San Antonio Taco Company on 21st Avenue South sold after nearly 50 years

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — One of Nashville’s longtime restaurant staples has been sold.

The San Antonio Taco Company on 21st Ave South, a popular spot near Vanderbilt University, has been sold, the restaurant’s manager confirmed Tuesday, July 21. The restaurant served locals and students for nearly 50 years,

The manager, who worked there for 30 years, told FOX 17 News the business has been sold to Edley’s. He said he had just learned of the sale himself and wasn’t certain of the official name of the purchasing company.

Despite the ownership change, the manager said the restaurant will remain open during the transition and is not expected to close.

The restaurant’s owner was not available at the time.