United States Georgia Atlanta Atlanta Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Events Getaways All Atlanta The Best Mexican Restaurants in Atlanta Where to get everything from tacos to tamales in the city Written by Laura Scholz Instagram Twitter Laura Scholz is an Atlanta-based freelance writer and editor who has called Atlanta home since 2000. She has written about the city for TripSavvy since 2018. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Laura Scholz Updated 07/29/19 Share Pin Email From mainstream Tex-Mex spots to traditional taquerias and marisquerias (seafood restaurants), Atlanta has Mexican restaurants as varied as its population; of the more than 5 million residents in the metro area, more than 750,000 are Hispanic. Whether you're craving made-from-scratch tacos or tamales, giant burritos or fresh grilled seafood, here are the best Mexican spots in the city. 01 of 10 Minero Courtesy of Neighborhood Dining Group View Map Address 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE UNIT 136, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA Get directions Phone +1 404-532-1580 Web Visit website Located inside the bustling Ponce City Market mixed used development, the Atlanta outpost of Minero offers upscale casual Mexican fare. Try the charcoal grilled chicken wings or one of the tacos, like the taco al pastor, served on tortillas made in-house. Snag a patio seat, weather permitting. 02 of 10 Superica Superica / Andrew Thomas Lee View Map Address 99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA Get directions Phone +1 678-791-1310 Web Visit website This Tex Mex spot from chef/restaurateur Ford Fry means “where sunshine spends the winter,” and is located in Krog Street Market in the Beltline-adjacent Inman Park. Order the smoked short rib, the whole gulf red snapper, the tacos al carbon and Fry's "Tex Mex" cookbook, so you can replicate these recipes at home. 03 of 10 Bone Garden Cantina Courtesy of Bone Garden Cantina View Map Address 1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-4154, USA Get directions Phone +1 404-418-9072 Web Visit website This Day of the Dead themed restaurant is tucked inside an office park on the bustling Westside, but don't be fooled by the low key locale. The margaritas are strong, the salsa has kick and the food is as vibrant and lively as the interior. Try one of the tamales, like the Azteca pork, steamed with red chiles, garlic and onion in a banana leaf and served with a side of salsa verde. 04 of 10 Taqueria La Oaxaqueña View Map Address 605 Mt Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236-1505, USA Get directions Phone +1 770-960-3010 Web Visit website Have a long layover at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? Make the 10-minute drive down to Jonesboro for the real deal: heaping plates of Mexican staples like tacos, huaraches, tamales and burritos plus a salsa bar with all the fixings. Don't miss the restaurant's Oaxacan specialty, the tlayuda: a grilled tortilla topped with cheese, avocado, refried beans, lettuce and your choice of meat. You won’t find jumbo sized margaritas here, though; the restaurant doesn’t serve alcohol. Continue to 5 of 10 below. 05 of 10 El Rey del Taco View Map Address 5288 Buford Hwy NE, Doraville, GA 30340, USA Get directions Phone +1 770-986-0032 Web Visit website Skip Taco Bell when you have a late night craving and head to El Rey del Taco, located on the multicultural strip of Buford Highway, instead. The restaurant is open until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 4:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday and lives up to its name (which means "king of tacos"), offering several varieties of tacos from goat meat barbacoa to chorizo (Mexican sausage) as well as tortas, quesadillas and several seafood options. 06 of 10 Taqueria del Sol Courtesy of Taqueria del Sol View Map Address 2165 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, USA Get directions Phone +1 404-321-1118 Web Visit website With outposts in Decatur, Cheshire Bridge, Chamblee and the Westside, Taqueria is a fast casual, family friendly spot serving a tightly curated menu of tacos, enchiladas, simple sides and some of the city’s best cheese dip. Don’t miss the weekly chef’s special and special tacos, where chef/owner Eddie Hernandez prepares dishes that incorporate seasonal Southern ingredients. 07 of 10 Mariscos El Sazon del Kora View Map Address 7130 Buford Hwy NE B-160, Doraville, GA 30340, USA Get directions Phone +1 470-395-2086 Web Visit website Mexican food is more than tacos and chips and salsa. This Mexican seafood restaurant, with locations in Smyrna and Doraville, specializes in the cuisine of Mexico’s coastal Nayarit region. While dining on the complimentary marlin fish ceviche tostada and the popular red snapper with a michelada (think a beer-based Bloody Mary) in hand, you’ll forget you’re in landlocked Atlanta. 08 of 10 Mi Barrio View Map Address 571 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30312-2246, USA Get directions Phone +1 404-223-9279 Web Visit website This no-frills, family run spot in Grant Park is cheap, simple and satisfying. The friendly staff will keep you stocked with full pitchers of margaritas and hot, fresh chips while you feast on simple classics like tacos, enchiladas and heaping sides of rice and beans — without breaking the bank. Continue to 9 of 10 below. 09 of 10 Tacos La Villa Courtesy of Tacos La Villa View Map Address 2415 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30080-3011, USA Get directions Phone +1 770-951-0415 Web Visit website From spicy lamb to beef tongue, this nondescript spot in Smyrna makes some of the city’s best tacos. The pozole, flautas, tostadas and nachos are also stellar, family friendly and easy on the wallet. Wash them down with a draft or bottled beer. 10 of 10 Bell Street Burritos Courtesy of Bell Street Burritos View Map Address 1816 Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA Get directions Phone +1 404-815-0011 Web Visit website Yes, you can get tacos or enchiladas here, but it’s the namesake burritos — heralded by USA Today as some of the nation’s best — that are the real draw. With three Atlanta locations (Inman Park, Sweet Auburn Curb Market, and Midtown/Buckhead), you’re never far from one of the giant, steam-wrapped tortillas filled with pinto beans, melted jack cheese, rice, salsa fresca and your choice of beef. Or try one of the special burritos, like pork and green chile. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit