El Indio Restaurant Y Taqueria

"Not all consommé are created equal, and comparing the sauce at El Indio to others is like Lebron playing a pick up game with school kids. There’s no competition here. It’s beefy. It’s not oily. It’s so rich it could make cardboard taste delicious (but the tacos are quite good too). And it’s so thick that it reminds us of a stew, especially with the chunks of beef swimming around. That means you can eat it with a spoon without ducking behind the napkin holders to do so in secret. Everyone at this busy Norcross spot knows the deal and is finishing their consommé, too." - juli horsford

"If you live in Norcross, El Indio should already be part of your lunch rotation. If you’re an ITPer who won’t venture past I-285, you need to make an exception. This counter-service spot sits in a strip mall and quietly churns out fantastic Mexican dishes. The one unmissable here is the cheesy birria taco with tender shredded beef and a consommé that’s more like a stew since it's swimming with giant chunks of beef. The fast-casual dining room with modest booths and meals served on plastic trays is peppered with conversations in Spanish and stays bumping at all hours (even until midnight on weekends). So prepare to wait in the line to order—and then in another line to snag spicy sauces from the salsa bar. Food Rundown photo credit: Sarah Newman Quesatacos The tacos are good. The consommé is better (so far, our favorite in the metro). Get a spoon so you don't leave even a single drop of the beefy, rich broth behind. Rice & Beans This simple dish goes well with any meal. The orange rice is the perfect balance for the soupy refried beans. Asada Tacos The asada is cut up into tiny pieces and is so tender and flavorful you don't even need to add any salsa. photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman photo credit: Sarah Newman" - Juli Horsford