Sat at the bar for 20 minutes without greeting. Mentioned to the host. She said she would grab someone. That person didn't come by apparently. Wasn't alone. All of the bar guests left as I did. Thank you to the chip lady. She came very quickly. But for the rest. I don't know what to say. read more

We were seated quickly and enjoyed cheese dip as an appetizer (even though it was pricey at $7 for a small salsa dish worth), the cheese dip was delicious with a little spicy kick. Chips were fresh and hot. I got a ground beef chimichanga with rice and beans with a Diet Coke and my husband got a ground beef quesadilla meal. Food was hot and typical neighborhood Mexican restaurant food. read more

Margaritas the foundation to any successful Mexican restaurant should be something you look forward to not a confusing mess of price points and options you need an advanced degree to sort out, which always perk up my Spidey senses. As I picked up the drink menu I'm always leery when prices are not listed. It's been my experience as guest and manager that it's often done to mask the fact the prices are absurdly higher than the other options and in this case my assumptions were dead on. My server Nancy form Cartagena insisted on verbally giving me the prices on 5 variities of Tequila and another 4 or 5 size options. The whole thing was comical as I asked her to repeat some parts as it was hard to understand her accent. Took way to long I was getting frustrated as she was having to answer to this "gringo". I finally decided on the "fuerte" or strong Tequila the Medium glass and when she went to mix the drink the second red flag went up when I could see that she did not mix the drink with any tequila bottle. WhenI questioned this technique she back peddled frustrated and now aware of where I was going and told me they add it to the mix at the start of the shift. Not very likely I thought as I sipped this ridiculously weak Margarita drink. Somehow I knew this was how it was going to be. I drank the drink so fast I did nto think top even ask her to add a shot or anything just drank it down and decided to dith this idea entirely and order a craft beer in the bottle where I knew she had no way to mess up. MMM that beer was good a California Craft beer that was tasty. Had another one of those before I left and then when the bill came I let out a sigh of defeat when I finally and for the first time saw the prices printed anywhere. The Margarita drink was 4X more than the price of the beer. How do you think they will reply and spin this? And I didn't try the food this review is simply for the shenanigans going on at the Bar. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Empty Bar?? - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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I loved it everything was delicious and came out pretty quick and served hot like I like

No bells or whistles, just a laid-back Mexican Cantina. It was busy due to the Braves game as most of the customers were in their baseball gear. Although my buddy & I didn't eat, we did enjoy the atmosphere & cocktails. I had to make my own Sangria since they add liquor to their mix. He was satisfied with his Premium Margarita - as he should due to the huge glass. Talk about authentic & homemade chips. They make & keep them at the right temperature inside the double-bin warmer & with complimentary refills. There are small Veggie options & due to their policy of no substitutions or modifications, getting something Vegan is very slim. Service was lukewarm yet quick & you can't beat the prices. read more

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Always good, great price, nice staff. Their bean dip is also incredible Highly recommended read more

The price and food is good! The border dip was delicious! I came for lunch by just going on maps and looking for Mexican restaurants close to me. I will definitely be coming back. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - This is the border dip. Steak, shrimp, chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

I've been here a few times and service seems to be pretty consistent with a party of 2-4. I did come here one time with a huge party and we sat in the back where their big booth is and it did seem like they forgot about us. Based off my times here when I've been with a normal sized party, service was quick and nothing to really complain about. Their queso comes with jalapeños and it's phenomenal. Portion size for their food is pretty big and always fills me up! Same with their margaritas. The strawberry margarita was tasty. Usually at other places it's like POWERFUL with tequila but here you can actually enjoy the drink. Staff seems to be able to speak in Spanish. Sometimes it is hard to understand them and hear them over the music. read more

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Very cute restaurant. Warm, welcoming staff. I ordered a margarita, queso with chorizo, a chicken quesadilla and a steak taco. The chips and queso were good. Lots of chorizo, flgood temperature, ample amount of chips. I wasn't a fan of the strak taco. It contained strips of steak. I prefer the steak chopped. It has decent flavor and lots of meat but the big strips threw me off a bit. I wasn't impressed with the quesadilla either. The cheese was interesting, a bit thin and it contained shredded chicken which wasn't very flavorful. The margarita was delicious and the service was great. I would return for the queso and margaritas and maybe try other items on the menu. read more

