I don't know what all these people are thinking giving this place 4.5 stars (as of this writing). I ordered a pork tamale and a chicken tamale. The pork tamale was pretty average. The chicken tamale was dry and had a weird texture that had me wondering if it was actually chicken. I was told their green sauce is the spicy sauce and the red sauce was mild, but it felt like the opposite to me. This place doesn't serve alcohol, so if you want a Pacifico or a Modelo with your tamales, this isn't the place. read more

These are really good authentic tamales. I like the red and green. Personally I need quite a few to feel full but they are delicious and the service is fast. read more

We've eaten at Mixteca Tamale house twice and have been very happy both times! It's in a strip mall with a gas station so the parking can be tricky but TRUST ME, it's worth it!! Our favorites have been the Chilaquiles verde with asada and the green pork tamale bowl. The elote was delicious too. Everyone is friendly and they have an nice seating area inside. The food comes out quickly! I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed their food and we will definitely be back again and again! read more

La Mixteca Tamale House - Pork verde tamale bowl tamale bowl (signature dish) tamale bowl (signature dish) - Mexican Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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I've been here twice and ordered delivery once - total of 3 times having their food and I've enjoyed each time. I love their tamales, asada tacos, and their tortilla chips are probably the best I've had. During my last visit, they weren't able to make their new item, birria tamales, for some reason. I'm really looking forward to trying those. read more

Adequate at best. Polite servers who were helpful with their menu. We special ordered a quesadilla and it was fresh, hot and as we ordered it We also ordered a tamale plate. We ordered 1 rajas and one black bean. The rice was hard, the beans were good and the tamales had no distinctive flavors. I won't drive from Buford Highway to visit again. Sorry. read more

I'm from Houston and back in the day in the office building I worked in sometimes woman would bring home made tamales to sell. A dozen, wrapped in Saran Wrap w steam inside. Sooooo delicious. I've lived all over dine 2000 and never found tamales as good. TIL my first visit to La Mixteca. Excellent and delicious! I love the green chicken tamales, but they are a little spicy. Beware. I don't really get much of anything else here because I'm so in love with the tamales. But I've seen other people with plates that look delicious. This place is a gem! read more

As a vegetarian Californian of Mexican heritage I am used to an abundance of great Mexican locations. Obviously, the south lacks that. I drove an hour and 15 minutes to try this location out since they offer vegetarian and vegan tamales. I was impressed and glad I made the drive out. I will definitely make more long drives just for the tamales. Even my children loved it so much I had to keep on getting in line to buy more food. They also offer your standard meat tamales as well as other dishes. read more

Coming from CA it's been a struggle to find authentic Mexican food. La Mixteca is truly authentic Mexican food, and it is OUTSTANDING!!

Don't let the gas pumps out front put you off this hidden gem! It's actually beside the gas station. It was a road trip on New Year's Day. Not many options. I walked to the "place your order" person and said "I'm vegan can you make some suggestions?" She wowed me with a black bean tamale bowl. Delicious. My husband got the carne asada taco plate. Way to go La Mixteca Tamale House!! read more

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Really good tamales , highly recommend the quesabirria tacos. Coke machines has that good coke too read more

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Like Southern food? How about Southern Mexican Food? Apparently others do as I have never seen this place empty! The Tamales are BIG at La Mixteca. Apparently "Oaxacan" style. I was a bit skeptical when combination plates included just 2 tamales, but it's just right. I added 1 more tamale to a combination plate and couldn't finish! (well. . .not that night at least. . .finished that job at lunch the following day!) Nice variety of fillings and sauces. Great service! Very good sides, rice, beans. Their choice of takeout containers also top shelf, very study and keeps each item separated. I have a short list of "must haves" when in this part of greater Atlanta, and La Mixteca definitely makes the list! Recommended! Esp if in the mood to try something a bit different!! read more

Stumbled in one morning and gave it a try, and now cannot pass up a good bite. They have an extensive breakfast menu option open up at 6. I and have authentic tamales that really hit the spot. Only enjoyed the morning fare but it's all been top quality and friendly service. read more

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We met some friends here close to closing time. In spite of the time we were warmly greeted. They were cleaning out the containers pin the front area so I worried our food might now be the best. Boy was I wrong. My husband and I got burrito bowls with steak. The steak was plentiful and the flavor was spot on. So good. The portion size was also large. Our friends ordered some cheese dip and chips. I tried it and absolutely loved the chips. They are thicker and full of flavor. I will definitely add that to my order. The prices were good. The food was amazing. And the employees were friendly. I would definitely recommend trying it out. read more

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The food is perfection, and so is the service! This is the place to go for wonderful, authentic Mexican food.

