Table Talk

By Charles

June 13, 2007 8:08 AM | Link to this

I don’t know what a “budget” Mexican food restaurant could be. Most of the strip shopping center Mexican restaurants in Atlanta have exactly the same bland food.

I was blessed this past month with my first grandchild. While waiting for his arrival at Piedmont Hospital we walked down Peachtree Street to Uncle Julio’s Casa Grande and had a wonderful meal. The salsa is unique and chips as thin (and good) as any I’ve ever had. The grilled chicken was perfect (not overcooked and juicy). We’ll go back there when in town.

In Vinings, there is a La Paz restaurant that has some decent dishes. Their menu isn’t as imaginative as it was 5 years ago, but a good choice nevertheless.

If you go to On The Border at Cobb Place and have to sit in the bar area - beware. They have a waiter there who is probably the worst I’ve ever had (don’t remember his name but he wears a ponytail). If you get him, ask for another waiter.

By One

June 13, 2007 8:24 AM | Link to this

Don’t do budget Mexican…….remember, you get what you pay for!!!! Now for great fresh Mexican food…….Pappasito’s!!!!! It is THE BEST!! And the prices aren’t bad.

By slim

June 13, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this

Chuckie’s right—most places have the same menu and serve the same bland slop.

Taqueria Los Hermanos, in Tucker, is quite good. Pozole in Va Highlands is also good. Nuevo Laredo is good, but I’m not so sure it’s worth the long wait.

By Lola

June 13, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this

I stopped eating Mexican food when I saw all the illegal aliens protesting for their “rights” and waving their Mexican flags in our faces.

By Alan

June 13, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this

Budget Mexican= No one can understand you when you speak English. God only knows what’s going on in the kitchen. Make sure you have plenty of reading material in the bathroom later.

By BBtheGreat

June 13, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this

Without a doubt Coyote in Avondale on College. Outside looks like an old MS WINNERS but inside the BEST inexpensive Mexican Food! Great Staff and even better Margaritas! Used to be in trendy downtown Decatur but the rent priced them out so they moved to a new location to keep their prices low.

By Laura

June 13, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

If you’re in the Sandy Springs area, Marquito’s on Roswell Road just north of Northridge has very good Mexican food that’s fairly inexpensive. And OTB for lunch is always a good deal - great food for a great price. The Lenox location tends to have some server problems, though, so be forewarned. And if budget isn’t an issue, I agree that Pappasito’s is the best. Wonderful fajitas!!

By Belin

June 13, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this

Los Hermanos in Tucker, Hugh Howell Road in the Publix shopping plaza.

Best Mexican food in the city!

By Sue

June 13, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Go to La Rumba (on Roswell Road just south of Abernathy in Sandy Springs). Order the Pechuga Poblana. Best $8 you will ever spend! YUM!!! Their salsa is really good too!!!

By KWD

June 13, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

I agree with BBtheGreat. Coyote in Avondale has good Mexican food!!! Food, drinks, staff are all great!

By Don in Cobb

June 13, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this

Budget Mexican? It’s all inexpensive, compared to other places I go. The four best (in order) are Jalisco, Nuevo Laredo Cantina, La Parilla on Dallas Highway and Taqueria Sundown.

By Amy

June 13, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this

Been going to Monterey’s at Windy Hill and S. Atlanta Rd for years…the best food for the money AND margaritas! The staff is exceptional. This particular Monterey’s is different from the others around town.

By Jazoit

June 13, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this

Do all of you people search for the same crappy CHAIN mexi-restos??? Casa Grande is total crap, compared to Taco Bell its good. I bet most of you like Willy’s and Moe’s….eeh. Drive over to Buford Hwy and you find the best mexican restos anywhere in ATL. El Rey de Taco is def’ly one. El Mexicano on Moreland past E. Atl is damn tasty and cheap. But I’m sure most people are afraid to go anywhere 3 miles away from their home. You think you have authentic Mexican in the suburbs??? Right, keep thinking you live in Atlanta when you’re out in Roswell or Alparetta or Kennesaw. Y’all are “true foodies”

By Jim V.

June 13, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

Charles’ recommendations sort of sadden me. I like Casa Grande, but for the price of an entree there, I can feed two people at a dozen restaurants of Buford Highway which are better. The chain restaurants he recommended are expensive and not very good.

