Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Knoxville area by diners

#30. El Chico

- Rating: 3.9/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 Cedar Lane Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Silvia's Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2421 University Commons Way Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Celestina Mexican Crafted

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1411 Bexhill Drive d Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#27. La Bamba Seafood

- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2619 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Pool & Billiards
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#26. Chez Guevara

- Rating: 4.0/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8023 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
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#25. La Casa De Burro Flojo

- Rating: 4.0/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8079 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Sports Bars
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#24. Zalate Taqueria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 Stekoia Lane Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Tacos
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#23. La Piñata Mexican Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2038 North Broadway Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Fiesta Garibaldi Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Cedar Lane Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Anafres Grill and Market

- Rating: 4.2/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 110 Cedar Lane Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Chivo Taqueria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (444 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 314 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#19. Victor's Taco Shop

- Rating: 4.2/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2121 Cumberland Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#18. El Tepame Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 506 Clinch Ave. Clinton, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill - Knoxville

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4405 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Lempira Mexican Restaurant & Latin Cuisine

- Rating: 4.3/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8078 Kingston Pike Ste 151 Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Latin American
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#15. Porton Mexican Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9623 Countryside Center Lane Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#14. Sabor Catracho Latin Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4705 Central Ave. Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican, Honduran
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#13. Mi Pueblo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1645 Downtown West Blvd. Ste 17 Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Taqueria La Herradura

- Rating: 4.4/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 7063 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Cataleya Cantina

- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9314 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#10. El Jinete - Powell

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 237 East Emory Road Ste 117 Powell, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
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#9. Los Braceros Mexican Cantina

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 7535 Conner Road Powell, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Bars
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#8. Caza Brava Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5640 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. La Esperanza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2412 Washington Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#6. Captain Muchachos

- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
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#5. Taqueria La Herradura

- Rating: 4.6/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2625 North Broadway Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#4. Las Fuentes

- Rating: 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2525 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Emma's Southern Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3701 Sutherland Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Tacos, Salad, Burgers
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#2. Tacos El Primo Food Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1116 Concord Road Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#1. Taqueria La Herradura

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 8311 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.

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