Super friendly waitstaff and manager through and through. I could tell that they were understaffed and trying to cater to several tables with too few people, but they kept a friendly attitude regardless. We got the lunch specials. They were tasty, but just into it that components of it will be quite cheesy/carby. If you want something with your meat/seafood/vegetables, you might be better off getting one of the bowls. But they are open about modifying elements for some of the preset lunch options. Note that they have their own hot sauce (if you ask for it), and it is spicy! There is Mexican decor along the walls. It's a colorful, enjoyable vibe. read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The restaurant itself is beautiful, with tasteful touches and a nice ambiance. I came here with a big group prior to a show at the nearby arena. The closeness to the venue was one of the reasons we chose this place. However, the rest of the experience was lacking in every way. First, like other reviews stated, service is super slow!!! It took forever for people to get drinks, and the food came out in increments, leaving some people with no food, while others were eating (we were running short on time, even after arriving over 2 hours prior to show time)! The drinks had mixed reviews, but I didn't opt to have one. I ordered shrimp and veggie fajitas, which came out as expected on the sizzling platter. I was so dissapointed that there was no flavor to them (besides the char from the grill). I had to add salt and pepper at the table to give them some semblance of flavor. One of the girls in our party ordered a quesadilla and it wasn't even cooked: just shredded cold cheese in a folded over tortilla! She sent it back and then they toasted it, but still...that is about as basic as it gets! There were a lot of half eaten plates at the table around me. It was was "meh." Filled the belly, but left a LOT to be desired. Then came the bathroom. The bathroom floor was covered in water and was like a slip and slide. It was disgusting, and I slipped twice in toilet water (one of the toilets must've been leaking) and I had on sneakers. There was no wet floor sign, and no one was attending to the bathroom. One of my fellow patrons asked for a wet floor sign and placed it in the bathroom, but no one came in from the staff to address us! Gross, just absolutely gross! Overall, I would not return to this restaurant! It is just not worth your time or money, even with it being so close to the arena! read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Cute sign. - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The young man who works the bar is amazing. For years, he's always been so good. If he's not here, service will be trash. Gotta be honest. Other than that, decent food and drinks that will get you there. I did a big lipstick mark on my glass and the lady bartender was looking at my mouth like it was me. Girl you know you didn't see any lipstick on me. She followed by giving me a drink in a plastic cup instead of a clean glass. Maybe she was having a bad day but curly haired bartender girl, do better. But my other friend who is usually the bartender...love him. I think he mainly works nights so I'll have to wait until the night time to come eat because I need his stellar service or nothing els read more

Food was excellent! Gave lots of it!! Service was excellent! She gave a good service!!! read more

Got you -- here's your **Yelp Elite Dante** Cinco Mexican Cantina review. Honest, firm, but still you. Same cadence, same branded close: --- (1/5) Cinco Mexican Cantina was extremely underwhelming. And that hurts to say, because I love Mexican food. But you couldn't pay me to come back here. We came with a large party, and I arrived literally five minutes after everyone else. Somehow, that five minutes turned into me never getting served. While the rest of the table ate, laughed, and wrapped up their meals, I sat waiting. And waiting. And waiting. The server never came back. Barely got water. No check-ins. No updates. Nothing. Eventually, I had to order my food "to go" just so I wouldn't leave hungry. Which means I didn't even get the full experience, I had to reheat my meal at home. That's not how dining out is supposed to go. When service fails this hard, it doesn't matter how good the food might be. The moment was already lost. I definitely won't be returning anytime soon. The D-Tay Yay or nay? If you're rolling deep with a group, make sure your entire party is present before sitting because arriving a few minutes late might cost you the whole experience here. Not approved. read more

