Born in Cozumel, Made in Atlanta
Machete Grill Taco Factory which won #1 new restaurant in ATL 2025 is the real thing — bold Mexican street food rooted in Cozumel, sizzling fresh every day in the heart of Atlanta Come hungry.
The Cozumel Connection
When Carlos and Mayela opened Machete Grill in March 2025, they brought a direct culinary lineage from a partner kitchen in Cozumel. These recipes didn't start on a whiteboard — they started on a coastline.
Made Fresh, Every Single Day
The kitchen preps from scratch daily — al pastor, cochinita pibil, carne asada, each its own distinct craft. The huevos motuleños, a Yucatecan classic with fried egg and plantains, earned a spot on Rough Draft Atlanta's best dishes of June 2025.
35 Seats, Full Bar, Big Flavor
Just 35 seats along Shallowford Road, steps from the legendary Buford Highway dining scene. A full bar, warm service, and a neighborhood that knows great food.
The Weekly Ritual
Taco Tuesday draws a loyal crowd for $2.50 tacos and $5 margaritas — and they keep coming back every week. This is a place that earns regulars, not just first-timers.
