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    El Valle

    4.1 (198 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:59 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    EL VALLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Get these coins! THE PARTON WATERS
    Jeneen P.

    El Valle was the place to be last Saturday for the Annual Drag Brunch and no wheels were unturned! We had a blast and the food and deinks and ATMOSPHERE WAS 5/5! I love how El Valle makes sure you dont have to pay parking if there is room behind the restaurant! We had a reservation bc of the show but this is a place that never seems to run out of space. Lol. Its on the corner of 5th and Peachtree! All the boxes were check and Parton Waters and her outstanding crew bought the house down. I ordered the slamin and grits! So good and a jarritos to drink! Everything was perfect! Thanks El Valle! Be back soon of course!

    Older happy hour menu on website
    Seema Z.

    This was my first time here. I stopped by for their happy hour menu. I was kind of surprised that it was different from the one posted on the website. Because I really went for the octopus, which they did not have on the new menu. That said the place is really nice. It's upscale, casual lots of seating for big crowds and friends. We ordered a bunch of small plates/dishes and honestly, everything was average and nothing really blew our mind. I personally liked the beef burger and cooked well but did not have usual lettuce tomatoes. The taquitos, and the ceviche were pretty meh for me and I would not try that again. The chicken wings were spicy because I asked for it and that they delivered. :) It''s definitely something I would stop by again for the happy hour options and the place was not crowded at all And we were immediately seated at the bar

    Bonita y Mentirosa
    Chamlee B.

    This was such a great experience! We had serval cocktails, the ceviche, the guacamole, the chilaquiles, the elote style corn pudding, the Mac and cheese and the Brussel sprouts. Everything was incredibly delicious, and the food came out quickly. The service was great and the vibes were immaculate! I will definitely be back

    Costra birria taco
    Brilliant Chipo P.

    My friends and I sat on the bar for the Happy Hour and we had such a wonderful time. They had a Passion fruit margarita for the specialty cocktails and it was really good. Our server was conversational and patient. The bathrooms were super clean and cozy.

    Menu
    William G.

    Located in Atlanta somewhere We were seated quickly but to be fair the restaurant was pretty empty around 11:30am. I had a very refreshing lemonade, post Peachtree race. Now normally you can't go wrong with fish tacos but IMO these were way over breaded/fried cod tacos. I ate one but had to de-bread the second one to get the actual fish meat. Everyone else in my party seemed to enjoy their meals so I just chose wrong Other than my entree I had no other problems with this restaurant.

    Shani H.

    This is one of my new favorite happy hours. Its daily from 4-6pm. We tried so many items (the slider, wings, ribs, macaroni, corn pudding, taco). Our favorites were definitely the wings and the corn pudding. The portions were really good for a happy hour and we had plenty of food leftover. Emma made great margaritas so We'll definitely be back on the weekend when they have the dj.

    Gorgeous table
    Leyang Z.

    I pass by this restaurant almost everyday when I walk alone outside, thinking about my research problem. Finally gave it a try last week. I went there at lunchtime. Not many ppl so it felt spacious. The restuarant serves lunch, dinner and brunch, and interestingly the lunch menu also includes some brunch items. However, I was more interested in the torta so I got a Carne Asada torta with side of salad ($16), and added a side of Elote-style corn pudding ($7). All the dishes were delicious. The steak in the sandwich was by default fully cooked, but I asked for meidum rare to medium and they did a good job. The refried beans had a sour flavor; I never had such refried beans before. The pickled jalapeno added some freshness to the sandwich. Overall it was piled high with beans, meat, veggies, cheese... Delicious. I never had Elote-style corn pudding before. It was basically corn pudding with whole kernel corns, topped with cotija cheese and tajin. It was creamy, sweet and spicy. Highly recommended if you have not tried similar stuff. Service was freidnly, though a bit slow considering the number of ppl inside. Would visit again.

    Mole Short Rib was overcooked AF and not tender at all. Worst short rib ever! Golden Corral is better!
    Joe S.

