The Original El Taco
Hours not recordedTaco shop · Atlanta, GA
The Original El Taco is a taco shop in Atlanta, GA at 1186 N Highland Ave NE. Hours not recorded. Call +1-404-873-4656. Directions and full hours below.
- Address
- 1186 N Highland Ave NE, 30306
- Phone
- +1-404-873-4656
- Website
- www.eltaco-atlanta.com/
- Type
- Taco shop · independent
About The Original El Taco
The Original El Taco is a taco shop, counter-service with a tacos-first menu and usually burritos and quesadillas alongside. It sits in Atlanta (30306), GA, independently run.
There is no star rating on file for The Original El Taco yet, so it is ranked here on how taco-focused it is (a taco shop scores above a general restaurant) and how complete its public listing is, not on reviews.
A rolled-taco plate or a couple of asada tacos with guac is the move at a California-style shop.
It is on N Highland Ave NE in Atlanta. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn.
Call ahead or check the map listing before a special trip. Small taco shops change hours often, and our data refreshes on a schedule, not live.
In our Atlanta taco guide, The Original El Taco is ranked #72 of 98, by taco specialisation and listing completeness. How we rank.
What to expect on the menu
We do not have The Original El Taco’s exact menu on file, so this is what a taco shop of this kind typically serves, not a guarantee of today’s board:
- Tacos, burritos and quesadillas
- Rolled tacos (taquitos) with guac at California-style shops
- Chips, guacamole and aguas frescas
For the real menu and prices, use the venue’s site or the Google listing.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record for this venue. Call before you travel.
Other The Original El Taco locations in Atlanta
- 6000 N Terminal Pkwy · +1-404-209-1700
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Menu
The current menu, prices and photos are on www.eltaco-atlanta.com. You can also search The Original El Taco on Google or open its Google Maps listing for the menu, dish photos and recent reviews.
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The Original El Taco: common questions
Is The Original El Taco open right now?
We do not have opening hours on record for The Original El Taco, so check its Google listing or call +1-404-873-4656 before you go.
Where is The Original El Taco?
The Original El Taco is a taco shop at 1186 N Highland Ave NE, 30306 in Atlanta, GA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn from where you are.
How much do tacos cost at The Original El Taco?
We do not have prices on file for The Original El Taco. As a rule, a taco shop in Atlanta runs a few dollars a taco. Check its menu link for current pricing.
Does The Original El Taco do takeout or delivery?
Not on record. Most taco shops do takeout at the counter; for delivery, check DoorDash or Uber Eats for your address.
Is The Original El Taco a chain?
No, The Original El Taco is independently run, not part of a chain.
How is The Original El Taco ranked?
The Original El Taco is #72 of 98 taco spots we track in Atlanta, ordered by how taco-focused a place is and how complete its listing is. Nobody pays for placement. Full method on our How We Rank page.
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Last updated September 17, 2026. Venue details refresh with each data import.