My experience has me torn on how to feel about it with my excitement going in based in the high marks. I wasn't blown away here, and sadly a bit disappointed, yet the food wasn't completely terrible nor great, more so not the BBQ I was expecting. Their site says "hint of latin-american flavor," but it really has a bigger impact on it NOT being typical BBQ. Ex - the brisket is SUPER tender; the catch, it didn't taste like brisket to me at all and had no flavor. The pulled pork, had some weird texture in the mix, a different flavor and tender, but again not a typical BBQ pulled pork taste, and also a bit bland. The hush puppies were terrible and had a sandy texture that completely fell apart. The Mac'n cheese was ok. That said - now that I've experienced it NOT being typical BBQ, I would eat here again and get the dishes that aren't meant to be typical BBQ as I'm guessing that is where their style really works better, such as the tacos or brisket burger. The upside, quirky little set up, nice staff, food portion was great for the price, and sauces were good and key. read more

Totos BBQ Express - Ninos Nino Totos Sampler 1 Hush puppies & mac' n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Really enjoyed the Baby Ribs burger, it was great. Service was great. We will definitely be back, great experience. read more

Totos BBQ Express - Baby Ribs Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Hands down the best BBQ sandwich I've ever had. Upon arrival I could smell it cooking and I like that they make everything fresh. read more

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Driving through Nashville, we were in the mood for BBQ and they were open. So why not? From the outside they don't look like much but inside was nice no frills... typically all good signs for a BBQ joint. And true to their name, they were fast. Good sit down without being held up a long time. I ordered the wings combo with slaw. It was delicious! The wings were smoked just right, juicy and tender. The slaw was definitely house made and was the way I like it. My mom had the pulled pork sandwich with fries. She said the fries were just like chick-fil-a (high Praise). I snuck a bite of pork - good flavor, not fatty or too dry. Just right. And not swimming in sauce! Dad did the combo platter of pork and brisket. He couldn't decide which he liked better... he kept tasting until he had none left. The star though... sweet tea for $1.50! it was yummy and just the right amount of sweet. We'll be back next time we're in Nashville. read more

Totos BBQ Express - Wings combo - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I ordered a slab of ribs from Grubhub for me to pick up. The ribs were of good size and looked tasty. I went with the dry rub choice, but unfortunately for me, the rub was too spicy to enjoy. I removed the top layer and it the meat was good. I think next time, I will try to get a slab with sauce on the sides. Even though I didn't eat all of the ribs, out of 6, 3 were more than filling. The Macaroni was delicious with bacon bits and cilantro. The ribs themselves were under two pieces of toast, but I didn't get to try the toast because it made the toast soggy. As my second side, I chose fries. The fries are waffle style, but I didn't like them at all. After trying 3, I just stopped eating them. Though my experience didn't leave a great first impression, the service was friendly and I can't blame the restaurant for me not liking spicy food. I knock down 1 star for the fries, but when I try them again, I will definitely try the other meat choices. read more

Totos BBQ Express - Sign from the road - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Latin family doing bbq the right way. Very good hole in the wall places. Better good quality than some of the commercialized popular bbq places around town. Not much for atmosphere but service is friendly. read more

THE BEST!! So far Toto's has been the best barbecue we have had here in Nashville!! The ribs were so delicious and so tender that they fell apart to the touch! Brisket was very tender and juicy and melts in your mouth. The flavor of the meats were unbelievably good, I just couldn't believe how good it tasted. Now on to the sides. We had the potato salad, Mac and cheese b cause no barbecue meal is complete with Mac and the charro beans. The Mac had cilantro and bacon bits and that combo is great, the overall flavor was absolutely amazing!! This is going to be my go to spot when I come into town. read more

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Don't let the outside fool you, it might look like some small restaurant starting out but the food and customer service will sweep you off your feet. I was just driving by trying to find somewhere to eat and I saw this little restaurant with the cute little pig logo. I wasn't expecting anything special since it wasn't as crowded as the rest of the places here in East Nashville but bruh let me tell you. This place is slept on, customer service was on point, the atmosphere was lax and I didn't feel rushed at all. The food comes quick and man the brisket here is Amazing, literally melt in your mouth. I ordered the brisket burger and if I didn't have to go back to work I would've probably ordered a second one. I'm telling y'all, don't sleep on this place, bomb food that won't break the bank Also you know it's good since I didn't even expect to leave a review. I forgot the to take a picture of my meal but the staff and owner really deserves to be put on the map based on their service and how great the food is. read more

