Insider Pages Reviews for Nuevo Laredo Cantina

5 Stars: incredible fish tacos (by brad15)

brad15 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:00:00 GMT

I am not a big Mexican fan but this place has the best salmon tacos I have ever had. They are always delicious and always fresh. They also have great salsa and queso. I have been there several times and have always gotten the fish tacos. Even with the crowds, I have always had good service and there are some hot waitresses.

5 Stars: Nuevo Laredo Cantina is one of the best. (by Lindsay M.)

Lindsay M. — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:28:00 GMT

Great Que so and Margaritas. Service could be better, but the food is authentic and expect to wait a long time since this place is so popular. Their cheese burger is the best in the city.

1 Stars: R**CH MOTEL!!!!!! (by MLT)

MLT — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMT

My friend and I went to this Cantina with high hopes on Saturday afternoon June 30,2009. We love mexican food and had heard about Nueco Laredo through people and websites. We arrived to this small hole in the wall and ate in the lower area. As my friend was finishing her meal behold the biggest R**CH ever. The waiter quickly grabbed the r**ch but our experience was ruined. We talked with the manager and she told us that they have been having a lot of problems and that she would comp our drinks but we ended up paying for the food.....that will be my first and last time there.

1 Stars: Not for kids - Awful Experiance! (by CAB)

CAB — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT

I have never been to a more un-kid friendly mexican restaurant. My husband and I go out to eat 2-3 times a week with our 15 month old daughter and we have never felt more unwelcome at a restaurant. Our daughter is very well behaved, but the servers made it very clear that we were not welcome. For example, my daughter dropped one sealed sugar packet on the floor and the server came running over to pick it up and the guy made a huffing sound. He then got out the sweeper and started sweeping around her high chair...for a closed sugar packet! There was no sugar anywhere! I also felt them hovering for the rest of the meal and they charged us a 20% gratuity. My husband and I normally give at least 25%, but not to this place. We liked Nuevo before we had a kid, but we will never go back now. Awful experiance!!!

2 Stars: Food was delish...but POOR service experience (by ssilvera)

ssilvera — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT

My bf and I went to Nuevo Laredo Cantina a couple of weeks ago after a couple prior attempts turned us away due to lengthy waits. My bf had been before and said it was worth it so we tried again - no more than a 20 minute wait. We burned time at the bar where the bartender annoyed the heck out of us by pushing the receipt closer and closer to us after our FIRST round of drinks were ordered as if she wouldn't be paid...mind you, we are waiting for a table. So we get seated and our waitress sat us next to their sink and clean up area which had the fierce smell of bleach which made my eyes tear. We asked to be moved to another table and she literally rolled her eyes. So we relocate, talked, ate, drank, without being checked on, and then waited and waited and waited for our server or a server to attend to us. We wanted another round but got so turned off that we just rathered our check so we could go. Flagged the guy that wipes the tables down and asked for the check and then waited and waited and waited for him or someone to return to collect our money. The food was delicious, but I must say that the service was horrific and I'm in no rush to go back.

1 Stars: Over Priced - Not that good! (by Chris H.)

Chris H. — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:57:00 GMT

Got two tacos for lunch - $6.48 - and refused to give any kind of salsa for the tacos. They wanted $3.50 for a little salsa. What kind of resturant charges for salsa for tacos ( A GREEDY RESTURANT ).

5 Stars: Great food, hidden location! (by Dan T.)

Dan T. — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:29:00 GMT

I've been going to Nuevo Laredo since college. It is well hidden but man the food is great. My favorite is the tacos de carne asada! So good! Don't miss the Margaritas, too!

4 Stars: Taqueria and TexMex lovers unite (by abcgroup)

abcgroup — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

After years of what seemed like obnoxious hyperbole, I finally went to Nuevo myself to check out the food. I would say that this place is simply great. Is it worth waiting more then 30-40 mins for this food? Nah...most places aren't, but...they have a bar...so why complain?

Food:

Salsa--it's great.

Burritos are fantastic and HUGE and a lot like taqueria burritos--nor your boring combo #7 burrito like you get at Laredo's. But...these nice burritos do indeed come on the combo plates.

Tacos--true taqueria style tacos--two corn tortillas, nice roasted pork or barbacoa (yes that's right) with onions, cilantro and lime.

Enchilada--very good sauce not too much cheese.

