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    El Tesoro

    3.5 (53 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Salsa
    Sabrina C.

    I came back here exclusively for the guacamole! FANTASTIC! I visited the original (?) location a month or so ago and couldn't stop thinking about the chips and guacamole. When I went back and was told they were temporarily closed as they relocated I was SAD. Seeing the new location open and poppin today made me smile. I'm not sure the chips were as fresh and I was disappointed to not see the little warmer device with chips on display as they did at the other location but still the guac was worth it. I'll definitely be back !

    Fish taco w/avocado added, skirt steak taco
    Corinne C.

    $7 for this much cheese dip should be a crime. The tacos were tasty at least and I appreciated the generous portion of lime and avocado. EDIT: The owner Alan responded to my concerns and sent me a refund, plus interest! What a guy. More restaurant owners around ATL should be like him, that is really putting the customer first and I appreciate it. Now I will have to make it my beeswax to check out the original El Tesoro location. Thanks again Alan!

    Veggie nachos
    Kandus J.

    Good food located inside Wild Heaven Brewing! My go to is the veggie nachos. It's a little pricey but the portions are usually big. You have to pay for parking now but you can get 2 hours free or snag a coupon code from Wild Heaven Brewing for free parking all day!

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    Annabelle G.

    Delicious tacos!! The food here was great, the menu has a lot of options and there's a nice drinks selection as well. I got asada tacos which were so good, the tostada was only okay. Parking was kind of a nightmare but there's a small gravel lot across the street, I'd recommend going earlier for dinner there's always a long line but it goes pretty fast! It's only outdoor seating but the lights and vibes are definitely a vibe for a fun get together. Good food, just be prepared to stand in line. 4/5 food 5/5 service 5/5 vibes

    Tanisha L.

    Nothing bad, just no standouts. Family atmosphere in being kid friendly in the new White/Lee area in West End. Plenty of indoor seating. Was having trivia on Tuesday and has events on each night. Food was ok in what seemed to be items made in the morning and kept on a steam table but in the kitchen. Drinks were premade with the frozen margaritas. Order in line and food is brought to your table.

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    Baby L.

    I really love the atmosphere and the service that I received at this place and walking in the cashier was super friendly and helpful, and every employee that passed by me, spoke to me. It was even at one point that I think the owner was there and I was standing there and he was like hey are you OK? Have you been out so very outgoing and friendly staff so let's talk about the food so I've been on a very specific mission to find the best Carne Asada in Georgia because I'm a southern California girl and more important I'm a San Diego girl. If you know anything about San Diego, we will argue with anybody professing that we have the best Mexican food in the world and although the Mexican food that I've eaten in Atlanta has some really good flavor the burrito that I have on this place out of town, the meat was seasoned perfect too perfection. I made modifications to their burrito to make it more like what I like from home so I removed the rice and beans and guacamole and pico de gallo and I think that impacted their rendition of the burrito. I will say that they use a much better grade of meat than what issues in San Diego. I believe they use flank steak and that is more expensive. However, I was disappointed by the amount of meat in the burrito and I think they overcompensate it with a guacamole and so that impacted the score I would've given them a five out of five, but I understand that if you're used to filling a burrito with rice and beans and somebody's just wanting meat, you're not gonna just fill it up with with meat will I ever eat here again maybe but if I do, I will order the food as they have it listed and not try to make modifications and I will go in there understanding that it is on the higher end of prices for Mexican food than I'm used to. I'm not used to paying $19 for a burrito and $22 after tip not saying I won't. I'm just not used to it, especially when I thought that the amount of meat was really low there salsa although I thought it was strange it was in a packet was 10 out of 10. I hope this helps. I hope everybody reads this and says don't make modifications to their food order as it is and that would probably be the best way to go about it.

    Steak burrito
    Shernell H.

    After doing a bike ride, I stopped here at El Tesoro, which is located inside of the Lee+White food hall in the West End. The portion size and cost is definitely a selling point here as it's filling and fairly affordable. Additionally, the food was made fresh and took about 10 minutes to come out, if that. Taste wise, being from Texas and being a huge fan of Mexican food, the burrito was just okay to me which prompted an average rating.

