I ordered the shrimp fajitas which was very tasty. My daughter had ordered the enchiladas Verde. I said why would it have tomato sauce when Verde means green. I said she wants it with green sauce because that's how it's supposed to be made not red tomato sauce. The beans tasted very sour like moldy cheese and the rice was very bland and flavorless. I ordered the guacamole which was just chopped up avocado with salsa and an extreme amount of lime juice. So I definitely would not recommend the guacamole because it's not legit guacamole. My daughter said her food was very bland. Soooo why not get legit Mexican to cook some flavor into the food? read more

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Great food. I eat a lot of Mexican all over the USA and the first indication that tells me it's gonna be good is when I can smell Fabuloso...then I know it's clean! This place was priced right. Margaritas were large and just the right amount of tequila. Food was great and served fast. Service was fast and she kept checking on me. I'm new in town from Fla and going to try every Mexican place in Knoxville. Definitely going back to this one. read more

Fajitas and salsa are simply delicious! Super clean and quick service too! Will def visit again when in the area. read more

Best thing was the sour cream an their chips the meal was bland and just all around a waste service was good tho read more

Plaza Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We've decide this is our fav Mexican restaurant in Halls. And that is after trying almost every one at least once. The carnitas were delectable, I wouldn't change a thing, and the salsa was seasoned well with a little heat & served with crispy, fresh chips; that makes all the difference between an average Mexican restaurant & a good one. Typical décor & atmosphere, but excellent service. read more

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We ordered a lunch special enchilada and a lunch fajita. Steak was way overcooked and the enchilada had either cinnamon or nutmeg in it. NOT GOOD to me. So told waiter was not good after one bite & he took it away. Hubby and I shared the dried meat fajitas, he had a beer and me a sprite. We ordered fried jalapeño and cheese. Leaving we saw waiter did not take the enchilada off our ticket. So he did not get a tip. We probably won't be returning since zapata is down the road and much better. read more

Been here twice in the last month. Always have had great service and great food! My husband is in love with how they can make his michelada perfect with the right amount of spicy. We will be back again. read more

Absolute best restaurant in Knox County, I've had them all. Highest quality authentic salsa and family environment. Prices are the best that I have seen as well, get the chili relllenos!!! The service is always top notch as well In this small unpacked environment read more

Plaza Mexico - Chile Rellenos - Mexican Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I will preface this by saying I just moved here from Texas. The food here is bland, bland, bland. I came during lunch and wanted something crunchy. I went with the 2 taquito (one chicken, one beef) lunch special. It comes with rice, lettuce, tomatoes and guacamole. I also was given chips and salsa. The salsa has no heat, but was the best thing they served, with chunks of tomatoes and onions. It kind of saved the meal, because I added it to the rice and dipped the taquitos in it, then the guacamole and sour cream. It was the only thing with flavor. The staff was nice, but obviously stretched thin, with many tables to serve. The decor is nice, but somethings are a bit strange to me, like my table top. Looks like the cover of a romance novel. I won't be returning, but if you don't like spicy, this is the place for you. read more

We looove the food and service we get at plaza Mexico. I'm not sure if they went with new management but about 8 months or so (I'm not sure) the food and service became surprisingly excellent. I'm from California so good Mexican food is a must. The culture of their business is so welcoming too read more

Amazing food and customer service was amazing the chips were crunchy and delicious and the tacos were great but sometimes they get your order wrong read more

I have been to this location just once. I'm new to the area and had a taste for tacos. I chose because of its location to where I was at the time. Good was average and service for take out could have been quicker. They may charge extra for credit card usage so be aware. I was not given a detailed receipt and forgot to ask for one. read more

Plaza Mexico Mexican Grill has real authentic cuisines made from scratch. My two sons's I really enjoy the amazing chicken enchiladas, steak tacos, served with Mexican refried beans and rice. This place servers fresh chips and authentic Mexican salsa all the way from Mexico. Plaza Mexico Mexican Grill has the best Mexican quality takeout services on the planet. read more

