Oh my goodness!! This is by far the best Mexican food I have had in Chattanooga!! I had a tostada…read moreand my partner had two ground beef tacos! Everything was delicious. The Al pastor was the best ever! Tender and tasty. The ground beef was the best my guy has ever eaten. The service was amazing. An adorable young woman had control of the whole place! She was friendly and fast. The interior doesn't matter, it's the food that is the star!! Loved it.

Located on the busy corner of Shallowford and Lee Highway, it's not easy to get into the parking…read morelot unless you are going east on Lee Highway. Any other direction requires you to chance turning left across six traffic lanes very close to the intersection or going past and doing a U-turn. The third option is to turn left into one of the other strip malls further down Lee and then a couple right turns gets you into the Taco Roc parking lot. Once you get into the lot, there is a decent amount of parking with some adjacent to the building and more across a traffic lane. There are several handicapped spaces near the entrance as well. Walking in, you enter a small waiting area. We were greeted almost immediately and told the hostess we wanted to place a to go order. She quickly gave us menus and told us to sit while we decided what we wanted. If you are dining in, there is a good amount of seating to the right of the waiting area and another smaller area on the left behind a wall. The ordering counter is to the rear of the waiting area. There is a large menu (with pictures) above the counter, but many items in the menu also have photos. This is also where you would pick up take-out orders. There is a salsa bar in the waiting area to the right of the door. We took a sample of each of the six salsas to eat with our food while we were waiting. All had a different flavor and varying levels of heat. One was mild, one was pretty hot, and the others were in between. All were very good and could compliment many different dishes. Our order took 15-20 minutes to be brought to us. It was well packaged in styrofoam containers and nothing spilled on the way home. The Arroz Taco Roc had steak, chicken, and shrimp as a fajita mix. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and was not rubbery even after the drive home. The other proteins were also perfectly cooked and well seasoned. This was an outstanding dish. The Chimichanga was ordered with a mix of steak and chorizo. The protein was well spread throughout the chimichanga along with the other ingredients. The tortilla was not as crispy as typical, but this is most likely due to the delay in the ride home and would not be noticed for those dining in. While the refried beans were nothing special, the rice was surprisingly good. It had an excellent flavor and was cooked perfectly. I added the pico salsa from the salsa bar and could have made that a meal by itself. The menu is pretty extensive and covers almost any possible taste or preference. I look forward to working my way through the menu in many future visits.

This is some of the most ****AUTHENTIC**** Mexican food around. Nothing fancy, just great food…read moreprepared with great pride and a lot of love! Folks, this is the real deal. Don't come here expecting your Tex-Mex or Ameri-Mex rubbish! Come here with no expectations except a real Mexican cuisine experience! On weekend evenings there are fresh tortillas made and served out front along with exceptional Mexican food! Cards are accepted, but it's beating bring cash. Inside you'll find Mexican music playing and Spanish language television - we thought that it made the experience even better!

Just give this place a try. You will not be disappointed. Everything is made in house from the…read moretortillas to the delicious sauces. I can't wait to go back to sample more of the menu.

I've spent years in this town as a college student and after, yet for some reason I've never had…read morethe opportunity to eat here before. So finally after all these years, I came here with my dad. Service was fast and helpful. There are many tables and places to sit. They have a large menu too. I ordered the Beef Chimichangas with all the sides, and my dad had the Chicken Fajitas. Food came out pretty quick. I will say, the portion size is incredible. The price is reasonable depending on the time you come for lunch or dinner, and they give you so much. For me, I love all the sides and some places tend to give a meager amount, but not this place. And they didn't even cheap out on the guacamole amount too. I had some to take home at the end, so I was happy about that. Although the food was decent and plentiful, I will say that it lacked flavor for me. It wasn't amazing in comparison to all the Mexican places I've tried around the area. And also I guess from eating Mexican food in California, I have a high standard. Like I reiterated before, great portion size but a little disappointing regarding the flavor. It felt like it was missing something, maybe a little salt but also something more that I can't put my finger on. I'm not sure if I would come back.

Chips: Average…read more Salsa: A tad better than average for Mexican restaurants in the South. Food: Maybe 3 stars. At least they served an adequate amount of sauce with the enchilada, something that doesn't happen nearly enough. Service: 1-2 stars. Out of the four employees I encountered, only one managed a fake smile, and none gave a happy hoo-haw about whether I had a good experience or not. Value: 4 stars for my $5.99 lunch special. Ambience: Average.

