It's Cinco de Mayo and we are living in the era of the taco.
It's Cinco de Mayo and we are living in the era of the taco. That's at least what Aarón Sánchez, a judge on Food Network’s hit culinary competition show "Chopped", said.
As Americans prepare to celebrate our favorite Mexican holiday, here is a list of Atlanta favorites for the versatile dish:
The Original El Taco
Virginia-Highlands and Hartsfield-Jackson
You’ll find tacos with a Southern accent at this taqueria with locations in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood and at the airport. El Taco offers unexpected garnishes like fried pickled jalapenos and buttermilk crema. Sánchez is particularly fond of the hickory-smoked chicken. “It’s a great combination using classic Southern methods,” he says. “It’s just a wonderful place.” 404-873-4656; eltaco-atlanta.com
bartaco
Chastain Park, Inman Park and West Midtown
You'll likely feel like you're sitting beachside while sitting inside one of their three Atlanta locations. bartaco has a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian tacos with surprising garnishes like pineapple, jimcama kimchi and pickled veggies. bartaco.com
Taqueria del Sol
Westside on Howell Mill Road, Cheshire Bridge
This Atlanta-based chain keeps it simple with just six options but those six are powerful. The fried chicken taco, with it's jalapeno mayo on a flour tortilla, is a favorite. They have more locations throughout the metro area in Decatur and Athens. TaqueriadelSol.com
El Mexicano Restaurant
Moreland Ave
The street tacos at this authentic Mexican restaurant are a fan favorite. They are also known for their sizeable quantities for a relatively low price. El Mexicano
PURE taqueria
Inman Park, Brookhaven
They're known for their tequila selection but when it comes to tacos, they have all of the favorites. Pure taqueria
If you're having tacos and want to pair them with a nice margarita, here are 5 steps to PURE taqueria's Double Barrell margarita
