Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
2617 Franklin Pike,Ste 111, Nashville, TN, 37204
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Address :
2617 Franklin Pike,Ste 111
Nashville, TN, 37204 - Phone (615) 292-1902
- Website https://laspalmasnashville.com/franklin-pike-nashville-tn.html
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
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 : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
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.
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Bridget S.
Why 3 stars? Service is slow as stated in other reviews. But my chicken fajitas were great! Lots of peppers and enough for two people. The chips were a bit bland lacking on the salt. The white cheese was yummy! I will return for my Mexican food craving.
(3)David W.
Salsa was a paste, not impressed. Margaritas were ok. Decided on sharing a taco plate since we weren't impressed and they were lacking. Didn't have high expectations.
(2)Loni W.
Called in a to go order at 12:30 on a Saturday & was told it'd be ready in 10 minutes. I get there & 35 min after I called the order is finally ready. No acknowledgement, no apology. Get home, no tortillas with the fajitas. $18 lunch, no tortillas with the fajitas!? They weren't even busy, dead actually, and I can see why. I won't be back, and you shouldn't waste your time either; there are way better Mexican places within a couple of miles of this place.
(1)David O.
This may be the last Las Palmas I hadn't been to. (Just checked the web, Nope, there are a bunch more!) It is a bit out of the way which might make it difficult to spot, but it seems to offer all the traditional Las Palmas "hits". Plenty of parking compared to some of the others, but it still feels a little cramped. Of course, I was there with a large party and the table we were sitting at was in between two rows of booths. If you are just a normal group you probably won't have this problem. All the other Las Palmas I have been to you pay at the register on the way out, but this one switches it up and has you pay your server. They strive to tell you this, but it is on a message hidden UNDER where the receipt goes, so it is possible that you can miss it. Service was decent, but we made the mistake of sending the waiter away the first time because our whole party hadn't arrived. The better half says this always results in the server never returning, so it did take some time. Since this is everywhere I can only fault them for being just like everyone else. I would certainly return to this location if the need arose.
(3)Michael S.
The food is always good and the service is fast. It pretty much what you expect for a Mexican restaurant big portions reasonable prices no surprises. I usually get the fish tacos it a plenty big portion and not too greasy and not too much batter pretty good. They are always running specials so two can dine for less than 25 with drinks.
(4)David H.
Just had a three-star visit, but most of the time, this place is a four or five. Great service, good food, and inexpensive. Tonight though, the service was pretty bad. Slow to be seated, waiter brought out the wrong food, waiter forgot something, etc. It was pretty busy tonight. A lot of the reviews say it's never busy. Perhaps they were overwhelmed? Had a great experience regardless. It's a cool, laid back place.
(4)Ozro D.
I hold much fonder memories of this place than I should. As a Belmont student, this was great location for a easy and cheap night out. And really, the food's not bad. But it's hard to call it a good restaurant. That's all because of the service. We used to be semi-regulars here, and would often joke about the service. As tacky as it may be, I got out my phone and timed the duration in between each visit of our server, and that became a bit of a tradition. It was not uncommon for the timer to hit 15 or even 20 minutes as we waited for refills or - especially - checks. Even on nights where the restaurant is far from capacity, they are very inattentive. And don't even try going on Cinco de Mayo - a mistake that I'll never make again. All that said, I do enjoy the food. They also have some nice drink specials, and the food is pretty cheap. It's not the kind of food that's worth waiting an hour for though.
(3)Joe C.
I had to walk to the kitchen to find someone to get my wife a refill on her water, so service needs a tune-up. Food has always been okay, though Cinco De Mayo is my favorite Mexican restaurant by far. Last time we visited, we were promptly seated, then we waiting for about 20 minutes before anyone came around. I had to flag down the hostess to get someone to bring some water. They were obviously understaffed, so I'm not blaming the workers. They were very apologetic and kind once they finally made it to our table. There needs to be a turnover in management if they are going to get back to where they used to be.
(3)J C.
Ok. Here's some background knowledge. I have come to Las Palmas off and on for about 10 years. This place is all over the Nashville area. It was always just ok. But you could get consistent basic Mexican food at a cheap price. But the last 2 times I have been here it has been terrible. First, they changed their menu to like Mexican Shoney's fusion. Terrible. Also their service has gone drastically down hill. Maybe it's just this location? Nope, the Nipper's Corner has just as terrible service. (Really basic things like no refills and messed up orders. )So I can assume that they all do. Just go to Cinco de Mayo for your gringo Mexican food needs. Las Americas is pretty delicious as well if you are seeking something closer to authentic.
(2)Corey G.
Great traditional Mexican food and house specials. They have an awesome Margarita menu, with various sizes and pitchers of Margarita. I had the LP Special with shrimp which had an awesome grilled flavor with sautéed peppers and onions. This location is one of the better choices for Mexican in the Melrose area of Berry Hill.
(4)Sara C.
