Website: https://lonanashville.com/
Lona is a modern Mexican restaurant located in Nashville, Tennessee. The restaurant is described as “a dynamic modern Mexican restaurant brought to life by the creative collaboration of renowned chefs Richard Sandoval and Pablo Salas.” Its concept combines traditional flavors with contemporary techniques and artistic presentation, drawing on regional Mexican cuisines and offering dishes that range from street food to refined plates inspired by older recipes. The menu is built around sharing plates, and the restaurant invites guests to enjoy a colorful, hand-crafted margarita alongside its food.
Menu
Lona’s offerings are organized into several menu sections, including Drinks, Dinner, Brunch, Dessert, Happy Hour, and a Taco Tuesday feature. The dinner menu centers on modern Mexican cuisine designed as sharing plates, while dessert items include offerings such as a spiced chocolate cake. The drinks program features hand-crafted margaritas and cocktails. On the spirits side, the restaurant lists an extensive selection that includes 85 tequilas and 15 mezcals. Brunch service is offered on weekends with cocktail options, and a happy hour provides special pricing on drinks and appetizers.
About
The restaurant is presented as a collaboration between Chef Richard Sandoval and Chef Pablo Salas. Chef Sandoval is described as “a global pioneer in contemporary Latin cuisine,” a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America whose accolades include Mexico’s “National Toque d’Oro” and recognition as a James Beard Semi-Finalist for “Outstanding Restaurateur.” His work is noted as spanning “60 locations and 4 continents,” and he is known for combining Latin ingredients with modern culinary techniques. Chef Pablo Salas hails from Toluca, Mexico, and developed a largely self-taught culinary career. He began leading his first restaurant around 2004 and later dedicated himself to exploring the cuisine of the State of Mexico. He has judged gastronomic competitions and, according to the site, “was recently recognized by the Mexican Senate for his remarkable contribution to Mexican sustainable gastronomy.” Together, the chefs frame Lona as part of an effort focused on elevating Latin American dining through best-in-class concepts.
Location & Contact
Lona is located at 200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219. The restaurant can be reached by phone at 615.610.7835 or by email at [email protected]. Listed hours include dinner service Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 11 PM, weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 2 PM, and happy hour Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 6 PM and 9 to 10 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 4 to 6 PM.
Additional Information
The restaurant’s website features sections for Menus, Happenings, Events, Press, and online reservations through a booking option. Reservations and event inquiries can be made through the site. The brand positions itself within Chef Sandoval’s broader portfolio of contemporary Latin dining concepts.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (lonanashville.com).