This used to be our weekday dinner place. We enjoyed the ambience until one day we interacted with the manager for the first time. I am not sure if he was having a bad day but he was not accommodating for a party of 9. we were not provided with enough chairs for 10 mins and upon reminding him (manager) he said "it's not been 10mins yet". Then also he did not accept our state issued drivers license saying it was not a permanent id. It was a print out by the DMV department. I UNDERSTAND HIS POSITION BUT HE COULD HAVE BEEN POLITE ABOUT IT, instead he was behaved rudely with all the guest. This cinco de mayo has a monopoly on Charlotte as there is no bigger and better ambience place nearby.
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Lindsay C.
Been here several times..the service is good, drinks are great , the chicken quesadillas are awesome and I love the chips salsa and queso! Highly recommended
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David H.
Doesn't look like much from the outside, so I was a bit skeptical walking in. Great experience though. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Salsa was excellent. Food was delivered quickly. Similar to Las Palmas as far as style and options. Didn't have an vegetarian combos, which would have been nice, but they were able to work with me without issue. And it's cheap. $20 for two people, including drinks. Couldn't believe it.
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Kurt B.
Food is always excellent, fast, and the service matches. Cold beer and excellent margaritas. The dip is very good, not that ketchupy stuff.
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Sheena T.
I am in trouble. I didn't realize there is a Cinco de Mayo 5 minutes from my house!! I'm both overjoyed and fearful at the same time because I'm afraid of how many calories I will consume here! I have visited the sister Cinco restaurant in Hermitage multiple times and was curious to see how they compare. I was not disappointed! They have amazing tasting salsa, it's just not quite spicy enough for me (I love the heat!!) but no worries, they have an extra spicy salsa you can ask for! Win-win! The only downside is that it's not tomato based, but mix them together and you have a hot excellent tasting salsa! For dinner I had the chicken fajita burrito and it was excellent! They covered it in cheese sauce which is always good, but I prefer the red sauce on a burrito. Next time I'll ask for it. The meat and veggies were SO good, very flavorful and the beans and rice on the side were great. We went for sangria instead of margaritas, it was super sweet but I love that they didn't fill the carafe up with ice so we got more! Our waitress was also lovely and friendly, and didn't give me attitude when I asked for more salsa :) I look forward to many more trips here!
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Rebecca A.
The worst experience I have ever had. Waited for 20 minutes because we have a group of adults and kids. Was then told it would be another 10 minutes because people kept getting seated at tables that we're going big to be used for our party. 10 minutes later, nothing. At all. Meanwhile other people are getting seated right and left. Do yourself a favor, go to the Brentwood location.
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Mark M.
One of the better Mexican resaurants if you like this style of Mexican. Fast and friendly service.
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The Yelp-inator W.
Excellent Salsa Great food - Good prices Great Service Not the best location, but not too bad either.
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Carla Christina C.
We LOVE this place - GREAT salsa, actually MY FAVORITE in Nashville! It is a nice atmosphere and they always have Marguerita Specials!!!
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Amanda C.
our go to Mexican restaurant in Nashville. the food is always so good, the portions are huge and the prices are excellent. We have had several things here (fajitas, chimichangaz, burritos, chicken fundido) and can never decide what to order because it's all great! the steak tacos are simple but amazing and their drink specials couldn't be better. happy hour all day Sunday through Tuesday, 99 cent drafts Friday's after 8, and mango margaritas I could drink for breakfast! typical Friday night order of two meals, cheese dip, 2 margaritas and 2 beers comes in under $45 after tip!!
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Krystal T.
Cinco de Mayo makes the claim that they have the best margaritas in town. Totally not accurate. Around the corner from the White Bridge location, Las Palmas on Charlotte Pike has far superior margaritas at a substantial size for a great prize. However, the $2.99 margarita specials ($10.99 pitcher) on Sundays-Tuesdays make Cinco de Mayo a good deal. Otherwise, the rice and other entrees are rather generic in quality, but cheap.
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Beth G.
Best Mexican fast cheap Good and not Lard based love the owners brothers prices and food. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Another weekly go To for dinner in and takeout! I get the soup when sick but love everything
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Heather R.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants of all time. Start with their drink specials: Sunday-Tuesday, pitchers of (very strong) margarita are $10.99 all day long. They have fantastic drink specials every day of the week, and, unlike a lot of Mexican restaurants, never skimp on the alcohol. There food is delicious, and affordably priced. An order of fajitas that includes generous helpings of steak, chicken, and shrimp is $13.25, and though the menu lists these fajitas as being a "single order," there has always been enough for both I and my boyfriend. Oftentimes, we have even had some to take home! We have tried pretty much everything in this place, and experienced the same consistently high quality. My only (mild) complaint about this place is that the salsa is just okay. It is not very spicy, and somewhat watery. However, the quality of the rest of the food more than makes up for it.
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Brittany F.
Let me begin by saying that Sun- Tue they have $2.99 margaritas and $10.99 pitchers of margaritas!!!! That was the determining factor to get us to decide to go there! The margaritas are pretty good too, and if you split a pitcher with about 4 people you can get about 2 cups each for about $3.50, not too shabby! We ended up going in a big group this past Sunday around 8pm and since we had a large group we were in our own separate area which was nice, because we were loud and obnoxious! The server took our order quickly and correctly and the food arrived about 10 minutes later with no complaints from any of us! He kept our chips and salsa replenished anytime they got low! My husband and I shared a combination plate that had a burrito and enchilada on it with rice and beans, plus we both shared the pitcher of margaritas, before tip our bill was only around $15! The food is anything outstanding our different, just regular ole Mexican food you could find anywhere but for the convenience and the cheap margaritas, we will be back!
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Matt D.
This place is in my top 3 for Mexican Fare here in Nashville. It is difficult to find Mexican food in Nashville that I really like as I travel a bunch and have access to really good Mexican and TexMex food many times during the year. For here at home I have 3 places I will eat and this is one. The service is always good. I don't drink but am told the drinks are really good here. If you get a chance, give it a try!
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Kimberly S.
You know how everyone has their favorite cheap Mexican place and no other place can touch it? Well mine is El Porton in Roswell, GA, and I'm still trying to find a place that lives up to that. In Nashville, Cinco de Mayo is as close as I've come to finding my favorite Americanized Mexican. It's inexpensive, friendly, and downright tasty. Also, they have some KILLER drink specials. If you too are looking to fill the Mexican void, Cinco de Mayo will fit the bill.
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Dew T.
We love Mexican food. L.O.V.E. And love authentic Mexican food - so we try all of the restaurants around town. There's a lot of trendy Mexican Restaurants around town, but if you're looking for authentic Mexican (w/ awesome Queso), Cinco de Mayo is my favorite. And if it's not on the menu - ask. They've been very flexible on my meet-free days as well.
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Carissa O.
Fast, cheap, easy. Chile rellenos are my go to but the steak fajitas are good too. Not a fan of the tacos here. Margaritas are good too and cheap.
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Jim V.
The food was just alright. I don't like when you go to these types of Mexican places and the food looks like slop on those prison movies. I am a big fan of their monster margarita. I doubt we will go back to this restaurant because there was nothing authentic about it. The guac served with the chips wasn't fresh and you could 100% tell it was frozen prior to being served to us. But the three stars were definitely for the monster margarita!
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Jason B.
This is your typical Meximerican place, but the food is outstanding. The pitcher of Dos Equis comes with a full pitcher and 2 mugs that are already full for under $9. Great food and a great beer deal.
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Laura D.
I flew in from NY to a hotel across the street and I was STARVING. I saw the "mexican restaurant" sign and decided to give it a go. (And obviously checked yelp to make sure it wasn't a one star joint) I must say....I've had some GOOD mexican food in my life. This restaurant was just sort of average to me. Nothing really stood out. Service was fast & friendly. I got the enchilada and burrito combo. It came with a heaping portion of beans and rice. Was it good? yes. Did it satisfy me? yes - all i had were peanuts on the plane. would I come here again? nope. sorry.
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emily p.
Delicious mexican food. I went on Cinco De Mayo, when it was PACKED- and the service was still patient and attentive; I really appreciate that. The margaritas here are also amazing!!
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Mike M.
Busy place but we still got a table immediately on a Friday evening. Very loud atmosphere. Try to get into a side room if you want to chat. Not sure if they have hotter salsa but the salsa they bring is definitely for gringos. Food was decent but definitely not the best Mexican food in Nashville (I'm looking at you, Nolensville Road) and a far cry from what I'm used to. Don't even think about ordering a sopapilla. I was expecting the hot, soft, puffy pillow variety with oodles of honey to pour as I wished. Instead, I got a crispy, thin, flat frisbee. Yuk.
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Heather B.
I have eaten at Mexican restaurants all over the country and this tops my list. Not only do they have consistent menu items that never change up depending on who's in the kitchen but they several of the staff always greet me with a smile. My 4 year old loves interacting with everyone while working on her Spanish to the point where she orders entirely in Spanish. It is always great to be deemed a regular (we dine here at least once a week) with lots of familiar and happy faces. I will recommend this restaurant not only because of the aforementioned but because of the consistent quality.
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Serj K.
Coming from Southern California, where Mexican food is a staple, I'm always on the hunt for really good Mexican spots. Since moving to TN, I have yet to find one that is actually any good - this place is no exception. The sign says "Authentic Mexican Food", but it's just the same run-of-the-mill Southern imitation Mexican food that every other place serves. Just because a place serves tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tamales doesn't automatically make it "authentic Mexican", it's about how those foods are prepared that make it authentic. Before sounding too negative, I'd like to say that the server was very friendly and did an overall good job. Also, the place was pretty clean and the chips and salsa were good and spicy. Having said that, I ordered a combo plate with a tamale, burrito, and enchilada so I could get a flavor for what they might do best (and I was feeling pretty indecisive). The plate showed up and looked just like any other typical presentation. When I tried each individual item, I noticed that it was very bland and had the texture of anything you would order at Taco Bell. The tamale was soggy and mushy and the beef inside didn't have much seasoning, the burrito was basically just ground beef, lettuce, some cheese, and a bunch of sour cream, and the enchilada, being probably the best thing by comparison, was just OK (probably because it was smothered with sauce to mask any kind of actual flavor). I forced myself to take a couple bites to give it a real chance, but I just was not satisfied at all so I asked the waiter to take it back. At that point, I just picked off my wife's plate of tacos and a side of guacamole. The tacos were just some cheap chicken, cheese, and lettuce (we had to ask for cilantro and corn tortillas instead of flour). The guacamole tasted fake and was probably from a huge tub of pre-made stuff that just gets slopped onto plates as they go out. Like I said, just your run-of-the-mill Mexican joint in the South catering to what's palatable to the greater population instead of bringing some actual culture and new flavors to the area. After finishing up, I looked over my check and saw that my plate that I sent back was still on it, so I asked the waiter and he said they would remove it up front at the register when I pay. I went up to pay and told the cashier about removing the plate and he said that he was going to charge me half-price since it looked like half the plate was eaten and because he "hadn't heard any other complaints about their food". That was ridiculous to me and I didn't even try to argue because, having worked on the other side of that situation as a waiter for 3 years, I was appalled and didn't want to lose my composure. That's just not good customer service and it shows a blatant disregard for your clients' opinion, satisfaction, and overall experience. All in all, I don't give this place any credit as an "authentic Mexican place", a good restaurant, or even a decent Americanized Mexican place (because those do exist). This was one of those experiences that I regret ever giving them any of my money to support what they're doing.
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Ying M.
Food was cheap and plentiful and service quite friendly. I was happy to see that the chile relleno was an actual stuffed chile instead of a fried cheese concoction masquerading as a vegetable. If in the area, I would consider going again, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it.
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Lindsey J.
My FAVORITE cheap Mexican in Nashville! The White Bridge location is always consistent & you never have to wait (unless it's actually Cinco de Mayo). Their Chicken Fajita Quesadilla and Fish Tacos are must-try's!
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Lacey F.
When I moved to Alberta, the biggest hole in my heart may well have been left by Cinco de Mayo. To prove we hadn't forgotten about our beloved restaurant, my husband and I ate at two locations on three occasions when we were home for the holidays (including the one in Mt. Juliet, and this one, conveniently located around the corner from my mother's house). The food is consistently delicious, and always served quickly. My favorite are the chicken fajitas, which are perfect--flavorful and juicy, and never coated in an oil slick. Hubs only will order the burrito grande, and always with a healthy side of the house-made habanero sauce that would knock out a large pony. It doesn't really matter what you order, though. Everything is fantastic. My mother and I ate here around 2 p.m. on a Tuesday, and it was extremely quiet. Historically, I've found late lunches at the Mt. Juliet location to be similarly peaceful. Though I can't claim to have done it, I've always thought this would be the place to go when you and a bunch of co-workers felt like cutting out early on a Friday afternoon. Until next December, CdM ...
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Pamela B.
Excellent service, awesome food at great prices. This is my favorite Mexican spot in Nashville.
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Daphny L.
Why isn't 1/2 a star an option? This was literally the worst Mexican food I have ever eaten. The chicken burrito was very bland (no hint of seasoning whatsoever) and the tacos were equally as disappointing. I will concede that the "ground beef" in the taco was seasoned but this did not make up for the poor quality of the meat. The rice was overcooked and the beans were covered in way too much cheese. Authentic? Hardly. My five year old even complained about the poor quality. You'd be better off going to Taco Bell.
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Brandon B.
I'm very picky about my Mexican food. I've been to a lot of places around the US. I'm even more picky about my margaritas. This is my first time here, but I'm highly impressed so far. First off, $2.99 house margaritas on Monday night... And to my surprise... They were good! I make my own that I've experimented and honed over time... I'm very picky about my margaritas. I usually order top shelf only... But for $3 I figured what the heck... Usually it's 100% agave tequila and nothing else. I'm not sure what they use in their house, but it's not bad at all. Definitely worth $3 Onto the food... I ordered a burrito grande. First off, the Colorado sauce may be amongst the best I've ever had. Second, they served a few chunks of carne asada on top... Nice touch. And the beef inside the burrito was very good. I'll definitely be back again!
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Mike F.
Perhaps the best Mexican restaurant in Nashville, if for no other reason than its great prices. Cheap, solid food, plenty of space, really good salsa. I'm a fan. I almost always test a Mexican restaurant's merits by ordering carnitas, and Cinco de Mayo didn't disappoint. Nicely crispy outside, soft and fatty inside. Delicious. The fried tilapia lunch special is a great way to eat well for 6 bucks too. I haven't been to the other locations, but I'm hoping the Cummins Station location is as good as this one.
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Katherine E.
I have lived in Nashville for 6 years & this Cinco is the absolute best Mexican restaurant in town. My brother & I did a "tour" to find the best when we first moved here & it won! My boyfriend of a year & a half also tried a few other places people suggested. And Cinco wins always. The people who work here are helpful, nice & personable. The food is really good with good prices. So good! The margaritas are delicious. And you can't beat their drink specials each day except for Friday. Cinco!!!!! Yes! Gotta go!
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Drew H.
Enchiladas were decent. I've only been once, so I'm willing to give it another shot and try something else.
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Jennifer L.
I am giving them 5 stars for excellent customer service, quality/consistent food preparation, and amazing drink specials 7 days a week. We have tried to be Nashville foodies and try the variety of eclectic restaurants that surround our neighborhood & elsewhere but almost every time we find ourselves saying..."we should have just gone to Cinco de Mayo." We get great value with delicious food & drinks; no buyers remorse ever! Additionally the customer service, professional management & welcoming tone make this our goto spot. If the Stone Fox opened earlier they may steal us away more, however this restaurant remains our top pick on the West side of Nashville. The margaritas are much better than the competitions nearby. Great date spot with or without children; fun birthday spot too! Our favorite menu item is the amazingly fresh and well-seasoned Fajitas Parillia (ask for extra shells) and the delicious chicken soup (sounds Wierd I know BUT try it!) both are enough to feed two. You won't be disappointed with any menu items in my opinion!
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Mark T.
As others have indicated, Salsa was very good, but the reason I stopped in was because I kept seeing their sign "Best fajitas in town". They were good, but not even close to the best. Tasted a lot like a fajita mix I buy at Kroger's when I do fajitas at home. I may be a little harsh in my overall rating, but I'm really disappointed after stopping there for lunch, expecting world-class fajitas, ordering the dinner portion, only to find them average, at best. Service was good, but not outstanding.
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Bob H.
Burrito grande!
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Megan M.
My partner and I ate here last night because we had a Groupon expiring soon and just really wanted to brighten our Monday. I really hate leaving bad reviews, but SERIOUSLY guys, what is going on?? We were seated right away in a half full room where every table had multiple screaming kids. It felt more like a Chucky Cheese (my nightmare) than a stress-free night out. Waiter peppers us with questions before we even sit down. My partner and I try to discuss our orders but end up yelling over all the noise. We contemplate asking to move but we are both really non confrontational and don't want to make a scene. We eventually order cheese dip to start and our entrees. Everything comes pretty quickly and the dip and salsa are decent. For the price, its actually pretty good. After we get our plates, his quesadilla doesn't come with any peppers and he mentions how he likes the quesadillas I make much better. My order is wrong and I try to flag down the waiter but he's disappeared by then...for awhile. I ordered shrimp as a special treat for myself but got chicken instead. Disappointed, but I wasn't opposed to it so I ate it anyway. It was okay - it was basically a ton of chicken fried in a tortilla shell (chimichanga). It was a little greasy and the chicken was a little dry without any other filling, like peppers and onions, etc. so I just poured our leftover cheese sauce on it. Waiter comes back about halfway through and apologizes and asks if its okay if I just keep it and he'll comp me the difference in price. He looks flustered, and I've been in that position as a former server so whatever. Apparently the table behind us also got a couple wrong orders, but they had a different server. Towards the end of the meal he brings me a dollar...um, okay. We wait awhile for the check and he finally comes back and we pay and leave - kids are still screaming in the background. I felt bad for the other couples in there. Pros (kind of) - Its your run of the mill cheap Mexisorta food (which I generally really like) Cons - Screaming kids, spotty service, run of the mill cheap Mexisorta food (not at all authentic) Its nothing special. I wanted to think it was an off night but by judging some of the other reviews, it probably wasn't. Too bad. I would probably only go back if a friend was begging me to go. Will look for other places if I can convince my partner to ever go to a Mexican restaurant again. What we should have done: Order lots of alcohol and sat in the bar. Or, stayed home.
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Queen B.
Not authentic. Salsa still weak. I would be inclined to believe the salsa comes out of a can... I had the steak fajita taco salad. Large portion of layered "stuff" inside a fried tortilla. The meat is commercial quality. Draft beer was so cold it had little flecks of ice on top.. Loved it and gave the review 3 stars on account of the cold draft beer. Nothing else to review.
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Duana T.
Horrible customer service! When mentioned my issue with my check the manager tried to talk over me and basically said it was my fault because of how I ordered(wrong !was waiter that didn't communicate )...Would not listen. Finally, I just told him since he is not listening , I would not come back to this restaurant...he said ok...did not try to make things right. Food was good but does not value good customer service!
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Ruiqiu K.
2013/024 Whenever I eat out solo, I always ask for the check as soon as I get the food. I also ask for my dessert to be served at the same time as the main meal. I personally just want to be checked on once, and getting everything all at once cuts down on the servers having to deal with me. :D The servers at Cinco de Mayo were extremely fast and got me my check and dessert at the same time I got my order of 4 taquitos. They still asked me mid-bite how my meal was, but I expected that. The taquitos were okay. They weren't overly seasoned. I added the salsa from the complimentary chips to flavor it some. And I should have read the menu better -- I always assume that plate lunches would include rice. This had neither beans nor rice. But I was okay with that, since I eat rice every day. And I hate beans. The salsa wasn't hot, but I appreciate the flecks of fresh cilantro. I did enjoy the cheese served with the taquitos. I don't know if it was Oaxacan style cheese, or just your typical mozzarella. The flan was delicious, especially since it came drizzled with chocolate sauce and came with a maraschino cherry. Sadly, my go-to drink of horchata is not offered here. Lots of seating -- booths and tables.
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Molly L.
Went here on a whim without reading reviews, and I was pleasantly surprised! The service was really the highlight for us. We were addressed courteously and served promptly, but we were not at all rushed. The food was very good (particularly considering the affordable prices!) I will dine here again the next time I'm in the neighborhood and craving Mexican food!
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Paul K.
Of the Mexican joints I will visit, this ranks the absolute lowest on the totem pole. The food here is fast and hot, but for veggie it's basically kind of tasteless.I understand the meat offerings are not so however. If I were Stephen Colbert, I would put this place on notice. The salsa and chips were significantly more memorable than my last meal there. They're possibly the 3rd best I've run across in town. The margaritas are one of two places that give me heartburn and attempt to knock me down. I'm not sure if this means they're quality tequila, or if it means they're crappy vodka. I have thus far enjoyed them other than the heartburn, which may be in conjunction with the food. their cheese dig seems to be standard, no spicing it up, not the greatest cheese out there, but not a horrid cheese. This place is great for groups though. I will say that. Groups and people not afraid to walk in the spooky parking lot on the side... that thing is creepy at night. Anyway, this is hovering right above the line of what I would recommend to people. It's absolutely not bad, but it's not great. At least the veggie offerings I've had the past few times.
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David O.
For me this is kind of the "Alternate" to Las Palmas. It's a totally serviceable Mexican restaurant, with quick and friendly staff. The Fajitas lack the magic touch that Las Palmas has though. The parking can be a bit difficult here, usually forcing you to navigate the narrow alley to get to the parking next door. Can be quite treacherous during inclement weather. I can't say I have any complaints and if you are in the mood for Mexican, you'll likely be satisfied by their offerings.
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Jeannie G.
I'm a big fan of Cinco de Mayo and I think this location is the best one in the Nashville area. The food is very good and I honestly think it's much better than Las Palmas. (Not sure why so many people in Nashville are crazy for Las Palmas?) Their fajitas, enchiladas and chile rellenos are all excellent. I also suggest the pollo fundido if you like chicken dishes. As with most Mexican restaurants, the food is prepared very quickly so you usually don't wait long at all. This is a great place to host a birthday party of celebratory dinner. They have a semi-private room in the restaurant that can seat up to 20 people. I had my birthday dinner there last year and it was perfect -- plenty of room for all of us and they didn't mind separate checks either. If you're looking for good Mexican food in Nashville, you've found it.
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Nicole P.
Cinco de Mayo is easily one of the better Mexican restaurants in Nashville. They hit all of the necessary marks: affordable? Check. Quick & friendly service? Check. Good cheese dip? Check. Delicious and plentiful fajitas? Check. Most importantly, they have great salsa -- which, in my opinion, is the main staple of a Mexican restaurant. If it is done poorly, you get a big ol' fat X in my book (here's looking at you, Las Palmas, Las Maracas, El Stuffed Pepper and pretty much every other Mexican place within the city limits).
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Alicia G.
The food here is amazing! Favorite Mexican restaurant in ten years!! And I eat a lot of Mexican food.
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Bridget K.
It's Mexican food! for me that means yummy queso and fajita quesadillas. And they've got me covered on that! It was a quick and easy stop for us on our way down to Florida. Server was really nice and entertained our attempts at practicing our Spanish!
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Terrell L.
Cinco has been one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants in Nashville. They do have a Very Good Salsa, Salsa Verde and a Spicy Salsa each better than the last, I like to taste the cilantro. Always fast and friendly service, and they don't seem to mind when I practice my spanglish. Reasonably priced quality Mexican fare. Me Gusta !
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Mo P.
I love it! How different can refried beans be from one place to the next right? The beans are freaking delicious here! Highly recommend the chimichanga. We eat here way too often. Absolutely delicious.
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ashley m.
Really great chicken chimichanga though the fillings were not in side the meat was marinated well. Chicken nachos were delish. Large amounts of food. Spanish rice was a tad over cooked & lacked seasoning but was all def a hangover cure:)
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Mike M.
It's was an average Mexican restaurant. Salsa and chips had little taste. Extra spicy salsa was hot but still no taste. Not sure what they were missing. Platter was chicken enchilada with chile rellano and a tostada on the side. Taste of everything was decent. Nothing stood out. I'd go again and recommend but it's nothing to write home about.
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Amanda C.
our go to Mexican restaurant in Nashville. the food is always so good, the portions are huge and the prices are excellent. We have had several things here (fajitas, chimichangaz, burritos, chicken fundido) and can never decide what to order because it's all great! the steak tacos are simple but amazing and their drink specials couldn't be better. happy hour all day Sunday through Tuesday, 99 cent drafts Friday's after 8, and mango margaritas I could drink for breakfast! typical Friday night order of two meals, cheese dip, 2 margaritas and 2 beers comes in under $45 after tip!!
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BG H.
My sister is new to the area and when my husband and I came for a visit she recommend Cinco de mayo. She saw the recommendations here on Yelp. We were not disappointed. Food was great and service was good. No complaints from us!
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Jemina B.
Confession: I could eat Mexican food every day of the week. And by "Mexican," I mean non-traditional cheesy goodness with loads of sour cream and guacamole. Don't get me wrong, I love spicy chorizo just as much as the next lady, but there's something about Americanized queso dip that gets me every time. If you're not so into the traditional route of Mexican food, Cinco is the place to be. They have incredibly fast service, friendly servers, and pretty excellent salsa. It's also a great place for groups - they seem to handle themselves well every time I go with coworkers, even after serving our table its 10th margarita pitcher. Check it out!
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Alison B.
Friendly, fast, and the food is good. Plus, they send me coupons for $5 off or buy one meal get one free on a regular basis. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant.
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Zeb M.
I don't know what happened here. I love the Cinco de Mayo locations in Hermitage and Mt. Juliet, but the service and food here is just not what I expect at Cinco de Mayo. Maybe I went on an off day?
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Hannah J.
Excellent Tennessee Mexican food. The salsa is spicy, better than most house salsas. I recently had the chili relleno and it was ok. I think was undercooked. I also had a cheese enchilada which was awesome. The rice and beans are good too. My boyfriend had burrito grande with ground beef. In hindsight, he wishes he had gotten carne asada. He thought everything tastes good, just not exactly what he wanted. They did not have a carne asada burrito listed, but I am sure they could have made it. Finaly, the margaritas are the delicious. I always get mine on the rocks and they were made just right. The atmosphere is really low key and they actually speak Spanish. Not the kind of place I would take my friends from out of town, but I will be back!
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Jamie R.
Delicious food! Grande burrito and fajita quesadilla was awesome. Salsa very tasty as well. A great experience for our first visit. We are visiting from out of state and are planning to go back before we head home. :)
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Julia B.
Cinco de Mayo is an average Mexican joint. Here are some highlights: 1.) Cute decor for a relatively inexpensive restaurant. 2.) Some like it hot and for those who do, Cinco de Mayo salsa definitely hits the mark. 3.) White cheese dip is tasty and appropriately authentic. 4.) Margaritas are cheap and strong. 5.) Chicken fajitas are good - but WAY too many onions. They must have been running a sale. :) We liked Cinco de Mayo, but the quest for our favorite will continue ...
(3)
Claire B.
I sometimes go here because I have friends who like it, and as far as heavily americanized Mexican food goes, it really isn't bad. Don't order the Nachos though - they're soggy, more like Nacho Soup. However, the margaritas are definitely passable and do their job just fine, and they do have great prices on pitchers. The salsa is pretty decent and they'll keep bringing you more of it and chips as long as you keep eating it. My favorite things to order here are the spinach enchiladas and the cheese and onion enchiladas. Both are delicious. The staff are also very friendly and will let you substitute items on your order, which many Mexican places won't.
(3)
Anne B.
Cinco de Mayo has some of the best Mexican in West Nashville. Their fajitas are delicious and always well-prepared. I would recommend you order anything made with the fajita meat (chicken, beef or shrimp) because the way it is seasoned and cooked beats everything else on the menu. So that means you should try the fajita quesadilla, fajita taco salad, fajita burrito etc. Huge mugs of beer, pretty tasty margaritas, and very friendly staff. Small outdoor patio and ample-size bar. There is usually a sizseable crowd of people any night of the week.
(4)
Sissy D.
Typical Mexican food for this region. Its an ok place for lunch, and the salsa is very fresh. Always good wait staff, and its super quick. Although I would have to advise you not to order cheese enchiladas because they make them kinda weird and they taste horrible. Enchiladas are SUPER SALTY, stuffed with white cheese and onions (here we go again with the darn onions!) then they pour re-fried beans all over the plate and cover it with more cheese! Unlike my local place that covers enchiladas with a red/green sauce.
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Erin D.
I'm from Texas, therefore I love Mexican food. Cinco De Mayo looked a little cheesy with they huge "Mexican Restaurant" sign out front but the food made me change my mind. I think they have the BEST salsa in Nashville. It's not as thick as pico de gallo but not as runny as most restaurants and is very flavorful with a good dose of cilantro. It's a tad spicier than most places here as well. The food is generally satisfactory but be careful if you have a special order. The first time I was there I tried to explain to my waitor that I wanted the 'Ultimate Nachos' (includes lettuce, guac, pico, etc.) but without meat, instead I got chips with queso drizzled over them. With that said, the next time I went a friend ordered a veggie burrito and it came out perfectly fine. If you're a guac fan, this place isn't bad but I've had much better. Also, you might want to request not being in the large dining area to the far right of the restaurant. That's the part where they put big groups and every time I've been seated there it's been too loud to have a conversation at my own table.
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Chad R.
This is my favorite Mexican place in Nashville. The food is always great and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is very friendly and the servers really hustle. It never takes long to get your food after you order it. Plus, there is plenty of parking available in front of and behind the restaurant.
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Tonya O.
This has quickly become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in this area and in Hermitage. The food is always good and the service is always fast. I recommend trying one of the fried burritos at least once. They're as sinful as they sound. And yes, if it's your birthday they bring out the giant sombrero and sing to you.
(4)
Ben F.
Oh, Cinco! How many times have I enjoyed your simple fare? Could it be more than 100? Nothing here is bad, and almost everything is good. They won't bat an eye if you ask for ground beef tacos on soft corn tortillas. They will arrive double wrapped, too. They love kids, which is always a good indication of a friendly staff. Good food, good prices, nice people...What more could you ask for.
(5)
D D.
Good cheap Mexican food and Great Margaritas
(5)
Summer L.
the food here is excellent! The salsa is to die for. I have never had better mexican. Try the Fajita Nachos and on Sunday-Tuesday they are great beer specials!
(5)
Jessica B.
If you want hip an trendy, go to Rosepepper. If you want GOOD Mexican food for a fair price go to Cinco. By far the best fajitas you will find in Nashville. They have a great patio for warm weather dining. Service is fast and friendly. Another HUGE plus...check out their Health Score posted at the bar. 100! Wow! Clean and good. Need I say more?
(5)
Anne M.
We eat here probably twice a month - it's the best Mexican we've found in town, and literally has the friendliest servers you'll ever meet. It's incredibly kid friendly...even on weekend nights, the place is brimming with highchairs and the servers make it a point to dote on your kids. Love the white cheese dip (ask for flour tortillas to go with it!) and the chicken fajita burritos. And of course good margaritas and happy hour specials.
(4)
Mariela C.
Cinco de Mayo falls into the category of run of the mill Mexican food places that are everywhere in metro Nashville. Their salsa is good, and their queso is pretty tasty but everything else is pretty much average. I would say that out of all their dishes their fajitas are probably the best. What I do like about Cinco de Mayo is that because it's a little removed from downtown, you are not purely surrounded by loud college students, which can be nice when all you want is Mexican food and a corona.
(3)
Leigh S.
love love LOVE this place, Mexican doesn't get better than Cinco de Mayo....great salsa too!!
(5)
Pam F.
Really love the salsa! The flavor is awesome and the chips are perfect! The lunch menu is great and I've always gotten great food and service here!
(4)
JC C.
