One of Nashville’s finest hidden treasures is the Lao Thai Cafe inside the unassuming Asian grocery store on Antioch Pike. Go where the locals go — and find top notch Thai and Lao dishes at extremely reasonable prices. Not sure what to order? The place is filled with photos of the food and the menu is fairly easy to navigate, even for first-timers. Try the fried pig intestine, pork ears or blood cake if you’re feeling adventurous. Traditionalists can stick with the chicken noodle soup, spicy sausage, and pad Thai — all solid choices.

For those searching for real New York-style pizza, Angelo’s is a gem. It’s been in Nashville since 1976 and is probably one of the more popular Antioch dining establishments, yet it still flies relatively under the radar in the greater Nashville dining scene. Here, find pizza by the slice, full size pizzas, calzones, pasta, subs, and more. Don’t miss their daily all-you-can-eat buffet.

An oasis for barbecue in Antioch, Fat Boys is a fan favorite for its brisket, pulled pork, and rib tip plate. Sides not to be missed include the white beans, green beans, and turnip greens. If they still have any banana pudding left, grab a bowl of that too.

Those seeking a solid seafood boil situation in Nashville need look no further than Antioch’s Seafood Sensation. Here, find piled-high steamed platters of snow crab, Dungeness, or king crab, with corn on the cob, broccoli, and potatoes thrown in for added variety. You choose your own seasoning adventure — options include the namesake sensational, Cajun, Nashville hot, and garlic jalapeno, among others.

The popular North Nashville neighborhood pizza joint that opened to hour-long lines back in 2017 expanded to Antioch with its second outpost last summer. Setting up shop in a former Applebee’s location on Hickory Hollow, the second location offers more of the same hip-hop inspired pizzas served in to-go boxes — topped with everything from vegan bean ragu to pork and beef pepperoni to the classic “got 5 on it” pie with classic red sauce and loads of cheese.

Antioch’s Hot Stuff offers their own spin on the now-synonymous-with-Nashville dish for hot chicken aficionados. Branch out and try their hot fish (available in whiting or catfish form) for a different take on the classic. Every meal is cooked to order, so expect to wait a bit during busier meal times.

The hot pink- and oranged-walled Guatemalan restaurant adjacent to a Home Depot on Bell Road offers chuchitos, enchiladas, and chile rellenos at can’t-beat prices. People also rave about the hilachas, a tomato-based beef stew filled with tender strands of shredded beef.

Open since 2000, Casa Fiesta delivers on most everything people seek in a neighborhood Mexican restaurant. The food is traditional and delicious, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is inviting. This place is pretty popular, so expect to wait during busier meal times and on the weekends. Casa Fiesta’s regular patrons will say it’s worth the wait for the chile Colorado, fajita quesadillas, and margaritas.