La Lajita/tienda Mexicana Carolina

Don’t judge a book by its cover! We were driving from Virginia to Atlanta, trying to make it to Knoxville to stop for lunch, but my son was starving, so he looked online and found this little Mexican restaurant and asked if we could stop there. When I pulled in and saw what a little hole in the wall this was, I felt unsure, but I was glad we stayed! I had empanadas and they were wonderful! My son had enchiladas and said his was the best Mexican meal he had ever had. This is the kind of place where you get the good stuff! Authentic. You can even order tongue, if you are into that!

Don't go waste your money there not a five star at all it kinda like a whole in the wall want be back.

Stopped here for lunch on a road trip and we were blown away. Best corn tortillas I’ve had in a while and the meat was so flavorful. My husband said it was the best chorizo he’s had ever! What a beautiful hidden gem

Prices are not what they advertise on the take home menu. They have went up $2+ on each of their products, and did not care that the take home menu was wrong even though they were still being distributed at the front of their lobby with the old prices. They also do charge a take out fee. Plus side is that the food is good, but the prices for the lunch portion provided are not something I would pay again.

This is another hidden gem out here in East Tennessee White Pine area I'm from California don't hold it against me lol Hispanic and know great Mexican food and this place has it perfect.. reminds me of the food out west in California, mexico like my grandma used to make It's the real deal people. If you're in White Pine TN, do yourself a favor and stop by and enjoy some great Mexican food Definitely recommend this place