Tio Fun!

I came here on a Sunday, just looking for something vegan to eat with my boyfriend. I saw this place had vegan options, so I figured, why not? Best decision. They have a separate physical vegetarian menu, with explicit vegan suggestions listed:) It may need to be requested. I ordered a vegan carnitas bowl on a bed of rice/lettuce, along with chips and green sauce, and sat down outside. It was a beautiful day, the vibes were so chill at this place, and my food was delicious. The chips and sauce came out first. They were thick, crunchy, fried to perfection, and the sauce really surprised me. It was spicy, just like salsa, but the texture was essentially whipped to perfection. Before I knew it, the bowl arrived. It was a heavenly mix of rice, lettuce, beans, a little bit of corn, all paired with well-seasoned jackfruit carnitas. I really liked the texture and flavor of the rice, especially. Overall, I would say I found a new little gem. My boyfriend and I kept bringing up the relaxing atmosphere, exceptional service, and genuine goodness of the food. We hope to be back again soon to try the margaritas:)

It’s an amazing little spot. The food is way above average. One of the owners is also the owner of Mockingbird which is another amazing spot in midtown. It rustic and in an up and coming area so don’t let that distract you… the food and drinks are high level.

We have been wanting to try Tio Fun for quite awhile especially after meeting los Tios earlier this year. The taco meats were all extraordinary but we loved the al pastor the most. The beans and rice were well made (without any odd canned vegetables like many Mexican places do for some reason nowadays!!) and the tostada was great. But the Dogo Mexico was the star of the show for us. I'm a big fan of tubemeat and the big Mexican weiner does not disappoint!! We plan to return often to try the whole menu!

I had the carnitas, al pastor, and barbacoa tacos. The flavors were authentic, tender barbacoa, well seasoned al pastor; although, they were a bit skimpy on the cilantro and onions. Rábanos were not offered and I did not check the menu for them. Chiles toreados are on the menu though. The prices were reasonable and the ingredients were good. The tortillas seemed to be of high quality and of Mexican corn though I wasn't able to verify. I had the michelada with Modelo Especial and it was delicious. They even had the game of Lotería which gives me nostalgia. I would definitely visit again.

Amazing food amazing people. Great happy hours. My new favorite more to the authentic side Mexican restaurant in town. You can tell the owner pours his heart and soul into this business and he really cares about his customers. I wish we had more business like this in our neighborhood. Will definitely become my regular spot for tacos and margaritas!

Really fun place! It has delicious food! All the tacos I had were simple but authentic and had plenty of flavor. The nachos had a delicious queso and the chips were perfectly crisp. I also had a great frozen margarita! It was strong but balanced. The happy hour menu had some great deals, so I highly recommend going between 3-6 PM Wednesday-Saturday to take advantage of them. They had plenty of room for various sized groups and allowed to go and pick up orders. It had two restrooms and a fun bar that singles/couples could easily sit at.

Tio Fun is a great local restaurant in the Buchanan Arts District!! The vibe is fun and friendly. The tacos are authentic! The meat is flavorful. They make their own homemade salsa. Everything is fresh and delicious. This is going to be our new go-to for Mexican food as it is that good! Highly recommend. And they have an amazing patio perfect for summer!

I got a little over stimulated by how good the tacos smelled coming out of the kitchen and wolfed down the carnitas taco before I thought to take a picture of it. The carnitas was perfect, so soft and tender, with the fat giving the meat a warm, savory accent. The steak, likewise, was amazing. It was well done but held so much flavor which is so rare to find in street tacos, too many overcooked the steak. Flour tortillas are… sublime. So warm, flowery, without a hint of dryness and no crumble. The green mild salsa had a nice little kick to it and you can’t go wrong with the homemade chips, which have the perfect crunch and perfect amount of salt, and salsa. The interior is charming, great music at Christmas time, without a sense of indulgence or pretense. Perfect, that’s what this place is.

The food here is amazing! I am from Southern California and these are the best tacos in Nashville! Service was great sadly we were the only ones here! Should be a crime! But the music? Need better music hahah was a bit aggressive

We love walking to this restaurant on our neighborhood strolls. The tacos are always spot-on, the margaritas are delicious, and the ambience is superb. We have dined inside and outside on the patio, if we bring our cat on a walk we obviously sit outside. There are fun decorations and a game you can play (which is Nashville themed) while you wait for your food. We are always treated with kindness when we come here. I wish that the menu was more up-to-date, we ordered a quesadilla and were surprised that it came with grilled pineapples (which were not listed on the menu). It was still enjoyable, but we probably would have ordered a different menu item. I suppose I would request that it be clarified that if you order a certain protein (listed under the taco menu) it will come with the listed sides (even if you order a quesadilla).

