Taco Ranch

We arrived late to Pigeon Forge and wanted something quick. We decided to have tacos. Taco Ranch was close by. The atmosphere was good but I didn’t think for the price, you only get one taco. I know we’re in Pigeon Forge but this is ridiculous. At least for the price, you should give people two tacos. The loaded nachos was good but still not that much. The restaurant was clean and the servers were nice. Atmosphere was good.

Tacos were the best we have ever had! So much flavor in every single bite! Great selection of tacos and fun apps! We got a selection of different tacos and we also got the nachos and we were able to feed the whole family with the portion! Drinks were delicious as well! All the food is made fresh and the service is so nice and helpful! Great setting , full bar and outside seating. Owner is such a nice guy and came out to talk to us and made sure everything was good. We will definitely be back!

“Taco Ranch is my new go-to spot!” 🌮🍹 The tacos here are amazing super fresh, packed with flavor, and totally worth the price. The place is always clean, the staff is super friendly, and the whole vibe just makes you want to come back. They’ve also got a full-service bar with great margaritas, cold beer, and tasty cocktails perfect to go with your meal. They’ve got so many taco options, and they’re really good about working with food allergies just let the cashier know when you order. If you check it out, make sure to leave a tip for the cashier up front to thank them for the great service. You won’t regret stopping by! Below are some of the Tacos that we tried during our visit.

I mostly wait until I return home to write my reviews but in a town with so many options where to eat I don't want you to miss this one. As someone with decades of experience who has high standard this place is an absolute gem. You will not be disappointed. I will expand my review when time permits. If you are looking for great food and all these giant restaurants aren't your thing then look no further. Darlene and the staff keep up the great work. Pigeon forge needs more of this.

The food was so yumm! Fire service the cashier was extremely nice and had a happy smile, she was extremely polite. The food came quick, the desserts are a nice balance of sweet and aren’t overwhelming at all!! It’s very clean and the atmosphere was very pleasant, 10/10 recommend. It’s also such a cute place to sit and chat, the servers are super attentive!

We happened to pass by here on our way home. We ordered a few dishes randomly, and the taste was just like what I had in Mexico. I ate three tacos, which were incredibly delicious. What was rare was that the toilet was decorated with a very exotic style. By the way, I'd like to praise the waiters. The girls always had such bright smiles, and the speed of serving dishes was astonishingly fast. The tables and chairs were clean, and the country music made me feel extremely relaxed here.

This was an amazing food, the staff was incredible, the bartender was beyond incredible! I had the best margarita I’ve ever had here! It was coconut margarita and the OG gringo tacos and the street corn, tasty and mouth watering to say the least. The vibes in the restaurant are amazing definitely recommend!

I got the lobster & avocado and Thai, chile shrimp tacos. The shrimp was really tasty, spicy and a great combo. The lobster & avocado had great flavors. It’s good to see that they are rolling, pressing, and cooking their tortillas fresh! Staff is friendly and attentive!

We were in Pigeon Forge for a few days and enjoyed this place so much we went twice. Expect awesome, unique tacos and good beers on tap. Very comfortable seats at the bar. Mike was a cool bartender and a big part of the reason that we returned. Highly recommend this "hidden gem" spot for something different within a sea of touristy, chain places.

Excellent lobster avocado taco. Best panko breaded onion rings I have ever had. Just had water to drink. Very pricy. Two tacos and appetizer of onion rings was almost $30. But the thing that almost ruined the whole experience was the loud hard rock music being played at 11:30 am on a Sunday. Luckily there was a porch where the music was softer. But oh the onion rings!

Chose this as their taco selection sounded quirky and indeed they all are, although many had one or two ingredients that we usually wouldn't care for, but if you are adventurous with flavors, this is right up your alley. The Nashville Hot Chicken taco was interesting overall but confusing in its competing flavor profiles. Not a dislike necessarily but odd. The Loaded Nachos with picadillo and gochujang queso were amazing though and big enough to share for the table. The churro donut holes with chocolate sauce remjnded us of the cookie dough flautas of Tijuana Flats down in Orlando, so yeah they were good too. Shout out to the friendly bartender! Overall a good fun find!

We stopped in for lunch and was met with friendly service and good food. The tacos are not your normal meat, cheese, salsa. They have a wide variety. The manager came over and talked to us awhile. A very nice guy. We loved all of the tacos we got. They were very large and filling. The restaurant is clean and bright and welcoming. The bartender made us excellent drinks! I highly recommend if you're in Pigeon Forge.

