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!

We first visited for happy hour and immediately loved the ambiance, cocktail menu, and lively…read moreenergy of the bar. We enjoyed it so much that we returned for an early dinner before an event another evening. We grabbed seats at the bar again and ordered what quickly became our favorite cocktail - the watermelon margarita. So good! The guacamole and salsa are excellent starters, although I'd recommend the restaurant going a little lighter on the salt for the chips. We ordered several tacos and thoroughly enjoyed every dish. The portions were just right. The staff is energetic, friendly, and attentive. Definitely a place we'll return to.

Went on a Thursday afternoon and sat in the bar for happy hour apps. Every taco was amazing, but…read morethe pork shoulder with pickled onions took the cake! We got the chips and salsa trio and the green cilantro avocado salsa was so fresh and bright! The chips were served warm and the server refilled them for us! Finished off with the flan de Caso for desert and geeze Louise I will be back next time in I. Nashville! The vibe was moody and purple, great sound level even once it got very busy.

Always a fantastic meal at Calacas! The food is amazing and…read morethe service is great. Highly recommend the cauliflower tacos. All salsas have great flavor. With so many options within the city, this hidden gem is a great place to get amazing Mexican food.

This place is so cute! The margaritas are fresh and amazing. Sangria was also so good. The food is…read morefresh and has great taste. Service was also very good. We will definitely be back.

It was a sad day when La Hacienda vacated this spot after 31 years. From 1992 to 2023, it was one…read moreof only two Nashville restaurants visited by President Obama during his presidency, once sitting at the bar that still stands today. And I always hoped something worthy would take over the empty spot left behind by a Nashville legend. Well, I think Mas Amigos is definitely worthy. While La Hacienda still makes their delicious tortillas in town, the new kid on the block is getting very high ratings! And you can tell Mas Amigos is going to be good from the complimentary salsa and chips. The sauces are all fantastic. The enchiladas are delicious. I don't even like beans and I literally love their bean enchilada! The cheese enchiladas is probably their best, with the chicken coming in second. They deserve the high ratings, and you'll thoroughly enjoy what they have to offer. Amongst the hundreds of Mexican eateries on Nolensville Road, Mas Amigos is definitely a standout.

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.

Man what a good brunch we had today! Restaurant has a nice vibe, good service & the food to match…read more I've been eyeing this Pancake for a while so I had to get it. It was too good! Crunchy edges and fluffy center so believe the syrup was Butter scotch or Carmel either way banging. - Queso had great flavor with a hint of spice. -Steak & Eggs real good! The steak was tender and flavorful whatever marinade the use was in point! I have to come back!

I usually love Superica it's a go to spot, but had an interesting experience on Saturday night. We…read morewere sitting on the patio. I first got there I went to the bathroom and there was a cockroach running around the bathroom. I notified the server and he didn't really seem concerned and told us they do not have cockroaches but I clearly saw one. Got Queso and drinks my pet peeve is when drinks come after our food because I've already eaten my taco before our drinks came but food was good. Service was just not great for the night. I love all of their steak the fajitas, tacos, quesadilla and getting steak on the salad is so good!! Also the hibiscus and ginger margaritas

We had heard of Fonda but haven't been in until last week. It's a great gourmet Mexican spot with a…read moreseafood focus and everything is served family style. Most importantly, they have free validated parking behind the restaurant which is a rarity in 12 South! We highly recommend the swordfish sashimi and the guac (add crickets for a fun crunch!). Everything we tried though was something we agreed we'd both get again. They also have taco boards that a table beside us got that looked awesome! The strawberry colada mocktail was our favorite mocktail we tried. Sadly we went during a sober week so didn't try their margs.... But they have a "famous" frozen pomegranate marg that I want to try next time!

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!

Always so good! I came with my parents and boyfriend on a sunny Thursday afternoon, got seated on…read morethe patio in about 15 minutes. You can walk around 12 South while waiting, so it's not bad at all. The patio was perfect, and great people-watching! We had the guac and several tacos. The pork belly taco was delicious, as was the ahi tuna! We also loved the tuna crudo appetizer. Service was prompt and friendly, and we never felt rushed even though there were many people waiting. Will definitely be back!

Came here tonight while in town and this place was recommended. Really enjoyed it and the cucumber…read moresalad 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!

Came for a birthday dinner on a Friday night, we were seated right away with reservations…read more We mostly shared plates throughout the table and tried just about everything on the menu. Everything was a hit - all of the plates went back empty except for the broccolini, and that was our fault for ordering a vegetable on accident, lol. Service was friendly and quick and helped us order. Restaurant is small inside and you may be seated with other guests, especially if you are a party of 2. Also Beware - parking is only validated for 90 minutes, and gets quite expensive after that!

