Best Mexican restaurant
The Tacos sagrada at perennial Atlanta favorite Nuevo Laredo Cantina, which will be celebrating its 20th year in 2012. It's your pick for best Mexican restaurant in and around Atlanta. Photo: Becky Stein / Special
YOUR PICKS
1. Nuevo Laredo Cantina
You say, “Nuevo Laredo. I’m from Southern California and it beats anything else I’ve had around here, it’s a much better representation than anything else” and “Best Tacos de carne asada! Margaritas are excellent as well.”
2. Taqueria Los Hermanos
3. Taqueria La Oaxaquena
4. Bone Garden Cantina
5. Mi Barrio
The deliciously authentic tlayuda from Taqueria La Oaxaquena in Jonesboro. Now 10 years old, this beloved spot is our pick for best Mexican restaurant in and around Atlanta. Photo: Becky Stein / Special
OUR PICKS
1. Taqueria La Oaxaquena
The AJC dining team’s specialist in International Cuisine Gene Lee says, “The regional style steeped in Oaxaca, central Mexico, is the primary reason this Jonesboro restaurant is my top choice. And that’s largely due to the restaurant’s tlayuda, a thin crunchy tortilla topped with stringy quesillo cheese, avocado, beans and spicy chorizo sausage or steak. You can eat it like a pizza but the taste is undoubtedly Mexico.”
2. El Rey del Taco
3. La Pastorcita
4. Taco L1000000
5. Holy Taco
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MMMmmm...FOOD
September 26th, 2011
3:05 pm
NUEVO LAREDO CANTINA!!
Joe Hamrick
September 26th, 2011
3:15 pm
The best Mexican Restaurant is located off 85 at exit 109 on Old Peachtree Road in Lawrenceville, Ga.
The name is “Mi Case”.
This restaurant has be best Guacamole, Chicken soup, Taco Salad, Pico De Gallo, Steaks, Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Chicken, Chicken Fajitas, Mole, Churros, Guacamole dip, fried ice cream, refried beans, calzones
Liz
September 26th, 2011
3:15 pm
El Senor Taco!
Nathan
September 26th, 2011
3:16 pm
Way, way, way too many. Yes, Nuevo Laredo is gonna be at the top. But so should Bone Garden Cantina!
For something completely different, I think Chepe’s deserves consideration. Yes, it’s a chain. Yes, it’s OTP. But it SO delivers the goods. I think it also goes without saying that La Parilla is another great chain.
Given the diversity of Mexican restaurants, AJC may want to consider splitting this one up (ITP/OTP, chains/standalones, etc.).
kevin
September 26th, 2011
5:43 pm
Nuevo Laredo is tex mex, not Mexican. I am not sure I am aware of an authentic Mexican restaurant that is off the charts in atlanta. I suppose the best place legitimate mexican restaurant i am aware of is Mi Barrio in Cabbagetown. That said, the single best mexican inspired item in this city is a burrito from Bell St. Burritos, recently named 1 of the 10 best burritos in the country by USA Today.
Diego
September 26th, 2011
6:11 pm
Atlanta is crazy for Tex/Mex, ugh! Sorta like your regular Chinese restaurants, the menus are interchangable. Most meals have the same ingredients just wrapped differently, ugh! I quite eating ( Mexican ) when The Catus Cafe closed in the late 80’s early 90’s? Do you remember the cabrito and that great chicken soup? Is there a true Mexican restaurant in the Atlanta area??
Diego
September 26th, 2011
6:28 pm
Sorry I misspoke ( Not Catus Cafe ) I meant U.S. Bar and Grill………………
Calvin G. Sims, Sr.
September 26th, 2011
7:00 pm
El Nopal (The Cactus) on Old National Highway, Atlanta. Especially if you like cheese.
El Guapo
September 26th, 2011
7:02 pm
Luv luv luv me some El Azteca in Milton. The service is quick and the guacamole is off the charts!
kf
September 26th, 2011
7:04 pm
I remember the U.S Bar and Grill..Best ATL Mexican restuarant ever!
SAWB
September 26th, 2011
7:06 pm
Sangria’s in Tucker is a very nice restaurant with a solid menu, wonderful staff and very nice patio area. I personally like the Carnitas Michoacan Style finished off with a nice flan for desert.
Retired Old Atlantan
September 26th, 2011
7:09 pm
Willy’s
Tamara
September 26th, 2011
7:11 pm
La Fonda!!!!!!!
Thomas Wooldridge
September 26th, 2011
7:15 pm
The best Mexican in Atlanta, hands down, no questions asked, is Bone Garden Cantina. They use the finest ingredients, have truely authentic receipes, daily specials that are truely special (not just the stuff left over from the night before). I just can’t say enough fine things about them.
