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Tacos, tortillas, and bold regional flavor
Handmade corn tortillas. Carne asada with chimichurri. Pork belly al pastor. Every plate draws from generations of Mexican tradition — made fresh in our Nashville kitchen.
Tequila, mezcal, y más
Forty-plus mezcals and tequilas. Craft margaritas Nashville can't stop talking about. The bar at Calacas is a destination all on its own.
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Private dining under a wonderful mural
Planning a fiesta? Our private dining room seats groups in style — Día de los Muertos art on the walls, gold pendants overhead, and a menu built for celebrating.
Rooted in tradition, built to celebrate
Born from the spirit of Día de los Muertos, Calacas brings the flavors, culture, and soul of Mexico to Nashville's SoBro neighborhood.
What our guests are saying
Calacas was such a great find during our Nashville trip! Conveniently located right under the Residence Inn Nashville Downtown. The setup inside is adorable and had a cozy, relaxed vibe from the moment we walked in. Our server, Tom, was absolutely wonderful. He even asked if we had any allergies wh
Anna Smith
I had an excellent experience at Calacas Mexican Restaurant. The guava margarita was phenomenal—easily one of the best I’ve had—and the mole enchiladas were rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. What really stood out, though, was the service. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made us feel g
Jared Hinkle
We want at happy hour. The margaritas are the best we’ve had in Nashville. We order the halibut tacos, quesadillas, and the tortillas and salsa. They give you three sauces with the chips. If you like hot, one is really hot made me cry, but I loved it. The food was excellent and the service was great
Brian Ramsey
A great choice when visiting downtown and you are in the mood for some artisnal Mexican food. I was fortunate that they were one of the restaurants that opened up quickly after the winter storm as the place filled up quickly for dinner. Tomas did an awesome job suggesting some popular menu items and
Cory Stott
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Churros, Guacamole, Quesadilla, Refried Beans, Ceviche, Grilled Chicken, Mole, Carne Asada, Pollo Asado, Soup, Enchiladas, Empanadas, Carnitas, and Tacos
Where are you located?
We are located in Nashville, TN at 411 Korean Veterans Blvd
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Nashville, Berry Hill, Edgehill (ONE), Wedgewood Houston, Urban Residents, Chestnut Hill (TAG), Shelby Hills, Davidson County, Sunnyside, Germantown, Napier Area, Oak Hill, Belle Meade, Historic Edgefield, Hope Gardens, Maxwell Heights, McFerrin Park, Fisk Area, Woodland-in-Waverly, and Historic Buena Vista.
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