The customer service is amazing. & After bringing my coworkers here, it's become our go-to lunch spot! Love being able to share this place with friends, family, & colleagues! read more

La Mixteca Tamale House - Veggie TACO PLATE. The best of the best!! Super tasty. I always order a side of queso & avocado to add on there. - Mexican Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

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I wanted just a little snack for dinner while traveling and looked for local taco places. This had high rating and was nearby. It was the bomb. I had a quesabirra tacó and 2 empanadas - a chipotle chicken and a ground beef. It was all sogood!! Empanadas were fried fresh to order and the birria was one of the best things I have ever tasted. Ground beef empanada also had a few veggies in it, and chicken was stuffed full of meat. Pie crust and taco shells just tasted fresh and homemade. I will remember this place when I am passing through here again. Parking is a little limited as it shares its storefront with a gas station, but plenty of seating. The full menu is only available online, not in the store?? So do yourself a favor and do your research and order ahead for pick up, or come prepared to remind yourself what you want from your phone as you order. read more

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I saw this place on my way to the grocery store. I tried the chicken tamales - both spicy (green) and not spicy (red). Pros: Food came out very quickly. Cons: The chicken was VERY dry. The masa had absolutely no flavor but the texture of it was decent. I would not recommend this place. read more

Not as tasty and not as much meat as well as the size has gotten smaller. Still decent tamales though! I enjoy the tongue taco though! read more

La Mixteca Tamale House - Mexican Near Me - Suwanee, Georgia

A client of mine moved from SoCal to Atlanta last year. I was showing them homes when they demanded I pull over for Tamales. lol They treated me to Tamales and I've been hooked ever since. This is my go to neighborhood spot for Tamales and quick Mexican. I usually get the Rajas which is filled with Peppers and Cheese! So, so delicious! This time I ordered, it wasn't filled with so much cheese so It wasn't as good but I still enjoyed my meal. I ordered a 2nd filled with pork which was tasty as well, but no cheese. The cheese makes it to me! I recommend visiting. It's a nice, clean restaurant and has many options. Prices not bad either. For 2 Tamales a side of refried beans and rice, bill was $10.59. They have shirts for sale, and many areas to sit and dine inside. Staff taking Covid precautions here as well! read more

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Definitely going back!! They are the closest to Tamales from Tijuana, Mexico/ San Diego, Ca. We miss our tamales so much and these are definitely a taste of home. Super friendly and helpful staff. Good pricing too, the seating area is nice and big, clean and tidy. Great selection of foods, plates and drinks. read more

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What happened?! The tamales got hella small - now even three don't fill up this pequeno chino's belly up no more, and they are so stingy with the salsa! Give it up! Still good flavors but the inflation is coming down, y'all probably need to follow the trend. read more

original cuisine, you need to know a little Spanish to get by there, but that even makes it more intoxicating. The food is good and the people are great. read more

First of all I love their food, but 3 times now they have messed up my order, this last time I had it and will not return. I ordered on their website and they used door dash for their delivery, the handed the delivery person the wrong order then they called me to ask to tell driver to come back. Driver stated he did not grab the order that they handed the order to him ( makes sense they have done it before ) I called and they refused to fix the issue of house driver refused to go back and he was right it was not his fault. When I called the young lady refused to fix the issue. Bad bad customer service. read more

I love this place, especially in Taco Tuesdays :) Great food and great service. Highly recommended.

My favorite restaurant. I'm in here 3-5 times a week. Tamales are excellent, authentic and always fresh.

