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    Tia's Tacos

    4.7 (198 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    First time visiting Tia's Tacos. Had Paco's Nachos. They were great. I highly recommend visiting for some good food.

    Carnitas Taco and shrimp taco
    K L.

    We stopped in for lunch on a Thursday. Only a few people when we arrived around 11:30 but it was full (rather small dining area) by noon. We were greeted and our order taken promptly. Started with some guacamole and chips. It was fresh and really good. They have a salsa bar with five different salsa. For those who love hot, the habanero was fantastic. I had a shrimp taco on flour tortillas and a carnitas taco. You can choose your style such as traditional American or street. I picked street style for both. Both tacos were tasty with good portions. My wife had a carne asada taco and a small order of nachos also with carne asada. She loved it all. We enjoyed everything and plan on returning soon.

    Paco's nachos.
    Chris S.

    Located in one of the many strip mall buildings in Turkey Creek, it is as easy to find as any other place there. Parking is tight, as it is for every business in the area. We were able to find a space very near the front door. I didn't specifically notice a handicapped space, but that is not under control of the business. Walking in, the dining area is bright and open. There is a mix of tables with seats along the wall. You can also sit at the front window. The menu is above the counter in the rear of the dining area. It is well designed and easy to navigate. There is also a salsa bar to the left as you come in with a selection of salsa options. Our food took maybe 10 minutes after we ordered. The street tacos (asada and carnitas) were very good. Adding the mild or hot salsa from the bar really made the flavors pop. The tacos were decent size for the price and the fillings were fresh plentiful. The Paco's Nachos were also very good. The chips were crisp and warm and the toppings were hot, fresh, and plentiful as well. Overall, Tia's is a great choice for a quick lunch. They have an excellent menu selection and the salsa bar is an added bonus. This is definitely worth a stop.

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    Riley K.

    Loved Tia's Tacos! Authentic flavors and excellent salsa. I'd definitely recommend them.

    Chips and chunky fresh guacamole with fresh cilantro, jalapeños, onions and tomatoes
    Alex E.

    Wow! This place knows how to make a street taco! Fresh corn tortillas and no scrimping on meats made to perfection! Cilantro and onions or go American with cheese and sour cream if you choose (I chose the former). Salsas are made in house and the best we've had in the south. If you like a West Coast, L.A., Baja style experience this is it! Love the South but hadn't found a taco this good since California! Yum!!

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    Marlene K.

    Having lived many years in Southern California I've had some of the most authentic Mexican street food available. Who knew that Knoxville would have a place like Paco's Taco's that rivals the best of the best? The soft corn tortillas are hand made and are some of the best I've ever had. They're soft, don't crack and spill half the filling in your lap and are delicious! I could eat them by themselves! Was able to make the Flacos Burrito (already vegan) gluten free by turning it into a bowl. I like that instead of "rice & beans" it was rice and potatoes with spinach, corn and avocado. Nice touch. Also had the Nopales (cactus) and Championes (mushroom) tacos. Both were really flavorful. You can get them either traditional with onion and cilantro or American with lettuce, tomato and cheese. The American method would, obviously, not be vegan, and isn't how I'd choose to eat a taco anyway! The service was efficient and the food came out fast! It's a walk up and order at the counter and get a number kind of place which helps for a speedy meal. Don't forget to check out the salsa bar, the blended jalapeño is my favorite.

    Nash W.

    A true hidden gem. I usually stay in the Tri hotels and one was just a short distance away. Always in need of good Mexican I gave this place a shot. I had 2 fish tacos, 2 carne Asada tacos and 2 El Pastor tacos. As well a serving of their house made guacamole. Everything was just as it should be. They were out of cane it's but I left satisfied! The salsa bar is always a good thing and this one had the full range including a guacamole salsa which was great! The only thing I could possibly complain about would be the fool drivers not being able to park between the lines. See first picture. I'll definitely be back whe I stay in this local hotel again!!

    Jasmine T.

