Taqueria Vallarta

Carne asada was bland and had a lot of grizzle. The al pastor taco was great It's cash only just as an FYI

Back in Nashville for the night and still on the hunt for great food. Taqueria Vallarta is another hidden gem. Located in a small shopping center, TV is one place to visit if you're looking for a great meal.Chips and salsa came with a very spicy salsa of carrots, onions and other veggies and is not for the light hearted.Wife tried the chili verde con carne, a delicious verse sauce with sliced beef, onions and served with chorizo refried beans and rice. I went with the carne guisada, another delicious ensemble of beef, grilled onions and jalapeños and seasoned perfectly.Fair warning Taqueria is a CASH ONLY restaurant so please be warned. My wife saved us since I never carry cash.Give Taqueria Vallarta a try, you'll enjoy it!

This place gets a definite A. The salsa was the most amazing first ever type of salsa like that I have ever tasted. All the food tasted like grandmother made them straight out of Mexico. These were real recipes. Flavors were out of this world.

Better say forst that it's cash only! I didn't see the hand written sign on the door walking in, and had to go back to pay the remainder cash that I was short. It's in a strip mall and I've never noticed it there while living in the area for 4 years. Well I've found my go-to authentic taco joint near Mt. Juliet/hermitage/Old Hickory. Finally! Haha. So the staff was very friendly and accommodating. From what I could tell it's a small family owned business. Daughters serving and momma cooking. Could be wrong but that was what I thought. Was clean inside. I'm not sure about the restrooms as I didn't use. On to the food. I ordered chips and salsa. It's not complimentary because they make their own tortilla chips....which were very good. The salsa is very good, and a decent amount of spicy (which I love). So thumbs up on the chips and salsa. My wife and I came to the conclusion that if you start with chips and salsa and they are good, that the food will be good as well. True in this case. They serve beer so i washed it down with a XX amber. I ordered 2 of each- AL pastor, and Carne asada tacos. They were the authentic smaller tacos with held together with double tortillas. Both were very good quality, flavorful tacos. So I'd recommend those for sure. If you like spicy, ask for the house made hot sauce fdom the kitchen! It's got the perfect kick if you like spicy. The server also recommended I try their avocado sauce from the kitchen as well. It was a delicious add on to the tasty tacos. So a small place with not updated interior...secret mom and pop place...as some call it, with authentic good tacos and sauces. Again remember to being cash! 5 stars for me and it will definitely be my new go-to Mexican restaurant in the area.

This places screams authentic, from the Mexican market next door cooking their own carne asada to the hand written CASH ONLY sign on the door. This place has been here for at least 15 years! Or at least that's how long I've known of them.The atmosphere has a small, heavy and authentic feel, perfect to eat the greasy yummy food. The cheese dip is delicious so make sure you order some, unless you are lactose intolerant and then I'm sorry, it would be worth it though, just saying. I also order the chiles toreados. I like to eat them with my food for a mild spicy taste (unless you get unlucky, ha!) and I don't eat the seeds either so that helps with the luck. They have different dishes but my favorite had always been the carne asada burrito, that's my go to for ever in this place, I do try different things else where but honestly now that my tastes buds are less whiny, I would love to try all the different food they have there. Honestly everything that I have seen around the tables look delicious. I definitely will be back every time I get a chance! They have a customer until someone hangs the shoes for good.

Don't pass on this amazing authentic Mexican food if you are in Nashville! Great service and delicious food!

This is a great spot for Mexican food! The salsa is more like a slaw it's a spicy onion and carrot melody and the chips are obviously made in house! Limes came with everything!! The tacos were great and the guacamole was plentiful and delicious! The price was good though it is cash only! Also no WiFi at all albeit on purpose as they want you to be in the moment visiting and talking with your table. I really liked this small family spot.

Authentic Mexican tacos. The flavor was delicious on each of them - we literally ordered all 10. The tacos are the traditional styled dollar tacos with only onions & cilantro. the girls attending were very nice and attentive. Will come here again for fresh original Mexican Tacos.

Best Mexican food in Hermitage! Little hole in the wall joint....I get the chicken tacos...Delicious SO good!

I asked for 2 tacos, got 4 plain, small tacos without cheese or salsa, then charged $10 for it. Unhappy with this hole in the wall place. Wanted a plate of nachos but after seeing the price of $15, decided on a few tacos. Got ripped off and won't be returning or recommending it to any others. Shame on you!