The food is excellent, the decor is nice, service is spotty and there is one major gripe I have about their billing practice that everyone should be aware of. I really like the food and have been here five or six times. I think El Valle has the best guacamole in town. Some of the service staff are very good, while others need some work, not paying enough attention to customers trying to get attention, distracted by side work, their phone or chatting. My biggest concern by far is the billing practice. At payment time they hand you a terminal with your total amount displayed with tipping amount options. It does not show an itemization of what you are being billed for and WORSE, there is no disclosure that you are automatically charged a 20% tip. No one has ever disclosed this verbally, I haven't seen it on the menu, and it isn't shown on the handheld terminal where it solicits tips that are actually an additional tip. Seems pretty shady. My standard tip is 25%. But not at El Valle. They get the 20% that they quietly slip in. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth at the end of a delicious dinner. read more

An excellent 4-6 happy hour spot for a quick meal and drink. Initially, I intended to order a small plate, but the menu intrigued me to sample a variety of options. I started with the octopus tostada 3/10 my least favorite, While it was a bit overwhelming on a soft flour tortilla instead of corn.. On the other hand, my favorite dish Birria Taco 10/10 although it was a bit pricey at nine dollars for just one taco. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, making it worth the price. Wings 8/10 small party size wing They were flavorful, a bit dry, the sauce was tasty aswell! Chicken taquitos 8/10 a little dry but crispy happy hour drink of the day 10/10 pretty heavy handed. Expect the bartenders to get the job done with zero complaints two drink max was good enough for me! The service was delightful, and I look forward to returning in the future read more

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Loud music EVERY Saturday 12am - 3am can be heard inside my apt at 5th/Juniper. Even louder drunk people standing in front of your bldg an hour after you close. Does Atlanta's noise ordinance not apply to you? Be considerate of the neighbors whose support you want during regular hours! read more

One of my new favorite happy hours in midtown! The food and drinks were all fantastic! The restaurant and bar itself are super cute too. The service at the bar was great! read more

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The ambiance at El Valle is top notch. Service is just OK - we had a couple of issues. For example, we were done eating before sides came out (had to remind waitress we were missing them). Our cocktails took a very long for our table while they were coming out quickly for all the tables around us, but we weren't in a rush so not a huge deal. We may have ordered and spent more if we didnt have to wait 25 mins per drink. Here's how I'd rate the items we ordered: -Ceviche 4/5. Had great flavor but kind of surprised there were no chips or anything to put the ceviche on to eat it. I suppose we were to just eat it as is with a fork? -Soft shell crab appetizer 2/5. Polenta was tasteledd. The batter in which was crab was fried in wasn't good. -Pork belly appetizer 5/5 -Caesar Salad 5/5. Not sure how they did it but this may have been the best caesar I've had in my life -Lamb entree 3/5. Both customers requested medium rare and received it medium well. -Short Rib Mole 4/5. Excellent flavor. Had mine not been cold when it came out, it would've been 5 stars. -Corn Pudding 5/5 -Mashed Potatoes (they have a different name on the menu) 2/5 for lack of flavor -Cocktails 5/5 read more

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Not a huge fan of traditional Mexican food, so I absolutely loved El Valle! It was a nice twist on Mexican food with plenty of yummy options. I got the chicken stuffed with mushrooms..this was my favorite dish that I have had in a while! It looked like bread when it first came out lol, but I ate every last bite. The sauce with it was the perfect pairing. I got a beautiful drink that was strong!! The bartender was amazing, never let me go a second without another round. The atmosphere was on point! We sat at the bar, but there were tables and a lounge space where you could sit and eat. There is parking in the back and you don't have to pay, you just have to tell the hostess your license plate number and you are good there until they give you a time. read more

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My teammates and I came here for a dinner during a workshop we were attending. Location: If you are staying near the Fox Theater, it's a quick 5-7 minute walk to the restaurant, inside is decorated so cute! Parking: We walked from our hotel Service: we made reservations for a party of 11 had and only waited 2-5 minutes before being sat, our server was great and organized. Ambience/Crowd: young old ratchet bougie Food/drink : 8/10 I would give a 10 because everyone's entrees were delicious and the scallops are absolutely perfection but the guac was only ok. Favorite thing: scallops by far Least favorite thing: guacamole Will I be back? And Why - YES FOR THE SCALLOPS read more

