Taqueria Del Sol

I’m not sure why everyone raves about this place. There are some really good and unique menu items such as the fish taco and cheeseburger taco (when available) which are excellent. But many times when I have eaten here, the simple things were overlooked. I love chicken enchiladas with red chili sauce but when I have ordered them here, the portion looks like something from the kids menu and the plate has been microwaved where the cheese is burnt black on top. This place needs some improvement.

This place is wonderful. The manager (owner?) is unfailingly friendly and cheerful – say hi to him! There might be a line but it moves quickly and you never have to wait long for the food, which is delicious.

Great prices and speedy service. If you’re looking for a place for simple tacos this is the place for you. I ordered the Memphis bbq taco and the carnitas taco. The meat in both was cooked perfectly. I wish the tacos had of had a little more sauce to give them more of a flavor. I also enjoyed the atmosphere, but the restaurant was pretty loud so if your looking for something a bit quieter you may want to check somewhere else. Overall, I had a great experience.

We met up with a couple friends for dinner here on a Wednesday night. We parked in the lot that is for Taqueria Del Sol/​Trim. I’ve seen a bunch of people on here complaining about how their car got a boot on it because they parked here ‘with the intention’ to eat here, but then thought they’d run up and down 12 South beforehand. The parking lot watchers cannot read your intentions. All they see is that someone parked in a lot that is OWNED by the business, with you walking to another business. You should be happy that parking is FREE for this place and not a pay lot. Rant over.
We entered at 6:40pm and was greeted by a line at the door. The place to order was all the way in the back of the place. We were also greeted by the owner, a middle aged man who was very friendly. He handed us menus and told us a little about the place since this was our first time. The line moved a little slower than I’d thought it would. Maybe people in line couldn’t decide till up at the counter. I picked out the al pastor taco (a special taco of the week $ 2.79), a fish taco ($ 2.79) and a grilled chicken enchilada with lemon cream sauce. I ordered a glass of the Texas margarita ($ 7). We also got the salsa trio ($ 3.39) and the guacamole ($ 3.99). Both are served with chips and refills are given if needed.
It took about 35 minutes to get to order, but the food came out with 5ish minutes after ordering. They’ve a sign above where you order that lets you know how they do it. You order your food BEFORE you secure a table. They had wait staff running around to make sure tables were clean and we had no issue finding a table. We sat out on the patio in 40-​ish degree weather, but they’ve got wind coverings and lots of heat laps. I passed the owner and told him I thought the water cantina was low, he filled it up and came over to get our cups to fill them up. He was so nice. He even came by during the meal to make sure everything came out well.
I was really surprised with how much I enjoyed the food. I’ve been burned down the street by the new taco place, it’s got a bar in it too. I won’t say they same, but you get the idea. That place sells tacos that are literally 2 bites for $ 2.50-$ 3.50. A joke. This place, the tacos are $ 2.79 and are ACTUAL sized tacos. My fav was probably the fish taco. It’s breaded fish with a couple jalapeños and a sauce. The fish was hot and flakey. I also enjoyed the al pastor taco, spicy and seasoned well but not overly spicy. I was a little cautious of the lemon cream sauce. I’m not a huge fan of lemon, but I was told it’s not too lemony and this is 2016 and I should try things. I loved the lemon cream sauce, it goes well with the cheese on top of the enchilada. The grilled chicken in the enchilada was good, but could’ve been a little warmer. The chips and salsa were good. I love a warm, thin chip like they serve. My favorite of the salsas was the deep red colored one. The guacamole was fresh and chunky, just the way I like. The margarita was okay, I probably won’t order it again though.
I was surprised how much I enjoyed this place. It’s been here for 2 years and I’m annoyed that I’m just now trying it. With all the new things in 12 South, this is on the top of my list to eat when in the area. And you don’t even have to hunt for a parking spot!

Damn close to the original but just off a touch.
Nevertheless great tacos enchiladas queso and margaritas.
I am moving about 4 and half hours away from this location and I will be making the trek every other month for a taco so just for this.
And probably twice to three times a year back to Atlanta for the original spot.
Great place.
Fast service.
Highly recommend if you’re in the Nashville area.
And if you’re in Atlanta. Look it up. You’re missing out.

Right in the heart of the 12^th south «strip», Taqueria Del Sol seems to always be busy, and with good reason. The atmosphere is lively, open and bright with outdoor seating and a very good staff. Full bar, margaritas in many forms as well as beers and a variety of soda pop. The food is good with a good variety of soft tacos in the usual styles of similar taco shops. The chunky guacamole is the star, in my opinion.
Overall Taqueria Del Sol is a solidly good neighborhood hangout for good food.

