Seems to be going downhill fast, cold chips “oh the machine is broken”, food is just not as good as it used to be.

Great neighborhood Mexican restaurant. I have the fajitas and my wife had the tacos. Both were excellent.

Employees stole $500 headset of daughter that was left behind on seat and when returned and asked denied it and refused to be helpful in any way and acted busy and short with daughter and was rude... More

Employees stole $500 headset of daughter that was left behind on seat and when returned and asked denied it and refused to be helpful in any way and acted busy and short with daughter and was rude Less

Amazing food, good price, and great service.Outside patio that still allows smoking is a huge plus.

Favorite Mexican spot! Great food.

Well the food was good and hot but so very plain and bland. I was kind of disappointed because it looked beautiful. Salsa had no flavor and the rice was very bland. Tamale had way more masa than pork. It was all very fresh tho. I probably won't go back just because of the above but at least I tried it.... More

Well the food was good and hot but so very plain and bland. I was kind of disappointed because it looked beautiful. Salsa had no flavor and the rice was very bland. Tamale had way more masa than pork. It was all very fresh tho. I probably won't go back just because of the above but at least I tried it. Less

Love drinks and dinner on patio here!

Just not what I expected. I got the chicken tamale and tacos. My fiance got chicken fajitas. I gave my tacos to my fiance.

There's really not enough room here to describe how great this restaurant is!! They have a large menu, and I have tried a great deal of their dishes they serve over the last 6 years, and trust me, it's all been delicious and at reasonable prices. So stop in try them out I'm sure you'll be very satisfied.... More

There's really not enough room here to describe how great this restaurant is!! They have a large menu, and I have tried a great deal of their dishes they serve over the last 6 years, and trust me, it's all been delicious and at reasonable prices. So stop in try them out I'm sure you'll be very satisfied. Less

Food could use a bit more seasoning

Absolutely the best place, great service, best nachos ever, and the restaurant itself is very cozy and nice. We accidentally stayed past closing and everyone was still very nice, new favorite place!<3... More

Absolutely the best place, great service, best nachos ever, and the restaurant itself is very cozy and nice. We accidentally stayed past closing and everyone was still very nice, new favorite place!<3 Less

I was charged double! This is so disappointing. My husband come into this location at least once a week. I placed a DoorDash order today and was charged double! I ordered 3 items which totaled roughly $35. That transaction was processed and when I checked the receipt, I was charged AGAIN for $39! I have opened a case with DoorDash and hoping to receive my refund. The odd part is that once this pr... More

I was charged double! This is so disappointing. My husband come into this location at least once a week. I placed a DoorDash order today and was charged double! I ordered 3 items which totaled roughly $35. That transaction was processed and when I checked the receipt, I was charged AGAIN for $39! I have opened a case with DoorDash and hoping to receive my refund. The odd part is that once this processed, the store was marked as "Temporarily Closed" on the DoorDash website. I have screenshots saved for all of it but there isn't an option to post pics here. This is ridiculous. Less

Excellent experience for both my children and myself. We went on a little lunch date. Our server was so kind. He was very fast and friendly. He made sure I got the correct hot sauce I wanted to put on my food. He walked me through all the kinds offered and settled for just the right one. Absolutely yummy! The place was very clean and well operated. No wait to be seated. It was not very noisy, and... More

Excellent experience for both my children and myself. We went on a little lunch date. Our server was so kind. He was very fast and friendly. He made sure I got the correct hot sauce I wanted to put on my food. He walked me through all the kinds offered and settled for just the right one. Absolutely yummy! The place was very clean and well operated. No wait to be seated. It was not very noisy, and the music was at just the right volume. I got the enchiladas, and they were fantastic!!! See you again soon! Less

3 El Real Dips and Queso. Only receive 2 bags of chips.

Our goto Mexican restaurant.

Food is always good!

