GRASSMERE. This unique bakery specializes in Mexican and International breads and other pastries. For breakfast, homemade sandwiches and pastries are available at low costs. The bakery is also known for their "Tres Leches" cake, and they make wedding cakes and cater events.

GREEN HILLS. Although it's rumored Nashville's best Mexican restaurant, La Paz Cantina Restaurante#13;#10;actually serves innovative Southwestern-style cuisine. The creative kitchen staff incorporates such ingredients as squash, spinach and salmon into traditional fajita and taco dishes. The atmosphere is casual, and the spacious dining area has the earthy feel of an Arizona ranch house.

12TH AVENUE SOUTH. Owner Irma Paz-Bernstein studied the art of making popsicles (or <i>paletas</i>) in her native Guadalajara, Mexico, before returning to Nashville and starting a popsicle revolution. With flavors like avocado, chocolate chili, grapefruit, rose petal, and cucumber ­ each one more delicious than the last ­ the icy treats leave you refreshed but wanting more. In the hip 12 South neighborhood, the store is a popular destination year-round.