I am an advocate of Cinco de Mayo....I tell everyone that I know about it.....their Hermitage location that is. I went to the White Bridge Pk location over the weekend, and was very disappointed. The staff was standing around watching football, and there were only a few patrons in the restaurant, but we waited for our server to take our order, bring our drinks, our check and then to pickup our check at the end of the meal. I eat the same thing everytime I go to Cinco's (Speedy Gonzalez). This time my taco was cold and my enchilada was horrid. If the Hermitage location's service becomes this placid, I'll have to find a new favorite Mexican joint to frequent.
(2)
Serj K.
Coming from Southern California, where Mexican food is a staple, I'm always on the hunt for really good Mexican spots. Since moving to TN, I have yet to find one that is actually any good - this place is no exception. The sign says "Authentic Mexican Food", but it's just the same run-of-the-mill Southern imitation Mexican food that every other place serves. Just because a place serves tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tamales doesn't automatically make it "authentic Mexican", it's about how those foods are prepared that make it authentic. Before sounding too negative, I'd like to say that the server was very friendly and did an overall good job. Also, the place was pretty clean and the chips and salsa were good and spicy. Having said that, I ordered a combo plate with a tamale, burrito, and enchilada so I could get a flavor for what they might do best (and I was feeling pretty indecisive). The plate showed up and looked just like any other typical presentation. When I tried each individual item, I noticed that it was very bland and had the texture of anything you would order at Taco Bell. The tamale was soggy and mushy and the beef inside didn't have much seasoning, the burrito was basically just ground beef, lettuce, some cheese, and a bunch of sour cream, and the enchilada, being probably the best thing by comparison, was just OK (probably because it was smothered with sauce to mask any kind of actual flavor). I forced myself to take a couple bites to give it a real chance, but I just was not satisfied at all so I asked the waiter to take it back. At that point, I just picked off my wife's plate of tacos and a side of guacamole. The tacos were just some cheap chicken, cheese, and lettuce (we had to ask for cilantro and corn tortillas instead of flour). The guacamole tasted fake and was probably from a huge tub of pre-made stuff that just gets slopped onto plates as they go out. Like I said, just your run-of-the-mill Mexican joint in the South catering to what's palatable to the greater population instead of bringing some actual culture and new flavors to the area. After finishing up, I looked over my check and saw that my plate that I sent back was still on it, so I asked the waiter and he said they would remove it up front at the register when I pay. I went up to pay and told the cashier about removing the plate and he said that he was going to charge me half-price since it looked like half the plate was eaten and because he "hadn't heard any other complaints about their food". That was ridiculous to me and I didn't even try to argue because, having worked on the other side of that situation as a waiter for 3 years, I was appalled and didn't want to lose my composure. That's just not good customer service and it shows a blatant disregard for your clients' opinion, satisfaction, and overall experience. All in all, I don't give this place any credit as an "authentic Mexican place", a good restaurant, or even a decent Americanized Mexican place (because those do exist). This was one of those experiences that I regret ever giving them any of my money to support what they're doing.
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Ying M.
Food was cheap and plentiful and service quite friendly. I was happy to see that the chile relleno was an actual stuffed chile instead of a fried cheese concoction masquerading as a vegetable. If in the area, I would consider going again, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it.
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Lindsey J.
My FAVORITE cheap Mexican in Nashville! The White Bridge location is always consistent & you never have to wait (unless it's actually Cinco de Mayo). Their Chicken Fajita Quesadilla and Fish Tacos are must-try's!
(5)
Jeannie G.
I'm a big fan of Cinco de Mayo and I think this location is the best one in the Nashville area. The food is very good and I honestly think it's much better than Las Palmas. (Not sure why so many people in Nashville are crazy for Las Palmas?) Their fajitas, enchiladas and chile rellenos are all excellent. I also suggest the pollo fundido if you like chicken dishes. As with most Mexican restaurants, the food is prepared very quickly so you usually don't wait long at all. This is a great place to host a birthday party of celebratory dinner. They have a semi-private room in the restaurant that can seat up to 20 people. I had my birthday dinner there last year and it was perfect -- plenty of room for all of us and they didn't mind separate checks either. If you're looking for good Mexican food in Nashville, you've found it.
(5)
Nicole P.
Cinco de Mayo is easily one of the better Mexican restaurants in Nashville. They hit all of the necessary marks: affordable? Check. Quick & friendly service? Check. Good cheese dip? Check. Delicious and plentiful fajitas? Check. Most importantly, they have great salsa -- which, in my opinion, is the main staple of a Mexican restaurant. If it is done poorly, you get a big ol' fat X in my book (here's looking at you, Las Palmas, Las Maracas, El Stuffed Pepper and pretty much every other Mexican place within the city limits).
(4)
Alicia G.
The food here is amazing! Favorite Mexican restaurant in ten years!! And I eat a lot of Mexican food.
(5)
Bridget K.
It's Mexican food! for me that means yummy queso and fajita quesadillas. And they've got me covered on that! It was a quick and easy stop for us on our way down to Florida. Server was really nice and entertained our attempts at practicing our Spanish!
(3)
Terrell L.
Cinco has been one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants in Nashville. They do have a Very Good Salsa, Salsa Verde and a Spicy Salsa each better than the last, I like to taste the cilantro. Always fast and friendly service, and they don't seem to mind when I practice my spanglish. Reasonably priced quality Mexican fare. Me Gusta !
(5)
Mo P.
I love it! How different can refried beans be from one place to the next right? The beans are freaking delicious here! Highly recommend the chimichanga. We eat here way too often. Absolutely delicious.
(5)
ashley m.
Really great chicken chimichanga though the fillings were not in side the meat was marinated well. Chicken nachos were delish. Large amounts of food. Spanish rice was a tad over cooked & lacked seasoning but was all def a hangover cure:)
(4)
Mike M.
It's was an average Mexican restaurant. Salsa and chips had little taste. Extra spicy salsa was hot but still no taste. Not sure what they were missing. Platter was chicken enchilada with chile rellano and a tostada on the side. Taste of everything was decent. Nothing stood out. I'd go again and recommend but it's nothing to write home about.
(3)
Krystal T.
Cinco de Mayo makes the claim that they have the best margaritas in town. Totally not accurate. Around the corner from the White Bridge location, Las Palmas on Charlotte Pike has far superior margaritas at a substantial size for a great prize. However, the $2.99 margarita specials ($10.99 pitcher) on Sundays-Tuesdays make Cinco de Mayo a good deal. Otherwise, the rice and other entrees are rather generic in quality, but cheap.
(3)
Beth G.
Best Mexican fast cheap Good and not Lard based love the owners brothers prices and food. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Another weekly go To for dinner in and takeout! I get the soup when sick but love everything
(5)
Heather R.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants of all time. Start with their drink specials: Sunday-Tuesday, pitchers of (very strong) margarita are $10.99 all day long. They have fantastic drink specials every day of the week, and, unlike a lot of Mexican restaurants, never skimp on the alcohol. There food is delicious, and affordably priced. An order of fajitas that includes generous helpings of steak, chicken, and shrimp is $13.25, and though the menu lists these fajitas as being a "single order," there has always been enough for both I and my boyfriend. Oftentimes, we have even had some to take home! We have tried pretty much everything in this place, and experienced the same consistently high quality. My only (mild) complaint about this place is that the salsa is just okay. It is not very spicy, and somewhat watery. However, the quality of the rest of the food more than makes up for it.
(4)
D D.
Good cheap Mexican food and Great Margaritas
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David H.
Doesn't look like much from the outside, so I was a bit skeptical walking in. Great experience though. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Salsa was excellent. Food was delivered quickly. Similar to Las Palmas as far as style and options. Didn't have an vegetarian combos, which would have been nice, but they were able to work with me without issue. And it's cheap. $20 for two people, including drinks. Couldn't believe it.
(5)
Kurt B.
Food is always excellent, fast, and the service matches. Cold beer and excellent margaritas. The dip is very good, not that ketchupy stuff.
(5)
Sheena T.
I am in trouble. I didn't realize there is a Cinco de Mayo 5 minutes from my house!! I'm both overjoyed and fearful at the same time because I'm afraid of how many calories I will consume here! I have visited the sister Cinco restaurant in Hermitage multiple times and was curious to see how they compare. I was not disappointed! They have amazing tasting salsa, it's just not quite spicy enough for me (I love the heat!!) but no worries, they have an extra spicy salsa you can ask for! Win-win! The only downside is that it's not tomato based, but mix them together and you have a hot excellent tasting salsa! For dinner I had the chicken fajita burrito and it was excellent! They covered it in cheese sauce which is always good, but I prefer the red sauce on a burrito. Next time I'll ask for it. The meat and veggies were SO good, very flavorful and the beans and rice on the side were great. We went for sangria instead of margaritas, it was super sweet but I love that they didn't fill the carafe up with ice so we got more! Our waitress was also lovely and friendly, and didn't give me attitude when I asked for more salsa :) I look forward to many more trips here!
(4)
Rebecca A.
The worst experience I have ever had. Waited for 20 minutes because we have a group of adults and kids. Was then told it would be another 10 minutes because people kept getting seated at tables that we're going big to be used for our party. 10 minutes later, nothing. At all. Meanwhile other people are getting seated right and left. Do yourself a favor, go to the Brentwood location.
(1)
Brittany F.
Let me begin by saying that Sun- Tue they have $2.99 margaritas and $10.99 pitchers of margaritas!!!! That was the determining factor to get us to decide to go there! The margaritas are pretty good too, and if you split a pitcher with about 4 people you can get about 2 cups each for about $3.50, not too shabby! We ended up going in a big group this past Sunday around 8pm and since we had a large group we were in our own separate area which was nice, because we were loud and obnoxious! The server took our order quickly and correctly and the food arrived about 10 minutes later with no complaints from any of us! He kept our chips and salsa replenished anytime they got low! My husband and I shared a combination plate that had a burrito and enchilada on it with rice and beans, plus we both shared the pitcher of margaritas, before tip our bill was only around $15! The food is anything outstanding our different, just regular ole Mexican food you could find anywhere but for the convenience and the cheap margaritas, we will be back!
(4)
Matt D.
This place is in my top 3 for Mexican Fare here in Nashville. It is difficult to find Mexican food in Nashville that I really like as I travel a bunch and have access to really good Mexican and TexMex food many times during the year. For here at home I have 3 places I will eat and this is one. The service is always good. I don't drink but am told the drinks are really good here. If you get a chance, give it a try!
(4)
Kimberly S.
You know how everyone has their favorite cheap Mexican place and no other place can touch it? Well mine is El Porton in Roswell, GA, and I'm still trying to find a place that lives up to that. In Nashville, Cinco de Mayo is as close as I've come to finding my favorite Americanized Mexican. It's inexpensive, friendly, and downright tasty. Also, they have some KILLER drink specials. If you too are looking to fill the Mexican void, Cinco de Mayo will fit the bill.
(4)
Dew T.
We love Mexican food. L.O.V.E. And love authentic Mexican food - so we try all of the restaurants around town. There's a lot of trendy Mexican Restaurants around town, but if you're looking for authentic Mexican (w/ awesome Queso), Cinco de Mayo is my favorite. And if it's not on the menu - ask. They've been very flexible on my meet-free days as well.
(4)
Carissa O.
Fast, cheap, easy. Chile rellenos are my go to but the steak fajitas are good too. Not a fan of the tacos here. Margaritas are good too and cheap.
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Jim V.
The food was just alright. I don't like when you go to these types of Mexican places and the food looks like slop on those prison movies. I am a big fan of their monster margarita. I doubt we will go back to this restaurant because there was nothing authentic about it. The guac served with the chips wasn't fresh and you could 100% tell it was frozen prior to being served to us. But the three stars were definitely for the monster margarita!
(3)
Jason B.
This is your typical Meximerican place, but the food is outstanding. The pitcher of Dos Equis comes with a full pitcher and 2 mugs that are already full for under $9. Great food and a great beer deal.
(4)
Laura D.
I flew in from NY to a hotel across the street and I was STARVING. I saw the "mexican restaurant" sign and decided to give it a go. (And obviously checked yelp to make sure it wasn't a one star joint) I must say....I've had some GOOD mexican food in my life. This restaurant was just sort of average to me. Nothing really stood out. Service was fast & friendly. I got the enchilada and burrito combo. It came with a heaping portion of beans and rice. Was it good? yes. Did it satisfy me? yes - all i had were peanuts on the plane. would I come here again? nope. sorry.
(3)
emily p.
Delicious mexican food. I went on Cinco De Mayo, when it was PACKED- and the service was still patient and attentive; I really appreciate that. The margaritas here are also amazing!!
(5)
Mike M.
Busy place but we still got a table immediately on a Friday evening. Very loud atmosphere. Try to get into a side room if you want to chat. Not sure if they have hotter salsa but the salsa they bring is definitely for gringos. Food was decent but definitely not the best Mexican food in Nashville (I'm looking at you, Nolensville Road) and a far cry from what I'm used to. Don't even think about ordering a sopapilla. I was expecting the hot, soft, puffy pillow variety with oodles of honey to pour as I wished. Instead, I got a crispy, thin, flat frisbee. Yuk.
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Prashant S.
This used to be our weekday dinner place. We enjoyed the ambience until one day we interacted with the manager for the first time. I am not sure if he was having a bad day but he was not accommodating for a party of 9. we were not provided with enough chairs for 10 mins and upon reminding him (manager) he said "it's not been 10mins yet". Then also he did not accept our state issued drivers license saying it was not a permanent id. It was a print out by the DMV department. I UNDERSTAND HIS POSITION BUT HE COULD HAVE BEEN POLITE ABOUT IT, instead he was behaved rudely with all the guest. This cinco de mayo has a monopoly on Charlotte as there is no bigger and better ambience place nearby.
(2)
Lindsay C.
Been here several times..the service is good, drinks are great , the chicken quesadillas are awesome and I love the chips salsa and queso! Highly recommended
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Heather B.
I have eaten at Mexican restaurants all over the country and this tops my list. Not only do they have consistent menu items that never change up depending on who's in the kitchen but they several of the staff always greet me with a smile. My 4 year old loves interacting with everyone while working on her Spanish to the point where she orders entirely in Spanish. It is always great to be deemed a regular (we dine here at least once a week) with lots of familiar and happy faces. I will recommend this restaurant not only because of the aforementioned but because of the consistent quality.
(5)
Lacey F.
When I moved to Alberta, the biggest hole in my heart may well have been left by Cinco de Mayo. To prove we hadn't forgotten about our beloved restaurant, my husband and I ate at two locations on three occasions when we were home for the holidays (including the one in Mt. Juliet, and this one, conveniently located around the corner from my mother's house). The food is consistently delicious, and always served quickly. My favorite are the chicken fajitas, which are perfect--flavorful and juicy, and never coated in an oil slick. Hubs only will order the burrito grande, and always with a healthy side of the house-made habanero sauce that would knock out a large pony. It doesn't really matter what you order, though. Everything is fantastic. My mother and I ate here around 2 p.m. on a Tuesday, and it was extremely quiet. Historically, I've found late lunches at the Mt. Juliet location to be similarly peaceful. Though I can't claim to have done it, I've always thought this would be the place to go when you and a bunch of co-workers felt like cutting out early on a Friday afternoon. Until next December, CdM ...
(5)
Pamela B.
Excellent service, awesome food at great prices. This is my favorite Mexican spot in Nashville.
(5)
Daphny L.
Why isn't 1/2 a star an option? This was literally the worst Mexican food I have ever eaten. The chicken burrito was very bland (no hint of seasoning whatsoever) and the tacos were equally as disappointing. I will concede that the "ground beef" in the taco was seasoned but this did not make up for the poor quality of the meat. The rice was overcooked and the beans were covered in way too much cheese. Authentic? Hardly. My five year old even complained about the poor quality. You'd be better off going to Taco Bell.
(1)
Brandon B.
I'm very picky about my Mexican food. I've been to a lot of places around the US. I'm even more picky about my margaritas. This is my first time here, but I'm highly impressed so far. First off, $2.99 house margaritas on Monday night... And to my surprise... They were good! I make my own that I've experimented and honed over time... I'm very picky about my margaritas. I usually order top shelf only... But for $3 I figured what the heck... Usually it's 100% agave tequila and nothing else. I'm not sure what they use in their house, but it's not bad at all. Definitely worth $3 Onto the food... I ordered a burrito grande. First off, the Colorado sauce may be amongst the best I've ever had. Second, they served a few chunks of carne asada on top... Nice touch. And the beef inside the burrito was very good. I'll definitely be back again!