It's so hit or miss if you're going to get dry, bland food or wet, bland food. Literally EVERY employee is very nice, and they are super accommodating, but I think I'd rather eat a hat.... More

It's so hit or miss if you're going to get dry, bland food or wet, bland food. Literally EVERY employee is very nice, and they are super accommodating, but I think I'd rather eat a hat. Less

Great dining experience!

Excelente todo deliciosa la comida y atencion super genial

I was driven to update my 4 star review to 5 stars.The reason is simple, when great food is served quickly and at a reasonable price, day in and day out, that restaurant deserves an automatic 4 stars.*BONUS POINT* You'll walk out with a second meals worth of leftovers that you'll swear are tastier than the first. There's your fifth star.Great job El Metate!... More

I was driven to update my 4 star review to 5 stars.The reason is simple, when great food is served quickly and at a reasonable price, day in and day out, that restaurant deserves an automatic 4 stars.*BONUS POINT* You'll walk out with a second meals worth of leftovers that you'll swear are tastier than the first. There's your fifth star.Great job El Metate! Less

Always enjoy our evening out at El Metate. We have made it a weekly thing. The food has always been hot and fresh. The servers have been great and the Texas margaritas are awesome! Even getting a taco/fajita bar from them for our next house party!... More

Always enjoy our evening out at El Metate. We have made it a weekly thing. The food has always been hot and fresh. The servers have been great and the Texas margaritas are awesome! Even getting a taco/fajita bar from them for our next house party! Less

Pretty authentic, and a good Country Mexican menu. Beware - the "Tall" beer is about 1 Litre. Might be best to get 2 small beers if you like them ice cold.... More

Pretty authentic, and a good Country Mexican menu. Beware - the "Tall" beer is about 1 Litre. Might be best to get 2 small beers if you like them ice cold. Less

We celebrated our Sensei's birthday. It was an awesome day. And thank you for all the personalization and "that" hot sauce. We were well taken care of!!! See you in three weeks. Class 161... More

We celebrated our Sensei's birthday. It was an awesome day. And thank you for all the personalization and "that" hot sauce. We were well taken care of!!! See you in three weeks. Class 161 Less

My go-to is a chicken chimichanga. A lot of times. Chicken inside of those is kind of bland but this was definitely very flavorful. As a side note, the restroom was one of the best smelling restrooms I've ever been in!... More

My go-to is a chicken chimichanga. A lot of times. Chicken inside of those is kind of bland but this was definitely very flavorful. As a side note, the restroom was one of the best smelling restrooms I've ever been in! Less

We got the best service and the staff is very friendly! The food was great!

Quick service, big menu with att the greatest Tex Mex hits.

Food is always great, and the place is always clean and pleasant to visit. The only problem is that sometimes, the service can be a little off. We had someone forget to bring us a dip twice, and another time, our waiter forgot about us after dropping off our meals. With that said, you'll notice that we're still going back. The food is good enough to put up with the occasional mistake.... More

Food is always great, and the place is always clean and pleasant to visit. The only problem is that sometimes, the service can be a little off. We had someone forget to bring us a dip twice, and another time, our waiter forgot about us after dropping off our meals. With that said, you'll notice that we're still going back. The food is good enough to put up with the occasional mistake. Less

Must have had a different cook last vist normally great shrimp fajitas but shrimp was a little tough this go around. Our guests from out of state enjoyed the selections of enchiladas and a combo meal. Still the best Mexican this side of the river.... More

Must have had a different cook last vist normally great shrimp fajitas but shrimp was a little tough this go around. Our guests from out of state enjoyed the selections of enchiladas and a combo meal. Still the best Mexican this side of the river. Less

I love going here to Eat! We have been coming here for years. I love how they remember you.

Plain Jane Mexican restaurant. Initial service was quick but took 15 minutes to get the bill.

Great food, service, and price.

