Southwestern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Athens
17 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Have been eating breakfast here every time we visit Athens. Everything has been great. We like the salsa, the staff, and all the food. We need..."
Jared Gralinski
"The food was excellent, the service was fast and the waitress was very helpful making a space at the table for my sister and her wheelchair. It was..."
Bonnie Moran Bennett
"San Luis has always been our favorite place to eat Mexican food. We loved their first little restaurant....but really enjoy their new..."
Charlotte Draper Green
"Thank you for providing the most delicious food for our daughter's wedding! The food was so good, your service was excellent and you are such nice..."
Lana Miller
"Excellent food, except the salsa/hot sauce needs improving. I ended up mixing their green sauce with the red sauce! Great service even though the..."
Mary Griffin Hoover
"This is a really great place to eat and the staff is always..."
Lorri Hawkins
"Real good. Opened on Christmas eve. All staff very friendly even made our pic for us. Will go again...."
Jean Greene Bonner
"The food is great.....and the prices are very reasonable. We will go back every chance we..."
Gwen Polley
"This place is AWESOME!!!! Been going since they opened, service and prices cant be..."
Rene Manning
"Excellent authentic Mexican food with a very friendly staff. I've eaten there a couple times in the last week and it just gets better! Excellent..."
Don Nichols
"The best! I've ordered take out Tacos for 10 and 15 ppl for my business. Both times they have done a fabulous job! They literally separated every..."
Regina Johnson
"Party of 10. Service was very good and food was also pretty good . We had attended a basketball tournament and didn't arrive until 8:15. They..."
Kathy Gordon
"We enjoyed this restaurant. The food was good, salsa and chips are great, and our server did a wonderful job despite the fact it was extremely busy...."
Amanda C
"Literally my favorite place in Athens. Whether it be for breakfast, lunch, dinner, takeout, or even just craving a Fresca and Chips and salsa! Even..."
Marion King
"Been here half a dozen times now and nothing bad to say. Awesome food and..."
Clay Stephens
"Best tacos ever! Their other food is great too, but their tacos are amazing. Service is always good, even when they are super..."
"Our first time here we were very impressed. In a world where many Mexican restaurants seem like copies of the others this place stands out for me. ..."
Brent Fugett
"Service is always great. Food comes out fast, hot and..."
David Hall Custom Knives
"I like it here. We've been here a few times as out-of-town visitiors. The wait staff is very friendly and helpful, but the serving sizes are..."
Erick Senkmajer
"Margaritas are top notch and food is delicious. Flan was pretty good too without all the syrup and whip..."
Harrison Koyilla
"Great place if you like Mexican 🌮. They offer a plethora of dishes. I had the Pollo Yucatan and it was good, plus you get chips and salsa before..."
Chris Popov
"A great place for a cheap meal with great service. I DO wish they would get better chairs, but worth the..."
Beth Cantrell
"Quality food again! Husband tried the new dish Burrito Jalisco. It was huge and he now has a new favorite. I got the Fajita Quesadilla with rice...."
Lisa Azbell
"The best Mexican we have had in along time. So good. Clean and very friendly. They have updated interior and the food was top notch. Go check it..."
"First time here & wasn’t packed!!! Service was fast & had my food out in under 15 minutes & I loved the food & the chips!! Would definitely come..."
aryy m
"The BEST fajitas and green sauce. Im addicted to the green sauce. Not only great food, but great customer service as well. Highly..."
casey woolf
"Pleasantly surprised with this little place. Good Tex-mex, nice sized portions, very affordable. We have been here a few times and the staff is..."
Kenneth Murphy
"The BEST restaurant in town. Hands..."
Jamie fade
"Had three tacos with rice and beans. Amazing food for a great..."
"If you want to enjoy Some real authentic Mexican food in Athens Ohio this is the place to be. They have a variety of food here you'll definitely..."
Ariana Rivera
"Sadly, there's no pictures! The food smelled so good, I took a bite and never came up for air.
My kids loved this place, and they're not huge fans..."
Queen S
"Overall good.. Food was as usual, tasty,, their behaviour was really so..."
