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Festive Mexican Spots
Bone Garden Cantina is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

1. Bone Garden Cantina

9.2
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Northwest Atlanta · 160 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Same owners as the Vortex; best atmosphere in Atlanta: Dia de los Muertos themed; great chips; extensive menu of amazing Margaritas & Tequila Cocktails; fresh ingredients; affordable a la carte menu

Nuevo Laredo Cantina is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

2. Nuevo Laredo Cantina

8.9
1495 Chattahoochee Ave NW, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Bolton · 136 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Sit 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.

La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

3. La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant

8.5
1801 Howell Mill Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Berkeley Park · 116 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: The new world Rio Bravo--complete with high ceilings, painted exposed piping, brightly colored balloons, large coca cola cups, excellent queso and combos. Try the Manterrey Chicken Salad w/Mango dres.

La Fonda Latina is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

4. La Fonda Latina

8.1
1025 Howell Mill Rd NW (11th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Cuban Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Sit on the patio and order a pitcher. Good atmosphere & menu items, walking distance to Northside Tav and Ormsby's. But- the chips are AWFUL & They don't have Coca Cola on tap (you get a can)

El Amigo is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

5. El Amigo

1715 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Berkeley Park · 7 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: If you want to get drunk, pick this place. STRONG margaritas. Nothing too special about the atmosphere. Run of the mill shopping center Mexican place. But trust me on the Margaritas. Big TVs, too.

Tin Lizzy's Cantina is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

6. Tin Lizzy's Cantina

7.7
1136 Crescent Ave NE (btw 13th St. NE & 14th St. NE), Atlanta, GA
Tex-Mex Restaurant · Midtown · 109 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: BEST CHIPS anywhere in town. Cinnamonny almost. The house Margarita isn't very strong. Befriend your server and ask her what kind to order. Awesome tacos and appetizers. Excellent Chicken Soup.

Taqueria del Sol is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

7. Taqueria del Sol

8.4
359 W Ponce de Leon Ave (at Fairview Ave), Decatur, GA
Taco Restaurant · 86 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Try the Taco of the Week. . I had a mango chicken taco here that changed my life. All of the tacos are good (soft shelled). Shrimp and Grits is the most famous menu item.

No Mas! Cantina is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

8. No Mas! Cantina

8.5
180 Walker St SW (Haynes St. SW), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Castleberry Hill · 107 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: TORTILLA MACHINE. They have a fresh tortilla machine that you can watch. On the pricier side, but well worth it for the experience. It's like you're in a Tree house in an ancient Mayan Jungle

Uncle Julio's Fine Mexican Food is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

9. Uncle Julio's Fine Mexican Food

1860 Peachtree Rd NW (28th Street NW), Atlanta, GA
Mexican Restaurant · Buckhead · 107 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Nice atmosphere--in a more upscale way than average, but not formal. Slightly pricier, especially for drinks. but the Tortillas are fresh, and I've never been disappointed by anything I've ordered

Prickly Pear Taqueria is one of Festive Mexican Spots.

10. Prickly Pear Taqueria

950 W Peachtree St NW (at 8th St.), Atlanta, GA
Taco Restaurant · Midtown · 53 tips and reviews

LeslieLeslie: Nuzzled between Marlow's & PIE, this is a delightfully festive spot for drinks or dinner. Cozy up on the airplane seats on the far right opposite the bar, or sit at the bar. Nice bartenders.