    I ordered family nachos and a drink, and they gave me a small cup that was barely half full  You really can't make this up.

    I ordered family nachos and a drink, and they gave me a small cup that was barely half full You really can't make this up. I could've bought a 99-cent canned soda and gotten more to drink than what I paid $4 for here. Please go out of business if filling a small cup is hurting you that bad

    Birria tacos are top notch! Thursdays only
    Britney C.

    Go on Thursdays for delicious birria tacos. It's a bit salty, but these are still top tier tacos. The meat is very rich, and I love how they crisp the shell. Andddd where else can you get a $9 margarita? Other honorable mention - steak Mulita. Just go, thank me later. Free parking & other breweries to visit. Picnic style sitting inside & out. Also has couches & tvs inside. Friendly service.

    Texas fajitas steam

    The food was spot on my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was what you would want it to be attentive, prompt, and willing to offer suggestions. Had the bulldog margarita thing was a little expensive and not very spicy however, the Mexican mule was great. We definitely go back again and recommend it if someone wanted Mexican in that area.

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    One of the best dining experiences I've had. Everything tasted amazing. Clean place, affordable prices, and excellent customer service.

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    The customer service & the delicious food! The amount of food that you get is plentiful and absolutely delicious!

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    Did not like the food, I'm sorry. Service and location were good but I had to send my food back because I just was not sure of the taste

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    3 months ago

    Best neighborhood spot for delicious food, drinks, and apps! Staff is always friendly and food comes out quick. Love this place!!

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    6 months ago

    Small portions. Pork was ok. No service to speak of. They're moving nearby..I sure hope they get their act together,

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    The Black Coffee

    The Black Coffee

    5.0
    (11 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I know this is the one at Morehouse, but I didn't see the main store listed. I visited the primary…read morelocation of the same name - Black Coffee. I love this place and stop by anytime I'm in Atlanta. It not only has amazing coffee, but it is a hub for community and I love that. Many groups meet there and they used to even have chess for kids. Now to the je good stuff. The coffee and matcha are very good. Nice balance of espresso and flavor. Service is amazing and friendly. It's almost like Cheers - where everyone knows your name. The owners are hands on and cultivate a family spirit. The whole place is a vibe- chill and friendly. A great place to meet friends or just get some work done.

    Black Coffee at Morehouse College (next to the Bookstore) is the perfect stop and start to my day…read moreas I walk from the train station to campus. The young, fabulous team always greets you with a smile, even early in the morning. Their customer service is top-notch, and the vibe is full of positive energy. Paying homage to how the menu features clever, creative names (The Marathon) representing Black artists, so thoughtful and inspiring. Great selection of teas, coffees, small bites (Lox and Bagel/Grilled Cheese) and grab-n-go items. My preference is the craft-made sorrel lemonade, refreshing every time. Great price point for both the students and employees across the AUC. Hoping to see a Vegan bakery/breakfast item added to their menu soon. Fantastic customer service.

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    Order and Grab-n-Go. 10.21.2025.

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    Order and Grab-n-Go. 10.21.2025.
    Costa Coffee - Lee White

    Costa Coffee - Lee White

    4.2
    (13 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Cute coffee shop concept, but it's still a chain... so I will judge it like it's a Starbucks…read more The Lee + White location is SO so so cute - from inside the food hall, it looks like a phone booth door - but once you enter, you follow a short bright red hallway to the coffee shop. Doesn't affect the quality of the food/coffee, but still super fun. We had to try the instaworthy Blue Lavender Latte, made with butterfly pea powder to give it that iconic blue. Definitely a fun one to try - I like the hot version for the latte art! We also tried a snickerdoodle cookie and an iced latte - overall pretty standard fare. I'll definitely bring guests or friends who have never visited this location of Costa for the novelty - otherwise, I probably wouldn't venture this far out for coffee!

