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    El Potrillo

    3.6 (138 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL POTRILLO ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Cheeseburger quesadilla
    Laila S.

    I frequent here once a week. As usual, they have amazing food and the ambiance is wonderful, but this time I found out they now sell birria tacos! I know most of the servers there and everyone is always super friendly. So if you need some good Mexican food, come to El Portrillo in John's Creek!

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    Charlis F.

    3 1/2 stars. What to say about El Potrillo. In my opinion, the food is sometimes delicious and sometimes just ok, however, I have a lot of friends and family who deem this the best Mexican food around. They admittedly have outstanding fajitas and I like their refried beans, which is like, not something I usually enjoy. I think it's because they put their queso on top (as they do for almost every dish. The problem, though, is the service. It's terrifying. The takeout is equally tragic. I recommend triple-checking that they've given you the correct order before leaving. Overall, a place with a lot of potential, hopefully, they'll soon live up to it.

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    8 years ago

    Fantastic Carnitas dinner! Best in Atlanta. The service was also out of this world. Lovely restaurant

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    13 years ago

    Over time this place has grown on me. Good food, fast easy service. Their grilled chicken is especially good.

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    14 years ago

    Great food, great prices and the best service in town! Everyone is so nice and they serve you immediately! Love this place.

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    12 years ago

    We've moved and we still drive here to get Mexican. Food never disappoints and the service is fast and friendly.

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    10 years ago

    A Very friendly staff who always keeps your chip basket and your drink full! Good food, fast service, and a great menu.

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    13 years ago

    The best food ever great service and we come here all the time and good improvements on the bar

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    Rio Balsas Taqueria

    Rio Balsas Taqueria

    4.3(288 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Rio Balsas Taqueria in Alpharetta is officially on our favorites list. We started with the mango…read moreagua frescas--fresh, bright, and addicting. We ordered the queso with beef, which came out hot and flavorful. My daughter had the kids' beef soft taco with rice and beans, and she loved it. I ordered the street tacos and tried all four, with rice and black beans on the side--everything was seasoned perfectly. Daddy ordered the chimichanga with rice and black beans, and it was delicious. The service was warm and attentive, and the ambiance is so cute--bright, authentic Mexican vibes with a charming patio that's perfect for relaxing. Overall, the food, drinks, and service were so good. We'll definitely be back.

    My overall experience here was ok. We were in the area shopping and decided to stop by because of…read morethe decent reviews. The restaurant was nearly empty around lunchtime on a Saturday. Although we were seated, it took a long time for anyone to ask for or drink orders. We were told that a particular server would be assisting us, but they never came. Due to this, another person ended up serving us. She apologized for the inconvenience and was very polite. I got a house margarita to drink. It was strong, but heavy on the sour mix. To eat, I ordered a shrimp burrito. It was mostly filled with vegetables and a small amount of shrimp. I did enjoy the chips and salsa. With other great restaurants on the area, I cannot see myself returning.

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    Lovely art and there's outdoor seating

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    Chimichanga (so huge) with rice and black beans

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    Beto’s Tacos

    4.3(67 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    I am visiting family in Georgia and my cousin took me to this Mexican restaurant. Oh my…read moreIt was soo good!! It is a walk up to the counter type of establishment. It is an open concept eatery with indoor and outdoor eating space. We ordered with the cashier but you can also order online or at the kiosk in store. I ordered 1 chicken tinga street taco and 1 regular chicken street taco. My cousin ordered 3 steak street tacos. We added the sauces of our choice from the sauce bar. The tacos were so flavorful. I preferred the regular chicken taco than the chicken tinga. We went again 2 days later and we ordered the tostada, the gym burrito and a chicken torta. My cousin said the bread was a a little hard for his liking, but the flavor was well. My other cousin really enjoyed the gym burrito and i enjoyed the tostada. The tostada is quite messy so i probably wouldn't get that again. However, this place does not disappoint and was a great find. I would visit it again and again and again.

    3.5/5 You order first, choose your table, and they bring the…read morefood out to you. Birria Tacos: Super moist with a delicious, juicy consomé. Not overly salty at all, honestly one of the juiciest tacos I've had. The meat was flavorful without being too salty, and the tacos were loaded. Beto Burrito: My husband had this one and said, "No complaints," so that's a win. Guac: Fresh and tasty, though it needed a little extra lime. The only downside was the sweet tea, it tasted off. Not in a pleasant way.

