(404) 892-0552

1044 Greenwood Ave (N Highland Avenue)
Atlanta, GA 30306 33.776686 -84.353876

Get Map & Directions »

Neighborhoods: St. Charles/ Greenwood, Northeast, Northeast

pozolerestaurant.com

Hours:

Tue-Fri. 5:30pm-2:30am

Sat. 1pm-2:30am

Sun 1pm-12am

Price:

$

Last updated 6.23.11

What People Are Saying About Pozole

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

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…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Margaritas, 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 Go:
Partying late in the Highlands? Head to Pozole for a late-night snack.
ambiance
92.30999946594238% positive
  1. The margaritas are excellent and the atmosphere is very fun.
  2. It's very small and cozy inside and the menu offers a lot of different options- small plates & taco plates which are very affordable and entrees which are a little more pricey.
  3. The place itself wasn't as nice as I expected, so not ideal for a romantic night out - but great for casual food or dinner out before hitting the bars.
  4. We snacked on a couple appetizers, both of which were good - nothing outstanding, but the drinks, location, and friendly service make this place well worth trying for either a quick bite on a casual weeknight or before heading out for the night.
  5. loved the atmosphere of this place - very casual, very young, but very loud, so it's not exactly the best "romantic date" spot.
  6. Great tapas, affordable, great location!
  7. After accomplishing the arduous task of parking, I was a little bummed, no lie, but after settling in and having the most fabulous pomegranite margarita, I was set at ease.
  8. Pozole is a great combination of delicious, authentic dishes, a great ambience, a friendly wait-staff, yummy drinks and decent prices!
  9. The ambience is wonderful and the margaritas are great.
  10. The early evening crowd consists of families, transitioning to a younger social set later in the evening (drawn in by the variety of tequilas and friendly, casual atmosphere no doubt).
  11. Parking is difficult, I recommend parking across the street in the pay lot.
  12. The atmosphere is comfortable and fun.
  13. The atmosphere is here great.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. Pozole is THE BEST place in the city for tequila, margaritas, tapas, entrees, tacos, and desserts BY FAR!
  2. Anyway, we ordered the "perfect" margarita, tacos, and dessert.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. The hostess, bar staff, wait staff and management are consistently friendly, courteous, and attentive.
  2. My next drink was one of those terrific pom-marg's.
  3. We snacked on a couple appetizers, both of which were good - nothing outstanding, but the drinks, location, and friendly service make this place well worth trying for either a quick bite on a casual weeknight or before heading out for the night.
  4. The food was great, the drinks were good, and the service was excellent!
  5. My girl friends and I ordered a variety of drinks - the mojitos were about average (I like them better at places like Pura Vida), they were a little on the sweet side; the red sangria was good; but the margaritas were amazing!
  6. (Thursday special I think) Can't wait to go back soon and try some more great food and drinks!
  7. 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.
  8. Pozole is a great combination of delicious, authentic dishes, a great ambience, a friendly wait-staff, yummy drinks and decent prices!
food quality
89.63000297546387% positive
  1. Pozole's food is delicious and creative.
  2. (Thursday special I think) Can't wait to go back soon and try some more great food and drinks!
  3. We ordered chips and the 3 salsas as an appetizer, the pineapple salsa was delicious!
  4. Awesome food at great prices!
  5. The food is really good as well.
  6. Great, inexpensive food and friendly staff combined with killer margaritas.
  7. We are regular visitors, and while we enjoy the food and margaritas, the service is what really keeps us coming back.
  8. for one love the favor that they add to the already delicious Pozole tacos.
  9. Very good food, good selection, and very affordable for what you get.
  10. loved the Lobster tacos!
  11. Finally, delicious tacos made with real corn tortillas!
  12. The food was great, the drinks were good, and the service was excellent!
  13. The duck tostada and the chicken entree were amazing.
