El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant, a vibrant culinary gem located at 11110 Kingston Pike in Knoxville, TN. Renowned for its remarkably swift service, El Mezcal offers an array of traditional Mexican dishes that delight the senses. Guests rave about the chicken and steak fajitas and the generously-sized burrito grande filled with savory pork tips, capturing the essence of authentic Mexican flavors.

The restaurant’s chicken enchiladas verdes rojas and carne asada tacos are must-tries, showcasing their dedication to quality and taste. Reviewers frequently praise the impeccable cleanliness and friendly staff, contributing to an inviting atmosphere. Whether indulging in crispy chips and fresh salsa within moments of seating or savoring refreshing margaritas, your dining experience is sure to be memorable. Speedy service without compromising quality makes El Mezcal a top choice for both locals and visitors alike. Don’t miss out on this flavorful experience!

LUNCH SPECIALS

Arroz Con Pollo

Grilled chicken strips over a layer of Mexican rice topped with cheese sauce.

US$10.99

Lunch Fajitas

We use our special recipe to cook tender strips of beef or chicken. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice, guacamole and flour tortillas. Garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream.

US$11.99

Burrito Real

A large flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef or chicken topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$9.99

Nacho Supreme

Tortilla chips topped with beef, chicken and beans covered with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

US$10.99

Nachos Fajitas

Cheese nachos topped with grilled chicken or beef, onions, bell peppers and tomatoes.

US$11.99

Chimichanga

A flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of beef chunks or shredded chicken then deep fried to a golden brown. Topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$9.99

Quesadilla Fajita

A flour tortilla filled with beef or chicken fajitas, grilled onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and refried bean spread. Served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and Mexican rice.

US$10.99

Quesadilla Rellena

A flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, beef chunks or shredded chicken and refried bean spread. Served with Mexican rice, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes and guacamole.

US$9.99

Speedy Gonzalez

One taco and one enchilada served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$9.99

Taco

Your choice of crispy or soft taco with ground beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, cheese, Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$7.99

Arturo Special

Grilled steak or chicken cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and topped with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$11.49

Taco Salad

A crispy flour tortilla bowl with your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef. Covered with melted cheese sauce and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream.

US$9.99

Taco Salad Fajita

A crispy flour tortilla bowl with your choice of grilled chicken, steak or mixed topped with melted cheese sauce, sauteed onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Covered with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

US$11.99

Taquitos Mexicanos

Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$10.99

Vegetable Fajitas

Grilled broccoli, mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and carrots served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$11.49

Huevos Rancheros

Ranch style eggs topped with Mexican sauce, Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas.

US$9.99

Huevos A La Mexicana

Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions and peppers. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas.

US$9.99

Huevos Con Chorizo

Scrambled eggs with homemade sausage, Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas.

US$10.99

Enchilada

A soft corn tortilla with your choice of fillings: ground beef, chicken or cheese and sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$8.25

Tamale

Shredded pork wrapped in an authentic soft corn dough with cheese topped with ground beef and enchilada sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$8.99

Chalupa

A flat corn tortilla covered with beans, lettuce, guacamole, cheese and tomatoes. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$8.49

Tostada

A flat crispy tortilla covered with ground beef, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$8.49

Tostaguac

A flat, crispy corn tortilla covered with refried beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and guacamole. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$8.99

Special #1

One chile relleno and one taco served with refried beans and guacamole salad.

US$9.99

Special #2

One chicken or beef burrito served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$8.99

Special #3

One bean burrito and one cheese enchilada topped with melted cheese and sauce. Served with Mexican rice.

US$8.99

Special #4

One chile relleno served with Mexican rice and beans.

US$8.99

Flautas

Four flour chicken taquitos served with Mexican rice and cheese dip on the side.

