Food in Nashville

 I want to share with you all the top restaurants should you ever find yourself in Nashville, Tennessee. I will go from most expensive to least expensive. Starting out strong, we have the famous Virago. A contemporary sushi house, Virago excels at interior vibes as well as quality of food. Should you ever receive a bonus, Virago is a must visit (the volcano roll steals the show). Next, we have a place where I have many fond memories. From my 17th birthday party, to countless dinners with friends, Taqueria del Sol (commonly known as Taq) is the place to be when you crave some Mexican rice or fried chicken tacos. The ambiance is that of a family style restaurant, however the food is top notch and consistently perfect (although the Charlotte location is better than 12 South). The last place I want to discuss, which I am sure many of you have heard of, is Sonic. Oh all the adventures that have started at Sonic. I could go on forever. But I want to share the sentimental times over quarantine that occurred at Nashville’s favorite Sonic. During the lockdown, my friends and I would drive over to Sonic, stay in our cars, and chat through our windows. Now, I’m not sure how safe this was, but it was something I will never forget. Our togetherness during that time created a motivation to keep going amidst all the turmoil in the world. Well, there you have it. My top food spots in Nashville. I hope you all utilize this information, and if you ever travel to Nashville please hit me up, I can be your tour guide!


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  1. Isabella FernandezSeptember 26, 2021 at 4:50 PM

    Jojo, I am so happy to see that you have included Sonic in your list of restaurants! We had a Sonic five minutes away from my school and it was the best place to go and eat something low key and just chat the night away, (safely) in our cars. Does your Sonic still make their employees wear roller skates? The one in Springs had to end that because so many people would fall!

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  2. Caroline's C&I BlogSeptember 26, 2021 at 8:18 PM

    I love that Taq has family-style vibes, yet still is able to produce delicious food. This is something that is not always achievable unfortunately, as one or the other usually falls short. I bet you miss that place a lot! It's definitely on my bucket list to go to Nashville! Now I know exactly where to eat.

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  3. Nick PecoraSeptember 26, 2021 at 11:58 PM

    I too am quite fond of Sonic, so it's super cool that you highlighted it as a Nashville spot that brings back memories for you.

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  4. Abby MatsonSeptember 27, 2021 at 5:32 PM

    I'm so jealous, we don't have a Sonic in Maryland but it seems like such a quintessential American high school experience from everyone I've talked. Maybe I'll find one out here!

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  5. Bailey BlackSeptember 30, 2021 at 2:33 AM

    I totally get the sentimentality you feel over Sonic. In Seattle we have a chain called Burgermaster, which is basically a (slightly better) Sonic. Over quarantine, I would go with my friends and we would eat together in our cars, just like you described. I have really fond memories of it, and I think it's really cool that we both had such a similar experience.

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