No Mas!! is a pretty good restaurant, they are able to handle the busy lunch demand from downtown with ease. I have been here for both weekend outings and the occasional lunch outings from work. Overall, I would recommend going when its not so crowded. During the weekend, It was slammed pack and service and food reflected, so be mindful.
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Monique R.
I recommend this spot to everyone who wants Mexican simply because of the margarita pitcher and it's location to downtown Atlanta. The food was good, nothing to write home about but decent. The drinks are good and I love the blown glass pitcher that the margaritas come in. This is a great place for a large crowd.
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J F.
Looking at the reviews I was excited to eat here since I was craving Mexican food! I called 4 a reservation they told me they were booked and to walk in. So i was expecting to have a hour wait but once I got there it was empty. ..drink was watered down. ..I tasted nothing but sour mix! The fajita's was soooooo greasy and my chicken was pink. I sent it back to receive it burnt! Never again! !! Under the table was dirty, seating was uncomfortable and my server was musty. ...horrible experience! !!
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Tiffany F.
Drinks are good but food not so much. The decor of this Catina is breathe taking so if you just want a good Margarita and nice place to drink it then I recommend No Mas for just a Happy Hour but no entree.
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Peter K.
Hands down best restaurant in castleberry hill. Strongest margaritas in town. Have one on the patio in the spring and its a wrap. Nachos are the best item on the menu especially with floured tortillas. Great ambiance and check out the store too.
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Joel B.
Excellent chips and salsa. Wifey and I shared a chicken and steak fajita and there was plenty of food for us both. If you ask for cheese dip (queso) with jalapenos, you'll get a huge spoonful of diced japs right in the middle of your cup of cheese. It was really good but a little too much heat for wifey. Might want that on the side for future reference. We sat on the patio under the fans outside and it was comfortable -- then again, it was not 100 degree Atlanta weather either. If it were, we would have been inside in a heartbeat.
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M M.
Went here for dinner last night and me and my group of 8 from NY and had a great experience. I loved the atmosphere, our server informed us that all of the decor was brought over from Mexico and gave a very authentic feel. We enjoyed the chips with the quest and guacamole dip. The margaritas were strong and the food was delicious. Everyone left very full and satisfied.
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Sarah C.
Totally fun place to go with great vibes and great food! It's loud though so if you are looking for intimate conversation with your party, this isn't the place.
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Tom M.
Took my daughter here last night. Like everyone says get the cheese dip, add meat too! We had a great meal, but beer selection limited. My daughter had Strawberry Margarita, wish I had ordered the same. Big space and even a store to buy Mexican art. Off the beaten path near Georgia Dome, but good amount of parking. Lots of chain Mexican in Atlanta, nice to find a cool hangout with great food and drink.
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Tahnita C.
I had heard by various people since I love & miss mexican...that this was a spot that I would like. Ehhhhh...well someone finally took me & I must say..I was mdly disappointed because, 1) margaritas were way too sweet & I could not taste a lip of alcohol 2) I was not asked how I eat my steak...when steak fajitas arrived I seen PINK & noticed fat. Yulkkkk...I only eat my food well done! Steak also wasn't very seasoned nor was it tender & my chicken was ok...it should have been cut smaller seeing that I had fajita's. Maybe I should have just ordered something else. The best thing about this nite was my company & our learning conversation. Smh
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Food L.
Food was ok, service was disappointing. Don't think i'll be coming back
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Thomas L.
No Mas Cantina is a Tex-Mex restaurant near downtown on Walker ST. It can be a bit of a pain to get to, as traffic in the area is usually pretty bad. Luckily, parking isn't an issue as there is a valet. It's not free though. There is a $2 fee plus the obligatory tip. It's not that $2 is a lot of money, but these little nickel and dime fees businesses tack on to a services really makes my blood boil. Let's get the bad out of the way first. The food is just not that good. I've had the Carnitas, the chips, the gauc, the tacos and the quesadillas and wasn't impressed by any. In fact, you'll have significantly better Tex-Mex at nearly any random Mexican restaurant you happen to stumble upon across the metro area. Not only that, but it's also twice as experience as those said Mexicans restaurants. No Mas is most certainly not a place I would ever go to only to eat or for take-out. Now that I've gotten the negative out of the way, let's talk about what's good. Each time I've been there with a reservation we've been seated on time, or at most with very little wait. The servers are efficient, polite and friendly. No Mas is a wonderfully decorated restaurant. It's certainly one of the more attractive restaurants in the area, with neat furniture, Southwest/Latin decor and nice lighting. Additionally, there's a shop next door at which you can buy almost anything that's displayed in the restaurant. Much there is unreasonably expensive, though. It's definitely the type of place that is appropriate for large parties, birthdays or just having a drink at the bar or sitting on the patio on a nice evening. I did enjoy my Santos Margarita and it's quite strong, too. One will definitely give you a buzz and after two, you'll be feeling quite good. It's a bit expensive, though - $11, more than I usually like to pay for a drink. In conclusion, if you're in the mood for good Tex-Mex, don't go here. If you're the mood for drinks with friends in wonderfully decorated restaurant with a cool vibe, this place is for you. Two stars for the food, four stars for the atmosphere, I'll take the average and give No Mas three. Cons: Food. Pricing. Complimentary valet is not complimentary. Pros: Cool atmosphere, good service. Verdict: Recommended if you're only having drinks. Not recommended if you're hungry.
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Nicholas A.
So far every time we have been to this restaurant the food has been great and so has the service. A few recommendations: the Tampiqueña(steak with cheese enchilada, my personal favorite), the nachos with queso and seasoned beef(extra yum), The fajitas with pretty much everything(shrimp, chicken, steak, and veggies), and my partner's personal favorite Camarónes Alambres(a delicious shrimp dish). You can't go wrong here! It's pretty awesome.
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Theryl J.
I absolutely LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! Although it can be a bit hard to find, the food and service at No Mas! is absolutely amazing. The decor is very upscale, yet the menu is very, very affordable. My true test of a great Tex-Mex restaurant is how authentic the guacamole and queso are. Both are FANTASTIC here. They also feature specialty taco, burritos, enchilladas, etc. Overall, a GREAT spot to eat!!!! They also have great drink specials on Cinco de Mayo. My only issue with No Mas! is the HORRIBLE parking!!!! Like most restaurants in Atlanta, valet parking is available for a fee. Street parking is also available, but is scarce during peak hours.
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R B.
