El Barrio Tacos & Tequilas

Name: El Barrio Tacos & Tequilas
Address: 1331 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30605, US
Telephone: +17068500708
Price range: $

Mexican$Athens

$ · Inexpensive
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1331 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605
+17068500708
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About

Fast-casual neighborhood eatery serving tacos, margaritas and cervezas, with counter service and covered patio seating.

This fast-casual neighborhood eatery serves tacos, daily specials, and frozen or on-the-rocks margaritas alongside cervezas.

Counter service is offered, and guests can sit at the bar, on a covered patio, or on the lawn.

Known for

Tacos
Frozen and rocks margaritas
Covered patio seating
Counter service

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MileagePlus Dining0.5–5 miles per $1
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Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Thursday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Friday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Saturday	11:30 AM – 9 PM
Sunday	11:30 AM – 8 PM

Location

1331 S Milledge Ave · Athens, Athens

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Outdoor seating

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Dinner · Lunch

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The Pine Bar

The Root

Mediterranean Grill - Athens

ZZ & Simone's

5&10

Savannah Room