Homophobic establishment. Some girl aggressively pushed me on the dance floor - subsequently my drink falls on her, but as the bigger person (quite literally) I remove myself from the situation yet she caused a scene and had security come after me. The logical thing to do would be to remove both parties from the venue yet they only targeted me. I politely asked for a refund and was rudely denied. The discrimination against a tall gay man was very real last night. read more

Wowowow, a true get in Midtown. Upon entering, I immediately loved the vibes. It is dimly lit, very cute and sexy vibes. Perfect for a first date, date night, or just catching up with the girls. They are open late which is nice, and if you're lucky...there is a parking lot right behind the building in which they validate! The parking lot might be a little tricky to find if you don't know what you're looking for. If you're coming down Peachtree and the restaurant is on your right, there will be a little opening right before you get to the corner with the red light. Everyone was so accommodating, so helpful, and so nice. there is a little outside seating, there is a dining room area, a bar, and even a lounge. The lounge area is filled with couches and low tables, so it might be hard to eat a meal there, but nevertheless, super cute and perfect for a date situation. I ordered the chips and guacamole and the chicken tacos. I can tell that everything was made with high-quality items, and nothing lacked flavor. Our waitress was so helpful in providing recommendations, especially for the drinks. I ended up ordering the Labios Rotos and I was kinda nervous about it because I've had similar drinks at different places that weren't that tasty. However, I trusted the waitress and went with it. Great choice if you enjoy a strong, but tasty drink! I'm going to check out some of their events during the week. I'll definitely be back. read more

El Valle Brookhaven - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

What a great spot! I passed them on my walk down Peachtree and they had music and dancing in the front. Coming back at night, we stopped in for a cocktail. We both had the Ava Maria, vodka, watermelon cordial, and orange liqueur...soooooooo good! I love the interior! I also loved the front bar with seats on both sides. This would be a great way to still watch the people walking by. We didn't have any food, just drinks. The bartenders were all very friendly! I'd love to come back for lunch or dinner the next time I'm in town! read more

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Mexican cuisine with an upscale flare, yet casual environment. Easy online reservations. Service was top notch from being greeted at the door to our server. Drinks were good as we had mocktails. Good variety drink menu and wine selection. Not too little, yet not overbearing. Ambiance is nice with a section for the bar separate from dining along with a lounge area for what I could imagine for happy hour or drinks before a show at the Fox or chatting with friends. Our meal was also delicious with a chicken and pork dish. Easy parking in back with validation. read more

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I was good. Not my favorite I believe you need an acquired taste for this place and may not have the palate but the service was pleasant. We sat at the bar. The girl was sweet read more

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El Valle is a great place to have dinner before a show at the Fox. It's located only a few walkable blocks away from the theater. The interior of the restaurant is modern and clean. We sat in the dining room but you have the option to sit on the outside patio, the lounge or at a high top. The food was delicious! We ordered the halibut ceviche which was beautifully plated, the sopa de maiz, the tacos de pescado and the sopes de carnitas. The corn soup was creamy with a slight heat from the poblano peppers and you could taste really pieces of corn. The sopes had great flavor and the pork belly was perfectly cooked. The sopes themselves were tough to cut through and made it difficult to eat without lots of effort. Overall we enjoyed the experience and would return again in the future. read more

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Out of town guest misread the low reviews...this Saturday afternoon before even ordering . ... huge cock roaches spotted...they left without ordering(.) read more

MOUTHWATERING FOOD. okay how do I begin? Drinks: mocktails are plenty and I love that. I love that there are mocktail versions of their traditional cocktails. I think I had the Mariposa Traicionera and another one with a beautiful flower inside. Both were refreshing. Appetizers: Corn soup is smooth and flavorful. Food: Sope de camarón are Exquisite. Huevos Rancheros were everything you'd hope they would be and more. French Toast (not pictured because I devoured it) A MUST HAVE IF YOU EAT HERE. We had it as a dessert and even though I was full I couldn't stop eating this amazing dish. Service: 10/5 stars because there was never a moment that we felt we weren't being given attention. The servers are kind, knowledgeable of the menu and friendly. Parking: suggest you validate with the host when you come in. Give them the tag # of your car. Overall PLEASE visit this location if you're in town. read more

