Chivo taqueria south gay street knoxville tn
Guide to Gay Street in Knoxville, Tennessee
Named one of the Great Streets in America by the American Planning Association (APA), Homosexual Street is the heart of Downtown Knoxville with a buzz of task day and night. Within the central business district, Gay Street spans ten blocks from the Male lover Street Bridge to West Jackson Avenue. You'll identify beautifully preserved architecture, a lively cultural scene, and plenty of fun. Trap a show at one of the two historic theaters, shop 'til you drop, dine at a new restaurant, visit an underground bar, or simply take in the undeniable beauty of the streetscape at dusk. Explore the best of Gay Road below!
Breakfast & Brunch
Start your day with a handheld breakfast bagel sandwich and seasonal coffee from K Brew, or if you have a sweet tooth, try Status Dough's known Paczkis paired with an iced coffee. There are many more weekend brunch options along the Same-sex attracted Street stretch including Lilou, Babalu, Downtown Grill, Bistro at the Bijou, and Chivo Taqueria!
Lunch
A weekday lunch staple is Brown Bag, serving up nutritious meals of grilled chicken, steak, spinach salad, jalape
Chivo Taqueria Continues to be a Downtown Favorite
(Photos and article provided by AppalachianGastroventures for Inside of Knoxville. This is the sixth installment in their monthly series of restaurant reviews, allowing for further exploration of local restaurants after their opening. Check out their blog for many more dining experiences!)
The tequila at Chivo Taqueria is impossible to suffer from, and that’s by design.
Mexican folk art adorns the rustic walls of the South Gay Highway restaurant and a golden bicycle hovers over the front door, but bottle after bottle make a massive wall of distilled agave behind the lock, which boasts hundreds of varieties of the Mexican staple, from Don Julio to Dulce Vida, and seemingly everything in between.
Chivo opened in 2016, and they’ve been adding tequilas and tacos ever since. And while we certainly would recommend dipping into Chivo’s thick menu of spirits (tequilas as skillfully as mescal and sotol highlight the bar menu, but the bar is fully stocked with other liquor as well), the nourishment is no less of a calling card.
We might be slightly biased, as our first life at Chivo came hours before we got engaged later in the evening. B
Chivo Taqueria Opens July 7 at 314 S. Gay Street
Elements of the same team that brought you Stock and Barrel on Market Square will deliver top-line tacos and tequila starting Thursday. Chef Niko Angelos is connected by brothers Dino and Bill and partner Ben Austin. What you’ll find is a high-end product at a very modest price in a cool, casual atmosphere. What has been a lifeless section of Gay Street after dark should be hopping into the night.
To say the journey has been a difficult rally to opening day for Chivo Taqueria is to undersell just how long this has been coming. Last October when I wrote the first article about the project, the space had been leased for a year and the group hoped to open in December. Recently they joked about calling the fresh restaurant “Dos Anos,” for the nearly two years it has taken to make it transpire. In the months since that first article, construction delays necessitated changing construction companies and the group also decided to modify the name, given the negative reaction to the first label they selected. The focus, they felt, should be on the food.
And the food has been given great thought. The brothers and Ben have lo
Chivo Taqueria, located in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, is a must-visit for all food enthusiasts. This Tex-Mex and Mexican fusion cocktail bar offers a plethora of options for all kinds of diners. From delivery to takeout, walk-ins, and reservations, Chivo Taqueria caters to all preferences.
What sets Chivo Taqueria apart is its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. With options for pescatarians, vegans, and limited vegetarian choices, everyone can find something to enjoy here. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, with ADA-compliant facilities and even ASL skill for those in need.
Customers rave about the delectable dishes at Chivo Taqueria. Chanlee L. describes the tacos as arguably the optimal fusion/modern/non-traditional tacos they've ever had. Amanda C. can't receive enough of the Brisket Burrito, calling it a huge burrito covered in queso and filled with savory barbacoa goodness. Barry K. praises the exceptional food, service, and cocktails, while Paul C. highlights the historic building's ambiance and attentive service.
With a menu that includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and churros, Chivo Taqueria is a paradise for food lovers. Whether you'r