I was treating my mom out for drinks and she suggested we come here and I'm glade she did I went to another restaurant earlier and wasn't happy but I came here and was very satisfied food was on point service on point and drinks was amazing... More

I was treating my mom out for drinks and she suggested we come here and I'm glade she did I went to another restaurant earlier and wasn't happy but I came here and was very satisfied food was on point service on point and drinks was amazing Less

Good food

Our family frequents this place often. Food is great but the service is horrible. 8 out of 10 times we get the same waiter and 8 out of 10 times, you have to ask for more to drink or more salsa. He will roll his eye's and breath noticeably heavy when you ask him for somethin. I have decided to not return. There are several Mexican restaurants to choose from that have way better customer service. ... More

Our family frequents this place often. Food is great but the service is horrible. 8 out of 10 times we get the same waiter and 8 out of 10 times, you have to ask for more to drink or more salsa. He will roll his eye's and breath noticeably heavy when you ask him for somethin. I have decided to not return. There are several Mexican restaurants to choose from that have way better customer service. I wish I knew this guys name. I'd blast it all over this review. PoS. Less

Great food and quick service!

The food is always good here. The service is great and usually entertaining.

Service is great, the only issue is sometimes they get busy, it does take a while to get a table. But take out is great!! Chips are crisp. Queso is wonderful. And the food is always satisfying,... More

Service is great, the only issue is sometimes they get busy, it does take a while to get a table. But take out is great!! Chips are crisp. Queso is wonderful. And the food is always satisfying, Less

Always quick and attentive service.

Great food very good service

Traveling for work, and stopped in for dinner. Excellent food and service! Was well worth the stop.

Very good every time.

Been going here for years. Get the Arandas Special. You won’t regret it.

Had lunch there today. Our server got our order wrong and the food we did get was terrible. No flavor and very bland. There are so many other Mexican restaurants around, avoid this one.... More

Had lunch there today. Our server got our order wrong and the food we did get was terrible. No flavor and very bland. There are so many other Mexican restaurants around, avoid this one. Less

2/13/24 Salsa very bland but if you ask for hot they will bring you some and it’s very good. Food was good but not as good as Abuelo’s.

Best mexican food in the area. We've tried all of them and this one is the best. Awesome service. All the servers are really fast and nice! Great food and prices too!... More

Best mexican food in the area. We've tried all of them and this one is the best. Awesome service. All the servers are really fast and nice! Great food and prices too! Less

Wonderful service and food!

Fast service, good food, and kind servers. We really enjoyed our time tonight, and we will be back :)

Love El Mate

I never leave reviews on anything. But I had an embarrassing and disgusting experience here. My husband, kids and I decided to stop and get some food. We sat at a table and I told my husband I’ll be back that I was going to the restroom. When I walked in there I locked the door. After I got done doing my business one of the employees opened the door when I had my pants down still and saw me. I ha... More

I never leave reviews on anything. But I had an embarrassing and disgusting experience here. My husband, kids and I decided to stop and get some food. We sat at a table and I told my husband I’ll be back that I was going to the restroom. When I walked in there I locked the door. After I got done doing my business one of the employees opened the door when I had my pants down still and saw me. I had to pull the door out of his hands to shut the door. I hurried and told my husband. He went to talk to a manager and they basically said I was lying that I had the door locked. Also , they said they never knock and they just walk in if the door isn’t locked. They didn’t care about what happened. I’ll definitely will never support a business like this. Less

Great spot for Mexican food. Service is always fast and friendly. Large menu with many options. The Chili Verde is fantastic.

Great fast friendly service

Diez de diez recomendado

Great place

The food is always great and service is normally very fast. Staff is super friendly as well.

Good Mexican food. Large menu, lots of choices.

