If you turn onto St.Charles St., just keep driving. Ignore the industrial buildings until…read moreyou arrive at this small, innocuous-looking building that is this Cuban restaurant & bar. If I were to remove a star, it would be because of the exterior. But I'm not going to remove a star. Once again, I come to an ethnic restaurant that looks questionable on the outside. But as we all know, those are the restaurants that have the BEST food. So I entered the restaurant, bravely and was greeted immediately by a very friendly server, who offered me to sit in either the dining or the bar area. I chose the dining area because it had more light. The bar area was way too dark for my preference, but she explained that the state law required them to keep it dark (because it's a bar area). The bar area has seating along the bar itself, and at a few tables in the area. Plus, (and it's a big plus for me) there is a pool table and and music plays all the time. :-) So I tried the drink soursop (guanabana) which is a tropical fruit that tastes like a combination of strawberries and apples. I really enjoyed it! Try it on ice because it tastes better when it is cold, per the recommendation of my wonderful server. As an appetizer, she brought to me fried onion rings with an amazing creamy garlic sauce for dipping. I am ashamed to say that I inhaled those onion rings! I dipped each one dipped in the flavorful garlic sauce. For dinner I ordered the eight. The pork team sliced with caramelized onions on top it I could not believe how tender and flavorful the pork was. Just amazing scrumptious! It melted my mouth. Eating it along with the congri was just a delightful experience. The dish came with a side salad (chopped red cabbage over sliced tomatoes) that was nothing special , but it looked very pretty. Foolishly, I ordered a side on yucca. It comes with warm queso on the side. I tried the yucca dipped in the queso AND dipped in the creamy garlic sauce (that came with the appetizer onion rings). While I liked both flavors, I preferred the garlic sauce with the yucca (I'm just a sucker for garlic). As I said earlier, the flavors of the pork, caramelized onions and congri were the stars of this dish. The tasty food, efficient service and the friendly owner (who visited my table and talked to me while I waited for my food), almost makes me wish I lived here so that I could partake at my convenience. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. If you are ever close to here, you should try it also.

We went in between lunch and dinner on a Saturday. The menu was easy to understand, and the…read morewaitress was super informative as we had never had Cuban food before. Service was good. Food took a little time to come out but I expect that in-between busy times. We were the only ones eating for most of the time we were there. The appetizers were really good, we had croquettes and empanadas that were great. The meals were really good, the only problem we had was my wifes Ropa Vieja was dry. The owner stopped by asked how everything was and gave us a discount because I was wearing a USAF Veteran hat. I didn't ask for it or expect it but really appreciated that extra touch. We will be back

Wow wow wow!!! I am thrilled to have Soy Cubano in West Nashville. Best cuban sandwich in town, we…read morealready knew that, but this new spot brings Cuban coffee (delicious Cuban style cortado and cafe con leche) as well as a warm ambiance. With both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a to go bar, it's perfect for all times of the day. Also, quick note to say how affordable everything is! YES! Thank you Phillip for being an amazing server and tending to our every need.

I finally got a chance to try this place and glad we did!…read more We had the kids grilled cheese, Cuban Sandwich and fries! My kiddo loved his grilled cheese and it was huge (like an adult portion). I had a bite and it was delicious! Fries were good too - crispy and came with a mayo sauce! The Cuban sandwich was fantastic! It's a very generous portion and loaded with lots of meat inside. Bread was great too - outside was crusty and soft in the middle. So bummed I didn't grab a coffee while I was there! Saw the menu after we ordered and lots of great options! Excited to come back and try other dishes! Service was great and really quick!

Everything here is made with love I really felt like I was teleported to the Caribbean. I built my…read moreplate with yellow corn rice, shredded beef, sweet plantains, potato salad. I love when food tastes homemade and everything here does just that! Don't forget to try their empanadas too! The chicken empanada is to die for, incredibly juicy. The Dominican fried cheese paired perfectly with the plate as well. It was crispy on the outside but so soft on the inside . The fresh juices are a must! They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The customer service is very friendly and helpful by even offering suggestions.

The food was great but a bit pricey. The service is always top tier and the plane is always clean…read moreand tidy inside and out. The staff are friendly and the food is fresh flavorful and always something nice and new to try they even have fresh juice not much if you don't like bones in your food they do have a chicken grilled filleted breast but it's very dry Very flavorful though so that's a plus I really enjoy everything I get here never had a complaint and if I did I feel like they would help me find a solution.

Definitely one of the best deliciousness to every bite! I…read morehad delicious oxtail , delicious creamy macaroni & cheese, yummy moist plantains! Everything was sooooo savory! My tastebuds are happy dancing to to da riddim & spices! Thank you! Wish yall had a location in every state's capitol oh and all their fresh pressed juices are perfecto too!

I just went here. I remember it many years ago - the food was juicy and delicious…read more I got a large plate jerk chicken plantains and side of oxtails. Almost 50$ When I tell yall that this place has changed. The smell of the food itself was bad. The rice was dry, no flavor The plantains were fry and somehow tasteless The Jerk chicken?!?? This one upset me. Because it used to be so good. The chicken was so dry and tasteless as well I'm questioning if they just gave me a bad batch but I can never go here again to try it out. Too much money wasted right now for something I will not be eating.