US$10.99

1. Taco (1), Enchiladas (2) & Mexican Rice

US$10.99

2. Taco (1), Enchilada (1) & Chalupa (1)

US$10.99

3. Enchilada (1), Taco (2) & Chile Relleno (1)

US$10.99

4. Tacos (2), Enchilada (1) & Chile Con Queso

US$10.99

5. Enchiladas (2), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$10.99

6. Enchilada (1), Taco (1), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$10.99

7. Enchilada (1), Chile Relleno (1), Refried Beans & Mexican Rice

US$10.99

8. Enchilada (1), Tamala (1), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$10.99

10. Tacos (2), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$10.99

11. Burrito (1), Taco (1) & Enchilada (1)

US$10.99

13. Enchilada (1), Burrito (1) & Chile Relleno (1)

US$10.99

15. Tamale (1), Burrito (1) & Enchilada (1)

US$10.99

16. Chalupa (1), Chile Relleno (1) & Burrito (1)

US$10.99

17. Enchilada (1), Burrito (1), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$10.99

19. Chalupa (1), Burrito (1) & Enchilada (1)

US$10.99

21. Taco (1), Burrito (1) & Chalupa (1)

US$10.99

22. Burrito (1), Chile Relleno (1) & Taco (1)

US$10.99

23. Taco (1), Burrito (1), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$10.99

LUNCH COMBOS

APPETIZERS

Chips & Salsa To-Go

US$2.00

Bean Dip

US$6.99

Cheese Dip

Guacamole Dip

Quesadillas

A flour tortilla filled with your choice of protein.

Nachos

US$8.99

Nachos With Beans & Beef

US$8.99

Nachos With Cheese Only

US$6.99

Queso Fundido

US$8.49

Chicken Soup

Our famous soup has seasoned broth, shredded chicken, diced tomatoes and Mexican rice sprinkled with cilantro.

Tortilla Soup

A delicious vegetable stock with Mexican rice, diced tomatoes and avocados topped with crispy corn tortilla strings and cilantro. Served with shredded cheese on the side.

Taco Salad

A crispy flour tortilla bowl covered with melted cheese sauce and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef.

US$11.49

Grilled Chicken Salad

Grilled chicken breast on a bed of lettuce covered with carrots, onions, broccoli, tomatoes and shredded cheese.

US$11.49

Guacamole Salad

Lettuce topped with guacamole and sliced tomatoes.

US$6.99

House Salad

Lettuce, cucumbers, cabbage, carrot, and tomatoes.

US$7.49

Taco Salad Fajita

A crispy flour tortilla bowl covered with melted cheese sauce and topped with sauteed onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Topped with lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and your choice of grilled chicken, steak or mixed.

US$12.99

SOUPS & SALADS

STEAK & PORK

Steak & Shrimp

T-bone steak covered wit shrimp. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas.

US$18.49

Carnitas

Pork carnitas served with lettuce, tomatoes, Mexican rice, beans, guacamole and tortillas.

US$14.99

Carne Asada

Steak served with tomatoes, lettuce, onions, guacamole, tortillas, Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$14.99

Tacos Chipotle

Four flour or corn tortillas stuffed with pork carnitas, chipotle sauce, diced onions and pineapple. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and garnished with chopped cilantro and onions.

US$14.99

Tortas

Your choice of pork carnitas, milanesa, beef steak or chicken. Served with lettuce, sliced jalapenos, tomatoes, mayonnaise, onions and avocado.

US$11.99

Steak Mexicano

T-bone steak topped with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice and tortillas.

US$15.99

Steak Empanizado

Breaded beef steak served with guacamole salad, refried beans, Mexican rice and tortillas.

US$16.99

Steak Ranchero

T-bone steak with warm enchilada sauce on top. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas.

US$15.99

Steak Tampiqueno

Beef steak and cheese enchilada served with guacamole salad, Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas.

US$14.99

Tacos Carne Asada

Four flour or corn tortillas stuffed with chunks of steak. Served with refried beans, cilantro and onions.

US$13.99

Chile Colorado Or Verde

Chunks of beef steak with your choice of red or green sauce. Served with refried beans, Mexican rice and tortillas.

US$14.99

Pollo Jalisco

One chicken breast grilled with onions and mushrooms topped with spinach and melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice and guacamole salad.

US$14.99

Pollo Michoacan

Grilled chicken breast cooked with chorizo and queso fundido. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole salad and tortillas.

US$14.99

Pollo La Parrilla

Grilled chicken breast topped with grilled mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and shredded cheese. Served with refried beans, guacamole salad and tortillas.

US$14.99

Pollo Loco

Grilled chicken breast topped with cheese sauce. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole salad and tortillas.

US$14.99

Santa Fe Chicken

Grilled seasoned chicken breast, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and cheese served with Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas.

US$14.99

Arroz Con Pollo

Grilled chicken strips served with rice and topped with melted cheese.

US$11.99

Pollo Gabino

Grilled chicken strips topped with poblano pepper and chipotle sauce. Served with Mexican rice, lettuce and tomatoes.

US$14.99

El Molcajete

Tender strips of beef, small ribs, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, carnitas and one fried jalapeno topped with melted cheese.

US$23.99

CHICKEN

FAJITAS

Fajitas Chipotle

Grilled pork carnitas, pineapple, onions and chipotle sauce.

Vegetable Fajitas

Grilled broccoli, mushrooms and carrots.