Overall great meal. Service was a little lacking. Server came by only once to ask about refills, when we didn't need them. When we did need them, he was nowhere to be seen.... More

Overall great meal. Service was a little lacking. Server came by only once to ask about refills, when we didn't need them. When we did need them, he was nowhere to be seen. Less

I will never go back.We recently found out El Metate has a rewards program. I was so exited! I finally earned a free meal. I pulled out the award, and the hostess accused me of lying because my phone didn’t update. I didn’t get the free meal and accused of lying.When I got to the car, my phone updated, my reward cashed by the hostess. I can’t stand to be falsely accused. I won’t go back. Was a $1... More

I will never go back.We recently found out El Metate has a rewards program. I was so exited! I finally earned a free meal. I pulled out the award, and the hostess accused me of lying because my phone didn’t update. I didn’t get the free meal and accused of lying.When I got to the car, my phone updated, my reward cashed by the hostess. I can’t stand to be falsely accused. I won’t go back. Was a $15 meal worth losing a faithful customer? I mean, we went to eat there at least once a week. Less

Always a go to favorite!

I have been coming here for some time now, once a week if not more. When someone orders a carne asada taco, they dont expect to get GROUND BEEF tacos.. i get that theres a language barrier but come on, the order was for carne asada(flanksteak), not ground beef..... More

I have been coming here for some time now, once a week if not more. When someone orders a carne asada taco, they dont expect to get GROUND BEEF tacos.. i get that theres a language barrier but come on, the order was for carne asada(flanksteak), not ground beef.. Less

My family goes every Wednesday. We had several waiters but Victor and Jonathan were by far the best. Jonathan is off on Wednesday, so we ask for Victor. Keep in mind there are at least 12 of us and Victor makes sure we are taken care of. Last Wednesday 12 of us came to eat. We ask for Victor. They told us we could not have him, that he had only booths. They would split us up. My son told... More

My family goes every Wednesday. We had several waiters but Victor and Jonathan were by far the best. Jonathan is off on Wednesday, so we ask for Victor. Keep in mind there are at least 12 of us and Victor makes sure we are taken care of. Last Wednesday 12 of us came to eat. We ask for Victor. They told us we could not have him, that he had only booths. They would split us up. My son told them there are tables empty, why can't we have them. The lady told him No! Go to another section with another waiter. A lousy waiter at that. My son ask" So we can't sit with Victor??" She said "No." So all of us went to El Fogon. They were willing to loose hundereds of dollars, because we came every week. Rather than seat us with the BEST WAITER they have, Victor. Poor management in our opinion. We won't be back! Less

Bowls were awesome

We enjoyed the street tacos...steak is delicious!!The staff was attentive and pleasant. Highly recommend!👍👍👍

The food was good, didn't have to wait long, the service was outstanding.

Excelente lugar creo qie el servicio debería de mejorar un poco! La comida exquisita!! Recomiendo al 100% su agua de horchata!

Just average food and the beef is dry and has no flavor.

If you like sweet, get the chocolate chimichaunga.

Oh my goodness. I’d like to start out by saying I HATE complaining, if someone gives me the wrong order I’ll just be like well guess this is what I’m eating, so it pains me to write this negative review, but I just had the WORST experience here. So we get here around 7:30 give or take and get seated, the waiter gives us our chips and drinks. Cool. It’s not very crowded maybe 3 or 4 other tables. ... More

Oh my goodness. I’d like to start out by saying I HATE complaining, if someone gives me the wrong order I’ll just be like well guess this is what I’m eating, so it pains me to write this negative review, but I just had the WORST experience here. So we get here around 7:30 give or take and get seated, the waiter gives us our chips and drinks. Cool. It’s not very crowded maybe 3 or 4 other tables. My spouse and I are chatting while we wait for them to take our order. All the tables around us are being helped, but we wait and wait and wait… fast forward 30ish mins and no one has come by to check on us or take our order. So my spouse is looking around to see if he spots our waiter and another waitress sees us and asks if we need something. So we’re like yes please we’ve been here a little and no one has taken our order. So she does real quick. At this point my spouse and I to each other are just like you know, no big deal these things happen, we have both worked in the restaurant industry, we get it. No one ever apologizes, which again no big deal…however, the thing that finally did me in is, we get and eat our food, I’m ready to go home at this point but I had my mind set on one of their desserts, so we ask if we can order it to go. I get home, open the sad excuse of a dessert(which was $6 by the way) and it’s literally a whole Hersey bar just wrapped in a tortilla. Not melted or anything… just a solid Hersey bar in a tiny tortilla, lol. Less

Always great food from this location, highly recommended!!

