Places on Watts Bar Lake tagged mexican. 8 places on the directory carry this tag. Browse the list below or jump to a category-specific page from the related links.
A packed, colorful street taco spot in Harriman that people drive an hour for and visit multiple times a week once they find it.
Wizapa's Street Tacos is a Mexican restaurant on Roane State Highway in Harriman, named for and inspired by Antonio Garcia Alcala, a taquero who operated in Degollado, Jalisco for 56 years. Open six days with a split-hour schedule. The place is frequently at capacity; online ordering is available.
A Rockwood Mexican restaurant that runs fast, keeps portions honest, and has regulars from out of state who make a point of stopping.
El Morral is in the Walmart corridor of Rockwood, open seven days a week from 11 AM. Fresh, consistent Mexican food with a full bar, attentive service, and regulars who moved from California and describe it as the real thing.
A Mexican bakery in Loudon with fresh conchas, bolillos, tamales, and sweet pastries that people drive 30 minutes to buy.
A Mexican panaderia in Loudon, open seven days a week, selling fresh-baked conchas, bolillos, tamales, empanadas, donas, and a rotating selection of sweet pastries and breads, with some drinks, candies, and spices.
A family-run Mexican restaurant in Harriman that fills up on weekends, keeps prices accessible, and runs an all-you-can-eat taco option that people drive for.
El Cantarito is a Mexican restaurant in Harriman on North Roane Street, open seven days a week. Large portions, low prices, and a dine-in all-you-can-eat option for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas with rice and beans make it the default Mexican stop for a lot of Harriman regulars. About eight miles from the lake.
A busy, friendly Mexican restaurant in Loudon that pulls locals and highway travelers in equal measure.
A well-established Mexican restaurant on Mulberry Street in Loudon, about a mile from the lake. Large portions, a full bar, and fast service keep regulars coming back. Closed Sundays.
A cheerful Loudon spot with a surprisingly wide menu: Mexican, breakfast, burgers, and bingo nights under one roof.
A family-run restaurant in Loudon serving Mexican dishes alongside traditional American breakfast all day, plus burgers and sandwiches. Weekend hours start at 9 AM. Known for birria tacos, fresh breakfast options, and a laid-back community feel that includes bingo and trivia nights.
A small Mexican restaurant in Kingston that has built a steady following on quesabirria tacos and an unusually deep vegetarian section.
Chicken Loco is a Mexican restaurant on North Kentucky Street in Kingston, open daily 10 AM to 10 PM. The kitchen turns out well-seasoned plates and a vegetarian menu that runs deeper than most restaurants in the area carry.
Harriman's Mexican anchor since 2006, with Guadalajara-region recipes, a full bar, and patio seating that fills on summer evenings.
A family-owned Mexican restaurant at 1712 S Roane St in Harriman that has operated since 2006. Full bar, patio seating, a seven-day lunch menu averaging around $7, and dinner portions large enough that leftovers are routine.
So far 8 places on the lake have the Mexican tag (all restaurants). The bulk of them are around Rockwood (3), Loudon (3), Harriman (1) and Kingston (1). What our write-ups say they're best for: families, casual dinner, groups and lunch.
Averaged together, the 8 rated places come out to 4.5 stars on Google, 4,860 reviews total. The best rated one is Wizapa's Street Tacos at 4.8 stars (273 reviews). Los Primos Authentic Mexican Cuisine has the most reviews, 1,884 of them.
Open on Sundays: 7 of the 8 with posted hours. After 9 p.m.? That's 6 of 8, at least one night a week. Hours are from Google and can be stale, especially in winter, so give them a call before you go.
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Last updated: November 10, 2026