I was eager to visit on May 5th to try their $1 tacos after hearing good things from a friend. I…read moregot the chorizo and carne asada, but was not exactly wowed. However, I wanted to give them another try because I heard their pupusas are better, and since they're an El Salvadorian restaurant, it is more in their wheelhouse. Their pupusas hit! I got the beans and cheese and the pork and cheese. I preferred the beans and cheese. It was a delicious combination, and I am glad I gave them another try. Some tips: Parking can be hit or miss, but since it is mostly a takeout place, it tends to improve later on. You order at one counter and pay at another. If it seems your food is nowhere to be found, flag the staff.

I can't believe this place doesn't have a listing yet on Yelp...it's been here a good long while…read more Has a small grocery section but most of it is a little restaurant. Has some typical Mexican-type food (tacos, duh) but other items from Guatemala which I'd like to explore (especially the sopes- wish I had tried today the little pastries). The tacos I had were small, pre-laden with cilantro and onions, and just $2 each. Both meats I had (chicken, pork) were well flavored. Nice to be able to have a beer at lunch with the tacos, too. I'd give 3.5 stars if they allowed that. It's better than a lot of what passes for tacos in the south. Four stars as a taco joint, not as fine dining for sure.

I just discovered this tienda which is near a friend's house. On walking in, I was surprised at the…read moreamount of choices for Mexican/Latino snacks, drinks, and food. We were looking for Oaxaca cheese and look in the fridgerated shelves. When we said it wasn't there, an employee gestured to follow. We walked up a small ramp-like step and entered another room to the store filled with so many vegetables, a meat counter, and a cheese counter. We would have not known it was there if we had not followed the employee. The cheese was excellent and fresh when used later that night. We grabbed some drinks, pastries (they have a selection of Mexican pasteries), and when checking out, saw homemade tamales for sale right at the checkout. We bought some of those as well and they were excellent. The employees are super helpful. While there they stepped in to help out with finding things without needing to be asked and explained things to people not of the culture which for me was amusing since I grew up in Southern Califorina. I am sure it would be helpful to anyone unfamiliar with anything in the store. The store is open late and I really recommend it to Knoxville dwellers. It is amazing and welcoming.

Found this place for dinner while traveling. It's great!!!…read moreHubbie had Carne Asada Burrito- Steak+ grilled onion inside/Cheese sauce on top. Loaded with/meat- he loved it! Including beans+ rice for under $15. My Carnitas dish had an astounding amount of meat/we couldn't believe it- it made me 2 more meals. Also $15. And included beans w/cheese+ rice. Place was nice inside-bar area/booths+ tables. Great outside dining area as well. Pleasant staff - good quality + quantity of food. Great reasonable value. You'd love pics of the plates- sadly we were starving + ate as fast as possible. Next time in town we'll be BACK!

We took our grandson here because he wanted fajitas. The combo fajitas came with a big pile of…read morechicken and beef. I tasted each. Both were delicious and better quality than the average Mexican restaurant. I prefer the chicken. The pieces of chicken were plump and tender and held the marinade well, but the beef was also good. Dan and I each got ala carte chili relleno. I got a side of refried beans and he got a taco. The chili rellenos were not seeded. I ate half of mine because I didn't encounter seeds until half way up. The first bite Dan took on the very bottom was full of seeds so he didn't eat it. I didn't like the sauce they put on it so I just scraped it off and used the salsa. Dan was disappointed with the taco. It was smaller and not as good as the ones we got last time we were in town. My plate of refries was huge and very tasty after I added salsa. When we got the check, we noticed we were charged $4.92 for the rellenos which are $4.75 on the menu. It wasn't much. At first we thought it wasn't worth the trouble of pointing it out but we did and they changed it. I told the server that the rellenos had not been seeded hoping she would pass it on to the kitchen, but she didn't understand. We have been disappointed at Country Burrito two days in a row.

One of our favorite international eateries. Excellent…read moreservice and great offerings. Tried the dônor salad for the first time. It was a perfect low-carb lunch.

My absolute favorite place to eat in the whole Knoxville area…read more The sliced doner is always so flavorful and moist. The salad is fresh with a dressing that is beyond yummy and don't get me started in their homemade hummus. Probably the best I've had. Smooth and creamy and so tasty. My favorite dish is #2 Iskender kebab. I have no idea how well it heats up at home because I've never left and not cleaned my plate! I get this almost every time I come with someone and we share a couple dishes. Today however, I got my second favorite, which is dish #1 the diner kebab platter. I get this when I come here by myself because it's got all my favorites in the perfect proportions! Salad, doner over pilaf with hummus and pita. The folks here are super friendly and service is amazing. I love sitting in a little eating area because it makes me feel like I'm back in Europe traveling.

Mexico...DON'T! Truly the worst Mexican food I've ever had!…read more Stale chips, cold burrito with mushy lettuce and a "burrito sauce" that tasted like canned tomato sauce. Definitely overpriced for the quality. Guess the empty parking lot and 3 tables should've been a sign.

Good ambience and service but terrible food! I ordered the carne asada plate and the steak was…read moretough, hard to cut and tasteless; beans were also terrible! Carne asada and carnitas tacos, the same dry, tough and tasteless. As a Mexican food connoisseur, I know good Mexican food when I see and taste it, this was not. I recommend the management to visit other

Ground beef in tacos is salty, enchiladas were terrible, California burrito was terrible... there…read moreare other places that have better quality Mexican food. This is just my personal opinion.

We have eaten in several Mex spots around Knoxville/Farragut and by far the horrible nachos supreme…read morewe ordered at Portrillos was shockingly bad. 1 layer of chips, scant sprinkles of dry old ground beef with ... wait for it--wilted ice berg lettuce! And to add insult to injury, watered down weak margaritas...$60 Check! Absurd doesn't come close!! What a joke!! NEVER going back!!!

Ellejoy market and deli is a great pit stop on your way from Sevierville to Maryville or vice…read moreversa. They have a plumbing supply area or small hardware store area too. I stopped in for lunch after work and met Betam at the Deli. Great guy who runs it and very down to earth. I asked him which special he liked the most and he steered me to the Friday fajitas special for $12.99. The food came out quickly and was enough for two meals or one giant man. It was great, came with beans, rice and tortillas. They are open for breakfast at 6a so stop in and say hi and give this local deli a try.

Yes it's very handy because I live close by , and the owners are very nice and always joking around…read moreespecially Tushar?? I think that's his name . Deli is good most the time depending on who's working back there . Love this store and it's nice that they actually know who you are after a few times of going in there . I've lived near this place for 6 years now .