Love this place. Had the brisket tacos-amazing! Chicken bowl was great. Great atmosphere and very good service. I definitely recommend!

The food was not good....quesadillas and tacos were ordered. They just weren't good. The seasoning was bland, and portions too big....not tasty just stuff. The best part was the server. She was kind and attentive. read more

If you've been to pigeon Forge, one common thread in the past has been the over abundance of chain, restaurants, and mediocre concepts. I was recently in the area and decided to try a new restaurant concept called gorilla taco located just off Tesla Lane next to the new Margarita compass Hotel, my expectations were blown out of the water or should I say the jungle Upon visiting this new establishment. Let's break it down. Atmosphere 5 stars: whoever is the owner of gorilla taco Payne's taking Lee took the time and effort in every single detail when establishing the experience in this restaurant. It's lively, colorful, and filled with artwork of gorillas in the most unique human like poses. Additionally, you were greeted by what looks like a 2000 pound gorilla at the entrance. What I like most about this restaurant was that every table was positioned in a way where you did not feel you were on top of someone else, something that is very common in pigeon Forge. This place is fantastic for both families and adults, including the bar, which is large and easily watchable TVs close by. Food 5 Stars: A great atmosphere is a diamond a dozen in pigeon Forge but when it is married with outstanding food, it becomes something truly unique. The menu is diverse, and the food extremely fresh. Whether you order tacos, burritos, or any other item on the menu, you will not be disappointed. I had the Americano taco and the cheeseburger taco both of which I would highly recommend. I am not a drinker, but they had a vast array of margaritas and a full bar, including many different Mexican beers. This is not an ordinary, Mexican restaurant. Service 5 Stars: One thing you have come to expect when you're in the south is good old-fashioned service and hospitality. However, in these times of labor shortages you find that many restaurants and hotels bring in outside labor. One thing this translates to is poor Service. Not so at gorilla taco. They treated you like locals and provided Careful and detailed service that I am sure is the result of good hiring and fantastic training. Value 5 Stars: One thing I have learned when I come to places like pigeon Forge is that if you get good service and good food, you're willing to pay a little extra. Not so here. I found the prices and the value and the serving sizes to be far better than what you would typically find in a tourist area. My dinner which included chips and salsa, queso, two tacos and a beer was $15. Not bad considering the location. All in all, I would write gorilla taco a solid five and would have gone higher if Google was allowed it. If you were there with adults or your family, I would highly recommend that you pay a visit either for lunch or dinner to this outstanding new concept in pigeon Forge. You will not be disappointed. read more

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I am a professional quesadilla expertise. I have got to say this place has the best quesadilla i have ever had in my whole 43 years of quesadilla studying. amazing. 5 star. read more

Gorilla Taco - Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

I live in indiana and found this place by accident after staying at Margarittaville hotel right next door and WOW the tacos are amazing so now every trip here i must stop. Carnitas tacos my fav, skip the platter not a fan of the refried beans or rice, salsa is good too read more

We are vacationing in the area and found this restaurant on social media. The food was all delicious, came out quickly, and the restaurant itself was super fun and decorated great. Our waitress was nice but not very attentive. One of our orders was very wrong and she maybe checked on us twice between taking our order and giving us our ticket. It would have been an easy five stars if the service had been better. read more

Good food, great service. The atmosphere was really cool. The view from the front window was great. We'll definitely be back!

We loved the atmosphere. Our food was delicious! Great chips and salsa, queso, drinks and service. Prices were reasonable. We'll definitely be back! read more

Amazing tacos and enchiladas. Service was really good too. The only off-putting thing about this place is the weird AI looking art. The big monkey in the lobby is cool though. read more

Food was great, I loved all the options on the menu, margaritas are amazing, service was excellent & location is beautiful!!! Parking is pretty accessible and big. Great management. Will definitely go back. read more

Gorilla Taco - Deep fried Avocado taco & Classic Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Judging by the other online sites, i had thought this was just a little taco stand. My mom, who lives in Pigeon Forge, recommended it for lunch. Wow, it's a big, exciting restaurant with large booths for groups, fun decor and a beautiful view of the mountains. There's a huge variety of margaritas to choose from and an equally diverse menu. I liked that I could order 1 taco for $6.95 (or so) and with the chips and salsa, I had a satisfying lunch. As a Californian, I know my tacos and these were good! Service was spot-on and Tennessee friendly. read more

