Heads up they changed their name to la Laguna!…read more Loved the different salas! Especially the green salsas and chunky guac (very fresh)! Also very good shrimp tacos and consome. Fast service and super cute inside! The chicken taco was a bit dry and lacking flavor, but I gave this place 4 stars because of the customer service! I believe her name was Mely - she was great! She told us that her parents owned the place. Awesome spot. Would def recommend if you're craving casual, cheap, Mexican.

Food :Large menu, good variety, nice portions, nice outdoor seating…read more Service : excellent!! I had a question about my food and the manager immediately made it more than better Their bowls and the mexican dishes are very tasty. Chips and salsa before you order Location : Easy to find in Watkinsville -on a main road BUT -To exit other than a right turn out of their parking lot, you will need to go through a neighboring business's parking lot to get to the traffic light. Ambiance -Casual, friendly, pleasant The outside two outside tables are nicely spaced and covered -there is some traffic noise. We will be back

They were very nice and it's really cute inside, but I wouldn't eat here again. The Green Tacos…read morewere comprised of plantains (pretty good), spinach, and some bizarrely sweet dressing. The rice was bland. The cheese in the kids' quesadilla was barely melted.

Pretty solid NGL, cheese dip can use some work…read more And also chicken fire Yummy

I always enjoy a trip to taqueria tsunami. The options are seemingly endless and always taste…read moreamazing. The restaurant stays very busy, so best to get there early or go during off-times to avoid a long wait. The prices are also fairly high for what you're getting, but I consider it a bit of a treat spot we occasionally visit. The margarita I had there was the best I've had in the area, so definitely worth the splurge to get.

This is the first time coming to the one in Athens, and I think I've had my best experience here! I…read moreordered one of their mojitos, as well as the taqueria trio. Prices are decent, and the flavor is packed!!! I love their chips and salsa, but you can also never go wrong with their tots and queso. They have a decent variety in tacos, so if you get the taqueria trio you can order 2 different options. They also have bowls and other menu items if you're not craving a taco. I love how it's a mix of tex-mex and Asian cuisine, so best of both worlds! I do think service could've been better, but regardless it was still my best experience out of the other locations I've been to.

Ate lunch here yesterday and will be back soon I'm sure. The food was delicious and well portioned…read more The menu items allow you to choose your toppings, protein and salsa and most entrees come with a side and chips. I got the shredded chicken and steak tacos and a side of chorizo refried beans. The ingredients were fresh, the salsas had the perfect amount of spice. The staff were so sweet and let us take our time ordering. The steak was well seasoned and had a great char on it but was not the diced carne asada I was expecting. The restaurant was clean and I like that during cooler days like yesterday they open the restaurant to the outside so there's a nice breeze and vibe.

So refreshing!! Whatever they're doing to get all of their employees to care as much as they do, I…read morehope it never changes. Everyone is genuinely happy to help and they're always making sure you're taken care of. The food is super fresh and yummy and comes out fast. Margaritas are also exceptional and made with fresh ingredients...no syrupy mix. Great patio seating as well with fun jams and a barrier between you and the sidewalk (a must downtown). Genuine quality experience that I would say is uncharacteristic of your average taco stop downtown.

I was really craving authentic tacos early in the morning. Luckily they were open really early and…read morehad a really good selection of meat and great prices. They greeted me as soon as I came in and were really quick with my order. It's a grocery store connected which looked like it had a really good selection of foods as well. They leave the tacos with just meat so you can customize it yourself right beside the register. Definitely going back since it's in my city and priced amazing!

Food was good. The roaches on the wall beside my chair was not good. Employee was friendly but that…read moreconcerns me as far as a safety hazard goes

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.

This place is BOMB!! Best fajitas I ever had and at a fantastic price. Made three tacos and have…read moresome leftover. Homemade corn tortillas. Delicious green homemade salsa that paired perfect. Their chimichanga was incredible and their plantains were the best I've had!! So crispy and hot and so much flavor. My new go to spot! Service was great too. Kind people and super quick!

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.

Great outdoor seating with pets Authentic Mexican Cuisine…read more Pork is awesome Very casual

Before I start anything, parking is a hassle because there's a small lot by the restaurant, but is…read morelimited. When you walk up, there's a yard with some outdoor seating and chairs, and once inside you order at the register. Once you order, they'll give you a table marker and you can choose to sit at the seating area. When I went, it was around 7:30pm and the line was longer than expected, but no more than 20 mins. I ordered a sweet tea with their blue corn empanadas which came with rice and beans. The food didn't take long, which was a plus and it was really good too! I would highly recommend this place especially if you want a casual place to eat with friends and family. Thursdays are also date nights, so they have some deals going on, but can only get them if you pick it out of the bucket full of empty cards and written cards.

This is our second time coming to Watkinsville and this place is really close by from where we are…read morestaying . I can say service is fast and great. In regards of food - I had empanadas de pollo is 4/10 , that was not what I expected from Mexican empanadas. The flavor was not it . my husband ordered a burrito XL ( he loved it) my daughter had wings- Lemon pepper and a side of fries those were 10/10, fully flavored. (Btw las micheladas estan buenisimas. Do I I recommend this place? Yes I do. I'm willing to try different plates next time we come. El muchacho que nos attendio super amable . Ambiance was awesome - you can come with fam or friends and have a great talk and time .

I have been going here since i was little and gone here for every birthday. The owner jimmy is very…read morenice. The food is good and people are so kind!

First visit in a while to a casual Mexican restaurant and we were less pleased this time …read more This restaurant benefits from its proximity to the other positive aspects of wire park, where people can stop conveniently when visiting the library, shopping, or attending community events scheduled there. Its most positive points (imho) are its location, its outdoor seating in nice weather, and its family friendly ambience. Its short comings (imho) are the food and the noise level, even early on a weeknight. Food: 3/5 We appreciate that they put chips and sauce on the table right away. There is a large menu-and there is an entree special on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday The kitchen makes a positive effort to get the food to your table piping hot. There is a full bar, but we were informed right away that the tap wasn't working. Although there are 4 flavors of margaritas -a common item at Mexican restaurants - getting one was very slow from the bar. The drink was ordered on being seated but meal had started by the time my drink came. The food special of the evening was ok -disappointingly , a chicken fajita I ordered came as flat strips of chicken (like bacon strips) over sautéed onions and a few peppers, but the flavor was ok. The serving size was ok. Service: 4/5 The server was pleasant and friendly -and apologized for how long the bar took to prepare a margarita. Ambience 3/5 - nice decor, clean But noise level made it hard to hear conversations at the table. The metal roof probably contributed to the noise level and it did look like there was wood decor added near the ceiling, possibly to help loudness. Location 4/5 -Easy drive from downtown Watkinsville, farther from Athens, 316, or a perimeter exit.

We've been to Lalo's a few times now!…read more We love their outdoor patio! The food is delicious with good portions! We've had friendly servers with very little wait time each time we've been! Lalo's will definitely stay in our rotation!