El Chico Cafe

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El Chico Cafe Fabuloso Food! We use only the best, highest quality ingredients to bring the freshest Mexican food experience around to you.
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True to tradition and an innovator of new tastes, El Chico is the Mexican food original, a legend since 1940. We're on 10 minutes from UT and 20 minutes from West Knoxville!

Ready for football? Pick-up our Family Fajitas and enjoy the game at home. Order Online: bit.ly/4jq2Vl5
10/18/2026

Ready for football? Pick-up our Family Fajitas and enjoy the game at home. Order Online: bit.ly/4jq2Vl5

Build your own El Cinco Grande for just $14.99! At participating locations.
10/17/2026

Build your own El Cinco Grande for just $14.99! At participating locations.

Our Mexican Apple Pie is served sizzling in brandy butter sauce and is topped with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream.
10/15/2026

Our Mexican Apple Pie is served sizzling in brandy butter sauce and is topped with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream.

Come join us for a little tastingThe event starts at 6 o'clockTickets available for tasting $20Chips, salsa, and queso w...
10/14/2026

Come join us for a little tasting

The event starts at 6 o'clock

Tickets available for tasting $20

Chips, salsa, and queso will be provided

Tuesday means 1/2 price Combination Fajitas! Join us for dinner tonight.
10/13/2026

Tuesday means 1/2 price Combination Fajitas! Join us for dinner tonight.

Our Fajita Nachos are a perfect appetizer or main meal! Your choice of grilled steak or chicken.
10/10/2026

Our Fajita Nachos are a perfect appetizer or main meal! Your choice of grilled steak or chicken.

Purchase any adult entree and take home an Enchilada Dinner for just $6! At participating locations.
10/09/2026

Purchase any adult entree and take home an Enchilada Dinner for just $6! At participating locations.

New season, NEW Mama's Flavorito's!
10/08/2026

New season, NEW Mama's Flavorito's!

Some cravings never go out of style, like our classic Spicy Beef Enchiladas.
10/07/2026

Some cravings never go out of style, like our classic Spicy Beef Enchiladas.

🌮🔥 TACO TUESDAY IS HERE! 🔥🌮Come see us at El Chico Cafe today! 😋🌮 2 Tacos — $8.99🌮 3 Tacos — $9.99Both served with rice ...
10/06/2026

🌮🔥 TACO TUESDAY IS HERE! 🔥🌮

Come see us at El Chico Cafe today! 😋

🌮 2 Tacos — $8.99
🌮 3 Tacos — $9.99
Both served with rice & beans!

🔥 Tuesday Evening Fajitas for TWO
Starting after 5 PM — come hungry! 🥩🌶️🧅

🍹 HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 2–7 PM! 🍻
Come grab a margarita, b**r, or your favorite drink and hang out with us!

🎀 OCTOBER CANCER AWARENESS FUNDRAISER 🎀
All month long, we’re coming together to support cancer awareness and help raise funds for a great cause. We also have our raffle tickets available in the front of el Chico $10/$20 tickets prizes are shown there 💕 Every little bit helps!

It's National Taco Day! 🌮 Add a taco to your meal for just $2! 10/6/26 only! At participating locations.
10/06/2026

It's National Taco Day! 🌮 Add a taco to your meal for just $2! 10/6/26 only! At participating locations.

🏈🔥 FALCONS VS. SAINTS TONIGHT! 🔥🏈Come down to El Chico Cafe and watch the game with us! 🍻🌮🏈🍹 Happy Hour 2–7 PM 4.99 muga...
10/05/2026

🏈🔥 FALCONS VS. SAINTS TONIGHT! 🔥🏈

Come down to El Chico Cafe and watch the game with us! 🍻🌮🏈

🍹 Happy Hour 2–7 PM 4.99 mugaritas $3 domestic b**r pint glasses $4 tall 22 oz and import b**rs are a dollar more!!

🍺 Buckets of B**r
🔥 Fajitas Special ALL DAY! Best in town !!
🌮 Great Tex-Mex, cold drinks & a fun game-day atmosphere!

😜😜 And I’ll be behind the bar ALL DAY! Come see me and let’s have some fun! 🍻😉

❤️🖤 LET’S GO FALCONS! ❤️🖤

📍 El Chico Cafe — Knoxville, TN

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come watch the game with us! 🏈🔥🍹 Girish D Desai El Chico Cafe

10/05/2026

come donate at El Chico or use the QR code at El Chico to donate

As an ambassador for cancer research 12 years running

Why choose one favorite when you can have five? Build your perfect El Cinco Grande with a lineup of crave-worthy bites, ...
10/04/2026

Why choose one favorite when you can have five? Build your perfect El Cinco Grande with a lineup of crave-worthy bites, all on one plate for just $14.99. Mix, match, and make it yours at participating locations.

10/03/2026

Sweeten your Saturday with a sopapilla for dessert!

A mule with a berry good twist. Tito's Handmade Vodka, raspberries, lime and Fever-Tree Ginger B**r make this Raspberry ...
10/02/2026

A mule with a berry good twist. Tito's Handmade Vodka, raspberries, lime and Fever-Tree Ginger B**r make this Raspberry Mule irresistibly refreshing.

Celebrating World Vegetarian Day? Our Avocado Enchiladas are a perfect meatless choice!
10/01/2026

Celebrating World Vegetarian Day? Our Avocado Enchiladas are a perfect meatless choice!

The history of El Chico began with tamales and we continue to carry on that tradition today.
09/28/2026

The history of El Chico began with tamales and we continue to carry on that tradition today.

Purchase any adult entree and take home an Enchilada Dinner for just $6!
09/27/2026

Purchase any adult entree and take home an Enchilada Dinner for just $6!

Address

116 Cedar Lane
Knoxville, TN
37912

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+18656874242

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