El Taco

http://www.eltaco-atlanta.com/
1186 N. Highland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

A group of us came to this casual Mexican joint in the Virginia Highlands for a birthday celebration in November.  With large murals and lively colors filling the walls, El Taco is known for a good time, the salsa bar, and of course...the taco wheel.  Be sure to keep the token given to you upon entering for a chance to win food or drinks throughout the night from the hourly spin, which we won free guacamole.

I have been a couple of times and only tried the fried chicken, steak, and chorizo tacos.  As I stated in an earlier post, I'm not a big fan of corn tortillas and El Taco advises which ones are flour and corn, so it's easier to make my decision.  The chorizo taco is one that I will not order again, but the steak and fried chicken tacos are both superb and refreshing.  I have also heard wonders about the fried fish tacos.  While you are waiting for your tacos, make a pit stop by the salsa bar and try the many different prepared varieties.

El Taco is a great atmosphere for a group looking for enjoyment.  The surroundings are fun, wheel spinning is exhilarating, and the food well priced to save you money for the drinks.  Sangria, margaritas, and frozen mojitos can be seen at most tables, but only the daring (like myself) try the Michelada Cubana...look it up on the website!