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Escorpión
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Midtown, Atlanta
The experts at Eater and Creative Loafing Atlanta recommend this place
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EaterApril 16, 2013Even if you don't think tequila is your thing, tequila should be your thing here. A smoky Mezcal Mule with rhubarb jam and ginger beer is one of many wild forays into the merits of Mexican hooch.
Ashley BensonApril 23, 2013El diablo is fantastic! Don't be deterred by the sweet ingredients...it's not very sweet (good thing!) and it's pretty strong!
Creative Loafing AtlantaAugust 5, 2014Created by mixologists Adam Fox and Gilberto Marquez, the selection is built almost exclusively on tequila and mezcal — but don't let that fool you into thinking this is all lime juice and sunrises. Read more
K8 LAugust 5, 2014A must in Atlanta! Try the queso and the chicken enchiladas. Service is good, beer is cold! I come here for dinner every time I'm in town.
I enjoyed the red sangria and also the Carnitas quesadilla! The food was very tasty .. They were a little bit slow but it was a busy night.
Social Espionage, LLCJuly 10, 2011A real gourmet Mexican Tequila Resto in Atlanta. Food pairings were distinctively crafted & married to Tequilas from all over the place. If you've an astute tequila palette you just found your mecca!
Got the pastor tacos, they are delicious!! Good, spicy salsa, and they have michaladas (you can never go wrong with a good michalada).
Jason CadreauFebruary 22, 2013Tradicional margi - Nice! Fish tacos - served on flour tortillas; flavorful yet throw some hot sauce on the bad boys. Staff is amazingly friendly!! Will definitely return!
Occupy My Family ATLSeptember 4, 2013Escorpión is participating in Midtown Restaurant Week! Across Atlanta brunch, lunch and dinner menus will be offered at $15, $25 and $35 prix-fixe pricing tiers. Details:- Creative Loafing AtlantaOctober 7, 2011The tacos are there to pad your belly for more booze. Use them for this purpose. Top picks: grilled shrimp, seta, queso fundido, salmon ceviche, and the quinoa dishes.
jarvis w williamsMarch 1, 2012This place is to die for...where else can you get a beef tongue taco, a braised goat taco, and mahi mahi taco, with fresh ceviche for under 20 bucks?- Creative Loafing AtlantaAugust 5, 2014Seta, the vegetarian option, is full of huitlacoche, the sweet and woodsy mushroom-like fungus, as well as corn, poblano peppers, and portobellos. Read more
G LeeNovember 18, 2016The grilled shrimp tacos are absolutely amazing! Large shrimp almost the size of prawns. I will definitely be back.
Brandon CarsonApril 24, 2015On Fox Theater Events nights, they have a $17 two-course menu! Plus good margaritas!
Greysn RileyOctober 25, 2015The bar tenders were very nice, and even after finding out I was under 21 continued having conversation with me. Genuine girls, and the service was impeccable.
Tom DeSantosMay 11, 2014Live a little, give the lengua (beef tongue) taco a shot, it's not bad. Also get yourself a Tequila Flight, I'm a big fan of the Tour of Mexico.
BuckyOctober 24, 2011Carnita tacos r great. Queso Fundido has runny cream like sauce under the queso and good stuff so it is not queso fundido! But the cheesy top layer is good!
John JohnstonbaughSeptember 27, 2014This place is great "smash" is the best bartender you can have. Fuck anything else in midtown only go here! #yolo
Christine WilsonOctober 2, 2015Tacos are decent. Make sure to be clear with your waitress your order some do not pay attention very well and you may get something different.
TJMay 9, 2014A nice little spot to get some tacos. Pretty good. Complimentary valet parking as well.
Stephanie PittmanJune 11, 2012Delicious shrimp quesadillas, and the margaritas totally give you your money worth! I'm definitely buzzin after one!
Faith TalkNovember 3, 2013Guacamole is the best I ever had! Order the cheese dip with ground beef and also order the guacamole.
The chicken tortilla soup is amazing but everything is actually good here.- I enjoyed the red sangria and also the Carnitas quesadilla!
Dee PabloAugust 24, 2014The fried shrimp tacos are amazing.. Small low cost menu varietiesAwesome but pricy margarita pitchers.- Creative Loafing AtlantaFebruary 24, 2012Eric Celeste, editor-in-chief, fancies the La Tradicional margarita at Escorpion—"simple, cheap, and the right ingredients." Read more
- Social Espionage, LLCJuly 24, 2011Smoked tequilas, a gourmet Mexican menu that includes vegetarian options. If you don't love Mexican this place will change your mind!
Stu MarvelJanuary 16, 2012Best items: fried shrimp tacos and seta quesadilla; the quinoa salad is light and refreshing on a hot summer day. ' traditional' margarita kind of meh.
Kimberly WoodsMay 24, 2012BBQ tacos are super yummy! Drinks are made great! But, I warn you NOT to sit with a server named ERIC! Horrible! I had such high expectations bc of the owner but HORRIBLE SERVICE!
Deep GujralNovember 30, 2013Ask for chips and salsa and specifically ask for the chips to come out warm and crispy
Michelle PJune 23, 2013The Tenga taco is amazing. And the service was really good on a Saturday night.
Tucker WarnerAugust 24, 2017Great atmosphere. Service had some room to improve though behind the bar.
JB FuocoAugust 17, 2016They have a price fixe menu for pre-show speed. Was pretty good. The cocktails were better than the food.
Get the unadvertised pitcher of margs. So strong and will do the trick.
I had a good time sitting at the bar. Great food and drinks!
Jessie B.August 8, 2011Great drinks and friendly staff. Ask for John- he is skilled in the art of picking your perfect drink.
360 MediaNovember 2, 2012Spend your Saturday afternoon sipping specialty cocktails and chowing down on tacos on the patio.
Soccer DogJuly 23, 2011We've seen plenty of places come and go at this location; here's hoping this one stays. The Seta Tacos were fantastic.- Dhaval PatelJanuary 18, 2012Chicken quesadillas are fantastic, and for desert, the churros are worth every calorie!
- Kimberly WoodsMay 24, 2012If I go off the service, I wouldn't return. Coming from someone who was a chef for 4 yrs & also was a server for 2 I feel like there are better ppl out there that can represent a company in a + way!
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Authetic Mexican Cuisine and Cocktails
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 12:30 PM–10:00 PM
(678) 666-5198
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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