Mexican restaurants

El Tapatio - Nashville

4.1 1,235 reviews 10:00 AM - 01:00 AM 4801 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211, United States

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El Tapatio is a Mexican restaurant located on Nolensville Pike in Nashville, Tennessee. It offers a diverse menu featuring traditional Mexican dishes with a focus on hearty tortas and burritos. The menu includes a range of fillings such as chicharron, carne asada, tripa, pastor, and birria, catering to varied tastes. Signature items include Tortas De Chicharron and Burritos De Lengua, alongside other classic dishes like Birria Tacos, Taco Gringa, and Mojarra Frita. The restaurant emphasizes authentic flavors with sides like rice and beans, cucumber salad, and an assortment of sauces. The beverage selection features Mexican staples like Jarritos and Mexican Coke. The atmosphere is casual and straightforward, suitable for a quick meal or a relaxed dining experience. El Tapatio serves as a local spot where traditional Mexican fare is presented with simplicity and attention to detail, making it a recognizable option for those seeking genuine Mexican cuisine in the area.

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Service options

Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights

Fast service
Great cocktails
Serves local specialty

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

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Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with El Tapatio - Nashville before visiting.

Reviews for El Tapatio - Nashville

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Review highlights

Based on 1,235 reviews

El Tapatio is widely recognized for its authentic Mexican cuisine, particularly its tacos and generously portioned burritos that resonate well with both locals and visitors. Reviewers frequently praise the restaurant for its flavorful food and affordable prices, highlighting the balance between quality and value. While dine-in experiences tend to be consistently positive, some variability in takeout orders has been noted. The service is generally described as quick and efficient, with a friendly atmosphere that caters well to late-night diners. Although language barriers occasionally arise, they do not detract from the overall positive dining experience. Overall, El Tapatio maintains a strong reputation for delivering satisfying Mexican fare in a casual, welcoming environment.

Robby Crain

Jul 06, 2025

I always love the food here! The tacos are great and I have no complaints

Jacob

May 26, 2025

2 tacos, open late, and never have to wait. Coming from LA I really missed the taco stands so I’ve tried a lot of the different taco trucks/restaurants around this area and this has been my favorite by far. They don’t speak much English but service is quick and food is great for the price. Food quality has sometimes been inconsistent when ordering takeout but every time I’ve eaten inside it has been great. I’ve recommended this place to all my friends and they’ve all loved it too, highly recommend!

Jamie Stahler

May 22, 2025

Excellent. I pulled in here on my way to my hotel (visiting for a work trip) and the waittres came right to my car. I ordered a chicken burrito and it was so good. It was a large, generous burrito and very tasty. Better yet, it was only 6.50. It also came with a nice size grilled pepper that burnt my face off. That's a good way to cleanse your pallet, I guess.

Charles Zeringue

May 19, 2025

I can’t sing El Tapatio’s praises enough. My favorite tacos ever. This place rules.

Stephanie McNair

Apr 23, 2025

Delicious food!! They know what they’re doing!

Jonathan White

Apr 16, 2025

Wonderful little hidden gem in South Nashville. Excellent food with authentic options and good aguas frescas, too! Cash and cards are accepted so no need to worry about that. And don't forget to try the house sauces in the red and yellow bottles, that's not ketchup and mustard.

kelley bair

Apr 01, 2025

I ordered thru door dash. My food was fresh and tasted good.. but the hot sauce are no joke..

Kay

Mar 21, 2025

The food here is much more traditional than other restaurants. They have very good food! There carnitas have a great taste. There green chili gorditas with chicharron are delicious!!! They have really good sopes and good juaraches too!