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Went for lunch with a couple friends. The restaurant is a bit older and is showing signs of wear. We were greeted and seated right away. Ordered some margaritas and beer. For appetizers we asked for queso with meat and jalapeños. Drinks came out quickly. Very good margaritas with nice pour of alcohol. Our meals arrived. The food was steaming hot. I found the veggies on my fajita skillet overdone so when placed on the hot skillet they almost burned. The same happened to my friends platter. I will say that the portions were generous. The combo platter that one of us had was ok. Enchilada in mole was very tasty. Staff was helpful and friendly. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Eh. Service was good. Place was clean. Vibe was nice. Drinks were okay, like was very overpowering and not strong at all. Enchilladas were bland and the Border Dip was beyond salty. Couldn't even finish it. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Bland Marguritta - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

This restaurant was very mediocre. The salad wasn't good. Just ice burg lettuce and bland chicken, and cheese. My boyfriend had the fajitas , he said that they were ok. The service was good and although it was lunch time we didn't have a long wait. The ambiance was ok. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

This is our go to Mexican restaurant! The salsa is the right amount of spicy. We really enjoy the bean dip. My favorite is the chicken soup or quesadillas. My husband loves their burritos. Lots of seating inside and outside. Pretty much a typical Mexican restaurant vibe. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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I have been eating at this restaurant for over 20 years. Excellent authentic Mexican food, the service is over the top and the restaurant is always clean. I like the fact that it's family owned and operated. read more

The Border is my favorite Mexican restaurant in ALL OF AMERICA!! It's a staple in my visit to Atlanta!!! They have the best queso with steak, shrimp and chicken in it ... it's the border queso and it's not fair!!' Their margaritas are consistent EVERY TIME!!! read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Great times Great friends and family - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

Atmosphere: I think for an authentic Mexican restaurant the vibe was sufficient. Kinda old though -- needs new booths. Food: They don't offer substitutions which they make known on their menu. However, charging a $1.50 for cilantro and $1.50 for onion that would replace what's on the taco is a little wild. I ordered a fajita style chicken quesadilla. Portion was pretty tiny for the price -- $14. It'd be more suitable as a lunch portion that cost $8. Rice needed some flavorrrr Salsa and chips were good tho! It had some spice to it yum! Customer service: Started off great but hit a bump when my carne Asada tacos came out 7ish mins after my rice and beans. Final thoughts: It wasn't terrible BUT Atlanta has endless Mexican restaurants so I won't return back to this one. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Quesadilla Verde with Chicken Fajita It's pretty tiny for the price. Think lunch portion - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

If you're looking for a Mexican spot to come to after a braves game, this is your pick! Very tasty food and even better service! The food also came out quick! read more

Smyrna is a city with a plethora of solid eateries, especially Mexican restaurants and with that, I was hoping The Border would be a stand out...and to be honest, it was...but for all the wrong reasons. Located on Cobb Parkway, in the heart of busy Smyrna sits The Border restaurant. It looks like your typical spot from the outside with bright colors, neon signage and a covered patio. Once you walk through the entrance the color palette shifts as wood covers the floor, the walls, the booths and the ceiling. The decor is that of a standard Mexican spot with colors aplenty on the decorations that line the bar, as well as the decorative and bright lights that hang over each booth. I should start by saying I really wanted to love this place, really badly! It's in a great location and while they don't serve the most amazing food I've ever had, it's solid and consistent...but alas, the service and frankly, their response to reopening in COVID times has me headed elsewhere in the future. In the last few months I have been here about 6 times, a few for dinner and a couple for lunch. Sadly, my experience wasn't limited to one time of day. Food wise, as mentioned, is solid and on par with many restaurants around the area. We always start off with queso, which is wonderful. They serve it plain, nothing fancy, no toppings, etc...you want cheese, here you go! For dinner and for lunch I usually grab the Numero Uno or Speedy Gonzalez. Both feature enchiladas, taco and rice or beans. Never a complaint with this order. The lunch portion, which features (1) enchilada is priced around $7.00 while the dinner portion, feature (2) enchiladas costs around $9.50. Neither is bad priced and you get a lot for the price. The other side of the table always goes with the Nachos Supreme, beef. They have all the standard toppings, including queso and comes in around $10.00 for a regular order. The food has always been good, honestly no complaints there. Service ok the other hand has been consistently atrocious each visit, with the exception of our very first visit. It doesn't matter if we sit outside or inside, the service seems to lack. Each of the last three visits, there has been something wrong with our order, be it the wrong drinks, delayed appetizer entry, wrong meal, etc...in addition to the constant errors, service has not been very timely...it's honestly been slooooowwww! Our drinks are always running empty, as is the chip basket, our requests for anything are met with delays, ticket retrieval takes minutes and more times than not, we are sitting idle versus enjoying our meal. Additionally, with the recent Covid situation, The Border has dropped the ball on customer safety. At the start of the reopening phase, we felt comfortable dining in as they distanced tables and were very clear with the mask mandate. However, things have changed. Upon our latest visits, they had EVERY table sat, no precautions, no social distancing. Sadly we no longer feel safe eating here in the current climate. The staff is wearing masks, but this seems to be the only safety precaution they are taking at this time. Overall, The Border is the run of the mill Mexican restaurant. The food is solid and well priced, but the service is questionable to put it nicely. With the large variety of places in the area, The Border has definitely moved down on my "to eat" list, especially for dine out. read more

