Had this place on our list for a while - so glad we had an excuse to go. Tacos: Carnitas, Steak al Carbon and Chicken Al Carbon - all wonderfully prepared but the flour tortilla were even better! Salsas: maybe 7 options, the creamy cilantro and roasted tomatoes were our favorite Chips & Queso: so good, but I could give it up for the creamy cilantro salsa Esquites: creamy and delicious, yes please Sweet Potatoes: a delightful surprise, the herb sauce (salsa verde) was refreshing as well Do yourself a favor, visit Little Rey often (but be prepared to wait for a parking spot) read more

Overall great experience. First to note is the free parking lot! In that area it is so rare and a real gem. The workers were super friends and even helped clean up when they didn't have to. We ordered 3 tacos and arroz con pollo. The tacos were ok, good but nothing special. Where they shined were their salsas and dips that were fun to mix and match on the chips and tacos. The arroz con pollo was actually a kale salad, which was not clarified on the menu. I wish the menu would've been a little more clear on what is an "ensalada" vs what is the "mas" read more

Little Rey - Arroz con pollo - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We hosted our monthly travel meetup at Little Rey. The weather was a bit chilly, otherwise we would have ate on the spacious front patio. There's also a patio in the back that we didn't notice until we were leaving. It was a little crowded inside due to how popular this spot it, but we managed to cobble together a few tables to accommodate our group of 25. They don't offer table service, so you need to wait in line to order your food. This gives you time to review the extensive menu and pick out what you want to order (they also have a dedicated kids menu). I ordered a bunch of different items, including pollo al carbon (half chicken), steak quesadillas, chicken tacos Costra style, and Birria Ramen (limited time only). Everything was very tasty, but my favorite is the Costra style tacos. They were so good that I went back and ordered a few more before we left. The margaritas were yummy, but they also have beers, Ranch water, Agua Fresca flavor of the day and other assorted non-alcoholic beverages. read more

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I stopped in for an early dinner on a Sunday and appreciate the full parking lot and easy ordering at the counter. I ordered a variety of tacos and the pozol rojo soup, plus a side of rancho beans. I love that they offer a salsa bar with pico and a variety of salsas and jalapeño ranch. The el diablo shrimp taco was very good and I made it rico style which was a little excessive for a taco with mayo but still delicious. The chicken taco, carnitas, and picadillo ground beef. The salsas were all fresh and good, but the pozol soup was just ok. I wouldn't order it again. The service was quick and the vibe relaxed. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I was excited to try Little Rey because I pass it all the time. I stopped in the first time on a Sunday around 10 am, and the restaurant wasn't full. I ordered at the counter, and the team member answered my questions. I probably should have ordered the tacos for my first visit, but I was in the mood for pancakes, so I ordered those. When I returned a second time, I did order the tacos. The place is comfortable & vibrant - great for meeting up with a few friends or a group. There's free parking in the lot outside. Love: Agua Fresca (some of the best I've had - had to get one to go both times & would come in just for this) Like: bacon taco; steak taco (both flavorful) Dislike: hotcakes (too dense but keep in mind I like mine fluffy & crispy); side of bacon (caught off guard that it was crumbled) read more

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Seriously incredible food! I've been twice now, and I was even more impressed the second visit. Parking is probably the worst thing about this place, but there is a free lot in front of you can snag a spot. We parked around the corner for $2 an hour which was pretty easy. My husband and I shared a carnitas taco & quesadilla, cheese fries, cilantro lime rice, and their street corn. We could not shut up about the cheese fries. I have no idea what kind of cheese was on these fries, but it was transcendent. Also the vibes and decor are so cute! Don't skip this place! read more

Little Rey - Cheese fries, carnitas taco and quesadilla, street corn, cilantro lime rice - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We first experienced Little Rey when they did a pop up at star rover sound. We waited until they opened and went to try the restaurant. Their menu is larger than I would've expected. The tacos were great- I lve the little bar of toppings too. Really lets you personalize your taco. I love having the option sit indoor or outdoors. They have a decent sized parking lot, but as we all know midtown can be a little unpredictable with their parking situation. The hot cakes are insane. I typically don't order sweet things but when we tried these at the pop up I knew we would have to order them again. Can't wait to try their margaritas! read more

Stumbled upon this place because it looked cute and had a decent rating on google. The menu is a bit limited, and the food that we ordered was very mid. The salsas are actually the best part of all. The corn was pretty good too, but the other things that we ordered left me wanting more. read more

I ordered the food through DoorDash. The service was FAST! The Taco Carne was VERY GOOD! I wish I had ordered another. The Elote was ok. I only ate one. The smoked wings were good as well with the jalapeño ranch. Definitely a little spicy but not overbearing. Next time I will ask them to be extra crispy. If in the area please give them a try. read more

