Las Trojas Cantina Opens Murfreesboro Location: The Home of the Margarona, Mexican Restaurant Brings Big Flavor

After much anticipation, Las Trojas Cantina has officially opened the newest location of its beloved Mexican restaurant at 3105 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro, marking the 11th restaurant for the family-owned brand.

The soft opening on Nov. 3 drew strong early crowds, and the full grand opening celebration on Nov. 17 delivered everything fans expected: a Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting, packed dining rooms, and the unmistakable sound of a live mariachi band filling the space, as Mariachi Viva Mexico of Nashville performed during both lunch and dinner.

“It was a long time coming, but we’re finally here,” manager Anahi Martinez said. “And we’re excited to show Murfreesboro what Las Trojas Cantina brings to the table!”

Although Las Trojas has other locations throughout Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia, Martinez stresses that the brand is 100% family owned and operated.

“We are constantly trying to think of new ideas to create better customer experiences,” she said. That approach shows in the Murfreesboro build-out, which features authentic decor, a large central bar, and a tortilla maker producing fresh, house-made tortillas daily.

The space also includes two private dining rooms, each able to seat up to 30 guests—ideal for team lunches, birthday gatherings, or family events. A 264-guest total capacity, 22 televisions tuned to live sports, and a bar that seats 26 make the new location one of the most spacious Mexican dining options in Rutherford County, designed with families and large groups in mind.

The Margarona

Since 2005, Las Trojas Cantina has proudly claimed the title of “Official Home of the Margarona.” The signature drink features their classic margarita served with an upside-down bottle of Corona for a fizzy, flavorful twist—and it’s available in the traditional lime version as well as several other fruit flavors.

Beyond the iconic Margarona, the Murfreesboro menu includes the Horchata White Russian, Anahi’s Classic (a strawberry Mexican soda-infused cocktail created specifically for this location), and the new Raider Margarita, a nod to the MTSU community.

Weekday Happy Hour runs from 2–5 p.m., with specials including a $6.99 small traditional margarita and deals across the “Favorite Fiesta Drinks” lineup.

New Dishes Just for Murfreesboro

While standard favorites like fajitas, chimichangas and enchiladas anchor the menu, the Medical Center Parkway location also features several exclusive dishes:

Birria Ramen – Tender, slow-cooked birria in a rich, flavorful broth with ramen noodles, cilantro, onion and a soft-boiled egg.

Oaxaca Burger – (pronounced wah-HAH-kah) Locally sourced beef topped with melted Oaxaca cheese and crispy bacon paired with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.

Carne Asada Fries – Their flavorful carne asada served over fries and smothered in cheese dip.

Daily Lunch Specials run 11 a.m.–3 p.m., with items like the chimichanga, burrito real and fajitas ranging from $11.50–$18. Guests can also assemble a four-item dinner combination each night for $16.

A Team Focused on Service

Opening week put the staff through a test, and Martinez praised their commitment. “Our biggest challenge was making sure the staff was fully equipped to handle the amount of guests we had come in on opening day,” she said. “Learning a new menu can be a daunting task, but our team is doing an amazing job. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations.”

She added that the support from the Murfreesboro community has been overwhelming.

“We are so incredibly grateful to every person who has come to visit since we opened.”

Catering, Events and To-Go

Las Trojas also offers small and large catering packages—including wedding catering—and can reserve space in the dining room for groups even larger than 30. All food is made fresh daily using quality ingredients, fresh vegetables and house-made seasonings.

With bold Mexican flavors and a menu built for both traditionalists and adventurous eaters, Las Trojas Cantina is poised to become a new favorite on Murfreesboro’s booming restaurant corridor.

For catering details, customers can call 931-626-7224 or email lastrojascatering@gmail.com; to-go orders may be placed anytime by calling 615-962-7331.