Food was great. Service was good. However, in groups with auto gratuity be careful. They labeled it…read moreas 20% on the receipt but after doing the math it was 30%. I do not mind tipping 20-25% but trying to sneak 30% on an already $210 tab and mark it as 20% is scammish. When we told them they smirked & did not seem surprised. Thankfully they changed it for us but big parties be aware!!

My husband and I had a beautiful experience at Blanco cocina + cantina last night! We stopped in…read morefor a quick bite and drink, in between live music. The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming, our server Nick was fantastic. Nick had great suggestions, was very attentive and personable. The food we had was outstanding, obviously fresh and seriously delicious. The drinks were smooth and balanced. We can't wait to plan another trip to Nash and come back to Blanco's!

Must-try brunch spot in downtown Nashville! In the heart of The Gulch, we stayed here for the…read more2-hour Breakfast Buffet all-you-can-eat... and all-you-can-drink option... and what a memorable experience :) FOOD: So it isn't a self-serve "buffet", but for food they have a menu and you can order multiple items at a time. Choose between Appetizers, Tacos and Entrees and the kitchen will serve up dishes that are brought to you at intervals. Standout items we tried are, ranked from best-to-least, were: 1) Steak & Eggs 2) Papas Chorizo Skillet 3) Chicken & Waffle 4) Breakfast Taco 5) Al Pastor Taco 6) Biscuit & Gravy The biscuit I loved, she didn't. It's very thick and dense, so will depend on your preference. Some of the tastiest overall Mexican-style breakfast's we've har! DRINKS: The all-you-can-drink option adds $$ (I think $20-25/person), so it isn't cheap... but is worthwhile if your group loves Mimosa's, Vodka's, Bloody Mary's and fresh Fruit Juices. To their credit, Federales' service staff POURS THE DRINKS CONSTANTLY lol. They brought out bottle after bottle, esp for the Mimosa's. We enjoyed it and felt this was part of the experience there - chill out, sink into the vibe, enjoy live music and loosen up while sitting in a modern open-air concept with everyone around smiling and feeling good ... In conclusion, this rivals Adele's for my favorite Nashville brunch spot. The two have very different vibes, and I highly recommend checking out Federales!

I would go 6 on the rating if available. Slight hint of chili -lime on chips. Fresh deep red…read moresalsa. Queso was the best I have ever had. Had roasted corn on top. Excellent. SW chicken salad was fresh and colorful. Smoked chicken quesadilla was outstanding. Super cool vibe in the Gulch.

The live music performance was great - (shoutout to Patrick Sharrow!!)…read more We visited on a Monday afternoon on Memorial Day, so I'm surprised how disappointing the service was. We ordered 2 fries and nachos. It took over half an hour for the nachos to come out, and the fries never came. I asked our server to check on them, and she seemed shocked, like "oh, i didn't know that's what you ordered". Then she said it's coming out soon... still took over 20 minutes after that, but only one order of fries came out, and they were very meh curly fries at that for $7. The margs for happy hour price were $7, which was a great price. I'd come here for the booze and music, not the food.

A year after last visiting Nashville, my wife and I stopped right back at Cerveza Jack's today! We…read moreknew Pierson Swanson was performing and we really wanted to see him again. The set was great and we had a fun time talking to him and having drinks. The bartenders are super friendly and make you feel welcome. We love this bar!

The four of us had drinks and dinner at Lona last night. Drinks at the bar were on point. The…read morebartender Macie was exceptional! Dinner was great as well! Cassie was our server and was delightful! We had drinks from the happy hour menu (Palomas and Margaritas) and a couple of beginng bites. Do urself a favor and order the Esquites dip and chips as a starter...it was fabulous!! My Baha tacos were some of the best I've had recently, chicken tacos were also delicious. Friends had the Tortillia soup and Birria Quesedillia which they said was excellent. Overall service, food and experience were top notch. Completely exceeded.my expectations. Do urself a favor and give Lona a try...u will not regret it! Ask for Cassie as ur server...she will take excellent care of u!!

The food was delicious, ambiance was so wonderful and service was fantastic! Our server, Jeffrey,…read morewas super attentive and so kind, we'd definitely come back! Put this on your list of where to visit!

Wow Nashville is a happening town! And on a Saturday Night or any night you have so many places to…read morechoose from for your meal. This place came recommended from a friend and it seemed exciting to go to the restaurant of a singer! It is right in the heart of the downtown bar area. We had a very large group of people on a Saturday night. We had a bit of a wait as they do not take reservations. They seated us upstairs all together sort of at a row of tables separate but all on a row which worked out ok. We were there to celebrate a 21st birthday. They did say Happy Birthday but nothing special beyond that was given or provided which was a little disappointing but I think everyone in Nashville is celebrating something so I get it. Service was very good. Chips with salsa and guacamole was provided upon seating for everyone. When requested more was provided. We had one person who was Gluten Free and they appeared to take care in explaining options as well as answering any questions people had. Drinks were refilled and kept flowing (alcoholic ones). And for a busy Saturday night meals came out in a good timing. Everyone enjoyed their meal although one person had bitten into something hot and did not like it and they were happy to replace the meal. The meal that I had was fantastic! The steak quesadilla. The steak was tender and extremely flavorful. Honestly I had been a bit hesitant to order steak due to being very picky over steak quality. But I was very happy with it! Everyone seemed to enjoy their meals and at the end of the meal the server actually was ok with splitting up the ticket even tho we were a very large group which many many establishments refuse to do so this made me very pleased! Oh they had a live band playing on the first floor which was nice. There is an elevator at the back of the restaurant which is nice for those unable or just not wanting to climb a flight of stairs . The flower wall with the Nashville name on it made such a great backdrop for photos! They had two unisex bathrooms on the first floor. I would definitely recommend and go back to this place!

