based on 822 reviews
Great food
Best chunky guacamole I’ve ever had!
Love this place. Every time I visit the food is so good, the service is fast and friendly. If there was any complaint, and this is purely nit-picking, it would be the parking, but honestly, I would walk a mile to eat here.... More
Love this place. Every time I visit the food is so good, the service is fast and friendly. If there was any complaint, and this is purely nit-picking, it would be the parking, but honestly, I would walk a mile to eat here. Less
worst mexican food ever. Food is cold and over priced. They got my order wrong twice and acted annoyed that they had to fix my order. Will never go there again.... More
worst mexican food ever. Food is cold and over priced. They got my order wrong twice and acted annoyed that they had to fix my order. Will never go there again. Less
I have been there 3 times and everytime they get my order wrong. They put pieces of chicken in my vegetarian dish, all 3 times. This is not acceptable. The salsa is awfull, the food is never hot. Will not go there again.... More
I have been there 3 times and everytime they get my order wrong. They put pieces of chicken in my vegetarian dish, all 3 times. This is not acceptable. The salsa is awfull, the food is never hot. Will not go there again. Less
I don’t know how a restaurant can get my order wrong every single time I come in, my order is very simple, I order the nachos vegetarian with extra queso sauce and rice, every single time I come in, and they ALWAYS mess it up, be it there’s grilled chicken or steak on them, no cheese, or no rice or a combination of all 3 unwanted or missing ingredients. I keep coming back because the restaurant i... More
I don’t know how a restaurant can get my order wrong every single time I come in, my order is very simple, I order the nachos vegetarian with extra queso sauce and rice, every single time I come in, and they ALWAYS mess it up, be it there’s grilled chicken or steak on them, no cheese, or no rice or a combination of all 3 unwanted or missing ingredients. I keep coming back because the restaurant is close to my house and I hope that maybe one time they won’t mess my meal up in some form, they have yet to prove me otherwise. The only thing that is positive is that the wait staff is fairly friendly. The last time I came in was 01/24/25 (Friday night) Less
Been coming here for years. Always quick, always delicious. Service inside is excellent and the vibe is very fun. Cheap drinks. Can’t go wrong with stopping by this location.... More
Been coming here for years. Always quick, always delicious. Service inside is excellent and the vibe is very fun. Cheap drinks. Can’t go wrong with stopping by this location. Less
I was excited to try this Mexican spot on Signal Mountain, as we were up there for a class and were hungry. Firstly, I will say that the service was top notch. Our waitress was lovely and very attentive. However, the food was subpar. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong things. Everyone else at the restaurant seemed to be enjoying their meals, and I think I could smell the fajitas, which smelled div... More
I was excited to try this Mexican spot on Signal Mountain, as we were up there for a class and were hungry. Firstly, I will say that the service was top notch. Our waitress was lovely and very attentive. However, the food was subpar. Perhaps we just ordered the wrong things. Everyone else at the restaurant seemed to be enjoying their meals, and I think I could smell the fajitas, which smelled divine. However, I don’t recommend the grilled chicken salad or the chicken tortilla soup. We ate them because we were hungry but the chicken tortilla soup was especially disappointing. It was lukewarm and did not have much flavor. The best thing going for it was the avocado. The broth itself tasted like they just added diced tomatoes to some canned chicken broth. I think they could really make this soup great if they wanted to but maybe they’re putting most of their energy into tacos and burritos and fajitas, etc. Or maybe it was just an off night. If we happened to be hungry on Signal Mountain again, I might try this restaurant again and order something else, but I probably will not be ordering the chicken tortilla soup again and I won’t be recommending this restaurant to friends until I have a better food experience. Less
Food is always hot, fast, and good. Its a go to spot for a quick bite.
El Metate I apologize I made a bad review for here and ot was the wrong restaurant. Thank you for reaching out to me about my review sorry for any negative I caused.... More
El Metate I apologize I made a bad review for here and ot was the wrong restaurant. Thank you for reaching out to me about my review sorry for any negative I caused. Less
Best anywhere!
Hands down the best place to grab dinner around signal mountain
The food and service were great.
Our absolute FAVORITE restaurant for over 10 years now! The staff is incredible (and the same crew has been here forever!), and the food comes out immediately, and is always perfectly prepared. We LOVE El Metate!!!... More
Our absolute FAVORITE restaurant for over 10 years now! The staff is incredible (and the same crew has been here forever!), and the food comes out immediately, and is always perfectly prepared. We LOVE El Metate!!! Less
Delicious
Not that good
The go-to restaurant in Signal Mountain. The food is excellent and the staff is friendly. Gets crowded late, so come early.
Awesome food and the service was great..
Good service and good food. Lots of things to choose from. I like the Hawaiian bowl.
Best Mexican food in the area. Great service as always.
Good lunch specials and the food was good.
Always a wonderful experience. The staff is amazing.
This was an excellent dinner that we had recently! The food was great, the portions were great and the service was on point. We had the fajitas for 2 and the steak was so tender, the vegetables were sautéed yet still were crisp and full of flavor. I can’t say enough about how fresh everything was and how amazing the quality is. W e are glad to have this little place so close to home. Thank you!!... More
This was an excellent dinner that we had recently! The food was great, the portions were great and the service was on point. We had the fajitas for 2 and the steak was so tender, the vegetables were sautéed yet still were crisp and full of flavor. I can’t say enough about how fresh everything was and how amazing the quality is. W e are glad to have this little place so close to home. Thank you!! Less
The best Mexican food on Signal Mountain! The food was hot, fresh, and flavorful and the service is amazing! I highly recommend!
My mom and I were blown away by the quality of the food. It was delicious! No doubt, those were the best vegetable fajitas I have ever had in my life. We don’t even live close, but we will be making the drive again just for the food! Great value too! The portions were large. We both ate for under $30 (before tip).... More
My mom and I were blown away by the quality of the food. It was delicious! No doubt, those were the best vegetable fajitas I have ever had in my life. We don’t even live close, but we will be making the drive again just for the food! Great value too! The portions were large. We both ate for under $30 (before tip). Less
Never less than perfection.
Great food! They have updated their menu and have added some great food items. Still our favorite place to go.
The staff on signal mtn location are fantastic! Food is always on point, margaritas can be made custom. Recommend getting Don Julio Blanco, my favorite tequila and the chicken tortilla soup 🍲 😋... More
The staff on signal mtn location are fantastic! Food is always on point, margaritas can be made custom. Recommend getting Don Julio Blanco, my favorite tequila and the chicken tortilla soup 🍲 😋 Less
The best Mexican food 😋 you can eat
Tortillas were missing, yet again, but everything was tasty as usual.
Food was off for one of the orders old meat taste??? service was really bad...and to top it off who throws a to go box at someone as they're passing by your table??? That was really rude... More
Food was off for one of the orders old meat taste??? service was really bad...and to top it off who throws a to go box at someone as they're passing by your table??? That was really rude Less
Amazing service and food was fast and delicious!
I can't really say anything bad about this place. The food is great.
Been to Mexican restaurants all over the United States and Mexico. This was one of the best we’ve been to. Very unexpected in the middle of Tennessee! Margaritas were awesome to!... More
Been to Mexican restaurants all over the United States and Mexico. This was one of the best we’ve been to. Very unexpected in the middle of Tennessee! Margaritas were awesome to! Less
Terrible place, we sat for 10-15 minutes before drink over, they brought out wrong food twice, ask for it to be corrected and they charged extra, waiter and manager arguing with customers about it before they removed extra charges. Won’t go again.... More
Terrible place, we sat for 10-15 minutes before drink over, they brought out wrong food twice, ask for it to be corrected and they charged extra, waiter and manager arguing with customers about it before they removed extra charges. Won’t go again. Less
Wonderful food!
Just paid for a pollo loco and got home and there is not a drop of queso, dry chicken on dry rice
We stopped here on a roadtrip. The food was underwhelming.
Very good food and good service.
Great service... The room just wasn't built for a bunch of voices talking. It's very loud. The food was okay.. not extremely high quality. The salsa was pretty good .. rice bland.. steak was ok. Bacon nastyyyyy.. decent queso.. and alright chips. Prices decent.... More
Great service... The room just wasn't built for a bunch of voices talking. It's very loud. The food was okay.. not extremely high quality. The salsa was pretty good .. rice bland.. steak was ok. Bacon nastyyyyy.. decent queso.. and alright chips. Prices decent. Less
Always a great experience
Always great service and great food
Ask for a side of Bacon!
Worst food I have ever eaten at a restaurant. There was also something in my salad that was black and hard and could have broken a tooth but I found it. I do not recommend.... More
Worst food I have ever eaten at a restaurant. There was also something in my salad that was black and hard and could have broken a tooth but I found it. I do not recommend. Less
Great taco's! Fast service for a party of 6 people!!