Las Palmas is great food for a good price. My boyfriend and I go at least 2x/month and have always received good service and we leave stuffed. No complaints! Highly recommended!
(5)Andy B.
Holy cow. I've been here a few times, and meh, but I just had their shredded chicken Jalisco burrito no lettuce and it was one of the best things I've eaten. I literally want to give this place 5 stars just because of how good this was, but I'll hold one back because the other dishes have been pretty okay. They also have $1.89 chicken and beef soft tacos for lunch. I think that's ten cents more than taco bell and you get real food.
(4)Denver B.
Works when short on time due to location being convenient for us. Food quality is so-so. Salsa is sub-par. The absolute worst is that for the past couple of months, the phone is always off the hook. So the last 3 times I've had to go there to order carry-out then wait. Each time, given a different reason as to why all acted shocked??? The taco stand across from Walgreens is a much better & cheaper choice
(3)Geoffrey K.
Pretty crappy Mexican food, but it's cheap. Looking for cheese dip all over everything? This is your place. It serves its purpose as a cheap take out option, but know its not very good. Be sure to check any to go orders. Half of my last order was wrong and there was a bag of chips and no salsa. That kinda sucks. I had to throw a lot if food out. They did day they would give me the correct order if I came back, but the defeats the point. Summary: cheap,low quality food that is an okay option if your tired of calypso cafe take out.
(2)Kristin Marie S.
Las Palmas was perfect for a Sunday night, wind down dinner. I got a jumbo marg for half off, what is there to complain about! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The prices, yeah, you can't get better than this. Their chicken tortilla soup hit the spot! A large creamy bowl of goodness on a rainy day. Swoon.....Now Las Palmas isn't super authentic, the staff yes, the use of ground beef, not so much. Even so I don't care and will be back once my 40 days of Veganism is over. I need more of that soup! I should also note I really love the vibrant decor. It is exactly the place I want to eat Mexican food. For a Sunday the place was hopping but not over-crowded.
(3)Southern W.
I went here a while back to grab food for the family. I placed my order and sat. And sat. And sat. It wasn't particularly busy, but it seemed to be rather understaffed. A manager was working the reception area. The normal hostess was serving and trying to help the manager. Service was terrible and due to a lack of communication another customer left without her food though it was in fact ready. The food was lackluster. The vegetables were getting slightly brown and just in general not appealing. I'm not sure if I'll give this place another try or not. It might be time to find another Mexican restaurant.
(1)Robin S.
I know this is a "chain" Mexican restaurant for Nashville, but I tend to favor this location over the others for two main reasons: 1) It's pretty new (a few years) 2) It's closest to me (since I'm all that matters! ha!) A little smaller than the location on Hayes street, but just as tasty. It's your typical Mexican restaurant, with a large, head-spinning menu complete with order-by-number. I find that most of the meals are pretty large, so I stay away from the combos and usually just order the chicken burrito with white cheese smothering it--YUM--and a side of Mexican rice. There are plenty of vegetarian options too. My comrade that usually goes with me gets the chimichanga and claims its the best. Cheese dip is good, but not the best--however, we get it anyway. Again, your basic white cheese Mexican dip. For a good CHEAP meal, check out Las Palmas. I suggest the Franklin Road location if you are trying to choose between them. New(er) and clean, and the service is better than decent and quick.
(4)Josh M.
The food is mediocre and hardly authentic, but tastes okay and is moderately priced. The tamales tasted pre-made, but the burritos are fresh and decently sized. The service is a bit lackluster. Even when the restaurant isn't that busy, servers take a while to get to your table to take your order, and even then they don't always get it right if you ask for additions or subtractions. For what it is, though -- cheap sit-down Mexican -- I suppose one can't complain too much.
(2)Melissa R.
I was taken here by folks who grew up in Tennessee that assured me this was "excellent Mexican food". Now, being raised in Arizona I am slightly snobby about Mexican cuisine, so I was cautious about how great this place would actually be. My verdict: not too shabby! The tortilla chips were fabulous, fresh baked and came out warm with just a little bit of salt. The salsa that was its companion wasn't as great, it just seemed like tomatoes with some kick. I ordered one of the combo meals that came with one beef taco, two chicken enchiladas, and rice (you can order beef, chicken or pork as the fillings)...I think it was something crazy cheap like $6.75. I ate every bite of the taco and enchiladas and was too full to finish my rice. We ordered a side of guacamole that went great with the enchiladas (they needed a little extra something), but the taco was perfect just the way they made it. Also, their Diet Coke is SO good. Not only is it SO good, but they keep refilling as soon as it hits the half-full mark...I like that kind of service.
(3)Pamela L.
Neat little place tucked oh so stealthily away in a shopping center. The fajitas are great and they make a damn good top shelf margarita. I liked their guacamole a lot, too, and I am quite picky about guacamole. The service was good at the beginning of the meal, but it took forever for the waitress to bring the check for some reason. It was a Monday afternoon and pretty slow, so I don't know what was up with that. Overall, a nice cozy spot for great Mexican.
