Sizzling Fajitas
Chicken, steak, or shrimp brought to the table loud on a cast-iron skillet with peppers & sweet onions.
Every morning our Knoxville 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.
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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.
"Very clean, and the service was excellent as always. We literally sat down and our waiter quickly brought out hot fresh chips and salsa within three minutes. Food was very good and the portions were huge."
"An excellent example of a fine Mexican eatery! Wonderful staff, and they make the best fried ice cream around. Their shredded beef and chicken tacos are flavorful and generous, and the chicken tortilla soup is amazing. Service is always friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!"
"Ordered the birria tacos and was absolutely blown away, they were so delicious! Definitely will come back and highly recommend."
"Great food and friendly staff! I always bring my friends here."
"El Metate has been our go to whenever we want Mexican food in our area."
Order pickup straight from the Knoxville kitchen and skip the wait.
El Metate Knoxville is at 4221 Sam Walton Way, Knoxville, TN 37938. Call (865) 922-0867 or get directions from the map on this page.
Every day, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Holiday hours may differ, so call to confirm.
Yes: free parking lot and free street parking.
Yes. Call (865) 922-0867 to reserve a table.
Yes. Order pickup online from this page or call (865) 922-0867. Delivery is available too.
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 - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM |