Oscar's is one of our favorite quick bites in Nashville. The service is great, the order is always made quickly, and the food is top notch...always fresh, delicious, and consistent. And the food is just as good if you order for takeout as it is if you dine in. The guac is AMAZING and so fresh - and my husband swears by the Ground Beef Burrito (Chimi Style). We've spent WAY too much over the past few years ordering from this place and will continue to do so. read more

- Outside seating is available. Based on the time of the year (I went in early May) If you go after 5p the sun sets on the other side of the patio so you can enjoy the outside without having the sun in your face. - #1 taco and enchilada combo comes in shredded chicken or beef. Beef taco and chicken enchiladas were suggested. - Orange crush, Dr. Pepper, Mist, and Mountain Dew are the fountain drink options. -Vegetarian Fries is an option here. read more

Honestly, a very solid meal!!! I got the shrimp tacos and rice! I put green sauce on it, and it definitely had some kick but in a good way!!! read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Chorizo egg and cheese w potatoes breakfast burrito?? Yes please!!! delish and dont forget to pick up an agua fresca- the jamaica is my fave always so cold and delicious!! Service is friendly and fast, love the outdoor seating area when its nice out read more

Good food at good prices with great service. Stopped in for lunch and was immediately greeted by the woman behind the counter. I asked for recommendations, and she was very helpful. I opted for three tacos: Pastor, Carne Asada, and Fish. In just a few minutes my tacos were ready. All three tacos were really good, with the Pastor being my favorite. But they all tasted great with fresh and tasty toppings. The restaurant was clean and comfortable, and there is also a patio for outdoor dining. I had stopped in a bit early for lunch, and by the time I was finished the place was already starting to get full. So I definitely think it is worth showing up a little early or late to beat the rush. But this is a great place for tacos, and I'll have to try some of their other options next time. read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

While I cannot comment on other food items that may be good, the tacos were very underwhelming. They had iceberg lettuce and store bought shredded cheese. Additionally, they use hard shell tacos which were soggy when I arrive home. I would not recommend this place. read more

Tried this place for the first time. Not a bad spot. The food has decent seasoning. It's different from west coast Mexican food for sure. Normally asada fries come with the cheese melted, so do not be surprised that Oscar's asada fries cheese is not melted. Nevertheless , the asada fries were good. Service was quick, the staff was friendly. The place was clean, so no worries there. Come try them out if your in the area, or if you are in you lunch break are near by. Good luck and enjoy, read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Order line. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great location! Loved the outside seating, menu options, pricing, quality of food and customer service! We have been to several Oscars Taco Shops in the area and this one seems to be a little different as far as menu. Pricing seemed to be a little better than some of the other locations. read more

Meh. These are not street tacos but more akin to what you get at Taco Bell or Taco John's. Standard ground meat, tons of lettuce, and that's it. I will say that I enjoyed their fish taco more as it came with a nice aioli and was a really big taco! Come on Tuesdays as they have a few tacos that are half off. The other major benefit is that many of their bottled beers are half off, meaning you can get beers for well under $2! That's really the only thing this place has going for it. Chips and salsa is fine, but salsa is too watery. Probably wouldn't come here again unless in the area on a Tuesday, and I would only get their fish tacos. read more

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Our new go-to Mexican food spot! Service was amazing, friendly staff. The food was fantastic, my gf got a chicken burrito "wet style" (w/ queso on top) & I got the carne asada nachos. Both were tasty & they also have great daily specials. Nice outdoor patio to enjoy food as well. read more

My girlfriend and i have been throwing up for two days after eating the taco salads and a California burrito.... Must have been ok on the burrito because someone else ate that both we both had the taco salads and either the sour cream or chicken has had us sick for the past 24 hours with food poisoning. So disgustingly gross read more

