Both the service and food were bad. Our waitress was very slow and brought the appetizer out halfway through the main course. The enchiladas were extremely mediocre and the beef tacos tasted fake. Very inauthentic. Will definitely not return.
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Rob A.
Had a good Sunday lunch, service was very good. Green sauce on the Bandera burrito was tasty. Asked for the hot sauce, was different and tasty. Will come back.
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Andrew W.
Thought we'd check it out - and I really regretted it. We will NEVER return. The "top shelf" margarita tasted like a bottom shelf, but the service was horrible. The waiter didn't care and didn't want to be there, let alone help us. After serving our food to us, reluctantly, he walked up and asked if everything was OK. He walked away before we could answer him!!! What's up with that? I've never felt so insulted to pay for food before!! Will not return.
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Suzanne K.
Margaritas from the machine were the worst we have ever had at $22/pitcher. We had 2 sips and left it. Food was very bland. Will not be back.
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Clayton K.
Hands down the slowest service of anywhere ive been in nashville. Food is very medicore. Takes a while. All tvs were off, music was off. No manager on duty. I live close by so this isnt my first trip, nor first time happened. Its like they work on hourly, not for tips. I however do and know that this place should not be ventured to ever again. Nolensville road has better service and food outta the trucks.
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Jay G.
This place is a good spot for chimichangas. They are the best here, I usually get the shrimp ones and they are to die for. I usually find that Mexican restaurants in Nashville usually have one thing they are really known for and the chimis are tops here. Other than that they are just about par with every other Mexican spot.
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Brittney M.
Pretty great Americanized Mexican food. However, I've never had good service here. Gone with plans of drinking a bit since its right next to my place, but can never get a server to pay enough attention to get me a second drink.
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Roger S.
The service is never that great, but the food is pretty darn good for the price. While there are better Mexican restaurants out there with better atmosphere, if you're looking for a pretty good cheap Mexican restaurant this place will suffice
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Michael R.
Great food not as busy as it usually is because came in early. Good was hot and fresh . The salsa was really good. Finished off with the fried ice cream which was amazing !!!
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R R.
This is one of my favorite places to eat on this side of town...meaning that it's the suburbs and the typical food places out here are fast food and Chilis-type American chains. Some of these reviews make me wonder if they're talking about a different location. I've been here dozens of times and have never had a single problem with the service or the food. I've never been given any kind of ticket to wait to seat- in fact, I don't think I've ever had to wait here, even on busy nights. The food is good, but it might depend on what you get. Chips and salsa are always fresh. The best part is the prices are incredibly reasonable. It's perfect for families or a casual dinner with friends.
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Amanda S.
my first meal in nashville. traditional, huh? the lunch margarita was $2.50. two dollars and fifty cents for frozen, flavored tequila goodness that packed a bite. we were all definitely happy post 'ritas. special #5 - chimichanga covered in melted queso and served with rice or beans. i went with beans. did not disappoint. the chips are coated with crack and are replaced before you even think you need a fresh basket. the salsa is a harmonious blend of chunk and juice. my entire meal was $8.36. the wallet did a happy dance.
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Leslie R.
I went to this location once, and only once. I expected it to be the same as the one on Antioch Pike, but it wasn't. It has a great atmosphere and staff and is much roomier than the AP location, but the food was lacking. I like onions in the meat, but small pieces for the flavor. They had huge chunks and a LOT of them in the beef. I may try them again, but I'd rather drive a bit further to Mazatlan's.
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Paul K.
It looks exactly like a Mexican restaurant, but something is different. They serve all the things a Mexican restaurant would serve, but the food sort of seems like a scaled back version of Mexican food. It's tasty, it's served like you would expect, but the taste is off... it's not bad, but it's disconcerting. Last night I had one of the 4 or 5 vegetarian options, it did not taste bad, but it had an underlying sweetness I was not expecting in beans, and a bean and cheese and mushroom burrito. My wife ordered a beer that was as big as an adult cat, and I ordered a margarita that came in a glass you could seat a guinea pig in. I don't have really an excellent standard that I've found to judge Mexican restaurants by... the food was good, the portions were decent, the price was reasonable, and I did not feel regret after eating there. So good
(3)
Benton K.
