Pancho & Lefty's Cantina

"Pancho & Lefty’s pours some of the city’s best margaritas in Sylvan Park and Melrose. The Outlaw is made with “3 Ingredients and the Truth” — tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave — and can be flavored with strawberry, mango, blueberry, pineapple, or spicy. If that doesn’t strike your fancy, choose from another creative variation, like the Cosmic Cactus or the Dreamsicle. Half-price select margaritas are on the menu during happy hour Monday through Thursday, and on the fifth of every month, stop by for a special $4 margarita." - Bailee Mulder, Eater Staff

"The rustic Mexican restaurant brings a praise-worthy bowl of spicy white queso to diners Downtown and in Sylvan Park. Poblano peppers pile on some added interest." - Delia Jo Ramsey

"While hot chicken tacos are on the menu at dozens of Nashville restaurants, these stand out because of the addition of queso, jalapeno ranch dressing, and a drizzle of chipotle mayo. The trio of sauces adds extra flavor to the hot chicken and helps put a south of the border spin on this iconic Nashville dish." - Kristy Lucero, Delia Jo Ramsey

"Heaps of nachos are a popular situation at the downtown cantina — appropriately named “big ass nachos” on the menu, they’re complete with refried beans, roasted corn, pico, queso, jalapeños, crema, and cilantro." - Delia Jo Ramsey