I stumbled upon this place when my parents wanted to try out Mexican food. Knowing that there's a lot of options, I wanted to try out something that I've never had before. Knowing that this place isn't too far, and it's on BuHi, we came to visit. There was plenty of seating when we came here and we were welcomed. As usual, we were given chips with salsa. For appetizers we also ordered guacamole. The guac wasn't your usual salty, they used the cheese to bring out the salt content. Every dish we ordered was seasoned very well. Overall, I thought Amealco was great. I would definitely recommend anyone to come here and eat. The Al pastor was great and it was flavored super well. The service was great as well. read more

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Very happy with this amazing find! We LOVE the aguachille shrimp- amazing flavor, very complex. Allspice? Soooo good! The guac adds queso for body- yum. Love love love the Mescalita de Jamaica! This time I tried the alahmbras pastor - so good! read more

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I enjoyed this authentic Mexican restaurant. It is well decorated with flowers and native pieces. The restaurant is mid-sized so better for average sized parties. The bar offerings are heavily tequila based but the price is a little high for the drink size. I ordered and liked the Bugambilia. For dinner I ordered tacos, asada and al pastor, with rice and beans. The meat in both were tasty but were just meat and corn tortillas without any additional toppings. My friend ordered the molcajete which smelled and looked very good. The service was acceptable for a large group. I expect it would be amazing for a regular sized party. read more

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We went here for lunch on a Saturday. The inside is eye-catching (love the decor) and spacious. You can seat in the booth, at the bar, or table-chair. The Chilaquiles queretanos is average. The tortilla chips became soggy after a while. The chicken is dry. A little bit heavy for my stomach because of the beans and cheese (toot toot all day). The flautas are always my fav, doesn't matter which restaurant I am going to. They are crunchy tortillas rolled and filled with shredded chicken. Dipped in the spicy sauce-gawd dang. The tacos were so-so. Nothing much to say about them- love the fish taco tho. The churros were a miss. Where was the chocolate dip? Why ice cream? It melt when the churros touched it, making it looked unappetizing after (esp with choco drizzle). This place is more like American-Mexican fusion. Can be expensive. read more

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Second visit Lunch time Wonderful Friendly staff Great menu- variety Quiet and fast service read more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

I got a random ad on insta that said this restaurant was having a party with Mezcal flights and I dropped everything and went lol. This restaurant is located within the global forum shopping center off Buford Highway. There is plenty of free parking in the parking lot. When I first got there I was a little surprise that they were having a "party" because there was a bunch of families w/little kids and everything but to be fair it was still daylight outside. There was a DJ there when I went so that was cool. The restaurant had a pretty nice ambience and was a lot larger than I thought it was going to be from the outside. We were greeted by wait staff immediately. Put in my drink order and got the smoky Mezcal margarita. It was delicious and it was great to get a drink that wasn't $18. Tbh my friend, and I only came here to drink but, after a few sips we decided we'd need something to snack on. But, first I ordered more margaritas and they were all great. Eventually we moved onto flights my friend got the tequila flight and I got the Mezcal flight, the Mezcal was Del Maguey Vida. I like that the bartender gave me mine with oranges with Tajín, yum! For an app we got the guacamole con Chapulines (grasshoppers) I thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought it had a really good flavor and I enjoyed the crunch. Eventually, once it got a little later, the party did start. I came to the conclusion that this is probably a family restaurant and everyone in there was friends or family. I say that to say everyone was warm and friendly. People started getting up and dancing then eventually I got up too lol, some people were in the corner drinking, some were in the booth talking enjoying each other's company. It felt good being there and honestly reminded me of being back home. Naturally, after all the drinking and dancing, I got hungry and ordered the Carnitas Santa Rosa. It was soo good, I love carnitas it's my go to dish and it was cooked perfectly and had amazing flavor. It also came with nopales that were cold, next time I'll ask for them a little warm. Also the only thing I would add is a tortilla ( which I guess I could've asked for one). The ensalada was interesting because the dressing was like a sesame style dressing it was different but, it went well imo. My friend ordered the burrito and literally ate it in like 5mins so I'm assuming it was delicious. I really enjoyed myself, my food, drinks, and experience. I would definitely come back! read more

