That’s how you say happy Cinco de Mayo in Spanish. Cinco de Mayo, which roughly translates to Mayo the Cinco, commemorates the Mexican Army’s triumph over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Each year on this date, we celebrate that historic victory with discounted beverages followed by regrettable texts […]

We love any opportunity to feast on tacos, shoot tequila, and sip margs, but do we really know the reasons behind the celebration of Cinco de Mayo? The odds are, you probably don’t know a whole lot about the why. So here are CINCO facts about this holiday that may be news to you. 1– […]

When you’re craving a fresh, sizzling plate of deliciousness, the best place to get it is straight from our Amigos Mexican cocina. ‘Cocina’ means kitchen in Spanish, and when you stop at Amigo for lunch or dinner, our cocina is your cocina. We’ve got a menu full of flavor-packed dishes that made the Chattanooga community […]

You know you’ve searched for it… don’t even try to deny it. “Best tacos in Chattanooga” has graced your Google search bar, and you know it in your heart of taco-lovin’ hearts. But if you live in the Chattanooga area, you also know that Amigo Mexican Restaurant has you covered when in the throws of […]

A staple at our Chattanooga mezcal and tequila bar during Happy Hour is a Tequila cocktail. Any Mexican bar or restaurant will have some variation of cocktails with Tequila as the main ingredient on the menu. Drinks like a margarita, a Bloody Mary or a Tequila Sunrise are standard. We celebrate this great spirit as […]

If your attitude about Mexican food is “the hotter the better!”, this article is for you! We’re going to suggest some of the boldest dishes you can find with Chattanooga spicy Mexican food. Technically, “spicy” is not a taste. Yes, you heard me right! Spiciness is actually a form of pain, and spicy foods contain chemicals […]

That diet you vowed to follow in January may be long forgotten by now. If not, good for you! For others, keeping things like sugar in moderation is a must if eating out with diabetes or similar conditions. For those of you wanting to eat out lighter fare so you can feel healthier, we offer […]

It’s time for a new movie snack champion. Popcorn has been the reigning king of movie snacks for far too long, and for what? Sure, butter is irresistible, but at Amigo we know what really pleases the crowd – tacos. We’re starting a smear campaign against popcorn to make tacos the star of the show […]

Is guacamole healthy? As if you needed another reason to eat at Amigo Mexican Restaurant, this delicious key player in guacamole has much going for it other than incredible taste. The health benefits of avocado are actually pretty incredible, and they may make you say “si, claro,” next time you ponder ordering that beloved guacamole […]