Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

Food is always great here. Unfortunately we're always at work and usually the last customers seated…read morewhen we come here. The staff are always friendly and service is quick!

Everything... this was my third visit to this restaurant, and the first one was great. My last two…read morehave been disaster! Tonight I ordered a dish that was unacceptable in that when I cut into my shrimp, chimichanga, water poured out or something similar to the consistency. It was disgusting, so I sent it back. The manager explained that this was better or oil. Lol. I cook with both of the above very often. It was not. I think that it was frozen shrimp inside the tortilla. My dish was steaming, and was very hot when it was served, which lend me to believe that it was in the microwave. My next order was the fajitas. I ordered shrimp, chicken and steak. Not one time did my waiter replace my chips, nor act as though I was an important guest. It was one of the worst experiences that I have had in some time. My bill was exorbitant because I ordered margaritas along with my food. I will never be back. I ordered margaritas, because I chose to drink instead of eat since the food was so bad. This place is one step above Taco Bell in my opinion. In addition, I left a very nice cash tip. This was not due to the fact that the service was great, it was because I felt guilty for sending back my first order.

Steak Fajitas

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El Trio

3.5(40 reviews)

0.8 mi

This is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Food and service are both excellent. I…read morelove the pollo azteca and the margaritas are yummy and strong. Ask for Jose Roberto to wait on you and Milton the owner is amazing. I have been coming here for years along with my entire office and family. They make an awesome taco bar for our office meetings at work too! Check them out, you won't be disappointed.

First time trying El Trio, service was quick and very responsive. The steak fajitas were very…read moretender and flavorful. My mom had the chicken chimichangas she really enjoyed them. Overall great food and excellent service will definitely be back.

Steak Fajitas

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House Margarita, very good

Fiesta Mexicana Ringgold

2.9(20 reviews)

1.1 mi

We stopped in on our way to Albany, GA after reading the Yelp reviews. We were seated right away…read moreby a very friendly hostess. Chips and salsa were brought to us right away. The chips tasted so good that I ate several without the salsa. The salsa was delicious! My husband and I split the Pollo Mexicano. It was more than enough for both of us. It was a flattened chicken breast with grilled peppers and onions and just the right amount of cheese sauce on top. Refried beans and rice came with it. I believe that was the BEST chicken I have ever eaten in a Mexican restaurant. I don't know what the seasoning or marinade was but it was fantastic! I hope we are in this area again at lunch or dinner time! The restaurant was very festive and our server, Dalila, was very attentive and friendly.

There was good food and service and had us like we were in Mexico. Well the ambience was so great,…read moreso 5 stars easily.

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El Charro Bar & Restaurant

4.6(21 reviews)

1.2 mi

Great owners and super nice. Food is well prepared sometimes…read moremenu are not in stock in the kitchen. Food is hot and fresh. Good favor in meals. Prices are sliding upwards recently and continue to increase. Saturday night Karaoke is hit and miss deal.deal.

Stepping into El Charro Bar and Restaurant felt like walking straight into a piece of vibrant…read moreMexican art -- every chair, wall, and detail bursts with color and character! From hand-painted calaveras to bright parrots and desert scenes, the décor alone is worth the visit. It's like dining inside a fiesta mural! But the real highlight? The chile relleno -- absolutely hit the spot! Perfectly cooked, cheesy, flavorful, and served piping hot. My order came out so fast that I barely had time to admire all the painted chairs (but don't worry, I still did). The food tasted authentic, comforting, and full of the same energy that fills the room. Between the quick service, delicious food, and the atmosphere that practically dances around you, El Charro Bar is a must-stop if you want great Mexican food served with a side of pure joy.

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Taqueria Jalisco - ANIA

4.5(460 reviews)

13.7 mi

Went to lunch with a friend, I didn't realize I had been here before. The good, service and…read moreatmosphere were great. I had enough food that I could have had enough for later but I ate it all. It was so good we ordered it to go for later.

Inside has a bright feel to it and there was a warm welcome from staff when entering. I got the…read moretacos, the huevos rancheros, the huarache and a tamale. The tacos tinga chicken, juicy yet dry, the pastor had great flavor yet was missing chunks of sautéed onions and/or pineapple, the asada lackluster, and the lengua was tender and tasty. The huevos rancheros had so much flavor and the eggs were cooked perfectly alongside the chorizo, no crunch at all so as odd as it is I'd ask for the tostada on side next time. The pork tamale was tasty and filled with meat although so small it was almost comical, definitely should have been labeled a mini tamale. The huarache was absolutely amazing, I devoured every last bit, and to top it off the cocktails were tasty too.

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Beautiful plants

Corazon De Mexico Cuisine

4.0(51 reviews)

6.6 mi

Cute little spot, sort of typical, strip center restaurant. Small, quaint, fairly typical layout…read more The service was truly outstanding, I was impressed by the attention paid by our server, not something I always see when dining with the grandchildren. The food, the presentation was very good. One of the items that impressed everyone at the table was the queso with frijoles. That was a first for all of us, unbelievably good. They had great specials for children with of course the typical drink specials. It was a fun time, we'll be back.

