The Original El Taco

The Original El Taco Spirited Mexican in the heart of Virginia-Highland. El Taco is inspired by bold Tex-Mex flavors and by the sunny street markets of Mexico.
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The menu is simple cuisine with interesting garnishes and fresh ingredients. Some items are snacks designed to be enjoyed with a cocktail, others are generously portioned and perfect for sharing and some are down-right decadent and require several margaritas or beers to chase down. Vegetarians will enjoy our handmade masa flatbread Mexican pizzas—a regional specialty of Oaxaca, parents will apprec

iate our thoughtful kid’s menu and everyone will enjoy our salsa bar that brings an intriguing air of authenticity to the El Taco dining experience. So pull up a seat, amigo—we’re glad you’re here.

This past Sunday during lunch, our staff with one of our young fans! Thank you for all the love & support this past week...
03/14/2023

This past Sunday during lunch, our staff with one of our young fans! Thank you for all the love & support this past week — our last day is this Sunday, March 19th! We look forward to seeing you.💛

El Taco Friends and Family, As you may have heard, it is bittersweet and with a heavy heart to announce that we will be...
03/09/2023

El Taco Friends and Family,

As you may have heard, it is bittersweet and with a heavy heart to announce that we will be closing The Original El Taco effective March 19th, to allow for a significant renovation and exciting new concept, projected to open late Summer.

That being said, we look forward to seeing you again, prior to March 19th. Please come in and raise a margarita (or dip into some queso) and spin the wheel of taco one more time alongside our staff and allow us to thank you in person.

What about your favorite server or bartender? Not to worry, they are sticking around and finding homes at our other Fifth Group Restaurants. Come visit them in the meantime!

Our neighborhood has embraced El Taco since it opened in 2008, and we could not be more grateful for your patronage and all of the great friends we have made the past 15 years. We know you’re curious as to what’s next, and rest assured once finalized you’ll be the first to know!

We can’t thank you enough for the memories, cheers to the next chapter!

With Gratitude,

Fifth Group Restaurants

ATTN: ATLANTA‼ Each year, Fifth Group Restaurants raises funds for the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Hunger Walk / Run! ...
02/28/2023

ATTN: ATLANTA‼ Each year, Fifth Group Restaurants raises funds for the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Hunger Walk / Run! This is the Atlanta Community Food Bank's largest fundraiser – a cause near & dear to our hearts.

This year, our goal is to raise $100,000 to combat food insecurity in Georgia. Help us reach our goal to feed millions of Georgians that struggle to put food on their table. Any amount helps, link below to make a tax deductible donation - let’s do this💥

http://engage.acfb.org/goto/fifthgroup

Happy National Margarita Day (!!!) And it's perfect patio weather in the ATL!We're offering $5 Casa Margaritas & $15 El ...
02/22/2023

Happy National Margarita Day (!!!) And it's perfect patio weather in the ATL!

We're offering $5 Casa Margaritas & $15 El Jefe Margaritas, aka the 'big boss' version of our Skinny Margarita with Tequila Herradura Reposado, lime & agave today to celebrate!

📸: via Instagram

See you here. tomorrow. (2/22). 5PM. 💚
02/21/2023

See you here. tomorrow. (2/22). 5PM. 💚

T-MINUS 7 DAYS until National Margarita Day! Join us next Wednesday, (2/22) for $5 Casa Margaritas & $15 El Jefe Margari...
02/16/2023

T-MINUS 7 DAYS until National Margarita Day! Join us next Wednesday, (2/22) for $5 Casa Margaritas & $15 El Jefe Margaritas, aka the big boss version of our Skinny Margarita with Tequila Herradura Reposado, lime & agave💚

Join us tomorrow, (2/14) for our annual STUPID CUPID 💘 specials! Whether you’re feeling jilted, on the rebound, third wh...
02/13/2023

Join us tomorrow, (2/14) for our annual STUPID CUPID 💘 specials! Whether you’re feeling jilted, on the rebound, third wheeling or just want to have a great time with your besties, we’ve got you! 💓

When Valentine's Day falls on Taco Tuesday >>> Join us for our Stupid Cupid specials tomorrow, (2/14)! ❤💔 Jilted Juice S...
02/13/2023

When Valentine's Day falls on Taco Tuesday >>>

Join us for our Stupid Cupid specials tomorrow, (2/14)! ❤

💔 Jilted Juice Shots, $4 - pineapple infused tequila
💔 Rebound-a-Ritas, $25 pitcher/ $6 glass
💔 Misery Loves Company, $50 - salsa, guacamole, queso blanco + 10 tacos + 2 desserts
💔 The Third Wheel, $15 - feeds 1 lonely heart; house margarita + 2 tacos + 1 side

📸: via Instagram

REMINDER: Place your to-go orders by 12 noon tomorrow, (2/11) for this weekend's big game‼🏈10 Tacos, $40🏈10 Enchiladas, ...
02/10/2023

REMINDER: Place your to-go orders by 12 noon tomorrow, (2/11) for this weekend's big game‼

🏈10 Tacos, $40
🏈10 Enchiladas, $40
🏈20 Wings and loaded yucca fries, $25
🏈Family size guacamole, salsa & queso available

Click here to place your order: https://bit.ly/3DMyEHj

Patio season, is that you!? Join us for margs, nachos & guac starting at 5PM today💥
02/09/2023

Patio season, is that you!? Join us for margs, nachos & guac starting at 5PM today💥

ICYMI: We're offering to-go specials for THIS SUNDAY'S big game! 🏈 10 Tacos, $40🏈 10 Enchiladas, $40 🏈 20 Wings & loaded...
02/07/2023

ICYMI: We're offering to-go specials for THIS SUNDAY'S big game!

🏈 10 Tacos, $40
🏈 10 Enchiladas, $40
🏈 20 Wings & loaded yucca fries, $25
🏈 Family size guac, salsa, queso available

Place your order for pick up here: https://bit.ly/3DMyEHj

We're thrilled to announce, Shane Owens () is our new executive chef at .atl! Beginning his hospitality career in 2015, ...
02/06/2023

We're thrilled to announce, Shane Owens () is our new executive chef at .atl!

Beginning his hospitality career in 2015, Shane developed his culinary skills at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and Sean Brock’s Minero at Ponce City Market before joining Atlanta-based Castellucci Hospitality Group, where he further honed his craft. Inspired by his mom and grandmother in the kitchen, he is guided by generational recipes, gravitating towards Latin cuisine and cooking techniques. Fusing his roots with a pure passion for developing new dishes and experimenting with ingredients, Shane delivers perfectly bold yet simple creations, forging his own path in both El Taco’s kitchen and the thriving Atlanta restaurant scene.

A United States Marine Corps veteran, Shane will continue executing El Taco favorites while enhancing the menu with his own touch. In his free time, find him reading, hiking or at the park with his Pitbull-Boxer mix, Papi.

Address

1186 N Highland Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA
30306

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 4pm
5pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+1 404-873-4656

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