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.
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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.
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!
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.
Simple menu, but wonderful. Nice selection of tacos. Small like taco-truck tacos. Servers were really nice. Lots of available seating. We enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere.
Guacamole is made in small batches throughout the day. Chips were crispy. Salsas were so good.
Let me start by saying this. I was reluctant to try this place because some reviews stated that the food was not that good. I decided to visit anyway & I was pleased. The food was so good. That short rib queso made my taste bud's dance. The chicken torquitos were good as well. Everything was so flavorful. Also, the place was jammed pack, but the service was efficient & effective.
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
This place is absolutely fantastic. You are in downtown Nashville so everything is a couple bucks more. But not here. Bakersfield is very reasonably priced, the food was great, service was great. Overall this place is excellent I highly recommend.
Awesome dinner! Will definitely be back. The sauces they use have a blast of flavor. Margaritas were tasty. Our waitress was friendly and very conscious of my spouse’s avocado allergy. Salsa wasn’t just your typical cheap Mexican restaurant style but more Smokey and flavorful. Recommend reservations in advance. No immediate parking but Uber dropped us right at the door.
Best Mexican food in the downtown Nashville area! The dishes are creative, flavorful, and unique. We love the queso, the tacos, the salads, and the margaritas!
So the place is gorgeous. The atmosphere was great the service is good very helpful. Very attentive. I ordered three tacos - the cochinita pibil,pastor, and huitlacoche. The huitlacoche was good. The pastor was more of a sweet bbq pork...also a LOT of pineapples???...the pibil was better. Sauces were good. A green red and a habanero accompanied the mini. Tacos. (Street. Tacos) good amount. Of meat on them. Also ordered the esquite. It's cold not hot esquíte. It was ok. I. Ordered a pomegranate Paloma....good. for $36 plus tip ..it was meh.
Went last night after a concert. Got seated immediately and Ashley was our server. She was a doll! So sweet and positive. Got the order correct and everything came out fast. She even split one item on the check 4 ways which was very convenient. I would recommend the short rib tacos and chorizo queso. Also the willie salad.
The best food and service I had my whole Nashville trip. Good prices, great drinks. Food was just phenomenal.
The bartender was very friendly and service was fast.
I got a Baja shrimp taco and the fish taco and both were delicious! I will be back with my family!
*excuse the pic....I was hungry and forgot to take a pic before I bit my food🤣
I came in here specifically for a mezcal margarita while visiting Nashville and enjoyed it so much I stopped in several times during my stay. The bartender Donnie was excellent. He made a great drink, recommended really good street tacos and just provided great conversation.
Would recommend and will have to return on my next trip to Nashville.
Came to town for a concert. Bakersfield was right next to the venue, so we stopped by. Our server, Jeff, was AMAZING! Will definitely be back next time I’m in town.
Loved Bakersfield! Tacos and salsa are on point! The mezcal margaritas was my go to! The vibe and service was on point! Will continue to visit!
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