La Lajita — Restaurant in White Pine

Don’t judge a book by its cover! We were driving from Virginia to Atlanta, trying to make it to Knoxville to stop for lunch, but my son was starving, so he looked online and found this little Mexican restaurant and asked if we could stop there. When I pulled in and saw what a little hole in the wall this was, I felt unsure, but I was glad we stayed! I had empanadas and they were wonderful! My son had enchiladas and said his was the best Mexican meal he had ever had. This is the kind of place where you get the good stuff! Authentic. You can even order tongue, if you...

This is another hidden gem out here in East Tennessee White Pine area I'm from California ( don't hold it against me lol ) & Hispanic and know great Mexican food and this place has it perfect.. reminds me of the food out west in California, mexico & like my grandma used to make It's the real deal people. If you're in White Pine TN, do yourself a favor and stop by and enjoy some great Mexican food Definitely...

Restaurant just reopened a few days ago and it's the first time I've been there. So far both dishes I've had the chimichanga and the enchiladas we're delicious. I like this place because I'm from the West Coast and it is very close to a West Coast Mexican food. I have had to specify how I liked my dishes but they were willing to adjust and make it perfect. Prices are very reasonable compared to all other...