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The Original El Taco

The Original El Taco

(Now Closed)
Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Virginia Highland, Atlanta
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The Original El Taco
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MenuMenu
Dinner 11Brunch 8
For the Table - Starters
Ela's Hummus
6
Crisp chickpea and sumac, chermoula and mushroom, tamarind eggplant and pine nut
Cauliflower Falafel
8
Tomato chutney, tahini ranch
Lamb Keftedes
19
Red chermoula, charred lemon
Local Greens
13
Roasted pepper, fennel, olive, sheep milk feta, pita, goddess dressing
Tamarind Grilled Eggplant
13
Pickled rind, cucumber, fresno chili vinaigrette
Steve's Greek Fries
8
Greek cheese, herbs, harissa aioli
More Pita
4
Mezze Board
18
Persian labneh, smoked eggplant dip, hummus, israeli pickles, grilled pita
Moroccan "Hot Chicken"
14
Ras el hanout wing sauce, pickled things
Yaya's Hot Pockets
8
House-made savory hand-pie
Beets & Chicory
11
Red onion, spiced nuts, honey vinaigrette
Brussels
13
Garlic, lemon aioli
Get Sauced!
5
Selection of hot sauces, dips and condiments to fulfill your dipping desires
Chermoula Mussels
18
Herb cream, garlic confit, house sausage, dill
Entree - Mains
Lamb Kofta Burger*
20
Pickled cabbage, goat cheese, roasted pepper, harissa aioli
Arctic Char
35
Potato, capers, celery, olive, togarashi
Mythos Beer Battered Cod
25
Green tomato-cucumber salad, green harissa, tartar
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
18
Taktouka curry, yogurt, tomato relish
Char-Grilled Skewers
Ancient tradition collides with modern inspiration. Served individually or choose a set below
Skewers
Harissa Chicken
12
Smoked chilis, roasted garlic
Mushroom Shawarma
13
Umami glaze, pistachio dukka
Tamarind-Date Pork
12
Adana style kebab, green tomato kosho
Black Pepper Lamb*
18
Grilled sirloin, greek herbs
Chili-Garlic Shrimp
16
Aji amarillo, lime
Sets
Fork and Knife
7
Couscous, chili, dried fruit, mint, feta
With Greens
9
Roasted pepper, fennel, olive, sheep feta, goddess dressing
On a Pita
7
Pickled cabbage, tomato relish, cucumber, feta, tzatziki
Sweet - Desserts
Greek Fro-Yo
9
Honey, crumbled baklava
Ela's Greek Donuts
9
Cardamom custard, cinnamon, sugar
Night Cap
15
Vinsanto Domaine Santos | Santorini, Greece; The perfect butterscotch, chocolate covered orange finish
Elavate with Spirits
+$5; coconut coffee affogato or boozy cherries
Tableside French Press Coffee
12
Halva, turkish delight, moroccan chocolate
Cocktails - Spirits
Lyre Lyre
12
Lustau manzanilla and amontillado, spiced cocchi torino
Cassandra's Cooler
12
Aperol, vodka, rose, orange
Capri Son
12
Stray dog gin, montenegro, grapes, lemon
The Sultan's Swizzle
14
Ron zacapa, centerbe, pineapple, lime, orgeat
Foreign Exchange
15
Asw rye, fiddler bourbon, fernet, tentura antica, baharat
Garden of Eden
12
Wheatley vodka, cucumber, elderflower, mint, agave
Spice Road
12
Corazon blanco, los vecinos mezcal, blood orange, sumac
Turkish Frost
14
Rum, brandy, mr. black, meletti, baharat, almond milk
Barrel-Aged White Negroni
17
Old tom gin, italicus, vermouth
Vespa Martini
15
Four pillars olive leaf gin, st. george vodka, cocchi americano
Non-Alcoholic
Sleight of Hand
12
Ish london botanical, pea powder, rose, lime, tonic
Beer - Brews
Mythos Lager
8
Wrecking Bar Helles Lager
8
Miller High Life
6
Peach State Lite
8
Peach State Light
8
Wild Heaven Emergency Drinking Beer
8
Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects (Na)
8
White - Bubbles & Whites
Prosecco | Acinum | Veneto, Italy
12
Sparkly and spunky, green apple with guava.
