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        Mexican Restaurants, American Restaurants, Bars
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        Today: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
        Tomorrow: 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
        Years in Business icon
        16 Years
        in Business
        Amenities:
        Offers outdoor seatingGood for groupsServes alcoholGood for families
        (404) 873-4656Visit WebsiteMap & Directions1186 N Highland Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30306Write a Review

        Menu

        Tastes
        • Shrimp Ceviche Tostada
          guacamole, pico de gallo
          $12.00
        • Blistered Shishitos
          cotija, cilantro aioli
          $10.00
        • Macha Cauliflower
          peanut macha, coriander crema
          $9.00
        House Specialties
        • Mexi-Smash Burger
          ½ lb patty, jack cheese, spicy mayo, pickled red onion, brioche bun
          $16.00
        • Birria Quesadilla
          morita braised brisket, oaxaca cheese, crispy flour tortilla, birria brotho
          $16.00
        • Big Daddy Stack
          crispy pork carnitas, layered tortillas, refried beans, grilled peppers & onions, cheese, crispy onion, fried egg
          $18.00
        Tacos
        • Fried Chicken
          grilled corn, chile mayo, cojita, cilantro, tajin
          $17.00
        • Smoked Chicken
          guacamole, fried jalapenos, crema & cilantro - gf
          $17.00
        • Steak
          crispy onions, salsa verde mgf
          $17.00
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        KH
        Kristen H.
        Edited: 12/20/2016
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        El Taco has some of the best Mexican food around VaHi. Their queso is awesome and the margs are fabulous - plus they always have a fun special taco to offer.

        Service has been a bit lackluster the last few times I have been, but won't deter me from returning - a good spot for big parties as well!

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        Courtney K.

        10/27/2016

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        Great find in Atlanta. The food was consistently excellent, and the drinks are good too. The wheel is a fun touch.

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        Cathleen M.

        03/13/2016

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        Family friendly Mexican. Must get: cheese dip and house salsa. Sit outside if you can. Service generally good but recent Saturday lunch took way too long. People who came after us got served before us. Annoying. But the wheel-spin is fun!

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        Jennifer F.

        02/27/2016

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        This is the perfect place for kids and adults. So many great tacos to choose from and great margaritas too!

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        Barbara W.

        02/10/2016

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        Our family favorite for Mexican restaurants. Great for adults, teenagers and the younger kids. Consistent food, good margaritas, and the tokens received for the hourly wheel make it fun for the kids. Plus, call ahead seating.

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        Lance H.

        11/10/2015

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        I've been going to El Taco for 5 years now and the service has been nearly always excellent. The cheese dip and salsa bar are my favorites (try the habanero salsa). The most unique thing about this place is the hourly prize wheel that they spin. We've won 2 or 3 times, but it's always fun to be there around the top of the hour.

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        vonherrmanna

        07/04/2011

        Overall
        The Best

        This is the best Mexican food I have had in the US. The tamales and fried chicken tacos are wonderful. Be sure to have the flan for desert!

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        Details

        Phone: (404) 873-4656

        Address: 1186 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

        Website: http://www.eltaco-atlanta.com

        More Info

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        Extra Phones

        Phone: (404) 873-4676

        Payment method
        cash, all major credit cards, amex, master card, visa
        Price Range
        $$
        Neighborhoods
        Northeast Atlanta, Virginia Highland
        Other Links

        http://www.eltaco-atlanta.com

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        Categories
        Mexican Restaurants, American Restaurants, Bars, Brew Pubs, Caterers, Restaurants, Taverns
        Other Information

        Parking: Street, Lot, Private

        Wi-Fi: No

        Bike Parking: Yes

        Attire: Casual

        Good For Family: Yes

        Cuisines: Caterers, Brew Pubs, Mexican, American, Latin American

        Alcohol: Yes, Full Bar

        Takes Reservations: No

        Outdoor Seating: Yes

        Price Range : Average

        Good For Groups: Yes

        Good for Kids: Yes

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