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ONLY THE FINEST INGREDIENTS

At Chivo, we grind our own flour from local, non-GMO white dent corn, combined with other heirloom variety corn sources directly from a Mexican cooperative. We do so in the traditional spirit of the nixtamel process with no shortcuts or compromise.
We do not compromise this quality, respecting our community, never trying to fool them with sub-par ingredients or preparation. Long standing relationships with farmers have allowed us to procure these hyper-local, fresh ingredients. We work directly with farmers, leveraging networks known to one of our partners whose family has farmed in East Tennessee for over 100 years.
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Mindy McCall
Mindy McCall 3 weeks ago
We love this place!! Stop everytime we are going through Knoxville! The food is amazing and the staff as well! Will was great!!
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Michelle B
Michelle B 4 weeks ago
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Susan Herrera
Susan Herrera 1 month ago
Food is always delicious and authentic. Extensive tequila selection. Small space, but worth it.
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David Arnold
David Arnold 3 weeks ago
Our drink order of tequila flights came out after our food was on the table. The chips for the chips and salsa were overdone, and a few even looked burnt. Overall, I think a 4 star for tonight's birthday dinner is all they get.
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Lourdes Barillas
Lourdes Barillas 4 weeks ago
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Michelle R.
Michelle R. 1 week ago
I've been to Chivo several times over the years I've been in Knoxville and it's definitely been consistently good. This past week I ordered the The Chivo
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David Flooor
David Flooor 3 weeks ago
The food was pretty good. Nice small portion. The drinks are great. Nice spot to hang out too.
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Allan Rhodes
Allan Rhodes 17 hours ago
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Lanna
Lanna 2 weeks ago
They have the biggest burritos I have ever seen!
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Michael G.
Michael G. 2 weeks ago
Chivo Taqueria is a delightful Mexican restaurant in downtown Knoxville. It is located right on Gay street on the North end.

There are many food options
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Anna Carver
Anna Carver 1 month ago
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Joseph Murray
Joseph Murray 2 weeks ago
A great spot. Tasty food but portions were small for the cost. A good spot for sure. A little off put they wouldnt make a Mojito. Service waa friendly.
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Amanda Thomas
Amanda Thomas 1 month ago
Cute spot for some good street tacos. Got a variety plate. Fast and friendly service with good food.
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Eve Cle
Eve Cle 1 month ago
The tacos a good but the tortillas are always cold as if they just took it from the bag and only worried about the filling. Otherwise the taco options they have are really good! Worth trying one of each eventually 🙂
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Bobbie Jarmusz
Bobbie Jarmusz 1 month ago
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Hailey Crowe
Hailey Crowe 3 weeks ago
Love this place! Always serving quality food, drinks, and service!
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erin murtha
erin murtha 7 days ago
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Damon Deopere
Damon Deopere 4 weeks ago
Excellent tacos & margaritas!
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Justin and Kelly
Justin and Kelly 2 weeks ago
Delicious food & fabulous tequila selection. I love their unique take on tacos, and the ambience is really lively and intimate. Was very busy when we went for dinner, but luckily two bar seats opened up just in time! Definitely worth stopping in if you're in downtown Knoxville.
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Britt Elmore
Britt Elmore 3 weeks ago
Love this place. Very nice restaurant that serves good food and good drinks.
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Hyper Singe
Hyper Singe 1 month ago
We went for lunch on Saturday. No wait . 1st time visit. Cool restaurant. Best cheese dip ever! We had to pay for chips and salsa. We ordered the chicken quesidilla, steak quesidilla, and my my young one had a taco and rice. It was delicious. Friendly service.. Can't wait to go back. ( I think the taco was a corn tortilla. When we go back I will ask for a flour tortilla because it tore due to all the juice and she ate it with a fork)
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Ava Gail Ratner
Ava Gail Ratner 1 month ago
Such an amazing experience from start to finish! Our server was super friendly, fun, and attentive. The chips and salsa were incredible, as well as our entrees! We got the chicken torta and a steak quesadilla. My partner got the live love lavender cocktail and he said it was great! Will definitely be returning. Cant wait to try more dishes!
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Eric Schulz
Eric Schulz 4 weeks ago
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Ashleigh Miller
Ashleigh Miller 1 month ago
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carabe520
carabe520 2 weeks ago
We had a nice early dinner here. Chips and salsa were delicious and we got 3 tacos each. My husbands favorite was the hangman style pork and I enjoyed the cod. They were all good !
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Kelvin H.
Kelvin H. 4 weeks ago
Love this spot for some tapas, but the parking is always rough. I think it is one of the most creative and flavorful places in town for tapas! They have
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Michelle B
Michelle B 4 weeks ago
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Lourdes Barillas
Lourdes Barillas 4 weeks ago
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David Flooor
David Flooor 3 weeks ago
The food was pretty good. Nice small portion. The drinks are great. Nice spot to hang out too.
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Justin and Kelly
Justin and Kelly 2 weeks ago
Delicious food & fabulous tequila selection. I love their unique take on tacos, and the ambience is really lively and intimate. Was very busy when we went for dinner, but luckily two bar seats opened up just in time! Definitely worth stopping in if you're in downtown Knoxville.
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Michael G.
Michael G. 2 weeks ago
Chivo Taqueria is a delightful Mexican restaurant in downtown Knoxville. It is located right on Gay street on the North end.