The service was great! We have never been here before and the customer service was really good! The ambiance was not too bad. It was pretty crowded but still have some space for more people. The food was AMAZING! The only thing we didn't like was the beet taco!

The food was delicious! I love all the fresh ingredients and interesting food combinations! I had the Mediterranean Steak and Fattoush taco, which was amazing, and then I went back for the Gochujang Queso and Chips. I highly recommend both! The place was clean, service was quick and friendly, and they had a great music mix.

I almost never do this on vacation but I might have to eat here again tomorrow! The crispy avocado taco was so delicious! So often you get a burger or taco with lots of flavors and it just doesn't live up to the hype. But the crispy avocado taco had a ton of flavors, and I could taste them all individually and also taste how well they worked together. The service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere is cool, though the music was a bit loud for my taste. We had other tacos and starters that were good but the crispy avocado was absolutely the best. Yum!

Amazing food! Would love to have one in Pinehurst, NC! Service was great! So fresh! Thank you so much!

My husband and I stopped in to check out one of the new restaurants in Pigeon Forge. Since the moment we walked in, we knew this place will do well. It had a fun atmosphere with 80s music playing, a very cool looking bar and an eclectic mix of specialty tacos. The cashier took our order effectively and our food was brought out quickly. The Mexican street elote had a healthy serving of three corn cobs smothered in a creamy sauce. I highly recommend the #10 The Ol' Carolina taco as it was just the right blend of sweet and spicy with Carolina BBQ sauce and pickled onions. I can't wait to go back and sample more!

We loved this place! In a sea of tourist traps and restaurants serving fried bar food, this was like an oasis. All the tacos were super creative and filling--2 made for a very big meal. I absolutely loved the pig & fig and my family loved the chicken tikka taco. Prices were reasonable and service was fast. Don't pass this up!

Taco Ranch.... What are yall doing in the back this is fire!!! Note: 2 tacos will fill you up. We picked 3 different kinds of tacos and the Kids Chicken Quesadillas. 1. Frikka Tikka chicken - this is a chicken taco with an Indian curry vibe this one was by far one of the best! 5 out of 5 2. Snapper taco - not that good 3 and 1/2 out of 5 3. Soul Sister Chicken Tacos - it is a Korean fried chicken tender quite spicy but well worth it. Has a ton of sauce. 4 out of 5 4. Kids Chicken Quesadillas - heavy on the pulled chicken and has fries but very good! 4 out of 5 5. Pink Lemonade - was like the pink starburst but lemonade! 5 out of 5 Service: this is our first time going here and the person at the register was super nice and helped us pick good options and making sure we didn't over order. The tacos are big! And the lady that brought us our food was so friendly and welcoming. Would be happy to come back! 5 out of 5 Bathrooms: I was quite happy and shocked at how clean the restrooms were! 5 out of 5 Over all this is traditional tacos remade but better and not in the to much area but was well done and opened a new window of Mexican food and how it can be mixed in so many unique ways! 5 out of 5 over ALL!

Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a roller coaster ride of flavors. We started off with the onion rings and gochujang queso. The queso was AMAZING! The onion rings were good, and the chimi-ranch and harissa ketchup were very good. We tried an assortment of tacos and have narrowed it down to our favorites which were the buffalo chicken, pig and the fig and the Seoul sister. The favorites came about because we thought they were the most flavorful and had the best balance of flavors. The food is freshly prepared and they make their own corn tortillas fresh which is hard to find these days and it makes all the difference. We're here for the weekend but might have to come back for a second meal, it was that good.

#6 CARNE ASADA CHIMICHURRI HERB MARINATED & GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK, CHIMICHURRI CREMA, SALSA VERDE, BLISTERED PADRON PEPPERS, ROASTED CORN PICO DE GALLO, QUESO FRESCO, CILANTRO, CILANTRO-LIME CORN TORTILLA - 6.29 Flavor was on point but the flat iron steak was tough! Not tender at all , but it was flat iron beef! The onion ring tower was excellent! My wife loved red snapper taco but a tad spicy! We went here from a recommendation from a coworker! We liked it but I would stay away from the beef! Very reasonable! Service counter order and they give you a number to your table! Diet drinks are at a minimum but a variety of other beverages! Great bar scene and music! Busy at 10 pm ! Enjoy the experience!

NEW Restaurant Alert! Nestled on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge between Firehouse Subs and Handbag Store. Taco Ranch is the newest addition to PF and it's such a vibe. You enter to Menus on the wall, specials on boards and you order at the counter. They offer a full bar as well, which you can sit at and enjoy a game at one of their many tvs. The venue space is rather small so don't plan on a large group gathering. If you are looking for plain meat and cheese tacos- this isn't going to be the place for you. They serve up tacos with a twist. Combining items that may sound odd, but are truly spectacular!!! I highly recommend the Elvis!