Amazing Food, location, and hospitality!!!! Everything everyone ordered said was Amazing delicious!! read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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After visiting Southern Grist in Nashville... this place was close, so a walk to eat tacos was planned. The immediate thing I noticed was the price at this place. Things are priced reasonably. It was mid-day on a Tuesday so the restaurant was filled with many people taking their lunch. A busy restaurant is at least a fresh restaurant. The menu had so many items that I could've ordered it all. Since there were other places to go, a long walk, and the concert that night... I kept it simple. The last thing I wanted to do is eat a bunch of food from a greasy place and then be uncomfortable for the rest of the day. Luckily, it didn't seem that greasy at all. When you step in, it seems like it could be a small chain place that you've never heard of. Oscar's is a local chain specific to Nashville. One of the immediate things I noticed were the tacos. They were under 3 bucks. Some of the Louisville taco shops have created a 4 dollar taco mindset. This reality at Oscar's made me want to order 5 of every taco but I decided to behave. The other important thing to note would be the burritos. They were all priced accordingly(5-7 bucks). I'm not a Nashville fan but being able to have a quality breakfast burrito at that price makes me want to visit more. The place is good. Is it the best I've ever had? Not exactly but I could easily eat this any day of the week. I ordered the Pastor and the ground beef taco. I normally try the Pastor when I go to a new taco place because what even is a taco(life) if it doesn't have pineapple on it. So many places mess this taco up... it was perfect at Oscar's. The ground beef taco was also good but the meat was dry. I did assist the beef taco by trying the mild and hot sauce. Both sauces were delicious. You should definitely give them a try. Additional: - Plenty of parking. - Customer service = 5 stars - This location is small but tables were available even during a busy time. read more

Run to this taco shops right now! It's soo good and authentic! Being from Los Angeles, it has been hard to find a place that has authentic quick Mexican food. Oscar's has amazing flavor and many options! We both got any two taco combo plates that came with rice, beans, and a drink. We also bought a small cheese dip and chips. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other tacos. I got a classic shredded beef taco and a pastor taco. The pastor is my favorite so far. I could also have a meal of just rice and beans it was so good. Sorry the food picks aren't great. When the food came we dug in right away and then I took the pictures. read more

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The short of it: Super affordable, super delicious tacos! The long of it: We had a day full of brewery hopping in store. This kind of thing generally, at least in my case, necessitates some sort of sustenance/food break at some point along the way. Our second stop didn't offer food and had no restaurants around them. So after our first stop at Southern Grist (just up and across the street), we had made the decision, after a Google and Yelp search, to get our taco tuesday on at Oscar's. They had decent reviews and were in walking distance of the brewery, so we wouldn't have to move the car at all in between. It sits in a small strip mall sort of set up, with ample parking, in the shadow of the silo in the Nations neighborhood with the huge mural of Lee Estes (I thought it was Jimmy Carter before looking it up). At first I was a little nervous that we had made a bad decision and were walking in to a crappy chain place. And though it is a chain, it is a regional/small-numbered chain. It isn't much to look at inside, but if the food is good enough, it doesn't matter. I also have heightened expectations when I walk in to a Mexican food restaurant and hear Spanish being spoken all around me, by employees and customers alike. I wanted to try so so many things! All day breakfast burritos? Tacos? Tostadas? Quesadilla? I want it all! But no. We were here for tacos! All of the tacos are under $3, which is just a pleasure in and of itself, compared to my favorite taco places in Louisville! I opted for the fish taco and the shrimp taco. I mean...I wanted more! But experience has taught me that two tacos is, in Goldilocks-style, just right. The shrimp was my favorite of the two, flavor-wise. It just made me wish, like I normally do, that there was more shrimp in the taco. But 3-4 per taco is a totally normal and expected amount. I just wanted more because they tasted good. The fish was also pretty good. The fish taco though was a biiiiit over-filled with pico de gallo. Waaaay too many tomatoes. I had to scrape about half of them off. But the tacos are a good size, an awesome price, and amply filled. Get yourself to Oscar's for your always necessary taco fix! read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Food was very average. 90% of fountain drinks were out. They up charged for the juice behind the counter . Service was poor. The tables are literally falling apart. This location is a big . Drive to the Mount Juliet location if you want good food, good service and a clean restaurant. read more

Tastes like you're in SoCal nice people. The place has a casual atmosphere inside and out.

Drove all the way there and they weren't open at 8:15am. I was looking forward to a breakfast burrito! They can really make a good one.