Pretty bad. Las Palmas doesn't serve Mexican food - it serves bland, lifeless approximations of Mexican food. Both times I've been, the tortillas have come out cold and chalky and the guacamole appeared to have been made from a mix. Their "Mole" Ranchero is an insult to one of the greatest sauces the world has ever known. I know that expectations should be kept in check when patronizing a cheap, Americanized Mexican joint in Tennessee, but there is no excuse for this place. The only thing saving Las Palmas from another one star review is the decent beer specials.
I had perhaps the worst dining experience of my life today at Las Palmas. I had been to Las Palmas once before and was underwhelmed. The service and food were fair to middling and the thing that stuck most in my mind was the nursing-home smell of whatever sort of disinfectant that they use to wipe down their tables. Fast forward to this afternoon. My wife and I entered a little after 3 pm. The restaurant was fairly slow; there were at most 5 tables seated upon our entry. It took several minutes for our waitress to come greet us and take our drink order. She walked up to the table and managed a surly "what would you like to drink" after I had smiled and asked how she was doing today. I received no response except an unamused look and a click of the pen as she waited to write down my drink order. No big deal, maybe she was just busy. When she returned with our drinks after another long wait, she spilled a fair amount of my margarita all over the table, paused long enough to shake the liquid off of her hand like a dog will shake after getting in water, and then walked off without a word. I was left to clean up the spilled margarita with the napkins provided with my silverware --napkins that were never replaced, even though I requested fresh ones twice. We sat for several more minutes before she returned to take our order. It was at this point I saw another server walk in the door and clock in. Then I realized what was happening: the shift change. The previous server obviously did not want to wait on us because she was getting ready to leave, hence the extremely slow service. The new server wasn't much better, but it wasn't her fault; the server who was leaving dumped all of her remaining tables on her and then the restaurant proceeded to get busy. At one point, I counted 8 tables that our server was attempting to wait on. Through it all, the other server on the floor, the hostess and the person I assumed to be the manager were oblivious to her struggle. My wife and I suffered with empty glasses for long periods. When we finally received our food, it was cold. I ordered the Palmas Fajitas and my wife ordered several a la carte selections. By the time our food arrived at our table, the cast iron skillet the fajitas are served on was not even lukewarm, much less sizzling; that's never a good sign. Since we had waited so long and were starving, we ate without complaint. Unfortunately we didn't see our server again for at least 15 minutes, long after I had finished my first three tortillas (yes, three is all they serve at a time). Rather than ask if we were enjoying our meal, she dropped the check and then said to pay when we were ready and she would bring me a box if I needed it. Incredulous, I asked if I might have a few more tortillas to finish my meal, as I had been waiting patiently for her to visit the table all this time. In short, even for Americanized Tex-Mex type cuisine, I cannot in good conscience suggest Las Palmas. It positively blows my mind that this place continues to be voted best Mexican restaurant in Nashville. The only way I can wrap my head around it is that it is the only Mexican restaurant in the area that is not in a sketchy strip mall or located in a "bad" neighborhood. Or perhaps, like Ese, they're remembering the Las Palmas of old. Or maybe Nashvillians are too scared to make the short trek to Nolensville Road to get some better food. Save yourself the angst and skip Las Palmas, there are far far better Mexican places within a five minute drive, and they're even less expensive and the servers are far more attentive.
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Jim S.
We had eaten at Las Palmas many times in the years we have lived here, both at this location and at the downtown Nashville location to varying degrees of satisfaction. Mazatlan has been our Mexican restaurant of choice for years. We noticed that Las Palmas had recently remodeled and updated their menu so we decided to gave it another try. Immediately upon entering, it was obvious that they have completely remodeled.... so much so it is hard to even remember what the old restaurant looked like. The menu has a few added dishes, but has mostly stayed the same with the requisite gringo dishes like fajitas and all manner of burrito, enchilada etc. I ordered shrimp fajitas and cheese dip with sliced jalapeños and my wife had chicken fajitas. The meal came in very good time and it was so much better than we remembered. The shrimp has been marinated in a very savory marinade and was grilled perfectly. The vegetables were also perfectly prepared and made for a wonderful meal. My wife's chicken (also marinated) was also very well prepared and tasty. Everything was very fresh, well cooked and delicious and we were very satisfied...so much so we've been back several times in the last few months. The staff is all very friendly and attentive as well and the prices are very fair based on the portions. Highly recommend.
