Vantricia T.
Yelp
Jimmy's is really working overtime to become my new favorite Mexican restaurant. I've been here three times and the food, vibes, and atmosphere have always been bomb.
Let's get into it!
Location and Parking
They are located right off the highway in Doraville on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. They have a huge open parking lot so there is plenty of open space.
Reservations, Venue and Atmosphere
Now each time I have gone to Jimmy's it has been on whim so we've never made a reservation so I am not entirely sure if they take them or not, but they can definitely get crowded so it might be good to call ahead on a weekend.
The venue is huge, when you walk in the bar is raised a little in front of you. The hostess stand is to the left. They have table booth and hightop seating all around, and I believe there's even a club and dance floor over towards the back by the restrooms.
The atmosphere is casual. Each time that we've gone there have been families, couples on dates, and just friends hanging out enjoying themselves. We ended up going on a Tuesday (that was not planned lol) and they had karaoke, which is always a fun time. I have to have a certain level of inebriation in order to get on the mic, and I did not get there this night lol.
Food and drinks
The drinks here have always been a win. I got the Bonita Blue in a large size and it tastes as heavenly as it looks in the picture. It's their house margarita plus blue curaçao and peach schnapps. My partner got the ultimate watermelon margarita, which only comes in large size.
For appetizers we started with the ceviche with shrimp, which was amazing. We got the smaller size and it was still a nice sized portion that my partner and I were able to share. It was served with tostadas. My partner also got the guac, and it was a HUGE serving. She mostly liked it, but she said a little more lime juice.
For entrees I got the burrito banderita with steak, which was stuffed with steak fajita mix and topped with ranchero, green, and cheese sauces and served with rice and beans. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The one critique I would have is that there could have been more sauce on top of the burrito. I'm a sauce girl, so I actually ended ordering a small queso for pour over my burrito. The beans were probably some of the best I've had at any Mexican restaurant and the rice was also really good.
My partner got the pollo asado, which is a platter of two grilled chicken breasts with rice and beans, a smoked sausage link, and grilled vegetables. The chicken was juicy and tender and seasoned well, the sausage was smoked perfectly, and the veggies were also great.
Service
Our server was Agosto, and he was great. He checked on us regularly and made sure that everything came out in a timely manner and that we had all that we needed. Definitely ask for him when you go :-)
Verdict
Jimmy's is definitely a gem and I can definitely see myself being a regular here, If you're in Doraville stop on by. Come for the drinks, stay for the food. You'll absolutely be glad you did.
Until next time!