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    El Pelon

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Nate M.

    Jamie, the first person to review this taco truck, completely nails the vibe at the El Pelon food truck. A great place to soak up the booze and indulge in some suspiciously great Mexican food. Like all good tacos trucks, El Peon is located near the entrance of a gas station. The delicious aromas coming from this truck will easily make you forget you were heading home to reheat leftovers in your air fryer. This happened to my wife and I. We stopped to get gas and the delicious aromas and the small line got our attention. We ordered two chorizo sopes, two carne tacos and one chorizo burrito. Everything was amazing, but my favorite was the chorizo burrito, which I actually ate for breakfast the next day. The sope could have used a little more meat but the pickled veggies and sauces made up for it. My wife gobbled up the tacos so nothing to report there, but they looked good! They also have quesadillas, tortas and all the meats including; pastor, carne asada and lengua which is cow tongue. No thanks on that! This food truck offers amazing Authentic mexican food and all the traditional fare I miss from the West Coast Mexican food scene. A must try!

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    1 year ago

    Always a banger! Foods fresh to order. Amazing customer service & friendly too. My comfort spot for sure!

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    3 years ago

    Tacos and quesa birria are great. Affordable pricing and quick service. Will go back again.

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    4 years ago

    Great food truck!! Tacos, burritos, they have it all. Very friendly family that owns this.

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    4 years ago

    Great food. A+ service. Michelada preparada was the best. Tacos and tortas were a hit. I'm from Arizona and this Taco truck hit the spot.

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    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    Blanco Cocina + Cantina

    4.4
    (495 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$
    Catering service
    Takes reservations

    My husband and I had a beautiful experience at Blanco cocina + cantina last night! We stopped in…read morefor a quick bite and drink, in between live music. The atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming, our server Nick was fantastic. Nick had great suggestions, was very attentive and personable. The food we had was outstanding, obviously fresh and seriously delicious. The drinks were smooth and balanced. We can't wait to plan another trip to Nash and come back to Blanco's!

    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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    Calacas Mexican Cuisine

    Calacas Mexican Cuisine

    4.6
    (222 reviews)
    9.8 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    Calacas was such a great find during our Nashville trip! Conveniently located right under the…read moreResidence Inn Nashville Downtown. The setup inside is adorable and had a cozy, relaxed vibe from the moment we walked in. Our server, Tom, was absolutely wonderful. He even asked if we had any allergies when ordering, which we really appreciated even though we didn't have any. It honestly showed how much they care about their customers. I don't think I've ever had a restaurant ask that before! He was also super attentive and kept our waters refilled so quickly throughout the meal. One thing we really liked was the atmosphere. We loved all the fun live music spots around Nashville too, but this was a nice change of pace if you're looking for more of a chill, relaxed vibe where you can easily enjoy conversation during dinner. We both ordered the asada tacos and they were SO delicious, exactly what we needed. The rice on the side tasted incredibly fresh too, and the tomato and corn mixed into it were the perfect addition. You could tell everything was made with care. The staff was constantly cleaning tables quickly after guests left, and overall the service was just amazing from start to finish. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back next time we're in Nashville!

    Super convenient spot located right under the hotel. Perfect accessibility if you're staying…read morenearby. Fish Ceviche: Fresh and tasty but definitely a bit heavy on the cucumber. Asada Tacos: Honestly, pretty bland. The meat was cooked well but it lacked any real flavor. Salmon: Nothing special. Didn't feel like high-grade fish. Pork Belly Tacos (The GOAT): Absolute life-changing Pork Belly. As someone who's eaten a lot of pork belly, this was easily the best I've ever had. I'd come back just for this. The Portion: Tacos come with rice and beans so the portions are very generous. You won't leave hungry. 4/5 stars. The only reason for the 4-star rating is that incredible Pork Belly. It carried the whole meal. Highly recommend for that dish alone!

