El Progreso #14
Mexican grocery store · Atlanta ·
Authentic tacos, burritos, and more from a grocery store kitchen
Authentic tacos, burritos, and more from a grocery store kitchen
"El Progreso sits inside a Mexican grocery store across the street from a federal penitentiary, helping this Benteen Park taco haunt earn its loving nickname (IYKYK, if not, Google it). There was a time when it was a well-kept secret, but these days, this tiny counter-service spot is always packed. And if you're a self-proclaimed taco fanatic, this is a place you should know, too. There'll be up to eight protein options depending on the day. Our favorite is the lengua—it’s super tender and topped with tons of onions and cilantro. Hit the salsa bar to add some spice (but the tacos are already perfectly flavorful). And don’t worry about the families moseying down the grocery aisles hearing your contented sighs as you dig in. They know the power of this place." - juli horsford, demarco williams
"El Progreso is one of those “in-the-know” kind of places in Atlanta. Located at the back counter of the southeast Atlanta Mexican grocery and across from the federal penitentiary, this is where to head for super affordable, real deal tacos. Regulars swear by the beef barbacoa, spicy chorizo, and the al pastor." - Eater Staff
"El Progreso is one of those “in-the-know” kind of places in Atlanta. Located at the back counter of the southeast Atlanta Mexican grocery store across from the federal penitentiary, this is where to head for super good tacos in town. Regulars swear by the beef barbacoa, spicy chorizo, and the el pastor, but there’s really no wrong order here." - Mike Jordan, Beth McKibben
"El Progreso sits inside a Mexican grocery store across the street from a federal penitentiary, which has earned this Benteen Park taco haunt a loving nickname (IYKYK, if you don’t Google it). There was a time when it was a well-kept secret, but these days most taco fanatics know and cherish this tiny counter-service spot. Our favorite is the tender lengua taco, but they’ll rotate up to eight protein choices (depending on the day), which are all served on double corn tortillas with onions and cilantro. For those who aren’t taco fans, dive into a heaping pile of nachos as you watch shoppers pick out groceries for the week. photo credit: Cameren Rogers photo credit: Cameren Rogers photo credit: Cameren Rogers Pause Unmute" - Juli Horsford
"El Progreso is one of those “in-the-know” kind of places in Atlanta. In addition to being a Mexican grocery and carniceria selling fresh produce and meats, the back counter serves some of the best tacos in town. Regulars swear by the beef barbacoa, spicy chorizo, and the al pastor. There’s even a small dining area here." - Eater Staff
