Plaza Mariachi

"Plaza Mariachi is a multicultural plaza with multiple food vendors, music, and a bonafide party atmosphere. Before Plaza Mariachi opened, there weren’t a lot of places in this part of town where families could get together, and it’s fast become a cornerstone of the community for cultural celebrations. Plus, it’s a great place to bring a group when no one can agree on what to eat. Go on the weekends for the best selection of vendors—get some tacos, elote, and any fresh fruit you see—and stick around for live entertainment like Mexican folk and norteño music." - anas saba

"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

"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

"A gathering place for live music, dancing, games, and yes, mariachi shows, Plaza Mariachi is also ground zero for great Mexican eats. You’ll find tortas ahogadas (a torta sandwich “drowned” in spicy red salsa), pozole, and huaraches at eateries like Chisme Cafe and Taqueria Hidalgo. Don’t forget to swing by Agav for high-end margaritas." - Clara Wang, Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"In partnership with the Chinese Arts Alliance, Plaza Mariachi will host a Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, February 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. The free event will feature arts and crafts, Chinese naming, calligraphy, a martial arts workshop, and Chinese dance, with the plaza’s collection of international restaurants open for dining." - Kellie Walton