(4)Jennifer P.
Oh Las Palamas, what have you done to yourself? I used to boast to everyone who would listen of your wonderful food, service and environment. Something has drastically changed. Your food has become mediocre, your amazing service has become nonexistent and your environment has become douchy and pretentious. Decided to go here last week and after putting our order in for some flautas and a taco salad we found ourselves an hour later with no food in sight. We asked for a drink refill and the lady looked at us strange and disappeared. Finally when she returned (with no drinks, mind you) she asked how everything was and if we were ready for our check. Um, excuse me? We NEVER got food! They had given the food to a different table and those a-holes had eaten it without saying anything. Yes, yes I did just say a-holes at 26 years old. Silly AND accurate. After we told the waitress, the a-hole table decided to stare us down the whole evening. Not my fault you suck and ate food you didn't order. Gimme a break. Since the restaurant was mortified, they hurried to make our food again and gave it to us for free. However... my dear, Las Palmas, you really did a number this time. Unless I'm dying for a margarona, I can find better service elsewhere.
(2)Lindsey D.
You get what you pay for and you don't pay for much! For cheap Mexican, this is my go-to; mostly because its location is the most convenient for me but there are several other options within a few minutes. I consider myself a regular here and several of the waitstaff recognize my boyfriend and I when we come in and always wave and say "hi." That being said, service has occasionally been quite poor. I love this place and I go in with the right expectations so it doesn't really bother me much. They can be slow and distracted but never rude. The LP special with chicken is where it's at. Vegetarian fajitas are a very close second. They reduced their happy hour to Sunday-Wednesday which is uber lame. I always order the jumbo margarita but lately I struggle to get even one down, as they're so sour. Still, for the price, I don't complain. It's cheap Mexican and sometimes you just NEED it.
(3)Stu R.
We had the mole poblano and the chile verdes (with chicken). The mole poblano was the worst mole I've ever had... it was more of a mole-flavored water covering 5-6 measly chunks of chicken. The picture of the mole poblano in the menu shows about 4 times more chicken than the dish actually comes with. Chips and salsa were ok, pretty unremarkable. The chile verdes was also mediocre. It had slightly more chicken in it than the mole poblano, but it was pretty boring and I can't see any reason to order it again. It felt like chicken enchiladas without the tortillas. There are two things that REALLY pissed me off about this place: - Call in order was quoted for "10 minutes". It took 27 minutes from the time I ended my phone call to when the food was ready. - The order was incomplete. Our food was supposed to come with tortillas and guacamole, but neither were included. Getting ripped off for mediocre food lands it squarely on my "avoid at all costs" list.
(1)Jenny L.
I love this Las Palmas location out of all the others, it seems cleaner and the service is better than the one off of West End. Definately go to one of their happy hours, usually from Sun-Thurs from 4-8PM. You can get a delicious mango margarita on the rocks in a JUMBO glass for about $3. Try their cheese dip and salsa. I get full just eating those with the chips! I usually go and get their tacos or one of their combo platters. Its cheap, its filling, and I always get a togo box for my leftovers to eat later or the next day. If you craving good and cheap Mexican, Las Palmas is the place.
(4)Bryan H.
Based on service, freshness of food, taste and affordability, I'd give it 5 stars; however, it's not where you would take an important date, unless she just got off work and wanted a margarita with a meal. This is more of a family style restaurant with affordable food entrees. The cheese dip is a must, and the Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas can feed two @ dinner (shrimp is deveined). =)
(4)Brian V.
I gave this four stars, not because it's particularly great Mexican food, but it is pretty good for Nashville. I'm a bit spoiled (or snobby, depending on your outlook!) having lived in Southern California and having family in NM/AZ. What else can I say? They have a good variety of Mexican food. The service is generally pretty good. It's standard Mexican fare. It's fairly cheap for what you get here. I've been to other Mexican restaurants of similar quality in Nashville and paid twice as much. Dinner is about 5-15 dollars per person, depending on whether you want a beer with dinner and what you want. There are great dishes for under $10. The bottom line: This is generally where we go for Mexican food, at least when we're in Nashville.
(4)Jamie W.
The food here is horrible! I've eaten here a few times and it has never been good. The servers are usually great though. I feel bad leaving a low rating but I honestly would never eat here again.
(1)Ray M.
Bad food. Not at all Mexican. They glop a white glue-like "cheese" over the food and sprinkle ground beef on top.
(1)restaurant r.
Can everyone say microwave together! The food was terrible. Thank goodness for the margaritas cuz I think anyone that wrote a good review must have had one or two. Honestly, the guacamole looked like it was out of a squirt bottle, the salad dressing they brought me was a packet of Kraft's (like you get at the airport) and the burrito was worse than 7-11's microwave middle of the night burrito. It was just awful. I have made rice in the microwave before and I know the texture,smell and taste of rice made like that...bingo. I can't be sure they cooked it like that but it tastes like it. I went for lunch so I wasn't drinking but honestly after they brought the food -I ordered a whiskey cuz I just could not eat what was before me. I will not go back unless it just to drink. The Mexican restaurant i did like in Nashville was Cantina Laredo or Larado Cantina...best guacamole made fresh at your table...go there instead or Baja Fresh if you want cheap :)
(1)Melissa A.
