Situated on Thompson Lane in what used to be a Burger King, this location of El Cubilete did not…read morecome to play with y'all! I popped in one day after running errands around Murfreesboro and when I first saw that it was an old BK converted into Mexican restaurant, I thought to myself this is either going to be distrusting or delicious, and lucky for me it was the latter! El Cubilete serves up authentic Mexican food, and while you can still get the classics you are used to, they focus a lot on the true Mexican classics. Being the gringo I am, I went with my tried and true chicken, rice and cheese sided with some chori-queso. While the order was basic, the food itself was not. The queso, chips, chicken, tortillas and everything was fresh, hot and absolutely delicious. To with the food, they brought out their house red and green sauce. SPICY is an understatement, but I could handle in small dabs, and through that realized while the green was milder, the red had better flavor. But honestly it was lose-lose for me with those sauces. In addition to the food, they have a small drink menu with beers, frozen drinks and a solid selection of agua frescas. Service was stellar. The owner was super kind, welcoming me in, checking on me during my meal and ultimately ringing me out. All the servers were friendly and helpful. Overall, odd layout and set up, along with service being communal (everyone serves everyone together), which is a bit odd...but even with all that, the food and service speak up and stand alone. Great spot with good folks and tasty food! I would certainly swing back through when in Murfreesboro.

They closed??! Why?! Where am I to get my Green Pozole now?! It was one of the best things I've…read moreever put in my mouth.

Finally... A burrito that comes close to what we used to get back in California! We've been…read moresearching for so long and I had honestly given up multiple times, but like all great explorers, we endured and persevered. Taqueria Lupita is a great spot nestled inside a gas station market. As soon as we walked in, I knew we were in for a treat. The smell of meat on the griddle and the aroma of toasted tortillas met our noses and it made my mouth instantly start salivating. The team behind the counter was working fast and got our order out super quick. I opted for a chicken burrito and it took all of my self control to keep from eating it on the drive home. But like all great explorers of old, we had to take our bounty back to the motherland for all to enjoy. I cut it open and see what the cross section looked like, and it was practically perfect. I forgot to ask for avocado, so that's on me. We got the red and green salsas with it and they were both great. I loved the roasty undertones and heat of the red salsa. The first bite of this burrito took me back to another place, far from Tennessee. It was a glorious first bite. The melty cheese, the rice, beans and the chicken combined to make the most delicious symphony of flavors. I can't say enough good things about this burrito, you have to try it for yourself. I'm eager to try more things on their menu, especially the torta, it looked amazing.

For all my fellow Californians, this is by far the best Mexican place we've found since living here…read morein TN. As soon as we saw the (previously Oakland) Raiders logo, we knew it was gonna be good! I got the steak (asada) burrito - it came with rice, beans, meat, sour cream, and lettuce. If I had to give a critique, I'd say it's just missing a little guac. But oh my word, this burrito transported me right back to California! The flavors were spot on, the ratios were perfect. It may have taken us five years, but we finally found a Mexican spot that will definitely be in our rotation. It's located inside a small gas station, which confused us at first. But once we walked in, it was clear where to order. Both guys working seemed extremely kind and helpful, and overall just happy to be serving people incredible food.

Legit authentic Mexican. Great seafood soups, and tacos. Best ceviche in Tennessee. Highly…read morerecommend

Well....seems that pork prepared in Southern California (Mexican border) style called Adobado is…read moreunknown in any Tennessee Mexican restaurants. That's too bad. I did order "spicy pork" tacos which were fair. The meat was flavorful the mini corn tacos were fair but not as fresh as I like. The onion and cilantro condiments were fresh. Their hot sauce is sorely lacking. But.....the service was sweet albeit completely unfamiliar with my request. And the spicy, marinated carrots and radishes were SUPERB!! The restaurant itself was very old and not very clean. There was vomit in the parking lot and drunken young men begging for money. I will not return.

Got seated promptly and our waiter took our drink order and they arrived in minutes. Ordered the…read moreCalifornia Burrito with steak and shrimp. Wife ordered Trios Enchiladas. The chips and salsa were good lots of cilantro lots of flavor. My burrito was really good. Large portion, it had alot of steak but only 5 shrimp. Wife enjoyed her Enchiladas. Very clean and well lit. Enjoyed our meal.

Classic Mexican spot. Lively, colorful vibe inside. Our server was great. This place gets busy!…read more I had a combo plate with a tamal and enchilada. The tamale wasn't the best I've had, but everything was good nonetheless. The skinny margs were delicious. Nothing to complain about, Mi Patria hit the mark.

