Sizzling Fajitas
Chicken, steak, or shrimp brought to the table loud on a cast-iron skillet with peppers & sweet onions.
Every morning our Hixson cooks grind masa, roast chiles, and smash fresh guacamole, the same way El Metate has done it from the very first kitchen. Nothing leaves the pass that we wouldn't serve our own family.
Pull up a booth, grab the crew, and let us take care of dinner.
See the Menu
Chicken, steak, or shrimp brought to the table loud on a cast-iron skillet with peppers & sweet onions.
Sautéed shrimp in a smoky chipotle sauce with rice, beans and avocado.
Hand-pressed corn tortillas, cilantro & onion, your choice of asada, pastor, or pollo.
Grilled chicken smothered in a rich poblano cream sauce, with rice and beans.
Steak, chicken and shrimp sizzling in the volcanic-stone molcajete with cactus and cheese.
Fresh lime, top-shelf tequila, a salted rim. The house pour that started the legend.
"Our family loves El Metate. The kids always enjoy their food, and on date night we love the atmosphere and margaritas. The passion margarita is the best ever, and there are plenty of meatless options with tons of flavor."
"Great food. Well worth the drive from Chattanooga. Best margarita I have had."
"It is delicious. The wait staff is attentive. Just a really good place to grab a bite to eat."
"What a nice Mexican restaurant! We came for a friend's going away party and the staff was super friendly. The salsa was very fresh and the cheese dip was great. I had the grande steak quesadilla and it was awesome, and the margaritas were great too!"
"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!"
Order pickup straight from the Hixson kitchen and skip the wait.
El Metate Hixson is at 5922 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343. Call (423) 842-1400 or get directions from the map on this page.
Sunday to Thursday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Friday and Saturday: 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Holiday hours may differ, so call to confirm.
Yes: free parking lot and free street parking.
Yes. Order pickup online from this page or call (423) 842-1400. Delivery is available too, through Uber Eats.
Yes, there is outdoor seating, weather permitting.
Yes. The menu has a vegetarian section with 10 dishes, including Vegetarian Bowl, Burrito Vegetarian, Chimichanga Vegetarian and Nachos Vegetarian.
Yes, 11 kids plates, from cheeseburger and fries to a taco with rice and beans.
Yes: wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, seating and parking.
| Mon - Thu | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |