50 Best Taco Restaurants near Madison

“Authentic Mexican options full of flavor. Fair pricing, big portions, great service. It's a little place, but the experience was great. Bright and vibrant on the inside.“

“Cheap tacos with amazing flavor, you really can’t ask for more“

“It's small, usually busy, and absolutely worth the wait. The tacos are simple, fresh, and consistently great. I've probably recommended Mas Tacos to more people than any other taco spot in Nashville. Don't leave without trying the fried avocado taco.“

“Velvet Taco has great tasting flavor combinations, But… the tortillas are cold grocery store type. I ended up just eating the inside of my tacos with chips because the tortillas reminded me of playdoh… change the tortillas to a more authentic (cooked) tortilla and it’ll be sooo much better!!“

“Nijah was my server. very nice and helpful individual with manners and the kind of attitude that accommodates the customer.“

“ANNIKA S was such a sweet server! She treated us as if we were her only table and did a great job explaining different menu options.“

“The burger is the most amazing burger I have every had!“

“The food was amazing and the red velvet cake was more than amazing… Fast food and very friendly and polite service….“

“We are at BarTaco Nashville in 12South and while I’ve been there many many times, tonight was my husbands first time. He has a lemon&lime allergy. When we alerted the waiter of this to make sure we weren’t ordering something with them in it, he confirmed a couple items we planned to order would need to be mine since they had lime. Then 2 separate managers came to our table to double check the allergy and need. Primarily to confirm tacos ordered where some ingredients also had lime. They were so attentive and made sure that his food came out on a separate plate with no lime or lime garnish. So incredibly impressive how much they cared his experience was healthy and positive. Much thanks to the staff at 12South for superb customer service and care!!“

“Hands down the best taco I’ve ever had the, #7 with brisket was unbelievably GOOD. We Will be back every trip we make to B’ham! Also, it’s really priced reasonable too!“

“Ate their food at an MMA event. The price was higher than I woulda liked but their food was extremely delicious. They also do a military discount. Would definitely eat there again.“

“SUPERB FOOD!!!!! Savory tender birria beef!!!!! Tasty elote!!!“

“Hands down the best Torta & horchata I’ve ever had! & they’re Elote is amazing as well! Out of all the places we tried in Nashville this cute little taco truck was my favorite and most memorable!!! Wish it were closer to where I live! 🤣“

“We visited for the first time this past Sunday (4/6/25). We were very impressed. The staff was very friendly, especially our sever, Lillian L. She took her time to review the menu with us. What great customer service. The food arrived very timely. It was excellent. We will be back.“

“Had an awesome meal tonight (tacos) with friends! Our server Sarah was terrific! I highly recommend it!“

“Absolutely a hidden gem! Wonderful people, wonderful food! The margaritas are to die for! I can not recommend Bartaco Nashville enough!!“

“Amazing food and service!“

“I had meal of two Papas tacos (Potatoes & Kale, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa),black beans and rice
ESQUITES
(Mexican Corn in a cup with Mayo, Lime & Tajin). The tacos were very flavorful . It is nice vegan option eatery at Nashville farmer's market.“

“We came to Nashville From Kentucky to go see the color purple play. But came to Flavor to eat dinner! Omg first all our waitress a vibe when I tell you a time was definitely had, food was delicious drinks powerful! , it was an amazing experience! So my birthday is next month and I’m gathering up my girlfriends to come celebrate with me at y’all restaurant. I need to reserve a table of 15 on December 20th 3025. My birthday is on the 23rd but that’s a week day!“

“excellent, fresh food. incredible selection and service“

“Hands down the best taco I’ve ever had the, #7 with brisket was unbelievably GOOD. We Will be back every trip we make to B’ham! Also, it’s really priced reasonable too!“

“Yes.. You must try this food. Had the Birria grilled cheese.. I just woke up from food coma It was so good.“

“I absolutely love this place! We get dinner once a week! It’s the only truly affordable option left in East Nashville! Their food is so good and they don’t serve the to go food in plastic! 10/10 all the way!“

“My bash grew went to the market and discover taco chela we had the best shots ever bartender is a pro.“

“Totally enjoyed our experience at Blanco’s. Food and service were excellent. Even manager Brandon stopped by the table and refilled my empty spicy margarita. The street corn is a must. Allison our server was amazing.“

“This is my go-to spot when I’m on C concourse. I adore everyone who's ever been behind the bar, but Tsigereda this morning is a special delight! The breakfast tacos are just amazing (chorizo is my fave) and they are affordable as well…the perfect amount of food for me without feeling overstuffed or wasteful. Excellent Zing Zang Bloody Marys as well! You won’t regret stopping in if you need to kill some time and want to eat well.“

“I had a wonderful experience at Mercado by Butchertown. The restaurant offers a beautiful, modern atmosphere paired with creative, flavorful Mexican cuisine that feels both elevated and authentic. Every dish was fresh, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented, making the meal feel truly special.

