Mesero - 12South, Nashville

Mesero's 12South location has built a following on its patio — a lively, vibrant space that draws a regular crowd along with the neighborhood's foot traffic. Margaritas are what people talk about most, backed by a kitchen turning out food that regulars describe as authentic Mexican cooking. Service has developed a reputation for warmth, even as order accuracy has been known to slip on busy nights. It's a neighborhood spot where the hospitality and the drinks carry as much weight as anything coming out of the kitchen.