Definitely going to be our new go to Mexican restaurant from now on. Staff was very polite. Food was delicious and was served quickly.

Great food. Great service. Great Atmosphere. I've driven by this place many times and ate there today. Very pleased.

Staff was rude and unprofessional.

My fav is the chicken tortilla soup!

Authentic Mexican Food. Great service and great food.

The food was amazing love this place !

Good food and good service.

Muy bueno

Service was terrible! No one came to our table for refills or to give us chips or anything. We were loyal customers. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants in Chattanooga.... More

Service was terrible! No one came to our table for refills or to give us chips or anything. We were loyal customers. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants in Chattanooga. Less

Great food! We love it there!

El Metate - Hixson is a good Mexican restaurant. We had Chicken Fajita Nachos and Chichen Chimachanga with chips and salsa. It was not crowded. Food came to the table quickly, and plates were hot.... More

El Metate - Hixson is a good Mexican restaurant. We had Chicken Fajita Nachos and Chichen Chimachanga with chips and salsa. It was not crowded. Food came to the table quickly, and plates were hot. Less

Delicious Shrimp Fajita Nachos! Service was great and we'll be back again! On our 2nd visit, we tried their Xango dessert (fried cheesecake with strawberry sauce and caramel ice cream was so delicious highly recommend)!... More

Delicious Shrimp Fajita Nachos! Service was great and we'll be back again! On our 2nd visit, we tried their Xango dessert (fried cheesecake with strawberry sauce and caramel ice cream was so delicious highly recommend)! Less

Website says they close at 10. We got there at 8:58 and they said they already closed the kitchen and was very rude. 2nd time I have ever walked through the door and definitely my last. Bad 1st experience but tried to give them a 2nd chance and they blew it. Horrible customer service. Would not recommend... More

Website says they close at 10. We got there at 8:58 and they said they already closed the kitchen and was very rude. 2nd time I have ever walked through the door and definitely my last. Bad 1st experience but tried to give them a 2nd chance and they blew it. Horrible customer service. Would not recommend Less

Great food!

We love eating at this place but as of today we will never dine here again. We came in for dinner when the waiter confronted us about a bill that didn’t get paid the day before. My wife had just picked me up from my truck as I had been in ohio for the better part of the week and she had been home. The waiter argued with us pretty much calling us liars in from of staff and other customers. Very em... More

We love eating at this place but as of today we will never dine here again. We came in for dinner when the waiter confronted us about a bill that didn’t get paid the day before. My wife had just picked me up from my truck as I had been in ohio for the better part of the week and she had been home. The waiter argued with us pretty much calling us liars in from of staff and other customers. Very embarrassing. We will never dine here again but will find another Mexican restaurant to do business with. Less

Best mac & cheese ever!!!😀

Excellent food and good salsa. Especially their Xtra hot salsa. Will definitely be back!

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants to visit. They have a good menu we're one can try something new on every visit. My wife had Burrito Verde and I had I had some stuffed poblano peppers .... More

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants to visit. They have a good menu we're one can try something new on every visit. My wife had Burrito Verde and I had I had some stuffed poblano peppers . Less

Very good food and fast service.

Good food at good prices.

Great food and service every time.