I have been eating here for over 17 years. Not once have I ever had a bad meal here. The staff is always fast and polite. The food is top notch and authentic. And the place feels very much like a hometown Mexican restaurant. I have lived all over Texas and despite all the authentic Mexican restaurants and food trucks that litter the Lone Star State, I still prefer El Metate in Tennessee.... More
I have been eating here for over 17 years. Not once have I ever had a bad meal here. The staff is always fast and polite. The food is top notch and authentic. And the place feels very much like a hometown Mexican restaurant. I have lived all over Texas and despite all the authentic Mexican restaurants and food trucks that litter the Lone Star State, I still prefer El Metate in Tennessee. Less
I don’t have a photo of this because we stopped in for a late lunch after a hike. Food came out fast, was incredibly fresh, and a hidden gem on Signal Mountain. Would like to come back sometime for dinner and try out the rest, but the food was incredible, the staff was incredible, and to be honest didn’t expect to find this high quality Mexican food on signal. Five stars all day. Will post pic... More
I don’t have a photo of this because we stopped in for a late lunch after a hike. Food came out fast, was incredibly fresh, and a hidden gem on Signal Mountain. Would like to come back sometime for dinner and try out the rest, but the food was incredible, the staff was incredible, and to be honest didn’t expect to find this high quality Mexican food on signal. Five stars all day. Will post pics next time. Less
I've always gotten fast and courteous service here. The food is excellent especially the beef burritos with the white sauce
Great place! Wonderful service! Did and drinks are spectacular. Definitely more of a family atmosphere. Lively and full of energy!
The portion sizes when you order to go don't seem as big as they do when you dine in. We tried the birria tacos and they didn't have much of any flavor, and cheese is always missing from food that is supposed to have it.... More
The portion sizes when you order to go don't seem as big as they do when you dine in. We tried the birria tacos and they didn't have much of any flavor, and cheese is always missing from food that is supposed to have it. Less
Great restaurant. Fantastic food. Little pricy. When you order the same dishes online to take home, they'll give you way less food. And they all pretend to no speak much english.... More
Great restaurant. Fantastic food. Little pricy. When you order the same dishes online to take home, they'll give you way less food. And they all pretend to no speak much english. Less
We eat there a couple times a month. Food and service always good, and reasonably priced.
The food is always good, the staff is friendly and caring, the inside is always clean and the decore is fun and colorful. Im pretty lucky to have this be my neighborhood restaurant.... More
The food is always good, the staff is friendly and caring, the inside is always clean and the decore is fun and colorful. Im pretty lucky to have this be my neighborhood restaurant. Less
Food is always great! Service is good also!
We were regulars at this restaurant. We loved the food, staff, and atmosphere. We cannot go back because my son found a bug in his burrito. Server acted like it wasn’t a big deal.... More
We were regulars at this restaurant. We loved the food, staff, and atmosphere. We cannot go back because my son found a bug in his burrito. Server acted like it wasn’t a big deal. Less
Staff is great and food is always delicious! I recommend getting the Chiles Poblanos Reales!
Edit: I have since returned, and all my complaints have been corrected! I can not recommend the jalapeño guacamole enough!I used to love this place, but recently, the food has been worse or wrong. Example: I ordered a child Quesadilla with rice and beans and 5 fajitas, but the only thing they gave me is rice and beans. I told them how I ordered more and showed the receipt, yet they refused to giv... More
Edit: I have since returned, and all my complaints have been corrected! I can not recommend the jalapeño guacamole enough!I used to love this place, but recently, the food has been worse or wrong. Example: I ordered a child Quesadilla with rice and beans and 5 fajitas, but the only thing they gave me is rice and beans. I told them how I ordered more and showed the receipt, yet they refused to give it to me. I won't return unless the service gets better. Less
The taco salad littery looked like a giant taco. My boyfriend and I split it because it is definitely big enough for 2 people. It was really good.
Always great food and friendly staff
El Metate has very yummy burritos, the Burrito California is big! Very filling. Their caso is good too. It's not too watery, I see a lot of Mexican restaurants lately watering down their queso. It's very creamy, and their chips taste fresh and their salsa isn't too spicy, it's perfect! Sometimes when I go I get a quesadilla with shredded chicken. The workers are very nice and keep our drinks topp... More
El Metate has very yummy burritos, the Burrito California is big! Very filling. Their caso is good too. It's not too watery, I see a lot of Mexican restaurants lately watering down their queso. It's very creamy, and their chips taste fresh and their salsa isn't too spicy, it's perfect! Sometimes when I go I get a quesadilla with shredded chicken. The workers are very nice and keep our drinks topped up. Parking can be a hassle, as that little plaza is very busy between El Metate and the businesses around it. A few times we've had to park in the walmart parking lot and walk over to El Metate. Not a big deal, although there was not a single handicap space available due to them all being taken. So be mindful of that if you go during busier times. Less
Ok.....for those of you who carry a firearm legally, you are not welcome here. He has a sign in the window telling you such. Food was good, but as a legal gun owner, I will never eat here again. I encourage all second amendment advocates to eat somewhere else. See the attached picture.... More
Ok.....for those of you who carry a firearm legally, you are not welcome here. He has a sign in the window telling you such. Food was good, but as a legal gun owner, I will never eat here again. I encourage all second amendment advocates to eat somewhere else. See the attached picture. Less
Great food, good service
Have good food 🙂👍
Definitely the best Mexican restaurant in Chattanooga area.
With as many times as I’ve been here, I have always had an identical experience. Fast service, friendly staff, and great Mexican food, and one of the only places that’s still affordable to eat out at. Highly recommend!!... More
With as many times as I’ve been here, I have always had an identical experience. Fast service, friendly staff, and great Mexican food, and one of the only places that’s still affordable to eat out at. Highly recommend!! Less
It’s been a while but I saw a young mother in this restaurant with two young kids. They were being a bit rowdy as kids do but were within reason. I watched this mother tend to her children while trying to sneak a bite in between playing with them. In the end she had one fall asleep on her lap with the other one leaned onto her other shoulder and somehow still ably feeding her child and herself. S... More
It’s been a while but I saw a young mother in this restaurant with two young kids. They were being a bit rowdy as kids do but were within reason. I watched this mother tend to her children while trying to sneak a bite in between playing with them. In the end she had one fall asleep on her lap with the other one leaned onto her other shoulder and somehow still ably feeding her child and herself. She just really looked like a kind, patient mother. I told my waiter I would pick up her tab and to please not say anything to her. Well, it must have literally gotten lost in translation because before I knew it I had a teary-eyed mother standing in front of me thanking me for what I’d done. I told her I think she just looked like a really good mother and she replied that sometimes it doesn’t seem that way. Either way I think she really needed to hear that so maybe she was meant to know where it came from. Mothers, always remember you are the most important thing in your child’s life. You always deserve more credit than what you get, and you collectively play a major role in shaping the future. Sorry about the review not really describing the restaurant….but it is good food. If you ever have the means to do something like this please do. It really will make a person’s day and yours as well. Less
Always a pleasure to eat here, always a friendly staff.
Overall, it's pretty good. It was a cheap dinner.
Every time I go here get hair in my food, the waiters can understand you and bring wrong food. Then inside is super cramped. There is way better MEXICAN FOOD THAN THAT!... More
Every time I go here get hair in my food, the waiters can understand you and bring wrong food. Then inside is super cramped. There is way better MEXICAN FOOD THAN THAT! Less
Great food for the family
Great food and a great atmosphere to be around!!
My wife and I stopped in for an early dinner on New Year Eve at about 4:30. We were the only customers dining in but were promptly greeted and seated. I had the seafood combo, which was tilapia and shrimp with rice and vegetables. My wife had the birria tacos and a margarita. We both enjoyed our meal, which was just under $50.... More
My wife and I stopped in for an early dinner on New Year Eve at about 4:30. We were the only customers dining in but were promptly greeted and seated. I had the seafood combo, which was tilapia and shrimp with rice and vegetables. My wife had the birria tacos and a margarita. We both enjoyed our meal, which was just under $50. Less
The food was very good. We come on the recommendation of a local family member while we were vacationing at Christmas.
Wow that was amazing food! Super authentic. Super tasty. We live 45 min away and it was sooo worth the drive. We will be back ❤️❤️❤️
Great food and service try the everything fajitas they where insanely good 😊
The best Mexican food in all of Chattanooga. Delicious food with fantastic service. Highly recommend!We have lived here almost 4 years and are consistently greeted by the staff we have come to know well and appreciate on many levels. So grateful to have El Metate right here on Signal Mountain!... More
The best Mexican food in all of Chattanooga. Delicious food with fantastic service. Highly recommend!We have lived here almost 4 years and are consistently greeted by the staff we have come to know well and appreciate on many levels. So grateful to have El Metate right here on Signal Mountain! Less
Decent food and service
So so salsa with the chips but the birria tacos score a 5/5.
We discovered this gem on the way back from the annual county fair. One of my personal top 10 best dine-in experiences of all time with the family, but noted it would be a good date night spot the next time wifey and I have a date night.... More
We discovered this gem on the way back from the annual county fair. One of my personal top 10 best dine-in experiences of all time with the family, but noted it would be a good date night spot the next time wifey and I have a date night. Less
Good people and a lot of good food. We order to go because we have our dog with us.
Meat in the chimichangaa could have stood to have more seasoning
Food is great
Good food as always. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices.
Food was great
Everything was great but because it was a Friday night and they was slammed I could tell I was being rushed
Food and drinks were great
Staff is very friendly. The food was outstanding. The restaurant is clean.
