Tasty Tacos

◄ TAQUERIA DEL SOL

359 Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur 30030, 404-377-7668 5001 Peachtree Blvd., Chamblee 30341, 470-321-3232 taqueriadelsol.com

Memphis: chopped smoked pork with a spicy jalapeno cole slaw and tequila BBQ sauce—$2.69

Carnita: twice cooked tender pork with salsa frita, cilantro and onions—$2.99

Brisket: shredded beef brisket with pico de gallo—$2.79

By Isadora Pennington

In 2016, Americans ate over 4.5 billion tacos, and those numbers continue to rise. The simplicity, the tastiness and the variety of modifications can please even the pickiest of palates. While native cultures in both North and South America relied upon corn for a number of uses spanning the past millennia, it is commonly accepted that the tacos we know today can be traced most directly to an evolution of Mexican street food. The dish remains a staple of what we consider Mexican cuisine. In the Atlanta metro area, there are plenty of places to get a delicious taco.

LA CARRETA

1252 Roswell Rd., Marietta 30062, 770-579-2963 lacarreta.co

Pastor: pork seasoned with adobo sauce and pineapple in a handmade tortilla with cilantro, onions and avocado sauce—$2.25

◄ THE ORIGINAL EL TACO

1186 North Highland Ave., Atlanta 30306 404-873-4656 eltaco-atlanta.com

Fried Chicken: grilled corn, chili mayo, cojita cheese, cilantro—$4

Smoked Chicken: guacamole, crema, fried jalapenos, cilantro—$4 Chorizo: potato, poblanos, arbol sauce—$4

FUZZY’S TACO SHOP

5325 Windward Pkwy., Alpharetta 30004, 678-916-7674 fuzzystacoshop.com

Grilled Veggie: shredded zucchini, carrots, squash and black beans on a soft corn tortilla, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, shredded cheese, feta and garlic sauce—$2.49

California Heat (Tempura): tempura shrimp, bacon, avocado, shredded cheese, feta, pico de gallo and sriracha-lime sauce on a soft corn tortilla—$2.99

MUCHACHO ▲

904 Memorial Dr., Atlanta 30316, 404-748-9254, muchachoatl.com

Rajas vegetarian—$3.50, Al Pastor—$4, Breakfast—$2.50

SUPERICA ►

99 Krog St., Atlanta 30307, 678-791-1310 superica.com/ krog-street

Chicken Tinga: shredded lettuce, tomato, and cheese, morita chili braised chicken—$14

Picadillo: shredded lettuce, tomato, and cheese, spiced ground beef—$14

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