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We have been wanting to check out this spot for a while now. We had early reservations on a Saturday night for dinner. The Resy app is quick and easy and also sends reminders. Parking took a second so we had to loop around the restaurant and park before it came up on the right. We were greeted immediately and seated immediately. We had the guacamole as the appetizer and got the fish and chicken tacos as well as the scallops with risotto, carne asada and a side of poblano Mac and cheese. Everything was beautifully presented and very flavorful. Also great for us to share. Highly recommend! We also had some great cocktails! The martinis and mojitos are both amazing!! read more

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Great upscale Mexican restaurant in ATL. High quality drinks and has a unique menu. They incorporated a lot of high quality seafood in their menu like scallops, soft shell crab and octopus which nothing I've experienced before at a Mexican restaurant. I definitely recommend. Ambiance is beautiful and service was quick and attentive. read more

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*FOOD* I ordered the Tacos De Pollo (Chicken Tacos) and Elote-Style Corn Pudding to eat. The chicken tacos were moist, and they had a great classic flavor. The table wasn't a big fan of the Corn Pudding, though - we were expecting something closer to street corn. The pudding is more of a corn bread with corn in it topped with mayo and Tajin. *DRINKS* I ordered a Spicy Margarita and an Espresso Martini. The margarita was different than the classic style I was craving, but was still good. The martini was coffee-forward, which is my preference over a cream base. Some friends at my table got their staple Suave cocktail, and it was great. I'm not a huge fan of mezcal, but I was wishing I ordered it after trying it. *SERVICE* Our server knew the menu like the back of his hand. Definitely felt like service at a more upscale spot without the white tablecloth price tag. *AMBIANCE* I like the vibes of this spot for dinner or cocktails. They have some smaller cocktail tables in the bar area, which is really nice if you just want to pop in for drinks and not have to get a table for dinner. This spot turns into a club vibe at a certain time, so we came back later in the night to see what it was about. They had a DJ and were open until 3 am on the Saturday we went. Will definitely be returning on a classy night out. read more

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Awesome service! Bartenders are super friendly and always helpful with recommendations. All their drinks are so yummy and fresh! Location is right down the street from the Fox which makes it the perfect pre-show spot! Had the octopus quesadilla which I order with a side of their avocado dip. It was great! read more

El Valle Brookhaven - Octopus quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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El Valle never disappoints. Cocktails were delicious and the reposado espresso martini was delicious. Food was super tasty and cooked perfectly. Arsham was our server and he was absolutely wonderful. Friendly staff and the vibe is on point. High key recommended. read more

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Guacamole was ok but not as good as mine. Cesar salad was mediocre, mostly yellowish leaves and some weird crunch thrown in. Pork belly is 50% fat, which I expected and don't mind, but this was served at room temp, and most chunks were dried out. Served on sopa that was hard, dry, unsalted and completely bland. Pork tenderloin and branzino nearby appeared to be better choices, in that order. Mexican s'more, though sloppily presented, was surprisingly tasty with a large soft disc of chocolate, a smear of toasted marshmallow and fried hot cinnamon churro donut balls. Service was excellent. read more

Went to dinner here last night. Overall I would say it was good. The Brussels sprouts were delicious! Definitely recommend those. My husband said the fish taco were just ok, not amazing but also not terrible. I loved the scallops but the polenta was way to spicy for me. My husband even tried it and he likes spicy food and said it was really spicy so just be careful if spice is not your life lol I would say the service was just average. We waited quite a while for the bill and it wasn't even busy so that was slightly annoying. Probably won't be back but it was worth trying once. read more

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We were trying to get to Dallas but our airline put us in Atlanta for an evening. My daughter's boyfriend lives here because Atlanta was where he found his employment. He picked us up from the airport and took us here. This is a great place. We sat at the bar and enjoyed cocktails and munched on the ceviche and delicious skirt steak. The vibe here is wonderful. Mellow but vibrant. If you find yourself in Atlanta from Philly trying to get to Dallas, I highly recommend. But truly, I recommend it regardless. read more

El Valle Brookhaven - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Cecilia was so attentive and down to earth, wonderful server, will request her next time! Mario was bartending, came out to assist us without us even asking, and was likely the best dressed/ best smelling human in Atlanta this evening. Another staff member came to speak with us, wish I remembered his name (he gets BEST HAIR award )... he told us about late night music there... we def. coming back to do just that Feel like I found a gem, thank you all for bringing joy to our day read more

