This place may be a bit off the beaten path, but it is worth the 5 minute detour off I-24. Yes, it's a typical menu, but the food is delicious! The "from the grill" items are excellent. Try the molcajete for sure! Huge portions of steak, chicken, and shrimp in a hot stone bowl with hot salsa, grilled onions, bell peppers and shredded cheese. The service was great! The staff came by frequently and even stopped to chat with us about their restaurant and the family. They really seem to have pride in their restaurant. The place was clean and roomy. My friend and I were able to enjoy a great dinner and good talk without feeling like all the people around us could overhear our entire conversation. If you're on the road and need a rest stop, don't waste your time on a fast food joint. The service here was fast and it was nice to sit and enjoy an actual meal before gettng back on the road. And most people that are familiar with this portion of I-24 know that a stop at the top of Monteagle is usually a necessity! Give these people some business. You won't be sorry! read more

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant - Molcajete is amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Monteagle, Tennessee

Confused by the three-star average because my grilled chicken chimichanga, and the server who brought it over, were great! The chips and salsa were seriously delicious and my Coke was really crispy. It's too bad this is all the way in Monteagle because I'd make regular stops here if it wasn't so far from Nashville. read more

Food portions shrunk, quality of the food went down. We will not be back or recommend. Sad

Food and service were amazing. Setting was appropriate. Server was very friendly and attentive to us. Chips and salsa are amazing and don't even get me started on how great the food is. Let's just say it's better than some restaurants back home in Texas. Next time I'm in town I'll definitely be back read more

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant - Fajita and chicken quesadilla with rice and beans and a California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Monteagle, Tennessee

surprised to find such a great little spot. it looked empty and we were iffy. so glad we went in. service and food was amazing!!

We are visiting Family in Tennessee coming from Oklahoma. And we were driving by and saw the bright outside and decided to turn in. We were not disappointed, the salsa and food was absolutely amazing. The service was great and everyone left happy and stuffed. Needless to say we will be coming here every time we come to Tennessee. This restaurant deserves far more stars! Highly recommend eating here. read more

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I got a to go order of rice and beans, a bean burrito and chips and salsa. It was your typical Tex-Mex food, but I was slightly disappointed because the red sauce on the burrito was almost like a marinara sauce. To me, I prefer this on Italian food, not Mexican. Otherwise, the chips were really good very light and crispy. I preferred these to the typical chips you would find at a lot of restaurants. The salsa was also very good, and the portions sizes were also well worth the price. read more

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Great service, very fast and efficient! The cheese dip is phenomenal. Very clean and comfortable environment. read more

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant - Salsa, cheese dip and chips. - Mexican Near Me - Monteagle, Tennessee

The outside appearance is quite deceiving. My wife and I went in and found a large, immaculate restaurant with a bar full of festive, relaxing ambiance. The service was impeccable and the food was served reasonably fast and was outstanding. The tortilla chips and salsa tasted like homemade and were delightful. The entrees were equally as delicious with much care taken.to deliver a superior experience. This restaurant is high on my return to list. read more

I was quite impressed with the presentation of my dishes and also the friendly and service-oriented interactions with staff members. Accolades all around. read more

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant - Tortilla soup. Impressive: flavor and presentation - Mexican Near Me - Monteagle, Tennessee

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The outside doesn't compare to the inside, the setup of this restaurant is a nice mix of chic and cozy. The food is nice and they have great customization. The waiters are very kind and keep up well with how you and your table are doing. read more

A most see place to have a nice and enjoyable Mexican meal before head back to the grind

Driving by several times, we were never sure if this place was open or maybe just didn't exist anymore due to the unkempt nature of the outside. Looked it up and saw it was rated 4.4 and actually open so thought we would try it. Went for lunch today and were seated at an odd table in a booth that was so low, it touched out knees. They did move us after we asked. Looking around, the place was just dirty and nasty. Cob webs everywhere, the glass sign on the wall in the booth area was splattered with who knows what and peeling at the bottom. The place was just run down. The food was pretty subpar. I ordered a trio plate with your pick of several items listed on the menu so I asked for a burrito, chalupa and an enchilada. What I got was a tostada and 2 things that may or may not have been enchiladas. They were all chicken that was ridiculously salty. My husband ordered a combo plate and even though there was no chicken in his dish, he ended up with some type of chicken thing that probably was my chalupa. He agreed that the chicken was super salty! There wasn't an actual bill, we just went to the counter and he calculated our two items, which took longer than it actually should have for just two items, and came up with $28. Now my item was only supposed to be $8.99 and I didn't know what my husband's was until I asked him after we left, which was $14. So with only those two items, it should have been only $23. I wasn't in the mood to argue so I let it be. Overall, I wouldn't recommend or go back. If you're willing to take your chances, make sure you know what you're paying for when you pay the bill. read more

