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!

Visiting Nashville, I came across this place while searching for cauliflower tacos, and I am SO…read moreglad I did! I would honestly give it more than 5 stars if I could. Everything we had was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. We wanted a booth but were told it was reserved even though no one was ever sat in it, but the table by the windows was nice to watch the nightlife go by. We started with the salsa trio, guacamole, and chips. I loved having a variety of spice levels for everyone at the table, and the guacamole was easily one of the best I've ever had. It was incredibly fresh, with the perfect balance of heat and salt and just the right amount of chunky avocado. Even the chips were perfect! For our main course, I ordered the cauliflower tacos with rice and refried black beans to split with my daughter-in-law, while my son ordered the chicken tinga enchiladas. My daughter-in-law also had the soup of the day which was a poblano pepper cream-based soup. She said it was very good. The cauliflower tacos were the star of the meal for all of us. Whatever combination of flavors they use is absolute perfection. If I hadn't filled up on the guacamole and chips, I would have ordered another one. I'll seriously be dreaming about those tacos! Even though we were completely stuffed, we couldn't resist trying the queso flan for dessert, and I'm so glad we did. It tasted just like the flan my Tia makes in Puerto Rico. Absolutely out of this world! From beginning to end, everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. If you're in Nashville and looking for a great authentic restaurant, this place is an absolute must-try. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town! If you want, I can also make it a little shorter and punchier for Yelp, while keeping all the best details.

One of the best tasting Mexicans food I had a in a long time…read more I started off with guacamole and their 3 sauces. Then had the salmon. I cannot express how delicious and tasteful their food is. I am Latina I have been to many different tropical countries and here at Calacas the food did not disappoint.

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.

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.

Man what a good brunch we had today! Restaurant has a nice vibe, good service & the food to match…read more I've been eyeing this Pancake for a while so I had to get it. It was too good! Crunchy edges and fluffy center so believe the syrup was Butter scotch or Carmel either way banging. - Queso had great flavor with a hint of spice. -Steak & Eggs real good! The steak was tender and flavorful whatever marinade the use was in point! I have to come back!

I usually love Superica it's a go to spot, but had an interesting experience on Saturday night. We…read morewere sitting on the patio. I first got there I went to the bathroom and there was a cockroach running around the bathroom. I notified the server and he didn't really seem concerned and told us they do not have cockroaches but I clearly saw one. Got Queso and drinks my pet peeve is when drinks come after our food because I've already eaten my taco before our drinks came but food was good. Service was just not great for the night. I love all of their steak the fajitas, tacos, quesadilla and getting steak on the salad is so good!! Also the hibiscus and ginger margaritas

We had heard of Fonda but haven't been in until last week. It's a great gourmet Mexican spot with a…read moreseafood focus and everything is served family style. Most importantly, they have free validated parking behind the restaurant which is a rarity in 12 South! We highly recommend the swordfish sashimi and the guac (add crickets for a fun crunch!). Everything we tried though was something we agreed we'd both get again. They also have taco boards that a table beside us got that looked awesome! The strawberry colada mocktail was our favorite mocktail we tried. Sadly we went during a sober week so didn't try their margs.... But they have a "famous" frozen pomegranate marg that I want to try next time!

First impression of this restaurant was the parking was kinda weird but a quick phone call cleared…read moreeverything up. It was a quick walk through an apartment hallway and leads you out right to the front door. Once walking in the door everyone was so nice and inviting. This was a late lunch hour so it wasn't busy and basically got sat immediately. But I would think lunch hour and weekends can get pretty busy. I knew what I was craving so we ordered pretty much as soon as we sat down. Omg the food was soo good and the perfect size for what I wanted. The taquitos were soooo good! The perfect flavors and texture. I would definitely get these again! The birria tacos were just as equally good! Next time you're in the area make sure you check them out!

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!

