Whether you are a straight shooter when it comes to your taco preferences or rather a little more creativity, these five top restaurants will give you what you need and more. From acclaimed fish tacos that have been around for years, to more unique options, like Fried Avocado tacos, here we give you the best tacos Atlanta has to offer in 2017.
Haute Top 5: 2017 Best Tacos in Atlanta
1 Taco Cowboy
This newly named Virginia Highland spot, is nothing new when it comes to the experience in the kitchen. Owner and Chef Tom Catherall, known for his award-winning fare and restaurants such as Prime, is back in the old Noche spot. This time, however, the menu focus is: tacos. And they are fantastic. The absolute must-try is the Lobster taco, made with fajita peppers, onions, contija cheese and cascabel chili sauce. Of course, the lobster stars in this taco with its freshness.
2 The Original El Taco
The Original El Taco, a lively taqueria in the heart of Virginia-Highland, dishes up a variety of individual tacos perfect for mixing and matching. Fan favorites include the pork carnitas taco, served with slightly spicy chili sauce, sweet pineapple and slaw on a corn tortilla, and the fried fish taco with creamy caper mayo and picked chiles. Don’t forget to check the chalkboard for a unique selection of special tacos created by executive chef Jack McGinn!
3 Alma Cocina
At this downtown Mexican mainstay, fried avocado tacos are a favorite of carnivores and herbivores alike. The tasty taco trio comes served with crispy queso cotija, poblano pesto and roasted tomato on corn tortillas alongside a hearty serving of black beans and poblano chile rice.
4 Verde Taqueria
A casual, laid back cool spot in Brookhaven where you can grab a margarita and nosh on some great tacos. Don't leave without tasting the Fried Calamari, Dusted in cornmeal with fried jalapeños, coleslaw, & jalapeño ranch sauce or any of their other tacos for that matter.
5 Taqueria del Sol
A line out the door is not uncommon at this Westside jaunt. Simply, their tacos are worth the wait. Favorites include the Memphis Taco with smoked Pork and spicy jalapeno coleslaw topped with tequila barbecue sauce.