OMG!!! This place is a treasure!! We pulled in randomly and everything... I mean everything was delicious. We could not believe it. This is the only Mexican restaurant we will go to in the area. Trust is worth it!! Molcajete!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The building is rough but the food is good. From the outside Mi Casa looks a little broken and re-built. Inside it appear the same way. The staff were very friendly. The salsa served with the chips didn't have much flavor or heat. I ordered the chicken fajitas. They were good. Served on a giant grill with rice, beans and sides. I thought the chicken was tasty. I think the food here is much better than the other local restaurants. The building's appearance is beyond just character. read more

Where to start... The restaurant itself was dirty. There were chip crumbs on our seats, dust lining the window sills and I couldn't even bring myself to use the bathroom. Our table had a glass insert in the top with the rim lined in unknown particles and a lovely view of the exposed, stained plywood underneath. We ordered guacamole with our meal and it was literally nothing but mashed Avocado. I ordered the carne asada. The meat was that dry and tough that I couldn't even chew it. The sliced avocado that came on the side also came with chunks of avocado peel. The salsa was pretty good and our waiter was pleasant. Those are the only two positive that I have. read more

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Cute place to eat snd friendly staff. The food was just ok. The cheese dip which is our favorite and main reason to go Mexican was almost like water. Super runny and on the spicy side. My daughter has never turned down cheese dip but we left it almost full on the table. Margarita was good and we had fajitas which were ok. Daughter had beef soft taco and asked for sour cream and it did not disappoint! She ate every bite. It will be worth going down the mountain next time for better cheese dip read more

My wife and I ordered Carne Mexicana ($11.99) and Carne Timpani? ($12.99) off the menu 3rd page + we ordered a Coke Cola and a Doctor Pepper ($2,99 each and we had no refills) We were charged $48.00 Plus. When i asked the cashier she gave the excuse that was what the meal cost. I'm not going to argue with a worker-bee when the manager is absent but I am putting this warning out to others. We were planning on returning because the food was good but based on the whole experience we will vote with our feet and eat elsewhere. This restaurant is NOT recommended Instead I am recommending if you want mexican cuisine, the El Marguay (formerly La Ranchera) Mexican Restaurant in Tracy City. The food is just as good without the inflated check. read more

There were ants crawling all over our first table. Yuck. We moved to another sticky table and ordered. My tacos were simple and the meat was massively over cooked. We're talking rubbery steak. They forgot my sour cream and pico de gallo. The margarita was without flavor and lacked in alcoholic content. The locals seemed to love it, but I didn't see the attraction. Ambiance includes no music and squawking babies. Terrible experience and I wouldn't go back if this was the last Mexican place on earth. read more

The ground beef was pasty, gray, and tasted awful. Looked like cat food. I ate some of the tortilla and they said I ate half of it which was quite untrue. My kids love tacos but also couldn't eat it with the pasty gross meat. Service was also terrible and never checked on us. The place was empty and I had to go find my own knife to eat (what then I couldn't) with. Also said I couldn't talk to anyone other than calling the restaurant and leaving a message for the owner. Literally made me sick to my stomach. Also very broken down and windowsills next to table where dirty. Menu was torn and worn so much that parts of it we so faded you couldn't read it. read more

This is probably my new favorite Mexican restaurant. Starting with the complimentary chips and salsa, the chips were crispy and light while the salsa was packed with flavor and a touch of heat (several notches above any complimentary salsa I've ever gotten from other Mexican restaurants). The service was prompt and the food was excellent. The beans and rice were some of the best I've had from a restaurant and the presentation for any of the menu items "from the grill" was amazing. This place is a bang for your buck so make sure to bring your appetite because you receive a lot of food. Only downside was that they were out of Chile rellenos. All in all, this is an excellent little Mexican joint with authentic food and great service. read more

