A few spots worth the walk, close enough to hit two on one lunch break.
We make corn tortillas and fresh masa in Atlanta, so we spend a lot of time eating tacos around town. Here are some Midtown spots worth knowing, listed A to Z, and what to order when you get there.
We leave out hours and specials since they change. Tap through to each spot for what's on right now.
One of several Beto's around town. Street tacos on our yellow corn tortillas.
What to order: Street tacos.
Live-fire Latin cooking in the old Lure space, with good cocktails and late nights. The whole menu is gluten free, which makes it an easy pick for a group.
What to order: Anything off the fire, and a cocktail.
The first Georgia location of this Louisiana-born, pan-Mexican spot, with a menu that goes well past tacos.
What to order: Start with the chips. Then the crawfish nachos, grilled octopus or short rib al carbon, and the Chingona margarita.
Mexico City flavors and a real cocktail bar on Juniper St. It works just as well for a long dinner as a quick round of tacos.
What to order: A few tacos to share and a margarita.
A Midtown standby for good reason. They press their corn tortillas in house from our fresh masa, so every taco starts warm.
What to order: Asada, al pastor or carnitas with both tableside salsas. Want steak? The picanha taco with chimichurri. Vegetarian? The crispy avocado taco. Can't pick a margarita? Get the flight.
Street tacos at Tech Square. Quick and easy, which is exactly what you want near Georgia Tech.
What to order: A few street tacos and something cold.
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Also worth your time: our guide to al pastor around Atlanta.
Beto's on West Peachtree, La Santa on Juniper and Rreal Tacos on 6th St for tacos, Botánico for a sit-down dinner off the fire, Habaneros for a bigger menu, and Zoe Tacos near Tech Square.
Botánico and Habaneros have the room and the menus for it. Botánico's menu is fully gluten free, which helps when a group has mixed needs.
Yes. Rreal on 6th St, La Santa on Juniper and Beto's on West Peachtree are all a short walk from each other.
