This place is amazing, if I lived closer I'd be here all the time and I'd be broke. Fortunately I…read morelive and hour away! Anytime I'm rolling through and needing my fix of amazing Mexican I drop in and order a costa chica burrito. Closest thing to so cal Mexican food. Born n raised California and spent lots of time in Tijuana and San Diego.. once you get out of the state the Mexican food falls apart drastically... this place has it right and knows what's up.

This place was pretty good. The staff were friendly and seated us quickly…read more I ordered the nachos supreme and the wife got a few tacos, one beef and one chicken I believe. Both were tasty. My chicken nachos were a bit wet but very flavorful. I think I will try the beef next time. I saw those go to a different table and they looked a bit drier. Ambiance looked really cool, one of the nicest Mexican restaurants I've seen. Parking is plentiful and it looked like they have a full bar.

This location is my favorite because it's not as crowded as the one by campus. The music is always…read morefun and I like the way the restaurant is painted, very vibrant. The service is always good. I like to eat lunch here. Their authentic tacos and chile rellenos are my favorite. Always a solid decision when you're craving Mexican!

This place is still fantastic. The staff are like family, the drinks are strong, and the food is…read moregreat. El Krog (this one is El Lion) is the place in JC.

First time! The service was great! I was brought chips and salsa immediately and my food showed up…read morewithin a couple minutes. I also liked the size of the drink. I didn't have to ask for a refill. The food tasted amazing and authentic. I will be coming here again!

Came across this place on a scuba trip, and it didn't disappoint. The food was amazing, and the…read moreservice was outstanding. This is the first place that accommodated my pescatarian wish, I've never been able to get a burrito anywhere, because it's always hamburger, chicken, pork, or steak. They made me the most delicious shrimp burrito mojado ever. I can't wait to eat here next time I visit.

This is easily in the top 3 places I like to eat in Johnson City. The employees are all very kind,…read morehelpful and professional. They make you feel welcome. The restaurant is always pretty loud, especially around the bar, but it does not get to the pool where you want to leave due to the volume level. The food is always amazing and on point. Give this place a shot, you won't regret it!

NO LONGER DOG FRIENDLY. I wanted to save you a trip. I've…read morebrought my dog there for a decade. Hes we'll behaved and just sleeps next to the table on the patio. I went back to eat there this weekend and all of the staff acted like it has always been no dogs. They even pointed to a sign on the door. I said my dog had been there 100 times, finally one staff said since the remodel, they were no longer allowing dogs even on the patio.

As we wend our way to Florida, we spend the night in Bristol for one main reason. This restaurant!…read more (The Hilton Garden Inn hits all the marks too, but as I have nothing to add I'm not updating that review.) My husband ordered five enchiladas each with a different stuffing. While delicious, unless you haven't eaten since last Thursday, who can consume so many enchiladas?! I shouldn't talk. The house special quesadilla -- always excellent -- is a lot of food. Ever resourceful, I took half back, put the chicken and peppers on a bagel and ate it for breakfast! (Note to self AND my husband: next time let's split one and maybe forego the steak and chicken. Chorizo and shrimp?!) Moving on, the salsa bar is great with smooth, chunky, mild and spicy salsas. That's not counting the warm bean spread brought to the table with their thin and crisp chips. Our margaritas -- $6 each -- are not only good but pretty, topped with berries and a flower. Here it is, Monday night -- not a typical going-out day of the week -- and the place is busy with locals. Pretty good testimony to what's become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants.

Ate here 2 weeks ago. Sat at the bar like we always do, ordered some drinks and our meals…read more I decided to try the fried scallops and fried shrimp with baked potato. When my meal arrived I tried a scallop and it was awful. Cut another one in half and tried it...still terrible. Ate a few of the fried shrimp which were lukewarm warm at best and decided...wow, this meal sucks. The potato was fair. A server came and asked if I was done and I said yes...it wasn't very good at all and he could certainly see that I didn't even eat a 1/4 of my food. When my partner was done with his meal, which he enjoyed, the female bartender took his plate away and I said his meal was good, mine was awful. Both of the workers that I spoke with about my meal couldn't care less. I suppose it was my fault for not asking for a manager, but as someone who has worked in restaurants, one of the employees should have done something...anything to show they cared and tried to make things right. Left a $7 tip on a $70 bill (which was generous, considering my bad meal) This place has been hit or miss and this night was a huge MISS. Definitely won't ever come back to this location. We will drive the extra 20 minutes and go to the Abingdon location. Never had a bad meal there and the service has always been top notch.

My wife abcs I tried this place out the other day. Great experience!…read more I got the California burrito and I can't remember what she ordered but I'll attach a pic. Both were very tasty. The waitress recommended my burrito. Very good. This place feels authentic and staff was very nice. Their salsa and chips were good too.

Si Senor is SO good! The tacos are the freshest and most delicious in town. The churros are a hit…read moreand the fried yuca is delightful! Even the white rice is addictive! The severs are kind and courteous and the vibe is so chill.

Authentic!!! Right there!! I know their menu is strange. I order tacos and it is good!!! Will come…read moreback to try other on the menu. Open on Sunday!

I have never eaten here. All I see is fresh tortillas on the profile pic. Enough said, they are…read moredoing what 90% of Mexican food joints don't. They respect your time. If they mess up everything else maybe a 4/5

This is a great supermarket in the heart of Hickory. The prices are great for meat and seafood…read more Everyone is also helpful and friendly. The parking is spacious and usually quiet. I usually stop here to grab crabs and shrimp. I usually spend so much here that I get a free soda. I'll take it! Thanks!

Such a hidden gem, inside a grocery store off to the back left side of the building** The tamales…read moreare so good! Red & green I prefer red the green were hotter than the red, but I love spicy! & the sweet ones are okay there is no filling it's just sweetened corn masa but still good ! You can definitely tell someone's abuela taught em a few things, can't wait to come back and try more items on the menu... Me & my family ate them too fast for a picture lol

*KEEP IN MIND IM NOT FROM IN TOWN.*…read more We started with the house margaritas and the at-your-table guac, which was such a fun touch. The guac was super fresh and flavorful, and having it made right there just made the whole experience feel a little more special. The margaritas were strong (in a good way) and perfectly balanced--not too sweet. For the main, I got the deluxe burrito combo and it did not disappoint. Huge portions, packed with flavor, and everything tasted fresh. You can tell they don't cut corners on ingredients. Service was great, the vibe was lively, and overall it just felt like a solid go-to spot for good Mexican food and drinks. Definitely coming back.

Hailey was an amazing server to our big party. Incredibly sweet and should get a raise. The whole…read moreexperience was amazing and the chips were DELICIOUS. Our drinks were perfect and yummy. All food was so good I will definitely come back!! She clocks tea update: we got more chips. 6 out of 5 stars. i LOVE this place

I really love this place's food and I prefer it over other Mexican restaurants in the area. We have…read moreeaten inside but we do order DoorDash from here quite a bit.

This was a really pleasant surprise. It doesn't look great from the outside, but the food totally…read moremade up for it. They have an awesome salsa bar and fantastic appetizers. The chorizo queso was amazing, but I wasn't a fan of the tequila queso since you could definitely taste the tequila. The fajitas were solid, the menu is massive, and the staff was super friendly. I would definitely come back.