Uddin Nipu
"Best Mexican food in Athens. Service is always quick & food is always hot - much more than can be said about the other options in..."
Matt S
"I ABSOLUTELY love this place and wish it was closer to home!! The staff was amazing!! Very welcoming and friendly! The food... OMG the food! SOOOOO..."
Christine N
"First time in the area... the hot house salsa was amazing. Great service and food served up quickly. I had a beef tostada and hubby had the..."
"The price point is about 10 bucks and the food and service were good. Also, the Cilantro Lime Rice was definitely worth the..."
Joe Cline
"I tried Diablo for the first time this afternoon. I had the ground beef burrito bowl. It was delicious. I loved I got to pick my toppings from a..."
Dena Aaron
"Great food, fresh and quality ingredients. The staff was kind and courteous and the bathrooms were clean. They are a great place for anyone to go if..."
Josh Egnoski
"Oh my this is a must try place. It was amazing the flavor of everything was great. My kids loved it I loved it. This will be one of our favorite..."
Chasity McDonald Jordan
"New favorite burrito! Flavorful and filling! Don’t forget the chipotle ranch to dip your tortilla chips! Oh..."
Nancy Bridges
"Ok. It's a "Chipotle meets Willi's" restaurant concept. You get in line and they make your food / bowl in front of you. The big difference is 1. ..."
Andrew Paciolla
"Fun atmosphere. Clean.
Delicious food. Friendly service.
Owner very personable.
Will definitely on a regular dinner list of places to eat. Try it...."
Vicki Sykora
"Ordered a salad and it was awesome. The chipotle ranch dressing tastes..."
Nancy Floyd
"This just might be my new favorite place and my granddaughter who is 2 1/2 loved it also. The service was great and so was the..."
Allison Brett Adams
"The food tasted really fresh, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I love all the different options they offer for toppings. I'd say it's a step..."
Kasi Ives
"I first ate at diablos in Augusta in August when I was staying at the marriot taking nursing boards. Loved it and couldnt wait to eat at the one in..."
Kristie Fowler
"While Diabolos was under construction my first thoughts were that it was going to be a bar (name and decor I guess), then "do we really need another..."
Jason M. Jarvis
"Excellent food, I eat lunch here at least once a..."
Ken Davis
"Absolutely loved it. Definitely will be going back. Great atmosphere, service and..."
Sammi Carroll
"The staff is nice and very helpful and the food....AmAzIng (hands down) everything is delicious. It's a great bang for your..."
Mandi Kirk
"Beats Chipotle due to their continued fall in quality. Willy's and Diablo is a tie that you have to decide for yourself. Willy's better salsas,..."
KnightDriveTV
"Had a late lunch at Diablo's. I liked the simple, uncomplicated menu. I ordered the 3 tacos (I chose soft) 2 beef, 1 chicken. Selected some standard..."
Beverly Golden
"My first visit to this spot and I loved it. I would say that it is a spot that you must try. This place is definitely in my top 5 restaurants. The..."
KhandiAlexandra
"This was my first time at Diablo's. I liked it. I got a Beef Keto Bowl and loved it. Next time I will try the Chicken. The chips and salsa were good...."
Scott Craig
"while I had the chicken nachos. The meat is Smokey, but not overly so and very flavorful. The addings are abundant and fresh! They have a spicy sour..."
"Forgive me Willy's, for I strayed yesterday and went to Moe's, and will not do so again.
While at Moe's, I noticed they had no hot sauce. When..."
Beth Miller Herzinger
"The folks at Willy's on Alps Rd in Athens are some of the friendliest folks I've encountered lately. It is a consistently pleasant experience and..."
Laura Thompson Pitsikoulis
"Delicious food and friendly..."
Kaitlin Carter Andrews
"I've been coming here periodically for a number of years, if I ate out more often I'd probably come more. Although over the years there have some..."
Gabriel Gregg Schmidt
"Willy's is better than any other southwestern style food joint. The food is ALWAYS delicious and clean. I have eaten at "fine dining "..."
