El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant

The portions were ok but the Guacamole was old the chips were somewhat old, the food was ok. Nothing to write home about would definitely never go there again

El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant was a great stop while meandering down Interstate 95 for a well-deserved meal break.

The exterior facade is rather simple and the inside is nothing overly fancy, but that's okay. I have always contended that the best Mexican food does not come from some fancy, upscale restaurant, but rather these little hole in-the-wall type places. El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant only just reinforced this belief that I have by offering a solid meal in a humble setting.

My server was friendly and helpful and, again, the food was definitely good. El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant was a great find for me.

The menu had plenty of good looking food items, but I went with a burrito. I truly enjoyed it and it was a great meal and I was back on the road with a smile on my face.

Overall, I would definitely recommend El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant.

Service was on point! She was polite and helped us with recommendations. The margaritas are fantastic, we had a large and we were lit.

Nice family Mexican resrurant with lovely staff excellwnt food, big menu and inexpensive to boot!

Nice place, good service. The menu listed many options. We got the taco platter and the California burrito. Okay for a quick Tex-mex fix. Took photos of the menu and our meals for folks to consider for themselves.

My wife , her mom and I ate here on July 19 2022. We had just crossed over the NC border from VA, and we're jonesing Mexican.

Her mom had a great taco. Simple but tasty!

My wife had rice, chicken and beans with sautéed vegetables. She loved it.

I had My Tenampa - chicken, beef and shrimp with rice and beans. Was incredibly tasty.

What topped the food was the service. Our waiter, Dennis made great suggestions, and the entire staff was happy and loved to serve. Talking with Dennis - I'd love To be his friend. Great personality.

The place outside - not at all sketchy but wondered what we were
Walking into. Kinda looked like a storefront. Then local Hispanics were coming and going and we knew it would be worth a try.

Now - every time we head north or return home it will be a stop.

The Texas margarita had a nice punch but I wanted to sleep The rest of the way home so I added a shot.

The only improvement I would recommend - the salsa was ok - I like a zippy chunky salsa with a kick. They had a hot salsa that was actually pretty darn hot which I wound up
Mixing in with the regular salsa. Salsa was thin - tasted ok but lacked body. Still tasty -

The service and food quality trumps the salsa so I gave them a 5.

The food was delicious. It has been a long time since the chips and salsa have been this good. The chips came out hot and delicious. My husband had the Guadalajara Especial and I had the Combo. We both had to get to-go plates. This doesn't happen very often. Would definitely recommend this restaurant!!

Love there taco salad .and homemade guacamole was awesome. Grandson loves to go there for the bbq nachos and tacos.

I didn't think I would be able to enjoy delicious Mexican food, while in Roanoke Rapids. NC. Everything was muy delicioso! Great service. They margarita was fantastic, too!

I enjoy the food and drinks here. The last time I came however I had to find a server In Order to be serviced and they forgot our tortillas but I've never had an issue with the food quality. I've had the tenampa and the fajitas. I wouldn't recommend the water though it is not good.