Where's The Best Mexican Restaurant In Georgia?

ATLANTA, GA — We may have already celebrated National Taco Day earlier this month — although, really, when isn't it a good day for tacos — but the foodie website The Daily Meal has just released its rankings of the best Mexican restaurant in every state. The eateries recognized serve much more than tacos, from tasty chicken mole to homemade salsa to a fusion of traditional recipes from Mexico mashed-up with American tastes.

In order to find the best Mexican restaurant in every state, the editors checked their previous rankings, with city editors from across the country, reviewed local rankings, and researched review sites "to see which ones got the highest marks from in-the-know locals. We then judged each contender on quality of ingredients, skill in preparation, level of local renown, and authenticity. Some “fusion” was acceptable, but a focus on being as authentically Mexican as possible was key. We also gave humble taquerias the same consideration as fancy sit-down places and boisterous cantinas," Daily Meal says.

In Georgia, the title of Best Mexican Restaurant goes to El Rey Del Taco, 5288 Buford Hwy NE in Doraville. The website says of the venue's food: "Great Mexican food often comes down to the quality of ingredients, namely, handmade tortillas. That’s a selling point of El Rey Del Taco on the Buford Highway, site of many of America’s most underrated culinary gems. Prepare to load up on (what else?) tacos, most notably the beef cheeks (cabeza) and goat (chivo), washed down by a cool glass of horchata."

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The restaurant's website says it's goal is to serve the best authentic tacos in Atlanta with spicy, house-made salsa. "...We live by our name and have so for the past 15 years day and night, family owned we work hard to provide you with a small piece of our heritage and hope to give you a bit of happiness when you try any of our signature authentic dishes."

According to its website, El Rey Del Tacois open from 11 a.m to 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The phone number is (770) 986-0032 or (770) 986-0095; or reach the restaurant by email: info@elreydeltacoatl.com.

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