1. Superica
8.7
99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Park · 66 tips and reviews
Clintyn Newcombe: Stellar atmosphere, I had the carnitas taco and it was fantastic, I will definitely be returning!
Jonathan Nesbitt: The tacos de carnitas are on point
Eater: Making the list of essentials in Atlanta is Superica. Here you can give Chef Ford Fry's take on Mexican food a try. His tacos de carnitas will definitely have you coming back! Read more.
2. Taqueria del Sol
8.7
2165 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Charlie H: Memphis, Brisket, and Carnita with homemade hot sauce. Every time.
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Seafood specials can be really special. Old favorites -- spicy turnip greens, jalapeno slaw and carnita tacos -- are still worth saying "ole" to as well. Read more.
Jennifer Butz: Carnita taco yummy, veggie bean taco yummy, chips and queso, good but could be thicker. Sweet tea yummy!! Gotta try this place at least once. VERY fast service!
3. The Original El Taco
8.2
1186 N Highland Ave NE (Amsterdam Avenue), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Virginia Highland · 93 tips and reviews
Kevin Steele: The pork carnitas are muy bueno.
Oakland Cemetery: Crave from the Grave: Can't resist getting the fried chicken, Mexican chorizo, and pork carnitas tacos...and washing it all down with a real Mexican Coke float!
365Atlanta.com: The perfect El Taco meal: lime-salted chips with fresh guac & queso, a fried chicken taco & a pork carnitas taco, and a pitcher of the best sangria in town. You'll thank me!
5. Taqueria del Sol
8.3
1200 Howell Mill Rd NW (at Huff Road NW), Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 129 tips and reviews
Creative Loafing Atlanta: Seafood specials can be really special. Old favorites -- spicy turnip greens, jalapeno slaw and carnita tacos -- are still worth saying "ole" to as well. Read more.
Eric Tuck: You can't go won't with anything Carnitas. The pork is amazing!
Jared Callais: Get the shrimp corn chowder! The tacos were really good, too. I had the Memphis & Fried Chicken tacos.
6. Tuza Taco
8.2
1523 Howell Mill Rd NW (Berkeley), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Berkeley Park · 8 tips and reviews
Nikki Foster: Great tacos! The carnitas is my favorite and thhe guacamole is delicious.
Matt Dermody: If you get your tacos to go they have perfect carriers for them.
Matt Dermody: Loaded queso with beef, jalapeño, and tomato is fantastic and is only $5. Regular queso is only $3
7. bartaco
8.9
299 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Inman Park · 37 tips and reviews
Adam Gambrel: The pork belly taco is delicious but so is the carnitas, short rib and fish tacos :)
Caroline Wu: Long waits but great vibe, and tacos are simple and delicious. Duck, ribeye, fish, and fried oyster yum
Phil B: Unless you like cheese on your corn on the cob don't get it. Other than that great 2 bite tacos!
11. The Lawrence
7.7
905 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA
American Restaurant · Midtown · 70 tips and reviews
Laura Beystehner: Try the pig ears, potted shrimp and duck tongue carnitas!
Jackie Smith: Very nice quaint spot in downtown Atl. Patio seating is fab, on a nice day!
Drew Hawkins: Get the Chef's table if you can. Less noise, quicker service and fun to watch the kitchen in action
13. La Parrilla
8.5
1801 Howell Mill Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Berkeley Park · 117 tips and reviews
D Smith: Everything I have tried is good. If you like pork get the Carnitas. They are tender, tasty, and juicy!
C Denkins: Everything is good! The burritos, quesadillas, tacos, cheese dip, & Texas margaritas.
James Collins: Very good food.
14. Alma Cocina
8.6
191 Peachtree St NE (Andrew Young International Blvd.), Atlanta, GA
Latin American Restaurant · Downtown Atlanta · 112 tips and reviews
Drew M: Share the tacos. In order we liked the carnitas, steak, chicken, and then the avacado. The street corn is a good side as well though it'll be a lot to eat!
Ingrid Nagy: Great modern Mexican- no cheesy, rice beans dishes ! Loved the chicken mole
AJC: The Corvina Sea Bass- lime, pico de gallo, avocado mousse at Alma Cocina is a must get dish Read more.
15. Taxco Mexican Restaurant
8.5
4500 Roswell Rd NE (at Windsor Pkwy), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · East Chastain Park · 22 tips and reviews
Andrew Filar: Loved the chimichanga. Bangin white queso dip too!
Vanessa Roberts: Love everything about this place! Try the chicken soup or the chicken fajita burrito. No lie - the BEST salsa I've ever had.
Creative Loafing Atlanta: The nachos compuestos are some of the best pile-on-everything-you-can nachos in Atlanta. For a full table, order the chicken chilaquiles: stale tortillas fried up and smothered with salsa.