Get A Taste Of The Caribbean At Merengue Cafe, A Neighborhood Restaurant In Nashville

Tennessee is well known for its southern comfort fare, including fried chicken and Nashville hot chicken. It’s where tourists come for biscuits and gravy, where cinnamon rolls are dipped in decadent swells of icing and banana pudding is as common as water. The indulgences are grand, but not well-varied here in the south, and that’s where Nashville’s charming Merengue Cafe makes an appearance. The menu boasts classic Dominican, Puerto Rican & Cuban cuisine, and it’s a newly minted favorite in Music City.

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Nashville's Merengue Cafe is a brightly painted, locally-owned eatery that offers up classic Dominican, Puerto Rican and Cuban fare with gusto.

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Expect fresh ingredients and an explosion of decadent flavor when you visit. This hidden gem has everything from Puerto Rican mofongo to freshly fried empanadas.

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Served up cafeteria-style, it's easy to snag a quick, indulgent meal with Merengue's counter service focus.

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It's a great, intimate spot with fabulous food and good folks behind the counter. The prices are right and the servings are large, and it helps that there's parking right on-site. That comes at a premium in Merengue's busy Berry Hill neighborhood, so it adds a nod of approval in our book.

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Visitors claim that it's a fun space for everything from a hangout with your friends to a business lunch. The brightly lit, contemporary space manages to balance its traditional menu with a modern edge.

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Don't skimp on that menu, folks. The tostones (fried plantains) are top notch, and there's nothing like the perfectly cured meat dishes.

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Will you be joining for lunch? Nashville's Merengue Cafe is open every day of the week but Monday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Keep in mind that they close a little early on Sundays, at 7 p.m.

You can find more information about the Merengue Cafe with a visit to their official website or Facebook page.

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