This is my favorite local Mexican restaurant. The service is fast and the food is always hot and comes out quickly. My two kids love the cheese dip. My husband is more adventurous and has maybe 10-15 dishes he rotates between (a few with shrimp and he loves them). I stick with fajitas, sometimes tacos and enchiladas, or pollo con queso (their version of a pollo loco at other Mexican restaurants).... More
This is my favorite local Mexican restaurant. The service is fast and the food is always hot and comes out quickly. My two kids love the cheese dip. My husband is more adventurous and has maybe 10-15 dishes he rotates between (a few with shrimp and he loves them). I stick with fajitas, sometimes tacos and enchiladas, or pollo con queso (their version of a pollo loco at other Mexican restaurants). The manager or owner (I’m assuming) is usually walking around and he always asks how everything is. We always leave happy! Less
Best Mexican restaurant in all of Chattanooga! Great food
This is my favorite Mexican restaurant on Signal Mountain.
Always a pleasure to eat here. Fast and friendly
Quality food and drink for a fair price, even in this market. Friendly staff and good food. Would come back again.
Nice mexican restaurant.
Great little hidden gem
Our server was amazing! Food was great! Our server was very on top of it. Rarely have a less then perfect experience at El Metate!
They forgot one of my orders and I didn't notice it until I was home. So I called and took my receipt back up there and it was such a sloppy job putting it together and got in a big hurry because it was close to closing. So my chicken taco salad was not any good at all... More
They forgot one of my orders and I didn't notice it until I was home. So I called and took my receipt back up there and it was such a sloppy job putting it together and got in a big hurry because it was close to closing. So my chicken taco salad was not any good at all Less
Good food, prompt service relaxed atmosphere
Eat here a lot. Great portions and very good. I always get nachos supreme. Never had a problem. Love this place. Great family place.
Good food
Best Mexican place around. It's funny how it's situated in smack downtown of B. F. E. I eat there all the time. It's conveniently located next to the only relevant store in Soddy Daisy. I've never had a dish that wasn't delicious. It's service is fast, friendly, and the staff pay attention to details. It's always clean, the food is always fresh. They have the coldest beer in town. Great place.... More
Best Mexican place around. It's funny how it's situated in smack downtown of B. F. E. I eat there all the time. It's conveniently located next to the only relevant store in Soddy Daisy. I've never had a dish that wasn't delicious. It's service is fast, friendly, and the staff pay attention to details. It's always clean, the food is always fresh. They have the coldest beer in town. Great place. Less
Our families favorite restaurant great food, great service.
Ordered from here on Doordash. First off, it's a stretch to call this place a Mexican restaurant. That's my first beef with this place. The meat isn't seasoned (and it was dry), the red sauce tastes like marinara at best... Really, it's just grossly underseasoned. My second issue: my husband and I both ended up getting sick after eating from here. So thanks for that. Would not order here again.... More
Ordered from here on Doordash. First off, it's a stretch to call this place a Mexican restaurant. That's my first beef with this place. The meat isn't seasoned (and it was dry), the red sauce tastes like marinara at best... Really, it's just grossly underseasoned. My second issue: my husband and I both ended up getting sick after eating from here. So thanks for that. Would not order here again. Less
I recently had the pleasure of dining there with a few friends, and we all had a wonderful experience. The service was also excellent. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, and he made sure that we had everything we needed. Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience at El Metate. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I highly recommend ... More
I recently had the pleasure of dining there with a few friends, and we all had a wonderful experience. The service was also excellent. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, and he made sure that we had everything we needed. Overall, we had a wonderful dining experience at El Metate. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal. Less
Food is great as well as atmosphere, I'd give the service 5 stars but they get 4 instead for as my whole table ran out of drink and we had to wait for another waiter to walk by and stop him because our waitress was nowhere to be found... More
Food is great as well as atmosphere, I'd give the service 5 stars but they get 4 instead for as my whole table ran out of drink and we had to wait for another waiter to walk by and stop him because our waitress was nowhere to be found Less
Very nice service and delicious food. Love the Xango
Oh, what a fiesta of flavors we experienced here! From the first bite to the last, our taste buds danced all night. The mouthwatering tacos and burritos, the salsa, and the heavenly cheese dip stole our hearts! 🌮❤️ I love bringing guests and my 4 kids here! The ambiance was so warm and inviting, and the staff made us feel like part of the family. We left with happy hearts and full bellies! Can'... More
Oh, what a fiesta of flavors we experienced here! From the first bite to the last, our taste buds danced all night. The mouthwatering tacos and burritos, the salsa, and the heavenly cheese dip stole our hearts! 🌮❤️ I love bringing guests and my 4 kids here! The ambiance was so warm and inviting, and the staff made us feel like part of the family. We left with happy hearts and full bellies! Can't wait to return for another delicious meal! 🌟🎉 Less
Great food, fast service, good prices
We love El Metate - the food is always good! Margaritas yummy! Staff so friendly! Quick service! No problem waiting because it’s a friendly atmosphere with plenty to visit with if so inclined- or watch tv if not engrossed in phones. 😆 Great place overall! And thankful they support our school and community!!... More
We love El Metate - the food is always good! Margaritas yummy! Staff so friendly! Quick service! No problem waiting because it’s a friendly atmosphere with plenty to visit with if so inclined- or watch tv if not engrossed in phones. 😆 Great place overall! And thankful they support our school and community!! Less
Signal Mountain has only a handful of restaurants, but this particular one is undoubtedly a town favorite. It can get a bit busy after church on Sundays, but overall, it guarantees a fantastic experience with excellent service and delicious Mexican cuisine. It's definitely a place worth visiting. Goodbye!... More
Signal Mountain has only a handful of restaurants, but this particular one is undoubtedly a town favorite. It can get a bit busy after church on Sundays, but overall, it guarantees a fantastic experience with excellent service and delicious Mexican cuisine. It's definitely a place worth visiting. Goodbye! Less
Good food. Great bunch of folk over there.. give it a try
Great food, fantastic margaritas and exceptional service!!
Would normally post great things about El Matate as is our go to Soddy Mexican restaurant. To make long story short, wife and I ordered close to a $100 order via Uber Eats. We requested xtra salsa and put in the notes tab. Granted we would have been happy to pay for xtra but no option is given to order xtra salsa on side. After we place order we get note back from restaurant stating unable to acc... More
Would normally post great things about El Matate as is our go to Soddy Mexican restaurant. To make long story short, wife and I ordered close to a $100 order via Uber Eats. We requested xtra salsa and put in the notes tab. Granted we would have been happy to pay for xtra but no option is given to order xtra salsa on side. After we place order we get note back from restaurant stating unable to accommodate the request. Thinking about as mistake I called El Matate thinking they would do the right thing and just add the xtra salsa to our order…well they refused and despite telling them we were regular customers and that we often frequent their restaurant it do not seem to matter. Apparently El Matate is doing so well they can refuse local dollars as we ended up canceling order and El Meson gladly took our hard earned money, Zero questions asked. We live in Soddy and prefer to spend our money here cause we feel it’s the right thing to do…it is unfortunate this feeling is not reciprocated. Normally not one to share posts but will be sharing this with all contacts across multiple platforms. Perhaps no one cares, but this one former customer does. Less
This was my first time here and I was very pleased with the food and the service. Will def come back.
Food was great and service was faster. Took our Grandkids there for lunch and was not disappointed.
The menu has recently changed. We waited longer than usual.
I love this food but the to go to containers suck. They gave me my taco salad in aluminum foil which I was not thinking apparently set it in my lap and started eating. Then I wound up having white cheese all over my pants. It looks like never mind what it looked like. You have the food you have the people but the to go containers suck .... More
I love this food but the to go to containers suck. They gave me my taco salad in aluminum foil which I was not thinking apparently set it in my lap and started eating. Then I wound up having white cheese all over my pants. It looks like never mind what it looked like. You have the food you have the people but the to go containers suck . Less
Great food , little high n price but worth it
Just ordered online and ordered cheese dip and instead they told me they gave us extra sour cream, which we didn’t even ask for. The teenage girl was rude and hung up fast. Will never order out again here... More
Just ordered online and ordered cheese dip and instead they told me they gave us extra sour cream, which we didn’t even ask for. The teenage girl was rude and hung up fast. Will never order out again here Less
Very good food and service!!
So grateful to have a place open later than 8pm that also has good food 😁
Great food. fast service.
I was visiting my friends the Galloways in Signal Mtn, and they took me here for dinner. Hands down the best Molcajete I've had! Great margaritas, too. 😊... More
I was visiting my friends the Galloways in Signal Mtn, and they took me here for dinner. Hands down the best Molcajete I've had! Great margaritas, too. 😊 Less
Went into this place 30 mins until closing time. They welcomed us in and had no issue serving us. Food was amazing and so was the service! I will be returning to this business.... More
Went into this place 30 mins until closing time. They welcomed us in and had no issue serving us. Food was amazing and so was the service! I will be returning to this business. Less
Despite always being busy, staff is always patient and polite. Great food. I had a craving for some El Metate one night not realizing the time, arrived 5 minutes before they closed, food was great and they were ready to go home no doubt. They happily served us anyway, and patiently waited until we were finished with our meal much after thier normal closing time.... More
Despite always being busy, staff is always patient and polite. Great food. I had a craving for some El Metate one night not realizing the time, arrived 5 minutes before they closed, food was great and they were ready to go home no doubt. They happily served us anyway, and patiently waited until we were finished with our meal much after thier normal closing time. Less
Authentic Mexican restaurant! The food is great and the service is amazing!
