Bakersfield Nashville - Taco restaurant in Nashville - 201 3rd Ave S, USA

Other than a little bit of a wait for a table, my experience was top notch. The pineapple margarita that was suggested to be was absolutely unbelievable. The tacos.... Oh the tacos.... I had a conversation after dinner with a friend debating on where are these tacos lie on our best of all time list. I came to the conclusion that it was definitely in my top five, and my friend landed on his top 10. Absolutely unreal. The short rib was my favorite.

Happened upon this bar after hitting the small convenience store across the street. The bar looked very warm & inviting, unlike the madness a couple blocks over on broadway. The decor isnt overtly cheesy mexican, so I was pleasantly surprised to see their menu. Tacos and margs always hit the spot! Sat at the bar solo until my friends arrived. Felt very comfortable & attended to, without being rushed. I enjoyed a crisp tangerine beer on tap as I sat in the comfy stools. Bonus for hooks and charging outlets under the bar- absolutely love that! Tried the guac and shrimp tacos- honestly prob the best thing I ate in nash all weekend. The shrimp were plump and very lightly breaded, with lots of veggies & flavorful sauces. I also enjoyed the pineapple marg which the bartender recommended as I wanted a marg on the sweeter side. It was slightly sweet, honestly perfectly balanced and very enjoyable. The best surprise was how reasonable my bill was!

This was the culinary highlight of our trip to Nashville! We had just left the Queen + Adam Lambert concert, and traffic was not going to move anytime soon, so we were looking for a bite to eat. The kitchen for Layer Cake was closed, but the bartender recommended Bakersfield, and they were open until midnight that night. Best. Decision. Ever. Their selection of tequila, and their whiskey for that matter, is nothing shy of amazing. I have an autoimmune disease, so when I do drink, I try to make sure it is a higher grade silver tequila to reduce the amount of sugars and exposure to any additives. When I explained to the bartender, he made a recommendation right away, and the straight shot with salt and lime did not disappoint! We were also pretty hungry, so we ordered chips and queso, and we each ordered a few tacos. I had the brisket, the huitlacoche, and the carnitas on mine, and let me tell you they were the best gosh-darned tacos I have had since.... They are the best tacos I have ever had! My partner and my aunt both really enjoyed their dining and drinks, as well. The two gentlemen running the bar (where we sat) were on their game! Their memory, ability to multitask, pay attention to the needs of a packed bar, their speed, and their personalities were all on point. Simply a stellar experience.

Had a great lunch experience at Bakersfield. I’ve only been once or twice before but know it to be a consistently good spot for tacos and drinks. We ordered the trio appetizer and a few different tacos each. The shrimp taco is so good, definitely recommend trying.

We saw this place when we were on a sprocket rocket ride and really wanted to try it. We ate at the bar and ordered a few things. They were good but I’m not sure if I could do a full dinner here. The saw was okay but not x the greatest. The tacos were delicious but pretty small. We had the following and would highly recommend: Huitlacoche (Regular Size) Corn truffles, roasted poblano, corn, onion, cotija cheese, cilantro. Baja Shrimp (Regular Size) Crispy shrimp, chipotle lime crema, guacamole, red cabbage, pickled fresno, chive Roasted Cauliflower (Regular Size) roasted cauliflower, portobello, bell pepper, poblano, queso, queso fresco, cilantro Short Rib (Regular Size) Braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, white onion, radish, cilantro.

The food tastes amazing but I feel you are getting so little for what you pay. The tacos are so small yet they are $5 a piece. $10 for 3 taquitos is ok I guess since it tastes good, but still I think is a bit much. And the torta was very plain, only taste to it really is the fried chicken and it wasn't much. We did not get any alcohol so maybe that's why the review isn't as amazing as most other reviews because It seems people really like the bar here. Overall if the portions grew bigger to match the price or the price to fall to match the portion, then we would be good, until then I have to give it 3 stars.

A new favorite spot to stop in Nashville. Not pretentious, cool country vibe, great reasonably priced Mexican eats. Not really a taco joint as much as it's a tequila, bourbon, cocktail bar with some great, reasonably priced food options. Attentive service and really nice cocktails at less than "normal" Nashville prices. Being a bit off Broadway keeps the Woooo Girls to a minimum and the chill vibes at a maximum. Seems to be a favorite of the local hospitality crowd. Highly recommend.

Came in before Titans game during nonpeak time service was good and I enjoyed my food. I had the Pollo Verde and Baja shrimp tacos, and anejo margarita was enjoyable. The atmosphere was nice and clean, with no issues