Just moved to Nashville from Southern California where Mexican food is a staple. Oscar's is the closest thing I found to real Mexican food that doesn't involve queso sauce (ugh.) Enchiladas are good, burritos are good, tacos are good. Thank you Oscar's for being here lol. read more

All Los Angeles taco fans should come to this place. The California burrito was great but be sure to order it without the french fries inside. The green sauce is to die for. The roll tacos are really taquitos and we're amazing. read more

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Very delicious tacos, my sister took me there for lunch, services and cookers are excellent serving. I recommend you to go there. Yummi gs. read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Mexican foods as Tacos shop - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I wouldn't write home to Mama about Oscar's. It is very Americanized Mexican food without a ton of substance; however, it does hit the spot when you just want to grab something quick. What I will say is if you come here expecting that, then you're good to go. I like what I order here and I come here often as a lunch option since it is close to my work. I really do just roll in and roll out and even forget to check-in when I come here. They're able to accommodate most palette types. They're also very generous with portions when it comes to getting what you pay for. You can pay as little as $5 for an entire meal to $10 for the hungriest person. Either way, they fit the budget and the hunger type. Sometimes that all I need when I am not trying to have a 'dining experience.' Come, grab, and go. That's my suggestion. If you do have time to spare, enjoy their patio since it is spacious and comfortable. read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Mixed up fajita plate without tortilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I had not had a chance to get to any of the other locations but when I saw that there was an Oscar's Taco Shop opening near the corner of 51st and Centennial, I rushed to try it out. It's easy to miss the turn - you turn in as though you were going to Dollar General and it is in a strip of 3 or 4 businesses behind the store. Onto the review... owner and staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly. Menu includes beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, fish and vegetarian options. I tried the surf and turf burrito and on my second and third visit had the shrimp burrito with sour cream instead of the Oscar sauce (I have been trying to eat low salt and the Oscar sauce was a bit salty for me though normal palates may like it). I also tried the flan dessert which was smooth/silky/custardy and not too sweet. Ingredients seemed extra fresh and the shrimp was nice sized and well-prepared. The website and photos in the restaurant show the history of the owner's family's taco spot in California many years ago, which is cool to see the history and inspiration behind these Middle Tennessee locations. They also have french fry nacho type options, salads, enchiladas, "platters"(with rice and beans), tortas (sandwiches), fajitas and breakfasty options. Be aware this is a fast/casual spot and they make the food fresh as you order (it's not sitting out in a hot bar), so you'll have to wait a few minutes for it to get prepared. It's okay it's worth it. :) read more

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Ordered the carne asada burrito with everything in it. It was amazing and huge! Best burrito ever! Can't wait to go back for another one! Friendly service. read more

Mannnthis place was fantastic! The carne asada fries are a definite!!! Shrimp burrito on point and huge!! Get the Korean taco as well only thing I didn't like was fish taco... it was extremely bland read more

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I went back and ordered another vegetarian burrito recently, this one had a dead ladybug cooked into the burrito. Needless to say I will not be returning, which is a bummer because I was excited about this place! read more

Stopped in for lunch and had the Diabla Burrito. Wow this thing is hot. But perfectly so. Like my mouth is saying "Stop eating this" and my stomach is saying "KEEP EATING THIS". I will definitely come back of and get another one of these. For those of you concerned about the Cola Wars, while the website indicates that they have Coke, they in fact, have Pepsi, so be warned. read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Diabla Burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

FOOD: very pleasantly surprised!! Was expecting a chain-level Hispanic food, but the food had authentic flavor and great mix. Had the alpastor torta and steak taco- both were great! Lots of avocado, veggies, and meat. SERVICE: fast casual. People were friendly and fast. EXPERIENCE: fine, nothing amazing. Place was clean, multiple tables were available with outdoor seating too. New opening means no lines! VALUE: simply awesome. Tacos were $2-3, torta was ~$7, beers were $3.25. They have $1.50 tacos on Tuesdays! SUMMARY: great Mexican food with multiple options at a low price point. Within walking distance of southern grist and other bars for a beer after! Will be going back (often)! read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Oscars has the BEST queso! I was a bit disappointed in this visit because of my quesadilla. I've gotten the oscars chicken quesadilla a handful of times and it's always just been chicken and cheese, but this time it had chicken, cheese, pico, guacamole, refried beans, and sour cream. This was a takeout order and I'm allergic to beans so I spent about 10 minutes scraping everyhing out and trying to place the chicken back in the tortilla. It was disappointing they don't have the ingredients listed, when it's fairly unusual to put so many items on a simple chicken quesadilla. Otherwise the staff was very kind and helpful. read more

