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I love when people email me questions about Nashville.
It is like when someone asks you to brag about your siblings or your kids or your own personal best friend’s accomplishments. Meaning, I love talking about Nashville.
When you lovelies come to town [and I love when you do], you always want to know where to eat, where to play, and where to hear the best music.
So today I’m going to tell you my favorite places to eat lunch.
See, we eat out a lot here. Like, A LOT. Because so many of us are singlets and we love to hang together, we have managed to find a few great lunch joints that don’t cost a pretty penny but are totes delish.
[Uh oh. Nash talk. Sorry.]
So in no order of preference, here are my top 5 favorite lunch spots in Nashville.
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1. Baja Burrito
Similar to, but better than: Moe’s Southwest Grill
What I order: A chicken taco, chips, and a drink
Approximate cost: $5
Don’t miss: The roasted tomato salsa or the fruit tea.
Etc.: Do you know this thing I speak of? Fruit tea? It’s amazing and it is EVERYWHERE in this town. These restaurants will each woo you with their unique blends of tea, orange juice, other juices, and awesome. And Baja’s is one of the best.
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2. McDougal’s
[The website is, well, lacking. But it gives you the address, which is necessary.]
Similar to, but better than: Zaxby’s
What I order: Grilled chicken salad, no red onions, ranch dressing on the side.
Approximate cost: $7
What not to miss: If you like spicy, they have great honey-spicy stuff. But as for me and my house, we will not eat spicy. Also, you get a tiny dollop of ice cream at the end. Don’t forget to get that thang.
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3. Burger Up
Similar to, but WAY better than: Ted’s Montana Grill
What I order: The local salad with grilled chicken
Approximate cost: $11
What not to miss: Sweet potato fries. And fried pickles. And the woodstock burger. Dang, just eat there a few times and order something different every time. You won’t be mad about it.
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4. Edley’s
Similar to, but better than: your average BBQ joint
What I order: They have a special every day, and I usually get coerced by my emotions to get that. But if not, the turkey BBQ sandwich is my choice.
Approximate cost: $8
What not to miss: The coleslaw. It’s vinegar based, which makes me terribly happy.
Etc: Edley’s is brand new, but has won our neighborhood over like whoa. I say that to say, I haven’t tasted everything there, but my friends certainly have [my people go there EVERY DAY], and it is all amazing.
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Similar to, but better than: I mean, is there a comparison to a truck that drives around town and makes amazing grilled cheese sandwiches? Me thinks not.
What I order: The basic grilled cheese and tomato soup
Approximate cost: $8
What not to miss: The truck. It parks somewhere different every day, so you need to check their facebook page to see where they are parked. Tricky stuff, restaurants with wheels.
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[If you are headed to town soon, you might also want to check out my Top 5 favorite Nashville brunch spots and my Top 5 favorite Nashville fine dining dinner restaurants. But I’m not the boss of you. Eat wherever you want. 
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YOUR TURN!
If you live in Nashville, share your favorite lunch spot!
If you live outside of Nashville, why not tell us the best lunch place in your town?
