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    The Ugly Duckling

    4.1 (9 reviews)

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    3 years ago

    Great service and delicious tacos. Nice little patio to sit and good parking. You can feel the quality when you take a bite. Yummy!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious, but hard to trust their sporadic hours. Twice I have gone to find it closed when it was listed as open.

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    3 years ago

    Powerfully delicious. Been here twice and never had anything that wasn't excellent. Do it.

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    3 years ago

    Quesadilla is outstanding, my kid loves it. Beef tacos are perfection. And I like the chips, they have a seasoning on them. Yummy.

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    3 years ago

    what a hidden gem. may well be the best tacos we've had, bar none. Definitely needs to be on a list of places to go in Nashville!

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    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    4.4
    (484 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Takes reservations

    My wife loves to try New Mexican cuisine and this place knocked it out of the park with the…read moreentrees! My wife ordered the Grilled Shrimp Platter which was incredible infusion of different cut vegetables and the sauce served was outstanding! Rice and beans were fantastic. The rice tasted like a risotto and it was so tasty. I ordered the fish taco with flour tortilla and it came with different spiced spread and sauces. It was pan fried. I absolutely loved the crunchy corn taco with shredded beef. I will definitely be back with my wife again!

    My fiancee, my dad, and me visited this place while in Nashville for a conference. We were…read moreimmediately seated. We ordered the margarita tree which was great. We had two watermelon a mango and a mezcal margarita. They were great. The waiter recommended the watermelon as a favorite and he was absolutely right. The mezcal margarita eas mine and it was deliciously smoky. For the meals this is where i knock a star off because overall the tacos were good but I wouldn't say it was overwhelmingly great. My fiancee and dad got the birria tacos they did a pretty good job. I got the skirt steak i believe and it was ok. Tender but not too flavorful. Tasted more just like beef. I believe its marinated but i didnt really get hints of any spices. Again, I'm not saying it was terrible by any means. Just left something to be desired. We also ordered the wueso flameado and that was pretty good. Overall a good place to eat. Would recommend checking it out.

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    Federales Tacos & Tequila

    Federales Tacos & Tequila

    3.9
    (100 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$
    Free WiFi
    Outdoor seating

    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.

    First, I'm fairly certain this is only sustainable due to the enormous influx of tourists AND its…read morelocation in the Gulch. This was my second visit, as we frequent Nashville and surrounding areas. We made reservations near the stage, but that didn't matter because the manager/hostess will put you wherever there is an open spot. There were more than ten people at a round top that would normally seat 6-7. This makes it difficult for the wait staff to maneuver, forcing trays to pop above head level. I kept having to move out of the way, as I was on the end of what I'd refer to as a trough table...you know that long table beside the bar where they put people who don't have reservations...oh wait, we did have them. Didn't matter! But if you make it to a table and decide to partake in the all you can eat, two hour time limit, SET THAT TIMER! I CANNOT BELIEVE it has a 4.9 on Google!!! The food is really heat/serve tasting at best; although it really looks beautiful. I swear the Mahi Taco looked incredible and was almost totally tasteless, not to mention it was on the colder side after being tough from being overcooked. Does make me wonder how long it was sitting after being cooked. It was definitely not cooked to order, as it was literally just a few minutes after ordering that it arrived to the table. We went during Saturday brunch, as there is live music during this slot. The $35 per person/plus 20% gratuity that is added/plus sales tax brought the total for two to right at $90. There was no alcohol consumed, although they do have $25 bottomless mimosa/vodka bar. That is likely the draw of this establishment because it's definitely not the food. The only positive I can mention is the wait staff. They are like worker bees, constantly moving to earn that 20% gratuity...maybe add to that the fact it can accommodate parties (see website) but DEFINITELY the waitstaff works hard. The parking lots on either side are paid spots but I couldn't risk the car getting blocked it, banged up from lack of markings or the gravel incline. There is heavy construction in the area, so expect to pay $20 or more to insure your car isn't in jeopardy. A parking app actually gave the parking lot a 3 due to safety concerns and inability to park in the lot. Basically people park anywhere because it isn't marked at all. And last but definitely not least, those all you can consume spots are terribly loud. I'd blame my gut grenade stomach ache on the noise because I only fully ate one small vegan taco and the tiny mahi strip out of another. Live music or not, I'll pass and find something better.

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    Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa

    Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa

    4.0
    (692 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Such a fun Nashville spot! My family had an amazing experience at Miranda Lambert's. The vibes were…read moreexactly what you'd expect: fun, welcoming, and full of personality. The service was fantastic, especially as someone who's not used to southern hospitality. My mom said the mushroom taco was the best taco she's ever had, and I have to agree that the food was impressive. I loved my steak tacos and my dad's cheese quesadilla was surprisingly not greasy at all. Maybe California just doesn't do Tex-Mex the right way because this definitely raised the bar.

    Some of the best dang taco's I've ever had! They were very flavorful, juicy, and I feel like I…read morecould eat them every day hahaha! They came with a very spice sauce that I asked for on the side, which I'm glad I did because a little goes a longgg way on the spice train! Pricing was actually cheaper than I anticipated, so that was a plus! Service was wonderful and our server was very personable. I wish I caught his name so I could give him recognition, but I know that he was wearing a peridot necklace! He was super attentive and just did a great job all around. The decor inside was super fun! A combination of girly, southern twang, & cultural. I loved the mural inside as well. This location contains live music downstairs and a full restaurant upstairs. I loved the combination of the two in, all one building, and I really would love to go back here again!

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