What happened? I am crossing fingers the usual chef is simply on vacation because our meal tonight…read morewas terrible. Carnitas Guacamole special is always my go-to. Tonight, the meat was sparse, dry (yet fatty), and bones were left in. There was undercooked rice and underseasoned beans (which are usually amazing). Probably the worst part of the meal? The guacamole had literally no avocado in it. They instead chopped tomato, cilantro, and onion and tried to pass it off as guacamole. My husband was also missing avocado that was supposed to come with his meal, so they must have been out. If so, we would have loved a phone call to let us choose an alternative or give a discount, given that guac was a main part of my meal. My husband ordered the beef rib plate and said it was perhaps the worst meal he's had all year. It was served with tortillas but the meat was so incredibly chewy and inedible, served as a long strip with bones intact. He felt the same as me about the rice and beans. We DID like the cojita cheese with the beans, the homemade tortillas, and the tortilla chips with salsa verde. We normally love the queso with its tasty, somewhat runny consistency, but today, it was congealed with a hard film covering the top. We microwaved it thinking it would help, but it was still so chunky that we couldn't dribble it over our meals. It got tossed. Because of previously amazing experiences, we will try it again (and hopefully update review) but if it is the same lacking quality, we will probably find a new spot.

I just ran in to get some tamales to go. They had a warmer right by the cash register full of…read moretamales!! I got 2 packs of 4 each (2 pork snd 2 chicken) and was thrilled!! I've just now heated them up and they were delicious!! My grandparents lived in South Texas so I grew up having authentic Mexican food at times and I'm very partial to tamales!! Glad to find my go to tamale place!!

Owner and her daughter are gracious and kind. They provided authentic Mexican that gave us a…read morelasting impression. Please , please go by and try it out. They both work so hard in the quality of their food. I have hunted for tasty Mexican because I am from Texas. I finally found it here in Tennessee.

First time here and we had great times. Service was fast. We had Flautas, fajitas, margaritas,…read moretacos.. they were all delicious. We also like the spicy smokey sauce comes with steak fajitas, such unique flavor. It was happy hour on a Saturday. Their cocktails are highly recommended. This restaurant has a small Mexican apparel store in it. They sell traditional bags, slippers, dresses etc. with great prices.

If you are in oak ridge and your craving Mexican food Zandunga is the place to choose. The dining…read morearea is ample bright and very clean. The service is fantastic, super friendly staff with happy smiles and a perfect level of hospitality. The menu is excellent filled with great choices and absolutely fair prices. This place is a strong choice in town.

Very inviting atmosphere with kind and helpful staff. We were seated immediately but I bet this…read moreplace can be quite busy. The food was excellent. We all enjoyed the beans that they served with the chips, a nice surprise. All the meat was cooked expertly and everyone liked their meals. We will be back.

I have previously ordered from here and liked the food which makes me shiver thinking about it…read morenow... I walked in to pick up my order and as I was briefly waiting for an employee to cash me out, I saw a roach crawling on a stool to the left of the door. I walked over to the employee and tapped him to tell him I would be canceling my order and that he has a roach crawling in his restaurant in the middle of the day (usually German roaches only come out at night to feed, but this one was big and makes me wonder how bad the issue really is) . He looked at it and FLICKED IT off the chair. I kindly told him that I was going to have to find somewhere else to eat. walked out and he opened the door behind me and asked if I still wanted my food. I politely declined. I hate putting bad reviews on restaurants and especially small businesses, but this is unacceptable and unsanitary. The way the employee handled it tells me that it isn't of concern to them.

What a nostalgic experience! Dan and I are visiting family in Knoxville. Today, we drove to Oak…read moreRidge where we used to live and had lunch at our favorite restaurant when Oak Ridge was home. I would love to move back to our Oak Ridge house. If we could move back, we would once again be regulars at El Cantarito and I will tell you why. I'm the frugal yelper. I love a good deal and I recognize value. That doesn't mean I like cheap food or don't enjoy fine dining. I just like value. That's what you get at El Cantarito. Their prices are fabulous and their food must be good quality because it tastes great. Dan and I each got a tostada lunch for just under $5. Dan got the tostaquac which included ground beef and sour cream. I got one with everything besides the ground beef and sour cream. Both had refried beans, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole. Delicious. That came with rice and beans. The salsa was delicious, just the right amount of kick. I made the mistake of ordering the large beer without asking how large it was. It was 32 Oz. Dan got one, too. That was way too much for either of us, so we left much of it. The large draft beer was $4.99. During happy hour domestics are $1.99 for a small and $3.99 large. Modelo is a dollar more. It has a Mexican diner feel to it. It looks authentic and very much is authentic. During lunch hour it is very busy and a little noisy. We recognized our server but she didn't remember us. The check just said she's #2. She didn't recognize us. #2 gave us excellent service. We couldn't have asked for any better service. Oak Ridge is so lucky to have this wonderful Mexican restaurant. I hope they appreciate it.