The only Mexican that I’ve ever had that was as good was sitting in a Bar in the Yucatan in Mexico. It’s one of the cities best kept secrets and I just let it out with this review.
All the previous reviews have identified fine restaurants, nothng wrong with them at all. But if your goal is to identify the absolute best, top of the line Mexican food, Bone Garden is the clear choice for Number 1.
P.S.- I have it on good authority that it’s Alton Brown’s favorite Mexican in Atlanta also.
jenny
September 26th, 2011
7:16 pm
Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker.
Joy
September 26th, 2011
7:18 pm
I agree with SAWB about Sangria’s. Their refritos are made with black beans…yum. Great fish tacos. Shrimp or filet fajitas are to die for. They also do Puerto Rican one night a week. My absolute favorite, and I never met a Mexican restaurant I didn’t like. Tex-Mex or otherwise!
Thogwummpy
September 26th, 2011
7:23 pm
Taxco on Roswell Road & Weiuca Road near Chastain. YUMMY!!!
Dandy Jack Crawford
September 26th, 2011
7:26 pm
Frontera Mex-Mex Grill. A local chain with several locations throughout ATL, mostly on northside. Good high quality food every time. Excellent chips and dip and pleasant servers. It’s a place we always take out-of-town guests when they visit.
ATL native
September 26th, 2011
7:30 pm
My favorite isTaqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker. It is in a strip mall but don’t let that fool you. They have great seafood options. Their tamales are very good too. It is a family owned & operated.
La Gitana
September 26th, 2011
7:32 pm
Sangrias in Tucker for Tex-Mex (Cinco de Mayo fun), but Los Hermanos for pure Mex. The best tamales every anywhere.
Pink Lady
September 26th, 2011
7:32 pm
El Solecito in Mableton on Veterans Memorial is “REAL” Mexican food! OMG!!
POLE
September 26th, 2011
7:32 pm
Los Reyes, Marietta and Kennesaw, Ga.
sangrias is awful
September 26th, 2011
7:34 pm
Sangria’s is ok if you think taco bell is good. I keep trying to give this place a chance (on and off over the last 6 years) and it’s just meh at best.
Fericita
September 26th, 2011
7:39 pm
El Zocolo! Great food, great atmosphere!
Capt K
September 26th, 2011
7:44 pm
Another vote for Los Reyes. Authentic family recipes, always fresh.
george orwell
September 26th, 2011
7:45 pm
Sangria’s is great ! I love the fish tacos and the giant burittos! If you live in the Tucker/Stone Mountain area there is none better in that part of metro ATL .Also, they are very reasonable priced compaired to other Mexican restaurants!
Valerie C
September 26th, 2011
7:46 pm
El Toro in Decatur
Purveyorofpollo
September 26th, 2011
7:49 pm
Nuevo Laredo is ok… Not worth the wait or price, Jaliscos in peach tree battle is where it is at… Best cheese dip in the city, awesome nachos and good quessadillas
TF
September 26th, 2011
7:55 pm
Mi Barrio is certainly the best authentic Mexican restaurant in Atlanta.
mama@hotmail.com
September 26th, 2011
7:55 pm
El Charro in Griffin is the best Mexican food in the world. Absolutely the best north of the border! Love me some of those beans and salsa!
Buck
September 26th, 2011
7:55 pm
Canon Cafe at Peachtree Cennter. The tacos are like meet that fall off the bone and the burrito is like the one my daddy used to get me when he came home from his incarsirashion in Texas. I only have them three time but they were the best. Then after he go back the last time I have not seen him sense and they make him stay “behind bars” on acount of him leaving three times.
Kara
September 26th, 2011
7:59 pm
La Parrilla!
John
September 26th, 2011
8:01 pm
I don’t remember the name of the place off of South Atlanta Rd.going towards the city. Located in a small house that has upstairs and downstairs. The place is incredible
Mike
September 26th, 2011
8:04 pm
Del Rio in Dacula! Great food!
ABC
September 26th, 2011
8:09 pm
Without a doubt, it’s Tara Humata in Alpharetta.
Ruby Bridges
September 26th, 2011
8:09 pm
No Mas Mexican Cantina
Wesley Lmabert
September 26th, 2011
8:18 pm
I agree with Kara…La Parilla is the spot…They are a chain, but they are all over and most of my friends from North to Southside love em…My favorite is the one on Howell Mill…
hellatone
September 26th, 2011
8:20 pm
El Nopal on Cobb Parkway just north of the North Loop is my favorite. Love their green enchiladas with chicken. I was wowed the first time I went to Nuevo Laredo years ago but they have never measured up on repeat visits. Last time I was there I was wishing I had gone to El Nopal. I know it’s not really mexican but I used to love the paella at La Fonda on Ponce and in L5P.
