La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant

Athens, GA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Athens
#87
of 465 restaurants
City Percentile
72%
rating percentile
Address
La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant, 196 Alps Rd, Athens, GA 30606
Phone
(678) 403-3838
Website
www.laparrilla.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant is a restaurant located in Athens, GA. It is one of 465 restaurants listed in Athens. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Athens city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant

The Friendly Taste of Mexico since 1994!

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jack Armstrong · Dec 2025

Everything about this visit was spot on. Despite a very busy Friday night, the service was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and never rushed. The food was outstanding from start to finish. The enchiladas were perfectly sauced and cheesy, the tacos were fresh and flavorful, and the nachos were loaded and done right (not soggy or skimpy). Drinks deserve their own mention: beer came out in an ice-cold frosted mug, and the margarita was excellent—well balanced and not overly sweet. Great atmosphere, great food, and great service all in one place. This is now my go-to Mexican restaurant and absolutely worth the visit. Highly recommended.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jim Elayan · Oct 2025

This was a great dinner! It is clean and well decorated. There was parking outside right in front. And we didn't have to wait at 6:30 on a Thursday. I have seen crowds here but it seems to be worth it I ordered a combination and my wife ordered a taco platter. Both were excellent. We also had the cheese dip and lots of fresh chips. Though the food was good, I have to say that the highlight of our experience was our server, Adeline, she was super friendly and helpful. Very attentive and a delight. We will be coming back to visit and ask for her specifically. This is a great place for a date or a family dinner if you get here early enough.

★★★★★ 5.0 Brittany Varnum · Feb 2026

I stopped by La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant on Valentine’s Day just to grab a drink and sat at the bar — and I’m so glad I did. Fernando was hands down one of the best bartenders I’ve had in a long time. He was super attentive without being overbearing, checked in consistently to make sure I was good, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. The drinks? Absolutely amazing. Perfectly balanced, strong enough, and made with care — you can tell he knows what he’s doing. We had great conversation, the atmosphere was fun but relaxed, and everything was very clean and well-kept. Even on Valentine’s Day (which can be hectic), his service was top-notch. Highly recommend La Parrilla, and if you go, definitely sit at the bar and ask for Fernando to make your drinks. You won’t regret

★★★★☆ 4.0 Daniel Berg · Jan 2026

The guacamole was fresh and good. Maybe a little more lime was needed. Fresh mango in the Agua fresca was delicious. The salsa was bland. The food portions are large and presentation was great. My half sweet half unsweetened tea with lemon didn't arrive with a lemon, but it was refreshing and my refills were timely. Service overall was quite good. My shrimp tacos were delicious. My chimichanga was enjoyable and filling. The flavors were not quite authentic but still very good. Except the salsa. The salsa is my one real complaint.

★★★★★ 5.0 Rachel Sorrows · Dec 2025

First time here and loved everything about it ! Chips are hot and crispy, salsa was fresh, table side guacamole was superb! We also enjoyed their seasonal Marry Margerita . Finished off with 3 different types of tacos. Birria tacos were out of this world !!! Shrimp was amazing as well ! We will be back !

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurantBar & grillFamily restaurantLatin American restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurantTex-Mex restaurant

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