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The Original El Taco

The Original El Taco

(Now Closed)
Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Virginia Highland, Atlanta
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The Original El Taco
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    The folks at Eater and AJC like this place. Would you agree?
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    • AJC
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    This place is famous for their Mexican food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Micah
    "The fried chicken tacos are delicious!"(13 Tips)
    Sara D.
    "Pitches of the best frozen mojitos"(5 Tips)
    Eric K.
    "Also great margaritas, and the royale cheese dip rocks."(16 Tips)
    365Atlanta.com
    "fried chicken taco & a pork carnitas taco"(3 Tips)
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  • Brian H.
    Brian HewittFebruary 17, 2013
    Hot with the toddler crowd. (Seriously, how many under 3 year old kids are there in here right now?)
  • Stefan K.heart icon on user image
    Stefan KallweitSeptember 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    You can even order food compliant with the 4HB "slow carb diet" - fajitas, black beans and grilled scallions
  • Austin R.heart icon on user image
    Austin RussellOctober 20, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Green Chile Chicken enchiladas are a must
  • Giggles M.
    Giggles McGOctober 30, 2010
    Ask for Kirsten. Try the margaritas reales. Best marg in town. Enchiladas are your best bet.
  • Alexa
    AlexaAugust 4, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Probably my favorite guacamole and chips in Atlanta. Get it!
  • Alex R.heart icon on user image
    Alex RavenelSeptember 7, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Chorizo taco was nice.
  • Eric K.
    Eric KeithJanuary 19, 2011
    Best fish tacos ever. Also great margaritas, and the royale cheese dip rocks.
  • Hinda R.heart icon on user image
    Hinda RichardsMarch 8, 2019
    Great wait staff!!!
  • Taunja P.
    Taunja PeguesApril 13, 2012
    I love the Key Lime Margarita
  • Ron C.
    Ron CarmichaelAugust 9, 2010
    House Salad w/ Shrimp was excellent. Great chips and solid Margaritas.
  • Steven N.
    Steven NgheDecember 21, 2011
    The Fish Taco is really, really good.
  • Sara D.
    Sara DaltonOctober 9, 2011
    Pitches of the best frozen mojitos ever!!!! PITCHERS!!! I'm so snokered
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HarrisOctober 15, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Rice and beans
  • Rashid M.
    Rashid MuhammadOctober 25, 2013
    Two words: Oxtail Soup
  • Maura N.
    Maura NeillJuly 21, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    The sangria is the best in town - trust me, you won't be disappointed!
  • Fernando S.
    Fernando SomozaMay 10, 2014
    Have the el short stack!
  • Tracy
    TracyApril 29, 2013
    ACVB'S CENTENNIAL COCKTAIL: La Centanario
  • David B.
    David BrockOctober 28, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Stop by the bar and say HI to Hillary
  • Jeff L.
    Jeff L.April 30, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Mexico City grilled corn in lime mayo. It's AWESOME!
  • Teri L.
    Teri LahmonOctober 13, 2011
    I highly recommend the fish tacos.
  • Suong
    SuongFebruary 24, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Come here for $2 tacos on Tuesday! The steak taco is serious yumminess.
  • Allen J.
    Allen JacksonMarch 28, 2010
    We love the tacos here. Grilled chicken... and get the guacamole. Read more
  • Raymond A.heart icon on user image
    Raymond AaronJuly 17, 2016
    Tortilla soup.
  • Jennifer J.
    Jennifer JonesMarch 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Grapefruit Margarita FTW!
  • Matt A.
    Matt AllenApril 22, 2010
    Great first date place. Also get a Frozen Mojito!!!
  • Tim L.
    Tim LampeJanuary 26, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Fun Fact: If you don't order the fried chicken taco, you disrupt the order of the universe. Also, the owner of the restaurant comes and slaps you in the face.
  • Shelley D.
    Shelley DuBoisJune 20, 2011
    Grab a blood orange margarita! So tasty!!
  • Peter
    PeterJanuary 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Three words: el short stack.
  • Jan S.
    Jan SauerOctober 22, 2011
    Great margarita
  • Jeremy B.
    Jeremy BlantonMay 23, 2011
    Amazing Queso! Read more
  • Greg F.heart icon on user image
    Greg FrayserJanuary 26, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The fried chicken tacos are fantastic
  • Danielle P.
    Danielle PasleyJune 26, 2011
    It's good but they move empty tables slowly. Be prepared to wait.
  • Matt M.
    Matt MichelsonSeptember 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    AVOID /// LOCATION HAS BEEN COMPLETELY OVERRUN BY FERAL CHILDREN /// AVOID
  • Jahzen A.heart icon on user image
    Jahzen AlojwëizekJune 12, 2015
    Nothin bad about it .
  • Chris Y.heart icon on user image
    Chris YatesFebruary 27, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Gotta try the take-out window!
  • Gwen G.
    Gwen GreinerJanuary 10, 2010
    Try a frozen mojito and the salsa bar.
  • Jonn M.
    Jonn McDanielJanuary 9, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    House margarita is delicious.
  • Michael E.heart icon on user image
    Michael EricksonJuly 13, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    You MUST try a fro' mo'! Read more
  • Kevin S.
    Kevin SteeleFebruary 11, 2010
    The pork carnitas are muy bueno.
  • Jerry R.
    Jerry RochaFebruary 2, 2010
    Bring back the Pork Belly Tacos full time!
  • Jessica G.
    Jessica GrangerAugust 13, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    grilled scallions!
  • Chris Y.heart icon on user image
    Chris YatesFebruary 18, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Gotta have the fried fish taco!
  • Annie J.
    Annie JohnstonFebruary 11, 2010
    Grilled chicken taco rock. Mmmmmmm
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The Original El Taco
1186 N Highland Ave NE (Amsterdam Avenue)
Atlanta, GA 30306
United States
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El Taco is a festive, fun place for friends and families to enjoy simple and fresh Mexican food made with all-natural ingredients.
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  • Tue–Thu
    • 5:00 PM–8:30 PM
  • Fri
    • 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
  • Sat
    • 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
  • Sun
    • 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
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(404) 873-4656
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