3Green
September 26th, 2011
8:25 pm
Mi Barrio on Memorial Drive. Great, authentic home-cooked food served up by a very nice family.
Jen
September 26th, 2011
8:30 pm
Jalisco at Peachtree Battle; Chicken Quesadilla with Fajita Chicken. Yum. Been going there for years, consistently great, served hot and great service.
Bob from Accounttemps
September 26th, 2011
8:31 pm
@Diego and @Kevin: My sentiments exactly and well said — Mexican is the new Chinese in Atlanta. And they’re all the same. Traditional Mexican food is great, but that’s not what we have here. Zocalo has some traditional dishes, but just a few. Rosa Mexicano has a few, too, but it’s pricey.
war Eagle
September 26th, 2011
8:33 pm
Pure in Alpharetta
Bama
September 26th, 2011
8:33 pm
#1 Bone Garden Cantina
#2 Nuevo Laredo
#3 – who cares
ab
September 26th, 2011
8:34 pm
TAQUERIA TSUNAMI ON PEACHTREE ST. THAT PLACE IS AWESOME! CHECK IT OUT!
Boo
September 26th, 2011
8:34 pm
EASY! The Bridge Mexican Gourmet in Roswell.
ricardo
September 26th, 2011
8:37 pm
Who remembers Maria’s on P’Tree Ind. El Mongol was cooking when he wasn’t wrestling. Great!
Tech Man
September 26th, 2011
8:37 pm
Nuevo Laredo Cantina!
Grant Park
September 26th, 2011
8:39 pm
Is there any pick other than Mi Barrio?
Rane
September 26th, 2011
8:49 pm
El Taco Azteca in Kennesaw. It does not look like much from the outside, but it is by far the best Mexican food around. The tortas and fish tacos are the best I have ever had.
lw
September 26th, 2011
8:50 pm
MiCasa @85 and Old P’tree in Suwanee~~~~~
Joey
September 26th, 2011
8:50 pm
El Sombraro in Gainesville, many locations, is great for your dough!!
Al
September 26th, 2011
8:52 pm
Mi CASA great food and service. Low prices, and they just reopened!
Toni Tiger
September 26th, 2011
8:54 pm
Mezcalitos Cantina in Oakhurst has the best most authentic mexican cuisine (except for their tortilla chips). Their mole is off the charts!!!!!
Star70
September 26th, 2011
8:57 pm
I second everyone’s recommendation for Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker. That place is the bomb. I’ve never had anything that I didn’t absolutely love. Nuevo Laredo is just blah in comparison.
Mel
September 26th, 2011
8:58 pm
NO WAY BONE GARDEN CANTINA SHOULD BE ON THIS LIST. Mediocre at best. I took a bite of my taco last time I was there and bit down on a twist tie. I barely got an apology from the waitress and the manager said “I’ll buy you a drink next time.” So the service wasn’t great, either.
Nuevo Laredo, Mi Barrio. Taqueria Tsunami isn’t traditional Mexican and but the food is great.
SRC4life
September 26th, 2011
8:58 pm
Mr. Taco at Holcomb bridge road And El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant at Hamilton mill rd
William
September 26th, 2011
9:02 pm
Taxco!!! La Fonda is the best Cuban but does not fit here. Nuevo Laredo Sucks and is overpriced.
FM Fats
September 26th, 2011
9:05 pm
Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker.
Josh
September 26th, 2011
9:06 pm
Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker has the best fish tacos! (and everything else!)
wes
September 26th, 2011
9:06 pm
The Lazy Donkey in Carrollton
Rob & the Dog
September 26th, 2011
9:07 pm
Ok. There are many, many Mexican restaurants in towm where a #9 is a taco, an enchilada, & a burrito. MANY of these. Same old formula.
Best for what they are; Nuevo Laredo
Bone Garden
Julias Taqueria
Taqueria Del Sol
Zocalo
oh, by the way US Bar & Grill was Awesome. Chance, the guy who owns Nuevo Laredo is the guy that owned US…….
DC
September 26th, 2011
9:09 pm
El Sombrero- Gainesville
Los Rios- Downtown Cumming
Chepes- Outskirts of Cumming
Texas Tornado
September 26th, 2011
9:17 pm
Pure Taqueria!!!
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:17 pm
Mi Casa in Woodstock is the best I’ve been to in town.
Kim Bouchard
September 26th, 2011
9:18 pm
Taqueria La Oaxaquena in Morrow. Who ever said El Charro in Griffin, you have got to be kidding. It used to be very good, but since the owner died, awful!!!