Pico de gallo--dear god it's spicy and it's really good.

Chile con queso--this cheese dip is enough for 4-5 and it's spicy, very spicy and it's great.

Service--like a well oiled machine, these folks pump it out quickly and they do it well.

If you dig Texmex places you'll like Nuevo. If you like taquerias you'll like Nuevo b/c they serve many of these same dishes you get at your favorite taquerias. It's the perfect blend of the two. I often think that most great Mexican food is found in the burbs and on Buford highway. One thing you don't find much of in downtown Atlanta is authentic Mexican worth bragging about. There are few great fusion places and even some urban hipster Mexican places that are good, but hardly scratch the surface of their suburban counterparts.

Nuevo is one where all things are reconciled. One thing to note...parking is a mess. And...your average combo is $9.25 at lunch...that might seem high for Mexican food but I assure you, it's 3 times as much food as you would get anywhere else for the same price. This place is great.

5 Stars: Wow! (by MinOp)

MinOp — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Wow! Delicious Food. Fun lively atmosphere. The inside was just ok, but it didn't matter because the food was outstanding. I had their lobster tacos - and I am hooked. I can't wait to go back.

Oh - the guac was great too, except I ate too many chips because I didn't want to waste any of it.

Parking was a challenge and there was a bit of a wait to get seated because it was so busy, but it was well worth it.

1 Stars: MJ the manager is arrogant and rude! She is pathetic! (by Evelynsherid)

Evelynsherid — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

MJ the managaer clearly does not like african americans. She is rude, arrogant and simply not worth my time. I suggest CHANCE the owner find himself another manager. The parking is hideous, the food is below average and managment is not accomodating. I had issue with my meal being SUPER SALTY. MJ who is the manager was PATHETIC. She basically told me there was nothing she could do! So when I told her I was turned off by her extreme attitude she suggested my business was not needed simply becuase I complained about how salty my meal was. I suggest TAQUERIA DEL SOL on Howell mill much much better food and service. MJ you are the worst manager I have ever met in my LIFE. Check your attitdue it needs adjusting. I AM TURNED OFF BY THIS PLACE!

1 Stars: Ok food...Extremely Arrogant staff. (by ubertek)

ubertek — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Stood outside in line today for over an hour starting at 11:30a. The "hostess" who keeps the list kept telling our party of 4 that we were next. At least 5 more groups of 4 went ahead of us while we were "next" on the list. Apparently, although they don't take reservations, but they do have "manager reservations" that they put on the top of their list. People were walking in, would go secretly say something to the "hostess" and sit within 5 minutes.
I have finally decided to stop going to this place after about 10 times in 7 years. It just isn't worth it. They do not care about their customers at all.

5 Stars: Fabulous food (by DeVonWilson)

DeVonWilson — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I've been here several times, with co-workers & with my husband...I've yet to order anything that wasn't absolutely yummy!

4 Stars: WE LOVE IT! (by doitdonna)

doitdonna — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Brought my mother in the other day for lunch, shes never been. I had been once before and really enjoied it and knew she would too. Mexican is her favorite and she was glad we went. We had a great time. Dont go when you are in a hurry. Youll find that because they are so busy all the time it takes a while for the wait staff to get around to you.

I love it and now moms a fan too!

1 Stars: Absolutely Dreadful (by ubataba)

ubataba — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:00:00 GMT

I have been to this place 3 times to give them a chance to live up to the hype and I simply do not get it. These 5 star reviews must be written by extended family. The food is absolutely dreadful. The service is even worse. Save your time and your money and find somewhere else to eat. I am sure you could do better just about anywhere else you choose to go.

4 Stars: Home-made Mexican... (by HEMA N.)

HEMA N. — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Nuevo Laredo offers a delicious variety of home-cooked authentic Mexican foods and their margeritas are one of the best I've tasted in town. Their prices are reasonable but plan to allot a good few hours to your dinner experience because the wait time can be quite long. A definite play to try out if you like Mexican!

4 Stars: Delicious, Consistent Mexican Food! Worth the Wait! (by emilytj)

emilytj — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT

My boyfriend and I have been here many times and we LOVE the food. Salsa is fresh and delicious, the cheese dip with jalapenos is great, and we always share the chicken fajitas. (Just with extra tortillas for two people.) Food is always very consistent, and they offer a lot of variety. Veggies are very fresh. Only down side is the long wait on evenings and weekends, but it is definitely worth it!

