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Best Tex Mex Restaurants in Tennessee

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Honouring the top spots in Tennessee.

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80.2
#1

Nashville Tennessee

Redheaded Stranger

For a relaxed meal, Redheaded Stranger is a place to keep in mind.

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79.7
#2

Chattanooga Tennessee

Taco Mamacita Northshore

For your next night out, Taco Mamacita Northshore is a place to keep in mind.

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78.5
#3

Knoxville Tennessee

Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina and Tequila Bar

For dinner with friends, Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina and Tequila Bar is a casual choice.

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Cities in Tennessee
Nashville3,167Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)3,165Memphis2,303Knoxville1,083Chattanooga988Murfreesboro618Clarksville612Franklin379Johnson City362Jackson349Cleveland272Kingsport253Smyrna235Columbia209Hendersonville203Gallatin189Cookeville188Lebanon181Sevierville178Mount Juliet169Morristown155Pigeon Forge153Collierville139Bartlett133

Top Places in Tennessee

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#1

Redheaded Stranger

Nashville, Tennessee

1
80.2
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#2

Taco Mamacita Northshore

Chattanooga, Tennessee

2
79.7
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#3

Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina and Tequila Bar

Knoxville, Tennessee

1
78.5
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#4

Chuy's

Nashville, Tennessee

2
78.3
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#5

Superica Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee

0
77.5
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#6

Chuy's

Chattanooga, Tennessee

2
77.4
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#7

Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

4
76.0
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#8

Barrio Burrito Bar

Lebanon, Tennessee

1
75.4
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#9

Chuy's

Knoxville, Tennessee

1
75.3
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#10

Chuy's

Nashville, Tennessee

1
75.2
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#11

Chuy's

Nashville, Tennessee

2
72.7
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#12

San Antonio Taco Co

Nashville, Tennessee

1
71.4
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#13

Booya's | Mexican

Collierville, Tennessee

1
67.2
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#14

Casa Mexicana

Shelbyville, Tennessee

1
67.2
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#15

Barrio Burrito Bar

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

1
66.9
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#16

Surcheros - Mt. Juliet, TN

Mount Juliet, Tennessee

1
64.5
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#17

Los Toritos Of Crossville

Crossville, Tennessee

1
63.7
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#18

Laredo Taco Company

Smyrna, Tennessee

1
51.4
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#19

Laredo Taco Company

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

1
50.1
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#20

Petro's Chili & Chips - UT Thompson-Boling Arena

Knoxville, Tennessee

1
38.7
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#21

Barrio Burrito Bar

Clarksville, Tennessee

1
28.8
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#22

Tijuana Flats

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

1
18.8
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#23

Tijuana Flats

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

1
17.0
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#24

Chili's Grill & Bar

Franklin, Tennessee

1
16.4
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#25

beto's street food

Columbia, Tennessee

1
13.1
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#1

Barrio Burrito Bar

Lebanon, Tennessee

75.4
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#2

Laredo Taco Company

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

50.1
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#3

Chuy's

Chattanooga, Tennessee

77.4
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