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Alma Cocina

Latin American Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, and Taco Restaurant$$$$

Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta

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Alma Cocina

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Ranked #5 for pork belly in Atlanta
The experts at Creative Loafing Atlanta and AJC recommend this place
"... ever do it...delicious Amatitán margarita...goes down smoothly...plus a..."(5 Tips)
"Great modern Mexican- no cheesy, rice beans dishes !"(4 Tips)
"I had the chicken Mole and it was really good."(4 Tips)
"Make sure to get the Fried Avocado Taquitos, amazing."(4 Tips)

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Tricia BeanSeptember 25, 2016
AMAZING FOOD/AMBIANCE! Laura great w/ recos. guac trio, ceviches, avocado tacos, sangria. Spectacular standout. nothing compares to food and svc dwntn! The mgr,Jason check on svc incredible exp!
Drew MAugust 13, 2017
Share the tacos. In order we liked the carnitas, steak, chicken, and then the avacado. The street corn is a good side as well though it'll be a lot to eat!
AJCMarch 15, 2013
I love the unique tequila selections and margaritas, but it’s the memorable and unique interpretations of classic Mexican fare that has you wondering how long has downtown had food this tasty? Read more
Creative Loafing AtlantaAugust 5, 2014
There are four entrée-sized dishes, but only one of us indulged — a flat iron steak with adobo sauce and sides of goat-cheese potato gratin, spiced with poblano chiles, and avocado-arugula salad. Read more
Atlanta Food & Wine FestivalMay 7, 2014
Join Chef Wolitzky as he investigates Challah, Babka, Coffee Cake & Rugelach and how these breads and pastries symbolize great moments with family in the South at Atlanta Food & Wine Festival 5/29-6/1 Read more
AJCMarch 15, 2013
A smart, sleek modern Mexican restaurant tucked into the lobby of a downtown office tower. Great margaritas and ceviches as well as more involved entrees. The kitchen also makes a mean tamale. Read more
365Atlanta.comMarch 15, 2012
Need a perfect and perfectly delicious lunch? Try the fried avocado taquitos! Great portion - 2 taquitos with rice + beans. Amazing flavor - you won't be disappointed!
Blue BeautyNovember 14, 2013
One of the best to ever do it...delicious Amatitán margarita...goes down smoothly...plus a beautifully mastered Pork Belly Tostada...I had mine with the Mexican Chopped Salad...a must visit!!!
Creative Loafing AtlantaAugust 5, 2014
But I recommend the Amatitan, made with reposado tequila and channeling the woodier, funkier qualities of the spirit rather than trying to cover it up with loads of saccharine. Read more
Yanira RiosJanuary 26, 2017
This place has impressive food, no way to go wrong with any option. There is also a guacamole tasting flight.
Jordan McKinneyOctober 28, 2016
What's good here? EVERYTHING. The food, the drinks the impeccable service. If you are craving Latin food, GO!
April ThompsonSeptember 13, 2014
Mahi tacos and naranjo-Rita were excellent. But was very unpressed by the service I received and witnessed other customers getting as well...
Creative Loafing AtlantaFebruary 14, 2012
While Alma does suffer from some of the pitfalls of "modern Mexican," it also gets a lot right, taking traditional dishes and refining them just enough to allow you to taste them afresh. Read more
Mads-Emil LarsenDecember 4, 2017
Best margarita I’ve ever had. The food really good too. Great dining place in downtown.
Francisca SanJuly 16, 2012
Good food!!! Waited for 1 1/2 hours, didnt know we need to rsvp. We didn't disappoint! Grouper is good, pork tenderloin is good, mango salad good, crispy cod n pork belly good : )
Alissa Krasner MaizesJanuary 5, 2012
Awesome food .... Michael & Jose are great servers so ask for them!!! If you prefer grilled fish on the tacos just ask and the chef will accommodate. Yummy!!! Great for vegetarians too.
Robert MAugust 31, 2013
The tomato salad has nothing to do with Mexico but everything to do with seasonal and local wonderfulness. I eat it all throughout the summer.
AJCApril 25, 2013