When we lived in Oak Ridge we were regulars here for lunch. First time back in 5 years and were…read morequite pleasantly surprised to find the same good food and very reasonable prices. They have lunches as low as $4.75. Most of the staff is the same. Our server even remembered us. Walls decorated with Mexican art among the TVs showing sports and news. Very large menu with many selections from which to choose.

This is a great place. My husband and I were in the area and stopped by. The food was wonderful had…read morethe carnitas and onion nachos and the Guacamole Castro both were excellent a must try if you go! Prices are very reasonable and the staff are very friendly!

Outstanding service - very friendly, attentive team. I…read moreordered the California burrito. I misunderstood - this is not a burrito with sides - every dang thing listed is inside the burrito. None of the many things inside have any seasoning, the meat was overcooked, and it was simply not good. Quite disappointing :( Margarita ok. Chips great. Salsa completely forgettable. BUT - if you go, ask for the Spicy salsa - it is bonkers good! But I won't be returning.

I love this place. The food is excellent. The service is on point and the prices are very…read morereasonable. Toughest part for me??? I can't stop ordering the barria tacos. I REALLY want to try something else. But when I get in there and open the menu...it just happens. "Barria tacos and an unsweetened iced tea"... Over and over again. I just can't help myself. Trust me. They are worth the trip. Go give them a try.

Cancun, Mexican Grill and bar is the best Mexican food around. Reminds me of being back in…read moreCalifornia. Great service great food !

We were coming home from a long day of driving and found this place along the way. To say it is…read morethe best Mexican restaurant food I've ever had would be an understatement. Everything was epic. We started with chips and salsa and beer. I wish I could remember the name of the young man who served us because he was a very good bartender and server. I ordered three different tacos and man, oh man! The cauliflower taco was hands down the best taco I've ever eaten. The lengua taco was just as good. The seasoning and accompanying veggies were the perfect ingredients for these tacos. The Baja shrimp tacos were good too, but not off the charts like the other two. The street corn was seasoned nicely and I enjoyed each and every bite My husband, who doesn't really like or eat Mexican food ordered the Philly Steak and Cheese burrito with rice and beans. He ate all of it, so I know it had to be good. We are already making plans to return, although it's over an hour away from our house. I'm excited to try other items. Barrios, thank you for the great food, the clean bar, and the excellent food. We look forward to seeing you again! And, we were aware of the upcharge for using a credit card, so there were no surprises as mentioned in other reviews.

It's time to update my review from 2 years ago! Yes, Barrios, you have a dedicated fan now! Since…read moremy last review, lots has changed about this place and only in a good way! They added an outdoor, dog-friendly patio and a new bar inside. Each time I've come now, that place has been clean and inviting! The service has been great - prompt, attentive, and friendly. But as a taco-loving Texan who now resides in TN, I have to say this is the BEST Mexican food in town. They have the best salsa, margaritas, and everything I've ordered, from tacos to brunch items to green chili has been yummy! While the salsa has been toned down for the 'can't handle the heat' locals - just ask your server for something else with more spice. They will accommodate you. There's some salsa Verde and tomatillo salsa that has a bit more kick and is my go-to! And they have corn tortillas too - you can just ask them to swap them out for the flour if that is your preference. I promise, my partner and I have hit just about every Mexican place in OR - and he even agrees, Barrios is where it's at!

Great authentic Mexican food! First time here service was good and our server was friendly !read more

I am amazed at this restaurant. large portions...many selections and great drinks. I live in…read moreAtlanta and this is equal to many of the best Tex-Mex here!

I ate there with my cousin and his partner a couple of years ago. I loved the food. I have a…read morecraving for their food now. I am looking for an online menu.

Highly recommend. Miguel has authentic recipes and quality food. We tried several dishes to include…read morethe Carnitas, Ribeye, Enchiladas and Tamales. All the dishes were extremely delicious and so much flavor. We would definitely recommend Fiesta Charra. In addition the staff was great and provided amazing service. You have to try Miguel's restaurant Firsta Charra.