Grilled Pork Fajitas

Grilled Shrimp Fajitas

El Mezcal Special

Tender strips of beef, small ribs, chicken, shrimp and chorizo grilled to perfection!

Fajitas Pepe

Grilled chicken, onions and pineapple.

Jalisco Fajitas

With shrimp, chicken and beef.

Fajitas

Grilled chicken, steak or mixed fajitas.

Special Dinner

Chalupa, taco, enchilada, tamale, chile relleno, Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$14.99

Chimichanga

Stuffed flour tortilla with your choice of meat; deep fried to a golden brown, topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

Chimichanga Special

Three medium flour tortillas stuffed with beef, chicken and shrimp; deep fried to a golden brown, topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. Served with rice and refried beans.

US$14.99

Chile Rellenos Dinner

Authentic relleno peppers! Two poblano peppers dipped in egg whites and stuffed with cheese and ground beef, topped with tomato sauce. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$12.99

Enchiladas Supreme

Four rolled corn tortillas: one beef, one chicken, one bean and one cheese, topped with enchilada sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

US$10.99

Enchiladas Rancheras

Three cheese enchiladas topped with grilled tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and enchilada sauce. Served with guacamole salad.

US$11.99

Enchiladas Verdes O Rojas

Three chicken enchiladas topped with sour cream and your choice of green or red salsa. Served with refried beans and salad.

US$11.99

Nachos Pepe

Grilled chicken with onions and pineapple topped with cheese dip.

US$13.99

Nachos Supreme

Cheese nachos with assorted toppings of beef, chicken and beans covered with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

US$11.99

Taquitos Mexicanos

Four rolled corn tortillas stuffed with shredded beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, guacamole salad, sour cream and pico de gallo.

US$11.99

Nachos Chipotle

Grilled pork carnitas with onions, pineapple and chipotle sauce topped with pineapple and white cheese dip.

US$13.99

Nacho Fajitas

Cheese nachos with grilled chicken or beef, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes.

US$13.49

Arturo Special

Grilled steak or chicken cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes and onions topped with melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans.

US$12.99

Flautas

Four flour chicken taquitos served with Mexican rice and cheese dip on the side.

US$11.99

Burrito Deluxe

Two flour tortillas wrapped with refried beans and shredded chicken. Topped with melted cheese, sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and shredded cheese.

US$11.75

Burrito Loco

Extra large flour tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken or beef, refried beans, Mexican rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo (all inside) topped with tomato sauce.

US$12.99

Burrito Grande

Extra large flour tortilla stuffed with pork tips, Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce and sour cream (all inside) topped with green tomatillos sauce.

US$12.99

Burrito Special

Only burrito topped with salad and red salsa.

US$8.49

Burrito Mexicano

A flour tortilla stuffed with pork. Cooked with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers. Topped with melted cheese, tomato sauce, lettuce, a tomato slice and guacamole.

US$12.99

Burrito Real

Burrito with rice and beans topped with salad and red salsa.

US$11.49

Burrito Norteno

A large flour tortilla stuffed with shredded beef, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and scrambled eggs. Topped with burrito sauce and served with guacamole salad.

US$11.99

Quesadilla Cancun

A flour tortilla filled with shrimp, cheese and mushrooms. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes.

US$13.99

Quesadilla Fajita

A flour tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken or beef, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and refried bean spread. Served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and rice.

US$11.99

Quesadilla Rellena

A flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, beef chunks or shredded chicken and refried bean spread. Served with Mexican rice, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes and guacamole.

US$10.99

Quesadilla Mezcal

One of our most popular quesadillas! A flour tortilla stuffed with homemade chorizo, beans and cheese. Served with guacamole salad, Mexican rice, sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes.

US$12.99

Guadalajara

A chicken burrito and a chicken enchilada covered with melted cheese and enchilada sauce. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and topped with shredded cheese.

US$11.99

Quesabirria

US$12.49

SPECIALTIES

SEAFOOD

Shrimp Tostada

A delicious corn tostada topped with marinated shrimp, pico de gallo, slices of avocado and a slice of lime topped with hot salsa under request.

US$4.99

Filet Empanizado

A breaded fish fried to a golden brown served with Mexican rice and guacamole salad.

US$14.49

Filet De Pescado

Tilapia filet cooked and served with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, onions and tomatoes.

US$13.99

Seafood Soup

A delicious big bowl of seafood topped with tomatoes, onions and bell peppers.

