Discover Tasty Tacos in Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia has a rich history shaped by the American Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. And today, the hometown of Coca-Cola has a vibrant, young population. Traditional Southern charm blends with Atlanta's recent immigrants, making this a melting pot of cultures from all over the United States and around the world. Restaurants vying for the best tacos in Atlanta showcase the diversity, mixing Southern cooking styles with flavors from Mexico (of course), Korea, China, Greece, South America and beyond. But where are the city's smartest, savviest diners headed out to when seeking the best tacos in Atlanta? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Here, we've gathered information from in-the-know diners to put together a list of the best tacos in Atlanta. From family recipes passed through the generations to funky seafood joints, the best tacos in Atlanta offers something for everyone. Reserve a table and grab a meal tonight!

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13 Restaurants

Updated 15 January 2020

Restaurants:	HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern - Dunwoody, Bar.bacoa, Sprig Restaurant…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	American, Mexican, Comfort Food…
Neighborhoods:	Dunwoody, Virginia Highland, Decatur…

HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern - Dunwoody

$$$$

American

Dunwoody

4.4

430 reviews

A midtown favorite with a superb craft beer menu, HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern is home to some of the best tacos in Atlanta. For tacos with a kick, try the spicy shrimp tacos with avocado, creamy coleslaw, and peach-habanero vinegar. The Tavern french fries are another standout. Enjoy these fried treats with buttermilk ranch, blue cheese dressing, or "not-so-secret" sauce. Head to the burgers and sandwiches menu to try the hobnobber burger. This burger includes two 5-oz. patties with caramelized onions and HOBNOB beer cheese sauce.

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Bar.bacoa

$$$$

Mexican

Virginia Highland

4.7

784 reviews

This warm and welcoming place in the Virginia Highland neighborhood is a hip, modern joint for tapas and tacos. Step into this pleasant hot spot for a bite to eat with family and friends. The house beef barbacoa tacos are a menu highlight. These tacos include slow-braised beef with red onion, salsa verde, and double-corn tortilla. Korean beef tacos feature marinated skirt steak, kimchee, Korean barbecue sauce, and sesame seeds. For a seafood twist on tacos, try the lobster tacos with chihuahua cheese, peppers, onions, and Cascabel chile-cream sauce.

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Sprig Restaurant

$$$$

Comfort Food

Decatur

4.7

1895 reviews

For some of the best Southern recipes and tacos in Atlanta, Spring Restaurant is the must-go hot spot. The made-from-scratch menu at this local favorite includes a wide array of the region's best creations. Try the grouper tacos, made with pineapple pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, jalapeno slices, and white corn tortillas. Southern small plates include grit fries with Cajun tomato gravy, pimento cheese with bacon jam, and collard green queso with artichokes. A "World Famous Sprig" burger features CAB burger pimento cheese, fried pickles, and bacon jam.

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Iberian Pig - Decatur

$$$$

Spanish

Decatur

4.8

4918 reviews

A colorful tapas place in the heart of Atlanta's Decatur suburb, the Iberian Pig is an excellent spot for a date night or outing with family or friends. It's also the home to some of the best tacos in Atlanta. Grab some of the pork cheek tacos, made with braised pork, grilled corn salsa, avocado crema, and cilantro. Be sure to have the Iberico ham tasting and a couple of selections off the Pig's extensive queso menu. For a hearty meal, try the wagyu and Berkshire burger, made with roasted garlic aioli, escabeche, and toasted brioche.

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True Food Kitchen - Alpharetta

$$$$

American

Alpharetta

4.6

856 reviews

For a refreshing, health-forward restaurant option, True Food Kitchen is at the top of the list in Atlanta. With a comfortable atmosphere and a real emphasis on health-forward ingredients and recipes, True Food Kitchen is a standout in the Atlanta dining scene. It's also home to some of the best tacos in Atlanta. Grass-fed steak tacos and grilled fish tacos include tomatillo avocado salsa with pickled jicama, dried sweet corn, and coconut lime crema. For another intriguing entree, try the spaghetti squash casserole with caramelized onion and fresh mozzarella.

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The Big Ketch Buckhead

$$$$

Seafood

Buckhead

4.5

877 reviews

Describing itself as "a beach getaway in the heart of the city," The Big Ketch is an oasis of coastal food in the heart of Atlanta. Start with the Caribbean lobster bisque or the crispy fried shrimp with sweet mango chili and green onion sauce. Baja-style tacos with crispy shrimp or grouper include mixed greens, grilled corn relish, and cilantro. The "Signature TBK" menu boasts southern-fried catfish with grits, collard greens, and remoulade. Try the Charleston curry seafood bowl, with scallops, shrimp, calamari, and Macadamia nuts. Grouper Louisiane features jumbo lump crab and "Nawlins BBQ sauce."

