Excellent Mexican food. Salsas are made in house. It's a hole in the wall with great selections of…read moreLatin American food.

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food in Athens, Tlaloc El Mexicano Restaurant should be at…read morethe top of your list. From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place is a local favorite. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the menu offers a great selection of traditional Mexican dishes, along with a few Salvadoran influences that make it even more unique. One of the highlights of the evening was meeting the owner, Antonio Ramirez. Throughout the meal, he made his way around the restaurant, stopping at each table with a smile to ask how everything was and to make sure guests were enjoying themselves. That level of personal attention is becoming increasingly rare and speaks volumes about how much he cares about both the food and the customer experience. It's also obvious that the local college crowd has discovered this gem. There were plenty of students enjoying dinner, and it seemed like the margaritas were especially popular--particularly when Mom and Dad were picking up the tab! Fortunately, the margaritas are well worth it, with generous pours and plenty of options to choose from. The food was excellent, the portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. Most importantly, the flavors felt authentic and homemade rather than the typical chain restaurant version of Mexican food.

Very spacious place and decorated festively. Everyone must place their orders at the register where…read morethe drink bar is located, and then pick their own table. Foods and drinks are delivered to the table. We were there only a Saturday afternoon and there's always line at the register. Lots of available tables though. We throughly enjoyed our foods. The chipotle sauce (special request only) is

Cali N Tito's is an Athens classic, so while I was in town for the weekend, I had to stop by. It…read morehad been a couple of years since my last visit, and I was glad to see the service was still just as fast and friendly as I remembered. It's counter service--you order at the register, find a seat (there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating), and they'll bring your food out. I ordered the fish taco combo, which came with two fish tacos, yuca fries, and a canned drink. The tacos were good, but I wasn't a huge fan of the menu changes. Everything is a combo now, and I was told I couldn't order the tacos by themselves. I wish they'd bring back the à la carte option because I'd rather try a few different things than be locked into one meal. The yuca fry portion was also smaller than I expected--I only got about five fries. Overall, it's still a spot I'd recommend if you're visiting Athens since it's been a local favorite for so long. I just left a little less impressed than I remember being the last time I was here.

Easy to place to go orders as long as you go in Everything…read morepackaged right (including soup)!!! Shredded chicken has a lot of flavor. Can buy salsa by the pint or quart. Chips are a bit greasy.

Hit the trifecta for everything you don't want in a dining experience:…read more Quality: Seriously would have been more satisfied if we had gone to the Taco Bell up the street. Quantity/portions: Embarrassingly puny (not that you'd really want more of it). Price/value: Outrageously overpriced, especially considering how the food tastes and how much of it you get. Clearly seems to be more of a sports bar / hangout (e.g., big TVs everywhere, dance club music) and a place to have Mexican cocktails than a serious "taqueria." To be fair, though, and this is why they get two stars and not just one: The service was friendly and attentive.

Looks can be deceiving! You pull into a gas station and think "This can't be that good"!…read more If you pull out without trying El Sol, you will miss out on some of the best/authentic Mexican Food around!!!!

Bistek Ranchero with frijoles charros and the best Margarita I've had in years! My server was Nick,…read morewho was kind and helpful. I had been through a rough day, and he recognized it the minute I walked in. Many thanks to Nick and the chefs. It was the dinner and friendly service that I absolutely needed.

The service is good, the food quality is the best in athens, don't come to the classic city without…read moreexperiencing a true staple for tacos, the nachos have quickly become a family favorite ! They will soon open another location in US 441

Best meal I've ever had in Athens and definitely a top meal of my entire lifetime. Best hidden gem…read more I got the Asada Burrito and it was TO DIE FOR. It was so thick and was insanely flavorful. Everything here is so fresh and also so cheap! I can't recommend this enough! If you save room after the giant portions, definitely get the delicious Tres Leches cake.

We had the quesadilla and a burrito and those were pretty good. The downfall of this place is the…read moreguacamole is not really guacamole. It's very liquidy and a lot of onion. It's a bit more like guacamole sauce.

Delicious tacos with great vegan options. The tofu al pastor and jackfruit tacos were delicious…read morewith fresh made tortillas and delicious flavor. The sauces were spicy, and the chips and salsa were good.

Great food , waitstaff fabulous , ambience lovely Also they gave me a beautiful birthday surprise…read moresong and my family and I enjoyed it tremendously.

The food service and ambience were all really great. They've moved the lights in front of the TV so…read morenow you can watch TV as your dinner or lunch.

I have been searching for some real Mexican tacos in the area. Had no idea they were just around…read morethe corner at this unassuming Mexican market. I had the asada, chorizo, and al pastor tacos. The asada was my favorite. They offer several other options for tacos including lengua. Had the horchata to drink. So good!! We went on Monday but they were slim on pickings, so the butcher told us to come back Tuesday since they make them fresh then so we returned and it was worth it! It will help if you know some conversational Spanish. I know less than that but was able to manage.

These tacos are delicious! Don't just a book by its cover and don't expect a whole lot of frill if…read moreyou go here. Its inside a grocery store/meat market. The tacos are 100% the best I've had in this state so far. The service is super quick and the people are so friendly. Definitely try if you need a taco fix.

Love this place for good drinks and good tacos! They have amazing deals on pitchers throughout the…read moreweek (Thursday and Friday especially). It does tend to get packed especially on those two days in particular but they do a good job of getting you seated as fast as they can. Drinks are strong as well, so bring some friends and have a good time!

I did a togo order. So I will not be posting pics to be fair. This was my first time getting food…read morefrom the restaurant. The flavors were very good. The chorizo cheese dip had a little spice to it on the back end. It was a little too watery but with a good mix up it got better. The portion size ( got the small) was a bit disappointing. I chose the Texas fajitas. The meats ( chic steak and shrimp ) were seasoned and tender. The shrimp was just 4 pieces. Again the portion size. Under the proteins were the seasoned onions. I elected not to get bell peppers. The juice that formed with the onions was very good. They provide rice and refried beans on the side as well as lettuce and chopped tomatoes. The portion of rice beans and the melted cheese was small. They only give you three tortillas and I feel it should be 4. You have to think about the " stuff " to tortilla ratio. They give you a big bag of plain nacho chips. Plain. Not salted. We also got an order of the flan. Kind of small but good taste. The whipped cream and chocolate sauce was in a little plastic ramican the size of a papa John sauce so again one bite and you have used it up and the flan to whipped cream " ratio" is not there. I would definitely try them again for a meal on premises to get the sizzle and presentation. Once I do I will update the score if it is necessary.