Nashville Newcomers: Nuvo Burrito

July 21, 2009 8:21 AM 19 comments

When we did our Battle of the Burritos a few months ago, we had no idea that another contender was set to enter the market, and in a space painfully devoid of burritos at that. Enter Nuvo Burrito, tucked into the old Z’s Deli space in East Nashville’s Five Points, and now soft-opened to the public.

We dropped in last night to see if Nuvo is the answer to East Nashville’s burrito needs. When we marched in 20 minutes before they were set to close for the evening, we were astonished at the amount of people inside. At least a dozen customers were ordering or seated, which gave us plenty of time to take in the overwhelming menus displayed on two large flatscreen TVs. Burritos range in price from $6.99 – $8.99, chips & salsa will ding you $2.50, and there’s no queso to be found on the menu, much to our chagrin. Nuvo Burrito also offers an impressive selection of quesadillas on the menu, though you wouldn’t guess it by their name. Both burritos and quesadillas are filled with unique, fresh ingredients – We’re talking spinach, artichoke, hearty brown grains, black beans, cilantro pesto, sweet potatoes, cajun shrimp, bacon bits, caramelized onions and more.

Despite costing over $10 for a meal (with chips and drinks), our burritos were worth the cost. Our vegetarian burrito was served in a bright green spinach tortilla and loaded to the brim with fillings, and our “Gulf Coaster” was equally as satisfying. Many of Nuvo’s burrito concepts stray so far from the traditional burrito that at times, it may be best to consider it a giant, warm gourmet wrap. Not that we’re complaining about that.

We’d petition for a salsa bar, queso dip and some fresh, warm chips if we were going to complain about something. Other than that, Nuvo Burrito has entered the East Nashville market with a bang, with neighborhood residents already pouring through their doors every day. The four owners are so excited about making creative burritos that it’s hard to imagine their concept doing poorly. We were excitedly told about plans to offer a “Guest Burrito Of The Day,” some special tomato-y offerings for their grand opening at the Tomato Art Fest, and plans for additional chain locations. Nuvo Burrito is (for now) open 11am-8pm every day, so show ‘em some love. Welcome to town, Nuvo!

UPDATE: Nuvo Burrito has launched their website, which includes a pdf of their menu for the curious. Click here to visit NuvoBurrito.com!

Photo by Nashvillest. Click here for more photos of Nuvo Burrito!

  • http://loudestnoise.com David Cintron

    I may have to go to Nuvo tonight. You're the second source to recommend it.

  • http://nashvillest.com Christy Frink

    Mmm. Burritos in the morning. ;)

  • http://nashvillest.com morganlevy

    Okay, so I didn't mention this in the review because it's kind of disgusting, but I am STILL tasting the burrito from last night (and yes, I have brushed my teeth twice). Them things is potent! So um, take some mints.

  • http://loudestnoise.com David Cintron

    I wanted to go tonight, but then the gf and I realized it's pie and pint night at Family Wash so I think we're gonna have to hit that up instead. Soon though, Nuvo, I will taste your deliciousness.

  • jenn89

    hey – where is it located and do you have a link to their menu?

  • ut113088

    november 13th!!! thats all i have to say.

  • http://nashvillest.com Christy Frink

    It's located at 1000 Main St. in East Nashville near Five Points. It's in the old Z's Deli space. As for the menu, it's nowhere online right now. :(

  • http://nashvillest.com Christy Frink

    Ha! We pretty much can't wait for that either…

  • http://nashvillest.com morganlevy

    They should have a menu and website up soon online. We'll edit that information in when it's available. They're having some web troubles.

  • jmgregory

    Let's see… the menus are on flat-screen TVs, the “burritos” include spinach, artichoke, and sweet potatoes, and a meal is over $10.

    Yup, this place has 5 points written all over it.

  • http://twitter.com/joetheprophet Joseph Mosby

    I just tried Nuvo Burrito for the first time. Baja had better put their game face on.

  • john

    Are you guys kidding? First off let me say I'm a huge burrito fan and have been looking forward to this place opening up since word leaked months ago. I ate there the first time on saturday and was very disappointed …I decided to give it another chance monday and it was just as disappointing. The taste was bland and generic and it wasn't even rolled properly so when I picked it up everything fell out the bottom. Looks like I'll have to keep driving out to 100 oaks from the east side to eat a decent burrito :(

  • http://nashvillest.com morganlevy

    Sorry you didn't like it! It's definitely not your traditional burrito, but I've heard nothing but rave reviews from everyone who's tried it, and I certainly enjoyed the burrito that I chose – anything but bland and generic, and rolled up with no complaints. Nuvo won't ever replace Baja in my diet, but it's added to the rotation for sure.

  • grizaham

    I had the Plymouth yesterday and it was seriously the best burrito i have ever had.. I cannot wait to go back and get another one! So glad Nuvo is in the neighboorhood!
    Thanks for coming!

  • http://loudestnoise.com David Cintron

    So I can report that the Nuvo is delicious and will be a food I seek often when in East Nashville. The staff is super friendly and even remade my gf's burrito when they used the wrong kind of tortilla on accident. Plenty of space and tables are laid out nicely.

    One complaint would have to be that the fountain drink machine is awkwardly located right next to the counter where you order/pay so it makes for some interesting maneuvering when you go in for a refill.

  • http://nashvillest.com morganlevy

    Their menu is up online: http://www.nuvoburrito.com/

  • ann81

    I'ld have to agree with you on this. The meat was good, but everything else looked like it was served out of a can or jar and very bland.

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