Really good food. Love this place
Great place to eat and have a few drinks.
Great food and service! Will happily return!
A lot of food for a great price
Atmosphere is a little loud. The bar was quiet but runs most the length of restaraunt. But clean enough. Wait staff super friendly. Quick service. I ordered vegetarian bowl. It was very flavorful with sautéed veggies beans and rice. Salsa was basic. Chips were basic.... More
Atmosphere is a little loud. The bar was quiet but runs most the length of restaraunt. But clean enough. Wait staff super friendly. Quick service. I ordered vegetarian bowl. It was very flavorful with sautéed veggies beans and rice. Salsa was basic. Chips were basic. Less
My first Fajita Hawaiian! Delicious
Just passing through and thought we'd stop, had the Hawaiian Burrito, it was amazing, huge, and had a bit of everything. Salsa was up there with quite a few of those I have back home. Service was super fast and friendly.... More
Just passing through and thought we'd stop, had the Hawaiian Burrito, it was amazing, huge, and had a bit of everything. Salsa was up there with quite a few of those I have back home. Service was super fast and friendly. Less
The best Mexican food in Soddy and surrounding area. I usually get the Burrito Hawaii and it's amazing! I noticed the quality of food and service varies depending on what time of day you go, which is why I rate 4 stars, but most of the time it's great!... More
The best Mexican food in Soddy and surrounding area. I usually get the Burrito Hawaii and it's amazing! I noticed the quality of food and service varies depending on what time of day you go, which is why I rate 4 stars, but most of the time it's great! Less
Great food and service! Everyone was nice and the food came out fast and was hot! Will visit again
Awesome place!! Great service and food!!
Great Mexican food and Fast Service
Excellent food, fast service, good price
I hadn't been to this place in a long time. Went with a friend recently that wanted to go. It was way better than I recalled. Got some birria tacos. They were glorious. I'm looking forward to going back and trying something new.... More
I hadn't been to this place in a long time. Went with a friend recently that wanted to go. It was way better than I recalled. Got some birria tacos. They were glorious. I'm looking forward to going back and trying something new. Less
Great food, great service, good prices. I came during lunch time. I got the lunch special pollo portobello with cheese, rice, and beans. All athletic style and good tasting.... More
Great food, great service, good prices. I came during lunch time. I got the lunch special pollo portobello with cheese, rice, and beans. All athletic style and good tasting. Less
My brother found a bug in his food .
This is without question the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Every single menu item we've tried has always exceeded expectations. We love their chips and salsa, chili Colorado, and even their Americanized novelties. Large portions, great happy hour deals, and the staff all speaks to you in Spanish. 😂 Five stars and a favorite again and again.... More
This is without question the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. Every single menu item we've tried has always exceeded expectations. We love their chips and salsa, chili Colorado, and even their Americanized novelties. Large portions, great happy hour deals, and the staff all speaks to you in Spanish. 😂 Five stars and a favorite again and again. Less
I thought it was a really good restaurant. I'm from California and thought it was pretty comparable to the real stuff.
good food, nice workers
My food is always good, and the service is always great.
Awesome food and fantabulous staff!!!
Good for what it is
My daughter ordered chicken tacos and when we got home it wasn't chicken. I'm not quiet sure what the meat was it looked like a mixture of hamburger and something else. Needless to say I didn't try it.... More
My daughter ordered chicken tacos and when we got home it wasn't chicken. I'm not quiet sure what the meat was it looked like a mixture of hamburger and something else. Needless to say I didn't try it. Less
We go at least 3 times a month. The food is always fantastic, and fast service
We love El Metate in Soddy Daisy. The food is always excellent. Sometimes we go 3 or 4 times in the week.
Top notch service and wonderful food! Always consistent. I can always count on a good meal and good experience here.
The price was a little high for the serving size. Over all it was good.
Hugo, the owner, and his whole team make us feel like family when we go there. I have been going to the Soddy Daisy location for over 10 years. When I was single, I had many "first dates" there because I felt safe. The food is always incredible and I can't say enough about how delicious their Texas margaritas are!!... More
Hugo, the owner, and his whole team make us feel like family when we go there. I have been going to the Soddy Daisy location for over 10 years. When I was single, I had many "first dates" there because I felt safe. The food is always incredible and I can't say enough about how delicious their Texas margaritas are!! Less
We eat at Soddy El Matate quite often. Never disappoints!
Servers are always in good moods and they are always attentive to our table. I recommend them because the longevity of servers and of course the great testing food.... More
Servers are always in good moods and they are always attentive to our table. I recommend them because the longevity of servers and of course the great testing food. Less
We love El Metate. Servers at the Soddy location are awesome.
Its always a great meal due to the friendly and personable staff and tasty food. There is a good variety of food options and drinks. Birthday meals are especially fun!... More
Its always a great meal due to the friendly and personable staff and tasty food. There is a good variety of food options and drinks. Birthday meals are especially fun! Less
Food is always fresh and hot. Service is spot on.
Our favorite place to eat on the mountain!
Always have fantastic service and amazing food! Definitely recommend eating here!
Great food and good friendly service.
Always friendly and quality food as well as cold beer.
Excellent food and service!!
I love El Matate! It's always my go to for Mexican food! The staff is great and they take great care of you. Food is always fresh and tasty. So glad they are a part of Signal Mountain!... More
I love El Matate! It's always my go to for Mexican food! The staff is great and they take great care of you. Food is always fresh and tasty. So glad they are a part of Signal Mountain! Less
The food is excellent. The service was great
We love El Metate! The staff is always so kind and attentive. The food always comes out fast and hot.
Always a great place to eat! Nice friendly employees.
Always prompt service and great food! Waiters are the very best!
Family goes here at least once a week. Great atmosphere, better food!
Love the service and the atmosphere! Always feels like home!
My go to spot sometimes twice a week. The staff is always accommodating and pleasant. Food is great for a good value. would definitely recommend!
Love the staff, the drinks and the food!
our favorite restaurant
We are there often. Great food and Great service. These folks have become very good friends.
Take out was great!
Love this place! Best Molcajete I've ever had, and we have lived in Mexico. Great people and service. Lucky to have them on Signal.
Great food and serves. 100/10
Love it we go at least once a week :)
Delicious and Fast service
Consistently good food delivered fresh and hot to our table in a very timely manner. Great job El Metate!
Always great food. Nice staff. The rewards program they offer does not work. It requests to input receipt information in system but it won't accept.... More
Always great food. Nice staff. The rewards program they offer does not work. It requests to input receipt information in system but it won't accept. Less
Always a great experience! Fast and friendly service!
Good food and great atmosphere for the whole family. See all my friends there.
We love El Metate. They always take great care of us.
Great fun with great people!
The food was good. The atmosphere was okay. The service was just okay. We were up on signal mountain for something else and just stopped in bc we love the one in Hixson.... More
The food was good. The atmosphere was okay. The service was just okay. We were up on signal mountain for something else and just stopped in bc we love the one in Hixson. Less
This place has the best Mexican food I ha e ever eaten!
Overall good. I was trying to find a price for a specific dish and I found three different prices in different places online which was a bit confusing. Service was great though. Ordering online is questionable. I order online but I'm pretty sure they didn't start cooking it till I got there and paid, which sort of defeated the purpose. Maybe it was an off day.... More
Overall good. I was trying to find a price for a specific dish and I found three different prices in different places online which was a bit confusing. Service was great though. Ordering online is questionable. I order online but I'm pretty sure they didn't start cooking it till I got there and paid, which sort of defeated the purpose. Maybe it was an off day. Less
Always a great place for lunch or dinner. Great service and quality food for a reasonable price.
Lola took care of my large group close to closing time and she was more than accommodating and attentive! After mountain biking on signal, we have been here twice and have always received great service even though they’re very busy all the time. I would recommend this restaurant and especially Lola. She went above and beyond to insure we had everything we needed.... More
Lola took care of my large group close to closing time and she was more than accommodating and attentive! After mountain biking on signal, we have been here twice and have always received great service even though they’re very busy all the time. I would recommend this restaurant and especially Lola. She went above and beyond to insure we had everything we needed. Less
The food was good I'll accept taco salad should be bigger
Great Mexican food and fantastic service. I love the nachos al pastor, definitely a MUST-HAVE!
Very friendly service would recommend this restaurant to anyone. The pizza is very good and burgers too.
It's the locals #1 spot to enjoy great food and drinks. Friendly staff and management, treat regulars like family, excellent service. Clean restaurant, good atmosphere. You can't go wrong if you like good margaritas and Mexican food. Great place to celebrate a birthday with staff and friends. Recommend the Camino Dip and the Casero chunky Guacamole to start. Shrimp soup is a must if your in the m... More
It's the locals #1 spot to enjoy great food and drinks. Friendly staff and management, treat regulars like family, excellent service. Clean restaurant, good atmosphere. You can't go wrong if you like good margaritas and Mexican food. Great place to celebrate a birthday with staff and friends. Recommend the Camino Dip and the Casero chunky Guacamole to start. Shrimp soup is a must if your in the mood for soup with a slight kick to warm you up. Thankful for good Mexican food on Signal Mountain. 5 stars. We'll be back. Probably tomorrow....just kidding...but seriously, probably tomorrow. See you there. Less
I thought pollo con queso would come with queso. Really disappointed that I just paid extra for nothing.
