Taza Modern Mexican strives to serve up a fresh dining experience that gives “fast food” a new meaning. Chef and owner Jordan Jaradat is fusing Mexican cuisine with Mediterranean influences using nutritious, high-quality, organic ingredients, proving that quality and flavor can coexist.
The fabric that makes up Taza is rooted in heritage, culture and a love of Mexican cuisine. “My wife was a big inspiration behind the concept,” Jaradat explained. “She encouraged me to uplift the cuisines by combining them. Mexican [cuisine] is one of the most popular cuisines in the world. When you add a Mediterranean touch, it elevates the depth of flavor even more.”
The fusion of the two reflects Jaradat’s journey through the kitchen and his personal life. “After COVID, I experienced a life-changing health event that reshaped my priorities and reinforced my belief in clean, intentional food—so after that, we changed our lifestyle, and I implemented that in my establishments,” he shared.
“Mexican and Mediterranean cuisines are incredibly similar,” he said. “They share the same core principles such as fresh ingredients, bold spices and simple techniques. So our focus is elevating the health element by using ingredients that are gluten-free, lard-free, vegan, plant-based, grass-fed and organic.”
Customers can build their own burrito or bowl with the option of a grass-fed, organic protein source like steak, chicken, lamb or pork and continue to pile on fresh, organic vegetables, toppings and house-made salsas and dips. You can expect to find the classics such as guacamole, pico de gallo, red and green salsas and sour cream. You can also try those classics with a twist: pico de gallo with mint; sour cream infused with cucumber, inspired by tzatziki; and pita tortillas.
Currently, Taza is operating as a pop-up at Chops & Eggs alongside Mr. Feast Hot Chicken, a Nashville hot-style chicken concept. Taza can also be found in the app store with features to schedule meals in advance at your preferred delivery time, while earning points for free meals. In the near future, Taza and Mr. Feast Hot Chicken will be operating in their own physical locations, with their own dining areas, due to the success they have seen thus far.
Taza rings true to its name, which means “fresh” in Arabic. No matter what’s on the menu, you know it will be good, and good for you.
Contact: 5802 Yorktown Blvd. B105
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