Nuevo Laredo Cantina

Your search for the best Mexican food in Atlanta is over. Voted “Best of Atlanta” by Atlanta Magazine since 1992. Nuevo Laredo Cantina features authentic food prepared by Mexican cooks. Specialties include: Chicken Mole, Pork Tender Briskets, Best Chile Rellenos, Lobster Tacos, and Enchiladas.

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  • Phone

    (404) 352-9009

  • Website

    nuevolaredocantina.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

1495 Chattahoochee Ave NW Atlanta , GA 30318 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Public Lot, Private Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 136


Keywords:

margaritas brisket casual quesadillas good service great value chimichangas barbacoa tamales chicken taco salad Tex-Mex cuisine meats salsa lunch chips dinner parking spinach crowded
Adrian

Cadillac Crab Cakes and brisket quesadillas are amazing! Great enchiladas too. I'm originally from central California, so I've had REAL Mexican cuisine . Nuevo Laredo is the real deal!

Eater

The three classics they offer— house, Texas, and Cadillac— are strong and yummy! Food here is great as well , make sure you sit down for dinner instead of just drinking at the bar . [Eater 38 Member]

Adam Gambrel

Delicious but very very very over priced. Lunch menu was reasonable but I'm not paying $14 for two tacos . That being said the quality was very good and staff was very friendly and kind.

Karen Dyer

One of the best Mexican restaurants I have ever visited. Great, authentic food, friendly staff , and a quaint setting. A MUST on any list!!

Monica Zarate

The crab cakes ! 👌🏽 🌟 The steak diablo ! 🔥🔥🔥 and yes yes the queso , the chips and salsa . Incredible!!

Atlanta Eats TV

Serving up classic Mexican dishes , Nuevo Laredo wows diners with guacamole , enchiladas , fajitas , quesadillas , and everything you could possibly want in, on, or near a tortilla . Read more

Sam Lack

Great margarita and atmosphere and I loved the salmon tacos , they were funky and different!

Andrew Filar

Best Chimichanga I’ve ever had. Not too crispy , just perfect. A little pricier for Mexican but still authentic and great.

Di Anna Schlarb

Salsa is awesome, fish tacos were great, taco salad best around! Hard to get in. Try 4:30-5 or no dice, lonnnggg wait.

Victor Morales

First of all I am outrage by the discrimination in this restaurant . I came in with a group of friends and its summer time so I am wearing a hollister tank top and the restaurant kicked me out WTF

@JaumePrimero

Came highly recommended from an Atlanta local. I went I saw I conquered. Awesome food!

edward andrist

Best Mexican in Atlanta and one of my favorites in the US! Service is terrific, food is awesome but it is always packed so give yourself a lot of time beforehand due to your wait before being sat

Monica Zarate

Officially my favorite Mexican restaurant in ATL. My dad used to take me here as a kid and it's still around and even better than ever!

Zsolt Török

Don't miss the Diablo steak . Such a perfect balance, excellent meat, just as it should be.

Sarah B

Wow! Thanks, Foursquare! Free chips & salsa that were ALREADY FREE! Lol. Our food was good, but our server liked seeing me make "my mouth is on fire!" faces & refused to refill my water :-(

Paul Russell

Crab enchiladas (open-faced) were incredible! Best salsa I've ever had!

Sade America

Salmon tacos are amazing!!!! Brisket is delicious... love this place. Authentic Mexican food

Jeff McCarthy

Chips salsa quest great ,margaritas excellent food fantastic, wonderful service

Joseph Arnold

Lobster tacos are fantastic. Perfectly seasoned and tender. Order it with a Cadillac margarita !

Zsolt Török

The welcome foodie is great, excellent salsa and perfect combo.

Xitij Shah

Best chips and salsa I've had in a long time. Try the Holy Tacos !

Senitta C.

Amazing and authentic ! Definitely get the chimi with extra black beans ...texas margarita , yes please

Cheapism

Famous for their chips and salsa , Nuevo Laredo wins awards in Atlanta for its Mexican fare. Their lunch specials are 11:30 to 3pm Mon-Sat, and their burritos are huge. Read more

Enrico S

Margarita was terrific! Get some while waiting to be seated. Best chips and salsa !

Darvin Hill

The shrimp tacos are delicious.

LeVar Battle

The Lobster Tacos are the jam . So good! So filling! So the dish you should get...every time!

Les Hamilton

Great atmosphere, excellent food and a special entry do handicapped, wheelchair customers.

Andrew Watson

I get the Chicken Mole every time and it's phenomenal!

Carl Roberts

Don't miss the Specials on the chalk board near the bar . Delicious!

Leslie

Sit on the main level. Established crowd & atmosphere. Not my fave but everyone seems to love this place. Just be prepared to wait on a weekend night, and don't come if you're claustrophobic.

Amy Drake

It's all about the cebollitas. Grilled scallions with salt and lime . So simple. So incredible.

Jessica Waters

If you stand up only to realize you have cheese dip AND guac on your pantelones, it's time to go home.

Brittany Carlton

Read the reviews and decided to get the lobster taco and soooo glad I did....awesome!!!

Rob Osattin

Great food. Crowded at night and weekends.

Michael Moore

You wouldn't expect it, but the crab cakes are some if the best in the city .

Rex Weaver

By far and large the best Mexican / Tex Mex in the city of Atlanta. I'm all up in the chicken with mole sauce .

Mary

I've never had any other reason not to order the Holy Tacos here. Amazing!!!

Will Shropshire

Lobster Tacos/Quesadillas are amazing. Guacamole and Queso are best i've had. And please have a Margarita

Timothy Lin

Good service and strong drinks

Mary Conyers-Taylor

Everything is simply delicious

Jerry Lucas

Chicken mole is amazeballs!

Bravo

A former Delta pilot who missed the food from his old Atlanta to Baja route opened this place. Get a lobster taco . -Eli Kirshtein, Top Chef

Michelle Lawrence

Mango margaritas & spinach quesadillas are awesome!

Drew Northcutt

Best steak quesadilla I've ever had. Amazing.

Doriann Johnson

They have the best everything....but the salsa Im in love with

Andrea Clevenger

Expensive, but pretty yummy!!!

CJ Gunn

Shrimp quesadillas are fantastic.

Stuart McDonald

Simply the best Mexican spot in Atlanta. But be prepared to wait if it's dinnertime. Read more

Melanie Wegner

I get the enchiladas con pollo de mole every time. Sooo good! No other mole even compares

Aleise Berry

The special is not really a special everyone get free chips and salsa margaritas are pre-made not a fan of that.

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