Ate here on a Saturday evening. Seated quickly and not many people there. Service was great. Ate…read morethe Fajita Jalisco. The meat was tender but it just didn't have much flavor. The salsa was a little watery and was just ok. Big menu with lots of options so hopefully they are better than what I ordered.

The service was amazing . The food was great , we have been here twice. Always friendly staff and…read morethe owner walks around to make sure all the customers are taken care of . We will definitely be back !

Super fast service. Huge menu. Generous with chips and dip. Solid food. Pleasant atmosphere.read more

This spot offers convenient on-site parking on the side of the building, with additional street…read moreparking available nearby. I tried their guacamole casero, and while it wasn't quite what I expected--especially for the price--the trio bowl was a solid choice and definitely enjoyable. The service was good and attentive throughout our visit, and overall it feels like a welcoming, family-friendly place.

This is going to be our new go-to restaurant in the area for Mexican in Franklin! We used to go to…read morea spot on Columbia, but it changed hands and wasn't as good. A coworker recommended El Sombrero as a kid-friendly spot, which we are always looking for these days. I've eaten at the one in Lenox Village before. Overall, we loved it! They were so kind to our little guy in his high chair too; every server who came by was waving and smiling at him and asking about him. The food was hot and delicious. The menu had tons of options. The prices were good. I have no complaints! We'll definitely be back.

I was really looking forward to trying this spot, and the staff could not have been nicer--they…read morewere so friendly. I ordered the pollo con queso (to-go), but it just didn't hit the mark for me. The chicken didn't have much seasoning, and the queso and rice were a bit bland. Overall it was underwhelming, but I appreciated the friendly service!

This is our first time here, and this is a difficult review to write because the food is great but…read morethe atmosphere is greatly lacking. We absolutely love their chicken enchiladas and Chile relleno, and the tostados, rice, and beans were yummy too. The tamale could have used a little more filling and the mole' a little more depth, but all of the food surpassed our expectations by far especially for Mexican food in Columbia, TN. Now for the not so good, the dining area is not where you want to hang out. I totally understand why there are so many to go orders. ALL of the booth seats are ripped, there's way too much clutter at the entry, no one needs a gum machine, or random sports gear unless you are a sports bar or catering to kids. I would move 'every' item out, paint the entire room so it's clean, but doesn't smell of floor disinfectant, do a deep clean on the sticky tables and menus, and other table items. Then I would only move the necessary items back into the room. Ahhh a place we all want to dine. Also, while we were there a broom and dustpan were left leaning against one of the tables for an extended period of time. This is just a lack of training. Attention to detail is the key to success. This would be a five star place if it felt more inviting instead of like my spare bedroom where everything goes that I'm not quite ready to part with yet. I was a bit leery and checked their scores today.... Good news... Cocina Real 5021 Trotwood Avenue Columbia, TN Food Service Establishment Inspection May 19, 2025 Score & Grade: 97

Our first time here & the food was fantastic!They were quite busy during lunch, however, our waiter…read morewas terrific & very attentive, great service. My husband& I had the "Mexican Style" tacos with rice. Good portions & food was very flavorful. We found ourselves a New Mexican restaurant for sure!

Very friendly service, food was good, full bar and patio seating available too. Will be back.read more

Love this place excellent food, probably the best Mexican food in the Nolensville area. And the…read moreMargaritas are superb too! Compared to all of the other Mexican restaurants in Nolensville and Brentwood, in my personal opinion, this one surpasses them all!

Great lunch with my son. The menu is extensive and the server is more than helpful in explaining…read morethe meal preparations. Chips were warm and crispy. I will not hesitate to stop in again when in the area. It was a cool comfortable room even if it was 90+ outside. Well lit with a wide open feel and all the traditional Mexican colors.

The meat was cheap and over done, not that tender and with quite a bit of gristle. You know thinly…read moresliced steak means it's going to be tough and sadly it was. The thicker it's sliced, the more tender it should be and shows off the meat as the star it ought to be. Know that when you get the loaded nachos, they give you fried chips, not regular chips like they give you as an appetizer with salsa. This is not even specified in the menu, which is quite confusing for a few items that seem similar. They are WAY too dense and they just stick to your teeth. Ugh. I had to take them all off and just use what I thought I was getting in the first place, the regular crunchy chips & those were just right. The only good thing about it was the serving was large! They had decent but not necessarily friendly service at my party's table, we kind of felt like a burden rather than appreciated as customers. The decent thing here was one of my party had shrimp and that selection was awesome. I kind of wish I had ordered it instead. And whoever made the name of this business didn't even get the name's grammar correct, there's no apostrophe here. The interior of the building was somewhat festive. The layout coming in and out is quite narrow as people pass back & forth, kind of a crunch spot waiting and/or checking out. Needs improvement, but for rural Chapel Hill, I suppose with minimal options one has to take what they can get. Bottom line, more smiles with positive attitude as well as menu streamlining (allow options if changes requested) would go a long way to having a great experience. Who is satisfied with sub-par? Apparently Las Fiestas has Lost Festiveness.

It seems like the owner is conscious the review La which are posted. I noticed changes in the…read moreestablishment that was mentioned on the reviews, like fresh carpet when walking in. The other carpet is old, but does not feel like dirty carpet. I was greeted with friendly smiles for lunch. I arrived at about 1pm and was Walked to my seat. The table was clean and soon after placing my drink order came the salsa and chips. The salsa was ok (I added salt) the chips were warm and fresh, which pared nicely with the queso dip (added salt). With the chorizo tacos - it was ok. Full of meat! A little dry, but better than being overly greasy. Chorizo is a hit or miss so I just added salt, sauce and cheese and messed them up.. I believe I'm overall satisfied with my experience!

I'm sorry. This is not even Mexican food. I think the owners decided to fully Americanize their…read morefood by adding butter and carrots or sweet potatoes to their rice which was very dry while also making everything super salty. It was very salty for my taste. It was almost too salty to eat. The flour tortillas seem like they're from the grocery store just warmed up. The meat almost tasted like it had your typical taco seasoning pack on it with the veggies. This was not authentic at all. I would not recommend if you're looking for authentic Mexican food. As someone who's been to Mexico and lived in Southern California, this is not it. If you're looking for Americanized Mexican, great, you'll love it. But if you're looking for something authentic, do not go here. However the service is absolutely fantastic very kind and warm staff.

Gotta be honest... The bad reviews had me worried. I was expecting to walk into a nightmare, but…read morethat was far from the case. Upon entering the restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised by a clean and well decorated dining area. The buffet looked amazing and fresh. I chose the buffet, as it looked so appealing. All of the items were hot and tasty. The quality and flavor was as good as any other Mexican restaurant in this price range, and far above most buffets. One minor complaint was that there was no Flan. The fruit, however, was fantastic. Service was professional and very friendly. The staff was pleasant and attentive.

The receptionist who acted like maybe one of the business co-owners was very rude at the start when…read morewalking in to pickup an order, she acted as if she didn't have time to deal with a customer coming in to pick up their order.