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Today Is The Local Taco Day In Sylvan Park [Comings & Goings]

The Local Taco. No, it’s not a type of taco indigenous to Nashville (but that would definitely be interesting). It’s a new taco hut in Sylvan Park in the former home of the neighborhood’s beloved Goldie’s Deli. Think SATCO’s a la carte order-at-the-front style, but with way less frat parties and way more neighborhood get-togethers. The Local Taco specializes in an interesting fusion of old southern and simple traditional Mexican fare, and that means if you were wondering where to get barbeque in your taco (or fried chicken, shrimp, tilapia, smoked beef brisket and jalenpeno cole slaw, for that matter), The Local Taco is the place to be. In addition to tacos, there will be enchiladas, salads, sides, cheese dip and other staples.

Owner John Ko has us just about giddy with glee over his concept. He plans to use local ingredients when possible, and is committed to becoming part of the Sylvan Park neighborhood community. And when we went to try out The Local Taco this past weekend, let’s just say that something else had us giddy with glee. Here’s a hint: It starts with “frozen” and ends with “margaritas.” Though the space inside is limited, the freshly-remodeled building is home to an absolutely fabulous porch, and we envision many margaritas tacos & enchiladas enjoyed there in our future.

The Local Taco throws open their doors today at 4501 Murphy Road, and will be open Monday-Saturday from 10am-11pm.

Photo by Nashvillest.

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8 Comments

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Stephen-Yeargin/184101999 Stephen Yeargin

    My wife and I saw this on a leisurely drive through the area and thought “Oh man, we gotta go check this place out!” Glad you guys took care of trying it before we inevitably end up over there.

  • http://nashvillest.com Christy Frink

    Oh, we do what we can. We really took one for the team this time. ;)

    But seriously, let us know what you think! And I uh, can't recommend the frozen margaritas enough.

  • Melvin P. Refret

    Anything involving John Ko is worth checking out.

  • JB

    Really wanted this place to be really good. It wasn't what I was hoping for!
    I LOVE mexican and I LOVE margaritas. I go out to have both with my husband at least once a week. Being that we live less than five blocks from LT we were STOKED. Especially when we saw they actually could serve liquor (unlike many other businesses in the area).
    The tacos were good (interesting choices and fairly cheap), but imagine our disappointment when our SMALL (32 oz) pitcher of margarita was filled to the brim with ice and literally only held a shaker full of pre-mixed margarita. And it cost $18!!!!!
    HELLO! WHAT? Even though it had a nice flavor it certainly wasn't worth 18 of my hard earned bucks. What a rip off.
    I am so disappointed, because my husband and I are all about supporting the local businesses and we would have spent a good amount of our paychecks there this summer if there had been even a little more liquid in that pitcher.
    Sigh.

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  • GM

    Fabulous place! Fresh food… great open air space!

  • GM

    Fabulous place! Fresh food… great open air space!

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