Ok so, 1st time here! Service was good.. food... not good at all. Taco had no flavor.. tamale n burrito same... just blan flavor. I ordered the sampler....very disappointed. My husband actually had to go to the bathroom to spit out the 1 bite of taco he took... the long Island tea was weak!.. his 1 shot of crown was $10 cost double my long Island tea!!... very disappointed!! Over priced for what... More

Ok so, 1st time here! Service was good.. food... not good at all. Taco had no flavor.. tamale n burrito same... just blan flavor. I ordered the sampler....very disappointed. My husband actually had to go to the bathroom to spit out the 1 bite of taco he took... the long Island tea was weak!.. his 1 shot of crown was $10 cost double my long Island tea!!... very disappointed!! Over priced for what we got! Less

Great little Mexican restaurant. Food is delicious and the service is great. Everyone is very friendly.

Very good restaurant! Good eats and a great staff!

Caldo de camaron en Chipotle un poco salado

We’ve tried several Mexican restaurants since moving here a few years ago and El Matate is our favorite. Great food!

Excellent food!

I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed with the service or food. Fajitas are delicious! Try the Churros Con Nieve for dessert. The churros are filled with caramel and come with a big scoop of ice cream! This place is always clean, too.... More

I have been here a few times and have never been disappointed with the service or food. Fajitas are delicious! Try the Churros Con Nieve for dessert. The churros are filled with caramel and come with a big scoop of ice cream! This place is always clean, too. Less

Everything about El Metate is amazing- from the food, the staff, and cleanliness. I haven’t had a dish there I haven’t loved and I haven’t had service there that wasn’t amazing. It is my favorite spot!... More

Everything about El Metate is amazing- from the food, the staff, and cleanliness. I haven’t had a dish there I haven’t loved and I haven’t had service there that wasn’t amazing. It is my favorite spot! Less

Our family loves El Metate. The kids always enjoy their food and when it’s date night we always enjoy the atmosphere and margaritas. The passion margarita is the best ever!!!!! Plenty of meatless options with tons of flavor.... More

Our family loves El Metate. The kids always enjoy their food and when it’s date night we always enjoy the atmosphere and margaritas. The passion margarita is the best ever!!!!! Plenty of meatless options with tons of flavor. Less

Probably the best Tex-mex style Mexican food in Chattanooga. This is coming from a Texas native. The pollo con queso is my go to.

Me encanta asistir a el Metate, el único inconveniente es cuando hay demasiada gente (regularmente olvidan los detalles en las órdenes, como tipo de tortilla y salsa aparte). Comida deliciosa... More

Me encanta asistir a el Metate, el único inconveniente es cuando hay demasiada gente (regularmente olvidan los detalles en las órdenes, como tipo de tortilla y salsa aparte). Comida deliciosa Less

Love the Sunday special—fajitas!

We love our El Metate in Hixson. We try to go once a week and ask to sit in Lalo's section. He's our favorite server. We always start with the delicious frozen margaritas and tortilla chips and up the heat with the Salsa Mexicana. We have never been disappointed with our meals. My current favorite is the birria nachos, and my husband usually gets tacos or fajitas. It's all good!... More

We love our El Metate in Hixson. We try to go once a week and ask to sit in Lalo's section. He's our favorite server. We always start with the delicious frozen margaritas and tortilla chips and up the heat with the Salsa Mexicana. We have never been disappointed with our meals. My current favorite is the birria nachos, and my husband usually gets tacos or fajitas. It's all good! Less

Best Mexican in town. If you like margaritas, you will LOVE them at El Metate

Good food and good service at a reasonable price.

The service, speed of order to table, and the food is always great! I have really enjoyed the new menu items, especially the birria tacos. The daily specials are a good deal too!... More

The service, speed of order to table, and the food is always great! I have really enjoyed the new menu items, especially the birria tacos. The daily specials are a good deal too! Less

We enjoy El Metate and eat there regularly.

The food is tasty, they have it ready very quickly and it doesn't take a long time from when you order it and the customer service is acceptable.

Great vibes delicious food

Love the food there, but the constant obnoxious smell of a cleaner they use on the menus and tables makes my head hurt

Great dinner and service.

Favorite place to eat in hixson

This place runs like a well oiled machine. Short wait time, food comes out hot, and the staff is friendly.

