I could be cranky about the hours of the restaurant... I bring it up as a caution to the reader- there's a small window of time each lunch hour to get some yummy food. I ordered my favorite- the fried chicken taco- and the brisket. The brisket was very salty. I was very disappointed with it. The chips and queso were spot on... I will return but not venture away from the fried chicken taco. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Queso and chips! - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Came in here the other day ordered a couple tacos and a beer. Lady at front asked for ID I provided which is a Georgia State Issued License. Was told to show another form of ID which I produced 2 she looked at them I paid thought all was good. All my other friends had their beers I figured it would be brought with the food. I go back up and ask kindly if she forgot my beer which I'm told my ID is fake. I ask her if we can call the police to check and instead I'm sent to the bar and finally got a beer. There's a reason this place has so many one star reviews. read more

Among the many food options in Athens this place is good for a quick bite from the guacamole to the tacos. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you very quickly. It is always packed, line out the door. It can be hard to get a spot in the parking lot located behind their building but it is free. Regardless, I found myself here often. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Chicken taco, carnita taco - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

My girlfriend told me this place was good so we decided to go eat lunch there. First off I will say the drink choices are a little limited but that's no big deal. The cheese dip was phenomenal aswell as the Memphis taco. The chicken taco was solid but lacked a tad in the flavor department. All in all a great experience would definitely go back. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Fried Chicken Taco, Memphis Taco, Cheese Dip, Enchilada. - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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What a great place to grab some quick tacos! There was a small wait in line but it went pretty quick. 8 of us went to eat and they found seating for us very fast. There was also a party of 10 right behind us and they also made a space for them as well! Fantastic service from the beginning. We ordered chips and queso and they were on our table before we finished ordering. The food came out quickly and was delicious. It's a great family atmosphere. This is a gem of place. read more

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Based on today's meal I had the blue plate which was fried chicken in a country gravy with sriracha and the chicken and gravy both lacked seasoning which is so rare from this place . I will of course continue to be back read more

we came in sober and they called all of us "too drunk" to be able to serve. absolutely ridiculous service as well. charged me incorrectly. we're so rude about everything we ordered. do not go here if you want a nice dinner. anything but relaxing and nice. read more

Chips were rancid tasting. The hanging lights in the dining room have an inch of dead bugs in the bottom read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Bugs in lights (at the bottom of every light in dining area) - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

First time coming back in a while. I still love this place so much. The staff is extremely friendly & helpful. I got here a little bit before a group I was meeting & was kind of anxious about what to do but the employees were extremely helpful and kind when they told me what to do. The food is still excellent, I got the same order as the last review. The atmosphere and patio are awesome for a night out with friends or when you want to splurge and have a nicer meal/time. I'll always love this place because they aren't influenced by Athens & the craziness and they stay true to themselves & their work. Great quality food & great vibes here, definitely worth a stop. I also will always love the nutty shrimp tacos read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Queso & salsa trio! The salsas are delish - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Fast, not expensive, really yummy. Great fish tacos, chicken with lemon cream enchiladas, guacamole, and shrimp corn chowder.

I ear at Taqueria DelSol at least once a week. The food is always delicious and the service is excellent.

Best salsas and chips!!! Wonderful street tacos Birria is off the chain!!! Top Mexican restaurant in Athens read more

The guac and margaritas here are awesome. I always get guac, chips, and a margarita here. You can't go wrong with this combo. However, keep in mind these are probably some of the least authentic tacos you will ever try. They're really small and none of them are similar to traditional tacos I've had at several authentic Mexican restaurants. I actually really like the chicken taco, which is literally a fried chicken tender in a tortilla with lettuce and mayo. Sounds weird but it's good! It doesn't really taste like a taco though. I've also tried the special chicken taco here, which was also really good. It was grilled instead of fried. The brisket taco is okay to me but it's really juicy. Also the line here is usually really long unless you go at kind of a weird hour. The line starts outside the building when it's crowded and you order at the front, then sit down. The food is then brought out to you, usually pretty quickly. Food is pretty cheap as well. I would recommend about 3 tacos + chips to be full, 2 tacos if you're not a big eater. If you hate non-authentic Mexican food and hate lines, you might want to stay away from this place. Otherwise, the guac, tacos, and margaritas here are a satisfying combo! read more