Everything went well! This place is definitely a must try! I am from Corpus Christi TX and this is really good! We had almost everything! And it was so good! Coconut rum margarita is a must try.

Good food and pretty good service. Got the frito pie, one arrachera taco and one Al pastor taco with corn tortillas. The tacos were super yummy and the meat wasn't dry. The frito pie was small but worth it. Would recommend this place if you're looking for quick bites. They also have free lollipops and plenty of parking. The vibe of the place is chill.

Fun Mexican Food! Tio Fun is where you need to visit if you're looking for some "different Mexican fare." This is not your regular Mexican menu. This is a clean little joint where you order at the counter, find your seat, and your food is brought to you. The staff were not overly friendly, but they were efficient. The food menu has 4 main sections; Tacos, Breakfast Tacos, Munchies, and Sides. We ordered from three of these menu sections. My friend ordered Al Pastor and Barbacoa Tacos. He loved them! He especially enjoyed the sweetness the pineapple added to the Pastor tacos and the tenderness of the Barbacoa. He added some of the house made Garlic Habanero Hot Sauce for a bit of a kick. I ordered the Steak Lonche from the Munchies section and the Corn In A Cup from the Sides. The Steak Sandwich was delicious! The skirt steak was cubed and cooked perfectly. The grilled peppers and onions mixed well with the Queso con Chili to make the sandwich warm and gooey. And the hoagie roll held up perfectly to all the fillings inside. It was a good size for lunch. The Corn in a Cup was large enough to be shared by 2 people. It had nice flavor and texture. I was told it was typically served cold and was asked if I wanted it warmed when I ordered it. I said yes, and it was served at room temperature. It's a tasty dish with way more corn than mayonnaise, and the Flaming Hot Cheetos Crumbles added nice crunch and texture. The restaurant has lots of tables and looks freshly painted. The restaurant has a nice bar and an outdoor patio that will be fun to enjoy when the weather is warm. I recommend Tio Fun for lunch and I plan to return soon. The food is good and worth the price charged.

Worthy of a 6th Star. Tacos were hearty and flavorful. We sampled all the salsa's...the hot was superb. Homemade queso had some kick which we loved. Mexican corn was good. Service was great. Parking on side and in the back. They have a nice little thing here...

Had such a great experience here with my wife! We both really enjoyed the ambiance with the music and decor (brought us back to living in Tucson). The food portions are MASSIVE, so don't worry about going hungry here. Given the size of the portions, pricing is very fair in my opinion. Place your order at the window and the staff brings your food to your table. All very clean inside. We had the fries, frito pie, Tijuana dog, and the fried chicken torta. Would absolutely recommend! We will be back!

Best alllll the things. Love the tacos both flour and corn, have tried every single one including breakfast. Order the chorizo guesadilla & chips and queso for the WIN. And don't sleep on the frozen margarita, it is banging. This is SLIVING.

I ate the most delicious breakfast tacos today, and thought you might like to know about it. This place is where it happened. The flour tortillas are made from scratch, soft and fluffy, like Loveless biscuits. The beans are almost like a bean sauce, which sounds weird, but perfectly compliments the yummy, non greasy, potatoes and eggs. The two taco sauces were right up there with the tortillas, the red is hot but not too hot, and the green just the right balance of flavors. My BF is from Texas, I'm from California so we're picky as hell and this place checks all the boxes for both of us- I'm used to breakfast burritos, he's used to breakfast tacos- it's the best of both worlds! The friendly server told us it gets really lively at night. Great bar menu with imported beers, and many non alcohol options. First time I've seen a shot of tequila referred to as Mexican mouthwash, lol. When you've lived in Nashville as long as we have, it's great to discover new neighborhoods.This area is called the Buchanan Arts district. It reminds me of 12th South in its very early days. We'll definitely be coming back to Tio fun soon. Ps The ambience is perfect, we loved the shrine to fun uncles, featuring my fav of all time, Uncle Rico.