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What a beautiful restaurant! My little family and I visited Cinco after an morning out and about. I always pass by Cinco because, although it's a huge restaurant, it's still kinda in the cut. But when we were deciding where to eat in the plaza, we decided to finally check them out. When we entered, there was no one at the hostess stand but a young lady came to greet us a few minutes later. We were seated on the patio which was absolutely beautiful, even including a little pond and a massive statue pouring water into it. We were seated, given menus, and told that someone would be out to help us. Ten minutes later, no one had come out to greet us. There was a server going to the other tables but he never stopped at ours. After another five minutes, I went and told someone inside that we hadn't been taken care of or given water. About five minutes later a young lady came to our table. She was great! We were given chips & salsa, and placed our appetizer order. The guacamole was pretty good. I also ordered the ahi tuna totopos and had such high hopes as I love ahi tuna. Unfortunately, the presentation was a bit sloppy and not what I expected at all. I figured it was just a one-off, and decided to dig in either way. I wanted to like them so badly! I did not. :( The sauce on top was a chipotleish-flavored salsa and it was just too sweet for me, and didn't seem to mesh well with the tuna. I rarely send items back but after one bite, I knew they weren't for me. Luckily, the Cinco team took them back without question. The rest of our food was okay, but between my partner and I, neither one of us felt truly 'wowed' by the flavor. Such a gorgeous place, I'll definitely need to go back and have another experience one day. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch a little after 1pm, and while the parking lot looked packed, the inside was surprisingly calm with plenty of seating. Service: Service was great from start to finish. The hostess, servers, and even the managers were welcoming and attentive. Our food came out incredibly fast, and entrées were at the table within about five minutes of ordering. Menu: I loved that they offered a seasonal menu, though I ultimately went with a burrito bowl from the regular menu. Prices were very reasonable across the board for both food and drinks. Food: We started with chips and salsa. The chips were a bit coarser than I'm used to, and while the salsa tasted fresh, it could've used a little more flavor. Still enjoyable, just not the standout. For my entrée, I was looking for a healthier option, so I went with the Tropical Burrito Bowl (rice, black beans, mango salsa, chicken, avocado, sour cream). Everything arrived hot and fresh. It could've used a touch more seasoning, but nothing a sprinkle of salt couldn't fix. The chicken had a nice char, and once everything was mixed together, the flavors came through more. Drinks: I'm not a big red wine person, but I ordered the sangria, and it was light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. Pricing: Great value! Plenty of drink options, with some margaritas as low as five dollars. My sangria was only $7, and the bowl was about $15, both generous portions. Atmosphere: The restaurant itself was beautiful, festive, vibrant, and fully decorated for the holidays from top to bottom. It's also huge, with a covered outdoor patio (lower level) and covered rooftop patio. Overall, this spot was a great lunch find with fast service, food, and great atmosphere. I look forward to going back and seeing what else their menu has to offer. read more

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The drinks were poured well and the food was quick and good! I forgot to take a picture before I ate my tacos, but i was allowed to mix and match the taco options as well as my sides which was great! read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Side Mexican rice and side vegetables - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It's a cool place to meet up with friends that doesn't really get crowded and has a rooftop to sit on. The drinks are pretty good but the food just isn't good here. It's just okay read more

Last Sunday visited Cincos with my best friend for drinks and food. We preferably wanted a place that was decked out with holiday decorations and this is what we decided on. The rooftop was filled with Christmas themed decorations as we desired. They didn't disappoint there. They also had a special food menu that I believe is seasonal. Oddly, no Christmas themed bar drinks or drink specials. We ordered guacamole and queso as appetizers and ordered tacos from the special menu. I got the salmon tacos which had a little spice to them but tasted mostly sweet and tropical. My friend got the tacos with beef and appeared to have enjoyed her tacos as well. Our bar tender gave exceptional service by checking on us regularly and making each drink perfectly delicious. She also suggested food and drinks based on our preferences. If you're looking for a holiday festive restaurant, Cincos is a great place to add to your list to get into the holiday spirit. read more

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This place was awful- the service was not good. The rice wasn't fully cooked - the flavor is just off and the waiter was asked multiple times for multiple things and finally we just had to go get the items at the bar. Also- the vodka tonic tasted like they forgot the vodka - anyway/ very Americanized not the best Decor is cool though so that's a positive read more

Came at 3 on a Thursday to grab a quick bite and a marg. No host at the front, so I sat at the bar. Bartender was too focused on hanging out with the coworkers in a booth next to the bathroom. I got a marg, but sat for almost 20 minutes with no other interaction. I said I was ready to order then they walked away and didn't come back. No chips and salsa, but they got chips and salsa for themselves. Terrible service and a bad look. read more