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Becky D.
It is probably one of the better mexican restaurants in nashville. It is not grand but it is good.
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Ashley W.
They give out tickets when they have a wait which I didn't understand because they wouldn't know how many are in each party. Once finally seated we sat for about 10 mins before anyone greeted us. Food was ok but we never got asked if we wanted another drink or more chips. Only good thing is there food is cheap you just have to sacrifice the service.
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Tom K.
Not a good one. It has been a 4 or so years since I have eaten here. Will be many more before I do again. Service is high volume, high turn over. Slow to get your drink. Food order comes in 3 minutes. Nothing rewarding about the dining experience. The bright spot on the menu is the queso dip for the chips. That is OK. I had the enchiladas pablano. They came out swimming in a mole sauce with too much sour cream. It was a goopy mess. The mole sauce was not notable in anyway. I scraped most to the side. The place was very busy. The restaurant staff was pleasant. The prices were fair. The margarita has a weird green tint to it. Lots of families with little kids... In my opinion I would try another option before this.
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Joe G.
Went here after the titans game for a quick dinner. I was very unhappy with the service as the waitress was never around. Glasses were always empty, and the food was very slow getting out. I never got the correct thing that i ordered and finally gave up and took it off the ticket as we were all tired of this place. I was very disappointed in their management. Meaning there was not a manager working at 5? Hopefully, Just a bad experience and they are not always like this, but do not intend on returning
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Neil G.
Not a bad experience but definitely nothing special. From the rudimentary attitude of the waitstaff to the plain presentation of the empty plates it was okay at best. This was the first Mexican place that I walked out of and wasn't stuffed. The chimichanga (yes, you only get one) wasn't even fried. It was a rolled up tortilla with queso poured over it and for some reason you have to choose between beans and rice for your side.
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Amanda M.
Four stars. I'm only lacking the fifth star because I actually feel a little bad for giving good ol' Las Palmas such high marks. This is your typical Americanized Mexican joint, after all. You know the drill: chips and salsa to start, the cheese dip is white, and every dish is delivered by saying "hot plate!" But no one can deny it. There's just something about this place. It gets into your blood. And if you skip a week without going... the cravings intensify with every passing day. If you're willing to stray from your typical [fill in your combination number of choice here], try the LP Special with Chicken: a bed of rice topped with fajita chicken, onions and peppers topped with the white cheese dip. Um. Yes, please. What's more, Happy Hour is from 4-8pm Sunday thru Thursday... and they don't mess around. All margaritas are half price and you can seriously get a 32oz mug of Bud Light for $2.05. All that aside, you should probably go here just to admire the brilliant mural of an Indian chief holding an Indian maiden (who has fainted... or worse... died!) in his arms. Epic ambiance.
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Southern W.
I am extremely disappointed with this Las Palmas location. I used to go here all the time in high school, but within the last few years the service and quality of the food has gone way down. Service has been so-so and the food rather bland and lacking. A few times the food has not been exactly hot yet not cold either. They used to be so much better back in the late 90s, but now they are mediocre at best.
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Aja B.
Bad customer service. Food is not up to par. Has definitely gone downhill in the last few years. I have tried to give them more opportunities, but I've vowed not to step foot back in that place.
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Nathan M.
We go here a lot and we love it, but the service is only good about half the time. Margaritas, superb.
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Neil B.
10 years ago this place was dymamite. The last 2 times I ate here the food was cold and the restaurant smelled like a morgue. Don't waste your money on this dump.
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Claire B.
