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El Jinete

Great food, made from scratch in Hixson, TN

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Handcrafted Margaritas◆Made-From-Scratch Kitchen◆Authentic Mexican Flavors◆Pickup & Delivery
The soul of Mexico

A journey of flavors, cooked from scratch every day.

From sizzling fajitas and mouthwatering enchiladas to savory tamales and hand-mashed guacamole, every dish is prepared with authentic ingredients and traditional technique, a masterpiece crafted with passion.

Step in, sit down, and let the rich tapestry of regional Mexican cooking come alive at your table.

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The dining room at El Jinete in Hixson
Est. Hixson
Casa favorites

What the regulars order

Street tacos with salsa, lime and cilantro at El Jinete

Street Tacos

Griddle-seared chicken piled into warm corn tortillas, served with salsa roja, lime, onion and cilantro.

Enchiladas smothered in house sauce at El Jinete

Enchiladas Supremas

Rolled and smothered in house sauce, finished with crema. A different filling in every one.

Fried ice cream dessert at El Jinete

Fried Ice Cream

The house classic: a warm, crispy shell, cold vanilla center, caramel and a cherry on top.

From the cantina

Hand-crafted margaritas & specialty cocktails

Full bar, fresh-squeezed citrus, and a house margarita worth the drive. Shaken, salted, and served just how you like it.

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Fresh from the kitchen

A taste of Hixson

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Word gets around

Loved by the neighborhood

★★★★★

“Magnifico! Fantastic food, energy and atmosphere here. Decorated as if your favorite abuela hit the lottery and opened a restaurant, this place can take you over the border just as you step in the door. Margaritas are phenomenal, the food is spectacular and priced moderately! Try it today if you have not, and come back over and over!!”

Nichlous W.
★★★★★

“Best Mexican restaurant in Hixson. I love all their Al pastor stuff and the frozen margaritas are absolutely the best!!!!!!”

Tayana O.
★★★★★

“Came here today with a friend of mine for lunch and let me tell you, the ambiance, service, and food was absolutely AMAZING. We were looking for a good Mexican spot and we found it!!! I got the Birria plate and it was so delicious! We will be back!”

Kayla M.
★★★★★

“Decided to try El Jinete on a whim this evening and oh what a whim! I ordered a shrimp chimichanga meal and was absolutely blown away by the flavor. While I ordered my food to go, I noticed that the place is a whole vibe. The staff was courteous and attentive, the restaurant was clean and the food was out within minutes. It is definitely my new go-to for Mexican food.”

Trina M.
★★★★★

“The restaurant is beautiful! Wide variety on the menu. Service is fast. Food is great!”

Rema

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Visit us in Hixson

Address
5031 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
Call us
(423) 498-1230
Hours
Mon to Thu & Sun: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM
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