US Border Cantina
7105 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN, 37221
US Border Cantina Menu
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Address :
7105 Hwy 70 S
Nashville, TN, 37221 - Phone (615) 646-4100
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Specialities
- 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
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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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Gabrielle H.
Service was slow and the food mediocre. Chips and taco shells were stale and the salsa was bland. The beef in the flauta I ordered tasted good.
(3)Megan H.
Great service Subpar food El aguvero is better in bellevue Chile rellano was too bready and not enough egg batter-like
(3)Karlee B.
I stopped in because the outside looked inviting and fun. Disappointed there was no bar to sit at. The food is good. Fresh guacamole. However, the chicken tacos were dry and bland. The sangria tasted a bit watered down. I wonder if it was wine and a mix combined. I would have tried another drink, but the server never came back to check on me, even after sitting with no drink for about 10 minutes. I had to find her to retrieve my check.
(2)Shafi K.
This place is great for Mexican food. We come here regularly to get our monthly share of Mexican food. They have a lot of seating. Although there are a lot of customers, I have never waited because it's a pretty big place. They also have a great outdoor seating option which would be great for eating out when it's nicer (why is it still cold in March?!GRRR). We always order the shrimp fajitas for 1 (for 2 people) and share. Why? Their one person meal is large enough for 2 people to share! There's no need to get the one for two. The servers are really nice and we're always in and out of there in less than 1 hour. The only complaint we have is that their salsa is way too spicy. When we asked them to replace it with a less-spicer version, we were served warmed tomato-sauce like thing. No lie.
(4)Elliott W.
May be it is the sentimental value of when I lived in Bellevue at the old Ridgelake apartments in the nineties and ate at US Border Cantina at least weekly that makes the food taste a little better or maybe it is better than average. In any event, I rate most Mexican places in middle TN on whether I think they are using the "silver label" or the "gold label" Sysco/PFG/US Foods Mexican menu. I think USB probably uses the gold label. The menu isn't inventive; it's probably 90% the same as every other localish Mexican place within 50 miles. The carpet is dirty but the lights are dim so you won't notice too much. But my favorite chimichanga in Nashville is still US Border Cantina. It's crunchy, cheesy, and meaty. The rice is decent, as are the refried beans which seem to have actual lard in them (yummo). The salsa above average, and the chips are served warm. Our service was fast, which was good because we were in a hurry. When compared to other local Mexi places like Las Palmas and Nachos, it deserves 4 stars. Probably 3 when compared to Sopapilla's and the other "stepped up" places.
(4)Conni E.
Love the veg options, especially the handmade veggie tamales. The salsa is better than normal and the service is fast and efficient. And it's a great cozy hang- a wonderful neighborhood restaurant.
(5)Jeff J.
I was starving on a long drive that took me through Nashville. I stopped here and was pleasantly surprised. The food and service were very good.
(4)Ali R.
Always has good fresh salsa, the queso is very good- not too spicy or runny. The quesadillas are good, as are the fajitas and the taco salads. The service is usually good but sometimes slow. It is usually busy but they a lays have tables- we've never had to wait to be seated. Overall a great Mexican restaurant- the best in Bellevue for sure.
(4)Russell H.
Not much to say, just a really solid Mexican restaurant. I definitely have no complaints, and I have been going to this place for years. Many of the staff are the same folks who were there 10 years ago. Good food and service. I haven't really had a bad experience here, so I would say its worth a try if you are into Mexican food.
(3)Steve J.
US Border Cantina is your average Mexican Restaurant. Nothing more...Nothing Less. The service was good at some points and not so good at others. The folks were friendly, but I waited too long to order when the restaurant was not very busy. The salsa was very good and a little more spicy than average. I really liked it. I ordered the steak fajitas because it was less expensive than the carne asada. The steak was OK, but did not have much flavor. The grilled veggies were also OK, but they loaded me down with onions. It seemed to be out of proportion to the amount of peppers. The side plate of beans, salad and guacamole were pretty good. The prices were a little on the high side for a lunch special, and maybe that is why I expected more. It's worth another shot for lunch, but I doubt that I will drive across town to get here.
(3)John W.
