The pepper soup at Tolex has come through clutch for me several times. I prefer the Catfish Pepper Soup over the Goat Meat because I don't love the cuts of goat meat they use. The flavor is authentic and the spice level is just right. I've never gone to the restaurant in person, but the takeout has been consistent for me! read more

My daughter lives in Atlanta and recommended Tolex . I ordered some food (fried rice,moimoi,and stew) .It was absolutely delicious.The plan was to take the food back to NC with us...well it was so delicious we ate it all. We are going back tomorrow to Order more food to take back with us Thank you Tolex for such a lovely experience. LS read more

I placed a 2go order. I ordered the honey beans with mackerel and plantains came with. Online the meal is $23 and mackerel no upcharge. My bill came up to $29 and some change, in the small 2go box I didnt know african food could be so bland. No seasoning, just boiled beans. Three pieces of mackerel about the size of a 50 cent piece. I was very disappointed. I LOVE african food, mostly Liberian. I know how its suppose to taste. This wasn't IT!!! Whoever prepared this didn't care. read more

I'm an American of Nigerian descent, a local journalist, and a foodie. I had just about given up on Nigerian food in Atlanta. I've never been fond of my native cuisine. That's a confession. The cultural disconnect is real. I live four minutes away from Tolex. I drive by it every time I leave Pine Lake. I've been in this restaurant before, under previous ownership, and been disappointed. But I visited the home village in Imo State at Christmas for the first time in my life a few months ago, eating as much authentic Nigerian food as I could. And I wanted to compare notes. I'm glad I did. Tolex beat anything I ate in the village, and anything I had at the high-end restaurants in Abuja on the way home. Purists will hear that and argue that claim to death, of course. But the truth is, Nigeria is hurting right now and it shows up in the food culture. The quality of ingredients available in a market in Nigeria has deteriorated with the economy. People have been struggling to find enough to eat. Those conditions can shape the practices of a cook, and a real chef makes something work. Take that skill, and apply it to what can be obtained in an Atlanta-area farmers market - which is to say, absolutely anything - and you get Tolex. It is operating in the better traditions of Black American food, produced with ingenuity, well seasoned without a lot of flash. I ordered suya, which is traditionally a northern Nigerian dish, along with jollof rice and plantains. Suya is a simple dish - grilled meat prepared with a peppery spice that includes roasted peanut, garlic and paprika. Jollof rice is a spiced tomato dish omnipresent in west African cuisine. Plantains are universal. Each was perfect. Plantains done properly are actually hard to find in Atlanta. It an easy measure of the quality of a kitchen for me. If they can do plantains well, they should have the gear and skill to do other basics well. The suya was tender without being overdone, with an excellent spice blend. The jollof rice was flavorful and did not have unnecessary embellishments - everyone wants their jollof rice to be special, and invariably that ends up turning a simple dish into an overwrought, time-consuming error. Tolex is a hole in the wall at the end of a strip mall filled with ethnic African businesses that is likely to be overlooked by anyone who can't read Amharic or Somali. But the parking lot was full. So was the counter, with brown bags for takeout. This iteration of the restaurant appears to be surviving on a robust DoorDash business. The restaurant interior is what you'd expect in a strip mall: working class seating with a TV playing Burna Boy videos. Atlanta has had dozens of Nigerian restaurants open and close over the years. Many have been marketed as flashy, upscale "elite" establishments designed to project an image of success - Yahoo Boy aesthetics - while overcharging for average fare, counting on ethnic affinities to get them through without actually building those relationships. As I sat there, a parade of customers came through, most of whom were Nigerian, many of whom were familiar with the owner and the business. Tolex is the equivalent of the family restaurant in a Chinatown or Indian neighborhood that is primarily patronized by the diaspora community. And that might be why it works. Tolex is not cheap. But it's also not more expensive than any other decent restaurant on the east side. A plate, a drink and a side will set you back about $28 before taxes and a tip. So far, it's worth every penny. read more

Tolex African Grill - Suya, jollof rice and plantains. - African Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

Great authentic food. My favorite African spot. The menu has variety. Service is great and the food is always hot and fresh! I order Togo this time. The establishment is small seating 5 tables max. read more

Tolex African Grill - Efo Riro Egusi Soup - African Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

I called in and placed an order. When I arrived home, the order was incorrect. I called and found out that the person on the phone didn't even put in my order correctly. The owner and his family are such nice people, so when I asked to speak to him. He asked me about my order and he DELIVERED the missing item to my house. That really made me feel like he cared about me as a customer. read more

The quality of life his food has gone down drastically over the years. It is really not the same. I've had nearly everything on the menu. The flavor profile had changed. So if you are coming here for expecting something that you had 5-10 years ago, it is not the same. I think management changed. Last I went I just got simple jollof rice and chicken. The rice had no smoke to it at all. The service is great the people are nice. I always call in my order and the person taking the order is always pleasant and patient. read more

We came here for vacation and tried this Nigerian restaurant for the first time!! Being Nigerian, I am picky but this food didn't disappoint at all!! We came back for second!!! We are at the restaurant and the owner were so nice!!! Food was generous!!! read more

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I walked into the building and it felt like home the owner Tolex and staff are so welcoming and then the menu tells you everything you need to know I ordered the goat pepper soup the asun egosi soup with foo foo and the beef suya with fried rice when I say I had sat there and enjoyed every bite of everything I have to come back and try everything the soobolo drink is superb and wines were amazing with this authentic food from the mother land I'm truly impressed and will be back read more

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One of my go-to's for Nigerian food. It's a no fuss restaurant with straight forward service and authentic food. It's tucked away in an unassuming plaza and while there are TVs and music, I go for the food. My usual order is jollof with peppered fish and the suya appetizer. read more

I ordered my food for delivery and the food was good. The portion size was very small for the price I paid, though. I'm a bit disappointed by that. read more

Tolex African Grill - Jollof rice - African Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

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The food and service was amazing! It was my first time there. The atmosphere was very welcoming and cozy! The server helped me decided what to try first and I have no regrets. I will definitely be back !! Thank you guys so much! Be Blessed!!! read more

Tolex African Grill - Efo Riro with goat Fufu and a Side of Fried Rice - African Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

I came here and asked the lady if I could try the soup she stated no. I have never gone to any African restaurant and they wouldn't give a spoon sized sample. I will not be back here read more

The service was wonderful! I loved the music! I'll be back soon to order again. If you come make sure you try the mackerel fish and rice !

The food is actually good. The service I received was great. The restaurant itself is small but clean. The staff work really hard and I can't wait to visit this location again read more

It was my first time ordering from here and I was in the hospital so I just want some African food ( I am African). The food was not good I ordered the okra and I ordered the goat pepper soup which was just spicy with no flavor. My order was like $70 and it was very disappointing I didn't even eat any of it. There was a big chunks for cow skin, a big chunk of tripe in the okra just big that was all the meat that was in there. Sad to say I won't be ordering here again because it was honestly a waste of money. read more

Authentic West African food, Very good service! I recommend this establishment. You won't regret it.

My friends and I wanted to try some authentic african cuisine and decided to dine in at tolex african grill. The Staff was very nice and always checking up on us. The food on the other hand was phenomenal. We all ordered different things off the menu and were satisfied with how everything came out. Personally i had the egusi with mixed meats and thought it was super delicious. the meat portions could've been a bit smaller , but none the less i would recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area!! read more