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I found this place on Yelp and decided to meet some friends here for dinner. It is in the same shopping plaza as spring hall event center with plenty of parking. It was quiet when we arrived around 6:30. They do have happy hour from 3-6p with apps and drinks specials. We were seated in a booth and the decor inside is clean and tasteful. They had flowers along the ceiling and nice lighting fixtures above. The bar is nicely stocked and the servers were so friendly. We spend some time talking and catching up and they did not rush us. I ordered a horchata and it was creamy and cinnamony and not too sweet. My friends ordered some drinks and they were all very unique with Mexican style and good. We ordered some tacos and molcajete. The fish taco was fried and the crunch went along with the cauliflower and I love the spicy sauce! The Molcajete was large and layered with many different meats and seafood and veg. It came with side of salad, rice and beans. I love the refreshing salad and the rice and beans are flavorful. I love the presentation and the various meats that it came with. It was a unique dish for sure. They were all very attentive and glad that we visited. They have only been open a month and has lots of potential. I want to try other dishes they have next time! Stop by and try it out. You won't be disappointed with authentic Mexican dishes and friendly service! read more

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Ohhhh, we loved the Molcajete Cielo, Mar y Tierra! It is a must-order! My friend who has been to Mexico many times said this was a very authentic Mexican dish - also I don't think I've seen it available at any other restaurant in Atlanta. The service was also very friendly, the space was very nice, and they have a great menu selection too. They are brand-new, open for just 3 weeks - they are still waiting to get their liquor license approved .... this has kept some customers away who love their margaritas, lol - but please until then, the food is so worth it! Let's show our love now! :) COMPLIMENTARY CHIPS & SALSA Chips are chips, haha - the salsa tasted very fresh, even slightly sweet ... I loved it. MOLCAJETE CIELO, MAR Y TIERA - $29 I think this is one of their specialities. Interesting presentation w/ the different meats draped on the edge, and everything in this dish, absolutely delicious. Favorite meat was the grilled octopus! Also loved the grilled shrimp and grilled panela cheese! Other items included chicken, beef, chorizo, avocado, nopales, cambray onion, cilantro onion, and ranchera. Also came w/ salad, rice, refried beans, and corn tortilla (in a very pretty embroidered holder). Again everything in the volcanic rock dish was so good - and portion is excellent too. MOLE DE LA CASA - $17 Our server also raved about the mole sauce - we weren't sure about the mole, so they brought a sample for us to try .... I loved the sauce! It's hard to describe the taste but it has the consistency of chocolate sauce. The dish included chicken leg and thigh ... so a little difficult to share between two people, and the chicken was just ok. The mole is the magic sauce. Also served with rice. WATER WITH LIME & CHIA We also tried their natural water w/ lime & chia ... very refreshing and tasted like limeade. I want to try their horchata next time! Overall, great spot to try. I definitely want to try their other dishes - fresh fish tacos, enchiladas, parrilladas, and desserts! My friend who shared about this spot on Facebook raved about the food and service. I will definitely be back! FYI, they are located in the Global Forum shopping center, next to the Spring Hall event space. read more

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The service was good. The drinks and guacamole was great. The food was incredibly bland. No seasoning! I got a plate with 1/4 leathery beef and leathery chicken and 3/4 onion and sweet peppers. No cilantro, no cumin, no sauce etc. The chicken in my kids quesadillas was DRY. How does that happen? I don't mean to be rude because I liked the service but for that price! Please don't be afraid of seasoning because you'll have enough competition. read more

LOCATION AND PARKING This gem is located on Buford Highway about 6 minutes away from the Buford Highway Farmers Market. It is in the area of where I live, so I am so happy that there's such a yummy and aesthetic restaurant near me. There is lots of parking, it is located in a plaza surrounded by other restaurants. SERVICE The service was pretty slow at first, we went at around 9pm on a Wednesday. The restaurant was slow, it consisted of us and one other table. However, we had a great server. FOOD AND DRINKS We received some chips and salsa as soon as we sat down. I had looked at the menu prior to coming so I already knew what I wanted. They make the food fresh so there's only a limited amount late at night, 2 of the dishes I was interested in weren't available. However, our server quickly came up with a delicious recommendation being the Pollo Poblano. It did not disappoint! My friend ordered a variety of tacos to try and she ended up loving them all. The cocktails are also yummy, I enjoyed the mezcal. AMBIANCE The restaurant itself is gorgeous. It is so clean and I love the vibe it brings. The bar is beautiful and the colorful decor is so pleasant. read more

