Sheldon deserves a raise and a promotion. He sets the stage here and does such a fantastic job welcoming every guest that even if the food sucked I think we would have left happy. Very few restaurants get it ALL right anymore. Alma does. Alma has a fantastic staff, excellent food at a fair price, and a beautiful ambiance. We sat in the interior office lobby patio space and loved it. It's beautiful. Ayanna is an excellent server and took great care of us. All of the other staff seemed to be providing the same great experience. We were impressed and will definitely be back! read more

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Alma Cocina was an excellent experience! We came during the World Cup, so the restaurant was packed, but the service was still impressively fast. We sat at the bar, and the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The food was delicious, and the drinks were great. I was especially impressed that even with how busy they were, the quality of the food didn't suffer, a lot of restaurants struggle with that during peak times, but not here. The highlight for me was their crème brûlée. I absolutely love crème brûlée and have tried it at countless restaurants, and Alma Cocina's version was one of the best I've had. It was the perfect way to end the meal. We'll definitely be back. Great food, outstanding service, and a fun atmosphere! read more

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In my search for a great Downtown Atlanta dinner experience, I came across Alma Cocina and it is definitely that: Latin soul food. The ambience is warm and vibrant, and the bar creates unique, fresh cocktails that immediately set the tone. I indulged in the chicken tinga tacos and sweet plantains, and the savory aroma and bold flavors were extraordinary. The colors, the energy, and the presentation transport you straight to a Mexican fiesta. The exquisite food was accompanied by great ambiance and excellent customer service. read more

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The mole was simply tender and amazing. It was the right amount of food after a long day of travel, too. A must-try with a flight of mezcal as well. It is a true, balanced, and great combination. The service was equally fun with Joshua. He was very accommodating with the large table and had great energy, too. read more

Alma Cocina - Atlanta - Latin American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Right on peachtree street in downtown Atlanta. Ate here with a few conference friends for a nice evening meal. The ambiance is high end as is the service and menu. The Salas and guac sampler was plentiful and had a variety of tastes. The tacos were good. There was a nice mixture of ingredients in each taco. I tried a bite of a friend's Korean beef taco and thought it was better than the chicken. Overall, a nice meal in downtown Atlanta. read more

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Overall, the food, location and ambiance were all really good at Alma Cocina on a Friday evening. The guests were the expected mix of tourists, convention visitors and local show-goers, but it was easy to get a reservation. The host was kind enough to seat half the party of 4 while waiting for the other half who were delayed by MARTA issues. The service was friendly and efficient, but with some long delays waiting for drinks and to place additional orders. They're very used to getting people in and out quickly, it seems, so even with that delay they were swift to bring the check and get us on our way. The food was very good indeed, with a great selection of tacos (3 come per order, so there's a lot of food) and entrees (special mention for the beef dish). read more

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Popped in for a quick afternoon bite after a rough meeting. The server was very nice and energetic! The restaurant was clean with an array of seating options. After searching google for ceviche options close to me, this came up and it did not disappoint! It was perfectly made and will now be added as my "quick ceviche" spot! read more

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I enjoyed this restaurant so much the last time I was in town, that I came back, and brought some friends. Waitress was awesome, and the fried chihuahua cheese was as good as I remembered. I also recommend the shellfish ceviche and the Smoked Salmon Tlayuda. read more

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I needed to pop in for a quick lunch and grabbed a seat at the bar. It's always fun to chat with bartender and learn a little more about the city. And it definitely did not disappoint at Alma Cocina. Very friendly staff. Got tips on what to eat. Chose the tacos and couldn't resist being the multi cheese dish. Both were delicious. A very cool vibe inside the restaurant and when I went to leave, I realized it was part of a hotel lobby on the front side. Enjoyed. read more

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Such a pleasant surprise!! We easily made a reservation online. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a friendly face and seated quickly. The service was great throughout our meal. I got the blood orange margarita, and my husband got the original margarita. Both were sooo good!! Fresh and clean tasting. Neither sweet, which I prefer. We got the fried cheese appetizer based off all the recommendations. This was unique and fun! We would've preferred it with chips or something different than the corn tortillas it came with. Our favorite dish was the smoked salmon appetizer. This was delicious. Nice crispy bottom piece, a good amount of salmon, and a wonderful slaw and sauce on top. Loooved this! We then shared the shrimp tacos. These fell a bit flat in our opinion. It came with 3 tacos that had 3 shrimp each. Also had rice and beans included. This dish was a bit average to us. Homemade tortillas would've made it much better. If they do make their tortillas homemade...you can't tell. All in all, a good experience! read more

