Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oak Ridge

10 restaurant menus in Oak Ridge, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Los Caballeros
Los Caballeros
88/100 (859 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best Mexican food in Oak Ridge! Amazing food, even better servers. Food always cooked to order (hot fresh). Food reasonably priced. Always clean,..."
JosieKat0058
"Tasty food, good cold beer, friendly and fast service, very reasonable prices. I tried for the first time the stuffed pineapple (with chicken) it..."
GENADI OSOWIECKI
"Great food, great service! Fast, hot and friendly laid back. My wife and I are new to the area. First thing we said in car was we'll definitely be..."
Troy Hargis
"This is the best restaurant in Oak Ridge. I eat here frequently. Food is great. Prices are very reasonable. Staff are friendly and provide good..."
Jimmy Asbell
"The staff is very nice. The food is a little bland. We shared the nachos, steak and chicken, and a chicken quesadilla...."
Lynda Erickson
"Truly the very best mexican food in town! The service is promt, the food is delicious & the margaritas are excellent. This is the only mexican..."
BLKJAKK
"This has become my absolute favorite place for Mexican food. They are always friendly and fast. I usually do a takeout order. Recently I got home and..."
Stephanie Wilson
El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant
El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant
86/100 (1867 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cheese Dip
Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Tapas
Tacos
Sizzling Chicken
Burrito Special
Carnitas Dinner
Burrito
Fajitas del Mar
Fajitas
Large Margarita
Vegetarian
Seafood Fajita
Ground Beef Chimichanga
Beer
Jumbo Top-Shelf Margarita
Taco salad
El Cantarito Dip
Enchiladas suizas
El Cantarito Special
enchiladas rancheras
Shrimp
Beef
Pollo Loco with Extra Chicken
Sampler Platter
Peppers
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Okay,first can I say as a general rule, no matter HOW amazing a restaurant is, you can ALWAYS find someone who has had a bad experience there...."
Jennifer B
"Best Mexican resturant in Oak Ridge!. Great food, service is good and the guys tend to kid around and make you feel at home! The price can't be beat!..."
ME
"Best Mexican food in the area. Soft drinks come in a very big glasses. Adult drinks are well made, they have a monster Rita also. Food is just good..."
Melvin Brock
"This is my go to Mexican restaurant. No other place can match their..."
J.
"Love it!. Really good prices and delicious food. I recommend the quesadilla verde! Margaritas are a great..."
Charysse
"Great place authentic food very reasonable best Mexican in Oak Ridge for..."
Maria Gee
"Great food at a very reasonable price from a very speedy and friendly staff. I love the cheese dip and the fajitas! I highly recommend this place...."
eric white
"Great drinks 😍 I got a salad. I wish the green peppers were cut smaller. It was busy and difficult to get our waitresses attention..."
Alex Marascia
"Excellent!some of the best Mexican food I've ever had.made me feel like when I was a young boy eating my dads food .I will definitely return in..."
Jimmy Deleon
"Great food and a good price stop here every time I’m in town. Sadly though last time a herd of wild Karen’s spent over an hour after they were..."
Christopher Clarke
"Enchiladas Verdes were excellent and priced really well. Fast and courteous service. Well worth the..."
Chris B
"Good and friendly service. Great food. My meal was ready..."
Jordan Stockwell
"I come here at least once a week for lunch. Their lunch menu is cheap and delicious. I highly recommend the Enchiladas..."
keith paschal
"Our family loves this restaurant great service, even better..."
sarah plyler-davis
La Casita Charra
La Casita Charra
83/100 (310 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"Grab a few groceries and a great meal! Pechuga a la Plancha, add the chorizo for $1 is my favorite. Comes with delicious, big portion of chicken and..."
Steph Wells
"Stumbled upon this awesome place today. I ordered two tacos, lengua and asada, which were delicious. The grocery part of the shop was excellent,..."
L Woods
"Excellent authentic Mexican food! Go try this place! 100% would be weekly stop for me if I lived in Oak Ridge. Hole in the wall..."
randy johnson
"Great Great spot to have lunch. It is not so much a full restaurant, but a Mexican Grocery store that has a couple of tables that they will cook you..."
Terry Collette
"The people that work that are very friendly. It's kind of a small place though so don't expect to have a big party there. There's also a Mexican..."
Wapowdood
"It's a little shop and restaurant combined, the food is really good and the shop has a good selection of Mexican food ingredients and a Mexican Coke...."
Ralph Ware
"This is a great place in Oak Ridge for real homemade Mexican food in a homey down to earth environment, nice Ranchero music, super fast and friendly..."
Eva Myrth
Rio Grande Mexican Kitchen
Rio Grande Mexican Kitchen
82/100 (1181 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Tortillas
Fajitas
Tapas
Sit down
Mexican
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Today I had lunch with a friend at Rio Grande and ordered the tacos jalisco. It was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. There is nothing like..."