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The margaritas were good. The food is really good. Friendly service. The only negative is they forgot to include the beans and rice that were supposed to come with my Amealco burrito. I won't knock them on the rating. read more

This is now one of our fav Restaurants We Love the rosemary potatoes the seasoning is really good we also Order some drinks and we love I got the chili pineapple and It's Just perfect the flavor thanks you karina for the best service. read more

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We live really close and have given this place several tries, with varying results. The score is a composite of one dine in experience and 3 take out orders. The dine in experience was good, although they did not have several items we ordered. Their service was good and the food was carefully presented. The tacos and elotes were good. The takeout experiences however have been quite unappealing. On our last order, I was really craving some steak and decided to give them a go since they have multiple options. Their pickup system was disorganized and I had to wait for them to sort out whose packages were for my order. They did not give us the courtesy chips they give for dine in (we had already left the tip, alas). And the food was just ok to low in quality, quantity and taste. Their meat and chicken was incredibly leathery and oily (can't fix bad cuts with extra oil...), which given the price is surprising. In other words, the allure of the presentation and the dine in service are a large part of the value of this restaurant. I'd recommend for dine in of you are in the area, and don't order their steaks! read more

We had an outstanding meal at this new find over the weekend. This is definitely not your combo #5 Mexican restaurant & I am 100% here for it! Everything we had was delicious. Ribeye tacos with the roasted cactus, Al Pastor burrito, steak quesadilla with charros beans (i swear the best beans i've ever had), & a pork dish (can't recall the specific name) with tender chunks of marinated pork with a green salad & a chili salad & super fresh warm corn tortillas. Our waiter was so friendly & brought us something i've never tried ....tepache, a fermented pineapple drink. I think that might be my new favorite drink! It is a family-owned business that opened 2 months ago. Nicely decorated & a more elevated dining room with a full bar. I hope they do well & we can't wait to go back! read more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen - tepache - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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The place was clean, service was great and food was top notch. Delicious! Would definitely recommend!!! read more

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Restaurant recently opened, and is nice and clean. Food was great. Service was great. We had one of the burritos and the carnitas. We will be going back. read more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen - Campechano Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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So glad we got to finally try this restaurant in the plaza at the front of our neighborhood. It is on the bit pricier side of Mexican food, but the variety and taste was well worth it. Burrito- verrrrryyyy flavorful and packed with meat inside. It had a red sauce on the side that was a bit spicy but when you eat it all together it worked so well Mole- never had mole before, only seen it on TV being made, flavorful as well and well balanced. It came with chicken and rice and the chicken was fall off the bone tender and NOT DRy which is a big deal for chicken. I asked for spicy salsa and all of them were noticeably different in spice levels (sometimes I can't tell) and tasted so fresh. The server said it was homemade. I got the horchata to try. It was worried that it would be too sweet (not a sweet tooth person), just like everything else though it was very balanced. Plenty of parking since it's in a plaza and the decor was minimalistic and classic. We look forward to coming back and trying other things. All of it looks good. They even have guacamole with grasshoppers thay sound interesting. They have a brunch menu from 11am to 2pm daily I believe. read more

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This restaurant is everything you want from a Buford Hwy gem: authentic, friendly, and delicious. I've tried a lot of things (the menu is huge, so nowhere near done) and so have the friends I've brought here. All were very good - some were great. Best pozole in Atlanta. Unique and rich green mole. Terrific cocktails, well-recommended by an engaging service staff. You can go small or big plate here and never go wrong. read more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen - Green Pozole Verde de Pollo and Tostada Tradicional de Cochinita Pibil. - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Our food was fresh and delicious. Tasted homemade, prepared with care. Great ambience. The owners, Ruben and his sister Kenia (sp) were very friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend this restaurant. Our server, Maricruz, patiently helped us with the many menu choices. We look forward to our next dinner at Amealco. read more