Truly fantastic! The team here has perfected the marriage of Nashville true service and that…read morecorrect southern hospitality with authentic and modern Mexican flavors. Table service is great, but for me a seat at either bars is the way to go. Behind the bar are some truly fantastic bartenders and the knowledge of agave spirits is unsurpassed in Tennessee if not the south. They have a special bottling from 5 sentidos that is amazing and the cocktails are all well balanced and delicious. The other "bar", the kitchen counter is the highlight though. It takes either bravery and skill or a complete lack of self awareness to allow guests to sit at the kitchen pass, but here the service is clean, the chaos is somehow managed and the food seems to taste just a little better when you watch them cook it and hand it right to you off the plancha. If you in the area it is worth the walk down the alley to grab a seat and some great food and cocktails!

Finally found authentic Mexican food!…read more Came here with family on a Saturday morning. Tried the mole enchiladas, chilaquiles, quesa birria taco, ceviche, chips and salsa. Lemme tell ya the flavor was on point in all of the dishes All of the salas tasted like abuelas. And the mole was our absolute favorite. Service was good the interior was decorated nicely, I appreciated the corn wall art of one of Mexicos pyramid. We were blown away.

I took my friends, who were visiting Nashville for the first time, to Broadway, and we decided to…read morehave dinner here afterward. The interior is very inviting, and I thought it was a great place to spend the evening. We ordered a shrimp taco, a fish taco, carnitas, and pollo rojo, along with the Bakersfield margaritas. The food came out pretty quickly, even though I was worried the restaurant was too busy that day. The tacos were delicious more like gourmet tacos than street-style tacos but they were fresh and flavorful nonetheless. But the Bakersfield margaritas were the star of the evening. We got a pitcher to share, and they were easily some of the best margaritas in the city.

While looking for a quick bite before a concert in Nashville, we stumbled upon Bakersfield, and as…read morea taco enthusiast visiting from the Southwest, I wasn't sure what to expect. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. The guacamole and chips were the standout of the meal. The guacamole was incredibly fresh, packed with flavor, and served alongside warm, freshly made tortilla chips that were hard to stop eating. We also ordered the esquites, since I'm a huge fan of authentic elote preparado. The flavors were delicious and well-balanced. My only suggestion would be to serve the esquites warm, I promise it truly takes the dish to another level. As for the tacos, the presentation was beautiful. The Al Pastor tacos looked fantastic, but they leaned a little too sweet for my taste and were missing some of the bold, smoky flavors I associate with traditional Al Pastor, like guajillo chiles, oregano, and other aromatic spices. On the other hand, the chicken tacos were excellent. They were juicy, well-seasoned, and flavorful enough to shine without needing much from the toppings. To top it all off, our server was friendly, attentive, and helped make the entire experience enjoyable. Overall, Bakersfield exceeded my expectations. While it may not replace the authentic taco shops of the Southwest, it's definitely a solid choice in Nashville, especially if you're craving flavorful Mexican-inspired food before a night out.

I've been looking for good Mexican/Latin grilled chicken since I left southern California, and…read moreLittle Rey nails it. Tacos are excellent (and thank you for the choice of corn tortillas), meats are flavorful, the drink choices hit the spot, and the service and laid-back ambiance are spot-on. (A big shout out to the more obscure classic rock and blues that they play.) The salsa bar provides a nice variety of flavors to add to the meal. The only problem? They don't have a location closer to West Nashville. Alas.

My wife and I recently stopped by Little Rey in West End**, and I must say, it easily blew other…read moretaco spots we've been to right out of the water. If you value fresh, high-quality ingredients, this place is an absolute must-visit. The Main Event: Fresh-Made Soft Shell Tacos We ordered the soft shell tacos, and the standout feature is hands-down the shell. You can tell they make them fresh in-house--they have that perfect, tender texture that completely elevates the entire meal. As you can see in our spread from **920.jpg**, the tacos are packed to the brim and served up beautiful and hot. A Unique Sweet Treat: The Plantains We also decided to try an order of their plantains, and it was a completely new experience for us. They came perfectly cooked and covered with a sweet white sauce and a dusting of white sugar. We had never had plantains prepared like this before, but it was an incredible combination of flavors! In **922.jpg**, you can see my wife grabbing one of these delicious, sweet bites--they make for the perfect side or dessert The Verdict If you love your Mexican food made fresh, I highly recommend eating at Little Rey. We will definitely be back!