A close-up view of various baked goods on wooden plates, with warm, inviting colors and textures.
A close-up view of various baked goods on wooden plates, with warm, inviting colors and textures.
Taco + Theory
Taco + Theory

Where Flavor Is Proven

Where Flavor Is Proven

EXPLORE MENU

EXPLORE MENU

EXPLORE MENU

A beautifully arranged table with various dishes, including fruits, bread, and wine, set for a meal.
A rustic table set with various traditional pastries and a small bottle, surrounded by green foliage.

Taco de Theory is built on great food and genuine hospitality blending proven techniques with modern creativity to deliver flavor-forward dishes where every ingredient proves the theory.

Taco de Theory is built on great food and genuine hospitality blending proven techniques with modern creativity to deliver flavor-forward dishes where every ingredient proves the theory.

{Our Menu}

Discover the Theory of Taste

{Our Menu}

Discover the Theory of Taste

{Our Menu}

Discover the Theory of Taste

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Quesadilla Combo

A rustic outdoor table setting featuring a charcuterie arrangement of cheese and sliced salami alongside a large bowl of uncooked pasta, a bottle of olive oil, and a glass of white wine, all against a dark, vine-covered background.

$15.00

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4.8

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10

reviews)

A rustic outdoor table setting featuring a charcuterie arrangement of cheese and sliced salami alongside a large bowl of uncooked pasta, a bottle of olive oil, and a glass of white wine, all against a dark, vine-covered background.
Quesadilla Combo

$15.00

4.8

Stars

(

10

reviews)

Quesadilla Combo

A rustic outdoor table setting featuring a charcuterie arrangement of cheese and sliced salami alongside a large bowl of uncooked pasta, a bottle of olive oil, and a glass of white wine, all against a dark, vine-covered background.

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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10

reviews)

A rustic outdoor table setting featuring a charcuterie arrangement of cheese and sliced salami alongside a large bowl of uncooked pasta, a bottle of olive oil, and a glass of white wine, all against a dark, vine-covered background.
Quesadilla Combo

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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10

reviews)

Quesadilla Combo

A rustic outdoor table setting featuring a charcuterie arrangement of cheese and sliced salami alongside a large bowl of uncooked pasta, a bottle of olive oil, and a glass of white wine, all against a dark, vine-covered background.

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

(

10

reviews)

A rustic outdoor table setting featuring a charcuterie arrangement of cheese and sliced salami alongside a large bowl of uncooked pasta, a bottle of olive oil, and a glass of white wine, all against a dark, vine-covered background.
Quesadilla Combo

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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10

reviews)

Brisket Elote

A festive platter of roasted vegetables, including sliced, seared pears or apples and charred tomatoes, garnished with walnuts and rosemary sprigs, set next to a pumpkin, a glass of red wine, and lit candles for a holiday or autumn meal.

$16.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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5

reviews)

A festive platter of roasted vegetables, including sliced, seared pears or apples and charred tomatoes, garnished with walnuts and rosemary sprigs, set next to a pumpkin, a glass of red wine, and lit candles for a holiday or autumn meal.
Brisket Elote

$16.00

4.8

Stars

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5

reviews)

Brisket Elote

A festive platter of roasted vegetables, including sliced, seared pears or apples and charred tomatoes, garnished with walnuts and rosemary sprigs, set next to a pumpkin, a glass of red wine, and lit candles for a holiday or autumn meal.

$16.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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5

reviews)

A festive platter of roasted vegetables, including sliced, seared pears or apples and charred tomatoes, garnished with walnuts and rosemary sprigs, set next to a pumpkin, a glass of red wine, and lit candles for a holiday or autumn meal.
Brisket Elote

$16.00

Book a Table

4.8

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5

reviews)

Brisket Elote

A festive platter of roasted vegetables, including sliced, seared pears or apples and charred tomatoes, garnished with walnuts and rosemary sprigs, set next to a pumpkin, a glass of red wine, and lit candles for a holiday or autumn meal.

$16.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

(

5

reviews)

A festive platter of roasted vegetables, including sliced, seared pears or apples and charred tomatoes, garnished with walnuts and rosemary sprigs, set next to a pumpkin, a glass of red wine, and lit candles for a holiday or autumn meal.
Brisket Elote

$16.00

Book a Table

4.8

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5

reviews)

Mini Taco Nachos

A close-up of a rustic food spread featuring a small bowl filled with mixed green and black olives on a wooden board, with a bowl of yogurt or dip and a salad in the background.

$15.00

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4.8

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8

reviews)

A close-up of a rustic food spread featuring a small bowl filled with mixed green and black olives on a wooden board, with a bowl of yogurt or dip and a salad in the background.
Mini Taco Nachos

$15.00

4.8

Stars

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8

reviews)

Mini Taco Nachos

A close-up of a rustic food spread featuring a small bowl filled with mixed green and black olives on a wooden board, with a bowl of yogurt or dip and a salad in the background.

