Authentic Mexican restaurant south of Atlanta. Food is absolutely awesome but bring your appetite. Servings are enormous. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Ensalada Catalina - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

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CASH ONLY PLEASE! Good food. Customer " realmente malo." Just be careful when you pay your check. Take cash if you go but DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR CREDIT CARDS. They charged my card 5 times, 3 on one card alone. Next day, I went to the restaurant - they we completely nonchalant about it. "It will fall off 2-3 days, no problem." It didn't happen. No explanation of how 1 swipe results in 5 different charges? A meal for $44.35 turned into $229.75 in total charges. After 5 days, they still had no answers, fix or resolutions - just more questions from the card processing company they use. I guess the waitresses all have to pay for the fake boobs and unnecessarily gigantic BBLs somehow.CASH ONLY PLEASE! read more

The food was very good and I liked all the containers of sauce, cilantro and onion. The only thing missing was lime which I was surprised about. The service could have been better is my main critique. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was on the quiet side.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Al Pastor Taco, 2 Asada Taco, Camaron Taco and sauces - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

Not great. I ordered via GrubHub and it was fresh so it wasn't that, but my fish taco was super dry and my wet burrito left something to be desired. There was only meat inside and all the inner ingredients came in a styrofoam container. I also requested no rice and extra beans and they gave me rice which is kind of annoying because the beans were already small in portion. All this for $26. I won't be trying again. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Pescado Taco - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

Diamond in the rough! Live their street tacos. Divine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If there is any downside, the music on Saturday is excessively loud (Through PA speakers).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But...their restaurant, their discretion. I just avoid it when the singer is there. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Still worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And they have Mexican CocaCola! read more

The food tastes so authentic. Service was fast. Will be coming back again soon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance had a very Mexico feel[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], [[HIGHLIGHT]]only complaint is music was a little loud at times.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food was simply flawless and the portion size was enough to feed two people. Service was friendly and prompt. They have a huge selection of seafood dishes . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tonight they had a singer serenading the customers in Spanish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend them if you want authentic Mexican food. read more

Ordered takeout enchilada meal. Absolutely didn't disappoint. The portion for the price was unbeatable for typical Atlanta food and the quality was on point. I'll be returning for sure! I had to order through Yelp's grub hub because when I called I wasn't fully understood by the woman who said poquito ingles. Español isn't a strength of mine. If you're looking for ambiance this ain't it but delicious food, yes. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Exterior - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

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My family wanted Mexican food that was not a chain restaurant. We ordered Uber Eats so i have never actually been to their location. We ordered fajitas and tacos. The restaurant serves very large portions at least with the Fajitas. The shrimp were large and tasty but just a bit over cooked. This meal took a lot of prep work. They also gave us extra chopped onions, jalepenos and sauces. Everything was wrapped securely and packaged nicely. Whenevr the pandemic loosens i will definitely visit the restaurant in person. read more

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Absolutely loved this hidden gem! Was looking for a place to eat near the airport before my flight and stumbled upon this after browsing reviews on Yelp. It's located in the back of a little grocery store which was a fun surprise. We walked in and were seated right away. We got a menu and huge waters and they brought out a complimentary basket of chips, salsas, and some hot bean soup which was delicious. After looking at photos, I decided on the chicken chimichanga which came out with 2 chimichangas that were absolutely stuffed to the gills. It was served with fresh sliced avocado, pico, sour cream, and shredduce. My mom got the fajitas de res which came out pipping hot and served with a huge platter on the side of the same sides I mentioned above as well as rice and refried beans. The beans were absolutely delicious. The portions were huge and the service was friendly. All in it cost about $27 for lunch which felt like a very good value. The only downside is you need to bring cash to tip bc you can't leave a tip on the credit card. read more

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I was craving for some Mexican hot soup and food. Just having training near the airport and went online to find this Mexican restaurant. Together with my lady Thai classmates, we came to this quite remote place. There were a few cars parked outside. The outside gave me a real Mexican look. Once I opened the door, it's a clean and mini market with mostly Mexican produce. Then a family style restaurant . There were a few tables of customer at around 5 pm. Then we noticed there were in and out many to-go order and big party trays. Waitress doesn't speak much English but the menu has English. I first ordered a big Horchata drink so my friend can try. Then we ordered a chicken burrito and a bowl of menudo. They were good. I knew we couldn't finish. We could bring the rest back to hotel. I also saw other customers order bucket of rib. Look real good. I will definitely come back again. There were many varieties of desserts as well. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - the outside of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

Awesome food and staff. Loved the tacos. Plenty of salsa and chips. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was a cool vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Simply put.. quick service, generous portions and fairly priced. It doesn't look like much from the outside but don't let that deter you. You sit down, they bring you chips, salsa and a bowl of soup. I don't know what the soup is called but it was good! My dumbass thought it was some type of dip until I saw the Mexican guys next to me eating it. That's another good sign when a Mexican restaurant is packed with Mexicans. IYKYK! I ordered three asada tacos ($2.50/each) and they were bigger than your normal street tacos. Each taco was equivalent to two street tacos packed with meat, cilantro and onions. If you're looking for something quick and delicious, stop in! You can be in and out in less than 30mins. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - There were three tacos but I inhaled one before snapping a pic - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

Food mid. Service ok. Hot inside. Cheese dip is alright. I've had better at chain restaurants. Smh. Roaches. Don't go.

