left! I don't have time to argue with you!" I used horrible language and hung up on him. I lost my cool...shouldn't have but this guy has been a jerk not once but twice. Even the employees aren't happy like they used to be. He will be happy to learn, I won't go back but others should know that he is not someone you want to have to address. Went for real Mexican food...service and food was amazing! Must add, manager also excused behavior by telling me about food costs.”

  • Chuy's 9235 Kingston Pike, Knoxville Tex-Mex · $

    4 Chuy's

    4.2 Good 541 Reviews

    9235 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dipping Sauces
    • Taco & Enchilada Combo
    • Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
    • Taco & Enchilada Combo

    “Always great service and delicious food”

  • Barberitos 215 Brookview Centre Way Suite 101, Knoxville Tex-Mex · $

    5 Barberitos

    4.0 Good 159 Reviews

    215 Brookview Centre Way Suite 101, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Small Spicy Chicken Burrito
    • Guac & Cheese Mixed
    • Spicy Chicken Salad
    • Fish Friday Burrito

    “We ordered service for 20 catering with delivery and set up for a college graduation celebration. Taco bar and fajitas bar all fixing. Food was excellent! Arrived piping hot, as scheduled. Caterer set up chafers to keep food hot,placed everything orderly and brought flatware, plates and napkins. Great experience and value. Will definitely order again. Vegetarian options: Rice , beans, lots of veggies. Kid-friendliness: Ground turkey tacos, cheese dip, salsa, nachos.”

  • Petros Love at First Bite - Cedar Bluff 1033 North Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville Tex-Mex · $

    6 Petros Love at First Bite - Cedar Bluff

    4.0 Good 119 Reviews

    1033 North Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Large Petro's Hint of Orange Iced Tea
    • Chili Cheese Dog
    • Petro Potato GF
    • Baked Potatoes

    “I came here tonight spur of the moment. I love Petros I’ve been eating it my whole life. John and EPhram I believe was his name were awesome. Food was fresh and good and guess what they were sweeping and cleaning the tables right after people left. 10/10. Thanks”

  • Petro's Chili & Chips - UT Thompson-Boling Arena 107 Thompson Boling Avenue, Knoxville Tex-Mex · $

    7 Petro's Chili & Chips - UT Thompson-Boling Arena

    3.7 Good 4 Reviews

    107 Thompson Boling Avenue, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    “I so appreciate that this restaurant is celiac-friendly and offers to change their gloves. We’ve never had an issue with cross contamination. This is one of the only places in Knoxville my daughter can safely eat. Thank you for being (mostly) gluten free!”

  • Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill 4861 Kingston Pike, Knoxville Tex-Mex · $

    8 Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill

    3.7 Good 115 Reviews

    4861 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Family Fiesta Pack
    • Burrito Bowl
    • Chips & Queso
    • Rice & Beans

    “Great food & great service”

  • Chili's Grill & Bar 7304 Kingston Pike, Knoxville Tex-Mex · $

    9 Chili's Grill & Bar

    3.8 Good 427 Reviews

    7304 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Bottomless Soup Side Salad & Chips
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
    • Chili's Secret Sauce Burger
    • Grilled Chicken Fajitas

    “I keep coming back because the prices are hard to beat and the portions are always generous. The food is consistently satisfying, and you definitely get your money's worth. I used to order the Triple Dipper every time, but lately I've been loving the 3 for Me deal. No matter what you choose, you really can't go wrong with the value or the portion sizes. It's definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a filling meal at a great price!”

  • Petros Love at First Bite - West Hills 7005 Kingston Pike, Knoxville American · $

    10 Petros Love at First Bite - West Hills

    4.1 Good 156 Reviews

    7005 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Large Petro's Hint of Orange Iced Tea
    • Gallon of Hint of Orange Tea
    • Grilled Chicken Petro GF
    • Marinated Cucumbers

    “I so appreciate that this restaurant is celiac-friendly and offers to change their gloves. We’ve never had an issue with cross contamination. This is one of the only places in Knoxville my daughter can safely eat. Thank you for being (mostly) gluten free!”

  • Chez Guevara Restaurant 8023 Kingston Pike, Knoxville Mexican · $

    11 Chez Guevara Restaurant

    4.0 Good 311 Reviews

    8023 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Special Chipotle Fajitas
    • Special Mexican Pizza
    • Black and Blue Nachos
    • Fried Shrimp Tacos

    “Spinach queso and the Margaritas!!!”

  • Moe's Southwest Grill 1800 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville Mexican · $

    12 Moe's Southwest Grill

    3.8 Good 216 Reviews

    1800 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Moe Meat Moe Cheese Burrito
    • Two Buffalo Queso Tacos
    • Chicken Club Quesadilla
    • Homewrecker Burrito

    “Excellent dude...F’er sure”

  • Taco Bell 6802 Maynardville Hwy, Knoxville Fast Food · $

    13 Taco Bell

    3.7 Good 183 Reviews

    6802 Maynardville Hwy, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Cheesy Gordita Crunch Combo 10
    • Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
    • Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce
    • Triple Double Crunchwrap

    “I don't do taco bell usually because they either mess up the order, the place is dirty, or that staff are unprofessional, however I will be going here anytime I want taco bell! The staff was very professional and welcoming, the food was awesome, and the building was spotless!”

  • Chili's Grill & Bar 6635 Clinton Highway, Knoxville Tex-Mex · $

    14 Chili's Grill & Bar

    3.4 Good 459 Reviews

    6635 Clinton Highway, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pepper PALS Mini Chocolate Molten
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
    • Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
    • Chili's Secret Sauce Burger

    “The last time we were here both of our hamburgers were badly burnt. I couldn't believe that they even served them to us they were so bad! But to make it worse, they cooked us two more and they were almost as bad as the first two. We gave up and left. After a few months we decided to give them another try. This time, the hamburgerd were great and so was the service.”

  • Moe's Southwest Grill 9450 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville Mexican · $

    15 Moe's Southwest Grill

    3.5 Good 208 Reviews

    9450 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery
    • Drive-Through

    Customers’ favorites

    • Chicken Bacon Avocado Bowl
    • Moe Meat Moe Cheese Bowl
    • Not Feeling the Tortilla
    • Moe's Famous Queso

    “Amazing atmosphere and food! This place will have you coming back all the time for lunch and dinner! Also they do so much for the community! Make sure when you are around to stop in and eat! I promise you won’t regret it!!”

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