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Taqueria el Vecino

Mexican Restaurant and Food and Beverage Service$$$$
Decatur
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    Prairie R.
    "They have an awesome salsa bar, great margaritas and they even serve..."(2 Tips)
    bill s.
    "... real tamales, smoked salmon quesadilla, gourmet specials on the weekends"(2 Tips)
    AJC
    "self-serve “Wall of Flame” salsa bar."(2 Tips)
    Simone R.
    "Taco Tuesday is a bargain on food that's always excellent."(13 Tips)
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  • AJC
    AJCAugust 1, 2014
    This family-friendly Mexican spot is often crowded at lunch and dinner, when regulars from the surrounding Oak Grove neighborhood stop in for reasonably priced tacos and combo plates. Read more
  • Chris C.heart icon on user image
    Chris CarterJuly 15, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Love the carnitas & green chile grits (Saturday night only). If you're getting tacos, the pork belly and shrimp tacos are two must-haves!
  • Linda B.
    Linda BaileyMarch 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The smoked salmon quesadilla is the business. The silver margaritas will set you straight. Stop in Ella guru to shop for some vinyl. Perfect lazy day.
  • AJC
    AJCAugust 1, 2014
    One of the best things about Taqueria El Vecino is the variety of housemade salsas and condiments featured every day on a self-serve “Wall of Flamesalsa bar. Read more
  • AJC
    AJCAugust 1, 2014
    Build your own combo plate, choosing from two or three tacos, tamales or enchiladas, with rice and beans. Read more
  • Stephanie L.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie LewisAugust 23, 2014
    Great neighborhood hangout. I love that the owners live here in the neighborhood. They actually ask for our input.
  • Scott P.heart icon on user image
    Scott PattonJune 24, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Great family vibe. They are oddly sensitive about their salsa - but you don't get anything fresher!
  • Frank A.heart icon on user image
    Frank AtkinsonApril 2, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Always great food and delicious adult beverages… Service always very friendly
  • Simone R.heart icon on user image
    Simone RosaNovember 25, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Taco Tuesday is a bargain on food that's always excellent.
  • Frank A.heart icon on user image
    Frank AtkinsonJune 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I love their salsa bar and I had the brisket burrito which was delicious
  • Omar M.heart icon on user image
    Omar MolinaApril 25, 2017
    Awesome tacos. Love the salsa bar. They have specials on certain days.
  • M. Chris L.
    M. Chris LangubSeptember 11, 2013
    The salsas are yummy! Week day taco specials are great!
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MSeptember 30, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Tacos, the fried stuffed avocado, great salsa
  • Donna B.
    Donna B.November 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Wall of Flame is worth a trip. Fantastic salsas. Rojas and Verdes. Made right here.
  • Sam L.heart icon on user image
    Sam LackSeptember 10, 2019
    Great tacos, salsas, and friendly staff
  • Prairie R.
    Prairie RawlingsFebruary 16, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    They have an awesome salsa bar, great margaritas and they even serve horchata!
  • bill s.
    bill sAugust 16, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    9 different kinds of tacos, real tamales, smoked salmon quesadilla, gourmet specials on the weekends
  • Jason N.heart icon on user image
    Jason NelsonMay 26, 2013
    Fried avocado is a great appetizer!
  • Andy A.heart icon on user image
    Andy AbendOctober 26, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Friday night specials from the grill or smoker are always worth checking out.
  • Christian O.heart icon on user image
    Christian OliverMay 25, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Awesome salsa bar
  • Dave E.
    Dave EvansAugust 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Always get the special. They are the best.
  • Debbie D.
    Debbie DFebruary 19, 2022
    Been here 5+ times
    Fantastic food!
  • bill s.
    bill sFebruary 10, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Really good Mexicano tacos, and much more...friendly staff and good value.
  • Matthew R.
    Matthew RoaJuly 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The salmon quasadilla is amazing!
  • Luis V.
    Luis ValdesJuly 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the shrimp tacos!!!
  • Ginger C.
    awesome GF food here!! Fresh gf corn tortillas!
  • Luis V.
    Luis ValdesFebruary 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Tilapia tacos.
  • Halbo
    HalboNovember 17, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Dos Equis on tap @ $3
  • Ginger C.
    Awesome #gf food! Very accommodating
  • Dawn G.
    Dawn GartinAugust 9, 2011
    Love the salsa bar!
  • Scott W.
    Scott WillApril 14, 2011
    One of my favorites
  • bill s.
    bill sFebruary 15, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Awesome! Valentine's Day dinner presented by Rob...thanks!
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