Reviews for El Jinete - Oakridge's Mexican Restaurant in Oak Ridge, TN

First off - Holy Guacamole...2ndly - I've been trying out every Mexican restaurant in Oak Ridge and Oliver Springs since moving... back this summer after 20 years in Houston, Texas. The staff were polite and friendly, the environment was buzzing and had greatlighting, and the best part was the food far surpassed my expectations!!! Do yourself a favor and give them a try. Read more

El Jinete has become our go-to Mexican restaurant. We have been several times over the last few months and have never been... disappointed! Last night was no exception. The chips and salsa were perfect to start the meal, the beer was served cold, thetwo entrees we got were served hot, perfectly prepared and served by a friendly, attentive waiter. The service was excellent, taking our orders quickly, making sure the drinks and salsa never ran out, and offered this with a friendly demeanor. I wouldrecommend El Jinete to anyone! Read more

This place is amazing! The menu was a bit overwhelming because they have so many different options but they always are delicious... and provide great service! We are definitely regulars there and one of our favorite restaurants! Read more

First time going here on a recommendation from a friend. And it was everything that they said it was. Nice and clean and great... staff. They gave us enough time to really look at the menu. Our waitress was great and very attentive to our needs. We orderedand within 10 minutes we had our food and it was delicious. There is a bar area. Great selection of different types of drinks.Yes, I will be going back here again. Read more

Wow, possibly a new favorite?? The wife and I loved our first visit to El Jinete (the rider)! Nothing but good things to say... starting with the outside approach, and indoor ambiance. The service was superb; polite, friendly, and prompt. The food wasfantastic and the topper, since personally I can be more tolerant of everything else when the food is good! We are new to OakRidge and plan on visiting all the restaurants one by one, so I'll reserve my final judgment on whether this place is a favoritebut I gotta say it's gonna be hard to top! Read more

Alex was the best bartender ever! Our margaritas were so delicious. The food was excellent and in huge portions. We will... definitely be back. Read more

Excellent food and service. The mole was on point. My only peeve was its listing sopapillas as a dessert. I grew up eating... sopapilla as fry bread w my meal. Sopapillas as described in the menu is more akin to a bunielo, which I recall eating as asweet pastry w hot chocolate on Xmas. Read more

I have been here 3 times now and this is the best Mexican food I?ve ever eaten. I have tried something different every time and... it has all been absolutely amazing. Read more