Eight years ago, when we first moved to Bellevue, we went to US Border Cantina and really, really didn't like it. Honestly I cannot remember why. But until recently we didn't go back. Let's face it: there are a ton of Mexican restaurants, and our opinion was this was just another one, so why go. Then, one day a couple of months ago, we went back. And have been going back ever since. US Border Cantina is not a typical Mexican restaurant. Oh, they have a lot of the same dishes that the other places serve. But they don't crowd their menu with a million choices. They have some of the standard "combination dinners." Yet it's not quite the same in that regard, either. Similarities to other Mexican restaurants go away when the food is served. The tamales are some of the best I've had. Their salsa is wonderful. On the menu they have some "specials" that give everyone in the family something to eat. What sets the place apart, though, is the service and the ambiance. There is seating both inside and outside. You feel like you're in a family place from the moment you sit down. Food and drinks come quickly, and after giving your order, the food comes out at an appropriate time: not too soon so you feel like they're rushing you, but not too late, either. Every waiter/waitress we've had has been exceptionally kind and helpful. At the end of the meal, the best surprise of all is that the food is reasonably priced. It's hard to be a Mexican restaurant. Everyone has "their" place, and are generally quite picky when they go someplace new. I've found US Border Cantina is a notch above in food quality. It's a good place to sit and eat and enjoy, something we Americans tend to be very poor at (we like to eat and leave). We've only had one problem with the service (on the patio; but there was a large group next to us, and that's always a challenge for even the best restaurant). So I suggest giving it a try.
(4)Vanessa S.
MUCH better mexican 10 minutes away at Cinco de Mayo on White Bridge Road. Worth the drive I promise!
(3)Michael A.
If I could give this place a lower review I would....The short answer is that we sat down at the table and with 10 seconds a big roach crawled across the table! Needless to say we left immediately!
(1)Lucy L.
If you are a lover of authentic Mexican food (something which alludes me in Nashville) you won't find it here. It's not the worst I have ever had but the salsa is no bueno so it's kinda downhill from there. Queso dip is ok but I had never seen that before I moved to Tennessee. Service was good.
(2)Sara L.
My margarita was good, and that is always a great start! I second the salsa being good and also having a little kick, which I like, but someone who isn't in to spicy should beware. I had the chicken chimichanga, which I enjoyed, but wasn't excellent. The beans and rice were also good but great. It seemed like a great place for large groups and drinks. My friend's fajitas looked particularly good--if I go back, that's what I'd order. They were super nice about making them veggie for her, which is always great. The service was a bit spotty, so go with some patience.
(3)Hoa T.
Not very memorable. It wasn't bad but it was great either. The service was not attentive. The margaritas was the highlight of my meal.
(3)Adam S.
This place is decent. A typical small Mexican restaurant. I usually huevos rancheros or fajitas.
(4)Chris S.
This is conspicuously average mexican food. It's the Southern US variety, so if you're in to that, you're good here. Everything seemed pretty decent from chips to margaritas. I had the Carne Asada which was a shade bland. The rice and beans were decidedly average. I'd try somewhere different in the area.
(2)Nick N.
I eat here at least once a week! The food is great, they don't skimp on portions, and the service is fast and friendly. The only time I have had slow service (the delivery of the meal not the server) was when a large group (about 20 people) had just ordered as we were sitting down, thus this is understandable. The servers always keep your drinks and chips full as they work together. In addition to the usual dinner drinks the alcoholic drinks are not watered down and are a fair size. Food has always been outstanding, tried nearly everything on the menu now and it has all been wonderful! Looking for some good Mexican food...give them a try!
(5)Stuart W.
I'm sure there must be a great and unique Mexican restaurant in Nashville. This ain't it Like almost every other Mexican restaurant in town, I can order without even looking at the menu. The chips are Cisco, the salso - Cisco, the Margarita Mix - Cisco. Heck I don't think there was an original item. That said, we were there for a friends birthday party and we must have had 60 people, including kids. There were adults drinking, kids screaming and people standing in the aisles. One would never know from the waitstaff who ran their tails off making sure that orders were taken, drinks were served, food came out and the chips bowls stayed full. On a scale of 1-5, its a solid 3.
(3)Brian N.