Kellie Fay Dentler
"The De Oro Margaritas are the best!! Food is always fresh and..."
Christie Huffman Picco
"Excellent food and service! Tried something new this week and it was really..."
Brenda Seabolt-Grasjo
"Love me some Rio Oak Ridge! Great staff and..."
Ashley Elizabeth
"Excellent food, and service. With this restaurant, it to s always a delight. Recommended..."
Derek Ledbetter
"Love the food / salsa is the best! Service is..."
Brenda Smith Wood
"Simply the best! Can find me every Tuesday at Rio Grande..."
Kimmer Moon
Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill
81/100 (407 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Veggie Tacos
Burrito Bowl
Kids Chicken Tacos 2
Hot Sauce Zone
Chicken Quesadilla
Sit down
Mexican
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Gallo Loco
Gallo Loco
80/100 (1891 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tacos
Chicken Chimichanga
Shrimp Fajitas
Burrito
Fajitas
Top Shelf Margarita
Chicken Wings
Chori-Pollo
Carnitas
Enchilada Rice & Beans
Michelada
Lunch Burrito MI Rancho
Combination Fajitas Beef & Chicken
Sampler Platter
Galoloco Special Chicken
Parillada for Two
Cheese Dip
Salsa with Heat Flavor & Regular Blah Salsa
Frozen Margarita
Parillada Por Dos
Guacamole Salad
Beef
Chicken Tacos
Guacamole Dip
Tapas
Steak Ranchero
Mexican
Southwestern
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The best service in town.  Food is amazing. I usually get the Pollo Con Aroz (spelling?) with shrimp added in. Would LOVE to see broccoli and cheese..."
Melanie Bibbee Palmer
"Awesome service. As the server said, "Faster than McDonald's." We had the Tacos Locos and happy hour margaritas. Absolutely cannot beat those happy..."
Whitney Dennis Porter
"A SMOKERS PARADISEGreat food, affordable prices, fabulous service, and a wonderful atmosphere.  The staff are fun and friendly.  If you're a smoker..."
John R
"Gallo Loco is the Best. I love eating here! The Pollo Supremo is great! The food is really good and the prices are fantastic. They always have a..."
Peppermintt00
"Great for lunch. The food I ordered was good and lunch did not cost too much. We enjoyed the free chips and salsa too. I will definitely come here..."
Mystery Diner
"Good Mexican cuisine! Good lunch prices! I will be returning..."
Fatkid
"Decent little spot to stop for a well priced lunch combo! The flavors in the salsa, taco meat and enchilada sauce were a bit underwhelming but not..."
LaciAnn Wise
"The best chunky guacamole dip & 1st time having fried ice cream, delicious & huge. Very nice staff, nice atmosphere. We ate outside & it was a breezy..."
Marsha Pledger
"Great service our first time. I don't know how we have missed this place. We gave our order and in less than 5 minutes our food was coming out to us...."
curtis akers
"Neither Gallo nor Loco translates to fast but that's what these folks do! Ordinary Tex Mex with a couple of unique signature dishes that might be of..."
Tyson Paulson
"I have eaten here for years. Very friendly staff and great food. This is a good place for both groups and eating alone. I enjoy sitting outside on..."
Byron Maddox
"So Good, lots of food $ , fasting serving place ever been to. Very nice Decorated...."
Grace Mckim
"Food was good and there was no wait time at all. The cheese dip wasn’t as good as other places I’ve had but I still liked..."
Madison Christopher
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
79/100 (554 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Fast Food
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Not all Salsaritas are the same but this ones awesome. We've catered a party from here and they went over and above, honestly they acted like it was..."
Nick Wallace
"Pricey but food was good. Manager on duty was very nice and seemed to run a good..."
Tim Wynn
"Very decent food and always excellent service. No 5 star because when I want double meat and I'm happy to pay for it.. They are a little stingy on..."
Matrim Tuon
"pretty expensive for what you get. but the food is..."
Andrew Scrugham
"Definitely worth what you pay for! Best burrito I ever ate quality over..."
Robert Clark
"Went in tonight for a burrito bowl and the workers were all super nice and helpful. Clean environment and overall great..."
Becky Sims
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
73/100 (1850 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Quesadilla
Chips & Nacho Cheese Sauce
Cinnabon Delights
Doritos Locos Taco
Soft Taco Supreme
Steak Chalupa Supreme
Guacamole
Brown Rice
Taquito
Hash Brown
Chicken Wings
Breakfast Burrito
Nacho Fries Bellgrande
Salads
Ground Beef Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Extremely nice, extremely quick. Arrived with a single minute left for breakfast, and they were still willing to give me the breakfast items even..."
Carson Moseley