Pozole
Atlanta, GA 30306
Phone: (404) 892-0552
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- N Highland Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Margarita 2007
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 5:30pm-2:30am
Message from Pozole
New Latin Tequila Bar
- Tapas and Entrees
- Exceptional Wine List
- Extensive Tequila Selection
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Editorial Review for Pozole – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
In the space that once housed Surin's Thai Bowl, Pozole is a welcome addition to the Virginia-Highland's vibrant restaurant scene. The rejuvenated space is festively decorated with tequila bottles, modern dangling lights and colorful art. The boisterous atmosphere attracts a mix of dates, groups and young families who are in good hands with hip, accommodating servers.
The Food
The menu, described as Nuevo Latino, is full of flavor and perfect for sampling or a full meal. A comforting hominy soup called pozole is offered as a starter along with a selection of small plates, such as mussels swirled in a cilantro tequila sauce. Tacos hit the spot with stuffing choices of tilapia, pork and beef brisket. Entrees are heavier, but well worth a try, especially the braised beef short ribs, cooked in a sweet mole sauce and served over creamy corn grits with bits of Oaxaca cheese.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkMargaritas, mojitos and sangria are on tap, along with an extensive tequila list, and have playful names like the Bloody Maria and Rude Cosmopolitan.
When to GoPartying late in the Highlands? Head to Pozole for a late-night snack.
User Reviews for Pozole
07/10/2008 Posted by spottydotty81
My friend and I went there a few times and thought the food was subpar but could never determine why until we got take out one night. We finally figured out why the tacos tasted funky....CORN TORTILLAS! It just makes the food taste yucky. Overall the other food on the menu is just ok, but if you do go just stick to chips and salsa with one of their margaritas. I do suggest the pomegranate. Just avoid the food if you can...not good. Service is just ok, but it can get super busy and is definitely NOT worth the wait! You have a better chance of getting tasty food and drinks as well as great service at Noche which is only a few blocks down....
Pros: Pomegranate margaritas & good location
Cons: Bad food & poor service all around....
03/04/2008 Posted by realitygirl
While in town with my boyfriend for work we went to the quaint Highlands area after reading such raving reviews. The menu SOUNDED incredible. We were very impressed with the variety of options and the delicious ingredients in each dish. What we got was incredibly average. True, we're from LA and we are spoiled by the fact that we can't walk 10 paces without coming upon delicious and simple Mexican food. We don't fault it on their lack of authenticity, instead we surmise this must have been a bad chef night, or the chefs aren't properly trained since they won "Best of 2007 Atlanta: Audience Award." In short, the mojito was flavorless and sugary, the tuna cheviche was DRENCHED in olive oil?!!?! The fajitas didn't come sizzling, instead they came soaked in a soupy shrimp flavored goo. WTHeck? Even the churros were bland. Where was the simple ingredient of cinnammon on my churro? Seriously? It's really too bad. Looked so cute and our waiter was nice enough.
Pros: Pretty atmosphere, good service for what it's worth
Cons: Very bland, boring food. Not fresh. Flavorless mojito.
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