El Progreso
Grocery store · Dunwoody Forest
3277 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341
Highlights
Affordable authentic tacos, barbacoa, chorizo, al pastor, lengua
3277 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 Get directions
Affordable authentic tacos, barbacoa, chorizo, al pastor, lengua
3277 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341 Get directions
"Not only does this taco haunt have an IYKYK location (inside El Progreso's grocery store across the street from a federal penitentiary), these Benteen Park tacos also have a loving IYKYK nickname (look it up). There’s a decent-sized menu stuffed with Mexican staples like tortas and burritos, but you’re here for the tacos, which are so good, they made it on to our best taco guide. Roll up to the tiny counter-service spot and make sure to order our favorite one, the tender lengua served on double corn tortillas with onions and cilantro." - jacinta howard, juli horsford, nina reeder
"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 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. " - Juli Horsford
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