I recall this place as having excellent food and since a friend drove, also recalling that I could never find it again. ;) Decor is great and I wish I could have seen the interior of the store downstairs.
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Keith F.
I have been here several times and its always fallen into the okay range. The space itself is quite nice. The service has been great on a few occasions and poor on the other. Tonight it was average. When I asked for a different salsa or a spicy option she literally brought a bottle of hot suace. The food should be the highlight but it just falls a little short. This food should be bold and exciting and instead it is just alright. I will continue to come here though because it can be a fun crowd and they can easily accommodate large groups.
No mas has the best coconut margarita ever. There queso is absolutely the best. If your looking for good customer service and a nice ambience than you should come here
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Mallory R.
The worst service ever!!! The servers and managers are rude! The food was bland! The only thing that was good was the cheese dip. This place sucks and I will never ever be coming back again.
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Kim B.
Good solid food here. The service is always great, and the decor is pretty great (they also sell furniture and knick knacks). It's a good option for Hispanic cuisine in this area. I always end up getting the fajitas - the portions are good and they are tasty. The salsa is very good! I think they put chipotle pepper in it.
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Lisa N.
I love No mas. Food and Service are great. My con would be Mexican is suppose to be cheap. When you think Mexican food, most people think on $10 bucks (not considering drinks and apps) But No Mas is expensive for Mexican food. But they have the best chips and salsa in town.. just be ready to pay a little more.
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Tamie M.
Charday: not only can she spell her name like a champ, this gal serves up the fixings for a full in mouth party. Whenever I think of queso, I will think of Charday.
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Keira P.
The food is amazing and their margarita pitchers are awesome as well! I will definitely be going back as soon as i
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Josh W.
I pretty much go here for the drinks. The atmosphere is cool, very laid back. The bar is a nice size, and the bar tenders are very attentive. Overall , a good spot to enjoy a drink after work, or with a few of your people on the weekend.
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Rab A.
Great drinks, even better food!
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Lennalba S.
Great food, unique atmosphere, decent service. We loved going through the store and checking out all the cool stuff Steve and Walt bring home from Mexico. It's really a great experience in addition to great food. Also, the tequila bar is a fun way to kick off events in Castleberry like Art Stroll.
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Luka S.
Restaurant is beautifully decorated and has some sort of furniture store attached to it + apparently everything you see on the restaurant is for sale. Food was ok, not very authentic since it seemed it was more of a mexi/american menu. Service was very slow, food took forever to come out and drinks refills were hard to get. If service had been up to part it would had been a 5 star review, but service was just too slow.
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Angie A.
The atmosphere was really cool but as a Mexican- the food was mediocre. I always try to look for restaurants that are authentic and it just missed the mark.
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Zadi M.
we were looking for a good place to eat at about 3p where alot of places are closed until 5ish. Thought about No Mas and it was open! I hadn't been in several years. Service was good aside from seater who didn't want to sit us in a large booth because they were for "parties of 4 or more". Yeah at peak time I can get with that. At all but empty time? I think we can have our choice of seats, nimrod. Anyway we ordered spinach enchiladas and fish tacos. Both were absolutely delicioso!! I do not remember the food being this good the last times that I was here. Definitely will return!!
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Jang C.
Normally, I'm not a fan of Americanized Mexican food, and No Mas! definitely serves Americanized Mexican food. You can tell just by walking in. The place is huge and gaudy like most Americans. The prices also seem too high for a Mexican place. I think they were going for a fancier version of Mexican cuisine and jacked up the prices. We came here with a group of 15, and they had no problems serving us. They had plenty of space to seat all of us comfortably, and their waitstaff did a great job keeping track of dishes, refilling our drinks, acting friendly, and not rolling their eyes at our lame jokes. I tried their Camarones Alambres. It's just grilled shrimp skewered on sugar canes on top of a masa cake. It tasted good. Because of the sugar cane, it had a sweet taste to it. I thought they grilled the shrimp well. I liked the masa cake. It was soft and tasty. The plantains were okay. But the overall dish tasted good. I had a taste of their enchiladas and they tasted average. The fillings of goat cheese, spinach, and other stuff didn't mesh well flavor wise to me. I would just order from their Especialidades de la Casa (specialities of the house) on their menu. The other entrees look boring. The service was good, the prices are expensive, and the food tasted decent. I would give this place about 3.75 stars.
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Charles A.
Only stopped in here for a minute...had a nice margarita and the slice of cake was good too
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Gilda P.
Service was good. Decor as always was great but food was AWFUL! No flavor, sad and wilted greens in salad. I had been a fan for years but last Sunday the food was just terrible. Will never go back. Weak and extra sweet Margaritas and dry and old food are a recipe for disaster
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Jane N.
I went here for a social event after work and absolutely loved the atmosphere. This place has amazing customer service and great chips! However, the margaritas are too "limey" and have that bitter sour aftertaste that reminds you of household cleaner. I ordered the blackened salmon, and it was not fresh. It tasted 'fishy' and was very dry. The dish also came with like three zucchini slices and so much butter that I couldn't taste the potatoes. I probably should have tried the most traditional (Americanized) Mexican plates like fajitas! On the other hand, the red velvet cheesecake was divine. Overall, its a good atmosphere for intimate conversation, a beer or top shelf drink, and some average food.
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Stosh K.
Went for a cup of coffee, Cafe au Lait to be exact. The lady at the counter charges me $3.78! When I say "$3.78 for coffee and milk?" She sighs and tells me yes, but then says "well, I'll give you a dollar back," then pulls a dollar from the register and slaps it on the counter. "I thought you wanted a Cafe De Olla." Still... I think to myself, the Cafe de Olla is $2.95... "How does she get $3.78?" Tax isn't that much. "I charged you for a latte." She said when I asked. "But I have you a dollar back... So there..." WTF? Never coming back for nothing. Why should I? To get ripped off and then be told to fuck off? If I could give zero stars I would.
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adrienne i.
It was decent food. Atmosphere was nicer than the food or service, though neither of those were bad. Just meh. The little bracelet that came with my cocktail was a nice touch. :)
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Bailey G.
No Mas is my favorite Mexican place in ATL. The food isn't greasy like so many other mexican restaurants. I highly recommend the enchiladas de espinaca- spinanch, goat cheese, and sun dried tomato enchiladas YUM. There is a bakery and store attached with delicious desserts and handmade Mexican pottery and art.
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K G.