BigEd
September 26th, 2011
9:21 pm
Taqueria La Oaxaquena. Real mexican. Awesome tyaludas, mole, real tacos, great aguq frescas. The salsa bar is awesome also.
johnny t-bone
September 26th, 2011
9:28 pm
Here are my top three:
1) Jalisco
2) Jalisco
3) Jalisco
Best queso in Atlanta, and I am a queso freak. Great food and super fast service.
Nothing in Atlanta comes close.
Bill
September 26th, 2011
9:35 pm
BTW, didn’t we just vote on this topic?
good stuff
September 26th, 2011
10:23 pm
I’ve never been to a “bad” mexican restaurant—they are all good since the food is about the same. My favorite is la parilla in acworth—texas fajitas–outstanding.
plannerboy
September 26th, 2011
10:28 pm
Tijuana Joes Sandy Springs
SAWB
September 27th, 2011
1:58 am
Anybody remember El Chico’s?
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jeremy
September 27th, 2011
6:31 am
El Potro on buford hwy near the farmers market is excellent. I also enjoy El Dorado in Duluth off of Pleasant Hill. Good Stuff!
Mitch Wright
September 27th, 2011
6:54 am
Growing up in Santa Ana,Ca. spoiled me. Good Mexican food is hard to find in Atlanta. Neuvo Laredo is the best I’ve tried here.
KK
September 27th, 2011
8:47 am
Jaliscos at Peacthree Battle.
JDJ
September 27th, 2011
8:54 am
I lived just around the corner from Maria’s (loved El Mongo!) on Peachtree Industrial!! That was my introduction to Mexican, as a matter of fact. According to today’s standards, they might not hold up as well but at the time I thought it was manna from heaven. Right up there with Pizza By Candelight in Decatur (yep, I’m OLD!!)
Mark in the City of Decatur
September 27th, 2011
9:06 am
Actually, I would appreciate some direction to the best “Chiles en Nogada” with *real* poblano peppers (two poblanos would be preferable), stuffed with classic picadillio, NO rice, topped with a white (mole?) sauce with a sprinkling of fresh pomegranate.
I will then vote that restaurant as The. One. Gracias!
Art
September 27th, 2011
9:24 am
Tara Humata… Taco El Velloz also has great tacos…
Tank
September 27th, 2011
9:28 am
Los Bravos!!!
Ally
September 27th, 2011
9:59 am
El Nopal in Marietta for sure.
Sharon
September 27th, 2011
10:31 am
I haven’t tried Bone Garden Cantina yet, so next to that I’ll have to say Nuevo Laredo. Best Tacos de carne asada! Margaritas are excellent as well. BTW, the way someone above heard that Bone Garden is Alton Brown’s favorite is probably on the menu at The Vortex, where it says so. The owners of Bone Garden are part owners in The Vortex (which by the way has the best burgers!).
sandy
September 27th, 2011
10:34 am
Nuevo Laredo y Bone Garden Cantina estan muy muy bien. Me gusta!!! Y ahora tengo hambre….
PJ
September 27th, 2011
10:45 am
@boo – The Bridge closed a while ago
Nuevo Laredo is my favorite, also El Rey del Taco
EllenTN
September 27th, 2011
10:45 am
They might be good (not great at all in my opinion) but their wait is too long and they charge extra for 2nd basket of chips. Need to expand their restaurant BIG TIME.
EllenTN
September 27th, 2011
10:48 am
By the way I meant to link this comment about Nuevo Laredo.
So Cal
September 27th, 2011
10:48 am
Nuevo Laredo. I’m from Southern California and it beats anything else I’ve had around here, it’s a much better representation than anything else. That being said, my favorite Mexican food is in Old Town San Diego.
EllenTN
September 27th, 2011
10:49 am
Bone Garden Cantina is SO great! Drinks, atmosphere, menu are all so different and ALL excellent!
Don M
September 27th, 2011
10:54 am
Pappasito’s on Windy Hill Rd. in Marietta deserves some mention here. It is a huge place, part of a chain out of Houston, Texas, and it’s always packed, including an outdoor patio. The crowd is there because the owners know what they are doing and deliver really good food at a reasonable price. We especially like the warm salsa, great chips and guacamole. After a beer and some chips, two people can usually split an entree because portions are very generous.
beth
September 27th, 2011
10:57 am
Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker is the best ever. It’s well worth the drive.
Allen
September 27th, 2011
11:04 am
Tex’s Tacos… teh best eva!
Victor
September 27th, 2011
11:06 am
These comments are an embarrassment to the cuisine and people of Mexico. El Azteca? Nuevo Laredo? Taqueria Tsunami?
TC
September 27th, 2011
11:07 am
Nuevo Laredo!
Yeppity
September 27th, 2011
11:23 am
El Torerro! So good!
