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!