Dining Out Mexican By Leigh Knight
El Rochio Mexican Restaurant, 2873 Main St. East Point; enjoy a fabulous dinner or quick bite at lunch (buffet only $5.99); full bar; kid-friendly; Sun.-Thurs.10 a.m.-9 p.m., 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; (404) 559-1102
La Brisas, 3138 Main St. East Point; satisfy your appetite with a La Brisas special--flour tortillas with beef and cheese dip, mushroom, onions served with rice and pica de gallo; no alcoholic beverages available; kid-friendly; Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; (404) 762-9301
Matilda Bean, 1603 White Way Ave., East Point, a local favorite for tex-mex including fresh, fast Mexican gourmet burritos with a Caribbean flair. You will love the fresh salsas ranging from Charro (wimpy) to Tomatillo (smokin’); no alcoholic beverages; kid-friendly; Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; (404) 762-5136; www.matildabean.com
El Nopel, 5350 Old National Hwy., College Park; stop by for hot salsa and frozen margaritas; kid-friendly; full bar; Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 12 p.m.-1 a.m.; (404) 669-1193
La Fiesta Mexican Mexican Restaurant, 1419 Virginia Ave., College Park; Dine on fajitas, carne asadas, chimichangas or the special vegetarian menu while you visit Maria’s margarita factory with 21 luscious flavors; kid-friendly; full bar; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 12-11 p.m., Sun. 12-9:30 p.m., check for live entertainment schedule; (404) 305-8780
Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant; 1720 Vesta Ave., College Park; try the tacos, Mon.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; no alcoholic beverages served, no children’s menu; (404) 762-8084
La Fiesta; 4790 Jonesboro Rd., Union City; serving up delicious authentic Mexican fare; kid-friendly; full bar; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 11:30-9 p.m.; (770) 306-2747
Taqueria Mi Ranchito, 271 Senoia Rd., Fairburn; known for its authentic flavorful Mexican soups; kid-friendly; full bar; dine-in or carry-out; Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., (770) 969-3144
Casa Vieja, 1200 Hwy. 74 S., Suite 12 (in the Publix Shopping Ctr.), Peachtree City; Tempt your taste buds with more than 30 items on the lunch menu alone including everyone’s favorite soft tacos, burritos, and tortas; full bar; kid-friendly; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. noon-9 p.m.; (770) 631-8338
El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, 380 Commerce Dr. Peachtree City; a long-time favorite for great food and atmosphere; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 12-11 p.m., Sun. 12-10 p.m.; full bar; kid-friendly; (770) 631-4105; Also visit the second location on 596 Crosstown Rd., Peachtree City; (770) 631-3723; and El Ranchero in Newnan on 211 Bullsboro Dr.; (770) 254-1583
La Hacienda, 282 N. Hwy. 74, Peachtree City; You’ll love the reasonable prices and excellent food including burritos, nachos, fajitas and tamales; kid-friendly; full service bar including .99 Margarita specials and Mexican beer; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 12-10 p.m., may pre-order by phone; (678) 216-0180
Caritos Mexican Restaurant, 2 Powell St. Newnan; offers a variety of favorites to choose from; kid-friendly; no alcoholic beverages; Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-until; (770) 252-1786
El Cazador, 1108 Bullsboro Dr. Suite 101, Newnan; you’ll have a hard time choosing what to order from this extensive menu; don’t worry it’s all good; kid-friendly; full bar; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; (770) 251-0104
El Charro, 77 Bullsboro Dr. Newnan, Mexican food the way it’s supposed to be done including delicious specials for two; kid-friendly; beer, wine; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-10 p.m.; (678) 423-7273
Fiesta Grill, 45 c. Newnan Station, Newnan; becoming increasingly popular for its yummy quesadillas and margaritas; Mon. Thurs. 11a.m.-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m.; (678) 423-1221
La Fiesta, 7-9 Jackson St., downtown Newnan, a local favorite for consistently good fajitas, yummy marguerites and ice cold Dos Equis along with friendly, quick service; kid-friendly; dine-in or take-out; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-11 p.m.; (770) 251-3637
La Parrilla Mexican, 222 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan; the latest hotspot serving dishes made with the freshest ingredients in a great atmosphere as well as to-die-for margaritas; kid-friendly; full bar; Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; (770) 251-9081
Los Toribo Mexican, 3150 Hwy. 34 E., (near Kroger at Thomas Crossroads), Newnan; a great place for quick service and good food served in a quiet, private atmosphere; full bar; kid-friendly; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., SAt. 12-11 p.m., Sun. 12-10 p.m.
Martinez Mexican Store and Tamale Company, 63 Greenville St., Newnan; Wake up your taste buds at this taqueria (California style taco shop) serving authentic Mexican food including homemade tamales, burritos and, of course, tacos in addition to wholesale Mexican groceries; daily10 a.m.-10 p.m.; (770) 683-0715
Moe’s Southwest Grill, 1111 Bullsboro, Suite 1; Newnan; Moe’s knows great tasting burritos, tacos, quesadillas and salads, which come in massive sizes with names such as homewrecker and the full Monty; kid-friendly; beer and wine available; (678) 423-4353; Also visit 3440 Camp Creek Pkwy., East Point; (404) 344-8514
Taco Mac, 301 Newnan Crossing Bypass, Newnan; join your friends for a great selection of Tex Mex such as Santa Cruz flautas, nachos all the way, and sizzling fajitas with literally hundreds of beer choices; kid-friendly; full bar; Mon.-Fri. 11-2 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 11:30-Midnight; (678) 854-9395; www.tacomac.com
Juanito’s Mexican Restaurant,1510 LaFayette Pkwy., LaGrange; stop by for delicious chips, salsa and more; full bar; kid-friendly; Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; (706) 885-9255
Los Nopales Mexican Restaurant, 382 S. Davis Rd. LaGrange; serving all your favorite Mexican dishes; full bar; kid-friendly; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- (706) 883-8547
They have another sister restaurant in La Grange – The Cisco Kid on Vernon Avenue by the hospital.
Miguel Jose’s Mexican Restaurant, 710 New Franklin Rd. LaGrange; opening soon under new ownership; (706) 885-0621
San Marcos 352 N. Main St., Pine Mountain; a great choice for Cinco de Mayo; kid-friendly; full bar; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. open all day; closed on Sunday; (706) 663-8075
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