Fresh From the Kitchen
The Food People Can't Stop Talking About
Authentic. Unpretentious. Unforgettable.
The line outside tells you everything.
Expect a short wait on weekends — every minute is worth it.
There are restaurants that look the part and restaurants that earn it. Mas Tacos Por Favor is the second kind. Tucked on McFerrin Ave in East Nashville, it doesn't announce itself with a glowing sign or a reservation portal — it announces itself with a line of people standing happily on the sidewalk, because word gets around when something is genuinely this good.
People drive in from across Nashville — and beyond. Customers who grew up eating tacos in East LA tell us these are the real thing. The menu is short and honest: tacos made with care, elote that stops mid-conversation, and vegan and vegetarian options that don't feel like an afterthought. The staff moves fast without ever feeling rushed. You order at the window, you wait a little, and then you understand immediately why everyone keeps coming back.
East Nashville's most-loved authentic taco spot. Not because someone decided it should be — because 2,300 people said so themselves.
There's a reason there's always a line outside. Come find out for yourself.
📍 Get DirectionsFind us at 732 McFerrin Ave in East Nashville. No reservation needed — walk right up. If there's a line, you're in the right place.
Step up to the order window, take your pick from the menu — tacos, elote, drinks. Staff are fast and friendly. Don't skip the elote.
Find a seat inside, dig in, and understand immediately why East Nashville has been keeping this secret for years. You'll be back.
"A small place with a lotta charm. This was a recommendation from a friend who lived several years in Nashville. We looked it up and it kinda looked like a dive, but he had a strong recommendation so we decided to go. Boy were we wrong. It's an older restaurant, but when we arrived, it was so packed…"
"Some time back, we were eating at the Pharmacy, across the street. While we were waiting for food, we looked across the street and saw a taco place with a line of customers. We thought we should eat there. Fast-forward a couple of years — we're driving north of Nashville looking for a taco place…"
"These were literally the best tacos I have ever had. The atmosphere was unique yet it's clear that people are arriving in droves for the tacos. I ordered shrimp tacos and they were prepared to perfection. I tried their Elote, which was unforgettable…"
It varies, but the kitchen moves fast. Locals swear by early afternoon on weekdays for shorter waits. On weekends? Expect a line — and expect it to be worth every minute. The staff are efficient and keep things moving without ever making you feel rushed.
You order at the front window outside, then grab a seat inside while your order's being made. It's first-come, first-serve — small and charming, with plenty of character. This is a place you eat in, not just eat at.
Start with the tacos — full stop. The shrimp tacos are legendary. Then add an Elote (Mexican street corn) as a side. Reviewers who grew up eating Mexican food in East LA say the tacos here are the real thing. Trust them.
732 McFerrin Ave, East Nashville. It looks casual from the outside — that's intentional. Look for the line of happy people on the sidewalk. That's your landmark. Google Maps takes you directly there.
Absolutely. Visitors consistently put Mas Tacos on their Nashville food lists right alongside the city's most beloved spots. If you're in town for one meal and want to eat something you'll still think about years later — this is it.
Your Table Is Waiting.
No reservation required, no dress code, no pretense. Just the best tacos in Nashville and a seat with your name on it.
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