    My husband picked up some coffee for us, and it was pretty good. But what stood out was the food!…read more I ordered a gingerbread latte and that was delightful though slightly sweeter than I prefer. Definitely solid drink though. He got a lox and herbed cream cheese dill toast. This was delicious. Not too salty. Not fishy. Buttery texture. Every flavor just so balanced. And the bread was so thick but it wasn't hard to bite--you would think that would throw off the ratio but it was perfect. The star was this apple fritter biscuit! I thought it was going to be super sweet but it was a savory biscuit and it made it taste more like a pie! The apple filling wasn't overly sugary. The biscuit itself was like buttery and layered but had this caramelized sugar crust. It was so good. Since my husband brought it back, I can't speak to the interior or what it looked like, but he wanted to go back and wished we all could have explored it.

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    Plenty of seating
    Plenty of seating
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    The Little Tart Bakeshop

    The Little Tart Bakeshop

    4.5
    (144 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Little Tart Bakeshop is one of those spots that instantly wins you over. The smell of fresh…read morepastries and coffee hits you as soon as you walk in, and everything in the case looks amazing. The croissants are perfectly flaky and buttery, and you can tell the ingredients are high quality and thoughtfully used. The vibe is cozy and very "Atlanta" -- relaxed, a little trendy, and a great place to meet a friend or grab a quick coffee. Service is always friendly and efficient even when it's busy. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area... just be prepared to leave with more pastries than you planned.

    Super cute and yummy coffee shop…read more I came here on a Friday morning around 10a.m. It was active inside with about 3 people ahead of me but the line moves quick. There's a steady traffic of people going in and out. The staff are welcoming and pleasant. I got an iced honey lavender latte with oat milk and slice of the pistachio cardamom cake. The latte was ok but the cake was phenomenal. The latte had a decent flavor but it wasn't strong. Plus it tasted very grainy and milk-heavy, overpowering the coffee. My slice of cake was so moist and delicious without being too sweet. It was perfect. I'd definitely come back again more so for the desserts than the coffee. They have some indoor seating and a cozy table on the sidewalk just outside the front door.

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    Chocolate Croissant and Cortado
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    Delicious carrot cake
    Cafe Lucia

    Cafe Lucia

    4.0
    (249 reviews)
    2.5 mi
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    Great atmosphere. A super cute place. And in the middle of downtown, which is very accessible. Good…read morefor studying and meeting friends.

    I don't doubt that Cafe Lucia was once a great place to catch a coffee break or quick…read morebreakfast/lunch. I'm in the area and it seems like this spot is really struggling. They've been desperately hiring the past few weeks and seem to be sucking at employee retention. You will probably run into a drugged out homeless person while patronizing this business. The inside is charming but in a grunge way. There's potential but it's just not hitting it these days. They didn't have any of their listed non-dairy milk options nor any bread except for naan (and no bread the second day I came). I've gone in often and they've run out of inventory with no timeline of replenishing. I was able to get a B.E.C. sandwich ONCE in the handful of times I've been here. It was decent and fairly priced, but unavailable the following visits I made. At some point I had to have a sandwich made with no bread because they were out. That was my last time there. Most of the baristas appear to hate working here or simply being on the planet lol. My last visit I was looped into an unwarranted political conversation when just trying to grab a coffee. I get that it's near a college campus so EVERYTHING is made unnecessarily political these days unfortunately, but maybe they should coach their folks to not engage unsuspecting customers in these conversations... literally just prioritize the JOB and the BUSINESS and the customer experience. I don't need or want a lecture on how unbearable you think our country is when I'm just trying to get a drink. It's a horrible business practice to assume ~anyone's~ social/political leaning and I hope we as a society can collectively move into a space where we stop normalizing this behavior. Hope they can pull it together because in theory it is a neighborhood asset. But currently? No bueno.

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    Menu Board
    Love the ambiance
    Love the ambiance
    Cafe Lucia

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    El Tesoro - mexican - Updated August 2026

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