Service was quick and helpful . There was a lot of pork in green chile taco and it was different with pork figs and pear combo. Loved the chips with the cream salsa. Reminded me of cream Blanca in New Mexico.

Great experience. Good ordering, lots of employees and quick service. Delicious tacos- my fav was the cauliflower ones. Also liked the avocado one. Loaded waffle fries also great. Service was excellent and nice ambiance. My only recommendation would be to have multi-person bathrooms as there is a lot of dining capacity for just two single bathrooms.

Loved this place! I thought it was pricey when we ordered, but when we got our food it was clear you definitely get your money's worth and then some. The ingredients tasted fresh, and the flavor profiles were phenomenal. Service was on par, everyone was friendly, too! Loved the layout of the restaurant with the roll up door for the patio, and the place was very clean and cute! Definitely recommend.

The food and drinks were delicious! We ordered every app and the waffle fries, tots, elote corn and queso were all great. The queso was my personal fav! I came with friends and we ordered the avocado taco, cauliflower taco, jackfruit taco, chicken tikka, carne and the thai shrimp taco. I really enjoyed all of them and definitely could tell a lot of thought was put into the menu! There is a full bar and lots of beers on draft. The bartenders name was Shane and he made the best margaritas!! I really liked how clean the restaurant is and the employees were all so friendly! The owners came out and spoke to us and talked to us about their passion for food and creative development. I will definitely come back! There was a live singer and people were dancing, it was a great vibe!

We went here late at night because just about everything closes early in these parts. As we arrived, it was karaoke night. The carne asada tacos were really good. The tacos are pretty adventurous, and the tortillas look to be handmade.

Well me and the Mrs. were craving some tacos today and came across "Taco Ranch" in pigeon Forge right on the strip. Taco Ranch did not disappoint, we had three different tacos. the Carolina, the Carne asada and the awesome chili rubbed snapper a long with the onion ring tower and the staple chips and queso. The manager (Darline) came by to check on us as did the chef (Tony). Taco Ranch is family owned. Our choices were amazing in taste and the presentation was well thought of since the tacos were huge and needed their own support system. The decor and music played were appropriate for this nice Taco joint. Highly recommend and will be back !! Well done Taco Ranch !!

This place is absolutely amazing!!! I just had the best carne asada taco I've ever eaten. If you haven't been here you have to try it. The food is so fresh and popping with flavor. I would put this place up against any fresh Mexican restaurant. The restaurant has a great vibe and the people are super friendly.

This place is taco perfection! They have handmade tortillas, unique and delicious flavor combinations, and the service was amazing. It was friendly and warm. The chef came out to check on everyone and see how people enjoyed the food. I could see a place like this doing so well in Colorado too, bummed we don't have it there! Also, the pig and fig taco was THE BEST!

Tacos were the best we have ever had! So much flavor in every single bite! Great selection of tacos and fun apps! We got a selection of different tacos and we also got the nachos and we were able to feed the whole family with the portion! Drinks were delicious as well! All the food is made fresh and the service is so nice and helpful! Great setting , full bar and outside seating. Owner is such a nice guy and came out to talk to us and made sure everything was good. We will definitely be back!

We ordered a little of everything. I had the chimchurri steak taco and Thai chili shrimp taco, both amazing. The steak was so tender! The eleote is the best we've had anywhere. My son ordered the breakfast taco with bacon and egg and devoured it. My husband had the pig and fig, he loved it. He had the snapper as well.

Quality ingredients but you will walk away hungry. One taco for $7+. Service was good

Oh boy! Find your spot now because this place is going to be bumping during any car show. Right on the strip with an open window and bar stools, who could ask for more. Oh wait there is more! TACOS!! Unique tacos with an awesome flavor. This place may not look like much but it packs a punch. Great service by our bartender who made sure that our Margaritas stayed cold, and our tacos kept coming.

Ordered the carne meat taco and 2 lobster avocado tacos. The cane meat one was spicy so I wasn't a fan but the lobster one was very good. Definitely a good stop for tacos. They bring the food to your table so it was good service. The atmosphere was nice, we sat outside.

Yummy and unusual. We ordered a lobster taco, and carne asada and loaded nachos. Also a prickly pear margarita. Everything was delicious, though the asada could have been marinated more was a bit tough.