I truly do not understand the rave reviews for Las Palmas. I would have to say that this is the Mexican chain in Nashville that I will actively avoid. I have been to several locations, including this one, and have always been something way beyond disappointed. Actually the last couple of times I've been there, I've had nothing but the most meager expectations, so disappointment doesn't even apply. If you like sloppy, tasteless burritos with chicken bones in them, this is your place. The last time I went, I ate tortillas and cheese dip, because I thought that was my safest bet and couldn't possibly be actively disgusting. The salsa is o.k., and that's about as far as it goes. Everything else is sloppy and covered in cheap cheese. Las Palmas has won best Mexican in the Nashville Scene's poll a couple of times, and this makes me feel like I'm living in a crazy alternate universe where people have never tasted Mexican food before. I feel it's my duty to let people who go based on recommendations like that know what it's really like.
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Kristina D.
Delicious!!!! I have been going here for years and the food is always good. The salsa is some of the best around and the prices can't be beat!!!
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B M.
Yeah, I'm with Claire on this one. I had tacos al carbon, and if 'al carbon' means that the meat is cooked to an unrecognizable condition then they're named correctly. Considering the burgeoning mexican-american population in Nashville, this is pretty low end fare. Granted I grew up in Albuquerque, home to some of the best (New) Mexican food known to man!
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Dee a.
We stopped in for lunch and had an over all "meh" experience. Our server was nice and the place was clean. We started with chips and salsa. The salsa was ok, and the chips were really good. They were warm and crispy without being greasy. It went down hill from there. I ordered from the vegetarian menu. A potato burrito, cheese quesidilla, guacamole and rice. The potato burrito was a mashed potato burrito, which I didn't expect (I was thinking chunked potato). I gave it a try though. It tasted like boxed mashed potatoes in a tortilla, covered in enchilada sauce from a can. The cheese quesidilla was pretty bland, but that was expected. The guacamole was also bland. It was a bit better when I added salsa to it. The rice was like wise bland and got coated in salsa to add at least some flavor to it. My husband had the chorizo quesidilla and stated it was very tame and uninspired. I understand this is Tennessee but everything here was just so BLAND. The prices were low and the service quick, but I don't think we'll be dining here again. However if you don't mind milder food it would be a great place for a quick meal at a good price.
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kristen p.
Las Palmas was my high school crush. I used to love and frequent this place back in the day. However I have grown up a little bit and my tastes have changed. I no longer like or appreciate my enchilada sauce to taste like it came straight from a Prego jar. Sorry Las Palmas. I've moved on.
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John G.
Matthew's totally right that this place is cliche. Right down to the mural painted on the wall. But they sure do pack them in here. Admittedly, I used to go here, but now will go to the new location near Concord and Nolensville Rd, if I don't feel like straying far from Brentioch.
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Matthew S.
I found the decor and musical selection to be a little cliche and the food to be mediocre. I enjoyed my meal, but this is one of those places where they think that if you put enough melted cheese on it, then it will be good Mexican food. Not so much. I still liked what I had, what little I could taste around the overwhelming amount of cheese. The service was quite acceptable and the atmosphere, while tacky, was still really comfortable. Not where you go if you want good Mexican food, but you could end up in some seriously worse places than this.
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Jessica R.
This place is our go-to. The food is consistent, and the atmosphere is pretty good. We definitely like the prices. Haven't been disappointed yet, and we've been here probably ten times.
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Naeveah O.
So since we are a lot closer to this restaurant, we decided to give it another chance. Happy that we did because food was a lot better this time and service was decent. May stick to ordering for to go next time but at least this experience was much better.
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NokieNeddie B.
Nice location, nice renovation. Small portion and expensive for Mexican food, service needs work.
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Matt D.
The food is the same but I had to give them another star as they have spent a great deal of money on remodeling. The store is still under construction but it will be very nice.
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Address :15560 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN, 37211
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch 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 : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
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.
Taylor B.
Both the service and food were bad. Our waitress was very slow and brought the appetizer out halfway through the main course. The enchiladas were extremely mediocre and the beef tacos tasted fake. Very inauthentic. Will definitely not return.
(2)Rob A.