Totos BBQ Express - Here's the menu. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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5 stars all the way. A true hole in the wall. From the outside this place looks like a tire shop, inside it's a combination of bbq meets Mexico. I had the briscuit tacos and they were absolutely delicious. Brisket was smoky and tender and juicy. Tacos were good sized, i am stuffed after three! Charro beans were really good!!!! Do yourself a favor...eat here now. Great prices too!!! read more

Returned today! Great speedy service. Tasty Baked Potato! Great place for lunch. Plenty of free parking read more

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We were in town and wanted to find a good BBQ place. Read the yelp reviews and decided to check our Toto's BBQ Express. We were greeted by some friendly faces. We ordered the pork spare ribs, brisket, beef rib (one), and some sides. I'm a huge fan of mom and pop type shops and wanted to give this place a higher rating. Unfortunately, the food just wasn't up to par. The brisket was slathered in bbq sauce, and it didn't have a smoke ring and did not have a smoked flavor consistent with BBQ. The pork spare ribs were tender but again didn't have a smoked bbq flavor to it. The beef ribs was good but at $20 a rib, I was expecting more. Don't get me wrong the meat were tender but it didn't have the usual smoked smell or flavor. It reminded me of BBQ meat smoked in an electric smokers (not pellet style). Overall, food was just okay but I wouldn't come back for the food. read more

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This is a barbecue joint unlike any other in East Nashville. They specialize in the usual southern smokehouse staples but with a south of the border twist. I'm no purist when it comes to barbecue or its sides, but most of the time when people start mucking with things I find myself wishing they'd left well enough alone. That is not the case here. I got the pulled pork tacos with potato salad. The tacos were delicious in corn tortillas that seemed like they could have been homemade. They came with two sauces. One was a green, avocado based sauce and the other was a sweet, vinegar based bbq sauce. Both were great and I doused my tacos liberally. The potato salad was surprisingly spicy and I loved it. I would go back just for the potato salad. My girlfriend got the brisket burger with mac and cheese. The sauce that came with the brisket was a thicker, more traditional barbecue sauce than what comes with the tacos but it was very good as well. The brisket was tender and juicy and the mac and cheese was good even though she opted to go without the bacon and cilantro. This is definitely a place to check out if you enjoy barbecue but especially if you're in the mood for something outside the ordinary barbecue joint. read more

Totos BBQ Express - Pulled pork tacos and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Had the 3 meat combo with ribs, brisket and pulled pork, with Mac and cheese and beans as the side. Let's start with the ribs they were tender fall off the bone good, however I am not a big fan of vinegar based sauces so that was a negative for me. The brisket was tender, however it didn't have much flavor or smoke taste. There wasn't much fat in there so that was a plus. My wife loved the pulled pork, so that was a win. She was also impressed with the baked beans, they had a little kick with them. The same could be said about the Mac and cheese, loved them. read more

Totos BBQ Express - Ribs, brisket and pulled pork with beans and Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Good food and come one of the days they have baked potatoes. Don't get the combo. They stopped including a drink, so it is more expensive to get the combo than buying it separately. read more

Forgive me Father for I have sinned. When you told me to stop by this restaurant a long time ago, I did not listen to you. Now my eyes have seen the glory of Toto's BBQ Express and now I am a new man. Y'all!! When you see the smoke rolling from the grill, you know it's about to go down. I ordered the Brisket Burger and my goodness it was perfect. A smash burger with perfectly sautéed onions and brisket that melted in my mouth!!! They didn't have any fries and I'm glad because I ordered the beans. Why did I almost drink the juice from the beans? I'm so glad I stopped this time. read more

What A cool place. I've been told time and time again to come by this place. Food quality was great. The chicken wings were cooked perfectly. The home run was the brisket burger. I totally give them an A+. read more

