Are we being punk'd? The Moms are visiting our engaged children and they brought us to Bartaco. We were given a 20 minute wait; it was 53 minutes, finally sat down indoors; we got "rain" on (Rhianna's "Umbrella" came to my mind) by the condensation above; move onto the set of tables next to us; we're still waiting for our food, long enough to finish our second round of drinks; we notice people who were seated after us came and went; we asked about our food; they checked and because we moved tables, someone thought we left(!); finally trays of food were sighted, and in a slo-mo movie scene, waitstaff runs into each other and knocks a tray of our food down; after more waiting, the food finally safely lands on our table, sighs all around...until "Raindrops keep Falling on my Head" suddenly plays, as we are now getting the new generation of condensation (at the new table) and one drop actually does an impressive-what-would- rival-an-NBA-star, dunks right into our salsa! Now we ask, ourselves, "Where are the cameras?" Surely this is not really happening?? Why FIVE STARS? The way Matt and Hanna(h) handled our disastrous, yet comical 1st impression of Bartaco, is why, they get the FIVE STARS! They were extremely professional, apologetic, and took great care of us. Matt is also very personable and is a friend you just haven't met yet! Back to why you may be reading this in the first place? Food-great, atmosphere-lively, and extremely great service - need I say more? read more

Came here tonight while in town and this place was recommended. Really enjoyed it and the cucumber salad and pork belly tacos were the standout dishes. Haven was our server and he was great, hospitable and very engaging! They also have great matches as a parting favor. Love that little detail. I rated 4 stars instead of 5 because it does get very loud and can be hard for conversation. But it's also part of the charm of the place I'm thinking! read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Cucumber salad - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great vibes & good service. Drinks and food are fab. Plenty of vegetarian options! Staff is great about dietary restrictions. All food is served family style & meant to be shared. The cauliflower taco & the plantains are to die for. read more

In the 2 hours that I was at this restaurant, I heard 3 Fergie songs (1 actual Fergie song and 2 Black Eyed Peas songs). I'm deducting one star for not hearing a 4th and final Fergie song. I need a Fergie song every 30 minutes. Also, the tacos were amazing. Incredibly flavorful and at a great price point. read more

Delish, fresh, consistent and speedy! This is the perfect place to grab a casual, quick dinner with friends. Must try the tuna tataki taco and duck taco. read more

hands-down, probably one of the best places to go and eat tacos in Nashville. I mean it's Nashville so you're not really expecting it to have great tacos you're more or less expecting it to have the best barbecue ever. My colleague and I actually found this place and we were surprised indefinitely at how good the street tacos were and how strong the drinks were. The guacamole was superb and the service was awesome thank you bar taco Nashville. We do definitely miss you. read more

Pretty yummy lunch spot. Always always crowded so consider a reservation. The pineapple pisco punch is delicious! I'd come back. read more

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AWESOME Tacos!! The Cauliflower Taco is the BOMB!! Our table had every taco on the menu, excellent guacamole, reasonably priced! Fun ambience, outside dining too! Taylor was our waiter, very friendly, informative and personable! Highly recommend this restaurant! Great Selection of Cold beer & Strong Margaritas! Souvenir matches when you leave ! read more

Bartaco is a go-to for me. Depending on the time and day of the week, it might be helpful to add yourself to the waitlist ahead of time for in-person dining. Recently, we went and had Luke on our service for Saturday around 12pm and he was helpful and friendly. I appreciate that this location has gone back to writing down orders on the cards or ordering with one of the team members. It's more efficient in my opinion. The music can be loud at times so keep that in mind when visiting if you want to have easy convos or individuals with sensitive hearing. It's a good place for a night out. The tacos are so wonderful and I loved their seasonal lobster and corn one. read more

We were visiting Nashville and one of my goals during my stay was to eat at Bartaco because we used to have one in Alabama. I really miss the one we had. It was one of my favorite spots. The feel of the restaurant is slightly upscale but fun and laid back at the same time. It gives you a kind of vacation vibe. With its low lighting and woven baskets. The dragon fly is their logo, and you can put up the dragonfly sign, included at the table, when you need service. This is such a wonderful thing because the wait staff isn't wasting their time or your time. The food is really good. I like that you can order as many tacos as you like and mix and match. My favorites are the mojo pork carnitas and the chicken Verde. I also love their street corn. If you are a hot and spicy kind of person, they offer haberno, jalapeno and roja sauces. read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The food came out very quickly. It was packed inside when we went for weekend lunch, but we were able to get seating at the bar. My favorite taco is between the Korean pork belly and the shrimp taco. I did not like sitting in front of the juicer at the bar because I got squirted with lime juice a couple of times, so try to avoid that seat if possible. I enjoyed the decor inside and the wait staff were nice. Will most likely be trying other bartacos! read more

