64.4
TVFScore

The Original El Taco

1186 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

This Restaurant is Closed Permanently

Summary

The Original El Taco in Atlanta, GA is an iconic Mexican restaurant that has been serving up delicious tacos since 1992. It has become so popular that it has been featured on several TV shows, most notably Taco Trip.

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Mexican and southern fusion.

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