From visiting other El Metate's, I personally like the food better in the valley. I think this El Metate is overpriced. But they are always busy so others do like the food, maybe because it is 1 of very few dine in restaurants on the mountain, not sure. I don't dine in because the atmosphere is normally too loud.... More
From visiting other El Metate's, I personally like the food better in the valley. I think this El Metate is overpriced. But they are always busy so others do like the food, maybe because it is 1 of very few dine in restaurants on the mountain, not sure. I don't dine in because the atmosphere is normally too loud. Less
Great food, even better service. I ordered a chicken tamale plate but I really wanted mole that night and tamales, so I requested that the ranchero sauce that came on the tamales be switched Mole which they did. The waitress was amazing and let me know that queso came on the dish, which I missed and didn't want on my tamales. She asked if I wanted it. Not really wanting it, I asked for it on the ... More
Great food, even better service. I ordered a chicken tamale plate but I really wanted mole that night and tamales, so I requested that the ranchero sauce that came on the tamales be switched Mole which they did. The waitress was amazing and let me know that queso came on the dish, which I missed and didn't want on my tamales. She asked if I wanted it. Not really wanting it, I asked for it on the side as queso for others in my party. Well the dish came out without any cheese which was absolutely fine, like i said I didn't really want it and wasn't gonna bring it up. When she came back by, without any prompting, she saw I didn't get the cheese and she apologized and brought it out immediately. Both of her catches were impressive to me especially since this was also on a friday with a full restaurant with a wait and she still was on top of it with a smile. Also the food was great and exactly what I wanted and better than I expected. Less
Love eating there. Me and my wife eat there nearly every weekend. I only have one problem and this is the first time we have seen this. We went to the bar to have a drink when my wife noticed a roach. I didn't believe her till a minute later I finally seen it. I'm not saying it's infested but it would make me feel better if I never seen it. I'm still a loyal patron but now I'm a little wiery. I j... More
Love eating there. Me and my wife eat there nearly every weekend. I only have one problem and this is the first time we have seen this. We went to the bar to have a drink when my wife noticed a roach. I didn't believe her till a minute later I finally seen it. I'm not saying it's infested but it would make me feel better if I never seen it. I'm still a loyal patron but now I'm a little wiery. I just want them to know so they can take care of it. Hopefully I will get a reply. It would make me and my wife feel alot better. I'm not saying don't eat there because it's great food and service. I love the people that work there. Just get the little problem solved. Less
Ice cold take out food. Just a little disappointing especially paying $15 for a meal that isn't hot and I got there in less time to pick up than they said it would be.... More
Ice cold take out food. Just a little disappointing especially paying $15 for a meal that isn't hot and I got there in less time to pick up than they said it would be. Less
Friendly staff. Food was excellent. Prices reasonable. Will definitely go back,
My taco salad was served on a fried wheat tortilla in the shape of a folded taco shell instead of the corn tortilla "bowl" I was expecting. The beef was a gray colored ground beef mush instead of the more traditional shredded, browned, spicy taco beef. It has been a couple of years since I've eaten there, and the change in the recipes was disappointing. If they put the same gray, mushy beef ... More
My taco salad was served on a fried wheat tortilla in the shape of a folded taco shell instead of the corn tortilla "bowl" I was expecting. The beef was a gray colored ground beef mush instead of the more traditional shredded, browned, spicy taco beef. It has been a couple of years since I've eaten there, and the change in the recipes was disappointing. If they put the same gray, mushy beef in their tacos, I'd skip them and go to Taco Bell, instead. Adding the salsa from the dip bowl served with the tortilla chips did not improve the taste. The changes may be what the Signal Mountain locals want, but I was disappointed. It's a small thing, but spoons were not included with the tableware, and I could have used one to add salsa to my entree. My companion's dish was satisfactory, but extra grilled pineapple was requested, and we had to ask for it a second time, after the grilled dish was served without it. The price for both of us, including one glass of wine, was about $37.00, and was reasonable. I'm sure I will go back, but will order something else next time. Less
The food and service are off the charts. You won't be sorry.
Great food! Great service! Party of 9 and everyone was happy!
Had dinner with a friend after a meeting here. Was very busy at dinner time which was a good sign. The food came quickly as was tasty. IMHO the salsa with the chips was a little too bland.... More
Had dinner with a friend after a meeting here. Was very busy at dinner time which was a good sign. The food came quickly as was tasty. IMHO the salsa with the chips was a little too bland. Less
The staff was kinda rude. I was picking up a doordash order and it took 10 minutes to get someone's attention. One of the female hosts was rude when I got my doordash order.... More
The staff was kinda rude. I was picking up a doordash order and it took 10 minutes to get someone's attention. One of the female hosts was rude when I got my doordash order. Less
The service was great, and the good was great. The food came out really quick.
Muy rico!!
Great food. Good service. Just alittle cramped. Would recommend.
It was my first time food came quick service was great will go back if im back in Tennessee
Fast service
Signal Mountain doesn't have a lot of restaurants competing. That said, as Mexican restaurants go, I've always thought El Metate is pretty good by comparison. The servers are most always on top of it, too, and get what you need quickly, making it a great place to meet up.... More
Signal Mountain doesn't have a lot of restaurants competing. That said, as Mexican restaurants go, I've always thought El Metate is pretty good by comparison. The servers are most always on top of it, too, and get what you need quickly, making it a great place to meet up. Less
Service is out of this world. Food amazing
Hate to see the food quality going down, as it’s one of our only local restaurants, but my last meal was very sub par.
Long time local favorite! Great food and great prices!
Could this be the best tasting Mexican food in the Chattanooga area? I'm thinking it might be.
Just great Mexican on the mountain!!
Good food. Lots of choices on the menu.
Always fast and great food
Great food
(UPDATE - They have officially just lost a customer. Over the past 3 months I have logged how many times they messed our order up, and it comes to a total of 13 times! For background I have come 15 times.) Great service, and the food comes out in a flash. The only problem is the food. Over the past 4 or 5 trips here they have managed to mess up my food one way or another. Weather its the wrong m... More
(UPDATE - They have officially just lost a customer. Over the past 3 months I have logged how many times they messed our order up, and it comes to a total of 13 times! For background I have come 15 times.) Great service, and the food comes out in a flash. The only problem is the food. Over the past 4 or 5 trips here they have managed to mess up my food one way or another. Weather its the wrong meat, sauce, or finding plastic in my food, (YES, YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT) they manage to mess it up. Maybe they should stop worrying about speedy service rather than correct quality service. Cheese dip is great though, just a bit runny as well. (Has a water-like quality) Less
First time there. I got the single steak fajitas to go. It was a big serving and very tasty.
El Metate has fantastic service for sure. Love that they are local. But not sure where all these reviews about the "amazing food" are coming from. We have tried this place several times, and the food is not good. It's bland and boring. I'd much rather drive off the mountain for something like Molcajete. Even when it's the only option, we skip it.... More
El Metate has fantastic service for sure. Love that they are local. But not sure where all these reviews about the "amazing food" are coming from. We have tried this place several times, and the food is not good. It's bland and boring. I'd much rather drive off the mountain for something like Molcajete. Even when it's the only option, we skip it. Less
This is the best Mexican food place around , I would recommend it to anyone!!
Good food and good service. The place to go in Soddy-Daisy for Mexican.
Great Service and the food tastes very authentic.
Long time due family get together the staff was wonderful 😊 the place was really clean and the food was so great 👍
Excellent service from the wonderful staff! Always friendly, fast, & attentive no matter how busy!! Delicious food whether you dine in or take out. Even when we go on vacation we compare other restaurants to El Metate Soddy Daisy lol and our hometown folks here always win!!!... More
Excellent service from the wonderful staff! Always friendly, fast, & attentive no matter how busy!! Delicious food whether you dine in or take out. Even when we go on vacation we compare other restaurants to El Metate Soddy Daisy lol and our hometown folks here always win!!! Less
Been eating here since they opened, just about always been great service and food. The very few times we did have a problem, they went out of their way to make it right.... More
Been eating here since they opened, just about always been great service and food. The very few times we did have a problem, they went out of their way to make it right. Less
There food is on point ,and there staff is always smiling .
Good service and friendly and very good food.
Fast and friendly service. Authentic Mexican food. 🙂
Great service
Best tamales!!!!
Everything was acceptable but the food just wasn't tasty. I would eat there again if there is no preferable choice. < taco bell
Friendly staff very clean and great food!
Very Good
Rice and beans were slightly bland, but otherwise outstanding service, amazing staff and the food was very good for the price.
