Chivanada

Great options for everyone, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free choices. The lentil empanadas were superb and the staff were incredibly friendly. A great value and delicious lunch or dinner. Highly recommend!

Without a doubt I highly recommend this food truck! Food was super fresh. Had a beef empanada and a chicken empanada. Both were phenomenal with well seasoned meat and nice melty Gouda cheese. I missed the picture of the cheese pull, and I do apologize! Also had the fried plantains. They were good, but I was looking for something a little sweeter. These are definitely more traditional. FYI: they do have vegetarian options as well.

Chivanada was a joy, as always. The vibes and customer service was again, on point. I went on a lucid full moon with my wolf… well… because we were hungry, just like that. This food truck’s paint job is bold and red and fun, and the service is as fast as… it very legally and politely drove past me on I65 N recently. (That happened just a couple days after I ate there. Weird, right?! I love synchronicity.) This fated, lunar meal I had recently in East Nashville was my favorite trip to Chivanada yet. I made the bold choice, encouraged by the staff, to get a cream soda and the avocado tomato salad to go with my empanada duo. It really brought out the flavors of my meat pies. They are so rich (with Gouda cheese! ! ! . perfectly, satisfyingly greasy. Normally I get only the empanadas and fried sides and I will never do that again. Next time, I will order everything on the menu and we will feast once more. I give this truck an extra star for setting up outside of The Basement East, because it is the most best venue of its kind in the whole wide world!

Incredible!! High quality food with the kindest people. I can’t wait to come back. AND everything is naturally gluten free so safe for celiacs. A must visit for anyone looking for a delicious meal!

The empanadas de camarón were perfectly fried and tasty. The plátanos maduros were equally delicious. HIGHLY recommend you check this food truck out.

I got it at geodis park and it was SO crispy and good. The buñuelos were amazing too! I totally recommend... best empanadasssss

First time having empanadas and they didn’t disappoint. It’s a food truck so I recommend planning ahead if using Offline.

Loved grabbing a few of these while enjoying some live music. The shrimp were really good!

First time having empanadas and they didn't disappoint. It's a food truck so I recommend planning ahead if using Offline.

Got to check out this food truck when I was seeing a show this weekend at Basement East. I love that this was parked outside and that I was able to bring the food in with me! I didn't love that every single one has cheese (even the vegan ones had vegan cheese). Assuming that's standard, I tried the Vegan Mushroom one & the Beef one. The mushroom one was good-I liked the flavors and it was good with the lime. I didn't like the ground beef seasoning, I only tried the meat inside with a fork for a few bites and then didn't finish it. I'd probably get the mushroom one again for the next show I attend at this venue. Wouldn't make my way out for these if there wasn't a show to attend, though. Also the girl working there was very sweet and friendly!

Absolutely delicious! A unique flavor explosion in my mouth!! This little food truck has some big things going on! I was welcomed right away and they genuinely expressed gratitude for ordering their food and supporting their business. Ambiance is always cool when you are at a food truck because you get to eat outside and the weather this time of year in Nashville is divine! I ordered the Lenteya Lentil empanadas and WOW! Fresh, hot, and the Colombian spices explode with flavor! I also ordered the Patacones (fried plantains) equally delicious. Go on their website to find out where they will be!!

Caveat: I had Chivanada at a Yelp event. Not a paid endorsement, but like to be open about things like this. One of the most colorful food trucks in the Nashville area, this is an Columbian empanada paradise. My understanding is the empies are all gluten free, as well, which is a bonus. Well done beef empanada. One of the best I have had in my life (the best being Empa Mundo in Irving, Texas). Seems like a simple thing, but the empie, the unique mix of beef, gouda, and spices, and the sauce just work. Simple comfort food, but well done. I would also consider adding on an Avo-Tomato salad or Platano Maduro to round out the meal. Drinks also very authentic for the type of food. Look at their social media to see where they are this week. Basement East is one of their normal haunts.

The food was flavorful and hot. Te service was nice and the food came out in no time. I got a chicken and beef empanada with their version of plantains. The chicken was my favorite. I can't wait to some back! It's located in a school bus cute set up for easy pickup.

These empanadas were so overwhelmingly delicious that I had to close my eyes to eat them! The empanada shell was so golden and crunchy it was truly perfect. I couldn't choose between the chicken and the beef, but luckily I was able to get one of each. The chicken was great, but the beef was truly outstanding. It was so moist and the flavor was SO good. I can't wait until I can have more! Also, they work so fast! I ordered and had my food within 3 minutes in a crowd.