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This place is fantastic! I have eaten here some many times. People are so great. Recommend going for Cinco Alec Connaughton read more

The food and margaritas were classic TexMex. Quick and friendly service and a great atmosphere as expected. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas verde - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

STILL one of my FAVORITES...and STILL EXCELLENT!!! I haven't been here in a while but I was on a difficult date with someone who refused to visit the usual dine in quick bite places that I like...so this was the compromise. The menu has been revamped and let me tell you..it had some old favorites like the fajitas and nachos but it has some new ones too! I had the Burritos Zachariahs....BOMB!!!! I love what most places call texas style....chicken, steak & shrimp with the bell peppers and onions grilled on dang near anything BUT few places have expanded on this past fajita nachos....well not anymore...The Border DELIVERED!!!! Add the fact that the margaritas are still top notch AND the servers always aim to please it's a WIN. I wanted a Texas Texas Margarita but I wanted the Sangria float...and my server made it happen. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE GOOD FOOD & GOOD SERVICE!!! The Border has them both! read more

I am from California so I know good Mexican food! I'm extremely picky about my Mexican food too. But this place is good and definitely passed my test. Reminds me of one of my favorite spots from home. Me and my boyfriend were seated immediately. Chips and salsa were brought by the host. It took a couple minutes for our server to greet us but she was extremely friendly. The service wasn't above and beyond and there were no recommendations or anything but she answered all my questions and got my order correct. The food was a very good portion and it came out hot and fresh. I got 1 chicken taco and 2 chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. I'm not a fan of veggies in my Mexican rice but the peas and carrots and corn weren't over bearing. The enchiladas were good but not enough sauce. The chicken wasn't as juicy/tender as I like but overall it tasted great. Definitely will be back. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - 1 taco and 1 enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

The only good thing was the cheese dip! Rice was dry same was the chicken. The service was fast and the waiter was moving fast but the food was horrible! It is a very small space and so many decorations but it felt very very crowded. I do NOT recommend at all maybe if you like dry rice then yes but if you don't I DEFINITELY DONT RECOMMEND! read more

There was a roach in my drink thank God it was caught before I drink out of it. I immediately left the restaurant never to return. read more

This is not your hometown mexican restauran! I paid $50 for one marg and queso. No meal! read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

This is my favorite Mexican spot in Smyrna! I go Atleast once a week. Great staff and service; food is always excellent and the prices are amazing for the portion sizes. Trust me when I say to order their shredded chicken soup, seriously the best soup I've ever had from any restaurant. Absolutely love this spot. read more

This review is gonna be "No Frills, No Fluff"... The food is good and on par with the vast majority of it's contemporaries in the genre, the prices are also comparable and the customer service while not leaving anything to be desired, was also nothing to write home about. Overall, I was contented and would certainly come back, but "The Border" certainly lacked any "WOW" Factor. read more

I would say if you like mediocre quality Mexican food, this is the spot for you. Our cheese dip came out cold. Wait staff never came around to check if we needed anything but were not shy to check on the customers ordering alcohol. Got through half my meal before they asked me if I wanted anything else. Got 0 refills. I know restaurants are short staffed across the nation, but checking on your tables within 5 minutes of them getting their main course is how to provide good service. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - Dusty light fixtures that hang above where you eat. - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

