Find a mingling of both traditional and a fusion of Mexican cuisine with that of the flavours inspired from all of Central and South America. Experience the authentic taste of Mexico in Chattanooga and also expect a twist here and there, which is even better. If you love green chilli and spice in your food then these Mexican restaurants in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will become your go-to places. The locals love these places and you are going to love them as well. Enjoy your meals in one or more of these 10 restaurants in Chattanooga, listed below for your convenience.
1. Molcajete Mexican Restaurant
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
The white cheese dip and the salsas are really spicy and yummy. The tacos and the fajitas are must tries as well. The molcajete is exclusive to the restaurant and it gets its name from this dish. On Tuesdays, you get Tacos for 1 USD. On Thursdays, any molcajete comes with three free margaritas. Saturdays are both live music and karaoke nights. There are also happy hour deals on a margarita and draft beer. This is a budget-friendly Mexican restaurant.
Molcajete Mexican Restaurant
Address: 6231 Perimeter Dr #127, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA
Website: Molcajete Mexican Restaurant
Opening hours: 11 am - 10 pm
Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD
2. Taco Mamacita
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
The tacos in this place are amazing. The service is top-notch too. The menu is as welcoming of vegetarians as of non-vegetarians. There is an exclusive page on the menu card for vegetarians. If you’re on a diet you can try out their gluten-free tacos and chips. The atmosphere is quite cheerful and the food is a perfect blend of the flavours of Texas and Mexico. Their prices are quite reasonable too.
Taco Mamacita
Address: 109 N Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
Website: Taco Mamacita
Opening hours: Sun - Thu 11 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 11 pm
Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD
3. Fiesta Mexicana
This is a nice uptown Mexican restaurant with colourful decor and a romantic atmosphere. The food is quite filling and stuffed with fresh ingredients and is definitely a good value for your money. The place is located near bars and theatres, so you can enjoy a hearty meal after catching a good movie. You will find the very basic dishes here, including fajitas, enchiladas, burritos and tostadas, but the flavours in each are solid and on point.
Fiesta Mexicana
Address: 4021 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA
Website: Fiesta Mexicana
Opening hours: Mon - Thu 11 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD
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4. Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
The food here is extremely fresh. The flavours are carefully induced with care and love. The thin wafers (warm and crispy) and the salsas are made in-house. You can order some great combos and that too at such cheap rates. The quesos, the tacos, the ground beef and every other dish is great. There are several options of toppings for a particular dish unlike in any other places, which is a bonus.
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
Address: 2115 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA
Website: Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill
Opening hours: Sun - Thu 11 am - 9 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Average price for two people: Below 10 USD
5. Cheese Dip Mexican Grill
The restaurant is well lit with gorgeous overhanging lamp-lights. It exudes a clean and romantic ambience even though located in a strip centre. Both their tacos and nachos (with ground beef) are a hit. the customer service is top-grade. The service is very quick and the staff is very customer friendly. You will really enjoy the atmosphere of this place and the food really falls short of praise. All of the dishes are equally flavourful. You’ve got to try it out to know.
Cheese Dip Mexican Grill
Address: 6312 Bonny Oaks Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37416, USA
Website: Cheese Dip Mexican Grill
Opening hours: Mon - Thu 11 am - 3 pm, Fri 11 am - 7 pm, Weekend closed
Average price for two people: Below 10 USD
6. El Monterrey Authentic Mexican
The guacamole that they serve is really good. Try their chiles toreados, which is not on the menu, if you happen to like your food really spicy. If you want a gluten-free option in your food, try their burritos made with corn tortillas. The quantity of the food is quite a lot for the price that you pay. the food is tasty and so are the margaritas that they serve. The service is pretty good too.
El Monterrey Authentic Mexican
Address: 531 Signal Mountain Rd # 159, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
Website: El Monterrey Authentic Mexican
Opening hours: Sun - Thu 11 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm
Average price for two people: Below 10 USD
7. Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
The three salsas that they serve are quite yummy. The salsas range from mildly spicy to very spicy, to suit all of your taste-buds. You get complimentary chips to go with your free salsas as well. The dishes are reasonably priced. The burritos are really tasty and the service is really swift. The restaurant is quite spacious and seats a large number of people without making it claustrophobic for anyone.
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
Address: 2102 Hamilton Pl Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37421, USA
Website: Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Thu 11 am - 9 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD
8. La Altena
Both the food and the service are great. You will be served warm chips and salsa as you’re seated. There are happy-hours special deals every day of the week, which is definitely a bonus. The portions are large and the fillings are solid. The decor is pretty and Mexican music always plays in the background to keep you company while you indulge in the fulfilling meals.
La Altena
Address: 314 W Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA
Website: La Altena
Opening hours: Mon - Thu 11 am - 9 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sunday closed
Average price for two people: Below 10 USD
9. Taconooga
If you like your food fresh, you are going to love the fresh fruit juices that they serve here. The tacos and the salsas are great. This place is known for its tasteful variety of tacos, including the carnitas tacos, chicken and steak tacos and the fried fish tacos among the rest. The tacos are extremely flavourful and very filling. Try their guacamole salad as well. For those allergic to gluten or following a strict diet, they will make the tortillas with corn instead of flour.
Taconooga
Address: 207 A Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405, United States
Website: Taconooga
Opening hours: Mon - Thu 11 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10:30 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Average price for two people: Below 10 USD
10. Poblanos Mexican Restaurant
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You have got to try out the tacos with tortillas made using corn and cheese. This is known as queso taco and tastes heavenly. It is not there on the menu, so you’ve got to ask for it separately. The place is not fancy, but the food is authentic Mexican cuisine. The flavours ooze out from the dishes. The margaritas are quite good too and their chips is homemade. Try the chips with the delicious tasty cheese dips. You will surely come back asking for more.
Poblanos Mexican Restaurant
Address: 551 River St, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
Website: Poblanos Mexican Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun & Tue - Thu 11 am - 9 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm
Average price for two people: 11 - 30 USD
Enjoy lip-smacking Mexican food in Chattanooga
Experience a fantastic amalgamation of the flavours of Mexico and those of Chattanooga come together in these eateries. You’re going to like it here provided you’re fond of Mexican cuisine, and even if you are not you will surely not be disappointed.
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