Taqueria del Sol

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Local(404) 352-5811

1200 Howell Mill Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

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Taqueria del Sol
Local(404) 352-5811

1200 Howell Mill Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

http://www.taqueriadelsol.com/westside.html

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The Open View

Taqueria Del Sol in Atlanta is a two star Mexican restaurant. Check out this popular and affordable place in the Northwest Atlanta area. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere.

Expert Reviews of Taqueria del Sol

Citysearch | Serious south-of-the-border flavors shine in edgy urban digs.

A pioneer of the Westside area's dramatic comeback, Taqueria del Sol features a futuristic filling-station look. Inside, it's a spartan arrangement of stainless-steel counters, exposed ductwork and gleaming...
citysearch.com - expert review - 04/03/2006
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User Reviews of Taqueria del Sol

AWESOME!!!

This is one of my all time favorite places! Great margaritas and great unique food! Can't be beat! Fried Chicken Taco is a must!!! And the Guac!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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Overrated! Mediocre food and rude staff

This restaurant is very overrated. The staff is arrogant and rude. They have no reason to be especially when the food is mediocre. The tacos sound good but don't deliver. The fish taco tastes like a fish stick...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Out of the ordinary tacos

I highly recommend trying the special tacos of the day. You won't be disappointed. This is not your average taco stand. I'd call it gourmet tacos. Get there early. If you wait until after 6, especially...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany S.

5.0 of 5 stars. When my friend suggested I go to this tex-mex place, I said, 'absolutely not" and she convinced me that it was not what I thought. This place is addictive! I love it. The best thing on the menu…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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great drinks and eats

Great margaritas, cheese dip and tacos.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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GOOD EATS

TAQUERIA DEL SOL IS ONE OF THE BEST MEXICAN INSPIRED PLACES TO EAT IN ATLANTA. THE FOOD IS GREAT AND INEXPENSIVE. THE OVERALL ENVIRONMENT IS FUN. THE STAFF MOVES FAIRLY QUICK. THE ONLY THING I WOULD CHANGE...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Juris G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Although the food is consistent, Taqueria Del Sol is, in my opinion, one of the most overrated restaurants in Atlanta. The lines are way, way too long in relation to the product served. I get panic…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Believe the Hype

I've enjoyed the Huff/Howell Mill Road restaurant for almost ten years now and have always known you stand in line, give your order, sit eat and get out! That's it in a nutshell. Food is excellent and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is really the only gourmet Mexican food that I have been to, but it was very tasty and well run. The line was very long (about 20 minutes) but well worth it. The fish tacos were D-lish and pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Pretentous

Taqueria has good food. I do not think it's cheap. Appropriately priced maybe. I get the feeling from the staff that I should be privelaged to eat at their restaurant. The line and the attitude is not worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Terrible Customer Service

I was excited to dine for the first time with my group of ten friends. We waited in the ordering line patiently as we visited with each other. Once my party was ordering, another friend and I walked to get two...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie Neal W.

5.0 of 5 stars. YUM YUM YUM! Let me elaborate: it is well worth the waiting in line you have to endure when you go to the Howell Mill location (my fave) for what you get once you order! The pork and the fried chicken…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I started reading the latest reviews...but I've been going there well - I can't remember but for me - this is CRACK. My friends want to do an intervention. So what that they are taco nazis - esp…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I heard so much about this place. When we pulled up to the parking lot the line was almost out the door. Food was okay. A-OK *smirk*. I'd eat there again, but it's nothing you wake up in the middle of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Responding to Austin's review: Wait, wait, wait. A taqueria and they DON'T KNOW WHAT A MICHELADA IS?
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by leigh s.

4.0 of 5 stars. So apparently I'm the last person to get the hype that is taqueria. And apparently, if you want to eat there, you better bring a magazine bc there's a bit of a line. Always. Regardless, the fish taco…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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very authentic and inexpensive

The food is excellent, very authentic and inexpensive. The margaritas are the best. The fish tacos are my favorite. The only problem is you have to stand in line for your food and it can be very croweded. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Best cheap food anywhere

I eat there almost every Saturday and it's is always a pleasant experience with great food. The rules work and why some people feel, just because they have children, that the rules don"t apply to them just...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Different, Awesome

This place is awesome. Not your normal Taco Stand. i highly recommend you try it. I believe they opened up again in Decatur. I will have to try it.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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Turning 27 with Tacos & Margaritas

I have been going to Taqueria for a few years now and definitely consider it my favorite mexican restaurant in the city. I enjoy their "no-fuss" mentality on mexican cuisine and have enjoyed their margaritas...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tami h.

