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I asked for the Vegano bowl, and I asked if it could be made "Supremo : +$1.95 supremo style adds seared cheese and rajas inside (roasted poblano/onion in cream sauce)." I am not vegan so I'm OK to have cheese. The cashier said they can't do it for the vegano but she'd give me the other soy chorizo option and make that supremo. I said that's fine, but I wanted the vegano because of ingredients (guacamole, corn, lettuce, black beans, pico de gallo). She said they'd put those and started adding the items and charging me extra... I didn't understand what the point was but okay. Well, I got a burrito instead of a bowl, and it was missing guacamole, corn, and pico de gallo. The "supremo" seemed to be lacking cheese too. The flavor was decent, but it was all very disappointing.
Service was great, very friendly and nice. Place is outdoors and cool spot with tents. Margaritas are amazing, and michelada is also tasty. Tacos and other food we had was very mid. Definitely better places for tacos.
I usually enjoy this local fav- great shrimp tacos and rice! The shrimp are a bit spicy, so if you begin choking due to spice, always asked them to hold the chipotle sauce. Services is usually quick as you order at the entry, grab a seat and wait until they bring food to you. The food is made fresh and the servers are pleasant. Always a great way to spend a Friday. Taco Tuesday evening- as the atmosphere is lively and loud.
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 !
$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!
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!
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
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.
I wish I still had the tacos from earlier today. They were amazing. Which is why I ordered a second time for two shrimp tacos. Instead of one. You can imagine how disappointed I was to see the shrimp was a lot smaller dried out and all around presentation was not the same as my lunch order. This is very disappointing.
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 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.
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.
1 month ago
Really good Mexican food and very fast service. Came on a weekday with about 15 people in the group. The line to order was pretty long, but it moved very fast! The food also came out within 5 to 10 minutes of ordering. The chips and salsa are so good. The chips taste homemade. Not like your regular Mexican restaurant chips. The salsa is also very tasty and thick. I bet it is made in house, daily. Order the Barbacoa Mulita. The meat was very tender, and the Mulita was so flavorful! I was afraid that the portion would be small so I ordered a side of rice and beans. Definitely did not need the side of rice and beans. But they were good. Also ordered a Horchata to drink. So good!!! Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more
1 month ago
2 months ago
I recently visited the new El Tesoro location, and the food completely lives up to the hype! Everything feels and tastes incredibly authentic, and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes you get. The Food: Absolutely stellar. My absolute favorite lunch meal here is the Mulita Barbacoa De Res--the flavor is incredible. Also, the street corn is a must-order standout side! The Setup: They have a nice touch with self-serve water jugs and cups readily available for guests, which is super helpful.The Atmosphere: My only real complaint is the indoor seating area. It is not very comfortable, it feels like there is no air conditioning running. Since the space isn't entirely open-air either, it got pretty stuffy and hot inside. Overall, come for the food because it is fantastic, but you might want to grab a spot on the outdoor patio if it's a hot day! read more
I asked for the Vegano bowl, and I asked if it could be made "Supremo : +$1.95 supremo style adds seared cheese and rajas inside (roasted poblano/onion in cream sauce)." I am not vegan so I'm OK to have cheese. The cashier said they can't do it for the vegano but she'd give me the other soy chorizo option and make that supremo. I said that's fine, but I wanted the vegano because of ingredients (guacamole, corn, lettuce, black beans, pico de gallo). She said they'd put those and started adding the items and charging me extra... I didn't understand what the point was but okay. Well, I got a burrito instead of a bowl, and it was missing guacamole, corn, and pico de gallo. The "supremo" seemed to be lacking cheese too. The flavor was decent, but it was all very disappointing. read more
I usually enjoy this local fav- great shrimp tacos and rice! The shrimp are a bit spicy, so if you begin choking due to spice, always asked them to hold the chipotle sauce. Services is usually quick as you order at the entry, grab a seat and wait until they bring food to you. The food is made fresh and the servers are pleasant. Always a great way to spend a Friday. Taco Tuesday evening- as the atmosphere is lively and loud. read more
6 months ago
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 ! read more
1 year ago
$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! read more
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Alan R.
Corinne, you are absolutely correct, this is not enough queso. Our…
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! read more
1 year ago
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 read more
29 days ago
1 year ago
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. read more
3 months ago
I wish I still had the tacos from earlier today. They were amazing. Which is why I ordered a second time for two shrimp tacos. Instead of one. You can imagine how disappointed I was to see the shrimp was a lot smaller dried out and all around presentation was not the same as my lunch order. This is very disappointing. read more
4 months ago
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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. read more
5 months ago
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. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
2 years ago
This place has a very nice vibe, especially for a spring-summer evening. While the restaurant is inside a building, most people prefer to sit outside on picnic benches or stand on tall tables. We ordered different varieties of tacos and a burrito to try, and everything tasted really nice. The nacho with salsa and guacamole were probably my favorite. The salsa had a nice kick to it, without being too spicy. The service took a little while, but considering the sheer number of people there, I think that was to be expected. But apart from that, it's a great spot to hangout with friends and family. read more
3 months ago
6 months ago
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 read more
3 years ago
First time, this was our first stop of the tasting. Great service, friendly server, very chill place, and the service was fast. We ordered 5 different beers, wine, and a soup. We were not disappointed. Loved the decor which was rustic and welcoming for small or large groups. We would recommend sipping your way to this location . read more
Going just based off of the Pozole, wow 5 out of 5! So flavorful! Rich deep marinated flavors on the meat. Served with avocado is great for a cool down. Plenty of cilantro and meat. Would recommend ! Esp on a nice cold day. Friendly staff who are very helpful! Fast service and plenty of chairs. Bring a group! read more
6 months ago
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. read more
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I don't think this location lives up to the original. They don't have margaritas and the food was dry. The salsa saved it in my opinion. Service is ordering at the counter like the original and ambiance is ok. The room you sit in is just picnic tables and loud music. read more
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