GaPeachy
September 27th, 2011
11:23 am
EL Potro on Buford Hwy is the absolute best! Authentic Mexican food, not that nasty american tex mex, and its cheap, my whole family can eat for less than 20 bucks. They are also extremely fast, so great place to check for lunch.
Etain
September 27th, 2011
11:38 am
Mezcalitos Cantina, Oakhurst Village in Decatur
Jim
September 27th, 2011
11:49 am
Bone Garden Cantina – hands down the best in ATL – best flavors, best food selection, best servers, best all around experience.
bobsyouruncle
September 27th, 2011
12:26 pm
El Pollo Dorado in Marietta. Simply the best!
Jen
September 27th, 2011
12:31 pm
El Taco Veloz
johnny fontane
September 27th, 2011
12:32 pm
ricardo
September 26th, 2011
8:37 pm
Who remembers Maria’s on P’Tree Ind. El Mongol was cooking when he wasn’t wrestling. Great!
They are still going strong at their first location in Griffin. Good folks.
Jen
September 27th, 2011
12:33 pm
and Los Hermanos in Tucker
Ron
September 27th, 2011
12:48 pm
Pure in Alpharetta. Amazing margaritas, authentic and inspired menu; everything is rock solid..
Yo
September 27th, 2011
1:01 pm
Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker. The absolute best!! Authentic. No #11 or Speedy Gonzales here.
koko
September 27th, 2011
1:08 pm
mi barrio in grant park
GregSean
September 27th, 2011
1:10 pm
No Mas Mexican Cantina
Only Real Mexican Food
September 27th, 2011
1:17 pm
Mi Barrio
AR
September 27th, 2011
1:48 pm
No Mas Cantina
tale of woe
September 27th, 2011
2:24 pm
I agree with ABC – Without a doubt, it’s Tara Humata in Alpharetta.
ANDRE HYLTON
September 27th, 2011
3:09 pm
Oaxaquenia. 80 percent of the restaurants you all have cited above aren’t even Mexican. They are tex-mex. Heavy on the tex. Nuevo Laredo, which I love, is not Mexican food. Take that down to central Mexico and people would be like – why is there broiled monterey jack cheese and salsa served on top of every dish? Where are the vegetables?
Becky
September 27th, 2011
3:14 pm
@SAWB..I remember El Chico’s..Cumberland Mall, my older brother was a cook there.. Great place..
I guess I’ve never had real Mexican food based on some of these places..Especially Neuvo Larado, have had food from there two or three times and was not real impressed..
John S
September 27th, 2011
3:23 pm
Zapata in downtown Norcross
A reader
September 27th, 2011
3:29 pm
El Porton on Jones Bridge Rd in Johns Creek
Bite Me
September 27th, 2011
3:31 pm
My favorite USED to be El Azteca in Milton, but the new manager was a real jerk last time I was there so we won’t go back. My new #1 favorite is LAREDO’S in Cumming! Their Shrimp Fajita Chimichanga is the BEST!!!!!
loki44
September 27th, 2011
3:33 pm
Just about any hole-in-the-wall up and down Buford Hwy.
jayceeande
September 27th, 2011
3:37 pm
No Mas Cantina in Castleberry Hill.
g
September 27th, 2011
3:47 pm
Eduardos on Lavista near Northlake Mall is a good place most people have never heard of. Awesome
Martin
September 27th, 2011
3:55 pm
You do not know what a Mexican restaurant is until you visit one of the TAQUERIA LOS HERMANOS.
Any other mex restaurants are just imitations
DeeDee
September 27th, 2011
5:07 pm
Love Taqueria Los Hermanos on Sugarloaf and in Lilburn. I’m sure the other locations are just as good. We always have great food, fabulous margaritas and friendly staff. I’ll be there Friday night!
Donkey200
September 27th, 2011
5:45 pm
Maria’s was always my favorite, but I was a kid back when it was open, so I don’t really know. Boy, I LOVED that place!
Bhorsoft
September 27th, 2011
5:47 pm
I’m a fan of Poblano’s Mexican Grill in Acworth. Consistent preparation and less oil than other Mexican restaurants I go to. La Parilla comes in second.
Beth
September 27th, 2011
6:54 pm
El Torero – Loehman’s Plaza, North Druid Hill @ Briarcliff Rd, Atlanta
Gldouglas
September 27th, 2011
7:43 pm
No Mos Cantina
finally
September 27th, 2011
8:10 pm
Lupita’s in Norcross on Indian Trail Rd is delicious and good prices, also has full bar and friendly service. Closest to our house that rates the best is Los Hernmanos on Lawrnceville Hwy at Killian Hill, great food, very consistent and usually very busy.