Food was ok but service was stressful and very poor. I'll find another mexican joint, thank you very much.
(2)Adam R.
If you want to eat cheap Mexican that is above average then this is the place for you.
(4)Tim H.
My girlfriend and I love this place. It's fast, cheap, and delicious! And don't forget the jumbo margaritas (there's a special on them Sunday through Thursday).
(5)Mr. G.
Great strip-mall mexican. Greasy and cheesy. Nice staff. They list queso as "chis dip" which I find really funny, but it is always tasty. For cheap quick and greasy mexican, you can't beat Las Palmas.
(4)A A.
We used to really love this place. Probably been in there 100 times, no kidding. But things changed. I can not get a chicken fajita quesadilla without multiple bites of gristle in it. First couple of times, I was able to deal with it, but I simply got sick of spitting food out on my plate multiple times in front of my wife and friends. The chickens and the customers are getting screwed for sure. My wife used to love the spinach enchiladas, but even the spinach just started to seem old and tired, out of flair for life on a warming plate. Never thought I'd see the day that spinach, cheese, and bread could go south. The menu is also simply boring, even for cheap mexican, and trust me, my standards are low and realistic. In the end, I was almost completely a la carte just to avoid dishes. Used to be we would recognize the wait staff, even tho we probably all look the same to them. Now, doesn't seem like we recognize anyone. Certainly don't expect anyone to stick around too long, but they used to stick around longer, and they always kept a couple of old mainstays. No more, all gone. Even "speedy," our favorite. There is no flexibility to the dishes, even as I was grasping for reasons to stay and keep coming back. One waitress seemed very scared to even attempt to add something in the kitchen. They all used to smile more. The margaritas also progressively got worse and smaller. Cheap is good, but even cheap margaritas can eventually go bad. This one isn't there fault, but the kids have also found this place in droves. It became more fun to count the number of times we heard "like" than to catch a buzz, and that is really a shame. Like what the hell happened? This is like soooooo disappointing! The real loss is not being able to eat and drink here, and then go shopping at Kroger's. You could miss the rush, and enjoy the perfect insanity that only Krogering has to offer. Btw, don't by any liquor next door. The prices are absolutely ridiculous. This is coming from someone who used to say that alcohol at any price is a bargain!
(1)Ashley H.
Love their spinach burritos and lentil soup!! Always good food. Best time to go is happy hour! They could use alittle more flavoring in their mango and strawberry margaritas!
(4)Rhylie C.
This place is convenient for me when at work. Its nothing special, but always reliable. They also make their margaritas on the very strong side. Coming from San Diego, I am biased about Mexican Food, and have not found anything yet that compares to California made mexican food.... but.... I come to Las Palmas all the time. Sometimes service is slow, awful, and/or creepy, and sometimes it is fast, awesome and friendly... for those who love living on the edge and never knowing what you're gonna get..... this is your kind of place! One thing is consistent though, the food. I almost strictly get cheese enchiladas, and they taste the same every time... cheesey and good. Not San Diego good, but good.
(3)Marc W.
I went here with a colleague for lunch. I had the beef fajitas which were quite good. The service was very nice and food came rather quickly. And really not expensive.
(3)Mark B.
Las Palmas, We have been dining with you for 17 years now and have loved your fresh, well cooked foods. But I must tell you that you are slipping bad. You made the best chiles rellenos this side of Monterey and they were consistently fresh, crisp, and perfect. About one month ago I noticed a big change in this dish. I have been back three times since, and to two different locations (so it is not the cook), and they are awful. They are watery, mealy, and the cheese is terrible. Not fresh. You went from having the best, to the bottom of the list. If you are trying to save money here, you are making a BIG MISTAKE. Raise the price if you must, but do not cut back on quality and freshness. These taste frozen, institutional, and lifeless. Do your customers, and yourself a giant favor and go back to the homemade in each restaurant. We have not made it a habit to shop Mexican food in Nashville when we want authentic Mexican, but we are about ready to start. One more chance! There are many, many small, family owned Mexican restaurants in Franklin that would love to have your customers. If you do not go back to making fresh, homemade,authentic foods again, they are going to get them. Please, please fix this now. Mark
(2)Kristin Marie S.
Las Palmas was perfect for a Sunday night, wind down dinner. I got a jumbo marg for half off, what is there to complain about! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The prices, yeah, you can't get better than this. Their chicken tortilla soup hit the spot! A large creamy bowl of goodness on a rainy day. Swoon.....Now Las Palmas isn't super authentic, the staff yes, the use of ground beef, not so much. Even so I don't care and will be back once my 40 days of Veganism is over. I need more of that soup! I should also note I really love the vibrant decor. It is exactly the place I want to eat Mexican food. For a Sunday the place was hopping but not over-crowded.