I stumbled across Casa Rosa during my second trip to Nashville, and I'm so glad I did! As a huge…read moreMiranda Lambert fan, spotting her restaurant on Broadway felt like a kid walking into a candy store. The fact that Savannah's was right next door made it even more fun I stopped in on Taco Tuesday around lunchtime, and it was the perfect time to visit. There was a nice crowd, but it wasn't overly busy. I even picked up a Casa Rosa T-shirt as a souvenir after settling in at the bar. The highlight of my visit was Johnny, the bartender. I told him I wanted something sweet with tequila, and he created the perfect drink. I honestly don't know what he made, but it was so good I ordered a second one! We also discovered we're both from Chicago, which made for great conversation and made the experience feel even more welcoming. Johnny recommended the tacos, and they absolutely lived up to the hype. They were fresh and flavorful. Pair those tacos with two amazing tequila drinks, live music from a fantastic band, and my total bill came to under $50. If you're looking for a great lunch spot with good food, excellent drinks, live music, and outstanding service, Casa Rosa is definitely worth a stop. And if Johnny is behind the bar, you're in great hands. I can't wait to make it back to Nashville, and hopefully one day I'll get lucky enough to visit while Miranda Lambert is there!

For downtown tourist spots. It is a bit pricey. I hate looking for parking since it is always full…read more Just stop in for a quick bite. I thought it was decent tacos. Sat at the bar and our food was fast. The young lady served us and she was very attentive and sweet. They have another entrance for to go orders. And outside patio seating.

Walking around the Gulch and found this spot... We had hoped…read morefor a margarita but the staff said they were out so we just had beer options. The tacos were good, but golly the queso took the winning prize. It is a simple place and the plants in the windows need some help, but overall glad we found this location. The wait staff was friendly, nice and welcoming.

We stopped here while visiting the Assembly Food Hall. Most of the outlets in this venue are…read morelocally-grown so seeing Velvet Taco here was a little surprising. While the service was fast and friendly, the food was a bit meh, bland and not very interesting.

The overall food hall is a cool vibe. The Velvet taco has a great corner area and great seating…read more The walk up counter to order was clean and they have a very quick service. Loved the food. A good heat level and very flavorful and fresh. Drawback has nothing to do with the food, but the bathrooms were all the way across the food hall. It would have been helpful to have one closer or at least a handwashing station nearby. So I'd give it a 4.5, but not an option. Food was great! Maybe invest in sturdier flat ware as well. Sporks aren't for everything and they don't cut the meats in the bowls- no knives.

Wow! Wow! Wow! We came here because we know we can never go wrong with a taco place and taco…read moremamacita did NOT disappoint! When I tell you you get good quality food for a reasonable price in the city, you do! The server was amazing and patient with our large group as a walk in. The environment was nice and clean. We were the only ones in there that day but that allowed for our server to provide us extra attention and we all appreciated it! Would definitely come again and recommend. (I just wish they served Horchata! ); )

I tried Taco Mamacita on they day they were closing, which is unfortunate. The server let me know…read morethey still had most items on the menu. I got the Barbacoa Enchiladas with Plantains. Both were delicious, but I especially enjoyed the Plantains - they were cooked perfectly! For my drink I had the jalapeno frozen margarita. It was a lot sweeter than I'd prefer, but still good and with a bit of a kick. The service was a bit rough, but I can't really blame them. Ambiance seemed like it would have been nice, but they were struggling a bit with a broken AC dripping in the floor, and it was a pretty humid day.

Velvet Taco is truly one of my all-time favorite spots in Nashville! They have such a fun selection…read moreof unique and interesting tacos, and every one I've tried has been absolutely delicious. I also love that they have some really tasty vegetarian taco options, so there's something for everyone. One of my favorite things is their weekly taco feature, aka WTF, which changes every week. It's such a fun way to keep things interesting and try something new every time you visit! The atmosphere is another huge plus, the place always feels lively, fun, and full of great energy. The service is super quick, the vibes are great, and it's honestly just a fantastic place to grab a meal. And a major bonus: they're open until 4 AM on the weekends! It's the perfect spot for a late-night snack when you're craving something way better than the usual late-night options. Overall, this place is a 10/10. I genuinely can't recommend Velvet Taco highly enough, it's absolutely a Nashville must-try! P.S. They also have an app where you can unlock levels of their secret menu, which is such great for all the taco enthusiasts.

Great as a fusion Mexican place- don't go there thinking it's traditional Mexican!…read more I thought the service was fast and friendly. There is a wide variety of offerings, from tacos to bowls. I got the Rotisserie Chicken bowl. The avocado crema sauce on the bowl was soo good! I thought the ingredients were so fresh. Others in my party got the steak bowls and thought the same.

We visited Bartaco while visiting Nashville and were so pleased with our visit. Ben, our server,…read moregave amazing recommendations for food and things to do in the area. He truly made our experience great. To start we had the guac and salsa trio. The salsas and guac were very fresh and the tortilla chips were shaped like tostadas. We tried the carne asada, verde tinga, pork belly, baja fish, chorizo, and shrimp tacos. All were very good but the pork belly was phenomenal. To drink we had the green margarita, seasonal watermelon margarita, and both regular and spicy pineapple margaritas. The green and watermelon were unique, refreshing, and tasty. I look forward to returning to Nashville to visit Bartaco again, as it is now one of my favorite restaurants.

Came here tonight while in town and this place was recommended. Really enjoyed it and the cucumber…read moresalad and pork belly tacos were the standout dishes. Haven was our server and he was great, hospitable and very engaging! They also have great matches as a parting favor. Love that little detail. I rated 4 stars instead of 5 because it does get very loud and can be hard for conversation. But it's also part of the charm of the place I'm thinking!