Top Spots for Amazing Mexican Food in Nashville
While Nashville is known for hot chicken and Southern staples, the city also boasts some seriously tasty Mexican restaurants. Here are some of the best places in Nashville to savor authentic south-of-the-border cuisine and margaritas.
Mas Tacos Por Favor
This popular food truck turned restaurant in East Nashville serves enormous tacos loaded with spicy meats, veggies, and cheese on handmade corn tortillas. Don’t skip the elote street corn.
Rosepepper Cantina
Colorful and lively, Rosepepper Cantina impresses with their scratch margaritas, chili-rubbed salmon, and tender chipotle shrimp tacos. Their impressive tequila list has won local awards.
El Mamacita Taco
With two locations, El Mamacita delivers fast casual Mexican including creative tortas, quesadillas, nachos, and of course tacos filled with everything from succulent brisket to spicy shrimp.
San Antonio Taco Company
This Texas-inspired taco shop brings regional specialties from San Antonio to Nashville. Their tender puffy tacos, filled with carne guisada, are a local favorite.
Taqueria Del Sol
A Nashville favorite for tacos since opening in 2000, Taqueria Del Sol packs in crowds for their shrimp tacos escovitch and chicken mole enchiladas at several Music City area locations.
FAQ About Nashville Mexican Food
What are some top spots for margaritas?
Try the scratch margaritas at Rosepepper Cantina, Agave Maria, Santo, Chago’s Cantina, and 12South Taproom & Grill.
Which restaurants are good for groups?
Las Palmas, San Antonio Taco Co., Cantina Laredo, and Taqueria Del Sol all work well for large gatherings.
Where can you find excellent mole sauce?
Order rich mole poblano sauce on enchiladas, tamales, and more at Epice, Prima, and Santo.
Are there places open late?
Yes, Las Palmas and Chago’s Cantina keep the kitchen open until 3am on weekends, perfect for late night Mexican cravings.
What’s the best taco happy hour deal?
The “Taco ‘Bout A Happy Hour” at Rosepepper Cantina offers $2 tacos, margarita specials, and $4 chips and guac daily.