My husband had the steak Bandido Chimichanga and it was ok. The steak was tender but wasn't seasoned too much. I had the Pollo Borracho (Drucken Chicken) and it was terrible. The bacon on top had a strange flavor and the chicken tasted like it was cooked on a dirty grill. Service was very slow and there was only is and another couple eating. Would not recommend this restaurant.
lena logan
Most authentic Mexican food I have tried in greater Knoxville. Fresh ingredients, great choices with a large menu and good size servings
Lea R.
I don't recommend if you're African American. Our service was absolutely horrible. We had the same waiter as everyone else around us... I watched them get GREAT service... while ours was terrible... for no reason. She didn't even come to our table after she gave us the food. The food was decent, btw. But our waiter was SO rude, both of them. I won't be coming back here.
Linda Norris
My meal choice was standard enchilada, rice, beans. I'd grade it a B. Ordered creamy Pina colada rated highly by another diner. Was very "chemical" tasting, couldn't drink it and left it. Had just come from Mexico where there are great drinks with natural fruits, not syrupy mixers. Ugh! Would have appreciated it being deducted fully or at least partially from my bill.
Gary Bolin
If you want to get sick eat here. The salsa was watered down, the chips were stale and the sweet tea was watered down. 3 of us sat down to eat, the chicken strips were a chicken breast cut into 3 pieces the fries were cold, the hamburger was burnt and the forgot to put anything on it. My California burrito was bland, I’ve ate Tex-mex with more taste. All 3 of us got sick that night.
Lenni Dallas
Having traveled the world and lived in 3 continents i finally found By far the best Creamy piña colada I’ve ever had !! I was the perfect amount of alcohol wrapped in a creamy pineapple coconut vanilla ice cream. Topped with whip cream and a cherry… heaven on earth ?By the way their sizzling fajitas are magnificent.
John
We had a nice, delicious lunch here. The front is unassuming but it was nice and clean. The staff is very attentive and warm. Will surely be back.
Chloe A.
This place is yum yum yum!! The chips and salsa was so fresh! I got an acp and it was very very good! Our server was so so sweet and was on top of it! The food came out so fast and the drinks were awesome! They also have specials all week and my boyfriend got the tacos on Tuesday which were 5 pastor tacos for $10! And he said those tacos shouldn't be that good.
Rita Haddad
My husband and I would frequent this restaurant often. Over the past two and a half years, we decided to visit again after the pandemic. The waitress tries very heard to serve us but everything else fell by the wayside. It was Monday and the special was the sampler platter. We ordered it but our waitress had a hard time explaining to us that it was enough food for 10- 15 people. We informed her that it was going to be all we would be eating. It took a while to get our food and we ended up receiving the sampler platter from the menu and still had to pay $60. We ended up ordering the chorizo queso because we assumed that would come with the initial sampler special. It was confusing that the Mobday special was meant for for a group not sure why it's a special then. Either way, each time we try to give this place another chance, it seems to be worse than the last time.
Michael P.
Looking to come here for sometime and glad that we did my daughter's nachos and chimichangas were excellent.
Friendly service, great atmosphere decent pricing and great food. Best part is, we share the same parking lot now.
Carrie Ridenour
Good food, quick service. Shocked that they don't have frozen margaritas though. But the margaritas on the rocks were delicious!
roger brian
The most disgusting salsa in town. Then I was charged 9 bucks for a Jack and Coke, but the coke was out of syrup, so it was also disgusting. But still charged me after I expressed this. I told the waitress how bad it was and that I changed my mind about ordering my family dinner, and she started griping at me for explaining why I no longer wanted to order food. I wish I could give zero stars and close that place down. DONT GO HERE
Evan R.
Who ever reviewed this place, must have not tried real Mexican food or even Mex Tex food. The California burrito had no flavor was very dry. The red sauce they put on top of it came out of a can that's what it tasted like, had to dip it in the sauce just so I can get some flavor. I also got 3 tacos - beef they were all in the same wrapper smashed together also was flavorless like they didn't put seasoning in the meat or something. Wanted to try New Mexican place and this wasn't it. Don't recommend to anybody honestly.
Bobby Montgomery
First time trying O Chulos. We enjoyed it. I had the fajitas. They tasted good, were a good portion size, and came with queso on top. The side place had most of what you would expect except guac. Family had a chimichanga and some elaborate enchilada. Both of them enjoyed it. Cheese/queso dip was great.Would rank the food among the better Mexican food we’ve had.Atmosphere was a bit basic, but felt authentic. Server was good. It’s a smaller restaurant.