Went here for a Mother's Day outing. We got there early and were seated pretty much straight away…read more The food is not your standard Tex-Mex set of offerings, but it is close with what I think is a Salvadoran twist. The margarita was good. I ordered the tamale and taco plate (steak). It was a large portion. The tamale was very good, the tacos so-so. There were several families in the place and a band was setting-up as we left.

We had Great food and great service. They had a band which we were skeptical about, but they were…read moregood and not overpowering loud.

Revisiting a place you had many time. A great option for in and out quick. Time and consistency…read moregetting your order in person or call in has been great. I do my have favorites here that I will usually order the same things here. 2 tacos more then enough for me. Leaving satisfied.

I've been to this taco place in the "Boro" several times and it's a good place to grab a taco. They…read moremake their tortillas fresh every day and the have over 10 different tacos to choose from. The tacos are full size tacos, so 3 tacos would be enough for most people. I think we've tried all of the tacos and the Pork Belly and Grilled Fish Tacos are my personal favorite. Wife likes the Steak Asada and the Birria tacos. They have outdoor umbrella covered tables and they offer Bowls, Burritos, Salads, Nachos, Street Corn, Guacamole, Shrimp Ceviche, Queso, 5 different Salsas and 2 Desserts. You order at the counter and they give you a number then bring you the food and it comes out pretty quickly. Lastly-- They are closed on Sundays.

Went to this nice restaurant about a month ago. We knew that it had to be good when the day before…read more(a Saturday) there were people waiting outside to be seated. 3 adults ate for around $60.00 (including tip) The portions were filling and 2 of the 3 brought home leftovers for the next day. There was a virtual disc jockey playing tunes to keep the atmosphere chill. Definitely will go back again when we are in Murfreesboro.

One of the best spot to have molcajete and a margarita. The food and service here great. They have…read moreoutdoor seating for a small group. Extensive menu and dessert. Easy place to find.

I am a girl who loves a frozen margarita, so when I saw posts about El Toro's soft serve margarita…read more(the only confection of it's kind in the area) I had to create an occasion for a drive to the Boro. After I drove to the wrong El Toro location and delayed Girls Night by 45 minutes, I shuffled into a booth across from my dear friend and we got to crunching chips, but I abruptly stopped because the salsa just wasn't good. I ordered a chicken fajita quesadilla and I hate to report it was dry on every level, from the meat itself down to the innards of the quesadilla. Where I want drippings and cheese and grease, there was none. The refried beans were chalky, unable to infuse the meal with much needed unctuousness. We had the soft serve margs come out last as our dessert, which was far and away the highlight of our time at El Toro. Creamy, fruity, boozy, cute and colorful, they're definitely doing one thing right!

A friend told me El Toro Mexican Restaurant served Pozole Verde...something I've been searching for…read morein Murfreesboro. I arrived and my server Raquel got me set up with a beer and brought me some chips and salsa. The Pozole Verde is HUGE, enough for three people because I was only able to make a small dent in it. The chips were crispy and the salsa surprised me, great flavor! The Pozole is a rich stew loaded a solid green tomatillo/chile broth, shredded chicken, hominy, while you add the sides of radish, lime juice, lettuce, cilantro, and onions. The spice level (I am a wimp) on this stew is close to the top of my range causing some sweating and sniffles. The downside...the furnishing could use some rehab. Upside...good food and service, I'll visit again to try their Birria Ramen.

Some of the best Mexican food I've had in a while - especially in Murfreesboro! My friends and I…read morecame in an hour before close on a Thursday and were seated and served immediately! Staff was super friendly, and they had a great margarita special running. I ordered a couple of a la carte tacos, barbacoa and al pastor. Both were delicious, and a great price. The al pastor stood out to me as really good. One of my friends got the birria tacos and they looked really good. I'll be suggesting this spot when I'm in Murfreesboro again!

Came during lunch hours on a Sunday and they had a pretty good amount of people here. We got sat…read moreright away. The menu was pretty informative with the food, and the description. They had menudo as their special for the day, so I tried that, the taco salad, and rice. The salsa here was very good and flavorful. I really liked the salsa a lot. I thought the menudo was also very good. It had a pretty nice flavor going and cooked tender. I don't have any complaints about the taco salad or the rice, either. My rice was pretty soft and fluffy. I had ground beef with my taco salad and I felt it had a nice flavor. Our server was also very nice and informative. We didn't have a bad experience and will probably be back to try other items.

I was craving some good Mexican cuisine this evening…read more As I headed hope I called in a to-go order of my favorite dishes. Food was ready upon arrival. The restaurant was nice and clean as I entered. And my order was ready as well. Their food is consistently excellent. Cudo's!!

I went to the Camino Real in Smyrna , but the location did not pop up…read more The portions were insane. We got 5 meals out of 3 dishes. I love having leftovers because I feel like I got multiple dishes for 1 price. The service was crazy fast. The environment was great.