One of very few places that will make a quesadilla with corn tortillas --- this: Gluten Free!!!…read moreTacos, enchiladas, salsa and carne asada are all excellent!

Prepare to be amazed. Four adults ordered chicken enchiladas, California burrito, a chicken torta,…read moreand the huevos rancheros ( yes, there are breakfast items all day). The torta was delicious in a light roll and stuffed with chicken and picked jalapeños among other tasty ingredients. My wife's three enchiladas were "presented" on a huge white plate in a sea of perfect green sauce. Even the side of beans were the best she had tasted. Huge portions, great service in a simple, atmosphere. We'll go there on our next trip! Very different than the run-of-the-mill Mexican food restaurant, which is good, very, very good.

This is easily in the top 3 places I like to eat in Johnson City. The employees are all very kind,…read morehelpful and professional. They make you feel welcome. The restaurant is always pretty loud, especially around the bar, but it does not get to the pool where you want to leave due to the volume level. The food is always amazing and on point. Give this place a shot, you won't regret it!

NO LONGER DOG FRIENDLY. I wanted to save you a trip. I've…read morebrought my dog there for a decade. Hes we'll behaved and just sleeps next to the table on the patio. I went back to eat there this weekend and all of the staff acted like it has always been no dogs. They even pointed to a sign on the door. I said my dog had been there 100 times, finally one staff said since the remodel, they were no longer allowing dogs even on the patio.

We've been searching for authentic Mexican food for quite some time. Costa Chica Grill was amazing.read more

This place was pretty good. The staff were friendly and seated us quickly…read more I ordered the nachos supreme and the wife got a few tacos, one beef and one chicken I believe. Both were tasty. My chicken nachos were a bit wet but very flavorful. I think I will try the beef next time. I saw those go to a different table and they looked a bit drier. Ambiance looked really cool, one of the nicest Mexican restaurants I've seen. Parking is plentiful and it looked like they have a full bar.

Came across this place on a scuba trip, and it didn't disappoint. The food was amazing, and the…read moreservice was outstanding. This is the first place that accommodated my pescatarian wish, I've never been able to get a burrito anywhere, because it's always hamburger, chicken, pork, or steak. They made me the most delicious shrimp burrito mojado ever. I can't wait to eat here next time I visit.

This place is fantastic. Seriously, you don't need to go anywhere else in JC for Mexican. This…read moreplace has you covered. Nestled between the Pit-Stop Dog Wash and Car Wash rests this little gem. It's a bit unassuming from the looks outside but don't let it fool you. You definitely need to stop here or grab something to go. Highly recommend the Cali Burrito, Chicken Quesadilla, or Breakfast Burrito. You won't be disappointed.

Authentic!!! Right there!! I know their menu is strange. I order tacos and it is good!!! Will come…read moreback to try other on the menu. Open on Sunday!

I have never eaten here. All I see is fresh tortillas on the profile pic. Enough said, they are…read moredoing what 90% of Mexican food joints don't. They respect your time. If they mess up everything else maybe a 4/5

Located on the end of the strip mall adjacent to Wal-Mart, traffic is usually heavy. There is no…read moreparking adjacent to the building so you have to cross a traffic lane. There is handicapped parking close to the entrance door, so just watch as you are crossing the traffic lane. The host/ hostess counter is directly in front as you enter. We were greeted right away and taken to a booth. One bench cover was torn and the table had an annoying wiggle every time you changed positions. We also noticed the overhead music was slightly too loud. There were several other groups eating and we heard their conversations as they tried to talk over the music. Our server was very friendly and did his job well. He took our drink order and then gave us the right amount of time to make our selections. We received the chips and salsa just before our drinks arrived. The food took no more than 15 minutes after we placed the order to arrive. The salsa was disappointing. It had a strong tomato paste flavor. There were bits of onion and a few pieces of cilantro but neither of those flavors made it through. The carnitas was pretty good. The amount of pork was a bit less than expected but the flavor was good and it was very tender. The rice and refried beans were average at best. The salad was nice, with fresh lettuce, avocado and jalapeno slices, and tomatoes. The chicken and shrimp was also pretty good. The chicken had nice seasoning even without the cheese sauce and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. This dish had the same rice and refried beans. BTW, the accompanying tortillas were hot, so be careful as you unroll them. Other than the excellent service, the best part of this experience was the salsa bar. There were about eight different salsas to chose from. Each had a unique flavor and ranged in consistency from pico to creamy. One pico even included cactus. Any of these salsas were an improvement over the initial salsa and also made a great addition to the main meals. The bottom line for me is this is an average Mexican restaurant with above average service and salsa bar.

Had a great time with family (party if 14) with great service. Plenty of choices for the plain…read moretaco folks and those of us that prefer a little more authentic. Molcajete was on point.

Food taste was good, we had beef tostada, chicken taco,pork tamale(husband) I had pineapple…read morechicken. Ambience and service were just ok. Doubt we will go back... if we do it will be for carryout.

