Machete Grill Taco Factory

Restaurant · DeKalb County

Machete Grill Taco Factory

Restaurant · DeKalb County

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Shallowford Plaza Shopping Center, 2566 Shallowford Rd, Atlanta, GA 30345

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Authentic tacos, flavorful shrimp fajitas, fresh guacamole  

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machetegrilltacofactory.com

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+1 404 941 9576
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The ATL Hit List: The Best New Restaurants In Atlanta - Atlanta - The Infatuation

"A perfect taco requires finesse in the meat department. If it’s bland or dry, not even copious amounts of salsa can save it. Machete Grill Taco Factory understands that. Bite-sized al pastor pieces flaunt a slight char and a smoky taste that turn the standard onion and cilantro toppings into non-essential role players. The crispy battered white fish taco is further incentive to keep this Chamblee spot in rotation the next time you want takeout or a chill meal in a simple setting." - nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard, jacinta howard, jacinta howard, jacinta howard, jacinta howard, juli horsford, juli horsford, nina reeder, nina reeder, juli horsford, jacinta howard

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The New Atlanta Restaurant Openings You Should Know About - Atlanta - The Infatuation

"This casual taco and Tex-Mex joint has a sister restaurant in Cozumel (Machete Grill) and features a big menu, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and fajitas. We'll be checking it out soon to see if it'll earn a spot on our best tacos guide." - juli horsford, jacinta howard

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Machete Grill Taco Factory - Review - Chamblee - Atlanta - The Infatuation

"This barebones Chamblee spot serves so many different Mexican dishes, the menu reads like a graphic novel. But when it’s time to order, take a hint from the “Taco Factory” part of their name. Machete's fish taco has all of the usual suspects (battered white fish, pickled cabbage, and a creamy, spicy sauce) and simply out-muscles the other tacos with its hefty fried coating. But the other proteins are good, too, with enough flavor to almost render their red and green salsas useless. Get a few for $5 each the next time you need a quick meal to scarf down in the simple dining room or out of a styrofoam container in your car. Food Rundown Fish Taco Order this fried beauty first and foremost. It gets a little pizazz from the pickled cabbage shavings on top and the fish breading soaks up a bit of the creamy, spicy sauce. Al Pastor Taco Our second favorite protein option, the al pastor comes in bite-sized bits with a slight char that gives it a smoky taste. In terms of toppings, all you really need are the standard onions and cilantro. But the mild salsa verde works nicely if you just can’t pass up adding something. Enchilada Verde You should really get the tacos. But if you’re off tacos for the moment, these are a solid replacement. Inside the corn tortillas is a medley of chicken, cheese, and chopped-up jalapeños for a little heat. Order some salsa verde on the side, because it isn’t quite as saucy as we’d like." - Juli Horsford

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Machete Grill Taco Factory - Review - Chamblee - Atlanta - The Infatuation

"This casual taco and Tex-Mex joint has a sister restaurant in Cozumel (Machete Grill) and features a big menu, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and fajitas. We'll be checking it out soon to see if it'll earn a spot on our best tacos guide. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Juli Horsford

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mona streeter

Google
Being from Chicago my expectations for good authentic Mexican tacos is very high and in Atlanta. It seems hard to come by a good taco spot. Will this new hidden gym is everything and more exceedingly delicious I would highly recommend 10 out of 10 Machete taco company💛. There’s free parking The staff are very friendly and welcoming. It is a great Beautiful atmosphere. They offer you water when you come in and you’re served complementary chips and salsa. The tacos I had were steak, and the steak. Tacos are grilled to perfection and very tasty & tender comes with cilantro, onion, and lime. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😍😍😍🌮🌮🌮🔥🔥🔥🔥

Alex Rivera

Google
Not a single Mexican works at this taco place which tells you how unauthentic this place is. There was a young kid making the orders and what looked to be a Cuban guy training him. Ordered carne asada tacos and the meat looked like it was defrosted and boiled. No seasoning or flavor of any kind. Meat was so wet it ripped through the tacos. I gave two stars because the bartender was VERY nice and understanding and refunded me the tacos and his service was excellent.

Jung

Google
I really enjoyed this restaurant! The tacos were incredible – I tried the pastor, asada, and cochinita, and each one had such amazing flavor. The pastor was perfectly seasoned and juicy, the asada was tender with a great char, and the cochinita was packed with rich, delicious spices. On top of that, the service was excellent – everyone was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic and flavorful tacos with great hospitality.

