Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in Atlanta

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Updated 05 October 2026

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Casa Grande Bar and Grill

5.0

5 (42)

$30 and under

Mexican

Marietta

About the restaurant

Our number one priority is you — our guest. Bring your family and friends, and prepare to be pampered by our friendly wait staff. Relax in our warm and welcoming atmosphere, and enjoy our wonderfully delicious, absolutely fresh food. Our mission at the Casa Grande Bar and Grill is to always exceed your expectations. We guarantee you a memorable dining experience each and every time.

Top review

Susan

Dined on 25 Sept 2026

This is our new favorite Mexican restaurant. The food quality is very good and the prices are very reasonable. You can actually have a conversation with the people at your table which is awesome! I’m so tired of loud obnoxious dining rooms!

Rreal Tacos - West Midtown

4.8

4.8 (157)

$30 and under

Mexican

West Midtown

About the restaurant

Rreal Authentic Mexican Tacos and craft Margaritas! Over 200 Tequilas and Mezcals to chose from!

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Karen

Dined on 5 Sept 2026

Great food, nice atmosphere. Great for “on the way” to Mercedes Benz Stadium

Rreal Tacos - Cumming

4.7

4.7 (65)

$30 and under

Mexican

Cumming

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rreal Tacos! Home of the best authentic Mexican street food in Atlanta. Our chefs strive to recreate the characteristics of tacos from various regions of Mexico using the freshest cuts of meat and cooking with ingredients sourced only from there.

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OlgaGold

Dined 7 days ago

They have the best Halloween decoration in town! Love it! Service was amazing, Halloween tacos style and cocktails are perfect!

Casi Cielo Mexican Cuisine - Sandy Springs

4.8

4.8 (2790)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Sandy Springs

About the restaurant

Casi Cielo is a Oaxacan inspired restaurant with the main focus on traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern take on food. Look for tacos de cochinillos and its signature pulpo al carbón served with house-made salsa veracruzana. With the biggest Mezcal collection in Atlanta, the beverage menu is focus on all types of Mezcal-based cocktails and bold ingredients. Casi Cielo is a great place to socialize and experience new and unique flavors in Atlanta!

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MichelleGold

Dined 1 day ago

Casi Cielo is always a treat. I am Mexican and the food is legit. The pulpo tlayuda and bone marrow with barbacoa was incredible. The drinks and service are always on point! One of my favorite restaurants in the city!

Rreal Tacos - Sandy Springs

4.8

4.8 (173)

$30 and under

Mexican

Sandy Springs

About the restaurant

THE AUTHENTIC FLAVOR OF MEXICAN STREET FOOD
Welcome to Rreal Tacos! Home of the best authentic Mexican street food in Atlanta. Our chefs strive to recreate the characteristics of tacos from various regions of Mexico using the freshest cuts of meat and cooking with ingredients sourced only from there.

Come by & try our delicious Tacos, cheesy quesadillas or have a beautifully hand crafted margarita in any of our locations!

Rreal Tacos is now offering catering services for all events with the best tacos in town!

Top review

Bonny

Dined on 14 Oct 2026

An absolutely wonderful experience! The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable—a great value all around! The restaurant had such great energy and a fun atmosphere. They went all out with the Halloween decorations, which made the entire evening even more enjoyable. A great place for a fun night out, and I can’t wait to go back!

Bar.bacoa

4.8

4.8 (945)

$30 and under

Mexican

Virginia Highland

About the restaurant

Tacos, tapas, mixologist cocktails and -of course- authentically-prepared barbacoa in the heart of Virginia-Highlands, Atlanta. An eclectic-chic, Spanish vibe accented with warm copper and rich textiles, mood lighting and local artwork plus a comfortable covered patio make bar.bacoa the perfect date night, girl's night, celebratory night, or post-work happy hour spot.

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LauraGold

Dined 5 days ago

Great staff - service and delicious food & drinks!

Rreal Tacos - Buckhead

4.6

4.6 (76)

$30 and under

Mexican

Buckhead

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Carla

Dined on 11 Oct 2026

Super cute venue. It was very noisy and a little tight spacing. Food was delicious! Loved the chips with fresh guac! Birrias were a hit! The spooky drinks were 10/10 👻

Alma Cocina - Downtown

4.8

4.8 (2590)

$30 and under

Mexican

Downtown

About the restaurant

Since 2011, Alma Cocina has been turning up the heat on contemporary Mexican cuisine with bold flavors and vibrant, shareable plates. Dig into signature favorites like rich mole, bright ceviches, and crave-worthy tacos. The space hums with color, music, and downtown energy that makes every meal feel like a celebration. Behind the bar, tequila and mezcal shine in inventive cocktails—including the margarita locals swear by. Lively, flavorful, and unmistakably Alma, we’re right in the heart of downtown—perfect for everything from client dinners to birthday toasts.

Top review

Larry

Dined 3 days ago

Food was great. Excellent margaritas too

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Rreal Tacos - Beltline

4.8

4.8 (35)

$30 and under

Mexican

Poncey-Highland

About the restaurant

Top review

Regina

Dined on 6 Oct 2026

My family and I enjoyed the time went spent there! The food was great and the drinks was perfect

Rreal Tacos - Midtown

4.7

4.7 (306)

$30 and under

Mexican

Midtown

About the restaurant

Rreal Authentic Mexican Tacos and craft Margaritas. Over 200 Tequilas and Mezcals to chose from.

Top review

MeaganGold

Dined 3 days ago

We absolutely love visiting before a show at the Fox. The service is always quick and the food is always amazing. This time was no different. We loved their spooky theme and enjoyed the cocktails and special food items.

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