Maybe today was a bad day at the Border... I was pleased to see the place had come a long way since the last time I was there which was years ago. So I figured that everything would be just fine. We were seated and greeted relatively quickly and our drink orders taken. Then when our drink's returned and our food orders were taken. The our food arrived. That was about as much of our server as we saw until we got the check. Unfortunately every time we needed something, we had to flag the fellow down, as he was passing our table... AGAIN, in order to serve the two tables around us. The two folks with me ordered the lunch fajitas, and a cheese quesadilla which they were satisfied with. Nothing special, just a regular Mexican meal. I however, was sorrily disappointed to receive my order. A Monterey Taco salad with steak. The supposed steak was not really steak, it seemed more like meat that had been run through a tenderizing machine until it was past cubed. The worst part was, the ENTIRE dish was cold. Which was depressing because, even though it was all cold, the flavor I could taste was half way decent. I wish I'd received a fresh taco salad, instead of one made yesterday. That's what the shell tasted like anyway. The toppings on the salad; guacamole, tomatoes, sour cream, cheese, were all "set" together, instead of appearing like they'd just been put on the salad. Unfortunately I also found the chips to be stale, flavorless and the salsa not much more than ketchup with a hint of spice and a chunk or two of some vegetable. I'm not a "send it back" kind of person, but honestly, I would have sent this meal back and left, if not for being with other people who did not have problems with their meals, as well as being starved and on a short lunch break. There was no time for another order, or restaurant. I fear I'll be headed to lunch here again at some time in the future because of coworkers, but I know I will not order the Monterey Taco Salad ever again. Maybe on another day US Border Cantina, you can show me what you're really made of, but for today, I think you're made of day old food and disinterested servers.
(1)Amy H.
We go here all the time! My kids love it and I love it. The food is average but , not by any means bad , just not spectacular. The prices are great. The service is A-mazing! The $10.00 patron margaritas are a welcome mini-vacay at the end of a crazy day. The menu is basic mexican fare and anyone can find something to love.
(3)Katie M.
Excellent customer service! I do visit about four times a month. Staff immediately greets you and seats you. Food is always prepared as requested. Even on busy weekend nights, service is fast! I always see the same faces when I visit, not a frequent turn over of employees. Margaret is our favorite waitress. We always request her. She always has a smile on her face and provides superior customer service! We love to sit on the patio in the evening and sip on margaritas.
(5)Kat P.
This was our first and last visit. I will NEVER go back to this restaurant. My boyfriend ordered a beer, I ordered a margarita on the rocks and we got the chicken fajitas for two. The fajitas were fine. The problem started with the margarita and how the manager handled the situation. Our server never came back to our table after he took our order so when another server came by and asked us how was everything I told her the margarita was super sour. I couldn't drink it after a couple sips. I was polite as I could be and was just asking her if I could get another one or if there was a different type of margarita I could get. She was very hesitant and then took the drink away. The manager shows up at our table (with no drink) and says, "So there was a problem with the margarita?" I explained again that it was very sour. Instead of apologizing or getting another, she started talking about regulations with alcohol and how they didn't want to waste any. Then she talked about how they served many margaritas that night and no one else has complained (as if all margaritas came from one giant vat). She said all of this with a forced smile and then just looked at me. Then she asked if I wanted a top shelf margarita, only to then say it would all taste the same. I was so surprised by the conversation I didn't know what to say. I didn't want anything special. I just wanted them to make me another margarita because maybe the first one wasn't made right. My boyfriend then said never mind, as it seemed as if they wanted us to just get over it and move along. We were so surprised with the entire experience that we asked for our check and left. She made me feel like I was wrong for even questioning the quality of their product. I didn't want anything free or even a discount, just my drink.
(1)Heather F.
I think the host at US Border Cantina thought I had a crush on him. I may have, but more likely, I was just lazy, and obsessed with the food here. On nights where I was simply too exhausted to make myself anything for dinner, I would order take out from here on my way home from school. This particular host had my order memorized, and when he would see me drag my sorry butt in there, looking beat up (and depending on my clinic rotation, I might have been that day), and he would give me his winning smile, flirt with me a bit, package up my food, and send me on my way. The chicken enchiladas verdes here are among the best I have ever had, and they come without onions mixed in with the chicken (a huge plus in my book). The queso blanco dip is the BEST I have ever eaten, and the tortilla chips are always fresh, hot, and frequently refilled. I ate here often while in Bellevue/Nashville, and never had a bad experience. This place has lots of very faithful regulars because the food is amazing, the service is top-notch, and the servers are so darn cute. Plus, they serve the best margaritas here. I can't tell you how thankful I was that I lived only a short walk from here, because I left my car here on plenty of nights and walked home (not recommended). Just writing this review makes me miss US Border Cantina and Nashville SO much!
