I'm not exaggerating, it's the best restaurant in Nashville. Or my favorite. And we're foodies. Course I love Husk and Bastion and City House but this place. Simple. So very flavorful and quick. I. Love. It. Get everything. Try it all. read more

Not a healthy place, but a very, very good one. Can't go wrong here. Make sure to get plantains with whatever you order. The only downside is the salad is a little lacking, but let's be honest, you're not here for the salad. Great addition to area. read more

Absolute favorite place for authentic Caribbean food . Everything is fresh & amazing. Currently working on having everything on the menu . The staff are very friendly & speak English & suggest happily according to your needs (allergy wise). The place is very well lit and very nice interior design. Modern & Caribbean vibes all the way. The seating gives you many great options. If you want something fresh & new & chic & chill come here . read more

Went to lunch with some co-workers and food was great! Service was excellent too.... will definitely be back and talk about it with others... read more

So happy to find a Cuban cafe in Nashville! Awesome sandwiches and maduros! Yummy

The staff was very helpful from the first moment of walking in the door! The food was great a little pricey but definitely worth it. I was able to eat my plate for lunch and dinner. The beef ribs and pinto beans are to die for! Oh and dont forget to get a drink the pineapple-cantaloupe was fye especially if you like natural juices. I would definitely recommend trying this establishment, they are a local gem! read more

EVERYTHING here is delicious and very well-prepared. And the owner and her helpers are extremely friendly. Even my notoriously finicky kids love this place! Whatever you order, try some of their fine creamy green sauce on it. MMMMMM... read more

Great food and the service was excellent. The place is nice and clean. My entire family loved it.

I really like this place. The atmosphere is great as is the service. It's pricier than most but parking is good and the hours are useful.

First time here, and the vegan/vegetarian options were AMAZING! I had the black beans/rice, lentil soup, stewed veggies, wheat salad, and the yucca balls. The portions were good, and the quality of the food was great. Staff was super friendly! I will definitely be back. read more

I got the plate with stewed chicken breast, black bean rice and avocado salad. It was pretty tasty, got more rice than the actual entree. It was a little over my lunch budget but I will be back. I want to try the oxtail. I would recommend to put prices on the black board. read more

Mofongo Cafe - Dominican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Had our first visit. And my wife is very particular. So she asked questions, sampled, and then we ate. The service was great and They were patient. They close at so 4 on Sunday. So i recommend dont wait. read more

I was very disappointed tonight. :-( I've been here before so I was excited to eat their food again. When I saw the buffet food that was already prepared (as opposed to ordering from the menu), I should have listened to my gut, walked out and returned another day. Meatballs, dry-looking beef ribs, pork ribs and "fried" chicken...really? They had no Cuban sandwiches and no steak. :-( Instead, I asked for tostones w/snapper from the menu. "No, we don't have that." "Okay, I'll try the tostones w/tilapia in coconut sauce." It looked good when it was brought over to the table. For the first few bites it tasted good, until I stuck my fork into the part of the tilapia that wasn't cooked! I immediately returned their undercooked, pre-frozen tilapia and was asked if I would like something else. I asked for something entirely different--"how about mofongo w/shrimp in garlic sauce instead?" "No, you'll have to order another tostones dish because the price will be different." Really? "Okay, if you insist, I'll have the tostones w/shrimp in garlic sauce, and make it to go because I'm out of here!" Granted, the replacement food looked good, but sorry, I doubt I'll be back again. When I crave REAL Puerto Rican or Dominican food, I'll remind myself of what happened tonight and wait until I go back home to NY for a visit to get the real deal!! read more