(5)
Mike F.
Perhaps the best Mexican restaurant in Nashville, if for no other reason than its great prices. Cheap, solid food, plenty of space, really good salsa. I'm a fan. I almost always test a Mexican restaurant's merits by ordering carnitas, and Cinco de Mayo didn't disappoint. Nicely crispy outside, soft and fatty inside. Delicious. The fried tilapia lunch special is a great way to eat well for 6 bucks too. I haven't been to the other locations, but I'm hoping the Cummins Station location is as good as this one.
(4)
Katherine E.
I have lived in Nashville for 6 years & this Cinco is the absolute best Mexican restaurant in town. My brother & I did a "tour" to find the best when we first moved here & it won! My boyfriend of a year & a half also tried a few other places people suggested. And Cinco wins always. The people who work here are helpful, nice & personable. The food is really good with good prices. So good! The margaritas are delicious. And you can't beat their drink specials each day except for Friday. Cinco!!!!! Yes! Gotta go!
(5)
Drew H.
Enchiladas were decent. I've only been once, so I'm willing to give it another shot and try something else.
(2)
Jennifer L.
I am giving them 5 stars for excellent customer service, quality/consistent food preparation, and amazing drink specials 7 days a week. We have tried to be Nashville foodies and try the variety of eclectic restaurants that surround our neighborhood & elsewhere but almost every time we find ourselves saying..."we should have just gone to Cinco de Mayo." We get great value with delicious food & drinks; no buyers remorse ever! Additionally the customer service, professional management & welcoming tone make this our goto spot. If the Stone Fox opened earlier they may steal us away more, however this restaurant remains our top pick on the West side of Nashville. The margaritas are much better than the competitions nearby. Great date spot with or without children; fun birthday spot too! Our favorite menu item is the amazingly fresh and well-seasoned Fajitas Parillia (ask for extra shells) and the delicious chicken soup (sounds Wierd I know BUT try it!) both are enough to feed two. You won't be disappointed with any menu items in my opinion!
(5)
Mark T.
As others have indicated, Salsa was very good, but the reason I stopped in was because I kept seeing their sign "Best fajitas in town". They were good, but not even close to the best. Tasted a lot like a fajita mix I buy at Kroger's when I do fajitas at home. I may be a little harsh in my overall rating, but I'm really disappointed after stopping there for lunch, expecting world-class fajitas, ordering the dinner portion, only to find them average, at best. Service was good, but not outstanding.
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Bob H.
Burrito grande!
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BG H.
My sister is new to the area and when my husband and I came for a visit she recommend Cinco de mayo. She saw the recommendations here on Yelp. We were not disappointed. Food was great and service was good. No complaints from us!
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Jemina B.
Confession: I could eat Mexican food every day of the week. And by "Mexican," I mean non-traditional cheesy goodness with loads of sour cream and guacamole. Don't get me wrong, I love spicy chorizo just as much as the next lady, but there's something about Americanized queso dip that gets me every time. If you're not so into the traditional route of Mexican food, Cinco is the place to be. They have incredibly fast service, friendly servers, and pretty excellent salsa. It's also a great place for groups - they seem to handle themselves well every time I go with coworkers, even after serving our table its 10th margarita pitcher. Check it out!
(3)
Megan M.
My partner and I ate here last night because we had a Groupon expiring soon and just really wanted to brighten our Monday. I really hate leaving bad reviews, but SERIOUSLY guys, what is going on?? We were seated right away in a half full room where every table had multiple screaming kids. It felt more like a Chucky Cheese (my nightmare) than a stress-free night out. Waiter peppers us with questions before we even sit down. My partner and I try to discuss our orders but end up yelling over all the noise. We contemplate asking to move but we are both really non confrontational and don't want to make a scene. We eventually order cheese dip to start and our entrees. Everything comes pretty quickly and the dip and salsa are decent. For the price, its actually pretty good. After we get our plates, his quesadilla doesn't come with any peppers and he mentions how he likes the quesadillas I make much better. My order is wrong and I try to flag down the waiter but he's disappeared by then...for awhile. I ordered shrimp as a special treat for myself but got chicken instead. Disappointed, but I wasn't opposed to it so I ate it anyway. It was okay - it was basically a ton of chicken fried in a tortilla shell (chimichanga). It was a little greasy and the chicken was a little dry without any other filling, like peppers and onions, etc. so I just poured our leftover cheese sauce on it. Waiter comes back about halfway through and apologizes and asks if its okay if I just keep it and he'll comp me the difference in price. He looks flustered, and I've been in that position as a former server so whatever. Apparently the table behind us also got a couple wrong orders, but they had a different server. Towards the end of the meal he brings me a dollar...um, okay. We wait awhile for the check and he finally comes back and we pay and leave - kids are still screaming in the background. I felt bad for the other couples in there. Pros (kind of) - Its your run of the mill cheap Mexisorta food (which I generally really like) Cons - Screaming kids, spotty service, run of the mill cheap Mexisorta food (not at all authentic) Its nothing special. I wanted to think it was an off night but by judging some of the other reviews, it probably wasn't. Too bad. I would probably only go back if a friend was begging me to go. Will look for other places if I can convince my partner to ever go to a Mexican restaurant again. What we should have done: Order lots of alcohol and sat in the bar. Or, stayed home.
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Queen B.
Not authentic. Salsa still weak. I would be inclined to believe the salsa comes out of a can... I had the steak fajita taco salad. Large portion of layered "stuff" inside a fried tortilla. The meat is commercial quality. Draft beer was so cold it had little flecks of ice on top.. Loved it and gave the review 3 stars on account of the cold draft beer. Nothing else to review.
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Duana T.
Horrible customer service! When mentioned my issue with my check the manager tried to talk over me and basically said it was my fault because of how I ordered(wrong !was waiter that didn't communicate )...Would not listen. Finally, I just told him since he is not listening , I would not come back to this restaurant...he said ok...did not try to make things right. Food was good but does not value good customer service!
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Ruiqiu K.
2013/024 Whenever I eat out solo, I always ask for the check as soon as I get the food. I also ask for my dessert to be served at the same time as the main meal. I personally just want to be checked on once, and getting everything all at once cuts down on the servers having to deal with me. :D The servers at Cinco de Mayo were extremely fast and got me my check and dessert at the same time I got my order of 4 taquitos. They still asked me mid-bite how my meal was, but I expected that. The taquitos were okay. They weren't overly seasoned. I added the salsa from the complimentary chips to flavor it some. And I should have read the menu better -- I always assume that plate lunches would include rice. This had neither beans nor rice. But I was okay with that, since I eat rice every day. And I hate beans. The salsa wasn't hot, but I appreciate the flecks of fresh cilantro. I did enjoy the cheese served with the taquitos. I don't know if it was Oaxacan style cheese, or just your typical mozzarella. The flan was delicious, especially since it came drizzled with chocolate sauce and came with a maraschino cherry. Sadly, my go-to drink of horchata is not offered here. Lots of seating -- booths and tables.
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Molly L.
Went here on a whim without reading reviews, and I was pleasantly surprised! The service was really the highlight for us. We were addressed courteously and served promptly, but we were not at all rushed. The food was very good (particularly considering the affordable prices!) I will dine here again the next time I'm in the neighborhood and craving Mexican food!
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Paul K.
Of the Mexican joints I will visit, this ranks the absolute lowest on the totem pole. The food here is fast and hot, but for veggie it's basically kind of tasteless.I understand the meat offerings are not so however. If I were Stephen Colbert, I would put this place on notice. The salsa and chips were significantly more memorable than my last meal there. They're possibly the 3rd best I've run across in town. The margaritas are one of two places that give me heartburn and attempt to knock me down. I'm not sure if this means they're quality tequila, or if it means they're crappy vodka. I have thus far enjoyed them other than the heartburn, which may be in conjunction with the food. their cheese dig seems to be standard, no spicing it up, not the greatest cheese out there, but not a horrid cheese. This place is great for groups though. I will say that. Groups and people not afraid to walk in the spooky parking lot on the side... that thing is creepy at night. Anyway, this is hovering right above the line of what I would recommend to people. It's absolutely not bad, but it's not great. At least the veggie offerings I've had the past few times.
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David O.
For me this is kind of the "Alternate" to Las Palmas. It's a totally serviceable Mexican restaurant, with quick and friendly staff. The Fajitas lack the magic touch that Las Palmas has though. The parking can be a bit difficult here, usually forcing you to navigate the narrow alley to get to the parking next door. Can be quite treacherous during inclement weather. I can't say I have any complaints and if you are in the mood for Mexican, you'll likely be satisfied by their offerings.
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Alison B.
Friendly, fast, and the food is good. Plus, they send me coupons for $5 off or buy one meal get one free on a regular basis. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant.
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Zeb M.
I don't know what happened here. I love the Cinco de Mayo locations in Hermitage and Mt. Juliet, but the service and food here is just not what I expect at Cinco de Mayo. Maybe I went on an off day?
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Hannah J.
Excellent Tennessee Mexican food. The salsa is spicy, better than most house salsas. I recently had the chili relleno and it was ok. I think was undercooked. I also had a cheese enchilada which was awesome. The rice and beans are good too. My boyfriend had burrito grande with ground beef. In hindsight, he wishes he had gotten carne asada. He thought everything tastes good, just not exactly what he wanted. They did not have a carne asada burrito listed, but I am sure they could have made it. Finaly, the margaritas are the delicious. I always get mine on the rocks and they were made just right. The atmosphere is really low key and they actually speak Spanish. Not the kind of place I would take my friends from out of town, but I will be back!
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Jamie R.
Delicious food! Grande burrito and fajita quesadilla was awesome. Salsa very tasty as well. A great experience for our first visit. We are visiting from out of state and are planning to go back before we head home. :)
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Mark M.
One of the better Mexican resaurants if you like this style of Mexican. Fast and friendly service.
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The Yelp-inator W.
Excellent Salsa Great food - Good prices Great Service Not the best location, but not too bad either.
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Carla Christina C.
We LOVE this place - GREAT salsa, actually MY FAVORITE in Nashville! It is a nice atmosphere and they always have Marguerita Specials!!!
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Chad R.
This is my favorite Mexican place in Nashville. The food is always great and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is very friendly and the servers really hustle. It never takes long to get your food after you order it. Plus, there is plenty of parking available in front of and behind the restaurant.
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Tonya O.
This has quickly become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in this area and in Hermitage. The food is always good and the service is always fast. I recommend trying one of the fried burritos at least once. They're as sinful as they sound. And yes, if it's your birthday they bring out the giant sombrero and sing to you.
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Ben F.
Oh, Cinco! How many times have I enjoyed your simple fare? Could it be more than 100? Nothing here is bad, and almost everything is good. They won't bat an eye if you ask for ground beef tacos on soft corn tortillas. They will arrive double wrapped, too. They love kids, which is always a good indication of a friendly staff. Good food, good prices, nice people...What more could you ask for.
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Summer L.
the food here is excellent! The salsa is to die for. I have never had better mexican. Try the Fajita Nachos and on Sunday-Tuesday they are great beer specials!
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Jessica B.
If you want hip an trendy, go to Rosepepper. If you want GOOD Mexican food for a fair price go to Cinco. By far the best fajitas you will find in Nashville. They have a great patio for warm weather dining. Service is fast and friendly. Another HUGE plus...check out their Health Score posted at the bar. 100! Wow! Clean and good. Need I say more?
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Anne M.
We eat here probably twice a month - it's the best Mexican we've found in town, and literally has the friendliest servers you'll ever meet. It's incredibly kid friendly...even on weekend nights, the place is brimming with highchairs and the servers make it a point to dote on your kids. Love the white cheese dip (ask for flour tortillas to go with it!) and the chicken fajita burritos. And of course good margaritas and happy hour specials.
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Julia B.
Cinco de Mayo is an average Mexican joint. Here are some highlights: 1.) Cute decor for a relatively inexpensive restaurant. 2.) Some like it hot and for those who do, Cinco de Mayo salsa definitely hits the mark. 3.) White cheese dip is tasty and appropriately authentic. 4.) Margaritas are cheap and strong. 5.) Chicken fajitas are good - but WAY too many onions. They must have been running a sale. :) We liked Cinco de Mayo, but the quest for our favorite will continue ...
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Claire B.
I sometimes go here because I have friends who like it, and as far as heavily americanized Mexican food goes, it really isn't bad. Don't order the Nachos though - they're soggy, more like Nacho Soup. However, the margaritas are definitely passable and do their job just fine, and they do have great prices on pitchers. The salsa is pretty decent and they'll keep bringing you more of it and chips as long as you keep eating it. My favorite things to order here are the spinach enchiladas and the cheese and onion enchiladas. Both are delicious. The staff are also very friendly and will let you substitute items on your order, which many Mexican places won't.
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Anne B.
Cinco de Mayo has some of the best Mexican in West Nashville. Their fajitas are delicious and always well-prepared. I would recommend you order anything made with the fajita meat (chicken, beef or shrimp) because the way it is seasoned and cooked beats everything else on the menu. So that means you should try the fajita quesadilla, fajita taco salad, fajita burrito etc. Huge mugs of beer, pretty tasty margaritas, and very friendly staff. Small outdoor patio and ample-size bar. There is usually a sizseable crowd of people any night of the week.
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Sissy D.
Typical Mexican food for this region. Its an ok place for lunch, and the salsa is very fresh. Always good wait staff, and its super quick. Although I would have to advise you not to order cheese enchiladas because they make them kinda weird and they taste horrible. Enchiladas are SUPER SALTY, stuffed with white cheese and onions (here we go again with the darn onions!) then they pour re-fried beans all over the plate and cover it with more cheese! Unlike my local place that covers enchiladas with a red/green sauce.
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Erin D.
I'm from Texas, therefore I love Mexican food. Cinco De Mayo looked a little cheesy with they huge "Mexican Restaurant" sign out front but the food made me change my mind. I think they have the BEST salsa in Nashville. It's not as thick as pico de gallo but not as runny as most restaurants and is very flavorful with a good dose of cilantro. It's a tad spicier than most places here as well. The food is generally satisfactory but be careful if you have a special order. The first time I was there I tried to explain to my waitor that I wanted the 'Ultimate Nachos' (includes lettuce, guac, pico, etc.) but without meat, instead I got chips with queso drizzled over them. With that said, the next time I went a friend ordered a veggie burrito and it came out perfectly fine. If you're a guac fan, this place isn't bad but I've had much better. Also, you might want to request not being in the large dining area to the far right of the restaurant. That's the part where they put big groups and every time I've been seated there it's been too loud to have a conversation at my own table.
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Mariela C.
Cinco de Mayo falls into the category of run of the mill Mexican food places that are everywhere in metro Nashville. Their salsa is good, and their queso is pretty tasty but everything else is pretty much average. I would say that out of all their dishes their fajitas are probably the best. What I do like about Cinco de Mayo is that because it's a little removed from downtown, you are not purely surrounded by loud college students, which can be nice when all you want is Mexican food and a corona.
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Leigh S.
love love LOVE this place, Mexican doesn't get better than Cinco de Mayo....great salsa too!!
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Pam F.
Really love the salsa! The flavor is awesome and the chips are perfect! The lunch menu is great and I've always gotten great food and service here!
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JC C.
I am an advocate of Cinco de Mayo....I tell everyone that I know about it.....their Hermitage location that is. I went to the White Bridge Pk location over the weekend, and was very disappointed. The staff was standing around watching football, and there were only a few patrons in the restaurant, but we waited for our server to take our order, bring our drinks, our check and then to pickup our check at the end of the meal. I eat the same thing everytime I go to Cinco's (Speedy Gonzalez). This time my taco was cold and my enchilada was horrid. If the Hermitage location's service becomes this placid, I'll have to find a new favorite Mexican joint to frequent.
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Address :358 White Bridge Pike
Nashville, TN, 37209
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Prashant S.
