My wife loves to try New Mexican cuisine and this place knocked it out of the park with the…read moreentrees! My wife ordered the Grilled Shrimp Platter which was incredible infusion of different cut vegetables and the sauce served was outstanding! Rice and beans were fantastic. The rice tasted like a risotto and it was so tasty. I ordered the fish taco with flour tortilla and it came with different spiced spread and sauces. It was pan fried. I absolutely loved the crunchy corn taco with shredded beef. I will definitely be back with my wife again!

We stopped in prior to seeing Phil Rosenthal at the Ryman for a quick bite. We were able to be…read moreseated immediately (Wednesday evening). The service was really great and I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It's Tex-Mex cuisine that is non-fussy. We ordered the queso fundido which I would pass on. Honestly, just stick with the chips and salsa! It was delicious. Neither of us were particularly hungry so we just split a chicken tinga bowl. It was small, but worked for us. They split it into two bowls for us, which was really nice, and there wasn't a split entree fee, which was also appreciated.

Calacas was such a great find during our Nashville trip! Conveniently located right under the…read moreResidence Inn Nashville Downtown. The setup inside is adorable and had a cozy, relaxed vibe from the moment we walked in. Our server, Tom, was absolutely wonderful. He even asked if we had any allergies when ordering, which we really appreciated even though we didn't have any. It honestly showed how much they care about their customers. I don't think I've ever had a restaurant ask that before! He was also super attentive and kept our waters refilled so quickly throughout the meal. One thing we really liked was the atmosphere. We loved all the fun live music spots around Nashville too, but this was a nice change of pace if you're looking for more of a chill, relaxed vibe where you can easily enjoy conversation during dinner. We both ordered the asada tacos and they were SO delicious, exactly what we needed. The rice on the side tasted incredibly fresh too, and the tomato and corn mixed into it were the perfect addition. You could tell everything was made with care. The staff was constantly cleaning tables quickly after guests left, and overall the service was just amazing from start to finish. We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back next time we're in Nashville!

Super convenient spot located right under the hotel. Perfect accessibility if you're staying…read morenearby. Fish Ceviche: Fresh and tasty but definitely a bit heavy on the cucumber. Asada Tacos: Honestly, pretty bland. The meat was cooked well but it lacked any real flavor. Salmon: Nothing special. Didn't feel like high-grade fish. Pork Belly Tacos (The GOAT): Absolute life-changing Pork Belly. As someone who's eaten a lot of pork belly, this was easily the best I've ever had. I'd come back just for this. The Portion: Tacos come with rice and beans so the portions are very generous. You won't leave hungry. 4/5 stars. The only reason for the 4-star rating is that incredible Pork Belly. It carried the whole meal. Highly recommend for that dish alone!

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.

Visited Mas Amigos Mexican Kitchen in Nashville and had a good experience overall. The first thing…read morethat stood out was the building -- it looks great from the outside and definitely catches your attention. Inside, the space is well maintained with a large seating area, making it a comfortable place to dine. The drinks were really good, and the bartender did a great job -- the margaritas were made perfectly. The menu is fairly standard for a Mexican restaurant, with plenty of options to choose from. The food tasted good and met expectations. Overall, a solid spot with great ambiance and drinks. Definitely worth a visit!

We had a party of 5 for happy hour and it was the perfect place! LOTS of seating available, which…read morewas appreciated. The place filled up pretty decently for a Monday afternoon, but our service was still great. Spicy, skinny margaritas on happy hour always make me happy. They were good, too -- plus a tajin rim *chefs kiss*. We had chips and salsa, fajitas, tacos, taco salads, and everything was solid. I wouldn't say my salad was mind blowing, but I was happy with it. No gripes from our table and everything came out nice and hot. Our server was very friendly and checked on us consistently, even if it was a glance from afar.

