Where to Eat the Best Tacos in Nashville | Eater Nashville

"James Beard Award semifinalist Julio Hernandez caught the attention of the culinary world with the well-made tortillas he slings from a truck that’s now permanently parked outside of Chopper Tiki in East Nashville. He nixtamalizes, grinds, and presses heirloom corn tortillas that can withstand the heft of fillings ranging from green chile chicken to cobia in a Topo Chico batter. But the true standout is his quesabirria tacos, ready to be dipped in a rich consomé and devoured alongside Chopper’s elaborate tropical cocktails. Stop by his brick-and-mortar restaurant that opened in the Gulch in 2024 for tacos, margaritas, and entrees like duck with mole negro." - Ellen Fort