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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8

reviews)

A close-up of a rustic food spread featuring a small bowl filled with mixed green and black olives on a wooden board, with a bowl of yogurt or dip and a salad in the background.
Mini Taco Nachos

$15.00

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4.8

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8

reviews)

Mini Taco Nachos

A close-up of a rustic food spread featuring a small bowl filled with mixed green and black olives on a wooden board, with a bowl of yogurt or dip and a salad in the background.

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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8

reviews)

A close-up of a rustic food spread featuring a small bowl filled with mixed green and black olives on a wooden board, with a bowl of yogurt or dip and a salad in the background.
Mini Taco Nachos

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

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8

reviews)

3 Taco Combo

An overhead shot of a plate of spaghetti tossed with creamy sauce, large leaves of spinach, and dark beans or olives, garnished with shredded cheese and served on a wooden board.

$13.00

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4.8

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15

reviews)

An overhead shot of a plate of spaghetti tossed with creamy sauce, large leaves of spinach, and dark beans or olives, garnished with shredded cheese and served on a wooden board.
3 Taco Combo

$13.00

4.8

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15

reviews)

3 Taco Combo

An overhead shot of a plate of spaghetti tossed with creamy sauce, large leaves of spinach, and dark beans or olives, garnished with shredded cheese and served on a wooden board.

$13.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

(

15

reviews)

An overhead shot of a plate of spaghetti tossed with creamy sauce, large leaves of spinach, and dark beans or olives, garnished with shredded cheese and served on a wooden board.
3 Taco Combo

$13.00

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4.8

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15

reviews)

3 Taco Combo

An overhead shot of a plate of spaghetti tossed with creamy sauce, large leaves of spinach, and dark beans or olives, garnished with shredded cheese and served on a wooden board.

$13.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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15

reviews)

An overhead shot of a plate of spaghetti tossed with creamy sauce, large leaves of spinach, and dark beans or olives, garnished with shredded cheese and served on a wooden board.
3 Taco Combo

$13.00

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4.8

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15

reviews)

Tacochanga Combo

A hearty holiday side dish, possibly a potato salad or mash mixed with greens and herbs, heavily garnished with fresh dill, served on a gray plate amidst a festive table setting with fir branches and a lit candle.

$15.00

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4.8

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3

reviews)

A hearty holiday side dish, possibly a potato salad or mash mixed with greens and herbs, heavily garnished with fresh dill, served on a gray plate amidst a festive table setting with fir branches and a lit candle.
Tacochanga Combo

$15.00

4.8

Stars

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3

reviews)

Tacochanga Combo

A hearty holiday side dish, possibly a potato salad or mash mixed with greens and herbs, heavily garnished with fresh dill, served on a gray plate amidst a festive table setting with fir branches and a lit candle.

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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3

reviews)

A hearty holiday side dish, possibly a potato salad or mash mixed with greens and herbs, heavily garnished with fresh dill, served on a gray plate amidst a festive table setting with fir branches and a lit candle.
Tacochanga Combo

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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3

reviews)

Tacochanga Combo

A hearty holiday side dish, possibly a potato salad or mash mixed with greens and herbs, heavily garnished with fresh dill, served on a gray plate amidst a festive table setting with fir branches and a lit candle.

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

(

3

reviews)

A hearty holiday side dish, possibly a potato salad or mash mixed with greens and herbs, heavily garnished with fresh dill, served on a gray plate amidst a festive table setting with fir branches and a lit candle.
Tacochanga Combo

$15.00

Book a Table

4.8

Stars

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3

reviews)

A minimalist graphic featuring a blue background with a cream-colored, abstract wave-like shape.
A minimalist graphic featuring a blue background with a cream-colored, abstract wave-like shape.

{A Taste of Our Kitchen}

Discover Our Signature Sauces

{A Taste of Our Kitchen}

Discover Our Signature Sauces

{A Taste of Our Kitchen}

Discover Our Signature Sauces

Theory No. 1

01/04

A beautiful, tropical poolside breakfast setup on a sunny morning, featuring a plate with two fried eggs over hash, a bowl of diced tomatoes, orange juice, coffee, toast, and a vase of white lilies.

A smooth, golden sauce with rich flavor and just a whisper of warmth, it’s crafted to complement not overpower every bite. Balanced, versatile, and unmistakably signature, this is the sauce that proves it all.

Theory No. 1

01/04

A beautiful, tropical poolside breakfast setup on a sunny morning, featuring a plate with two fried eggs over hash, a bowl of diced tomatoes, orange juice, coffee, toast, and a vase of white lilies.

