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    El Quetzal

    4.4 (10 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    EL QUETZAL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Maria L.

    Really good and authentic. Ate the guacamole, tamal, carne adobada, rellenito and everything was really great! Totally recommend it!

    In one of the nicest retail/business strips in the area.

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    We definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for an authentic Guatemalan experience (heat included...

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    Southbound

    Southbound

    3.9
    (877 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Lunch with my wife on her birthday…read more She: fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, glass of white wine. Me: deviled eggs, Cuban sandwich with mac & cheese side, Schwartzbier lager. Appetizers were very good. She didn't care for the shrimp (a bit spicy, so we took it home for tomorrow's lunch. While the sandwich was good, it didn't seem like an authentic Cuban. Pulled pork filling. I took half of it and the mac&cheese home. Beer was very good; I hadn't heard of it before. It's from Milwaukee. Went to Laylo after for dessert/ $90 with tax and tip. It's a Resy restaurant, so I paid with Amex plat to get the credit. Excellent server.

    I do use AI to write these easily, so pardon the clunkiness lol…read more The Food The menu here is a really cool take on elevated yet comfortable Southern food. After a few visits, I've tried a good variety of the menu: * **Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich:** This is served open-face and uses a mix of Sichuan and Calabrian chili. It is absolutely amazing, but fair warning: it is *hot*. Even if you're used to Sichuan spice, this one may still be tough to deal with, but it's still incredibly flavorful and enjoyable. Just keep in mind that they don't adjust the heat level for this one. * **The Greens:** These are wonderful. They have a rich, savory pork flavor and are easily a must-order for me every single time. * **Shrimp and Grits:** This has a fantastic sauce that strikes the perfect balance--not too heavy, but not watery either. My only minor wish is that they'd add some andouille sausage to it (even if raised the price), but it's still a really well-executed dish. * **Southern Pho:** Really great and super hearty. It's a comforting bowl, though probably best enjoyed during the winter months. * **Drinks:** The cocktails are always creative and well-made, and they keep a really interesting beer list on hand too. ### 2. The Ambience The vibe here is great. The interior feels like a charming, cozy little house you'd find in Savannah. I especially love the bar area, which has these really cool copper chandelier lights that give the space a warm, inviting glow. ### 3. The Service The staff has been consistently friendly and welcoming every single time I've been here. The Summary I honestly feel lucky to live close to this place. It doesn't get much love or mentions from the Atlanta social media crowd and local press (the good news is you won't encounter a lot of annoying people lol).. I'm a fan though.

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    Southbound
    Lemon Cheesecake
    Lemon Cheesecake
    Old Fashioned

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    Southern Kitchen & Grill

    Southern Kitchen & Grill

    4.3
    (358 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Southern Kitchen and Grill is strictly a pickup spot--there's no indoor seating, though you're…read morewelcome to eat outside in the front if you'd like. While I know many come for the food, I personally make the 25-minute drive for one thing: the Sweet Potato Cheesecake. Or at least, I used to. Lately, it seems like something has changed in the process. The cheesecake hasn't been setting properly, and the cream cheese isn't fully blended into the sweet potato, leaving noticeable chunks. The flavor, once rich and decadent, has also diminished, making me question if it's still worth the trip. That said, I've heard the rest of the food is still solid, so if you're craving Southern comfort food, it may still be worth checking out. But for me, unless the cheesecake returns to its former glory, I might have to sit this one out.

    I went to this place for an event and these scammers charged me 85 dollar for 3 drinks. And it…read morewasn't just me a few people I spoke too about the over payment said the same thing tried talking to the owner and she was in on it to a big money grab because now apparently the place is out of business. This business doesn't even show up on Google The table next to me ordered some food and sent it back because that food looked horrible. If you read this stay away and watch your wallet because they broke and they need your money to keep the light on. And I hope the owner gets this personally. I hope you kept your day job

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    Ribs are jaw dropping good.
    Ribs are jaw dropping good.
    Apple pie cheesecake
    Apple pie cheesecake
    Fried catfish, mac n cheese, mixed collard+turnip greens with turkey.

