Spice Up Your Life: Top Mexican Restaurants in Nashville
While Tennessee isn’t known for Mexican food like border states, Nashville still has plenty of tasty Mexican restaurants serving up tacos, enchiladas, margaritas, and more. From hole-in-the-wall taquerias to upscale establishments, here are the best places in Nashville to get your Mexican fix.
Best Mexican Restaurants in Nashville
Las Palmas
Charming and colorful, Las Palmas whips up beloved Tex-Mex dishes like sizzling fajitas, chimichangas, and their famous Elvis Presley memorial burrito. Their patio has great ambiance.
Rosepepper Cantina
With a stylish modern interior, Rosepepper Cantina serves Mexican fare with a gourmet twist, like queso fundido with chorizo, shrimp ceviche tostadas, and ancho chili braised short ribs.
El Tapatio Mexican Grill & Cantina
El Tapatio brings authentic Mexican flavors to their tacos, burritos, mole poblano, and other specialties. Their salsa bar lets you customize your heat level.
Chuy’s
A fun, noisy chain with rock n’ roll vibes, Chuy’s slings Tex-Mex standards like enchiladas, fish tacos, and stuffed quesadillas, plus 1,000+ tequila options.
Taqueria del Sol
This mini chain began in Atlanta and does creative tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and sides. Their fried chicken taco is legendary.
Best Places for Authentic Mexican
For regional Mexican fare try Carniceria y Taqueria Don Juan’s, San Luis Tapatio, or El Caramujo.
Mexican Restaurants in Nashville FAQ
Experience Music City’s take on tacos, enchiladas, tamales, and other Mexican cuisine at locally loved eateries. They bring tasty south-of-the-border food and vibes.