5 Stars: Excellent (by Ramila N.)

Ramila N. — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:10:00 GMT

Best Margaritas i've tasted. Although this place is somewhat small...and in the middle of nowhere...the food is excelente! The salsa is fresh and the food is traditional and tasty. I highly recommend trying out this place.

5 Stars: THE BEST MEXICAN PLACE EVER (by lilt002)

lilt002 — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT

I am from Texas and I know mexican food. This place is smoking. I absolutely love it. As soon as you come through the door you can feel the family atmosphere. They get you in and out. I always get the queso it is delicious with jalapenos so good. I have tried a varitety of things and everything on the menu is great. You have to try this place you wont be disappointed.

1 Stars: What is everyone ordering? (by tfrad1960)

tfrad1960 — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT

What is everyone ordering? Because I've been several times and frankly I don't get it. The food is marginal, the prices are high, and seating is a nightmare. Of all the non-chain Tex-Mex resturants that I've been to, this one would consistantly place last.

4 Stars: Best Enchiladas in Atlanta, loud and busy atmosphere (by fruitsnvegis)

fruitsnvegis — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Being a local to northwest Atlanta, my friends and I dine here at least three times a month! The service can be rude and condescending, and the place is ALWAYS packed for dinner (with 1-2 hour waits). I can forgive both of these flaws because their food is consistently fantastic! They have a delicious, fresh house salsa which can be purchased by the pint for parties. My boyfriend always gets the enchiladas a la carte. The corn tortilla isn't too chewy or tough - it is very tender and yummy. I am a huge fan of the Holy Tacos which are grilled flour tortillas stuffed with mashed potatoes, onions, cabbage, and a special green sauce. They are cheap and filling, if a bit greasy.

Go there at least once, but not at dinner! Try an early or late lunch!

5 Stars: Best Taco Carna Asada EVER (by ladieswholunch)

ladieswholunch — Wed, 23 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I might not be able to spell it, but the Tacos Carna Asada are the best on the planet! Love the Fajita Salad and queso. No other Mexican place compares to this one. Absolutely THE BEST. (the non-alchoholic drinks bite - my only complaint).
Don't look for ambiance, great servers or the "in-crowd" in this place. It is for true foodies only.

1 Stars: They take their customers for granted. (by clydebryant)

clydebryant — Thu, 17 May 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I've been here several times and live in the neighborhood. The food is good, and expect a wait for a table, especially at night (any night of the week, but closed Sunday).

However, the staff and management show no appreciation for their customers whatsoever. They treat you as if you should feel priveledged to be eating in their restuarant, after wating 2 hours in the parking lot for a table. They take you for granted due to their overblown reputation, and I will never dine there again.

Most people eat here because its considered "cool" and trendy. Don't buy into the hype. They don't deserve your money.

5 Stars: Best Mexican Restaurant in Atlanta! (by ca2ga)

ca2ga — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 02:00:00 GMT

What can I say.. I love this place. Apart from the long wait & bad parking situation, everything else is amazing. The chips & salsa rocks and I always over order and have to take it home. No worries, cause I will probably finish that leftover that same night as an late snack. I highly recommend this place. Its an experience.

5 Stars: Best Mexican in the city (by jcagsu)

jcagsu — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 01:00:00 GMT

The restaurant is definitely off the beaten path but the food is well worth it. The tomatillo slasa rocks! And try the tampiquena steak.

5 Stars: worth the wait (by cmc1976)

cmc1976 — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

We just moved here from Texas and are thrilled to have discovered this place. The lobster tacos are rich and delicous. I love the huevos rancheros. Great magaritas. They really now how to do Tex-Mex.

5 Stars: popular place (by jen207)

jen207 — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

i live close to this place and it's one of my favorite parts of the neighborhood. the menu is large-you can even get lobster tacos, quesadillas, etc. I love the salmon tacos with cheese sauce (fish tacos on the menu) and shrimp enchiladas. plenty of non seafood stuff, those are just my favorites. the place is packed all the time, i recommend going in the middle of the afternoon if you don't want to wait because the waiting area isn't very good- theres only 3 or 4 chairs at the bar and a very small cramped area. you can sit outside if the weather is nice.

5 Stars: Two words: LOBSTER TACOS (by lilymama)

lilymama — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I dream about these things! They have wilted spinach on them!!!! So freakin good! Worth the wait - which oh yes, you will wait.

