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    Wahaka

    3.9 (83 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Fish taco
    Tonya C.

    I don't know why but I judge every Mexican restaurant by their chips and queso and Wahaka passes! The chips are fresh and crispy, and the queso is creamy and delicious. I usually stop in just to pick up an order of chips and queso , but finally decided to dine in and try the tacos, delicious! The carne asada was so tender and flavorful I ate it so fast and forgot to take a picture, and the fish taco was the best I've ever had, perfectly crisp, well-seasoned, and hot. Great service, Mexican Coke in the bottle, and walking distance from my house. The dining area is not very cozy but the food makes up for it. I'll be back!

    Christina K.

    I've been seeing Wahaka all over my Instagram lately and it looked sooo good, so I decided to stop by after my wax appointment since it's in the same plaza. But y'all... the hype was false The food was just okay to me. I ordered steak, al pastor, and chorizo tacos with a side of Mexican rice. The steak was super dry, the al pastor was really greasy, and the rice was undercooked hard and kinda bland. The sauces were also a little watered down, which was disappointing. BUT I'll give credit where it's due the service was amazing! I went during lunch when it was packed, and the servers still didn't forget about me once. Super friendly and attentive. One thing though... the music was so loud! It felt more like a mini club than a lunch spot. Overall, great service but the food didn't live up to the hype for me.

    Al pastor and Baja fish tacos
    Angelica D.

    I'd seen a few posts on TikTok about Wahaka and decided to stop in one Saturday evening. It was busy, but i didn't have to wait too long to be seated. I wanted the cucumber pineapple margarita, but was informed that they were out so I got a watermelon margarita instead. It was good. To eat, I ordered the al pastor and Baja fish tacos with a side of esquites. They bring out 6 different sauces, which I really enjoyed. Both tacos were really flavorful. The service that I received was great and I look forward to returning.

    Salsas
    Carlie M.

    Loved our dinner here a few weeks ago! A causal spot with some great food. I loved the tray of salsas that they give you. The volcan de pollo was so good and the portion sizes were a good size for the price! The queso was yummy as well. I didn't get a drink, but the margs sounded so good. They also only have bottled water, but it was a fair price. Parking was super easy. We didn't have any issues getting a table when we came in, but it was quite crowded! They have an outdoor patio, indoor seating and bar seating.

    Menu
    Miranda C.

    After seeing the hype on Instagram I was excited to try this place! They don't take reservations so I was happy to get a table. The server came over and took our order and was efficient. The food was ok. I wish they had more vegetarian options. I opted for the nachos with no protein and they were good. Casual ambiance inside and outside seating! Free parking also. Some things I found strange: they are a strawless restaurant. They only serve plastic water bottles when you ask for water- seems to be a bit contradicting if you ask me.

    Kien H.

    This is a nice little place that popped up. It's in a shopping area and it's free parking. Indoor and outdoor seating is available so you can basically decide where you want to be by the weather. If it's nice, the patio area is covered and everything. They are tables on the inside,kind of a picnic style situation...nothing fancy. There is a bar top type seating area too,not a full bar,but you can sit up higher if you want. When you sit down, you will get greeted with a litany of different sauces to try. They come in little metal ramekins so you can taste and see which ones you like. This is actually pretty cool. They do have alcohol there even though it's not a full-bar situation. So if you come in to get some drinks in you, you can actually do this as well. Also, if you don't want to drink, just be aware that you will be served bottled water and not tap water and that does incur a fee. It's not like it's major, like a dollar for a bottle of water, but don't think you just going to come in and get a bunch of free water. With the food I wish they would have explained the sauces right out the gate. I actually had to guess and try all the sauces before I figure out which one I liked or didn't like. Not that it's the end of the world, but you just throw the sauces in front of somebody without explaining what they are, especially because there are six different sauces, that's a thing for me. Papas madhucadas - basically smashed potatoes ..which were not too bad. For $5 you got a nice amount. They didn't have as much in the topping department but they did pretty good and I would order again. Trompo al pastor (volcano) - so looks like a volcano is an open faced taco .... The shell is floor and melted cheese...it's a great combo. This one had the toppings falling over, in a good way though. Really good. Chamlechano (taco) - this was a solid choice. The meat was tender and juicy and didn't necessarily need the sauce...tho I did it anyway lol Chicharron carnitas (volcano) - the protein in this one was really good and savory. Just the right amount of fat to add to the flavor. Would recommend Barbacoa pollo (Taco) - this taco was okay, it wasn't out of the box or blow your socks off, there were some better options Overall, this was a pretty good stop here. The tacos were bigger than anticipated and they were pretty filling and very flavorful. I kind of wish there was a happy hour here but I guess they are still getting acclimated. But I will still go back regardless.

    Tacos- steak/potatos, al pastor, and fish
    Stephanie D.

