Situated on Thompson Lane in what used to be a Burger King, this location of El Cubilete did not…read morecome to play with y'all! I popped in one day after running errands around Murfreesboro and when I first saw that it was an old BK converted into Mexican restaurant, I thought to myself this is either going to be distrusting or delicious, and lucky for me it was the latter! El Cubilete serves up authentic Mexican food, and while you can still get the classics you are used to, they focus a lot on the true Mexican classics. Being the gringo I am, I went with my tried and true chicken, rice and cheese sided with some chori-queso. While the order was basic, the food itself was not. The queso, chips, chicken, tortillas and everything was fresh, hot and absolutely delicious. To with the food, they brought out their house red and green sauce. SPICY is an understatement, but I could handle in small dabs, and through that realized while the green was milder, the red had better flavor. But honestly it was lose-lose for me with those sauces. In addition to the food, they have a small drink menu with beers, frozen drinks and a solid selection of agua frescas. Service was stellar. The owner was super kind, welcoming me in, checking on me during my meal and ultimately ringing me out. All the servers were friendly and helpful. Overall, odd layout and set up, along with service being communal (everyone serves everyone together), which is a bit odd...but even with all that, the food and service speak up and stand alone. Great spot with good folks and tasty food! I would certainly swing back through when in Murfreesboro.

They closed??! Why?! Where am I to get my Green Pozole now?! It was one of the best things I've…read moreever put in my mouth.

Finally... A burrito that comes close to what we used to get back in California! We've been…read moresearching for so long and I had honestly given up multiple times, but like all great explorers, we endured and persevered. Taqueria Lupita is a great spot nestled inside a gas station market. As soon as we walked in, I knew we were in for a treat. The smell of meat on the griddle and the aroma of toasted tortillas met our noses and it made my mouth instantly start salivating. The team behind the counter was working fast and got our order out super quick. I opted for a chicken burrito and it took all of my self control to keep from eating it on the drive home. But like all great explorers of old, we had to take our bounty back to the motherland for all to enjoy. I cut it open and see what the cross section looked like, and it was practically perfect. I forgot to ask for avocado, so that's on me. We got the red and green salsas with it and they were both great. I loved the roasty undertones and heat of the red salsa. The first bite of this burrito took me back to another place, far from Tennessee. It was a glorious first bite. The melty cheese, the rice, beans and the chicken combined to make the most delicious symphony of flavors. I can't say enough good things about this burrito, you have to try it for yourself. I'm eager to try more things on their menu, especially the torta, it looked amazing.

For all my fellow Californians, this is by far the best Mexican place we've found since living here…read morein TN. As soon as we saw the (previously Oakland) Raiders logo, we knew it was gonna be good! I got the steak (asada) burrito - it came with rice, beans, meat, sour cream, and lettuce. If I had to give a critique, I'd say it's just missing a little guac. But oh my word, this burrito transported me right back to California! The flavors were spot on, the ratios were perfect. It may have taken us five years, but we finally found a Mexican spot that will definitely be in our rotation. It's located inside a small gas station, which confused us at first. But once we walked in, it was clear where to order. Both guys working seemed extremely kind and helpful, and overall just happy to be serving people incredible food.

I've been here more than than I'm willing to admit. This is by far the most authentic food I've…read morefound in Nashville and surrounding areas. That means expect salsas to be spicy and absolutely everything to be exploding with taste. Service is great, you order at the counter and they will answer all your questions. The place is relatively big and can accommodate big groups. They also have a drive through. Family friendly and plenty of parking outside. Just a heads up, the area is super sketchy. But I've never felt unsafe.

If from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, or California you'll recognize everything and order the most…read moreauthentic food, probably in the State of Tennessee. If from other, this isn't Taco Bell or anything like the others up or down the street. Real deal. Amazing version of Birria (beef, not goat - and I'm not sure if they have chivo). Served with a side of drippings broth, and dipping is heaven. Caldo de Res is real. Rarely found in full servings, this is a meal by itself and probably enough for 2-3 people. The house made salsas in the refrigerator next to the fountain drinks are perfection. Green is the sluicy Jalapeño crema often accompanying street tacos. And the Red is a roasted chipotle style with the more upfront heat. Parking is plentiful. Service is order, take a number and seat yourself. Large patio when the weather permits.

Mi Patria is easily one of the best -- if not the best -- Mexican restaurants in Murfreesboro. The…read morefood is extremely good every time I go, and it always comes out hot and fresh, which is something I really appreciate. You can tell they care about the quality and getting it to the table right. The vibes inside are great as well. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, which makes it a really enjoyable place to sit down and eat rather than just rushing through a meal. It's also a perfect lunch spot for me because of how close it is to my workplace. When you combine the convenience with consistently great food and a good atmosphere, it's hard to beat. If you're in Murfreesboro and craving Mexican food, Mi Patria should definitely be at the top of your list.

Got seated promptly and our waiter took our drink order and they arrived in minutes. Ordered the…read moreCalifornia Burrito with steak and shrimp. Wife ordered Trios Enchiladas. The chips and salsa were good lots of cilantro lots of flavor. My burrito was really good. Large portion, it had alot of steak but only 5 shrimp. Wife enjoyed her Enchiladas. Very clean and well lit. Enjoyed our meal.

Went here for a Mother's Day outing. We got there early and were seated pretty much straight away…read more The food is not your standard Tex-Mex set of offerings, but it is close with what I think is a Salvadoran twist. The margarita was good. I ordered the tamale and taco plate (steak). It was a large portion. The tamale was very good, the tacos so-so. There were several families in the place and a band was setting-up as we left.

I finally got to see what all the hype was about. The salsa is a 10!…read moreFast service. My tamales were great they did need a sauce to level them up. Great specials. The only hesitation was they took our cards and that took as long as getting the food. They also confused some of the tickets and we didn't catch it in time. I will definitely go back for a take 2.

Every bite was delicious! Everything was good I'll be thinking about this for a long time. Great…read morefast service, perfect food and so many options to choose from

Revisiting a place you had many time. A great option for in and out quick. Time and consistency…read moregetting your order in person or call in has been great. I do my have favorites here that I will usually order the same things here. 2 tacos more then enough for me. Leaving satisfied.

Went to this nice restaurant about a month ago. We knew that it had to be good when the day before…read more(a Saturday) there were people waiting outside to be seated. 3 adults ate for around $60.00 (including tip) The portions were filling and 2 of the 3 brought home leftovers for the next day. There was a virtual disc jockey playing tunes to keep the atmosphere chill. Definitely will go back again when we are in Murfreesboro.

One of the best spot to have molcajete and a margarita. The food and service here great. They have…read moreoutdoor seating for a small group. Extensive menu and dessert. Easy place to find.

Large portions food was good service was good. Had tons to choose from. Will definitely be going…read moreback.

I am a girl who loves a frozen margarita, so when I saw posts about El Toro's soft serve margarita…read more(the only confection of it's kind in the area) I had to create an occasion for a drive to the Boro. After I drove to the wrong El Toro location and delayed Girls Night by 45 minutes, I shuffled into a booth across from my dear friend and we got to crunching chips, but I abruptly stopped because the salsa just wasn't good. I ordered a chicken fajita quesadilla and I hate to report it was dry on every level, from the meat itself down to the innards of the quesadilla. Where I want drippings and cheese and grease, there was none. The refried beans were chalky, unable to infuse the meal with much needed unctuousness. We had the soft serve margs come out last as our dessert, which was far and away the highlight of our time at El Toro. Creamy, fruity, boozy, cute and colorful, they're definitely doing one thing right!