My favorites: Monterrey (Buford Highway) Taco Veloz (several locations), El Potro (Buford Highway), Las Tortas (several locations) Mi Barrio (Grant Park)

In terms of “upscale” cheap Mexican the Taqueria Del Sols are good as well as Taqueria Zocalo.

By ricann

June 13, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

gotta be paco super taco, on ind trial. on tuesday they have 99cts tace YUMMMIE

By Jonathan

June 13, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

Mr. Taco in Roswell off of Holocomb Bridge is the best “budget” Mexican I’ve had. I’m still in college seven years after I graduated high school which means I have to look for a budget. They have a salsa bar (you have to pay a $1 for a basket of chips) and everything we order there is great. Atmosphere is not really anything special, but they do deliver $8.

By Jonathan

June 13, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

Mr. Taco in Roswell off of Holocomb Bridge is the best “budget” Mexican I’ve had. I’m still in college seven years after I graduated high school which means I have to look for a budget. They have a salsa bar (you have to pay a $1 for a basket of chips) and everything we order there is great. Atmosphere is not really anything special, but they do deliver $8.

By Jonathan

June 13, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this

Mr. Taco in Roswell off of Holocomb Bridge is the best “budget” Mexican I’ve had. I’m still in college seven years after I graduated high school which means I have to look for a budget. They have a salsa bar (you have to pay a $1 for a basket of chips) and everything we order there is great. Atmosphere is not really anything special, but they do deliver $8.

By Susie

June 13, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this

A little out of the way, but the best Mexican Food I have found is at Pueblo Grill in Jasper, Ga. Have such a wide varity, food is great and very inexpensive. We venture there everyother weekend.

By Susie

June 13, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

A little out of the way, but the best Mexican Food I have found is at Pueblo Grill in Jasper, Ga. Have such a wide varity, food is great and very inexpensive. We venture there everyother weekend.

By Susie

June 13, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

A little out of the way, but the best Mexican Food I have found is at Pueblo Grill in Jasper, Ga. Have such a wide varity, food is great and very inexpensive. We venture there everyother weekend.

By Leslie

June 13, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this

By far the best Mexican food I’ve ever had is at Taqueria Los Hermanos. It’s practically hidden in the corner of a shopping center featuring a store called Wu-Mart.

Chips are thin, hot, and fresh, salsa is fresh, ingredients in the meals are fresh…obviously, the emphasis here is FRESH. Their specialty burritos (particularly the asada, pastor, and rajas) are amazing, huge, and only cost $6.95.

Taqueria Los Hermanos 4760 Lawrenceville Hwy NW Lilburn, GA 30047

(678) 380-3727

By Susie = Ignorant

June 13, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this

Susie, you are a complete AIRHEAD.

Your commentary hinted at it.

Your need to post your lame comment 3 consecutive times in as many minutes confirmed it.

(No, we aren’t going to believe “your keyboard stuck,” either.)

By Me!

June 13, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Uh Jazoit, please explain why there’s no good Mexican food in the suburbs. A Mexican is a Mexican, right? Why would Mexicans in rural areas cook any better than Mexicans in the suburbs? Please explain.

By Suzy

June 13, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

There is a reason why El Taco Veloz on Roswell Road is successful (and in a neighborhood with many Mexican patrons). Also, Nuevo Laredo is the best in the city for a sit-down Mexican meal - and not expensive! Try their caldo de pollo.

By Jonathan

June 13, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

Hey, don’t forget about me!

I’m an idiot, too !!!

Will you marry me, Susie?

By Theresa

June 13, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

El Jinete Mexican Restaurant. Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA 30039. It is delish. Very good! The chicken tacos are wonderful. Staff is always helpful and service is fast.

By EAVDad

June 13, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this

Cantina La Casita in East Atlanta. Great atmosphere, great patio, great food.

By Perkle

June 13, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

It amazes me that in all ajc blogs people must belittle others to make themselves feel good. Anyway….

Not in Georgia, but the San Antonio Taco Company in Nashville, TN is the best “low” budget mexican ever. All fresh ingredients - they make the salsa and tortillas themselves. I think a road trip is in order. My stepson loves Taco Bell so we eat there a lot - the one near our house is good, always fresh and tasty. Other than that, I make my own mexican food at home so I don’t have to eat it out.