The header of the page to write the review after ypu click yes for "do you recommend this business"…read moreis "Amazing! What went well?" Well, everything! From the warm greeting by everyone to the genuine hospitality you fell all around, as soon as you enter ypu can tell it will be a special experience. The tequila and mezcal selection isn't walls and walls, but it definitely a nice small well curated list. Plus the bartender could speak to every single bottle, amended well. They even have a small batch ensemble from 5 sentidos that they went to Oaxaca and had a hand in blending. Amazing stuff. All that to say that the bar and the service are not even the stars of the show here, it's definitely the food. Get out of here with the idea that Mexican menus need to be 12 pages and cheap, focus on specific dishes results in everything being better amd good food costs money and time. Excellent sourcing, good techniques and thoughtfully menu cultivation. Means every meal I've had here has been nothing short of amazing!

I went to Bakersfield Nashville on a Monday night, place was kind of empty, just a couple of…read moretables, but I sat at the bar. They had a well stocked bar, roughly 6-7 beers on tap, and the menu was interesting. I ordered a beef and an al pastor street taco with a side of beans and rice. They were AMAZING. I have been looking for really good Mexican food since moving to Florida from NorCal. This definitely fit the "good Mexican food" category. Definitely keeping Bakersfield on my Nashville restaurant rotation.

I took my friends, who were visiting Nashville for the first time, to Broadway, and we decided to…read morehave dinner here afterward. The interior is very inviting, and I thought it was a great place to spend the evening. We ordered a shrimp taco, a fish taco, carnitas, and pollo rojo, along with the Bakersfield margaritas. The food came out pretty quickly, even though I was worried the restaurant was too busy that day. The tacos were delicious more like gourmet tacos than street-style tacos but they were fresh and flavorful nonetheless. But the Bakersfield margaritas were the star of the evening. We got a pitcher to share, and they were easily some of the best margaritas in the city.

I've been looking for good Mexican/Latin grilled chicken since I left southern California, and…read moreLittle Rey nails it. Tacos are excellent (and thank you for the choice of corn tortillas), meats are flavorful, the drink choices hit the spot, and the service and laid-back ambiance are spot-on. (A big shout out to the more obscure classic rock and blues that they play.) The salsa bar provides a nice variety of flavors to add to the meal. The only problem? They don't have a location closer to West Nashville. Alas.

Little Rey - Nashville, Tennessee…read more Overall Rating: 4.6 Little Rey in Nashville delivers a casual, approachable take on the taqueria experience, with some impressive flavors, a few noticeable misses, and a welcoming atmosphere. During my visit, I ordered the #1 Chicken al Carbón and #3 Steak al Carbón, both prepared Costra Style, along with Cilantro Lime Rice, a small Chile con Queso with chips, and a small Soft Serve Ice Cream topped with Chocolate Syrup. #1 Chicken al Carbón - 3.2/5 The chicken was well-seasoned and flavorful, but unfortunately, the texture didn't quite deliver. The meat was noticeably dry and slightly tough, taking away from what otherwise could have been an excellent taco. The Costra Style preparation added a nice dimension, but the chicken itself needed a little more attention. #3 Steak al Carbón - 4.6/5 The steak was the stronger of the two tacos, delivering excellent flavor and a satisfying overall experience. However, both tacos would have benefited from a more generous portion of fresh onions and cilantro. Another noticeable omission was the lack of lime wedges. That fresh squeeze of lime is a simple but important finishing touch that helps bring together the flavors of a great taco. Cilantro Lime Rice - 4.9/5 One of the highlights of the meal. The rice was flavorful, with an enjoyable texture and a well-balanced combination of cilantro and lime. A simple side dish executed exceptionally well. Chile con Queso - 4.9/5 Another standout. The queso delivered excellent flavor and a satisfying texture. Rich, flavorful, and easily one of the best parts of the meal. Tortilla Chips - 2/5 Unfortunately, the chips were the biggest disappointment. They tasted stale, lacked any noticeable salt, and were excessively greasy. Considering how good the queso was, the poor quality of the chips was particularly disappointing. Fresh, properly seasoned chips would have made a significant difference. Soft Serve Ice Cream with Chocolate Syrup - 5/5 An excellent way to finish the meal. The soft serve was sweet, creamy, and delicious on its own, but the chocolate syrup was the real game changer. Sometimes the simplest desserts are the most satisfying, and this one certainly delivered. Service & Atmosphere Service was good, and the staff were friendly and welcoming throughout the visit. The interior dining space reminded me quite a bit of Chipotle, with a clean, functional, fast-casual layout. While perfectly comfortable, it didn't offer much in the way of a distinctive taqueria atmosphere. The real ambiance comes from the patio at the front of the restaurant. That outdoor space captures the relaxed, inviting feel of a neighborhood taqueria and gives Little Rey much of its personality. Final Thoughts - 4.7/5 Little Rey has a lot going for it, particularly its bold flavors, excellent sides, friendly staff, and inviting patio. The steak taco, cilantro lime rice, queso, and soft serve were all enjoyable, but the dry chicken, disappointing chips, limited taco garnishes, and missing lime wedges kept the overall experience from reaching its full potential. Would I return? Absolutely. There is enough here to warrant another visit, and with a little more attention to consistency and the small details, Little Rey could deliver an even better dining experience. Overall: 4.8 out of 5 -- Good food, great potential, and a few opportunities for improvement.