Very good food . Nice ambiance. A real cut above chain restaurants…read moreFriendly staff. Its a fun lively place. Food came out in a reasonable time.

The first time I tried to come to El Rey Del Taco, I couldn't find a parking spot. I've been back…read morethree times since then, and I understand the hype. They have quickly become my favorite place to get Mexican food. Let's get into it! Location and Parking They are located on Buford Highway in a small shopping plaza. The lot is medium sized, but they are sharing it with a few other businesses, and depending on the night it could definitely be hard to find a spot so keep that in mind. Venue and Atmosphere The venue is decently sized with both booths and regular tables. There are beautiful paintings hung all over, and the decorations that make you feel like you've stepped into a little part of Mexico. Atmosphere is super casual and comfortable. Food and drinks Now the menu here is massive. Take your time and prepare to be overwhelmed, because everything sounds amazing. Here's a breakdown of what we got each time. 1st visit - El Rey Del Taco Parrillada It's meant to be shared with two people, and comes with a pound of beef ribs, your choice of chicken or al pastor meat, six shrimp wrapped in bacon, with melted cheese and chorizo, plus tortillas and charro beans. It was just as delicious as it sounds. 2nd visit - Tacos The pastor con queso and the shrimp al pastor with cheese, onions, and al pastor sauce. You're welcome. 3rd visit - Fajitas Fajitas Texanas, with steak chicken and shrimp. There are 7 different combinations of sides that you can get. We got white rice, salad, and charro beans. This can also be shared, which my wife and I did. Speaking of the charro beans, they have the best beans I have ever had. For drinks I got the supreme regular mango margarita. My wife got strawberry. Both great. Service Food came out fast, but other than that the service was a little slow. Our waitress was nice, but it did seem that she forgot about us for a little while. The food was so good that I forgave it, plus at the end of the day I got everything I needed. Verdict If you're looking for amazing food and drinks, this is absolutely the place to get it. It just might end up being your favorite too! Until next time!

Loved discovering this new spot at lunchtime on a hot day in Chamblee! We were so pumped to come…read moreinside and eat. We all loved our food. The service was fantastic, and its location/ service was convenient for a day in DT Chamblee. I'm eager to go back. I love how Chamblee continues to grow. I've gotta keep this place in my repitoire / on my radar.

Lunch at Antiguo Lobo in downtown Chamblee turned out to be the perfect little lunch date. From the…read moremoment I walked in, I was immediately seated--always a great start. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, but the weather was way too beautiful not to enjoy the patio. Service was quick and attentive. My server brought out warm chips and salsa right away--fresh, flavorful, and definitely a highlight while waiting for my meal. For lunch, I ordered the pollo lunch special, which came with Mexican rice and a generous portion of salad alongside well-seasoned, tender chicken. Everything was satisfying and well-portioned without feeling too heavy for midday. To top it off, I had a Mandarin Jarritos, which was the perfect refreshing touch. This was my first visit, but it definitely won't be my last--I'm already looking forward to exploring more of the menu!

The food was 10/10. The service was 10/10…read more Angel was a great and attentive. Everything came out perfectly!

No question, the food here is good. I'd return again for the cheese dip, tacos and quesadillas for…read moresure. What I loved less was the service, and the touchless menus/bill pay. We were seated really quickly, and taken straight to a table in the covered patio area. Every seatback had a beautiful blanket in case it got chilly. We weren't given menus and the host disappeared without explaining that the menu was QR code only. We realized this and pulled up the menu, but it didn't allow us to place the order so we waited (longer than is typical) for a server. Eventually she came, and our food started arriving shortly after ordering. Bar drinks took a lot longer. We didn't see the server again, but tried the QR code again and found we could pay online. Without anyone to ask for to-go boxes, we took our plates to the bar and asked there. It all felt a bit awkward; self-service is fine, but this hybrid model was just frustrating. None of the servers we tried to flag made eye contact. This model needs much better staff training to work.

Beautiful spot. Great vibe. Low lighting and music. We only sat at the bar for a round of drinks…read morebut I can't wait to go back for food and more drinks. Free parking in the attached garage.