3 Stars: LOTS OF HYPE, LOTS OF WAITING (by megdawg)

megdawg — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I have dined at Nuevo Laredo on numerous occasions, and I am still trying to figure out what all the hype is about for a place where there is inadequate seating, non-existent waiting area, average food and overpriced margaritas. The service isn't special, and the entrees all taste the same. One would expect mind-blowing food and drink for a place that doesn't accept reservations and regularly has a wait time of over an hour. The parking lots are no good if you're concerned about door dings.

4 Stars: Best Mexican in Atlanta (by kristygibson)

kristygibson — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 02:00:00 GMT

Nuevo Laredo is crowded and noisy, but the food is worth it. Being born and raised in Texas, I feel at home at this restraunt. The salsa is amazing and every dish I have tried is unbelievably good. The Mole is delicious as well as the chicken quesadillas- finally someone in Atlanta has learned how to serve it the right way. I recommend this place to anyone looking for some great Tex-Mex!!!

5 Stars: Great house Salsa (by mystic268)

mystic268 — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 01:00:00 GMT

The best salsa I've ever tasted, fresh and aromatic. Also if you're into seafood, try the lobster quesadilla, it's excellent. The waiters/waitresses could use another crash course in hospitality and there is inadequate seating on the deck while you wait for a table, but at least the chips are free while you wait. The wait for seating is usually in excess of 45 minutes, so don't go hungry!!!!

1 Stars: Horrible experience (by juanramos)

juanramos — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

If you want to wait 1 hour in a crowded place to be seated, pay twice for average food (at best) then this is the place for you. The best of it all is the really rude restaurant manager!

5 Stars: Best Salsa and Guac in the South! (by paulwt)

paulwt — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 01:00:00 GMT

All food is great. Salsa, Guac and cheese dips are all a 10. Cant go wrong with anything on the menu. Servers are friendly and fast.

5 Stars: Do yourself a favor and go here! (by jenniferlagalo)

jenniferlagalo — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

All I can say was it was worth the 25 min wait. This place has the BEST Mexican food I had ever had! I recommend the Pollo Mole!!! This place is charming, sweet, and worth every penny. CANT GET ENOUGH

5 Stars: Great Food (by miwok827)

miwok827 — Thu, 20 Oct 2005 02:00:00 GMT

This place is great with great food and good margaritas. The price is also great. There is going to be a wait when you go, so you should excpect it. The place is really small for all of the business they do, however it is part of the charm. Try and get a good table, becasue if you are in the walkway it can be annoying. Those are the only downfalls! Overall it is a great Mexican place that will give you what you are looking for!

3 Stars: Good Food - Bad Service (by justinvogel)

justinvogel — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 02:00:00 GMT

The food was better than your aveage cantina. I had the Chile Relleno. There was more beef and less cheese than I typically enjoy, although it was well prepared. My girlfriend had fajita tacos and they were great. Servings were large and filling.
The ambience is a bit hectic and definitely loud... Not a good place for a quiet date or if you are trying to impress someone.
The service was trash. The waitress never uttered a word. Never checked on us and never came over until we grabbed one for our check.
Our waitress rolled her eyes at my girlfriend when she asked for a container to bring her salsa home with the rest of her meal... That ticked me off.
I wouldn't go back, but I might still recommend it for someone to try out...

5 Stars: In the middle of no-where Mexican (by Carrie P.)

Carrie P. — Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:32:00 GMT

This place is a very random place for a restaurant, there is no other around. But, it is very popular and well worth it. Food is great and margaritas are great, what else is needed?

1 Stars: OVERRATED! (by wmidatl)

wmidatl — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Highly overrated, I was very disappointed after all the reviews I had read on this place. Parking was not a huge deal, we parked across the street. Service was HORRIBLE. I couldn't believe how bad it was. The prices are too high for the amount and quality of food you get. Enchiladas were small and the huge plate was covered in lettuce and rice/beans to make it look like a lot of food. The atmosphere is redneck. I left wondering why I wasted 3 hours eating at a mexican restaurant that had barely mediocre food and terrible service...I will not be back.

3 Stars: User review by asiaoni (by asiaoni)

asiaoni — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 02:00:00 GMT

This place is not worth the wait. I was hoping this would finely be a good mexican restuarant in Atlanta, but boy was I let down. If this is great for everyone in Atlanta they might need to do a little traveling.

