Specialties
Zarate TiKi Co. is a modern Filipino-tiki walk-up food stand and catering base in East Atlanta Village. Inspired by founder Marcus Fernandez’s grandmother’s neighborhood sari-sari store in the Philippines, we bring full-circle Pacific Islander vibes and flavor to EAV—zero kitsch.
Backed by Marcus’s 25 years as an Atlanta chef-bartender ("ChefTender"), we serve bold island eats and zero-proof drinks built for speed:
• Crispy Lumpia & Island Sandwiches
• Zero-Proof Grab & Go Drinks & Refreshers
• Halo-Halo & Ube Sweets
Designed for quick daytime pickup, late-night street cravings, and local nightlife past midnight on weekends.
Catering & Events: Beyond our walk-up window, Zarate TiKi Co. provides mobile food catering, food trailer pop-ups, and custom event bartending services across greater Atlanta. Custom menus tailored to your event—reach out today to bring real island hospitality to your party.
History
Established in 2023.
Founded by 25-year Atlanta chef-bartender Marcus Fernandez, Zarate TiKi Co. is inspired by boyhood memories of his grandmother’s sari-sari store on Zarate Street in the Philippines. What started as a pop-up feeding Atlantans out of a car and tent has grown into a permanent walk-up food stand at 493 Flat Shoals Ave SE in East Atlanta Village.
We serve modern Filipino street eats, ube sweets, and zero-proof drinks for fast street pickup and late-night weekend food. Beyond our walk-up window, Zarate provides mobile food catering and custom private event bartending across greater Atlanta.
Meet the Business Owner: Marcus F.
Marcus Fernandez is an Atlanta hospitality veteran who has spent over the last two decades running every tier of the industry, from the back of the house to elite cocktail programming and management programs.
With Zarate TiKi Co., he’s returning to his roots. Inspired by boyhood memories of his grandmother’s neighborhood sari-sari store on Zarate Street, Marcus is translating his culinary and beverage mechanics into a fast-paced walk-up outpost in East Atlanta Village. He’s swapped the traditional dining room for a street-smart counter built on bold Filipino flavors, zero-proof island drinks, and genuine neighborhood connection.
Beyond the daily hustle at 493 Flat Shoals, Marcus drives the brand's offsite operations, offering mobile food catering and custom event bartending across greater Atlanta.