This chain is a perfect example of how an American Corporation can screw up a traditional cuisine. First, let's start with what corporations do well. The building design and restaurant layout is very nice, with nice lighting and a very comfortable feel that invites you to visit. The staff is well-trained and friendly. My only negative was that I had to ask for the check from a manager at the end of the meal after a 10-minute looking for our waiter. Let's get to the food. The food tasted fresh, and the tortilla chips were your average Mexican restaurant style. The quiso cheese can best be described as queso flavored water. It was the thinnest queso cheese dip I ever experienced in a restaurant, chain, or private. This place prides itself on its tacos. They try and Americanize the traditional taco. The highly recommended (by the waiter) roast beef taco was the smallest taco I have ever been served, with 1 piece of roast beef and some cheese, then deep fried. The other taco was a shrimp taco with 3 pieces of 45-60 count shrimp on it. At 7.50 per taco and at most .75 cents food cost it was the most overpriced taco I have ever eaten. So if you want a nice atmosphere to have a beer, I would recommend this place, but if you are hungry for Mexican food, please go elsewhere. read more

Gorilla Taco - Roast Beef Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Amazing lunch today at Gorilla Taco! Fabulous food, atmosphere, and service. Everything we ate was awesome with the exception of the salsa. I wish it had been a little more authentic and less like Pace jar sauce. The tortilla chips were on point though, warm, crispy and salted. We had the three taco platters. My husband had the Al Pastor, Baja Mahi Mahi, Carne Asada. I had the Chipotle BBQ, Roasted Chicken and Birra Tacos. They came with rice and really good beans. We will definitely be back!! read more

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10/10! The atmosphere, service, price and food were all wonderful! I highly recommend the Chipotle Pork Taco! It's a tad spicy but not too overpowering and has delicious flavor. We really enjoyed our visit to Gorilla Taco and will definitely be back for more! read more

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My new favorite spot! The tacos were unique & so yummy! I tried the smash burger, fried avocado, & carnitas tacos. The salsa & quac is made fresh daily. Fun atmosphere & amazing service! read more

Gorilla Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Not good, service wasn't good, tacos were not good. Overpriced food. The place was very clean. For us it's a one and DONE place

The food was wonderful! My son and I shared a 3 taco plate. My oldest got the Gorilla Sticks for her meal thinking it would be smaller.... It was not. The chips and salsa are really good. My younger daughter was not a fan of the beef and cheese tacos as it tasted different than at home. It did come with two tacos which was a nice surprise. I would have gave 4.5 stars if I could. The reason I didn't do 5 stars is because of the service was slow. We had to wait on getting our drinks refilled and we also had to ask a couple times for an item. Unfortunately that is likely because they are understaffed. Our one server seemed to have several tables. We would go back to give it another try. read more

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The atmosphere was pretty good. It was a bit loud in there, so much so that we had trouble talking at the table. The enchiladas were ok. The quesadilla was good. read more

Great view and friendly service but only so so food. Bereto was mostly dryed out flour tortilla a little meat, a few black beans and lots of white rice. read more

This has got to be one of the best spots in Pigeon Forge!! The bright and inviting atmosphere, the amazing staff, and the kid-friendly environment! The food is OUTSTANDING!! We will come back, FOR SURE! If you want the best dinner recommendations, this is it! read more

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Let me start by saying the name Gorilla Taco is as authentic as the taste. Was very well pleased with the taste, presentation and atmosphere, and Jade our server provided excellent service. Very clean and atmosphere was very upbeat. Highly recommend and will be back. Great job !! read more

The food was excellent! Large portions are and frequently refreshed. A very good menu. The service was excellent with a manager the introduced himself and checked to see if we were satisfied. They are very proud of their restaurant and it shows in the cleanliness and food presentation. The decor is worth a selfie guided tour of the gorilla portraits and they are so fun. It's a beautiful restaurant! read more

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The atmosphere was great and worth a trip but we thought the food was just okay. I got the brisket nachos( it tasted like roast on top of the nachos) but still a good flavor. My husband and son both had tacos and the burger tacos per my son were really good my husband said his tacos were just okay. If you are in pigeon forge I would still try to eat here for the light hearted experience but it is a little pricey for tacos and just okay food read more

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I went to the soft opening for lunch today. Everything on the menu sounded good so I decided to try 2 items and bring home the leftovers for dinner. I got the 2 quesabirria tacos and 2 beef enchiladas. They both came with rice and the tacos had charro bean and the enchiladas had refried beans. Both meals were tasty. I thought they both could have used more meat/filling. I personally preferred the refried beans over the charro beans. The space is bright, big, and cheerful. My server was excellent. She was prompt and checked back frequently and refilled my drink often. I tried the churro bites for dessert. They come with 2 sauces that you choose from 4 options. I got vanilla and caramel. They were a bit too greasy for me but the flavor of the sauces were good. The dessert prices were fairly cheap. I thought the meal prices were on the higher end for the amount of meat in the items. The plate is mostly rice and beans and shells/tortillas. I hope service continues to stay this strong once the restaurant fully opens and that small adjustments could be made to the include more meat, especially for the enchiladas. Thanks for the opportunity to dine at 50% during this event. I'd like to come back and try the nachos, burritos, and a few other flavors of the tacos.... plus some tres leches cake. I'd be happy to visit again and provide an updated review any time! read more