Just had a great experience at No Mas. The service was a little slow at first, but the server we had was very attentive and considerate. I ordered 'The Adios' not knowing that Chorizo was PORK! I don't eat pork AT ALL! However, the server kindly & promptly replaced it. My suggestion to them would be to add definitions of non-English foods. Our breakfast was delicious and we'll be back soon!
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Lili A.
Cute place in a weird neighborhood. It has a big patio to enjoy the sun and the staff is pretty friendly. Not a fan of their food but their drinks are good and I try to always buy the glass I have my drink in. Hopefully I keep my collection growing
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Terry K.
Everyone left food on their plates, no one enjoyed the food. It's over rated. Two stars for the salsa. 0 stars for everything else. Go somewhere else if you like good food.
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Russell T.
Great atmosphere, but generic cuisine. We had the queso dip (thanks, Yelp!) and Fajitas. There was nothing wrong with them, but nothing that popped out to either of us and said, "THIS IS AN EXPLOSION OF YUMMY MEXICAN GOODNESS SMOTHERED IN JALAPENO TEARS OF 1,000 ANGELS!" Our bartender was awesome, the atmosphere was great, so yeah if I'm in the area again, I'll go back. But I probably won't make a special trip.
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Maurice D.
I don't understand the bad reviews here resulting in the 3 star restaurant rating because this place is AWESOME! Since we live in the same neighborhood, my partner and I walked to No Mas! yesterday on a Wednesday evening. There was a nice, lively diverse crowd in the restaurant. They have a wonderful covered patio, but it was too hot for me (around 85 degrees) so we opted to sit inside at a booth. As other Yelpers have mentioned, the restaurant is absolutely beautifully decorated, think Mexican-resort like, very relaxing. Great place to go if you want to impress a date or just have a night out with friends or out-of-town guests. Our server was really nice and attentive, but not overbearing. I ordered the coconut margarita and it was FANTASTIC! One of the best margaritas I've ever had! And they're pretty strong too. Good thing we walked LOL. FOOD: Our appetizer was tortilla chips with melted queso, guacamole, and salsa. ALL DELICIOUS! We ordered the "Fajitas for 2." It consisted of steak, shrimp, and chicken and was brought out to our table sizzling on a hot skillet. Toppings included cheese, re-fried beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, grilled onions & green peppers. All the food tasted fantastic! And the "Fajitas for 2" will easily feed 3 people. I had low expectations after reading the Yelp reviews for No Mas!, but the negative reviews simply do not hold true, in my opinion. We also used a LivingSocial voucher which gave us half off everything and I had no problem redeeming it. My experience here was so good I bought a second voucher from LivingSocial, so I will be returning back here soon when my brother comes to town. CAN'T WAIT! (Check out my photos!)
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Megan C.
Fun drink menu, nice patio. Food is a little generic but some things are worthwhile. Good place to go in this area, fun diverse crowd.
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Lynda J.
Worst place on earth for food, drinks and service. They also ruined an expensive pair of pants with whatever they wipe down their seats with. Will never go back. Expensive too for Mexican fare.
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Zahrah S.
No Mas?! More like Gimmie Mas! This place is great! The atmosphere is amazing. The food is incredible. My personal favs are the nachos and the salmon. I know, I know you're like salmon at a Mexican place? But trust me- it's deeeelish! I'll def be returning super soon. Adios!
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Jeanette A.
Went there for breakfast and it was delicious, we had an authentic Mexican breakfast. The prices are fair, the restaurant itself is very clean and nicely decorated and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Overall great experience and will be going back.
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David T.
Great food!!!! Great customer service. Bartenders know what they are doing!!!
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Kisha M.
I've been eating at No Mas since they opened. I can't believe I've never written a review. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta and definitely my go-to spot for dates or meeting friends. Their top shelf margaritas can't be beat. The fajitas are excellent. The chicken tortilla soup is the bomb. I've never had anything I didn't like. Service is usually good, though I prefer to sit at the bar. It can get pretty packed on weekends so prepare for a wait. They have valet, which is a nuisance, but probably a necessary evil. The neighborhood can definitely be sketchy after dark.
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Steven M.
Tacos are great, patio is where it is at. The only down side is they seem to like to make people wait for 30-40 minutes even though they have open tables.
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David N.
There is only a few places in Atlanta that I can say have good quality Mexican. No Mas Cantina is one of them. They have good quality tasty food and their plates are filling. A little pricey, but it's worth it. Good food and good service.
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Ashley H.
Great food and great drinks! Chester is one of the best bartenders. He was so attentive, and kept our glasses full!
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Heather D.
We sat at the bar and had excellent service! I highly recommend the tamales.
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Stuart H.
Eh... I've had much better everything. Cool space that makes you feel totally not where you are.. But nothing was outstanding from service to food flavor. No care for special dietary needs or anything that caters to hospitality in any way.
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Erik B.
The food was fantastic and I loved sitting out on the patio.
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Monika D.
Meh just buy drinks
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Chomeka S.
Love this place. Really cool decor. My chicken burrito was okay, but I think I'll get a little more adventurous next time. Mai Tai is my favorite drink and No Mas's version was pretty good, not too strong.
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Fluff A.
Very first visit last weekend. Nice atmosphere, our server was Charday and she was very cordial, and checked on us constantly. The fajitas were delicious, by compliments to the chef. U loved the different art presented there and I have my eye on one if those beautiful Margarita carafes with the matching glasses. All in all, you've been added to my Yes list!!! Thanks
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Susan L.
Four of us dined last evening using a Groupon and will definitely return in the future, thanks to our waitress, U.B. or maybe Ubee...?, who recently has graduated from Howard University. Very friendly yet also professional. The regular house margaritas were delicious and had plenty of Cuervo 1800 in them! Chunks of fresh avocado set the guacamole apart from most Mexican places....soooo good! Main courses....3 of us had the chicken salad without the crispy shell. Very few avocado slices, chicken was dry, and the dressing was less than thrilling. The combination plate was pretty good, with the exception of the soggy tamale. The valets were very efficient and polite. Gift store was interesting. Decor was fun! Front desk hostesses...one was less than welcoming. In summary, when we return it will be for the killer margaritas and the appetizers....and will ask for U.B. again.
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Iveri J.
I love the food at No Mas and decided to have my birthday dinner for 14 people at this location. I have always had great food but my service has always left more to be desired. Long story short, all of our orders were messed up and when we complained about missing orders she stated that they shouldn't have even taken us because we missed our reservation time by 15 or so minutes ( because of valets being short staffed on a Friday). The waiter did apologize and hoped he did not mess up my birthday, which he didn't his manager did. I will probably go back during lunch if I'm in the area but never purposely drive 25 miles from home again.