    The tortillas alone are reason to give Paco's a visit, but the rest of the food from the meat to the condiments are excellent. Service is friendly and quick. Highly recommend! We most enjoyed the chorizo and al pastor tacos.

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    Lindsay H.

    So much hype. SO worthy of said hype! Stopped in with empty stomachs and an absurd amount of taco enthusiasm. This small shop is located next to Noodles and Co. in Turkey Creek and has a clean and modern interior with plenty of seating, a salsa bar, and a counter that you order and pay from. Once food is done, they bring it to your table. Owner, Luis, was behind the counter and greeted us warmly and walked us through his favorites. He quickly pointed us to the pastor (grilled, marinated, pork tenderloin) dishes. Ummm... yes. Great recommendation. There are also several kinds of drinks, including Jarritos Mexican sodas, horchata, margaritas, and fresh juices. We ordered a pastor taco, a pescado (grilled mahi-mahi) taco, pastor burrito, chips and queso, and street corn. It was all incredible, especially paired with the five salsas. We especially liked the house salsa and the verde/green salsa. The tacos and burrito are all highly-customizable. You can get them with lettuce, tomato, cheese or with onion and queso fresco. Other toppings to add on as well. Definitely opt to get the homemade corn tortillas instead of flour. Wow. The street corn had the perfect amount of lime and cheese to make it pop without an overpowering creaminess that some places add with mayo. We will definitely get pastor dishes again and will try the carnitas and carne asada next time, too. Great service and great food. I hope they are around for a very long time.

    The ordering counter, you can easily read the menu and pick your drinks, beer and margaritas are available.

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    Came here with my mom, sister and aunt. We got street tacos and Nachos. Just WOW. So good. Small restaurant but quick and friendly service.

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    It was fast and good food It was very good and loud atmosphere. The kids in the next boothwe were loud and enthusiastic

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    9 months ago

    Good food. Quick service. They care about helping customers avoid allergies. Try the nachos.

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    9 months ago

    So good!! tried all the tacos. Yummmmm. Totally legit. Thank you!! The service is quick, the tacos are big. The meat is juicy.

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    Great food, quick service, friendly people and generous portions. Authentic Mexican food. Limited inside seating.

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    3.9(313 reviews)
    7.0 mi
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    4.7(181 reviews)
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    I'd had this spot bookmarked for a long time as it was listed as the best place to get a tamale in…read moreall of TN by Yelp a few years ago. I found myself in Knoxville for work and the stars aligned; I managed to convince my coworkers to come have lunch here! We found parking in a large lot about two blocks away. It sadly wasn't free but we enjoyed walking around and looking in the shops. The inside of the restaurant was clean, cool, and cute. One wall contains lots of coolers/fridges where they store drink options (shout out to Wiseacre beer!) as well as lots of their tamales, which you can take home to prepare. Staff are happy to provide tips on how this can be done, as one of my coworkers took several tamales home (and her family was pleased with them too!). It seemed like only one person was working. He was extremelyyyy soft spoken and not super friendly, honestly, but our food came out in a timely manner and he wasn't rude or anything. Four of us, myself included, got the chicken tinga tamale, and one person got the classic tamale. I got mine as a meal, which came with rice, black beans, and curtido. I also nabbed a bottled tea. Personally, I didn't love the drink selection -- all a little too bougie/health food-y for me (I'm a simple girl who wants a simple Diet Pepsi or Coke or regular fresh brewed sweet tea) - but no big deal. Everything was quite good! I've been trying to decide if I like tamales or not and this place brought me to the conclusion that yes, I do - I just hadn't had one this good before! The corn was fluffy, the chicken was tender and well-seasoned and plentiful, and the salsa on top rounded it out well. The beans and rice were also very well seasoned and tasty accompaniments. I'd never had curtido (fermented cabbage) before, but I'd say it's a bit brighter than its Korean cousin, kimchi. I liked it but the portion was so large and the flavor so strong that I did ultimately tire of it after 4-5 bites. My coworker took the rest home! Overall, I get the hype around the tamales in particular. If you're craving one, definitely give this place a try!

    quick, affordable, and delicious. What more could you ask for? if you're wondering if one tamale is…read moreenough, it absolutely was with the 2 sides! I love this spot and I haven't seen tamales served anywhere else in Knox so I appreciate something new always. i'd 100% reccomend!

