Restaurant Spotlight – Paco’s Mexican

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:  Friday, May 17, 2019 @6:30pm

Food type:  Mexican

Takeout/Delivery:  Ubereats.com, doordash.com, postmates.com (catering available)

Location:  5015 Floyd Road SW, Mableton GA 30126 (Mableton Walk, Nickajack Road end)

Phone:  770.819.4444

Hours:
Mo/We:  12N – 1pm, 6pm – 9pm
Tu/Th:     12N – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm
Fr:            12N – 2pm, 5pm – 9pm
Sa/Su:     12N – 3pm, 5pm – 9pm

Website:  https://pacosmexican.wixsite.com/pacosmexican/hours-location?fbclid=IwAR1rGinIVCq6e3i8pR3clkd0T-KgeeOqLvbAOvmdyU8ea-rgE4lpY8PBmfg

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

Food Safety Score:  96, Grade “A”, 1.14.19

Ambience:  Very comfortable, clean environment, music not too loud, and pleasant lighting.  Lots of booths (with comfortable padded seats) for better sound absorption and cozy “feel”.

Wifi: yes

Parking:  Paved, plentiful

Experience:  Early dinner hour on a Friday night, already really busy.  Seated promptly, not rushed for our orders, yet very quick delivery of meals, piping hot.

What we chose:  complimentary chips & salsa (chips were very tasty, even without the salsa):
* Combination plate #7 – 3 small portions of 1 enchilada (choice of cheese/chicken/beef) , 1 beef burrito, 1 chiles relleno (appeared to be green bell pepper vs. authentic poblano)
* Chicken & Shrimp – basically “deconstructed” Fajita with butterflied chicken breast (tender & moist) topped with pineapple slice, cheese dip, all atop standard Fajita mix of sautéed peppers/onions/tomatoes, and side of rice/beans and upon request, tortilla on the side
* Chiles Poblano – (with chicken, but Fajita and beef are other options) – two Poblano peppers stuffed/topped with (delicious) “melty” cheese and salsa, topped with rice and guacamole salad (lettuce/dollop of guacamole/tomatoes)

Menu Notes: 15 different sides, Lots of vegetarian options, Kids’ menu, Specials, Lunch Buffet 7 days/week – $8.99 adults, $4.50 kids