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My group of six came here during a large conference in the area for lunch. We had reservations and were probably seated and greeted by our server. What was most memorable was the guac trio... We almost literally inhaled it haha I got the steak and salad which were decent. The manager came by at some point to check in to see how we were doing. He had also recommended the salsa trio, which we hadn't tried yet. Soon the server came over with a complementary trio from the manager-- super considerate of him! read more

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Quick and friendly service. The croquetas were surprisingly our favorite. Nice family friendly or date night spot in central downtown. They have a parking garage nearby but easy to access by walking if staying in nearby hotels. The food had lots of flavor, big portions, and very fair pricing. IMPORTANT NOTE: The tacos come with 3 in each order we were just too hungry to wait read more

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We came to Atlanta for the World Cup, our family gathered at this restaurant for the evening, and we had an amazing time. Our server which, unfortunately I don't remember her name was extremely nice, the Spice, the fact that there was so much people everywhere she took amazing care of us and everything came out on point. We did a little buffet of appetizers and then ordered some interest for everyone, the birria empanadas were so tasty, and then we had the New York steak, along with a bunch of drinks. What a great time!! read more

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Lovely modern Mexican place just down the block from Peachtree Center. On a Sunday evening it was already busy an hour after opening. Reservations recommended, although the staff found us a table after a short wait. We had the pink margarita cocktail special to support breast cancer research. The server recommended the Guava-Queso Guacamole and that was great. It was just the right amount for two, a scoop of fresh guacamole with guava jam on top, sprinkled with cheese crumbles. That came with a basket of whole fried tortillas as chips. Delicious. My companion ordered the Bulgogi tacos and I had the pork tacos, both with sides of rice and black beans. There were three tacos in each order, mine on corn and hers on wheat tortillas. I thought both were excellent. The restaurant is very nice inside and huge. There is a full bar in one room where seats are first-come, first-served. Another room appears to be for large groups. The main dining area has booths and tables. Service was fast and friendly. I would definitely go again! read more

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I walked by this place a few times, hesitant to go in because it looked a little too upscale and less authentic than I'm used to. I finally gave in and was glad I did. Things started a bit chaotic as the staff worked out seating, but once settled, service moved like a well-oiled machine. Every staff member I interacted with was exceptionally pleasant. I ordered the agua fresca, chicken mole, and fried plantains. The agua fresca wasn't really my thing, with a sour profile I didn't love. But the chicken mole was excellent--juicy, flavorful, and served with mashed potatoes and a touch of green beans. The real star, though, was the plantains. The portion could easily feed three, and the price was only slightly more than I'd usually pay for a single serving elsewhere. More importantly, they were the best fried sweet plantains I've ever had, so good I joked with the waitress about hiring the cook away and moving them to Richmond. I'm glad I got over judging a book by its cover, this was a memorable dinner and a place I'll definitely return to. read more

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Alma Cocina was a lovely spot in ATL. We got the dips sampler which was amazing. I also got the chicken tacos, which were very wet. It was hard to even pick them up with the disintegrating corn tortilla under the meat. I didn't think they were particularly flavorful either, but we had salsa left from our dips that I added to mine. The service was fine, nothing super amazing. I would go back for drinks and the dips sampler. read more

Alma Cocina was such a great experience -- and Angel and Taylor truly made it even better with their amazing service and spot-on recommendations. Thank you both for steering me in the right direction! I was a little skeptical about ordering the octopus, but I'm so glad I listened. It was incredibly tender and full of flavor. The purple potato mash and olives complemented it perfectly and really brought the whole dish together. The elote was fresh, flavorful, and the portion was definitely big enough to share. Now the star of the show: the spicy shrimp tacos. Yummmmm. Absolutely packed with flavor and the perfect amount of heat. I'll be thinking about those for a while. Can't wait to come back! read more

Such a great dining experience from start to finish! Our server Caleb was on point. He recommended the guacamole trio, which I was skeptical of but it was so good. The guava queso one was delicious - not what you think - it was cotija cheese so no melted queso to worry about LOL! The market fish was red fish and it had a great sear. The coconut ginger broth was yummy. The tortilla chips were basically fried corn tortillas - can you say delish?! I swapped out the green plantains for the sweet fried plantains, and they were excellent! I tried the naranjorita, which was a blood orange and orange margarita. Just superb! They have ample seating, including a full bar. We sat at one of those semi-round booths. read more