    Food was sooooo good! All the staff were super nice and helpful with any questions I had. Sat outside on the patio and they had fans going so it did not feel so hot.

    Lauren H.

    Consistently great food and service! Great variety of salsas and spicy marg was actually SPICY

    Barbacoa Pollo and Baja Fish
    Mohankrishna S.

    Nice, vibrant Taco place. Many variations of Tacos, but all of meat. Only one chicken, one fish and one vegeterian option. They must have included shrimp tacos. They gave 6 different salsas, but you have to buy chips. Many sides and margaritas, including beer.Water is not served Service is fast and are knowledgeable of menu. The chips are crispy, salass are tasty ranging from milsd to hot. The baja fish is a hit, very tasty but pollo is a miss. Diablo fries are tasteless. Tamarind Margarita is right on spot.

    Outside view. Potentially opening up bar seating outside
    Kendell M.

    Pronounced just like their other restaurant Oaxaca, on Old Norcross Road, but with an English translation flare to it, it seems. This place is really good. Everything from the vibe of the place with the music and energy, to the attentive service, to the fresh meat, Wahaka does not disappoint. I have been twice and both times have really enjoyed it. The place is still new, but they have been crowded both times I have been. Granted, the place is not very big. We sat outside both times when it was 95+ degrees outside. They did a great job with the fans outside and it was cool and provides a refreshing feel even on hot days, so do not let the weather steer you away from sitting outside. All of the meats they offer have been fresh, flavorful, and delicious. They provide generous portions on both the tacos and volcanes. The tacos are delicious, but the volcanes are what will keep me coming back. It is a cheesy tostada with whatever meat of your choice. They also come topped with beans and offer onion and cilantro on the side. By far the best one is the Al Pastor. Very flavorful and the pineapple on top is a perfect pairing. Definitely give it a try. I also really enjoyed the Chicharron de Carnitas, or fried pork belly. An original reservation that I had was that the chips and cheese dip are 8 dollars and the portion of chips vs. the huge bowl of cheese did not fit. However, we asked for more chips and they kept them coming out free of charge! The service has been attentive and very helpful on recommendations. The spot of lively and music inside is fun and offers a perfect spot for food and drinks. I will keep coming back for sure!

    Inside
    Mariana C.

    First things first: this place feels like being in Mexico: loud music, caned sodas, bottle water, bottle beer, aguas frescas and a variety of tacos and other options. Let's talk about food; I ordered 3 tacos: Lengua: very plain, couldn't taste any flavor on the meet and had to add salsas, lime, etc to make it work. Baja: fried fish was overdone, and again, the main flavors came from the cabbage, onions, chipotle mayo... Pastor: my most anticipated one, do not make the mistake I did and order this as is (I asked for queso expecting queso asado, chihuahua or other), it came with the queso that is served as a dip, so... my whole taco tasted just like queso and it was heartbreaking. Churros: they're were "ok" in flavor, but felt a little soggy and oily. General: a good experience but expected more from the food itself. I would like to come back and grab "al pastor" tacos again (this time no cheese on it for sure).

    Kimberly F.

    My coworkers & I checked out this new restaurant today during lunch. We all ordered 1 taco, Mexican rice & Black beans. We were all satisfied with this portion of 3 items. I got the Barbacoa pollo tacos. Most of the tacos just come with onion & cilantro on the side so I highly recommend trying out their different provided sauces to add some flavor to your tacos. The Mexican Rice was delicious, I could have ordered another one to go. One of my coworkers got the Baja fish taco, she says it was gas (Gen-Z term for very good). My other coworker got the Carne asada taco. She said the steak was nice & juicy. She added the Guacamole sauce to her taco which she really liked. She mixed her beans & rice together in the same bowl and rated it 10/10. There's bar seating, inside & outside seating and a big screen TV inside. The staff were all friendly and looked to all get along with one another. The environment was giving High Morale. We look forward to enjoying future lunch breaks here.

    Barbacoa Pollo Volcane
    Richard D.

    We wen to visit our favorite server who had started working here and am glad we did. The service and food was excellent. We had Asada Taco Asada and Barbacoa Chicken Volcanes Chile Toreado Rice Queso and Nachos Chile Toreado Everything was well seasoned and tasty. I got 10 Jalapeños for $3 on the Chile Toreado plate. I was expecting 3 or 4. They were hot, both taste and temperature. The sound level inside in quite loud. We are going to try outdoor seating on our next visit. My biggest issue is that they don't serve regular water or have fountain drinks. Water and soda is sold by the bottle, definitely a profit center for them. They also had no beer on tap, but it is coming soon. Even though they had bottled drinks, no diet sodas were available. Hopefully these issues will be resolved soon. Other than the beverage issues, it would be five stars.

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    Best, most authentic no frills Mexican in Atlanta. Fair pricing and excellent service. Couldn't ask for anything more.

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