Such a fun truck! I visited the Chivanada II at the Music City Food Truck Park. The beef empanadas were recommended as a crowd favorite and they did not disappoint! I also got a side of the platanos maduro - I love fried plantains!! The food came out quick and hot. Highly recommend!

The chocolate and cheese didn't go to well together, but the cheese and lenthils did! The straight cheese would be great for anyone who loves a lot of cheese, me personally I love cheese but that was TOO much. Our plantains were also burnt, not just ours everyone before us too. Like I mean burnt, not dark brown, Burnt. The chicken was good too! The price is a little insane but it's in downtown nashville, so sounds right to me. The only downside is we had to play a guessing game to find out which empanada was which, which can be confusing for people with dietary restrictions. They should work on that. They're drinks are an great selection tho! (The non-alc ones) also saw this on tiktok!

I wish I had pictures to show you, but I ate everything so fast I forgot. This place delivers! Highly recommend them! We were hosting an event at my work I helped coordinate, and wanted a few food trucks. I emailed Chivanada and Daniel responded so quickly and kindly with all the information needed. He was so easy to work with. They arrived on time, and were super popular! We had them and one other food truck there. While I heard rave reviews of both, there was a constant line for this one. Personally, I tried the beef and chicken empanadas and the avocado/tomato salad. That gooey Gouda cheese was the perfect addition. I was not a huge fan of the white dipping sauce, but it was still good. I prefer a chimichurri sauce for empanadas, but that's just me. Daniel, I'm sure I'll be in touch to use you guys for another event in the future. Thank you for everything -- we loved having you!

Pre-lockdown experience. Glad to see these guys are still going strong. Nashville doesn't have a ton of Colombian offerings so I am glad to see that people are responding to this concept. It's also nice to see a decidedly local (and, small) food offering in a city that's dang-near pricing everything else out in favor of out-of-town chains. Living in Miami, eating Colombian food wasn't anything special. In fact, you might call doing so 'Tuesday.' Here in Nashville, it's a bit more rarefied. When I first heard about the truck, I was all in to check it out but because I am stodgy in my food ways, I'm not one to chase a truck. So time moved on and nary an empanada crossed my lips. Reaching my limit, I resolved to fix this and discovered the truck a neighborhood away from me. Figuring this was better than in the Wilson County hinterlands, I made my way to East End and prepared to eat all the food. Rolling up, the truck's distinctive. Rather than a usual food truck, this bad boy is a school bus. Me gusta. AND it's tricked out in eye-catching designs and pumps music to get you in a South American mood. You can also smell what they're cooking so the sensory marketing campaign is in full effect -- and it works. Oh, and did I mention the folks who run the truck/business are genuinely nice? Yeah. That, too. There's a ton of win here, people. Since this wasn't my first trip to the rodeo and was starting to put on my winter weight, I went all in to shrimp (onion butter and gouda), beef (gouda and spices) and chicken (pulled chicken, spices, gouda).* Because all the offerings were gluten-free, I felt cute enough to get a side avo-tomato salad (avocado, tomato, onion, lettuce, and lime), as well. You know... to be healthy and stuff. Everything tasted incredible: abundant meat, balanced seasoning, creamy cheese, and cornmeal empanadas with bite, chew and just a little crunch at the edges. I miss VERY FEW things about Miami but eating South American fare on the regular is one of them. Chivanada most certainly scratched that itch. *On a subsequent visit, I went with the recommended lentil empanada and it's every bit as good as advertised. I never saw it coming.

Empanadas we're delicious but a tad too expensive for me but what isn't these days. I wouldn't still recommend though.

Came across this food truck at some festival in the park, and I'm so glad l decided to try it out! I ordered two empanadas. One beef, one cheese, and then a side of the tomato/avocado salad. I was not expecting the salad to be so good. It's just tomatoes and avocados , right? ...but it was so fresh, flavorful, and perfectly lightly seasoned. It was the perfect complement to the empanadas.. Fresh, hot, empanadas. These things were SO so good. Crisp on the outside, and ooey gooey cheesey flavorful goodness inside. Whatever cheese they used in them was amazing and the perfect amount of salty. And the beef one was seasoned well, and just the right amount of greasy :) If you've got a hankering for empanadas, this is the place to go!!

