The 5 best Tex-Mex spots in Nashville

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Taqueria Del Sol

Craving Tex-Mex food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Tex-Mex spots around Nashville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Taqueria Del Sol

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Topping the list is Taqueria Del Sol. Located at 2317 12th Ave. South in Bellmont Hillsboro, the Tex-Mex and Mexican spot is the highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurant in Nashville, boasting four stars out of 314 reviews on Yelp.

2. Drifters

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Next up is East End's Drifters, situated at 1008B Woodland St. With four stars out of 257 reviews on Yelp, the dive bar and Tex-Mex spot, serving barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Tempo Nashville

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Woodycrest's Tempo Nashville, located at 2179 Nolensville Pike, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the venues and event space and Tex-Mex spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, 4.5 stars out of 36 reviews.

4. The Lipstick Lounge

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The Lipstick Lounge, a gay bar and karaoke and Tex-Mex spot in Lockeland Springs, is another go-to, with four stars out of 110 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1400 Woodland St. to see for yourself.

5. Redheaded Stranger

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Over in McFerrin Park, check out Redheaded Stranger, which has earned four stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Tex-Mex spot, which offers tacos and more, at 305 Arrington St.

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