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Ashleigh P.
I used to like this place. But the service has gone down, the food has deteriorated. The house margaritas were terrible. It was so bad that I didn't want to home the leftovers. I am sad to mark this off my list of go to restaurants... but glad as well, since there so many wonderful places to eat. #26/365 #26/100
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Fredrik W.
Sat in the bar to get food fast. The food itself was quite underwhelming, but most surprisingly, the house Margarita was made from a mix, and a very bad one at that.
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Marcia H.
Food came out fast and hot and the drinks are strong. We came at lunch but I know it would be a great dinner party place because of the decor and the super strong drinks! Loved
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Stephanie W.
A little commercial for me. If you are there for a burrito or fajitas, you might like it, but some authentic tacos with soft shell corn tortillas with cilantro and onions, you should go to el rey del taco. Also was not a fan of the rice and beans. It is a good place for office lunches
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Amy K.
Pros: Funky atmosphere, ample parking, excellent selection of Mexican sodas, nectars and mixed drinks Cons: Food was frozen, undercooked and service was extremely slow We used our Scoutmob for the Frida & Diego experience where you get a 3 course dinner and tickets to the exhibit at the High Museum. It's a shame we paid for this meal in advance because I wouldn't have paid a cent otherwise. It's too bad that the menu was pre-selected because their regular menu was extensive and looked good. Ordered pork tamale for app, it was good but had a lot of fatty bits in it. For the main course I got the Roasted poblano pepper with a ground pork filling. It was fried on the outside and frozen in the middle. After telling the waiter, he just picked our plates up and brought them back to the kitchen without a word. 30 minutes later we got new entrees but were ready to go at that point. I brought mine home but haven't eaten it yet, I'm scared. Dessert was great, got flan and binuelos. Both were great. It's just a shame that it took 2 hours for lunch early on a Saturday. Luckily the museum was a great experience but I doubt I will dine here again. For as much money as we paid, I felt robbed yet again eating out this past week.
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Jeremy H.
Really great Mexican place in Castleberry Hill. We went here for lunch. On first entering, I was struck with how cool the atmosphere is. The ceilings are really high and they have oversized decor that give this place a really unique feel. The chips and salsa were really good. I originally wasn't going to get fajitas because so many of their menu items looked unique but the waiter talked me into it. I definitely didn't regret it. The tortillas were house-made, soft and fluffy. The meat was flavorful and delicious. And they served it with plenty of toppings. My wife ordered the special enchiladas which were also delicious. Definitely will be visiting again.
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Kevin L.
Probably one of the best margaritas I've has in a while, it was recommended by the bartender and made with 1800 tequila. Food was good and service was great!
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Turner K.
They serve chicken tamaLes which equates 2 me being a HaPPY Chica! The Shrimp QuesadiLLa aLong with the Camarónes ALambres is deLish. BeautifuL Veranda and India's great service made for a BeautifuL evening.
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Karen F.
I am following up from my previous review, which was a pretty tough one. While it was certainly deserved based on my last visit, I will say, this was a total turn-around for No Mas, and I will likely return. I dined last Saturday for brunch and Christopher was our server. He was super friendly and had a welcomed sense of humor. I had a mango mimosa (um.... yum) and the "steak and eggs" (pardon my gringo-isms). The eggs and potatoes were just OK, but the steak was OUT of this world good. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Our service was great. Christopher was present but not overly... just right. I also was really impressed by a woman, who was clearly a manager or supervisor, who was walking around the retaurant checking in on tables. She wasn't making stuffy close-ended "how is everything" conversations, but rather very engaging discussions with the tables. I will be back for as many mango mimosas they can legally serve me. :)
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Brenda A.
I discovered this gem thanks to Groupon, and I've bought three Groupons and been there twice in the last week! The Groupon was for an appetizer and two entrees for $22. The appetizer is a simple and tasty dish of endless crispy tortilla chips with salsa, guacamole, and a cheese sauce. Very satisfying and great textures. I had the Camarónes Alambres, which is shrimp skewered on sugar cane over a sweet cake with fried plantains. Over the moon delicious! The next time I had the Salmon del Diablo, which is salmon over mashed potatoes, and it was also very good. I did prefer the shrimp over the salmon. Being a native new-Englander, I am used to having seafood straight from the dock to the table, however Georgia is land-locked, and its hard and very expensive to get fish that fresh. But this was still a very good dish. The waitstaff is numerous, well-dressed, well-spoken, efficient, and excellent at what they do. They know the dishes, are very fast with service, and I've never spent any time waiting for a drink, dish, or the check. In addition, they have a bakery cafe, and a fabulous art store and pottery store on site and part of the entire experience. Get there early enough to poke around the art store for a good hour --- it encompasses two floors and has beautiful custom art works, from furniture to jewelry, to accessories and clothing items. Beautiful and no mass productions! There is ample parking on the street which runs next to the restaurant, essentially off the back of the restaurant. They have $2 valet parking on weekends, a great bargain! Highly recommend!
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Tim S.
Recommended by a friend, was a little nervous of location - very close to Dome. Very surprised and impressed. Nice parking lot, felt pretty safe, cool restaurant and associated store. Even better food. Will be back.
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Aaron P.
Breakfast here is above average and consistent. The breakfast is really a 4 star worthy cafe. Adios - Chorizo Potato Cake is scrumptious and crispy Chilaquiles - A little spicy and full of Mexican flavor Southwest Omelette - Light and fluffy made with fresh ingredients Cafe de Olla - Cinnamon Chocolate Coffee, really great stuff. I would drink this every morning. Dinner is a whole different ball game here. The well-priced, quality breakfast turns into an over-priced and overrated affair. Mexican restaurants tend to run afoul of the same mistakes. They overcook the chicken. They use the wrong cheeses. They hold back on any of the traditional spices in favor of pleasing a squeamish American palette. No Mas saves itself here by using decent ingredients, but unfortunately the preparations are lackluster. Enchiladas de Espinaca - This is my favorite item I've had. Salty goat cheese pairs well with the somewhat bitter tang of spinach. The cream sauce is a nice finishing touch. Sopa de Tortilla - This was unmemorable. It lacked spice and flavor. Queso Tradicional - Melted cheese is just impossible to mess up. Service is usually decent here. Parking is sometimes annoying if you have to wait for the valet which is not optional on the weekends. I went for a Scoutmob tequila tasting event where I had an excellent butternut squash soup. All the other food at the event was not very appetizing. Go for brunch because it is delicious and inexpensive. Do not go for lunch or dinner because you might as well go to La Fonda and save money to eat slightly better fare.
