By Darian T.
Mas Tacos Por Favor Review
Mas Tacos Por Favor, or more commonly known by the locals as Mas Tacos, is a Mexican restaurant located in East Nashville, directly across from The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden (one of the best burger joints in Nashville). Mas Tacos was brought to my attention by countless coworkers. However, as a recent Nashville transplant from Southern California, I was reluctant to go to a Mexican restaurant in the South; everyone knows California has the best Mexican food.
As we pulled up to Mas Tacos I was excited to see it was a “hole in the wall” restaurant and not a “fancy” Mexican place. Don’t let the “hole in the wall” façade fool you! This place is bigger than it appears, with an outside patio and Mexican décor. Also, a word of advice; bring cash! It’s cash only (but there’s an ATM inside in case you forget).
I walked up to the counter and ordered two Spicy Carne Molida Tacos. Not only were they a deal at THREE DOLLARS each, but they were also delicious! The Spicy Carne Molida Taco had two corn tortillas that were filled with Cuban style ground beef with spicy onions, salsa, cilantro, and sour cream. It was the PERFECT amount of spicy. Honestly, these tacos gave my abuelita a run for her money (but please never tell her that).
My friend ordered a cup of Chicken Tortilla Soup. It cost $5 and was completely worth it (even on a hot and humid Nashville summer day). The broth had an earthy flavor with a well-balanced level of spice. The cup was filled to the brim with giant crispy tortilla strips, chicken, tons of avocado slices, cilantro, cherry tomato slices, and cheese.
And just when you thought avocados couldn’t get any better, think again. The Fried Avocado Taco had two corn tortillas that were filled with deep fried avocado, spicy dill yogurt, shaved cabbage and onion. This taco will take your avocado addiction to another level. The crispy and creamy fried avocado complements the textures of the other ingredients in the taco. The Fried Avocado Taco (or any of the tacos) also pairs well with an agua fresca (watermelon fresca pictured).
Agua frescas are fresh fruit juices with no added sugar. They have a variety of flavors including watermelon and pineapple cilantro. The pineapple cilantro agua fresca was made with fresh pineapple puree and cilantro. It was the perfect refreshment for a hot and humid summer day in Nashville.
Overall, Mas Tacos exceeded my expectations! It will definitely be on the list of places I need to take my friends and family to when they finally visit me in Nashville.