Atlantan
September 27th, 2011
9:03 pm
No Mas Cantina
Jadzia
September 27th, 2011
9:08 pm
Lime Taqueria in Smyrna is the real deal. In other words, Mexican foods beyond just tacos, tortas, and burritos. Their dinner dishes have complex flavors. No surprise given that they have a professional chef from Oaxaca, Mexico. I’ve seen former Mexican President Vincente Fox dine there. I’ve gone to Mexican wine tasting that was paired with Mexican lamb chops, seafood, etc.
Peachtree Corners
September 27th, 2011
9:14 pm
Vallarta on Spalding Drive, we call it the $5 spot. You can eat well for cheap. Good
Good food. I hear after 5 its bottomless margharita’s!!!!
GX
September 27th, 2011
10:11 pm
El Taco Azteca in Kennesaw..especially their chile rellenos (Poblano Azteca) or anything with their mole sauce
Bill
September 27th, 2011
10:33 pm
http://www.elchico.com/
El Chico is a national chain which I’m guessing has shrunk in size since the Mexicans started opening up places around here in — when was it — the late ’80s?
up north
September 27th, 2011
10:42 pm
El Torero – very consistent from store to store.
geegee3
September 27th, 2011
10:55 pm
La Oaxaquena in jonesboro~now thats authentic! Items like tripe soup and burritos you have never heard of. Soooo much flavor!
jose
September 27th, 2011
11:05 pm
Chepe’s Mexican Grill has the best Fish Tacos 111
Torri
September 27th, 2011
11:12 pm
1.Chepe’s Mexican Grill
2.Uncle Julios
3.La Oxacanena
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CJ
September 28th, 2011
6:56 am
Taquería La Oaxaqueña in Jonesboro, hands down the best!!!!
Sue
September 28th, 2011
7:23 am
Larados at the corner of Sandy Plains and Scufflegrit Road, near Publix, is the best I’ve ever had. They have the most awesome brunch buffet on Sunday. Check it out! Very upscale and affordable price.
Sue Baum
September 28th, 2011
8:30 am
Love Los Hermanos – any location!
Kelly
September 28th, 2011
8:56 am
ITP – Bone Garden Cantina or El Myr
OTP – Pura Enchilada in Lawrenceville
Quiet
September 28th, 2011
9:02 am
I agree with Calvin….El Nopal on Old National hands down
Mary B
September 28th, 2011
9:22 am
Los Arcos – Norcross, best soft tacos
Rupricht
September 28th, 2011
10:00 am
Viva Mexico on Powder Springs down from the Marietta Conference Center…I’ve lived in Atlanta for 49 years – done Nuevo Laredo, Jalisco’s, El Chico (going Way Back!)…Viva Mexico tops them all.
William Betterton
September 28th, 2011
10:16 am
I love me some PURE in Inman Park…..great food and awesome atmosphere. Don’t forget the great deal on bottomless mimosas for brunch.
Cujo Bendi
September 28th, 2011
10:44 am
La Pastorcita, Buford Hwy!
Mislena2u
September 28th, 2011
10:45 am
La Fuente in Norcross…that place is amazing with great authentic taste and huge portions, I am not talking about “American Style Mexican food” but this is the real deal.
Mr. M
September 28th, 2011
10:52 am
Well, since Dos Amigos is no longer around, I’ll have to cast my vote for Tacqueria Los Hermanos. Tucker, Lilburn, Sugarloaf locations – all good.
cw
September 28th, 2011
11:00 am
Maybe it’s not real “traditional mexican”, but that’s why I adore Taqueria Del Sol so much. Can’t stand mouth-burning, sloppy red stuff covered food. TDS is the singular restaurant I patronize that is ALWAY wonderful, hot and extremely affordable! And Eddie, the owner and menu creator, is certainly a real Mexican! Fish tacos are manna from Heaven, and the best quac in town.
I ate at the Chepe’s on Johnson Ferry a few weeks ago, based on the “best taco” vote a few months ago – that was the most disgusting food I’ve eaten in a long time. My sister agreed – we’ll never go there again.
CPF
September 28th, 2011
11:10 am
El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant at Hamilton Mill… The best seafood ever!
tom
September 28th, 2011
11:32 am
Chepe’s Mexican Grill in Suwanee Has the best Tacos de Carnitas
Roadie
September 28th, 2011
11:33 am
El Potro on Bufford Hwy. The folks that work there are just as wonderful as the food.
Alma
September 28th, 2011
11:34 am
Taqueria Los Hermanos – in Tucker – this is what Mexican food is!!!!!
Alma
September 28th, 2011
11:36 am
and if you want fresh handmade tortillas (corn) go to La Kermes in Chamblee GA – they have the BEST breakfast this side of the river (Mississippi).
Arturo
September 28th, 2011
11:43 am
Chepe’s Mexican Grill!