Went in on a busy afternoon for lunch. To be completely honest the lack of flavor from the food I…read morehad is insulting to Caribbean culture. I had the chicken plate with Cuban black beans and St Lucian rice. The signature bbq sauce was essentially a thinner version of Manwhich. As a whole, it was all very bland and the food temperature was lukewarm. People around us were ordering the salad with almonds and oranges on it, came with some type of bread. Not sure the name but it looked delicious! Maybe I'll try that. If I were to go back I'd definitely order something different because this meal was not the one for me. Our server was great! Can't remember his name unfortunately. However, he was very attentive and even topped off our togo drinks without asking. I noticed he was taking care of nearly every table in the restaurant and still managed to get everything right, never forgetting a thing. Five stars for him! The restaurant is set up like an outdoor patio. There are various 2-4 seater tables with picnic style chairs. The staff quickly accommodated my party of four by combining two tables. Service was quick and efficient not sure if I'd recommend for large groups.

Forgive me Yelp, for it has been 5,076 days since my last review of Calypso. I had a couple of…read morekids, which has meant I have not been frequenting the place as much, but I've reached the age where the kids are now talking about their like of Calypso Cafe as well. I can finally return more! That fruit tea is the second greatest fruit tea I've had, being edged out of first place only slightly by Baja down the street. Thompson Lane I think is the center of the fruit tea universe. All these years later I still only get a couple of things there. Black bean rice nachos and the black bean salad. There's not a lot on their menu that I really enjoy, but those two I really do. My kiddos are fans of both the black bean and chicken nachos and I have requests often to drop in and it's usually when dropping in would result in being stuck in traffic for an hour. Womp womp. They recently reopened for dinner which I have yet to have had a chance to do. It's been on my radar but something about eating a mass of beans before bedtime doesn't appeal to my crew - their loss. Used to be a fan of their carrot cake as well, got to put that on my to-do list. Something about carrot cake and fruit tea and beans just yeah, get that to go.

Came all the way from Illinois on vacation. Staff is very friendly. Come one day to try and the…read morefood is fantastic. On our last day in Nashville we stopped again before heading back home. Its that good. Empandas are amazing!! I highly recommend you if you're in Nashville. They are at the farmers market by the Nashville State Museum.

Absolutely delightful empanadas with staff that do all in their power to make sure you enjoy your…read moreexperience! When I went, the kiosk ordering system indicated they were out of beef and cheese empanadas. I asked the man working whether that was the case, and he said yes but that he'd put cheese on the side of my beef empanada! The empanada was fresh and crispy. It had a perfectly crispy crust, and I LOVED the corn dough used for the empanadas. They're so much more flavorful than flour based empanadas in my opinion. I will absolutely be back to this food truck to try more wonderful food!

This Florida girl can finally rest easy. I have found authentic and delicious Cuban food in Middle…read moreTennessee!! It hasn't been an easy search but all is well that ends well. My plantain itch has been scratched. And mama is happy! The pressed Cuban sandwich is ON THE PROPER BREAD which is tantamount. The black beans are seasoned just so. And the shredded pork....same. I will be on the lookout for this food truck from here on out. Don't follow too closely behind my car because I will slam on my brakes if I see it ;)

I've craved Cuban beans and an authentic Cubano sandwich for years. Disappointed at each…read moreattempt...until now. This is the real deal. Delicious, genuine, and good people too. Highly recommend.

We stopped into Chago's Belmont Cantina before seeing the Dolly Parton musical right across the…read morestreet at the Fisher Center, and honestly, you can't beat the location. We had a 5:45 reservation, arrived about ten minutes early, and they were kind enough to seat us right away. The place was absolutely packed with folks heading to the 7:30 show, but despite the rush, service was quick and smooth. The food hit the spot. The Jalapeño Chicken was pure Mexican-style comfort food...cheesy, flavorful, and with just the right kick of heat (definitely a heads up if you're spice-sensitive). The Chicken Quesadilla came out as a generous portion, easily enough to fill us up. We also tried the guacamole, which tasted super fresh with a bright pop of lime. Everything came out hot, well-prepared, and on time. Between the excellent service, great food, and unbeatable convenience if you're headed to the Fisher Center, this place is a no-brainer. We'll definitely be back next time!

We were at Belmont for an event and wanted something to eat with friends before hand. The place…read morewasn't crowded so we stopped in. I dislike places that charge for chips and salsa, but that's simply because who doesn't want to eat their weight in chips and salsa. The guacamole was delicious though. I absolutely loved how fresh it came out. I ordered a quesadilla and while it was good, it wasn't worth the price. Everyone got full, but we were left wanting more. Our service was also subpar simply because they never came and refilled our drinks. So we were all thirsty and sitting there waiting. It was good, but not amazing.

Steven was amazing! Had such a great time. Would come back just for Steven. Greatest server everread more

Steven was an incredible server and made our Easter Brunch. Thank you for the great recs!read more

BANGER. Chris was working behind the counter when we went and was fantastic…read more We ended up getting two lunch burritos: - Standard chicken burrito - Carnitas california burrito Chicken was so tasty and marinated well. Both portion sizes were generous, tasty salsa, great value of food for the price. This place feels authentic and is truly a great local business. Some small areas to sit outside and eat if the day is nice, otherwise stop by and grab something to go its worth it. Oh - also got the churro. You should get a churro.

Room for improvement. I have tried a few things after coming here a couple of times. The taquitos…read moreare my favorite. The roja pollo tamale is pretty good, but I like more masa than filling. That's how these are, so if you like that then you'll enjoy them. The birria is no good. They seared the beef a little too much the day I tried them and when I opened the taco there was hella fat in them. Would not order the birria again. Consume also just tasted like fat. One bite and I threw them out.