Five stars. No complaints. For a stand in line to order it is as good as it will ever get. I’ve really only ever had one thing on the menu so if you wanna compare tacos I can’t help you. But the red chili/​refried enchilada is the best bit of Mexican food I’ve ever had. The guac is also A++. The place is always busy and clean. Good music always in the background which is a big thing for me. Friendly staff. Cheap as all get out. Go get it.

My wife and I enjoy Taqueria Del Sol on a weekly basis– if not more. The taco specials are always a win, as are the staple fried chicken taco, the «Memphis» and the fish taco. If you have a chance to experience the «Peruvian» taco, consider yourself blessed. Many businesses have tried to exist in this building since I moved to town in 2009, but none have been remotely successful. I can easily say that Taqueria is in my top 5 restaurants in Nashville. I have watched them steadily grow, and consistently provide the most impressive service to their guests.
I host a lot of friends on a regular basis from out of town, and it has become a tradition for us to hit Taqueria upon arrival at the Nashville airport. Javier and his business partner have built an incredibly satisfying atmosphere, with extremely fast service, and plentiful seating (both indoor and outdoor). To-​go orders take minutes to pick up, and although the 12^th south area can be congested at times, I always have an easy time finding a parking spot, thanks to the regulated/​reserved parking area for guests at this business. If you find yourself thinking about taking a trip to Taqueria, do yourself a favor and head that way immediately. You will not leave disappointed.

My husband and I set out to explore 12 South one afternoon. We have a problem with eating, as in, it is our favorite thing ever to do. Due to this we try to find restaurants with great food and reasonable prices.
Taqueria Del Sol was hopping when we walked in– it was around 1PM. You wait in line and order at the cash register. You seat yourself and your food is brought to you. I was back and forth between the special of the day which was a play on chicken flautas or the brisket enchilada– I ended up going with the enchilada. My husband did as well except he had the chicken one with the side combo of rice and beans.
Start with the queso– it is DELICIOUS! It was spicy too and so so so good. Their chips are the best chips I have had since Don Pablo’s closed (back in Buffalo). I was worried that everything was going to come out at the same time but when you ask for it as a starter, they got you covered.
The food was tasty. I often stay away from chicken as it tends to be too dry but my husbands enchilada was delicious and not dry at all (I would say it was moist but I hate that word). The side of rice and beans was big enough for us to share as well and it tasted homemade. Often times I find myself at Mexican restaurants going, oh wow, they mixed a bag of frozen veggies into this rice. Taqueria’s rice did not leave me with that impression. Do yourself a favor and scoop up the re-​fried beans with some tortilla chips. I don’t care what my husband says, this is neither weird nor disgusting.
This was an excellent choice for lunch and they have an adorable patio outside to enjoy your meal as well. There is a fully functional bar, so if you need to pound a few back on your lunch break, they can accommodate you. The food is top notch and the price can’t be beat. For queso & chips, two enchiladas, a rice & bean combo and two drinks we paid $ 16 for lunch. Totally worth it.
Stop out for lunch and take a stroll down the street– all of the stores are extremely overpriced but fun to window shop. You won’t be disappointed!

Fairly disappointing. As a «taqueria» they have a fairly limited selection of tacos. I had the chicken and the fish…
The chicken was like eating a chicken sandwich from Wendy’s. Fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Who puts mayo on a taco?
The fish taco was two pieces of fish the size of my thumb with one slice of jalapeño and a dab of tartar sauce. That’s it… That’s it?
The only thing I liked about my visit was the salsa trio. Aside from paying $ 3 for it, the salsas were very good.
Probably won’t be back… :/

Good food. Cute place, decent prices! Parking was a bit of a challenge, but that’s on par for the area!

Great place for breaded chicken tacos and chicken enchiladas! Being Mexican and trying many of the actual Mexican restaurants in the area and not getting satisfactory enchiladas, this place has it! And it’s a Tex Mex place! The chicken enchilada is soft and rich flavor and heaven. It is paired with beans and rice. That rice is amazing! Whoever makes that rice was sent from heaven because it reminds me of my moms fried rice! SO UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS. Most Mexican or Tex Mex restaurants have dull rice that lacks all kinds of things, even color! Not these guys! The chicken tacos are my favorite. They are breaded but the toppings and sauce they add to it make it fabulous. I always add jalapeños because… Duh.
Referring to everyone else and the parking situation. I always park along the street. There’s no reason for you to get mad for taking up space from a customer who is actually going in and out of the restaurant. Even if it’s for 5 minutes you are taking up that some after you leave the restaurant premises. It’s not hard to walk and extra 10 minutes from parking along the street.
About paying for chips and salsa. Y’all are funny. If you see that you have to pay for it and you don’t agree on the price then why the hell are you ordering it? Your comments are irrelevant. MOST places charge for appetizers. Chips and Salsa are an appetizer. AND THIS IS NOT A MEXICAN RESTAURANT. It will not taste exactly Mexican, and it WILL have AMERICAN prices. #byefelicia

