Redheaded Stranger

Redheaded Stranger in East Nashville serves Southwestern‑inspired Tex‑Mex rooted in fresh, produce‑driven cooking. The restaurant was announced by chef Bryan Lee Weaver in 2017 and opened in Summer 2019; it takes its name from Willie Nelson's album Red Headed Stranger. The operation emphasizes freshness and casual dining, holds a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, offers catering for off‑site orders with advance notice, and runs separate Sunup (breakfast) and Sundown (evening) menus. A casual neighborhood taco shop, it operates on a first‑come, first‑serve basis with no reservations and presents an unfussy, approachable taco‑shop vibe. Southwestern‑inspired Tex‑Mex and Mexican cooking focuses on fresh, produce‑driven preparations and homemade tortillas. Bryan Lee Weaver (Executive Chef & Partner) draws on a lifetime in kitchens, beginning at 14 in a Mexican restaurant, training in fine dining and charcuterie in Portland, rising to Executive Chef in Los Angeles and leading Butcher & Bee in Nashville; he combines preservation techniques and produce‑driven sensibilities with Southwestern flavors. Specialties include breakfast tacos, brisket tacos, dishes featuring Hatch green chiles, homemade tortillas and classic Tex‑Mex staples.