
The Cozy Taberna
Spanish · Salem · $$$
4.7(1,316)
Spanish · Downtown Nashville, Nashville, TN · $
An energetic Barcelona-style tapas bar serving Spanish favorites, seasonal specials, and curated cocktails in a contemporary space with a lively patio in the heart of downtown Nashville across from the Ryman Auditorium. Perfect for a shared meal of small plates, a memorable date night, weekend brunch, and private events hosted with Spanish hospitality!
“We stopped in yesterday for a quick lunch. My friend enjoyed her sliders and my chicken dish was delish! The bartender was pretty nice and outdid himself on my rum & juice.”
“If you’re craving authentic Spanish flavors, Boqueria Nashville absolutely delivers. The tapas here are the real deal—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully executed. Every dish feels like it was pulled straight from a table in Barcelona, from the perfectly seasoned patatas bravas to the rich, savory jamón. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, making it perfect for sharing plates and enjoying a true tapas experience. It’s one of those rare spots that genuinely transports you—each bite tastes like Spain. Easily some of the best tapas around! Staff is amazing!!!”
“Great food. They serve small plates, we didn’t know that, but we had a great server that day. We got there an hour before the time they close and he was still very polite and friendly. He even offer to take pictures of us, that had never happen to us before and is a detail we appreciate very much. It was our third anniversary. The place is very clean and has a cozy atmosphere, makes you feel like you are on a highly elegant place, but for two people still pretty affordable.”
“We have been anticipating trying this restaurant for months now. I must say the flavor in almost all of the dishes is very much lacking. The carrots at the end stole the show! They were absolutely amazing! But the slider type burgers were missing a sauce of some sort. It all needed a little more detail to the flavors. But what was lacking in flavor they made up for it in service. The servers were so friendly and the food came out fast and hot. We sat at the bar which was very much enjoyable. The hostess were so nice and accommodating as well. So all in all it was an ok experience.”
“Visiting this place in Nashville for Spanish food was a nice experience overall, but the food itself did not leave a particularly strong impression. Some of the dishes we ordered were delayed, which interrupted the flow of the meal, and there were several small service mistakes throughout the evening. The interior design and atmosphere were pleasant, though it was a bit too loud for comfortable conversation. It also felt somewhat different from the lively and authentic market atmosphere you would expect from Barcelona.”
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