No te dan chips los tienes que comprar para comerte un queso fundido Mala atención , read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - No ponen chips - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

Amazing restaurant with real authentic Mexican food and great service. The owners seem like they really love what they do and are very passionate about their restaurant. Very great and lively environment. read more

This is my neighborhood go-to spot for good Mexican food! Big portions and great service. You can catch live music too. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Chicken chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

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Carnitas tacos. Periodt. Well, not really, because this restaurant's more authentic dishes also slap...but for a stay-in-my-taco lane person like me, the Carnitas tacos are better than anything I've had in the metro. Hands down. First of all, the carnitas are slightly fatty. It's that slow cooked, seasoned, grandma cooked all day type of pork. Paired with cilantro, onions, lime, and a dash of Valentina on a tortilla- it's a great taco. I wished mine down with a Margarita, which was pretty tasty too. If you're in Hapeville, give Catalina's a try. read more

Food is amazing! Even though it may be a language barrier if you don't speak English, it still works out. You end up with some amazing food and service it's pretty quick. read more

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This is authentic Mexican, but there isnt just one way to make everything. They use queso fresco in the chili rellenos. I prefer regular white cheese myself. The queso fresco does pack in well and fills the whole chili. Make sure you like queso fresco before ordering a chili relleno. read more

Let me start off by saying -- I've been here over 15times ( back in 2010-2012?) . Food was great and service was good with the "old crew". It's been probably 5 years since I've returned and hell. .It will be my last! They remodeled the place and I guess it looks better than before, updated a few things.. everything was fine until my boyfriend and I wanted to place an order. **This RESTAURANT is literally down the street from ATL airport. That means they will constantly have Americans and other race come into the restaurant.** As I was trying to place an order with the server (she didn't understand English). she snatched the menu, gave me the ugliest look and said " no English", She didn't ask someone else to help us nor even tried to understand what we wanted. ( we were ordering "nachos" btw ) She Just had the ugliest attitude she walked away. It was the rudest thing..You can't be upset that we can't speak Spanish... and you can't be upset that you don't want to understand/learn English. Half their customers works at the airport and guess what honey?.. you can't be ugly every single day when someone speaks English to you . Either she had a bad day or that's just how she is. And if so, she shouldn't be a server. We ended up giving the lady who helped us a BIGOO tip just because she was KIND & helpful! Food was 6/10. read more

This is an experience coming here. Come once and breathe it in. A Mexican restaurant hidden behind a Mexican grocery. Portions are huge, food is decent, and ton of local Hispanics; all good signs that this restaurant will not disappoint. Fair warning - English levels may not be great. I came in on a Sunday and they even had live music! read more

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Wish I had known about this place when I lived in Atlanta. Delicious and authentic. The restaurant is in the back of a bodega. I enjoyed a generous fajita burrito. Compared to any other place I've been, the burrito was meat and veggies. Not full of beans and rice filler. Definitely got my money's worth. Great find. read more

Food was delicious if your dining in you sit at a table and you pay at the register that is on the front of the store.

While on a never ending pursuit for Atlanta's best Mexican food, I stumbled across this GEM. Just north east of the airport, tucked inside an inconspicuous Mexican Grocery, I enjoyed one of the best Mexican meals since visiting Mexico. The service was solid, the menu is in Spanish (with English subtitles), Cerveza flowed freely, the prices were low, and we got to listen to live music, altogether we didn't understand much of it. I ordered a chicken torta, which was the size of my head. Note: I have a big ass head. Along with a beef tongue taco. Both were out of this world good. To add to the authenticity, we were the only Gringos for what felt like miles. I loved it. So, if you're ever near Hapeville, or willing to make a drive to for what I'd now consider a death row meal- check this place out. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

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Absolutely delicious and authentic. Try the molcajete and their micheladas are massive! There's a mariachi band on the weekends too :)

Fantastic marinated pork Gordita! Love the fact this old reliable place is still open for airport employee! read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Loaded Gordita al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

A friend from work brought me here and now it's become one of my favorite places to eat when im on this side of town. The tacos are always on point with a giant selection of styles to choose from along with an extensive menu of authentic goodies. Great music on the jukebox and friendly servers round out this amazing place, highly recommend it! read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Get over here and eat! - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

Ok so let me start with the drinksThey are strong just how I like them. They Have a very great reasonable price and the size of the drinks are huge. The food is enough for two people. I really like this place. Sunday was karaoke night. The waitress is very nice. It's in a convenient store I want to say but I will go back her for the drinks and food and great customer service thanks Catalina for the great experience,entertainment,food and drinks read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Patron Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

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Great Food and Great Price! I highly recommend this establishment and can't wait to go back!