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    Fried catfish, mac n cheese, mixed collard+turnip greens with turkey.
    Chubby Cattle

    Chubby Cattle

    4.3
    (119 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$$
    All you can eat
    Full bar

    I stopped by on a Friday to try the $29.99 weekday lunch special, which is available from 12PM to…read more4PM. The special includes unlimited wagyu, a variety of meats, shrimp, and squid. They also offer sashimi and sushi, although those are limited to one serving per person. In addition to the table service, there is a buffet with an impressive selection of meats, dim sum, sushi rolls, curry, vegetables, snacks, fresh fruit, desserts, milk tea, and other beverages. The quality of the food was very good, especially considering the price. Everything I tried was fresh and flavorful, and the variety made it easy to sample a little of everything. For $29.99, the experience was more than worth it. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely come back!

    I'd give the food 3 stars at bests…read more Looking back, I really wish we hadn't chosen the premium Gold Tier menu today. The restaurant forces you to select and commit to a dining plan on their system before you are even allowed to enter and see what food is actually available. To make matters worse, there is a clear discrepancy between their physical menu and digital ordering system. Upon reviewing our photos later, we noticed that several items listed on the physical menu (which were not crossed out) don't even have a matching category, tag, or option on the tablet ordering system. P.S. Before anyone questions whether I simply missed these items at the buffet/snack bar: I personally went to the buffet area at least three times and reordered using tablet ordering system multiple times. There wasn't even a single tag or label for those missing items. If they were supposedly there, the real question should be why they were never restocked. Charging $78 a person while failing to properly update the digital menu or sync it with the physical one is incredibly misleading. You shouldn't charge this premium price without letting customers know exactly what is missing beforehand. There were empty spots at the buffet stations, and the restocking speed was painfully slow. I wish we had known this before coming; we would have happily just done the lunch special instead of paying for the Tier menu. Our waitress was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and easily the best part of the experience. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the rest of the service. The hosts seemed overwhelmed, and the front area felt understaffed to handle the crowd. We arrived about 20 minutes before our reservation. My friend is currently wearing an Aircast boot for a foot injury, so we separated and had her wait for the table first since walking is difficult for her. The entrance was crowded with waiting guests, but no one told her that there were actually open seats behind the bar. Even though it was obvious she was injured and needed a place to sit, the host did not offer any alternatives. She eventually asked if she could sit at the bar, only to discover plenty of open seats behind it. It would have been much more thoughtful if the host had actively mentioned this to the waiting guests. The ordering system was another major source of frustration. The tablets at our table either had an outdated system or were dying--they frequently froze, and we had to try multiple times just to place an order. Even worse, the system missed one of our limited special items entirely. We actually lost track because, after we submitted our order, they swapped our tablet for a new one, and the system got completely confused. We had to ask at least three times about the missing item before it was finally addressed. Huge thanks to our waitress, who personally went back to the kitchen to communicate for us and ensure we got our missing items. Without her, I'm not sure the issue would have been resolved at all. As for the food, the restocking speed was disappointing. One of the milk tea machines was virtually empty for the duration of our visit--it only had a tiny splash left at the very bottom, well below the line, and was never refilled. The meat was sliced extremely thin, which wouldn't normally be an issue, but due to the type of grill plate they use, the meat burns instantly and constantly sticks to the grill plate. If you're going to slice meat that thin, the grill setup really needs to be reconsidered. One more thing: the restaurant's advertisements are completely outdated. They still advertise a $28 membership card, which is no longer a valid dining option (it is $58 a year now). I wish someone had informed us about this before we made our choices. Overall, I wouldn't return to this location. The waitstaff were warm and professional and worked hard, but the incomplete menu, slow restocking, and poor communication made the experience disappointing. We also appreciated that no one rushed us to leave after we paid and sat for about an hour--that was a positive note to end on.