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Enjoyed the first night of our Tuesday dinner at Alma Cucina with its rain, and a drop in the bucket. Excellent service, ambience and had a lot of fun with the guacamole & salsa tasting spread, romaine salad, ceviche & pork street tacos! The skinny margaritas were terrific! Soon we'll be back again, hopefully with a lot more fun to be had! read more

was recommended to try this for dinner, no regrets or disappointments! Tried this with no issues! Server was very attentive and helpful, great recommendations and knowledgeable of their entire menu, from drinks to food! One of the nicer vibes for a South of the boarder restaurants. Will be on my recommended return visits! read more

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Expected spectacular but was underwhelmed. Menu smaller than expected, as was portion and cocktail size. Sat at bar which wasn't crowded, but still felt rushed. Bartender presented my bill before asking if I wanted another drink or dessert. Kind of turned me off. My entree of Pork Street Tacos was tasty. read more

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Thank you Yelp! We were staying at the Ritz Carlton next door and did some searching to find our best food option. I knew there had been significant Mexican and Central American migration to Atlanta, but as a Californian who spends a lot of time in Mexico, I would have not ventured here if it weren't for the passion of the Yelp Elites. We were hilariously escorted next door by Brian, a standup who happens to work at the Ritz. The hostess was warm and informative. I ended up getting the dish she recommended, Pork Pibil. More on that as I get into the food and drinks below. My wife drank a Just Wear Black, which is kind of their skinny margarita. It was pretty good. 4 stars I drank the Ensamble, a Mezcal margarita that was 100% on point. My wife joined me and got one for our second round. 5 stars Guacamole Trio - 1) traditional guac made with Serrano chiles, tomato, cilantro and red onion (delish); 2) guac a sweet layer of guava and queso on top (I loved this variation); and 3) escabeche with pickled onions on top (my wife's fave). 5 stars for doing something different and doing it well. I had the Pork Cochinita "Pibil" (an ancient Mexican barbecuing technique) served with charro beans, amazing plantains, lots of cilantro, pickled onion, queso cotija, warm tortillas. 5 stars. My boo had the Pork Belly "Pastor" tacos. They were good, but maybe just 4-star good. The service was fantastic!!! Everyone was friendly and informative. They made the experience a real pleasure. 5 stars Most items on the menu are gluten-free or can be made gluten- friendly. There's plentiful seating and a long bar with sports on TV for gents and gals traveling solo or just enjoying and evening out on their own. read more

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The food here was really good. I had been to this location next to the Ritz Carlton when it was a Turkish restaurant, and I definitely prefer what has replaced it. We came on a Sunday night as part of a large group. There weren't too many customers. The staff was attentive, and the menu featured a lot of coastal Mexican options. Someone in my group ordered guacamole with guava cheese and I thought the sweetness was a bit bizarre compared to the traditional offering. I ordered the Baja fish which turned out to be an entire cod without the head. Not sure if that is local to Baja California, but it was basically like fish and chips without the chips. Instead there were a number of salsas to dip in. I also ordered a side of black beans and cilantro rice which was very subtle in its seasoning which I preferred. Overall, I thought the dishes were somewhat pricey but fine dining Mexican was a surprising find in Atlanta. read more

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Food was delicious. The best meal I had in downtown. The octopus was cooked perfectly. Salsa was flavorful, wasn't really a fan of the chips. Nice happy for drinks. HH margarita was tasty & balanced. Not many options for food (HH). Dinner menu doesn't start until 5pm but the octopus was worth the wait. Angel, the bartender was friendly & knowledgeable. Bar seating as well as high top tables for dining. Good experience. read more

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Rare place in downtown Atlanta that isn't a tourist trap. The space is dimly lit and the vibes are great. The selection of tequila and mezcal is really good ! Bartenders are knowledgeable read more

The experience here was amazing from start to finish. I had the best octopus I've ever had. It had the perfect char and the sauce it came with was to die for. The ceviche did not disappoint either. They had a unique spin on guacamole that we both enjoyed. The drinks were great and everything was reasonably priced. Our server make excellent recommendations and was very attentive. I would definitely recommend this place and will come back the next time I'm in Atlanta. read more

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Great stop by in downtown Atlanta! Cocktails are reasonably priced, and the octopus dish was to die for. Very tender, and comes out on a bed of purple potatoes. I'm not even an olive person, but they were great altogether. Followed it with the pastor tacos, which were tasty as well-- Stop by if you are staying or around downtown! read more

