It was a super cool restaurant! They had LEGIT Boricua food, and it will be missed!…read more Adios amor

Everything here is made with love I really felt like I was teleported to the Caribbean. I built my…read moreplate with yellow corn rice, shredded beef, sweet plantains, potato salad. I love when food tastes homemade and everything here does just that! Don't forget to try their empanadas too! The chicken empanada is to die for, incredibly juicy. The Dominican fried cheese paired perfectly with the plate as well. It was crispy on the outside but so soft on the inside . The fresh juices are a must! They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The customer service is very friendly and helpful by even offering suggestions.

My dad is from Medellin Colombia I recently moved to…read moreTennessee Made the hour drive for some Colombian food I ordered to go Food was ready once I arrived Great customer service and fresh authentic food Generous portions for a great price Only thing I didn't like was the drink I got it was way too watery I wanted a avena but they were out that day Definitely will be back

We were looking for something different for dinner and we found La Cucharita on Yelp. it had good…read morereviews, so we thought we would give it a try. They are located in a little shopping plaza, so there is plenty of free parking. The restaurant is a no-frills, seat yourself type of place. The menus were written in Spanish and English, so if you don't speak Spanish, you will be fine. My husband ordered the Bistec Encebollado (Grilled Steak and Onions) with rice, beans and maduros. I ordered the Arepas Rellenas--one with chicken and one with beef. I thought they would be small, so I ordered two. I was very wrong. They were so huge that I could only eat half of one! The rest went home and made excellent leftovers the next day. The chicken and the beef in the arepas were so tender and flavorful. I did not need to add any hot sauce or condiments to add more flavor. I would definitely recommend the arepas. Definitely a good stop to get your Colombian food fix!

They have 1 veggie/vegan options; thank the stars, it's very tasty. The JAH MAMA MUSHROOM empanada…read moremade with oyster mushrooms. The price is high for the size of the empanadas. You need at least 4, and that was a snack for little ol' me. There was a mix up with my friend's order, but they easily rectified it. He enjoyed his empanadas. The Jah Mama sauce is the best; just buy an entire bottle, seriously, you can buy a bottle. I would come back for a snack here because it would be pricey to make a meal of it.

The sweet potato empanada here is insane!! I'm so mad I discovered this because my summer body is…read moreso not happening now due to my consumption of these delicacies!! I've only ever tried the sweet potato empanada but it is bangin- like a sweet potato pie and a churro had a baby and then the baby was kissed by God. Flaky, buttery, cinnamon sugary, perfection. I'm fortunate enough to live around the corner from here, and ask my boyfriend nightly if we can stop by albas so I can get my favorite sweet treat. I have to try the rest of the empanadas asap but man oh man do not miss the sweet potato empanada or I will be upset with you!

Amazing food! Best Cubano sandwich I've had, delicious desserts specially the Pudín de pan with…read moreorange mermelada on top. Can't wait to get back to this restauran.

As a rare Cuban-American living in Nashville, I had to come see what this place was all about!…read moreGrowing up in Miami, I know just what to look for when it comes to trying Cuban food and this place left me pleasantly surprised and satisfied. Though not perfect, you can get a great experience of Cuban food coming to Back to Cuba. Some suggestions I would like to share is that croquetas shouldn't be just an appetizer, but should be able to buy them individually. What makes Miami Cuban food so great is being able to order an espresso with 2 croquetas. The croquetas should also come with lime, a must! Instead I was brought ketchup. Pastelitos are listed as a dessert but it's really a pastry people would order as an appetizer or with their coffee, as well. Rice and beans were spot on! Lechón and yuca had the right flavors, just needed more of it. Overall, a great experience to make me feel back at home

This place felt like home! My husband and I came to visit Nashville over the summer and I was…read moremissing authentic Latin food. This cute hole-in-the-wall satisfied all my cravings. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. The workers immediately made me feel like I was at home and the empanadas de carne were so crispy. The meat was juicy and the avocado salsa was fantastic! Highly recommend this place.

I'm hesitant to write this because I selfishly don't want this place to get jam packed (obviously,…read moreI actually do bc I want the business to do well), but this is the best food in Nashville. Not the best Latin food in Nashville. The best food, period. The chilaquiles Rojas are insane. The rice is always fluffy, the beans delicious and the seasoning is always perfectly balanced. Most importantly, they are always consistent. They also write cute notes which is just an added bonus.