Great service and tasty food
An average Mexican restaurant with a large menu. The restaurant could use a little more detail to cleaning. For the location and price, it's a suitable meal.... More
An average Mexican restaurant with a large menu. The restaurant could use a little more detail to cleaning. For the location and price, it's a suitable meal. Less
Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores restaurantes mexicanos que he visitado en mi vida. Y he estado en resturantes muy típicos en Mexico. En esta oportunidad comí unas carnitas. Hay estacionamiento. Atención en español e inglés. La atención de la chica que nos atendió fue sensacional. La cerveza muy fria. Limpieza inpecable.... More
Sin duda alguna uno de los mejores restaurantes mexicanos que he visitado en mi vida. Y he estado en resturantes muy típicos en Mexico. En esta oportunidad comí unas carnitas. Hay estacionamiento. Atención en español e inglés. La atención de la chica que nos atendió fue sensacional. La cerveza muy fria. Limpieza inpecable. Less
Friday my husband brought home ceviche. I was exhausted from travel, going to my first ever court date as a victim... and the shrimp civeche was so good my toes curled. My heart raced. The heat wasn't too bad as I'm not a spicy lover. Yall... I don't know why we have tried every other place down the mtn and up here and just now tried them. I'm excited to have a local restaurant that has fabulous ... More
Friday my husband brought home ceviche. I was exhausted from travel, going to my first ever court date as a victim... and the shrimp civeche was so good my toes curled. My heart raced. The heat wasn't too bad as I'm not a spicy lover. Yall... I don't know why we have tried every other place down the mtn and up here and just now tried them. I'm excited to have a local restaurant that has fabulous fajitas and good civeche. Served with a nice taco salad bowl omg I dont know the pricing. But could eat here 3 days a week and never quit. But given my pandemic 15lb... I'm afraid it will have to be once every 2 weeks to maintain my momish figure. Less
Best Mexican restaurant on the mountain.
Great Food Very good waiter.
Always delicious. Worth the wait.
Absolutely amazing food and polite staff I will eat there food again
Great, hot food. Excellent service. Been here quite a few times and never disappointed.
I lived in Houston for almost 15yrs.This place is nothing to write home about. El Metate will do in a pinch if you're on the mountain and don't want to go into town. It normally has a crowd that would make you think it's the bees knees. I'm guess they're drawn to the facts that it's open later than most places and chip are free.... More
I lived in Houston for almost 15yrs.This place is nothing to write home about. El Metate will do in a pinch if you're on the mountain and don't want to go into town. It normally has a crowd that would make you think it's the bees knees. I'm guess they're drawn to the facts that it's open later than most places and chip are free. Less
Great food with amazing service. Not your typical Mexican restaurant.
Tried something new and enjoyed it. I really appreciate that there are so many vegetarian options. One of the best places on Signal.
great food, great prices, huge menu, fast service, nice servers, very comfy
Nice Mexican restaurant. Good food, friendly service.
Great service, amazing food !
Wonderful food! My wife and I went today for the first time and enjoyed it very much. The food was hot and flavorful and the service was quick and friendly!... More
Wonderful food! My wife and I went today for the first time and enjoyed it very much. The food was hot and flavorful and the service was quick and friendly! Less
Waitress was great! Food was great!
Food was great. Service was good.
Arrived, and even though it was busy, was seated quickly. The food is amazing. We got the steak fajitas and the flavor was delicious. I even got a custom drink. We were visiting Chattanooga and picked El metate for dinner. Glad we did!! 5 stars!... More
Arrived, and even though it was busy, was seated quickly. The food is amazing. We got the steak fajitas and the flavor was delicious. I even got a custom drink. We were visiting Chattanooga and picked El metate for dinner. Glad we did!! 5 stars! Less
Excellent service and food was delicious
Had the Burrito Hawaii, and it was PERFECT. Service was great, place is clean, it’s a favorite of some of the locals.
Love eating here, never leave hungry. Staff and owner are very kind and professional.
Attentive host and great cocktails!
Great food, great service
Awful food, served 20 minutes after I ordered and lukewarm. Presidente margarita was supposed to be premium liquor but actually cut rate ingredients. I watched them make it. Premade margarita mix. I won’t go back ever.... More
Awful food, served 20 minutes after I ordered and lukewarm. Presidente margarita was supposed to be premium liquor but actually cut rate ingredients. I watched them make it. Premade margarita mix. I won’t go back ever. Less
$1.59 enchiladas on Tuesday
Excellent food, service and cold beer
If you are looking for great tasting food and consistent service, do NOT go here. Over the last year the food and service has consistently diminished. We've received several takeout items that have been wrong, contained no seasoning, been cold or tasted badly. After six years of frequenting this location we will not be going back.... More
If you are looking for great tasting food and consistent service, do NOT go here. Over the last year the food and service has consistently diminished. We've received several takeout items that have been wrong, contained no seasoning, been cold or tasted badly. After six years of frequenting this location we will not be going back. Less
Service was great and the food was even better. Had a party of 11 and everyone wants to come back next time we pass through. Very clean also.
Great food, excellent service!
Good service, good food
Got the vegetarian bowl with fresh jalapenos and spicy salsa. Yay for spicy. Yum. Nice staff too.
! Called in order. Order was ready when we arrived. The food was delicious! Everything was correct; great restaurant!
Great service and staff. Food was pretty good. Not a bad experience at all. Will return
delicious food, very good service, first time I went to this restaurant and I will definitely return comida deliciosa, muy buena atención, primera vez que fui a este restaurante y definitivamente regresaré... More
delicious food, very good service, first time I went to this restaurant and I will definitely return comida deliciosa, muy buena atención, primera vez que fui a este restaurante y definitivamente regresaré Less
Fav mexican around
I ordered the chimigana. About 4 bites in I noticed something black in my rice. I almost ate it thinking it was a black bean but once I dug it out it was a BUG!!!! My husband immediately pushed his food aside. He ate only half of his. The waitress apologized and talked to the manager. They didn't charge for my meal but were still charging us for his!!! We flat out refused to pay for any of it ot... More
I ordered the chimigana. About 4 bites in I noticed something black in my rice. I almost ate it thinking it was a black bean but once I dug it out it was a BUG!!!! My husband immediately pushed his food aside. He ate only half of his. The waitress apologized and talked to the manager. They didn't charge for my meal but were still charging us for his!!! We flat out refused to pay for any of it other than my mixed drink. Never ever will we go back to this establishment on signal MTN. Horrible!!! YUCK 🤢 Less
2½☆ to be fair... That said, we were very disappointed... especially after reading the reviews. The food was mediocre, at best, and the place wasn't very clean. I had to swat flies away and finally gave up... it wasn't worth saving. Service was apathetic, but our order was correct and the server brought a refill on drinks before we hit empty.... More
2½☆ to be fair... That said, we were very disappointed... especially after reading the reviews. The food was mediocre, at best, and the place wasn't very clean. I had to swat flies away and finally gave up... it wasn't worth saving. Service was apathetic, but our order was correct and the server brought a refill on drinks before we hit empty. Less
Very good Mexican food with many classic dishes and a few unique.
Overall, this is a great place to eat. The menu is fine, pretty standard for any Mexican style restaurant. I would suggest the Mexican style tacos. The atmosphere is good, the servers are always nice and do a good job of navigating the high number of kids that are normally there. Did I mention that they are super kid friendly there? Because it totes is a great spot for kids and family to eat. Th... More
Overall, this is a great place to eat. The menu is fine, pretty standard for any Mexican style restaurant. I would suggest the Mexican style tacos. The atmosphere is good, the servers are always nice and do a good job of navigating the high number of kids that are normally there. Did I mention that they are super kid friendly there? Because it totes is a great spot for kids and family to eat. They also have a small bar in case you're looking to grab a drink or possibly skip on waiting for a table. Only complaint is that they have a tendency to forgot items in to go orders. Like they do it a lot. But they always replace with a gift card so I can't be to upset. Overall I would recommend to anyone looking for your typical Mexican style food experience. Less
Food is great but the waitress we had was terrible never checked on us and asked for refills nor was cheerful and acted like she hated her Job. She even rolled her eyes everytime we asked for a refill.... More
Food is great but the waitress we had was terrible never checked on us and asked for refills nor was cheerful and acted like she hated her Job. She even rolled her eyes everytime we asked for a refill. Less
Visiting my daughter, her husband and my granddaughter, they took me to this restaurant they love and bam! I love it too! I had an appetizer of shrimp cantina that was delicious! The entree was also a shrimp themed fajita, also good. Atmosphere and staff were very nice and accommodating.... More
Visiting my daughter, her husband and my granddaughter, they took me to this restaurant they love and bam! I love it too! I had an appetizer of shrimp cantina that was delicious! The entree was also a shrimp themed fajita, also good. Atmosphere and staff were very nice and accommodating. Less
I have not been on Signal Mountain in decades. So, most everything is new to me. My first impression of El Metate is good. They seated me immediately and a waitress was at my table almost instantly. I ordered a shredded chicken Taco salad from the lunch menu. It was literally on my table in less than 2 minutes! The food was good and tomatoes were ripe. The table and utensils were spotless.... More
I have not been on Signal Mountain in decades. So, most everything is new to me. My first impression of El Metate is good. They seated me immediately and a waitress was at my table almost instantly. I ordered a shredded chicken Taco salad from the lunch menu. It was literally on my table in less than 2 minutes! The food was good and tomatoes were ripe. The table and utensils were spotless. Less
Un poco Caro, pero sí está buena la comida
I’ve eaten here several times and have yet to have a bad experience. The food is always good. Ask for the house made hot sauce.