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Love the food a very large menu Everything is delicious Servers are very friendly Chips are great as well as the salsa and guacamole I could eat there everyday read more

What happened to my use to be favorite Mexican food place, haven't been in a few months and was surprised to find the food was not at all what I previously enjoyed. My crunchy tacos had raw red meat, the beans were like soup and the rice was dry. The chips had an aftertaste that was a little cardboardy. It was the first time ever that I didn't finish the chips and dip. The water was good and cold. The service was slow and the place was not crowded at all, the table was sticky and the seats were wet. I hate that it was so bad because this has been my fav place to go for several years, my husband had a burrito which he said was OK but like me he couldn't eat the chips because of their taste and agreed that it was not the place we use to enjoy. Still wondering what the red, raw Meat in my tacos was about. Can no longer recommend. read more

Great Mexican restaurant. The food is good. The space is festive. And the staff is super nice.

We got a togo order and it was really good. I assume based off this experience that dine in would be even better.

Fresh, fast and delicious! Their patio is awesome and gets evening shade. We had the cheese dip, chimichanga and beef nachos. Came out fast and hot. The chips and salsa are fresh and mild. Perfect for the kiddos! We really enjoyed our visit - especially our server. He was great!! read more

Plaza Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Wow wow wow!! The food, the service, the atmosphere were everything. We are so excited to have found this amazing restaurant. We are new to Tennessee from Florida and were on the hunt for a new delicious Mexican restaurant and we have found it. The salsa is UNREAL and the tacos blew our minds. I wish I could show you the food we inhaled but we ate it too fast. The staff was so kind, our waiter was so attentive and kind. He brought our food fast and checked on us often. When we went in the place was busy and he was still so attentive! read more

Plaza Mexico - We had 3 tacos and a side of rice - Mexican Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Not a bad place to go. The environment was friendly and inviting. I did like the outside patio as it was relaxing since the weather was good. Their chips and salsa were very good and had tons of flavor. They also have a okay beer selection, nothing to special but all your staples for a Mexican restaurant. The food was okay, not great but not bad at all. If you want some good Mexican I would recommend them. I still haven't found the perfect restaurant but we will be back for sure. read more

Wonderful service and the servers are so friendly. A great atmosphere and always the best food!

I am originally from San Diego. So Mexican restaurants in Knoxville have never been able to meet my high standards. My first test is the salsa ! If you can add cilantro onions and have a perfect heat in your salsa it's perfect and this place nails it !! Great salsa. The margaritas are great not weighted down with mix flavor. Today I tried the taquitios they were great too. My husband had waveios rancheros they even chopped a fresh not too hot jalapeño as garnish. So yummy ! Thank you plaza for putting effort and flavor into your food. Loved it read more

Strange, how things work out. After driving past Plaza Mexico dozens of times the last few months, we finally succumbed to the temptation to pull in and give it a try. Had El Met not been packed, it would have been another instance of 'the usual', but the long line and an empty tummy 'conspired and inspired'. Okay, I confess that I felt somewhat guilty and disloyal as I ducked my head and piloted the White Mule past the familiar and crowded confines toward the culinary unknown. Outside, and within; Plaza Mexico isn't inspiring. "Run of the mill", would prove an adequate description of their physical plant. And while the no-nonsense approach towards their decor might be somewhat off-putting, their approach toward their menu items more than compensates for the lack of 'matador on felt' wall treatments. I selected the Carnitas plate. The pork was perfectly done, moist but not fatty. The flavor was 'spot-on' - tempting enough to forgo the tortilla bread and consume alone. The pico had a fair amount of 'kick' but wasn't over powering. The side of rice was fluffy and tasty. The refried beans were uninspired, but did serve as an excellent 'binder' for my steaming HOT tortilla breads. The entire ensemble was offered on a sizzling hot charger (as it should be!). Grub-mate ordered the two burrito plate, consisting of one each shredded beef and chicken. The seasonings for each were delightful. The burritos were tender, not tough or doughy. The quantity on each plate reflected a good balance of food for the dollar. ADA is excellent. Parking is adequate. There's a patio area for outside dining, but jeez! It has little to offer as it juts into the parking area. I think it has become much easier to drive past my 'other' Mexican eatery on those afternoons when a certain craving strikes! read more

Really good service, good salsa, and a good variety on their menu. I highly recommend to anybody in the halls area!!!!

