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."

You can't go wrong having lunch or dinner at Cinco De Mayo. Although, most likely it will be our…read morelate lunch visit. Restaurant is a little bit worn down, but a very homey atmosphere. Service is not excellent but it's a very efficient and friendly. Food is, again, not delicious but it's a very good. Overall, we as a family like to come back every couple weeks and we always have a good time and enjoy the food. This time our choice was a "tacos Shrimp " and "Grilled Chicken Quesadilla". We notice that they changed the chips. It tastes different than in the past. We will be back.

I've tried but Uncle Julio's offering has gone down more and more over the years last 20 years and…read moreadd the poor service that has been consistent at trh Brentwood location I can not recommend. We had came in between shifts which I know is hard but the bartender was awful. She does not tend to her patrons, not giving us small plates or silverware and napkins. Those who were were around her were more helpful than her. And she was rude to her peers as well. I'd like to say this was just a her issue but the few times we have stopped in, this type is service has been consistent.

The flour tortillas are fresh they are the best you can have in town!…read more Service is great also!

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.

Visited Mas Amigos Mexican Kitchen in Nashville and had a good experience overall. The first thing…read morethat stood out was the building -- it looks great from the outside and definitely catches your attention. Inside, the space is well maintained with a large seating area, making it a comfortable place to dine. The drinks were really good, and the bartender did a great job -- the margaritas were made perfectly. The menu is fairly standard for a Mexican restaurant, with plenty of options to choose from. The food tasted good and met expectations. Overall, a solid spot with great ambiance and drinks. Definitely worth a visit!

Best Mexican in the area. Food is always super fresh and hot. The dishes are unique and there is a…read morelot of variety. Homemade tortillas, salsa and all sauces ... excellent. No noted. Staff is super friendly and FAST. The ambiance overall could be better but it's also kind of authentic to have great Mexican in an old strip mall - so we don't mind. It's pretty loud if you go during prime time but the staff manages the crowds really well. Love this place. We are regulars. It's amazing. Get the chicken verde.

This has gotten to be the best Mexican food in the area. The quality is stronger than some…read morecompetitors. The place is packed on a weekend evening, so be ready or do takeout.

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

Our server Kim was exceptional! She was attentive and very personable. We had a brisket…read morequesadillas, our favorite! Highly recommend.

Great service. Kim was amazing and food was great as well. Would recommend brisket quesadilla! :)read more

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.

Came here for an authentic Mexican meal, since my husband is Mexican and this is our favorite food…read moreas a family. Reviews all said authentic and raved about service. Walked in and it looked like a former fast food turned cheesy Tex mex place. Our server charged us for soda water. Never offered us kids menu or told us they had one. I had to ask on the way out. Charged us $3.70 for two 2 ounce containers of hot sauce. Terrible small servings for items that came out WAY too fast and were most likely sitting in warming trays. Thankfully there are much more authentic options for us to try and that's what we will do.

I had the shredded chicken burrito supreme and the bean dip. It was perfectly prepared. The…read morechicken was tender and juicy. The bean dip was seasoned well. I'm glad I found this place.

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!

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

I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! I am a SoCal Mexican native and I don't frequent…read morebigger Mexican restaurants in TN much as the menu tends to cater to other palates, but everything was delicious! Everyone's food came out smelling great, the portions were generous and it came out fast. I ordered the Carne Asada plate which came with guacamole and pic de gallo, a must for a Southern Californian. The rice, beans and carne asada actually reminded me of my family's favorite restaurants growing up, authentic flavor. The guacamole was very good and service was friendly and attentive. I will be recommending this place to others! Thank you for a great experience! I didn't give 5 stars only because queso dip and ground beef is not authentic Mexican (maybe in TX) but it's not for me, and a lot of the dishes come with the queso dip, so avoiding it took some effort.

As a Hispanic (Guatemala) who grew up on authentic food and usually avoids chains, I was blown…read moreaway--this place is the real deal! Everything was delicious. I completely cleaned my tray (photo attached) and could've kept eating if I had room. The waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive, and the salsa bar is outstanding: tons of fresh, flavorful options and spotlessly clean. I'm already planning my next visit. This is my new go-to spot!

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.