My husband had the steak Bandido Chimichanga and it was ok. The steak was tender but wasn't seasoned too much. I had the Pollo Borracho (Drucken Chicken) and it was terrible. The bacon on top had a strange flavor and the chicken tasted like it was cooked on a dirty grill. Service was very slow and there was only is and another couple eating. Would not recommend this restaurant.
Most authentic Mexican food I have tried in greater Knoxville. Fresh ingredients, great choices with a large menu and good size servings
I don't recommend if you're African American. Our service was absolutely horrible. We had the same waiter as everyone else around us... I watched them get GREAT service... while ours was terrible... for no reason. She didn't even come to our table after she gave us the food. The food was decent, btw. But our waiter was SO rude, both of them. I won't be coming back here.
My meal choice was standard enchilada, rice, beans. I'd grade it a B. Ordered creamy Pina colada rated highly by another diner. Was very "chemical" tasting, couldn't drink it and left it. Had just come from Mexico where there are great drinks with natural fruits, not syrupy mixers. Ugh! Would have appreciated it being deducted fully or at least partially from my bill.
If you want to get sick eat here. The salsa was watered down, the chips were stale and the sweet tea was watered down. 3 of us sat down to eat, the chicken strips were a chicken breast cut into 3 pieces the fries were cold, the hamburger was burnt and the forgot to put anything on it. My California burrito was bland, I’ve ate Tex-mex with more taste. All 3 of us got sick that night.
Having traveled the world and lived in 3 continents i finally found By far the best Creamy piña colada I’ve ever had !! I was the perfect amount of alcohol wrapped in a creamy pineapple coconut vanilla ice cream. Topped with whip cream and a cherry… heaven on earth ?By the way their sizzling fajitas are magnificent.
We had a nice, delicious lunch here. The front is unassuming but it was nice and clean. The staff is very attentive and warm. Will surely be back.
This place is yum yum yum!! The chips and salsa was so fresh! I got an acp and it was very very good! Our server was so so sweet and was on top of it! The food came out so fast and the drinks were awesome! They also have specials all week and my boyfriend got the tacos on Tuesday which were 5 pastor tacos for $10! And he said those tacos shouldn't be that good.
My husband and I would frequent this restaurant often. Over the past two and a half years, we decided to visit again after the pandemic. The waitress tries very heard to serve us but everything else fell by the wayside. It was Monday and the special was the sampler platter. We ordered it but our waitress had a hard time explaining to us that it was enough food for 10- 15 people. We informed her that it was going to be all we would be eating. It took a while to get our food and we ended up receiving the sampler platter from the menu and still had to pay $60. We ended up ordering the chorizo queso because we assumed that would come with the initial sampler special. It was confusing that the Mobday special was meant for for a group not sure why it's a special then. Either way, each time we try to give this place another chance, it seems to be worse than the last time.
Looking to come here for sometime and glad that we did my daughter's nachos and chimichangas were excellent.
Restaurantji Recommends
Friendly service, great atmosphere decent pricing and great food. Best part is, we share the same parking lot now.
Good food, quick service. Shocked that they don't have frozen margaritas though. But the margaritas on the rocks were delicious!
The most disgusting salsa in town. Then I was charged 9 bucks for a Jack and Coke, but the coke was out of syrup, so it was also disgusting. But still charged me after I expressed this. I told the waitress how bad it was and that I changed my mind about ordering my family dinner, and she started griping at me for explaining why I no longer wanted to order food. I wish I could give zero stars and close that place down. DONT GO HERE
Who ever reviewed this place, must have not tried real Mexican food or even Mex Tex food. The California burrito had no flavor was very dry. The red sauce they put on top of it came out of a can that's what it tasted like, had to dip it in the sauce just so I can get some flavor. I also got 3 tacos - beef they were all in the same wrapper smashed together also was flavorless like they didn't put seasoning in the meat or something. Wanted to try New Mexican place and this wasn't it. Don't recommend to anybody honestly.
First time trying O Chulos. We enjoyed it. I had the fajitas. They tasted good, were a good portion size, and came with queso on top. The side place had most of what you would expect except guac. Family had a chimichanga and some elaborate enchilada. Both of them enjoyed it. Cheese/queso dip was great.Would rank the food among the better Mexican food we’ve had.Atmosphere was a bit basic, but felt authentic. Server was good. It’s a smaller restaurant.