If I could only eat a single cuisine for the rest of my life it would definitely be Mexican. The challenge is Mexican is as varied as any other cuisine, depending on what region the food originates.
Being originally from California I'm used to a specific style which is very difficult to find here in Tennessee. So when I find one that reminds me of home, or that excites me in a new way, I quickly become a return visitor. Today's food adventure is one one of those.
One of the best forms of Mexican is the classic Taco. It has the advantage of being a handheld food and allows for a lot of variety.
Mojo's Tacos has two locations in middle Tennessee, one in the Factory at Franklin and the other in the Tollgate neighborhood of Thompson's Station. It identifies itself as an authentic Mexican restaurant with a Tennessee Twist.
They have the usual Mexican fare like chips & salsa or guacamole, nachos, quesadillas, but the taco is definitely the star of the show. With flavors like Fajita, Adobo Chicken, Carnitas, and Baja Fish; but, also Tennessee flavors like Brisket, Green Chile Chicken, and Hot Chicken.
I have my favorites, but I also try to sample other flavors each time I go. This particular trip I had the Fajita Chicken and the Adobo Chicken. Both were very delicious, although they had decidedly similar flavorings. The primary difference is a few more vegetables in the Fajita.
I've also had the Old School (classic ground beef), Brisket, Baja Fish, Hot Chicken and Carnitas. So far I have enjoyed every one I've tried.
They also have great sides like rice and beans, but my favorite is the Street Corn. I don't usually order Street Corn places because I am not a fan of eating corn on the cob, but Mojo's optionally will serve it off the cob, with all the same spices and cheeses.
Final Thoughts
In my continual search for great Mexican this has been an excellent find. I've eaten at both locations with very similar experiences. The atmosphere is light, fun, and vibrant and is somewhere I will return to often.
It is also a great place for a large gathering. They have plenty of room for large groups without taking space for smaller parties.
I definitely recommend Mojo's Tacos.
Mojo's Tacos
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Rd #11Y
Franklin, TN 37064
Tollgate, Thompson's Station
2000 Tollgate Blvd STE 201
Thompson's Station, TN 37179
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