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For sure one of my favorite spots in Athens to grab dinner! The service is always super quick and I love that it's so low key but also offers amazing food! My go to order is the enchiladas with carnitas and the lemon cream sauce! They are so delicious. The sauce isn't overly lemony, so don't be worried about that. The queso is also amazing so be sure not to pass on that. The guac is always amazing and you can't go wrong with a marg. Right now, you order up front per usual but they aren't bringing food to your table. They just call your name and you have to go get it because of covid precautions. You are allowed to sit out in the covered patio, but not inside. The food quality is still all the same though! Love taq! read more

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This is definitely one of my favorite places to go when I lived in Athens. I'm so happy there are multiple locations, especially one in Atlanta. Loved the entire menu and I could never decide what I wanted. Im assuming this salad was a limited item, but it was one of the best salads I've ever had! I would love to come back if I'm ever in the Athens are again. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Salad - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Yummy food and margs! Get the guac and tacos. The bowls were good, too! Great service, friendly staff. I love that the windows are so tall and you can people watch outside while you eat. Go give it a try! read more

Idk why this place has a low rating because it's so good!! I reccomend the fish taco and carnitas enchiladas!! It's really cheap and the restaurant is cute! read more

Margarita was great! The food is pretty good! I like it a lot, however in my opinion it was not filling enough. The ambience is very inviting for a college town. Only bad part was that it was not a good bang for buck. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - House margarita - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

The front desk woman humiliated and degraded me with the tone she used towards me and my friends. You have NO business being so rude when you CHOOSE to work here. This restaurant should be embarrassed for hiring such a hostile individual to be the main point of contact with customers. (You should look at the cameras to see how hard she popped off on NOTHING - March 5th, 2:30ish pm) The tall bartender was awesome and very kind. Love the food, do NOT love the lady. read more

Always worth the wait!! Also margaritas make the line go even faster ;) I had to go for the black bean enchilada special... it is my favorite meal there! I wish this was a permanent menu item but also I would be there WAY too often if they were read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Black bean enchiladas! I got just rice and no salad garnish - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Staff was really friendly but the food was pretty upsetting to say the least. Fish tacos were very bland with literally nothing on them but tarter sauce and jalapeños...sad. Chicken enchiladas were mostly dried out with gristle cover in lemon cream sauce...sad. I might say the best thing was the cheese dip and guac, they were quite delicious. Honestly, the margarita made everything taste a little better overall. There are definitely better places to choose in Athens, especially if you want good tacos. This place used to be top notch, not sure what happened... read more

This restaurant has great atmosphere & great food!! The menu left me a little baffled on my first visit, many years ago, wonder what to try. Over the years, I tried almost everything and have Rarely ever been disappointed. These people know how to create some Of the most Wonderful weekly specials. The mainstays on the menu everyday are wonderful also. Usually is always our Friday night go-to but often avoid it due to the extensive line ( due to popularity). Advise going right at 5 pm (when they open for the evening) if you don't want to stand in line. Worth the wait- great margaritas too ( although they could definitely use a little less ice) read more

Basic amazing fish tacos! Guacamole and cheese dip are amazing too. The salsa trio is good but not awesome. It is a must go if near one of the location's. I highly recommend this restaurant. One of my favorites. read more

Wow. One of my favorite restaurants- but without a doubt some of the worst service. Every time I come to this location, the staff is incredibly rude. Today it was the cashier- who couldn't have been more unfriendly if she tried. That woman should NOT be in the service industry. There are so many places hiring- find somewhere else to be employed Food 5/5 Service 1/5 Cashier 0/5 read more

