Tesoro El
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Customer Reviews (29 reviews)
yamwatiyam
on Citysearch May 13, 2009The tamale I ordered was dried out and tough. The food my husband ordered was at least edible, but kind of tasteless. The cheese dip was good. I would not go back. This restaurant has taken on more than it can handle.... (more)
sb1354
on Citysearch Feb 22, 2009What a disappointment! This place is SWARMING with children. The drinks are great, but not worth everything else. The salsas were quite good. The tacos are super strange, though, and make you think of grade D meat... (more)
ParkerTMS
on Citysearch Oct 28, 2008So....I wanted to take my date to a fun place and I heard good things about the new Mexican place in Decatur. When got there it was obviously busy so we had to put our name on the wait list. Its a Friday night not a big deal.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 25, 2008I just moved to Decatur from Texas so I was looking forward to having my first Mexican food dinner in the area. Tesoro was a huge disappointment, though. The dining room was very dirty--and I was one of only two people... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2008We loved Tesoro on our first visit, but sadly, the last trip didn't live up to expectations. The margaritas were abysmal--they literally tasted like limeade. (more)
kirkatl
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2008I have been going to El Tesoro quite often since they opened and I have to say that the place just keeps getting better and better. The food is consistently awesome, very authentic, with great variety (house-ground... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 02, 2008I've frequented this charming Mexican restaurant for the tasty carnitas, chorizo and adult beverages since they first opened their doors. I was very suprised and pleased with the first time I visited for a sample of... (more)
404Foodies
on Citysearch Jul 12, 2008We've frequented this restaurant a few times since it opened. The first time we went we loved it--thought the food and service were incredible. Tonight we went for our last visit; the overall experience was subpar: ... (more)
kjenks
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2008My family has eaten at el tesoro twice now. first time was not a good experience so we gave it a second shot months after it opened. cannot complain about the food and bar but that is as far as i will go. the service is... (more)
veritati
on Citysearch Jun 25, 2008Being restaurant owners ourselves, we visited despite the bad service reviews. We know the early trials of the opening days and weeks in a restaurant. The food was exceptional. We loved the flavor of the tomatillo... (more)
christy2
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2008A friend and I went for a weekday lunch, despite reading some rather 'bad' reviews, but we found the experience to be just the opposite. We had eaten there when it was Jake's Ice Cream Shop, and the change was... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2008I was so excited about Cantina El Tesoro. Atlanta sorely needs good Mexican cuisine and the menu seemed somewhat creative. That said, I arrived for a late lunch on a Saturday (around 2 PM), and from the start, was... (more)
lillybatlanta
on Citysearch May 30, 2008We ate at Tesoro for lunch on a Saturday. The margaritas and tacos were terrific! My favorites tacos were the pescado and chorizo. I also like the atmosphere -- the patio is great. I'll definitely be back.... (more)
kokoATL
on Citysearch May 29, 2008I have been to Cantina El Tesoro twice for lunch with coworkers. The first time I ordered the pork taco and a tres hongas taco. The pork was awesome. The tres hongas was ok. It didn't have that much flavor. The chips and... (more)
Jonathan Baker
on Citysearch May 24, 2008<b>In short<br></b>The wizards who brought hope to East Atlanta in the form of the Mexican-restaurant-that-could (Casita La Cantina) deliver their magic to Decatur--transforming an old southern-styled house... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 15, 2008This new Mexican restaurant is just outside the downtown area of Decatur. It looks like it used to be a house before it was a restaurant. The hostess greets you on the front porch and you can sit on the patio or inside. I... (more)
jasonlgreene
on Citysearch May 05, 2008I'm just amused at these bad reviews on Cico de Mayo yesterday, from people who can't just get a margerita and wait. This place is new, having growing pains. But the food is excellent, if you can wait your turn. Why not... (more)
Anne8177
on Citysearch May 05, 2008Where did the last person eat? I have been to El Tesoro twice and will never go there again. The first time I went I thought the poor service was just because of the recent opening, but the second time I had a truly... (more)
ReedDT
on Citysearch May 04, 2008If I could give El Tesoro a lower rating than 1 star, I would in a heartbeat. The drinks are decent, the food is decent too, but the service is downright dreadful. After waiting for about 70 minutes, my party of 4 noticed a... (more)
jaz2004
on Citysearch May 04, 2008So weird. I have never been treated like this! My friends and I waited for 45 minutes to eat. While we?re waiting, four ?frat boys? walk past everyone, look around, and casually sit at a table that just cleared.... (more)
kiwillingham
on Citysearch Apr 28, 2008After reading the reviews here, I was a little skittish about checking out this new place in Decatur. However, after my meal there last night, it is much better than expected. I ate there last night with three other... (more)
kathy30606
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2008My first experience at El Tesoro was average. Food was average, service was average, margs were average. My second experience was HORRIBLE. We were told the wait was 30 minutes, an hour later they called us. An hour... (more)
getoffmylawn
on Citysearch Apr 24, 2008I've been three times, and only the first time would I consider to be a good experience. But that was opening week, and not very busy then. Since then, the place has become busy, and their service has shown to be VERY... (more)
grover99
on Citysearch Apr 24, 2008...The first time we went, a few weeks ago, was a pleasant enough experience. The waitress was a bit aloof, but nothing out of the ordinary, and the food was good. Last Sunday, around sunset, we got a table on the porch,... (more)
jaymaygm
on Citysearch Apr 21, 2008We have been to the wonderful Cantina El Tosoro twice, and each time it gets better. Located in a beautifully restored Decatur City home, it feels like home when you enter. And a relaxing manicured lawn out front, for... (more)
lpainter
on Citysearch Apr 21, 2008We were Ignored by the waitress, so after 25 minutes, we left. During that 25 minutes, the folks next to us complained about the temp of their food. Though, Twains next door took very good care of us. They've been open... (more)
atlcuisineguy
on Citysearch Apr 21, 2008This past Saturday, my wife and our two kids walked over to the new El Tosoro. This restored home is beautiful. And the menu was so inviting. The kids played on the lawn while we waited on our chips and salsa. Everything... (more)
stacelei
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008I have lived in Decatur around 5 years and enjoy the dining in Downtown. My husband and I would rather patronize local restaurants than most chains. We went to Tesoro on Friday night around 9pm and were quoted a 30min... (more)
atldec
on Citysearch Apr 16, 2008I went to Tesoro the other evening for dinner and I was very impressed. The menu was extensive without being too long. The decor and ambiance was great. The service was awesome and the food was very good and well priced.... (more)