2 Stars: What's the hype about? (by amontgom)

amontgom — Mon, 07 Mar 2005 01:00:00 GMT

As a recent Atlanta transplant, I had heard lots about Nuevo Laredo, and every time I drove by the place, it was always hopping. So, my husband and I decided to try it for lunch, and unfortunately, we were sorely disappointed. The meal started out well, with tasty chips, salsa and queso dip, but went downhill from there. My husband's flautas were greasy and topped with salsa (too wet to pick up by hand -- the usual way of serving them), and my cheese enchiladas were full of thick and heavy cheese. I'm a huge cheese fan, but this cheese just didn't taste right. The place was so crowded and noisy that we weren't even able to have a conversation, and I was glad to get out of there. At $25 plus tip for lunch, I would avoid this busy Tex-Mex hangout for an alternate choice.

5 Stars: Great Enchiladas (by labranch)

labranch — Wed, 09 Jun 2004 02:00:00 GMT

First off, parking is difficult. When I went, the place was hot, crowded, and required a long wait. BUT, it was worth it - because the chicken enchiladas I had were slammin'! I will be back to this place. The nachos and salsa were good as well. This place is crowded for a reason. If you are not familiar with this side of town, make sure you have good directions as it is located in an out of the way industrial area.

5 Stars: Well Worth The Drive (by cheryllore)

cheryllore — Mon, 09 Feb 2004 01:00:00 GMT

What a wonderful surprise! Delicious Mexican food that is not reminiscent of these fast food type restaurants. The homemade salsa was fresh and very flavorful. The seasonings are carefully blended to complement each dish. We had a sample platter of tacos; Lobster, Chicken Diablo, Salmon and Brisket. Each taco had its own unique flavor; a great change from the many Mexican restaurants whose dishes all tend to taste alike. The Cadillac Margarita was well worth the expense!

5 Stars: Great Food (by ggrisham)

ggrisham — Mon, 15 Sep 2003 02:00:00 GMT

I have been eating at this Mexican cantina since 1992. I has only gotten better and more popular. Salmon tacos and Mole dishes are tops as well as all traditional Tex Mex offerings.

A must if you love Mexican food.

3 Stars: Nuevo Laredo: See You Later-o (by FoodcourtMulticulturalist)

FoodcourtMulticulturalist — Mon, 23 Jun 2003 02:00:00 GMT

Did I miss something? I just ate lunch and I am not impressed.

The chicken in my chicken tacos was just plain old chicken. No seasoning or sauce. It just tasted like it was boiled and shredded. Okay, okay, I know chicken tacos are not very adventuresome, but even the basics should taste good. At a total of $11 with tip, it wasn't exactly a bargain.

It all started off promising with the good sign of every table taken and a line at the door. I'm just scratching my head now trying to figure out why.

5 Stars: Don't try "the usual" (by mindyo)

mindyo — Wed, 23 Apr 2003 02:00:00 GMT

We've lived near Nuevo Laredo for several years and it has only in the past couple of years been "discovered" by folks from other parts of town. We still go but have figured out that you just have to go a little earlier or on a week night if you don't want to wait for 45 minutes or more (the wait goes a lot faster with a icy cold margarita!). Large parties can SOMETIMES call ahead.

I disagree with the CitySearch review that says avoid the specialties of the house. If you want a chicken burrito or fajitas, go to El Azteca or something. This is where you go for the real thing. Try the carne asada, tamiquena, chicken diablo, or the barbecued brisket. The standard Mexican fare at Nuevo Laredo is pretty, well standard and definitely not worth the long wait. Definitely worth the wait is the weird stuff.

4 Stars: sopa is the best (by apollock12)

apollock12 — Mon, 24 Feb 2003 01:00:00 GMT

great little mexican place, good for the family. both our kids love the food not too hot but delicious

1 Stars: ICK! (by Serge_Turtle)

Serge_Turtle — Wed, 12 Feb 2003 01:00:00 GMT

This place is way over-rated. Typically, one will wait a very long time to eat "food" that I would consider to be questionable, at best. This is not Mexican food, this is not Tex-Mex. Frankly, this is just bad.

