You’ve probably heard of Taco Tuesday, but with so many Mexican (or Tex-Mex) restaurants to try in the Atlanta area, why limit yourself to just Tuesday?!
Atlanta Area Mexican Restaurants
Superica
Multiple locations in Atlanta including Krog Street, Westside, Buckhead, Alpharetta, and The Battery
Superica features a colorful dining room where delicious Mexican and American foods are served. You may know this as ‘Tex-Mex’ cuisine. Here, authentic products of craftsmanship are displayed along with curios that may be obtained. The atmosphere of the Old West has been preserved for the enjoyment of all guests.
Tin Lizzy’s Cantina
Multiple locations in Atlanta including Buckhead, Downtown, East Cobb, Grant Park, Kennesaw, Mall of Georgia, Midtown, and Perimeter
Combining flavorful food and made-to-order cocktails with chill vibes is where we thrive. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a tasty dinner, or somewhere to unwind after a long day, Tin Lizzy is the place to be. Kick back and jam to live music. Let us take your tastebuds on vacation.
Taqueria Del Sol
Multiple locations in Atlanta including Westside, Cheshire Bridge, Decatur, and Chamblee
Taqueria del Sol was founded on two things: friendship and a passion for great food. After moving to America from Mexico to pursue a music career, Executive Chef Eddie Hernandez found himself in Atlanta, GA after a failed recording contract in Houston, TX. Shortly after moving, Eddie connected with Owner Mike Klank, a Tennessee native with an engineering degree from Georgia Tech, and he gave the rocker with long hair and a pierced ear a chance in the El Azteca kitchen.
Since opening the first Taqueria del Sol in 2000, diners have been invited to try inventive and delicious options for lunch and dinner – after waiting in the infamous line, of course. While the menu is driven by Mexican cuisine, many of the menu items feature a cross-cultural flair giving diners the true one-of-a-kind experience that only Taqueria del Sol can offer.
Nuevo Laredo Cantina
1495 Chattahoochee Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
It was in Atlanta, Georgia, that Nuevo Laredo Cantina was opened in the Summer of 1992 by owner Chance Evans. A lover of Mexico, its food, and culture, he first brought authentic Mexican fare to Atlanta in the 1980s when he opened the U.S. Bar Y Grill.
In its campy, off-the-beaten-path location, Nuevo Laredo Cantina opened its doors with the sole intention of offering authentic, home-cooked Mexican food to the lunch patrons of the surrounding industries.
Tequila Mama Taqueria
340 Town Center Ave, Ste a8, Suwanee, GA 30024
At Tequila Mama Taqueria, every batch is made small from scratch, using the freshest ingredients to create a unique multi-cultural menu experience. Mama’s mission is to share all her world travels in one fun-funky dining destination. Whether you’re in the mood for Mexican, Asian, Latin American, American, or something in between, Mama has something made just for you using her all-time favorite taco as a way to share these beautiful flavors. Let’s not forget the TEQUILA. Of course, Mama uses plenty of booze in her margaritas to lighten the mood. On occasion, she will even open up the floor for some dancing and entertainment. Tequila Mama is where borderless, flavorful cuisine meets good times.
Bone Garden Cantina
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Bone Garden Cantina is owned by Michael and Kristen Benoit, a husband and wife team in love with Mexican food and agave spirits. Michael has over 20 years of experience in the restaurant business as the owner of The Vortex Bar & Grill, which he opened in Atlanta back in 1992. A few years after getting married, Michael and Kristen opened Bone Garden Cantina in 2008 with a mission to serve authentic Mexican food made from scratch every day. They chose a tiny location off the beaten path and fill it with colorful folk art inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday. Michael, with years of experience as a working artist prior to his start in the restaurant industry, created much of the artwork for Bone Garden. Over time, many other local painters, tattoo artists, and friends have helped fill Bone Garden’s walls with original art that reflects Mexico’s vibrant culture.
Taqueria La Oaxaquena
605 Mt Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
At age 15, Rosalia Ruiz started selling traditional food and snacks in her home state of origin Oaxaca, Mexico. In 1995, she had the opportunity to travel to the USA with her husband, Oscar Arteaga, arriving at Dekalb County in Georgia. During a visit to a local flea market, Rosalia came up with the idea of selling traditional Mexican food. With very few resources and a very basic grasp of the English language, they began to sell tamales.
After two years, Rosalia and Oscar saved up enough money to buy a food truck, which was located on North Harston Rd, at Stone Mountain. After years of struggles and perseverance, they were able to expand their business to a brick-and-mortar location in Clayton County on 6768 Tara Boulevard. For five years, “Taqueria La Oaxaqueña” operated at that location, where they earned the loyalty of their clients with their delicious traditional Oaxacan food.
Minero
675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE suite 136, Atlanta, GA 30308
The corn Minero uses comes from Masienda, a company operated by Jorge Gaviria. Masienda’s goal is to connect with small independent farmers in Mexico who are growing single-origin landrace varieties of corn to import to the United States. Minero uses a Yellow Olotillo corn grown in Oaxaca. By utilizing this amazing company and its unique products, we are able to create an incredibly delicious tortilla.
Rreal Tacos
100, 6th street NE Suite 110, Atlanta, GA 30308
Rreal Tacos is Atlanta’s tastiest taqueria, offering a fresh, seasonal approach to traditional Mexican dishes.
Bartaco
Multiple locations in Atlanta including Chastain Park, Inman Park, and West Midtown
Bartaco is inspired by the beach culture of Brazil, Uruguay, and Southern California. We are upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. We are freshly-squeezed juices, specialty cocktails, and beer out of a bottle. Bartaco evokes a visit to a stylish beach resort and creates an unforgettable experience.
Additional Mexican restaurants recommended by the Atlanta Mom Team:
- Pure Taqueria
- Ceviche Taqueria
- Mexico Lindo
- Tres Lunas Infused Tequila Bar
- Monterrey
- Tuza Taco
- CT Cantina & Taqueria
- LaParilla
- If you are looking for good Spanish cuisine, we also recommend Gypsy Kitchen
Are your favorite Mexican restaurants not on the list? Let us know in the comments!
Not in the mood for Mexican? Try these burger or pizza places around Atlanta instead!