    El Valle must be German for overpriced garbage wanna be elegant Mexican but it's not even dog food quality plates of future vomit and feces. I don't speak German so I could be wrong on that one. Service wasn't great with a very soft-spoken waitress in a semi-loud environment. Others at the table had to let me know what she was saying or questioning. I tried to just order a Margarita... and you would have thought I was asking for a customized organic artisanal vegan low sodium over "sonic ice" with a triple floater of The Rock's, Kevin Hart's, and Mathew McConaughey's signed bottles of tequila. They just didn't have one on their menu. All of the other ones had ingredients that didn't sound appealing or have ruined a margarita in the past (i.e. hibiscus). And shame on the restaurant for not having a "margarita" as an option. I see this more and more and if you want to be trendy, find... but at least have a backup plan for people who just enjoy a simple margarita. The "star" dish was the $42 short rip with mole and grits! Let's just say the "chef" didn't have the chops to pull this one off. This short rib had to be the worst cooked piece of meat I've ever ordered at any restaurant. Think Pot Roast in a High Crock Pot for 8 hours bad! They did take it off, but it's a shame to even serve it. Others at the table thought the food was meh. The fish tacos were bland, but crispy. The sous vide pork tenderloin was overcooked (isn't that the whole point of sous vide... to NOT overcook), and the guacamole was just ok. Nobody left happy. Then at the end, the waitress picked up the bill with the credit card, then returns a few minutes later with just the unpaid bill... after some confusing interaction, it turns out she dropped the credit card somewhere along the way. You'd think that would be a common thing to avoid. Find a cheaper taco joint or something else nearby and spare yourself a large bill for food that's mediocre at best. One star is Not Good and this restaurant fits that description perfectly.

    Chicken taquitos (happy hour menu)
    Lexi C.

    The atmosphere and service were outstanding. While the food portions are a bit on the smaller side for the price, everything was tasty. I had the chicken tacos, which were delicious, and we also shared some taquitos during happy hour before being seated--those were amazing too. Keep in mind, happy hour orders need to be made at the bar, as you can't order it at a table, but that's pretty typical. 4 stars because of the portion size. I would go back! But only for apps and drinks. I would eat an entree somewhere else.

    Sabor a Mi Mocktail
    Kiera A.

    The restaurant is beautiful and had nice ambiance so I had high expectations upon arrival. I was with a group of 6. Our server shared that she was brand new so she couldn't answer many questions about the menu but she also did little to try getting questions answered. I ordered a small plate and was very underwhelmed. The crab temperature was cold as if it had been sitting waiting for the polenta which was bland. The most flavorful bit was the spicy salsa on the plate. I was discouraged from ordering more. Maybe I picked the wrong the menu item.

    Happy hour menu
    Cassandra T.

    Came here for a meeting to view the space and left a fan of their food, drinks, and service. The person I was meeting was running a bit late, so I sat at the bar and the bartender showed me their happy hour specials. The drink and food specials were very cost effective. I ordered a steak taco, a cocktail, and the Mac and cheese. Everything was so good. The portions for the happy hour specials are smaller, but they were filling. The bar was beautiful. It was definitely clean, but the decor and vibe were that of a ritzy bar on the upper west side of NY. It's gorgeous. The seating area was beautifully decorated and also classic. I can't wait to bring some friends for drinks and dinner after work.

    Branzino
    Kenneth B.

    Came to El Valle for the cocktails & they did NOT disappoint in the slightest. I've been to Atlanta a few times now and I can confidently say that this is the best cocktail bar I've been to so far. All of the drinks had unique names and I forgot just about all of them lolol, but every single one was perfectly made and had me ready for the next one. There were a few things on the menu that really wowed me which were the Octopus, Brussel Sprouts with Chorizo, and the ceviche. These 3 items I could order all day everyday. Glad I came in to try El Valle

    Zoe S.

    We came here after show at the Fox. Cute spot but service was slow and food was alright for the price.

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    Natalia was a great server. Every course was more delicious than the last! I can't wait to come back!

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    Food was good not great. Service was okay, not great. Probably wouldn't come back here again.

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