I stopped in here for a breakfast burrito before a beer festival. This was an awesome spot to carb load. THESE BURRITOS ARE HUGE. Everything was made lightning fast! My burrito was so hot I had to wait a few minutes to devour it. But that was okay. It was worth the wait. I left satisfied with a very reasonably priced meal! read more

Fresh, incredible Cali style Mexican food. Very clean inside too. The picture says it all. They don't skimp on the ingredients! Both red and green sauces are great! read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Chicken taco, "red taco," bean tostada - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

So far, best Mexican restaurant we've been to in Nashville. We're from SoCal, so we're used to lots of Mexican food; harder to find here! :( The burritos are BIG very tasty. The only thing is the tortilla could be better. But overall, best burritos we've found. They have BIG tacos, we got the carnitas and Pastor tacos, they were amazing!! The taco tortillas were way better. They're super filling. There's no dine-in during COVID. the staff is superb. They are so friendly every time we are there! read more

Looking for a New Mexican restaurant too try that had good nachos , saw just the picture on Yelp and said I'd try . Well I did and they were fantastic ! My hubby got quesadillas he couldn't eat for talking about how delicious they were (Two large ones) We have a new place too go now ! And the staff was friendly, clean place practicing social distances !! Thanks read more

Holy mother of God - this place is awesome. I ordered delivery yesterday and I think the leftovers taste even better today (if that's possible). I got the carne asada quesadilla and it was HUGE. At least twice the size of a quesadilla at other restaurants. The meat was seasoned fantastically and very lean - no fat at all. Will definitely be returning here!!! read more

Oscar's does the following things well: - generous portion sizes -guacamole in nachos and quesadillas - really filling -American mexican flavors The place is clean, customer service is good, food comes out quickly, and offers selection of sauces. The prices are decent, and it caters to a niche (or majority segment of the) market of those who like Mexican food the American way. The flavors are not very authentic, but satisfying. I have been discovering some very reasonable, close to authentic, and delicious hole in the wall Central and South American places. Given that, Oscar's is probably not going to be on my list of regular places to visit. I will say though, most places charge extra for guac and Oscar's gives a generous dollop of it in their dishes. That's noteworthy! Also, the portions are pretty large enough to be shared. They are very generous with their fillings. And, the menu is pretty extensive. So overall, I'd say good value for money. And, the other reason worth visiting would be the huge mural on an apartment complex which is so cool. read more

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Life is too short not to eat Oscar's quesadillas. Warning: they are as big as your head and damn delicious. Steak... chicken... it doesn't matter; you're going to thank me. Bon appétit! Oh, and someone previously gave a poor review about the quesadilla because she was under the mistaken impression that the Oscar's quesadilla includes only chicken and cheese... you know what they say happens when you assume. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

Got the fired chicken tacos and the chicken was okay not seasoned well. probably stick to the beef or pork options next try.

Been eating this for over ten years off and on. You know what you're gonna get when you come here - quick, flavorful, affordable, and great service. Not super authentic and all the flavors kind of run together sometimes but nonetheless it's good food. This is your late night or fast lunch meal that leaves you full for $8 and also satisfied. Not sure about the quality of the protein, but when mixed together with about ten other ingredients, it normally works. My only suggestions would be more sauces that actually taste different and to up the quality of the meat. read more

Oscar's Taco Shop - The Nations - Chicken quesadilla and shrimp tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The shrimp taco was the best, but all the ones we tried were delicious and the portions of meat were good.

I couldn't agree more that Oscar's, any location of Oscar's, serve great food. I have been their fan for quite a while. How come the two stars? For the past three months, I had been receiving wrong orders four different times. When it happened the first time, I brushed it off. Perhaps the lady behind the cashier didn't really hear me because I was wearing a mask. Even though I didn't get the food that I ordered, I ate it anyway because I was damn hungry and because whatever they serve was delicious. But when I had wrong order after I placed the order through their app, that was just annoying. Please don't tell me you can't distinguish between shrimp, chicken and beef. Oh well! Their Church Street location is much better. I have been ordering food from that location for at least 3 years and have never had wrong order. read more