This used to be our weekday dinner place. We enjoyed the ambience until one day we interacted with the manager for the first time. I am not sure if he was having a bad day but he was not accommodating for a party of 9. we were not provided with enough chairs for 10 mins and upon reminding him (manager) he said "it's not been 10mins yet". Then also he did not accept our state issued drivers license saying it was not a permanent id. It was a print out by the DMV department. I UNDERSTAND HIS POSITION BUT HE COULD HAVE BEEN POLITE ABOUT IT, instead he was behaved rudely with all the guest. This cinco de mayo has a monopoly on Charlotte as there is no bigger and better ambience place nearby.
(2)Lindsay C.
Been here several times..the service is good, drinks are great , the chicken quesadillas are awesome and I love the chips salsa and queso! Highly recommended
(4)David H.
Doesn't look like much from the outside, so I was a bit skeptical walking in. Great experience though. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Salsa was excellent. Food was delivered quickly. Similar to Las Palmas as far as style and options. Didn't have an vegetarian combos, which would have been nice, but they were able to work with me without issue. And it's cheap. $20 for two people, including drinks. Couldn't believe it.
(5)Kurt B.
Food is always excellent, fast, and the service matches. Cold beer and excellent margaritas. The dip is very good, not that ketchupy stuff.
(5)Sheena T.
I am in trouble. I didn't realize there is a Cinco de Mayo 5 minutes from my house!! I'm both overjoyed and fearful at the same time because I'm afraid of how many calories I will consume here! I have visited the sister Cinco restaurant in Hermitage multiple times and was curious to see how they compare. I was not disappointed! They have amazing tasting salsa, it's just not quite spicy enough for me (I love the heat!!) but no worries, they have an extra spicy salsa you can ask for! Win-win! The only downside is that it's not tomato based, but mix them together and you have a hot excellent tasting salsa! For dinner I had the chicken fajita burrito and it was excellent! They covered it in cheese sauce which is always good, but I prefer the red sauce on a burrito. Next time I'll ask for it. The meat and veggies were SO good, very flavorful and the beans and rice on the side were great. We went for sangria instead of margaritas, it was super sweet but I love that they didn't fill the carafe up with ice so we got more! Our waitress was also lovely and friendly, and didn't give me attitude when I asked for more salsa :) I look forward to many more trips here!
(4)Rebecca A.
The worst experience I have ever had. Waited for 20 minutes because we have a group of adults and kids. Was then told it would be another 10 minutes because people kept getting seated at tables that we're going big to be used for our party. 10 minutes later, nothing. At all. Meanwhile other people are getting seated right and left. Do yourself a favor, go to the Brentwood location.
(1)Mark M.
One of the better Mexican resaurants if you like this style of Mexican. Fast and friendly service.
(4)The Yelp-inator W.
Excellent Salsa Great food - Good prices Great Service Not the best location, but not too bad either.
(4)Carla Christina C.
We LOVE this place - GREAT salsa, actually MY FAVORITE in Nashville! It is a nice atmosphere and they always have Marguerita Specials!!!
(5)Amanda C.
our go to Mexican restaurant in Nashville. the food is always so good, the portions are huge and the prices are excellent. We have had several things here (fajitas, chimichangaz, burritos, chicken fundido) and can never decide what to order because it's all great! the steak tacos are simple but amazing and their drink specials couldn't be better. happy hour all day Sunday through Tuesday, 99 cent drafts Friday's after 8, and mango margaritas I could drink for breakfast! typical Friday night order of two meals, cheese dip, 2 margaritas and 2 beers comes in under $45 after tip!!
(5)Krystal T.
Cinco de Mayo makes the claim that they have the best margaritas in town. Totally not accurate. Around the corner from the White Bridge location, Las Palmas on Charlotte Pike has far superior margaritas at a substantial size for a great prize. However, the $2.99 margarita specials ($10.99 pitcher) on Sundays-Tuesdays make Cinco de Mayo a good deal. Otherwise, the rice and other entrees are rather generic in quality, but cheap.
(3)Beth G.
Best Mexican fast cheap Good and not Lard based love the owners brothers prices and food. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Another weekly go To for dinner in and takeout! I get the soup when sick but love everything
(5)Heather R.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants of all time. Start with their drink specials: Sunday-Tuesday, pitchers of (very strong) margarita are $10.99 all day long. They have fantastic drink specials every day of the week, and, unlike a lot of Mexican restaurants, never skimp on the alcohol. There food is delicious, and affordably priced. An order of fajitas that includes generous helpings of steak, chicken, and shrimp is $13.25, and though the menu lists these fajitas as being a "single order," there has always been enough for both I and my boyfriend. Oftentimes, we have even had some to take home! We have tried pretty much everything in this place, and experienced the same consistently high quality. My only (mild) complaint about this place is that the salsa is just okay. It is not very spicy, and somewhat watery. However, the quality of the rest of the food more than makes up for it.
(4)Brittany F.
Let me begin by saying that Sun- Tue they have $2.99 margaritas and $10.99 pitchers of margaritas!!!! That was the determining factor to get us to decide to go there! The margaritas are pretty good too, and if you split a pitcher with about 4 people you can get about 2 cups each for about $3.50, not too shabby! We ended up going in a big group this past Sunday around 8pm and since we had a large group we were in our own separate area which was nice, because we were loud and obnoxious! The server took our order quickly and correctly and the food arrived about 10 minutes later with no complaints from any of us! He kept our chips and salsa replenished anytime they got low! My husband and I shared a combination plate that had a burrito and enchilada on it with rice and beans, plus we both shared the pitcher of margaritas, before tip our bill was only around $15! The food is anything outstanding our different, just regular ole Mexican food you could find anywhere but for the convenience and the cheap margaritas, we will be back!
(4)Matt D.
This place is in my top 3 for Mexican Fare here in Nashville. It is difficult to find Mexican food in Nashville that I really like as I travel a bunch and have access to really good Mexican and TexMex food many times during the year. For here at home I have 3 places I will eat and this is one. The service is always good. I don't drink but am told the drinks are really good here. If you get a chance, give it a try!
(4)Kimberly S.
You know how everyone has their favorite cheap Mexican place and no other place can touch it? Well mine is El Porton in Roswell, GA, and I'm still trying to find a place that lives up to that. In Nashville, Cinco de Mayo is as close as I've come to finding my favorite Americanized Mexican. It's inexpensive, friendly, and downright tasty. Also, they have some KILLER drink specials. If you too are looking to fill the Mexican void, Cinco de Mayo will fit the bill.
(4)Dew T.
We love Mexican food. L.O.V.E. And love authentic Mexican food - so we try all of the restaurants around town. There's a lot of trendy Mexican Restaurants around town, but if you're looking for authentic Mexican (w/ awesome Queso), Cinco de Mayo is my favorite. And if it's not on the menu - ask. They've been very flexible on my meet-free days as well.
(4)Carissa O.
Fast, cheap, easy. Chile rellenos are my go to but the steak fajitas are good too. Not a fan of the tacos here. Margaritas are good too and cheap.
(4)Jim V.
The food was just alright. I don't like when you go to these types of Mexican places and the food looks like slop on those prison movies. I am a big fan of their monster margarita. I doubt we will go back to this restaurant because there was nothing authentic about it. The guac served with the chips wasn't fresh and you could 100% tell it was frozen prior to being served to us. But the three stars were definitely for the monster margarita!
(3)Jason B.
This is your typical Meximerican place, but the food is outstanding. The pitcher of Dos Equis comes with a full pitcher and 2 mugs that are already full for under $9. Great food and a great beer deal.
(4)Laura D.
I flew in from NY to a hotel across the street and I was STARVING. I saw the "mexican restaurant" sign and decided to give it a go. (And obviously checked yelp to make sure it wasn't a one star joint) I must say....I've had some GOOD mexican food in my life. This restaurant was just sort of average to me. Nothing really stood out. Service was fast & friendly. I got the enchilada and burrito combo. It came with a heaping portion of beans and rice. Was it good? yes. Did it satisfy me? yes - all i had were peanuts on the plane. would I come here again? nope. sorry.
(3)emily p.
Delicious mexican food. I went on Cinco De Mayo, when it was PACKED- and the service was still patient and attentive; I really appreciate that. The margaritas here are also amazing!!
(5)Mike M.
Busy place but we still got a table immediately on a Friday evening. Very loud atmosphere. Try to get into a side room if you want to chat. Not sure if they have hotter salsa but the salsa they bring is definitely for gringos. Food was decent but definitely not the best Mexican food in Nashville (I'm looking at you, Nolensville Road) and a far cry from what I'm used to. Don't even think about ordering a sopapilla. I was expecting the hot, soft, puffy pillow variety with oodles of honey to pour as I wished. Instead, I got a crispy, thin, flat frisbee. Yuk.
(3)Heather B.
I have eaten at Mexican restaurants all over the country and this tops my list. Not only do they have consistent menu items that never change up depending on who's in the kitchen but they several of the staff always greet me with a smile. My 4 year old loves interacting with everyone while working on her Spanish to the point where she orders entirely in Spanish. It is always great to be deemed a regular (we dine here at least once a week) with lots of familiar and happy faces. I will recommend this restaurant not only because of the aforementioned but because of the consistent quality.
(5)Serj K.
Coming from Southern California, where Mexican food is a staple, I'm always on the hunt for really good Mexican spots. Since moving to TN, I have yet to find one that is actually any good - this place is no exception. The sign says "Authentic Mexican Food", but it's just the same run-of-the-mill Southern imitation Mexican food that every other place serves. Just because a place serves tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tamales doesn't automatically make it "authentic Mexican", it's about how those foods are prepared that make it authentic. Before sounding too negative, I'd like to say that the server was very friendly and did an overall good job. Also, the place was pretty clean and the chips and salsa were good and spicy. Having said that, I ordered a combo plate with a tamale, burrito, and enchilada so I could get a flavor for what they might do best (and I was feeling pretty indecisive). The plate showed up and looked just like any other typical presentation. When I tried each individual item, I noticed that it was very bland and had the texture of anything you would order at Taco Bell. The tamale was soggy and mushy and the beef inside didn't have much seasoning, the burrito was basically just ground beef, lettuce, some cheese, and a bunch of sour cream, and the enchilada, being probably the best thing by comparison, was just OK (probably because it was smothered with sauce to mask any kind of actual flavor). I forced myself to take a couple bites to give it a real chance, but I just was not satisfied at all so I asked the waiter to take it back. At that point, I just picked off my wife's plate of tacos and a side of guacamole. The tacos were just some cheap chicken, cheese, and lettuce (we had to ask for cilantro and corn tortillas instead of flour). The guacamole tasted fake and was probably from a huge tub of pre-made stuff that just gets slopped onto plates as they go out. Like I said, just your run-of-the-mill Mexican joint in the South catering to what's palatable to the greater population instead of bringing some actual culture and new flavors to the area. After finishing up, I looked over my check and saw that my plate that I sent back was still on it, so I asked the waiter and he said they would remove it up front at the register when I pay. I went up to pay and told the cashier about removing the plate and he said that he was going to charge me half-price since it looked like half the plate was eaten and because he "hadn't heard any other complaints about their food". That was ridiculous to me and I didn't even try to argue because, having worked on the other side of that situation as a waiter for 3 years, I was appalled and didn't want to lose my composure. That's just not good customer service and it shows a blatant disregard for your clients' opinion, satisfaction, and overall experience. All in all, I don't give this place any credit as an "authentic Mexican place", a good restaurant, or even a decent Americanized Mexican place (because those do exist). This was one of those experiences that I regret ever giving them any of my money to support what they're doing.
(1)Ying M.
Food was cheap and plentiful and service quite friendly. I was happy to see that the chile relleno was an actual stuffed chile instead of a fried cheese concoction masquerading as a vegetable. If in the area, I would consider going again, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it.
(3)Lindsey J.
My FAVORITE cheap Mexican in Nashville! The White Bridge location is always consistent & you never have to wait (unless it's actually Cinco de Mayo). Their Chicken Fajita Quesadilla and Fish Tacos are must-try's!
(5)Lacey F.
When I moved to Alberta, the biggest hole in my heart may well have been left by Cinco de Mayo. To prove we hadn't forgotten about our beloved restaurant, my husband and I ate at two locations on three occasions when we were home for the holidays (including the one in Mt. Juliet, and this one, conveniently located around the corner from my mother's house). The food is consistently delicious, and always served quickly. My favorite are the chicken fajitas, which are perfect--flavorful and juicy, and never coated in an oil slick. Hubs only will order the burrito grande, and always with a healthy side of the house-made habanero sauce that would knock out a large pony. It doesn't really matter what you order, though. Everything is fantastic. My mother and I ate here around 2 p.m. on a Tuesday, and it was extremely quiet. Historically, I've found late lunches at the Mt. Juliet location to be similarly peaceful. Though I can't claim to have done it, I've always thought this would be the place to go when you and a bunch of co-workers felt like cutting out early on a Friday afternoon. Until next December, CdM ...
(5)Pamela B.
Excellent service, awesome food at great prices. This is my favorite Mexican spot in Nashville.
(5)Daphny L.
Why isn't 1/2 a star an option? This was literally the worst Mexican food I have ever eaten. The chicken burrito was very bland (no hint of seasoning whatsoever) and the tacos were equally as disappointing. I will concede that the "ground beef" in the taco was seasoned but this did not make up for the poor quality of the meat. The rice was overcooked and the beans were covered in way too much cheese. Authentic? Hardly. My five year old even complained about the poor quality. You'd be better off going to Taco Bell.
(1)Brandon B.
I'm very picky about my Mexican food. I've been to a lot of places around the US. I'm even more picky about my margaritas. This is my first time here, but I'm highly impressed so far. First off, $2.99 house margaritas on Monday night... And to my surprise... They were good! I make my own that I've experimented and honed over time... I'm very picky about my margaritas. I usually order top shelf only... But for $3 I figured what the heck... Usually it's 100% agave tequila and nothing else. I'm not sure what they use in their house, but it's not bad at all. Definitely worth $3 Onto the food... I ordered a burrito grande. First off, the Colorado sauce may be amongst the best I've ever had. Second, they served a few chunks of carne asada on top... Nice touch. And the beef inside the burrito was very good. I'll definitely be back again!
(5)Mike F.
Perhaps the best Mexican restaurant in Nashville, if for no other reason than its great prices. Cheap, solid food, plenty of space, really good salsa. I'm a fan. I almost always test a Mexican restaurant's merits by ordering carnitas, and Cinco de Mayo didn't disappoint. Nicely crispy outside, soft and fatty inside. Delicious. The fried tilapia lunch special is a great way to eat well for 6 bucks too. I haven't been to the other locations, but I'm hoping the Cummins Station location is as good as this one.
(4)Katherine E.
I have lived in Nashville for 6 years & this Cinco is the absolute best Mexican restaurant in town. My brother & I did a "tour" to find the best when we first moved here & it won! My boyfriend of a year & a half also tried a few other places people suggested. And Cinco wins always. The people who work here are helpful, nice & personable. The food is really good with good prices. So good! The margaritas are delicious. And you can't beat their drink specials each day except for Friday. Cinco!!!!! Yes! Gotta go!
(5)Drew H.
Enchiladas were decent. I've only been once, so I'm willing to give it another shot and try something else.
(2)Jennifer L.
I am giving them 5 stars for excellent customer service, quality/consistent food preparation, and amazing drink specials 7 days a week. We have tried to be Nashville foodies and try the variety of eclectic restaurants that surround our neighborhood & elsewhere but almost every time we find ourselves saying..."we should have just gone to Cinco de Mayo." We get great value with delicious food & drinks; no buyers remorse ever! Additionally the customer service, professional management & welcoming tone make this our goto spot. If the Stone Fox opened earlier they may steal us away more, however this restaurant remains our top pick on the West side of Nashville. The margaritas are much better than the competitions nearby. Great date spot with or without children; fun birthday spot too! Our favorite menu item is the amazingly fresh and well-seasoned Fajitas Parillia (ask for extra shells) and the delicious chicken soup (sounds Wierd I know BUT try it!) both are enough to feed two. You won't be disappointed with any menu items in my opinion!
(5)Mark T.
