El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant
$ • Mexican, Vegetarian, Pet FriendlyAbout El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant
Customers' Favorites
Shrimp Enchiladas with Rice and Beans
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Ground Beef Chimichanga
Enchiladas Rancheras
El Cantarito Special
Enchiladas Verdes
El Cantarito Dip
Enchiladas Suizas
Chicken Burrito
Sampler Platter
Recent Reviews
357 ratings
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Favorite restaurant in Oak Ridge. Great food and friendly staff!
El Cantarito is the best Mexican in town! Great atmosphere, large portions of excellent food and wonderful margaritas!
Wonderful food. The lunch specials were priced amazing. The menus is also huge. Will return.
Returned July 5, 2026 and the food was as amazing as ever.
Returned July 5, 2026 and the food was as amazing as ever.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant in Oak Ridge is known for its delicious Mexican food and excellent margaritas, making it one of the best in East Tennessee. This restaurant is recognized as an affordable and easy-going spot, ideal for families and friends after local events. It offers great service, generous portions, and reasonable prices. The staff provides excellent service, only returning to tables to offer more drinks or chips, allowing guests to enjoy their meals without interruption. While the location may be a bit small, it provides plenty of parking and boasts an excellent spot right across from the high school. Vegetarians can enjoy the vegetarian fajitas, although the vegetarian status of the refried beans is unclear. Guests highly recommend trying the Tortas, El Cants Dip, Quesadillas, and Chicken Flautas.