Bartaco - Nashville - korean bbq ribeye rice bowl, trio dip appetizer - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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WOOOOWWW *said like Owen Wilson* I cannot stress this enough when I say even writing about these tacos has me salivating! I have never had such amazing tacos in my entire life, and that's saying something given everywhere I've lived. We sat on the patio - it had such a wonderful ambiance. It was crowded but it felt lively instead of overwhelming. Our waiter was AMAZING! I wish I could remember his name, but he was so patient with us and had amazing recommendations. The lobster tacos were top tier as was the elote. My kids were practically licking their plates. Lots of flavor combos and unique concepts for taco form. Yall should definitely check it out! Parking was available across the street for free. ;) read more

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Love this place for the vibe and the price point! All their tacos are delicious but my favorite is pork belly- it has a complex flavour profile and joy provoking. Service is quick and staff was very nice. Expect a wait time of around 20 mins even if you go around 8:30 pm. read more

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SO SO GOOD!! Heard this place was known for their MARGS -- AND yes! They were amazing, fresh & flavorful. We had a short wait, was told 45-1 hr but waited maybe 30-45, yay. They have a lovely bartender outside making drinks while you wait. I got a regular marg on the rocks w sugar and tajin rim, amazing. Appetizer sampler - try it all, so delicious. Ordered the street tacos and I got the ahi tuna crispy rice bowl. Every bite was perfection -- great flavors, authentic. Can't wait to come back, the food and drinks are craveable. In a lovely, walkable part of Nash. Great shopping around read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Green marg - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We had a delish dinner at @bartacolife Nashville this weekend! Great vibes fantastic food and service. It was super hot, so despite their efforts to keep the patio seating cooler we sat inside. We started with the chips, salsa and guac. All delicious! The chips are full-sized tortillas so you have to come to grips with the fact that your table took down a stack of tortillas, but they are so tasty and the salsas and guac are great. The grapefruit ginger agua fresca was my absolute fave! We enjoyed ours NA but you can add your favorite adult beverage if you choose. I loved the cauliflower (with pistachio chimichurri!!) and the pork belly tacos. The sesame ribeye was tasty, too. The retro pork pastor seems to have been missing all of the toppings so that was a bummer, but the meat was good. My husband and daughter loved the Baja fish taco - they would have had more than one of those next time. The duck taco was also tasty. I loved all of the hot sauces, too. We tried the black beans and the cucumber salad on the side. We were told the corn fritters on the menu at their Madison, WI location are legendary, so we may need to take a field trip. Everyone we encountered was super friendly and helpful, and we can't wait to visit again next time we're in town! read more

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Brett was our waiter when my friends and I came in for a lunch on Valentine's Day. We checked in on the waitlist before we drove up from Franklin and still waited about 20 minutes for a table so I ordered the Pineapple Pisco Punch to sip on while we waited. Bartaco has the best assortment of tacos and fun sides too. We tried the Plantains and I got the ahi taco, sesame steak and chicken tinga tacos. Everything was delicious and Brett was really sweet and attentive too. This place is super fun and delicious. I had been to their Atlanta location way too long ago and was really glad to try this location out as well cuz man I had missed their food...and drinks!! I hardly drink anymore but I had to get a cocktail here cuz they're on POINT!! read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We stumbled upon Bartaco while walking 12 South and we enjoyed every single thing we ate and drank. The taco teaser was perfect for sharing - street corn, guacamole, cucumber salad, and the best fried plantains. I ordered the poke tuna and I wish I had a Bartaco in Austin so I could eat this weekly. The sauce was everything with a tiny hint of heat. The watermelon mint marg and honeydew agua Fresca spike with vodka were both light and refreshing. We loved them! The tacos are smaller street tacos but we really enjoyed the chicken verde and Baja fish. Service was also friendly and fast and we liked the indoor outdoor seating because it was a beautiful day. If ever in Nash again, I'll be back! read more