2.0 of 5 stars. I. Just. Don't. Get. It. Yes. The shrimp-corn chowder is good. Damn good - hence two stars instead of one. I always eat a side salad here because I like the dressing.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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not kid friendly, decent food, inappropriate service

We have gone to Taqueria Del Sol for sometime, and on our recent visit, the place was about half full but the line was moving slowly, and my two year old twins were hungry. Against our usual mo, my wife took a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Wacky Tacos

Taqueria Del Sol: If you are looking for wacky tacos, this is the place. They have a fried chicken one, a BBQ one, a fish one, etc. They have very cheap tacos during happy hour too.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Austin D.

2.0 of 5 stars. TDS: "Home of the Taco Nazi" This place is run like a Cold War-era nuclear sub. When we first walked in and were looking around for a space to seat our large party that would eventually arrive, we were…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yes, you will find a line. And for some reason, the line is what intrigued me about this place, and I am on a quest to find the best taco in town! We waited for maybe 15 minutes (so, don't go when…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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The BEST Fish Tacos in the Universe!!

I eat at this place at least once a month. The tacos are amazing!! Sure the wait is long but there is a reason why everyone is waiting. And you absolutely can NOT beat the price. Great tequila selection as...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Good For Those With Patience

We thought the food was fine at Taqueria. The soft tacos and the burritos are quite good. Not so good I am going to wait in line again that long, though.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Can't go wrong...

My husband and I eat at Taqueria Del Sol at least once a week. The margaritas are excellent, the food is consistently fresh and good, and the prices can't be beat.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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Best fish tacos in town

My work colleagues and I absolutely love this place. Although sometimes the wait to place your order is long, the food comes out extremely fast.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Highly overrated

For waiting in such long lines with such anticipation, the food only remotely reflected the reputation of the taqueria as the el maestro of tacos. I don't know what these food critics were talking about. Have...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aanal P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was told about the line outside the door of this place and it was true. We stood in line for about 10 minutes before putting in our order. (Note: Even if you are waiting in line to order you…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Raine R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Every time I pass Taqueria there's always a line out of the door. I finally had to see what all of the hype was about. I'm sorry to say that I wasn't tha t impressed. The food wasn't bad. It was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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If you want to be seen in and enjoy long lines,overrated food and like being treated like cattle go here

We have lived in decatur for 2 years and we have given the decatur taqueria del sol one too many chances as we found out tonight. We were treated so badly by the manager tonight when my wife tried to sit with...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Good food cheap

Be prepared to wait a LONG time to get in. However, once you get in, it's a great place. There is a wide variety of delicious soft shell tacos. Great queso, does not use the mexican melting cheese that can...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Do Not Go to Taqueria del Sol in Decatur -- EVER!!!!!

I just had the worst restaurant dining experience at Taqueria del Sol in Decatur. After waiting 45 minutes in line, spending nearly $40 for a family dining experience, I was harassed by the manager to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Delicious!

Excellent tacos! It can get really crowded on a Friday or Saturday night, so be prepared. However, the staff there always miraculously finds you a table by the time you have ordered.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Good food, not-so-good service

You've read a bunch of scathing reviews already about the repellent service. Well, it's true. We've gone there quite a bit over the past several years, always feeling ambivalent about it. The food's good, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Check out Peter Whites review at www.atlantafoodnetwork.com
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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yummmm....

this place is delicious, and i have never been disappointed here. i call it my personal addiction. plus it is cheap! one of my fave places to eat lunch in atlanta!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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too crowded.

ive been to many restaraunts and this restaraunt is way too crowded. always. i mean woah. but it has good food.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by B. Nicole G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Taqueria Del Sol makes my mouth happy. There is so much one can say about TDS, but really the only way you are ever gonna realize how amazing this little jewel is- is to go see for yourself.
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andy G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful, addictive, give me more! The veggie tacos have this sauce on them that is like crack. You can not eat just one. Try the salsa trio, many delights there. The guac is always fresh and the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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Long lines... but worth the wait.