Had a good Sunday lunch, service was very good. Green sauce on the Bandera burrito was tasty. Asked for the hot sauce, was different and tasty. Will come back.
(4)Andrew W.
Thought we'd check it out - and I really regretted it. We will NEVER return. The "top shelf" margarita tasted like a bottom shelf, but the service was horrible. The waiter didn't care and didn't want to be there, let alone help us. After serving our food to us, reluctantly, he walked up and asked if everything was OK. He walked away before we could answer him!!! What's up with that? I've never felt so insulted to pay for food before!! Will not return.
(1)Suzanne K.
Margaritas from the machine were the worst we have ever had at $22/pitcher. We had 2 sips and left it. Food was very bland. Will not be back.
(2)Clayton K.
Hands down the slowest service of anywhere ive been in nashville. Food is very medicore. Takes a while. All tvs were off, music was off. No manager on duty. I live close by so this isnt my first trip, nor first time happened. Its like they work on hourly, not for tips. I however do and know that this place should not be ventured to ever again. Nolensville road has better service and food outta the trucks.
(2)Jay G.
This place is a good spot for chimichangas. They are the best here, I usually get the shrimp ones and they are to die for. I usually find that Mexican restaurants in Nashville usually have one thing they are really known for and the chimis are tops here. Other than that they are just about par with every other Mexican spot.
(3)Brittney M.
Pretty great Americanized Mexican food. However, I've never had good service here. Gone with plans of drinking a bit since its right next to my place, but can never get a server to pay enough attention to get me a second drink.
(3)Roger S.
The service is never that great, but the food is pretty darn good for the price. While there are better Mexican restaurants out there with better atmosphere, if you're looking for a pretty good cheap Mexican restaurant this place will suffice
(3)Michael R.
Great food not as busy as it usually is because came in early. Good was hot and fresh . The salsa was really good. Finished off with the fried ice cream which was amazing !!!
(4)R R.
This is one of my favorite places to eat on this side of town...meaning that it's the suburbs and the typical food places out here are fast food and Chilis-type American chains. Some of these reviews make me wonder if they're talking about a different location. I've been here dozens of times and have never had a single problem with the service or the food. I've never been given any kind of ticket to wait to seat- in fact, I don't think I've ever had to wait here, even on busy nights. The food is good, but it might depend on what you get. Chips and salsa are always fresh. The best part is the prices are incredibly reasonable. It's perfect for families or a casual dinner with friends.
(4)Amanda S.
my first meal in nashville. traditional, huh? the lunch margarita was $2.50. two dollars and fifty cents for frozen, flavored tequila goodness that packed a bite. we were all definitely happy post 'ritas. special #5 - chimichanga covered in melted queso and served with rice or beans. i went with beans. did not disappoint. the chips are coated with crack and are replaced before you even think you need a fresh basket. the salsa is a harmonious blend of chunk and juice. my entire meal was $8.36. the wallet did a happy dance.
(4)Leslie R.
I went to this location once, and only once. I expected it to be the same as the one on Antioch Pike, but it wasn't. It has a great atmosphere and staff and is much roomier than the AP location, but the food was lacking. I like onions in the meat, but small pieces for the flavor. They had huge chunks and a LOT of them in the beef. I may try them again, but I'd rather drive a bit further to Mazatlan's.
(3)Paul K.
It looks exactly like a Mexican restaurant, but something is different. They serve all the things a Mexican restaurant would serve, but the food sort of seems like a scaled back version of Mexican food. It's tasty, it's served like you would expect, but the taste is off... it's not bad, but it's disconcerting. Last night I had one of the 4 or 5 vegetarian options, it did not taste bad, but it had an underlying sweetness I was not expecting in beans, and a bean and cheese and mushroom burrito. My wife ordered a beer that was as big as an adult cat, and I ordered a margarita that came in a glass you could seat a guinea pig in. I don't have really an excellent standard that I've found to judge Mexican restaurants by... the food was good, the portions were decent, the price was reasonable, and I did not feel regret after eating there. So good
(3)Benton K.
