Explore a full menu of Mexican food at Wahaca Mexican Kitchen in Johnson City, TN, available for convenient pickup any time you're ready.
Order onlineArroz con Pollo (ACP)
$15.50
Grilled chicken and rice are covered with cheese sauce.
“Very friendly service, probably my new favorite Mexican spot in JC. Everything so far has been very good; fajitas are top notch. Love the little fried tortilla chips w/ cinnamon-sugar and chocolate drizzle they bring out to you at the end. A tucked away gem for sure!”
Cheese Dip
$7.99+
Warm creamy white cheese dip served with tortilla chips.
“My wife and I ate Lunch here on 5/6/26, I ate the Fajitas Taco Salad which I hadn’t seen on any other menu before. There was a chicken or steak option. I had the chicken which had tons of flavor, and was freshly cooked, so good! My wife had the Enchiladas Supremas that she thoroughly enjoyed. The salsa chips and cheese dip were also very good. Will visit again!”
Pollo Picoso
$15.50
Grilled chicken with onions, spicy salsa, cheese dip, rice, and beans.
“My wife and I have been here 2 times and it is now my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. Food was excellent.”
Wahaca Mexican Kitchen in Johnson City, TN serves a broad menu of Mexican food, from hearty chicken and steak plates to chimichangas, nachos, and classic sides.
Standout choices include Chori Pollo, Pollo Fundido, Nachos Fajita Acapulco, Molcajete, Carnitas, and Tamales Oaxaquenos, each bringing bold, satisfying flavors to the table.
Come enjoy Mexican food your way in Johnson City, TN — Wahaca Mexican Kitchen welcomes you for dine-in, and also offers pickup and delivery for whenever you prefer to eat at home.
Azteca Chimichanga
$15.50
Fried tortilla with chicken or steak, peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
“The best Mexican restaurants around! Hands down my favorite one! I absolutely love the Pina Loco, it's soooo delicious and a good amount of great food 💕 pair it with a Jalapeno cucumber margarita 🤤 awaken your taste buds!”
Carnitas
$15.99
Fried pork comes with rice, beans, avocado, lime, and three tortillas.
“Tasty authentic Mexican seasoning, fresh and well cooked with meat or seafood. Good portion for the price. Love it.”
Chimichanga
$15.50
Fried flour tortilla with beef or chicken, cheese sauce, lettuce, and rice.
“Great service on the patio. BEST tamale I have ever eaten, wrapped in a banana leaf. The chimichanga was delicious. Will definitely be back.”
Chori Pollo
$14.50
Grilled chicken and chorizo with cheese sauce, rice, and beans.
“Amazing food and service. Waiters take such good care of us. We enjoy our meals and drinks each time we have been here. Hands down best Mexican restaurant in tri cities.”
Chorizo Dip
$9.50
Melted cheese blended with chorizo is served with tortilla chips.
“This is the best Mexican I’ve had in the Tri-cities area. I recommend the Tamales”
Eagles Plate
$17.50
Grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, vegetables, cheese sauce, rice, and beans.
“Amazing Mexican food! The selection of options was vast including many of the items found at most Mexican restaurants but had many "house" specialties and items with the wahaca twist. Will definitely return.”
Mexican Fries
$15.99
French fries are topped with chicken, steak, or mixed meat and cheese.
“The service is top notch and the food is absolutely the best Mexican I have ever eaten! The atmosphere is amazing, the dining areas and restrooms are spotless and everyone is so welcoming and friendly! This place is definitely a hidden gem and I hope more people give it a chance. You will not be disappointed!”
Mexican Rice
$5.00
Mexican rice seasoned with tomatoes and spices.
“OMG. If want real authentic Mexican food. Hands down this is the place to go. Food, drinks, & service are top notch.”
Mexican Street Corn
$4.99
Corn on the cob with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and cilantro.
“Food was so delicious!! Mexican steet corn so yummy! Service was Great!! Will definitely be back her for dinner or lunch!!”
Nachos Fajitas
$14.99
Nachos with grilled chicken or steak, vegetables, and cheese sauce.
“The nachos fajitas were delicious! I would definitely go back.”
Nachos Supreme
$14.99
Cheese nachos with beef or chicken, beans, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
“Best Mexican food in Johnson City area, clean and great service.”
Pollo Cancun
$14.99
Chicken or steak comes with rice, beans, sauce, cheese, and tortillas.
“What a great new(er) Mexican restaurant!! The food is amazing, beer tastes clean and fresh, service is amazing!! Definitely give it a try!!”
Pollo Hawaiian
$14.50
Grilled chicken with onions, mushrooms, pineapple, rice, and cheese sauce.
“Walked into a at a dead time but I was hopeful that the food would make up for it.....and boy was I right. The food is absolutely delicious!!!! I got the Pollo Hawaiian and my girlfriend got the Birria Tacos. We also tried the Al Pastor tacos. Everything was 10/10 muy delicioso!! Will return and with friends!”
Pollo Loco
$14.99
Grilled chicken has melted cheese, red sauce, rice, beans, and tortillas.
“The food is extremely good a unique take on Mexican cuisine. My favorite, the carne asada with chorizo, is the best I’ve ever tasted.”
Pollo Santa Fe
$15.99
Grilled chicken with vegetables, spinach dip, rice, beans, and tortillas.
“Love this place. It is one of the best Mexican restaurants in town. Never had a bad meal and staff is always friendly.”
