Great experience here !!Will be back and telling daily and Friends ! No complaints food was fresh…read moreand dine in experience was great !! This was my first time here and want to come back !

Only go to this location if you like the food. The place inside looks good, but the back where the…read morerestrooms are is a bit messy. Me and a couple of friends were here; One of them told me, a piece of chicken fell on the counter and the worker took it and put it back in the container. Then when I went to go get a drink from the Coke machines which have the screen you tap to choose your drink, practically none of the drinks were available. Then one of my friends went to the bathroom, then told me the door does not lock. When one of my friends payed for their food she gave them a $20 bill and her meal cost $14 and the cashier didn't give her any change back right after paying and went on the next person. Service may be better on different days when different people are working and if you like the food it may be an okay place. But overall, this place is a no for me.

We don't come here as often as we once did, but El Real is still one of our favorite Mexican…read morerestaurants anywhere. I have been a fan of their carnitas since my very first visit almost 10 years ago and it's still the dish I will order 80% of the time... either as a meal or as a bowl. My wife almost always gets a veggie burrito or chimichanga and we definitely ALWAYS get their chicken taquitos either by themselves or as part of the sampler plate. They've had a few fails over the year, like a few occasions when the taquitos were served cold in the center or when the carnitas over a bed of onions came out waaaay too overcooked and dry. But by and large they have always given us an excellent, clean and consistent dining experience with wonderful servers. To their credit, I don't think we've ever had an issue with any server in all of the years we've been patrons. NOTE: The times they got it wrong were always corrected when I spoke up. The sweet tea here is some of my favorite in all the south (except for this last visit) and also their frozen piña colada is my third favorite ever, with the first being one I had on a random beach in Costa Rica many years ago and the second favorite being at Pepper's Cantina in Panama City, Florida. I don't personally believe their current 3.7 rating is accurate (should be higher), but then again my loyalty might be making my opinion bias. However, any local will tell you this location is packed regularly and is almost impossible to get in on weekends without a significant wait time. Get the carnitas, burrito, sampler, three way cheese dip and a frozen piña colada or sweet tea.

The food tasted rushed and overall just awful. The margarita slush was way too sweet, and the…read moredrinks were not made well at all. We were also overcharged for both the food and drinks. The service was even worse. It took forever to get seated, and the server basically tossed the dishes at us. For the prices they charge, I expected much better food and service. Overall, the experience was very disappointing and I would not come back.

Great little pub. Good food and efficient service. Friendly atmosphere…read more Close parking and good menu. Didn't try bar drinks but they looked delicious

Mikes is a joint you want to hit up right after work to wind down. At least that's what I like to…read moredo. It's laid back and nice on the inside. They serve Mexican dishes but also have some fusion dishes (think birria ramen or grilled cheese, or adobo pasta). It's a little hit or miss depending on what you order. However, when it's hitting it's great. The server we had was helpful. After eating the salsa which had no kick to it, I asked what the spiciest thing on the menu was and she told me the Camarones a la Diabla. I ordered it without hesitation and was glad I did. It was spicy and the shrimp seemed endless because they gave so many. It went perfectly with the rice and avocado.

This restaurant gets so much bad press. The food is really good. We are California natives and have…read moretrouble finding great Mexican food here. The servers are friendly and attentive. We will definitely return!