Picpoul De Pinet | Flores | Languedoc, France
10
Crispy citrus and minerality. The essence of Southern France.
Anassa | Gotham Project | Peloponnese, Greece
12
Bright and lively. Floral, citrus, Georgia Peach.
Assyrtiko | Domaine Santos | Santorini, Greece 2021
78
Classic citrus and peach with Aegean salinity.
Spanish Bubbles | Raventos | Penedes, Spain
68
Delicate richness. The best of Spanish bubbles.
Grillo | Tenuta Rapitala | Sicily, Italy
10
Aromatic, tropical and refreshing.
Assyrtiko | Alexakis | Crete
12
Vibrant citrus and minerality with a linear backbone.
Massaya Blanc | Bekka Valley, Lebanon
14
Bold, nutty, exotic fruits with rich complexity.
Red - Rose & Reds
Provence Rose | Triennes | Provence, France
12
Classical rose with white blossom and wild strawberry.
Tempranillo | Azul Y Garanza | Navarra, Spain
11
Classic Spanish sipper with vibes of cherry and raspberry.
Syrah, Graillot "Syrocco" I Zenata, Morocco
68
Dark fruits, Provencal herb and pepper from a legendary family.
Mm | Domaine Sigalas | Santorini, Greece
75
Bold wine with deep red and black fruit, spice and vanilla.
Nero D' Avola | Colosi | Sicily, Italy
15
Biodynamic with dansom plum, laurel and a hint of spice.
Nero Buono | Cincinnato "Polluce" | Lazio, Italy
13
Fresh plum and dark cherry going back 1000 years.
Tautavel | Gerard Bertrand | Roussillon, France
13
Raspberry, violet, supple but with a firm right hook.
Starters - for the Table
Mezze Board
18
Persian labneh, smoked eggplant dip, hummus, pickled things, grilled pita
Toxin Tamer Smoothie
8
Spinach, apple, lemon, melon, ginger, mint
Cauliflower Falafel
8
Tomato chutney, tahini ranch
Moroccan "Hot Chicken"
14
Ras el hanout wing sauce, pickled things
Yaya's Hot Pockets
8
House-made savory hand-pie
Steve's Greek Fries
8
Greek cheese, herbs, harissa aioli
More Pita
4
Ela's Hummus
6
Crisp chickpea and sumac chermoula and mushroom grape tapenade and spiced nuts
Phyllo French Toast
10
Orange, raisin, walnut, apple, cardamom custard
Beets and Chicory
13
Grape, spiced nuts, cider vinaigrette
Lamb Keftedes
14
Shakshuka ragout, cumin yogurt, pita gremolata
Brussels
13
Tahini, pomegranate, palm sugar vinaigrette
Get Sauced!