Nice tacos are pretty common these days. But, TDS takes the cake for me. Fried chicken tacos are killer, brisket tacos are good as well. Lines are long but move at a fair pace. Prices are reasonable.
kudzu.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Great/cheap tacos

The food here is great. I really enjoy the cheese dip as it has some peppers in it that give it some zip. The margaritas are watered down so I'd pass on these. Plan to wait a bit in line to get in as the place...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott M.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ok, so I know this may be restaurant blasphemy in Atlanta, but screw it, Taquiera Del Sol is overrated. Yep, I said it, completely overrated. I have been there 2x, the first time probably tasted a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The fish tacos were excellent, but the service was not friendly. I'll probably go back someday.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Helaine M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a big fan of Taqueria del Sol. The line thing is a bit of a headache and I can never quite remember when they are open, but the food is worth it. You can at least grab an alcoholic beverage…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Rude Staff, rushed service, but good food

Maybe the problem with this place is that I don't know how to label it...it's not a typical fast food place, nor is it a restaurant w/table side service, and therein lies the rub. My experience with this place...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Malika H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Holy Moly you've got to try the Guacamole! Other favorites: Margaritas, Shrimp and Corn Chowder and tacos (any of 'em).
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great place to take friends for their first experience - but be prepared for lines. The lunch line starts forming right after 11am and if you drive past, you can see everyone lined up in…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Overhyped? Yes. Good? Heck Yes!

It's a winner. I hate it because of the hype, my ladies love it because of the food. At last, I've been swayed and have even driven out of my way for the fried chicken tacos. Once you've enjoyed thier unique...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by holly h.

4.0 of 5 stars. The original! They have the best fish tacos in atlanta, no doubt about it. A couple of years ago the line was not out the door...oh well...thanks to all the development and the word got out! Definitely…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gerald S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had heard about Taqueria Del Sol before going - mainly that the tacos are good, but that's it. So, when I showed up and saw a line out the door, I was a bit worried. Needless to say, there was no…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda H.

4.0 of 5 stars. $2.19 for a taco? Yes, please! I loooove Taqueria! My advice: come on a day with good weather, because the line is usually way out the door. However, the line moves quickly, and your food is served…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by idleambition ..

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. I worked in the area for three years and ate lunch there all the time. The food is fantastic, and I think I'd kill a man for the cheese dip. A lot of people have posted about the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Simplifying Mexican food, one taco at a time! This refreshing, sleek eatery serves a la carte tacos with a smidge of spice. Choose from fried chicken or fried fish tacos, add a side of rice, maybe a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aimee G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I heart the fish tacos at the 'Taqueria' as we like to call it. This has been a main stay for me and few friends for the past couple of years, first we started coming on the weekends, then we started…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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Pack Your Patients

Taqueria Del Sol has a limited menu numbering about 10 items. Mostly tacos served with a variety of meat (chicken, Pork, fish, etc). A few chef specials are offered (and vary) per week. I found the fish, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have an uber love/hate relationship with this place. I love the food, but hate the wait. I think they put something in those darn tacos that makes them completely addictive, because I normally will…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by RaShonda J.

4.0 of 5 stars. As a Cali transplant, I long for a descent taco here in the ATL. I was pleasantly surprised at the dishes at Taqueria Del Sol. I admit I'm a bit of a food snob. My visit to this location was during the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Best tacos in Atlanta, very crowded but worth it!

First of all, consider yourself warned. Once you eat here, you WILL be addicted. I don't know what they put in their food, but it's outrageously good. Food - the queso and guac are unbelievable. Sooo good. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Felix C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food and at reasonable prices. Its a great value if you like living by their rules.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yummy yummy fried chicken tacos. Cheap Eats! Fast service. Get there by 11:30 if you wanna be in and and out for lunch. This place gets jam packed
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Dear Taqueria del Sol, Now that I've moved to Seattle, I can't find a decent taco to save my life.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE

Taqueria Del Sol is a great place for lunch or dinner. Not a traditional mexican location. Fun, delish ways to do tacos, burritos, and all the rest. Try the fish tacos or the chicken tacos. Only bad thing...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Not customer-friendly

I took a client who had recently had foot surgery (still had a 'boot' on her foot), and they literally made her get up and stand in line rather than let her sit at a table while I ordered for her. Horrible...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Best Tacos in Town

The tacos are unbeatable here. Great, cheap meal. Drawbacks are you have to wait in line sometimes for 30-45 min.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Tasty but crowded

The lunch crows flocks here and the line is out the door! Be prepared to wait a little bit if you have a large group, because there's no saving tables until you've orderd. The food is delish and worth the wait...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Best fish tacos and margaritas!