Camarones A La Diabla

Grilled shrimp with our traditional hot salsa served with Mexican rice, sliced onions, tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

US$15.99

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

Grilled shrimp sauteed in a butter garlic sauce. Served with Mexican rice, sliced onions, tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

US$15.99

Camarones Con Queso

Grilled shrimp topped with white cheese sauce. Served with Mexican rice, sliced onions, tomatoes and shredded lettuce.

US$15.99

Pescado Frito

A whole tilapia deep fried served with Mexican rice, sliced onions, tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Topped with hot salsa under request.

US$16.99

Filet Veracruzano

A grilled fish filet covered with vegetable sauce. Served with Mexican rice and guacamole salad.

US$13.99

Geno Special

One chile poblano stuffed with shrimp and mushrooms topped with cheese dip. Served with rice and refried beans.

US$13.99

Shrimp Cocktail

US$13.99

Vegetarian Plate A

One chalupa, one cheese enchilada and refried beans.

US$11.99

Vegetarian Plate B

Two bean burritos with nacho cheese and tomato sauce.

US$11.99

Vegetarian Plate C

One burrito, one cheese enchilada, one bean tostada, nacho cheese and sauce.

US$11.99

Vegetarian Plate D

One burrito, one quesadilla and one chalupa.

US$11.99

Vegetarian Plate E (Vegetarian Quesadilla)

A flour tortilla with a bean spread and stuffed with grilled onions, broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots and cheese. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream.

US$11.99

Vegetarian Plate D (Veggie Fajitas)

Grilled broccoli, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and carrots served with Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole and pico de gallo.

US$13.99

VEGETARIAN PLATES

COMBINATIONS

1. Taco (1), Enchiladas (2) & Mexican Rice

US$11.99

2. Taco (1), Enchilada (1) & Chalupa (1)

US$11.99

3. Enchilada (1), Taco (1) & Chile Relleno (1)

US$11.99

4. Tacos (2), Enchilada (1) & Chile Con Queso

US$11.99

5. Enchiladas (2), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$11.99

6. Enchilada (1), Taco (1), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$11.99

7. Enchilada (1), Chile Relleno (1), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$11.99

8. Enchilada (1), Tamale (1), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$11.99

10. Tacos (2), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$11.99

11. Burrito (1), Taco (1) & Enchilada (1)

US$11.99

13. Enchilada (1), Burrito (1) & Chile Relleno (1)

US$11.99

15. Tamale (1), Burrito (1) & Enchilada (1)

US$11.99

16. Chalupa (1), Chile Relleno (1) & Burrito (1)

US$11.99

17. Enchilada (1), Burrito (1), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$11.99

19. Chalupa (1), Burrito (1) & Enchilada (1)

US$11.99

21. Taco (1), Burrito (1) & Chalupa (1)

US$11.99

22. Burrito (1), Chile Relleno (1) & Taco (1)

US$11.99

23. Taco (1), Burrito (1), Mexican Rice & Refried Beans

US$11.99

Taco (1), Rice & Beans

US$6.49

Enchilada (1), Rice & Beans

US$6.49

Burrito (1), Rice & Beans

US$6.49

Quesadilla (1), Rice & Beans

US$6.49

Mini Taco Salad

US$6.49

Chicken Nuggets With Fries

US$7.99

Mexican Burger With Fries

US$7.99

Mini Arroz Con Pollo

Grilled chicken served on a bed of rice and topped with cheese.

US$8.49

KID'S MENU

SIDE ORDERS

Enchilada

US$2.75

Chalupa

US$3.99

Tostada

US$3.99

Tostaguac

US$4.49

Taco

US$2.25

Chile Relleno

US$4.49

Burrito

US$4.49

Tamale

US$3.49

Refried Beans

US$2.99

Mexican Rice

US$2.99

Sour Cream

US$2.49

Pico De Gallo

US$2.49

Tortillas

US$1.99

Chips & Salsa To Go

US$2.00

Chimichanga

Soft Drink

US$2.75

Sweetened Tea

US$2.75

Unsweetened Tea

US$2.75

Orange Juice

US$2.75

Milk

US$2.75

Chocolate Milk

US$2.75

Coffee

US$2.75

Hot Tea

US$2.75

Flavored Water

US$3.75

Mexican Soda

US$2.75

BEVERAGES

DESSERTS

Fried Ice Cream

US$7.49

Sopapilla

Fried flour tortillas with honey, butter and cinnamon.

US$4.99

Sopapilla With Ice Cream

US$7.99

Churros

Mexican pastry made from deep fried unsweetened dough and sprinkled with sugar.

US$5.25

Churros With Ice Cream

Mexican pastry made from deep fried unsweetened dough and sprinkled with sugar.

US$7.99

Flan

Mexican custard.

US$5.99