What an amazing addition to Nashville's food scene! Tio fun was opened by the couple who runs The Mockingbird, and featured an extremely fun and playful menu of 'Mexican Munchies'. They also have a shrine to all famous uncles (think: uncle Jesse, uncle Rico) to keep with the theme. It's counter service, and the food comes out pretty fast. There's also margaritas available and the frozen margarita was phenomenal - pro tip to ask for a little tajin for in it! They've got delicious breakfast tacos, playful eats like the Tijuana Dog and Mex-Izza, and save room for churros or shaved ice for dessert. Can honestly say the entire experience was top notch from start to finish. Every item we tried was tasty and the staff were incredible. Have a feeling this place is going to be a staple!

This place is super festive! The outdoor patio is vibrant and relaxing. Service is on point, very outgoing. The tacos melt in your mouth and have lots of meat. I loved the special touches. These include a Selena cutout, shrine of fun uncle photos and the piñata in the bathroom to name a few! Great casual spot with fabulous prices.

Tasty, terrific tacos! The egg and chorizo, and arrechera tacos were fantastic. Plus some solid margaritas

A very fun vibe. They put a lot of thought into ambience, with random cacti and fun colors and a great Spanish music mix of mainstream hits like "I Will Survive" and "Jolene" en español! Service was very fast and friendly. Order at the counter, and it's soon delivered to your table. That said, the food was not even at a mediocre food-truck level. Taco meat cooked down to bland, brown, unremarkable globs, all of it....the pastor, the barbacoa, the chicken. Not even the house-made bottled sauce could enliven it. Sad to say there was nothing vibrant or energetic or interesting about the food.

There's nothing on their menu that you won't enjoy. I've been here multiple times and each visit is a HIT! I love that they serve breakfast tacos ALL DAY. I personally love the potato and egg breakfast taco. Don't forget to ask for the spicy salsa; it's the best combination of tingly and delicious on my taste buds. Speaking of taste buds, their freshly-made flour tortillas are absolute fire. I would love to just take home a bunch of these tortillas home. I also love the al pastor taco, the guac, the queso, and the Tijuana dog! And don't forget to save some room for dessert! The churros are the perfect end to your meal.

Went to Tio Fun for the first time tonight and it was pretty good! The vibe is cute and fun, and the food is good too. We got the fancy tia salad, mexican pizza, guac and chips, a side of rice, and charred jalapenos. The mexican pizza was enormous and not great. I wish we were told how much food it was going to be because we barely ate any of the pizza. My boyfriend also got a margarita that was mediocre. Next time we will have to skip the margarita and pizza and try the tacos!

Was very okay. My bowl had no flavor was pretty disappointed! Also the queso was very bland and didn't have much flavor too. I was really hoping to like this place!

Really great and interesting food! I got the Pochos and they were delicious! Parking can be a little hard to find, but there's street parking around if you're willing to walk.

What an awesome spot. Nashville has no shortage of amazing Mexican food and Tio fun belongs with the very best. Such a unique take and everything was delicious with tons of flavor. This is a must try!!!

New favorite Mexican restaurant in Nashville! It's very fun and unique. Love their menu, you can't go wrong. Favorite have the been the breakfast tacos served all day long - loved the chorizo and cheese tacos and potato and cheese tacos! The Pochos munchies were amazing as well. Great salsa choices, I wanted to take a bottle of the Sweet Heat home. A must try!

Chef Maneet just made it to the final four in the 5th Annual Championship on the cooking channel. By having the high score of the evening tonight, 3/31/24, she chose Tio Fun to get the $5,000 donation! So I know this restaurant must be fantastic. Next time visiting Nashville I'll eat at Tio Fun! Hope you will also.

Just had 3 breakfast tacos. Bean and cheese was good. Bacon, egg and cheese was great. But the potato egg and cheese was out of this frickin world. Next time I will try the Super Taco. This is a great place. Our neighborhood needed this

The service was excellent. I tried the chilaquil torta, and its diverse textures were truly enjoyable. Knowing it originates from Mexico City with the addition of sour cream, I was a bit disappointed it didn't come with it. However, aside from that, the experience was fantastic. The churros were outstanding. My main critique revolves around the aguas frescas--they tasted good but were exceptionally small. A bit pricey but would definitely recommend to friends!

Fun casual restaurant. Had the carnitas, arrachea, and barbacoa tacos. All of them were outstanding, though my favorite was the arrachea by a very slim margin! House margarita was great. The staff was courteous and very fast. I am already looking forward to my next visit!

This is Texan approved! The tacos are so amazing and you can tell everything is fresh. I wish the margs weren't as watery but maybe I need to try them frozen. The service was great and I loved the look inside. I'd give 10 stars if I could!!!

As the name suggests this is a fun place with great food. I especially recommend the churros. This place will definitely be a regular stop for us.