The Corvina Sea Bass- lime, pico de gallo, avocado mousse at Alma Cocina is a must get dish Read more
Susan ZochMarch 26, 2023
It was easy to sit at the bar and get full service. I had the chicken Mole and it was really good.
Steve WorthingtonMarch 3, 2016
Order the guac it's excellent. The blood orange margarita is out of this world! Make sure to save room for some churros!!
Jessica ToliuszisJuly 18, 2013
The corn guacamole is a spicy slice of heaven pie. You could (quite literally) rub it all over your body. Order it. Make a reservation.
Ellen S. P.November 8, 2017
The appetizers are great: pear guacamole, octopus, and pork tamales made a great dinner!
M BJuly 14, 2018
I wasn’t thrilled when I saw the price of the entrees. Much more than I like to pay. I ended up with happy hour priced pork rinds, and 3 street tacos.
Creative Loafing AtlantaAugust 5, 2014
It's woody, warmly lit, and divided into three dining areas that soften the noise, permitting scream-free conversation. Read more
Emilia DoerrNovember 6, 2013
Five at four happy hour. Skip the $5 margarita, go straight for the $5 whiskey manhattan.
Earl Belcher JrMarch 26, 2017
Excellent food. Scallop Crudo. Pork belly tacos. House hot sauces. Decent margaritas.
Christina JOctober 7, 2012
Just added to the menu: Wagyu brisket enchiladas. Perfect combo of tender meat, smoky sauce and crisp jicama salad. Fantastic.
Nicole JonesDecember 15, 2019
Get the corn. Oh. My. Goodness. A little spicy. Enough to share with the table.
Spe YogaMatt SpewakApril 13, 2013
The white bean puree is all vegetarian and is wonderful. Get this over the traditional black beans for a tastier side.
Simon BrownFebruary 20, 2016
The Tequila cubes (on the back of the dessert menu) are amazing. Imagine "Sorbet in Tequila"...
Tammy GordonOctober 3, 2013
The fried avocado taqueria are fantastic - and fast if you need lunch on the fly!
Daniel AltomonteOctober 4, 2013
Don't miss this restaurant if you are in downtown Atlanta. Really great mexican cuisine, nice environment, not so expensive.
Justin HAugust 30, 2017
A little pricey but pretty good. The guacamole flight was great. They don't let you mix and match Taco platters. Very disappointing.
Guillermo MendozaJune 1, 2014
Not authentic mexican food, average to low corvina ceviche and good masa fried shrimp tacos! No waiting time, excellent and fast service!
Jason PlotkinApril 28, 2014
Be prepared for a lot of salt on the chips and in the guacamole. Also this is all you get for six bucks.
Kevin DuncanApril 2, 2013
Sit at the bar, great service. Try the butternut squash guac and blood orange margarita. Awesome!
Monica StangleJanuary 20, 2016
Fried Avocado tacos are great! Def try the spicy green beans too.
Noemi RamosSeptember 23, 2013
They have a great appetizer happy hour menu with a great selection of wine ... For 5 $ ...
Fatih GuvenenSeptember 28, 2013
Best modern Mexican food I had in a looong time. Also amazing service to boot!
Laini MadhubutiJanuary 28, 2013
Great happy hour. Choose from five different $5 drinks and five different $5 antojitos every day from 4-6pm.
Dave CartwrightJune 10, 2016
Been here 5+ times
I rarely eat dessert. Their tres leches cake is amazing, though.
TV Food MapsOctober 7, 2015
Check out Alma Cocina as it was featured on Taco Trip for Homemade Chorizo Read more
Katie HarrellDecember 11, 2011
CS was our bartender last night and he was fantastic, quick friendly service and great unique drinks. Will be back soon!
Ingrid NagyFebruary 8, 2013
Great modern Mexican- no cheesy, rice beans dishes ! Loved the chicken mole
Sierra FunkMarch 23, 2012
This place is heavenly! The rock shrimp huanchaca was AMAZING. Definitely worth the price!
Karen LopezDecember 13, 2014
Veggie options sound great. Mostly flavourless. Corn tortillas are grocery store quality. Avoid them.
The Flight GoddessJanuary 8, 2015
The drinks! The menu changes since the foods are seasonal😋
Duncan ConnorJune 3, 2013
Traditional Mexican dishes reimagined and done right. Eat here. Do it often.
Henrik OscarssonOctober 7, 2014
The food overall is top quality!
Kevin TNovember 12, 2018
Get the fried cheese, it's amazing!!

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