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Atlanta Fish Market

$$$$

Seafood

Buckhead

4.6

12920 reviews

One of the top places for fresh-from-the-sea treasures in the city is also home to some of the best tacos in Atlanta. Try the fresh fish or shrimp tacos as an appetizer for the table or as an entree. For dinner, select for some of the restaurant's fresh catches. The wide-spanning selection includes Maine cod, Scottish salmon, Chilean sea bass, and Block Island swordfish. Try the fish "Hong Kong" style with sherry soy and scallions or "sauteed, broiled, or blackened." There's also a selection of soups and chowders to choose from. Try the fresh Savannah crab bisque, creamy New England clam chowder, or New Orleans fresh seafood gumbo.

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Tin Lizzy's - Perimeter

$$$$

Tex-Mex

Dunwoody

4.5

165 reviews

One of the funkier and more colorful restaurants in Atlanta, Tin Lizzy is a hip joint with a creative menu of food and drinks. Try the "chicken con queso" tacos, with buttermilk fried chicken, queso Blanco, and sliced jalapenos. The menu also features a grilled mahi-mahi taco with grilled fish, sliced avocado, and Baja slaw. The Tin Lizzy skillets are also much acclaimed. Try the "hot mess," with tater tots, pork, queso Blanco, and chipotle barbecue. The "cowboy" skillet includes rice, fried chicken tenders, and blue cheese crumbles. Stick around for dessert to try the "choco taco" or chimichangas with cinnamon sugar.

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Seasons 52 - Perimeter

$$$$

American

Dunwoody

4.8

6736 reviews

Wine and tacos are a top-notch combination, and Seasons 52 is one of the best spots in Atlanta for both. Stop into this stylish Buckhead favorite for some of the best tacos in Atlanta and one of the bar's 52 select wines. Start with the blackened mahi-mahi tacos or the lump crab cake done Maryland style. Avocado toast features wood-grilled sourdough with toybox tomatoes and pickled red onions. For a Southern-style entree, try the shrimp and grits with chorizo, bacon, and stone-ground grits. Wood-grilled handline tuna boasts mint tabouli, tomato salad, and preserved lemon hummus.

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Iberian Pig - Buckhead

$$$$

Spanish

Buckhead

4.8

1858 reviews

One of the top spots for tacos in town is also one of the best places for tacos in Atlanta. This colorful and welcoming Spanish tacos place is an excellent spot for a night out with friends or just an intimate dinner with someone special. Head to the tacos menu to try the pork cheek tacos, with braised pork, grilled corn salsa, and lime. The tapas menu also features an Ancho-spiced Cornish hen, Hakurei turnips, and charred leek. Try the "Empanadas de Carne," with braised beef short rib, Mahon, salsa verde, and creme fraiche.

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Yebo Beach Haus

$$$$

American

Buckhead

4.8

1468 reviews

The Yebo Ski Haus brings an authentic taste of South Africa to the heart of Atlanta. This intriguing, welcoming restaurant is full of unique flavors and recipes. Start with the peri-peri shrimp tacos, with avocado, mango pico de gallo, and flour tortillas. South African ostrich sliders include roasted tomatoes and arugula rosemary aioli. Other entrees include red snapper in crawfish butter and seared tuna with quinoa.

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Alma Cocina - Downtown

$$$$

Latin American

Downtown

4.3

2240 reviews

A new twist on classic Mexican cuisine defines this celebrated downtown restaurant. With an innovative flair and inviting atmosphere, Alma Cocina is one of the top restaurants in Atlanta. It also boasts some of the best tacos in Atlanta. The "signature tacos" menu includes grilled pork tenderloin tacos with apple-poblano pico and roasted apple-mole poblano. Scallops and shrimp tacos feature butternut squash esquites. Alma Cocina also includes an excellent street tacos menu, including the standout Masa-fried shrimp taco with apple-celery root slaw.

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Agave

$$$$

Southwest

Cabbagetown

4.7

3233 reviews

The celebrated restaurant Agave brings a taste of the Southwest to the American Southeast. This inviting restaurant includes an excellent selection of craft cocktails along with some of the best tacos in Atlanta. For an entree, try the barbacoa and chorizo chile taco. This includes a grilled flour tortilla with shredded slow-braised Angus beef short rib and New Mexico green chiles. For another comfort-food special, try the veal, chorizo, and hatch green chile meatloaf with honey cider collard greens.

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