I love visiting this place for the fish tacos! sounds weird but if you're going to try one, be sure to go here first. The margaritas are DELICIOUS and the quesadillas are great too. I don't like that the sodas...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Always delicious

Taqueria del Sol is my safe place to bring frieds and family from out of town. There's nothing else like it! There's a small variety of items on the menu but still enough to please everyone! The food is fresh...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Excellent!!

I have never had a bad experience here. It is always great tasting quality food. Make sure you get there early, the lines get long quick, but it's definitely worth the wait!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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Never dissapoints...

I eat here at least twice a week and have never had a bad experience. Try the fish tacos, corn chowder, or briskett tacos. You won't be dissapointed.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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best tacos

Try to sit at the bar. Dont miss the fish tacos or brisket tacos. Westside margarita!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best damn taqueria in Atlanta! Even though I love the southwest flavah of Tin Lizzy's, this place beats them hands down. Don't expect a hole-in-the-wall Mexican taqueria, though. I was expecting…
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Tasty Food, Service rude...but you knew that already.

Taqueria del Sol: no other restaurant seems to incite such passion, both for and against. By now, everybody in the southeast knows they are Taco Nazis, so I can't really feel all that bad for the people who...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by garbanzo b.

4.0 of 5 stars. The only edible Mexican food for me in Atlanta... there is NO GOOD Mexican food in the city. I'm from California and we know how it's done. No, the other big names in the city dont' even come close,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Love it!

Good, inexpensive food. I think they use to be more rude than they are now and kids use to really not be welcome. I think they have eased up. The lines are a little long at times, but nothing like the best...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Best brisket enchilads in the south...DO go hungry!

New kids to this jewell must learn the ropes to enjoy the experience..which takes about 5 minutes. DO NOT GET A TABLE UNTIL YOU ORDER! Think gentle but firm "table nazis"...the food and drink are the best of...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

You have been warned! The food is great but customer service is HORRIBLE! I would rather go and spend 10.00 in a hole in the wall, rather to come here, spend my money and get treated like dirt!!!! CUSTOMER...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My office got their catering and it was pretty awesome. They brought us brisket, chicken, veg (bean), and fish soft tacos. I must admit, I've always been weirded out by the idea of fish tacos, but…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love taqueria's fish tacos and cheese dip-- that's a meal I crave regularly-- and have never had a bad experience with any of the staff. The line has always moved quickly and, more importantly, you…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonnie P.

5.0 of 5 stars. First of all, the fried chicken tacos are good enough to themselves give me serious pause about whether to ax chicken from my diet (I don't eat red meat and I've gone back and forth on poultry). It's…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alain L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really have to echo Lauren' S.'s sentiments, which I feel may be the quintessential review for this locale. Had lunch there today and the line wasn't nearly as hectic, it was a Monday after all. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Skip it...

Trendy? Yes. Good? No. In my opinion, you'd have to be a masochist to endure the unbelievably rude service at this place just to be able to sample what is, at best, average semi-Mexican cuisine. Leave this...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Very Good

I thought that this restaurant wa very good. I had the mexican rice, which tastes like mexi rice everywhere, but I also had a fried chicken taco w/jalepeno mayo- very nice with a good hint of spice, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by j w.

1.0 of 5 stars. great margaritas quick tunnaround on your orders and good, inexpensive fare.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jane s.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit, my husband and I must have really lucked out for lunch today at Taqueria Del Sol. We had the huge line that is fairly typical at this particular venue, but it actually moved fairly…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Taqueria is one of my favorite lunch spots, as it's close to work and costs less than $10 for a full stomach. Sure, the lines suck, especially in the heat/humidity, but they have a bar where you can…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maigh ..

2.0 of 5 stars. Around the corner from the office, this constant-line-out-the-door favorite is frequented by coworkers and has been referred to as "the other cafeteria" and I gotta say, it is a little cafeteria like.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been here at least a dozen times now, and never a negative customer service incident, so am rewriting my review (mostly) from scratch. Taqueria Del Sol is a great lunch spot on the NW side of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva T.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went there tonight for dinner with some friends and experienced the nazi-service firsthand. I went up to the counter being first of the three couples in our party to order. The lady behind the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark J.