I'm very disappointed with this place. I had looked them up in Miami and was really excited to try…read morethem, but the experience didn't live up to expectations. Most of the disappointment came from the hostess, Emily. She seemed rushed the entire time--she took our drink order, but while we were still looking at the menu, she walked away. She came back briefly, then left again, making it hard for us to ask questions or get recommendations. Because of that, we didn't get any guidance on what to order. When the food arrived, mine was way too spicy for me to eat. Thankfully, another waiter stepped in and offered an alternative I might like, which I appreciated. Overall, the service felt rushed and inattentive, and the experience just wasn't enjoyable. I wouldn't go back.

We came for an early reservation, the food was great, server (Isaac) was friendly and gave some…read moregood recommendations. We like the different seating options, nice ambiance. Price was reasonable. Overall a good experience!

Wow! Stopped by here after a show at the Jazz bar and every bite is perfection…read more The avocado tomatillo salsa with the smoked chicken nachos might be one of my most favorite bites ever...well until I had the tres leches, amazing! Elevated and approachable Mexican, a must stop in Nashville. Lovely service from Michael on a Sunday evening, also. We'll definitely be back next time we are in town.

we had a large party with many kids. camila took care of us and was incredible! food was quick and…read moredelicious

First off, I need to start getting my servers names (and remembering them) because ours was great!…read moreHe heard us talking about my lactose intollerant, so when the three of us were deciding between the Pollo Tinga or Carnitas Taco Board he warned us that the Pollo had cheese on it. Thanks good sir! We got the Carnitas to share and Guacamole - it was the perfect amount of food for the three of us and everything was so good. I loved building my own tacos with all the fun toppings. They even brought us more shells when we still had meat & toppings leftover. And more chips when we still had guac in the pestal & mortar (which was super cute). I loved the vibe of the place - chic but not so chic I felt out of place (because no one would call me chic for good reason). I loved the glow of the pink neon - created a fun vibe.

Drew was the light of my life and best server ever. Promote him immediately and he made my…read moreexperience 10/10

We visited Bartaco while visiting Nashville and were so pleased with our visit. Ben, our server,…read moregave amazing recommendations for food and things to do in the area. He truly made our experience great. To start we had the guac and salsa trio. The salsas and guac were very fresh and the tortilla chips were shaped like tostadas. We tried the carne asada, verde tinga, pork belly, baja fish, chorizo, and shrimp tacos. All were very good but the pork belly was phenomenal. To drink we had the green margarita, seasonal watermelon margarita, and both regular and spicy pineapple margaritas. The green and watermelon were unique, refreshing, and tasty. I look forward to returning to Nashville to visit Bartaco again, as it is now one of my favorite restaurants.

I've traveled all over Mexico and for the most part, Mexican food in the US is a disappointment…read more But not here. It's so much like the food I've experienced throughout Mexico. I had the Mole Negro and the Elote off the Cob. We also had a special that was meatballs & sauce. It was all excellent with heat & flavors that were native to Mexico. It's the closest Mexican I've had anywhere in the US! I'd certainly do this again! As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

Went for cinco de mayo and was BLOWN AWAY…read more The key to this place's success is innovation. Their riffs on Mexican cuisine and creative cocktail menu makes each order an adventure. And the wait staff was the perfect balance of helpful without being pushy. Lastly, the vibes are great as well, especially with the big doors open. Can't wait for round 2.

Nicely decorated place to go in downtown Nashville , great specials, friendly bartenders, " Maddy…read moreis the best" fun atmosphere!. I had chips & queso it was good, 2 tvs on wall playing western movies, classic rock music playing, enjoyed my visit

My girlfriend and I went to Bakersfield for dinner prior to a show at Ryman…read more The service was thankfully quick (we had a reservation for a party of 2) on a Saturday night. Inside the restaurant it was very loud (music) and hard to hear even when you're trying to lean in and pay attention. We ordered the "dinner for 2" that's $49 at the time. We agreed that most of the food felt warm and dry. When it comes to the tacos, we felt that some of the protein/meats were dry (and again was warm and on the soggier side.) Overall it's not a horrible place to have dinner especially if you want a quick bite, though I feel that it could be better. My personal rating: 3.2/5

Had this place on our list for a while - so glad we had an excuse to go…read more 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)

Overall great experience. First to note is the free parking lot! In that area it is so rare and a…read morereal 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"