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Nada - Nashville

4.4
4.4
1229 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Mexican
Energy, creativity, and the desire for a really great taco inspired the Nada concept. Downtown Cincinnati needed a place to go, revive, and relax after the busy pace of the metropolitan work scene. Since 2007, Nada has been delighting guests with craveable twists on the classics and border-blurring dishes inspired by food from around the globe. Nada has expanded to Columbus, Indianapolis, Nashville, and their first east coast installment in North Bethesda, MD. Each location is integrated into the local community and focuses on delivering an approachable, casual Mexican experience in a beautiful space. Snag guacamole and salsa to share, and dig in to punched-up tacos, Nada is all about great food and good times with amigos.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (615) 925-3362

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Doug Lima

  • Private party facilities

    Private or semi-private, intimate or the whole group, you set the date and guest list and we’ll prepare the experience to match.

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown

  • Cross Street

    Broadway and Division

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,229 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  1. KristinaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really great food and service. It was an amazing way to start our vacation.

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  2. CherylP

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food was good but nothing extraordinary. I'm glad I tried it but not my favorite new place.

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  3. LisaR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Nice location and feel, slow service for not being crowded. Location worked for our group but it could have been much better. Food was good, shrimp tacos, and chicken enchiladas recommended.

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  4. JelB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent experience, easy way to book the table, great ambient, good food and service.

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  5. Kris

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch service. Fantastic food! The tacos are to die for.

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  6. VikkiRates

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food though portions are on the small side. Outstanding service and good atmosphere.

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  7. SteveM

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Food is good. Service ok. I don’t think we would go again.

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  8. bdaylunch

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I went with two friends. We shared the salsa trio, crispy brussels, and 3 types of tacos with sides. The crispy Brussels and crispy potatoes were fantastic. The mahi tacos were also very good.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Emma was the best!!

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  10. KatieT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was so helpful with food allergy issues! Cute atmosphere, FANTASTIC food and drinks!

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  11. gvk65

    Charlotte

    57 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Our experience was just mediocre. I notified our server of a dairy intolerance and he wasn’t very responsive or helpful. Our appetizers came out followed about 5 minutes later with our dinners. There was no room on our table. Too much food all at once. The food was only okay. I had Shrimp verde tacos- was disappointed. Over abundance of greens/arugula. This was my second time here and not sure I’ll be in a rush to return.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Pinehurst

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food is overpriced for what it is. You can’t mix and match the tacos. And what I did get upset my stomach. We ate for the sole convenience of location to hotel proximity.

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  13. RichardC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    Kitchen was on point but the service was a mess. When we got there they told us there was no waiter and we had to wait 10+ minutes to get a waiter, it took 45 minutes to get drinks from the bar and our drinks were wrong.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Our server was great. Only issue, we arrived 10 minutes late because it was Taylor Swift weekend in Nashville and there was a long delay in getting our car from the hotel. I was prepared to call but we still had 5 minutes left of our grace period. We arrived to two tables sat in the entire restaurant but it was obvious they were ramping up for large parties. There were only two of us and we were going to be in and out. I assume he was the manager, but he made a rude comment about how he was about to give our table away. Had I not been so hungry, I would have said “to whom?”. By the time we left, half of the restaurant was still not full. I’m sure they were understaffed and there were a lot of brunch reservations that day, but it was an annoying comment the way he delivered the message. Would still recommend because food was good, but I’ll probably try other places in Nashville before returning.

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  15. Sval

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Chips were bland, no flavor. The fajitas were pretty good, nothing outstanding though. The enchiladas were a little weird, and super hot. But the drinks amazing! Cool vibe and music, great energy, but the noise level was a little too high, hard to hold a conversation.

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  16. bestgirlfriendever

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was amazing!! I think our waitresses name was Marlow, but everyone was great too! Amazing considering it was busy for concerts and cinco de Mayo.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great staff and friendly all around - Emma and Clay were outstanding!

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  18. DebN

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    I have been to NAda a few times but not recently. I remember it being more subdued and the food being elevated both in selection, presentation and taste. On this visit however, it seems it is a different restaurant. The tortilla chips were fine as well as the assortment of salsas, however the portion of the salsas were little more than a tablespoon each (I could be off there but only slightly). The place was busy and the music was so loud no one could hear anything without screaming. Seriously, it was like being in a club without table service. Ok, back to the food which appeared at least an hour after being ordered. It was busy and we were understanding. My cheese enchiladas were cold. My daughters shrimp tacos had to be returned due to being undercooked. Our server was wonderful and took care of it. Not sure what happened to Nada. It was a painful experience and one we probably won’t endure again.

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  19. MelissaS

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    A small group of us decided to give this place a try for Sunday brunch after reading the reviews. Upon being seated and noticing the restaurant was empty, we took a look at the menu and realized that there were hardly any brunch options. The menu seemed very limited and didn't offer much variety. We ordered a few appetizers and drinks and were very disappointed in the quality for the price. We decided to pay our bill and head somewhere else.

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  20. Squatlock360

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    Food was good but don’t go there if you are hungry. Portion size is SMALL.