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Erin G.
Not great. Won't be back. Food lacked flavor and goodness. Left half my food on the plate so a snack will be in my future. The staff was nice.
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King C.
Great experience at No Mas. Enjoyed my server. She was very entertaining and the steak burritos are great!! Me and my friend usually eat outside and I've always enjoyed my dining experience. I def recommend this place to anyone looking for good tex/mex/spanish food.
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Abigail F.
Bad service, poor lighting, dirty, mediocre-bad food. Not worth the drive and it's definitely a tourist attraction with over priced food. Don't waste your time here!
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Ted M.
My co-worker found a bolt in his taco at a work dinner. The manager tried to explain it away, like any explanation matters. NO MAS PARA MI!!!!
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Julie H.
The food here has always been excellent. The service is OKAY. They pretty much always have a Groupon for this restaurant available for purchase so you can't beat the price for the quality if the food you get. I've personally eaten the Dos Favoritos appetizer (cheese dip & guacamole) several times and it's always very fresh and flavorful. You already get free chips and salsa every visit so the two in combination are a real treat. There are two entrees I've have several times (and adore). One is the sugar cane shrimp skewers. They are sweet and are coated in a tangy bbq sauce that I love. They also come with fried plantains that I love and a masa cake which I've honestly never eaten. I usually substitute garlic mashed potatoes in it's place. The second entree I've eaten several times is the blackened salmon with squash and zucchini on top of mashed potatoes. This has always been excellent and cooked to perfection. The food is excellent here and the drinks look on point too, though I've never had one here. There are a lot of entrees to choose from. It's a definite must try!
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Steve F.
Best chips and salsa in town. Neat gift area. Food is generally OK. Reservations are a good idea on weekends at least.
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Kimberly S.
I took my good friend to this restaurant for fajitas and beer. The server was pleasant, the food was delivered quickly, and the beer was cold. Couldn't ask for anything more.
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Susie Q.
Arrived close to 8pm, restaurant was not busy and there was no wait, plenty of empty tables including three empty ones on the patio. We requested the patio. Manager refused to seat us because there were three in our party and the tables on the patio could accommodate up to six people thus reserved for parties of four or more. The friend with us had never been to this restaurant before and none of us could believe or understand the logic used to turn away three people on the chance three parties of six might come into the restaurant and want an outdoor table. Really? If I was the owner of the restaurant, I would fire the manager, Daniel, for not using good judgement and common business sense. Perhaps the restaurant owner is doing so well he can afford to turn business away, especially someone who plans events for a living, and has planned several there in the past year. Thankfully there are plenty of other Mexican restaurants in Atlanta.
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Hiawatha B.
I'm definitely a fan of this place. The service is always great and the food is always awesome. I will say that I recommend always having a reservation for the weekends. The wait can be high during prime time. Though the ambiance is a bit upscale, the prices are reasonable and the drinks are wonderful. No Mas! is definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Metro Atlanta area.
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Swetha S.
Been here a couple of times. I love the ambiance and the decorations in here. very chic! We had a queso dip and a guacamole for appetizers, both were good. The salsa was good as well and they replenished the chips very often! I ordered the spinach enchilada which was good,but very cheesy which is not such a terrible thing if you like cheese. Their margarita pitchers are huge and look good
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Sissy F.
This is a favorite of mine and a few co-workers to frequent on a business luncheon. Food is great, i have loved all the things that i have tried, tacos, flank steak, fajita, nachos. I am not necessary a fan of the chips they use for the nachos though. I know there homemade just not my style on that front other than that AWESOME place.
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Eneles L.
Always a favorite! Staff has always been courteous and prompt. The food has always been delicious and served without a long wait.
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Melissa H.
The decor is quite impressive. I wish the same could be said of the food, which ultimately matters most to me. The drinks are good, but the food is overpriced and mediocre.
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Krishna G.
I'm a Californian with great experience in Mexican food, so i've been looking for a place to really grub. No Mas Cantina seemed like the perfect place. Walking through the maze of scuplture, and huge chairs was actually a fun journey towards my final food destination. Staying to look at the great art pieces and home furnishins would have been awesome but my stomach was on the verge of suing my backbone for non support so I had to move and quickly. The salsa was a smoky chipotle that wasn't as spicy as I would have liked, but then again I love habeneros and have been eating jalepenos since I was five, so nothing is ever really hot enough. I ordered the steak quesdillas at the servers suggestion and it was such a huge portion. It was good but not great. The steak was extremly tender, a huge plus but it was something I could have whipped up at home. The service was great and the food was good. I would go back but I'm still looking for that certain taste in Atlanta Mexican Cuisine.
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Melissa D.
One thing that you should know about me...I am have an obsessive compulsion when it comes to Mexican food. The combination of cilantro, limes, serranos, smoky salsa, avocados, salt and everything else involved causes some kind of endorphin explosion every time I eat it (obsessed!). That being said, I tend to be particularly critical in this food category. No Mas Cantina completely exceeded my expectations. The space is exquisitely done with no detail left untouched. Fortunate for me, my company was equally impressed with the space and didn't mind the fact that my eyes were on everything else except him. Including the food! Which leads me into the best part... we were greeted at our table with warm, extra salty chips and homemade roasted tomato salsa which was smoky and delicious. We ordered a side of guac - which was the only disappointment of the day because it was a tad too creamy and bland for my taste. We shared the steak and shrimp fajita entree which consisted of ginormous grilled shrimp and beautifully prepared flank steak. The house margaritas were perfect and fresh and the service was excellent as well. Honestly, the only thing missing from No Mas is the beach. After eating lunch, all I wanted to do was sit under a beach umbrella and nap in the sun. Fortunately, my couch was happy to help me out. Cheers to this fantastic in-town cantina!
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Vincent V.
I only had snacks and a couple of drinks, but I'm definitely planning on making a return trip for a full meal. Since it was a short visit, here's a short review: Salsa - smoky chipotle, better than most Mexican places I've been to in Atlanta. Chips - even par. Drinks - Strong, without tasting like a glass of straight liquor. Good bartenders. Decor - I have a soft spot for Day of the Dead decor...fascinates me. The drinks could have been bad and I'd still like the place for the decor.
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Broderick S.
