Taqueria Los Gallos is truly a hidden gem in the heart of South Nashville. Tucked inside the…read moreMazFresco grocery store, this spot serves up incredibly fresh and flavorful tacos at affordable prices. The food is always made to order, and the customer service is warm and friendly--it's the kind of place where you feel welcomed every time you walk in. It's become one of my go-to lunch spots thanks to its consistent quality, speedy service, and authentic taste. The casual, no-frills ambiance adds to its charm--think market vibes with the scent of fresh tortillas and grilled meats filling the air. Also the aguas frescas are delightful and not overwhelmingly sweet.

I once wrote a five-star review for Mazfresco, but this business has seen a slow and unfortunate…read moredecline. The carniceria disappeared, then the bakery, and the nail in the coffin was the removal of the refrigerated and freezer section at the ack that once hosted an extensive collection of Mexican cheeses. The store doesn't even sell cotija anymore. What Mexican grocery doesn't stock cotija? My last visit was in mid-December of 2023 where Mazfresco was just a shell of its former glory with barely any products of interest, diminished produce options, and almost none of the items I use for Mexican cooking at home. Thankfully, we have an abundance of other options in South Nashville within a stone's throw of Mazfresco. But this business has unfortunately lost a faithful, 10-year customer.

I found Skip at the Nashville farmers market. He had a unique way to let you try his Skip's peppers…read moreseasoning. He sprinkles on a Hershey's kiss and you get to try a "hot kiss". The seasoning has a great flavor, and not too hot. I was so surprised how great chocolate and peppers tasted together, it was a close your eyes and savor flavor combo. They also have Aunt Pam's cookies with Skip's peppers inside and they call them the "Nashville Hot Cookie". If you are looking for a delicious way to spice up your life in the kitchen, the seasoning can be used on eggs, pizza, meat, veggies....go crazy with it. When I say go crazy, I mean try new things, but Skip said you don't need much to flavor a dish. I wanted my trip to Nashville to be full of new foodie experiences, and this find was all the food wanderlust I was looking for. Facebook: Skip's Peppers and website: http://skipspeppers.com

This is right next to "the pickers" store location…read more Bang Candy is a Nashville-based sugar-peddler specializing in whimsical confections. Indulge yourself on handmade confections and desserts. There is also a selection of flavored syrups and desert kits. This is an interesting store... they have coffee and drinks as well as candy options. The candy options are a bit on the adventurous side. This is not your normal diabetic causing sweets... these are upgraded adventures in confection flavors and combinations. If your looking for somewhere to occupy your young kids, with sugar inducing jitters, this is not it. This is really more of a candy store for sophisticated explorers and flavors seekers. It is worth sampling, striking out to explore, and indulging in though...

We stopped in here on our visit to Marathon Village. The store has fun decor and is filled with…read morecandy and gift items. We were offered free samples which were delicious and bought a few things before continuing out shopping and whiskey tasting adventures. The prices are a little high, but that's expected in this setting. The woman at the counter was very nice and super informative too.

I came here before going to the state park with my boyfriend. There's not many options of places to…read moreeat within a 2-3 mile radius, so this was the first place we came across besides gas stations. It was even recommended by a gas station attendant. We ordered meatloaf, green beans and macaroni and cheese. The food was mediocre but better than getting a frozen burrito. Overall, it's a good place to stop by if you're hungry and don't want to go to a busy area or too far away to grab a bite.

I stopped by Joseph Riley Land's Gourmet Pantry pop-up shop that recently opened late last week and…read moreI was floored! The pantry is made up of carefully selected items that you would find in Joe's kitchen. He stands by everything that his shop sells 100%. The Gourmet Pantry represents so many regions as far as Argentina and as close as New Jersey. This shop is all Joe - an eclectic blend of tastes that suits all of your kitchen needs from balsamic vinaigrette, wide array of artisanal sweets, red peppers, butters, grits and so much more. And this is only the beginning! I'm in awe by Joe's tenacity to see his vision become a reality and am looking forward to seeing his brand at local markets across the city as well as the shop's special events coming in the near future.

Hand picked curated products are what you will find at this tiny, but tasty gourmet pantry. I love…read morethe caramel corn with curry, fresh ketchup, Chai peanut butter and other delicious snacks and condiments.