Delicious food great service and nice atmosphere! New favorite Mexican restaurant.
FAST EFFICIENT AFFORDABLE .. LONG HAPPY HOUR.. GREAT SERVICE..
Great food and service.
Always a great experience at El Metate. Server was awesome and engaged with my 4 year old, making him feel just as special and seen as us adults. Will continue to make this our numero uno spot for Mexican food!... More
Always a great experience at El Metate. Server was awesome and engaged with my 4 year old, making him feel just as special and seen as us adults. Will continue to make this our numero uno spot for Mexican food! Less
The service is wonderful and truly personable. They served chips and salsa when you arrive and the salsa is served warm! It was a huge surprise and I loved it!... More
The service is wonderful and truly personable. They served chips and salsa when you arrive and the salsa is served warm! It was a huge surprise and I loved it! Less
Great food, great atmosphere
Best restaurant on Signal. Hands down.
Service is great, they are friendly and really minded to give a great experience while you are there, food is good but could be improved, drink are good and the better part is the price, we love to come back there every Friday... More
Service is great, they are friendly and really minded to give a great experience while you are there, food is good but could be improved, drink are good and the better part is the price, we love to come back there every Friday Less
Amazing food
GOOD FOOD!
This place is everything I hoped a neighborhood Mexican place would be! Perfect queso.
Good was really good
The food is super good! The staff is very friendly.
OMIGOSH THIS PLACE IS THE BEST, if you go here there are 2 things you need to get, the queso (best queso ever!!!!!) And the Burrito Verde!!!!! They. Are. Delicious.... More
OMIGOSH THIS PLACE IS THE BEST, if you go here there are 2 things you need to get, the queso (best queso ever!!!!!) And the Burrito Verde!!!!! They. Are. Delicious. Less
My favorite Mexican restaurant. Texas pitcher of margaritas 🍹 is awesome. Guacamole dip amazing and fresh chips are so good. Reasonably priced as well.... More
My favorite Mexican restaurant. Texas pitcher of margaritas 🍹 is awesome. Guacamole dip amazing and fresh chips are so good. Reasonably priced as well. Less
Best place to eat on Signal Mountain
Consistently great food and service!
Great food
Very good Tex-Mex if a bit pricey
I do think they should put salt and pepper on the table
Top tier food, I go out of my way to go up the mountain and get it. Try the choriqueso, you will NOT regret it.
Great as always.
Diana is the most pleasant server and the food was prepared quickly for our Sunday lunch.
Excellent food and service. The pollo con queso is my favorite dish
Food is amazing every single time!!
The service was a little slow to start, but the food made it well worth the wait! Would highly recommend the Real Queso!
Wow!!! I am hard to impress when it comes to Mexican food. Large portions and great flavors. I will be back.
Great food. Wonderful waitstaff!
The food, prices, and customer service is great!
DELICIOUS!!! You have got to try the shrimp cocktail... Magnificent!
Muy deliciosa la comida y el servicio es excellente.
Very good service. They got my order customized correctly and the food was excellent. My friend and I were both very satisfied with our lunches.
Great food
Great family place. Person service is awesome
Great food with good variety on menu. Staff were friendly and efficient.
Great food.... friendly staff & family atmosphere
Ecxelente servicio. La comida muy buena
Another one of my favorites.
Great people, great service, good food
Always great food and friendly service
Very crowded food was great
Great food and service!
Good food. Drink prices are reasonable. The burrito Hawaii was on point. Only reason not 5 stars is due to bringing out tables food alt all different times and missing a few items.... More
Good food. Drink prices are reasonable. The burrito Hawaii was on point. Only reason not 5 stars is due to bringing out tables food alt all different times and missing a few items. Less
La mejor comida mexican de la zona
Food was good employees nice
Friendly staff good mexican food
Good place. Clean and friendly.
Great!
Great food
Delicious Mexican food! Fast friendly service!
Good food
Our favorite Mexican
Delicious food, amazing and accomodating service, can't go wrong with this choice on top of scenic signal mtn
Food is pretty good, but there is definitely an issue with flys.
Even though it was late in the evening, we were warmly welcomed in. Our order came out pretty quickly and was very very tasty. I have to say that I had the best spinach enchilada ever right here at El Metate. Comfortable inside and nice atmosphere. Prices very reasonable.... More
Even though it was late in the evening, we were warmly welcomed in. Our order came out pretty quickly and was very very tasty. I have to say that I had the best spinach enchilada ever right here at El Metate. Comfortable inside and nice atmosphere. Prices very reasonable. Less
Muy Delicioso!!
Good food good service and atmosphere
Great food
Average
I've always been a fan of this place, but now that it's been around a while I think it's just 3-4 star level now just cause it's almost a hit or miss if they get your order correct or cooked right, the menu options are great and they are all very tasty. So it's a good option especially up on signal since there really aren't many other options.... More
I've always been a fan of this place, but now that it's been around a while I think it's just 3-4 star level now just cause it's almost a hit or miss if they get your order correct or cooked right, the menu options are great and they are all very tasty. So it's a good option especially up on signal since there really aren't many other options. Less
Love the food! Very good service!
Had more than I could eat. Probably one of the best Mexican restaurants I have been to.
Huge portions, delicious food!
Decent Mexican restaurant
Good food great service!!!
Good Mexican & reasonably priced with large portions
Great food, lots of food, great prices and service. Don't get better than this. Tried Hawaii, chimachiga, just great.
Terrible. Caught them twice serving near spoiled beef. Will never go back.
Love the food.great romantic atmosphere and cozy
Love there food
Good food & good service
Surprised. Food was excellent
Usually always good!
Always good food and great service :-)
Legit good Mexican on the mountain
Good taco. Good service.
Great atmosphere. Good prices great food!!
Everyone I've talked to will claim it's amazing but personally not my favorite because the food is very Americanized, if you like that it's good but not my thing. It's also way more expensive than it should be they charge way to much. Other than that the food is pretty mediocre or good depending on when you go the quality isn't consistent. All I can say is if you do go tip well the service is gre... More
Everyone I've talked to will claim it's amazing but personally not my favorite because the food is very Americanized, if you like that it's good but not my thing. It's also way more expensive than it should be they charge way to much. Other than that the food is pretty mediocre or good depending on when you go the quality isn't consistent. All I can say is if you do go tip well the service is great and I've seen the employees there have to deal with some pretty bad stuff. So kudos to yall if your reading. Less
A little pricey but you get what you pay for. The portion sizes are large as well.
Love it..
Buena comida
Delicious.
Food is soooooo gooood! Friendly staff too.
Great service, fun atmosphere, good plate of cheesy, chickeny mess, that ee all know and love.
The food is okay if you order the right thing. The frozen margarita was very good.
Better than average
I enjoy El Metate; however my experience was horrendous tonight. I am a grandparent used to children and I expect them to behave in public places.. There was a screaming child through out the entire meal making it unenjoyable for all. If you're a parent please take your child out and respect other diners, you couldn't have enjoyed your meal either.... More
I enjoy El Metate; however my experience was horrendous tonight. I am a grandparent used to children and I expect them to behave in public places.. There was a screaming child through out the entire meal making it unenjoyable for all. If you're a parent please take your child out and respect other diners, you couldn't have enjoyed your meal either. Less
Yummmmmm
If you pick up an order from here.....it's gonna be awhile
Queso!
food was tasteful, service was decent. not dissapointed.
Service is BAD when they are slow, ironically.
Great food and drinks. Service was top notch.
My family and I eat here often. The restuarant is very popular up here on the mountain. It's always clean and had a great staff. The food is very good and there are lots of choices from a huge menu. I've never had a bad experience there and I have eaten there many times over the last 4 years. Monday night is dollar taco night and there is always a crowd. To be honest, there is usually a sh... More
My family and I eat here often. The restuarant is very popular up here on the mountain. It's always clean and had a great staff. The food is very good and there are lots of choices from a huge menu. I've never had a bad experience there and I have eaten there many times over the last 4 years. Monday night is dollar taco night and there is always a crowd. To be honest, there is usually a short wait because it's a very popular place; but they do a really good job of keeping things moving so it's never been unbearable. Give it a try and see why it's so popular. Less
Great food, Great Service
Burrito verde is hands down one of the best of all time
would be 5 stars. but this visit was a fluke. didnt get what we ordered and our appetizer was over cooked. but 1 bad visit out of 12. still a solid go to... More
would be 5 stars. but this visit was a fluke. didnt get what we ordered and our appetizer was over cooked. but 1 bad visit out of 12. still a solid go to Less
Quick friendly service and great food.
Best restaurant on Signal Mountain
Buena atencion y muy rrico y bariable menu
A little slow, but it was busy and obvious the staff was working their butts off.
Signal Mountain has more Mexican restaurants than any other cuisine (yay). I have been told this is the best one and I have nothing to compare it to. However, this place was WAY yummy! We enjoyed our food and the staff was very sweet. I did, however, see staff standing in the back while people were waiting at the front to be seated for an extended period. If they could have a sense of time/u... More
Signal Mountain has more Mexican restaurants than any other cuisine (yay). I have been told this is the best one and I have nothing to compare it to. However, this place was WAY yummy! We enjoyed our food and the staff was very sweet. I did, however, see staff standing in the back while people were waiting at the front to be seated for an extended period. If they could have a sense of time/urgency, they could be perfect! Less
Great food and lots of it
I like El Matate almost as much as I like Rallo's Bar and Grill and I own Rallo’s lol.