1 Stars: What is so great??? (by cornpooh)

cornpooh — Sat, 01 Feb 2003 01:00:00 GMT

I have eaten at many mexican resturants, and I tried this one with many recomendations. The food was cold and gross. The service was little to be desired. The unfriendly manager lady just stands behind the bar and only speaks to you if you are a regular.

3 Stars: Overpriced (by dafigz)

dafigz — Sat, 01 Feb 2003 01:00:00 GMT

Sure the grinds are yummy, but man, talk about overpriced!! The wait staff is great, but the confines of this tiny lil eatery give me the willies. The menu is chock full of all sorts of goodies, but when the bill hits the table afterwords it's fun to guess where the owners are headed on their next vacation!

4 Stars: muy excelente, pequeño dinero... (by tarainga)

tarainga — Sat, 01 Feb 2003 01:00:00 GMT

...pero esperar largo. Translation: Very Good, little money, but long waits.

Especially in the evenings-but overall, worth it for the bar experience alone. Patrons will not leave their hungry and where else can you dine and look at pictures of the owners' various trips to Mexico?

4 out of 5 flautas!

5 Stars: Best In Town Tex Mex (by Lovecraft81)

Lovecraft81 — Sat, 01 Feb 2003 01:00:00 GMT

Caption says it all. Also popular with young singles. Great value at lunch.

5 Stars: Great food and inexpensive (by uhart)

uhart — Thu, 16 Jan 2003 01:00:00 GMT

We love this place and eat here very frequently. Ths only down side is the parking.

Recommendations: Lobster tacos, chicken enchilada- really everything!

5 Stars: Excellente! (by lschmidt0212)

lschmidt0212 — Thu, 16 Jan 2003 01:00:00 GMT

They definitely have the BEST mexican food around. It's just a shame I have to drive so far (from Roswell) to get there. Every time is worth it!

5 Stars: Greatest Mexican Around! (by rankinl)

rankinl — Mon, 23 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I find myself having cravings for this unassuming, yet delicious mexican restaurant! I am obsessed with the enchiladas and of course the margaritas. I don't even mind the wait all that much, but I do wish the bar/waiting area were bigger-- I am hoping it will be in the new Inman Park location, which I am anxiously awaiting!

5 Stars: 10 (by maddieandotis)

maddieandotis — Wed, 18 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

so yummy. it is all so good! great margaritas and queso to die for.....mmm mmm mmm!!! Great place to meet freinds and grab a margarita! and it's really cheap too!!!!

5 Stars: excellant (by robertdlane)

robertdlane — Tue, 03 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

The food and service is excellant. Easy to find and parking available.

5 Stars: Edwardo (by emgalleg)

emgalleg — Tue, 03 Dec 2002 01:00:00 GMT

Dont miss out... but don't be stupid either. Avoid traditionally busy times and you won't have a long wait. The food is very good!

2 Stars: Barely Average (by grantk4)

grantk4 — Thu, 21 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

the whole experience was barely average. you can get just as good food at the frozen food section for kroger.

3 Stars: Long wait, too loud, OK food (by arwen43)

arwen43 — Tue, 29 Oct 2002 01:00:00 GMT

After viewing the ratings on Citysearch, my husband and I decided to try Neuvo Laredo Cantina. We went first on a Saturday night and was told the wait for a table would be 45-55 minutes. Too hungry to wait quite that long, we left and tried again on a Monday night. We were seated immediately. The atmosphere was that of a hole-in-the-wall, ma-and-pa establishment combined with an extrememly loud bar. We were not able to hear each other without practially yelling. Although we were relatively pleased with the salsa, guacamole, and the amount of shrimp in my enchillada, we didn't feel the food lived up to the numerous awards on the wall. We were especially disappointed with the mexican rice and sopapillas. Even though the entire meal only cost us $35 before a tip, we felt it wasn't worth the noise and mediocre food.

5 Stars: Great Mexican (by alis)

alis — Tue, 29 Oct 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I was very impressed by this small mexican restaurant. The food was very fresh and extremly tasty...we have had it catered into company functions on several occasions.

5 Stars: no else is close! (by bubbab53)

bubbab53 — Sat, 19 Oct 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Great mexican food, the lobster tacos are outasight. Get there early.

5 Stars: best mex hands down in Atl (by freakerdude)

freakerdude — Tue, 15 Oct 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Chicken mole is awesome and so is Chicken Diablo. Just check out the crowd in this small out of the way joint and you'll see how good it is. BMWs, Benz's, etc.. are a good sign in front of this small place. Just try it out but expect to wait at least 30 minutes and probably more on weekend evenings.