As others have indicated, Salsa was very good, but the reason I stopped in was because I kept seeing their sign "Best fajitas in town". They were good, but not even close to the best. Tasted a lot like a fajita mix I buy at Kroger's when I do fajitas at home. I may be a little harsh in my overall rating, but I'm really disappointed after stopping there for lunch, expecting world-class fajitas, ordering the dinner portion, only to find them average, at best. Service was good, but not outstanding.
(2)Bob H.
Burrito grande!
(5)Megan M.
My partner and I ate here last night because we had a Groupon expiring soon and just really wanted to brighten our Monday. I really hate leaving bad reviews, but SERIOUSLY guys, what is going on?? We were seated right away in a half full room where every table had multiple screaming kids. It felt more like a Chucky Cheese (my nightmare) than a stress-free night out. Waiter peppers us with questions before we even sit down. My partner and I try to discuss our orders but end up yelling over all the noise. We contemplate asking to move but we are both really non confrontational and don't want to make a scene. We eventually order cheese dip to start and our entrees. Everything comes pretty quickly and the dip and salsa are decent. For the price, its actually pretty good. After we get our plates, his quesadilla doesn't come with any peppers and he mentions how he likes the quesadillas I make much better. My order is wrong and I try to flag down the waiter but he's disappeared by then...for awhile. I ordered shrimp as a special treat for myself but got chicken instead. Disappointed, but I wasn't opposed to it so I ate it anyway. It was okay - it was basically a ton of chicken fried in a tortilla shell (chimichanga). It was a little greasy and the chicken was a little dry without any other filling, like peppers and onions, etc. so I just poured our leftover cheese sauce on it. Waiter comes back about halfway through and apologizes and asks if its okay if I just keep it and he'll comp me the difference in price. He looks flustered, and I've been in that position as a former server so whatever. Apparently the table behind us also got a couple wrong orders, but they had a different server. Towards the end of the meal he brings me a dollar...um, okay. We wait awhile for the check and he finally comes back and we pay and leave - kids are still screaming in the background. I felt bad for the other couples in there. Pros (kind of) - Its your run of the mill cheap Mexisorta food (which I generally really like) Cons - Screaming kids, spotty service, run of the mill cheap Mexisorta food (not at all authentic) Its nothing special. I wanted to think it was an off night but by judging some of the other reviews, it probably wasn't. Too bad. I would probably only go back if a friend was begging me to go. Will look for other places if I can convince my partner to ever go to a Mexican restaurant again. What we should have done: Order lots of alcohol and sat in the bar. Or, stayed home.
(2)Queen B.
Not authentic. Salsa still weak. I would be inclined to believe the salsa comes out of a can... I had the steak fajita taco salad. Large portion of layered "stuff" inside a fried tortilla. The meat is commercial quality. Draft beer was so cold it had little flecks of ice on top.. Loved it and gave the review 3 stars on account of the cold draft beer. Nothing else to review.
(3)Duana T.
Horrible customer service! When mentioned my issue with my check the manager tried to talk over me and basically said it was my fault because of how I ordered(wrong !was waiter that didn't communicate )...Would not listen. Finally, I just told him since he is not listening , I would not come back to this restaurant...he said ok...did not try to make things right. Food was good but does not value good customer service!
(1)Ruiqiu K.
2013/024 Whenever I eat out solo, I always ask for the check as soon as I get the food. I also ask for my dessert to be served at the same time as the main meal. I personally just want to be checked on once, and getting everything all at once cuts down on the servers having to deal with me. :D The servers at Cinco de Mayo were extremely fast and got me my check and dessert at the same time I got my order of 4 taquitos. They still asked me mid-bite how my meal was, but I expected that. The taquitos were okay. They weren't overly seasoned. I added the salsa from the complimentary chips to flavor it some. And I should have read the menu better -- I always assume that plate lunches would include rice. This had neither beans nor rice. But I was okay with that, since I eat rice every day. And I hate beans. The salsa wasn't hot, but I appreciate the flecks of fresh cilantro. I did enjoy the cheese served with the taquitos. I don't know if it was Oaxacan style cheese, or just your typical mozzarella. The flan was delicious, especially since it came drizzled with chocolate sauce and came with a maraschino cherry. Sadly, my go-to drink of horchata is not offered here. Lots of seating -- booths and tables.
(3)Molly L.
Went here on a whim without reading reviews, and I was pleasantly surprised! The service was really the highlight for us. We were addressed courteously and served promptly, but we were not at all rushed. The food was very good (particularly considering the affordable prices!) I will dine here again the next time I'm in the neighborhood and craving Mexican food!
(4)Paul K.
Of the Mexican joints I will visit, this ranks the absolute lowest on the totem pole. The food here is fast and hot, but for veggie it's basically kind of tasteless.I understand the meat offerings are not so however. If I were Stephen Colbert, I would put this place on notice. The salsa and chips were significantly more memorable than my last meal there. They're possibly the 3rd best I've run across in town. The margaritas are one of two places that give me heartburn and attempt to knock me down. I'm not sure if this means they're quality tequila, or if it means they're crappy vodka. I have thus far enjoyed them other than the heartburn, which may be in conjunction with the food. their cheese dig seems to be standard, no spicing it up, not the greatest cheese out there, but not a horrid cheese. This place is great for groups though. I will say that. Groups and people not afraid to walk in the spooky parking lot on the side... that thing is creepy at night. Anyway, this is hovering right above the line of what I would recommend to people. It's absolutely not bad, but it's not great. At least the veggie offerings I've had the past few times.
(3)David O.
For me this is kind of the "Alternate" to Las Palmas. It's a totally serviceable Mexican restaurant, with quick and friendly staff. The Fajitas lack the magic touch that Las Palmas has though. The parking can be a bit difficult here, usually forcing you to navigate the narrow alley to get to the parking next door. Can be quite treacherous during inclement weather. I can't say I have any complaints and if you are in the mood for Mexican, you'll likely be satisfied by their offerings.
(3)Jeannie G.
I'm a big fan of Cinco de Mayo and I think this location is the best one in the Nashville area. The food is very good and I honestly think it's much better than Las Palmas. (Not sure why so many people in Nashville are crazy for Las Palmas?) Their fajitas, enchiladas and chile rellenos are all excellent. I also suggest the pollo fundido if you like chicken dishes. As with most Mexican restaurants, the food is prepared very quickly so you usually don't wait long at all. This is a great place to host a birthday party of celebratory dinner. They have a semi-private room in the restaurant that can seat up to 20 people. I had my birthday dinner there last year and it was perfect -- plenty of room for all of us and they didn't mind separate checks either. If you're looking for good Mexican food in Nashville, you've found it.
(5)Nicole P.
Cinco de Mayo is easily one of the better Mexican restaurants in Nashville. They hit all of the necessary marks: affordable? Check. Quick & friendly service? Check. Good cheese dip? Check. Delicious and plentiful fajitas? Check. Most importantly, they have great salsa -- which, in my opinion, is the main staple of a Mexican restaurant. If it is done poorly, you get a big ol' fat X in my book (here's looking at you, Las Palmas, Las Maracas, El Stuffed Pepper and pretty much every other Mexican place within the city limits).
(4)Alicia G.
The food here is amazing! Favorite Mexican restaurant in ten years!! And I eat a lot of Mexican food.
(5)Bridget K.
It's Mexican food! for me that means yummy queso and fajita quesadillas. And they've got me covered on that! It was a quick and easy stop for us on our way down to Florida. Server was really nice and entertained our attempts at practicing our Spanish!
(3)Terrell L.
Cinco has been one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants in Nashville. They do have a Very Good Salsa, Salsa Verde and a Spicy Salsa each better than the last, I like to taste the cilantro. Always fast and friendly service, and they don't seem to mind when I practice my spanglish. Reasonably priced quality Mexican fare. Me Gusta !
(5)Mo P.
I love it! How different can refried beans be from one place to the next right? The beans are freaking delicious here! Highly recommend the chimichanga. We eat here way too often. Absolutely delicious.
(5)ashley m.
Really great chicken chimichanga though the fillings were not in side the meat was marinated well. Chicken nachos were delish. Large amounts of food. Spanish rice was a tad over cooked & lacked seasoning but was all def a hangover cure:)
(4)Mike M.
It's was an average Mexican restaurant. Salsa and chips had little taste. Extra spicy salsa was hot but still no taste. Not sure what they were missing. Platter was chicken enchilada with chile rellano and a tostada on the side. Taste of everything was decent. Nothing stood out. I'd go again and recommend but it's nothing to write home about.
(3)Amanda C.
our go to Mexican restaurant in Nashville. the food is always so good, the portions are huge and the prices are excellent. We have had several things here (fajitas, chimichangaz, burritos, chicken fundido) and can never decide what to order because it's all great! the steak tacos are simple but amazing and their drink specials couldn't be better. happy hour all day Sunday through Tuesday, 99 cent drafts Friday's after 8, and mango margaritas I could drink for breakfast! typical Friday night order of two meals, cheese dip, 2 margaritas and 2 beers comes in under $45 after tip!!
(5)BG H.
My sister is new to the area and when my husband and I came for a visit she recommend Cinco de mayo. She saw the recommendations here on Yelp. We were not disappointed. Food was great and service was good. No complaints from us!
(4)Jemina B.
Confession: I could eat Mexican food every day of the week. And by "Mexican," I mean non-traditional cheesy goodness with loads of sour cream and guacamole. Don't get me wrong, I love spicy chorizo just as much as the next lady, but there's something about Americanized queso dip that gets me every time. If you're not so into the traditional route of Mexican food, Cinco is the place to be. They have incredibly fast service, friendly servers, and pretty excellent salsa. It's also a great place for groups - they seem to handle themselves well every time I go with coworkers, even after serving our table its 10th margarita pitcher. Check it out!
(3)Alison B.
Friendly, fast, and the food is good. Plus, they send me coupons for $5 off or buy one meal get one free on a regular basis. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant.
(4)Zeb M.
I don't know what happened here. I love the Cinco de Mayo locations in Hermitage and Mt. Juliet, but the service and food here is just not what I expect at Cinco de Mayo. Maybe I went on an off day?
(3)Hannah J.
Excellent Tennessee Mexican food. The salsa is spicy, better than most house salsas. I recently had the chili relleno and it was ok. I think was undercooked. I also had a cheese enchilada which was awesome. The rice and beans are good too. My boyfriend had burrito grande with ground beef. In hindsight, he wishes he had gotten carne asada. He thought everything tastes good, just not exactly what he wanted. They did not have a carne asada burrito listed, but I am sure they could have made it. Finaly, the margaritas are the delicious. I always get mine on the rocks and they were made just right. The atmosphere is really low key and they actually speak Spanish. Not the kind of place I would take my friends from out of town, but I will be back!
(4)Jamie R.
Delicious food! Grande burrito and fajita quesadilla was awesome. Salsa very tasty as well. A great experience for our first visit. We are visiting from out of state and are planning to go back before we head home. :)
(5)Julia B.
Cinco de Mayo is an average Mexican joint. Here are some highlights: 1.) Cute decor for a relatively inexpensive restaurant. 2.) Some like it hot and for those who do, Cinco de Mayo salsa definitely hits the mark. 3.) White cheese dip is tasty and appropriately authentic. 4.) Margaritas are cheap and strong. 5.) Chicken fajitas are good - but WAY too many onions. They must have been running a sale. :) We liked Cinco de Mayo, but the quest for our favorite will continue ...
(3)Claire B.
I sometimes go here because I have friends who like it, and as far as heavily americanized Mexican food goes, it really isn't bad. Don't order the Nachos though - they're soggy, more like Nacho Soup. However, the margaritas are definitely passable and do their job just fine, and they do have great prices on pitchers. The salsa is pretty decent and they'll keep bringing you more of it and chips as long as you keep eating it. My favorite things to order here are the spinach enchiladas and the cheese and onion enchiladas. Both are delicious. The staff are also very friendly and will let you substitute items on your order, which many Mexican places won't.
(3)Anne B.
Cinco de Mayo has some of the best Mexican in West Nashville. Their fajitas are delicious and always well-prepared. I would recommend you order anything made with the fajita meat (chicken, beef or shrimp) because the way it is seasoned and cooked beats everything else on the menu. So that means you should try the fajita quesadilla, fajita taco salad, fajita burrito etc. Huge mugs of beer, pretty tasty margaritas, and very friendly staff. Small outdoor patio and ample-size bar. There is usually a sizseable crowd of people any night of the week.
(4)Sissy D.
Typical Mexican food for this region. Its an ok place for lunch, and the salsa is very fresh. Always good wait staff, and its super quick. Although I would have to advise you not to order cheese enchiladas because they make them kinda weird and they taste horrible. Enchiladas are SUPER SALTY, stuffed with white cheese and onions (here we go again with the darn onions!) then they pour re-fried beans all over the plate and cover it with more cheese! Unlike my local place that covers enchiladas with a red/green sauce.
(3)Erin D.
I'm from Texas, therefore I love Mexican food. Cinco De Mayo looked a little cheesy with they huge "Mexican Restaurant" sign out front but the food made me change my mind. I think they have the BEST salsa in Nashville. It's not as thick as pico de gallo but not as runny as most restaurants and is very flavorful with a good dose of cilantro. It's a tad spicier than most places here as well. The food is generally satisfactory but be careful if you have a special order. The first time I was there I tried to explain to my waitor that I wanted the 'Ultimate Nachos' (includes lettuce, guac, pico, etc.) but without meat, instead I got chips with queso drizzled over them. With that said, the next time I went a friend ordered a veggie burrito and it came out perfectly fine. If you're a guac fan, this place isn't bad but I've had much better. Also, you might want to request not being in the large dining area to the far right of the restaurant. That's the part where they put big groups and every time I've been seated there it's been too loud to have a conversation at my own table.
(4)Chad R.
This is my favorite Mexican place in Nashville. The food is always great and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is very friendly and the servers really hustle. It never takes long to get your food after you order it. Plus, there is plenty of parking available in front of and behind the restaurant.
(5)Tonya O.
This has quickly become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in this area and in Hermitage. The food is always good and the service is always fast. I recommend trying one of the fried burritos at least once. They're as sinful as they sound. And yes, if it's your birthday they bring out the giant sombrero and sing to you.
(4)Ben F.
Oh, Cinco! How many times have I enjoyed your simple fare? Could it be more than 100? Nothing here is bad, and almost everything is good. They won't bat an eye if you ask for ground beef tacos on soft corn tortillas. They will arrive double wrapped, too. They love kids, which is always a good indication of a friendly staff. Good food, good prices, nice people...What more could you ask for.
(5)D D.
Good cheap Mexican food and Great Margaritas
(5)Summer L.
the food here is excellent! The salsa is to die for. I have never had better mexican. Try the Fajita Nachos and on Sunday-Tuesday they are great beer specials!
(5)Jessica B.
If you want hip an trendy, go to Rosepepper. If you want GOOD Mexican food for a fair price go to Cinco. By far the best fajitas you will find in Nashville. They have a great patio for warm weather dining. Service is fast and friendly. Another HUGE plus...check out their Health Score posted at the bar. 100! Wow! Clean and good. Need I say more?
(5)Anne M.
We eat here probably twice a month - it's the best Mexican we've found in town, and literally has the friendliest servers you'll ever meet. It's incredibly kid friendly...even on weekend nights, the place is brimming with highchairs and the servers make it a point to dote on your kids. Love the white cheese dip (ask for flour tortillas to go with it!) and the chicken fajita burritos. And of course good margaritas and happy hour specials.
(4)Mariela C.
Cinco de Mayo falls into the category of run of the mill Mexican food places that are everywhere in metro Nashville. Their salsa is good, and their queso is pretty tasty but everything else is pretty much average. I would say that out of all their dishes their fajitas are probably the best. What I do like about Cinco de Mayo is that because it's a little removed from downtown, you are not purely surrounded by loud college students, which can be nice when all you want is Mexican food and a corona.
(3)Leigh S.
love love LOVE this place, Mexican doesn't get better than Cinco de Mayo....great salsa too!!
(5)Pam F.
Really love the salsa! The flavor is awesome and the chips are perfect! The lunch menu is great and I've always gotten great food and service here!
(4)JC C.