Cinco is the latest restaurant to occupy this real estate in the Akers Mill shopping center. The two story structure is beautifully decorated and has ample free parking near restaurant entrance in surrounding plaza. The location is convenient to 285 and 75, and just down the street from the Battery complex. The interior was equally impressive with booths, high top tables with embossed chairs and bar seating options. The bar was already full with patrons seated at every corner at 3 pm. The bartender was very pleasant but could have used some help to serve in a timely fashion. We had to ask for basics like chips and salsa a few times and also to place drink orders. The bartender was accommodating and brought our margaritas - original, frozen for my friend and on the rocks for me. I also ordered a quesadilla with portobello mushrooms and spinach. Everything was tasty, and restaurant provided the perfect location to catch up with my friend. Will check out the upstairs next time. read more

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We came here the Tuesday before Christmas, maybe an hour and a half before they closed, for a quick lunch bite. Despite it being a slow day, we were greeted with with fantastic customer service. I appreciated the fact that they honored their regular lunch specials and Taco Tuesday deals even though it was Christmas Eve. The food was cooked to perfection and we had no complaints about the appetizers or our entrees. The ambiance was good, the music wasn't loud at all and there were probably only 3 other guests aside from our party (just 2 of us at my table). Plenty of parking was available as this is located in a busy shopping plaza. read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Taco Tuesday menu as of 12/24/2024 - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Service was great as always. Great holiday menu..... The seasonal Pomegranate Margarita is magical literally. The Steak frites were delicious and fresh to order. They always have music going, authentic Mexican melodies or songs. The bar staff is great, drinks are strong and all the staff friendly. read more

Arrived on Sunday evening at 820pm to place a to-go order. Was greeted at the bar Yasmine. My order was taken promptly, accurately and ready to go in only 13 minutes. The bar and tables were clean and the staff in general were friendly and professional. The food was hot, prepared exactly as I ordered and seasoned well. The salad was phenomenal! The guacamole was fresh and nicely flavored. The burrito was okay and fries needed salt but bothering were hot. Overall, I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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Hubs food was good enough he ate most of it Mine was not good-Service was good. Nice bar lady Ambiance n atmosphere was perfect for this time of day I can't understand why my food wasn't good/right- I need to stick to what I know (tacos) She was willing to get me something else but I opted out Love the chips & salsa read more

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It was a nice lunch experience with a friend. They have daily specials and I got this huge margarita for about 6 dollars even though it was tasting like mainly juice. The service was nice at the bar and fast. The ambience was a nice place I would to try it at night. Definitely more Americanized Mexican food but the flavors were there. I got fajitas with chicken and steak and the meat quality was pretty good, so I will definitely come back and try something different t read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Huge 6 dollar margarita - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Excellent Birria tacos and refried beans were delicious! Server and atmosphere were great, too! read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Place was great! The honest was a little awkward and we didn't realize we were being seated. She just walked off and didn't say anything. Oh well. The Salsa was good, you could taste the smokey flavor with a nice smooth Tomato finish. I'm guessing they grill their peppers before making the Salas. Also, they didn't make it hard to get. The waitstaff give us two bowls of salsa to get us started. I ordered a 3 Taco plate and was able to order 3 different Taco's. One of them had an egg in it. There was a piece of lettuce in there as well. This really added a lot of crunch per bite. It was not the usual Taco! The decore and walls had a very modern-day feel. Nice and clean! Actually wanted ro come back and try more menu options! read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Hours say 9:30 should be updated for holidays times in Yelp and Google. This is too far to drive to find out you closed .