Nothing outstanding. Not terrible, either. Better than Taco Bell, not much creativity. As my friend said to me, "It's lunch." That's about it. I had a burrito. The chicken appeared fresh off the bone, so that's a plus. The staff is good, the atmosphere is okay. If you enjoy your company and temper your expectations, you'll have a pleasant experience. read more

Honestly, I loved this place. I went back twice in a weeks time, I just don't see why people review this place so poorly. The service is pretty fair, and the price is right. Most of all, the food was authentic and great! I would definitely go back read more

I've been coming to this restaurant for years. I live here. Today I took my in laws to eat there for the Fourth of July bc I've always enjoyed them and yes, they were one of the only places open. Service was slow, but we knew they were busy so we were ok with that. Well the meal I ordered came with guacamole but they didn't tell me they were out of guacamole until I got my meal it wasn't there. I asked about it and was told they were out. If I would've known that, I would've ordered something different. My in laws meal was supposed to come with refried beans (as most Mexican meals do) and guacamole as well, so my mother in law went to the doorway of the kitchen to ask for the beans (bc we were barely waited on) (she also knows not to actually go into the kitchen since her son in law owns two very successful restaurants in Chattanooga) and was yelled at for going in the kitchen (which once again, she wasn't in) and was told that we were told they were out of both guacamole and beans before we ordered (we were definitely not but I have been told in the past that they were out of something before so I know if they're out of something then they would usually tell me). So we finished our meal and waited for the ticket, which never came so my father in law went up to pay and was charged full price despite not having portions of our meals. After paying for our meal, one of the waitresses (the one who screamed at my mother in law in the kitchen) came out and screamed at my family about how we don't need to be screaming at her staff (I've heard my mother in law yell before, and she most certainly wasn't yelling, she just wanted her beans) and then when trying to respond to her, home girl waitress just kept going off on us and when my father in law stood up to say we were leaving, the waitress screamed at us to get out and not come back. My father in law said we were leaving and she just kept screaming. Then their bus boy with the dreads came out and started yelling at us to leave too and my father in law told them, we've been trying to leave and the bus boy told my father in law that we didn't want to mess with him (I'm guessing the Sheriffs department is familiar with him). We finally got them out of our faces enough to actually start leaving, when they yelled to my mother in law that she forgot her butt cushion (she just had surgery on her hamstrings) and then we forgot her glasses too, in which the bus boy physically threw them at us. I live in Grundy county and have been coming here for years and have never had issues that I wasn't told about when ordering, but this was insane. I find it ironic that they waited for us to pay before going off us. There was also a line of people waiting to be seated for over 20 minutes before they were finally told that they were closing early (I called ahead of time and knew they were closing at 6). These two people were beyond aggressive and the bus boy was pretty much threatening battery. I have always loved this restaurant, but after today's experience, I will not be returning due the poor service and clear safety issues. read more

We were warned by some to not eat here but one night we just had to eat near town to attend an event and just thought let us give them a try. The food was very bland. Hardly any taste and customer service was just okay. We hardly saw our waiter.Sorry Mi Casa. I hope you can fix things up. read more

This is the "go to", legendary Mexican food choice at lease since 2000. Others come and go, but Mi Casa consistently delivers good "Texacan" food at fair prices, and very good service. read more

When the local VFW closed, many Vets started going to Mi Casa as the "early" crowd (3P-6 P) You would think they would appreciate an "early" crowd since they have virtually no traffic in the early afternoon,(Much less Vets) but no. USE CASH ONLY!!! They seem to have difficulty keeping an accurate tab on the number of drinks ordered and God in Heaven only knows when it will show up on your debit card bank statement. Sewanee college is nearby, so there are plenty of college kids with daddy's credit card to keep them in business, they don't have to worry about the tab, but this is no place for adults! I'm a retired business man, and I've seen more people ruin their reputation over 30$ than 30,000. Mi Casa seems to think their reputation is worth ruining over the price of a few draft beers..... Sad! read more

Stopped here for lunch. Had two beef tacos and my wife had the chicken enchiladas. Waitress brought out chips and salsa... chips were home made but cold. Salsa was a soupy tomato sauce. We ordered two hand made margaritas, tasted like lemonade. The waitress/bartender said she would add more simple syrup. Not much better. My beef tacos were unseasoned and came only with lettuce and cheese on a single tortilla that fell apart as soon as I picked it up. The chicken enchiladas were better according to my wife but was only saved by the salsa Verdi. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants real Mexican food or drink. To bad. Great location. read more

