One of the most talked-about subjects in our Facebook group is restaurants. MIC’s Economic Development Committee decided to visit Mableton restaurants periodically, and provide some basic information about them — or in other words, “shine a spotlight” on the restaurants in our community. MIC does not endorse the restaurants; the Spotlight exists simply to introduce Mabletonians to restaurants in Mableton.

Date of visit: Thursday, March 21, 2019, 11:45a.m.

Food type: Authentic Mexican and Latin American

Takeout/Delivery:  Takeout:  yes – Delivery: no, but catering available.

Location:  6912 Mableton Parkway SE, Mableton 30126

Phone:   770.745.8421

Hours: Monday, Friday, Saturday 8am to 9pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9am to 9pm; Sunday 8am to 8pm

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Tacoprado1

Website:  not found

Food Safety Score:  81 – “B” – February 22, 2019

Ambience:  Casual, no alcohol; reservations not accepted, good for kids, TVs onsite

Wifi: yes

Parking:   Private lot with bike parking

Experience:  Busy and great!  Menu is in Spanish only; translations are easily Googled and the staff pleasantly explains.  Orders are taken at the back counter, meals delivered to table…real dishes and silverware.  A large fresh complimentary condiment table is provided (i.e. diced jalapenos, poblano peppers, red onions, radishes, green & red sauces); very clean, more space inside than exterior would indicate.  Appetizer of chips and salsa is not complimentary ($.75). Note: all sauces have a bit of “heat”.

What we ate:  Shrimp/Queso Nachos, trio of Tacos (beef tongue, fish, shrimp) served in softened thin corn tacos deliciously seasoned, and Shrimp Quesadilla (along with the appetizer chips & salsa; the chips are not salted.)  All was quite delicious

Staff super-friendly and efficient; we would definitely return!

Commissioner Lisa Cupid and Planning Commissioner Galt Porter will host their monthly Community Zoning meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at 6pm at the South Cobb Community Center. Mableton applications to be discussed include:

Z-80 – Embry Development – a new development of about 90 townhouses on Old Bankhead Highway.

Z-82 – IGBO Union – additional parking and building renovation for this cultural center on Mableton Parkway.

Z-11 – Family Life Restoration Center – use of their building on Mableton Parkway near Factory Shoals for transitional housing and job training for the homeless.

The South Cobb Community Center is located at 620 Lions Club Drive in Mableton. Please note the meeting start time is 6pm. Everyone is welcome. This is a great opportunity to learn more about these zoning cases and share your thoughts with the decisionmakers in a roundtable situation.