We used to go here more frequently years ago, and after a return this weekend, I think I remember why we stopped. The service here is pretty much non-existent. At first, I thought it all had to do with the management failing to staff correctly, but after awhile, it was clear the server was just terrible too (albeit in sure understaffing added to it), as well as during our entire two hour dinner here, not once did a manager come by to check on things. First, it took over 25 minutes to get our first round of drinks to the table. Just after that, my water went empty and it remained empty for FIFTY MINUTES. By the time the server came to the table (after other employees had brought our meals), pretty much everyone's water and or other drink were sitting empty. I was parched, so my water went empty pretty quickly, but it was never refilled between then and when we left. I had also ordered a second cocktail well before diner arrived, but then he had to be reminded when he finally came to the table 40 minutes later that it had not been received. Also had to ask for chip refills and was never offered salsa refills. Food was just okay, but even if it was terrific, the service experience alone is more than enough to say I will be avoiding this restaurant in the future and encourage others to as well. read more

This was my first time going to this location but I frequently visited the old location at Perimeter Mall. Now is it the best Mexican food you're going to have in the city? No, but the prices are pretty reasonable and they have great drinks. This time I ordered the Salmon a la Parilla and it was really good. I thought the lobster and shrimp sauce would've had a more seafood flavor but it tasted like queso to me. Overall the dish is still pretty tasty. Typically I love to get the lobster and shrimp dip though! I'll definitely come back because I didn't realize they moved locations and this one is super close to my job. read more

Amazing food really good service would 10/10 recommend !!! The vibe is grate thy will stay on top

Stopped in after a little shopping in the Cumberland area with my mother. It was around 3:30 so it was pretty slow. We were instantly greeted and seated . Our servers were very nice and checked on us appropriately throughout the meal. Our food selections and beverages were all very tasty! We truly have nothing negative to share. In the mood for good Mexican food in a nice atmosphere, I'd definitely recommend it. We will patronize again and try different dishes next time! read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Mango lemonade Baja fish tacos, rice and charro beans - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Awesome place for a wonderful Mexican food ! Unbelievable specials on specific days .. pic attached. Chicken fajitas were superb ! Chips and salsa in the beginning - fresh and delicious. Very spacious Inside and outside. My friends got Taco and quesadilla and both really liked their food as well. The server was very good. Food came so fast and piping hot. I didn't pay attention on about beans on the side and I asked if I could get black beans and with a huge smile, I got the side I wanted. Great preparation of food and love the place !!! Definitely coming back here, soon again ! read more

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Great place! Good food and great options! Excellent service by Rene! Will try the rooftop area next time! read more

Felt like somewhere quick. Tried takeout at Cinco. The service was ok. Waited for about 4 min before being helped. Once helped was better, chips and salsa quick ad well as drink. The order also made it out very quick. It took a while to close the check. The margarita was decent had a good amount of tequila which is good. The food-- the takeout order of the carnitas bowl was not a bowl but a box of carnitas, rice and beans on the side. I combined the ingredients in a bowl when i got home. You could tell the rice was cooked with a little too much oil when I transferred it. The beans were good and the carnitas was a little too salty. The tacos were ok. Had the carnitas tacos, baja fish and fried chicken. Same comment for the carnitas. The fish was better but a little heavy on the glaze, could have used more spice from the jalapeño mayo. The fried chicken tacos were pretty good. You can tell there are patrons that go there all the time and they definitely get good attention. I think some of the details of service for someone new can improve. In all pretty good for a quick drink and takeout. read more

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This is one of my favs as it's near my work and they never fail to disappoint food and service wise. They have a large bar area and all the seating areas are nice. They usually have a full lot during lunch hours around 12-1:30, so keep that in mind but there is plenty of parking. This review is for my Cinco de Mayo experience a couple weeks ago. On the way in, there was a guy selling tequila shots and I was his first customer lol. Came here without a reservation (took a chance) and we were immediately seated which was nice. They had everything we wanted, frozen margaritas and a meat filled queso option. I got my regular: shrimp quesadilla. This time, the shrimp had a good amount of shell still on it, but out of all the times I've ordered from here, I'm still giving 5 stars . We also got a pitcher of frozen strawberry margaritas. The staff were so nice to us. This was everything we wanted for the day so we left as happy customers. read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Frozen strawberry margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Got the Tacos Carnitas Tacos, Seasonal Pork Belly Tacos and a Moscow Mule. Carnitas was very juicy, very well made. Really enjoyed them. Pork Belly Tacos were alright - the chipotle mayo flavor stood out above all the other ingredients Moscow Mule was good - well made, not sure if it was intentional or if the bar ran out - but there was no mint leaf for the Moscow mule. Atmosphere was fairly quiet at the time, not too busy Server Jackie was very welcoming and friendly. Enjoyed the visit read more

