24 Best Mexican Restaurants near Soddy Daisy

“We own a business in Soddy Daisy, where Delia's is located, and this is THE BEST in Chattanooga and all its surrounding areas! We eat here weekly AND it's locally and family owned!“

“It is awesome the employees are awesome“

“Use this good truck to feed roofing crew. Really good food and can serve 50 plus guys fast“

“Nachos El Meson, my favorite. The owners are so nice! Love it here.“

“Oh. My. Goodness. I have had several favorite Mexican restaurants in the Chattanooga area, from La Bamba to El Fogon...but there's very little chance that any place would displace my newest and "bestest" favorite, Spanglish (previously Las Morelianas). I went there yesterday with three friends, we all had completely different dishes, and we were all 100% completely satisfied. Although the tastes of each dish (we all had a bite of each other's) were all perfectly appreciated by all, the big kicker for me was that the manager came around, after my other three friends had been served their entrees, and explained that he was sorry that mine was delayed, but that it had come out of the kitchen on time, but he was not pleased with the way it looked, so he sent it back and had it remade. THAT is customer service, and THAT is what makes a restaurant a cut above the rest. I am sorry that I can't remember our lovely waitress's name, but her attention to our need (including refilling our drinks before we even asked) was top notch. I can't say enough good things about this place; everything was not only a cut above the rest, it was all simply perfection, and all four of us agreed on that. Eat Here! You won't ever regret it.“

“Highly recommend this place! Definitely ask for Leah she was the best server I’ve had in a while.“

“Everything about this Place is Special. They make you feel like Family. We give them 10 out of 10.“

“Awesome as always! Maria and Tito are the ultimate hosts. They’re from Jalisco province...so this is authentic food. Tequila comes from there about too. Enjoy it all....“

“had the Carne Asada taco with limes and green sauce. Out of this world. Cooked to order. Could eat my weight in them.“

“Oh buddy, buckle up, because I’m about to sing the praises of El Metate in Signal Mountain, Tennessee like it’s the grand finale at a fireworks show.

If you’ve ever said, “I could really go for some tacos that make me question everything I thought I knew about joy,” then El Metate is where you need to be. I walked in expecting a regular ol’ Mexican meal. I walked out feeling like I’d been hugged by a mariachi band and kissed on the forehead by a warm flour tortilla.

Let’s talk chips and salsa first. They come out faster than your cousin Gary at a NASCAR race, and they do not play around. The chips are fresh, crispy, and clearly made by someone who respects the sacred geometry of the tortilla. The salsa? Spicy enough to make you feel alive, but not so spicy you need a medic. It’s the kind of salsa that makes you nod after the first bite and say, “Oh yeah. We’re gonna be friends.”

Now, the food. Sweet mercy. I got the fajitas, and when they brought them out, the whole restaurant turned to stare like a soap opera twist had just happened. Sizzling, steaming, making sounds like a Fourth of July sparkler—if fajitas had a theme song, mine were playing it. And the portions? Let’s just say I had leftovers and zero regrets.

My wife got the enchiladas and made sounds I usually only hear when she’s watching Hallmark movies and someone finds love in a small-town Christmas tree farm. The rice was fluffy, the beans were comforting, and everything on the plate had the audacity to be delicious.

Service? Impeccable. Friendly without being fake. Our waiter remembered our drink order and gave me extra guac without judging me. That’s the kind of hospitality that deserves a parade.

El Metate is the kind of place where you can bring your kids, your grandparents, your in-laws, your mailman, and they’ll all leave smiling and full. Heck, bring someone you don’t like—they’ll probably forgive you after a plate of chimichangas.

So if you’re on Signal Mountain and not eating at El Metate, what are you even doing with your life? Put down whatever sad sandwich you were planning on and get yourself to taco heaven. Just be warned: you’ll think about those fajitas in the shower for the next three days.“

“this place is wonderful! all of the tacos we tried were delicious. the service is amazing. I highly recommend!“

“They have the game on, decent Mexican food for Tennessee, heated bathrooms, so nice.“

“We tried it and were pleased with our meals. The service was excellent. We had the Birra tacos and Tacos De Pastor and a side of rice. I would definitely go back.“

“Food is the best! The quesadillas hit different. My favorite lunch spot no cap.“

“After seeing huge burritos, I ordered a chimichanga (thinking it’d also be big)… when it was brought out I had to question if I accidentally ordered a “mini chimi”—nope. Although small, it *was* tasty and I enjoyed my meal.

We asked for the “hot” salsa and chose the red one (green was also an option). It was better than the one they normally bring to the table, but it was $2 added to the bill for that small bowl.

Everything was good, though.“

“We love this place!! We come very often. The food is absolutely delicious. The staff is outstanding. Definitely recommend.“

“I come here at least 5 times a week. The staff here is always so kind and gentle. This place provides way better service than chic fila or any other restaurant in the area for that matter. You need to come eat here. These dosbros down the street is disgusting in comparison“

“Hands down our favorite Mexican restaurant in Chattanooga. Never disappoints! Can’t go wrong with the enchiladas verdes. Ask for Carlos and order a fiestarona with a large cheese dip.“

“Love the nice outdoor seating they have!“

“Food is great but ordering through Door Dash was HORRIBLE!!!!! ordered 2 sets of 3 tacos each and they sent 2 tacos total. Mistakes happen and I get that. But when you try to call the restaurant, the phone does not work and says the mailbox is full. THATS RIDICULOUS!!!!!!!!! Answer your dang phone if you’re going to be in business to help your customers!!!!!

UPDATE - after another 20 minutes of calling it finally rang and someone answered. They were slammed and I guess their phone system is bad. The staff was very apologetic and I went and picked up the rest of the food. It was ready when I got there and I really appreciate them making it right.“

“We went for work birthday lunch. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was outstanding. The staff really impressed us all. We will be back!“

“Las mejores piñatas de Tennessee 🪅 las encuentras aquí al lado de la mejor comida 🍱“

“There is a manager on morning shift, that throughout time knows my order and how I want it. I order usually the same thing every morning, and it’s always delicious. Cheesy fiesta potato burrito with no tomato add creamy jalapeño sauce. This is the best Taco Bell location and shout out to the manager Karissa (hopefully that’s how you spell it.) for being the friendliest person and understanding person. She definitely deserves a raise in my book. If you want an unparalleled experience I highly recommend the Taco Bell in Hixson on 153.“