Seriously? My margarita was pretty awful and the tacos not much better. It reminded me a lot of the Chi-Chi's restaurants we had up north back in the day. The staff was great, the design a little garish but it fit with the vibe they're trying to get. You'll spend about half as much at Taqueria del Sol and the margarita will be worth drinking
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Asa C.
YAY!! This is hands down the best Mexican place in Atlanta. Every-time i am in town i make sure to plan a lunch stop at No Mas! The salsa, with a hint of mystique, is just the beginning of the wonderful foods you'll experience, accompanied by really great customer service! I highly recommend No Mas!
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Chris B.
Ive been here a few times, the food is ok to me but my wife absolutely loves them!! I do enjoy the ambience and have no qualms about returning.
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I'mSo L.
The food is horrible. But order the margs with just lime juice and tequila (no guava or sweet mix crap) and a salt rim, sit on the patio and catch a nice buzz.
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Whitney B.
I really like this place. The atmosphere is very cool. They have a really nice patio. Our food came out promptly and it was fresh. The cheese dip was really good. Our waiters was one of the best I've ever had. The food isn't outstanding. I wanted to love it and it was just fine. Not great, not bad. But there is something to be said about being consistent!
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Christina Y.
The service is horrible! We had to wait an hour and half for a table. On top of that the food wasn't even good. I got the carnitas and it was so bland. It was a waste of time and money. Hope your experience is better than mine..
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Antoine L.
This is one of my favorite after work or afternoon weekend spots in Atlanta. Usually I start off in the Adios Cafe' only planning to drink a Mayan Mocha and do a little work. Normally I end up staying several hours and ordering my usual Salmon or the Tortilla Chicken soup. I love the fact that you can buy anything there from the chairs that you sit in to the plates that you eat from. I really enjoy the staff and management. The service is wonderful and keeps me coming back week after week.
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Michael D.
Great food and great service go hand and hand at this place from the whimsical decor to the Mexican music playing its authenticity is defiantly undeniable. The endless chips and salsa can u say de-lic-ious the perfect pair of crunchy and salty with a touch of heat. Great prices and huge plates make this the hot spot for Mexican food lovers. Also if the weather is right ask to sit outside the deck is great.
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Betty R.
Headed over for a quick dinner last Sunday night, and sat at the bar. Husband REALLY liked the salsa, since it was very smoky, but I would prefer something a bit brighter and heavier on the tomato and cilantro. Husband ordered a platter with chicken and beef enchiladas, and they were really good--the meat was quite tender, and the sauces had great flavor. I ordered a platter with a fried fish taco and some shrimp enchiladas; the former was really crispy and spicy, with a nice cooling slaw on top. The shrimp enchiladas were just meh, largely because the shrimp were the smaller, cheaper variety. They charge $4 for a Miller Lite draft, which I think is steep, but this could be a good standby when husband has a craving for Mexican food.
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Shonda K.
I just stopped here to have a drink and an appetizer. I have to be honest I can't really remember the food so that says a lot for the margarita :) Bartender Greg was cool and I loved the vibe and layout of the place. I will definitely go back to have a margarita and chill. This time I will pay attention to the food and be able to give a true review (wink).
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Kara G.
No Mas is okay. That is really all I can say. The best part is the atmosphere, the food is fair. The salsa is just gross, kind of like a BBQ sauce type of situation, no it is not good. I have had the fajitas which are good, but they taste just as good at Moe's SW Grill which is far less expensive. Don't recommend the Grande Burrito, it was kind of bland. Too much garnish, not enough good stuff. You go to No Mas for the decor, not because of the food.
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duane m.
Well, this place certainly was a surprise. We were told we would have a 45 minute wait after we weren't allowed to valet, and had to park far away. No problem... our whole party wasn't there yet. Literally, 2 minutes later, our beeper goes off: they have a table ready. Well, that pretty much set that pace for the night. Our server was fast, nice, and courteous. The food came out fast, and the drinks came out pretty quickly as well. She was always there when we needed her, and she didn't mind splitting the checks. The food was pretty much normal Mexican food, nothing special, but it was definitely good. The only thing that turned me off, is that this place is downtown, and without the valet, there aren't many places to park. Additionally, the food is a little more expensive that I would like it to be, since it is not really anything special; but, with that being said, you can get something for under $10. Finally, the most interesting thing about the place is definitely the decor; and well, the fact that it is all for sale. The restaurant is connected to a furniture store, and everything has a price tag on it. Some things are even advertised in the menu; it was pretty weird, honestly. It was almost like one of those restaurants you go to at the beach; without the sand in your butt. Either way, it was a pretty good place; the margaritas were good, and the salsa tasted a little like BBQ sauce. Interesting, and good.
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G L.
The salsa is smoky and chunky, really great on their thin crispy chips. Guacamole is just right - the avocado is the star, not other garnishments. Find the main dishes to be pretty average, haven't found a superstar yet. Staff is nice - the bar is comfortable and neatly tucked away under the second floor so it's somewhat separate from the main floor. The patio is great for spring and early summer. Love the waterfall on the steps up to the patio. Hope the owners bring back 1/2 price bottle night for the summer!
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Sekou T.
I only went one time. The first thing you notice when you walk in is an abundance of trinkets and knick knacks all over the walls and throughout the restaurant. Some folks may like this kind of thing, but it came off as very gimmicky to me. I ordered cheese quesadillas, and we waited an unreasonably long amount of time before we were served. The quesadillas were luke-warm and the cheese had already began cooling by the time they got to me... For 10 bucks, it definitely wasn't worth it.
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Deanna C.
I love, love, love the flair and vibe inside and outside the restaurant. I also like that there;s plenty of space and a big patio. I love that this place is also close to my work and the margaritas are STRONG! I think this is the closest to my favorite Tex-Mex I'll get in the city. The basics are pretty good: guacamole, quesadillas, burritos, ect. But the fajitas and enchiladas are just ok. However, expect to wait a while. I've been 3 times and have had slow service every time.
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Karen F.
No Mas Cantina Haiku Review Chipotle salsa, Margaritas, so tasty; Decor of the Dead.
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Jarrod C.
I've been here quite a few times with coworkers for lunch. The lunch menu is ok and the food is always good, just nothing mindblowing. My wife and I did finally get over to No Mas for dinner and the experience certainly improved. Having a margarita to go along with that good cheese dip and salsa just feels right. We got the fajitas for 2 and couldn't have been happier. It had so much food we both were able to eat it for lunch the next day. If you've never been to No Mas you should certainly venture over to Castleberry Hill and give it a shot.