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I ordered the grill baja fish taco. It was great... the next time I will have to get it with lite coleslaw. Our bartender was cool and help out with every question. The atmosphere was pleasant and fun. It makes me feel like I'm in Mexico on vacation with the vibes from the music. Plus it's beautiful out today. There are other days where there are different special throughout the week. If my review entices you to come... first drink is on me. Lol. read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Town stairs bar. - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Try the strawberry mango Texas margaritas( yes they will Mix the flavors) Amazing! My son and I decided to dine in on Taco Tuesday, with the tacos being only three dollars, we decided to get the chicken and the fish taco and we also ordered the appetizer dip, I am not a fan of the fish taco, the sauce was not the best, It was kind of sweet and the chicken taco was very plain and dry. The service was absolutely great. Maria took really good care of us! I would come here for the drinks only at this point. The place is absolutely beautiful, very clean and open. Parking is good and the prices are great! read more

The service was horrible. Decent food and cool restaurant. On top of the slow and disconnected and rude employees, the prices were wayy too overpriced for some burritos. read more

A great place to go for lunch. The service is okay, well intended but lacks a bit of intention. I go here often and the people are nice and the overall experience is a good one. Lacks a bit of experience in the service department. Often younger wait staff and no evidence of a manager on staff. The experience itself is a good one. Nice restaurant and easy to hear and converse. The food was good but not great. I go here often but only because there are not many Mexican options in the area. I do recommend Cinco's and I hope the wait staff can do some training if a manager might lead by example. read more

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I only had a single dish here and it was extremely flavorful and had a great mix of items. I noticed a lot of peppers being grilled indoors at the bar which seemed cool. I actually ordered the veggie burrito bowl in an attempt to eat healthier and then I added grilled chicken. I also ordered guac on top and when all this was mixed together it was a winner. Since this was all I did there, I don't have much else to say other than the help was friendly. If you want a healthy meal that is filling, order the above. See photo for the evidence. Please note there were a lot of greens hiding underneath all that. read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Healthy and flavorful. I added the house salsa too. - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great food, disappointing service but it wouldn't stop me from going back. We noticed that our waitress friends were at the table next to us so she was overly attentive to them and under attentive to us, however I could tell she is usually awesome. Next time (because this restaurant is in our neighborhood) I'd like yo try the enchiladas or salmon tacos... you heard me SALMON TACOS. Their Chicken Tortilla Soup DELICIOUS Complimentary Chips and Salsa DELICIOUS Kid friendly Several delicious vegetarian options Long list of Tequila on tap read more

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I was here on a busy Saturday afternoon. Luckily was us there were few spots at the bar so we were able to get seated right away. Service was a bit slow but food was good. There Cinco Queso is must try! Tacos were ok, nothing special and they Margarita was on point. I got frozen Margarita and it was decent size! And complementary chips and salsa is great. I would definitely be returning here for their Margaritas and queso! read more

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It's Mexican food. But more can I say. We had a group of about 15 that was in town for business. This was just around the corner and made it easy. Walk for dinner one evening. Our waitress was pretty good and very attentive considered we have the large group. I'm actually surprised that they did not give her assistance with our large party. But overall, she did pretty good. Kept the appetizers and entrées all in order. It was able to handle the drink orders. I would come back if I was in the area looking for some Mexican again. read more

The seafood dip is great. The salmon salad was just ok. The salmon was cooked to perfection but the salad lacks something. The dressing wasn't great. I subbed the dressing for the chipotle ranch. The frozen sangria margarita is very tasty. The hostess was no where to be found but the server did seat us and was very attentive. The ambience was nice but the bathrooms stink. I think they need to clean the grease trap. read more

Great vibes! Large portions! I didn't come in super hungry so the large portion was kind of a waste which I hate. I got the steak quesadilla and it was super tasty though! We had a large group so service was quick and attentive. No complaints! read more

Cinco Mexican Cantina - Steak Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia