Carne plate with salsa
a plate of food
Draft beer and street view. I like an outside dining option!
Did we mention draft beer?
a plate of guacamole
a painting of a street scene
Mexican Street Corn
Restaurant
Medium skinny margarita at the bar at Cilantro's
Giant beer
The best Mexican Grill
pasta dish, food, pasta
Tacos
Gringo Chicken
Tequila bar !
Jamaica Margaritas
Margarita
Camarones el Jefe
Shrimp Taco Bowl, with actually a lot of shrimp.
Guacamole Casero
Santa Ana Tacos
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Taconteno with green sauce and beer
Samantha K.
Aug 11, 2024
The food and drinks were amazing! Service was decent as well. The inside was clean and nice as well.
Read MoreSarah T.
Jul 13, 2024
I was a frequent diner at Cilantros in college and I still love to stop in for their classic Mexican menu and margaritas! The gringo chicken is my go to along with a queso to share! I've never had to wait to be seated, they have a patio, indoor dining area and bar. Service is inconsistent, sometimes it is great and other times I worry they have forgotten about me but that won't stop me from coming back because the food is good!
Read MoreMichelle O.
Dec 28, 2023
12/17/23: Cute, welcoming neighborhood spot. Staff friendly and accommodating. Food is delicious so that I ate it all and forgot to take a pic. One of the few times the camera didn't eat first. Had the shrimp enchiladas. Nice size portions and reasonable priced.Drinks yummy and strong. Definitely a spot will return when back in Nashville.Thanks to multiple visits earned my mexi-can badge.
Read MoreCissy W.
Oct 26, 2023
We stopped at Cilantro after an NSC game and were please to be seated right away. (It was a week day night). Being a pleasant evening we opted for the 'patio' seating which is covered and does have sides that drop but they had opened a few of them and it was perfect. Server was great. He admitted to being new but when asked something he didn't know, willingly offered to go track down the answer. That's how you learn to be a great server! They do serve draft beer, so always a plus. Chips arrived with small bowls of salsa but were refilled as needed.It's a fairly standard menu for a Mexican Grill. I ordered the Shrimp Taco Bowl. It was quite good, plenty of shrimp that were well cooked, not over cooked. The salad also actually contained some lettuce which I like in my taco SALAD. My fellow diners were also pleased with their meals, so overall a very good evening at Cilantro's.
Read MoreDennys C.
Jul 11, 2024
Everything. The service. The food. The service is horrible. No greeting when we get there. We have a service dog and they refused to sit us. Horrible horrible
Read MoreAl B.
May 4, 2024
Very much enjoyed our time here! Our server was excellent, the food was good. Queso is a little plain but still enjoyable. I had a shredded chicken quesadilla and it was enjoyable. Food is very affordable for large portions sizes and overall decent food.
Read MoreAmy P.
Jan 30, 2024
I was excited when I entered the restaurant. It was crazy busy and smelled delicious! While the staff was friendly and attentive, the food itself just lacked flavor. The salsa was okay, nothing special. I got chicken fajitas and the portion was large which was great but the flavor was lacking. Nothing was bad, but nothing was super delicious either - it was all just okay.
Read MoreJason B.
Sep 9, 2022
We have enjoyed this restaurant since the day we bought a house a few blocks away in November 2021. Very consistent. Large menu and lots of drink choices. Fajitas and the street tacos are some of my faves. We just tried the pork nachos and we both thought they were great- a nice bbq sauce also. Margaritas are deliciousIf you are in the mood for something unique and great and have another person to participate- try the Cazuela margarita. Served in a Mexican "punch bowl" and is a great tasting drink. Very unique. One of our favorites and have probably been to this location more than any other restaurant in Nashville. If you are on 8th - you need to try cilantro's.
Read MoreCodie W.
Sep 4, 2023
Food is fresh and tasty. The elote is great and the salsa always a favorite. Service is speedy and usually with a polite smile. The ambiance is exactly what you'd expect from a Mexican grill. Free parking is always a plus!
Read MoreEvi S.
Oct 15, 2024
Food was VERY average. Definitely not worth the $54 we spent for TWO PEOPLE. Filling due to large portion, but doesn't truly fulfill the craving for true, Mexican food. Service was good though, our waitress was very nice. The environment is quite loud so if you're neurodivergent like my fiance and I maybe this isn't the best place to go if you are sensitive to loud noises.
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