5.0 of 5 stars. The line is long for a reason, the tacos are the best I've ever had and their shrimp and grits are brilliant (although they don't always have that on the menu). If it's just you and one other person,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan A.

4.0 of 5 stars. As quirky and bizarre as this place can be, I love Taqueria. You just have to know what you're getting into when you go there. As Lauren S. stated, it is kind of like the Soup Nazi situation, but…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Good food - not a long wait

I've read the other reviews posted about this place and was very scared to go there, but my experience was just fine when i went. I went to the Decatur location around 12:30 and there was only a very small...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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AVOID Monday-Sunday / Jan-Dec

By far the rudest place to eat! I have tried over and over to give them the benefit of the doubt, but every time they treat me as if they don't care I'm there. I've been asked numerous times to leave because...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzy D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food at a good price... go early - it's not worth a long wait.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly D.

1.0 of 5 stars. I hate this place. I always get suckered into going and always think well maybe I just didn't like what I ordered and every time I realize that no in fact, I just really don't like this place. For…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I discovered this place at their Decatur location and now must have it at least once a month. Some are not crazy about it, but most love that it is dirt cheap, good food, and the margaritas aren't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The line is crazy long during normal lunch hours, but it's still worth it. I would describe it more as "california" mexican, with an emphasis on white sauces and it seems to be lighter fare. Don't…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Bad Attitude, cheap food

Ok, It's cheap. That's the only good thing I can say. The food didn't taste bad, I guess, but I didn't really have time to taste it. You are not allowed to linger over the inventive kitchen creations. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chrissy A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Located in the new Westside complex, Taqueria Del Sol is quietly building a reputation for its high-quality, yet inexpensive Mexican fare. The interior is rather eclectic and funky, with exposed…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren S.

2.0 of 5 stars. You know that Seinfeld episode with the Soup Nazi??? This is what I think of everytime I go to Taqueria Del Sol. (1) There is a line out the door, be prepared to wait, any time of day.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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AWESOME!!

To the person that wrote the review previous to mine...It's obvious you are either working for one of those places you mentioned or just had a bad experience, but it's really not at ALL like this person says,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Worst food in Atlanta - WAY overhyped.

This place is a joke. Let's run down the list of garbage they call a taco: 1. Fried Chicken with Mayo -- The chicken is KFC quality and just as fatty. 2. Fish Taco - Save a buck, go to Captain D's, get some...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Horrible Experience

This ranks as one of the worst eating experiences that I have had. The staff is extremely rude and unexcuseable. When there are multiple tables available in the restaurant there is absolutely no excuse for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Totally not worth it!

Taqueria del Sol needs to get over itself, you can find cheap eats with superior customer service at Taco Bell. Sure, the food is more interesting than most taco joints but let's face it, Taqueria del Sol is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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Best Fish Tacos and Margaritas in Town!

A local favorite! Great food in a great, remodeled gas station. The line is always long, but moves quickly. Know the rules; don't get a table until you get your order in and know what you want when you get up...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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GREAT tacobs

This place is always busy during lunch. Expect to wait in line at least 15 to 20 min during lunch hour. But it's well worth the wait. I have tried almost everything on their menu and they are all really good.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am hooked on the food here!! It's cheap, it fills you up and somehow (and I have yet to figure out how) they manage to always have seats available for all of us! Guacamole, tacos, shrimp corn…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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Great food, Staffed by Jerks

I love Taqueria, but God help you if you don't know how it all works there. They should have their rules posted clearly so as to maybe alleviate having to constantly harangue people. It's not that I think most...
kudzu.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Horrible, horrible, horrible...

I have never, ever written a review for anything in my life. My experience here was so incredibly horrible, I couldn't NOT review it. Don't go here, it is not worth it. The food is fine, nothing outstanding....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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Worst Customer Service in the Universe!