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Midtown needs another taco place like I need a hole in the head. This place is one I couldn't figure out. It's not really bbq and it's not really a trad taco joint. Let me start-the food is amazing. Service is great. It's without a doubt 5 stars. But-I couldn't figure out the identity. I walked in thinking it was a traditional Peruvian style charcoal chicken restaurant. It isn't. It's part Mexican, part gringo bbq. Think smoked chicken with tortillas. The music selection bounced around like a Mexican jumping bean-but it's all good listening. Ate the half chicken with a side of beans, rice, and both corn and flour tortillas. I will come back again, and again, and again. I'll still be confused about the identity, but I won't be confused about the quality of the food. It's stellar. read more

Little Rey - Half chicken, rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food is very good. The chicken al carbon is quite good. Great patio seating. Friendly staff. Highly recommended. Ambiance was chill, but fun. read more

Little Rey - Neon sign for Little Rey - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Queso is delicious as well as the tacos. Fresh stuff and the vibes are great- nice patio

I stopped here for lunch and tried 2 of their Chicken Al Carbon Tacos. Apparently, this place prides itself on its chicken. The flour tortillas were soft and held up well. They were also filled with pico, chicken, and smoked onions. The smoked onions were delicious! The chicken was tender but lacked seasoning. Thankfully, they have a nice salsa bar here. This is a nice place for lunch. The restaurant has lots of seating indoors and outside, and the staff keep the tables clean and sanitized. I really appreciated that. You order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. They also offer margaritas and beer. I'm planning to return on Saturday or Sunday morning to try their breakfast Tacos, served on weekends from 9A - 3P. read more

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Immediate review at the top, rambling at the bottom. Food: I got the pollo al carbon for $18. Comes with the chicken, tortillas, a cup of rice, and a cup of beans. A good amount of chicken with great smoked flavor. My favorite part was the sauce lineup because that chipotle ranch is too good. The platter I felt was worth the price considering I had leftovers. My only "critique" is that I wish I had been given a little bit more rice. But everything was good and the workers were very sweet. I'd probably go back again to try something else. Thoughts: Honestly, I liked this place way better than I anticipated. I'd heard a lot of mixed reviews and though I can agree that the price can feel a little bit steep, I think that has to do with the fact that it's not full service in the sense that a server doesn't take your order at the table. You order at the front, are given a number, choose a table and they bring your food. Not a big deal to me but I can see it being personal preference! But while the truth is that it is higher than your average taco spot, I do think it's worth a visit if you're in the area. It's cute inside with plenty of tables. Plus free parking! read more

Little Rey - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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One of the best taco/mexican spots in Midtown! It stands out amongst the other options due to its fresh quality of food and wide menu range. The carbon chicken, quesadillas, and arroz con pollo bowl are some of our favorites! Don't pass up the grapefruit margarita either! read more

The Oaxaca taco was muy rico, definitely wish I had ordered more than one. And the staff was patient and helpful. I'm already thinking about going back tomorrow. Love the vibe - decorations and the music were on point. read more

Little Rey - Blood orange margarita, so good! - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great tacos and the half bird is tops. Very easy and convenient to park and get takeout. Not sure why it got 3.9 stars because its much better than that read more

Cute interior. Ample seating inside and outside. Limited free parking but it's FREE! Counter service to order. Food brought to the table. Nice sauce bar with fresh limes. You pay for quality here not necessarily quantity. And the quality and taste is great!! Had the #1 chicken taco and #5 asada taco. Chicken makes me want to go back and try a 1/2 or whole chicken!! But the real star of the show...the Rancho beans!! Holy holy holy a bucket of them please!! And some of the best salsa verde. Would buy in bottles if available. read more

Little Rey - Top, beans Right, #1sans pico Left, #5 - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Friendly staff but definitely not what I expected. This is the first Mexican restaurant that is focused on vegan styled food. Not saying the food was bad but I'm certainly not a vegan which is my mistake. The chicken quesadilla was probably the better food option I chose. Not knocking the restaurant but if you're not vegan this maybe not a good option to pick. Also it would've been nice to have more food options as whole to pick from. read more

Little Rey - Little Rey's - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

So I went in to this thinking this is just a run of the mill taco spot and I was completely wrong. They had smoked wings and with the ranch they come with(chef's kiss) it was really delicious,I have to order more next time. The queso was just your basic queso recipe, solid but not over the top. The rios red margarita was soooo good it was not sweet and it was very good , the casa was a bit strong for me . The ambiance and s super chill they have seating in the front and a back patio also . The series's quick and the workers were friendly. They made sure the place stayed very clean . I'm returning very soon, possibly this week lol . read more

Little Rey - Chili con queso, smoked wings ,rio red margarita and the Casa margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Food was great, service was impeccable but price was a little high for what you get. I guess it is Nashville though read more

