El Jimador 1705 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804

"Went in for dinner last night with a large group of people. They were very accommodating and attentive. We got drinks fairly quickly and got our order in promptly. I got two chicken tacos with beans & rice. The chicken in the tacos was seriously tough. Almost hard to bite through. The beans and rice were average for a Mexican restaurant. It was edible but nothing special. My girl enjoyed her chicken entrée and said it was good. I had a bowl of beans that came with my brother in law's burrito dinner. They had fantastic flavor but were loaded with jalapeños. I would've ate the whole bowl had it not been for the jalapeños. Most people in the group enjoyed their meal and the place was packed. People enjoy this place a lot but it's just not my favorite. I'd recommend a visit based on it's popularity. Just because it's not high on my list doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try."

"I've eaten here many times over the years, except during the past few due to covid, and they are not near where I live. Met friends there for supper, and I wasn't disappointed. The food was excellent and the service was good too."

"Came for little sister's birthday party. They provided great service, and even sang to her. They gathered the staff around, placed a very large sombrero on her head, sang the happy birthday song and then smeared whipped cream on her nose."

"Great food! Quick service! All the staff were well uniformed with a inviting smile. I waiter checked out table frequently, but not intrusively. we arrived when they first opened the doors. Wait was maybe 10 min but they sat everyone quickly. And I believe the wait for the prep. That I assumed is what kept the flow the experience. Great idea ! I have not experienced that before. Most definitely added to my overall experience. Our waiter took orders by memory and nailed each one! As you can see food was staged nicely , the separation of ingredients were nicely delivered as well. Music was not screaming over conversations which I really appreciated. For dessert I tried the fried ice cream. The cleanliness of the place was very hygienic. No dust in vents cobwebs on light fixtures or the tops of the booth !! Very pleased with the cleanliness of the place . Quick to clean surrounding tables! No leaving tables cluttered with dirty dishes . No one stayed in lines I seen people being quickly seated. Staff was very observant. Fried ice cream was AMAZING! The portions was well sized. Will have left overs to bring home. Server was knowledgeable and was able to listen and provide me with a meal that attended to my taste I was requesting! Recommend this for lunch or dinner with co workers or families. Customers ranged from young to old to workers on lunch."

"This was our very first time trying this place and I will tell you it was amazing. We will definitely be coming back to eat here again. The restaurant was very clean the staff was really nice and the food was delicious. For the prices you get alot of food. The inside looks really cool as if your sitting out side of some old little city in Mexico or something it's really cool. I would highly recommend trying this place out at least one time if you are in this area."