I find it to be the best and most authentic Mexican that I have tried. Rio Bravo is tex mex and this is far from that corporate junk they serve.

2 Stars: She's not the same (by pattipatti)

pattipatti — Mon, 23 Sep 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Just went back to Nuevo Laredo after returning to Atlanta after being away for 3 years. Had been ranting to my husband about the quality. The salsa was still amazing but my tamales tasted like they had been sitting under a heat lamp all day. Love Chance, the owner, but didn't see him this night - maybe the kitchen isn't as up to par without him close by?

5 Stars: Yummy Yummy (by Jennifer30309)

Jennifer30309 — Wed, 11 Sep 2002 02:00:00 GMT

If you're one of those people who thinks authenticity necessarily means quality, then stay away from Nuevo Laredo. You probably won't find its menu in many cantinas south of the border. But if you like delicious food, fantastic people watching, and guzzling fabulous margaritas among the hip crowd, this is your place. Avoid the temptation to fill up on chips and salsa, which are excellent, because the chicken mole is to die for, and the steak and lobster tacos rock. The service is fast. You'll have to wait for a table, but the wait is short and the bar is quick, so enjoy your wait. Where else can you get stuffed on great food for under $10?

1 Stars: totally disagree (by taster)

taster — Thu, 05 Sep 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Why don't you finally open a TEX MEX category where all these except Zocalo can fall into!

Please Atlantan's lets show some globalization!!!!

Tex Mex is not MEXICAN!!!!!

....from a native and well educated Mexican Citizen!

5 Stars: Awesome food! (by dzdazey)

dzdazey — Tue, 27 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

The food here is awesome! The portions are huge and the service is wonderful. If you go on a friday night, expect to wait though. But while you are waiting sip on one of their awesome margarita's!

2 Stars: and you call this mexican? (by foodexpert)

foodexpert — Mon, 26 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

ok, hello? Nuevo Laredo is a state in Texas and not in Mexico. I'm sorry, but this place has nothing to do with any taqueria in Buford highway or Zocalo, which by the way is owned by...Mexicans! it really reminded me of a trailer stop in Texas, with no clue what so ever of authentic Mexican, this is the "REAL TEX MEX" invented by us "americanos" which i have nothing against it, but please lets not insult our fellow neighbors trying to say that this place is "authentic Mexican" pleeeease!

5 Stars: incredible (by fedexman)

fedexman — Sat, 24 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

food is great, salsa to die for.service is great.And at a great price. My favorite mexican restaraunt. The owner is usually always there (Chance). To me that is always a sign of a good restaraunt when the owner is overseeing everything.

5 Stars: Great food, amazing salsa (by spotore)

spotore — Tue, 06 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Best salsa in Atlanta. They sell it by the gallon.

5 Stars: awsome (by kkurtzga)

kkurtzga — Tue, 06 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

I can't get past the lobster tacos!!! They are so good.

5 Stars: The Secret it Out! (by shannons)

shannons — Mon, 22 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

One of the Atlanta'a best kept dining secrets. If you want "real" Mexican food then this is the place to go. Its off the beaten path, but well worth it.

4 Stars: Not a place to go when in a hurry (by baker_heather)

baker_heather — Thu, 18 Jul 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Great food, but lacking in customer service. Margaritas are excellent!

5 Stars: Worth the wait! (by jenniferlee)

jenniferlee — Mon, 27 May 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Nuevo Laredo has some of the best mexican food in town- their vegetarian dishes in particular shine, especially when you consider that meatless options at a mexican restaurant are often limited to cheese enchilladas & refried beans (oh wait! just what are those beans refried in, anyway?). The guac is sublime, they do amazing things with potatoes and carrots and for us omnivores, the mole chicken is to die for. Be sure to have a margarita during your inevitable wait for a table- trust me, this will make the whole process much less painful.

4 Stars: Fun Mexican food spot (by erinbehan_citysearch)

erinbehan_citysearch — Mon, 13 May 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Love coming here with friends for a low-key night out. Unfortunately, Nuevo Laredo gets extremely crowded and the staff seems to have difficulty seating large parties. But the food is excellent and worth the wait. The tamales are one of my favorites--they're sizeable and quite tasty.