Entire restaurant staff smelled like body odor. I waited 45 minutes and never got my food. Horrible service horrible food horrible experience. read more

Food is amazing... service is lacking severely. If the food wasn't so good we wouldn't keep coming here. Service is terrible, otherwise would definitely give 5 stars. read more

This is by far the best Mexican place I have ever eaten! Depending what you get, it can get a little pricey, but it's well worth it. It is an authentic Mexican setting with mostly Mexican workers, who actually speak Spanish. For me to eat dinner with one other person (my daughter and we get the exact same thing) it's about $50 after tip. However, another couple I know that goes there can eat there for about $25. They do have a bar and TVs all around and some Mexican drinks. It is a great treat to be able to go here Absolutely love going. I definitely recommend this place to anybody, but is in the area of Maynardville Highway near North Freeway. It's right past this. You'll see a CVS on the right and then it will be on the left. read more

Very good food fast service been there several times always great service big selection on menu and always ready to serve you well and get your food right! read more

Best Mexican restaurant in halls. It is a bit pricier but I personally think it's worth it. We've done a bunch of togo orders since covid hit. They even have a drink cooler in front with fun drinks for purchase. Very nice if you have a large order and are waiting in line. read more

We are regulars here and can absolutely say we think this is the best Mexican restaurant in town. We've tried most the others and always end by saying "should have went to Plaza". The food is consistently great, the drinks are on point and the price really isn't bad for our family of 6 to get out the door under $100. The only thing I would like to see different is better out door seating - the seats make you feel like you're going to be dumped in the floor. But absolutely no complaints about anything else. We eat here at least once a month - sometimes 2-3. Have ordered several things off the menu and all are just as amazing as the rest. Definitely recommend to anyone wanting Mexican and awesome margaritas read more

Plaza Mexico has the BEST salsa! There's a bunch of decent Mexican restaurants in Halls and Fountain City but Plaza has the salsa I crave! The food is decent, on par with El Metete or Amigos of you're familiar with Halls. read more

Amazing food for a great price. The wait staff is extremely kind and courtesy. This is my families go to Mexican restaurant.

Very good food and service. I get the carmines al la Diablo because I love hot and spicy food and it's the best I've had in the area. If you like hot salsa then ask for some and I mix it with their regular salsa....very yummy. Good margaritas too! read more

We love this place! Full assortment of Hispanic meals, beer, and margaritas. This time I tried the chicken, shrimp and pineapple fajitas, enough to feed an army! The hubs favorite is carnitas (slow roasted pork) and he enjoyed every bite he could finish and we both took leftovers home. Chips and salsa kept coming as fast as we could stuff them down. We moved south from a very high Hispanic concentration area and have enjoyed all varieties of their food. This place does not disappoint. read more

Wish I had the opportunity to rate their food. Unfortunately, we never made it to that point. Stopped in as first timers because we usually eat at the competition nearby, El Metate. Wanting something different and reading positive reviews, I opted to try them out. We were seated immediately, but sat at a table for 20 minutes never being acknowledged. Nice. We got up and left. As we left we watched three employees walk over to our table, presumably wondering if we left or what had happened. We laughed as we drove to El Metate. read more

One of the best Mexican Restaurants that I have been to. I have been there several times and never disappointed. Great service and great food. read more

Tried to find out if anything here was gluten-free. They didn't know what that was & just said "no we don't have that". Steer clear of this place if you can't eat gluten. read more

We get food from here very often & food is good but TakeOut service is unreliable. We've had mistakes on three separate occasions where they left out food from our order that we paid for. They need a quality control system on take out orders. read more

Our family has been going there since it opened. The food is great and the staff is very friendly. I highly recommend Plaza Mexico.