Gate-side tacos in Main Terminal
New Heights Cantina & Taqueria sits in the Main Terminal at BNA, airside, so you can walk over after clearing TSA without leaving the secure area. It’s a fast-casual setup: order at the counter, grab a buzzer, and they call you when your tacos or bowls are ready. Most mains land in the $12–$18 range, which is mid-pack pricing for Nashville airport food.
The menu leans Mexican-American: tacos, burritos, rice bowls, chips with salsa or queso, plus a few salads. Expect familiar fillings like grilled chicken, carne asada, and carnitas, not regional-specialty stuff. Sides like chips and queso usually run around $6–$8, and you can turn most proteins into either tacos or a bowl, which helps if you’re trying to stay under a per diem cap.
There’s a basic bar setup with beer, wine, and a short list of tequila and margaritas, handy if your Southwest or Delta flight just posted a 90-minute delay. Draft beers tend to sit in the $8–$11 range and margaritas a bit higher, so two drinks can easily match the price of a meal. Seating is mostly standard two-tops and high-tops, with views out toward the Main Terminal concourse.
Food comes out on the quicker side for an airport spot; budget 10–20 minutes from order to tray during typical daytime periods between 11:00 and 19:00. If your boarding pass shows a tight 35-minute connection, grab something pre-made from another kiosk, but an hour or more is plenty for tacos here. Portion sizes skew slightly larger than typical grab-and-go sandwiches you’ll find elsewhere in BNA.
Tip: If you’re watching the clock, ask at the counter for an estimated prep time when you order; if they quote more than 20 minutes, pivot to a burrito or bowl, which usually comes out faster than custom taco plates.