If you’re a Chattanooga local, odds are you’re an Amigos fan too. Delicious, authentic Mexican food, drink deals, happy hour steals– where the cheese dip flows freely and Dollar Taco Mondays are the highlight of an otherwise tough day. When you frequent a local restaurant, it’s easy to slip into a comfortable ordering routine. Afterall, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ is a pretty applicable statement across the board– but sometimes breaking out of a routine is the best way to find something new you actually really enjoy.
A lot of us are habitual orderers at restaurants. We know what we like, and we like to stick to it. But branching out is healthy, and a great way to find your new favorite dish. We bet we have a whole host of amazing meals at our many locations across Chattanooga (and elsewhere) that you would love if you gave them a shot. Here’s a list of some absolute favorite menu items you may want to try on your next Amigo visit.
This is a brand new menu offering, a new twist on the classic and beloved cheese dip. Fresh, sautéed jalapeños and bacon crumbles are topped with our famous white cheese sauce for a new dip with a kick. I mean, let’s be real. Bacon improves almost everything. So next time you’re in, take your cheese dip up a notch, and try this new concoction. When I dip, you dip, we dip.
During your branching out, test our delicious and fresh taco salad. It’s of the stuff of dreams. Not only is the taco salad a lighter option, but also IT’S AMAZINGLY GOOD. A fried and perfectly crispy flour tortilla bowl is filled with ground beef, refried beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and our delicious guacamole. You will not be disappointed.
As authentic as it comes, these 3 Mexican style tacos feature soft corn tortillas full to the brim with tender grilled chicken and chorizo, topped classically with fresh onions and cilantro. These tacos are served with cebollitas asadas (grilled spring onions) and an amazing house-made salsa verde on the side. Trust. They’re so good, you’ll likely wanna come back and order them again the next day.
A clear cut specialty, the Pollo Loco features grilled chicken served over rice and topped with a healthy portion of our famous white cheese sauce. Nestle this amazing and indulgent mixture up in the provided warm flour tortillas, or just grab a fork and dig in. Already a fan of this Amigo classic? Try an add-on next time to make it truly next level. We recommend adding chorizo for a new flip on the experience. Pollo loco is crazy, indeed. Crazy good, that is!
This delicious Mexican classic is a staple, but we bet you may have never tried it at your neighborhood Amigo. Thinly sliced steak is grilled to perfection, served with rice and refried beans, as well as lettuce, tomatoes, cebollitas asadas, avocado and three flour tortillas. This hearty dish bursts with flavor and authentic appeal. Try it next time you visit!
No matter what you decide to order, just know your friends at Amigo Mexican Restaurant are always changing and updating the menu. We make it our mission to consistently add new takes on old classics, updated dips, and new margarita flavors to the menu so you can always have a fresh and exciting experience with us. Ask your server what’s new next time you stop in, and get a little adventurous with your ordering. Tacos are great, but we’ve got a lot more than that to offer. See you soon!
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 at Chattanooga Mexican Restaurants.
Technically, “spicy” is not a taste. Yes, you heard me right! Spiciness is actually a form of pain, and spicy foods contain chemicals that stimulate the pain receptors in your mouth. Some of those nerves also monitor temperature, which is why spicy foods give off a burning (hot) sensation when we eat them. The same type of reaction causes us to cry when cutting onions. If you’re like us, you know it hurts so good!
A little “pain” can be good for us now and then. Peppers get their spice from something called capsaicin, which aids in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol and has also been found to improve circulation and relieve congestion. The trusty taste buds know that spicy foods have a kick, and Mexican food, in particular, has a reputation for being very spicy. We prefer to think of it as “mouthwatering”. Besides, you can cool off with 2 for 1 Margaritas and daily specials on 32 oz draft beers!
Mexican foods contain some of the most spicy ingredients in the world including Jalapeño peppers. We suggest you try the new Jalapeño Bacon Dip, Chiles Toreados with Cebollitas Asadas, or Abuela’s Guacamole for a sampling of the heat to come. Another appetizer, our Amigo Dip, contains cilantro, which is another Mexican staple known to put a stride in your step.
Still looking for an Entrée to Test your Fortitude?
Two grilled chicken enchiladas topped with creamy suiza sauce and served with rice, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. Substitute Grilled Steak or Grilled Shrimp if that’s how you roll.
We bring the heat by cooking grilled chicken and sautéed onions with our spiciest salsa and famous white cheese sauce. Served with rice, refried beans, and three flour tortillas.
Get ready for our spicy hot marinated strips of grilled steak, sautéed onions and mushrooms served with rice, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and three flour tortillas. If you like it hot, it’s sure to hit the spot!
One shredded chicken chimichanga, one tamale and one shredded chicken flauta, topped with creamy suiza sauce and garnished with lettuce, sour cream and mango pineapple sauce.
If you feel like you’ve gone too far, you can cap off your meal with a tasty dessert top of ice cream. See? That didn’t hurt one bit. Be bold. Make lunch and dinner at Chattanooga Mexican Restaurants more than a meal… make it an experience with zesty sauces, spices, and peppers. Contact us online for more information about our restaurant and to view menus for all of our locations.
Holidays are all about spreading cheer, right? What better way than with our creamy, zesty, and citrusy guac! With over 25 crowd-pleasing entrées featuring our fresh, finger-licking guacamole, here are 7 Amigo Mexican Restaurant top-guac sellers you need to order.
And speaking of guacamole… don’t forget to sign up for our "Guac Around The Christmas Tree" Contest. Enter now for your chance to win a Holiday Mexican Fiesta for 2 that includes chips and salsa, 2 entrees, 2 non-alcoholic beverages, 1 dessert, and guacamole, of course! To enter, click here. Good luck, amigos and Happy Holidays!