Tequila Johns

I have been more than a half dozen times.  If you are in the area and like a cocktail with your meal this is the only game in town.  The owner (and cook) is arrogant and elitist.  He prepares his food, his region, his way.  It is NOT a "tex-mex" place.  The ingredients are fresh, the portions are on the small side and the prices are higher. (I am not complaining about this, just making comment.  I am amazed at how much food some Mexican places can jam onto a plate for such a low price around middle-Tn).  We have always enjoyed my entrees, however, I tend to skip the starters now.  

The staff tries, but they really need to get proper service and drinks elsewhere to do a better job.  The decor and atmosphere leave much to be desired if they are to obtain the "upscale" status they strongly desire.  The sound, seating and lighting is goofy and cramped, but not in that "Hip", "we are all just glad to be hear",  way.  I do not need to hear the bible-thumper's narrow point of view on world affairs, nor do I need their large bottoms rubbing my plates, nor have their numerous offspring's loud and constant distractions.  Every time I have been, this has been the case.  I have been at 25% occupancy, and they sit me right next to these folks and I have been at 75%.  I only go on slow nights and sit at the bar now, not my first choice, but better neighbors.  Again, it is the only game in town.  We will return.

Great food great selection of beer as well. Can't get much better than this in such a all town.really feels like upscale
dining.

Very good food and great owners.  It can take a while, but they are doing it fresh with a small staff.  Order a beer or cocktail (or two), eat some chips and excellent salsa, and enjoy the wait.  Been half a dozen time and never been disappointed by the food or the very nice servers.