Tortuga y Chango

Best Atlanta Restaurants for Dining Alone - Eater Atlanta

"This buzzy Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar began as a series of mezcal dinners held at the owners’ Edgewood restaurant, El Tesoro. Taking over the former Lawrence’s Cafe space, Tortuga y Chango builds a bridge between Acapulco and the Pacific coast of Guerrero, Mexico, in the food and drinks. Solo diners will find the bar here a perfect place to partake in dishes like vieiras a la sarten (scallops atop corn puree, jalapenos, seasoned vegetables and fruit); pescado entero (whole grilled fish in an adobo marinade); and aguachile de camaron (tostada topped with citrus-marinated shrimp). Pair with a mezcal cocktail like the El Corazon made with mezcal, fino sherry, and cynar. Weekends tend to be busy, so plan accordingly." - Eater Staff