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Mexican

Cancun
4409 Chapman Hwy. * 577-8881
4829 N. Broadway * 688-4030
7355 Kingston Pike * 588-6459
904 Merchant's Drive * 688-2556

Authentic homestyle Mexican, voted "Best Mexican" in our 1998 Reader's Poll. Some interesting concoctions such as the carne asada or the chile Colorado. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. Noon-10pm. Under $7-$12. V/MC/AE/DC/D. Beer, wine, liquor.

Chez Geuvara (Formerly La Paz)
8025-A Kingston Pike * 690-5250
A Mexican restaurant with a menu that includes every type of chimichanga you could want as well as Alaskan King crab enchiladas and smoked shrimp quesadillas. If you're not into the seafood thing, the restaurant provides a wide selection of vegetarian dishes as well. Smoking permitted/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 5pm-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 5pm-11pm. $7-$12. V/MC/AE/D. Beer and liquor available.

Chili's Grill & Bar
7304 Kingston Pike * 584-8195
120 W. Mabry Hood Rd. * 470-8664

Affordable, dependable Tex-Mex served in a boisterous, family-friendly atmosphere. Try the delicious fajitas, veggie tacos, burgers or the Frisco salad. smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-midnight, Sun. 11am-10:30pm. Under $12. V/MC/AE/D/DC/CB. Beer, wine, liquor.

Cozymel's
7727 Kingston Pike * 694-9811
A nice spin on traditional Mexican cuisine, Cozymel's offers affordable food in a great atmosphere. Smoking section available/handicapped accesible.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. Under $7-$15. V/MC/AE/D. Full Bar.

El Charro
6701 Kingston Pike * 584-9807
10400 Kingston Pike (Farragut) * 693-9660

Mexican comfort food. The "El Charro" will keep you going for days—there is almost one of everything in this combo dinner. Smoking allowed/handicapped accessible.
Lunch Mon.-Thurs. 11am-2:30pm and 5pm-10:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-10:30pm, Sun. noon-10pm. Under $7 to $12. V/MC/AE/DC/D. Beer, wine. liquor at Knoxville location. In Farragut, just beer.

El Chico
116 Cedar Lane * 687-4242
Tex-Mex-o-rama. One of Knoxville's best-kept secrets, and a nice alternative to standard Mexican fare. Try the spinach quesadillas. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. $7-$12. V/MC/AE/DC/D. Beer, wine, liquor.

The Front Porch
2912 Hwy. 321 (Cosby) * 487-2875
Excellent Mexican food in one of the most beautiful areas of Tennessee. You can eat enchiladas, tamales and super-creamy refried beans while listening to fine bluegrass picking. The guacamole alone is worth the drive. Live music Fri.-Sun. starting at 8pm.
Fri. & Sat. noon- close (whenever the crowd clears out), Sun. noon-9pm. $7-$12. BYOB.

Garcia's
1516 Downtown West Blvd. * 690-9910
Garcia's not only offers some of the best and freshest Mexican food in town, it also has lots of live music (check the Metro Pulse calendar for listings). Garcia's has become known as the "place to be," whatever the big event, like Jimmy Buffet concert parties or cinco de meyo. Check out their Web site: www.garcias/tn.com.
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm. $7-$12. V/MC/AE/D/DC. Beer, wine, liquor.

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
453 Park 40 North Blvd. * 690-1967
Head chef and owner Ismael Cruz brings a taste of his culture (he was born and raised in Mexico) as well as a commitment to customer satisfaction in his new restaurant Jalisco. Try the Tamaleada (a portion of tamales garnished with salad) or the enchiladas verdes (four corn enchiladas stuffed with chicken and garnished with salad) for a meal that will make you thank the chef. Handicapped accessible and smoking permitted.
Everyday 11am-10pm. $7-$12 V/MC/D/AE/personal checks. Beer available.

Las Cascades
4011 Broadway * 219-9030
North Knoxville's newest home for traditional Mexican food that easily can fit in everyone's budget. Also features a patio perfect for sipping margaritas on a hot summer day. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. V/MC/D/AE. Under $7. Beer, liquor.

Lula
24 Market Square * 637-4019
The second restauarnt in Market Square from Tomato Head proprietor Mahasti Vafaie, Lula is another culinary adventure. Lula gives an eclectic spin to Mexican food, with ingredients like pineapple salsa, tofu and creative sauces. Check out the homemade corn tortillas, fresh made salsas (the roasted tomatillo salsa rocks the world) and weekly specials. Hey, it won Best New Business, Best New Restaurant, and Favorite Restaurant in our '99 Readers' Poll! Reservations accepted.
Tues.-Sat. 11am-2:30pm (Lunch), Tues.-Thurs. 5:30pm-10:00pm (Dinner), Sat. (Brunch) 10am-3pm. Fri.-Sat. 5:30pm-11pm. $7-$12. V/MC/D/AE/DC. Beer, wine, and full bar.

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
11151 Kingston Pike * 671-3119
Monterrey's gives its customers a traditional Mexican menu with some pretty scrumptuous margaritas to boot. Smoking permitted/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. 11am-11pm, Sat. 12pm-11pm, Sun. 12pm-9pm. Beer and liquor available. V/MC/AE/DC/PC. Under $7.

New Mexicali Rose
6418 Papermill Dr. * 588-9191
Considered by many to be Knoxville's most authentic Mexican restaurant. The "Lupita" made with green chili, cheese, onions, and enchiladas with beans and lettuce will knock your socks off. Smoking at bar/handicapped accessible.
Lunch Tues.-Sat. 11am-2pm, dinner Tues.-Sat. 5pm-9pm. Under $9. No credit cards. Full bar.

Polo Mexican
7317 Chapman Hwy * 573-4377
A big taste of Mexico, with the look, the feel and the smell. Best known for the daily lunch buffet for $3.99, the regular menu is just as tempting; try the potato enchiladas. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-10pm, Sat & Sun. noon-10pm. Under $7. V/MC. Beer only.