Shrimp Chimichanga
$16.50
Fried flour tortilla with shrimp, vegetables, cheese sauce, and lettuce.
“Authentic Mexican food. Loved our taco sampler. And the service was friendly and quick.”
Sopes
$6.99
Corn masa bases hold refried beans, meat, vegetables, and queso.
“FIVE STARS! The best birria tacos in the tri cities! Margaritas are delicious and actually has the alcohol in it you can TASTE the flavor! Salsa is the bomb. If your looking to have some Mexican food soon EAT HERE will not disappoint!!!!”
Tamal Oaxaqueno
$8.50
Oaxaca tamales are banana-leaf wrapped, with chicken or pork and salsa.
“I had the birria tacos, a chicken tamal, and a margarita and they all tasted amazing and fresh. The cheese dip and salsa was delicious as well! The staff was very attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back!”
Bean Dip
$7.50
Warm refried beans topped with melted cheese come with tortilla chips.
“One of the best Mexican food places in the region.”
Charro Beans
$5.50
Pinto beans with onions, garlic, bacon, and pico de gallo.
“Fantastic restaurant right nextto the courtyard hotel. Great Mexican food for us out of towners”
Chicken Flautas
$14.99
Crispy flour tortillas hold chicken with sour cream, pico, and rice.
“Great food and service. Our favorite for Mexican in Johnson City. Well worth the 40 minute drive from NC.”
Chilaquiles
$13.00
Chicken-filled corn tortilla in green sauce with rice and guacamole salad.
“Best Mexican food in the Tri-Cities also make Great liquid marijuana’s me and my girlfriend love this place”
Flan
$7.00
Traditional Mexican custard with a smooth caramel topping.
“First off let me just say the food and margarita was amazing and the quality and quantity is fantastic for the price. The service was phenomenal between our waiter and the rest of the staff we were checked on often and well taken care. This will be our new go to spot for Mexican food in the tri cities.”
Milanesa
$16.99
Breadcrumb-coated fried chicken breast comes with rice and avocado salad.
“Absolutely amazing food and great service! This has definitely become my new go to place for Mexican food!”
Molcajete
$24.50
Sizzling meats and shrimp come with vegetables, rice, beans, and tortillas.
“I've had the Molcajete twice here, once in person and once to go. Got the chorizo on the side the second time because it's so intense. Thought it wouldn't be a great dish to take out, boy was I wrong. They do this dish right, the sauce is delicious and the cactus is in there, it's just really good and a great value. Mrs had the enchiladas suizas and was also happy. The staff is friendly and it's just a good experience overall.”
Nachos Fajita Acapulco
$14.99
Nachos with grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, vegetables, and cheese sauce.
“Has a great overall experience for Mexican food. Had the Pollo Hawaiian and it was delicious. Just a great Mexican place to eat. Monster portion sizes as well for what you pay. Highly recommend”
Nachos Popeye
$14.50
Grilled chicken or steak with spinach, mushrooms, broccoli, and peppers.
“By far the best Mexican Restaurant in the Tri-Cities!! No other one comes close. I struggled finding good Mexican food anywhere outside of Knoxville, so I was very happy to find this place!”
Oreo Churros
$6.50
Crispy Oreo churros dusted with cinnamon sugar.
“This place has authentic Mexican food. I have tried other Mexican restaurants in the Tri-Cities but this one beats them all. If you want true Mexican food, this is the place you need to go. The food is excellent and it’s hot when it comes out the service is outstanding and the people are very polite with reasonable prices.”
Pechuga Frita
$14.99
Fried chicken breast with cheese sauce, rice, beans, and grilled onions.
“Delicious food! My boyfriend loved the tamales (he is so picky about his tamales I couldn't believe he loved them as much as he did) The tacos were amazing! (we had pastor and birra) And my chimichanga was so good. The restaurant wasn't packed, the food arrived quickly, and the atmosphere was pleasant. We will absolutely be back. This was the best Mexican food we have had in years!”
Pechuga Ranchera
$15.50
Chicken breast with vegetables, rice, beans, and tortillas.
“Great Mexican Food!”
Pollo Fundido
$14.99
Shredded chicken with vegetables, sour cream, cheese, rice, and tortillas.
“Wonderful Mexican food and the service was outstanding”
Refried Beans
$4.00
Mashed pinto beans seasoned and topped with melted cheese.
“One of my best experiences ever for Mexican dining!! 🌮 And that is saying a lot, considering my preference for my favorite local Mexican @El Charolais. The food was delish. Service was exceptional. Our server was even precious enough to gift us a sweet treat since myself & my boss were 1st timers! 🤩 #awed #grateful #spoiled”
Spinach Dip
$7.59
Creamy spinach and melted cheese dip served with tortilla chips.
“My husband and I stopped for lunch. We got the table side guacamole which was phenomenal!!! And I got the birria tacos and omg they could melt in your mouth. Sooo good!!! We found out new favorite Mexican spot!! Will definitely be back”
Tamales Oaxaquenos
$18.00
Two corn-masa tamales wrapped in banana leaves, with chicken or pork.
“Great food and service! Tamales oaxaquenos are delicious!”
Taquitos Mexicanos
$14.50
Four rolled corn tortillas with beef or chicken, lettuce, and sour cream.
“Some of the best Mexican Food in Johnson City. The real deal. The Molcajete is off the chain!”
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