As always, their flavorful Mexican food is fresh, hot and delicious. The waiters are fluent in Spanish and english, so no problems with ordering. My favorite dish is the pollo loco. Their nachos and dip are a treat each time. We come 2– 3 times month, never a wait to be seated. Awesome vegetarian options!
Merlin W.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Ooltewah, TN
The last visit might be my last. The salsa tasted like it was jalopena flavored tomato paste from a can. And the rest of our meal was not much better. This used to be one of our favorite places to eat.
Ralph M.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Ringgold, GA
Bad service, bad food, bad drinks. My wife and I went there because we had a coupon, glad we didn’t pay full price. The margarita was so weak and overly sweet that even an extra shot on the side did not improve it. The food was bland and flavorless and the refried beans were soupy and grotesque. Even though the restaurant was not busy the waiter kept disappearing everytime we wanted something. Bathrooms were disgusting. Can’t believe they’re able to stay in business. We will not be back.
Steve M.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Ooltewah, TN
Service has slowly degraded over the last 3 or so years. The«spicy» salsa has changed from a really good homemade Chile di Arbol salsa to red enchilada sauce with red pepper flakes in it or some such waste of time. Their menu is solidly standard. Unfortunately, this was the best place of the 3 in this town. Another boiler plate Mexican restaurant.
Darlene L.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Ooltewah, TN
Ordered food Togo and asked for extra salsa to go with my order. When the ordered was picked up they were reminded to put extra salsa in it. Got home there was NO salsa. Called to complain and they said… well we don’t charge for it. It was busy, I don’t know what else we can say. Next time you order we will give ya extra chips & salsa. They were VERY rude to me on the phone. Next, I tried the food. HORRIBLE is the first thing that comes to mind. Apparently, they were too«busy» to make the food right cuz it was nasty.(It may have been edible if I could’ve hid the taste in salsa. My advice, find another place to go. They lack in customer service and quality!
Rosie D.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Miami Beach, FL
I’ve had Mexican food pretty much everywhere(NY, Miami, San Diego, Las Vegas, etc) and I was not impressed by this place. Upon moving to the area, I was really looking forward to eating Mexican food and I must say that I was not a fan. I agree with a lot of my fellow Unilocalers in that their salsa tastes like it came out of a can — not fresh. I’m very big on rice and refried beans and these did not cut it for me. Rice was bland and it had not flavor(at least for me). I must say that I enjoyed my margarita on the rocks and the service was good.
Patrick K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Ooltewah, TN
Locally, El Matador has no comparison. Great tamales! My wife and I have made it our regular Friday night spot for years now and I am pretty particular on my Mexican restaurants.
Jim S.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Gatlinburg, TN
Try the excellent chipolte shrimp. Great flavor. Some heat. Stands out from strip mall Mexican. Other special dishes also. Drinks large and poor Portions good. Not too loud. Better choice of all nearby
Kelly M.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Apison, TN
Ate there last Tuesday, 2÷10÷15, for .99 tacos. 3 of us got food poisoning. My 9 year old is still fighting it a week later. Pediatrician took a culture, when the results are back a complaint will be filed with the health dept. just found out they have had failing health scores. Obviously we will not be back. Update: Culture shows have what is called Shigella, that is from someone pooping, not washing their hands and then preparing our food! It has been 12 days since we ate there and we are still so sick! My daughter missed an entire week of school. We started antibiotics yesterday so hopefully this nightmare will be over soon.
Iona N.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Ooltewah, TN
The food is good here, but it is your basic Southern styled Mexican food. Not authentic, but good.
Amanda N.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Tatum, TX
Just not good. Salsa tastes like sweetened ketchup. If you’re used to Texas Tex-Mex(as am I), this place will only make you miss home. Actually, eating at any Mexican joint in TN will only make you miss true Tex-Mex or authentic Mexican food.
Dana M.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Hixson, TN
This place is pretty much stereo type Mexican food. Except for the salsa which I could tell was made from canned tomatoes. I had the three enchilada plate with rice and beans. The enchiladas were typical enchiladas that I have eaten everywhere else. The restaurants atmosphere was quiet and not very busy. The service was pretty quick aside from the server forgetting the cheese sauce for my son’s pollo loco. I would recommend the rib eye, it was pretty fantastic for a Mexican restaurant according to my son who hates all food.
Maggie A.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Franklin, TN
The atmosphere is similar to that of a typical Mexican restaurant, and the service isn’t the best but, the large portions make up for it. Unlike normal Mexican restaurants, the lighting is very dim, which makes it great for dates, and there isn’t any Mexican music. It makes a good restaurant to go to when you are in town.
Andre' M.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Ooltewah, TN
I love that they give lots of chips and salsa. The salsa is served in a soup sized bowl which I can always appreciate. Good food, good drink specials and good prices. Happy to have it here in Ooltewah!
J M.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Chattanooga, TN
Best Mexican food in the area. Food is always good but not the best I have ever had(which was in Mexico). Food is prepared incredibly fast, I wait 5 – 10 min for my food after ordering about every time I go. Occasionally, getting drink refills, extra chips and salsa, among other requests can be quite slow. Salsa is great if you like it without chunks and mildly hot. And I definitely would recommend the queso dip. Overall I would say 3.5−4 stars. Not perfect but I always enjoy it each time I go. Service is always friendly. Also, they accept competitors coupons.
Steven L.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Chattanooga, TN
Very convenient right off the main road on the left here in Ooltewah. It’s in an average square building and parking is out front. When we eat here, we get served quick. The food is good just like any Mexican restaurant. Chips and sausa seems to be above average here. I will frequent this establishment often.
Kimberly G.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Ventura, CA
Guacamole is chunky, yummy. You gotta try the vegetarian fajitas! Don’t digress on there’s ‘no meat’ — it’s wide variety of veges are rich, luscious! Portions are huge. Everything on menu is good. Locals are fans. Paintings & murals give atmosphere.
Randy L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Ooltewah, TN
The best Mexican food in Ooltewah. Of course, there are only one other Mexican restaurant in Ooltewah… and I have never ate there. I’m sure that El Matador is better.
Yvonne K.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Ringgold, GA
Good mexican joint… and serves alcohol. The chips and salsa are not as good as Chilis but good enough! We had a party of ten and everybody was pleased with their food. The pitcher of margarita was average!
Dude D.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Chattanooga, TN
Nice mexican restaurant. Good service and great food. Taste is good; not too hot unless you ask for it that way. Authentic Mexican-American, not TexMex. Local restaurant; not a chain.