All food was cooked to order and fresh ingredients my favorite was the Nashville Hot Chicken Taco the Thai Chile Shrimp was REALLY spicy. Service was prompt and friendly. The Elote corn was very fresh NOT frozen which is big in my book. Lastly the Hot Elvis describes the Banana as being Caramelized, it is NOT, its just a raw banana.. I loved the pancake it was encased in but overall didnt care for the Hot Elvis as a whole.

Let me just start by saying: I am 100% planning a trip back to Pigeon Forge *just so I can eat here again.* Forget Dollywood, forget the mountains--Taco Ranch is now the main attraction. I went two days in a row and I'm still dreaming about the food like it was a long-lost love. First, the staff. I met one of the chefs and one of the managers (didn't catch their names, but trust me--if you meet them, you'll want to invite them to your Christmas party). They were friendly, fun, and genuinely cared about our experience. If I lived in Pigeon Forge, I'd want to hang out with these people outside of the restaurant. And then there's Kenzie (technically Mackenzie, but she's cool enough to shorten it). She was behind the bar making drinks that deserve their own spot in the Hall of Fame. I don't know what magic she's mixing back there, but I'd happily buy a ticket just to sit at her bar, sip her cocktails, and listen to her jokes. Her humor is worth the price of admission, and the drinks? Absolute perfection. Now the food. Holy guacamole. I had the fried avocado taco (life-changing), the lobster taco (I still hear angels sing when I think about it), and my daughter had the carne asada taco which she said was one of the best she's ever had. We also had the street corn, and when I mentioned I'd recently had dental surgery, they cut it off the cob for me--because apparently, in addition to being culinary geniuses, they're also thoughtful angels. Taco Ranch isn't just a restaurant. It's a spiritual experience. It's the reason I'll be back in Pigeon Forge sooner than planned. If you don't eat here at least once, you're doing Pigeon Forge wrong.

Fresh and delicious! There were several interesting choices on the menu. The Elote, Carne ASADA and Avacado tacos were great. We will return to try more!

This is a great option in the area, different than a lot of the other places around. It's family owned and you can tell because the staff is really nice. The food is all fresh, made from scratch. I liked the tikka frikka, like the Indian food dish but in a taco, very unique. The green chili pork is also great, just the right amount of kick. The tacos are big, and two is probably enough unless you're really hungry. I'll definitely be back to try more options.

This place is the BEST! Everything was clean, fresh, great service, and fabulous. My husband had the kicked up PB&j bacon burger-he loved it (hadn't had a taco this good since we moved from AZ.). They pack the taco full worth the money. The herbed tots also very tasty. Everything was fresh, tasted great and the drinks perfect! Full bar great for families, indoor/ outdoor space to eat. Loved it!!!!

Love this place, it was a sudden surprise when we walked in. I was thinking it was just another taco place, but it specialized in custom type tacos. Service was fast. The restaurant also had a nice bar with specialty drinks that completed the whole taco ambiance experience.

The only thing worth going to Tennessee for. I order the chips and queso, frikka tikka taco, and crispy avocado taco. The queso is like nothing I have ever had before, the tacos look basically gourmet, and the portion sizes are amazing for the price. The service is fast even when the place is packed, and the workers have all been kind.

Tried this on a whim looking for some lunch- on the most amazing taco fusion I've had outside of the Twin Cities. We ordered the chicken tikka taco, which had phenomenal flavors with some pickled onion on top, and the green chili pork taco where the cilantro-lime corn tortilla really made the taco pop. The #6 carne asada chimichurri steak taco was cooked absolutely perfectly. Two margaritas on the rocks really made the meal. Hand-formed pepperjack chive tots provided a flavorful compliment to some excellent fusion tacos. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a barbecue joint with the overly loud country music and rolls of paper towels on the tables. When we arrived for a Saturday lunch, tables were full with a very wide variety of humans and the staff was super welcoming and inviting to everyone. I would highly recommend for sure and would return absolutely!

The tacos were very small for $5.99 each. The ones we chose. 1-#8 Pig& Fig 1-#9 Green Chile Pork First of all the server brought us on dish at a time and didn't know what number or taco she was serving. So we did know which was which either and we ended up with the wrong one. The #9 was supposed to have roast corn on it and it didn't. The Ambiance was ok. It reminded us of Moes or Chipotle. So to us it was ok nothing special

My family and I were in town for the first time in a while and saw this place so we decided to give it a try. We were not disappointed! Each taco was delicious in its own way and the staff were super friendly. The restaurant was clean - I saw several employees always walking around and cleaning up. Now... on to the food! We started with the gochujang queso and chips. We were pleasantly surprised that the queso was deliciously creamy and just a bit spicy, enough to give that extra little kick. I got the Mediterranean steak and fattoush taco, the buffalo chicken taco, and the lobster and avocado taco. Each one was unique and fun and brought a playful vibe to something that can sometimes be a little "plain Jane." The steak and chicken tacos were slightly spicy but not overly so and the lobster taco brought the perfect amount of cooling to round out the meal. My sister got the steak, Nashville hot chicken, and the chile red snapper and said all of them were amazing. Overall, we would be sure to make this a must-eat while on town!

