El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant — Restaurant in Knoxville

We like to try new places and this was next on our list. They did a good job with the redecorating after the Italian restaurant closed.

I had the “Todo Mexico” which is several of different items and came out on 2 platters. My wife ordered the Flautas and she said that they were ok but the size reminded her more of a chimichanga and not a typical Flauta.

On my order, the tostada was excellent and I applaud them for delivering it crispy. So many places in the past have delivered them and they were soggy from juices from other items. The taco 🌮 was probably one of the best that I have had as well.

I gave it 4 stars because we are very picky with our Mexican and I am extremely picky with my rice, beans, tamales, and chili relleno. The rice was very plain and missing that “Mexican” seasoning. The beans were bland and tasted like they were out of a can… which is sad. The salsa needed more flavor and heat. The tamal we great and fresh flavored and the relleno was pretty good but I like ground beef on mine. Most places have a “freezer” hint on their tamales, and relleno but theirs had a good “Fresh-ish” taste with no freezer taste.

We boxed most of it to go home for leftovers and tried their fried ice cream. It wasn’t fried, just an ice cream ball rolled in cereal but the shell was good and we killed it.

We will be back I’m sure and we think it’s definitely...

I'm originally from Phoenix, Arizona. Where every corner has a Mexican food spot it seems. So I was a bit hesitant when we tried them because the other places here in Knoxville aren't that great, but after going here, I asked for their spiciest hot sauce which didn't disappoint at all, and the portions are very filling. As far as Mexican food goes, this place is as close to what I grew up on as any other place I've been to here. We usually go once a month since we live a couple...

Food was amazing. I had a shrimp cocktail with my dinner and it was amazing. I haven't had that good of a shrimp cocktail since the Mexican restaurant in Marshalltown, it's like heaven in your mouth. The other was steak and it was good. Friend and son ordered Street tacos and they both said they were good. Service was great couldn't ask for better service. Atmosphere was great. Has a great Mexican restaurant feel. ❤️. Will...