THIS IS THE PLACE…read more Authentic, actual Mexican food that isn't drenched in queso or compromised to cater to locals. Their tacos compete with anything I've had in Southern California and their salsas are delicious - they have half a dozen at least in their salsa bar, all fresh! The pupusas are a treat as well as their various aguas frescas. This is our new spot and we'll be doing everything we can to make sure this little taqueria thrives.

The quality of the food. Pupusa was mediocre. Tiny serving…read moreof slaw. Okay but wouldn't go back.

I do not believe I've ever actually given a one star review before, but this is going to be my…read morefirst. The only reason for a one star review is because I couldn't give zero stars, and our server redeemed the one star because she was awesome. However, her awesomeness could not overcome the overwhelming disappointment that this place is. First off it's not Mexican food, it's garbage. I'm going to post a photo of a so-called Chile Relleno. It was utter filth and a complete insult to Mexican cuisine everywhere. It was so terrible that it didn't even come close. I'm not talking about a bad chili relleno, I'm talking about something so disgusting that I almost got it from the table and walked out without paying - but I paid for the swill that was prepared. Then there are the frijoles! I mean seriously I've had better stuff out of a tin, and I'm not even kidding about that! Cold, flavorless, and not even completely cooked. It's like nobody in that kitchen had ever even heard of Mexico. Sadly for them they had a diner last evening that has not only heard of it, but has been there. I lived in El Paso Texas for a number of years and I've gotten used to disappointing Mexican food ever since leaving there. But this restaurant takes the cake by far. The sad part is that just down the street there is authentic Mexican food prepared correctly, a number of real Mexican restaurants. There is some nostalgia to this place because it's located in the old Peerless mill which dates back to before World War II, but the nostalgia doesn't make up for bad food. If you own this restaurant and are reading this review, shame on you for defrauding your customers! Good honest, hard-working people come into your restaurant expecting at least a decent attempt at Mexican food, this wasn't even close!

Food is always amazing when we come here! Service is great!! The store looks amazing inside, 10/10…read morerecommend!

Has it's own parking lot and the interior is mostly wide open with lots of tables and seating. Due…read moreto being so open it is loud. Service was great even though they were very busy and we had a party of 5. They have full bar and also Draft beer (+1). The food portions are big and very good.

If you order the nachos, ask for napkins, because otherwise the only one you'll get is the tiny one…read moreyour utensils are wrapped in. Also, do not expect a refill on your drink...or even an offer for one.

Chaos Mongolian Grill -- Where You're the Chef of Your Own Feast…read more If you love food that's as unique as you are, Chaos Mongolian Grill in Chattanooga is your playground. Here, you don't just order a meal -- you build it. Start by picking your protein from a lineup that covers all the cravings: tender chicken, juicy steak, fresh fish, plump shrimp, and more. Next, hit the seasoning station like a pro -- dried chopped onions, garlic powder, garlic salt, and plenty of other flavor-boosters are ready to make your creation sing. Then, pile on crisp veggies, crack in some eggs, and drench it all in your choice of sauces. For the base, I'm a noodle loyalist (they soak up every drop of flavor), but rice, cabbage, and other options are on deck. Once your masterpiece is stacked sky-high, the cooks work their magic on the sizzling grill and bring it to your table hot and fresh. It's not all-you-can-eat, but the "stack it as high as you can" rule means you'll still leave full and happy. The staff is warm and welcoming, and the grill team keeps things moving so you're not staring at your empty plate for long. Yes, the building shows its age, but honestly, the flavors are so bold and the experience so fun, you'll barely notice. If you're ready to unleash your inner chef and eat exactly what you're craving, this spot delivers big.

The food are amazing especially the Korean menu !!! The customer service is spectacular too! The…read morecan be a wait but it is worth it!.

Still incredible food. The birria tacos are an experience and decadent. Updated menu attachedread more

This is a hidden gem of a food truck off the side of the road. The food was outstanding and…read moreauthentic. Do not expect a fast food experience. Each dish is cooked to order and you can tell by the quality. We had the Birria tacos, chicken burrito, and elote. We will definitely stop by again before we head back to Florida!