Les M.

I made reservations to celebrate a girlfriend's bday on a Friday night. The place doesn't have parking attached so you'll have to do some walking from/to restaurant. I didn't expect it to be as tiny as it it inside the "waiting" area, there's no seats or anything which i get but was a bit awkward just standing in the way. Sitting area is super chill, aesthetically pleasing, clean and amazing lighting. Loved it honestly but it's mostly a 1-1 date kinda spot. Now to the food, we ordered a couple plates/appetizers to share. * probadita (cheese dip, honey sunflower seeds & esquite & chips) 6/10 [complimentary to us] * aguachile de camaron (HUGE fan but i was disappointed. No flavor at all 4/10) * pulpo en poblano asado (decently ok but not the best 5/10) * elote asado (flavor wise 9/10 but it was hard to eat bc you cannot use utensils but i get down lol, still good) * ensalada de pollo asado (very decent. Dressing was good 8/10) * guajillo braised short rib (yummmm. The pure was blended esquite (corn) sooooo good 8/10) * sorbet plate (flavors were good. 8/10) - DRINKS (allll were very yum 9/10) **** SERVICE? Amazing, Abigail was very informative, professional and very attentive. 10/10 ****

Dee B.

This place is located in colony square. Parking is validated up to 2 hrs visiting this place. The ambiance was gorgeous. It's a real intimate like setting inside. The bar seems like a chill spot to grab drinks and something quick to eat before heading out for the night. The service was great. They recommended a few things. I loved the elote asado, it was made well. I enjoyed the chicken tacos too. The flavors were good, it was well seasoned. I tried the paraíso drink, tequila based and it was pretty good as well. I def recommend for a date night or a stop at the bar for a drink. Reservations highly recommended.

McKenna A.

I have to say, I was unfortunately a little disappointed with Cuevacia. After trying to get 2 bar spots every Friday for MONTHS (I wish this was an exaggeration), we finally got a spot last Friday. First off, the building itself is beautiful. The outside is so cool and the inside is equally gorgeous. Second, the staff and mixologists are absolutely wonderful and so friendly. It's hard to find a bar with good sherry, and the manager helped us find a bottle to try. They also brought out a little amuse bouche of queso, seed bars, and elote. Such a cute idea! The drinks were phenomenal, we tried the Esperanza and the Vida Eterna. No notes, they were delicious. I will definitely be returning for the cocktails. We weren't very hungry, so we only tried the Short Rib Empanadas. They were okay. I truly wish I had a better adjective. The amount of short rib was so small, it was mostly corn shell. The sauce that comes at the bottom is delicious, but it doesn't make up for the lack of short rib. For $14 for 2 empanadas, they need to be exceptional. I had to dip my empanada in the leftover queso from the amuse bouche to make it taste better. I truly don't think I would order an entree from here. $20+ for 3 tacos is a little excessive. I was also checking out some of the entrees near us, and the enchiladas just looked so dry. I just feel that for the prices they are charging, there needs to be more sauce or flavor or something.

Jacinta J.

My girlfriend and I met up for a much-needed girls' night, and the ambiance at Cuevacia is undeniably sexy, sophisticated, and perfect for catching up over cocktails. The only downside? The restaurant doesn't have its own restrooms, so guests have to leave the restaurant and use the Colony Square restrooms, which takes away a bit from the overall experience. For drinks, I ordered the Paraíso (Reposado Tequila, Blood Orange, Sugar Beets, Ginger, Tarragon, and Lime), which was refreshing and well-balanced. My friend had the Adoración (Uruapan Añejo Rum, Tamarind Cordial, Aguardiente, Coconut, and Pineapple), and she thoroughly enjoyed it. We started with the Elote Asado, featuring charred corn, lime, cotija, chile powder, and crema. It was flavorful and a great way to start the meal. We also shared the Short Rib Empanadas, filled with guajillo-braised beef short rib, Chihuahua cheese, chipotles, and mole verde. These were absolutely delicious and packed with flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the Tacos de Pescado with mahi mahi, fried in a light masa tempura batter and topped with poblano crema, grapefruit, cabbage slaw, and salsa verde. Served with rice and beans, this dish was a standout--fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. My friend ordered the Pescado con Pistachios, which featured trout with an adobo rub and pistachio pepita crust. The fish itself was very good, but there were a lot of pistachios, which slightly overpowered the dish. For dessert, we shared two options. The Chocolate Tres Leches Cake was fantastic. Even as someone who isn't typically a tres leches fan, I found it rich, moist, and absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, the Churros de Lujo were disappointing. They didn't taste fresh and would have been much better served hot with a scoop of ice cream. The mango and dulce de leche sauces were presented as tiny dots on the plate--far too little to actually enjoy or taste. This is one dessert I would skip on a future visit. Overall, Cuevacia delivers on atmosphere, cocktails, and most of the food. I'd definitely return for drinks, appetizers, and the fish tacos, but I'd pass on the churros next time.

Lily S.

The peppercorn crusted steak was sooo flavorful and juicy. But I ordered medium but came medium well.

Melina W.