Hands down the best food we had on our vacation. Everything was fast yet fresh and incredibly flavorful. Staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was very clean even when busy. Highly recommend.

Checked out this place on a while because I was craving Mexican and this was one of the few places open at 10:30 at night. What an incredibly pleasant surprise when I walked in, and realized that the whole menu is a VAST variety of tacos for one to order a la carte. I had 3, the PBJ Burger Taco, the Lobster Salad Taco and the Crunchy Avocado Taco. All three were reasonably priced (for a tourist town like Pigeon Forge, at any rate), and tasted SPECTACULAR. Craving some tequila, I also ate at the bar, and the bar staff was very friendly, and mixed me one of the best Tequila Sunrises (a personal favorite of mine) I've ever had the pleasure of drinking. A hearty recommendation to come here next time you're in Pigeon Forge, I certainly will!

Stopped on a whim because the menu sounded interesting. Gojughang queso was SO good - very spicy, but delicious. I got the carne asada taco and the green chili pork taco. Both were phenomenal. Hubby got the red snapper and the shrimp. Both of his were delicious. His only complaint was the snapper was a little dry. Our daughter got the chicken nuggets and fries... which, for a kids meal, was really good. The chicken was extremely tasty. A+, will definitely be back. I want to try the tikka chicken tacos and the fig & pig tacos!

Absolutely AMAZING! Cannot wait to come back and try more of this food. This trip we had : Gochujang Queso and Chips Panko Onion Rings Mexican Street Elote (MUST ORDER!!) Buffalo Chicken Soul Sister Chicken Carne Asada Chimichuri Kicked Up PB&J Bacon Burger (MUST ORDER!!) Pig & Fig Chili Rubbed Snapper The Hot Elvis (breakfast taco but our dessert) Everything was wonderful and the service was spectacular. We WILL be back!!

We stopped in not really knowing what to think but we are always willing to try anything and glad we did. It is not fancy by any mean but it is delicious! I believe the tortillas were homemade and so yummy! One thing just a side note is that each order is 1 taco. We didn't realize that at first but no biggie. The tacos are very filling! We got the Mediterranean Tacos and Loaded Fries

The tacos and queso are EXCELLENT! We stopped here after the Local Goat was a disgusting failure! You can see the employees making the tortillas from scratch in the kitchen. Everything was fresh, delicious, and the prices are reasonable. If you love Tex-Mex, you won't be disappointed. This is a fun little spot in Pigeon Forge!

* food was really good , my party of 4 got waffle fries as appetizers. I do have to add I got the soul sister chicken and got really sick afterwards but I have a weak stomach so we listen we don't judge !! * the Mexican Coca-Cola is not special it's regular soda just called as is for some reason . * service was really good , no rudeness and felt very welcome . * ambiance was a bit cozy and more trendy . Definitely not romantic or fancy but it's cool.

An unexpected little place! After ordering at the counter, we sat and I took in all of the little "moments" of the decor. From the beautiful patterned tile to the awning over the drink station to the pattern on the ceiling tiles to the ladies making the homemade tortillas. And I couldn't stop looking at the bar! Our food was brought to our table and it was SO good. The people working were friendly which topped off the whole experience. Highly recommend!

Nice Mexican restaraunt with decent food. OK resaraunt for a quick bite. Ambience was OK. Prices were good for what you get.

Food, service, and ambiance: 10/10! The elote was absolutely delicious - the perfect start to an incredible meal. We tried the Nashville Hot Chicken, Carne Asada Chimichurri, Lobster & Avocado, and Gringo tacos, and every single one was bursting with flavor. I only wish I wasn't so full because I would've loved to try even more. Can't wait to come back!

Wow, What a gem! First the restaurant atmosphere is great. Second the service was so quick and third the food was absolutely delicious! We went on a Monday night around 7, prime time to grab food! My personal favorite was the fried avocado taco, it was BOMB! Also we took our two kiddos and they had a nice kids menu! My kids got the quesadilla and waffle fries, they were happy!