Here Are The Best Places To Find Tacos Around Nashville
By Sarah Tate
October 2, 2020
Nashville may be known for its famous hot chicken, but did you know it has an almost unlimited number of taco shops? Whether you want authentic, Tex-Mex, or southern-inspired cuisine, there is a restaurant that will suit your every taco need. The list below includes some of the best taco places Music City has to offer.
Rosepepper Cantina
This East Nashville hot spot opened in 2001 and has been serving Sonoran style Mexican cuisine ever since. Known for being Music City's leading tequila bar and restaurant, Rosepepper brings "the spirit of old Mexico in the heart of new Nashville." Order some Cabo tacos or al pastor, grab a margarita, and enjoy the unique atmosphere at one of the Nashville's best.
Mas Tacos Por Favor
What started as a taco truck has grown into one of Nashville's best places to find authentic cuisine. What The Opry calls "the standard bearer for tacos on the east side," Mas Tacos has pulled pork and spicy carne molida tacos as well as fried avocado and pickled cactus and chorizo. They even serve up breakfast tacos as part of the Saturday brunch. There is truly something for anyone to enjoy.
La Hacienda
La Hacienda hit the national spotlight when President Barack Obama stopped by for flautas in 2014. This South Nashville eatery began as a family-run grocery store that made its own tortillas, The Opry writes. It now has a menu that goes on for days, but even just the selection of authentic tacos is enough to make anyone happy.
Bartaco
"As a neighborhood drop in place for lunch, a casual supper or anything in between, bartaco is hard to beat," the New York Times wrote. This South Nashville spot has an expansive taco menu include baja fish, mojo pork carnitas, falafel, crispy oyster, glazed pork belly, and roasted duck. They also have a sesame ribeye taco with sweet sesame-soy glaze and spicy kimchi.
San Antonio Taco Company
This Tex-Mex eatery, known as SATCO, is right by Vanderbilt University. SATCO makes everything on their menu by scratch daily and uses the freshest ingredients. Their options for tacos is matched by their options for toppings, so you can truly create your perfect taco experience.
Nectar Urban Cantina
Located in Donelson, Nectar offers refreshing drinks, a chef-curated menu that uses seasonal items, and live music on the patio. Try the Yazoo Dos Perros Double Decker taco, with local beer-braised brisket, or the "Nashty" chicken tender taco with poblano sauce and pickled jalapeno.
Taqueria del Sol
Located in 12 South, this fast-casual Mexican restaurant has a fun Southern-meets-South of the Border fusion that has made it a popular place to enjoy a meal. Along with the normal carnitas or fish options, Taqueria del Sol has unique taco offerings like fried chicken, cheeseburger, and Memphis pork barbecue.
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