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    Lona

    4.5 (75 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Maithili S.

    Went here for happy hour Sunday night- 9 to 10 pm. The ambience was great, the drinks were good too but the experience was weird in some ways- we got charged regular pricing, not happy hour pricing. Food order was put in at 915 pm, but they forgot about it- so we reordered it around 940, she put it in the system again but the food didn't come till 1020! They did fix our check but not sure if I would return here.

    Mezcal menu
    Antwan S.

    Our server was very nice and attentive and made our fort experience pleasant. The restaurant is very nice , realizing and super chill. The food was good also , I just wish they had a larger menu. The handmade margarita pitcher are sooo good . Also if you go near the restroom it's a door that takes you to a themed bar that changes all the time .

    Lona Margarita
    Charlene S.

    No complaints! Morgan gave great drink and taco recommendations. She goes out of her way to keep customers in the loop of the weekly and monthly restaurant specials. Food and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend. Ask for a sauce to pair with the Asada tacos. Calm and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. I will definitely return.

    Lona Margarita
    Matthew L.

    This Mexican restaurant is tucked away under the Noelle Hotel. We weren't expecting much, but we're pleasantly surprised. We went for brunch the first morning and ordered fish tacos and the breakfast tacos. Super delicious and flavorful food at a good price. It was so good that we came back every morning. We went during happy hour one night and got some drinks before going out. You have to order at the bar to get happy hour prices. All the drinks taste good and pack a punch. Service was always friendly and fast. The vibes are immaculate. Not the greatest venue for families, but perfect for groups and dates. Definitely will come back even if I'm not staying at the Noelle.

    Skirt Steak Fajitas, Queso Fundido, Enchiladas Divorciadas
    Tiffany C.

    Lona Nashville by Makeready, inside the Noelle Hotel, was great experience overall! We started with the Queso Fundido appetizer with Chorizo and it was rich, flavorful, and a great way to kick things off. One thing I really appreciated was the attention to detail in the atmosphere. The plateware and table decor are super cute and intentional, plus fun pops of color, cacti, and thoughtful styling throughout the space. The playlist was also a vibe! Service was good - our server was great with checking on us even though he got seated back to back a few times right after he had started with us. For dinner, we had the Enchiladas Divorciadas, which were really good - loved the sauces, and Pablo's Skirt Steak Fajitas which although the steak was a little dry / overcooked, had good flavor. We'll definitely be back to try their happy hour and tacos!

    Nachos
    Tash M.

    This is in the lower level of the hotel Noelle, which is a historic building and one of downtown Nashville's first luxury hotels, dating back to the 1930s. The hotel is worth a visit itself if only to gawk at the restored grand lobby in its gilded art deco glory. The interior of Lona is also gorgeous and makes for a lofi sultry vibe, which is a nice change from the cacophony of nearby broadway and printers alley. Cuisine is Mexican with a modern flair. My nachos were excellent and very satisfying. The extra jalapeños were much appreciated. But for a boozy town like Nashville, I was very disappointed with my Spanish 75 cocktail. The agave and/or cava were overdone and the drink was just not blended well. However I've not yet given up hope and will be visiting the speakeasy soon, so stay tuned. Service was adequate for looking a bit understaffed.

    Side of corn - I'd skip it next time
    Sarah B.

    This establishment is top notch. The service was wonderful. Our waitress was Danielle D. She took great care of us. We came in late and she gave us some good advice on what to order. We started with the Queso Fundido and that was super yummy! Then we had the Baja Fish Tacos and the Chicken Enchiladas Divorciadas. Both were great. As a side we got the plantains and those were amazing! Everything was super tasty and the vibe was cool. The lights were dimmed and there were red candles on each table. Very fun and the music being played was energizing. Our amazing waitress told us about a hidden bar by the restrooms and we took a peek in there. They had live music and a speakeasy atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. So much more good food to try!

    Marquetta D.