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Great food and wonderful service. The atmosphere was so fun. A lot to look at and admire. read more

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The burrito was a generous size. Drink options were delicious. My son didn't love the kids' chicken tenders, but everything else was a hit. Clean floors, clean tables. Quick, friendly service. Fun atmosphere and our family will for sure return if we are in the area read more

Food is delicious, served hot and in a timely manner. Love the atmosphere and our waitress was awesome.

The food is delicious, and the ambiance is excellent. I had lunch with my family. I liked the fried avocado taco, and my daughter ordered the chicken taco; both were delicious. Kayla was excellent in getting us a custom order because my wife was looking for a vegetarian option. Options only. I would recommend trying it out. read more

Being locals we eat out quite often. This restaurant is absolutely amazing. The food is delicious and the services are fantastic. Servers are happy and do a great job. Been there about 5 times since opening and have never been disappointed. The decor is happy and beautiful. It's also very nice the management comes over to make sure everything is good. Love Gorilla Taco read more

As a local I would 100 percent NOT RECOMMEND this crappy over priced place 20 dollars for 3 tacos is absolutely ridiculous it does come with side but i didn't want side just tacos and sure enough.... it's still 20 dollars. Please don't support this wannabe Mexican restaurant and go support a real one with great price like El primo the have great prices with giant portions. To the owner I would recommend changing everything like make some burger or something. How are you be named gorilla taco when your tacos are terrible. you guys are not gonna last very long making this crappy food with crappy prices 10/10 would not recommend read more

Gorilla Taco - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Such a fun restaurant! I had the Mahi taco and shrimp taco. Love the fresh cabbage pineapple slaw on tacos. So different from most taco places. Also charro beans were amazing. The salsa was full of bold fresh flavor. Husband love the rojo sauce on his burrito. Chips and cheese dip were also yummy. The only thing we had that was not good was the tasteless runny ranch dressing! Other than that it was an Att!! read more

Great service, food and atmosphere. Can't recommend this place and their tacos enough! read more

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Food was basic and service wasn't great! We were so hopeful for a better experience.

The food here is so good! This was our second visit and it did not disappoint. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the chicken was tender and well seasoned. Our server was spot on, taking care of our table work a smile on his face. We have added this to our regular rotation when we visit Pigeon Forge! read more

I will definitely be back. The food is wonderful, server was attentive and love the decor.

Eat there twice amazing tacos and nachos. The cheese dip had a great spice to it. Great service. Great feel to the place. read more

Gorilla Taco - Amazing Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We are residents from Gatlinburg. Historically the food is very good here. It is a go-to on long days etc. The young woman who answered the phone was rude and short. I have ordered takeout 1000s of times in my career at this point.. for reference. I knew as I spoke to her that the order had a high probability of being wrong, incorrect. The food today was really bad -- which shocked us as well. I am assuming they have a new cook? The Carne asada burrito had white rice and meat ONLY.. (incorrect) no sauces, no beans no cheese-- we ordered an extra side of refried beans they were left out of the order completely. IT WAS VERY DRY PER THE ONE WHO ORDERED. We also ordered 2 chicken bowls with EXTRA chicken. (Did not appear to have extra chicken) This dish is typically chicken and rice and a few veggies; WAS a good ITEM to order for 'low fat' meal from Mexican restaurant. Both bowls were like soup. Sloshy and creamy; not sure what was going on. There was melted cheese all over the chicken and the rice was soggy . . It was really unfortunate. The order being completely incorrect in combination with the rude phone call is the reason 42s. Finally, IF YOU ARE GOING TO CHARGE AS MUCH AS THEY DO HERE THE ORDER HAS GOT TO BE CORRECT AND MUST BE PREPARED BY SOMEONE FAMILIAR WITH THE MENU. Seemed like someone just threw the food together with no consideration of what we ordered. Like me trying to read a Russian cook book I guess. read more

Service excellent. Food was good and most of our group liked everything. Not really Mexican food when you think about your home town Mexican food. Still worth a one time try read more

We love love LOVED Gorilla Taco! Great food, great staff & great mountain view's! Very cool environment & decor, too! read more

Gorilla Taco - Mexican Brisket Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Gorilla Taco is Amazing! The food was different and fantastic! Our server Anet was the best. Been here 3 times now and we asked for her each time! Top shelf server Anet definitely is! read more