A smooth, golden sauce with rich flavor and just a whisper of warmth, it’s crafted to complement not overpower every bite. Balanced, versatile, and unmistakably signature, this is the sauce that proves it all.

Theory No. 1

01/04

A beautiful, tropical poolside breakfast setup on a sunny morning, featuring a plate with two fried eggs over hash, a bowl of diced tomatoes, orange juice, coffee, toast, and a vase of white lilies.

A smooth, golden sauce with rich flavor and just a whisper of warmth, it’s crafted to complement not overpower every bite. Balanced, versatile, and unmistakably signature, this is the sauce that proves it all.

Hot Jerk

02/04

A gourmet plate featuring a golden-brown, breaded chicken cordon bleu or roulade, sliced to reveal a yellow filling, served with a creamy sauce, roasted potato wedges, and a side of fresh salad greens on a wooden table.

A warm Caribbean spice blend layered with hot pepper, offering subtle sweetness and a gentle heat that builds and finishes smooth.

Hot Jerk

02/04

A gourmet plate featuring a golden-brown, breaded chicken cordon bleu or roulade, sliced to reveal a yellow filling, served with a creamy sauce, roasted potato wedges, and a side of fresh salad greens on a wooden table.

A warm Caribbean spice blend layered with hot pepper, offering subtle sweetness and a gentle heat that builds and finishes smooth.

Hot Jerk

02/04

A gourmet plate featuring a golden-brown, breaded chicken cordon bleu or roulade, sliced to reveal a yellow filling, served with a creamy sauce, roasted potato wedges, and a side of fresh salad greens on a wooden table.

A warm Caribbean spice blend layered with hot pepper, offering subtle sweetness and a gentle heat that builds and finishes smooth.

CLAY

03/04

Built for the street. Clay Sauce leans into pure chili flavor with a thicker pour, restrained vinegar, and a steady 900-SHU heat. Simple ingredients, bold taste meant to be used, not feared.

CLAY

03/04

Built for the street. Clay Sauce leans into pure chili flavor with a thicker pour, restrained vinegar, and a steady 900-SHU heat. Simple ingredients, bold taste meant to be used, not feared.

CLAY

03/04

Built for the street. Clay Sauce leans into pure chili flavor with a thicker pour, restrained vinegar, and a steady 900-SHU heat. Simple ingredients, bold taste meant to be used, not feared.

Sweet Pineapple

04/04

Built around real pineapple, this sauce brings a fresh pop of tropical brightness with naturally sweet flavor crafted from simple, clean ingredients you can taste.

Sweet Pineapple

04/04

Built around real pineapple, this sauce brings a fresh pop of tropical brightness with naturally sweet flavor crafted from simple, clean ingredients you can taste.

Sweet Pineapple

04/04

Built around real pineapple, this sauce brings a fresh pop of tropical brightness with naturally sweet flavor crafted from simple, clean ingredients you can taste.

Four pieces of fried chicken or battered fish on a bed of salad greens, being heavily topped with shredded white cheese that is raining down onto the dish, set against a dark, rustic background of wood and pine cones.

{Get in Touch}

Flavor, Proven to Please

find us

427 West 7th St. Columbia TN

931.548.6535

crew@tacodetheory.com

opening hours

Mon to Thur: 10 AM - 6 PM

Fri: 10 AM – 9 PM

Sat to Sun: CLOSED

Four pieces of fried chicken or battered fish on a bed of salad greens, being heavily topped with shredded white cheese that is raining down onto the dish, set against a dark, rustic background of wood and pine cones.

{Get in Touch}

Flavor, Proven to Please

find us

427 West 7th St. Columbia TN

931.548.6535

crew@tacodetheory.com

opening hours

Mon to Thur: 10 AM - 6 PM

Fri: 10 AM – 9 PM

Sat to Sun: CLOSED

Four pieces of fried chicken or battered fish on a bed of salad greens, being heavily topped with shredded white cheese that is raining down onto the dish, set against a dark, rustic background of wood and pine cones.

{Get in Touch}

Flavor, Proven to Please

find us

427 West 7th St. Columbia TN

931.548.6535

crew@tacodetheory.com

opening hours

Mon to Thur: 10 AM - 6 PM

Fri: 10 AM – 9 PM

Sat to Sun: CLOSED

{Our Testimonials}

Discover the Theory of Taste

{Our Testimonials}

Discover the Theory of Taste

{Our Testimonials}

Discover the Theory of Taste

ORDER ONLINE

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These are some of the best tacos I’ve had in Nashville 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Nicole B.

These are some of the best tacos I’ve had in Nashville 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Nicole B.

These are some of the best tacos I’ve had in Nashville 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Nicole B.