By Brie

June 13, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this

As much as I love Nuervo Laredo and Casa Grande…Las Margaritas is right up there. It’s not only Mexican but a fusion of other Latin foods. [http://www.lasmargaritasatl.com]

By Sarah

June 13, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

Eat food that came from Buford Hwy.? You must be practicing your stand up comedey.

By Gene

June 13, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

Pancho’s on Buford Hwy is great. They have a great patio out back, and the service is always very good.

By MG

June 13, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

The lunch menu prices at El Porto (3396 Buford Hwy NE) certainly qualifies as budget. The food rocks with flavor and generous portions. The service there is better than I have had at several fine dining restaurants in Buckhead and Midtown.

By the southside actually exists too

June 13, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

El Toro Loco in Griffin is great. It looks like any other redecorated Pizza Hut but there are some great dishes. They have very fresh, creative salads, a great shrimp cocktail (so my husband says) that is more like fresh gazpacho with shrimp, and the best salsa. Moreover, the waiters speak English pretty well.

By Dan

June 13, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

MG I completly agree, Though I think you are speaking of El Potro, I used to work in that area and always impeccable service and tasty cheap food and I am generally a food snob (ie maggianos BAD, sotto sotto GOOD)

By Lily Toad

June 13, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

I second Cantina LaCasita in East Atlanta. Hand made tamales for under $5.00. Almost every item is under $5, plus they make great margaritas with a variety of tequilas.

By BC

June 13, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Hey ME! Actually, there is a difference. Most of the chain restaurants mentioned are what Hispanics would call TEX-MEX, meaning the food is pretty much American inspired with some Mexican flavors. You want REAL MEXICAN? Go to Buford Hwy, to those Mexican plazas and ask for black beans, rice, and either tacos or carne asada! Now, that’s Mexican food!! The small “fondas” are the best and authentic!!

By hotgirl

June 13, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

I think Nuevo Laredo Cantina might have the best I’ve tasted in the city but the wait is ridiculous. Taqueria Los Hermanos is SERIOUSLY good too and for a great price! They serve real quality food and the atmosphere is cool. I always drive by Coyote in Avondale Estates and wonder how it is. Now that I’ve read some reviews I’ll make it a point to check them out soon. And Pancho’s on Buford Hwy was good but I’ve only been once.

By Perkle's EX

June 13, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this

The San Antonio Taco Company in Nashville is the McDonald’s of Mexican food. ( That AIN’T a compliment. ) There is a reason why they don’t dare try to peddle that garbage in larger cities like Atlanta.

FYI: While not specifically stated, this blog is about Mexican food in and around the A-T-L-A-N-T-A area. Also, this F-O-O-D blog is not for your self-righteous take on society, either, Perkle.

If you drive to Nashville for anything other than a music-related or sporting-related event, you get what you deserve.

For even mentioning TACO BELL in this forum in anything other than a sarcastic or deprecating manner, Perkle, your overweight, self-righteous, ignorant backside should be dragged from your minivan and shot.

Be Sweet, and go try Pappasito’s, P-Diddy.

By Peggy

June 13, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this

Buckhead Burrito in Kennesaw has the best fish tacos ever!!!!!!!!!!! and not expensive!!!

By Jo

June 13, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this

Yes, La Rumba in Sandy Springs. Also Tijuana Joe’s, La Parilla, Frogs (Ansley area),Taco Veloz, Cantina La Casita, La Feria (in Jonesboro)& La Feria (excellent lunch buffet on Buford Highway)

By Dave

June 13, 2007 12:11 PM | Link to this

Bandido’s in Dallas, Ga is great. Low prices, tasty food, and a great wait staff. Nice atmosphere. Right behind the courthouse and close to many small town stores. The owner is very sweet and will actually come out and talk with everyone.

By Yeppie!

June 13, 2007 12:12 PM | Link to this

I Love LaParilla in Fayetville. They have the BEST shrimp fajita’s with real jumbo shrimp. The place is always packed, especially on the weekends. It’s clean and the staff is cool. The chips are so thin and crisp, the usually break in the conqueso dip. No need to worry, just fish em’ out and keep it moving. I’ve been told and have seen the Texas Rita put folks on their azz!