  14. Lobster tacos are amazing.
  15. We were very impressed with the variety of options and the delicious ingredients in each dish.
  16. The menu isn't huge but the specialty tacos are fabulous- the beef brisket taco is excellent.
  17. The tacos and calamari were great.
  18. The place itself wasn't as nice as I expected, so not ideal for a romantic night out - but great for casual food or dinner out before hitting the bars.
  19. had the Mole Roasted Duck Tostada, where's the duck, and a tasty crabcake over Jicima Slaw.
  20. Love the salmon and blue corn fritters and my husband loved the brisket tacos.
  21. However, the food is not so great.
  22. 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.
  23. The food is great, the service is super accomodating, and the prices can't be beat.
  24. 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.
  25. For dinner, most of us ordered a combination of the tacos, which are absolutely delicious as well.
  26. tried the special Shrimp Tacos which were absolutely delicious and perfectly complimented by my awesome "Perfect" margarita which was on special too!
  27. Pozole is THE BEST place in the city for tequila, margaritas, tapas, entrees, tacos, and desserts BY FAR!
  28. The beef brisket tacos were really impressive.
  29. Great food & service
  30. Pozole is a great combination of delicious, authentic dishes, a great ambience, a friendly wait-staff, yummy drinks and decent prices!
  31. The dishes are a variety of Mexican-inspired selections from a Pork Taco, to tuna crudo; a cold appetizer of sliced raw tuna, fresh orange and grapefruit slices, avocado, with a sprinkle of course sea salt on top; to a more elaborate dish of shredded duck
  32. Excellent service, great margaritas, and good food at a fair price
  33. but the chicken nachos were pretty awesome and the empanadas were good too.
  34. Amazing food!
  35. While the beef taco, the pork taco and the flautas were excellent, I do not recommend the corn and mushroom quesadilla.
  36. Anyway, we ordered the "perfect" margarita, tacos, and dessert.
  37. It is definitely the best mexican in the neighborhood - always fresh and flavorful- and we love that they frequently run specials and change the menu.
  38. started with a very tasty Mango Mojito, and she got a terrific Pomegrante Margarita, with shaved ice.
  39. The fish tacos were especially good, as well as the green mole enchiladas.
  40. The margaritas with the sno-cone ice are delicious!
  41. 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.
menu variety
90.90999603271484% positive
  1. Very good food, good selection, and very affordable for what you get.
  2. It is definitely the best mexican in the neighborhood - always fresh and flavorful- and we love that they frequently run specials and change the menu.
  3. The early evening crowd consists of families, transitioning to a younger social set later in the evening (drawn in by the variety of tequilas and friendly, casual atmosphere no doubt).
  4. The menu isn't huge but the specialty tacos are fabulous- the beef brisket taco is excellent.
  5. My girl friends and I ordered a variety of drinks - the mojitos were about average (I like them better at places like Pura Vida), they were a little on the sweet side; the red sangria was good; but the margaritas were amazing!
  6. We usually start with the chips and flavorful variety of salsas.
  7. The menu SOUNDED incredible.
  8. It's very small and cozy inside and the menu offers a lot of different options- small plates & taco plates which are very affordable and entrees which are a little more pricey.
  9. We were very impressed with the variety of options and the delicious ingredients in each dish.
  10. There's a great variety of margaritas and all of the dips are great.
  11. The dishes are a variety of Mexican-inspired selections from a Pork Taco, to tuna crudo; a cold appetizer of sliced raw tuna, fresh orange and grapefruit slices, avocado, with a sprinkle of course sea salt on top; to a more elaborate dish of shredded duck
overall
100.0% positive
  1. Overall this is a great place, especially if you have nice weather- sit on the porch.
  2. great place for happy hour, pre-gaming Dark Horse and Blind Willies, or simply enjoying some good eats.
  3. Pazole is our favorite restaurant in VaHi.