(5)Mary G.
The atmosphere is very calming and our waiter was great. Food was tasty, nothing spectacular but we'll go back. Good comfort food!
(4)Jerry C.
Nice local family Mexican place. Greeted when we walked in. Stag was very attentive. Fast service. The fajitas had a great flavor. The quest was a little runny but good flavor. Probably will be the giro for Fajitas going forward!!!!
(5)Nell H.
I have eaten at this restaurant for years & have never had a bad experience. They have plenty of seafood options, for someone like me who doesn't eat red meat or poultry & many veggie options as well. Their salsa is drinkable it's so good & made fresh daily with lots of cilantro. I have had shrimp enchiladas,fajitas, skewers, grilled salmon, grilled trout, fish tacos, & never had a bad dish. My husband loves their chicken fajitas cooked to order. I'm not a big fan of fresh onions in guacamole, but hubby loves! The owner has been there for some time, as have many employees. I have tried every Mexican restaurant in Bellevue & this is my favorite. Wonderful friendly service, always. Food is reasonably priced. There's a reason their parking lot gets so jammed every weekend!
(5)Josh B.
As far as Bellevue goes this is the best option for Mexican food. There are other restaurants in Nashville that are far superior, but the food here is great. I would stay away from the margaritas; I've never been impressed. Service is decent.
(3)Lee K.
Good!!! We will be back, great little place and good friendly staff. I had a chicken combo and the lady had verde...something it was really good, cant wait to go back!
(5)Basak K.
Amazing service! Although it's your average American-Mexican restaurant, the food tastes delicious and the staff/owners are super nice and attentive. Maria was an amazing server to us. We just got the chicken tacos, huevos rancheros and chile relleno and are leaving very satisfied.
(4)Barbara S.
I would give this no stars but since I have too they get one. Service is bad, they do not even acknowledge you and when they do it seems like they do not even want to be there. Then they rush you when its time to leave. Food is okay but it takes forever to get anything extra once they bring your food out. I would not recommend this place. Zero stars.
(1)Janet Y.
I am rooting for this place because it's really the one of few legit Mexican restaurants in the Bellevue area. The first time I went, I ordered enchiladas and I thought they were splendid! I love the beans and rice, which are hard to mess up- but still worth noting. On my second visit, I got steak fajitas. My husband got the Chimichangas and they were both OK. Not as impressed as my first visit-- but I will be back! The service was really good here, and the free chips and salsa don't hurt the experience!
(3)Kristina W.
I have that Mexican take out problem. I called after calling Guac as I was just across the street. He asked how long I needed. I told him to tell me, so he said it would be 5 minutes. Perfect. There's plenty of parking which is great. I went in to pay and they asked questions about how I wanted the food packaged which I appreciated. The food quickly came out and in styrofoam. I know it's horrible for the environment but it makes things so easy to check. Typical Mexican fast food containers are messy with the foil and cardboard so this is thoughtful. Food was packaged correctly. It was hot. It was very very cheesy. The tacos were awesome. We also liked the enchiladas but thought there were too many onions, so avoid them if you're not a fan. The rice was bland. We couldn't eat it. Still loving cancun here.
(3)Tiffany J.
Taco salads are awesome! We pick up dinner about once a week and they are always quick. The staff is always friendly.
(5)Robert N.
Good food , good service and reasonable prices . I would love to give it 4 stars if the quality of food was a bit higher . A go to for quick Mexican food .
(3)Steve D.
Generic mexican at best. There are dozens of mexican restaurants that are identical with the same offerings. I didn't give it 3stars due it being packed, waited 30 minutes for mediocre food. I really don't understand why this place gets so busy.
(2)Rob H.
average at best.......and that's being nice.
(2)Ralph R.
Great food great prices. Love it.
(5)Brian L.
Very good, taste was a bit "Americanized" Mexican but all in all good food. Service was prompt polite. Atmosphere was very relaxed and open. We give US Border Cantina Four Stars.
(4)Victor F.
Very friendly staff. Great food. Never been disappointed.
(5)kristen p.
Like stated in other reviews this is the place to go for veggie tamales. Husband hates mushrooms so he orders the veggie enchilada's. I eat them anyway because I love tamales more than I dislike mushrooms. Lots of veggie options and pretty good salsa.
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