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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542 comments Add your comment
chiefman
January 20th, 2010
3:36 pm
Any of the Los Hermanos locations. They are all fabulous. I love their food.
Mariela
January 20th, 2010
4:01 pm
For AUTHENTIC Mexican I got to Mi Barrio in Grant Park across from the Oakland Cemetary.
What makes it authentic? A) It’s family owned Martha Lopez and Family really know how to work together as a family and team. Mom and grandma cook while the daughters tend to their guests.
B)You can enjoy your meal while watching your favorite Telenovela on Univision.
C) the food is FRESH and SO SO good. The salsa has the right kind of kick to it and the beers are CHEAP!
I think I’ll have to go tonight…
Meredith
January 20th, 2010
4:05 pm
La Fonda, hands down.
TTPB
January 20th, 2010
4:09 pm
Where is Nuevo Laredo ..?
Miss S
January 20th, 2010
4:09 pm
La Fonda Latina on Roswell Rd.’s salmon burrito is the best! The margaritas aren’t bad either. No Mas and Pappasitos are also top notch!
Mark
January 20th, 2010
4:10 pm
Pappasito’s Cantina on Windy Hill @ I-75. It’s a chain based out of Texas with locations all over that state. This one….in Marietta is the only location outside of Texas. It’s great! Each month when I go to Florida I have to take a gallon of salsa and 3 lbs of chips for my family. They love Pappasito’s Cantina also.
PJ
January 20th, 2010
4:11 pm
Hands down Nuevo Laredo. We’ve been to Mexico & eaten at roadside restaurants in places that rarely see tourists. The food a Nuevo Laredo definitely fits the authenticity bill.
KK
January 20th, 2010
4:12 pm
Jalisco; the same today as it was 30 years ago!
Paul
January 20th, 2010
4:12 pm
Zapata in Norcross
Ashley
January 20th, 2010
4:13 pm
I adore Holy Taco in East Atlanta Village. Absolutely delicious food, awesome organic margaritas and a hell of a talented chef. Nuevo Laredo is awesome for quick authentic Mexican. However, I do get that craving for El Taco Veloz and their salsa bar and simple, fat filled bean and cheese burritos!! Yum.
Ronnie J.
January 20th, 2010
4:13 pm
El Torero. The fajita nachos are spectacular!
B
January 20th, 2010
4:14 pm
The El Patron on Hwy 9 in Alpharetta-GREAT Margaritas every time!
Ronnie J.
January 20th, 2010
4:14 pm
El Torero. Great fajita nachos!
joe
January 20th, 2010
4:14 pm
Nuevo Laredo baby! Good, cheap and cool atmosphere. Plus, I can walk there if I had to.
Peachy
January 20th, 2010
4:16 pm
Taqueria Los Hermanos hands down! They offer a number of seafood dishes with the shrimp quesadilla being one of my favorites. You won’t regret it. Add a Texas margarita, and you are really in for a good meal!
Sean
January 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
Don Pedro #2 in Marietta across from the Civic Center or the original on Buford Hwy
Cheese Dip For Life
January 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
Nuevo Laredo Cantina no questions asked. my father in law has owned numerous restaurants and has to go there every time he is in town.
P Rose
January 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
I’ll admit, the lobster tacos at Nuevo Laredo are great. But it’s not worth WAITING AN HOUR to get a table. (After this article, with all this hype they’re getting, the wait will be even longer.) And the fish tacos and shrimp corn chowder at Taqueria del Sol are good, if you don’t mind standing in a long line out the door like sheep, then giving your order to a snarly, ungrateful hipster-nazi. For a huge heap of good food served quickly with great service and no pretensions, I’d rather go to El Torero or La Parilla.
Tammy
January 20th, 2010
4:19 pm
La Parilla in Marietta off Dallas Hwy
Yukio
January 20th, 2010
4:20 pm
Mexico City Gourmet. Great food, relaxed atmospere, inexpensive. Never had a bad meal there and go at least once a month for the last 7 years.
LD
January 20th, 2010
4:20 pm
Nuevo Laredo Cantina!
Carmelita
January 20th, 2010
4:21 pm
Sangria’s in Tucker – Best Enchilada sauce EVER!
