Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN

Hard Shell Taco


West Coast Taco

Hard Shell Taco

West Coast Taco
1609 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville, Tennessee, 37217
(615) 891-7666
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This hard taco came ready for a coast-to-coast showdown. The shell was so light and crispy it practically exploded on contact, yet somehow still held together like a seasoned surfer catching one last wave. Inside, the shredded beef brought that unmistakable West Coast heat—spicy, structured, and soaked through with rich, juicy tenderness. Every bite gave a crunch of cold, crisp veggies. Shredded cheese blanketed the whole taco like a California sunset: warm, mellow, and perfectly placed. Each side took its own spotlight. The guacamole was more of a thin, sauce-like whisper—creamy up front with a delayed, peppery burn that lingered on the back of the palate. The salsa verde? Bright, citrusy, and clean. And the salsa—bold and balanced, heavy on cilantro—wrapped the whole taco in a fresh, herbaceous punch.

DISHED UP BY...

Brad Blankenship

Brad Blankenship is a retired integrative medicine doctor who has resided in Nashville for over 50 years. He, along with his wife Lulu Burns-Keller travel the US in search of new flavors. Together, they write, photograph and review for Beyondish in the Nashville area and beyond.

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