By Rodolfo

June 13, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

You think those place are good try Mama Ninfa’s in Midtown. Best mexican restaurant in the ATL almost as good as my mother’s cooking

By Jazoit

June 13, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

TO: Me! yes a Mexican is a Mexican, no matter what area…but for a Mexican to open a resto OTP and make a profit is to dumb down true mexican fare which is rustic and simple w/ fresh ingreds. You will find great mexican IN THEIR HOME not in any resto. Taco trailers are great but they are all gone now. Las Tortas Locas and Taco Veloz is good. Cantina La Casita in E. Atl is total crap. Look for run down, small places…those you will find great mexican food…NOT at a CHAIN resto where all their crap comes from a SYSCO truck. Goto Buford hi-way and actually go into a small taqueria. But like i said before most people are too AFRAID to go in…just like all the good chinese restos on buford hwy. Just stick to your Doc Chey’s, PF Chang’s and Chin Chin’s…total mediocre crap. You ever see sea cucumber on any of those menus? Everyone’s a food critic.

By mel

June 13, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this

It’s sad as I read this comments there are still people outhere that have no brains. Don’t be so inmature and racist and if you have nothing positive to say keep it to yourself Ms Lola and Mr Allan!! If you live west El Tio on hyw 61 exit 24 is the BEST!

By Charley

June 13, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

Nuevo Larado is the best Mexican in town as the food is always fresh and not canned as in other Mexican resturants. Sometimes the wait can be long but there are times that are not peak periods where you can get a table with no wait. They are having their 15th anniversary on June 20th. Expect a wait if you go at peak times.

By myconju

June 13, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this

San Diego’s in McDonough is the best! The food is good, relatively inexpensive, the drinks superb and the service is the best around.

By charmed

June 13, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this

La Rumba on Roswell Road is our favourite.

If you live in the Sandy Springs area - use the La Rumba coupons in the Savvy Shopper guide (that comes in the junk mail) for more bang for your buck!

To all the bigots in this blog: have a Margarita and chill out……sheesh! (ha haaaaaaaaaaa)

By L-Dogg

June 13, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this

Taco Bell

By DT

June 13, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this

Speedy with Rice.

By Kae

June 13, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this

EL AZTECA is my favorite, specifically the one on Ponce

By la

June 13, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this

I usually don’t blog but I found a restaurant that is worth mentioning… NoMas Cantina has become a recent favorite. The food is great and reasonably priced and I’ve never had a better margarita. They are located downtown not far from the Dome. They started off as a furniture store and have expanded to include the restaurant. Everything you see, you can purchase. It’s a really neat little place. www.nomascantina.com

By ITP Dawg Fan

June 13, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

As far as intown, I agree with Nuevo Laredo Cantina, and Taqueria Del Sol is also good. I also like El Torero (Briarcliff & N. Druid Hills) and Los Loros (N. Decatur & Clairmont). Los Loros is CHEAP and good, as are their very strong margaritas. More pricey and in the fashion of Tex Mex, I like Casa Grande and Zocalo.

By Mike

June 13, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this

El Potro on Buford Highway near NE Plaza.

By JJ

June 13, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this

My house!!!!

No one makes it better than me. I came from the southwest so I know what REAL mexican food is….that’s why I don’t bother to dine out for Mexican food, and do it myself better than any restaurant in town. Except Taco Veloz (on Beaver Ruin, right off Indian Trail). NOW that’s REAL mexican food, beef tounge, etc……YUM-O!!!!

By Laura

June 13, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this

Sorry Rodolfo - I must disagree with you. Been to Mama Ninfa’s a couple times & thought the food mediocre, at best. But maybe they’ve improved?? It’s been about 5 years… I did forget about Nuevo Laredo in my previous post. Very yummy! Especially the tacos carne asada. But the wait is always an issue, unfortunately.

By Laura

June 13, 2007 1:43 PM | Link to this

Also - glad to hear the reviews on La Rumba on Roswell. Been wondering about it. I’ll have to head there for dinner soon. Do they have good cheese dip? Yum!! :-)

By JustAskin'

June 13, 2007 1:44 PM | Link to this

I love El Torreo in Norcross. Food is in expensive and the service is always great. This place is packed every day during lunch and on the weekends. The downside is they are not opened on Sundays. :(

I too come from the Southwest and I used to find it really funny when a “Mexican” restaurant used to bring me Velveeta and queso dip. LMAO!