(3)Bryan H.
Based on service, freshness of food, taste and affordability, I'd give it 5 stars; however, it's not where you would take an important date, unless she just got off work and wanted a margarita with a meal. This is more of a family style restaurant with affordable food entrees. The cheese dip is a must, and the Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas can feed two @ dinner (shrimp is deveined). =)
(4)Brian V.
I gave this four stars, not because it's particularly great Mexican food, but it is pretty good for Nashville. I'm a bit spoiled (or snobby, depending on your outlook!) having lived in Southern California and having family in NM/AZ. What else can I say? They have a good variety of Mexican food. The service is generally pretty good. It's standard Mexican fare. It's fairly cheap for what you get here. I've been to other Mexican restaurants of similar quality in Nashville and paid twice as much. Dinner is about 5-15 dollars per person, depending on whether you want a beer with dinner and what you want. There are great dishes for under $10. The bottom line: This is generally where we go for Mexican food, at least when we're in Nashville.
(4)Jamie W.
The food here is horrible! I've eaten here a few times and it has never been good. The servers are usually great though. I feel bad leaving a low rating but I honestly would never eat here again.
(1)Ray M.
Bad food. Not at all Mexican. They glop a white glue-like "cheese" over the food and sprinkle ground beef on top.
(1)restaurant r.
Can everyone say microwave together! The food was terrible. Thank goodness for the margaritas cuz I think anyone that wrote a good review must have had one or two. Honestly, the guacamole looked like it was out of a squirt bottle, the salad dressing they brought me was a packet of Kraft's (like you get at the airport) and the burrito was worse than 7-11's microwave middle of the night burrito. It was just awful. I have made rice in the microwave before and I know the texture,smell and taste of rice made like that...bingo. I can't be sure they cooked it like that but it tastes like it. I went for lunch so I wasn't drinking but honestly after they brought the food -I ordered a whiskey cuz I just could not eat what was before me. I will not go back unless it just to drink. The Mexican restaurant i did like in Nashville was Cantina Laredo or Larado Cantina...best guacamole made fresh at your table...go there instead or Baja Fresh if you want cheap :)
(1)Melissa A.
Food was ok but service was stressful and very poor. I'll find another mexican joint, thank you very much.
(2)Adam R.
If you want to eat cheap Mexican that is above average then this is the place for you.
(4)Mark B.
Las Palmas, We have been dining with you for 17 years now and have loved your fresh, well cooked foods. But I must tell you that you are slipping bad. You made the best chiles rellenos this side of Monterey and they were consistently fresh, crisp, and perfect. About one month ago I noticed a big change in this dish. I have been back three times since, and to two different locations (so it is not the cook), and they are awful. They are watery, mealy, and the cheese is terrible. Not fresh. You went from having the best, to the bottom of the list. If you are trying to save money here, you are making a BIG MISTAKE. Raise the price if you must, but do not cut back on quality and freshness. These taste frozen, institutional, and lifeless. Do your customers, and yourself a giant favor and go back to the homemade in each restaurant. We have not made it a habit to shop Mexican food in Nashville when we want authentic Mexican, but we are about ready to start. One more chance! There are many, many small, family owned Mexican restaurants in Franklin that would love to have your customers. If you do not go back to making fresh, homemade,authentic foods again, they are going to get them. Please, please fix this now. Mark
(2)Viva S.
I have only had meals brought to me in to-go to s from here but very good Carne Asada with potatoes...also unique relative to other typical Mexican restaurant options.
(3)Bridget S.
Why 3 stars? Service is slow as stated in other reviews. But my chicken fajitas were great! Lots of peppers and enough for two people. The chips were a bit bland lacking on the salt. The white cheese was yummy! I will return for my Mexican food craving.
(3)David W.
Salsa was a paste, not impressed. Margaritas were ok. Decided on sharing a taco plate since we weren't impressed and they were lacking. Didn't have high expectations.
(2)Loni W.
Called in a to go order at 12:30 on a Saturday & was told it'd be ready in 10 minutes. I get there & 35 min after I called the order is finally ready. No acknowledgement, no apology. Get home, no tortillas with the fajitas. $18 lunch, no tortillas with the fajitas!? They weren't even busy, dead actually, and I can see why. I won't be back, and you shouldn't waste your time either; there are way better Mexican places within a couple of miles of this place.
(1)Joe C.
I had to walk to the kitchen to find someone to get my wife a refill on her water, so service needs a tune-up. Food has always been okay, though Cinco De Mayo is my favorite Mexican restaurant by far. Last time we visited, we were promptly seated, then we waiting for about 20 minutes before anyone came around. I had to flag down the hostess to get someone to bring some water. They were obviously understaffed, so I'm not blaming the workers. They were very apologetic and kind once they finally made it to our table. There needs to be a turnover in management if they are going to get back to where they used to be.
