El Jinete Mexican Oak Ridge

El Jinete brings the soul of Mexico to Oak Ridge, Tennessee, serving authentic Mexican cuisine made from scratch daily at their convenient location on Briarcliff Avenue. This beloved neighborhood restaurant has earned a reputation as the best Mexican dining destination in eastern Tennessee, with locals and visitors alike praising their commitment to traditional cooking techniques and fresh ingredients. The menu features an impressive array of regional Mexican dishes, from sizzling fajitas and savory tamales to the renowned Enchiladas Supremas, each one rolled and smothered in house-made sauce with a different filling in every bite. The Street Tacos have become a customer favorite, featuring griddle-seared chicken nestled in warm corn tortillas and topped with salsa roja, fresh lime, onion, and cilantro. No meal is complete without trying their legendary Fried Ice Cream, a house classic featuring a warm crispy shell surrounding cold vanilla ice cream, drizzled with caramel and crowned with a cherry. The full bar offers handcrafted margaritas made with fresh-squeezed citrus, shaken and salted to perfection. Open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and Friday and Saturday until 10:30 PM, El Jinete welcomes walk-in guests and offers convenient online ordering for pickup and delivery throughout the Oak Ridge area.