Limo Eatery in East Nashville just won Most Savory Dish at Second Harvest Generous Helpings…read morefundraiser, and after loving the bite we had at that event we wanted to try the full diner. Spoiler alert. We were not let down. We started with the grilled octopus, which was excellent, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The catch of the day ceviche was fresh and bright, exactly what you want. For my entree I had the lomo saltado with beef, and the flavors were excellent across the board, that classic Peruvian stir fry hitting all the right notes. The sauce alone was worthy of a take home box. On the drink side, the pisco martini was a great pairing with the meal and a fun way to lean into the Peruvian specialties. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, which made the whole evening feel like an occasion rather than just dinner out. Parking was easy with a private lot right behind the restaurant. This one is a great addition to the East Nashville food scene and well worth the visit.

This is a excellent place to enjoy Peruvian cuisine. I decided to have lunch here as it is…read more"approved" by my Peruvian friend. It was mother's day and they were very busy- so booking a table on Open Table was the right move. I love Lomo Saltado, Ceviche, Chaufa- but this time I decided to try something new and got Aji de Gallina. I love the flavor of aji amarillo and the flavor & taste were perfect. It was so delicious. It was served in a big plate and I had to save the half of it for later. Pricing on menu is slightly more than I usually spend for lunch, but here I thought it was worth every dollar! Quality and taste delivered. Last but not least, our server was wonderful! She was attentive, friendly and spoke to us in Spanish and English. What a gem in East Nashville. If you have not tried Peruvian cuisine, you just have to try it here!

If Tres Gauchos had any struggles of daily operation in the past, those have all been alleviated…read morenow. My experience was wonderful and they're handling the pandemic well and appropriately. I walked into the Plaza Mariachi center looking for lunch. A beautiful young lady cheerfully took my order, which was processed quickly and efficiently. I decided to try the hamburger and the chicken wings. The hamburgesa was a thick, half-pound beef patty cleverly seasoned with a brilliant flavor. It came with a fried egg, a buttered bun, lettuce, and tomato. Admittedly, I was also hoping for the pico, cotija, and remolade that appear as toppings on the menu version. They were absent, and they might simply be out of certain condiments as the coronavirus persists. But that didn't detract from the satisfying taste! The chicken wings are smoked until tender, and then fried for a lovely crisp red exterior. Oh they were delicious! They were missing the tequila lime dressing, perhaps another casualty of the pandemic. It's not uncommon to alter one's menu these days. But they were undeniably tasty! A nice surprise were the hand-cut potatoes that accompanied both entrees, fried just enough for that crispy edge while soft and tender on the inside. I think almost any dish will come with these little gems. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Tres Gauchos!

Hands down the best place to eat at Plaza ever since the hot bar at Mas Fresco was removed awhile…read moreback. The potatoes here are so perfectly crispy on the outside & hot & soft on the inside, something you'll want to replicate at home for sure. The real shining star of the menu i think is the hamburger. The patty has to be higher grade sirloin & the seasoning is perfect. they top it with a perfectly cooked egg, delicious bread & standard burger fixings. My wife & i have both had it & think its a top 5 burger in Nashville even when compared to places like the Pharmacy, Gabbys, & other known burger joints. Large portions & better quality food than you'd probably imagine for a food court type location.

I was really excited to try their empanadas, especially given that they're gluten-free! Some…read moreempanadas are wheat based, but these are based from corn. I ordered a beef and shrimp empanada. The total was $14, and it's great that you get to mix and match any two for $14. I was a little bit, disappointed by how salty the empanadas were. I felt like I was sprinkling lime juice in using the cream sauce, just to dull down the saltines rather than for the flavor. The beef and cheese empanada was a bit oily, but less salty, whereas the shrimp empanada was quite salty. I was, however, quite impressed by the yucca fries. Those were very well seasoned, and had a sweetness to them. That was really pleasant! I definitely wanted to like this place a lot more than I did, especially given the hype around them.

Caveat: I had Chivanada at a Yelp event. Not a paid endorsement, but like to be open about things…read morelike this. One of the most colorful food trucks in the Nashville area, this is an Columbian empanada paradise. My understanding is the empies are all gluten free, as well, which is a bonus. Well done beef empanada. One of the best I have had in my life (the best being Empa Mundo in Irving, Texas). Seems like a simple thing, but the empie, the unique mix of beef, gouda, and spices, and the sauce just work. Simple comfort food, but well done. I would also consider adding on an Avo-Tomato salad or Platano Maduro to round out the meal. Drinks also very authentic for the type of food. Look at their social media to see where they are this week. Basement East is one of their normal haunts.