  4. We snacked on a couple appetizers, both of which were good - nothing outstanding, but the drinks, location, and friendly service make this place well worth trying for either a quick bite on a casual weeknight or before heading out for the night.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. (Thursday special I think) Can't wait to go back soon and try some more great food and drinks!
service
98.07999610900879% positive
  1. Excellent service, great margaritas, and good food at a fair price
  2. 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.
  3. We are regular visitors, and while we enjoy the food and margaritas, the service is what really keeps us coming back.
  4. Service was a little slow once we were seated and there weren't enough space heaters on the patio - but once we got the servers attention she was great!
  5. Good mojitos and great service, we loved our server David.
  6. Our server was super nice and very good at her job.
  7. Our waitress, Lauren, took great care of us.
  8. Great food & service
  9. This Virginia Highlands hotspot is always bustling with people, providing a neighboorhod feel to exquisite Thai dining.
  10. Pozole is a great combination of delicious, authentic dishes, a great ambience, a friendly wait-staff, yummy drinks and decent prices!
  11. You can tell that the servers are happy to be there, and pleased to serve.
  12. Kid friendly before 7:30.
  13. They have incredible specials and exceptional service.
  14. We snacked on a couple appetizers, both of which were good - nothing outstanding, but the drinks, location, and friendly service make this place well worth trying for either a quick bite on a casual weeknight or before heading out for the night.
  15. The thing we like most about Pozole is the outstanding service!
  16. The early evening crowd consists of families, transitioning to a younger social set later in the evening (drawn in by the variety of tequilas and friendly, casual atmosphere no doubt).
  17. Great, inexpensive food and friendly staff combined with killer margaritas.
  18. The food was great, the drinks were good, and the service was excellent!
  19. but the servers are very nice and always try to be accommodating.
  20. The service was great and knowlegeble, offering a short education into the vast tequila list.
  21. The bartenders are fantastic about expressing their knowledge on tequila.
  22. This place is always busy and bouncing at night with beautiful people.
  23. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the prices are reasonable.
  24. Looked so cute and our waiter was nice enough.
  25. The food is great, the service is super accomodating, and the prices can't be beat.
  26. The hostess, bar staff, wait staff and management are consistently friendly, courteous, and attentive.
value
95.2400016784668% positive
  1. Pozole is a great combination of delicious, authentic dishes, a great ambience, a friendly wait-staff, yummy drinks and decent prices!
  2. The food is great, the service is super accomodating, and the prices can't be beat.
  3. Awesome food at great prices!
  4. It's very small and cozy inside and the menu offers a lot of different options- small plates & taco plates which are very affordable and entrees which are a little more pricey.
  5. Great, inexpensive food and friendly staff combined with killer margaritas.
  6. The prices are reasonable and you get big portions for what you pay.
  7. The menu isn't huge but the specialty tacos are fabulous- the beef brisket taco is excellent.
  8. Great tapas, affordable, great location!
  9. Fantastic Service, Great Food, Good prices
  10. We snacked on a couple appetizers, both of which were good - nothing outstanding, but the drinks, location, and friendly service make this place well worth trying for either a quick bite on a casual weeknight or before heading out for the night.
  11. Very good food, good selection, and very affordable for what you get.
  12. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the prices are reasonable.
  13. Excellent service, great margaritas, and good food at a fair price
  14. Drinks were good, though overpriced.
wait time
75.0% positive
  1. Service was a little slow once we were seated and there weren't enough space heaters on the patio - but once we got the servers attention she was great!
  2. We snacked on a couple appetizers, both of which were good - nothing outstanding, but the drinks, location, and friendly service make this place well worth trying for either a quick bite on a casual weeknight or before heading out for the night.
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/21/11