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Im in town for work and came here from a recommendation and I'm so glad I did! This is a fast casual restaurant where you order at the front and then they bring out your food to you. Even though you order up there, they cleaned our plates up right away as we were finishing up. The food was delicious! The guacamole could've used a bit more lemon and seasoning but it tasted so fresh! The tacos are a little pricier than I'm used to ($3 vs. $6) but I think it's worth it. It's an elevated taco that you wouldn't get from a taco truck. I got the steak al carbon and shrimp taco and loved both. They also have a parking lot here. Definitely recommend! read more

Little Rey - Chips and Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Loved this restaurant Great food options & margaritas Definitely worth a visit again very soon read more

The food here was absolutely delicious! Came in the early afternoon on a Saturday so we could choose b/n brunch and lunch options and it was all great! For this restaurant you walk up to the counter to order, they give you a sign for your table, and then the food is delivered to you. They also have a self serve hot sauce and salsa bar with many different options, LOVED this. Only downfall was we did have a larger group so when food was getting delivered things were missed but they were quick to correct it when we let them know what was left out. read more

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5 stars EASY! We have been 3 times. The chicken is delicious and those sides!!! Yowza. Best elote I have ever had. The sweet potatoes have me dreaming about them!!! Service is always awesome. A favorite of ours now. read more

They are still working out kinks from the first week of business (a bit chaotic ordering and with new employees learning input) but the food was solid and reasonably priced vs other similar restaurants (looking at you Velvet and Pancho & Lefty's). The carne portion was massive and the beef was still pink so A+. Bonus points for double wrapping the tacos. The shrimp taco and sweet potatoes were delicious but oily (leaked through paper to the table). Plantains were amazing. Elote was tasty. Partner loved the half bird but commented that you really needed wet naps because of the mess. We didn't wait but 5 min later the line was across the parking lot. Expect it to calm down once students head out for the summer. read more

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There are about 5 billion Mexican restaurants in this area and I think Little Rey is one of the better places to dine at. First off, the interior is very cute and suitable for a casual date. Secondly, the queso fries were BUSSSS I honestly would just eat that as my whole meal. My fries were literally swimming in cheese sauce. The chicken flautas were just okay. I thought the inside chicken filling was a bit dry and the texture threw me off a little. The selection of sauces at the sauce bar was insane and i baptized every bite in the jalapeño ranch. They do have a free lot but it is small and we had to find alternative parking. You order at the front and food comes out fast. Would come back! read more

Little Rey - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Chicken Al carbon is like eating a cigarette. It was nasty, nasty, nasty, nasty, nasty.

The atmosphere at Little Rey is upbeat and fun! The music is a little schizophrenic, country music followed by Radiohead, followed by George Harrison. I ordered the half chicken which was some of the best chicken in Nashville. The flavor was rich and the chicken was perfectly cooked. I had encouraged my kids to order the chopped chicken off of the kids menu, thinking it would be the same chicken, but it was wildly different. Their chicken was dry and lacked flavor. That was disappointing, but I had plenty of chicken to share with them so it ended up working out. The staff did a great job checking in and picking up trash throughout the restaurant. Would come again, but wouldn't ordered off the kids menu. read more

Little Rey - Half chicken with cilantro rice, beans and flour tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great new spot. I got some shrimp tacos and husband got a few types of chicken tacos. All really good. You order at the counter, but they serve you table side. Nice lively ambiance. A bit pricier than most taco places, but still quite good! read more

Excellent. Everything, including tortillas, are made in house. The crispness of the pork belly was incredible. The char on the chicken was perfect. Loved the queso and the green salsa (very similar to Bakersfield green salsa, iykyk). Will definitely be adding this place to our Nashville rotation! read more

I didn't get to eat it fresh so i have to give it another shot The steak taco was solid though read more

Outstanding street tacos. Cold beer. Salsa is the bomb. Great university restaurant. Just blocks from Vanderbilt. Service and ambiance were good. read more

the sell chicken but they don't have chicken it's ridiculous the price compared with the side portions read more

Delicious easy fast and fun tacos . I liked how moist and smoky the chicken was. Queso and chips were so good.

Amazing food and location. Ordered half chicken and it was excellent! Staff was super nice and knowledgeable.

We ate there because of the reviews. We paid over 44.00 for 3 tacos, 1 quesadilla, chips and salsa and 2 soft drinks. Service was great, but the food was not that good. read more

I ordered the shrimp taco. When it arrived it was full of cabbage but I saw no shrimp. I asked the girl who brought it to the table, "isn't there supposed to be to be shrimp in the taco?" She said " I don't know....I just work here." I dug around on the bottom of the taco. There were 4 miniature shrimp in it with a ton of cabbage piled on top to make it look full. read more

First it is very expensive for a taco. $6.95 for one small Beef Al Carbon taco. It arrived and was cold - very cold. A homeless guy was panhandling in the line asking everyone for a taco. They need to step up their value proposition and food quality. read more

Little Rey - Two tacos i got for lunch. - Mexican Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Awesome little spot! Delicious food, margaritas and chips! Super nice people at the counter! So glad it's finally open!