Place seemed like a vibe from the outside but was pretty bad inside. Not a vibe at all! First, I wasn't warmly greeted by the host and no smile, no sense of welcoming at all. I sit at the bar to get some food and maybe get a drink. NON-EXISTENT customer service. Not much eye contact from anyone who worked there to assist me. The bartenders were "running" around doing anything, serving everyone else but me. Literally, not even a glass of water. Ridiculous! DO NOT COME HERE! The worst! ABSOLUTELY NON EXISTENT CUSTOMER SERVICE! This place should really should get zero stars. read more

Excellent food, fast and friendly service and a beautiful environment on a very convenient location.

We had these two drinks- Suave & Vivir Mi Vida at $17 each. They weren't very good or balanced. We didn't eat. Service was good. Atmosphere was nice. Food options were verydifferent but not really what we were looking for. They didn't charge for sparkling water so that was nice. The couches looked comfy with lounge vibe and patio was open. It's on the expensive side so be prepared read more

El Valle Brookhaven - Suave & Vivir Mi Vida at $17 each - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is a nice Mexican cocktail bar. You get full service at the bar. Cocktails are good, bartender is really nice and attractive. Great music and atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it. read more

El Valle Brookhaven - Secreto de Amor - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

If you are looking for superb service, exquisite food, reasonable prices and excellent drinks, this is the place for you! This is my favorite eatery in Atlanta. Formerly EL Scorpion, this newly reimagined space is perfect for brunch AND dinner. I've been here three times since they have opened and each experience gets better than the last. I always opt to be seated on the front patio so I can people watch which is always entertaining lol. The patios are covered and temperature controlled. now parking (literally the determining factor for dining downtown): they have a lot directly behind the building which if free for three hours if you dine at the restaurant. You don't need a ticket; just give the hostess your license plate and they will take care of the rest. There is also street parking parallel to the building. I've been here for brunch, dinner and one occasion both lol. I could literally spend all day here just trying everything off the menu. But I will give you my top eats. Brunch: CARNITAS HASH - flavor town!! cooked to perfection and just absolutely one of the best breakfast hash I've ever had! TRES LECHE FRENCH TOAST - The toppings tend to change due to the season but I had the tropical one and the French toast was two pieces of buttery goodness with a thinly sliced camrelized banana in the middle topped with chantilly cream! If you prefer sweet meals for brunch, this is it. SMOKED SALMON TOSTADA - think the best smoked salmon bagel but make it Mexican lol truly delicious! I wish this was on their dinner menu as an appetizer. Dinner: HALIBUT CEVICHE- I've never had ceviche with Halibut, so I was pleasantly surprised and instantly addicted lol I order that every time I go here now as my app. BRANZINO - This was my first time having branzino and I can say this is the true star of the dinner menu. It's wrapped in a Hoja Santa Leaf and definitely sets the bar first with presentation but completely follows through with flavor. This is my favorite thing on the menu! The serving is definitely on the smaller size but I still fully enjoy it! DESSERT HORCHATA PANNA COTTA - If you have room left, I HIGHLY recommend the panda cotta. I've had panda cottas before, and in my opinion are very hard to perfect with flavor. I never had a horchata so I was intrigued and it paid off lol. This is my favorite dessert item. I love it!! Honorable mention goes to deconstructed s'mores. Nothing super special about it besides the presentation is nice and its a perfect share item for the table. They also have an amazing wine list especially the roses! They also have mimosa carafes starting at $45 during brunch on Sundays. read more

Free parking in the back of the building Paid parking on the street, but free on Sunday's. I really wanted to like this place because it is so beautiful but I left a little underwhelmed. I ordered the pulpo for an appetizer and it was extremely over cooked. I love charred octopus so this was a little disappointing. For an entree, I order the scallops and chorizo risotto. The scallops were amazing but something was missing with the risotto, it was very chewy and oily. You can see from the picture how the food was sitting in a bed of oil. I know chorizo is oily by nature but I was not expecting this presentation read more

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Great spot for brunch! The whole environment is such a great vibe - the food, drinks, music, and service was wonderful. Will be coming back for dinner sometime! read more

