By Vinise Weeks
The are a variety of fun Mexican restaurants in Atlanta.
Sometimes called the
New York City of the South,
Atlanta is a Southern city rich in culture and history. It is undeniably one of the top tourist hubs in the
United States and is home to a variety of cultures. Atlanta is home to some of the most festive Mexican restaurants in the state.
No Mas! Cantina
A two-story loft in Castleberry Hill, No Mas! Cantina is one-part authentic Mexican cantina and one-part furnishing showroom. The owner showcases handcrafted furnishings and accessories from his trips to Mexico.
Recommended entrees include Tampiquena, grilled and seasoned skirt steak served with cheese enchilada, poblano rice and frijoles puercos; Camarones Alambres, jumbo shrimp grilled on a sugar cane skewer with sweet fried plantains and tamarind sauce. No Mas! Cantina is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and Saturday and Sunday for brunch.
No Mas! Cantina
180 Walker St.
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
404-574-5678
nomascantina.com
Pozole
Pozole is a Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Virginia Highlands. Decorated with tequila bottles, colorful artwork and festive lights, Pozole attracts young, hip locals. Start your meal with hominy soup with pork moving on to lime and coriander roasted chicken garnished with red onions, tomato and cucumber salad with Mexican brown rice. Indulge in the award-winning Pozole margarita consisting of triple sec and house made sour mix. Pozole is open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner
Pozole
1044 Greenwood Ave.
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
404-892-0552
pozolerestaurant.com
El Myr
El Myr provides late night fun, themed events and Mexican cuisine in the hipster area of Little Five Points. The menu offers typical Mexican dishes such as soft tacos and burritos. Try the breakfast house burrito, which consists of eggs, rice and mixed bell peppers or the El Myr "pepper lovers" nachos with bell peppers, green chilies, banana peppers and jalapeños. El Myr is open daily for lunch and dinner.
El Myr
1091 Euclid Ave, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-588-0250
elmyr.com
About the Author:
Vinise Weeks is a freelance writer from Washington, D.C. She received her Bachelor of Arts in economics at a small private liberal arts college. Since that time she has worked for Web publications such as Suite101 and Star Reviews as well as private clients. On her free time she enjoys volunteering in her community, jazz dancing, and tennis.
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