ZOCALO (MIDTOWN)

She says:
Zocalo is our classic fall back restaurant in Midtown. This isn’t the most flattering thing to say about a restaurant, but this “creative Mexican” cantina honestly never disappoints. It always has solid food, moderate prices, and a friendly atmosphere that makes it a great place to entertain guests on a budget.

He says:
Like most Mexican restaurants, Zocalo offers a bottomless basket of warm tortilla chips and salsa as soon as you get your seat (and this may take a while on a Friday or Saturday night!) The guacamole is fresh-made and usually quite good, though the kitchen can be stingy with the serving size. However, the last time I visited the guacamole wasn’t particularly creamy since avocados are way out of season.

My favorite item on Zocalo’s menu is the Alambre, a giant grilled cheese tortilla stuffed with beef, bacon, peppers, and onion. It’s folded into a burrito, with a deliciously crisp exterior. It tastes as good as it sounds.

On our last visit I tried the Pollo Tres Zetas, chicken breast mixed with asadero cheese, poblano peppers, and mushrooms in a cream-based tomatillo sauce. I loved the sauce, the tomatillos adding a nice bite to the creaminess. I would have preferred the juiciness of dark meat instead of white meat in this dish, but overall it’s still messy and filling – and sometimes that’s just what you need.

She says:
I usually order the enchiladas, which Zocalo makes just how I like them. A zangy green chile sauce coats substantial corn tortillas stuffed with cheese or shredded chicken. I prefer the cheese enchiladas, as the chicken is a tad dry. Served on the side is a generous scoop of refried beans and Mexican rice.

The margaritas, mojitos, and sangria are all on par as well.

We say:
This creative cantina isn’t all that creative, but a meal at Zocalo’s is a sure bet.




Zocalo (Midtown)
187 10th Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
http://www.zocalocreativemex.com/