Willy's Mexicana Grill
1 / 27#27. Willy's Mexicana Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4076 Lavista Road Ste 101 Tucker, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Atlanta by diners
When you're looking for heat, Tex-Mex food delivers. Tex-Mex, as the cuisine is affectionately coined in the Southwest, is the by-product of what happens when cultures—and their kitchens—combine.
Tex-Mex food draws from American, Mexican, and Native American flavors. It developed in the 1800s, when these three distinct cultures all settled in what we now call Texas. Popular ingredients featured beef, flour tortillas, tomatoes, and yellow cheddar cheese, spiced up with chili peppers that provide a smoky flavor. It found its way into the hearts of the Southwest, eventually spreading around the rest of America. We can thank Tex-Mex cuisine for introducing us to chili con carne, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, and quesadillas.
Tex-Mex's bold flavors make it perfect for those seeking some heat, particularly younger, adventurous diners who prefer more spice with their meal. Gen Z diners, in particular, look for spicy variety, with up to 50% eating at least one spicy meal every week. This craving for bold tastes has ousted Italian food from its #1 position as Americans' favorite cuisine.
With that kind of reach, where do you begin when it comes to finding that perfect Tex-Mex dish to make your palate dance? Who has managed to create that just-right blend of smoky spice and cheesy goodness that you've come to know and love in Tex-Mex food?
Stacker did a little of the heavy lifting for you and combed through data on Yelp as of Aug. 5, 2025, to put together a comprehensive list of the highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Atlanta. We looked at how many reviews and their average ratings to make sure your guide to Atlanta cuisine is ready. Take a look to see where your new favorite restaurant will be! Note, some of these may have recently closed, so make sure to double-check.
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Willy's Mexicana Grill
2 / 27#26. Willy's Mexicana Grill
- Rating: 3.4/5 (69 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2280 Peachtree Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Taqueria Del Sol
3 / 27#25. Taqueria Del Sol
- Rating: 3.5/5 (523 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 359 West Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Willy's Mexicana Grill
4 / 27#24. Willy's Mexicana Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2074 North Decatur Road Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Willy's Mexicana Grill
5 / 27#23. Willy's Mexicana Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1228 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
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Willy's Mexicana Grill
6 / 27#22. Willy's Mexicana Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1920 Howell Mill Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Salad, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
Tin Lizzy's Cantina
7 / 27#21. Tin Lizzy's Cantina
- Rating: 3.6/5 (513 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Pappasito's Cantina
8 / 27#20. Pappasito's Cantina
- Rating: 3.6/5 (994 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2788 Windy Hill Road Southeast Marietta, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Taqueria Del Sol
9 / 27#19. Taqueria Del Sol
- Rating: 3.6/5 (503 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2165 Cheshire Bridge Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Fox Bros BBQ
10 / 27#18. Fox Bros BBQ
- Rating: 3.6/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4058 Peachtree Road Northeast Brookhaven, Georgia
- Categories: Barbecue, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
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Elmyriachi
11 / 27#17. Elmyriachi
- Rating: 3.6/5 (302 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1950 Hosea L Williams Drive Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Southern, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Rojo Cocina Mexicana & Cantina
12 / 27#16. Rojo Cocina Mexicana & Cantina
- Rating: 3.6/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 5193 Peachtree Blvd. Chamblee, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
Willy's Mexicana Grill
13 / 27#15. Willy's Mexicana Grill
- Rating: 3.6/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1230 Caroline St. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Taqueria Del Sol
14 / 27#14. Taqueria Del Sol
- Rating: 3.6/5 (700 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1200 Howell Mill Road Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Taxco Restaurante Mexicano
15 / 27#13. Taxco Restaurante Mexicano
- Rating: 3.7/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4500 Roswell Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
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Willy's Mexicana Grill
16 / 27#12. Willy's Mexicana Grill
- Rating: 3.9/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1071 Piedmont Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Raging Burrito & Taco
17 / 27#11. Raging Burrito & Taco
- Rating: 3.9/5 (892 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 141 Sycamore St. Decatur, Georgia
- Categories: Bars, Tacos, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Willy's Mexicana Grill
18 / 27#10. Willy's Mexicana Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2900 Delk Road Southeast Space 0008 Marietta, Georgia
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
Superica
19 / 27#9. Superica
- Rating: 4.0/5 (518 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 455 Legends Place Southeast Ste 800 Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
Tin Lizzy's Taco Americana
20 / 27#8. Tin Lizzy's Taco Americana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 77 12th St. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Sports Bars, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
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La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
21 / 27#7. La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6600 Alastair Drive Ste 700 Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Categories: Seafood, Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
La Botana
22 / 27#6. La Botana
- Rating: 4.0/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2071 Savoy Drive Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Little Rey
23 / 27#5. Little Rey
- Rating: 4.1/5 (527 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1878 Piedmont Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
Superica
24 / 27#4. Superica
- Rating: 4.1/5 (792 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3850 Roswell Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
Superica
25 / 27#3. Superica
- Rating: 4.1/5 (1246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 99 Krog St. Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Tacos, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
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Willy's Mexicana Grill
26 / 27#2. Willy's Mexicana Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4377 Roswell Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Fast food, Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
Tex's Tacos
27 / 27#1. Tex's Tacos
- Rating: 4.5/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3173 Roswell Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 88 metros.
