Zocalo

Very charming, quality Mexican restaurant. Simple menu - which in this case is a good thing. They definitely have chosen to do a few things well, instead of having a couple dozen mediocre options. Definitely recommend both the Cadillac Margaritas and the Carnitas tacos. Especially nice is that you self-assemble the tacos. So YOU choose how to tailor the flavor profiles to your liking. Big respect for that.

I just wanted to meet a friend for a quick bite to eat and a drink. I was pleasantly surprised when both were actually fantastic. My steak quesadilla had super tender steak and cheese was perfect. One of the best I ever had. 4 stars to the service. Our server was super friendly and nice however he was quickly overwhelmed when 3 big tables came in at the same time. We were in no hurry so we just had some great conversation but after 20-25 minutes we had to wave him down. But food came out quickly and correctly and kudos to him.

We came to Atlanta from Paris and desired some authentic Mexican food like we formerly enjoyed living in San Diego 5 years previously. Zocalo certainly fulfilled our desires. The chips and salsa were like we remembered and I had the steak burrito and the wife had the shrimp enchiladas. Both were very tasty with the Cadillac margaritas we enjoyed with our meals. The steak burrito came with sides of sour cream, salsa and a special sauce with just the right amount of heat in these condiments. The service was friendly, responsive and fast. We liked the outdoor patio with the pleasant temperatures. The waitress was very friendly and we recommend this place for anyone craving good Mexican cuisine. We made reservations online which is probably a good idea for weekend dining. We walked from our midtown hotel which was a pleasant walk going and returning to the hotel with bellies pleasantly full! Our bill was perhaps high with the multiple Cadillac margaritas but we were very happy with the entire dining experience.

The staff was very friendly,knowledgeable and helpful. I had 3 chicken enchiladas and asked for the sauces on the side. I don't like my Mexican food covered in sauce where I can't taste anything else. The outside seating area was funky. I been there several times since. The food had been as wonderful as the first time. The Baja Shrimp Tacos were great. The 3rd time I asked for pineapple instead of avocado. Both versions were good I can't wait to try the brunch menu, I'm sure the food will be just as good.