    This lovely restaurant is situated inside of the Noelle Hotel in Printers Alley. Very cutesy!! Awesome upbeat playlist! If you go on a Tuesday, they have a "Taco Tuesday" menu with various tacos and a few cocktails that you can select from outside of the regular menu. They also have HH Monday-Friday from 3-6. (At the bar only) I ordered the chopped salad and added adobo chicken. For an appetizer, we had guacamole and it was good but a little salty but my foodie friend thought it was fantastic! The Lona Margarita was a very nice classic margarita and packed a punch! Our service was excellent! I will definitely be back to try the fajitas!

    Migas Tacos*
    Elizabeth H.

    Lona happy hour is a hidden gem downtown! Want a $7 strong marg and nachos with fresh guac for $8? Look no further than the bar at Lona. Happy hour seats are limited to only the bar but we went on a Saturday around 5:40 and still were able to snag a few seats. The bar staff were great and super attentive for how busy they were. I loved when someone asks how you like the cocktail they made..you can really feel the passion in their work! The food was super great and fresh. We went with the Baja fish, Tinga and steak tacos which were $6-$8 each roughly and the nachos with added protein around $20 but they were super large! Pro tip is to ask for their house made sauces which were amazingggg. The street corn side is something I'll be dreaming about. 10/10 recommend for the vibes and food

    Andrea C.

    The ambiance was very nice and chill. Had no clue a DJ was playing in the background. It was lovely brunch vibes. I ordered something light, a guacamole with pork belly and my family ordered something light breakfast plates they all enjoyed their meals. Pro Tip: call ahead to know where to park because they will cover the first two hours.

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    Ashley U.

    You have to try this place! The food is SO good and the service is even better. Everyone is so friendly and has great suggestions for menu options. We went around 5pm and were able to try quite a few different options for happy hour and sit at the bar with no wait, perfect timing! Also, shout out to bartender Logan for being so wonderful and attentive!

    Kim B.

    Nice decor, server greeted up with a warm friendly greeting. Unfortunately they were out of a few ingredients for the cocktails we wanted. Unfortunately we didn't find that out until we received a drink that was missing the passion fruit and we asked about it. We ordered a salad and the skirt steak. The salad was good and the skirt steak was amazing. The squash advertised on the menu was substituted with jicama which again we were not informed of until we questioned it. We ordered the corn cake and the churros for dessert. Churros were ok but chocolate sauce tasted like Hershey's and the corn cake was not at all what we had hoped. Very off putting flavor and texture. The server while always pleasant and nice was not very attentive.

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    11 months ago

    The food was amazing and the service was perfect. Definitely coming back. I'll definitely be coming back.

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    5 months ago

    Michael provided 10/10 service for dinner and great post dinner recommendations! The cocktails were delicious!

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    7 months ago

    Absolutely delicious food! Ate here for breakfast and dinner. Servers are great! Vibe is fun and welcoming.

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    6 months ago

    Morgan was phenomenal!! Made us delicious margs. Enchiladas were super super yummy too :)

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    7 months ago

    Great margs, guac, and tortilla soup!! Morgan was fantastic! Very nice, attentive, and made the best margs!!

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    8 months ago

    Food was great,cocktails were fantastic. I recommend going here for upscale Mexican food. But Cassie our server made the night!

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    7 months ago

    Morgan is great!!! Spicy marg was fire. I loved the tortilla soup as well. I'll be back for sure!

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    8 months ago

    Cozy restaurant with excellent cocktails, great food and friendly helpful staff. I would definitely dine here again when back in Nashville.

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    9 months ago

    Cassie was a wonderful, friendly server. We enjoyed the atmosphere, lobster quesadilla, salmon, and queso. Thank you!

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    9 months ago

    Cassie was amazing amongst the Khaos ! keep it up we'll be back on Wednesday! can't wait to come back

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    10 months ago

    It sucked. Worst steak taco with cheese. What's wrong with your chef. Thank god I only had a small order.

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    1 year ago

    Service was slow but most of the food was good. The red sauce on the enchiladas I got tasted like ragu, so avoid those

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    1 year ago

    Food, service, & ambience met all expectations. Next level Tex Mex you don't want to overlook...

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