Those food truck had come to my neighborhood during the pandemic and to my job many times. I've tried the soda which was good. Tried the meat filled empanada. But when I tried the lentil empanada that is now my fav and the only kind I get. It is so soothing like how you feel when you eat pot pie, chilli, or chicken noodle soup! I also like the fried plantains. I tried the plantains the flatten and add salt but it was a lil heavy on the salt but still taste. Please try if you never had empanadas.Lentil EmpanadaPlatanos MaduroBunuelos

The truck is very eye catching, great music playing from it, employees were super friendly, and the food was some of the best food truck food I've tasted! I tried the chicken empanada and the chicken was moist, well seasoned, the cheese was melted perfectly! Also the dough was fantastic, great texture and flavor!

I'm a foodie. So when it comes to impressing me with food, it's not an easy task. This food truck BLEW me away. This isn't greasy, it isn't overpriced. What it happens to he is mouth watering! They have something for everyone. I'm vegan and they have multiple options for me! INCLUDING vegan cheese. (Not the weird unmelting kind either, the good stuff. ) My girlfriend got the lentil one as well as a Chocolate and Gouda. Listen, we weren't even hungry, but we finished every bite! They are fast, friendly and delicious. Head over! You won't be disappointed

My favorite food truck in the city! They do a great job of going to events all over the city. The flavor of these empanadas are incredible, and all of them are gluten free! In addition, the yuca fries are a must. I would recommend the chicken and the cheese empanadas. Also, you need to try the cheese and chocolate combo!

This was a nice surprise to find this Empanadas Food Truck. Freshly made empanadas with good quality ingredients! I tried one of the chicken empanadas and one of the chocolate empanadas. Both of them were delicious! I wish I had tried a few more of them on the menu! I'll definitely stop by again whenever I see their truck in the future! I also appreciated the lime wedges and dips that were included! Keep up the great work!

My FAVORITE empanadas. I've tried them all!! Chivanada has Colombian style empanadas, which have a corn masa shell, not the flour based one that resembles a pie crust. Both are good, but I prefer the corn because the shell is the perfect combo of crispy and chewy. Seriously satisfying. My favorite are the beef and the cheese. If you're into melty cheese pulls, prepare yourself for the cheese empanada. Also, the buñuelos are absolutely delicious treats. The uniquely awesome artwork on the truck is really hard to miss. Catch the truck's schedule on Instagram if you can!!

Absolutely the best empanadas in Nashville. They're crispy outside and perfectly seasoned. They even reheat great. As a bonus, the people running the truck are very friendly. They're happy to answer any questions about the menu and make recommendations.

The chicken empanadas were really great !!! The patacones were okay at best - can't put my finger on what was wrong with them , but they weren't impressive ! I wish I'd tried the buneolos because they looked great too. And we ordered off the best food trucks website and picked it up - all great !

Amazing empanadas! We tried the beef, chicken and shrimp - they were packed with a lot of filling, and each had a distinctively different flavor - so delicious. The yuca fries were amazing as well, thick like steak fries - and seasoned perfectly.

Perfect empanadas! Not overly greasy and very high quality. My family's favorite was the lentil empanada. We also really enjoyed the fried plantains. Try all the different empanada fillings for a fun meal!

The empanadas were fantastic, we tried the lentil and chicken empanadas, and the lentil was by far my favorite, it had a really good cheese to lentil raito and it was the most flavorful. We also tried the bunuelos, which were good, but the lentil empanadas were what really stole the show!

It was different. Never tasted a Colombian empanada like these. Ground beef and cheese was weird. No aji colombiano which traditionally comes with empanadas, instead they had some kind of sour creme and a lime. The buñuelos were good. Saw the tostones and they looked good. I was excited because they came to my job and I'm the only Colombian person there but I was a bit disappointed lol just not the empanadas I was expecting.

Incredible stuff! The shrimp empanada was crazy good. Not greasy and the cheese was super melty and delicious. Really great food.

The food is amazing and the staff are just as amazing . The truck came to my apartment complex, music was playing which made the whole atmosphere around them fun. My grandson couldn't stop dancing.

Best food truck ever! It's about time there's an empanada truck. Not only is the food good, the truck itself is really cool and they play Latino music! The owner is so friendly too. Seriously, the food is awesome and they even have Colombian sodas!!!