Totos BBQ Express - a hand holding a sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Driving thru Nashville and stopped for lunch. I had BBQ pork sandwich with waffle fries. Highly recommend. First time here. Large servings. Will have to take other half to eat later. read more

Totos BBQ Express - BBQ sandwich and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I'm so excited to finally try this place! The food was so bomb. First off, the the lady at the register was super friendly and greets you as soon as you enter the restaurant. The place is clean. I had the brisket burger which was juicy and flavorful with onions and Serrano peppers. The waffle fries were seasoned well and made fresh. I enjoyed the side of charro beans they had. I would highly recommend this place and I am looking forward to returning! read more

Totos BBQ Express - Brisket Burger Combo - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wanted to try something local and saw this was down the street! Got the bbq chicken sandwich and it was amazing! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the mood for bbq read more

Totos BBQ Express - BBQ Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Word of mouth is that this establishment has some really good fried chicken. We decided to give them a try and the chicken did not disappoint! It was cooked to order, great size (bc I hate big or enhanced chicken) hot & crispy and full of flavor! For my side item I got the Mac n cheese which was topped with bacon bits and cilantro. I wasn't a huge fan of the Mac and cheese. My husband got potato salad as his side. I'm very picky about potato salad, although it didn't look like I would like it, the potato salad actually had a lot of flavor and was pretty good! He also got brisket bc who doesn't like a good cut of brisket. We requested 1lb of brisket. Well, we did not enjoy the brisket. It had zero flavor and clearly wasn't smoked. Maybe cooked in the oven or pressure cooker. So disappointing I was expecting smoked flavor and seasoning. It came with a sauce which it definitely needed. So once we got home we drowned it in the sauce and warmed it up to eat. I will say it was very tender, which leads me to believe it was oven baked/pressure cooked which sucks bc they had a grill fired up outside. They have a lot of options on their menu but I think I'll stick to the fried chicken. The establishment was clean with plenty of seating. We were the only customers with two people coming in to place or pick up an order. Price is reasonable. I will definitely return but only for the fried chicken! read more

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The employees were friendly and service was quick, but the food just isn't very good. I had a pork barbecue sandwich with macaroni and cheese, and I wasn't impressed with either one. The sauce is vinegar-based and doesn't have a good flavor, and the barbecue was bland and didn't have a smoky flavor. There's no need to waste your time here with so many other good barbecue options nearby. read more

My family was on vacation in Nashville and hungry for some barbecue. When we saw the smoker in the front of Toto's we were curious and decided to check the restaurant out, and we're glad that we did! Everything was home made and wonderful ! I had the BBQ Brisket burger, which was recommended by the restaurant owner. It was soft and very flavorful, along with that I enjoyed some waffle fries, which were great! While waiting for our food my sister and I had a chance to try out a few of the games set out for guests to use. After a few minutes of playing, our food had arrived. The restaurant is family run and opened during the pandemic, so I am worried that they might not be getting the attention that a great restaurant like that deserves ! So please go and try their food, you will not be disappointed ! read more

Totos BBQ Express - Sign and smoker - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Service was great, very nice people! But the meat was not good at all. I'm 90% sure the ribs & brisket were cooked in a crockpot & barbecue sauce poured on it right after platting it. No smoke flavor, no bark on the brisket at all just mushy like a roast out of a crockpot. But they also forgot to season it before throwing it in the pot! Potato salad was ok, Mack & Cheese was ok. The meat was zero stars! I'm giving it two stars because the people were very nice & I feel bad they are so far of from making good food. It's almost so bad you need to experience it for yourself! I hope these people have a backup plan. read more

Food was amazing and the staff were extremely friendly. I had the brisket burger and it was incredible. Definitely give this place a try if you are looking for a great BBQ spot. read more

Good food! Here's a tip- order by calling in instead of grub hub- I'm uploading the physical menu at the restaurant so you can see how different the prices are. It's cheaper for you and hopefully gives the business more revenue as well! read more

Totos BBQ Express - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Today was my second visit to Totos and enjoyed my meal. I had the 4 bones ribs with two sides. The ribs tasted great and fell off the bone. No knife needed. I am not a huge fan of vinegar based sauces but enjoyed the ribs. The mac and cheese was really good as well as the green beans. Service was great and very friendly. I am surprised by some of the negative comments about the food. This is very much a Mexican play on BBQ so I wonder if some expected a Texas style or Tennessee type of BBQ and were disappointed. The food is very good. read more