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    Chubby Cattle
    Chubby Cattle
    Chubby Cattle

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    Kitchen Kocktails By Kevin Kelley

    Kitchen Kocktails By Kevin Kelley

    4.0
    (612 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$

    /10 experience from the moment that we sat down our server, Emmanuel was so attentive and…read moreknowledgeable. He made so many great suggestions and checked on us the entire time that we were there. Our drinks were absolutely delicious! I have the toasted marshmallow espresso, and it was such a pretty drink and so delicious too. The food really is the star of the show though, My favorites were the blackened salmon and the candied yams. But to be honest, everything was good!! You must try their oysters, chargrilled to perfection. Such a beautiful restaurant with easy parking I will definitely be back!

    I had a very disappointing experience at Kitchen and Kocktails. The customer service was extremely…read morepoor from the moment I arrived. I came in on a Saturday for a 6:15 PM reservation for a party of four. I arrived first on time and my first guest arrived at 6:20 PM. I was told I had to wait till the rest of my party arrived. I set at the bar while waiting for the rest of our party. My friend approached the hostess stand to ask if we could be seated as a party of two . Also, advised the Mexican girl that it will be only 3 but, we don't have to wait for her cause she's not gonna be eating since we're on a time schedule and was attending an event. The hostess was very rude and dismissive, stating "that's not how it works" in an unprofessional tone. Later, another hostess came over and said our reservation had "run over" at 6:35 PM, even though we were already in the restaurant before our reservation time window had passed and there were clearly open tables available. The restaurant wasn't packed at all. When we asked again about a table for two, we were told we could either sit at the bar or wait. The interaction felt very unwelcoming and unprofessional. We told the hostess we wanted a table for two to sit down and eat . The black hostess said , so you want to stay at the bar or you want a table . I said a table. She said , the bar ‍I said no a table. She then said that they could refuse service if we had an attitude, which was not the case . I simply answered her question by saying no . Told her I didn't know that saying no is me having an attitude. At that point, we chose to leave and not spend our money there due to the poor customer service and the rudeness of the hostess. Overall, the staff we interacted with on June 20th at 6:15 PM were rude and unprofessional and clearly need better customer service training. Based on this experience, I understand why there are so many negative reviews.

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    Bathroom hallway
    Bathroom hallway
    Catfish plate
    Catfish plate
    Margarita flights

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    The Bougie Q Grill

    The Bougie Q Grill

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Great menu options available including vegetarian meals at The BougieQ food truck. It was located…read moreat an event at Block & Drum during a recent visit to enjoy DJs play vinyl music. Meals offered were filling and complemented beverages sold inside venue. Various specials were offered as well as a full menu. Orders were efficiently delivered after receiving confirmation and alert via text message. The individual who placed orders was pleasant and informative. If additional allergy concerns were shared, the chef was consulted to ensure accuracy. I enjoyed my wing combination of lemon pepper and jerk sauce. Made fresh to order and was delicious. The accompanying French Fries were perfect complement too. My partner enjoyed his veggie wrap which included a mixture of vegetables in a large tortilla wrap. After sharing pictures including menu with my daughter, she requested the jerk chicken French Fries. I ordered before I left and they were delicious reheated when brought home. The experience of delicious food and great customer service will make me a repeat customer. I had observed the food truck at other events and very much appreciated my first meal. Look forward to seeing at future events.

    The food is absolutely amazing and a great variety to choose from! They even have vegan and low…read morecarb options! The owner/chef provides great service! And I can look on his IG and see where the truck will be next, which is always a cool vibe. I was even more excited to learn he does private catering and holiday menus!!! FRIED TURKEY AND BRISKET HERE I COME!

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    Accurate order taking includes text alerts.
    Accurate order taking includes text alerts.
    The Bougie Q Grill
    Ample menu options.

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    Ample menu options.

    El Quetzal - comfortfood - Updated August 2026

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