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    Pesos Mexican Cantina

    3.1 (121 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Steak and shrimp fajitas
    Aaron S.

    Pesos portions are on point! Fresh veggies and spicy meat dishes with delicious tortillas.

    Drew W.

    No frills in this establishment. While the space is small, they do an excellent job of taking advantage of every square foot. It's clean, the service is always on point, and the food is seasoned and tasty. And the drinks!? Look out, because they're strong. They also offer a karaoke night on the weekends. It's not a traditional Mexican spot, but it's a damn good one. If you're in the neighborhood, you should stop by. It's a hidden gem.

    Ordered on Uber eats they didn't put half of my order in the bag . Had to drive 30 minutes to go pick up the items that was forgotten . The queso taste like melted, store-bought cheese . the tomatoes in the pico look like they're a couple days old. and the fajitas aren't good. Definitely do not recommend.

    House margarita
    Karo R.

    This was my 3rd time within 2 weeks, so that says a lot about this place! The first couple of times I ordered food to-go.... this time we decided to dine in.... service was extremely slow, our waitress said they were short staffed. The food on all three occasion was really good! The drinks were tight ( strong) and the prices were ok! We will definitely be visiting this spot again.

    Nachos, no meat, black beans, and jalapenos
    Sarah H.

    After a day of running errands we saw a Mexican restaurant which makes me think about 3 things, tacos, nachos, and/or margaritas, yum. Because we were grocery shopping we couldn't sit down and we wanted to choose a spot close to the house so to Yelp I went. I had heard about this place quite a few times and they're black owned, so why not. We called our order in. I got the nachos, no meat, black beans, and added jalapenos. My friend got the fish tacos and French fries (lol). When we arrived we went to the bar to pick up our order then to the house we went. We ate the fries on the way to the house lol. Although they could've used a tad bit more salt, they were crispy and with their housemade sauce it gave it a little something extra. To go nachos aren't the prettiest but they were delicious. Plenty of cheese, plenty of flavor, and a nice portion size. I thoroughly enjoyed my nachos. My friend enjoyed his fish tacos which are tilapia and it comes with three. I would recommend if you're wanting some Mexican food and you're in the area.

    This was supposed to be shrimp tacos
    Eryn S.

    Lol let's get into how this place is a club on the low and not a Mexican restaurant at all. Lol i gave it a stsr because I heard the drinks were good. Lol let me personally tell you though. This is not a Mexican restaurant and the tacos are trash. I ordered shrimp tacos and found chicken in it. How sway!? I payed 3 additional dollars per taco and got chicken in my taco. And like 3 salad size shrimp in my taco. Ooooooo, but what i did get ample of was cheese. Not even Mexican cheese but I taste like some mozzarella shredded cheese. Best believe I won't go back for the food but I heard they have good drinks so I'll try that out... maybe

    I really wanted fish tacos and this was perfect!

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    This is my go yo spot. It is convenient. The service meet our expectations and it is always a great vibe.

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    Food bland and unappetizing! I have tried at least two times. The tacos were not really Mexican Tacos. Why doesn't the chef do better?

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    Great food and nice waitresses....had a very nice time there...a little small place with a FULL BAR

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    The best!!! Great great drinks, worth the price. Queso is great salsa is great!! Music and service is great!!! What else do you need?

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    The food is good. But I don't advise ordering on a delivery app. Half of our food was either missing or wrong.

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    The waiters do not wear mask. Most of the guest there don't either . Just Covid reckless .

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    Food was super good and the place was a vibe.. more of an older crowd but definitely recommended.. oh and the margaritas were everything!

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    Los Niños Taqueria in Decatur is the culinary equivalent of that tiny friend who somehow wins every…read morefight. The place is *small*. Not "cozy." Not "intimate." Small enough that if two people exhale at the same time, someone has to step outside. And yet -- the tacos are outrageously good. The shrimp tacos arrive like they have something to prove. The shrimp are perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed into warm tortillas with the confidence of a restaurant charging triple the price in Midtown. Then come the fish tacos: crispy, flaky, absurdly satisfying little miracles that make you temporarily forget every bad seafood taco you've suffered through in your life. There's barely any seating inside, but there are a couple of benches out back in the open air where you can sit, contemplate your life choices, and wonder why you've spent money at chain restaurants when this place exists. Now we must discuss the horchata situation. I am convinced horchata at Los Niños is either a legend, a social experiment, or a spiritual concept. They *never* have it. Ever. At this point, I assume someone walks in every morning asking for horchata and the staff simply whispers, "Not since the incident..." Still, none of it matters because the tacos are phenomenal. You leave slightly cramped, mildly confused about the beverage program, but deeply happy.