This is by far the worst Mexican food. It is really insulting because they're taking advantage of…read moreus Gringos thinking we don't know good Mexican food. Have lived 11 miles from Mexico for the last 12 years and this "food" is sub par. Service was not good as well. Sat down and had to ask for silverware and napkins multiple times because she only brought one napkin each. When asked what we would like to drink, I said Dos Equis draft and she begins to tell me how all their CO2 had leaked down and draft was not available. Ok, Asked what bottled beer they had and she said all they had was Corona. Getting ready to leave and saw other patrons drinking other beers. The other waitress tells me they have all kinds of bottled beer. Molcajete was mostly a pile of rice and beans. Meat was scant and overcooked. It came with 4 whole shrimp with heads on and poop shoot intact, No thanks. The Cotijas cheese was cold and when I told her it should be fried on the grill she tells me the cook just sliced it "fresh", thats why it's cold. Nopales was pre-gilled and cold as well. Their salsa picosa was runny and not hot. Ambiance was something akin to a 1960's truck stop.

Have been here 4 times in 4 months and have ordered the same thing with the same consistency…read more To start Chorizo dip because the salsa is to mild and not flavorful for my taste . Main dish my favorite chorizo pollo . The chicken is cooked with some seasoning that is so good you can eat it that way . The chorizo is that good chunky , slightly spicy and oily good stuff . Mixing that good seasoned chicken with that oily chunky chorizo and topped with the queso is what dreams are made out of . Wahaca gets a 4.5 out of 5 stars because their salsa lacks .

Stopped in today and tried this hidden restaurant. NOT IMPRESSED! We've eaten at most of the…read moreMexican places around Johnson City. For a newer place, they were PRICY! Employees stood around on their phones. The food was "OK". Their redeeming factor is that they had a full bar, beer, wine, and liquor. There were only 2 other couples, and I sat alone at the bar. The bartender, too, was on his phone. Three servers spoke in Spanish, which I know makes many Americans uncomfortable! This is America, where we speak ENGLISH to assimilate as our forefathers all did with pride! The final straw for me was that the double doors on the right side were locked when I began to leave after eating! Those doors need to be unlocked during business hours! It is a Fire code violation to have it locked! I will wait until November to go back - if they are still around! As I said pricey for mexican food!

Amazing and authentic Mexican. Always fresh and made to order. Definitely the best street tacos in…read morethe tricities.

We're spoiled with good Mexican food in Jonesborough now…read more El Lagunero has my favorite business model. "Do a few things and do them very well." I usually go for tortas (carnitas, steak, or al pastor which is seasoned chopped pork) . With everything including pineapple, jalapeños, and extra green sauce. I'm told that the red sauce can be a little hot. I like it, but prefer the flavor of the green sauce. In the summer I love Aguas frescas. Pineapple is my favorite and they make a delicious example here. I got hooked on tortas honestly. Back when the world was a kinder place, a bunch of GIs would go to Ciudad Juarez on weekends. Partly because we weren't old enough to drink on our side of the Rio Grande. Fresh out of the combat zone, I would drink enough to believe that I could dance. There were three fun girls. Kayra, Kenya, and Keira. Blondes. They had their own money, but indulged me to buy the occasional drink or late night meal. They would navigate the back streets to the best places that I'd never be able to find on my own. Always tortas. I think they were trying to sober me up. Turns out that would take another 20+ years. El Lagunero takes me back a few decades in the best kind of way. I'm still in touch with most of the guys that served together then. I hope they enjoy a good torta from time to time.

Located along Market near University, it's in the old The Cottage building. The bright green sign…read moreout front is easy to see. Parking is tight in front with only a few spaces. Since they are angled, you can only get to the ones near the entrance you use. There is a lot more parking behind the building. I didn't notice specific handicapped spaces, but you'll want to park in front if you have mobility issues. We entered through the front door. The foyer is brightly lit and colorful. We were greeted on entering and told we could sit anywhere. There is seating on either side, as well as down several steps to the bar area, which also has booth seating. The tables are closely spaced, so it would be difficult to maneuver if it was crowded but we were the only customers on our side. Initially, the background music was rather loud, so we picked a spot away from speakers. The music was later turned down to a manageable level. Our server came for our drink order right away. FYI, they did not have unsweet tea. He returned with our drinks quickly, but we needed more time to decide what we wanted to order. The menu is a mix of Honduran, Salvadoran, and Mexican. Most items are explained on the menu, but we also had to ask our server about several items. We decided on the Tajadas con Pollo (plantains with chicken), the Baleadas Especialies (sort of a burrito but folded instead of rolled), and an order of pupusas (pork and cheese, jalapeno and cheese, and loroco, a salvadoran flower). The Tajedas con pollo was a full plate of food. The protein was about a 1/3 section of chicken on a bed of plantains. There was also slaw and a nice pico. Although the chicken was a bit dry, the flavor was excellent. The plantains were nicely cooked, and the pico had a solid spicy bite. The Baleadas Especiales comes folded in a large tortilla, although the tortilla has a different consistency than a typical Mexican-style tortilla. It is more robust and takes a knife to cut if you want to eat it that way. Otherwise, just pick it up like a burrito. I selected beef as the protein, and it was excellent. Fillings also included avocado and a scrambled egg. This was more than filling, and very tasty. The pupusas were wonderful as well. The pork and jalapeno fillings were flavorful. The loroco was interesting. It had a veggie taste, but with a more earthy flavor. I would certainly order this again. We also found they have a drive through along the side of the building. There is also an entrance there as well, so if you park in the rear you do not need to come to the front of the building to enter. This restaurant is a great addition to the Johnson City restaurant scene. The flavors are different from the typical Mexican spices. The menu is definitely worth exploring.

Always good. Service has gone down hill since they opened by the food is excellent. Get the tacos…read moredorados; they are like flauntas topped with slaw and a sauce. The papusas are huge!