Today was the second time Ive eaten at the Mere' Bulles truck…read more First time was a couple of weeks ago. I requested, via twitter, that they serve the chicken & waffles at the Tues Donelson Food Truck meet up. They responded back nearly instantaniously saying per request they would do it! I was stoked to try this dish, and from them for my first meal. Was a nice boneless skinless breast. Seasoned and fried perfectly. The waffle was a nice belguim style waffle. It was slightly crispy but still soft. Was a great pairing and pulled off quite well. Today I had the Shrimp & Grits. Oh my! Ive had this dish a few times elsewhere. Today was a cool twist. It was a polenta style cake of grits with lots of shrimp. Didnt count but at least 8-10 shrimp in the dish. Nearly every bite had shrimp. The sauce was nice, slightly spicy, light cream based sauce with some red bell peppers in the mix. Loved the dish. This is top shelf Food Truck food IMO. These guys have a amazing truck and are always switching it up. I feel the prices they charge are legit as well. $8 for chicken & waffles (and I was full after). And $9 for the Shrimp & Grits. They always remember me by name, and I will keep eating here!

I am a food trunk junkie. Let's just call me what I am. I am totally not ashamed of this either…read more I had been wanting to try Mere Bulles Food Truck for quite a while because I had heard that they had Chicken and Waffles. So when they finally made it to my part of town (Donelson/Hermitage), I got super excited. And yes, I ate at their food truck 2 straight days...and it was glorious. My boyfriend had tweeted them the night before Visit #1 (as it shall be known) to request Chicken and Waffles. And they tweeted immediately back that it would happen. I did the Perfect Strangers "Dance of Joy" Balky Bartokomus style at this news. I have never had chicken and waffles and have always wanted to try it. And with the high reputation of the Mere Bulles restaurant, I felt confident that the Mere Bulles food truck would not let me down. And they did not! The fried chicken was actually about a 4-6 oz boneless chicken breast...lovingly breaded and placed atop a most wonderful and perfectly grilled round Belgian Waffle. They then lightly drizzled maple syrup on top and added a super fresh and tasty strawberry on the side. I definitely was not disappointed with my first Chicken and Waffles experience. And truth be told, I could have eaten this all...day...long!! It was priced at $8 and I felt it was properly priced. My boyfriend made the comment that it could be more awesome with white gravy...and I'm not going to lie...it's blowing my mind to think about that option. He mentioned it to them at Visit #2 and they were super receptive to the idea! Visit #2, I broke down and got their Macaroni & Cheese Burger...also priced at $8. This burger is mammoth. It comes with spicy grilled onions, tomato, pickles (bleh), bacon, some sort of white macaroni cheese sauce, and then topped with a fried macaroni & cheese ball. Yes...this is decadence in a burger...and by decadence, I mean heart attack, but in a good way...if you know what I mean! I got the house chips with this for a total visit price of $10. I would like to take this time out to thank my boyfriend for picking off the pickles as I am not a fan. But truth be told, whereas in normal burgers, you would still be bothered by the remaining pickle juice/smell/taste, this burger had so much going on, that I didn't have any Post Pickle Apocalypse happening. The grilled onions on this are spicy. The homemade chips were tasty. The burger was delish. I also appreciated the fact that when I showed up for Visit #2, she knew me by name and before I could say anything, she had greeted me "Hello Julie!" I realize that I was just there the day before, but still...they see a lot of people. So I really liked that customer service touch. It made it personal and pleasant and friendly! Mere Bulles Food Truck has quickly vaulted into my Top 5 food trucks and as long as Chicken and Waffles are on the menu, they vie for that coveted #1 spot!

First review.... Im honored…read more Got this lovely dog Saturday, was pretty fire. Lots of sauce options which I respect. I think the only thing that would make this better would be a chili sauce. Owner of the truck was super nice, told him I was a yelper so I got some extra good pics

Food amazing! Love the location. So many games in the yard! Lots of fun for kids and adults as…read morewell!

Not sure how long this Food Truck has been around. Their FB…read morepage appears beginning of the year. They keep their schedule on Facebook. We were pleasantly surprised when they pulled up to our office. Their Menu has Italian Style Beef, Hamburgers and Hotdogs, sides- Fries an Coleslaw and drinks. What makes them a great choice are their burgers are a dollar or 3 cheaper than the other guys and WAY bigger and better. The fries are steel cut fries and really good. But who messes up a fry right?!?! They came 30 minutes before they opened, so the hungry masses did not have to wait. Some food trucks show up at 11 am and then people have to wait around. Not this owner. They were early and opened promptly. My friend had the double burger which was huge and it was 2 dollars more. He was really happy. Burgers were made to order and NOT frozen patties. Hope this crew keeps the same portions and prices the same and comes around more.