(3)J C.
Ok. Here's some background knowledge. I have come to Las Palmas off and on for about 10 years. This place is all over the Nashville area. It was always just ok. But you could get consistent basic Mexican food at a cheap price. But the last 2 times I have been here it has been terrible. First, they changed their menu to like Mexican Shoney's fusion. Terrible. Also their service has gone drastically down hill. Maybe it's just this location? Nope, the Nipper's Corner has just as terrible service. (Really basic things like no refills and messed up orders. )So I can assume that they all do. Just go to Cinco de Mayo for your gringo Mexican food needs. Las Americas is pretty delicious as well if you are seeking something closer to authentic.
(2)Corey G.
Great traditional Mexican food and house specials. They have an awesome Margarita menu, with various sizes and pitchers of Margarita. I had the LP Special with shrimp which had an awesome grilled flavor with sautéed peppers and onions. This location is one of the better choices for Mexican in the Melrose area of Berry Hill.
(4)Sara C.
Las Palmas is great food for a good price. My boyfriend and I go at least 2x/month and have always received good service and we leave stuffed. No complaints! Highly recommended!
(5)Andy B.
Holy cow. I've been here a few times, and meh, but I just had their shredded chicken Jalisco burrito no lettuce and it was one of the best things I've eaten. I literally want to give this place 5 stars just because of how good this was, but I'll hold one back because the other dishes have been pretty okay. They also have $1.89 chicken and beef soft tacos for lunch. I think that's ten cents more than taco bell and you get real food.
(4)Denver B.
Works when short on time due to location being convenient for us. Food quality is so-so. Salsa is sub-par. The absolute worst is that for the past couple of months, the phone is always off the hook. So the last 3 times I've had to go there to order carry-out then wait. Each time, given a different reason as to why all acted shocked??? The taco stand across from Walgreens is a much better & cheaper choice
(3)Geoffrey K.
Pretty crappy Mexican food, but it's cheap. Looking for cheese dip all over everything? This is your place. It serves its purpose as a cheap take out option, but know its not very good. Be sure to check any to go orders. Half of my last order was wrong and there was a bag of chips and no salsa. That kinda sucks. I had to throw a lot if food out. They did day they would give me the correct order if I came back, but the defeats the point. Summary: cheap,low quality food that is an okay option if your tired of calypso cafe take out.
(2)Adrianne J.
Las Palmas is a solid Mexican joint--tasty food, good prices, and good service. I've been several times since moving into a place nearby and I've never been disappointed! The tacos al carbon are especially good, and I've also enjoyed the enchiladas tapatias. Las Palmas is also one of the most reasonably-priced sit-down restaurants in the 12 South/Melrose area--you can easily have dinner for two for $25 or less (with BIG beers).
(4)David O.
This may be the last Las Palmas I hadn't been to. (Just checked the web, Nope, there are a bunch more!) It is a bit out of the way which might make it difficult to spot, but it seems to offer all the traditional Las Palmas "hits". Plenty of parking compared to some of the others, but it still feels a little cramped. Of course, I was there with a large party and the table we were sitting at was in between two rows of booths. If you are just a normal group you probably won't have this problem. All the other Las Palmas I have been to you pay at the register on the way out, but this one switches it up and has you pay your server. They strive to tell you this, but it is on a message hidden UNDER where the receipt goes, so it is possible that you can miss it. Service was decent, but we made the mistake of sending the waiter away the first time because our whole party hadn't arrived. The better half says this always results in the server never returning, so it did take some time. Since this is everywhere I can only fault them for being just like everyone else. I would certainly return to this location if the need arose.
(3)Michael S.
The food is always good and the service is fast. It pretty much what you expect for a Mexican restaurant big portions reasonable prices no surprises. I usually get the fish tacos it a plenty big portion and not too greasy and not too much batter pretty good. They are always running specials so two can dine for less than 25 with drinks.
(4)Ozro D.
I hold much fonder memories of this place than I should. As a Belmont student, this was great location for a easy and cheap night out. And really, the food's not bad. But it's hard to call it a good restaurant. That's all because of the service. We used to be semi-regulars here, and would often joke about the service. As tacky as it may be, I got out my phone and timed the duration in between each visit of our server, and that became a bit of a tradition. It was not uncommon for the timer to hit 15 or even 20 minutes as we waited for refills or - especially - checks. Even on nights where the restaurant is far from capacity, they are very inattentive. And don't even try going on Cinco de Mayo - a mistake that I'll never make again. All that said, I do enjoy the food. They also have some nice drink specials, and the food is pretty cheap. It's not the kind of food that's worth waiting an hour for though.
(3)Jennifer P.
