"There’s nothing else quite like Plaza Mariachi in Nashville. It’s a big replica of a town square that holds space for salsa dancing, mariachi shows, and live folklore ballets. Like any proper town square, there are competing restaurants vying for your attention—a cevicheria, taquerias, a steakhouse, a Venezuelan coffee shop, a Mexican candy store, and … Little Caesars. But also Latin markets, clothing boutiques, and the headquarters for Activa 105.1 FM, a regional Mexican radio station. Groups of families and friends are milling about, grabbing bites of their asada plate or torta from the food court-style center tables, and intermittently executing a quick bachata step. It feels like you’ve been invited to your neighbor’s Noche Buena party, where everyone’s just a tiny bit buzzed. " - jackie gutierrez jones 2