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    Tres Lunas Infused Tequila Bar - Fajitas

    Tres Lunas Infused Tequila Bar

    4.3(139 reviews)
    8.1 mi
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    We loved this little hidden gem! I felt like I was transported somewhere else because it was just…read morethe cutest--exterior and interior. I can imagine it having a great vibe in the evening with all of their lighting. Plenty of parking and the menu was extensive. It's got typical Mexican options but then some Asian fusion options--such a unique menu but we loved it! Our server was so sweet and its kid friendly too with their own menu. Hope to try this place again soon. In a really cute part of Milton/Crabapple.

    I was so excited to try this privately owned restaurant and was extremely disappointed by the time…read morewe left. The complimentary chips and salsa were actually the best part. We ordered the Drunken Flamed Fajitas ($36) which sounded like a dream on paper, including onions, peppers, rice, beans, pico and sour cream (only came with 3 tortillas). Everything looked good but it was sooooo spicy. We requested it without jalapeños and it was still spicy, all of it! The steak was extremely chewy and the chicken was burnt, dry and hard. The worst part about our experience was the extra charges. Without telling us, they charged an additional $6 for us and another $6 for my parents who asked for additional tortillas with their fajitas. For $36, you'd think this should come with more than 3 tortillas. The $6 "plate" included 3 tortillas and a very tiny amount of rice and beans and sour cream, which I didn't really want. When we asked the manager about the charge that was never communicated, she looked at the table and said "since you ate majority of the side plate, we need to charge you for it". $42 for Fajitas? I feel like the manager was arguing with us at the table, so unprofessional. We will not be back.

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    4.6(695 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    TLDR: one of my favorite ATL restaurants, lamb tuetano bone marrow tacos are a stand out. Remember…read moreto validate parking immediately. This is my second time here and both times have been so good. We came as a party of 3 and left so happy and full. I love Mexican food holy moly We got the queso and octopus shrimp ceviche as starters. The queso was 3 cheeses: American, cotija, and Oaxacan. They heated it up under a salamander so it was nice and crispy on top, while being gooey all throughout. Also came with a couple of nice salsas. The ceviche was not my favorite because I don't prefer raw(ish) octopus, but the squid ink sauce was very flavorful. For our mains the 3 of us shared the red snapper, tuetano with lamb, and the mixteco poblano pepper. Red snapper had a nice charred smoky flavor from being grilled. Was more meaty than flaky in texture. It was our second time getting the mixteco poblano pepper and it hits. Highly recommend eating with some of the salsa as well if you get queso. The duck carnitas in it wasn't particularly duck-y today, but still very good. Best dish is definitely the tuetano. The bone marrow is so incredibly flavorful with the blue corn tortillas. Add some of the pickled onions and it's hard to go wrong with that flavor combo of salt, fat, and acid. if you're going to order one thing, I'd order this and share with a friend and tbh it's enough to be filling. For dessert we got the volcan de chocolate (basically lava cake). The lava cake and coconut ice cream combo is fantastic. You get bits of coconut flakes as you eat! Fair warning it isn't the brownie texture you may be used to, it's a bit more cakey. Amazing service the whole night! Almost got our cars booted because we forgot to validate until 1.5 hours in but luckily we were fine. The staff let us know they have been booting cars though so be wary!

    My wife and I recently had an absolutely phenomenal lunch at Casi Cielo, and it exceeded our…read moreexpectations from start to finish. We kicked things off with a couple of incredible Mezcal cocktails that were perfectly balanced and full of flavor. For lunch, we ordered the ribeye tacos and the chicken with mole sauce, and both dishes were outstanding. The ribeye tacos were tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection, while the mole sauce on the chicken was rich, authentic, and unforgettable. A huge shout-out to our server, Oscar, who made the entire experience even better. He was attentive, personable, knowledgeable about the menu, and provided the kind of service that keeps you coming back. The ambiance deserves just as much praise. The music, décor, and overall atmosphere created a sophisticated, grown-and-sexy vibe that made it perfect for a relaxed date lunch. It's one of those places where you can enjoy amazing food, great cocktails, and simply take your time. Casi Cielo has definitely earned a spot on our list of favorite restaurants. We can't wait to come back and explore more of the menu. Highly recommend!

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    Croquetas De Platanos

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