The service was attentive and accommodating, even with a larger group, and the inviting ambiance made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. With its delicious food, stylish setting, and welcoming hospitality, Mercado by Butchertown is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a unique and memorable dining experience in Nashville. I’ll definitely be back.“

“Had an awesome time with friends. It was great really look forward to doing it again.“

“Literally the best tacos. The shrimp Diablo was our favorite! Margaritas and a salsa trio too and it was a perfect afternoon!“

“One would find themselves walking through assembly food hall overwhelmed with the extensive option that be ( a play on powers that be) laying before them. In the history of great Mexican cuisine (which I am not familiar with) one would have to engage in extensive research, and perhaps palette evolution, to understand the complexities of this, or any, culinary art form. But today… we are satisfying a need to eat. We want to eat Mexican, and we
Want it to be satisfactory on level that we mustn’t have to convince ourselves of. This place does it right. You will not be disappointed, regretful, or longing for a timeline in which you had chosen something else. There is nothing else. Just ask Angie.“

“Boyfriend and I came to Nashville for the first time for an airsoft tournament and only had the day, so this place checked all the boxes when it came to deciding what to eat and make the best of it. Was not a major fast food chain, their East truck happened to be close to where we were attending, offers low prices, and delicious food! After experiencing I’d note there’s also easy parking, a welcoming environment, fresh ingredients; I had carne asada fries and two chorizo tacos. 100 out of 10 would recommend.“

“I absolutely love this place! We get dinner once a week! It’s the only truly affordable option left in East Nashville! Their food is so good and they don’t serve the to go food in plastic! 10/10 all the way!“

“Special food with fast service with outdoor dinning. Be sure try out all six places to get the full experience.“

“First time customer here. Boy howdy that steak quesadilla was delicious! Good amount of food for the price. I did not encounter a language barrier with the nice lady manning the counter. The place is very wholesome. You can tell they are proud of their heritage but they are also proud of Tennessee which is beautiful to see. If the quesadillas are any indication, the rest of the food is probably just as delicious.“

“I'm from out of town. We stopped at the gas station for water before getting to Nashville Shores.
First of all I love tacos. Fresh authentic tacos. We see the taco truck and decided to get some food before hitting the park.
I got asada, pastor, and lengua. My sister also got 3 taco. In total we spent 16 bucks. What a deal! The tacos were delicious! Of course I had cilantro and onions. The asada was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The pastor as a Lil sweet and tender. The lengua was tender as well. The tacos were slightly toasted which gave them more flavor! It also came with 2 sauces red and green. The red is definitely the spicier of the two.
The service good. The lady who took our order repeatedly it back to us to make sure she had it correctly. Our food was ready in about 5-10 min so we didn't wait long. We were full all day at the parkland didn't spend a single dime inside.
We loved the tacos so much that we stopped again on our way home! I got 2 pastor and 2 asada this time. Delicious!
The only complaint that I have is that they don't have prices on the menu so it's a guessing game to see your total.
If you love tacos like I do, and are on your way to Nashville Shores STOP HERE!“

“this place is great. staff is friendly. food and drinks great. it is out of the way but worth it. Great absolutely great.“

“Great food always get the lengua tacos,this time I tried the torta and it was really good!!“

“Best quesadilla I've ever had!!!“

“Unbelievable tacos inside Bar sovereign. Can't reccomend this food enough these guys kill it. Food came quick and everything was amazing. Got the sample box to try everything and I had to go back for more it was so good. 12/10 food and service.“

“the food is good and delicious“

“great food good service I will recommend anybody to go there“

“We didn't plan on visiting Ole Smoky, but it was on our way from dinner to the hotel. They have a bar on one side and a gift shop/tasting area on the other. We went in curious and ended up spending way more than intended - which is their motif operandi.
We got talked into a moonshine tasting by an employee, met some people celebrating a birthday, and left, two hours later, with three jars of moonshine and half a dozen gifts.
Overall fun, but can get expensive. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, that's not why people visit.“

“We tried the chicken and pork tacos during our visit today, and both exceeded our expectations. The pork was smoked perfectly, making it juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The chicken tacos were equally impressive and quickly became our favorite part of the meal. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared, with generous portions and great quality. We'd happily order both again and would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves good tacos.“

“They have some really good food trucks. And Lindsey and family are great people doing good things for the community“

“Federales really sticks out for its vibrant atmosphere, location, and its two happy hours per day. Crowd age is usually late twenties to late thirties.

Recommend buying an ice shot glass which you can then throw at the bell outside.“

“CAME IN THE GUY ON THE STORE SIDE Cortes is the best employee Hands down at that store he is very respectful greets customers and is everywhere that's needed i have seen him work two registers to get the lines out while talking casually to each customer and then running over making food always keeps the store nice and clean honestly compared to the other workers he is the only reason my crew shops there..“

“Velvet Taco satisfied my need for tacos!
I appreciate how they have vegetarian options that are creative and delicious - if I have to eat one more mushroom or grilled veggie taco I will scream.
The Nashville Hot, Fried Cauliflower, and Paneer tacos are all delicious - my favorite was the cauliflower.
The nachos (sans brisket) are also tasty and I highly recommend adding guac - their guac is very good.
For 5 tacos, nachos, and elotes we spent less than $50 for a full dinner for 2. The food came out fast and you can take it to your desired seating within the food hall and enjoy.“

“A must try hole in the wall restaurant!!! We saw someone else's review and pictures and had to give it a try. The carrot onion hot pepper salsa was very spicey and totally delicious!!! I could have just eaten that all night, along with the fried chips. We got the chorizo tacos, OMG!!! They were great. Definitely going back to try more dishes. It is a small place, but the food is top notch.“

“This spot has the best tacos for a food truck. I mean from the price, for only 2 dollars you can get a steak tacos I get about 8. They portion are very good and the tacos are not just small the salsa verde hits every time not to spicy but still has that kick to it been living the spot a lot. Check em out you can’t go wrong“

“My bash grew went to the market and discover taco chela we had the best shots ever bartender is a pro.“