discrimination against people with service dogs!

by wicked fun

Went to Pozole's on a Sunday night at 9:30p. I have an ADA protected disability and use a qualified service dog with proper display (service vest and leashed) with excellent behavior. I was told I could not bring the service dog into the restaraunt. I explained that she was a service dog and not a pet. I was told she was not welcomed. I explained that she was a qualitfied service dog and they couldn't dicriminate against me. To top it off, he asked if I was training or was she actually doing something for me. I told him yes, she was my dog. It was incredibly humiliating and the first time in 2 yrs of living in Atl that I was embarrased and made to feel like an outsider. I should have left but really wanted to try the food. The server (same guy who told me I wasnt welcomed with my service dog) apologized and said he had never actually had a service dog in the restaraunt before. Unbelievable. Really? In a city as big and diverse as Atl. But it didnt seem to end there. I am hearing impaired. He would walk up behind me and speak to me and make it virtually impossible to read his lips or understand what he was saying. I dont know if this was intentional or not but once again, I felt like he was trying to make me as uncomfortable as possible. It worked. Won't go back. I wonder if he would treat someone in a wheelchair or who was blind the same way. Would expect more from a "friendly" neighborhood restaraunt. Food and margarita was good but I hope you'll conside the way this restaraunt treats people with disabilities. Shameful.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/11/11

Great margaritas

by Shanuam

I have had dinner at Pozole several times, and it's a large portion and tasty food. The margarita selection is also really good. Small dining room, so prepare to wait, but this is a great little spot. Best margaritas.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/01/10

I'm a Fan

by taiaikens

I went to this place today and It was pretty good. I had the (not so)Spicy Guacamole, which was creamy and chunky with some diced raw jalapenos in it. My entree was with 2 Tilapia tacos & a chicken taco. They had a nice light flavor, the salsa that came with it added more umph, the rice and beans were well cooked and not overly seasoned. The service was pretty fast even though the lady serving me wasnt in a dull mood.

  • Pros: Food & Good Service
  • Cons: Parking....it's Va-Hi
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/23/10

Extremely Recommended

by UpscalePortland

Yes, the tables are lined with brown packing paper.

Yes, there's an ATM within 6" of the door.

Yes, the place isn't much to look at, and gives off a 'neighborhood bar' feel more than that of a gourmet restaurant.

However, before turning away in disgust for a swankier place, actually sit down and have a taco before you change your mind. Besides, where else are you going to get tacos anywhere near this quality at 2am on a weekday? Besides, it took you this long to find a parking spot anyway.

This was the first time I ever liked the food so much I requested seconds of something. The chicken tacos were definitely my favorite for the night. The prices are very reasonable, even on the late night menu (Which is offered from 11pm to 2:30am). Thursdays, however, can save you a fortune! They do HALF OFF their late night menu on Thursdays. We had five tacos between two people, queso dip, and two sodas, and our bill was only $15, and registered as a $10.50 savings. Wow! I am definitely going to put my annoyance with the loud drunk wench at the bar aside and try this place again sometime, perhaps when they're offering the full menu during the day, or during their Lunch weekend specials from 1pm.

  • Pros: the incredible food, the thursday late night prices
  • Cons: the lack of anything but cheap bar ambience, parking issues
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/12/10

Loved the Tacos...

by JulesGar

They offer delicious tacos and a wide variety of Mexican food. The service is first rate. This is a great place.

The Details on Pozole

Place Categories:

  • great good food
  • best mango margaritas
  • great new place
  • absolutely delicious lobster tacos
  • comfortable casual atmosphere
  • helpful staff
  • reasonable prices
  • good drinks
  • very nice server
  • courteous management
  • favorite restaurant
  • courteous bar
  • courteous wait
  • wonderful experience
  • delicious mexican food
  • affordable great location
  • great new spot
  • excellent beef brisket taco
  • suggest jalapeno
  • incredible specials
  • incredible menu
  • great ambience
  • absolutely delicious special shrimp tacos
  • great exceptional service
  • suggest pomegranate

As Seen In…

Best of Citysearch

Atlanta

Advertisement

Featured In

Recent Reviews In Atlanta

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

The Warren City Club

818 N Highland Avenue, Atlanta, GA

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

Nakato Japanese Restaurant

1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

The Original El Taco

1186 N Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA

1 Star Rating: Poor

Grand China Restaurant

2975 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA

Advertisement