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.

We had a great experience at Calacas Mexican Cuisine! We were celebrating our anniversary, and they…read moremade us feel special right from the start with a sweet anniversary card at the table--a really thoughtful touch. We started with the guacamole and salsa trio, which was fresh and delicious and came with plenty of warm tortilla chips. The entrées were just as good. The Chingon Carnitas were incredibly tender and flavorful, and the enchiladas with verde sauce were excellent. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were generous. They also have an impressive tequila and mezcal selection and a great cocktail menu, so this would be a fun spot to come just for drinks and appetizers too. Great food, great drinks, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere. We especially appreciated the little extra effort they made for our anniversary. Definitely a Nashville spot we'd return to!

On the road trip back to north Alabama it was time for a food refuelling and I was craving some…read moregood Mexican. The reviews for Mas Amigos were positive and it was easy to find from the freeway. Any Mexican place with free chips and salsa is a good find! The chips were crisp and the salsa was tasty, just enough spice. The wet burrito with chicken I ordered was really good. Our server was friendly and service was efficient.

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!

Are we being punk'd? The Moms are visiting our engaged children and they brought us to Bartaco. We…read morewere 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?

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!

Stopped in for a light lunch break. Everything was great. Would definitely recommend and go back.read more

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'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.

Never heard of this restaurant until trying to find the "best pancakes" in Nashville and seeing a…read morevideo recommendation for Little Rey's on Instagram. We decided to go after church on Sunday to try it out for ourselves! Visited around 9:45/10am on Sunday. Lots of seating outdoor and indoor! The people working there were all super nice and seemed happy to be there. The restaurant was clean and had beautiful decor. You order at the counter and they bring out the food to you. We ordered the family style pancake, which was massive. Think as big as a pizza and there was not only one but two of them! The pancake itself was delicious, warm, fluffy and perfectly cooked. My only critique was with the syrup. It's promoted as buttermilk syrup but it tasted like strait caramel/butterscotch. Think of those little butterscotch hard candies. This was the only disappointing part, I was looking forward to a light buttermilk syrup to melt into the pancake but it was heavy and had way too much flavor. I will definitely be back to try other items on the menu! Super cool place and a great atmosphere. Also, they have their own parking lot with lots of spaces! So helpful.