Best East Side Cheap Eats

This delightful taco truck has taken up permanent residence in the parking lot of the Marathon gas station at 11th and Woodland streets in East Nashville, and it’s one of the neighborhood’s most reliable options for a great, quick, affordable meal. Highlights at Five Points Taco: Both the carnitas and shrimp tacos, the carne asada fries, and one of my fave items in town, the mulitas (I get the carnitas version), which are essentially mini quesadillas. And let’s not forget the fabulous $5 cheesy bean-and-rice burrito, a satisfying meal for anyone on a budget. Furthermore, owner Charlie Zelaya is one of the nicest folks you’ll find in Nashville’s food biz. JACK SILVERMAN