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    El Taxqueno

    4.6 (31 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Shredded Chicken Burrito topped with onions and cilantro (I added their salsa) with a side of rice. HIGHLY recommend!
    Rollin C.

    Omg!! My husband brought a burrito home from here last week and I have been craving another one ever since. Shredded Chicken Burrito - smothered with queso and (upon suggestions from previous reviews) topped with onions and cilantro. PHENOMENAL! This appears to be a family owned/run business and their service and food on both visits have been awesome. You need to give them a try!

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    JHonnY B.

    Excellent service with a smile at this family-owned restaurant. Taco Guerrero. Tortillas a mano servidas bien calentitas.

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    Or C.

    Stumbled upon this gem looking for some authentic Mexican food for a quick family dinner. Super friendly staff greeted us as soon as we walked in. Order at the counter, choose your salsas and grab a table. Food arrives quickly as each dish was finished. Recommend the Torta with chicken and chorizo. Pretty amazing. Fresh bread and condiments, delicious meats. This place looks like it's run by a family. Drop in and check it out!

    Caritas Torta. GROSSS!!!! Smelled like seafood.

    Disgusting carnitas torta. Smelled like seafood, not pork. I took one bite and had to spit it out. I was afraid I might get food poisoning. It appeared as if the server didn't really care to answer when questioned about the menu. This place doesn't even have beer. Do yourself a favor and go to the other Mexican restaurant down the road.

    Some of the best fresh chunky guacamole I've ever had. Wonderful service and very clean. Authentic too!!
    Karen A.

    Some of the best fresh chunky guacamole I've ever had. Enchiladas Supreme was muy bueno!!! 4 different enchiladas in red sauce. Beautifully clean place and wonderful hospitality. Just what we needed after a long drive from Milwaukee.

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    Rhonda M.

    My son recommended this fresh authentic Mexican restaurant. So, we finally stopped by and we were totally thrilled. This is not Tex/Mex. This is Mexican. Fresh ingredients, friendly people and wonderful flavors. I had chicken soup and a lengua Taco. Husband had a Chorizo torta and my son had al pastor tacos. Guacamole was wonderful. I'm going back on a Thursday when they make Pazole. Highly recommend.

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    So good and authentic! Tacos are to die for. Sweet staff and cozy environment. Salsa slaps

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    Service was impressive, the food very tasty and a lot for the price. Highly recommend.

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    Delicious food and sweet service. Haven't had Mexican this good since we left Los Angeles. Will definitely be back!

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    Good tacos, great tomatillo sauce and friendly service. If you're nearby, it's worth the going here.

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    If the sign says open till 9:00.... Shouldn't you stay open till 9:00?

    Yes - but their business days and hours are all over the place. Wish the owners would speak to this.

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    Went there on a Saturday around noon. Place was not too busy. Location and parking is little…read moretricky. Waitress welling and informative. Relaxed decor and glass corner windows. We started with the Pozole Verde soup which has chicken and veggies and is amazing. Must try!! The Texas fajita wish trio was full of steak chicken and shrimp. Good portion for the size and the meats marinated well and very juicy. The chicken burrito was packed with shredded chicken. The Birria tacos beef came with a tangy zesty dipping sauce. Yummy on a crispy tacos. The start dish has to be the fish tacos. Large mahi fillet is the center and nice topping. Well balanced. Not soggy. We loved everything. We highly recommend this place!

    This is our go to Mexican restaurant in Chattanooga. Located in the heart of North Shore, this…read moreplace is right on the corner of N Market St with large windows for people watching. It's very modern with vibrant decor and good music playing. There's a large Bar in the middle of the restaurant with TV's and booths and tables all around. No outdoor dining that I can remember, but I could be mistaken. We've had several dishes, but my go to is the Spicy Burrito with Tinga or grilled chicken. You won't find a spicier burrito with flavor anywhere in town. If you like melted cheese, almost every dish is swimming in it. According to my wife the Margaritas are on point! I prefer a cold beer. The service is good. We're always greeted and have good conversation with the servers and bar tenders when we dine in VS take out. They have a big party for Cinco de Mayo every year. Highly recommend.

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    2.4 mi

    We had a fun meal. Our focus was on the small plates which we ordered and shared - 4 in total, but…read moreplenty of food for our date night. The selections were both interesting and traditional - a combination of old Oaxacan classics and modern Mexican faire. Plenty of opportunity to broaden your gastronomic range! Liberty, our server, was fun and engaging and full of helpful hints. We dined outdoors and the weather was perfect for it. Great view of the incline railway too. Overall our experience was muy excellente!

    This was spotted by my wife and she immediately added it to our must try list while visiting. This…read moreis a cool establishment with awesome, young and hip waiters. We had our two young girls and they were very understanding and accommodating (high chair and coloring sheets). The menu is interesting but to be honest, we enjoyed almost none of our items. The cocktails were very meh. Not awful but not great. The food is really where this place lacks in my opinion. No one was a fan of almost any dish we got. The puffy tacos with redfish were likely the worst. Under seasoned and close to being gross. The catfish dish was so so. The fish itself was good but the grits were hard and the green tomatoes were so sour that they overpowered everything else. The ribs tried but I'd suggest going to a legit BBQ joint for real meats like this. The potatoes were greasy and mostly bland. I'd rank this our least favorite meal in the city. Interestingly enough. We were just at a Michelin star restaurant less than a week before and had the complete opposite experience.

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    Mayan Kitchen

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    4.4
    (518 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    My family was staying at a nearby hotel and decided to try this place for dinner after a concierge…read moresuggested it. So happy we did! It was delicious. We enjoyed strawberry margaritas, queso, Mayan fajitas, steak tacos and kids Mac & cheese. Service was great & the restaurant was very clean. Would definitely go back if we're in Chattanooga.

    This is one of the best places I have found to eat in Chattanooga. The food and service are…read moreconsistently excellent, and the experience is reliable every time. The bathrooms are always clean, which I appreciate. Paid street parking is usually easy to find, though during busy hours it can take a little more time. The veggie fajitas are an absolute treat and full of flavor. The guacamole is fresh and perfectly seasoned, and the salsa is truly top notch. One of the most delightful surprises is that the churros are vegan, and they are unforgettable. The Papillón dish is especially meaningful. It can be made vegan and comes from the owner's grandmother's recipe in Guatemala. That personal touch really shines through and makes the menu feel inspired and unique. There used to be a young blonde male bartender who was hands down one of the best servers I have ever had. He was personable and somehow remembered both your order and your conversations even months later. That level of hospitality really stood out. Prices are not cheap, and the ingredients are not explicitly organic, but the quality, flavor, and thoughtful menu make it well worth it. Highly recommend if you are looking for consistently great food and a standout dining experience in Chattanooga.

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    El Taxqueno - mexican - Updated June 2026

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