It's been a while since we were here. We wondered why we hadn't come sooner.

Jonathan, Treated me like a Rockstar! Awsome service, he was Friendly & HAD a Great Performance & got my Great meal out with a Smile! Wow, Rockstar service! Thanks Jonathan!... More

Jonathan, Treated me like a Rockstar! Awsome service, he was Friendly & HAD a Great Performance & got my Great meal out with a Smile! Wow, Rockstar service! Thanks Jonathan! Less

Tasted terrible wouldn't recommend to eat here the food was so watered down

The food was all soggy and overall watered down as a Mexican this displeased me. The meat and salsa was so white I felt like I was in England ;however, the service was very good they were patient with the people I witnessed being serviced and myself. I didn't enjoy the food at all so this was a bit of a let down for me the best food they served was the chips and salsa that's there while you wait... More

The food was all soggy and overall watered down as a Mexican this displeased me. The meat and salsa was so white I felt like I was in England ;however, the service was very good they were patient with the people I witnessed being serviced and myself. I didn't enjoy the food at all so this was a bit of a let down for me the best food they served was the chips and salsa that's there while you wait for your food. Less

Food is always fresh and comes out fast. I love their salsa and burritos. Margaritas are on point. Prices are reasonable and staff is friendly.

Good food, nice people. It's a loud place.

Good food, good service

excellent food and great service!

Love love love this place

Good tacos!

The fish tacos were very fishy smelling like the fish might have gone off? Anyway they took it back and my husband ordered beef tacos. It was disappointing. My taco shell for my taco salad looked overcooked or overheated whatever they do. And I don't understand why they use that type of taco shell and not the taco bowl which I prefer. To say we would eat there again ? ... Maybe.... More

The fish tacos were very fishy smelling like the fish might have gone off? Anyway they took it back and my husband ordered beef tacos. It was disappointing. My taco shell for my taco salad looked overcooked or overheated whatever they do. And I don't understand why they use that type of taco shell and not the taco bowl which I prefer. To say we would eat there again ? ... Maybe. Less

Such a fun restaurant! The food is great and the staff are awesome!

Always fast and friendly service. Food is delicious!!

Birria Tacos were great !

Food here just isn't near as good as the other El Metate we go to. We always get chile poblanos, and the grilled chicken was burned up, and the peppers didn't have any cheese in them.... More

Food here just isn't near as good as the other El Metate we go to. We always get chile poblanos, and the grilled chicken was burned up, and the peppers didn't have any cheese in them. Less

Don't understand the high reviews for this place. Went for a late lunch, and the food was below average. My combination plate came out lukewarm, to almost cold. The meal my wife had lacked flavor, and both meals were very bland. The complimentary chips were good, but the salsa was thin and bland. Service was good.... More

Don't understand the high reviews for this place. Went for a late lunch, and the food was below average. My combination plate came out lukewarm, to almost cold. The meal my wife had lacked flavor, and both meals were very bland. The complimentary chips were good, but the salsa was thin and bland. Service was good. Less

Fantastic salsa, queso, and I recommend the burrito California

good food. good service. 👍

I ordered an appetizer, and was brought and charged for an entree. They corrected the mistake and fixed my receipt, but not without me having to argue with them for several minutes. If they hadn't have tried to convince me that I was wrong, I would have given 4 stars.... More

I ordered an appetizer, and was brought and charged for an entree. They corrected the mistake and fixed my receipt, but not without me having to argue with them for several minutes. If they hadn't have tried to convince me that I was wrong, I would have given 4 stars. Less

My food came out cold and I have had better enchiladas with tomatillo sauce, not very good or fresh. My husbands food was hot, but his rice was cold. I told them it was not hot and they took it back, brought it back to me a little hotter than before. I didn’t want to send it back again. So I barely ate it and left.... More

My food came out cold and I have had better enchiladas with tomatillo sauce, not very good or fresh. My husbands food was hot, but his rice was cold. I told them it was not hot and they took it back, brought it back to me a little hotter than before. I didn’t want to send it back again. So I barely ate it and left. Less

No bad if you want a quick bite

The food was good 👍

Always fast, clean, efficient, and good food with friendly wait staff. You can tell that the management and owners care about people coming back. Our family loves it regularly!... More

Always fast, clean, efficient, and good food with friendly wait staff. You can tell that the management and owners care about people coming back. Our family loves it regularly! Less

Best Mexican salsa in town, not the stuff that comes with the chips, you have to ask for it.

