MexicanEast Nashville$$$$
Alebrije
A Gallatin Avenue Mexican kitchen that took the Scene's Best Tacos in 2025.
#2 in Tacos + Latin#4 in Global
What to get
- Taco Box (one each of pastor, carnitas, pollo and asada, discounted)
- Blue-corn tostada with grilled steak, refried beans and salsa macha
- Shrimp empanadas
- Cajeta-filled churros
- Mushroom tacos
When to go
Only open Thursday through Sunday (official hours).
Insider tip
No booze on site: order cocktails at Coral Club next door and order Alebrije via its QR code (Eater). Easy to miss in a Gallatin Ave strip mall, but worth the hunt (Infatuation).
Heads up
Limited days; small space.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 916-9684
- Website
- alebrijenash.com
Recognition
- The Infatuation: 9.4; on the 25 best Nashville restaurants (2026): 'Nobody in Nashville is serving Mexican food at this high of a level'
- Nashville Scene Best of Nashville 2025, Writers' Choice: Best Tacos
- Nashville Scene Best of Nashville 2025, Readers' Poll: Best Creative Menu (winner); Best Chef (Edgar Victoria, 2nd)
- StarChefs 2026 Nashville Rising Star: Edgar Victoria
- Eater Nashville best tacos map and hottest new restaurants (heatmap)
- The Infatuation: 9.4 (Top 25), 'Nashville’s new king of Mexican food'
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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