El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant, located at 1011 N Roane St, Harriman, TN, is a true treasure for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. Diners rave about the extensive menu, featuring mouthwatering dishes like Carne Asada, Carnitas Dinner, and Chili Colorado—all priced attractively at $8.50. Sharing a love for the robust flavors and generous portions, customers highlight the all-you-can-eat tacos and burritos, calling it exceptional value for the taste and amount received. The restaurant's warm, welcoming staff elevate the dining experience. Patrons frequently mention the attentive service and friendly atmosphere, making it feel like a community hub. One customer recounted a heartwarming experience where their meal was unexpectedly paid for by an anonymous patron, showcasing the kindness fostered within this establishment. El Cantarito’s dedication to quality shines through not only in their food but also in their ability to cater to various dietary needs without compromising flavor. With a clean environment and easy accessibility, it’s a must-visit for anyone in the area. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, El Cantarito offers an authentic taste of Mexico that you won’t want to miss. As one patron aptly put it, "You won't be disappointed!"
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
From the business
Identifies as Latino-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has great tea selection
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant
Juan Amaya
Jun 3,2025
Very good food friendly staff definitely a hidden gem if you're passing through
Joseph Wheeler
May 13,2025
Best Mexican restaurant in East TN by far! This is coming from someone that lived in the southwest for half of their life. The service is always top notch too! This is my favorite restaurant, go eat at El Cantarito you won't be disappointed!!
omg Shawnee
May 11,2025
Great food, great prices, great service every single time! Never disappoints! The food was beyond delicious. the all you can eat tacos & burritos (dine in only) has the biggest portions! And they have the BEST French fry’s. We absolutely love this place!
Benjam
Apr 12,2025
We went to El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant, Harriman, TN on Saturday night. We were hoping to go earlier but it was not in the cards for us. My Girlfriend ordered the Ground Beef Chimichangas and I ordered the Pollo Primavera Full Shrimp. My Girlfriend got a Virgin Pina Coloda & Water to drink whereas I ordered a Sweet Tea. The Drinks came almost immediately after order and the food was shortly there-after. Literally 5 minutes after we ordered the food, the food was at our Table. I am on a High Protein Diet and they were able to accommodate for my needs. The food was most excellent and the service was exceptional as well. Their store is clean, plenty of parking including Handicap spaces, Wheelchair accessible as well, and The Staff are friendly & helpful. In Addition to my review. I cannot figure this out but my faith in humanity was renewed that this restaurant. Let me explain; After we finished our meal, my Girlfriend ordered addition food to take home to the kids. When the nice lady brought the food all bagged up to the Table, she brought the check for the additional food. I asked her for the check for our meal, she said that someone anonymously paid for our dinner. She said that there was not check for our meal. I was shocked but thankful as well. To the Patron who covered our Meal, I want to thank you for it. I will give back as well to the next person so that kindness that you showed to us is shared with others.
KMW
Apr 6,2025
Wonderful food, staff and portion sizes! We always thought our Mexican restaurant in Wartburg was the best but this one tops them all! We gladly drive 25 min to eat here! Servers are so super friendly and helpful. And my husband loves the all you can eat for 10!
Gage Hatmaker
Mar 29,2025
AMAZING FOOD! This place never fails the service is always great and they never get your food wrong they have it on your table at a decent time and it's a great place to just hangout and eat
Stephen Daly
Mar 26,2025
So we decided to stop for a early dinner. So glad we did. We were greeted quickly and seated in quick order. Our server, Yare, was very nice, helpful and left a great impression. Now for the food, absolutely fantastic . A definite stop if you're in the area. Very reasonably priced too.
Vivian Allen
Mar 8,2025
These folks are great! They treat me like family. And I love getting my Mexican food fix. The vegetarian fajitas are my favorite.
Reviews For El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant