We came from the west coast so we've been spoiled by excellent Mexican food. I had been disappointed in what we'd found until today. Excellent food, amazing wait staff, super clean and cute inside. Our food was prepared very well from shrimp to nachos to rice and beans. Even the salsa and chips were delicious. This will be a regular spot for us! read more

Los Caballeros - Tex Mex Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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We have watched this restaurant go downhill since it was sold sever years back. Constant turnover in staff and empty parking lot. There is a reason why the parking lot is empty when we drive by. OUT 35 Food properly labeled; original container, required records available OUT 37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display OUT 45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used OUT 47 Nonfood-contact surfaces clean OUT 49 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Should have looked up the inspection before going. Contamination prevented is a good reason why we didn't eat here and will not return. If people are getting sick eating the food, that would be the reason for an empty parking lot, and we observed the staff cross-contaminating food. read more

Thursday evening we decided to eat at Los Caballeros. I've ate at this business at three locations over the past twenty plus years. There is a reason they have survived this long. I ordered the street tacos. They don't come with rice and beans just the tacos. Which are actually two medium sized corn tortillas with beef, cilantro and onion on top. Pretty good. Also comes with cucumber and radish with sauce on the side. The waitress recommended it and came back to see if I thought it was good. That's two things I like, good food and good service. read more

Los Caballeros - Street tacos, cheese dip, and nachos - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

My wife and I went for lunch on a Wednesday around 12:30. She got a nacho plate sans guacamole and tomatoes. I got the Chimicanga. Food came out quick and hot. Never got such a small plate for lunch, but it was basic but filling. Good service. This was our first visit in 8 years. The front has changed much since then, but the interior looked the same. Even had the same curious chairs with coffee cups carved in the back. They do need to put the name of the restaurant somewhere visible, though instead of "Mexican Food" read more

Los Caballeros - Lunch menu chimichanga plate. - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Best street tacos I've had! We love the quaint atmosphere, and the service is spectacular!

Not as good as it was when i was younger the ground beef tasted like what ground cat food looks like, chips are good, not enough description in the menu but in all not a good meal read more

Great, simple, affordable Mexican food. This is a sister location to the original Los Caballeros that has been in Clinton since 2001. This is a family owned business and you are treated as such. In my opinion, they have the best salsa in the world. This IS NOT Tex-Mex or Cali-Mex, but actual Mexican food. I'm never disappointed here. Eliseo and Margarita (sp) are the owners and are incredible people. You'll almost always find with one of the two of them or one of their two sons, Ivan and Eddie, here running the restaurant. If you ever have any issues, just ask for them by name. They'll take care of any issue you have as long as you test them with kindness and respect. read more

I like to try out Mexican restaurants. This one is the worse I've ever been to. You can stop at Walmart and get a kit that tastes better! Service was horrible and I let them know it was. (lunchtime and only two tables) This explains why the parking lot (with holes) is always empty! get some happy people to work there! the place is cute, but no personality in it! such a turn-off! I will never go back to that place. read more

Flavor and more flavor! No, you won't think you're dining in Old Mexico, but you won't think you're in E. TN either. Chips were served warmmm; salsa was flavorful; burrito generously filled with shredded beef; beans thick and tasty, etc. The posted Health Score was 99, and it shows. The owner greeted and quickly seated us. Waitress was pleasant and efficient. Food arrived quickly and all was as requested. If you're tired of settling for the usual meeh Mexican served in the area, I recommend stopping by. read more

Los Caballeros - Sign as seen from Oak Ridge Turnpike. - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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This place was horrible. I wouldn't recommend it. Meat was flavorless and mushy. Margarita's were terrible. We will never return, ever! Waste of our money. read more

We looked for different Mexican restaurant on New Year's Eve, so we went here. Food was ok. Pork burrito described having tomatillo sauce but no sauce. It did have cheese sauce but mediocre. Margarita was mix and could buy better at stores. Service was good and salsa was good. Not likely to go back. read more

I'm not really a fan of Mexican American but on occasion I do get the fancy for it. Unlike every other Mexican restaurant I've tried in Oak Ridge (4 or 5 now) this one actually tasted really good! The chips and salsa were excellent as well. Thank you! Only downside, no horchata :( read more

Chips are very good, salsa is good if average. Guac was also average yet good but could use more salt. I had the lunch burrito which met my expectations. Service was attentive and polite. Overall it was a solid Mexican food experience. read more

Nice family owned business; not much to look at from the outside. Everything we've eaten from beginning to end is top notch food. The Chile Rellano is are the best I've ever had and I'm in my late 50's; and I consider myself a Mexican foodie. Go, you will be happy you did and the prices are so decent! Love this place; a staple for sure read more