The best ones are the least traveled. Hidden secrets. Moes, Frontera, and Chipotle just don’t get it.

By JustAskin'

June 13, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this

BTW….You can always tell how good the restuarant is by the chips. If the chips have salt on them and the salsa is bland, you can bet the food is too Americanized.

By KarKar

June 13, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this

Depends on what you mean by “Mexican” & “Budget.”

For my money, the taqueria inside of the Mercado de Publa, formerly the deli counter of the fomer Publix on Buford Highway.

Great, dripping, made to order tacos & other items accompanied by a slew of varius sauces, grilled, onions, veggies, organo, limes, the works.

More meat than the hallowed Taco Veloz & a very prompt, attentive crew of one. True, he doesn’t understand English but he knows his regulars.

The kind of place that has menuedo on the weekends.

While you’re there, cruise by the bakery. Various sweetbreads, buns & custardy goodness all close to the size of a kleenix box. All for a dollar a piece.

By SouthernGal

June 13, 2007 2:12 PM | Link to this

Los Reyes, without a doubt, is the BEST! Trust me on this. Their salsa is superb!

By Liz

June 13, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this

Used to be Panchos on Buford Highway. Still VERY good, but now I’m addicted to the frijoles charros at Coyote’s Mexican Grill in Avondale Estates. It actually makes me want to cry. Best homemade taste. The smoky chipotle-flavor will bring me in any time. Well, and the margaritas and mariachi.

By sharon

June 13, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this

By No Hermanos

June 13, 2007 2:28 PM | Link to this

Had the worst Mexican dinner in memory at Los Hermanos in Tucker - the chicken enchilada was so overcooked and dry inside and had no sauce on it - I couldn’t even swallow it without copious amounts of water. And the only beans they have are black beans and the menu is small with little to choose from. Give me Coyote’s in Avondale or the little place in Oakhurst (can’t remember the name) anytime.

By sivran

June 13, 2007 2:29 PM | Link to this

The best is in Mexico. Please go there and take about 20,000 mexicans with you.

By Aquarius

June 13, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this

El Azteca on Ponce DeLeon is great, food is good, reasonably priced and they have a nice patio. On the West side of town, El Jalepeno on Hwy. 78 in Villa Rica is the place to go.

By TEXAN D.

June 13, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

Best Mexican this side of Texas, hands down, is Uncle Julios! Having grown up in West Texas, I cried the first time I ate there, it brought me memories of the TRUE mexican places of my youth! Most of the places mentioned in previous posts are more Puerto Rican/Cuban influenced food and not MEXICAN from MEXICO. If you want to taste pure delight, head over to Uncle Julios!

By Yeepie!

June 13, 2007 2:45 PM | Link to this

LMAO @ sivran! I needed that one.

By Kar

June 13, 2007 2:54 PM | Link to this

Ok, for a starting place, can we eliminate any place that has a freakin’ “Speedy” on the menu?

That and their ingredients have to consist of more than lard, lard, lard & oh yes lard. Which pretty much rules out Mama Nimfa’s.

BTW, you do realize that undocumented workers are from other countries besides Mexico, don’t you? Oh wait, I know, they all look the same.

Smuck.

By Sweet Daddy Jones

June 13, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this

EL-AMIGO!! Whoo-Hoo!

By Najan

June 13, 2007 3:50 PM | Link to this

Definitely can’t beat Cantina LaCasita in East Atlanta. The staff is great. Everybody loves Lisa!

By Perkle

June 13, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

To Perkle’s EX - Bite me. I am not overweight and never have been and I don’t drive a minivan. You won’t have to worry about hearing from me on these forums anymore. It’s people like you who drive others away. I just mentioned the restaurant in Nashville because it was good and cheap. No need to be rude to others. My family cooks at home 99% of the time and it’s a hell of a lot better than anything served in any restaurant. Have a fabulous day.

By Carla

June 13, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

I don’t know who Lisa is, but my vote is for Cantina La Casita.