Cool spot in my favorite neighborhood in Nashville. This place is ok but much better choices within walking distance. Had a few different tacos and living in Dallas for many years, I am a bit spoiled. Noting worth calling out. The prices are right and the staff is nice. You order at the counter and your food is served lightening fast.

This was the first place we stopped at when we arrived to Nashville. The menu is pretty slim but the options are pretty great. I got an enchilada and my friend got the fried chicken taco. We sat on the outdoor patio — which was air conditioned. Since it was lunch time, we didnt get any beer or margaritas, but they were fully stocked! I

This place is so amazing! Not a huge selection of food but with this quality who could ask for more?
Try the fish tacos. They have an wonderful sauce and jalapeños that complement perfectly.
The carnita is also to die for.

The chicken on the chicken salad is sliced sandwich meat. That’s all you need to know.

This is hands down the best taco joint in Nashville.
The brisket enchiladas are the best enchiladas I have had in my entire life. Mall the tacos are fantastic and affordable. It’s worth the wait in line. Tony the owner is so personal to his customers and because the food is so damn good it’s easy to come back and support him.

This has been one of my favorite spots since it opened here in Nashville. When I tell people this is my favorite restaurant they are very confused… until we go and they try it. The customer service at this Taqueria del Sol is better than any of the other locations. Javier is always so friendly.
Food is cheap AND delicious.
If the line is out the door, don’t worry. It typically moves very quickly (and all your wait time is done in line, your food comes out almost immediately after you order). You can go to the bar and order a drink (or GET A PITCHER) and drink while you wait in line. If you don’t want to wait, grab a seat at the bar.
Food recommendations:
House margarita
The guac here is incredible. The cheese dip is great but spicier here than other locations. The salsa trio is also great.
FRIED CHICKEN TACO is the best taco
Chicken enchilada with lemon cream sauce. Don’t doubt the lemon cream sauce ’till you have tried it.
Shrimp corn chowder (so great I order this hot soup even in the middle of July).
— @gluttoneats —

Favorite lunchtime spot. Get there before 11:30 so the line won’t be out the door.
Salad is delicious and filling. Queso and guac dip are must haves. If you’re getting the enchiladas, the lemon cream sauce is pretty amazing. Great, friendly staff.
Margaritas are nice and strong. Perfect lunch spot for two or a small group.

This place is great. I’ve spent a lot of time in Austin, TX, and Taqueria Del Sol reminds me quite a bit of Austin Tex-​Mex spots. Great food and drinks. Friendly, fast service. And good prices.
Quick positives: dedicated parking lot for their customers (shared with the salon next door); lightning fast service (wait in line, order at register, then BOOM, your food is at your table in just minutes); and did I say great food?
It’s tough to find good enchiladas in Nashville, but this is THE spot. I love their cheese enchiladas and beef brisket enchiladas, and I prefer both with their rich beef red chili sauce. These are a safe bet to cure any Texan’s homesickness. The tacos are fine too, but the enchiladas are next level.
Their salsa trio is pretty darn good, but I usually go for their guacamole and/​or «cheese dip» (queso blanco with chiles) to start, both of which are some of the best in Nashville.
To drink, it’s hard to resist the skinny margarita, which is actually just a REAL margarita (i.e. lime juice instead of a sweet/​sour mix). On the rocks with salt, please. Choose from dozens of tequilas.
The staff are always hustling to provide great customer service, and this is a symptom of a very present, hands-​on manager. I wish this was the case at more restaurants. As we know, when the cat’s away, the mice will play. But that’s not a problem here. They seem to run a pretty tight ship.
Finally, I’ll address the prices. At first, I thought the prices were a bit high, but I realized that this is a counter-​service restaurant. You order and pay at the counter, and then a food runner brings out your meal. So (mentally) subtract from your total what would have been that 20% tip, and I think you’ll find that you’re getting a great value for the quality of food and service. Enjoy!