Atlanta/ Food & Drinks
Published on March 24, 2020
Atlanta's 4 favorite spots to find cheap Mexican fareEl Tesoro | Photo: Daniel B./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Mexican fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Atlanta, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. El Tesoro

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Topping the list is El Tesoro. Located at 1374 Arkwright Place SE, the Mexican and breakfast and brunch spot, which also offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest-rated cheap Mexican restaurant in Atlanta, boasting 4.5 stars out of 111 reviews on Yelp. 

If you're hungry for more, we found these details on Yelp about El Tesoro.

As to what the business is known for, "We are a Mexican taqueria and a coffee shop," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We feature a full line of espresso-based drinks and coffee from Counter Culture. Also, look for tea, Mexican hot chocolate and more."

2. El Progreso

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Next up is El Progreso, situated at 1460 Blvd. SE. With 4.5 stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp, the butcher and convenience store, which offers tacos and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

Yelper Victoria M. wrote, "These are the best burritos in Atlanta. The homemade hot sauce and salsa cannot be beat, either. We will be back."

3. Taco Pete Bistro

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Taco Pete Bistro, located at 301 N. Central Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly spot to score tacos, burgers and chicken wings 4.5 stars out of 44 reviews. 

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As to what the business is known for, "Taco Pete isn't about fast food," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "It's about giving our customers good food as fast as we can! All of our menu items are created with the freshest ingredients and the highest quality products that are made to order."

4. Willy's Mexicana Grill

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Willy's Mexicana Grill, a Mexican and fast-food spot, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 148 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1071 Piedmont Ave. NE to see for yourself.  

Yelper Tia R., who reviewed Willy's Mexicana Grill on March 23, wrote, "I was craving nachos and was not disappointed by this place. The prices and serving sizes were both great."

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