I've been going to this place for years. Usually I'm fine with the service, it's not great but I don't expect it to be. Today they crossed the line. Trying to get to-go food, having to wait 45 minutes just to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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the best mexican food in atlanta

I love Taqueria. My husband and I have regularly visited this restaurant since we moved to Atlanta three years ago, and we are never disappointed. The food is amazing and definitely not the run-of-the mill...
kudzu.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Great Food - Service is Fine... Just Different

First of all this isn't Mexican food. Its American food wrapped in tortillas but it's a great lunch none the less. The shrimp and corn chowder is really top notch and the Memphis (BBQ brisket with slaw) is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Taqueria del Sol Haiku Review Long lines of yuppies
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Decatur location filled with attitude

My wife and I love the food here - completely addicted to the fried chicken tacos, fish tacos, guac and maragaritas. HOWEVER, every single time we have gone to the Decatur location we have had to brush off the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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Don't take your kid... Terrible service..

TERRIBLE. I would like to tell you about the food but we didn't even eat there. My wife and I went on a Friday night to meet some friends with our baby (in his car seat). Instead of waiting in line, we find a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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Best fish tacos in town!

Absolutely our favorite place. If we don't visit at least once a week, we get withdrawls. For those who think the service isn't good, that's fine, leaves more for the rest of us. The folks who work there are...
kudzu.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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Worth the wait!

These poor reviews are sad! If this place wasn't worth going to, why do I have to wait in line if I don't arrive at the perfect time? The line says enough - this food is GOOD! I've been going almost every week...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by erich l.

2.0 of 5 stars. the yuppie scene, crazy long lines, crappy service and mediocre tacos are not worth it at the midtown restaurant. go to the decatur location on ponce, much better crowd, service, and tacos! i don't…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Best Taco's In Atlanta!

We have loved this place since the beginning. Can't stop eating those soft Taco's with those tasty fillings. Talipia with Jalepeno Tartar Sauce, Crispy Fried Chicken, and Brisket with tangy sauce. Try the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Taqueria is another place that I frequently take out of town visitors to on their culinary tour of Atlanta. There's nothing historic or pure Atlanta about it, but the food makes it an essential quick…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael B.

1.0 of 5 stars. Tacos served by turds. When I first started going to TdS at Howell Mill (when it first opened), I LOVED it. The food is great, fast, and cheap. The ingredients are fresh and the salsa ain't scared to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by J. D.

3.0 of 5 stars. The atmosphere in this modern tacqueria is so cold and stark it matches the often distant and "militant "like service you will receive. Place your order at the counter-state your name and how many…
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Best tacos ever

While this place is known for it's iffy service, it's totally worth it. The fish tacos are addictive, and the salsa and queso are worth going for. Pay attention to the rules and don't freak out if you're asked...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Love the taco selection

I love this place. The chowder is excellent, the tacos different and tasty, and the margaritas great.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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Good food but...

The food is great, and the drinks are great The service from some ot the staff could be much better....
judysbook.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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Great Mexican Food and Cheap

Some of the tastiest mexican fast food that we have found in the area. Everything we have tried so far has been good. Love the fish tacos and the three sauce sampler. The ordering and seating is kind of a pain...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Taqueria Del Sol Taqueria Del Sol is unforgettable and you know when they're open because the line is usually coming out the door. This is where I experienced my first fish and fried chicken soft…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Great Food! Not a family place!

This is my favorite restaurant in the area. Some of the reviewers don't think it's "kid-friendly." Good -they should take their crying kids to Golden Coral or Bennigan's. The only bad thing about the place is...
kudzu.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Great Food - Terrible Service

I love the food - hate the service. I went in for take-out and requested 4 items. I was told you could not order more than 3. When I questioned why I could not have one extra item for takeout, I was told "we...
kudzu.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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Good party place

I went to Taqueria because of the recommendations from Judy's. I found it to be decently cheap, good...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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BEST fish tacos

You have to wait in line but the prices are reasonable and the tacos are yummy
kudzu.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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Taqueria Del Sol

Taqueria Del Sol is located at 1200 Howell Mill Rd NW in Atlanta, Georgia. I simply love this place....
judysbook.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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You either love it or hate it...I love it.

I've been going to the Taq (except for two years spent in another city and I went when I was in Atlanta for meetings) since it opened and I'm never let down. The inexpensive yet incredibly tasty food speaks...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine P.

5.0 of 5 stars. OK I am so addicted to the fried chicken tacos! I know they have lots of other great tacos & specials, but I am stuck on the chicken. Definitely try it! The margaritas are really tasty too. Note…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006