I am an advocate of Cinco de Mayo....I tell everyone that I know about it.....their Hermitage location that is. I went to the White Bridge Pk location over the weekend, and was very disappointed. The staff was standing around watching football, and there were only a few patrons in the restaurant, but we waited for our server to take our order, bring our drinks, our check and then to pickup our check at the end of the meal. I eat the same thing everytime I go to Cinco's (Speedy Gonzalez). This time my taco was cold and my enchilada was horrid. If the Hermitage location's service becomes this placid, I'll have to find a new favorite Mexican joint to frequent.
(2)Serj K.
Coming from Southern California, where Mexican food is a staple, I'm always on the hunt for really good Mexican spots. Since moving to TN, I have yet to find one that is actually any good - this place is no exception. The sign says "Authentic Mexican Food", but it's just the same run-of-the-mill Southern imitation Mexican food that every other place serves. Just because a place serves tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tamales doesn't automatically make it "authentic Mexican", it's about how those foods are prepared that make it authentic. Before sounding too negative, I'd like to say that the server was very friendly and did an overall good job. Also, the place was pretty clean and the chips and salsa were good and spicy. Having said that, I ordered a combo plate with a tamale, burrito, and enchilada so I could get a flavor for what they might do best (and I was feeling pretty indecisive). The plate showed up and looked just like any other typical presentation. When I tried each individual item, I noticed that it was very bland and had the texture of anything you would order at Taco Bell. The tamale was soggy and mushy and the beef inside didn't have much seasoning, the burrito was basically just ground beef, lettuce, some cheese, and a bunch of sour cream, and the enchilada, being probably the best thing by comparison, was just OK (probably because it was smothered with sauce to mask any kind of actual flavor). I forced myself to take a couple bites to give it a real chance, but I just was not satisfied at all so I asked the waiter to take it back. At that point, I just picked off my wife's plate of tacos and a side of guacamole. The tacos were just some cheap chicken, cheese, and lettuce (we had to ask for cilantro and corn tortillas instead of flour). The guacamole tasted fake and was probably from a huge tub of pre-made stuff that just gets slopped onto plates as they go out. Like I said, just your run-of-the-mill Mexican joint in the South catering to what's palatable to the greater population instead of bringing some actual culture and new flavors to the area. After finishing up, I looked over my check and saw that my plate that I sent back was still on it, so I asked the waiter and he said they would remove it up front at the register when I pay. I went up to pay and told the cashier about removing the plate and he said that he was going to charge me half-price since it looked like half the plate was eaten and because he "hadn't heard any other complaints about their food". That was ridiculous to me and I didn't even try to argue because, having worked on the other side of that situation as a waiter for 3 years, I was appalled and didn't want to lose my composure. That's just not good customer service and it shows a blatant disregard for your clients' opinion, satisfaction, and overall experience. All in all, I don't give this place any credit as an "authentic Mexican place", a good restaurant, or even a decent Americanized Mexican place (because those do exist). This was one of those experiences that I regret ever giving them any of my money to support what they're doing.
(1)Ying M.
Food was cheap and plentiful and service quite friendly. I was happy to see that the chile relleno was an actual stuffed chile instead of a fried cheese concoction masquerading as a vegetable. If in the area, I would consider going again, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it.
(3)Lindsey J.
My FAVORITE cheap Mexican in Nashville! The White Bridge location is always consistent & you never have to wait (unless it's actually Cinco de Mayo). Their Chicken Fajita Quesadilla and Fish Tacos are must-try's!
(5)Jeannie G.
I'm a big fan of Cinco de Mayo and I think this location is the best one in the Nashville area. The food is very good and I honestly think it's much better than Las Palmas. (Not sure why so many people in Nashville are crazy for Las Palmas?) Their fajitas, enchiladas and chile rellenos are all excellent. I also suggest the pollo fundido if you like chicken dishes. As with most Mexican restaurants, the food is prepared very quickly so you usually don't wait long at all. This is a great place to host a birthday party of celebratory dinner. They have a semi-private room in the restaurant that can seat up to 20 people. I had my birthday dinner there last year and it was perfect -- plenty of room for all of us and they didn't mind separate checks either. If you're looking for good Mexican food in Nashville, you've found it.
(5)Nicole P.
Cinco de Mayo is easily one of the better Mexican restaurants in Nashville. They hit all of the necessary marks: affordable? Check. Quick & friendly service? Check. Good cheese dip? Check. Delicious and plentiful fajitas? Check. Most importantly, they have great salsa -- which, in my opinion, is the main staple of a Mexican restaurant. If it is done poorly, you get a big ol' fat X in my book (here's looking at you, Las Palmas, Las Maracas, El Stuffed Pepper and pretty much every other Mexican place within the city limits).
(4)Alicia G.
The food here is amazing! Favorite Mexican restaurant in ten years!! And I eat a lot of Mexican food.
(5)Bridget K.
It's Mexican food! for me that means yummy queso and fajita quesadillas. And they've got me covered on that! It was a quick and easy stop for us on our way down to Florida. Server was really nice and entertained our attempts at practicing our Spanish!
(3)Terrell L.
Cinco has been one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants in Nashville. They do have a Very Good Salsa, Salsa Verde and a Spicy Salsa each better than the last, I like to taste the cilantro. Always fast and friendly service, and they don't seem to mind when I practice my spanglish. Reasonably priced quality Mexican fare. Me Gusta !
(5)Mo P.
I love it! How different can refried beans be from one place to the next right? The beans are freaking delicious here! Highly recommend the chimichanga. We eat here way too often. Absolutely delicious.
(5)ashley m.
Really great chicken chimichanga though the fillings were not in side the meat was marinated well. Chicken nachos were delish. Large amounts of food. Spanish rice was a tad over cooked & lacked seasoning but was all def a hangover cure:)
(4)Mike M.
It's was an average Mexican restaurant. Salsa and chips had little taste. Extra spicy salsa was hot but still no taste. Not sure what they were missing. Platter was chicken enchilada with chile rellano and a tostada on the side. Taste of everything was decent. Nothing stood out. I'd go again and recommend but it's nothing to write home about.
(3)Krystal T.
Cinco de Mayo makes the claim that they have the best margaritas in town. Totally not accurate. Around the corner from the White Bridge location, Las Palmas on Charlotte Pike has far superior margaritas at a substantial size for a great prize. However, the $2.99 margarita specials ($10.99 pitcher) on Sundays-Tuesdays make Cinco de Mayo a good deal. Otherwise, the rice and other entrees are rather generic in quality, but cheap.
(3)Beth G.
Best Mexican fast cheap Good and not Lard based love the owners brothers prices and food. Cannot say enough good things about this place. Another weekly go To for dinner in and takeout! I get the soup when sick but love everything
(5)Heather R.
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants of all time. Start with their drink specials: Sunday-Tuesday, pitchers of (very strong) margarita are $10.99 all day long. They have fantastic drink specials every day of the week, and, unlike a lot of Mexican restaurants, never skimp on the alcohol. There food is delicious, and affordably priced. An order of fajitas that includes generous helpings of steak, chicken, and shrimp is $13.25, and though the menu lists these fajitas as being a "single order," there has always been enough for both I and my boyfriend. Oftentimes, we have even had some to take home! We have tried pretty much everything in this place, and experienced the same consistently high quality. My only (mild) complaint about this place is that the salsa is just okay. It is not very spicy, and somewhat watery. However, the quality of the rest of the food more than makes up for it.
(4)D D.
Good cheap Mexican food and Great Margaritas
(5)David H.
Doesn't look like much from the outside, so I was a bit skeptical walking in. Great experience though. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Salsa was excellent. Food was delivered quickly. Similar to Las Palmas as far as style and options. Didn't have an vegetarian combos, which would have been nice, but they were able to work with me without issue. And it's cheap. $20 for two people, including drinks. Couldn't believe it.
(5)Kurt B.
Food is always excellent, fast, and the service matches. Cold beer and excellent margaritas. The dip is very good, not that ketchupy stuff.
(5)Sheena T.
I am in trouble. I didn't realize there is a Cinco de Mayo 5 minutes from my house!! I'm both overjoyed and fearful at the same time because I'm afraid of how many calories I will consume here! I have visited the sister Cinco restaurant in Hermitage multiple times and was curious to see how they compare. I was not disappointed! They have amazing tasting salsa, it's just not quite spicy enough for me (I love the heat!!) but no worries, they have an extra spicy salsa you can ask for! Win-win! The only downside is that it's not tomato based, but mix them together and you have a hot excellent tasting salsa! For dinner I had the chicken fajita burrito and it was excellent! They covered it in cheese sauce which is always good, but I prefer the red sauce on a burrito. Next time I'll ask for it. The meat and veggies were SO good, very flavorful and the beans and rice on the side were great. We went for sangria instead of margaritas, it was super sweet but I love that they didn't fill the carafe up with ice so we got more! Our waitress was also lovely and friendly, and didn't give me attitude when I asked for more salsa :) I look forward to many more trips here!
(4)Rebecca A.
The worst experience I have ever had. Waited for 20 minutes because we have a group of adults and kids. Was then told it would be another 10 minutes because people kept getting seated at tables that we're going big to be used for our party. 10 minutes later, nothing. At all. Meanwhile other people are getting seated right and left. Do yourself a favor, go to the Brentwood location.
(1)Brittany F.
Let me begin by saying that Sun- Tue they have $2.99 margaritas and $10.99 pitchers of margaritas!!!! That was the determining factor to get us to decide to go there! The margaritas are pretty good too, and if you split a pitcher with about 4 people you can get about 2 cups each for about $3.50, not too shabby! We ended up going in a big group this past Sunday around 8pm and since we had a large group we were in our own separate area which was nice, because we were loud and obnoxious! The server took our order quickly and correctly and the food arrived about 10 minutes later with no complaints from any of us! He kept our chips and salsa replenished anytime they got low! My husband and I shared a combination plate that had a burrito and enchilada on it with rice and beans, plus we both shared the pitcher of margaritas, before tip our bill was only around $15! The food is anything outstanding our different, just regular ole Mexican food you could find anywhere but for the convenience and the cheap margaritas, we will be back!
(4)Matt D.
This place is in my top 3 for Mexican Fare here in Nashville. It is difficult to find Mexican food in Nashville that I really like as I travel a bunch and have access to really good Mexican and TexMex food many times during the year. For here at home I have 3 places I will eat and this is one. The service is always good. I don't drink but am told the drinks are really good here. If you get a chance, give it a try!
(4)Kimberly S.
You know how everyone has their favorite cheap Mexican place and no other place can touch it? Well mine is El Porton in Roswell, GA, and I'm still trying to find a place that lives up to that. In Nashville, Cinco de Mayo is as close as I've come to finding my favorite Americanized Mexican. It's inexpensive, friendly, and downright tasty. Also, they have some KILLER drink specials. If you too are looking to fill the Mexican void, Cinco de Mayo will fit the bill.
(4)Dew T.
We love Mexican food. L.O.V.E. And love authentic Mexican food - so we try all of the restaurants around town. There's a lot of trendy Mexican Restaurants around town, but if you're looking for authentic Mexican (w/ awesome Queso), Cinco de Mayo is my favorite. And if it's not on the menu - ask. They've been very flexible on my meet-free days as well.
(4)Carissa O.
Fast, cheap, easy. Chile rellenos are my go to but the steak fajitas are good too. Not a fan of the tacos here. Margaritas are good too and cheap.
(4)Jim V.
The food was just alright. I don't like when you go to these types of Mexican places and the food looks like slop on those prison movies. I am a big fan of their monster margarita. I doubt we will go back to this restaurant because there was nothing authentic about it. The guac served with the chips wasn't fresh and you could 100% tell it was frozen prior to being served to us. But the three stars were definitely for the monster margarita!
(3)Jason B.
This is your typical Meximerican place, but the food is outstanding. The pitcher of Dos Equis comes with a full pitcher and 2 mugs that are already full for under $9. Great food and a great beer deal.
(4)Laura D.
I flew in from NY to a hotel across the street and I was STARVING. I saw the "mexican restaurant" sign and decided to give it a go. (And obviously checked yelp to make sure it wasn't a one star joint) I must say....I've had some GOOD mexican food in my life. This restaurant was just sort of average to me. Nothing really stood out. Service was fast & friendly. I got the enchilada and burrito combo. It came with a heaping portion of beans and rice. Was it good? yes. Did it satisfy me? yes - all i had were peanuts on the plane. would I come here again? nope. sorry.
(3)emily p.
Delicious mexican food. I went on Cinco De Mayo, when it was PACKED- and the service was still patient and attentive; I really appreciate that. The margaritas here are also amazing!!
(5)Mike M.
Busy place but we still got a table immediately on a Friday evening. Very loud atmosphere. Try to get into a side room if you want to chat. Not sure if they have hotter salsa but the salsa they bring is definitely for gringos. Food was decent but definitely not the best Mexican food in Nashville (I'm looking at you, Nolensville Road) and a far cry from what I'm used to. Don't even think about ordering a sopapilla. I was expecting the hot, soft, puffy pillow variety with oodles of honey to pour as I wished. Instead, I got a crispy, thin, flat frisbee. Yuk.
(3)Prashant S.
This used to be our weekday dinner place. We enjoyed the ambience until one day we interacted with the manager for the first time. I am not sure if he was having a bad day but he was not accommodating for a party of 9. we were not provided with enough chairs for 10 mins and upon reminding him (manager) he said "it's not been 10mins yet". Then also he did not accept our state issued drivers license saying it was not a permanent id. It was a print out by the DMV department. I UNDERSTAND HIS POSITION BUT HE COULD HAVE BEEN POLITE ABOUT IT, instead he was behaved rudely with all the guest. This cinco de mayo has a monopoly on Charlotte as there is no bigger and better ambience place nearby.
(2)Lindsay C.
Been here several times..the service is good, drinks are great , the chicken quesadillas are awesome and I love the chips salsa and queso! Highly recommended
(4)Heather B.
I have eaten at Mexican restaurants all over the country and this tops my list. Not only do they have consistent menu items that never change up depending on who's in the kitchen but they several of the staff always greet me with a smile. My 4 year old loves interacting with everyone while working on her Spanish to the point where she orders entirely in Spanish. It is always great to be deemed a regular (we dine here at least once a week) with lots of familiar and happy faces. I will recommend this restaurant not only because of the aforementioned but because of the consistent quality.
(5)Lacey F.
When I moved to Alberta, the biggest hole in my heart may well have been left by Cinco de Mayo. To prove we hadn't forgotten about our beloved restaurant, my husband and I ate at two locations on three occasions when we were home for the holidays (including the one in Mt. Juliet, and this one, conveniently located around the corner from my mother's house). The food is consistently delicious, and always served quickly. My favorite are the chicken fajitas, which are perfect--flavorful and juicy, and never coated in an oil slick. Hubs only will order the burrito grande, and always with a healthy side of the house-made habanero sauce that would knock out a large pony. It doesn't really matter what you order, though. Everything is fantastic. My mother and I ate here around 2 p.m. on a Tuesday, and it was extremely quiet. Historically, I've found late lunches at the Mt. Juliet location to be similarly peaceful. Though I can't claim to have done it, I've always thought this would be the place to go when you and a bunch of co-workers felt like cutting out early on a Friday afternoon. Until next December, CdM ...
(5)Pamela B.
Excellent service, awesome food at great prices. This is my favorite Mexican spot in Nashville.
(5)Daphny L.
Why isn't 1/2 a star an option? This was literally the worst Mexican food I have ever eaten. The chicken burrito was very bland (no hint of seasoning whatsoever) and the tacos were equally as disappointing. I will concede that the "ground beef" in the taco was seasoned but this did not make up for the poor quality of the meat. The rice was overcooked and the beans were covered in way too much cheese. Authentic? Hardly. My five year old even complained about the poor quality. You'd be better off going to Taco Bell.
(1)Brandon B.
I'm very picky about my Mexican food. I've been to a lot of places around the US. I'm even more picky about my margaritas. This is my first time here, but I'm highly impressed so far. First off, $2.99 house margaritas on Monday night... And to my surprise... They were good! I make my own that I've experimented and honed over time... I'm very picky about my margaritas. I usually order top shelf only... But for $3 I figured what the heck... Usually it's 100% agave tequila and nothing else. I'm not sure what they use in their house, but it's not bad at all. Definitely worth $3 Onto the food... I ordered a burrito grande. First off, the Colorado sauce may be amongst the best I've ever had. Second, they served a few chunks of carne asada on top... Nice touch. And the beef inside the burrito was very good. I'll definitely be back again!
