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The Original El Taco
- Mexican
- Atlanta, GA
About this business
The Original El Taco is a fusion restaurant that is inspired by the bold flavors in Mexican cuisine, especially those in the street food. They prepare simple meal tossed with interesting garnishing. The menu also offers vegetarian dishes like the handmade masa flat bread Mexican pizza. The Original El Taco are known for their range of fusion tacos served with homemade salsa. The bar features delicious craft cocktails and beer. For a unique Tex-Mex experience, dine at The Original El Taco.
Location details
1186 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Ste C, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Don't Come Here for the Food – We ate here for the first time last night, taking advantage of the "Eat Like You Work Here" 25% off promotion on Tuesdays. The cocktails were good, and good prices. But, when we sat down it turned south. First, don't expect free chips and salsa like every other Mexican joint. I was going to order tacos, but not for $4 each (ridiculous). I ordered the vegetarian Mexican pizza and it was absolutely gross. It came out ice cold. And, even if it were hot, it would not have been appetizing. Messy, pi... read more
Bland,Bland,Bland – I don't really understand the good reviews. This may be a place that is just good for drinks and hanging out, NOT a good place for food. Everything had no flavor, just simply bland and not one thing tasted fresh or homemade. The tacos were also small and if I was a server I would have been embarassed to bring the food out. We did have a nice server though. First and last visit to this place.
Lively Saturday Night Spot – We visited El Taco this past Saturday for a fun girls dinner and we weren't disappointed. The inside was happening-and our bartender helped us pick the right libation to start the night-for me that was a fro mo, and for my friend a classic margarita served straight up. We started with chips and salsa and heavily raided the salsa bar-my only critique is that none of the salsas was 5 alarm! I had the El Short Stack for my meal-it was huge-yummy, melty, goodness. One of my fave entrees I have had at... read more
ONE OF THE BEST MEXICAN SPOTS AROUND – As a true life lover of mexican food I can honestly say this is one of the absolute BEST MEXICAN restaurant around! As for anyone who would compare this restaurant to Tequieria del Sol, it is less than 5 minutes from where I live and I pass by there on a regular basis to get El Taco. Tequiera is a good cheap mexican restaurant but when it come to taste and innovation, it is light years beyond the corn w/ the lime and mayo. You don't even want me to start talking about the queso royale w... read more
Nothing Really Original Here, But Fun! – What a fun and welcomed new place for the hood. Mexican for the masses. The fun factor really goes high. The Margs are delicious, and near perfect. But Orginal El Taco, it is not! It lacks the orgiionality of a true Mexican joint like the one on Chattahoochee Ave., or the Holy funk of the place in East Atlanta. No I'm not going to be tacky, and call out other places by name, like some of the employess of this establishment writing reviews. You never really know if the tacos will be ha... read more
VA-Highland's Best New Restaurant – Finally good mexican food in a great location. I am so tired of standing next to stinky dumpsters waiting to get a tired old table in the carpeted "dining room" at Neuvo Laredo - and equally tired of giving my hard earned cash to the rude owners of that "place" on Howell Mill. El Taco is a welcome addition to the neighborhood! Quickly - my favorites are the mouth-watering guacamole and chips, the shrimp ceviche, the chorizo tacos and the lime-marinated shrimp fajitas. The sides are unique,... read more
These guys know how to rock a taco! – Yes, I love food and I love good food that is priced right and served by really nice people! That said, I've never had a bad experience at a Fifth Group Restaurant - this is no exception! It is already very popular and I get why - the vibe is fun & casual, the frozen margaritas are perfect, the music, the tv's, the staff, and the price all fit the laid-back Highlands perfectly. I've gone three times since it opened and was with a group twice. We started with the yummy chips (lime and sal... read more
A solid addition to the Highlands offering – El Taco is a good combination of affordable and inventive food choices, a great bar, and casual yet upbeat atmosphere. It really fills the void in the neighborhood after the departure of (the original) Sala. My favorite choice for entrees is the Mexican flatbread pizza. We chose the carnitas pizza, which was really yummy. The fresh guacamole was likewise a good choice for appetizers (though they do charge a nominal price for chips and salsa, a downside). As an afterthought I tried... read more
Fifth Group and Shaun Doty team to bring high-brow Mexican in a low-brow atmosphere in Virginia Highland. – In Short Taking over the stuffy, Sala space off North Highland Avenue, El Taco immediately took its shoes off and decided to stay awhile. Feeling more like a taco "joint" than a taqueria, the open floor plan is highlighted by a mural of bright Mexican graffiti art. Fittingly, the menu is cheap and casual, yet sneaks in obsessive details. House-made tortilla chips are sprinkled with a hint of lime, Mexican coke is impor... read more
Frequently asked questions about The Original El Taco
How is The Original El Taco rated?
The Original El Taco has a 4.3 star rating with 834 reviews.
When is The Original El Taco open?
The Original El Taco is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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