Hunting for the best authentic carniceria in Knoxville to satisfy a craving for traditional, premade Mexican staples?

To experience true heritage flavors, skip the supermarket aisle and buy fresh chicharrones, birria, and carnitas from Knoxville’s premier independent Latin markets.

Whether you need to secure a gallon of menudo for a Sunday morning cure or want to order premade carnitas by the pound for a family gathering, these non-chain carnicerias offer slow-cooked, artisanal meats prepared daily.

Place your order or stop in for a hot meal at these 15 verified local Knoxville favorites today:

  1. La Esperanza Market: 1521 Washington Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917

  2. Tienda y Carniceria La Bonita: 4674 Old Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918

  3. La Tapatia Store & Taqueria: 7212 Oak Ridge Hwy #101, Knoxville, TN 37931

  4. Mi Pueblo Mexican Store: 1400 Downtown West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37919

  5. Tienda El Quetzal: 5400 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912

  6. Carniceria Morelos: 1600 Downtown West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37919

  7. La Rosita Grocery: 5000 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912

  8. Tienda Los Amigos: 203 Sherway Rd, Knoxville, TN 37922

  9. Supermercado El Girasol: 5510 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912

  10. Tortilleria La Luz: 3100 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

  11. Abuelo’s Mexican Grocery: 4843 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37912

  12. La Herradura (Market Section): 2600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919

  13. Tienda Guatemalteca El Shaddai: 3710 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921

  14. El Mezcal Market: 11020 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934

  15. Mexico Lindo Grocery: 6510 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920

By shopping at these locally-owned Knoxville carnicerias, you ensure a high-intent, gourmet experience that brings the “cocina” straight to your table.

Check for weekend menudo specials or grab your hot carnitas now to enjoy the most authentic Mexican traditions in East Tennessee!