Jay Walks

Google
Ive only been on taco tuesdays kuz ya cant beat 2 tacos and a margarita for $10! The employees are nice and the place looks good. Ive never looked at the menu, but when my friend brings home the regular priced tacos they are huge, worth the $4. The pico was great very fresh.

Arianna Flores

Google
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely incredible experience! This place is a hidden gem for authentic Mexican food. The shrimp tacos were hands down the best I've ever had—perfectly seasoned, fresh, and packed with flavor. The ceviche with mango was a standout too: bright, zesty, and so refreshing. What really made it special, though, was the hospitality. The staff was so warm and welcoming, I felt right at home— (located in Atlanta, Georgia, where Southern charm is a way of life. If you're craving real Mexican flavors and genuine, friendly service, this is the spot. Wish i had this back home!

Clarke Eads

Google
Nice service but didn’t love the food. I think we had tortas? One chicken and one steak and they gave us one bag of chips on the side. It was really messy and didn’t have a lot of natural flavor. It’s definitely not on the cheaper side of food but moderate portion. I can’t say I wouldn’t try their food again maybe something different next time.

Kyle Greene (The Mentality Changer)

Google
These shrimp fajitas has to be the absolute best I’ve everrrrrrrr had! Especially in Atlanta. It’s literally a 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND 😮‍💨 Literally everything taste so perfect every time. This meal has me in a headlock. The guacamole 🥑 thingy for my chips is always so fresh. I know this place is new but how the line isn’t wrapped around the parking lot is beyond me.

Jonathan Paul

Google
This spot is pretty good, the place is clean and the servers are nice. I got the chicken burrito lunch special and it was really good. I like cilantro and this thing was flavorful and had a good amount of it. The chips were thin and fresh and the salsa was tasty. I definitely recommend this place and will be back.

Tom D.

Yelp
Great new neighborhood eatery at Shallowford Publix shopping center. Owner/Chef greeted us and explained unique story of duplicating his brothers 20 year experience at Cazumel. All fresh ingredients go into creating foods from scratch at the restaurant. Magical ambiance and heavenly creations.
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Mick D.

Yelp
Many thanks to whoever made this recommendation, because I instantly fell in love with Machete. The food was outstanding, and service was impeccable. Staff her worked hard enough to warrant white-glove service. They spared no effort to make sure we were well taken care of. Did I mention the food? There's a lot more than tacos going on here. My wife had the enchiladas rojas. Absolutely delicious combination of beef and their red sauce was outstanding. Staff was able to accommodate her desire to avoid anything too spicy. She loved that dish. I had the pollo con champiñones. Good ol' chicken with mushrooms. Delicious. And the portion was huge. Totally hit the spot. Machete is in a strip mall, but the inside is very clean, well-appointed, and comfortable. You can sit at the bar if you like. You might find me there.
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Alisha T.

Yelp
Ordered the chicken torta and the chicken tacos I asked to add jalapenos and fajita veggies to the tortas Tortas were good but not something I would come back and get Tacos were goodish I just wished the chicken was cooked better Overall food was good but I probably won't be back
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Mike C.

Yelp
Pleasant surprise. Had tortilla soup and enchiladas verde split with my spouse. Great conversation with the owner who is from Cozumel. Look forward to trying Taco Tuesday and chilaquiles. Will be back soon. Service was great and place had a nice friendly vibe to it.
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Julia C.

Yelp
So happy to have tried this new Taco spot. I'd say these were tasty. We tried three typed: Asada (Steak), Chicken, and Chochinita (Pulld Pork) My favorite was the Chicken Taco. Others preferred the Chochinita-- I was told that's the most popular one too. They were tasty tacos and seemed authentic! I was not a fan of the flavors of the Asada Taco. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I'd go back if I was in the mood for fast, easy Tacos one night.

Jeremy F.

Yelp
I have been here a few times and this is our newest favorite Mexican place in the area. Fantastic tacos, guacamole, and quesabirria. The service is prompt, friendly, and the cost is reasonable. Highly recommend giving Machete a try.
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Ryan T.

Yelp
Delicious! The ingredients absolutely exploded with freshness and authentic flavors. Very kind and gracious employees. Big recommend!
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Noah A.