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    Casa Balam

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    4.1
    (102 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    This was my first visit to this restaurant, and unfortunately it was a very disappointing…read moreexperience. We visited after a graduation celebration and were looking forward to a memorable meal. The experience got off to a rough start with hosts who were not particularly warm or welcoming. Once seated, things only went downhill. Our waiter seemed disorganized from the beginning. We ordered appetizers first, but they arrived at different times, and to make matters worse, the graduate in our party received her main entrée at the same time the rest of us were receiving appetizers. I politely explained that it didn't make sense for one guest to be eating her entrée while everyone else was still eating appetizers and waiting for their meals. His response was confusing and didn't really address the issue, so we let it go. Unfortunately, the graduate's steak was served cold. Rather than preparing a fresh one, the restaurant simply took it back and returned it about two minutes later. It appeared to be the exact same steak based on how we had left it when it was sent back, and while I'm not sure whether restaurants typically reheat food or prepare a new dish altogether, this one was reheated. To make matters worse, the graduate ended up with a stomachache after eating it. As we continued waiting, our entrées never arrived. The waiter was polite but extremely inattentive. We repeatedly had to flag him down because he rarely checked on our table. After a VERY long wait, I asked about the rest of our meals. At that point, he admitted that he had forgotten to place our entree orders altogether. He then had to take all of our orders again and submit them to the kitchen. By the time our food finally arrived, we were no longer hungry and were extremely frustrated, despite remaining patient and courteous throughout the entire experience. The entrées were decent, but nothing exceptional, especially considering the extremely excessive wait and service issues. The waiter did bring a small dessert for the graduate, which was a nice touch, but it felt more like a complimentary gesture because he had forgotten our entrées than a genuine celebration of the occasion, especially given how disastrous the overall experience had been. What should have been a joyful graduation celebration turned into an exhausting and disappointing dining experience. While the waiter was polite, the service was slow, disorganized, and lacking attention to detail. Overall, this was a poor first experience and not one I would be eager to repeat.

    We visited Casa Balam on a Sunday evening for dinner. Server Charlotte was great. They had the…read moredoors to the patio open and the night was pretty chilly. She was accommodating to my friend's request for them to close the door. She was also helped when we both expressed our Churrasco steaks were well done when we both ordered medium. She brought them back to the kitchen and had them remade. I forgot to take photos for those but I was chewing for way too long on the first bite and barely had any pink meat. A few other things we ordered were the crab cake and Brussel sprouts, which were both really good. I got the birria empanada, which unfortunately was not seasoned at all. It was fried to perfect tho. Overall it was an underwhelming experience and I would likely not return.

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    Santo Cantina & Cocina

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    Hands down the best guacamole ever!…read more I also enjoyed a very tasty Birria Quesadilla Service is wonderful!

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    Clean and decorated bathroom
    Clean and decorated bathroom
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    House chips and salsa
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    Coyote's Mexican Grill

    Coyote's Mexican Grill

    3.5
    (199 reviews)
    7.2 mi
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    Coyotes's is Five Star. The food is delicious and plentiful. The drinks-Margaritas are strong and…read moreyou get a lot for the money! The staff are friendly and on point. The wait time for staff is nonexistent, even at lunch time.

