I've only tried a few BBQ places in Mid TN, and nothing has blown me away just yet. I really want to make the trek to Helen's that Gore mentioned last year and try the sausage sammich he raved about!
If you're going to be anywhere near Gallatin, and you're in the mood for Mexican, we discovered an amazing Mexican restaurant that has the absolute BEST carne asada and carnitas tacos I've ever had, and I've been to a lot of places having lived in SoCal.
Garcia's Taqueria & Sports Grill
971 Memory Ln Ste 106 Gallatin, TN 37066
A couple of spots worth checking out in Nashville are Hugh Baby's and Steam Boys. Hugh Baby's makes a fine burger(better than In'n'Out IMO) and Steam Boys is a simple noodle and dumpling house. The beef bao and beef noodle soup are simply superb! They serve a very flavorful and very spicy hot chili oil on the side that really wakes up the taste buds.
Steam Boys:
1200 2nd Ave N Nashville, TN 37208(this is one of 3 locations in the area)
Hugh Baby's:
4816 Charlotte Pike Nashville, TN 37209(one of several area locations)
You've got my digits if you'd like to reach out!