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Lisa A.
We checked out No Mas Cantina on Sunday. I think the building is really cool and love how they have so much open space. Not to crazy for the salsa, it was a bit sweet. The food was good, but nothing really stood out. I did think the chicken tamale had good bit of spice. I think this would be a great place to meet up with a group of friends, as they have several large table and booths. The thing I liked the best about this place was the store. They have a lot of really cool home decor and a separate pottery store out back.
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Ben R.
The location alone is reason not to go to this place, not to mention the overrated food. If you want to eat mediocre mexican food and want to have a chance to get shot, this is the place to go. I recommend going during the day, you still might have to deal with bums begging for money, but at least there is less chance of death.
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Daniela S.
Discovered this place by accident while trying to find the highway. The first time we ate here it was delicious!!! It was a bit pricey for lunch but we weren't disappointed. Decided to try again one day for lunch and we were sadly disappointed. Not sure what happened but the food just didn't do it for us the second time around...Lots of folks at my work love this place but I've eaten there for the last time.
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Jennifer L.
Taking advantage of the Friday Night Castleberry art stroll and ended our evening with some fantastic Mexican fare. The atmosphere is festive which adds to the experience. We had the Atlanta Restaurant Week special - and started out with the - Tapas Trio - Queso, Guacamole,and a Chicken Flauta - which all were really tasty. Then moved onto the Camarónes Alambres - Jumbo Shrimp grilled on a sugar cane skewer and finished with the Sopapillas. A place to go back for sure.
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Joseph J.
Stopped by for desert and had the Cuatro Leches cake. TO DIE FOR! The small coffee house/cafe in front of the restaurant is a great place to get a tasty desert in an interesting setting. Also tried a stuffed hazelnut cookie they had that's not on the regular menu. D-licious!
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Jeffrey L.
Nice atmosphere, but the food doesn't come close to matching the quality of the decor. Even the local Castleberry Hill neighbors all think the food needs much improvement!
(1)
Starbuck S.
This place is ONLY good for maybe happy hour with chips and salsa, but the food completely SUX ...and is way overpriced for the quality & portion size! Went there for lunch today ... and after eating their "special" of "lightly battered" shrimp tacos, with PINK-colored jicama slaw (jicama slaw is usually green colored)..well, let's just say my stomach has been hurting all afternoon! I agree with the other reviewer, that the place is beautifully decorated and the patio is nice, but that just doesn't make up for the food. Also, as another reviewer stated, they sell all their restaurant decorations (wall decor, glasses, even chandeliers) onsite as well. Kinda makes you wonder! The margs were decent tasting and so were the chips & salsa. Outside of this, I would say stay (far) away from venturing to this place. No MAS again for this customer!!
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Rachel O.
sometimes, that craving for queso is overwhelming, so last night my husband and i decided to give no mas a go. sure, our scoutmob coupon helped us with the decision, but my husband had been there before and wanted a second visit. i wish we had gone to bone garden cantina instead. or really, taco bell would've done, too. and i don't even like taco bell. the short story: - 1 hour wait for a table when we were quoted 25 min. but that certainly didn't seem to bother the unfriendly hosts. - server was super busy. left us sitting for a while before greeting and for quite a while at the end. - food came out before app and drinks. - food, you know, wasn't very good. shrimp was sour and the burrito was uninspiring. rice and beans were dry and bland. - food, you know, was overpriced. over $40/two people for mediocre mexican food, bad service, and a negative experience in what is essentially a gift shop? what? - we didn't even get our queso. nope, i don't think we'll be going there again.
(1)
Scott H.
The bone in ribeye is to die for along with the calamari... food is great and the service too... I very much enjoy the decor and the gift shop...
(4)
Bob N.
Very good. I've been there several times, when busy and not so much. Cool atmosphere, good for large groups and spread out so you are not on top of other customers. Food consistently good.
(4)
Dustin S.
Cool restaurant in a neat neighborhood. Busy place and lively. Food is solid. Prices a little high for dinner but lots of options. The calamari with jalapenos was spicy and moderately breaded. The accompanying sauces were fantastic. Their salsa is decent, more smokey with chipotle if you are into that. Chips were crispy and appropriately salted. The skirt steak was quite tasty. The shrimp not a great value. The dessert of avocado lime cheesecake was amazing. Great decor with an associated decorative store. Pricey store but great glass blown functional and decorative elements. I saw people ordering margaritas that came out in some of the great glass blown "pitchers."
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Denise S.
Went during Downtown Restaurant Week 2010. Went early anticipating crowds so there was no wait for a table. But that's about when the "no waiting" portion of the night ended. We waited for drinks, we waited for our order to be taken, waited for our food, waited for the check, waited to sign the receipt. I don't understand because the restaurant was not that full. With the exception of the flank steak, the food was just OK. Glad we had the discounted menu for Restaurant Week or I would have been upset at those prices for what we received. I agree with another reviewer: margaritas were awesome, especially the peach flavored. Guacamole definitely bland which probably most disappoints me. Was really looking forward to some good Guacamole. $71 for two dinners and two margaritas- and that was with the $25 dinner special. Will not be returning. Can get better Mexican food for way less money somewhere else.
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Glenn G.
If the atmosphere and decor were more important to me than the food, then I'd rate 4 stars, but the food was not making me want to come back. The frozen margarita at Uncle Julio's is so much better at the same price point (around $7). I had the fish taco with shrimp enchildas. The taco was better than the enchiladas, the latter having a bland heavy, white sauce inside and bland, boring little shrimp. The salsa was kind of bland too; it had no kick to it. My wife had a similar experience. Overall service was good, but not memorable. We used to frequent the store when it was on the Westside and were impressed with the way they applied their aesthetic to this building and lot in Castleberry Hill. Maybe it's over the top, but I thought it was very cool. I just wish the food had left me with a desire to drive back down from Buckhead. Alas, there is better on my side of town.
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Shannon H.
Sweet lord. Just the thought of the salsa (sweet, smoky goodness) makes me want to get in my little car and shoot over there right now, and I've just eaten. Very, very good mexican food in a kitsch-but-fun decorated restaurant in one of the artsyist neighborhoods in town. A must for mexican food lovers.
(5)
Robert M.
Very cool atmosphere, and the bonus of being connected to No Mas Furniture, which has lots of unique "stuff" in it. The food is OK, like most Mexican food is just OK (except for Zocolo). Beans, rice, cheese on a plate with meat. Beans, rice, cheese on a plate with meat. Anyway, what really impressed me about No Mas was the chips and salsa. Both were awesome. The service is very spotty. A real mixed bag but would be a good place to drink and snack with a group of people.