By Juan

June 13, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

The reality is that most Americans don’t a d_mn about what real Mexican food is. You gringos eat at a nasty pig sty like La Parilla and act like that is good Mexican food.

If you want to eat real Mexican food, eat at at restaurant frequented by MEXICANS. For a real taste of Mexico, go to a local taqueria (taco shop, for you gringos) or marisqueria (seafood restaurant).

I think most people just want to go to an Americanized “Mexican” restaurant, eat chips and salsa, listen to rock music, drink margaritas, and dine on vomitous Tex-Mex.

Go outside your comfort zone. Here are some tips to help you identify a REAL Mexican restaurant:

Bon apetit!

By Hmmm

June 13, 2007 4:27 PM | Link to this

Buford Highway

By The Wreck

June 13, 2007 4:32 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe someone said that Casa Grande was good Mexican food. That place is not good and very over priced.

By baxter

June 13, 2007 4:44 PM | Link to this

I love Los Hermanos in Tucker and Los Bravos in the Kroger shopping center in Decatur. The WORST is Taqueria Del Sol in Decatur, the food is good but their attitude is the worst in the Atlanta restaurant industry.

By I Like Mexican Food

June 13, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this

Dearest Perkie, Please go back to Nashville. We don’t need your rudeness and anger stemming unresolved childhood issues. We come here to read and share information on GREAT RESTAURANT FOOD, not your problems or how much better a cook you are than “any restaurant.”

By WTH?

June 13, 2007 4:52 PM | Link to this

DAYUMN Juan, calm your nerves homie! It’s too hot and dry for all that anger over a mexican food post. CHILL!

woo saaa, bro….. woo saaaaa!

nite

By Perkle

June 13, 2007 5:19 PM | Link to this

To: I Like Mexican Food

I’m not from Nashville - I was born and raised in Atlanta. I’m am an okay cook, but my husband was a chef for 15 years and yes his cooking is better than most restaurants. I was not the one being rude earlier, I was responding to someone who was being rude to me for no good reason. I was trying to share information but apparently it is unwelcome. Good-bye

By Amber

June 13, 2007 5:21 PM | Link to this

I definitely like La Rumba in SS as far as the ‘generico’ type Mexican. The food quality seems to be a bit better than the usual slop rice and beans. Now as far as Latin .. the La Fonda down on Peachtree just south of Buckhead has the best texas margaritas for your buck (no sour mix!), and fantastic fish tacos. Yum. Also any of the real dumpy looking taquerias where the menu/clientele is all Hispanic are delicious and cheap. (thinking of one at Holcomb Br. and Alph Hwy..)

By I Like Mexican Food

June 13, 2007 5:25 PM | Link to this

Yes, Perkie, your poorly-communicated information and hyper-sensitive emotionalism ARE UNwelcome. Have fun eating at home since you what you have there is “a [ heck ] of a lot better than anything served in any restaurant.”

Buh-Bye Now.

By Lucille Willoughby

June 13, 2007 5:43 PM | Link to this

I got one of the best cheese enchiladas in my life at the now-deunct El Titan. While I was eatting there the band walked in—all Mexican, wearing black pants, black cowboy shirts, cowboy boots, and black hats, all with outlandish belt buckles and hat bands. They looked like a wild mix of Johnny Cash and the Cisco Kid.

By Jay

June 13, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this

What about “Nacho Mama’s” on Old National Highway in College park? They serve Mexican Soul Food! Just kidding, but Juan (or Two) is right…get away from the chains and enjoy real Mexican food at the sources; Buford Hwy., Gwinnett, etc. If you can swim or would rather fly, La Parilla in downtown Cancun, away from the tourist rtaps and off the main paths, is the S**T and you want get “them” either. Hurry though, the tourists are begin to find it! Adios….

By LTK

June 13, 2007 6:20 PM | Link to this

Taxco on Roswell Rd. is awesome and reasonable. Great, casual atmosphere amd food is delicious!

By Jay

June 13, 2007 6:31 PM | Link to this

Boy…looks like I had too many “micheladas” before I posted…my typing and grammar sucks mucho. That should have been tourist TRAPS and WON’T give you the S**TS. Sorry. And if you don’t know what a “michelada” is, get away from Frontera’s and Taco Bell!

