El Sombrero

Me and my best pal ever, are traveling to the lake, and we are starving. We find Pedro's and we are…read moreexcited. Safe to say it did not disappoint. The food was fantastic and it came out fast, Prude was our server and he brightened my day. His smile was so welcoming! The place was clean and not too crowded for this area. Prude was the highlight of this place, but that shows how good the food is because Prude was beyond amazing. I will be coming back very soon!

Service was great. Chunky guacamole was the best I've ever had. Burrito and chimichanga were blah…read more Nothing but meat sauce in the wrap and cheese sauce on top. No other fillings at all. I would not order them again. But I would go back for the guacamole. Prices are a little high. Salsa is very bland too. Two different types red and brown, but I didn't care for either of them.

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Habaneros Mexican Grill

3.3(3 reviews)

5.9 mi

It's a classic Mexican restaurant. It does tend to lean on the salty side but it is tasty. The…read moreservice is always top notch! My adult son loves this restaurant.

Absolutely the best Mexican food I've had! The street tacos were delicious and authentic! Excellent…read moreservice. No complaints!

El Sombrero Mexican Grill

4.6(17 reviews)

12.6 mi

Good food, excellent service!!! Lunch was quick and delicious. Restaurant clean and beer ICE COLD!!read more

The new front porch is open now and we decided to sit here…read more I had the steak sandwich "for a change" and I mentioned to the waiter it wasn't very Mexican and he said like everything here its all Americanized like myself. Any way steak sandwich was excellent and a great price deffo recommend if you are not in the mood for a full on Mexican food experience. I really like here so yet again another great review from me. Would I go again - we seek this place out when we are in the area.

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Mojito's Mexican Bar & Grill

3.8(17 reviews)

13.5 mi

Absolutely amazing Molcajete!!! It was served in a traditional bowl and was so delicious! If you…read morehave never had it you should definitely try it. My husband enjoyed his burritos but I think I won best dinner pick for the night. The cheese dip was really good also. So many are runny but theirs was nice and thick. I'm embarrassed to admit it after the molcajete but I also had the sopadilla which was yummy too. Our waiter was delightful, very attentive and friendly. We really enjoyed our meal here!!

I had the Mexicana quesadilla. It was delicious and the beans were homemade. Finished up with a…read moreMexican cheesecake. Heaven on a plate.

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Taqueria El Patron

4.2(483 reviews)

31.1 mi

Food was FANTASTIC. Husband and I were arguing weather we wanted Mexican or Japanese cuisine…read moretonight. Mexican won but my husband ended up getting the best of both worlds with their Birria Ramen! I had the Birria Tacos and they were sooo delicious. Not to mention delicious margaritas.

This is the place to go for some guaranteed good Mexican food. I came here specifically for the…read moresopes which were excellent. I love their abundant meat options, which are basically any meat and style you can think of. Their elote/esquite was ok and i think probably very authentic, but i prefer the (undoubtedly less authentic) version where it's just a little bit of corn in a huge cup of mayo. The service is amazing. They are so nice, and when our little one was having a rough time the waitress came over and tried playing with him and helping out. Every time a server would pass by they'd stop and smile at him and you could tell he was the most popular guy in the shop. The -1 star is just for the ambiance, which is fine but nothing spectacular. It can get quite loud, and the fluorescent lights are very bright and a little off putting. It's a fine place to get great Mexican food, it's just not the most pleasant place to eat.

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Viva Villa

4.7(53 reviews)

20.5 mi

We got there late as we had been working on a friends farm…read more The staff, especially Abraham, was gracious to a fault. Our food came out fresh and hot, and they did not rush us to eat, even though they were closing down for the night. Even though they were stacking chairs in the other part of the restaurant, they asked us did we want dessert and served it to us! The food was great. My wife had a Jalisco something that has that light colored green sauce and it was really good. I had chimichangas and my friend had burritos. It was all wonderful and they did a great job.

Love the small town Mexican restaurants that know their customers and give great value in…read moreservice--friendly and efficient--and full of flavor dishes. Comfy interior with tons of room for busy days. My group of four all tried different dishes--and were completely satisfied: chicken fajitas, chicken nachos, enchiladas. I typically try any new place with huevos chorizo. They were good but different, cooked almost like an omelette. Rice and beans were standard but you can get black beans. Yes! Chips came with solid salsa, better than most. Servings are generous and the prices were very reasonable. No wonder it is a busy place.

Menu as of 4/2/25.

Villa Parrillada. Delicious.

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La Cabana

3.8(29 reviews)

14.3 mi

In town for a family emergency and stopped for dinner. Our server, Ashley, was just lovely and very…read moreattentive. The food was terrific and we are from San Diego so we know Mexican food! Would highly recommend if you're in the area.

Food was just plan and bad. My quesadilla was a wet tortilla with 2 teaspoons of meat and 1/4…read moreteaspoon cheese. Asked for more cheese and was given queso???? Won't come here ever again Service was good, Ema was very nice

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La Fogata

3.3(48 reviews)

30.9 mi

The food is great. The quality of the food is great. They give you a lot of food so be prepared for…read morethat. You have to explain in detail what you want. Don't let the waiters of the servers rush you on your decision. I'm here visiting Georgia and they like to rush, but the classes are big. It's a nice restaurant and they stay crowded on this Sunday afternoon.

Mexican food has been my go to comfort food for 40 yrs. I typically call in my order, as my seating…read moreexperiences haven't been good when family is in town. Unfortunately, multiple times we have had to go back and have order corrected. BUT... when I call in and Samuel answers, the food is always on point and amazing. Everyone is friendly and the place is always packed. Prices are reasonable; best I've found in GA.

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El Maguey Bar & Grill

4.3(23 reviews)

28.8 mi

Food is always Delicious and food is always fresh...most waitresses do a great job when they are…read morenot overly packed. Restaurant is always clean for a sit down meal.

Food was bad, it was expensive and I have had a better experience there in the past. Won't go back…read moreanytime soon!!!

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Taqueria Mi Casita

4.7(121 reviews)

29.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

Drive-thru

I'm an Al pastor snob and this pastor hits like it should, not your traditional restaurant if you…read morewant an actual restaurant experience, more like elevated fast food seating style and ordering. Food was bomb, staff was nice, place was clean. Can't complain.

I got the Fajita Bowl to go, which was pretty good (4.25/5); there was more protein than I was…read moreexpecting. The service was really quick; it was ready within 10-15 minutes of ordering.

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Great food, wonderful family-run restaurant, GREAT TIMES!!!!!! With family, friends, or both, it's always an evening well spent!

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