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Nuevo Laredo Cantina
Mexican Restaurant and Taco Restaurant$$$$
Bolton, Atlanta
This place is famous for their Mexican food. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Lobster tacos are one of the best items on the menu."(15 Tips)"Try the Brisket Burrito And Pork Taco - Best brisket..."(5 Tips)
"The Cadillac Margarita is the best!!"(4 Tips)
"I get the Chicken Mole every time and it's phenomenal!"(10 Tips)
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AdrianApril 28, 2013Cadillac Crab Cakes and brisket quesadillas are amazing! Great enchiladas too. I'm originally from central California, so I've had REAL Mexican cuisine. Nuevo Laredo is the real deal!
EaterJuly 30, 2012The three classics they offer— house, Texas, and Cadillac— are strong and yummy! Food here is great as well, make sure you sit down for dinner instead of just drinking at the bar. [Eater 38 Member]
Adam GambrelMarch 28, 2017Delicious but very very very over priced. Lunch menu was reasonable but I'm not paying $14 for two tacos. That being said the quality was very good and staff was very friendly and kind.
Karen DyerNovember 16, 2015One of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever visited. Great, authentic food, friendly staff, and a quaint setting. A MUST on any list!!
Monica ZarateJuly 24, 2015The crab cakes! 👌🏽 🌟 The steak diablo! 🔥🔥🔥 and yes yes the queso, the chips and salsa. Incredible!!
Atlanta Eats TVJuly 17, 2013Serving up classic Mexican dishes, Nuevo Laredo wows diners with guacamole, enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, and everything you could possibly want in, on, or near a tortilla. Read more
Sam LackSeptember 10, 2019Great margarita and atmosphere and I loved the salmon tacos, they were funky and different!
Andrew FilarSeptember 1, 2018Best Chimichanga I’ve ever had. Not too crispy, just perfect. A little pricier for Mexican but still authentic and great.
Di Anna SchlarbJune 11, 2013Salsa is awesome, fish tacos were great, taco salad best around! Hard to get in. Try 4:30-5 or no dice, lonnnggg wait.
Victor MoralesJune 28, 2015First of all I am outrage by the discrimination in this restaurant. I came in with a group of friends and its summer time so I am wearing a hollister tank top and the restaurant kicked me out WTF
@JaumePrimeroNovember 29, 2013Came highly recommended from an Atlanta local. I went I saw I conquered. Awesome food!
edward andristAugust 31, 2011Best Mexican in Atlanta and one of my favorites in the US! Service is terrific, food is awesome but it is always packed so give yourself a lot of time beforehand due to your wait before being sat- Monica ZarateJuly 22, 2015Officially my favorite Mexican restaurant in ATL. My dad used to take me here as a kid and it's still around and even better than ever!
Zsolt TörökDecember 8, 2017Don't miss the Diablo steak. Such a perfect balance, excellent meat, just as it should be.
Sarah BJune 21, 2013Wow! Thanks, Foursquare! Free chips & salsa that were ALREADY FREE! Lol. Our food was good, but our server liked seeing me make "my mouth is on fire!" faces & refused to refill my water :-(
Sade AmericaOctober 14, 2016Salmon tacos are amazing!!!! Brisket is delicious... love this place. Authentic Mexican food
Chips salsa quest great ,margaritas excellent food fantastic, wonderful service
Joseph ArnoldSeptember 6, 2014Lobster tacos are fantastic. Perfectly seasoned and tender. Order it with a Cadillac margarita!
Best chips and salsa I've had in a long time. Try the Holy Tacos!
Senitta C.May 14, 2013Amazing and authentic! Definitely get the chimi with extra black beans...texas margarita, yes please
Enrico SMay 30, 2015Margarita was terrific! Get some while waiting to be seated. Best chips and salsa!
LeVar BattleSeptember 13, 2012The Lobster Tacos are the jam. So good! So filling! So the dish you should get...every time!
Les HamiltonJanuary 16, 2017Great atmosphere, excellent food and a special entry do handicapped, wheelchair customers.- I get the Chicken Mole every time and it's phenomenal!
LeslieNovember 21, 2011Sit on the main level. Established crowd & atmosphere. Not my fave but everyone seems to love this place. Just be prepared to wait on a weekend night, and don't come if you're claustrophobic.
Amy DrakeJanuary 17, 2014It's all about the cebollitas. Grilled scallions with salt and lime. So simple. So incredible.
Jessica WatersMay 2, 2015If you stand up only to realize you have cheese dip AND guac on your pantelones, it's time to go home.
Brittany CarltonJanuary 12, 2013Read the reviews and decided to get the lobster taco and soooo glad I did....awesome!!!
By far and large the best Mexican / Tex Mex in the city of Atlanta. I'm all up in the chicken with mole sauce.
Michael MooreJune 4, 2013You wouldn't expect it, but the crab cakes are some if the best in the city.
Will ShropshireMay 15, 2011Lobster Tacos/Quesadillas are amazing. Guacamole and Queso are best i've had. And please have a Margarita
BravoJanuary 27, 2010A former Delta pilot who missed the food from his old Atlanta to Baja route opened this place. Get a lobster taco. -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef
Stuart McDonaldJuly 19, 2011Simply the best Mexican spot in Atlanta. But be prepared to wait if it's dinnertime. Read more
I get the enchiladas con pollo de mole every time. Sooo good! No other mole even compares
Aleise BerrySeptember 10, 2013The special is not really a special everyone get free chips and salsa margaritas are pre-made not a fan of that.
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Your search for the best Mexican food in Atlanta is over. Voted “Best of Atlanta” by Atlanta Magazine since 1992. Nuevo Laredo Cantina features authentic food prepared by Mexican cooks. Specialties include: Chicken Mole, Pork Tender Briskets, Best Chile Rellenos, Lobster Tacos, and Enchiladas.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:30 PM
(404) 352-9009
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Parking
Public Lot, Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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