Nashville Restaurants Serving South of the Border Cuisine
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Looking for a meal inspired by south of the border flavors? Try any of these area restaurants serving authentic, flavorful meals that will have you singing for more.
Bajo Sexto
SoBro - 216 5th Ave South, Nashville, TN, 37203
You can certainly find your next groove at Bajo Sexto. An authentic Mexican taqueria inspired by the street foods found in Mexico and the name derives from the largest bass guitar in a Mariachi Band.
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Cinco de Mayo
Downtown - 209 10th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Hermitage - 5770 Old Hickory Boulevard, Hermitage, TN 37076
White Bridge - 358 White Bridge Road, Nashville, TN 37209
With locations throughout Music City, it’s a Mexican culinary celebration year-round at Cinco de Mayo. Their expansive menu is sure to have all your Mexican dining favorites.
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Rodizio Brazilian Steakhouse
166 Second Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
Rodizio Brazilian Steakhouse is an authentic Brazilian steakhouse or Churrascaria on 2nd Avenue in Downtown Nashville. Guests can enjoy a price-fixed menu that features unlimited appetizers, gourmet salads, and sides along with a parade of perfectly grilled meats carved tableside by Brazilian gauchos.
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Santa Fe Cattle Co.
2520 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
Sante Fe Cattle Co. keeps things simple by serving great tasting, high quality food in a fun atmosphere at a decent price. The flavors are Southwest-inspired, and many of the recipes have been in the family for a long time. Entree choices include fajitas, fresh salads, and fish tacos.
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Carniceria San Luis
369 Harding Pl, Nashville, TN 37211
To feed your Taco Tuesday needs, which should be every day, head to Carniceria San Luis. Rich tacos filled with fresh ingredients are on their menu and ready to be ordered.
El Arroyo Mexican Grill
4930 Linbar Dr, Ste 102, Nashville, TN 37211
With quesadillas, fajitas, cactus, and more, El Arroyo Mexican Grill is a great spot for authentic, reasonably priced Mexican fare.
Fogatas
5560 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Enjoy a festive atmosphere along with some unique delicacies such as Flor de Calabaza, served within a corn tortilla quesadilla at Fogatas. Another favorite is the Quesadilla de la Huitlacoche, a quesadilla stuffed with the rare Mexican truffle that grows on corn.
La Hacienda Taqueria
2615 Nolensville Rd, Nashville, TN 37211
La Hacienda Taqueria tops the charts with authentic Mexican dishes. A must-try is the decadent Molcajete, a stew which comes with your choice of meat sautéed with cactus, banana peppers, cheese, scallions, onions, and salsa inside a bowl.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
5821 Charlotte Pk, Nashville, TN 37209
Experience classic Mexican in this casual and comfortable atmosphere at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant. Chicken nachos are a must and a favorite among staff and visitors.
Panaderia La Conchita
4239 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Panaderia La Conchita is a Mexican bakery that will rock your world. The display case of desserts inside is as colorful as the piñatas hanging from the ceiling. Choose from tri-color cookies, cheese-filled pastries, orejas, jam-filled brocas, fried churros, custard-filled delights, coconut treats, pineapple turnovers, buns, breads, and show-stopping cakes.
Panaderia Lindsey
3714 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211
Feed your sweet tooth the creations of Panaderia Lindsey. This bakery serves up classic pastries and desserts found south of the border including the cream-frosted Tres Leches cake.
Pupuseria Salvadoreña
340 Welch Rd, Nashville, TN 37211
If you have a taste for Salvadoran cuisine head to Pupuseria Salvadoreña who specializes in pupusas. Pupusas are thick corn flour or rice flour tortillas filled with cheese, beans, and crisp bits of pork. You have to try it.
Honduras Restaurant
6345 Charlotte Pk, Nashville, TN 37209
Honduras Restaurant offers up classic Honduran dishes that will please friends and families. Some favorites include the Pollo con Tajadas (chicken with plantains), Fried Meat Pies, and Stewed Chicken.
Salsa Puerto Rican and Latin Cuisine
818 Palmer Pl, Nashville, TN 37203
Experience the rhythm and soul of the Caribbean with some authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, music, and salsa dancing at Salsa Puerto Rican and Latin Cuisine. Chef Juan Reyes sizzles up some delectable island cuisine such as Mofongo which is mashed plantains stuffed with meat or seafood.