First time popping into TDS was not one to disappoint! Great location. Fast service. Food is super fresh. And the tacos were amazing! We had the brisket, Memphis pork, and fried chicken, and all were . Pork had such a great deep smoke flavor and chicken was perfectly breaded and freshly fried. The small menu here is spot on and the fast casual environment made for a perfect quick bite. Definitely on the list of must go to spots in Athens. And sadly, there seems to be not much that hits the mark in terms of flavor, service, or quality food from what we've tried. It's nice to see a place that is no muss or fuss and does things right. We'll be back for sure! read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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I went here with a club association and I felt bad as we arrived 45 minutes before close with 19 people for to-go. But when we got our food, the tacos were soggy. And afterwards the majority of our group got food poisoning. As a Mexican I didn't approve completely of the Southern x Mexican cuisine. But I definately don't approve of food poisoning. At least the service was quick. read more

Such friendly service no matter which one you go to... and the food is so good. Especially the cheese dip and guacamole... all the fixins are so fresh... read more

I've already been to the location in Westside Atlanta, so I wanted to see how this establishment was doing in Athens. Like the other location, the interior remains clean and minimal, light wood floors and tables flanked by clean white walls. There's also a spatious outdoor seating area that's roofed and cooled by large fans too, very enjoyable during the long summer evenings in Athens. The menu is largely the same, new American inspired soft flour tacos, enchiladas, along with sides, soups, and chips. Our table started off with the salsa trio, which you can't beat. The corn tortilla chips are lighter than most of the ones I've eaten, really crisp and delicate. The sauces we had were this green tomatillo/salsa verde, pico de gallo, and this purple/brown tomatillo (don't know what it is). The pico de gallo was fresh and as expected, the green tomatillo had some kick to it, but the brown salsa had this perfect balance of savoriness and spiciness to it. For my entree I ordered 3 tacos: the Memphis, Brisket, and Fried Chicken tacos. All of them were average sized, 3 tacos would fill up most people. The Memphis taco was by far my favorite among the three. The pork was tender and juicy, with a nice bark on the outside, and the tang of the BBQ sauce balanced out with the creamy, crunchy coleslaw on top. If I could change my order, I'd order 3 of these tacos. Probably on par with Torchy's Tacos down in Texas if you ask me. The Brisket taco was average in my opinion. The meat was cooked decently, tender but a bit tough still. The flavor, however, was pretty lacking. I guess I could taste a subtle hint of cilantro with the brisket or something, but just the pico de gallo left the taco pretty neutral. The Fried Chicken taco was a disappointment. I think it was just my taco in particular, because the rest of my table thoroughly enjoyed it. The piece of chicken I had was tough, overcooked slightly, and chewy (maybe a little tendon in there?). Like the Brisket taco, there wasn't much flavor to it, except for a little creaminess from the mayo. I wish they battered it in buttermilk batter or dressed it with a more pronounced sauce, because it felt really lacking, and I really wanted to like it. My experience here was a mix of good and bad. However, out of everything, I really enjoyed the atmosphere the most here. Sitting in the outdoor patio with the summer night breeze and crickets, talking among friends was pleasing. I'll definitely come by to try the other menu items as well. read more

Food is good, the staff has been very friendly, but the manager stands at the door like a dictator and is extremely rude. Definitely makes the rest over rated. Not sure we'll be back. I'd rather give my money to a place who wants it. read more

Found a hair in my taco, the manager did not even attempt to step in as I told the waiter. She then proceeded to tell the kitchen "un pelo" (" a hair") in spanish and laughed it off. Embarrassing but also extremely rude. Was rudely kicked off the patio for having our little dog waiting with us while our food came out. I have been going to the location in Midtown and Decatur for years now, coming to this location in Athens was such a disappointment. Won't be coming back. read more

Wow!! Taqueria Del Sol always has great food and is so quick! The cashier is always friendly and there's always fresh chips!