5
Selection of hot sauces, dips and condiments to fulfill your dipping desires
Entree - Mains
Smoked Salmon Flatbread
21
Pickled shallot, caper, tzatziki, everything spice, pita
Ela's Salad
17
Poached eggs, greens, fennel, peppers, crisp onion, green goddess
Souvlaki & Eggs
23
Fried eggs, greek potatoes, petit salad, choice of sausage or bacon
Moroccan Fish Sando
24
Beer battered cod, cabbage, green harissa tartar, cucumber slaw, greek fries
Hangover Sando
17
Feta-fried eggs, bacon, avocado, tomato relish, sourdough
Shakshuka
19
Baked eggs, tomato, peppers, red chermoula, cumin labneh, rustic bread
Turkish Hash
24
Braised lamb, onion, gold potato, swiss chard, poached eggs
Lamb Kofta Burger *
20
Red cabbage, goat cheese, roasted pepper, harissa aioli, greek fries
Sweet - Desserts
Greek Fro-Yo
9
Honey, crumbled baklava
Tableside French Press Coffee
12
Halva, turkish delight, moroccan chocolate (serves 2
Ela's Greek Donuts
9
Cardamom custard, cinnamon, sugar
Turkish Frost
14
Rum, brandy, mr. black, meletti, baharat, almond milk
Cocktails - Spirits
Bloody Mare Nostrum
10
Vodka, charleston bloody mary mix, harissa, celery, lime
Garden of Eden
12
Wheatley vodka, watermelon, hibiscus, lime, mint, agave
Spice Road
12
Corazon blanco, los vecinos mezcal, blood orange, sumac
Turkish Frost
14
Rum, brandy, mr. black, meletti, baharat, almond milk
Foreign Exchange
18
Asw rye, fiddler bourbon, fernet, tentura antica, baharat
Otto's Athenian Spritz
13
Spanish bubbles, vermouth, tonic
Cassandra's Cooler
14
Lawn dart vodka, lemon, chamomile, cardamom
Capri Son
15
Stray dog gin, lemon, blackberry, thyme, sicilian lemonade
Barrel-Aged White Negroni
16
Banhez ensamble, cocchi americano, aveze, mastiha antica
Vespa Martini
16
Four pillars olive leaf gin, st. george vodka, cocchi americano
Non Alcoholic
Sleight of Hand
12
Ish london botanical, pea powder, rose, lime, tonic
Beer - Brews
Mythos Lager
8
Peach State Lite
8
Miller High Life
6
Wrecking Bar Helles Lager
8
Wild Heaven Emergency Drinking Beer
8
Brooklyn Brewery Special Effects (Na)
8
White - Bubbles & Whites
Mimosa
10
Spanish bubbles
Prosecco | Acinum | Veneto, Italy
12
Sparkly and spunky, green apple with guava.
Picpoul De Pinet | Flores | Languedoc, France
10
Crispy citrus and minerality. The essence of Southern France.
Anassa | Gotham Project | Peloponnese, Greece
12
Bright and lively. Floral, citrus, Georgia peach.
Assyrtiko | Domaine Santos | Santorini, Greece 2021
78
Classic citrus and peach with Aegean salinity.
Bellini
11
Spanish bubbles, white peach
Spanish Bubbles | Raventos | Penedes, Spain
68
Delicate richness. The best of Spanish bubbles.
Grillo | Tenuta Rapitala | Sicily, Italy
12
Aromatic, tropical and refreshing
Assyrtiko | Alexakis | Crete
15
Vibrant citrus and minerality with a linear backbone.
Massaya Blanc | Bekka Valley, Lebanon
14
Bold, nutty, exotic fruits with rich complexity.
Red - Rose & Reds
Provence Rose | Triennes | Provence, France
12
Classical rose with white blossom and wild strawberry.
Nero D'avola | Colosi | Sicily, Italy
13
This gem has beautiful notes of dark cherries and blackberries with hints of leather and black olive lingering on the finish.
Syrah, Graillot "Syrocco" I Zenata, Morocco
68
Dark fruits, Provencal herb and pepper from a legendary family.
Tautavel | Gerard Bertrand | Roussillon, France
13
Raspberry, violet, supple but with a firm right hook.
Tempranillo | Azul Y Garanza | Navarra, Spain
11
Classic Spanish sipper with vibes of cherry and raspberry.
Nero Buono | Cincinnato "Polluce" | Lazio, Italy
14
Fresh plum and dark cherry going back 1000 years.
Cab Franc | "En Arhi" Makaraounas | Cyprus
15
This smells of bright red fruits of strawberries and raspberries with a juicy lush finish.
Mm | Domaine Sigalas | Santorini, Greece
75
Bold wine with deep red and black fruit, spice and vanilla.
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The Original El Taco
1186 N Highland Ave NE (Amsterdam Avenue)
Atlanta, GA 30306
United States
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El Taco is a festive, fun place for friends and families to enjoy simple and fresh Mexican food made with all-natural ingredients.
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  • Tue–Thu
    • 5:00 PM–8:30 PM
  • Fri
    • 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
  • Sat
    • 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
  • Sun
    • 11:30 AM–8:30 PM
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(404) 873-4656
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