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VOTE: Who has the best taco in Atlanta?

Tacos at El Rey del Taco on Buford Highway in Doraville. (Facebook photo)
By Jen West
April 16, 2018

Not many things are more satisfying than the perfect bite of a taco filled with your favorite ingredients.

Soft shell or hard, meat or vegetarian −the combinations of flavor are endless. Getting hungry just thinking about it? Fill us in on your favorite taco spot for this week's Best of Atlanta poll.

Explore»RELATED: Tacos take the town: 6 new metro Atlanta taquerias to check out

Before you load up on too many tacos, be sure to pregame with some of the best queso Atlanta has to offer. Prefer guacamole? There's plenty of that to go around, too.

Aren't sure of your favorite taco joint yet? Satisfy your craving while doing your homework. 

If you'd like to submit a write-in nominee for best taco, please email your pick to stephanie.toone@ajc.com.

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