I started coming here when I lived in the area, and I always enjoy coming back when I'm visiting…read morefamily. This is actually one of the few places that I actually felt improved in recent years which is the opposite of what you usually tend to see over time. One big plus is that their hours are longer and they are open for more days than they used to be (they used to be closed 2-3 days of the week for reference). If there is a downside compared to older years, I'd say the service has declined slightly and staff can be a little unattentive at times, but still wouldn't say that it's bad. Good amount of seating both indoors and outdoors. They will always bring you a basket of chips and salsa to start with. And unlike most other places, they are actually GOOD quality and they give you a sizeable portion to start so you're not constantly asking for chip refills. And they have no issues giving those to you as well. Menu is on the smaller side, but you can't go wrong with one of their tacos. Tried a few and have yet to have a bad experience. A few years back I occasionally had some issues with the tacos being burnt but haven't this happen again in recent visits. One thing I also really like is the rice and beans they give you with the tacos. While that may be a standard for any mexican joint, the rice has a bit of cheese mixed into it and is done very well. Perfect to add into any taco or enjoy on its own. The drinks are pretty on-point as well. Although the tacos may not look that big on initial glance they will definitely fill you up especially if you opt for their sour cream and guac, which were both done very well. Overall, this is probably my favorite spot for Mexican in the area, and I'll keep coming back every time I visit GA.

Every time we come here the food is perfect, the service is so familiar and exceptional, and it's…read moreso cute inside. Overall, this is our go to Mexican every time!

Finally! I've found a delightfully festive Mexican cantina with THE best sizzling fajita rice…read moreskillet - delectable (steak, chicken) peppers, onions and rice topped with generous guac, pico and sour cream. Muy delicioso! My hubby loved his steak burrito and Manuel was our very attentive and personable server. They brought me a side of creamy chipotle sauce that was excelente! Next time, we will bask on the cute patio but we loved watching our Bravos on the big screens.

Food is delicious I ordered Cancun!…read moreGrilled chicken, steak y shrimp w side of cactus y zucchini. Topped with a grilled jalapeño y onion! Several salsa's were available. It included a bowl of Chorizo Cheese dip y tortillas. The Mango Margarita was fabulous!!I opted for a taking a tajin rim. I will probably order one every time! Servers were attentive y gave excellent service. Overall great experience!!

There are several reasons I will continue to come here. The high quality food is a big reason but…read moreit's much more than that. I got the mixed pupusa, chicken tamale, and al pastor taco. Best pupusa and tamale I have had in athens. The pupusa is so fresh and well seasoned. The tamale is soft and chicken is juicy. Also most tender al pastor I have ever had. Best salsas in athens as well. This place goes beyond good food. I had gotten off work and wanted some dinner. Mind you it was 9:30 (30 min till this place closed). I ordered over the phone and when I had parked I noticed that the bottom of my car scrapping. I picked my food up and causally mentioned to the guy working the front my situation. Without hesitation three employees come and help me out. I have never experienced such genuine hospitality. Every time I come here I am greeted just like family. Go here and I assure you the food and people will make it worth your while.

Margaritas were good. Service was eh. The food was ok, portions were large but the food lacked any…read moreseasoning. It was extremely plain. I would go back for cheese dip, the guacamole dip and the 2 salsa. I really like both salsa a lot. Bar was huge! Place was busy so it must be popular. I wish it had less American and more Mexican flavors!

Still a hometown restaurant where you see everybody you know on any given day!…read more Great service and good prices!

One of the best Mexican restaurants I have had the pleasure to visit…read more Food and service were impeccable.

We appreciated the Reddit recommendation to try this spot in the food desert of Cumming!…read more An early Saturday dinner time allowed us to stop by their place which is located next to a local small grocery store. We were quickly seated and overall service was very friendly and accommodating. My margarita was very fresh tasting and the spicy salt rim was delicious. Next time, I will opt for the 16oz compared to the 12 Oz. Tne fresh juices were tasty as well as the flavor option such as tamarind. Chips were crisp and flaky. So much better than other similar places where the chips were inedible and so hard. We requested red salsa that was more like hot sauce. The salsa that accommodated the chips turned put to be salsa Verde and mayo, not our favorite. So when we were asked, we requested a salsa verde option which was the best choice overall. The $2+ cost for endless chips was worth it for me. Hubby requested the shrimp fajitas and I ordered the shrimp Mexicana platter. Good portion sizes even if flavors were not that complex. Homemade corn tortillas were very good. Overall, an enjoyable meal. Looking forward to our next visit!