Cancun Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
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Proudly serving authentic Mexican food to Knoxville and surrounding counties since 1989 at Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina on Chapman Highway and Crippen Road. Enjoy all of your traditional favorites prepared by our friendly staff using the freshest ingredients. Our family-friendly environment combined with superior service, delicious cuisine and top-shelf margaritas will make you feel right at home.

Cancun is a family owned & operated South Knoxville staple in operation since 1989. Cancun offers traditional Mexican cuisine from tamales, burritos, carne asada, carnitas to fajitas with a full bar in a laid back family environment. We cater to all crowds and are perfect for birthdays, company parties, or just a casual night out with some good friends.
Reviews (13)
Marty Stone
Marty Stone
Jan 06, 2022
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Fun atmosphere and the staff works well together. They have a many customers that have made it their goto spot for a great experience where you can celebrate any occasion no matter the size. We love margaritas so come join us and you will love our Top Shelf Texas Margerita as much as our staff and tenured customers! You gotta stop in and see or taste for yourself!
Kayla Hill
Kayla Hill
Dec 26, 2021
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My main issue was rude employees. I did not feel welcome here. Tried to be friendly to my server and she completely ignored me. Wasnโ€™t told โ€œhave a good nightโ€ by any of the front people who watched us walk out. Next is the food. Absolutely disgusting. I only ate a quarter of my dish and so did my husband. $8 per container of queso dip.
Nick Chafin
Nick Chafin
Dec 24, 2021
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I enjoy the food but itโ€™s now the third time ordering from them that ive found pieces of bay leaf still in the food. Not a pleasant experience to have to worry about more pieces in there while I eat. I also just found meat in my vegetarian meal. Quality control seems to be an issue here.
F. L.
F. L.
Dec 15, 2021
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Overpriced! Was charged $22 for a small burrito with absolutely no sides and a glass of wine. The burritos at Salsaritas are much larger.
Joyce Wales
Joyce Wales
Dec 11, 2021
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Good variety of Mexican fare. I really like their Chili Relleno. Great service, friendly, attentive staff. Good prices. ๐Ÿ‘
Kevin Nowell
Kevin Nowell
Nov 11, 2021
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Worse food experience I have had in recent memory. The waiter never came to fill drinks and eventually had to ask another one for a to go box and later again for check. Waiter took my card and billed my card double.
When I told him I am not comfortable with giving my card again and I would just do cash, he asked if I would like to speak to the manager. I said sure
The manager came over said what are you needing in a combative way. I explained i was not comfortable giving my card again and before i could explain I would do cash she says โ€œ do you think you can just come here and eat and not pay
Jamiee McCoy
Jamiee McCoy
Oct 12, 2021
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Gabrielle our server was amazing you must ask for her never had to ask for refills or extras had great conversations very friendly and professional
Johny Kim
Johny Kim
Sep 04, 2021
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Delicious authentic Mexican food. Atmosphere is great. I stopped by this family owned restaurant for the carne asada and oh man! I ate like I never ate before. The drinks were also great, the wait staff was quick and efficient. Overall great food and good vibes. Will most definitely be back again!
Leighann Smith
Leighann Smith
Aug 20, 2021
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Makes you pay for Chips and salsa..7$ and they are stale chips...slow clap.. i was going to new restaurant by Walmart and came back but typically unimpressed with this restaurant new manager is greedy dosen't matter if you spend 60+ dollars on take out still charges 7$ for stale chips. I made a mistake to give my them my money agian.. Save yourself the trouble and go to Tequila amigos i rather drive the extra 7 mins for a much better experience
Alexis Westergren
Alexis Westergren
Jul 19, 2021
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Found this place through some Google searches and Iโ€™m so glad we stopped! They had a great patio with live music and the service was fantastic! They were really busy for a Tuesday but our server was great at ensuring we had everything we needed each time he walked by. The food was really great too and you get so much for the price! It was the perfect place to grab a bite during our road trip.
Pantelis Galatoulas
Pantelis Galatoulas
Jun 02, 2021
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Good good. Quality hospitality and well accommodating for a large group. Was please with the entire experience and would definitely go back another time. The Mexican corn and lunch specials were spot on and the overall cost lower than anticipated.
Megan Reynolds
Megan Reynolds
Dec 20, 2020
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Normally Cancun is spot on but today we ordered a veggie burrito and chicken burrito to go. the veggie burrito only has refried beens on the inside and the veggies on the outside. the chicken burrito literally has just chicken and nothing else in it. won't be going back for a while
Tommy Coburn-Lowery
Tommy Coburn-Lowery
May 26, 2020
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Best margaritas and they have the social distance thing down. watched a large party come in..if more than 6 they made them split up. like the new interior too.