I'm from out of town and my friend that lives here recommended this spot. We met for dinner here…read moreand it was super nice. The layout here is very nice and comfortable. All the ones working here are nice and helpful. Our waiter was super nice and a great server too. The food we got was yummy too. This is a great place to visit for sure.

Over the last four years, I've made more work trips to Brentwood than I can count--and I thought I…read morehad just about completed the local Mexican restaurant tour. Turns out, I missed one. On my most recent visit, I discovered Cinco De Mayo quite by accident, and curiosity (and hunger) pulled me in. Tucked just off I-65 near Old Hickory, this place is a bit of a hidden gem. You're not likely to stumble across it unless you're looking--or unless the roadside sign does what it did for me and waves you in like a culinary lighthouse. I stopped in on a Wednesday evening and immediately noticed two things: A) This place is way bigger than it looks from the outside, and B) This place was absolutely hopping. It has that "busy every night" energy--the kind of place that clearly has a loyal following. Inside, it's festive and colorful, with streamers and Mexican-themed décor throughout. There are multiple dining areas, and I was seated (as a party of one) at a table for four on what I assume was the lower level. Plenty of space to stretch out and contemplate life choices...or just the menu. Service started a little slow. After about five minutes, my server (whose name remained a mystery guest star) took my drink and food order and then vanished into the night. He eventually returned with iced tea and chips and salsa. The chips leaned a bit thick for my preference, but the salsa was fresh and flavorful--definitely a strong opening act. The menu is extensive, featuring all the usual Tex-Mex suspects at reasonable prices. Since it was my first visit, I went with a combo plate--the "greatest hits album" approach--to sample a few different items. You'll find all the heavy hitters here: Combo plates for the indecisive (or the strategic) Enchiladas and burritos in multiple variations A surprisingly deep seafood section Chicken dishes, fajitas, and a lineup of specialty items My food arrived in about ten minutes, piping hot and clearly made to order. Everything was solid across the board--no weak links, no surprises, just good, reliable Tex-Mex done right. While dining, I couldn't help but notice the rhythm of the staff. Some were in full hustle mode, keeping things moving efficiently. Others...not so much. My server, for instance, operated more on a "cameo appearance" schedule. My iced tea sat empty long enough to start feeling abandoned before he happened to notice it while tending to another table--one that, incidentally, seemed to get a bit more attention. There's always something satisfying about discovering a spot you didn't know existed--especially when it delivers where it counts. Cinco De Mayo is a solid find with good food and a lively atmosphere. If the service were a bit more dialed in, it could easily move from "good" to "go-to."

Our visit happened late on a Sunday evening after a conference, so we did not have any issues…read moregetting a seat or being served. In fact, the service was very quick. Our first round of chips was less to be desired as most of them were broken bits and the salsa really didn't have a whole lot of flavor.. but after ordering the table side guacamole we got fresh baskets of chips which were warm and much better. The guacamole was delicious. I ordered the beef barbacoa tacos on corn tortillas which was something new for me, but I very much enjoyed them and the rice/beans that come with it. As far as the restaurant decor goes, I thought it was very upscale however very very dark. We had a hard time reading the menus in our section.

We used to love this place. Our favorite were the "nachos," which were untraditional single chips…read moretopped with large chunks of chicken or beef. They discontinued those. While that's not horrible in itself, it was the first chink in the armor. Then the service started getting worse. Finally, on Friday, 8/21/26, we sat on the porch, and our server acted like we were interrupting her. We had to ask for silverware and napkins three times. She brought our check before we were finished. We asked for another round, which took 15 minutes. My "tequila on the rocks" was a watered-down, sweaty glass that had obviously been sitting out for a while. I'm genuinely sad to see this place fall out of favor. We used to really enjoy coming here, but unfortunately, it just isn't the same anymore.

On the road trip back to north Alabama it was time for a food refuelling and I was craving some…read moregood Mexican. The reviews for Mas Amigos were positive and it was easy to find from the freeway. Any Mexican place with free chips and salsa is a good find! The chips were crisp and the salsa was tasty, just enough spice. The wet burrito with chicken I ordered was really good. Our server was friendly and service was efficient.