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    Federales Tacos & Tequila

    Federales Tacos & Tequila

    3.9
    (110 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$
    Free WiFi
    Outdoor seating

    Must-try brunch spot in downtown Nashville! In the heart of The Gulch, we stayed here for the…read more2-hour Breakfast Buffet all-you-can-eat... and all-you-can-drink option... and what a memorable experience :) FOOD: So it isn't a self-serve "buffet", but for food they have a menu and you can order multiple items at a time. Choose between Appetizers, Tacos and Entrees and the kitchen will serve up dishes that are brought to you at intervals. Standout items we tried are, ranked from best-to-least, were: 1) Steak & Eggs 2) Papas Chorizo Skillet 3) Chicken & Waffle 4) Breakfast Taco 5) Al Pastor Taco 6) Biscuit & Gravy The biscuit I loved, she didn't. It's very thick and dense, so will depend on your preference. Some of the tastiest overall Mexican-style breakfast's we've har! DRINKS: The all-you-can-drink option adds $$ (I think $20-25/person), so it isn't cheap... but is worthwhile if your group loves Mimosa's, Vodka's, Bloody Mary's and fresh Fruit Juices. To their credit, Federales' service staff POURS THE DRINKS CONSTANTLY lol. They brought out bottle after bottle, esp for the Mimosa's. We enjoyed it and felt this was part of the experience there - chill out, sink into the vibe, enjoy live music and loosen up while sitting in a modern open-air concept with everyone around smiling and feeling good ... In conclusion, this rivals Adele's for my favorite Nashville brunch spot. The two have very different vibes, and I highly recommend checking out Federales!

    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.

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    Fonda 12 South

    Fonda 12 South

    4.2
    (164 reviews)
    10.9 mi
    $$$

    First off, I need to start getting my servers names (and remembering them) because ours was great!…read moreHe heard us talking about my lactose intollerant, so when the three of us were deciding between the Pollo Tinga or Carnitas Taco Board he warned us that the Pollo had cheese on it. Thanks good sir! We got the Carnitas to share and Guacamole - it was the perfect amount of food for the three of us and everything was so good. I loved building my own tacos with all the fun toppings. They even brought us more shells when we still had meat & toppings leftover. And more chips when we still had guac in the pestal & mortar (which was super cute). I loved the vibe of the place - chic but not so chic I felt out of place (because no one would call me chic for good reason). I loved the glow of the pink neon - created a fun vibe.

    First impression of this restaurant was the parking was kinda weird but a quick phone call cleared…read moreeverything up. It was a quick walk through an apartment hallway and leads you out right to the front door. Once walking in the door everyone was so nice and inviting. This was a late lunch hour so it wasn't busy and basically got sat immediately. But I would think lunch hour and weekends can get pretty busy. I knew what I was craving so we ordered pretty much as soon as we sat down. Omg the food was soo good and the perfect size for what I wanted. The taquitos were soooo good! The perfect flavors and texture. I would definitely get these again! The birria tacos were just as equally good! Next time you're in the area make sure you check them out!

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    Bakersfield Nashville

    Bakersfield Nashville

    4.5
    (1.6k reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$

    Nicely decorated place to go in downtown Nashville , great specials, friendly bartenders, " Maddy…read moreis the best" fun atmosphere!. I had chips & queso it was good, 2 tvs on wall playing western movies, classic rock music playing, enjoyed my visit

    While looking for a quick bite before a concert in Nashville, we stumbled upon Bakersfield, and as…read morea taco enthusiast visiting from the Southwest, I wasn't sure what to expect. I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised. The guacamole and chips were the standout of the meal. The guacamole was incredibly fresh, packed with flavor, and served alongside warm, freshly made tortilla chips that were hard to stop eating. We also ordered the esquites, since I'm a huge fan of authentic elote preparado. The flavors were delicious and well-balanced. My only suggestion would be to serve the esquites warm, I promise it truly takes the dish to another level. As for the tacos, the presentation was beautiful. The Al Pastor tacos looked fantastic, but they leaned a little too sweet for my taste and were missing some of the bold, smoky flavors I associate with traditional Al Pastor, like guajillo chiles, oregano, and other aromatic spices. On the other hand, the chicken tacos were excellent. They were juicy, well-seasoned, and flavorful enough to shine without needing much from the toppings. To top it all off, our server was friendly, attentive, and helped make the entire experience enjoyable. Overall, Bakersfield exceeded my expectations. While it may not replace the authentic taco shops of the Southwest, it's definitely a solid choice in Nashville, especially if you're craving flavorful Mexican-inspired food before a night out.

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    Bakersfield Nashville
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