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    4.2(585 reviews)
    9.5 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Full bar

    Visiting Farmacy for date night was a special treat. Parking is limited out front, but there are…read moreplenty of spots behind the building or in adjacent lots. We had a reservation and were seated quickly at a cute table for two. Unbeknownst to us, it was taco Tuesday, suggesting $3 tacos of various proteins. We ordered three as an appetizer and were amazed by how tasty they were. Don't skip the tofu- that was our surprise favorite. My wife ordered the pork belly and I, the enlightened bowl. The pork belly was incredible- the best we've ever had. Tender, soft, rich, and a generous portion. Plenty of leftovers there. My enlightened bowl felt extremely healthy and fresh. I felt like a horse in a pasture. I stole many bites of pork. I might suggest adding a protein besides the salmon crumbles (it comes with those, but think tuna packet texture). Overall, we had a fantastic experience at Farmacy and look forward to our next visit.

    High Hopes, Flat Landing…read more I'd had this place bookmarked for ages, and when out-of-town friends came for brunch, I thought, "finally, my chance!" Lesson learned: scope it out solo before bringing guests. We all left underwhelmed, and honestly, I was disappointed. Let's start with the good: it's an adorable spot, the service was stellar, and the cocktails were genuinely great. But the food? A real miss for me. I'd consider giving it another shot -- just not with the same order, or at least with some specific requests in hand. We kicked things off with beignets, which, in hindsight, was a bold move in Tennessee. As NOLA regulars, we know our beignets, and these weren't even in the same ballpark as Café du Monde. Instead of that light, pillowy pull-apart texture, they came out dense and crispy -- more funnel cake than beignet. The breakfast mains were a visual triumph and a textural letdown. I tried all three dishes, and my fellow diners agreed across the board. The "Sunny" had great flavor on top, but the bread underneath turned to mush almost instantly -- we ended up scraping the toppings off and eating it like a salad. If you order this, ask for the bread toasted. The biscuits and gravy had real potential, but the candied bacon overwhelmed everything with sweetness -- it completely took over the dish and made it hard to finish. Dave's eggs were fine on their own, but the hash alongside them wasn't much to look at, and the flavor didn't redeem the presentation.

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    KoPita Authentic Mediterranean

    4.3(195 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    Amazing Chef / Owner - AVI ZENATTI If there was a 7 star…read moreoption, I would gladly give it and it would be GENUINE 7 star rating. Not only was the restaurant service great but the Owner / Chef AVI came to our table where 6 of us were seated for Dinner and spent time talking to us. When I told him we would love family style and some Vegeterian choices since 3 of our group were vegetarians so we will let you decide what to serve. First came the Vegeterian food - all very good but the Tomato Salad , Falafel and Shakshuka were outstanding which is an understatement. We are not big eaters but AVI insisted we try his selections and HE WAS PERSONALLY COOKING FOR US ! The next was Chicken Kebob platter really unbelievably tasty and we told them to stop since we were full but Avi's hospitality knew no bounds. The Fish ( Cod) melted in your mouth as did the LAMB CHOPS - I love eating out but have not experienced Mediterrean cuisine that good. Go try this place and you will truly enjoy the food. Thank you AVI ZENATTI

    How have I been sleeping on this place for so long?!? Went here before a show at the Tennessee…read moreTheater. Nicely appointed restaurant inside of the Embassy Suites hotel. Sat outside to enjoy the beautiful weather, great view to people watch, and asked them to serve us chef's choice. Absolutely blown away by the quality of the food and flavors of the dishes. It is now my new favorite Mediterranean restaurant in town for authentic cuisine. The staff also had a great sense of humor and were very attentive. Come early and enjoy!

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