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    Holy Taco

    3.4 (576 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tequila J.

    We came here because my son was at a card event. We were barely greeted but we sat outside. Our server didn't seem very enthusiastic. We didn't even get chips and dip. The food was good. I got nachos and my son got quesadillas. I also got a margarita. The food was pretty good. The drink was not. I'm not sure if I will return. I definitely wasn't impressed

    Natasha J.

    Really good tacos! And their guacamole and queso is perfect. We sat outside and received excellent service. We will return.

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    Makaila W.

    This is in a great plaza in the heart of Atlanta! There's much to see in the area. Came here on a whim with a Freind after showing her the area. We were greeted and we chose to sit at the bar. Our drink order was taken swiftly and food order next. The food itself was good. I wouldn't say it's the best food I've had but it wasn't terrible. The churro's were smaller then expected but good when fresh. When they cooked down after 5 minutes they were not the best. Their drinks were great, i ordered a horchata with added alcohol. I think it's gave it a good buzz. There's outside seating and indoor seating. The ambiance is inviting and relaxing.

    Davina R.

    Visited this restaurant from out of town. Had an amazing meal outside on the patio! Very flavorful salsa, guac and tacos! My elote was also yummy, just could have used a bit more spice (I like spicy)! Our server was very attentive and helpful guiding through the menu options. Would definitely return here on our next Atlanta visits

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    Jas L.

    Stopped in for a quick shot at bar after volunteering at a 5K race in the area! Service was quick and easy at the bar! I did feel like the shot was over priced for the size of it. The restaurant was really busy so I definitely plan to return one day, to try the food, and update my review! See you soon Holy Taco!

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    Brensi M.

    I went on a Sunday evening and it was pretty empty. We got seated right away and our waiter was very helpful. The margaritas were good but it was an ice overload. The birria tacos was tasty and the portions were perfect we finished it all. The guacamole was was also really good.

    Tandra C.

    My food was delicious! This is my second time going to this restaurant. This time we went for Cinco de Mayo but the only thing about it is they didn't have any specials. Which is why I think we were able to get a seat there. There still were a good amount of people there. But all the other places were packed because of the deals and special so even though the food was amazing we still lost out on saving. We sat out on the patio area because they have a nice patio area. But it was kind of cool outside so I would have preferred to sit inside but the weight was like 30 minutes or something. And the later it got I think more people were coming. Our waiter was great he was cool laid back and funny. He made sure that we were well taken care of. I do recommend other people go here because this was my second time and the food was just as delicious as the first.

    10/23/2021. salmon and broccoli
    Kesht R.

    A friend asked me to meet at Holy Taco as they thought I would enjoy the ambiance and food. We sat on the patio that evening. It was a cool fall evening. Ambiance was ok. Heaters (outdoor) would have been great for those dining on patio. I would rate a zero but not an option. 1) the tortillas ... I've had better. 2) the waitress need better people skills or maybe hers was selective with us. As I watched how she interacted with others. 3) ordered medium well salmon. I was brought rare salmon. She didn't attempt to fix it and kept saying no manager was on duty when I asked for more assistance. Obviously I ate the broccoli, but the salmon was inedible. I will not patronize this place again. First impressions can be lasting.

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    Nadia A.

    Staff was friendly and food came out quickly. The food itself was very flat, bland nothing special about anything we ordered. The various hot sauces help to add flavour but I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't good either

    Pork Belly soft taco, brisket taco, and steak taco
    Rhett B.