Yelp
Food was good...not great, but good. Freshly prepared. Reasonable portions--not small but definitely not oversized either. Biggest plus--the staff was VERY friendly and helpful. They didn't have a lot to offer my vegetarian wife on the menu (basically three entrees and two starters) but were willing to customize whatever we wanted. The service was actually good enough I think it could have made up for bad food if that's what we were serving! Ambiance was quaint. About 9 tables. Nothing special but clean and friendly.
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Jason B.

Yelp
The staff made the evening so much more than expected. We were actually having a bite near there and saw a glowing Yelp review so we decided to forgo entrees at one of other favorite spots and check this place ou and boy were we glad we did! We suggest you take a leap of faith and have a bite in a strip mall - you will be pleasantly suprised :)
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Dawan B.

Yelp
My order: 1 fish taco 1 asada taco 1 steak quesadilla w/ rice and salad also come with pico and sour cream My take: The only 2 items I enjoyed were the fish taco and the rice. The steak quesadilla tasted like it had kraft yellow cheese on it. It was so bad, no lie. The asada taco was dry...like really really dry. I was highly disappointed because the reviews said this place was authentic. I've had gas station Mexican food better than this place. Maybe it is in a gas station idk I ordered via uber eats. 2/5 stars. I wouldn't order again.

Maria D.

Yelp
Our new favorite Mexican restaurant! My husband and I have been here several times, and the food is always very fresh and very tasty. I love that there are so many unique dishes to try and not just the same offerings you find at every other Mexican restaurant. Great service and extremely friendly staff, too!
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Fred J.

Yelp
I am so excited to find a great Taco spot so close to home! The tacos were authentic, everything is fresh and the price is right! The staff were really great also! Looking forward to my next visit!!!
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Avery S.

Yelp
I was driving by and noticed their Machete sign, so swung around to give it a try. The spot is new and we were instantly greeted by the Owner or maybe Manager. He gave us a run down of the place. We ordered a few different tacos - chicken, fish, shrimp, and pork. They were all prepped with obviously fresh ingredients and had a great crunch! I will for sure be back as Carlos has great plans for this spot. Check them out!
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Lorena S.

Yelp
We were skeptical at first, because the restaurant name didn't sound like the food would be authentic, but we were greeted with friendly faces and were offered a sit-in deal. It just happened to be Tuesday, so we got the Taco Tuesday specials ($2.50/taco), but you only get the deal if you dine in. The music was genuinely enjoyable and the place looked clean and welcoming! 100% recommend this spot! We had the JUICIEST elotes (street corn) we've literally ever had (I mean juice squirted all over my boyfriend's face ) It was a delightful and unexpected, and spontaneous experience. Give them a try, you won't regret it!

Angela B.

Yelp
Placed a mobile order via Yelp and the corn was so dry! I find it hard to believe the corn was prepared the same day, not a drop of juice in it and it had begun to shrivel up badly. Tacos were dry as well! The week before my order it was perfect...which is why I placed a group order and invited my colleagues to try it as well. The food was not good at all this visit and I really felt bad for wasting my co-workers money. I could tell they were as 'underwhelmed' as I was. It was a huge difference from the week before. I was really excited to have this restaurant in the neighborhood, I live 5 mins away but I won't be going back. We threw almost all of it in the trash except for a few bites and we only ate that bc we were all starving. It's sad that this spot would sell products that aren't fresh...you lost what would have been loyal customers. See the pic below, we spent $67!!!

Olga S.

Yelp
We really enjoyed our meal. The service was attentive. I had a chicken taco and a pork one, others had quesabria tacos and pollo Mexicano. Tacos were delicious. We also got $5 margaritas on the rocks. Definitely a repeat!
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Mary Beth L.

Yelp
A much needed addition to this Shallowford Rd shopping center! Tacos were flavorful and reasonably priced. Service was quick and friendly. I will definitely look forward to exploring the rest of the menu. Loved the shrimp taco and the salsa verde that they serve with the tacos.

Kimberly H.

Yelp
The tacos are so delicious here! I tried the Asada, Chicken and Cochinita - all were Amazing and exceptionally tasty. My friend and I split the Quesaberrias. WOW!!! Incredible flavor and very filling. We also had their $5 margaritas. This place is worth the visit. I'm so glad it's here!

Cartier W.

Yelp
Great customer service, food was really good and the restaurant was clean and nice. We will be back to try some more items !

Alice a.

Yelp
This place is delightful! The staff are so friendly, the owner came out to chat, everyone was exceptionally cool. Food is very authentic --often your typical taco joint--and very very good. Cannot recommend highly enough.