I rarely find tamales that I like and after hearing of this place, made my way over with my sister-in-law and found tamales I loved. Unique place. Decoration is interesting. I got the Tamale plate. 1. Chicken with green salsa. 1. Veggie tamale and a dessert tamale (who knew) pina colada. You order at the counter, get a number and have a seat. A nice young lady brought order to the table. The beans and rice were delish. Each tamale was so good. This was a great experience plus finding tamales to enjoy. If you like tamales and they are as wonderful each time, this spot will see me often. read more

Just ate here today and enjoyed it so much I wanted to review! Absolutely delicious food. Restaurant was nice and clean, had a decent amount of seating and food came out rather quickly. The menu is quite diverse and there are plenty of options to choose from, especially, as the name suggests, for tamales! I had a carne asada burrito that was HUGE and came with chips. Chips were very good too. My dad got a chorizo quesadilla which he devoured and raved about. The elote street corn was phenomenal and was the best I've ever had. All the food came out fast and was hot, and absolutely delicious! Additionally, their variety of salsas were great and have a spice level for every type of person. This restaurant is awesome for a quick and causal lunch, but still flavorful and mouth watering. I also am intrigued by their variety of breakfast items, so I will definitely be back!! read more

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Worst food poisoning I've had. Ate hear today and no even an hour later I was violently sick. Very unfortunate cause my dad loves this place and it was the first time he brought me there. He had the tamales. They looked great and he was fine. My pastor sope was also great. Again no issues there as my dad finished the second half of mine as I was already starting to show signs of poisoning. The problem item was the $2 asada taco. Maybe just stay away from the $2 tacos. Unfortunately after this experience I will not be going back read more

The tamales, service, decor were very good. Quite a bit smaller than what I'm used to, but the taste and texture were spot on. The soup was also very traditional. Happy to have different menu for Mexican food. read more

Over priced, over hyped, over it. Went there a couple of times, service is good but just lacking in flavor. Also again too pricey, I'm used to paying 1.50$ for a tamale from the lady in the corner that's got them in a big pot in her shopping cart... and they way better tasting. read more

I always used to eat here when I lived in the area but when I moved to Smyrna, I had to stop. I was so happy when I came back to visit a friend because we stopped by twice today, once for lunch and again for dinner (yes, I had to take advantage of my visit to Suwanee because I missed the food so much.) I ordered the cucumber-lime with chia agua fresca and it is so fresh and good every time. The owner Stacey told me it is made fresh throughout the day using fresh cucumbers and lime (the secret it out) for lunch I got the 5 tamales (green chicken, red pork, and my favorite the cheesy rajas). I devoured every one of them and left no crumbs. For dinner I got the tamale bowl with a green chicken tamale and green pork tamale with the egg over easy. The flavors of the tamale bowl were amazing. From the cabbage to the potatoes bits to the egg on top coupled with pico and queso fresco, and so much more, I truly think this place is underpriced. Don't hate me but I did recommend to the owner to evaluate her pricing because I want to see them here for years to come. Tamales are $3 each and for the quality and taste, it definitely should be about $4 because if you've ever made tamales, you know this takes all day, and I certainly dont even have a half a day to spare. Overall, I'm sad to go back to Smyrna but can't wait to come back again soon. I do have some tea though and I was told that a new location is in the works for the Upper West-Side (not sure if I'm supposed to mention it but I wasn't told not to). read more

A friend recommended this place. The restaurant itself was great. Clean and spacious. The service was good. The Tamales were great. Did not disappoint. Flavorful and tender. A 10/10. I also ordered a carne asada burrito. That was a disappointment. No flavor, dry and tough. The carne asada tasted like it had been sitting in a warmer all day. Just way over cooked. 1/10 I may try this place again, but won't go out of my way to do so. read more

After living in Phoenix for 6 years we grew somewhat accustomed to tracking down good Mexican pretty much every where we went around the Valley. Atlanta, not quite as plentiful. Here you have a basic Tamale spot with the comforts that I'm used to. super fresh tamales and basic sides. they could actually add a few more options similar to The Tamale Store in North Phoenix but this gets the job done. Definitely should freeze and sell by the half dozen also. read more

