El Tenampa

21 S Court St, Athens
(740) 331-7989

Recent Reviews

A S

They never fail this place is my favorite restaurant in Ohio their shrimp street tacos are literally my favorite food they’re quick everytime everything is always good and they have never forgot anything they are always running at 100%

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Street Tacos

Darian Knapp

The service is always just bad and strange. I’ve gotten sick literally every time I have eaten here. If you don’t wanna handle chaos don’t over serve minors till they’re passing out in the restroom it is that simple.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Max M

Great prices, great service, great food, great night out, great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brian Russell

Service? GreatFood? Pretty goodAtmosphere? Debris-filled. Lots of construction stuff lying about, bathroom had plywood ceiling, holes in wall, generally very cluttered space.But .. I'd go back ???

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Osborne

Stopped in for a later in the evening meal after touring High. Good food, friendly staff, good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Diane Gibson

The manager of this fine establishment greeted us and sat us, then treated us like he knew us our whole lives. He does know my son and his wife! The food was fantastic, our server was fantastic and everything as a whole was fantastic. This is a must stop if you are in Athens

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salsa

Lacie S.

We are here for lunch on a Sunday. Very few people in the restaurant so not busy at all. Food was just ok. The service was pretty nonexistent. We had to ask for everything we needed from silverware to refills and chips.

Maddie W.

I've never had a horrible experience here it's more just that I typically don't enjoy my food a lot when I come here. Staff is always nice and it's like a typically Mexican restaurant inside but it's not my favorite place to get Mexican food.

Michael MILLER

Good food and good service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tiffany Morisue

Walking distance from Ohio University. Food was very good, but portions a little on the small side for dinner. The Vallarta was awesome— delicious sauce, but on the watery side so eating with tortillas messy, so I recommend eating over their delicious rice. Salsa for chips awesome! Server was very nice. Decor nice. Floors throughout sticky. Restrooms ok, could have been a little cleaner.Vegetarian options: My son is the vegetarian in our group and he was satisfied with the number of options.Parking: In a very nice old downtown area. Plenty of street parking with meters. At the time of this review, meters take coins and credit card.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salsa

Phil C.

Stopped by for a quick lunch and the food was solid. Took a few seconds (45ish) for someone to meet me at the hostess stand. The restaurant was really slow, but I suppose that's to be expected at a restaurant in college town during the summer. I've been here twice now and the restaurant is quite dark. I do believe that turning on the lights a bit could help brighten the space. I had lunch special #1, the speedy Gonzales... rice, enchilada and a taco. For $6.99 with house chips and salsa, it was a solid meal. Not very large portions but I didn't expect it would be.

Willian Osorio

First time coming here, I'm not from this city but I'll definitely come back to this place, nice comfort food, good service and ambiance as

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Alison Hempstead (Ali)

We've had a great run there food is always good.

Linda Kruse

There was an odd smell like an air conditioner was clogged with cooking grease. And the furniture was ripped and not very clean. But food and service were excellent. Don't know if they do take out, but would get food again.Dietary restrictions: A wide variety of dishes can accomodate most special diets from vegan to low cal.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Quesadilla, Salsa, Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas

Gordon Loveday

Had a fajitas and iron skillet was just warm, not pippin hot. So food got cold quickly..

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

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