

Just make sure you swing by the ATM on the way. So yes, it really is that good. While it may be off the beaten path, all of the cool kids know that a trip to Mas Tacos is well worth the drive.

It was a bright green color, which I was certainly not expecting, but delicious all the same. It should also be noted that we ordered a chicken tortilla soup and chicken tacos to go for Cait, which obviously meant getting to sample the soup when we got home. Was this place really that good? We were about to find out. Without hesitation he responded, ‘Mas Tacos.’ Geez, people. While we were reenacting our own hipster-version of Pretty Woman in the dressing room, we asked the very kind employee, Alex, where we should have lunch. Plus, we found out they don’t serve alcohol which meant no margaritas for us and this was a concern. Mas Tacos Por Favor serves affordable tacos and some of the best soups in the city, as well as interesting daily specials (think bacon-wrapped hot dogs and pickled cactus tacos with chorizo) and delicious drinks. (I blame the high-waisted pairs.) Caitlin had informed us that morning of her plans to take us to Mas Tacos Por Favor, or ‘Mas Tacos’ as it’s referred to by locals, but as our hunger set in, we were whiny about having to drive all the way back across town before we’d be able to eat. Originally, Mas Tacos operated out of a 1974 old, blue, wobbling Winnebago. She patiently takes a corn husk out of a bag one at a time and scoops a big dollop of masa (dough) out of a. Mas Tacos Por Favor started out as a food truck which, after 2 successful years on the road, led to the opening of their East Nashville brick and mortar in 2010. The smell of tinga and masa perforate the air as her big smile greets me. /rebates/&.com252fRestaurantReview-g55229-d2412870-Reviews-MasTacosPorFavor-NashvilleDavidsonCountyTennessee. There are few foodie experiences we enjoy more than a solid visit to a delicious taco shop, and Mas Tacos is certainly on our list of favorite Mexican food destinations.A few hours after our arrival and breakfast in Nashville, we were being fancy and trying on beautifully made jeans at the renowned Imogene and Willie store in the 12 South neighborhood when our stomachs started rumbling again. MAS TACOS Teresa Mason, owner/operator of Mas Tacos Por Favor in East Nashville, is in the corner after the lunch rush, rolling tamales for the Wednesday special. chef/owner lived in Mexico to learn the craft & started in a 1974 Winnebago-turned-mobile-kitchen. We also appreciated the menu balance of favorites you’d expect in a taco restaurant and creative options you won’t find just anywhere. Mas Tacos Por Favor Hoodie Front pouch pocket Double-needle stitching throughout 50/50 cotton/polyester Double-lined hood with matching drawcord 1x1. And despite a solid crowd, our order was ready pretty fast.įresh is an apt word to describe the flavors of each taco we enjoyed, which included savory chicken, pork and fish, as well as the sweet potato quinoa variety.

We had a brief wait, but when our order was ready, it was exciting to hear “Tacos for Matthew” called on the restaurant’s speakers. But that’s just a good indicator of the loyal customer base and the taco experience you’re about to enjoy. Tacos and other menu items rotate based on fresh ingredients available.Įxpect a line, and minimal parking space in the lot and surrounding neighborhood, especially if you arrive at a peak lunch or dinner time. Options also include tamales, soups, and vegetarian and gluten-free options. On the menu you’ll find favorites like the Cast Iron Chicken Taco and the Sweet Potato Quinoa Taco with roasted tomatillo salsa and red cabbage, both with sour cream, cilantro and fresh lime. This place is all about flavor, as a taco shop should be. Mas Tacos Por Favor (translation: more tacos, please) started out as a food truck-style eatery in a 1974 Winnebago and has since moved into a more permanent location in East Nashville. Just a few miles from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, there’s a cozy little Mexican food spot that really puts on a show for your tastebuds.