The BEST tacos. The BEST people. From the moment I took a bite of my chicken taco, I knew I had found my new favorite place. Can’t recommend Taco de Theory enough!!!

Abby S.

The BEST tacos. The BEST people. From the moment I took a bite of my chicken taco, I knew I had found my new favorite place. Can’t recommend Taco de Theory enough!!!

Abby S.

The BEST tacos. The BEST people. From the moment I took a bite of my chicken taco, I knew I had found my new favorite place. Can’t recommend Taco de Theory enough!!!

Abby S.

Just had Taco Theory at Columbia First Friday. It was one of the best/most fresh tacos I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

Samantha B.

Just had Taco Theory at Columbia First Friday. It was one of the best/most fresh tacos I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

Samantha B.

Just had Taco Theory at Columbia First Friday. It was one of the best/most fresh tacos I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

Samantha B.

{Our Locations}

Celebrate Every Moment with Catering

{Our Locations}

Celebrate Every Moment with Catering

{Our Locations}

Celebrate Every Moment with Catering

An overhead shot of a large oval plate featuring sliced, roasted duck, half glazed with a sauce, served over two thin pancakes and alongside steamed bok choy, surrounded by small bowls of condiments like scallions, sauce, salt, and carrot shreds.

Experience the theory behind our newest dining experince

CATERING

An overhead shot of a large oval plate featuring sliced, roasted duck, half glazed with a sauce, served over two thin pancakes and alongside steamed bok choy, surrounded by small bowls of condiments like scallions, sauce, salt, and carrot shreds.

Experience the theory behind our newest dining experince

CATERING

An overhead shot of a large oval plate featuring sliced, roasted duck, half glazed with a sauce, served over two thin pancakes and alongside steamed bok choy, surrounded by small bowls of condiments like scallions, sauce, salt, and carrot shreds.

Experience the theory behind our newest dining experince

CATERING

Four vibrant street-style tacos standing upright in hard shells, generously topped with shredded carrots, crispy fried protein, cilantro, and a creamy white sauce, served on a blue plate against a bright teal background.
Four vibrant street-style tacos standing upright in hard shells, generously topped with shredded carrots, crispy fried protein, cilantro, and a creamy white sauce, served on a blue plate against a bright teal background.
Four vibrant street-style tacos standing upright in hard shells, generously topped with shredded carrots, crispy fried protein, cilantro, and a creamy white sauce, served on a blue plate against a bright teal background.
A plate of five savory soft-shell tacos, generously filled with seasoned meat, cilantro, and shredded cheese, presented in a dimly lit, atmospheric setting with a lit candle and a copper vessel in the background.
A plate of five savory soft-shell tacos, generously filled with seasoned meat, cilantro, and shredded cheese, presented in a dimly lit, atmospheric setting with a lit candle and a copper vessel in the background.
A plate of five savory soft-shell tacos, generously filled with seasoned meat, cilantro, and shredded cheese, presented in a dimly lit, atmospheric setting with a lit candle and a copper vessel in the background.
A close-up shot of a fork twirling strands of creamy white pasta, possibly carbonara or cacio e pepe, heavily garnished with dark black pepper or truffle shavings, against a stark white background.
A close-up shot of a fork twirling strands of creamy white pasta, possibly carbonara or cacio e pepe, heavily garnished with dark black pepper or truffle shavings, against a stark white background.
A close-up shot of a fork twirling strands of creamy white pasta, possibly carbonara or cacio e pepe, heavily garnished with dark black pepper or truffle shavings, against a stark white background.
A rustic indoor scene featuring a table set for a meal, including two bowls of rice-based dishes topped with garnishes, an oil bottle, bread, a glass of juice, and milk bottles, all bathed in natural light streaming from a window.
A rustic indoor scene featuring a table set for a meal, including two bowls of rice-based dishes topped with garnishes, an oil bottle, bread, a glass of juice, and milk bottles, all bathed in natural light streaming from a window.
A rustic indoor scene featuring a table set for a meal, including two bowls of rice-based dishes topped with garnishes, an oil bottle, bread, a glass of juice, and milk bottles, all bathed in natural light streaming from a window.
A close-up of a large, hearty chicken wrap or shawarma, filled with meat and fries, generously drizzled with white and orange sauces and sprinkled with parsley, served on a wooden cutting board with a side of French fries.
A close-up of a large, hearty chicken wrap or shawarma, filled with meat and fries, generously drizzled with white and orange sauces and sprinkled with parsley, served on a wooden cutting board with a side of French fries.
A close-up of a large, hearty chicken wrap or shawarma, filled with meat and fries, generously drizzled with white and orange sauces and sprinkled with parsley, served on a wooden cutting board with a side of French fries.