The food was good, chips were nice and crispy, salsa could be spicier - took off 1 Star because my…read moremojito was so clogged with mint I couldn't drink it

Bar area

Salsa with warm chips

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AMPARO'S KITCHEN

4.8(64 reviews)

8.2 mi

Some of the best authentic Mexican food I've had in Tennessee!!! The tamales were delicious. The…read moreSALSAs were each on point. The tinga chicken tostada and the birria tacos made my heart happy! the staff were kind and helpful. The seating area was a bit hot in the middle of August but the food made up for it!!!! Well done!!

They make really good food and they are so nice. One of my favorite things from here is the…read moremangonada.

Indoor dining

AMPARO'S KITCHEN - Birria - beef & cheese between grilled tortillas. With rice, beans (with cheese sauce), salad, and parsley and chopped onion for garnish.

Birria - beef & cheese between grilled tortillas. With rice, beans (with cheese sauce), salad, and parsley and chopped onion for garnish.

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El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

4.5(21 reviews)

7.4 mi

We had a reservation for 22 and got there early - they were awesome and got us seated quickly. The…read morefood and drinks were great and the wait staff was excellant! We had wonderful time!

We're Traveling from Ohio on business. This restaurant had great reviews so we decided to try…read more It's a nice, simple restaurant back in a strip behind some other businesses- so you may not see it from the road. Decor is simple, but plenty of seating and even plenty of large tables for large groups. We were seated promptly and given salsa & fresh warm chips right away. Salsa is something we're particular about. This was great salsa! A little more cilantro than I prefer, but still edible for me. The heat was perfect- between a mild & medium- maybe closer to medium, but didn't make my mouth burn after eating a bunch. The tortilla chips were white corn, thin and crisp. Not salted, so I salted each of mine before dipping in the salsa. Also, they bring a bottle of salsa and 2 bowls, so we each had our own bowl for double-dipping. We both ordered chimichangas. He ordered the ground beef, I ordered shredded chicken. They came with cheese sauce poured over, and served with refried beans that also had a little cheese melted on top (I really liked that!), Spanish rice, and a pile of shredded lettuce with pico, guacamole & sour cream. I really liked how the chimichanga was just a single one and wasn't too huge. It was still more than I could eat! But I'd rather have a reasonable size meal at a reasonable price, instead of a huge meal for a huge price, that you could never finish. I ate 1/2 the beans & rice and maybe 1/3 of the chimichanga. That was a very good chimichanga. It was packed with meat! And the meat was juicy & tender. I loved the cheese sauce on top. Our server was working very hard to serve quite a few tables. It took him a while to take our order after bringing our drinks. Because he also had a huge party of 20, that he was serving. He was nice and our food came out very soon after we ordered. The next time we travel here to Chattanooga, we plan to come back!

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Front of store

Tres Amigos Mexican Restaurant

3.3(49 reviews)

4.4 mi

All ye folks coming from ATL to Chattanooga with a stop at the Chickamauga Battlefield need to come…read morehere for lunch. We are glad we found this clean, affordable, most flavorful, Mexican restaurant. I am pretty sure its a rather new restaurant. The place is clean, service is great, the food is fresh and delicioso. I had their lunch special, .. the breakfast burrito. A large burrito with scrambled eggs and sausage. Served with beans and rice. The also brought out some chips and salsa and the salsa is FANTASTIC and made fresh. It was tomatoey, cilantroey heaven. If I was heading up to Chattanooga again, I will be sure to stop here for food again.

Not the BEST, but they have Thursday night karaoke, and it's the ONLY place in town that has a…read morebar...we don't consider Jefferson's "in-town."

Speedy Gonzalez: enchilada, rice (or beans), taco

Dinner Combo #7. - Enchilada, Chile Relleno, Rice & Beans

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Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

4.2(42 reviews)

13.4 mi

Service very good. Food was fast, fresh, tasty and big portions…read more Drinks are nice large 32oz Salsa was good, probably a bit much on the sugars, but thick enough and tasty Chorizo dip was good, chips were warm and cooked well Parking ample, just a mile from the downtown restaurants You won't leave hungry or disappointed Well above the average Mexican restaurant

So I guess I've been on a Mexican food kick the past few weeks, unintentionally. I came here for a…read morefriend's birthday dinner and they had a nice private area upstairs for us to eat and sit altogether. We had a large party. It was my first time coming all the way out here and I have to say, this is one of the best Mexican food restaurants (if not the best) I've ever been to in the area. I ordered the Beef Chimichangas and it was absolutely delicious. Huge portion sizes, every side was tasty, and the vegetables tasted fresh too. The dish overall was flavorful and savory. The sides were wonderful, crunchy, and fresh. I can't complain really. The menu prices were affordable, which I really liked. And they were generous with the sauce on top! Service was great, they did a pretty good job taking care of us since we had a huge party of people for the birthday. They were attentive, helpful, and funny. I'm so happy to say that I wasn't let down or disappointed in the slightest. I'm not sure when I'll be back around Dalton, but I would definitely come here because I know I'll be eating good. My experience was so memorable, thank you!

Interior.

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Lunch menu, Dessert menu

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4 years ago

Service is wonderful and the food even better. You can tell they take pride in what they cook. The presentation, the taste, it's all there. The server even made a rose from a napkin for my girlfriend. This place is a gem for Ringgold! I'd give it 10 stars if this app would let me. read more

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