Maybe we went on an off night but I was not impressed. They never offered to refill our drinks or chips or bring more salsa. When the food came the meat inside the enchiladas was cold. And The edges of my soft taco were crunchy. I couldn't even eat it. I was so disappointed. The only good thing was the salsa. It was pretty amazing. read more

Consistently amazing food, owned and operated by amazing, friendly people. Aunthentic mexican. Highly recommend!!! Good for families and date night! read more

Their original location is in Clinton , and I have always loved it. Now that they are in Oak Ridge I can come twice as often. The food is always excellent, and the owners and staff are a pleasure. Everyone should give this place a try.... you won't be disappointed. read more

Los Caballeros - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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Very good Mexican food. Staff was attentive and courteous. The salsa they bring to the table has enough spice to wake your palate but not overwhelm you. We did not wait long after ordering before the food arrived. My taco was fresh made and a delight to eat. The chili relleno was also very good. I love coming here. read more

It was ok...the meat in the enchilada and taco was kinda mushy and flavorless. Rice and beans were decent, not sure if I'll return read more

Los Caballeros - Rice and beans was the only decent thing on my plate - Mexican Near Me - Oak Ridge, Tennessee

This is my very favorite local Mexican restaurant. It is not fancy, but it is clean, festive, with great service and abundant portions on the food. The family that owns it is so nice and they are always gracious and welcoming. Their staff is the same. The recipies are tasty and prices are reasonable. read more

These guys have great food. As close to authentic Mexican cuisine as you can get in Tennessee. I recommend the pork tacos. Oh and the ice cold dos eiquis read more

Great service very clean and good food. Portions are large. Love their carnitas and chili Verde.

These guys know how to make food. Best Mexican in the Anderson County area hands down. The staff is awesome and always friendly and attentive. I have ate here several times and I have never been let down! read more

How could anybody rate this place above 1 or 2 stars?! Almost no fresh ingredients. Low quality meat. Everything tasted like it had been pre-cooked and re-heated. Could hardly taste any alcohol in my margarita. Honestly, Taco Bell has better quality food than this place. read more

Service was slow. There has never been a time going to this restaurant that they have not had a help wanted sign in the window. The food came out at different times for our group. First ones were done eating before last plates came out. Something that looked like air in sourcream. Waitress said it looked something from vegetables. I asked for a manager. After she conferred with other wait staff, she went to the kitchen. On her way back to the table she was once again had a conversation with another server. She came to the table and offered 10% of the bill. I asked for the manager again and was told both owners were busy cooking. I refused the 10% off, paid my bill and left. The "manager" came out after I left and said something to the cashier in front of my daughter about going off on the waitress. read more

VERY POOR CUSTOMER service. Ordered two meals for takeout. Got home and again NO fajitas bread for my Texas Fajitas, just a pile of OVER cooked veggies & some meat. How can you eat a sandwich with no bread. Called the restaurant to advise, was told to come back for the bread but I was too far away to go back. Man said "what am I suppose to do" and hung up on me. I called back and ask Ms. Martique what the man's name was, she would not give it to me then she also hung up on me. REALLY this is how you maintain good customer service. I do not need to support them with my money. read more

The veggie fajitas are wonderful, roasted just right and not overcooked. Everything arrived in splendid fashion and speed. Wait staff soft spoken and attentive. Will come back when next in Oak Ridge. read more

The food was good but overpriced. Service was mediocre to poor. Happy hour drinks advertised at one price but when the bill came both prices were about two dollars more. The explanation was that it was more for crushing the ice. I have NEVER been charged extra for a frozen drink. Classic bait and switch. I will not be back again! read more

The first (and last) time I went here was Cinqo de Mayo 2016. My boyfriend and I got there early before it was crowded, and they seemed to have a lot of temporary staff standing around in anticipation of a crowd. Despite the extra help and not being busy when we were there, the service was unbelievably slow and quite frankly not friendly at all. I ordered the chicken fajitas and was very disappointed. It came in a skillet like most Mexican restaurants but the skillet wasn't hot and the food not sizzling causing the veggies to be undercooked. Maybe I'm spoiled by Gallo Loco but I will definitely not be back. read more

It's right on the Turnpike, the restaurant is incredibly clean, the menu is extensive. Large portions, reasonably priced, genuinely kind service. Everything from vegetarian to lunch specials to tasty dinners for two. read more

This is the best restaurant service Mexican food around the area. unfortunate, there is only one star for the nasty, rude, waitress that trains others. If you can overlook her poor attitude, this is the place to eat. Being in the food industry, I cannot overlook the situation. read more