Mix feelings about this place. Was ecstatic to find a restaurant offering Latino Caribbean an food. We ordered some empanadas the filling was good but defiantly missing the cheese and garlic . We order plantains and they were absolutely disgusting. Sour and soggy, with a weird texture. I have made plantains and eaten them in the islands and in south Florida , I don't know how they ruin plantains but the did. Next we order orange sauces chicken platter, that was different but amazing! Actually best I have had with that one. Also ordered a Cuban Sandwich and it was as authentic as it gets ! Don't understand why they don't offer yellow rice or black beans and white rice. The pork chunks were a miss as well tiny and dried out piece of meat. Normally, we order this in south Florida a no received large juice chunks of pork with sauté onion and garlic and cilantro. The was pricey as it usually is, but those was very dry. The steak I ordered with it was too chewy. Normally mondo go is served with nice chunks of pork and pork rinds mixed in, a red tomato base sauce to moisten it. When ordering steak with it, the meat is usually tender, sauté with onions and comes with a rich green garlic sauce to add flavor to the mix. So not the worst food experience , but not the best either. Very middle Tennessee Blah! Ok, but nothing to write home about. I would go again for the chicken and empanadas and a Cuban ; maybe try something I missed. read more

Amazing delicious family food. Much better than i expected. The staff were kind explaining the different selections and flavors that they offered to my group who ate Caribbean for the first time. They All loved it. read more

Housed in an adorable turquoise house in Berry Hill, this restaurant is an awesome new addition to the neighborhood's food scene! The service is wonderful and the food is TASTY -- our favorites were the coconut shrimp mofongo and the sweet bean pudding. Visitors can choose from a meat-and-sides style plate or some dishes that are made to order (like the mofongos). Can't wait to go back and try the empanadas and the fried pork! read more

I've had multiple experiences with this place and every one of them have been fantastic! I'll continue to come back as long as they're around. I need to actually try their fresh cooked food, though. Every time I come in I'm too tempted by their pre-prepped options to order anything else from the menu. read more

The food is truly fantastic. I've been several times and no matter what I get it I am never disappointed. This place is a gem.

They're food is absolutely amazing!!! I love merengue cafe! Definitely recommend, please go!!

Amazing!!! Rolled into town for the weekend and wanted to find something different. Huge servings if you go with the buffet. The food is hot and fresh, not scary and old like chain buffets. Fresh pina that is amazing. Had to get three desserts because I couldn't decide. The sweet plantains are cooked perfectly! read more

had dinner here this week, and it was so good! =D the location is clean, bright, colorful, and inviting. it was easy to park. the staff were all very friendly and helpful. hubby got rice and beans, some kind of braised ribs, and a salad for ~$10, all of which he really liked. i got the mofongo (which i have never had before) w/ okra and an avocado/tomato salad for $12. the food was delicious and the portions were large. we had enough leftover for a whole nother meal. my 14mo old baby even ate some of the beans and avocado, which is a testament to how good the food was (b/c in general, she only likes clementines and string cheese). my only complaint is that i wish they had more vegetarian options (since okra is not my favorite). but i think they do have different vegetarian things on different days. i see a picture of some kind of fried cheese thing that looks more up my alley. will definitely come back to try it. =) read more

Mofongo Cafe - rice and beans, brasied ribs, and avocado/tomato salad. a ton of food for only ~$10! - Dominican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The ambiance is great; The food is amazing and the people very generous, they make you feel welcomed!

Delicious! Maybe consider adding a couple pre selected combos for lunch and those who aren't as familiar with the cuisine. Very friendly and home cooked food! read more

One of the best places to eat Puerto Rican food in Nashville, and for a great price. The food and atmosphere remind me so much of home! The staff is friendly and helpful to those who aren't familiar with the menu, and the restaurant is always very clean! I recommend this place to anyone! read more

The food was great. I got the plate and my wife got a shrimp mofongo. Awesome service, clean environment, great food.

Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Amazing food. The fall off the bone beef tips were an explosion of flavor in every bite. I will definitely be back. read more

I ate here 23 January 18. It was very good. Its quick food, meaning its not a sit down place with waitresses etc. My date and I like the food very much and the staff was VERY friendly and helped us pick two great meals. I'll go again! read more

I liked the dirty rice with the black pigeon peas it was delicious. Also enjoyed the croquettes. Please give this place a well deserved try if you're ready to try island foods read more

Great food, large portions everything was excellent. Kids loved the cheese and chicken empanadas. I had the shredded beef with rice and beans and fried plantains. Definitely will be back again. And the staff was super helpful bc I was confused on what everything was! read more

¡Oh, Dios mío! This place's mofongo is as good as my friend's mama's! Stumbled upon it looking for lunch in the area. Does not disappoint! It you want authentic Puerto Rican, Dominican, or Cuba food, come here immediately! read more

My husband and I tried Meringue Cafe a couple of weeks ago and loved it! Had a small gathering for the super bowl and decided to cater! I can't even begin to say how everything exceeded our expectations, the food was fresh, hot and amazing..... the customer service was phenomenal.... We have a new favorite restaurant in town so thankful for this gem! Thank you Meringue Cafe for catering our super bowl gathering and the warm and inviting customer service!!!! Dee was amazing was to work with while planning our menu!!!!! I highly recommend Meringue Cafe if you ever want to cater a gathering!!!!! read more

First time there and WILL BE BACK!! The owner personally helped select our food but even if she hadn't wouldn't have mattered. We had the coconut shrimp mofongo, the buffet pork, beans, rice, soup and some of the tastiest cucumber juice ever. Not too sweet and a perfect complement to the food. All freshly prepared on site. We gotta go back so we can try the mango juice and leave room for dessert this time. Dulce leche or tres leche or both! Thank you Dee for a wonderful meal in a bright sparkling atmosphere!! read more

Absolutely delicious! This has become one of my wife and I's go-to places. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes. Pro-tip: ask for a side bowl of mayo-ketchup read more

We were attending a conference in Nashville and noticed the 5 star review, and the food did not disappoint. We had mofongo with the pork, stewed short ribs, and the chicken! They were delicious! If we didn't live in California....we would eat here again! Friendly staff, and clean restaurant! read more

So good! Passing through town and ready for a quick bite, I searched "Cuban food near me" and Merengue was nearby. My husband I split a plate of yellow rice, pinto beans, beef, fried plantains, and a tomato-cucumber salad. We also ordered chicken empanadas to share. The service was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Everything we ate was excellent. I don't care for beans myself but my husband liked those especially. read more

We visited Sunday morning 24 June with nine family and friends. We needed a tutorial on the menu but after that it was on. I ordered one of the platters which included rice, meat and a salad. I chose the peas and rice. Goat and a avocado salad. I got greedy and got two beef empanadas also. I probably shouldn't have don't that because we had a seven hour drive afterwards however I'm glad I did, the food is terrific, the goat was tender and full of favor when cooked right. This was cooked superbly, my rice and peas were great and the empanadas were large and filling. We sampled the chicken,beef , soup and pinto beans. I love that Caribbean favor in my meals and this dishes had all of that. Whenever I get back to Nashville I'm coming to this place again and again read more

Stopped by after seeing reviews on Yelp. Best decision we made. Service was amazing explaining all the options. Food was fresh and fantastic. Pork, rice, avocado salad and plantains were all perfect. Definitely a place to visit. read more

I have been here a couple of times, ordered the cafeteria style plate the first time with yuca frita and tostones and next time I had the chicharrón de pollo with mofongo. I was disappointed by the mofongo, it was bland and the yucca was not fried well, it could've stayed in the fryer a little longer. The portion of the sauces they offer you are minute. Would like to see the sauces bar style by the drink area, at least for the mayoketchup. The lady ahead of me had a large family and obviously didn't know much about the food and the lady taking the order was not much help to guide her with how to order better and how long it would take to get ready, you could tell they were shocked with their total because prices are not listed on the menu. I would like to see the prices listed on the menu just like every other restaurant does, and add a little more seasoning to the mofongo. read more

Great food and very clean and comfortable restaurant. The customer service is second to none. We love this place.

Amazing food, service, and prices. Great for a quick and filling lunch/dinner. I love the staff here.