Oh Las Palamas, what have you done to yourself? I used to boast to everyone who would listen of your wonderful food, service and environment. Something has drastically changed. Your food has become mediocre, your amazing service has become nonexistent and your environment has become douchy and pretentious. Decided to go here last week and after putting our order in for some flautas and a taco salad we found ourselves an hour later with no food in sight. We asked for a drink refill and the lady looked at us strange and disappeared. Finally when she returned (with no drinks, mind you) she asked how everything was and if we were ready for our check. Um, excuse me? We NEVER got food! They had given the food to a different table and those a-holes had eaten it without saying anything. Yes, yes I did just say a-holes at 26 years old. Silly AND accurate. After we told the waitress, the a-hole table decided to stare us down the whole evening. Not my fault you suck and ate food you didn't order. Gimme a break. Since the restaurant was mortified, they hurried to make our food again and gave it to us for free. However... my dear, Las Palmas, you really did a number this time. Unless I'm dying for a margarona, I can find better service elsewhere.
(2)Lindsey D.
You get what you pay for and you don't pay for much! For cheap Mexican, this is my go-to; mostly because its location is the most convenient for me but there are several other options within a few minutes. I consider myself a regular here and several of the waitstaff recognize my boyfriend and I when we come in and always wave and say "hi." That being said, service has occasionally been quite poor. I love this place and I go in with the right expectations so it doesn't really bother me much. They can be slow and distracted but never rude. The LP special with chicken is where it's at. Vegetarian fajitas are a very close second. They reduced their happy hour to Sunday-Wednesday which is uber lame. I always order the jumbo margarita but lately I struggle to get even one down, as they're so sour. Still, for the price, I don't complain. It's cheap Mexican and sometimes you just NEED it.
(3)A A.
We used to really love this place. Probably been in there 100 times, no kidding. But things changed. I can not get a chicken fajita quesadilla without multiple bites of gristle in it. First couple of times, I was able to deal with it, but I simply got sick of spitting food out on my plate multiple times in front of my wife and friends. The chickens and the customers are getting screwed for sure. My wife used to love the spinach enchiladas, but even the spinach just started to seem old and tired, out of flair for life on a warming plate. Never thought I'd see the day that spinach, cheese, and bread could go south. The menu is also simply boring, even for cheap mexican, and trust me, my standards are low and realistic. In the end, I was almost completely a la carte just to avoid dishes. Used to be we would recognize the wait staff, even tho we probably all look the same to them. Now, doesn't seem like we recognize anyone. Certainly don't expect anyone to stick around too long, but they used to stick around longer, and they always kept a couple of old mainstays. No more, all gone. Even "speedy," our favorite. There is no flexibility to the dishes, even as I was grasping for reasons to stay and keep coming back. One waitress seemed very scared to even attempt to add something in the kitchen. They all used to smile more. The margaritas also progressively got worse and smaller. Cheap is good, but even cheap margaritas can eventually go bad. This one isn't there fault, but the kids have also found this place in droves. It became more fun to count the number of times we heard "like" than to catch a buzz, and that is really a shame. Like what the hell happened? This is like soooooo disappointing! The real loss is not being able to eat and drink here, and then go shopping at Kroger's. You could miss the rush, and enjoy the perfect insanity that only Krogering has to offer. Btw, don't by any liquor next door. The prices are absolutely ridiculous. This is coming from someone who used to say that alcohol at any price is a bargain!
(1)Ashley H.
Love their spinach burritos and lentil soup!! Always good food. Best time to go is happy hour! They could use alittle more flavoring in their mango and strawberry margaritas!
(4)Rhylie C.
This place is convenient for me when at work. Its nothing special, but always reliable. They also make their margaritas on the very strong side. Coming from San Diego, I am biased about Mexican Food, and have not found anything yet that compares to California made mexican food.... but.... I come to Las Palmas all the time. Sometimes service is slow, awful, and/or creepy, and sometimes it is fast, awesome and friendly... for those who love living on the edge and never knowing what you're gonna get..... this is your kind of place! One thing is consistent though, the food. I almost strictly get cheese enchiladas, and they taste the same every time... cheesey and good. Not San Diego good, but good.
(3)Marc W.
I went here with a colleague for lunch. I had the beef fajitas which were quite good. The service was very nice and food came rather quickly. And really not expensive.
(3)Southern W.
I went here a while back to grab food for the family. I placed my order and sat. And sat. And sat. It wasn't particularly busy, but it seemed to be rather understaffed. A manager was working the reception area. The normal hostess was serving and trying to help the manager. Service was terrible and due to a lack of communication another customer left without her food though it was in fact ready. The food was lackluster. The vegetables were getting slightly brown and just in general not appealing. I'm not sure if I'll give this place another try or not. It might be time to find another Mexican restaurant.
(1)David H.
Just had a three-star visit, but most of the time, this place is a four or five. Great service, good food, and inexpensive. Tonight though, the service was pretty bad. Slow to be seated, waiter brought out the wrong food, waiter forgot something, etc. It was pretty busy tonight. A lot of the reviews say it's never busy. Perhaps they were overwhelmed? Had a great experience regardless. It's a cool, laid back place.
