La Playa

Found my lunch rather «meh.» Had steak enchiladas and could swear there was chicken gravy on it. Not saying it WAS, but that’s sure what it made me think of.
Service was good– quick and friendly. No gripes there. Maybe I just ordered a less-​than dish today.

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Missed yet another connecting bus at the station, so I always take the time between buses to explore cheap eats in the area. This was the first place I saw as I entered the Arcade.
I swear, I had just ordered and barely had time to remove my coat to sit down when my order arrived. That is service!
Chips and salsa were nondescript. The chicken in my enchilada was salty. I’m starting to believe that my hometown undersalts (relatively speaking) if I keep finding many places oversalting the food in Nashville.
They don’t offer my go-​to drink of horchata.
There was an upstairs area that I didn’t visit, but many guests arrived and headed up there immediately. Place was constantly busy.
I didn’t realize there was waiter service here until after I ordered at the register and opted to dine in.

Such a cute little restaurant in the arcade downtown! You can sit down for a delicious lunch or take your food to go. The first time I went, we sat and I love the atmosphere! The second story has 10 – 15 tables & booths. It wasn’t crowded at all, and the waiter was attentive and quick! I ordered chicken nachos, and they were so so good! It’s very good food for a great deal!

Just ok. Passable.

The last time I reviewed this place the menu wasa woefully lacking a lot for vegetarian options. Walking by it today at lunch I noticed signs on the window saying there were new menu options. I went inside, checked out their «new menu» and sure enough they added Vege-​Fajitas, Veg-​Fajita Quesadillas, Vege-​Grilled Salad and Vegi-​Nachos supremos. I tried the vege-​fajita quesadilla and was pleasantly surprised. I would rate it about a 7.5 out of 10. Not fantastic but ok for a quick lunch meal. The rest of the menu looks like it has been expanded.
Bottom line, if you haven’t been thrilled with their limited menu options before, you may want to give them a second try.

OMG! So I had a taste for some nachos and since I work downtown I decided to go to La Playa’s for lunch. I’ve been there for their burritos before (which are quite awesome) but their chicken nachos are GREAT!
Seasoned just right, served hot with crispy warm chips… I wish I had another serving right now & I just ate them!
So go to the Arcade in downtown Nashville & eat up!

Located in Nashville’s historic Arcade, you will find tucked in an authentic Mexican dance party of simplicity.
The beauty of this place is that it has its own little feel. The walls have been stuccoed and painted will brilliant murals from traditional times.
The first floor, the entry from the Arcade, has three tables for eating in. There is also an upstairs that has about twice as many tables.
You can order to go at the register or take a seat for servers. I’m partial to good authentic Mexican food. Having lived and breathed this Earthen delicacy, I find this spot to be just a step ahead of other similar genres of food in the downtown area.
The food comes fast and hot. Who doesn’t like fast and hot? Yaya!
The prices are excellent and more than reasonable for the portions you get for lunch.
Overall, I suggest this place to get an authentic experience and reasonable priced food on the fly. Me gustaria La Playa!