Staff is RUDE the moment they get busy. ESPECIALLY THE MANAGER. I guess he has trained the staff to treat people the same way. I can think of 5 occasions where we left more disappointed than happy completely due to the staff. At least they have good chefs. read more

Delicious fresh tacos at crazy low prices. The fish taco had 2 small fish fingers with a sauce on top. It was really good but was undressed and needed a little crunch - maybe a bit of coleslaw. The Brisket and Veggie Bean tacos were really good too. Chips do not come with the meal but you can get them if you order cheese dip, salsa or guacamole. We got the cheese dip which was too spicy for me. It has jalapeños mixed in it already and they put even more marinated jalapeños on top. My friend liked it. I love the open air vibe of the restaurant, however, we came on a summer day and it was uncomfortably hot sitting outside and the inside was full. Parking is difficult. Went went at 1:15 pm and had no wait! read more

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Best tacos in town. Hands down. Always fresh, flavorful and well played dishes! For the price, can't be beat. Order at the cashier and food is delivered OR sit at the bar for a more restaurant style service. Never disappointed. I eat here at least once a week. Sometimes much more. Regular menu items are great, weekly specials are incredible! Highly recommend. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Lunch menu with weekly specials at top - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Worst customer service ever: incomprehensibly rude. Have eaten there before Covid quarantine and food was okay: nothing special, but a good snack, however, since manager clearly prefers people not eat there, I will oblige him. read more

This is my second time here. I thought the first time was pretty good. This time I wasn't very pleased with the carnitas - watery and didn't really have much flavor. The brisket was good. The cheese dip was delicious. Lots of seating covered outdoors plus some some seating inside. read more

Taqueria Del Sol - Cheese dip - Mexican Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Since I've discovered Taqueria Del Sol, I've already been back a handful of times. Parking can be a bit tough during a busy dinner service. The wait to order your food can be long, but the service is ridiculously (almost scary) fast and I really enjoy that. If it's just you and friend, feel free to grab a seat at the bar during rush hour to get quick service. The atmosphere is chill and relaxed. The restaurant is always clean. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating area is an open concept and has fans from the roof to cool you down. It's the perfect seating with a breeze. On a rainy day, they put down clear curtains to block out the rain. Every week they have different specials. Their main food consists of tacos and enchiladas. Chips and salsa are not included, but you can get them as an appetizer. The salsa trio comes with 3 different salsas, each with a different taste and spice level. The cheese dip is served warm and it the cheese is just so ooey gooey. The Memphis is my favorite taco out of the ones on the main menu. The smoked pork and refreshing coleslaw is a great combination. The fish is also good, it comes with a piece of fried tilapia with tartar sauce and jalapenos. The fried chicken and brisket tacos are just ok, nothing too special. I really enjoy their margaritas (frozen or on the rocks) because it's not too strong in alcohol. read more

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The cashier was horribly rude and so was another white guy. They harassed customers about masks - except for people who appeared to be their friends - they said nothing about their masks - and were super rude to several folks. It's been 10 years since I was here. Looks like NEVER is the next time I'll be back. Food was decent but customer service was H O R R I B L E especially the white girl with red-dyed hair. A mediocre taco cannot save VERY POOR customer service. read more

Starting off on a good note: food is great! Real point of this review: i'm a college girl, I was here with my friends and got yelled at by the owner by moving a chair (and it was never stated anywhere around the seating area not to do so) and he said "it's not a f****** barn" and made us move the chair back. I don't think that they deserve as much business as they do for hiring rude workers and screaming at students- not acceptable and they have lost my business, and I only went prior to this because I hadn't heard of all the terrible reviews! There's too many good restaurants in athens to choose one as miserable of an experience as this is. read more

Such good food and vibes. Line is usually long but you get through it quick and its so worth it. Def one of my ath go to's