Best Mexican restaurant
Chepe's beautiful fish tacos. Photo courtesy Chepe's Mexican Grill
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You say, “Our family has a tradition of eating at Chepe’s on Friday nights. We love the food, the service and the atmosphere. Everything we have eaten has been awesome and the staff is so very friendly and efficient. Sometimes there is a wait, but it’s well worth it, I promise.”
4) La Parrilla
The tlayuda, a specialty from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, from Taqueria La Oaxaquena. Photo: Becky Stein / Special
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Dining critic Meridith Ford Goldman says, “No place serves the mystery that is masa as well as this real-deal joint in Jonesboro. This is soul food, Mexican-style, and specializing in the wonders of Oaxaca.” See her complete round-up for more on each of these Mexican marvels.
2) Celia’s Carniceria y Supermercado
4) San Pancho
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CR
January 20th, 2010
10:00 am
Monterrey on Hwy 211 in Braselton near Chateau Elan.
El Rey's
January 20th, 2010
10:01 am
El Rey’s hands down. I’ve been to all the other places and this is the best.
stephanie
January 20th, 2010
10:06 am
Pure taqueria in alpharetta. sooooo yummy.
Sandi
January 20th, 2010
10:09 am
La Parilla!!!!
promove dawg fan
January 20th, 2010
10:13 am
Civeche and if it’s a chain then it’s El Porton by far. i’ve been eating at one for as long a i can remember.
mary margaret brown
January 20th, 2010
10:19 am
TAXCO
Hunker Down Hairy Dawg
January 20th, 2010
10:21 am
Antigua in Suwanee…Amazing!. Except that Tony (manager) is a huge Tech fan…think he even has a GT tatoo.
diamond e
January 20th, 2010
10:21 am
maybe some of you smug yuppies should get to the little known place called MI CASA highway 92 woodstock.try the mexican stew burrito,puts every thing else to shame
Craig
January 20th, 2010
10:21 am
Los Hermanos in TUCKER BEST MEXICAN IN ATLANTA AREA!!!
cjm
January 20th, 2010
10:22 am
El Tesoro in Decatur is by far the best. Homemade empanadas, fresh made each morning and available until they run out…authentic and delicious. Go now!
Kanika
January 20th, 2010
10:26 am
MEGA TACO
2055 Beaver Ruin Road
Norcross, GA 30071-3650
(770) 248-0097
SUPER GREAT FOOD! Fresh and Authentic…the Chicken Burrito is to die for!!!!!
CM
January 20th, 2010
10:27 am
El Torero…clearly, the best cheap Mexican food in the city! I could drink the salsa….it’s that good.
I love Taqueria Del Sol and ZOCALO as well.
l mason
January 20th, 2010
10:27 am
Fronterra in Stockbridge is the best..
Boo Perkins
January 20th, 2010
10:27 am
Dos Hermanos in Lilburn…slam dunk
Kenbud
January 20th, 2010
10:27 am
Taqueria la Oaxaquena in Jonesboro!
Travis
January 20th, 2010
10:27 am
Nuevo Laredo
Andrea
January 20th, 2010
10:29 am
The Border on Cobb Parkway in Smyrna, Fresh Ingredients, Great Food, Great Sweet Tea, Great Service ( Our Group Loves CARMEN )Newly Remodeled. Try the Live Guacamole it’s the BOMB.
Allie
January 20th, 2010
10:30 am
Bone Garden is fantastic!!!
Jim S
January 20th, 2010
10:32 am
Armando’s in Duluth.
MS
January 20th, 2010
10:34 am
Los Hermanos in Lilburn – best fish tacos in town hands down.
GTPhish
January 20th, 2010
10:35 am
El Azteca-Peachtree Rd
Mark in Johns Creek
January 20th, 2010
10:38 am
Pure Taqueria in Alpharetta.
clincher
January 20th, 2010
10:40 am
Nuevo Laredo Cantina is UNBELIEVABLY OVERRATED!!! All yuppies think the same. May I cast a -1 vote for Nuevo?
PN
January 20th, 2010
10:40 am
LA PARRILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT…food is Authentic and they have the best margaritas…..Fayetteville location!
Zach Davison
January 20th, 2010
10:42 am
El Torero in Roswell! Best cheese dip I’ve ever had!
Hector
January 20th, 2010
10:43 am
Taco Bell
GB
January 20th, 2010
10:43 am
Sangria’s in Tucker
Juzme
January 20th, 2010
10:47 am
LMAO nominating the big chains…shaking head….El Taco Azteca in Kennesaw. Little hole in the wall and amazing
JIMBOB (aka James Robert)
January 20th, 2010
10:48 am
the place in Jonesboro is all around the best. They make numerous things and all are well above average to excellent. There are numerous taqueria type places that are also very good: el rey del taco, san pancho (in Tucker), mega taco, probably some others too.
Tomorrow is Thursday. That means time for the bi-weekly ‘who has the best Chinese food in Atlanta?’ blog.
Chris
January 20th, 2010
10:48 am
Cazadores on Johnson Ferry
Monterrey on 92/Woodstock
Neither will do you wrong.
Kris 10
January 20th, 2010
10:48 am
Being from Texas, I’ve had a hard time finding authentic Mexican food here. Unfortunately, it’s doctored for the masses with the ever-present red sauce and cheese – not always typical of homecooked Mexican. For great Tex-Mex, I go to Pappasito’s and Uncle Julios – both Dallas/Fort Worth traditions. If you are ever in south GA, just off 75 in Cordele is a great place called El Girasol (the sunflower). Es auténtico y muy delicioso – salud!
Big Red
January 20th, 2010
10:51 am
Holy Taco
Melissa
January 20th, 2010
10:51 am
El Barrio at Boulevard and Memorial (across from Oakland Cemetery). Quite tasty, not too greasy, priced well and ACTUALLY IN ATLANTA.
Dave
January 20th, 2010
10:55 am
Taco Bell without a doubt.
Rosie
January 20th, 2010
10:55 am
Taqueria El Compadre on Buford Drive just east of Satellite Blvd, in Buford. Their food is awesome, authentic, and reasonably priced. The soft beef tacos are to die for! Delicious sauces and salsas. Highly recommend – and I’ve been eating Mexican for 60 years! Trust me on this recommendation.
Susan
January 20th, 2010
10:56 am
Cazadores on Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta. The BEST chimichangas ever, and awesome margaritas. Local family owned and operated, really nice people.
Cookie
January 20th, 2010
11:01 am
Taqueria Del Sol and Pure
JIMBOB (aka James Robert)
January 20th, 2010
11:02 am
Monterrey and el toro near Northlake are pretty mediocre. Eduardos is actually pretty solid.
ZZ
January 20th, 2010
11:02 am
The Bridge in Roswell., Excellent. Staff was formerly at El Mexico Gourmet in Roswell.
King of Kennesaw
January 20th, 2010
11:06 am
Looks like all the hippies have once again voted for Nuevo Laredo, it’s not bad but not worth the wait in the cramped bar. Mi Casa in Woodstock is just as good without all the downsides. Maybe if yall would venture outside the perimeter once in a while you would see how much better life could be.
LFC
January 20th, 2010
11:08 am
Did someone really put Tin Lizzy’s? Haha.
Alicia
January 20th, 2010
11:08 am
Chain-La Parilla
Best all around…NO MAS!!!!!
Mike
January 20th, 2010
11:10 am
Jalisco’s hands down. The best Chicken Nachos ever made.
JDJ
January 20th, 2010
11:10 am
In Covington, at I-20 Exit 90 you’ll find “Pacho’s” . . . not a chain, come on in and meet Pacho. FAB food and very generous Margaritas. Their steak fajitas make my knees weak . . . the fresh-made-daily roasted tomato salsa is the very best ever.
Villa Rica DAWG
January 20th, 2010
11:11 am
La Parrilla is #1
La Cocina is #1.9
Jeff
January 20th, 2010
11:11 am
Los Hermanos.(Lilburn)….. Great tamales, brisket quesadillas , and the fish tacos are the best.
Lynn
January 20th, 2010
11:11 am
Monterrey’s on Hwy. 92 in Woodstock. Good food, friendly staff and absolutely the BEST Margaritas anywhere!
Villa Rica DAWG
January 20th, 2010
11:11 am
maybe I should have said #1.1
Carmela
January 20th, 2010
11:14 am
Nuevo La Redo Cantina
Ray
January 20th, 2010
11:19 am
Donas Julias Taqueria, REAL mexican food. Hand made tortillas and fresh food. This is an authentic hole in a wall type of mom & pop restaurant… The taqueria is located in marietta.