Cedric
September 28th, 2011
12:19 pm
Don Tellos Tex Mex Grill is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Conyers, ga
FoodFan
September 28th, 2011
12:20 pm
No Doubt – Nuevo Laredo
Peavine Creek
September 28th, 2011
1:37 pm
Taqueria Oaxaquena De La Guelaguetza
EAS
September 28th, 2011
1:47 pm
Me gusta LB! (Los Bravos) Terrell Mill and South Cobb drive… Great Food!
mary
September 28th, 2011
3:06 pm
Chepe’s Mexican Grill by far has the best Tacos i love the Taco trio Chipotle shrimp CHepes fish and the Tender Taco !!!!!!!!!!!
jcb30338
September 28th, 2011
4:42 pm
Tex-Mex…authentic…all the same to me. I like Tin Lizzies in Grant Park.
Tantalize me
September 28th, 2011
5:05 pm
Nuevo Laredo Cantina!!
Paul
September 28th, 2011
9:55 pm
Whats the diffrence mexican tex mex authentic non authenthic i mean come on veryone has an opinion all i want is good tasting fresh food and 2 places i love are Chepe’s Mexican Grill and Carnicera Hernandez tounge tacos !!!
Julie O.
September 29th, 2011
8:56 am
Bone Garden Cantina!!!
Mary
September 29th, 2011
9:01 am
Taqueria El Vecino
audra
September 29th, 2011
9:33 am
Pozole in the Highlands or Holy Taco in East Atlanta.
Chris
September 29th, 2011
10:00 am
Tucker has my three favorite Mexican restaurants: Sangria’s, Taqueria Los Hermanos, and El Tapatio. We go to each of them frequently. It just depends on what we are looking to eat or the group we are with. If we are in a large group we usuallty end up at Sangria’s. My wife and I by ourselves usually go to Los Hermanos. And general Mexican food times are spent at El Tapatio for their a la carte menu.
While I love all three of these places, I still haven’t found a place as good as the local Mexican place back in Stateboro when I was in college at Georgia Southern. I loved me some El Sombrero. They had the best fish tacos, salsa verde carnitas (which I still haven’t found a decent substitute for here in Atlanta), and $2 Big Beers (36 ounce) all day every day.
Chris
September 29th, 2011
10:07 am
Oh and one more good place to get awesome mexican food is from Consuela at the Tamale Queen food truck! $2.50 tamales hand made fresh everyday! They are so good. They also have other Mexican fare. But the name says it all, so I would suggest trying the tamales on your first visit. They can be found all around town throughout the week. You can check their website http://www.queenfoodco.com for specific days, times, and locations.
jessica
September 29th, 2011
11:52 am
Chepe’s Has My Vote
Robert J.
September 29th, 2011
12:20 pm
Cinco de Mayo in Chamblee and LaFondita in Norcross. Both owned by same wonderful woman that can cook authentic hispanic/south american food. This is great great food. you got to come and eat.
food lover
September 29th, 2011
12:22 pm
Bone Garden Cantina is by far the best authentic mexican restaurant in Atlanta. I can’t get enough of that delicious corn!
David G
September 29th, 2011
12:40 pm
All these comments forced, I say, forced me to go to Bone Garden for lunch today. Amazing. I had forgotten how good a tamale could be, and the tacos were killer. Great fresh flavor. My server Patrick did an excellent job. It’s at my top, although I do like the more Tex Mex style at Nuevo Laredo, having lived in Texas for some time and having the best Tex Mex on the planet in Austin and San Antonio. Thanks for the tip about getting my Bone on!
J
September 29th, 2011
1:30 pm
No Mas Cantina!!!! Their Mole is the Bomb!!
Wesley
September 29th, 2011
4:26 pm
Cali and Tito’s in Athens cannot be beat!
ATLMomma
September 29th, 2011
4:37 pm
Bone Garden Cantina! Hands down…
Paula
September 29th, 2011
6:59 pm
well my favorite sit down casual is Chepe’s mexican Grill followed by a less formal willys
MEX LOVER
September 29th, 2011
7:08 pm
CHEPE’S MEXICAN GRILL IN SUWANEE
Benito
September 30th, 2011
9:01 am
If you like Chepe’s go to La Parrilla. If you like Uncle Julio’s or Tijuana Joe’s just stop talking. Taxco is not good. La Fonda Latina is good, but Cuban/Caribbean food.
Personally, I love El Rey del Taco on Buford Highway. I’m impressed that people mentioned El Taco Veloz.
