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

El Chico Cafe

Name: El Chico Cafe
Address: 116 Cedar Lane, Knoxville, TN, 37912, US
Telephone: +18656874242
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

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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!

10/31/2026

Kids in costume eat FREE today! At participating locations.

10/28/2026

Celebrate National Chocolate Day at El Chico Cafe and treat yourself to a Brownie Skillet Sundae.

10/26/2026

Not all burritos come wrapped in a tortilla. Order the Burrito Bowl for lunch with your choice of chicken or beef.

10/24/2026

Good ole Tennessee bar, Tokyo 🍊🏈🍊🏈🍊🏈El Chico Cafe thank you Emily and Brandon 😎😎😎

10/24/2026

Good ole Tennessee bar, Tokyo 🍊🏈🍊🏈🍊🏈El Chico Cafe thank you Emily and Brandon 😎😎😎

10/24/2026

Our Chicken Fajita Tacos are filled with chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, cotija cheese and a chipotle drizzle.

10/23/2026

Don't forget to bring the kiddos out to for the trunk or treat today from 6 to 8 there will be firetruck trucks, EMTs police cars and several different vendors passing out candy. We even have a backdrop if you wanna take Halloween pictures. 🎃👻💀El Chico Cafe

10/23/2026

Turn up the heat with the Fireball ‘Rita! 🔥

10/20/2026

Bold, berry delicious with a kick! The Espolòn Pom Berry ‘Rita blends Espolòn Reposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur, triple sec, pomegranate juice and Monin Blackberry for a sweet, tart sip with a little heat. Come try it!

10/18/2026

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

10/17/2026

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

10/15/2026

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

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

10/13/2026

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

10/10/2026

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

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!

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

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

Website

https://www.elchico.com/

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