It was a sad day when La Hacienda vacated this spot after 31 years. From 1992 to 2023, it was one…read moreof only two Nashville restaurants visited by President Obama during his presidency, once sitting at the bar that still stands today. And I always hoped something worthy would take over the empty spot left behind by a Nashville legend. Well, I think Mas Amigos is definitely worthy. While La Hacienda still makes their delicious tortillas in town, the new kid on the block is getting very high ratings! And you can tell Mas Amigos is going to be good from the complimentary salsa and chips. The sauces are all fantastic. The enchiladas are delicious. I don't even like beans and I literally love their bean enchilada! The cheese enchiladas is probably their best, with the chicken coming in second. They deserve the high ratings, and you'll thoroughly enjoy what they have to offer. Amongst the hundreds of Mexican eateries on Nolensville Road, Mas Amigos is definitely a standout.

They have goood tacos to eat I would say great tacos some of the best tacos ive ever had in my taco…read moreeating times.

Tacos were great, I can't give enough praise about the tacos.Good tacos, sincerely enjoyed the tacosread more

As a Socal native this Mexican food had a southern twist to it. It was more of a…read morebuild-your-own-plate kind of place. I ordered nachos and you can choose from 3 types of beans, 4 types of protein, 2 types of rice and plenty of salsas and toppings. Fish tacos have a yogurt dill sauce on top. Food is tasty. Not local Mexico authentic, but the experience was good, and Latin music is playing on the speakers.

I've been coming here for years, but tonight was a really disappointing experience. One employee…read morewas rude when I asked a simple question about which rice was brown. When I asked for double chicken, he ignored me and moved on to taking my son's order. I asked again and was ignored again until I finally had to ask another employee to help. Afterward he joked about it with a coworker, which made the whole interaction feel disrespectful. I also noticed a fly around the toppings area, which made the experience even more unpleasant. I had my son with me and didn't want to make a scene, so we just ate and left. Unfortunately, after this experience, I don't plan on coming back. I'd appreciate a follow up with a manager to make this right. That guy has been rude before and he's going to cost your company business

I've been going to Sopapilla since they first opened & have always enjoyed it. I moved here from…read moreDallas & my favorite restaurant there was Blue Mesa. I had been craving their southwestern cuisine since moving here, & Sopapilla came close! Recently had Sunday lunch there with a party of 7. It actually wasn't extremely busy, as tables began to clear by the time we got seated for our 12:45 reservation. Unfortunately, many times, it's when the rush calms that service at many restaurants wanes. Apparently, there was an issue with/in the kitchen that greatly slowed our service, & our waiter tried to joke about it & wasn't always attentive for drinks/refills. 2 in our party didn't get their food until much later & it was the wrong thing. I think the rest of us enjoyed our food when we got it. I say all that to tell about the professional & generous way the owner has handled trying to make up for our less than ideal experience. We were given complimentary Sopapilla's (which used to be free for everyone), & then he gave us all gift cards. I feel he has more than compensated for this one negative experience. This last time was an anomaly, & I would highly recommend Sopapilla. I will definitely be returning. Always good chips & salsa. I always get the dip sampler with 2 queso + 1 guac, but it normally comes w a bean dip, queso, & guac. I've had many different entrees, all good. This time it was carne asada & brisket street tacos. Great!

I came back to sopapillas after the owner reached out and apologized for the service issues I…read moreexperienced a month ago. He invited me to come back and try again, and I am so glad he did! The food was incredible again (I got the same taco and enchilada because it was THAT good the first time) and we got to try some delicious sopapillas! The service was very attentive and quick and the owner stopped by and checked on us a few times. It meant so much that he reached out and welcomed me back, I will definitely return here again!

The food was great! I recommend the pasta poblana or the tacos vampiros. The environment is clean…read moreand my server was great!

We went for lunch. The chips are delicious, thin and crispy. The chicken quesadilla was the best I…read morecan remember. We also ordered nachos, fajitas which were ok; and a variety of enchiladas which were also ok. Our server was kind and patient. I would definitely come back for the chicken quesadilla - I took 1/2 home and it was still good for dinner.