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  21. Carroll

    Tulsa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm from Texas, where Mexican food is king, but this might just be the best Mexican food I've ever had. The atmosphere is wonderful, the service was delightful and the food delicious. We tried all the appetizers, which were both unique and quite flavorful. I had the El Jefe fajitas, which were cooked to perfection, and the condiment tray that went along with them had both unexpected variety and great taste. One of my colleagues and I had the blueberry limonada cocktail; it was so good, we ordered seconds. I heartily recommend Nada.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    This used to be a favorite local spot for us, but recently it has changed for the worse. All the great menu items are gone, now it’s just basic “Mexican” fare. Unfortunately the prices are still appropriate for a high quality menu, very far off base. The Margarita used to be delicious, but the newest version tastes like sour Crystal Light and was very watered-down. The bartender said they recently changed their recipe, but the drink quality went from craft to “Applebees.” My husbands drink was also noticeably less potent than it used to be, and he did not feel like he had anything but mixer in it. You can no longer mix and match tacos, (oh well, not a must but was nice), and our chicken tacos arrived completely room temperature, not even a little warm. The tortillas were cold, the meat was tough and had no real flavor. The only thing that is still as good as it used to be is the creeper salsa. We are so bummed, used to love this place but won’t be going back. Didn’t give one star because the server/bartender was very nice and almost seemed apologetic about the poor quality. It feels like someone in corporate made changes to cut costs. Too bad.

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  23. nowhereman

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Tacos, apps, and tequila/mezcal-based cocktails. Away from the crowds on broadway.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely delicious but they need to get more servers. Our waiter Kam was busting his butt and he’s a big reason we stayed.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Had a reservation but still had to wait 20 minutes. The service was very poor. Drink took about 20 minutes.They didn’t even bring all the food we ordered. Avoid going there Friday or Saturday night.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful from service to food. Will definitely go back.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were able to get seats at the bar and the bartender was awesome! She made great recommendations (the brussel sprouts are out of this world!) and was so attentive. Also had the fish tacos on which were also delicious. I am actually considering going back!

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  28. Cheri

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I have celiac disease and must eat gluten-free. Unfortunately, this location doesn't had a dedicated fryer. In addition, corn and flour tortillas are cooked together. However, the chef cooked my appetizer (the Brussels sprouts are amazing!) and my corn tortillas separately, and my meal was delicious. Our server Marlee was so attentive and helpful.

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  29. ThomasS

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate outside - wonderful food and ambience. Our waiter was very good about making sure we had water. Overall, it was a great experience.

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  30. KathyD

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Went there for a birthday dinner. Food was good and the service was great. Very expensive though.

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  31. LoriK

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Loved the location and vibe of the restaurant but it fell short. Waitress wasn’t very friendly and was doing the bare minimum. It was also a bit odd that we were a table of 3 women and 1 man and she kept going to the man first to order and he kept saying ladies first and she then went to a middle person then the outside and back to another middle person. Not a big deal at all, just a weird order so I imagine she is a new waitress. She was super quiet so between her soft voice and the loud music it was incredibly hard to hear her. Some of the food was delicious while others were very bland. The portions were horrifically small. I ordered chicken & steak fajitas and there were 2 slices of steak and 2 slices of chicken. It tasted delicious but not nearly enough meat so it wasn’t close to being worth the $30 it cost, especially since it didn’t come with rice and beans or anything. The salsas were delicious but again very eeny teeny portions - salsa is so cheap to make so it’s surprising how little they served us. Chips were super delish! The potato side dish was without a doubt the best thing we had - but a side dish shouldn’t be the star. The blueberry lemonade alcoholic drink was incredible and highly recommend. I would go back but my friends all agreed they wouldn’t.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Menu completely changed to just an average Mexican restaurant but the pricing didn’t change to reflect the step down. Service was less than average and waited 30 minutes for our 2nd round of drinks and had to cancel them when the server brought them when we were done with our meal. Used to be one of our go-to date spots but we won’t be returning anytime soon. Not all change is for the better in this case.

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  33. BillyM

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very tasty and service was great! Very good chips and salsa!

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  34. MelissaC

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great location and atmosphere. Food is great!!! Totally recommend.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant and food. This was my second time dining and I’ve loved it both times.

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  36. ErinH

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Eh. The experience wasn’t anything to rave about. We were celebrating a birthday with a 6:15 reservation. We we arrived arrived 10 minutes early and we’re more than happy to wait. When 6:15 did arrive, seating was chaotic. The staff was moving furniture all over the place- just let the big wicker chairs go man. We had 3 servers in less than 10 minutes. Our friend was served the wrong beverage. A very small table, that made it challenging to have space for plates. The food and beverages were over priced considering it lacked flavor/imagination/presentation/portion. The Nadarita was very much lime juice and very little else. The cauliflower tacos were flavorless huge hunks of steamed cauliflower with no sauce or char. Chicken tacos were on cold tortillas, with dry chicken, Baja fish was exceptionally greasy. Guacamole was flavorless. Nada really phoned it in on their food considering a limited offering. Our final server was good-ish. Kindly brought out our box of cupcakes, but did not clear dinner plates until asked. Overall, the ambiance was what one would expect for the area, the food and service however did not match.

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  37. NoVAtransplants

    Richmond

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. In town for getaway and business event. Terrific guacamole and chips. Fish tacos, chicken tacos, black beans and cucumber salad all terrific.

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  38. AvaS

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Food was very boring especially for the price. I tried to get a vegan option and it was literally just mushy cauliflower with a few onions on a tortilla. Not worth $17 at all.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food, good vibes, wonderful appetizers. Changed menu since last here- less shared plates and more traditional meal. Very loud. Excited for the next time I go to try more things! Had the fajitas and they were cooked perfectly.

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  40. AudraM

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We loved the food though it was a little expensive for the portions received. All the drinks can be ordered "skinny." The house margaritas were tart and not too sweet. There was a lot of natural light. Server was kind but service was slow. Parking was a challenge but there is a parking deck nearby.

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FAQs

Nada - Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Nada - Nashville also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 925-3362.

Nada - Nashville is rated 4.4 stars by 1229 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Nada - Nashville

202 21st Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Broadway and Division

  • Neighbourhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of Operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 2:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Doug Lima

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (615) 925-3362

  • Private party facilities

    Private or semi-private, intimate or the whole group, you set the date and guest list and we’ll prepare the experience to match.

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