    This place absolutely exceeded expectations. I went in with pretty low hopes--Yelp reviews usually…read moresteer me right, but they definitely missed the mark here in the best way. The atmosphere outside was perfect, especially with the warm weather. Inside felt a little average, so I'd say this is definitely more of a summer/outdoor spot. We started with chips, queso, and the salsa with peppers. The chips were just right--crunchy without being overly greasy. The queso was excellent, especially with the crispy top, and the salsa had a great balance of flavor and spice. My girlfriend ordered the chimichanga, and it was spot on. The shell was perfectly crisp and the meat inside was flavorful and tender. I got the off-menu fajitas with steak and shrimp--absolutely amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly, the shrimp was flavorful, and the grilled onions tied it all together. Even the rice on the side impressed me, which doesn't usually happen. We wrapped things up with churros for dessert. They were decent--not a standout, but still a nice finish. All of that for around $50? I was seriously impressed. Great meal, great service, and definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

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    Refrigerated products sitting out
    Refrigerated products sitting out
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    Churros
    Patio area very spacious with a lower and upper sitting deck

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    Patio area very spacious with a lower and upper sitting deck
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    La Fonda Latina

    4.4
    (25 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    I really love the idea of offering three distinct Latin menus. Cuban, Mexican, and Spanish. We…read morekicked things off with chips and salsa, and I was seriously impressed. The salsa was hands-down the best I've had, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly textured, so it stayed on the chip (you know what I mean). Service was so kind and efficient! I ordered the seafood paella and was blown away by how fresh everything tasted. Even the single portion was filling and satisfying with leftovers. The paloma was a bit heavy on the liquor but if that's your thing, it's perfect! What stood out just as much as the food was the atmosphere. Even with families and young kids around, it still felt calm and relaxed. It's clear this is a spot the local community truly loves. I just started an Atlanta food list to share with friends, and this place is definitely going right at the top.

    Such a cute little place. Like a neighborhood gem. It's a local Mexican restaurant set up like a…read morepizza shop. Not really a hostess area but we walked right in for a mid week lunch. They also have outdoor seating. Jamaica drink was pretty good but went fast. I think no free refills. No pico but they have chunky, flavorful salsa and it wasn't too spicy. We were so hungry I forgot to take pics but I had the shrimp tacos and queso. We also had double rice and beans. Everything was a hit for us. My son was very happy the rice and beans weren't spicy but he didn't like the green garnish. I thought it was cute though lol Otherwise it was good. We spent less that $40 for the meal, drink, kids meal and queso. Not too bad. Quality and great tasting meal. Nice portion size. We will be back.

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    Shrimp Tacos and Chicken Sandwich with chips and salsa
    Shrimp Tacos and Chicken Sandwich with chips and salsa
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    Chicken soup/caldo de pollo, Pina Colada, chips and salsa

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    Tortuga y Chango

    Tortuga y Chango

    4.3
    (36 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Tortuga y Chango is such a gem! I've been meaning to get here for a while and finally had a chance…read moreto visit. It's located in the Oakhurst neighborhood in Decatur. They recently underwent some changes and have a new chef. It's a mezcal and tequila bar that serves great food as well. Parking is free. They're open Thursday through Sunday and serve brunch on weekends as well. Surprisingly, they were empty when I arrived and I decided to sit at the bar. I started with a house margarita. It's one of the best margaritas I've had at a restaurant in a while. It was so fresh and delicious. The bartender also let me sample some sotol which is a distilled spirit from a dasylirion plant. She described it as a mix of tequila and mezcal and the description was spot on. The menu isn't extensive and is composed of a few appetizers and tacos. I ordered the elote and carnitas, Al pastor and asada tacos. The tacos are 3 for $12 or 1 for $5. Everything was delicious and flavorful. I received great service and was quite satisfied with my selections. I cannot wait to return!

    Super cozy place with a limited but well curated menu. I…read moremade a reservation prior to coming here but we were still seated at the bar by the kitchen. Table situation is very limited here and I'm not sure how one would go about actually scoring a table. The service was great. We got our drinks pretty quickly and the food followed. For drinks we tried El Paraguas and Negroni. Both delicious. Apps were Tetelas (masa cake) and Pulpo. One of the best octopus dishes I've had. We then proceeded with Carne Parrilla and Scallops. I'd absolutely order this again! Overall: great bar, street parking, good food and service. Very small space so either arrive early or make a reservation.

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    The Chile Relleno
    The Chile Relleno
    Scallops
    Scallops
    Tortuga y Chango

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