Great food! Fast and friendly folks. Smoked chicken was delicious! We really enjoyed- even the salads. read more

The sweetest people and great barbecue! So glad we tried this place! There is great indoor seating and a couple of picnic tables outside.

wow, disappointing. Really had high hopes, very close to home and good reviews. Was thinking ribs but the prices have doubled, so went with brisket platter. Brisket was dry and flavorless, not even a hint if smoke or a smoke ring. I doubt the brisket was cooked in a smoker. The meal was a bummer... icked it up to go. Bill came to just over $20 for lifeless brisket and overly spicy potatoe salad and green beans. Won't be back. read more

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WOW! I didn't know what to expect my first time here. I love walking into a bbq joint and let it reveal itself to me. I was looking for something close to where I was working and saw the name "Toto's BBQ." I said I need to try that! So, I pull up and see a trailer and a smoker In front of a building. Inside, the makings of a place that focuses on food rather than creating an atmosphere. It' has plenty of simple seating and is very clean. But the smell! Wow! I ordered a pork plate, which came with 2 sides. I chose baked and charro beans. The pork came with standard sauce, which was the right blend of heat and flavor, and not really needed as the meat was well smoked, but the sauce was the perfect touch! The charro and baked beans were both beautifully flavored as well. That was last eeek. I returned yesterday and tried the brisket sandwich. I had the charro beans again. I'm back today trying the pork sandwhich, and again the charro beans. It's a good thing for my wallet that I don't live close by, because I could see myself having lunch and dinner here for most meals! It's that good! Come try it for yourself And see if you don't agree. Thanks, Steve read more

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Wonderful people and great food! The brisket nachos and pulled pork are usually my go to and all the sides I've had are incredible. The baked beans are out of this world and the saucy, over-the-top fried chicken sandwich is quite an experience! Please give them a try and support this biz! read more

Such a unique and tasty place: an untraditional barbecue joint infused with Latin love and spice. The staff was very welcoming and the food was fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the Toto sauce on my wings, and the server let me try all their sauces, since it was my first visit. We will be back! read more

I ordered through Uber. I received a "brisket" burger with no brisket, bland box tasting macaroni and cheese, salty baked beans and bland potato salad. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! GO ELSEWHERE! I'm so mad! read more

The pulled pork sandwiches were quite respectable, and the vibe was relaxed and casual. We will be back to try other fare!

Catfish sandwich is lukewarm soggy and inedible. Mac and cheese tastes like Kraft from the box. wings bland. green beans greasy AND unseasoned. I just spent $60 including delivery and I am highly disappointed. read more

Such good food you devour instantly. Friendly staff and such good portion sizes. 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Wow just wow. shock and awe. I didnt imagine this little place would be this good but this is right up there with the big boys around town. You dont have to fight through traffic either. Go here you wont be disappointed. read more

Everything from their menu is absolutely spectacular!!!! Brisket sandwich with fries is to die for!!! Their baked potatoes are delishhh!!! Their nachos ... O M G!!! And their ribs ... Just EVERYTHING!!! IF YOU HAVEN'T TRIED IT YET DO YOURSELF A FAVOR!!!!! read more

We ordered delivery through Uber Eats. We made a couople of changes (no mayo). We had the BBQ pork sandwich combo and the brisket combo. Both sandwiches were delicious. The cole slaw was a homemade vinegar slaw that was perfect on the sandwich. I cannot say enough good about the mac and cheese. It's obviously homemade and cheesy with bacon. What's not to love? We also had the green beans, which were also fantastic. They're clearly cooked with ham (as they should be). I'm thinking about ordering again tonight just because it was soooo good. BTW the pictures here don't do it justice but we were more interested in eating than taking pictures lol read more

I live down the street from here and decided to give it a go for the first time today. Safe to say, I was NOT disappointed. Food was prepared in a timely fashion, the employees were very nice and accommodating. And do YOU SEE THIS BRISKET BURGER???? I will be returning for sure! read more

Totos BBQ Express - Brisket Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee