El Jinete - Ooltewah Mexican Restaurant

5559 Little Debbie Pkwy #101, Ooltewah
(423) 713-5400

Recent Reviews

Hannah F

Very disappointed. We never go out to eat and my husband took a family day for us to go out to eat together. I ordered the fajitas that tasted so bland. I decided to try my kids food and it tasted fine. I never ever complain about my food. I waited for the waitress to come to our table because I wanted to order something else. She never came. I went to the front and asked for Limes hoping it would help the food taste better, because again I really didn’t want to complain. The limes did nothing. The waitress finally came back to the table and I told her the chicken was really bland and asked for something else on the menu. Then the manager came out and asked why I didn’t send it back after the very first bite. I felt like he was accusing me of trying to get free food. I did eat more than a few bites of the beans of rice but that’s not what I was complaining about. It was the bland chicken. The waitress brought out my other plate but I was so embarrassed by this point I went out to my car and waited for my family. I didn’t realize I had the debit card out in my car so my husband ran out to grab it from me and when he got back they had already thrown the food away. So I didn’t even get to eat my meal at home because it was then thrown away. I was so embarrassed at this establishment. The way things are these days going out to eat is a luxury and if I don’t like the food I’m paying for then I feel it should be made right without making the customer feel like this.After reading reviews there seems to be a common issue of the manager not making things right with their customers. That’s how you lose business.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Matt Sieverts

Best mexican in town!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip, Refried Beans

montserrat Gaher

They charge for the lemons and the sauce and they don't even tell you about it, and the waitress got angry because we left her a $5 tip for her service. I don't mind tipping but if she's going to charge you $2 for a lemon, at least let your table know. If you agree or not to pay for a lemon that should come with your order of tacos ? and since when is tipping mandatory??

Russell Williamson

All I had was a pomegranate marg and the Dip Real but both were really good - quite a large app for the price, everyone at the bar was very friendly and on top of

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

UNIT 300

Awesome spot and server listened really well without having to write it down ! She was definitely a pro !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip, Burrito, Steak, Chicken Fajitas

Jessie Wilson

Our family's favorite restaurant to eat!! You're met with a smile, kind service, amazing food and drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charles Shirley

We always take friends to a great place. So does everyone else. Even though it is always busy we are always happy with the service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Nathan Clark

Food is always amazing and quick.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip

Josh Keller

Good food and service and pretty affordable. Definitely

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Scott Satterfield

Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taylor Wilson

My husband and I always love going to El Jinete. This is our “go-to” Mexican restaurant! They always are so kind and have fast service. We highly recommend!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Cheese Dip, Carnitas, Chimichanga

Moses Matimano

It's quiet and the employee were very patient with

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 3

Erica Walker

I have visited this restaurant many times. The food is always consistently tasty. They get right to you and get you seated quickly. I’ve never had to wait a long time for food. My husband’s favorite drink is the margarona. It comes frozen or on the rocks and has a blend of a margarita with a corona in it. The salsa is pretty good too. Overall, it’s a pretty good restaurant. We like to sit on the patio when weather permits.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shadow Mancer (Shadowmancer)

Adequate food. The tea was excellent.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

David Israel

Good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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El Jinete - Ooltewah Mexican Restaurant

5559 Little Debbie Pkwy #101, Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 713-5400