Benito
September 30th, 2011
9:07 am
But Georgia hates immigrants so Mexican restaurants will probably decline. Terrible law.
sophyb
September 30th, 2011
1:58 pm
Well, I see the Chepe’s workers are on here again trying to fix the vote…. We tried them a few months ago after reading all the “good reviews” here in the best taco vote. It was hands down the nastiest fish taco I have ever tried to eat and my husband’s food was almost as bad. We were so glad we had a Groupon that made it slightly less painful at least to our wallets! Hated it so much I actualyl wrote my bad review online before I left the table. It still gripes me to see their “Voted Best Taco by the AJC” line on some of their ads.
Anyway, my vote is for El Senor Taco, Nuevo Laredo and Pure in Alpharetta. Please don’t let Chepe’s stuff the vote again!!
Stephanie
September 30th, 2011
10:53 pm
1.Chepe’s
2.Papassitos
3. LaOxacanea
Steven Josovitz
October 1st, 2011
1:17 am
El Azteca on Ponce rocks! I am biased as I am friends and a business associate of the Owner but this place is really great. The staff is the same since day one and the food is really great. It is hi quality and not loaded with inferior ingredients. Everything is home made too. I really love there fish and shrimp faijata’s with real vegetables…. Tell Bernie Steve J sent you.
Steven Josovitz
October 1st, 2011
1:22 am
I wanted to add Rosa Mexicana a second hot pick of mine. Nothing beats the table side Guacamole made by Jesus and his roving guacamole cart…. He makes it mild to hot which is a nice touch for so many and gives you warm home made tortillas in a basket ( ask for the homemade flax seed version ) and salsa’s. Freaking insane with one of there signature drinks like a frozen pomegranate margarita made famous at there NYC digs. I love there super cool but hot bloody marys. My favorite is the one with El Humidor ( spellcheck on that one ) blue agave nectar and habanero. I think there Mole Enchiladas are well worth the trip and all there dishes are served with big bowls of black beans and rice and unlimited tortilla’s.
Mark in the City of Decatur
October 1st, 2011
8:37 am
Please help.
No suggestions for “Chilies en Nogada” restaurants? I would forever beholden to you – and you would experience the joy of the finest Mexican cuisine ever lovingly developed.
Thank you, and gracias
Mark
Corky McCorkle
October 1st, 2011
10:15 am
El Gato Verde in Alpharetta is the BEST Mexican in the Atlanta area.
GoVols
October 1st, 2011
11:35 am
Bone Garden Cantina and Nuevo Laredo
jimbo1185
October 1st, 2011
12:08 pm
Ii’m originally from Arizona, where I lived less than 3 hrs. from the border with mexico, so I like to think I know what constitutes good Mexican food. Tthe best I have found so far is at Little Mexico Bar and Grill, 1830 Scenic Highway, Suite 110. Snellville, GA 30078, (770) 985-7588. It is the most authentic I have found anywhere in the metro area. It has all the standard Tex-Mex favorites and a large range of less common vegetable, fish, chicken, pork and beef dishes – you’ll find something for everyone. They have full bar service with a wide selection of beers, wine, and mixed drinks… including great Margaritas. The decor is the normal Mexican stuff — sarapes, sombreros, Mexican art and a painted concrete floor. They have a patio for dining al fresco or to have a cigarette with your beer. Service is prompt and friendly.
JP
October 1st, 2011
10:57 pm
Mi Barrio, hands down.
Alex
October 2nd, 2011
3:02 am
Chepe’s mexican grill has the best fish tacos
CiCi
October 2nd, 2011
12:16 pm
Uncle Julio’s on Piedmont by the hospital is the best! Being a native Texan, we’ve tried them all. Love all the food, but go for the guacamole and homemade tortillas. The kids love to see the tortillas being made. Good family or party atmosphere. My husband had to have take-out fajitas taken to Piedmont the night before his Kidney transplant. Never disappointed at Uncle Julio’s.
topspinner
October 2nd, 2011
7:36 pm
Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker……even their takout is delicious.
Sara
October 3rd, 2011
11:06 am
Las Margaritas on Cheshire Bridge. Great specials and delicious food!
Mexican
October 3rd, 2011
11:54 am
I would include Bone Garden Cantina, Nueva Laredo, Jaliscos, and Pure – all excellent with different strengths.
Carol Riddlehoover
October 3rd, 2011
11:56 am
El Torero is the best of all….
Chepes - you have to be kidding me
October 3rd, 2011
11:58 am
OK Chepes employess and family friends, your food is barely edible at best. Taco Bell quality on a plate. Give it a rest.
Shane Harrison
October 3rd, 2011
12:45 pm
@Mark in the City of Decatur The only place I know that has chiles en nogada on a regular basis is Original El Taco, and I haven’t tried it so I don’t know how it is. The menu says they use an almond sauce (instead of the traditional walnut). The only time I’ve had chiles en nogada around here, it was a special (and it’s usually around mid-September in celebration of Mexican Independence Day) at Zocalo or Tierra.