El Valle Brookhaven - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The ambiance is absolutely great. Very comfortable booths, the decor looks great and the bar is large and fully stocked. The food is very well prepared. Some traditional Latin flavors with a twist but nothing that takes away from the traditions of the culture. The octopus was cooked to perfection, the sopes were good but the meat needed to be either shredded or cut into smaller chucks to eat, and the sopes themselves needed to be a bit firmer. But still very flavorful. The ceviche was fresh and delicious. The scallops were huge and cooked just right. I would definitely recommend this place. We walked past after our showing at the Fox and I believe they have Spanish music to dance as it gets late. read more

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Perfection. Arrived with modest expectations of a decent meal. Was blown away. The drinks, service and food were all excellent. Our server, Jade, really helped make the experience special. The good: - inspired cocktails - blackened salmon on poblano grits - deconstructed s'mores - fabulous service - food delivered quickly The bad: - nothing--check it out! read more

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AMAZING Mexican restaurant where everything (food, drinks, service) is done right!! The food and cocktails were TOP NOTCH and the vibe and ambience set the stage for an awesome dinner. We tried several of the happy hour small plates (guacamole, Mac n cheese, shrimp taco, beef brisket taco) and the scallops with risotto! 10 out of 10! Camilo was an excellent bartender and we enjoyed the energy of the bar and watching as he made each outgoing drink (I had the sangria) with care and pizazz! We will definitely be returning when we are in Atlanta!! read more

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Great cocktails, food + atmosphere! Came here with a friend for brunch. Would recommend read more

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El Valle is my new favorite restaurant in Midtown. The atmosphere is beautiful, the service is excellent, and the food is delicious! I've visited this establishment on several occasions and they don't disappoint. Everything they do and provide is thoughtful and intentional. The food is fresh and tasty -- a few favorites include: pulpo, halibut ceviche, carne asada, ensalada col risada... and the horchata panna cotta!! Emphasis on live music throughout the week is also a huge plus! Oh and did I mention the daily weekday happy hour. Whether you're out for drinks with friends, a romantic date, or just want to sit at the bar for a bite, this place can accommodate. read more

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Diego was a phenomenal server! We were on the waitlist before Hamilton and was seated in about 5 minutes. The restaurant was very busy but the host, Jade, worked very hard to get us seated quickly. Food was amazing, we got the ceviche, shrimp tacos, mac and cheese, and the scallops entree. I loved the vibe of the restaurant. I recommend it to anyone looking for a restaurant before a show at the Fox Theater. read more

El Valle Brookhaven - Halibut ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Everyone was super nice and accommodating. Martin was adorable, efficient, and attentive... Food, ambiance and service , the trifecta read more

El Valle Brookhaven - Friends in atlanta... after 7 miles of walking...dogwood festival, botanical gardens ...revived by Martin. Thank you - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Beautiful space with an attractive wraparound bar. Appraciate that El Valle is open later than many nearby restaurants, though note that last food orders are taken at 9:45pm. I sat at the bar as a singleton and the staff mostly left me to my myself. As an out of town traveler I'd have enjoyed a bit more conversation and interaction. I didn't get the sense they were really looking to gauge where a customer was at, but it was on the later side and towards the end of the shift, so not a big deal. Ordered the scallop crudo and the chicken tacos. Tacos arrived first and were excellent. You get three, the spice marinade is good, they're filling. Exactly what I was looking for after a long day traveling. I thought it was odd the scallops hadn't arrived first and figured maybe they'd forgetten to put in the order. But then the dish arrived after I was done with my tacos. It was... terrible? I've never met a crudo I didn't like, but I was borderline sick eating it, and kept thinking something was wrong with me and I should just give it one more bite to start appreciating it. The scallop slices come arced around a large, unappetizing pool of something red, ostensibly strawberry gazpacho, but tasting mostly like shrimp cocktail sauce. There wasn't nearly enough acid to brighten the scallops, and it didn't taste noticeably like strawberry. Nothing about it worked. So -- 50% hit rate on food. I got the Me Gustas Mucho cocktail and liked it. It's very carrot-forward and I couldn't really detect the passionfruit in it, but still tasty. The menu was full of drinks I would want to try on a second visit. read more

Exceeded all expectations! Food was over the top, impeccable service . If you are seeing a show at The Fox this should be a number one choice. Easy walking distance . read more