We saw this place on Instagram and didn't know what it would be like but decided to give it a try. It was a treat!!! We just visited Mexico a month ago and tried aguachiles for the first time there, and these were just as good as some that we tried there! The entrees we got were both delicious and there's a whole lot more on the menu that we want to try next time. The cocktails were great (we got a carajillo too but didn't snap a pic). Carajillo was the best one we've had around Atlanta. The waitress we had was super friendly too; she made our drinks as well and did a great job! We have a new favorite sit down Mexican spot ~ we will be back soon! read more

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Great authentic Mexican cuisine! We loved it. We had Pasole, carnitas, fresh guacamole. I even added the grasshopper topping! The drinks were great. Spicy cucumber, pineapple and Serrano margaritas. And the Host, Kinya will give you a great story of the Mexican food-inspired history of the restaurant. We will be back! read more

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Great food, Nice ambiance and very clean restaurant. My wife and I start from the appetizer and close it with churros and flan dessert, we definitely coming back to this authentic Mexican restaurant. read more

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So glad I found such an awesome spot in the neighborhood! - service: some of the best service I've had in a while, the staff was so friendly and wanting to ensure we had a great experience - food: we had enchiladas, tacos and guacamole - everything was fantastic and so fresh tasting. I LOVED the guac and grasshoppers, grasshoppers we're crispy and seasoned well. - they also have taco Tuesdays (50% off tacos!) - drinks: we had the pineapple and chile (so yum), a Mexican old fashioned and another cocktail with rum - all were very balanced and refreshing (even the spicy ones) They also have a happy hour Monday - Friday from 3-6pm! I'll absolutely be back. We had such an awesome experience, excited to try more of their menu, including their churros read more

First visit this afternoon. Excellent! Parking is plentiful. The tables, bar seats and booths are spacious with more than adequate space between them. Service is friendly and prompt. Warm crispy chips and salsa arrived first. I enjoyed a smokey Margarita at a HH price of $6. HH begins at 3pm. Individually shaken with plenty of mezcal. An order of guacamole (hold the grasshoppers) was fresh and a huge portion for the price. Lastly, a cochinita pibil quesadilla with rice and charro beans. The charro beans were delicious. The quesadilla was good - a bit salty for my taste. In summary - highly recommend. A few photos for context. read more

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A hidden gem, beautiful designed and definitely worth the trip from Alpharetta. Top shelf margaritas we outstanding (it's all about the mix). Ribeye tacos, though small, were absolutely delicious. If you're looking for an authentic experience, this is worth the trip. read more

I think they have the best fish taco I have ever eaten. The fish is seasoned perfectly and fried to perfection. Once you add the slaw, sauce, and house made tortilla it rounds out an outstanding taco. My wife enjoyed the chicken soup it was an excellent hearty soup for the cold rainy evening. The dining room is specious, inviting, simple and clean. The service was outstanding, seated right away and the staff were all very friendly. We will definitely be coming back to explore more of their menu. read more

Found this little hidden gem on Buford Highway about a month ago, and had another meal there tonight. The food is delicious, huge portions and the service is wonderful. I had a whole 2nd meal from my leftovers and my wife had some as well. We spoke with our server who I believe is the owner, Reuben. He is a really nice guy and I enjoyed meeting him. They've been open for about 6 months but I hope to be a regular for years to come! Sorry, forgot to take before pics of the food. read more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen - The bar - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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We happened upon this new restaurant on our way home from work. We were just driving by and thought let's go try that. We had Shrimp with Garlic, Enfrijoladas, Guacamole with Chapulines (grasshoppers), and Pan de Elite for dessert. Everything was tasty - even the fried grasshoppers. Hubby wouldn't try them, but I'm adventurous and have seen them used on several cooking competition shows. They added a salty spiced earthiness to the guacamole which was quite good. The staff was phenomenal, they explained several of the dishes on the menu because they did not all have translations and they made sure we were enjoying ourselves throughout the meal. Their bar drinks are awesome - great bar tender who knows how to balance a drink so that it is not all mix nor all alcohol - just perfect. They have the largest selection of mezcal I have yet to see at an eatery around town so far which was awesome. Looking forward to returning! read more