Pretty bad. Las Palmas doesn't serve Mexican food - it serves bland, lifeless approximations of Mexican food. Both times I've been, the tortillas have come out cold and chalky and the guacamole appeared to have been made from a mix. Their "Mole" Ranchero is an insult to one of the greatest sauces the world has ever known. I know that expectations should be kept in check when patronizing a cheap, Americanized Mexican joint in Tennessee, but there is no excuse for this place. The only thing saving Las Palmas from another one star review is the decent beer specials.
(2)Kati H.
I am actually from Tennessee, so when people say "Mexican food" I expect...well, not the food you'd get in Mexico or Arizona or Texas. This is your average Mexican food for Tennessee, and it's pretty tasty, but if you are a Mexican food connoisseur, go elsewhere. The best thing about this place is how cheap it is. My fiancé and I can both get an entree and an ENORMOUS margarita for $25 with tax at dinner. Amazing. And the food is good, in my opinion. It's hard to mess up Mexican food for me!
(4)Charles S.
I had perhaps the worst dining experience of my life today at Las Palmas. I had been to Las Palmas once before and was underwhelmed. The service and food were fair to middling and the thing that stuck most in my mind was the nursing-home smell of whatever sort of disinfectant that they use to wipe down their tables. Fast forward to this afternoon. My wife and I entered a little after 3 pm. The restaurant was fairly slow; there were at most 5 tables seated upon our entry. It took several minutes for our waitress to come greet us and take our drink order. She walked up to the table and managed a surly "what would you like to drink" after I had smiled and asked how she was doing today. I received no response except an unamused look and a click of the pen as she waited to write down my drink order. No big deal, maybe she was just busy. When she returned with our drinks after another long wait, she spilled a fair amount of my margarita all over the table, paused long enough to shake the liquid off of her hand like a dog will shake after getting in water, and then walked off without a word. I was left to clean up the spilled margarita with the napkins provided with my silverware --napkins that were never replaced, even though I requested fresh ones twice. We sat for several more minutes before she returned to take our order. It was at this point I saw another server walk in the door and clock in. Then I realized what was happening: the shift change. The previous server obviously did not want to wait on us because she was getting ready to leave, hence the extremely slow service. The new server wasn't much better, but it wasn't her fault; the server who was leaving dumped all of her remaining tables on her and then the restaurant proceeded to get busy. At one point, I counted 8 tables that our server was attempting to wait on. Through it all, the other server on the floor, the hostess and the person I assumed to be the manager were oblivious to her struggle. My wife and I suffered with empty glasses for long periods. When we finally received our food, it was cold. I ordered the Palmas Fajitas and my wife ordered several a la carte selections. By the time our food arrived at our table, the cast iron skillet the fajitas are served on was not even lukewarm, much less sizzling; that's never a good sign. Since we had waited so long and were starving, we ate without complaint. Unfortunately we didn't see our server again for at least 15 minutes, long after I had finished my first three tortillas (yes, three is all they serve at a time). Rather than ask if we were enjoying our meal, she dropped the check and then said to pay when we were ready and she would bring me a box if I needed it. Incredulous, I asked if I might have a few more tortillas to finish my meal, as I had been waiting patiently for her to visit the table all this time. In short, even for Americanized Tex-Mex type cuisine, I cannot in good conscience suggest Las Palmas. It positively blows my mind that this place continues to be voted best Mexican restaurant in Nashville. The only way I can wrap my head around it is that it is the only Mexican restaurant in the area that is not in a sketchy strip mall or located in a "bad" neighborhood. Or perhaps, like Ese, they're remembering the Las Palmas of old. Or maybe Nashvillians are too scared to make the short trek to Nolensville Road to get some better food. Save yourself the angst and skip Las Palmas, there are far far better Mexican places within a five minute drive, and they're even less expensive and the servers are far more attentive.
(1)Jim S.