Jesse Hale
"Willy's has consistently delivered throughout the two years I've lived here. I was there just a few days ago and it was the first time in a long time..."
Michael
"When we walked in we were greeted by the staff immediately. I’m currently 9 months pregnant and every person working at the front was kind and..."
Jordan Bowman
"This establishment is quickly becoming my new go to being that Moe's is no longer in Athens. The food is always great and the entire staff is even..."
Keiko Jay
"My husband and I visited this location today at lunch (3/12/2022) and I couldn't believe how friendly the staff was. They went above and beyond to be..."
Rhiannon Townley
"Come in at least once a week and have never been disappointed. Always come in to Ty and Charlotte smiling brighter than the sun, providing..."
"Great overall. Fast friendly staff.
My wife, who is vegan, loves the vegan offerings. But was disappointed that the tofu is now much smaller sized..."
Tommy Klaus
"Food is always good and very nice..."
Frankie Cleveland
"Not sure of his name, but he has slightly shaggy hair. He was in the middle of finishing up someone else's order. He let us know it would be just a..."
Spence Gaskins
"Barberitos is one of the best restaurants to begin with... the East Side one, is SOOO the best of the best! Food somehow just.. tastes better there...."
"I have been going to the Taco Stand since they first opened, back in the late '70s. Good quality food, at affordable prices, with fast service and..."
Dan Hollifield
"I really like this place, can sit outside and just relax and the best tacos..."
Carole Jones
"Always our favorite place to stop when in Athens!! ..."
Jane Stephens
"Great food great atmosphere regardless of location. It's a Athens landmark where the food soothes the..."
Todd Garrett
"Taco Stand DOWNTOWN was a great place to celebrate my birthday �with friends. Enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere with delicious food and beverages at..."
Susan McCormick
"The best place to watch THE VOLS put a hobnail boot in Athens..."
Dwayne Boyd
"The extra hot, extra cheese bean burritos are the..."
Tracy Arp
"I love their mega nachos and the black bean and rice burrito. One of my favorite spots down..."
Cora Mae Thomas Wright
"Are you kidding me? If you have ever EATEN at The Taco Stand, you know why I gave five..."
Gregg Jocoy
"If you don’t like the Taco stand the terrorists..."
Kathryn Rhodes-Reynolds
"Great food. A local secret kind of hidden but worth looking..."
Dave Rosenberg
"Best tacos around!!!! One of our families favorite..."
Mike Adams
"Nice little place for a burrito. Had the mega burrito. It’s grilled and I ordered it with chicken. Nice and crispy outside and very tasty. Good..."
Peter Koerner
"Most importantly, the food is decent, it's priced pretty reasonably too. The service however is lacking, most of the servers we've had have seemed..."
Katherine Bellingham
"My friends and I stopped by here before going to the Sleep concert at the 40 Watt and we were not disappointed. I got the fried chicken burrito and..."
Ryan Harvill
"I'm a New Englander, born and raised. Went down to Athens for a small getaway to visit close friends who'd moved on down south after graduation, as..."
Connor Wheeler
"Bartender didn't really seem to want to be there is only thing preventing 5 stars. But reasonable service despite an obvious bad mood. And the food..."
ricky lacy
"I got the fried chicken burrito, and cheese dip with my chips. The cheese dip is what stood out the most. Rather than the normal white queso most..."
"Fabulous place, food was excellent, service was excellent and prices reasonable. Very clean. I would recommend it highly if you are ever in the..."
Margie Robinson
"Great food and friendly service. Lots of food and drink specials. The people who run it and gather there is what makes it even..."
Jonathan Hutton
"LOVE this place, best food hands..."
Heather Hall
"My kids and I love this place. They are affordable, friendly and accommodating..."
Joy Lyle
"It's a great place for families or just friends to eat great food and at a reasonable price. I eat there at least once a..."
James Woods
"Good food, great bartender, good service and did I mention good..."
Christy Graham
"This was probably the BEST Mexican food I have ever had! I had the chimichangas and it was awesome! Service was excellent and the atmosphere was..."