This was an unplanned dinner visit found in a plaza. The restaurant wasn't packed so I figured the…read morefood and service would be quick. The only thing that came out quick were the salsa and chips. The servers were nice but everything took so long. This menu reflects TEX-MEX. Overall, the food was okay. I would come back to this location to try out their margarita pitcher which was fairly priced around $20. Looking forward to drinks that hit harder than my first impression!

Situated in small plaza next to Sonic on Carothers Parkway, Mexicali Grill is, at its core, your…read morequintessential local Tex-Mex spot in Middle Tennessee. Nothing too special, but also nothing plain terrible. I popped in for lunch recently after wanting to enjoy a bit more than Moe's when the Mexican craving hit. I went to Yelp and ended up here. Sitting at the corner of the plaza, Mexicali Grill has a good sized interior dining room inclusive of a few sections and a bar, then outside they have a nice patio. I landed in one of the booths inside. Service was friendly and helpful. Not very attentive, but when she did stop by, she was pleasant. For lunch I started with a small queso to go along with the chips and salsa. Chips and queso were standard, and salsa had a bit of a kick to it. As I do most times at Mexican spots, I went with the tried and true chicken, cheese and rice, also known as the Mexicali Pollo here. It was sided with tortillas and I went with flour. The chicken was cut and cooked well and presented on a bed of rice then smothered in queso. The dish was okay. The chicken was under-seasoned, so the dish as a whole was a bit underwhelming. The menu is smaller than most Tex-Mex spots, but still offers a variety of house dishes along with the classics. While I understand we are in Brentwood, those prices...small queso ran me $7.50 and my meal was $16.99. Lunch, which included a water, ran me close to $30 before tip. Overall, based on value, Mexicali Grill was not worth it for me. While I will not actively avoid this place, I also will not go out of my way to eat here again.

Go during the week. Get the lunch special. Enjoy yourself. This place is consistent, courteous, and…read morecozy. The three C's for any quality Mexican restaurant. Great prices, great bang for your Brentwood Buck.

The orders are incorrect too many times in the quality of food has changed drastically. It's not…read moreconsistent.

The food here was great. I got the steak fajitas and they were done really well. The steak was…read moreseasoned perfectly and was nice and crispy. The veggies were cooked well and not raw like I've had at other restaurants. The corn tortillas tasted like they might be house made and fresh. I also appreciated the salsa bar. The restaurant itself was clean and well decorated. However, the women's bathroom had a bottle of soap that was 95% water and didn't leave my hands feeling very clean. The hand dryer was also unplugged and there were no hand towels. What really brings my review down is the service. The service was definitely subpar. Our waitress was also the bartender and paid more attention to the people at the bar than our table. She didn't check on us throughout our meal, and only refilled my water once when she brought our food out. When we were done, we didn't know if they'd bring a bill to us or if we were suppose to go to the front desk, as she never said anything to us. Every single staff in the restaurant was on their personal phones, leaving the restaurant to take personal calls, and fraternizing more than working. We also witnessed several food safety violations including our waitress sticking her hands in her pants in the back to tuck her shirt, and another waitress playing with her hair excessively, all without washing their hands before interacting with customers again. While good food, I don't know that I'll go back given the experience we had with the staff. I really question cleanliness when behaviors like that are happening in front of customers.

This place has some solid Mexican food. A huge plus for me is the salsa bar that allow you to…read moreperfectly top your tacos or take your dish to the next level. I ordered the California super burrito with chicken and it was pretty tasty. The burrito was jam packed with flavor, I added a little bit of the chipotle salsa and it was delicious. I also ordered a couple Al pastor tacos and after adding a little onion, cilantro, salsa and lime... it was perfection. The corn tacos felt and tasted like they were home made which is another huge plus. The only negative about our experience was the service. Our waitress was totally absent and only came to check on us once during our meal. We both sat there with empty drinks and it was the only downside to an otherwise great experience. Another weird thing, the staff were trying to get a specific song to play and kept skipping songs for like 5 minutes straight. Every few skips, they'd run out of songs so we'd have to listen to ads which really threw the vibe off.