There are many food options
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yelp
Kelvin H.
Kelvin H. 4 weeks ago
Love this spot for some tapas, but the parking is always rough. I think it is one of the most creative and flavorful places in town for tapas! They have
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Britt Elmore
Britt Elmore 3 weeks ago
Love this place. Very nice restaurant that serves good food and good drinks.
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Hailey Crowe
Hailey Crowe 3 weeks ago
Love this place! Always serving quality food, drinks, and service!
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Mindy McCall
Mindy McCall 3 weeks ago
We love this place!! Stop everytime we are going through Knoxville! The food is amazing and the staff as well! Will was great!!
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carabe520
carabe520 2 weeks ago
We had a nice early dinner here. Chips and salsa were delicious and we got 3 tacos each. My husbands favorite was the hangman style pork and I enjoyed the cod. They were all good !
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erin murtha
erin murtha 7 days ago
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Eric Schulz
Eric Schulz 4 weeks ago
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Bobbie Jarmusz
Bobbie Jarmusz 1 month ago
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Eve Cle
Eve Cle 1 month ago
The tacos a good but the tortillas are always cold as if they just took it from the bag and only worried about the filling. Otherwise the taco options they have are really good! Worth trying one of each eventually 🙂
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yelp
Michelle R.
Michelle R. 1 week ago
I've been to Chivo several times over the years I've been in Knoxville and it's definitely been consistently good. This past week I ordered the The Chivo
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Allan Rhodes
Allan Rhodes 17 hours ago
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David Arnold
David Arnold 3 weeks ago
Our drink order of tequila flights came out after our food was on the table. The chips for the chips and salsa were overdone, and a few even looked burnt. Overall, I think a 4 star for tonight's birthday dinner is all they get.
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Damon Deopere
Damon Deopere 4 weeks ago
Excellent tacos & margaritas!
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Ava Gail Ratner
Ava Gail Ratner 1 month ago
Such an amazing experience from start to finish! Our server was super friendly, fun, and attentive. The chips and salsa were incredible, as well as our entrees! We got the chicken torta and a steak quesadilla. My partner got the live love lavender cocktail and he said it was great! Will definitely be returning. Cant wait to try more dishes!
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Amanda Thomas
Amanda Thomas 1 month ago
Cute spot for some good street tacos. Got a variety plate. Fast and friendly service with good food.
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Joseph Murray
Joseph Murray 2 weeks ago
A great spot. Tasty food but portions were small for the cost. A good spot for sure. A little off put they wouldnt make a Mojito. Service waa friendly.
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Anna Carver
Anna Carver 1 month ago
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Hyper Singe
Hyper Singe 1 month ago
We went for lunch on Saturday. No wait . 1st time visit. Cool restaurant. Best cheese dip ever! We had to pay for chips and salsa. We ordered the chicken quesidilla, steak quesidilla, and my my young one had a taco and rice. It was delicious. Friendly service.. Can't wait to go back. ( I think the taco was a corn tortilla. When we go back I will ask for a flour tortilla because it tore due to all the juice and she ate it with a fork)
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Ashleigh Miller
Ashleigh Miller 1 month ago
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Susan Herrera
Susan Herrera 1 month ago
Food is always delicious and authentic. Extensive tequila selection. Small space, but worth it.
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Lanna
Lanna 2 weeks ago
They have the biggest burritos I have ever seen!
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CONTACT

(865) 444-3161

314 S. Gay Street
Knoxville, TN 37902

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Hours

Sun-Thu
11am - 10pm
Fri-Sat:
11am - 11pm

We do not accept reservations.

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