We had eaten at Las Palmas many times in the years we have lived here, both at this location and at the downtown Nashville location to varying degrees of satisfaction. Mazatlan has been our Mexican restaurant of choice for years. We noticed that Las Palmas had recently remodeled and updated their menu so we decided to gave it another try. Immediately upon entering, it was obvious that they have completely remodeled.... so much so it is hard to even remember what the old restaurant looked like. The menu has a few added dishes, but has mostly stayed the same with the requisite gringo dishes like fajitas and all manner of burrito, enchilada etc. I ordered shrimp fajitas and cheese dip with sliced jalapeños and my wife had chicken fajitas. The meal came in very good time and it was so much better than we remembered. The shrimp has been marinated in a very savory marinade and was grilled perfectly. The vegetables were also perfectly prepared and made for a wonderful meal. My wife's chicken (also marinated) was also very well prepared and tasty. Everything was very fresh, well cooked and delicious and we were very satisfied...so much so we've been back several times in the last few months. The staff is all very friendly and attentive as well and the prices are very fair based on the portions. Highly recommend.
(5)Becky D.
It is probably one of the better mexican restaurants in nashville. It is not grand but it is good.
(4)Ashley W.
They give out tickets when they have a wait which I didn't understand because they wouldn't know how many are in each party. Once finally seated we sat for about 10 mins before anyone greeted us. Food was ok but we never got asked if we wanted another drink or more chips. Only good thing is there food is cheap you just have to sacrifice the service.
(2)Tom K.
Not a good one. It has been a 4 or so years since I have eaten here. Will be many more before I do again. Service is high volume, high turn over. Slow to get your drink. Food order comes in 3 minutes. Nothing rewarding about the dining experience. The bright spot on the menu is the queso dip for the chips. That is OK. I had the enchiladas pablano. They came out swimming in a mole sauce with too much sour cream. It was a goopy mess. The mole sauce was not notable in anyway. I scraped most to the side. The place was very busy. The restaurant staff was pleasant. The prices were fair. The margarita has a weird green tint to it. Lots of families with little kids... In my opinion I would try another option before this.
(2)Joe G.
Went here after the titans game for a quick dinner. I was very unhappy with the service as the waitress was never around. Glasses were always empty, and the food was very slow getting out. I never got the correct thing that i ordered and finally gave up and took it off the ticket as we were all tired of this place. I was very disappointed in their management. Meaning there was not a manager working at 5? Hopefully, Just a bad experience and they are not always like this, but do not intend on returning
(1)Neil G.
Not a bad experience but definitely nothing special. From the rudimentary attitude of the waitstaff to the plain presentation of the empty plates it was okay at best. This was the first Mexican place that I walked out of and wasn't stuffed. The chimichanga (yes, you only get one) wasn't even fried. It was a rolled up tortilla with queso poured over it and for some reason you have to choose between beans and rice for your side.
(2)Amanda M.
Four stars. I'm only lacking the fifth star because I actually feel a little bad for giving good ol' Las Palmas such high marks. This is your typical Americanized Mexican joint, after all. You know the drill: chips and salsa to start, the cheese dip is white, and every dish is delivered by saying "hot plate!" But no one can deny it. There's just something about this place. It gets into your blood. And if you skip a week without going... the cravings intensify with every passing day. If you're willing to stray from your typical [fill in your combination number of choice here], try the LP Special with Chicken: a bed of rice topped with fajita chicken, onions and peppers topped with the white cheese dip. Um. Yes, please. What's more, Happy Hour is from 4-8pm Sunday thru Thursday... and they don't mess around. All margaritas are half price and you can seriously get a 32oz mug of Bud Light for $2.05. All that aside, you should probably go here just to admire the brilliant mural of an Indian chief holding an Indian maiden (who has fainted... or worse... died!) in his arms. Epic ambiance.
(4)Southern W.
I am extremely disappointed with this Las Palmas location. I used to go here all the time in high school, but within the last few years the service and quality of the food has gone way down. Service has been so-so and the food rather bland and lacking. A few times the food has not been exactly hot yet not cold either. They used to be so much better back in the late 90s, but now they are mediocre at best.
(2)Aja B.
Bad customer service. Food is not up to par. Has definitely gone downhill in the last few years. I have tried to give them more opportunities, but I've vowed not to step foot back in that place.
(2)Nathan M.
We go here a lot and we love it, but the service is only good about half the time. Margaritas, superb.
