Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 6 Tennessee mexican spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Memphis, Nashville and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.
1. Mas Tacos (Nashville)
American, Mexican · $ · 4.7★ (2,329 Google reviews)
Mas Tacos earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 2,329 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 18 — “Holiday Hoopla” (December 11, 2015)
Address: 732 Mcferrin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: +1 615-543-6271
Website: mastacosporfavor.shop
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2. Redheaded Stranger (Nashville)
Mexican, BBQ · $$ · 4.5★ (1,726 Google reviews)
Known for Mexican plates, Redheaded Stranger still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 1,726 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 2 — “Stuffed, Smoked and Wrapped” (September 16, 2022)
Address: 305 Arrington St, Nashville, TN 37207
Phone: +1 615-544-8226
Website: redheadedstrangertacos.com
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3. Fattoush Cafe (Nashville)
Mexican, Mediterranean · $ · 4.5★ (1,095 Google reviews)
The Mexican plates at Fattoush Cafe clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 1,095 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 16 — “Tacos, Tots and Chops” (November 19, 2021)
Address: 1716 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 615-321-1667
Website: www.fattoush-cafe.com
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4. Riddim N Spice (Nashville)
Mexican, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (745 Google reviews)
Riddim N Spice is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mexican plates, with a strong 4.5 stars from 745 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 34, Episode 14 — “Sandwiches and Spice” (October 22, 2021)
Address: 2116 Meharry Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208
Phone: +1 615-953-7121
Website: www.riddimnspice.com
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5. Pie Town Tacos (Nashville)
Mexican · $ · 4.7★ (444 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for Mexican plates, Pie Town Tacos keeps a 4.7-star rating across 444 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 35, Episode 16 — “Cheese and Meat” (August 12, 2022)
Address: 614 Ewing Ave #4628, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 615-750-2628
Website: pietowntacos.com
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6. Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana (Memphis)
Mexican, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (414 Google reviews)
Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana earned its spot on the show for Mexican plates that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 414 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 38, Episode 16 — “Bird, Belly and Beef” (February 23, 2024)
Address: 6300 Poplar Ave #115, Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: +1 901-623-3882
Website: delimexicana.com
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