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After seeing all the 5 star reviews, we decided to try Amealco. We were blown away by the quality and taste of the cuisine. There was only one other couple in the restaurant when we arrived so I was a little worried. We ordered margaritas ... I like mine spicy and they had a very original one with spicy cucumber. It was so flavorful and went down all too easily! We ordered the queso fundido as an appetizer. It came out perfectly with fresh warm corn tortillas. Our server was great. We asked him what his favorite things were on the menu. He suggested we try the Molcajete. I ordered the fajita pollo poblano. The Molcajete.... Omg! Unlike anything I've ever experienced! There is steak, chicken, octopus, chorizo, shrimp, poblanos and fried cheese all presented so nicely in a cast iron/stone type pot. It was beautiful and delicious! Each meat/item was seasoned differently but all went perfectly together. My fajitas were amazing too in this great verde sauce. But the dish that will have us coming back is the Molcajete! We will have to try dessert next time. We were too stuffed this time. The only thing we weren't crazy about were the chips but honestly, don't fill up on those because everything else is phenomenal! Service is really good and ambiance is nice. It's very clean and well lit. We will be back... and soon!!! read more

Nice and clean restaurant, I like the ambiance and not too noisy. Food is decent, and I can see the chefs inside weary white outfits, kind of rare for Mexican restaurants. Also like the different cocktails they offer for your choice! read more

Everything here is amazing. The food, drinks, staff, decor. All the food is so fresh and bursting with flavor. It is one of the best restaurants on Buford Highway and that is saying a lot! read more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen - Chicken Nachos & Cheese Dip - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

The tacos and mole here are so good. Very authentic to Mexico. Ask for the different salsas they make. And definitely try the ribeye and al pastor tacos. read more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen - Ribeye tacos - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

Tried this looking for something new in N DeKalb and so glad I did. Service is 5/5. Clean place, nice ambiance. The chips are light and fresh, salsa tasty (we asked for other spicy options and they brought three kinds). Ordered the queso fundido, came with delicious homemade tortillas. Ordered shrimp with garlic sauce and they were cooked perfectly and tasted fresh. Hubs ordered the mole and it was delicious. They've got a full bar with interesting selections. Didn't try desserts but they looked good. There's also a kids menu. I really hope this place succeeds! read more

Our food was cold and was not good at all . No one else was in the restaurant on a Friday night which should have been a clue as to its popularity. We ordered enchiladas which had a watery taste and again we could not eat .. I hate writing a bad review but this was our experience. Won't go back . read more

These are the best tacos in metro Atlanta. And it isn't close The corn tortillas. The pastor. The carne asada. The guacamole. Everything was awesome. read more

The food is amazing, this some real mexican food, please make sure to try their delicious horchata!! read more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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Ordered a Pork Burrito. Pork was burnt. Black! Tasteless. Possibly the worst burrito I have ever had. AVOID this restaurant!

AMEALCO MEXICAN KITCHEN is a brand new restaurant in the Global Forum Plaza on Buford Highway. They are a family of 6 people born in Querétaro, with friends who supported them. Their Chef Mauricio and their Manager Octaviano are part of a great team who desire to show the traditional food that represents authentic Mexican culture. In addition to food, Amealco promotes artisans and artists from all over Mexico. I definitely recommend for an authentic culture Al experience in both taste and atmosphere. read more

Our new favorite place to go for authentic Mexican. We went based on previous reviews and the reviews are spot on. The flavors are vibrant, the presentation is beautiful, and the service is top notch and very friendly. Please support this new restaurant as they have only been open for 4 months. We are so happy to have found Amealco. The restaurant is very artfully designed and very open and spacious. We cannot wait to try the other dishes that they offer. If you are looking for authentic flavor you need to come visit them. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed this family run restaurant. Bright & friendly atmosphere with lots of tempting choices. The chicken in the mole dish absolutely fell off the bone, and the seafood stew was heaped with a variety of seafood. We also shared the thick & hearty chicken soup-all 3 dishes tasted homemade & were delicious. Our waiter (son of the owner) was so friendly & helpful- he even brought us a complimentary tepache! This is a hidden gem, appears to be undiscovered. Business was slim on a Saturday night, but granted the weather was threatening. So go soon: beat the crowds & support a great place. read more

Amealco Mexican Kitchen - Cazuela Verde de Mariscos - Mexican Near Me - Doraville, Georgia

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