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La Mixteca Tamale House- WOW Located on old Peachtree, next to the gas station and Noa Bank. I was at first confused because I thought it was connected to the Gas station but it's not! The building itself is spacious: all of the seating is located on the outskirts of the restaurant. Only two tables in the middle. Upon entering, I saw most seats were occupied! You order at the register and the menu is displayed above. They played authentic Mexican music, and the ambiance was great. Everyone around, appeared to be enjoy themselves and the food! We found a spacious booth and then approached the front to order. Let's talk food- you can have a tamale bowl* like what in the world is that?!?? I'm digging the innovation because let's face it, we all love bowls! They have tacos and multiple tamale options, even dessert flavors. They also have an array of authentic juices and a regular fountain machine, if you're not feeling adventurous. I got a combo plate that included, 1.) taco- I opted for a carne asada 2.) tamale- I got the red pork tamale because this is a favorite 3.) rice 4.) beans. Want to know what the best part was?? It was only 9$ for that entire plate. This is definitely the best bang for your buck. Now although this was relatively cheap the food was actually A M A Z I N G!!! The rice and beans were super flavorful and I had never had beans taste the way they tasted here. The taco was made on a handmade tortilla so that automatically gets points. It was delicious. The meat tasted fresh and was flavored to perfection. The tamale was super yummy. I rarely get to find tamales anywhere, and if they aren't homemade they end up tasting blah. This was not the case here. It was delicious and I devoured my entire plate leaving no scraps! Final verdict- you would be crazy not to come try this place. It's still relatively new and I can tell you for a Saturday night it wasn't as packed as it should be. This place offers affordable comfort food and I am very much here for it!! Ps* enjoy my photo of my plate- I'm sure you're very jealous so go try it read more

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Excellent tamales in a clean family atmosphere. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area.

3.5 out of 5 I debated back and forth on the rating but finally decided on 3.5 out of 5 because the black bean tamale was just okay but the grilled veggie tamale was delicious. Sauces are sooo good though. I wish I had more! Maybe if I did, it would be a different rating haha. Both tamale option were considered vegan. Most of the time when I get anything veggie at Hispanic joints, there is always cheese. I wanted to avoid the cheese. I called in and picked it up in 20 minutes. They were still warmed when I got home. I have to say that I was shocked to see them wrap the tamales in banana leaves. I have always had tamales with corn husk so was a bit disappointed. To me, the banana leaves gives it a different taste. It's not that it's "bad" per se. It's just that I wanted tamale wrapped and steam in corn husk. To me, if you're going to be advertised to be a "Tamale House" - then represent and get the corn husk. Unless I request it be wrapped in banana leaves. Or if that's how you do it, say it in the description online or tell me over the phone. None of that happened. The restaurant is located next to BP gas station off Old Peachtree Road and Satellite Boulevard in Duluth/Suwanee/Lawrenceville area. It's like right there on the border. There were no one there and I was the only customer. I'm gonna learn to make my own tamales. 84/2020 read more

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Feels like it's for white American people and not people who are Mexican/ Hispanic. The food is good but I'd rather support a more authentic Mexican restaurant. It's pretty in a gentrified way. read more

Good food and friendly staff! Love the breakfast meals and juices! Will come Back soon. read more

Very friendly staff. Nice and clean inside. Atole, elote, champorrado, lengua taco were good. Chilaquiles were cold and only ok ate they heated them up more. Pastor taco was flavored good but was dry. Tamales... what their name is about, very doughy masa and not cooked enough. Very few options available. Don't get the packaged conchas, they are not fresh. At least a few days old. read more

Their tamales are amazing. It's located in the BP shopping center. They have a soft opening right now with a grand opening on Saturday, but everything we tried was so good and the decor is nice too. It's nice getting authentic Mexican in a sit down restaurant instead of a gas station or carniceria. I highly recommend the tamale bowl. I got the cactus and cheese tamale in my bowl, which was the daily special. I've never tried cactus before but I loved it. Hubby got the chicken mole. The tamales I've tried before are kinda slimy and blah tasting but this was nothing like it. These are the real deal. The bowl also comes with rice, beans, sour cream, and avocado. You can request the hot sauces to spice it up. We also got the chicken and pork street tacos. Both were good. We can't wait to go back and try the full menu. read more

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