(4)Stu R.
We had the mole poblano and the chile verdes (with chicken). The mole poblano was the worst mole I've ever had... it was more of a mole-flavored water covering 5-6 measly chunks of chicken. The picture of the mole poblano in the menu shows about 4 times more chicken than the dish actually comes with. Chips and salsa were ok, pretty unremarkable. The chile verdes was also mediocre. It had slightly more chicken in it than the mole poblano, but it was pretty boring and I can't see any reason to order it again. It felt like chicken enchiladas without the tortillas. There are two things that REALLY pissed me off about this place: - Call in order was quoted for "10 minutes". It took 27 minutes from the time I ended my phone call to when the food was ready. - The order was incomplete. Our food was supposed to come with tortillas and guacamole, but neither were included. Getting ripped off for mediocre food lands it squarely on my "avoid at all costs" list.
(1)Jenny L.
I love this Las Palmas location out of all the others, it seems cleaner and the service is better than the one off of West End. Definately go to one of their happy hours, usually from Sun-Thurs from 4-8PM. You can get a delicious mango margarita on the rocks in a JUMBO glass for about $3. Try their cheese dip and salsa. I get full just eating those with the chips! I usually go and get their tacos or one of their combo platters. Its cheap, its filling, and I always get a togo box for my leftovers to eat later or the next day. If you craving good and cheap Mexican, Las Palmas is the place.
(4)Robin S.
I know this is a "chain" Mexican restaurant for Nashville, but I tend to favor this location over the others for two main reasons: 1) It's pretty new (a few years) 2) It's closest to me (since I'm all that matters! ha!) A little smaller than the location on Hayes street, but just as tasty. It's your typical Mexican restaurant, with a large, head-spinning menu complete with order-by-number. I find that most of the meals are pretty large, so I stay away from the combos and usually just order the chicken burrito with white cheese smothering it--YUM--and a side of Mexican rice. There are plenty of vegetarian options too. My comrade that usually goes with me gets the chimichanga and claims its the best. Cheese dip is good, but not the best--however, we get it anyway. Again, your basic white cheese Mexican dip. For a good CHEAP meal, check out Las Palmas. I suggest the Franklin Road location if you are trying to choose between them. New(er) and clean, and the service is better than decent and quick.
(4)Josh M.
The food is mediocre and hardly authentic, but tastes okay and is moderately priced. The tamales tasted pre-made, but the burritos are fresh and decently sized. The service is a bit lackluster. Even when the restaurant isn't that busy, servers take a while to get to your table to take your order, and even then they don't always get it right if you ask for additions or subtractions. For what it is, though -- cheap sit-down Mexican -- I suppose one can't complain too much.
(2)Melissa R.
I was taken here by folks who grew up in Tennessee that assured me this was "excellent Mexican food". Now, being raised in Arizona I am slightly snobby about Mexican cuisine, so I was cautious about how great this place would actually be. My verdict: not too shabby! The tortilla chips were fabulous, fresh baked and came out warm with just a little bit of salt. The salsa that was its companion wasn't as great, it just seemed like tomatoes with some kick. I ordered one of the combo meals that came with one beef taco, two chicken enchiladas, and rice (you can order beef, chicken or pork as the fillings)...I think it was something crazy cheap like $6.75. I ate every bite of the taco and enchiladas and was too full to finish my rice. We ordered a side of guacamole that went great with the enchiladas (they needed a little extra something), but the taco was perfect just the way they made it. Also, their Diet Coke is SO good. Not only is it SO good, but they keep refilling as soon as it hits the half-full mark...I like that kind of service.
(3)Pamela L.
Neat little place tucked oh so stealthily away in a shopping center. The fajitas are great and they make a damn good top shelf margarita. I liked their guacamole a lot, too, and I am quite picky about guacamole. The service was good at the beginning of the meal, but it took forever for the waitress to bring the check for some reason. It was a Monday afternoon and pretty slow, so I don't know what was up with that. Overall, a nice cozy spot for great Mexican.
(4)Tim H.
My girlfriend and I love this place. It's fast, cheap, and delicious! And don't forget the jumbo margaritas (there's a special on them Sunday through Thursday).
(5)Mr. G.
Great strip-mall mexican. Greasy and cheesy. Nice staff. They list queso as "chis dip" which I find really funny, but it is always tasty. For cheap quick and greasy mexican, you can't beat Las Palmas.
(4)Viva S.
I have only had meals brought to me in to-go to s from here but very good Carne Asada with potatoes...also unique relative to other typical Mexican restaurant options.
(3)Adrianne J.
Las Palmas is a solid Mexican joint--tasty food, good prices, and good service. I've been several times since moving into a place nearby and I've never been disappointed! The tacos al carbon are especially good, and I've also enjoyed the enchiladas tapatias. Las Palmas is also one of the most reasonably-priced sit-down restaurants in the 12 South/Melrose area--you can easily have dinner for two for $25 or less (with BIG beers).
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