A new gem has entered the Atlanta scene! I got the pleasure of checking out Cuevacia this past weekend. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The restaurant is simply beautiful with the first floor having tables that look like small caves and the 2nd floor having seating that transports you to an hacienda balcony. The decor is authentically Mexican. To say this restaurant is gorgeous is an understatement. You start off being greeted by your server that presents you with a small tasting dish that the chef has curated for you to open up your palate. Not only that the servers are also bilingual, in case you want to practice your Spanish skills! The food focuses on the states of Central Mexico. This is not your typical Tex Mex food, it's authentic southern Mexican food. We ordered a plethora of dishes with the banana leaf tamales & quesadilla grande being our favorite. The plates are a masterpiece, imaginatively stimulating your eyes. Needless to say that flavors don't fall short. We were too full to order dessert but plan on coming back to explore the Mexican Hot Chocolate and churros. There is Valet Parking available or you can also self park. They do 2 hours of validated self-parking in the Colony Square parking deck. I immensely recommend this restaurant for a food adventure or a cozy date night! I will be back to enjoy more of their delectable cuisine. Cuevacia has unquestionably earned a 5 star review.

Alex P.

When a new restaurant of this caliber opens in Atlanta, the eternal buzz begins envelop both the physical establishment as well as all the social presence. Reservations are impossible to get, influencers are all there for a complimentary meal and it seems like a legendary concert came to town with the amount of excitement in the air. Cuevacia, is currently in this stage in early 2026 and a few months from now, the buzz will die down. The question then will remain: can Cuevacia deliver? That is to be determined, but we can certainly reflect on the initial impressions today. The Oaxacan kitchen is one of the most underrepresented in the US, despite being acclaimed as the top food destination in Mexico. Known for its famous mole as well as being the top mezcal producer in the country, it's a Mecca of traditional culture. Cuevacia delivers on mezcal, with an extremely substantive list and upmost quality selections. The service is great despite struggling within the influx of influencers at the time of the visit. The mole with slow roasted meats is a great combo as well. One more thing...the design. Cuevacia is unquestionably one of the most beautiful restaurants in Atlanta. The team did a truly remarkable job with the stone enclosed booths, creating an ambiance that genuinely transforms guests from a metropolis to a small Oaxacan village. Cuevacia is unquestionably worth a visit.

Leah R.

!! Make a reservation !! it will be worth it. It felt like an experience with the server (Loved Alejandra) explaining the dishes and the restaurant. The manager came over and checked with us throughout the meal. All our meals were flavorful - i particularly liked their green lime sauce. There were two labeled vegetarian options but sounded like they could tweak another to work! And they give you a postcard to write to someone at the end of the meal and they will mail it!!

Joni R.

Beautiful restaurant. You forget you're in midtown. It feels like you in a cave side restaurant in MX. Food was good. I ordered the tacos de pescado... I've had better fish tacos. I'll go back to try other things though like the braised beef empanadas. The service was good... young temperamental waiter was chatty toward the end. Managers present and talking to tables. Pretty, friendly with good enough food.

Caitlin K.

Food, atmosphere, drinks, all amazing. I went with a group of five so we tried a lot! Mocktails and cocktails are all mixed to perfection and fresh! Highly recommend the quac as an app and the French toast. The French toast was a delicious pastry that didn't even need the syrup to make it tastes great. The chicken tinga tacos were super flavorful as well as the verde burrito. They were out of the birria which was disappointing because I'm sure it would've been amazing!

Symone S.

Came for Saturday brunch with a girlfriend. We did not have reservations but we were seated immediately upon arrival. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful! You feel like you're in another country. The decor and music really make the atmosphere pop. Our server was so sweet and gave us recommendations. We started with the chorizo queso and empanadas. Both were delicious! You have to get them. I ordered the chorizo sandwich and potatoes. It was so good! They had so many different options on the menu it was hard to decide. So I will definitely be back to try more items.

Brittany T.

Stopped in for a quick girls lunch. I advise setting a ressy for a Saturday. The inside is gorgeous and the service is wonderful- better than i have witnessed in Atl for some time now. My non alcoholic drink was the Hibiscus aguas frescas - absolutely amazing, and the girls' alcoholic beverages were all crafted beautifully and with great flavor. For lunch: - Guacamole: 10/10. great flavor, seasoned, and with hint of sweeteness with diced mangoes. - the Chorizo sandwich was okay. It had more bread and sauce than seasoned chorizo. I wanted the Tamale but they ran out early so that may be worth trying. Definitely a spot to visit for the drinks and ambiance but the establishment should improve on the food if they want to stand out.

Anna J.

I have to admit I was super pumped about this place opening because colony square could always use a good restaurant and I wanted to love it!!! But I couldn't. I will give them this. Cuevacia has the vibes and a great staff. Super friendly and made sure we had what we needed and their booths are these little tables in alcoves which make it feel super private. So great vibe. But.. I will give them this also I loved my cocktail. I got the blood orange mezcal one and it was divine. The rest of our apps.... Okay. The guac was fine but their version of ceviche was disappointing. This will be the main theme of the review but I've had better and paid less. For our mains, we shared the braised beef, the trout, elote and corn soup. I wish the elote came off the cob so it was easier to share but we loved the soup. The beef and the trout were good... but like I said I've paid less and gotten better. I wish for the price point the food experience was more unique but I would go back for drinks and apps.