Catalina is a restaurant and small convenience store. It's a nice, clean, low key location on Old Dixie Highway right by the railroad tracks and right before the construction. It's the only place I can come and get good tacos & in a combo for a good price. The tacos come with your choice of hard or soft shell, steak or chicken, and with seasoned fries or Refried beans & rice. They normally come with fries, but I was asked ONCE if I wanted fries or rice & beans, but never any of the other times I visited. I don't usually come in and stay, but they do have a full functioning bar and what also seemed like live music &/or karaoke on some nights. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Taco combo #3; 3 hard shell tacos (asada or pollo) w/fries. No drink - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

They gave 1 salsa for six tacos!! OVER IT! I'm always missing. Items from my order. I'm sick of this place

So this is definitely a hole in the wall. But I mean, that's technically where you find the best Mexican. I like to judge my Mexican food off how many Mexicans eat there. When Mexicans roll deep for it, then you know it's good. The tacos are cheap and come with plenty of meat. Carne Asada was great. Chimichangas are huge and good. They have molcajetes here, which if you've been to an Asian spot and had a hot pot, these are the same. It comes out super hot and sizzling. Lots of meat(chicken beef and shrimp) sauce, cheese and a side of rice and beans. The horchata here ( a rice drink that's looks like water and milk mixed together but tastes like the leftovers of milk and cinnamon from Cinnamon Toast Crunch is so good!) What's good to note is that this place is basically in the middle of where, and when you pull up, it's a grocery store. You just walk through to the back. And for those who are nervous about the language barrier, the servers speak English, and the menu is in Spanish and English. Parking can be interesting, but spots surround the building and to the side is a gravel parking lot. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

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Pretty stoked to find this lil grocer and taqueria right next to my office! In an industrial park void of any real dining options, Catalina is a welcome oasis of deliciousness. It's also super quick, so you know this place gets packed for lunch time! After driving by for a few weeks, the day finally came where I forgot my lunch. I got there around 1:00 or so and the place was still packed. everyone in there had the afterglow of a delicious lunch. I wanted tamales, but they were out. Ok then, tacos, (twist my arm). I got a chorizo, al pastor & asada. Pretty solid overview of all things taco if you ask me. While waiting they brought out three different kinds of salsas & chips. Well 2 salsa, and this bean, onion and hot dog thing. No not refried beans, just pinto beans in a sauce. Never seen that before but it was pretty damn tasty. Tacos came out and they were enormous and also pretty damn tasty. Not sure if this was because of the end of lunch rush, but they were seriously packed full of meat. I will def be back to see what's up and try the other. The entrees looked pretty good too, so looking forward to checking out some other options here. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

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Food was good, they need some A/C. Ambiance was good it was packed. I know the have live Mariachi music wish is little to loud because the Restaurant its not that big, but I definitely will go back again read more

Hole in the wall! Amazing meats and Mexican food aromas when you enter. This is a very low key space. No frills and one can attest that this place is genuinely good when you have families and friends gathering here for a meal or a drink. One can find mostly Hispanics here. So if you speak no Spanish, it can be a problem depending who is serving you. Their menu is elaborate and offers pretty much all kind of meat! Must try if you are in the area. read more

The food was good; but considering it's a Mexican restaurant-communication was an issue(they forgot my re-fried beans). But I plan on visiting again soon. 4& 1/4... read more

This food is so good and authentic! If you're doing take out they package the toppings for your tacos really well and provide plenty of it.

Catalina is an Authentic (far as I know) latin themed grocery store that, while very small (because the actual La Catalina restaurant is in the rear), has a nice selection for quick shopping. They're open super early, which is great, and often they'll have a cup of fruit on sale for cheap as a snack. They have a selection of meats, vegetables and fruits as well as Mexican coke in a bottle with sugar and not corn syrup...that's worth the admission right there. It's pretty accessible in the morning but beware, by lunch time the parking lot can get really full because of the restaurant in the back. read more

Catalina Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Hapeville, Georgia

Food was ok. It wasn't anything special given what we ordered wasn't anything too complex, we had tacos, steak, and a torta but there was a lot of grease and blandness in such simple foods. We definitely had a hard time getting anyone's attention to order food and get our drinks although there were two people at the register in clear view. read more