Mexican Restaurants in Springfield, TN

For millions of Americans, Mexican food is their go-to for a fun night with family and friends. Luckily, here in Springfield, Tennessee, we have a wide variety of Mexican restaurants to choose from. In this guide, we’ll tell you all about our favorite Mexican restaurants, the best dishes to order, and where they’re located, so you can enjoy some delicious food.

El Molcajete

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El Molcajete is a family-owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant that takes its name from a traditional Mexican stone tool that’s used for grinding different types of foods, similar to a pestle and mortar. They’ve been operating since 2011 on Kirby Street, and they offer both dine-in and takeout options.

They have a varied menu that includes gorditas, burritos, tacos, tortas, huaraches, quesadillas, nachos, tamales, and their signature Molcajete plate. To start, we recommend you order a small bowl of pico (to dip your chips in), and then eat your way through the restaurant’s most popular dishes.

El Alteño

For those of you looking for an immersive Mexican eating experience, El Alteño Mexican Restaurant not only serves authentic Mexican food, but they’ve created an environment that’ll make you feel as if you were enjoying the incredible cuisine in the actual country. The restaurant itself is a tribute to the Alteños, the daring and legendary people who live in the mountainous areas of Jalisco in Mexico. Outside the restaurant, you can also find horse sculptures that resemble the brave spirits of Mexican cowboys — the people who helped build the vibrant country of Mexico.

But that’s not all. El Alteño aims to please returning customers and conquer the hearts of new ones by only using fresh ingredients in their homemade Mexican dishes. What’s more, the restaurant has ample space both inside and outside, so you can throw parties there or go with a large number of people. If you love warm and friendly interactions, then this is another reason you’ll want to dine here, as its staff is known for being outgoing and kind.

Regarding the menu, they offer everything Mexican, including quesadillas, tortas Mexicanas, nachos, fajitas, soups, rice bowls, chimichangas, enchiladas, and much more. But the best thing by far about El Alteño’s menu is that it has options for everyone, including vegetarian customers.

Antojitos Doña Ana

Antojitos Doña Ana Mexican Restaurant is another one of the fantastic Mexican eateries in the Springfield area. They specialize in handmade tortillas, tamales, quesadillas, and caldos accompanied by their signature green and red salsas. Whether you want to stop by and enjoy these delicious dishes in the restaurant or you just want a takeout, Antojitos Doña Ana makes it possible.

They’re conveniently located on Memorial Boulevard, and for those wanting to eat delicious and authentic Mexican food on a budget, the prices at Antojitos Doña Ana are really affordable. To give an example, you only need $6 to buy four chicken enchiladas with beans, rice, salsas, and chips.

Mami Panchi Grill Restaurant

Mami Panchi Grill Restaurant is known for offering a wide variety of Mexican and Central American dishes at very affordable prices. They have options for everyone, and the menu includes seafood dishes, vegetarian options, salads, caldos, fajitas, and burritos, as well as antojitos such as tortas, huaraches, and sopes. Once there, don’t forget to try one of the restaurant’s smoothies, as they’re made with tropical fruits, including papayas, mangoes, and coconuts.

The restaurant is located on Memorial Boulevard, and customers can either dine in or just go for the takeout route. Whatever you choose, keep in mind that tacos al pastor is one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes.

El Paso Mexican Restaurant

El Paso Mexican Restaurant has been operating since 2019, and its mission is to provide the residents of the Springfield area with the best and freshest dishes of Mexican cuisine. This family-owned and operated restaurant is the place to be if you’re looking for Mexican breakfasts, rice bowls, tacos, and any traditional Mexican dish.

El Paso Mexican Restaurant only offers freshly prepared food, which should reassure customers about the quality, as they’re not eating pre-made fast food. One of the things we love most about this restaurant is that it also offers authentic Mexican desserts, including flans, pasteles, and fried ice cream.

Jose’s Mexican Restaurant

Frequently named one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Springfield area, Jose’s Mexican Restaurant offers a vibrant environment that pairs extremely well with the wide variety of Mexican dishes served. The restaurant offers both delivery and takeout, but in our opinion, you should visit the place at least once. Once there, you’ll love the restaurant’s versatility, as it’s perfect to visit with the whole family or for a night out with friends, thanks to the bar.

The menu is a lengthy one and comes with all kinds of appetizers and dips as well as vegetarian and children’s options. There are also special dishes, including huevos rancheros with chorizo, enchiladas supremas, chile poblano, and the pollo loco. If you’re craving something sweet, this restaurant also offers Mexican desserts, such as sopapilla with ice cream, banana chimichanga, churros, and flan. And if you’re ready for the full Mexican eating experience, head over to the bar where you can order aguas frescas, tequila, and Mexican beers.

There you have it, our list of the best Mexican restaurants in the Springfield, Tennessee, area. Is your favorite one included? Do you think we did justice to all the Mexican culinary options we have in Springfield? Please leave us a comment — we’d love to read what you have to say.

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