    While in Atlanta, I was staying near the East Village. My date was in the mood for tacos and she made a lovely choice. The atmosphere feels like a hole in the wall with the bar in the middle. There are tables and chairs outside to enjoy your tacos outside during a hot Atlanta day. What was more important to me was having a TV to watch my beloved Crimson Tide and that was taken care of with the 3 or 4 TVs they have. I ordered the Tres Amigos for an appetizer that ran for $12. The salsa was ok but thin. The queso was really creamy and had a buttery taste. The guacamole was what you would expect. I thought for $12, that was too expensive. I believe $7-8 would have been more appropriate. I ordered 3 tacos - skirt steak with cotija cheese, brisket with pickles carrots, and pork belly with roasted corn and garlic aioli. The pork belly was the best of the bunch and the steak was quite good too. The steak seemed like it needed some sort of sauce on it. The brisket was cooked fine but it needed something else like a BBQ sauce to go with it than pickled carrots. The tortilla for it was also cooked too long. Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet! I would go to Holy Taco again. The pork belly taco was really good and so was the steak one. It is a little pricey though and the brisket taco was a letdown.

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    Doug G.

    Holy Taco is certainly an institution in EAV at this point, as they have been slinging tacos in this area for well over 10 years. While it has been in place for a hot minute, my most recent visit was my first. As one would imagine, they are most known for their tacos, but they do have a decently large menu that boasts other yummy items such as chicken sandwiches, wings, broccoli, desserts and of course the staples you are used to such as nachos, quesadillas, taquitos, fajitas, enchiladas, etc... We were a table of 5 adults and 2 kids, so naturally we kicked it off with a few appetizers. We landed on the Tres Amigos, which consists of their house salsa, chile con queso and guacamole. In addition, we ordered a plain queso. The salsa was your run of the mill, chilled red salsa and was enjoyed by most. The queso was a disappointment to a few of us as it was thin and just missing something. The chile con queso was equally disappointing for similar reasons. Even with the addition of the chorizo, it was still lacking in overall taste, and was equally as thin. However, the guacamole was the star of the table at this time. It was bright, chunky and seasoned perfectly! Most of the table ended up with tacos as their dinner, as one would expect. I personally got the Combo No. 1, which was (2) tacos and a side for $14. I am a fish taco fiend, so of course that was my first choice and I rounded it out with the pork belly. Sided both with the street style corn off the cob. The fish taco was decent. The fish was crispy, but not seasoned. The slaw carried that taco if I am honest and the sauce was thin and watery, which is weird for a mayo. The pork belly taco was stellar, as the pork belly was cooked to perfection. It was crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. The relish and aioli were the perfect addition to the pork! And finally the corn, I got it off the cob and I thought that would have taken away from the topping they smother it in, but it did not. I got all the goodness of street style mexican corn on the cob without the cob and I was pumped about it! In addition the tacos, my partner got the chicken nachos...and they turned out to the a massive miss. I am not sure if this was standard plating, but it was the laziest preparation of nachos we had ever gotten. Nachos here feature the standard queso, salsa/pico, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos plus your protein of choice. Sounds delish, right? While we got all those things, it was prepared with a layer of queso on the bottom, topped with a mound of chips and then all the "toppings" placed in small amounts on the rim of the bowl including leaf lettuce, not shredded and it was all topped with haphazardly pieces of chicken that were cut into a variety of sizes and shapes big enough to place on a sandwich. It was a bizarre and disappointing plate of nachos. Outside of the food, we washed it all down with a pitcher of house margaritas and they were super tasty! No complaints in the liquid part of our dinner! Service was solid with helpful and friendly servers. And the patio was great, we loved the large patio that featured covered and uncovered seating, and even a few tables that lined the sidewalk. Ordering is all you, as they have the Clover app/site that you use to place your order and pay. You simply choose what you want and place the table number in the field and then wait, but not long as they were pretty quick with all our orders from the drinks, to the apps and our dinners. Important note to remember though, make sure to put your table number in...if you do not, they assume its a pick up order so they prepare and bag it up and wait on you to come get it. Overall, Holy Taco is a cool spot that certainly fits the vibe of EAV. While we weren't blown away by things, we did enjoy ourselves and the atmosphere offered here. I could see us hitting the patio for another round of margaritas and guacamole!

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