(5)Mike F.
Perhaps the best Mexican restaurant in Nashville, if for no other reason than its great prices. Cheap, solid food, plenty of space, really good salsa. I'm a fan. I almost always test a Mexican restaurant's merits by ordering carnitas, and Cinco de Mayo didn't disappoint. Nicely crispy outside, soft and fatty inside. Delicious. The fried tilapia lunch special is a great way to eat well for 6 bucks too. I haven't been to the other locations, but I'm hoping the Cummins Station location is as good as this one.
(4)Katherine E.
I have lived in Nashville for 6 years & this Cinco is the absolute best Mexican restaurant in town. My brother & I did a "tour" to find the best when we first moved here & it won! My boyfriend of a year & a half also tried a few other places people suggested. And Cinco wins always. The people who work here are helpful, nice & personable. The food is really good with good prices. So good! The margaritas are delicious. And you can't beat their drink specials each day except for Friday. Cinco!!!!! Yes! Gotta go!
(5)Drew H.
Enchiladas were decent. I've only been once, so I'm willing to give it another shot and try something else.
(2)Jennifer L.
I am giving them 5 stars for excellent customer service, quality/consistent food preparation, and amazing drink specials 7 days a week. We have tried to be Nashville foodies and try the variety of eclectic restaurants that surround our neighborhood & elsewhere but almost every time we find ourselves saying..."we should have just gone to Cinco de Mayo." We get great value with delicious food & drinks; no buyers remorse ever! Additionally the customer service, professional management & welcoming tone make this our goto spot. If the Stone Fox opened earlier they may steal us away more, however this restaurant remains our top pick on the West side of Nashville. The margaritas are much better than the competitions nearby. Great date spot with or without children; fun birthday spot too! Our favorite menu item is the amazingly fresh and well-seasoned Fajitas Parillia (ask for extra shells) and the delicious chicken soup (sounds Wierd I know BUT try it!) both are enough to feed two. You won't be disappointed with any menu items in my opinion!
(5)Mark T.
As others have indicated, Salsa was very good, but the reason I stopped in was because I kept seeing their sign "Best fajitas in town". They were good, but not even close to the best. Tasted a lot like a fajita mix I buy at Kroger's when I do fajitas at home. I may be a little harsh in my overall rating, but I'm really disappointed after stopping there for lunch, expecting world-class fajitas, ordering the dinner portion, only to find them average, at best. Service was good, but not outstanding.
(2)Bob H.
Burrito grande!
(5)BG H.
My sister is new to the area and when my husband and I came for a visit she recommend Cinco de mayo. She saw the recommendations here on Yelp. We were not disappointed. Food was great and service was good. No complaints from us!
(4)Jemina B.
Confession: I could eat Mexican food every day of the week. And by "Mexican," I mean non-traditional cheesy goodness with loads of sour cream and guacamole. Don't get me wrong, I love spicy chorizo just as much as the next lady, but there's something about Americanized queso dip that gets me every time. If you're not so into the traditional route of Mexican food, Cinco is the place to be. They have incredibly fast service, friendly servers, and pretty excellent salsa. It's also a great place for groups - they seem to handle themselves well every time I go with coworkers, even after serving our table its 10th margarita pitcher. Check it out!
(3)Megan M.
My partner and I ate here last night because we had a Groupon expiring soon and just really wanted to brighten our Monday. I really hate leaving bad reviews, but SERIOUSLY guys, what is going on?? We were seated right away in a half full room where every table had multiple screaming kids. It felt more like a Chucky Cheese (my nightmare) than a stress-free night out. Waiter peppers us with questions before we even sit down. My partner and I try to discuss our orders but end up yelling over all the noise. We contemplate asking to move but we are both really non confrontational and don't want to make a scene. We eventually order cheese dip to start and our entrees. Everything comes pretty quickly and the dip and salsa are decent. For the price, its actually pretty good. After we get our plates, his quesadilla doesn't come with any peppers and he mentions how he likes the quesadillas I make much better. My order is wrong and I try to flag down the waiter but he's disappeared by then...for awhile. I ordered shrimp as a special treat for myself but got chicken instead. Disappointed, but I wasn't opposed to it so I ate it anyway. It was okay - it was basically a ton of chicken fried in a tortilla shell (chimichanga). It was a little greasy and the chicken was a little dry without any other filling, like peppers and onions, etc. so I just poured our leftover cheese sauce on it. Waiter comes back about halfway through and apologizes and asks if its okay if I just keep it and he'll comp me the difference in price. He looks flustered, and I've been in that position as a former server so whatever. Apparently the table behind us also got a couple wrong orders, but they had a different server. Towards the end of the meal he brings me a dollar...um, okay. We wait awhile for the check and he finally comes back and we pay and leave - kids are still screaming in the background. I felt bad for the other couples in there. Pros (kind of) - Its your run of the mill cheap Mexisorta food (which I generally really like) Cons - Screaming kids, spotty service, run of the mill cheap Mexisorta food (not at all authentic) Its nothing special. I wanted to think it was an off night but by judging some of the other reviews, it probably wasn't. Too bad. I would probably only go back if a friend was begging me to go. Will look for other places if I can convince my partner to ever go to a Mexican restaurant again. What we should have done: Order lots of alcohol and sat in the bar. Or, stayed home.
(2)Queen B.
Not authentic. Salsa still weak. I would be inclined to believe the salsa comes out of a can... I had the steak fajita taco salad. Large portion of layered "stuff" inside a fried tortilla. The meat is commercial quality. Draft beer was so cold it had little flecks of ice on top.. Loved it and gave the review 3 stars on account of the cold draft beer. Nothing else to review.
(3)Duana T.
Horrible customer service! When mentioned my issue with my check the manager tried to talk over me and basically said it was my fault because of how I ordered(wrong !was waiter that didn't communicate )...Would not listen. Finally, I just told him since he is not listening , I would not come back to this restaurant...he said ok...did not try to make things right. Food was good but does not value good customer service!
(1)Ruiqiu K.
2013/024 Whenever I eat out solo, I always ask for the check as soon as I get the food. I also ask for my dessert to be served at the same time as the main meal. I personally just want to be checked on once, and getting everything all at once cuts down on the servers having to deal with me. :D The servers at Cinco de Mayo were extremely fast and got me my check and dessert at the same time I got my order of 4 taquitos. They still asked me mid-bite how my meal was, but I expected that. The taquitos were okay. They weren't overly seasoned. I added the salsa from the complimentary chips to flavor it some. And I should have read the menu better -- I always assume that plate lunches would include rice. This had neither beans nor rice. But I was okay with that, since I eat rice every day. And I hate beans. The salsa wasn't hot, but I appreciate the flecks of fresh cilantro. I did enjoy the cheese served with the taquitos. I don't know if it was Oaxacan style cheese, or just your typical mozzarella. The flan was delicious, especially since it came drizzled with chocolate sauce and came with a maraschino cherry. Sadly, my go-to drink of horchata is not offered here. Lots of seating -- booths and tables.
(3)Molly L.
Went here on a whim without reading reviews, and I was pleasantly surprised! The service was really the highlight for us. We were addressed courteously and served promptly, but we were not at all rushed. The food was very good (particularly considering the affordable prices!) I will dine here again the next time I'm in the neighborhood and craving Mexican food!
(4)Paul K.
Of the Mexican joints I will visit, this ranks the absolute lowest on the totem pole. The food here is fast and hot, but for veggie it's basically kind of tasteless.I understand the meat offerings are not so however. If I were Stephen Colbert, I would put this place on notice. The salsa and chips were significantly more memorable than my last meal there. They're possibly the 3rd best I've run across in town. The margaritas are one of two places that give me heartburn and attempt to knock me down. I'm not sure if this means they're quality tequila, or if it means they're crappy vodka. I have thus far enjoyed them other than the heartburn, which may be in conjunction with the food. their cheese dig seems to be standard, no spicing it up, not the greatest cheese out there, but not a horrid cheese. This place is great for groups though. I will say that. Groups and people not afraid to walk in the spooky parking lot on the side... that thing is creepy at night. Anyway, this is hovering right above the line of what I would recommend to people. It's absolutely not bad, but it's not great. At least the veggie offerings I've had the past few times.
(3)David O.
For me this is kind of the "Alternate" to Las Palmas. It's a totally serviceable Mexican restaurant, with quick and friendly staff. The Fajitas lack the magic touch that Las Palmas has though. The parking can be a bit difficult here, usually forcing you to navigate the narrow alley to get to the parking next door. Can be quite treacherous during inclement weather. I can't say I have any complaints and if you are in the mood for Mexican, you'll likely be satisfied by their offerings.
(3)Alison B.
Friendly, fast, and the food is good. Plus, they send me coupons for $5 off or buy one meal get one free on a regular basis. This is our favorite Mexican restaurant.
(4)Zeb M.
I don't know what happened here. I love the Cinco de Mayo locations in Hermitage and Mt. Juliet, but the service and food here is just not what I expect at Cinco de Mayo. Maybe I went on an off day?
(3)Hannah J.
Excellent Tennessee Mexican food. The salsa is spicy, better than most house salsas. I recently had the chili relleno and it was ok. I think was undercooked. I also had a cheese enchilada which was awesome. The rice and beans are good too. My boyfriend had burrito grande with ground beef. In hindsight, he wishes he had gotten carne asada. He thought everything tastes good, just not exactly what he wanted. They did not have a carne asada burrito listed, but I am sure they could have made it. Finaly, the margaritas are the delicious. I always get mine on the rocks and they were made just right. The atmosphere is really low key and they actually speak Spanish. Not the kind of place I would take my friends from out of town, but I will be back!
(4)Jamie R.
Delicious food! Grande burrito and fajita quesadilla was awesome. Salsa very tasty as well. A great experience for our first visit. We are visiting from out of state and are planning to go back before we head home. :)
(5)Mark M.
One of the better Mexican resaurants if you like this style of Mexican. Fast and friendly service.
(4)The Yelp-inator W.
Excellent Salsa Great food - Good prices Great Service Not the best location, but not too bad either.
(4)Carla Christina C.
We LOVE this place - GREAT salsa, actually MY FAVORITE in Nashville! It is a nice atmosphere and they always have Marguerita Specials!!!
(5)Chad R.
This is my favorite Mexican place in Nashville. The food is always great and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is very friendly and the servers really hustle. It never takes long to get your food after you order it. Plus, there is plenty of parking available in front of and behind the restaurant.
(5)Tonya O.
This has quickly become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in this area and in Hermitage. The food is always good and the service is always fast. I recommend trying one of the fried burritos at least once. They're as sinful as they sound. And yes, if it's your birthday they bring out the giant sombrero and sing to you.
(4)Ben F.
Oh, Cinco! How many times have I enjoyed your simple fare? Could it be more than 100? Nothing here is bad, and almost everything is good. They won't bat an eye if you ask for ground beef tacos on soft corn tortillas. They will arrive double wrapped, too. They love kids, which is always a good indication of a friendly staff. Good food, good prices, nice people...What more could you ask for.
(5)Summer L.
the food here is excellent! The salsa is to die for. I have never had better mexican. Try the Fajita Nachos and on Sunday-Tuesday they are great beer specials!
(5)Jessica B.
If you want hip an trendy, go to Rosepepper. If you want GOOD Mexican food for a fair price go to Cinco. By far the best fajitas you will find in Nashville. They have a great patio for warm weather dining. Service is fast and friendly. Another HUGE plus...check out their Health Score posted at the bar. 100! Wow! Clean and good. Need I say more?
(5)Anne M.
We eat here probably twice a month - it's the best Mexican we've found in town, and literally has the friendliest servers you'll ever meet. It's incredibly kid friendly...even on weekend nights, the place is brimming with highchairs and the servers make it a point to dote on your kids. Love the white cheese dip (ask for flour tortillas to go with it!) and the chicken fajita burritos. And of course good margaritas and happy hour specials.
(4)Julia B.
Cinco de Mayo is an average Mexican joint. Here are some highlights: 1.) Cute decor for a relatively inexpensive restaurant. 2.) Some like it hot and for those who do, Cinco de Mayo salsa definitely hits the mark. 3.) White cheese dip is tasty and appropriately authentic. 4.) Margaritas are cheap and strong. 5.) Chicken fajitas are good - but WAY too many onions. They must have been running a sale. :) We liked Cinco de Mayo, but the quest for our favorite will continue ...
(3)Claire B.
I sometimes go here because I have friends who like it, and as far as heavily americanized Mexican food goes, it really isn't bad. Don't order the Nachos though - they're soggy, more like Nacho Soup. However, the margaritas are definitely passable and do their job just fine, and they do have great prices on pitchers. The salsa is pretty decent and they'll keep bringing you more of it and chips as long as you keep eating it. My favorite things to order here are the spinach enchiladas and the cheese and onion enchiladas. Both are delicious. The staff are also very friendly and will let you substitute items on your order, which many Mexican places won't.
(3)Anne B.
Cinco de Mayo has some of the best Mexican in West Nashville. Their fajitas are delicious and always well-prepared. I would recommend you order anything made with the fajita meat (chicken, beef or shrimp) because the way it is seasoned and cooked beats everything else on the menu. So that means you should try the fajita quesadilla, fajita taco salad, fajita burrito etc. Huge mugs of beer, pretty tasty margaritas, and very friendly staff. Small outdoor patio and ample-size bar. There is usually a sizseable crowd of people any night of the week.
(4)Sissy D.
Typical Mexican food for this region. Its an ok place for lunch, and the salsa is very fresh. Always good wait staff, and its super quick. Although I would have to advise you not to order cheese enchiladas because they make them kinda weird and they taste horrible. Enchiladas are SUPER SALTY, stuffed with white cheese and onions (here we go again with the darn onions!) then they pour re-fried beans all over the plate and cover it with more cheese! Unlike my local place that covers enchiladas with a red/green sauce.
(3)Erin D.
I'm from Texas, therefore I love Mexican food. Cinco De Mayo looked a little cheesy with they huge "Mexican Restaurant" sign out front but the food made me change my mind. I think they have the BEST salsa in Nashville. It's not as thick as pico de gallo but not as runny as most restaurants and is very flavorful with a good dose of cilantro. It's a tad spicier than most places here as well. The food is generally satisfactory but be careful if you have a special order. The first time I was there I tried to explain to my waitor that I wanted the 'Ultimate Nachos' (includes lettuce, guac, pico, etc.) but without meat, instead I got chips with queso drizzled over them. With that said, the next time I went a friend ordered a veggie burrito and it came out perfectly fine. If you're a guac fan, this place isn't bad but I've had much better. Also, you might want to request not being in the large dining area to the far right of the restaurant. That's the part where they put big groups and every time I've been seated there it's been too loud to have a conversation at my own table.
(4)Mariela C.
Cinco de Mayo falls into the category of run of the mill Mexican food places that are everywhere in metro Nashville. Their salsa is good, and their queso is pretty tasty but everything else is pretty much average. I would say that out of all their dishes their fajitas are probably the best. What I do like about Cinco de Mayo is that because it's a little removed from downtown, you are not purely surrounded by loud college students, which can be nice when all you want is Mexican food and a corona.
(3)Leigh S.
love love LOVE this place, Mexican doesn't get better than Cinco de Mayo....great salsa too!!
(5)Pam F.
Really love the salsa! The flavor is awesome and the chips are perfect! The lunch menu is great and I've always gotten great food and service here!
(4)JC C.
I am an advocate of Cinco de Mayo....I tell everyone that I know about it.....their Hermitage location that is. I went to the White Bridge Pk location over the weekend, and was very disappointed. The staff was standing around watching football, and there were only a few patrons in the restaurant, but we waited for our server to take our order, bring our drinks, our check and then to pickup our check at the end of the meal. I eat the same thing everytime I go to Cinco's (Speedy Gonzalez). This time my taco was cold and my enchilada was horrid. If the Hermitage location's service becomes this placid, I'll have to find a new favorite Mexican joint to frequent.
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