What a great time at this cute vibrate restaurant. The service was excellent. Alex is quick,…read moreresponsive and attentive. We wanted for nothing and when we asked for something we got it. The margaritas were divine! I recommend the strawberry with sugar rum!

I really wanted to enjoy our visit to Cielito Lindo in Pigeon Forge, but unfortunately the customer…read moreservice overshadowed what was otherwise good food. From the moment we walked in, we felt like we were an inconvenience rather than paying customers. The hostess seated us at a table that clearly wasn't large enough for our party, and when we politely asked if we could move to a table that actually fit us, she seemed visibly irritated. That was not a great first impression. Things didn't improve from there. Our waiter, Eliezer, didn't even come to our table to take our order. Instead, he stood over at the kiosk and called out to us asking what we wanted to eat, almost like a hog-calling contest across the restaurant. It honestly felt disrespectful and impersonal. What made it even more frustrating was watching him walk over to other tables and take their orders normally. We couldn't help but wonder why we were treated differently. The food itself was actually very good. The fajitas were flavorful, arrived quickly, and were one of the highlights of the meal. However, when they were served, I wasn't given an extra plate. I had to ask multiple times before one was finally brought over. I wasn't sure if I was expected to assemble my tortillas on my lap. The one bright spot of our visit was Alex, who was bussing tables. He was genuinely kind, attentive, and treated us with respect. His friendliness stood out and was honestly the best part of our experience. Thank you, Alex, for showing us the level of hospitality we expected from the beginning. Great food can only carry a restaurant so far. Service matters, and feeling welcomed matters even more. While the food was flavorful and arrived promptly, the way we were treated left a lasting negative impression. We won't be returning, and I truly hope management addresses the customer service issues because the kitchen is doing its part--the front-of-house staff needs to do theirs.

This is a beef chimi. It's a soggy tortilla that resembles a long John doughnut covered in…read morefrosting. It is some weird cheese sauce on top no red sauce no salsa, green sauce. The green thing in the rice is a green bean. I have no idea what that is for. This is not authentic Mexican food folks. We ordered Carne Asada con camerones fajitas. The Carne wasn't sliced. It came with a garden salad no onions, peppers tortillas. Really the only good part of the order was the side of sour cream, that was the only authentic item in the order.

The food here is fresh and flavorful! It is authentic mexican so the flavors are bold and the…read moreseafood and produce were so tasty! We left very full and even took some quesabirria tacos to go.

Fantastic place to have Mexican food- we're from California & now Arizona & know our Mexican food-…read morethis place is the real deal! Qeusotaco birria style was amazing!

We got the asada tacos. Absolutely yummy. Full of flavor. Great service. Traditional Mexican…read morevibe. Worth the trip.

Such a cute little place on the side of the road that looked like it used to be something else…read moreprior to a Mexican restaurant. The drinks were super yummy! I got a Strawberry Margherita and my boyfriend got the Lime. The serbice was very friendly and the food was just as good. Lots of flavor and GREAT prices. Super affordable!

Well, where do I even start with this place? I'll begin with the restrooms -- they were some of the…read moreworst I've seen, absolutely unpleasant. The place overall feels very overwhelming. There are drawings and bright colors everywhere -- on the chairs, tables, walls, even the menu. There's not a single spot without something going on. In my opinion, it's just too much. The service, without exaggeration, was just okay. As for the food, I have mixed feelings. The flavors were decent, but everything felt a bit over the top. Guacamole is one of my favorites, but here it had a strange taste. The person I was with mentioned it had cucumber (I didn't notice it myself), but it definitely wasn't to my liking. The presentation of the dishes was probably the highlight, but the flavors didn't really win me over... everything felt a bit too excessive.

We had an outstanding meal at Talitas Restaurant in Pigeon Forge! The restaurant is exceptionally…read moreclean, and the staff is incredibly attentive, friendly, and welcoming. What really sets Talitas apart is the amazing Honduran flair they bring to their Mexican dishes. Having spent nine years in Tucson and the last two years in East Texas--both places known for outstanding Mexican food--I can honestly say Talitas ranks right up there with the best. The salsa is delicious and comes with two additional house sauces. The green sauce is mild with incredible flavor, while the red sauce definitely brings the heat. If I'm saying it's spicy, you can count on it having a real kick! The fajitas were absolutely fantastic--perfectly cooked, flavorful, and generously portioned. If you're looking for authentic flavors, great service, and a spotless restaurant in Pigeon Forge, Talitas is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back!

Being from South Texas, I was looking for a bite to eat that tasted like home. I wasn't expecting…read more"Tex-Mex" but something from a taqueria here in Pigeon Forge. Well, coffee was not great and you get powdered creamer from Walmart. No chips so maybe that's just me. Their breakfast was meh, base. The quesadilla was good enough. Grading it against itself, its average. Not spicy but enough to k or there is taste. Perhaps that's how the locals like it.

Food was okay. They charged a flat rate of $50 for the food and other items we purchased (bag of…read moreice, drink, and pan dulce). It seems their prices are inconsistent.

SUPER gross experience with their "Mexican" food. It wasn't just bad, it was AWFUL…read more Their shop is attached to a convenience store, there was no server, just one of the two folks that work there would occasionally come around as I think both of them were in the back cooking also, and our wait for the gross food to come out took forever despite it being slow the night we were in the restaurant. Perhaps the are more known for their Honduran, but if you want good Mexican food in the area, HARD PASS on this place. We just ordered your basic chicken-cheese-and rice dish and the chicken was cold and dry, the rice had little flavor, but the CHEESE was the WORST offender. It was melted Velveeta... 100 levels of Nasty. The best thing we had, I'm sorry to admit, was their chips and salsa. And it was just 'ok'. Sadly, we cannot recommend this place.

We are from California where Mexican food is in our opinion authentic and delicious. In our…read moretraveling experiences, we have found it very difficult to find good Mexican food. We were delightfully surprised when we went to El Soñador in Gatlinburg. My husband and I shared a margarita flight with strawberry being our favorite and the trio chips and dip. Queso was warm and tasty, guacamole was chunky and full of the perfect flavor and refried bean dip was delicious. It was served with warm, fresh chips and salsa. The salsa was okay, not the best we've had. We only went for an afternoon snack because we were a little skeptical but we would like to go back for a full meal. The service was excellent with warm, inviting and friendly people. We sat by the window which was nice to be able to look out at the activity of Gatlinburg.

This place has a claim that they are the best and I question that. The food was mid at best. The…read moredrink flight was tasty but don't bother because there's barely any alcohol just get a virgin one and save some money. Also, it took FOREVER to get our bill.

we were skeptical because the reviews were not promising…read more The place was so cute . They welcomed everyone and gave us a lovely booth by the water . Our server was super nice and quickly got our orders , our chips , salsa and water . While waiting we heard Dolly Parton has died ! This is tragic . Ronmel our waiter was perfect ! Fast , attentive and nice Try it. ta also reasonably priced. Arroz con pollo. it was good ! ate it sort of like a dip with chips . The chicken breast was big and cooked perfectly

After a ridiculously long Trolley ride from the welcome center, we walked across the street from…read morethe aquarium and found No Way Jose's Cantina! The pitchers of Margaritas and chips and salsa hit the spot! We also ordered a variety of their tacos, which were solid. Service was friendly and prompt. A good stop for groups while in Gatlinburg.