Atlanta's Mexican food thrives along Buford Highway, where authentic taquerias and regional restaurants serve a large Latino community. Intown, modern Mexican restaurants bring creative takes.
Buford Highway
Taqueria del Sol
$ • Multiple Locations
Eddie Hernandez's Southern-Mexican fusion. Atlanta famous.
El Rey del Taco
$ • Buford Highway
Legendary late-night taqueria. Cash only.
Bone Garden Cantina
$$ • Westside
Day of the Dead themed with excellent Mexican.
Modern Mexican
Superica
$$ • Multiple Locations
Ford Fry's Tex-Mex. Great fajitas and margaritas.
Rreal Tacos
$$ • Multiple Locations
Regional Mexican with fun atmosphere.
Bartaco
$$ • Multiple Locations
Beach-inspired tacos. Casual and consistent.
Authentic Taquerias
Tacos La Villa
$ • Buford Highway
Outstanding street tacos. The al pastor is excellent.
Tortilleria La Mexicana
$ • Marietta
Fresh tortillas and authentic Mexican grocery.
La Oaxaqueña
$ • Buford Highway
Oaxacan specialties including moles and tlayudas.
Pro Tip: Buford Highway is Atlanta's international food corridor—drive it for the best Mexican (and Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese) outside the city center.