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Walked in & was sat right away in a Wednesday evening. Food came out pretty quickly & the drinks were tasty! Highly recommend getting the guac trio, they were delicious. Loved the ambiance of this place & service was great. For 3 of us it was about $150 excluding tip. read more

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Alma Cocina is a fantastic spot in Atlanta! The tacos are fresh and flavorful, and the sides like the black beans, rice, and plantain chips are delicious. Great atmosphere and excellent cocktails too. read more

This place has an amazing guacamole flight that we really enjoyed and great options for my vegan friend. Located in the heart of the city there is a parking lot that makes it easier to get to. I love Mexican food and this one was very good but not at the top of my list because it wasn't authentic but worth the visit. read more

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We stumbled upon and popped into Alma Cocina for a late lunch one day. We sat in the patio/atrium area which had a nice feeling of almost being outside. Our server Brie was so friendly and attentive. The lunch meals on the menu were a good value and great portions. Brie also makes awesome sweet tea ;) read more

Food was not very good. (Shrimp taco and avacado dip). Over priced and poor taste. Service was poor. Managers walked around and treated customers poorly. Watched them treat a customer as if they were doing the customer a favor. Would avoid this resturant . Overall a bad dining experience read more

Came here as a guest for a rehearsal dinner and had a great experience. They sat our group in the lobby area, in the space adjacent to the bar. The staff members were friendly and checked on us frequently to get us drinks. I enjoyed a margarita with a spicy tajin rim and loved it. Food was served family style and delicious! I loved everything we had, but especially their guac. Next time I'm in town, I'd love to come back here for a drink or dinner again. read more

The service was impeccable and everything we tried was delicious! Great for a high end Mexican restaurant.

We were visiting in from out of town during the National Championship and found this place close to the convention center. The reviews said to try the fried cheese and I'm glad they did because it was delicious. We also did the chips and salsa and I really liked all the salsas. For my main course, I did the 1/2 roasted chicken. It was really easy to make into little tacos and the flavors were outstanding. I would highly recommend stopping by Alma Cocina. read more

Alma Cocina - Atlanta - ROASTED 1/2 CHICKEN AL CARBON - Latin American Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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What a yummy authentic Mexican place!!!!! We came next door from our hotel to grab a drink and apps before a show and it was delicious. We were immediately greeted, sat at the comfiest bar seats and ordered some apps. The guac and salsa sampler is so unique! Being a traditional Mexican restaurant they don't have queso but they do have a few cheese centered options as an alternative. The guacamole and salsas all had a mild, medium and hot option. All of which were fantastic! Definitely a legit spot with delicious food and really nice staff. That southern charm was apparent and the delicious cooking was what you come back for! Very pretty big restaurant too and nice big lobby area. read more

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We had a company dinner here and man was it amazing. Best fusion Latin food of downtown Atlanta. I highly recommend this place!

Dropped in last night on a whim to be met with an entirely full restaurant--I mean, not a single seat was vacant. Every bar seat, high top, booth, and table were taken. In my opinion that is a promising sign, especially on a Tuesday. We did not have to wait the expected hour and were seated within 15-20 minutes at a four top booth. Our server, Nisreen, greeted us immediately and was so kind. I ordered the Just Wear Black and my partner ordered the Naranjarita. Both drinks were great, but the naranjarita was the standout. It was so stunningly tart and not too sweet. I love tart drinks! We ordered the salsa negra, queso fundido with chorizo, smoked salmon tlayuda, and Korean beef bulgogi tacos. The salsa was perfect--savory, tangy, and rich with a smokiness that was not overpowering. I could not try the fundido due to a dairy allergy unfortunately. The smoked salmon tlayuda was delicious. The watercress slaw was a perfect fresh and bright compliment to the smoky salmon and charred tlayuda. The Korean beef bulgogi tacos were also delicious, but by the time they hit the table, I was too full of chips and salsa to eat much more. The rice and beans, often overlooked and treated as an afterthought, were seasoned very well and cooked perfectly. I will be back! read more

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Chris was our server. Great service. Had the shrimp and pork belly tacos. Shrimp has small kick but delicious! Ladies restroom had cool Don Julio bottle they made into a soap dispenser. read more

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Food was wonderful as well as service. Try the cheese appetizer and the salsa flight. The infused cube drinks are excellent. Will be back again. Food not fuel. 4.5 stars. read more