Lalo is the best waiter ever!!

It was a little to dark inside for me but food was good

My husband and I LOVE their ChoriQueso. We were super disappointed when we got home and there was barely any dip inside the container. They charge $8.99 for the dip and there was barely anything in there.... More

My husband and I LOVE their ChoriQueso. We were super disappointed when we got home and there was barely any dip inside the container. They charge $8.99 for the dip and there was barely anything in there. Less

Awesome food and the service was great! Only downside was the bathroom was really dirty but everything else was great!

Very good service, yummy food & reasonable prices. Our go to spot for Mexican food when we get the craving.

Friendly and efficient staff. Food consistently good

Love this place, have been coming here for awhile

Both the food and the service were great.

Food was good and not too pricey.

Our first time to go to this restaurant. Had the best Mexican meal we have had in a long time.

Food was very good and at a great price. Staff very friendly.

El Matate has excellent food. I particularly like Pollo Tolusca and Pollo Jalisco. Restaurant is very clean and service is excellent. El Matate and El Jinete (the Ooltewah version) are our two favorite Mexican restaurants in Chattanooga... and we are former Texas residents and picky on Tex-Mex... More

El Matate has excellent food. I particularly like Pollo Tolusca and Pollo Jalisco. Restaurant is very clean and service is excellent. El Matate and El Jinete (the Ooltewah version) are our two favorite Mexican restaurants in Chattanooga... and we are former Texas residents and picky on Tex-Mex Less

Hands down best Mexican food in Hixson! Friendly staff, excellent customer service, and the restaurant is spotless. 10/10!

Monday night taco night!! $1.25 each!!

Went for their Birria Tacos, decent but nothing spectacular. Service was ok, had to ask for refills several times and had to locate our waiter to pay. They were busy and seemed overwhelmed so we will try again next time we are in the area.... More

Went for their Birria Tacos, decent but nothing spectacular. Service was ok, had to ask for refills several times and had to locate our waiter to pay. They were busy and seemed overwhelmed so we will try again next time we are in the area. Less

Been wanting to stop in here for a week now and glad I finally did. Super courteous staff and the horchata hit the spot on a hot day. Ordered the lunch special burrito real with el pastor and it's exactly what I expected. Beans were good and the fresh cojita on top made it complete.I definitely will be coming back here again... More

Been wanting to stop in here for a week now and glad I finally did. Super courteous staff and the horchata hit the spot on a hot day. Ordered the lunch special burrito real with el pastor and it's exactly what I expected. Beans were good and the fresh cojita on top made it complete.I definitely will be coming back here again Less

El Metate is one of my favorite restaurants. The service is terrific and the food is even better. Highly recommended. If someone asked me what my favorite restaurants in the area are I wouldn't need to think. They're El Metate, Off The Grill with the great Chef Q and Lakeshore Grill.... More

El Metate is one of my favorite restaurants. The service is terrific and the food is even better. Highly recommended. If someone asked me what my favorite restaurants in the area are I wouldn't need to think. They're El Metate, Off The Grill with the great Chef Q and Lakeshore Grill. Less

Very disappointed this time! Been here before, 2nd time we came back, food was terrible, over cooked tamales and the steak on my tacos had been cooked to death and been sitting awhile......... More

Very disappointed this time! Been here before, 2nd time we came back, food was terrible, over cooked tamales and the steak on my tacos had been cooked to death and been sitting awhile...... Less