The best Mexican food on the mountain.
Used to be much better.
By far, my favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is always fresh, the portions are generous, the beer is cold and well priced, the salsa is great (especially the tomatillo sauce...totally addicted to it), and I always get my orders quickly. Love this place...dont ask me if I'll come back, I'm here every week.... More
By far, my favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is always fresh, the portions are generous, the beer is cold and well priced, the salsa is great (especially the tomatillo sauce...totally addicted to it), and I always get my orders quickly. Love this place...dont ask me if I'll come back, I'm here every week. Less
Great food and customer service is awesome. They have good drink specials aswell!
Used to be great. My wife called me a couple of weeks ago and had me come get our two-year-old because she had been there for almost 2 hours and they were still waiting on their food. A friend of ours accompanied me and my wife to El Metate the other night. Not on a wait, but it took five minutes to get a seat. The hostess took our order approximately five minutes later - it was a Tuesday night ... More
Used to be great. My wife called me a couple of weeks ago and had me come get our two-year-old because she had been there for almost 2 hours and they were still waiting on their food. A friend of ours accompanied me and my wife to El Metate the other night. Not on a wait, but it took five minutes to get a seat. The hostess took our order approximately five minutes later - it was a Tuesday night and we had three small children with us, so we obviously needed to get in and out of there as quick as possible. Waters arrived approximately five minutes later. Chips and salsa arrived about 10 minutes later. A server then came and asked if anyone had taken our drink order - she showed us what appeared to be illegible chicken scratch that the hostess had apparently taken down when taking our order and advised that she could not read the same (I would have to agree). Our drink and food orders were taken again. To make a painfully long story short, it took over 1.5 hours to feed three adults, a two-year-old, a seven-year-old, and an eight-year-old on a slow Tuesday night. No explanation. No apology. I am afraid the problem is that restaurant management knows they will be busy Thursday - Saturday night, and they know they have a liquor license which will generate a crowd and regardless of their low-end service. The good news is that La Altena is at the foot of the mountain on Mountain Creek Rd., and Signal Mountain residents will be repaid in spades for the short drive as both the food and service are top-notch. I will likely never return to El Metate as I can go grocery shopping and cook better food from scratch a whole lot faster. One star for sure! Less
Always great service and excellent food. Just be prepared to wait at peak times.
Great food at a good price!
Best Mexican food on the mountain. The atmosphere is noisy the food is good it seems to be a local community favorite
Great place to eat awesome hostess! Food was out fast and taste fresh.
I am sorry but I usually don't complain but I am tonight the hostess was VERY RUDE TO my husband and I tonight but everyone else is very nice but her. SHE NEEDS TO CHANGE HER WAYS and BE MORE FRIENDLY TO PEOPLE... More
I am sorry but I usually don't complain but I am tonight the hostess was VERY RUDE TO my husband and I tonight but everyone else is very nice but her. SHE NEEDS TO CHANGE HER WAYS and BE MORE FRIENDLY TO PEOPLE Less
Great food, good prices, say hello to Carlos.
Food is great and always consistent.
Drinks are good, food is ok.
Excellent tasting food. Good service.
One of our favorites. Great Margaritas
The best food
The hostess Savana is great we were seated immediately and she was very kind and caring about our needs very pleased with service I will be coming back... More
The hostess Savana is great we were seated immediately and she was very kind and caring about our needs very pleased with service I will be coming back Less
Great food. Wonderful service
I think everyone on Signal Mountain knows this restaurant because there is a wait everytime I go.
Pretty good variety on the menu. The food was good
Fantastic food, quick service and friendly wait staff.
Great food, never leave hungry. Always busy, there are long waits during the evening rush. The staff are very friendly.
Fabulous food!
Great Food Great service
This is one of our favorite restaurants. Great food and friendly staff. The only issue is that they are always packed. It's no wonder! They are fantastic!... More
This is one of our favorite restaurants. Great food and friendly staff. The only issue is that they are always packed. It's no wonder! They are fantastic! Less
The worst service on a consistent basis it's just close to home ! FOOD ISN'T REALLY TRUE MEXICAN FOOD ! Just a bad rendition of. It
Always consistently good food
Good food
Really good food and service. Reasonable prices and generous portions. My wife and I split an order of fajitas.
Has busy hours but worth the wait the food is great!
The food is great, comes out quickly, and is reasonably priced. The staff are welcoming and attentive, even if you're just here for an app and a cerveza. I would highly recommend this Establishment!... More
The food is great, comes out quickly, and is reasonably priced. The staff are welcoming and attentive, even if you're just here for an app and a cerveza. I would highly recommend this Establishment! Less
Excellent food. If you like mexican this is the best anywhere around.
Always fantastic food and service. They have so many choices on their menu and I love the art they have on the walls. It's a very fresh and flavorful. We absolutely love this place and come back often.... More
Always fantastic food and service. They have so many choices on their menu and I love the art they have on the walls. It's a very fresh and flavorful. We absolutely love this place and come back often. Less
Great food, nice staff. Pretty busy at night, but well worth the fairly short wait time to be seated.
This is not Mexican food. I'm from Texas and I know what Mexican food is. I understand it not going to be the same but they have Spanish words on there menu and they screwed that up. The enchiladas taste like Chef Boyardee out of the can. The beef fajitas were tuff and not skirt steak. Never eating here again.... More
This is not Mexican food. I'm from Texas and I know what Mexican food is. I understand it not going to be the same but they have Spanish words on there menu and they screwed that up. The enchiladas taste like Chef Boyardee out of the can. The beef fajitas were tuff and not skirt steak. Never eating here again. Less
I FRICKEN LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH
Usually always a seat open, most times crowded, but not to the point where you have to wait too long, the main food is good but the salsa is sometimes close to pure liquid.... More
Usually always a seat open, most times crowded, but not to the point where you have to wait too long, the main food is good but the salsa is sometimes close to pure liquid. Less
A bit crowded, but good atmosphere. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Free chips and salsa. Large portions. We paid extra for queso sauce on our rice & beans and were not disappointed.... More
A bit crowded, but good atmosphere. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Clean restaurant. Free chips and salsa. Large portions. We paid extra for queso sauce on our rice & beans and were not disappointed. Less
Yum! Great margaritas and house guacamole.
Excellent food. Ample portions. Reasonable prices. Good service.
Excellent Mexican food and spirit. Always a great crowd. Get there early!
One of the best in Single Mtn Tenn.
Hidden gem, the food here was so good and our waiter Luis was superb. Huge portions for the price and the standout was the al pastor. The drinks were also fantastic and the dessert was absolutely delicious!... More
Hidden gem, the food here was so good and our waiter Luis was superb. Huge portions for the price and the standout was the al pastor. The drinks were also fantastic and the dessert was absolutely delicious! Less
Good food. Local joint.
Love their authentic Mexican Tacos , I get them with the slow cooked beef. Their cheese dip is amazing also.
Great food, good service.
Consistently good place to eat.
Delicious food, great selection. Always very busy, but that's just because it's so good.
Great food. Good service. Ask for Pedro!
Always consistently good food and service. Pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff.
Love this place friendly staff and fast service!
Great place
Great place to take the yard apes otherwise, meh.
Great food and services.
They cater to my school for our annual luncheons and our school is incredibly impressed with their professionalism and amazing food!
Good food, good price with quick, friendly service.
Consistently good food, friendly staff... Quick attention is paid to any issues that arise. We are regulars and have been since it opened. You WON'T be sorry you gave it try.... More
Consistently good food, friendly staff... Quick attention is paid to any issues that arise. We are regulars and have been since it opened. You WON'T be sorry you gave it try. Less
Unequivocally the best Mexican food around on or off the Mountain. The best service and management equals an awesome restaurant experience!! I've been coming for three years and have never had a bad meal. I love my El Metate familia!!... More
Unequivocally the best Mexican food around on or off the Mountain. The best service and management equals an awesome restaurant experience!! I've been coming for three years and have never had a bad meal. I love my El Metate familia!! Less
Good food, huge menu, excellent service, better company!
Excellent Mexican food for an unbeatable price! Great atmosphere and very friendly staff!
Yummy authentic Mexican food. Great menu selection and service. Regular drink specials at great discounts. Conveniently located, plenty of parking. The take out service is efficient also.... More
Yummy authentic Mexican food. Great menu selection and service. Regular drink specials at great discounts. Conveniently located, plenty of parking. The take out service is efficient also. Less
Great place to get some margaritas and Mexican food when you're up in signal. The best and maybe only watering hole up there.
Best Mexican restaurant around. The food is great and the drinks are the best.
Food was authentically delicious, service was friendly and quick, and the beer was cold and cheap on tap. What more could you want?
Best Mexican food in Hamilton County currently. It is located in the Pruetts parking lot next to regions bank.
The food is delicious with large portions. And the staff is really nice!
Delicious Mexican food and a normal price. Great margaritas too.
Fantastic!
Incredible service and great food. Staff is always friendly and fast.
Great service and delicious food. The staff works together like a smooth machine. Carlos is a wonderful manager.