Ashleigh Usrey
"Exelente ,tengo dos veces de ir y me ha gustado ,la comida y la atención..."
Frank Montana
"First time here. The food was absolutely amazing, and massive. I had to take half home lol. And our server, Hailey, was amazing as..."
Bev Criswell
"Great food and frozen margarita's!!! Always great..."
Michelle Mattocks
"Amazing food, amazing people. They treat you like family. The best Mexican restaurant..."
John Dayton
"Best Mexican food and the staff is amazing! I highly recommend eating..."
Audrianna Atkinson
"Athens has a ton of Mexican Food restaurants but the best by far is Dos Palmas! The prices are great, the food phenominal & the service impecable. It..."
Val
"Best Mexican restaurant in..."
Dana Smith
"I'm from France and went to visit Athens over the summer. one of the first thing I wanted to do was to try all the Mexican restaurants they had bc in..."
Mariee Josiphe
"Good food good..."
Jason
"We love this place!. Great food! Love the taco salad with chicken. The kids menu serves huge portions. We are never..."
Mike
"Good food, service is kinda spotty. Dos Palmas is a neighborhood restaurant for me, so I've been eating here on and off for almost two years. Each..."
Dr. Strangelove
"Food was amazing, staff was friendly and consistent. We as a family have some picky eaters and all of us were impressed with the food. Loved the..."
aj haney
"I like to go when they first open so it's not that busy. I rarely have to wait very long for the server to take my drink and menu order. Chips are..."
Robin Ingram
"Such great tasting food and lots of it! We love everything we ate, starting with mild salsa, guacamole and chips, steak fajitas and..."
Cynthia Boswell
"Dos Palmas is my favorite maragita spot. I've been coming here for years. They have the best Maragitas in TOWN hands DOWN!! All it takes for me is 1..."
Whitney McGuire
"One of my favorite Mexican Restaurants! The food is always fresh and hot. The enchiladas are amazing! The service is very..."
"Good and cheap food. The service is a tad slow and the restaurant is little dirty, but the cheap prices make up for that. I recommend the beef taco..."
Nicole Waters
"Would eat here once a week at least. Moved away and miss taco stand.. One of the best places in..."
Sal
"Good cheap food. Not meant to be fine..."
Benjamin Rossetti
"Always enjoy it. Taco stand is great, but I have yet to meet anybody who isn't from athens that likes..."
Michael Matthews
"5 Stars for the food and it still being Taco Stand! However, it suffers from the modern blight of most other local Athens eateries... it's become an..."
William Martin
"It has been around for quite a while, but it's hard to beat for price. Food was really good. Good place to go for an inexpensive..."
Sherry Dale
"Hungry as a dog? I know we were when we came here.
Looking for a quick bite with fresh ingredients that will have you drooling?
Trust us when we..."
Pup & Pup
"One of my favorite places to eat in Athens! I've been coming to this location for about 44..."
Rosemarie Banks
"You don’t stay in business 50 years without doing something right, this place is fantastic. Hole in the wall..."
"Great College Town food...... if you are sober it tastes really good...... if you are drunk it tastes more..."
Todd Wahl
"You would think a restaurant/bar during college game day in Athens would be a disaster - and you'd be wrong. It took us a while to find a seat (we..."
Allison Giddens
"As both a very picky eater and someone who is incredibly indecisive, it was very nice to have the assistance of Ben who helped me choose the most..."
"My Friend and I where out and about and we ended up Here. It was delicious and friendly and the people were friendly I mean the paying costumer and..."
Sherry Buck
"We placed our order for curb side pick up. This was so super easy for us. When you drive up in designated place to park, you call to let them you are..."
Peggy Golden
"Good food with mediocre service.... I got the Arnold Schwarzenegger. It was pretty good, but the service is consistantly..."
Heath Taylor
"Sweet little texmex restaurant in Athens! It was great and the service was..."
Marc Huff
"Loved it. Excellent meal, good folks. Was a little slow getting our food to us but well worth the wait. We had a verity for 4. Tacos, enchiladas,..."
Bill Starkey
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