By Hmmmm...

June 13, 2007 6:32 PM | Link to this

Casa Grande is THE best, especially their salsa and thin chips. But if “budget” is what you want, La Botana is it. Their margaritas and carne asada burritos with green chili will satisfy your taste buds and barely dent your bank account!

By zeke

June 14, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this

I do not live in Atlanta now, but, did for 10+ years in 80’s and 90’s. The absolute best Mexican was US BAR y GRILL! What happened to it?? Nothing before or since has even come close to comparing to the value and quality of the food it served!

By KC

June 14, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this

For my money, the fajitas at El Zorrito in Roswell are the best in the area. I’ve paid a lot more for lesser quality all over the metro. Lucky for me, they’re about 5 minutes from my house. The wait staff has some English skills, and are quite patient with my poor Spanish.

By joejoe

June 14, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

Pure in Alpharetta is a joke, that food is hardly authentic, its overpriced, its really just trying to be a “hip” trendy place… in Alpharetta. Yeah.

I wholeheartedly agree with the reviews for Nuevo Laredo. BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN GEORGIA.

I heard of a mexican place in midtown that uses animal fat instead of oil (like they do in mexico) for all their food, including their homemade chips, but I forgot the name…. it will be on the top of my list for places to try!

By HMC

June 14, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this

HI

I live just off Buford Hwy in Chamblee, so we’ve experimented quite a bit…our standard favorite is EL POTRO…the service is great and food is tasty! Our new favorite is the new LA RUMBA on Buford Hwy….the avocado chicken soup rocks! And the Carnitas taco stand inside Plaza Fiesta, makes fresh tortillas and yummy meat fillings! no english on the menu here!

I will admit, I am addicted to Taqueria Del Sol’s fish tacos, but get really tired of the attitude and arrogance.

By irma

June 14, 2007 9:25 AM | Link to this

Jalisco , located at Peachtree Battle Shopping Center and Taxco at 4500 Roswell Rd, south Sandy Springs. If you can beat ‘em you’ve got to prove it.

By Immigrant

June 14, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

The best OTP Mexican I have found is Tara Humata on the east side of Windward in Alpharetta. I have to admit, it isn’t cheap, less than Papasitos, but the food quality is tops. Fresh ingredients used in all the dishes I’ve had thus far. Be forwarded, the cops like to station themselves in the area for DUI’s.

By Fulton County Mom

June 14, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this

Viva Loco in Marietta. Near Sandtown. It is a DIVE on the outside but the BEST mexian and ritas in town. I recommend the Chilaquiles.

For good but nothing new on the menu there is a total dive on 41 near dallas hwy up near Ksaw College….Cannot recall the name…..however Latinos are found EATING at both here and Viva….Now if the natives are eating it you know it is authentic.

You want upscale and good try Tera Humata on Windward. I go for lunch when you get more bang for you buck. The charros are to die for!

By Fulton County Mom

June 14, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this

Correction: it is VIVA MEXICO off Santown and that is the one w/FABULOUS food

By Billy

June 14, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this

im not sure if it still exists but el tenampa in marietta was great and cheap when i worked in that area in 2000 always $2.50 for everything

By William

June 14, 2007 1:20 PM | Link to this

The best thing going is not ONE location but I think some of many. One place may have great drinks and others may have great salsa or food. Suffice it to say, we ALL have our favorite spots. I frequent many and appreciate ‘vive la différence’

By Jason

June 14, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this

Others have mentioned it, but one of the best is Taqueria Los Hermanos in Tucker. I actually drive OTP to get to it. The only negative about it is that they are a wine and beer only place. I’m sure I’ll get flamed for saying this, but people on this board need to calm down a bit. Just because someone likes a chain restaurant, it doesn’t mean they are stupid. I love great food as much as anyone, but I don’t begrudge others if they want a fajita from Wille’s…

By Redryda

June 19, 2007 4:59 PM | Link to this

Yall are so funnnnnny, thanks for the afternoon laughter. B ez guys, it’s not that serious!

How about those GAS prices—anybody riding Marta these days?

By rozb

June 27, 2007 11:48 AM | Link to this

Definitely one of the best is Monterreys(Lavista Road). You will enjoy the food and especially the marguaritas.