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Monteagle, Tennessee

I wish I could write a better review for this place. Unfortunately, after receiving one of their ginormous margaritas (it must have been close to 32 ounces!), I was too obliterated to remember much about the food. What I do remember was "it didn't suck". I've had better, but Monteagle, Tennessee, did an admirable job of pulling together its entire Latino community (all 5 of them) to pass off a decent representation of Mexican food. read more

Not great, steak fajitas dry, no real season or flavour to anything. Asked for a spicey cheese dip, had to retrieve the jalapeños from the cheese and chop them up. 1 mile off exit. Kinda wished we just gone to the subway at the exit read more

Highly satisfactory! Jasmine our waitress was fantastic and the food was tasty. We enjoyed the outdoor patio, too! Can't go wrong with free chips and salsa. The margaritas were a bit sweet, but had a great amount of alcohol. I'm excited to go back! read more

I don't know why this place doesn't have better reviews-- it's a perfectly yummy Mexican joint. We ate here when we were in Sewanee on business for a few days. I thought the veggie fajitas were delicious. Great drinks, and free chips and salsa. Kind of slow service, but our waitress was really nice. read more

The best Dr. Pepper I've ever had at any restaurant, has the spicy tingle in the back of your throat and it's not flat.

How can you go wrong with mexican food, you may ask? Well start by going to MI CASA! I started by ordering 2 for 1 Margueritas.. it was obviously from a Kool Aid package. . Then I went with the $12.95 Acapulco shrimp. It was supposed to be shrimp in a garlic buttery cilantro sauce and it wasn't. I recognized the flavor. . IT WAS KETCHUP! ! $12.95 for Shrimp in KETCHUP!! Christina, the waitress was cute and nice but I think she also was the chef, and cashier. I honestly feel Violated! This place should be closed for deception to the public. I give it a rating of 1 because I have to rate it but I now change it to -13 for the dollars I was charged for Ketchup Shrimp! read more

Wow! SO clean! SO friendly! And, hands down, the best chili rellenos I have EVER had! I am literally craving their food now!!! This restaurant is definitely worth the drive. I will absolutely be back!!! What a fantastic find in such an out of the way place! Almost makes me wish I'd bought a house in Harvest! :) read more

Horrific. Most disgusting restaurant I've ever been to. Mouse dropping in men's and women's restrooms. Tables not wiped down. Menus felt nasty to even hold. Dirty windows, floors, everything. Both urinals weren't working in men's room. Extremely slow service even though almost no one in there. Trash cans so full nothing else could fit in there. A nasty dirty diaper hanging out of the trash can in front of building... welcoming guests. The place was awful and should be shut down by health inspectors immediately. read more

I've been here twice now and enjoyed it both times. Chips were hot and fresh, salsa was good enough, and the cheese dip fantastic. I love their soft chicken tacos with grilled meat. Prices are reasonable and service is excellent. Their screened in porch feels amazing on a nice evening. I highly recommend it. read more

Normally we would have given a 4 star rating (5 should be for a place that is very special and rare), however I had to counter the other 2 reviews which must have been written before a change of ownership, management, or personnel, or something. My wife and I ate on a slow Saturday evening, and we were served very politely and promptly all along, prompt drink refills, etc. The menu is like every americanized Mexican restaraunt (98% of Mexican restaurants in the US not counting taquerias). Prices are reasonable. Food tasted great, not too greasy, etc. The best deal was the make your own combo: 2 items for 6.99, 3 for 7.99, includes beans and rice. Got beef tacos (great), beef chimichanga (great beef and tons of good cheese), relleno (great), and tamale (good). Not super authentic (very mild, especially the salsa--ask for the hotter one and put that all over your food), but tasty, clean, great service, good prices. read more

Good Mexican food, but nothing special. The bar is adjacent to the dining area, so it's very loud and rowdy - and this is a Tuesday evening. Not a place for a quiet meal, but the food is OK. read more

Unfortunately I've been to Mi Casa many times. The food sucks. I've had better Mexican food at a Beningans. The salsa tastes like watered down Ragu and the queso looks like someone's been milking the cow out back. The beef looks and tastes like dog food. The one redeeming thing about Mi Casa is the alcohol. The margaritas are big and strong and pounding those things down is the only way to eat the kibble and bits on your plate. I'll probably go back because I dont have a choice. Even though I would rather run naked through a burning glass factory. read more