For $56, I expected something more wow factor for my meal. However, it was mediocre Mexican food…read more Firstly, my burrito de langostino had shell bits inside! If I'm paying $19, I expect a flawless burrito. I was also confused as to why the menu labeled the item as langostino. It was a normal shrimp and quite deceptive to call it langostino (which translates to langoustine from Spanish). For the record, for a $19 burrito, I only received 3 "langostino" or "giant shrimp" which really was just a regular shrimp nestled in semi-cooked rice and bean. I did get 2 thin slices of avocado. The tacos taquero de bonemarrow was a simple taco with a side of bone marrow. For $28, I'd expect something with more substance and frankly, a little more seasoning. Tacos were quite bland and I luckily had a packet of salt in the car. The bone marrow was nice, but I wouldn't consider 4 small tacos and 1 bone marrow to be equivalent to $28. I saw good reviews online and wanted to try this place out to see Mexican food outside of CA. This place is mediocre and I'm certain there are other better places one can venture to in Atlanta. Service was okay. I called for takeout and paid in advance for my order. Parking is in an apartment complex building (maybe?) and you do have to walk out to find the store.

Ashley and Alfredo are great bartenders. They are very attentive and offer quick service.read more

Love this place. Got the bandito burrito today and wow it is great…read more Come here for the steak and it is amazing. Tender, seasoned, large portion size. But their beans are the best in Atlanta. I know you thinking every Mexican place has beans. And they do. But come try these. I don't know how but Jimmy's beans are so much better than anyone else's.

First timer and we got whole chicken ,rice ,beans , tortillas flour and corn and it did not…read moredisappoint at all. We also has a steak quesadilla and that one of the best quesadillas I ever had. Everything was fabulous. The green sauce was mild the red one was hot . Please add the lime to the chicken it will be even better. The chicken was not dry and was grilled to perfection. Service was good! Ambiance was typical with a few table to eat inside. Please go!

It genuinely pains me to leave this review because we've loved coming here over the years. Since…read morewe're moving, we thought we'd stop in one last time for what we hoped would be a great goodbye meal. Sadly, our experience was disappointing enough that I felt it was important to share. Everything was burnt, even the potato that came with our meal nothing but fatty pieces for the steak. The potato was so burnt and hard that it made the loudest sound when we dropped it on the table. We love this place once again, but this was insane.

Monterrery offers a solid and authentic feel of a traditional Mexican restaurant. I stopped in for…read moretheir lunch special and ordered the fajitas--and despite being a lunch portion, the serving size was huge! The food was plentiful, flavorful, and well-seasoned, making for a satisfying meal. Beyond the great food, the customer service was excellent, and the pricing was very affordable. Their menu is quite extensive, so I'm looking forward to returning and trying more dishes. Definitely a spot worth visiting!

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant is a chain of casual restaurants primarily located in the southeast,…read morewith several metro Atlanta locations. Blending Mexican, regional American, and other Latino cultures as early as the 70s, many of the metro restaurants are some of the first Mexican restaurants to open in their respective ATL bubbles. All restaurants are known for their fajitas, margaritas, and use of fresh ingredients. Over the decades, I have regularly frequented the Doraville location (on Buford Highway right inside of the perimeter). It is one of my go-to spots for celebrating, reconnecting, venting, and exhaling. I've laughed, argued, and cried sitting in one of the back right booths. Service is on par for a casual restaurant. If you drink, plan on spending a couple of hours. Their margaritas, sangrias, and sangritas are not for the once-in-a-blue-moon drinker. Over the years, I've developed a sensitivity to triple sec that keeps me from drinking non-craft margaritas. Fortunately, there are other tasty beverages on the menu. Monterrey has lunch specials that carry into the weekend. My go-to order is the fajitas. I also enjoy their enchiladas, chicken tacos, and chimichangas. I can eat 2 bowls of chips by myself with their amazing salsa and queso dips (I love mine with jalapeños and chorizo, but my order depends on who I am with).

I like to go to places that the community recognized as authentic. This is one of those places…read more First of all it's a drive thru with inside ordering. Not sure if there is indoor seating. I ordered the super nachos , with everything on it. I didn't expect sliced onions, sliced tomatoes and sliced avocados. That was different. The nachos were fresh out the fryer. I enjoyed the experience. My palette has been spoiled, halfway thru I was satisfied. I also ordered the jamaica drink, which is a hibiscus drink. Also different for me, because I'm used to Jamaican sorrel, that has ginger. While their Jamaica drink is refreshing it wasn't what I was expecting. Also brush up on your Español. It will definitely enhance your experience.

Horrible service. I…read moreget there at 11:50pm behind a few cars. The lady taking orders outside walks to my car at 11:54pm and says "we're closed." If you're not prepared to do service 15-30 minutes after your close times then change your close time to 11pm. I've been to this place several times and I left disappointed Probably won't be back.