Nashville's taco scene blends Southern influences (yes, hot chicken tacos) with authentic Mexican brought by the growing Latino community. Nolensville Pike is ground zero.
Nolensville Pike Corridor
La Hacienda Taqueria
$ • Nolensville Pike
Multiple locations, all excellent. Sunday barbacoa is a must.
Taqueria San Luis
$ • Nolensville Pike
Authentic street tacos in a strip mall. Cash only.
El Tapatio
$ • Nolensville Pike
Jalisco-style tacos with excellent salsas.
In-Town Nashville
Mas Tacos Por Favor
$ • East Nashville
East Nashville institution. The elote and fried avocado tacos are iconic.
Taco Mamacita
$$ • 12 South
Creative tacos in trendy 12 South. Good margaritas too.
Bakersfield
$$ • Gulch/8th Ave
Trendy tacos and whiskey. Great happy hour.
Unique Nashville
Party Fowl
$$ • The Gulch
Hot chicken tacos. When Nashville meets Mexico.
Subculture
$$ • Charlotte Pike
Japanese-Mexican fusion. Sounds weird, tastes great.
Rosepepper Cantina
$$ • East Nashville
Quirky spot with solid tacos and strong margaritas.
Pro Tip: Nolensville Pike (south of downtown) is Nashville's authentic Mexican corridor. It's a bit of a drive, but worth it for the real thing.