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Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – Nashville, Nashville, TN

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – Nashville

4.4 (53)
$30 and under
Mexican
200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219-2114

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Lona is a dynamic modern Mexican restaurant brought to life by the creative collaboration of renowned chefs Richard Sandoval and Pablo Salas and aims to redefine the Mexican dining experience by combining traditional flavors with contemporary techniques and artistic presentation.

At Lona, guests will be immersed in a lively atmosphere that pays homage to Mexico's rich culinary heritage while embracing the spirit of innovation. The menu showcases a fusion of regional Mexican cuisines, featuring an array of bold and authentic flavors. From delectable street food favorites to refined dishes inspired by ancient recipes, Lona offers a culinary journey that celebrates the diversity and complexity of Mexican gastronomy.

Serving dinner daily and weekend brunch.

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • 567 Happy Hour at Lona

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Join us for our 567 Happy Hour Sunday - Thursday from 5 - 6PM & 9 - 10PM, featuring $5 cervezas, $6 house vino and $7 handcrafted Latin cocktails paired with shared plates.

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What 53 people are saying

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – Nashville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lona in Nashville, led by Chef Richard Sandoval, offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food, drinks, and service." Highlights include creative Mexican fare like "baja tacos," "crab guacamole," and "lobster quesadilla." Guests appreciate the "great atmosphere" and attentive staff, though some note service inconsistencies during busy times.

53 Reviews
  1. Chan

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd visit. Food and drinks are delicious. Great experience!

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  2. Lisa

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I found our new favorite drink! The Spicy Avocado was both refreshing and unique. We would come back just for this! I had the market salad with shrimp added - the marinade on the shrimp and the mix of flavors was excellent. My husband had the shrimp tacos and said that they were delicious. This was definitely a fun find on the lower level of the Noelle Hotel, and we would definitely return!
    Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
    Hey Lisa, Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – Nashville as your new favorite spot! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed our spicy avocado, shrimp tacos, and market salad. We're glad you found the mix of flavors refreshing and unique. We're also delighted that you enjoyed the unique location and would definitely return. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, Lona GM

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  3. Ted

    Atlanta18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience at the bar for happy hour with Adam guiding our journey! Food and drinks were great. We will be back

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  4. Alyssa

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks, and service is outstanding with a bar scene happy hour! Can't beat the experience!
    Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – NashvilleResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Alyssa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, drinks, and service at Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – Nashville. We're also glad that our bar scene happy hour added to your experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Melissa

    Salt Lake City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family came here for Easter brunch and had a wonderful dining experience. The pork burrito, tequila bloody Mary and French toast were all amazing. To top it off, they had a DJ playing, which was pretty rad. I highly recommend.
    Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – NashvilleResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Melissa! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful Easter brunch at Lona Nashville! It's great to know that you enjoyed our pork burrito, bloody Mary, and French toast. We're also glad you appreciated the live music and our DJ. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Kathy

    Orange County2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were great. It was hard to hear one another because the DJ music was quite loud.

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  7. Marilyn VIP

    Nashville77 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool modern Mexican restaurant Good food and friendly service and good value but parking cost me $35. Ouch!
    Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – NashvilleResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Marilyn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our modern Mexican cuisine and found our service friendly. We understand that parking was a bit of a concern for you. We have complimentary valet parking when you dine with us. Please fill free to reach back out to me and I can take care of your parking charge! We hope to see you again soon at Lona! - Lona GM

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  8. Lucy

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Lona! Good food, great drinks. Adam makes the best margaritas in Nashville!! 🔥 You should try the passion picante cocktail next time you’re there. It’s out of this world good!

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  9. Tom

    Nashville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar service was great. After we were seated the table service was not good. The server never offered to take our order, we had to flag her down. We couldn't get a drink order from the server so we had to flag the manager down.
    Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – NashvilleResponded on April 21, 2025
    Hi Tom, thank you for taking the time to review your experience at Lona Nashville. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and the ambiance of our bar. However, we're sorry to hear about your experience with our service. We strive to provide attentive, efficient service to all our guests and it seems we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we will ensure to address this issue. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best, Lona Team

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  10. Peter VIP

    Nashville10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding. Guacamole with pork belly, baja tacos.
    Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – NashvilleResponded on April 21, 2025
    Hey Peter, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Lona! It's great to know that our guacamole with pork belly hit the spot! We're always striving to provide an outstanding dining experience and your feedback reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thanks again!

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FAQs

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – Nashville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 649-5000.

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval – Nashville is rated 4.4 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
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200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219-2114

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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