Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Knoxville, according to Tripadvisor

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February 8, 2023
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Knoxville, according to Tripadvisor

Mexican fare ranks second among Americans' favorite global cuisines, according to Chef's Pencil. Mexican flavors and ingredients have permeated all corners of American cuisine, infusing vibrant and varied tastes into Americans' daily diet. But while tacos and enchiladas may seem commonplace in America now, that wasn't always the case.

To be sure, Americans have been influenced by the flavors of our neighbor to the south for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until refugees from southern and central Mexico brought their culinary traditions north to the U.S. during the Mexican Revolution that dishes like tacos found their way into the mainstream. An increasingly global culture (and a growing number of Mexican fast-food mainstays and high-end restaurants) have cemented Mexican food's beloved role in U.S. cuisine. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best Mexican food in Knoxville?

To find out, Stacker turned to Tripadvisor to compile a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Knoxville. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Casa Don Gallo Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7741 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919-8672
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#29. La Esperanza

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (11 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 2412 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917-3320
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#28. La Parilla

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (67 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11639 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-2660
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#27. Senor Cactus

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (28 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7811 Oak Ridge Hwy Ste 1, Knoxville, TN 37931-2345
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#26. Moe's Southwest Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (20 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 1800 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916-3010
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#25. Silvia's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (14 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2421 University Commons Way, Knoxville, TN 37919-5585
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#24. El Metate

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (22 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 4221 Sam Walton Way, Knoxville, TN 37938-4283
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#23. Potrillos Taqueria & Neveria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11151 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934-2853
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#22. Don Gallo Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (57 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 10681 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932-1504
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#21. El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (44 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11110 Kingston Pike Ste 130, Knoxville, TN 37934-2866
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#20. Pelanchos Mexican Grill

- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (131 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1516 Downtown West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37919-5406
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#19. Amigo's & Beer Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (40 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5020 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37917-1414
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#18. Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (24 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.0/5), Service (3.0/5)
- Price: not available
- Address: 7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-5600
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#17. Country Burrito Fresh Mex

- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (14 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: not available
- Address: 10636 Hardin Valley Rd, Knoxville, TN 37932-1503
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#16. Taqueria La Herradura

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (15 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: not available
- Price: $
- Address: 2625 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37917-3804
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#15. La Palma Del Oro

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (66 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 6631 Clinton Hwy Ste 105, Knoxville, TN 37912-1025
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#14. Soccer Taco Northshore

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (64 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2031 Thunderhead Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922-9488
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#13. El Burro Flojo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (49 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8079 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-3901
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#12. Soccer Taco Sports Bar & Tc's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (109 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 6701 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-4830
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#11. Chez Guevara Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (145 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8025 Kingston Pike Ste A, Knoxville, TN 37919-5525
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#10. Taco Boy Sports Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (50 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 747 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934-1603
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#9. SoKno Taco Cantina

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (101 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 3701 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920-4591
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#8. El Chico

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (120 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 116 Cedar Ln, Knoxville, TN 37912-3505
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#7. La Fiesta

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5707 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921-2225
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#6. Mexico Lindo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (39 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 462 N Cedar Bluff Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923-3612
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#5. Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (107 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 105 Cedar Ln, Knoxville, TN 37912-3506
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#4. Habaneros

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (121 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4704 Asheville hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914
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#3. Chuy's

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (384 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9235 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922-2318
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#2. Soccer Taco

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (277 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Price: $
- Address: 9 Market Sq Ste 101, Knoxville, TN 37902-1440
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#1. Chivo Taqueria

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (147 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 314 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902-1101
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