(3)Neil B.
10 years ago this place was dymamite. The last 2 times I ate here the food was cold and the restaurant smelled like a morgue. Don't waste your money on this dump.
(1)Claire B.
I truly do not understand the rave reviews for Las Palmas. I would have to say that this is the Mexican chain in Nashville that I will actively avoid. I have been to several locations, including this one, and have always been something way beyond disappointed. Actually the last couple of times I've been there, I've had nothing but the most meager expectations, so disappointment doesn't even apply. If you like sloppy, tasteless burritos with chicken bones in them, this is your place. The last time I went, I ate tortillas and cheese dip, because I thought that was my safest bet and couldn't possibly be actively disgusting. The salsa is o.k., and that's about as far as it goes. Everything else is sloppy and covered in cheap cheese. Las Palmas has won best Mexican in the Nashville Scene's poll a couple of times, and this makes me feel like I'm living in a crazy alternate universe where people have never tasted Mexican food before. I feel it's my duty to let people who go based on recommendations like that know what it's really like.
(1)Kristina D.
Delicious!!!! I have been going here for years and the food is always good. The salsa is some of the best around and the prices can't be beat!!!
(5)B M.
Yeah, I'm with Claire on this one. I had tacos al carbon, and if 'al carbon' means that the meat is cooked to an unrecognizable condition then they're named correctly. Considering the burgeoning mexican-american population in Nashville, this is pretty low end fare. Granted I grew up in Albuquerque, home to some of the best (New) Mexican food known to man!
(1)Dee a.
We stopped in for lunch and had an over all "meh" experience. Our server was nice and the place was clean. We started with chips and salsa. The salsa was ok, and the chips were really good. They were warm and crispy without being greasy. It went down hill from there. I ordered from the vegetarian menu. A potato burrito, cheese quesidilla, guacamole and rice. The potato burrito was a mashed potato burrito, which I didn't expect (I was thinking chunked potato). I gave it a try though. It tasted like boxed mashed potatoes in a tortilla, covered in enchilada sauce from a can. The cheese quesidilla was pretty bland, but that was expected. The guacamole was also bland. It was a bit better when I added salsa to it. The rice was like wise bland and got coated in salsa to add at least some flavor to it. My husband had the chorizo quesidilla and stated it was very tame and uninspired. I understand this is Tennessee but everything here was just so BLAND. The prices were low and the service quick, but I don't think we'll be dining here again. However if you don't mind milder food it would be a great place for a quick meal at a good price.
(2)kristen p.
Las Palmas was my high school crush. I used to love and frequent this place back in the day. However I have grown up a little bit and my tastes have changed. I no longer like or appreciate my enchilada sauce to taste like it came straight from a Prego jar. Sorry Las Palmas. I've moved on.
(3)John G.
Matthew's totally right that this place is cliche. Right down to the mural painted on the wall. But they sure do pack them in here. Admittedly, I used to go here, but now will go to the new location near Concord and Nolensville Rd, if I don't feel like straying far from Brentioch.
(3)Matthew S.
I found the decor and musical selection to be a little cliche and the food to be mediocre. I enjoyed my meal, but this is one of those places where they think that if you put enough melted cheese on it, then it will be good Mexican food. Not so much. I still liked what I had, what little I could taste around the overwhelming amount of cheese. The service was quite acceptable and the atmosphere, while tacky, was still really comfortable. Not where you go if you want good Mexican food, but you could end up in some seriously worse places than this.
(3)Jessica R.
This place is our go-to. The food is consistent, and the atmosphere is pretty good. We definitely like the prices. Haven't been disappointed yet, and we've been here probably ten times.
(5)Naeveah O.
So since we are a lot closer to this restaurant, we decided to give it another chance. Happy that we did because food was a lot better this time and service was decent. May stick to ordering for to go next time but at least this experience was much better.
(4)NokieNeddie B.
Nice location, nice renovation. Small portion and expensive for Mexican food, service needs work.
(2)Matt D.
The food is the same but I had to give them another star as they have spent a great deal of money on remodeling. The store is still under construction but it will be very nice.
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