Warm interior of Jalisco Mexican Restaurant in Buckhead
Buckhead · Family-owned since 1978

The neighborhood cantina
Buckhead grew up on.

The queso everyone talks about, crunchy tacos, and sizzling fajitas — served by people who still remember your name.

4.4★ · 517 Google reviews · Featured in Atlanta Magazine

2337 Peachtree Rd NE, Buckhead (404) 233-9244 Open today until 9:30 PM
Why folks keep coming back

Not the fanciest. The most loved.

01

The queso

Regulars call it “one of the top quesos I’ve had — not chunky, not too watery.” It’s the one dish people drive across town for.

02

Fast & friendly

Food comes out quick and the servers know the regulars by name. It’s the unhurried warmth of a place that’s fed the same neighborhood for two generations.

03

Honest prices

Consistent, familiar, affordable Tex-Mex comfort food. No pretense — just the plates Buckhead has ordered for 45+ years.

Since 1978
Wall of engraved plaques honoring Jalisco regulars Engraved plaques for longtime guests Plaques covering the dining room wall

A wall of names, not decoration.

For more than 45 years, Jalisco has covered its walls and seats with engraved plaques — one for every regular, family, and memory. The room itself is a ledger of a Buckhead neighborhood that grew up eating here.

Kids who came in at five now bring their own kids. The staff still remembers your name and your usual. It’s the kind of place a review sums up simply: “we’ve been coming here since our boy was five — now 27.”

Come find your table →

“Charming, affordable, and unpretentious — it has become our favorite.” — Atlanta Magazine

Close-up of Jalisco's engraved plaque wall
In their words
“We love this place. Like most of these folks, we’ve been coming here since our boy was five. Now 27!!”
— Helen G., Atlanta · Yelp
Reputation

Loved by the neighborhood.

4.4 4.4 out of 5 · 517 Google reviews
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★★★★★yelp
My favorite restaurant ever. The cheese dip is to die for and can not be found anywhere else... Wonderful restaurant with wonderful people!!!
Bridget · May 26, 2025
★★★★★yelp
Great Tex-Mex comfort food. Their crunchy tacos are amazing. Great food reasonably priced.
Mark G., Smyrna GA · Feb 10, 2026
★★★★★yelp
Amazing food and quick service!! Got the queso and the tortilla soup and they were both excellent.
Caroline K., Sandy Springs GA · Jan 8, 2026
★★★★☆yelp
Established, time-proven Mexican restaurant with authentic, consistently good food, reasonably priced. Highly recommend.
Alan P., Atlanta GA · Feb 26, 2026
★★★★☆yelp
The place was hopping too. Very affordable as well... The enchiladas with green sauce were good and gluten free.
Allen A., Libertyville IL · Apr 16, 2026
★★★★★yelp
We also got queso which is definitely one of the top quesos I’ve had. It’s not chunky or too watery!
Claire M., Greensboro NC · May 19, 2026
Visit us

Right in the heart of Buckhead.

2337 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Reservations by phone recommended for dinner.

Mon – Thu11:00a–2:30p · 5:00–9:30p
Friday11:00a–2:30p · 5:00–10:00p
Saturday11:30a–9:30p
SundayClosed
Order Online Call (404) 233-9244

Your table — and your queso — are waiting.

Order online for pickup, or call ahead and come sit at the wall of names that’s been growing since 1978.

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