So the dinner prices are great but be careful of the drink prices. I ordered a margarita and it was watered down and it was $20 bucks my bad I didn't ask the price and ordered two being the first one was watered down so $40 bucks for two drinks and a $11.00 dollar dinner plate really????? It's getting to the point of social drinking is not worth it just by a bottle and go home everyone is on there phones at the bar anyway. read more

I have ate in this restaurant several times. today I just decided to get something to go. I'm glad I did as I witnessed my food being microwaved. If we wanted microwave food, we could just go to Taco Bell. Gives you a whole new perspective on how they prepare your food when you're not watching because you're sitting at a table. I have attached photos of the receipt and the way the food was presented. read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - The receipt showing what I ordered. - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

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Food is made fresh to order. The chips and salsa are warm and quickly on the table. The drinks are phenomenal and the service is friendly. What more could you ask for? Get in here! read more

Great food. Good prices. Go!!! Awesome salsa and chips. Highly recommend the chimichangas! Service is always good. read more

This is honestly my favorite place I order from here at least once a week and never disappointed it upsets me people post bad reviews or nitpick, I'm from LA so I guess I'm use to real Mexican restaurants, saying that I mean people want too much for what they are paying, I mean you can get a decent size meal for $12 if you want 5 star everything then pay that, but they are so much better than every other place around read more

The Border Mexican Restaurant - 1. 1 Taco, 2 Enchiladas and Rice sub for beans add chili relleno - Mexican Near Me - Smyrna, Georgia

I will never visit this place again! I've tried them twice. First time they got my delivery order wrong and instead of giving me steak fajita, I received chicken. I did like their beef queso. Last night, I ordered two Carne asada tacos and large beef queso. For some reason, this cost me $17! And It was horrendous! It looked like slice cheese was used for the taco and the steak was badly seasoned and instead of thinly sliced steak, they used thick pieces of "meat" that had the texture and taste of boiled meat. It tasted akin to bologna! Now on to the piece de resistance, As I get into the Queso bowl, there is a long strand of hair!! I'm not the type to take food back to a restaurant and demand a refund, what I will never ever visit this place again! Again! read more

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The food was good, not spectacular, the quesadillas were soaking in queso, way too much, soggy because of it. The tables were all full of dirty dishes so we had to wait to be seated so they could clear one. Not to impressed with that. On a quiet Sunday at 7pm that is. Our waiter was way over worked. He was flying around and we couldn't order a drink or grab him to say hey the one you brought is wrong. Good value though. So if you don't care and want a average meal then its fine. If its a date, a special occasion or even a weekend night out, no. read more

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the Smyrna area! Solid margaritas, queso, and guac which are all very important to me. I either get the border special or the polls Arroz with veggies but I don't think there is anything bad here!!! read more

WOW. WOW. and WOW. Amazing Mexican food , check. Amazing frozen margaritas, check. Don't be fooled by their 7$ lunch special menu, it is more than enough food for you to handle, and oh so flavorful. It is really hard to find an authentic Mexican place in Atlanta that is not tex-mex. I ordered the lunch special number one which came with a chili relleno, refried beans, a taco, a salad. The chili relleno was absolutely smothered with cheese ( as it should be ). The frozen margarita complimented the hot and spicy meal perfectly and is a steal for 4.95$. Very impressed with this establishment, the food , the service and the reasonable prices. Great find in Smyrna! read more

This is one of my go to spots for Mexican food in Smynings. The place is casual and the food is authentic. Great prices too! The service is consistently good. I believe it is family owned and operated because the same people have been working there for years now. We always get seated right away and at the same time asked what we want to drink followed by chips and salsa. I usually order the Vegetarian #7 which comes with a spinach quesadilla, rice and guacamole salad. My husband is obsessed with their chorizo pollo which is a chicken breast topped with queso and chorizo. This is a great local spot with no frills or over an over complicated, over dome menu. Great food, service, prices and vibes. read more

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Not fancy. Not flashy. The staff is great and the food is consistently good. Margaritas are tasty for a fair price. I love this place! read more

Eat here almost weekly. The carnitas are probably the best I've had anywhere, but all the food is good. The staff are always very nice and courteous. The frozen margaritas are also very good. This is definitely one of our go-to spots for Mexican. I highly recommend. The only thing I can say could be better would be the prices-this is kind of a pricey spot, but I guess it is in that part of town. All in all, I think the prices are reasonable. Very good spot read more