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Service is very nice and fine. The two stars are for the food. Food came out almost instant and Cold, come to think about it I should have sent it back. Fish on fish taco is cold with this leaky sauce that makes the taco soggy right away. Cauliflower taco also served cold with falafel on top which If anyone understands in falafel knows that it shouldn't be served cold. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ , Diet Coke in a can that should be super cold served warmer than the food lol. Won't be coming back and not sure how these businesses in Nashville keep their doors open, I'm assuming because there's not much else around? Oh well. read more

We visited Bartaco while visiting Nashville and were so pleased with our visit. Ben, our server, gave amazing recommendations for food and things to do in the area. He truly made our experience great. To start we had the guac and salsa trio. The salsas and guac were very fresh and the tortilla chips were shaped like tostadas. We tried the carne asada, verde tinga, pork belly, baja fish, chorizo, and shrimp tacos. All were very good but the pork belly was phenomenal. To drink we had the green margarita, seasonal watermelon margarita, and both regular and spicy pineapple margaritas. The green and watermelon were unique, refreshing, and tasty. I look forward to returning to Nashville to visit Bartaco again, as it is now one of my favorite restaurants. read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Green Margarita, Seasonal Watermelon Margarita, chips and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This is getting 5 stars because you can't find a happier place than the 12 South Bar taco. Really any day of the week you can see it is packed. The food is so good & reasonably priced! I'd recommend the plantains or pork belly rice bowl. The food comes out as you order it. read more

Food was really great, super friendly staff. Everything was great. The tres leches was really good as well. Really wished the guac wasn't so spicy read more

Bar taco has the best Taco's! Seriously! Their food is great, it's like ala carte or family style kind of so it's a lot different than any boring restaurant which might be why we liked it so much! So many options!! Everything we tried was delicious!! I wish I'd taken photos of our food but we gobbled it up so fast, so my bad yall read more

LOVE BARTACO! i used to live in the neighborhood and i came back tonight. it was exactly how i remember it! the food here is so consistent and well thought of! i thought the lobster taco (special) and the ahi tuna salad were spectacular . the guacamole is also a must get. the service is always impeccable and the feel of this local restaurant is beachy boho! the scene of 12th south is brought together by bartaco! read more

me and my friend love the spicy margs here! We also got the Baja fish taco, carne asada taco, street corn, and a pitcher of spicy margs ‍ Ambiance was great, margs were amazing read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Spicy margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Met my sister here for her birthday. Very cute decor! I love a dimly lit restaurant! Very chill atmosphere. Warmly greeted by the bartender and the bar manager, Matt. Who was from my hometown! The food was good as well as the drinks. Had it not been a work night, I would've easily stayed to have another drink. read more

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Yum! Bartaco is the Bomb! Great energy in this place & love the outdoor seating. Makes me feel like I am on vacay every time I come here. The food is delicious ( although portions kind of small so order a bunch of items to try). I highly recommend the Fish Tacos. Insanely good! Holy Moley is the Guacamole creamy & yummy! Service is good too! You will love this place I promise! Go today you will thank me. read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Bowls - tacos are better - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Such a cool spot! I loved how everything is pretty much à la carte so you can try multiple things. The guacamole and verde salsa was great to start off. My favorite taco was the crunchy shrimp one! Our waiter was great and very on top of things! The restaurant vibes were great and I will definitely be returning! read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Baja fish taco, crunchy shrimp taco, chicken tinga taco - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Top notch, amazing food amazing service they prepped you on the size of the tacos and the ones that are unique or popular- made a good spicy marg... excellent tuna taco and mushroom taco!!! read more

We came in on a Saturday night with a party of 10, fully expecting a long wait--and it was (quoted around 2 to 2.5 hours)--but the staff truly went above and beyond to accommodate us. They were incredibly patient as we checked in multiple times, always kind and transparent about how many parties were ahead of us. At one point, they even rearranged a few things to squeeze us into a table much sooner than expected, which we really appreciated. Once seated, the experience only got better. The manager came by right away to check on us, which set the tone for the night. Our waitress was amazing--so friendly, attentive, and genuinely helpful with everything from recommendations to making sure our large group had everything we needed. And the food... absolutely worth the wait. Everything we ordered was a 10/10--the salsa, the guacamole, the tacos--all fresh and packed with flavor. And the margaritas? So good. For such a busy night and a large group, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Exceptional service, delicious food, and a team that truly cares. We'll definitely be back! read more