Taqueria Los Hermanos Best Authentic Mexican Food
Mexico City Gourmet – Best all around Tex-Mex
Dedra Ross
January 20th, 2010
4:22 pm
Jalisco’s in Peachtree Battle has the best Mexican Food ever. My family and I have been going here for the last 15-20 years and it is awesome ! My daughter just turned 15 and this is where she wanted to go for her birthday dinner. And it is owed by the same family all of this time and they are just as great
Acworth Dawg
January 20th, 2010
4:26 pm
La Bamba in Acworth on Cedercrest Road. Before La Bamba opened, I would have said La Parrilla but La Bamba is better.
Know_My_Stuff
January 20th, 2010
4:28 pm
Taxico on Roswell Road and Neuvo Laredo!!! Yum.
Voss
January 20th, 2010
4:29 pm
Best bang for the buck and taking everything into consideration gotta go with Laparilla on Howell Mill Rd.
Nuevo Laredo…good food….horrible atmosphere.
Long waits and you basically are sitting with every table next to you.
Happy Belly
January 20th, 2010
4:33 pm
Matador Cantina at Glenwood Park, and Uncle Julio’s!
jc
January 20th, 2010
4:33 pm
Any La Parrilla location! Great food, great service, always!
Meredith
January 20th, 2010
4:35 pm
Like Ashley said, Holy Taco in East Atlanta Village – best Mexican I’ve had in Atlanta.
To “moons”… La Casita in EAV is closed.
/DMC
January 20th, 2010
4:35 pm
Pacos in mabelton never dissapoints
danny
January 20th, 2010
4:36 pm
The Food court at Plaza Fiesta or Rincon Latina on Buford Highway (at Shallowford Road)or even the taqueria inside the Mercado del Pueblo on Buford Highway (also a vendor in food court at PF)
Susan Grant
January 20th, 2010
4:39 pm
The Bridge in Roswell is fabulous. Entrees are loaded with fresh ingredients.
philip d
January 20th, 2010
4:40 pm
For all those who put Nuevo Laredo and Jalisco, I must know what you order that makes it the “best” in town
I have eaten at both restaurants several times and cannot figure out what everyone is raving about? thanks.
mark
January 20th, 2010
4:41 pm
Agave wins by a landslide
Mexican girl
January 20th, 2010
4:44 pm
Don Pablos near Cumberland Mall has great food also!
Michael
January 20th, 2010
4:47 pm
NO WAY JOSE!!!!!!! in Powder Springs, GA http://www.no-way-jose.com Great food, great drinks, great people!
KD
January 20th, 2010
4:50 pm
Where is NUEVO LAREDO located ?
DH
January 20th, 2010
4:52 pm
Lupita’s Mexican Restaurant
2040 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross, GA 30071-3642
(770) 448-0118
Best Mexican Restaurant. Family friendly atmosphere and great food!!!
Nicole
January 20th, 2010
4:52 pm
La Parilla Howell Mill is the best, but all the locations are really good.
My favorite by far is Monterrey in Smyrna! Finally open after a year! So delicious.
Patrick
January 20th, 2010
4:53 pm
1. Mexico City Gourmet (Decatur)
2. El Amigo (Howell Mill)
3. Nuevo Laredo
4. Uncle Julio’s
Sorka
January 20th, 2010
4:54 pm
Nuevo Laredo Cantina on Chattahoochee Avenue is my favorite.
C
January 20th, 2010
4:54 pm
Jalisco’s
Dave
January 20th, 2010
4:55 pm
I have yet to see the two good looking, front counter workers at any Taco Bell, – you know, the ones that we see on television every night selling the 89 cent burrito
Chihuahua
January 20th, 2010
4:57 pm
Taco Bell
KD
January 20th, 2010
4:58 pm
Where’s Chattahoochee Ave.
Count DiMonet
January 20th, 2010
5:00 pm
Don’t believe the hype, Nuvevo Laredo is expensive, crowded, and greasy. Aside from Frontera on HWY 78 (both locations in Snellville/Stone Mountain), La Parilla is the best Mexican-type food in the metro area.
Spike
January 20th, 2010
5:00 pm
Monterrey on Holcomb Bridge Road in Roswell is my favorite, especially the beef tapas plate and the fresh guacamole. Vallarta on Spalding Drive in Norcross has the best taco salad, service, and prices.
Jay
January 20th, 2010
5:02 pm
For sit down full menu restaurants, Nuevo Laredo and Mexico City Gourmet. For tacos, Taqueria Del Sol and Tin Lizzy’s.
Deb
January 20th, 2010
5:03 pm
No Mas!!!!
msaltma
January 20th, 2010
5:03 pm
La Botana on Savoy drive in Chamblee