Bartaco - Nashville - inside seating - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We sat at the bar and loved everything from the atmosphere, to the delicious food! They have fresh squeezed juice for your margaritas, and hands down the best playlist (think 90's-00's throwbacks)!! Would highly recommend! read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I honestly can't say enough great things about this restaurant. The service was wonderful. The food was delicious and a really great price. We ordered drinks and they were so delicious and not overly sweet. My son left a toy in the booth and when I came back the next day to grab it, the manager was SO nice and gave us a little goodie bag with some other cute swag from the restaurant. Exceptional service like this, I feel like, is a lost art. We are visiting from out of town but moving here in a few months and it just made the experience even more special. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much! read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Tacos, margarita, and mojito - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The tacos and service are great. If you want a good date night spot you'll love it, but it is a little more on the bougie end of the taco spectrum for me, thus the 4 stars. For the price not the best in town, however a great option when in 12th South. read more

INCREDIBLE. Amazing tacos. Amazing staff. William behind the bar is wonderful. Exceptional customer service! This place is a gem. 11 out of 10! read more

Let me explain how Bartaco should raise the bar. I met my friend here for lunch on a very hot Tuesday. This was our first experience here so we were excited. The waitress was very kind and explained that the restaurant was tapas style and that we had to order on the little cards separately but the order would come out on one plate. First thing I notice was that there was only one small menu on our table so I ultimately just chose based on names while my friend looked at the descriptions of each item. After ordering three tacos each (and not remembering what we ordered) it was pure confusion when the order arrived on one plate and one taco short. Additionally we ordered a large guac for the table and were initially brought a small. Once we asked two people which taco was missing and determined what each one was we finally split the order accordingly. I got the roasted duck, Baja fish, and chicken verde. The duck was heavy on the barbecue but not fatty which I enjoyed. The chicken verde had some kick to it but nothing special. The Baja fish was the best of the three with a nice crunchy piece of fish. We were provided a water pitcher for the table but it went untouched because the water was hot. There wasn't even condensation outside of the container to give the impression that it was cold at some point. read more

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Food 10 outta 10! We loved every bite from the plantains to the pork belly tacos! The vibes were real to the point that we had to download their Spotify playlist! Our server Katie was friendly and had great recommendations! read more

Fast, friendly service. Tacos really good, chips and guac also really good. Solid margaritas. Sat inside on a Friday afternoon and atmosphere was lively and fun read more

Bartaco is THE BOMB! I like all the locations and the experience is consistent across the board. Great margs, great selection of food, and i love the cool shirts everyone wears lol the decor is super nice great service! read more

Went here during Christmas week in 2022 and truly enjoyed it. Glad it was open tonight! We had the chips with guacamole and salsa, port belly, duck and steak tacos, Korean BBQ and Chicken Verde rice bowls and all were so so delicious! There flavors were perfect read more

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The tacossss hereee are amazing !! And the drinks don't fall shirts either ! There's specialty are their margaritas- like the spicy ones ! The food serving style it's sharing for the whole tables and you buy individual tacos! The mushrooms tacos and the carne asada were delicious full of flavor . If your not a fan of spicy food there other options to choose from . Great for brunch or for a night out to hangout ! The server was amazing and took his time in explaining which options were the most popular to the most spicy one ! Definitely a great experience! read more

Bartaco - Nashville - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I came here to say because I was in the area and had a couple of free taco coins I got from the last Yelp event! Cool! From the outside it looks like a place that should be near a lake or waterway as the it's kinda of an outdoorsy airy place . Theres seating out side and inside and have a cool bar area . The tacos to say the least are very small . I mean like half the size of a real taco. I needed like 5 to kinda feel full . Tacos are like 3 bucks each and some go to like 5 depending on what you get . The decor is pretty cool and it more of a touristy place . As a lot of out of towners stop here . The bartender was great and helpful and did a great job. You get your food pretty fast . Overall I'd come here again for the margarita if I was staying in the city . The bartender was saying they're pretty good here . The road it's on has a lot of cool shops and things to do off the beaten path if the city . read more

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