(3)
Kevin R.
Still pretty new to Atlanta and originally from California so i was dying for some authentic Mexican food. So my friend told me about this place and I decided to try it out with a friend. In my opinion the food was spectacular. Everything was cooked perfectly the fajitas were delicious and the salsa a queso were decent to hold us while we waited. I love the vibe it gives cause it reminds me of home. I would want to recommend this to everyone but I like the atmosphere so ill just tell a few select friends.
(4)
J W.
the food is really bad. worst mexican i've had in Atlanta. who cares about decor when the food is this bad??? the reviews here are baffling.
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Kevin M.
The food was flavorful, and served at temp - the service was incompetent. we had a good time regardless, but for a group of six, they hit all the wrong notes. Not all the plates hit the table in the same run, and none of them were directed to the appropriate seat. What's worse, the birthday boy's order was botched. and the 'i'll fix it' response was not forthcoming, or proactive. Then, and this is hilarious but true, the waiter blows the surprise cake my friend's SO baked him by asking her how many candles she wanted on it. she told them when she dropped it off, along with two boxes of candles, that she wanted 28. so chips are still on the table, along with some of the entree plates that we've long since finished, and a cake comes out - candles blazing, song in the air, but no, it's the wrong cake! wrong candles, wrong cake, blown deal. so they take it back, and after 7 minutes (i timed it) return with the right cake, and my buddy blows the candles out, and he starts plucking them from the cake, and his SO looks at us and mouths the words 'there were only 25?' and by now we're in hysterics, cause this poor waiter is in way over his head, but the adventure continued because what can you do but laugh?
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David H.
The food is great and it is a fun place for happy hour. The cheese dip is awesome!
(4)
Miss S.
The patio and the cheese dip get 5 stars, the food and the house margarita only get 2... This really is one of the best patios in town-- really big with cool tables that are lit from the bottom. The salsa is nice and smokey (roasted tomatoes I guess) and the cheese dip is a step up from the plain white stuff at El Azteca and the like. Unfortunately, my fish tacos were dry and the tortillas were not very good. My friend's sugar cane skewered shrimp were charred and dry. I don't remember what my other friend's dish was called, but it was basically chicken and "Mexican" mashed potatoes. It was good, but it was very Cheesecake Factory...
(4)
Whitney C.
Visited No Mas for the second time and it will most definitely be my last. The only reason I have even been there twice was because of the Scout Mob discount. The food is bland and completely overpriced. It seems as though they got a bunch of frozen stuff, defrosted and served. $8 for guacamole?? You have GOT to be kidding me?! Not only was it way overpriced, it had no flavor whatsoever. Their drinks are extremely strong, probably to distract you from how bad the food is. In fact, the whole restaurant is just one huge distraction. Overall , a complete disappointment, so don't waste your time. Next time I want Mexican, I will just go to Moes.
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Jenn S.
I tried this spot in January. I may have given it a 3 or 4 star then. It was good, not great and nothing really blew me away. I went again a few weeks ago and everything was much better and totally deserves a 5-star. First off the salsa: it's different, but different good. It's very smoky, almost like a bbq chip and not chunky. It's an acquired taste, but very good. I ate at a place in San Diego that had very similar salsa, so I suspect this is a pretty authentic interpretation. I mean, I'm guessing - what do I know? The food: I've only tried a few things and all were very tasty. I got a grilled chicken salad in a taco bowl - sounds boring - but it was super good. The margaritas: excellent and those hand-blown glasses?? Gotta buy me some of those. Speaking of buying, stop next door and browse the furniture store! Pretty high prices, but cool stuff. You might just find a unique gift. I also dig this location. It's a nice spot before or after a downtown sporting event or concert.
(5)
J. S.
I had a very disappointing experience last night at No Mas, and embarrassing too since it was a business dinner with clients. We were looking for a place last minute to take a group of 8 and I remembered No Mas and recommended it. Sure, we had an extra person or two show up before the meal started but we were willing to go back and wait for a table if necessary. Here's what happened: - Hostess seated us at a booth with one person on the end. - Waiter tells us we can't have a person on the end, it's illegal. We explain that the hostess seated us but he wanted us to do something about it, what I don't know. - Waiter comes back, says it's ok to sit on the end (not illegal now?) - Extra person shows up as the other half of our group arrives, we offer to wait for a bigger table. Hostess said no we can't wait, there's a big table upstairs but upstairs is closed, would take "a lot of work" to get it ready, we offer to wait for the upstairs table. After bringing up the upstairs table she then tells us we can't have it and says our only option is to sit at two tables. When we realize that this client dinner needs to happen and our only option is to leave, we agree to two tables. - Food and drink orders were incorrect, some drinks never arrived, one dish had to be sent back to the kitchen and was never returned I hope management reads this and gets their act together, I want to like this place but can no longer recommend it.
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Scottie M.
For as pretty looking this place is, the food and the service are totally blah. The atmosphere was similar to that of a stereotypical chain Mexican restaurant - but with a "hipper" crowd because it's in the very trendy Castleberry Heights. It took about 30 mins to get a table, which is fine - they give you those little buzzers that they have at places like Cheesecake Factory so you know when it's ready for you. Our waiter, who I will give a break to because maybe he was having an off night - forgot our guacamole, and messed up my order. I didn't realize this until I took a bite of a fish taco that tasted absolutely horrible. Probably the worst fish taco I've had at any restaurant - and to top it off, it wasn't what I ordered. Then I got one of the "specialties" - the fried chicken tacos, and they were very blah. No flavor whatsoever in the chicken, and the fried part was mostly flour, and zero spices. I only cleaned my plate because I was STARVING. The best thing on the table were the chips, I don't know what kind they were, but they were amazing. Good thing I ate alot of chips because the rest of the dinner sucked. I probably won't be returning.
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Ed P.
food is pretty good...setting is cool - margueritas are good though -- beware of the art galleries in this cool up-in-coming area just south of the dome -- these art galleries will take your money!
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Joseph R.
This was our third trip to No Mas, and I can confidently say, our last. The first time was fine: drinks and cheese dip on the patio. Second time, OK food in the main room. This time, a mixture of good and bad. Service was (for the most part) good, mostly because of the eye candy. The host girls (all 4 of them) have a way of making you feel like you're interrupting their gossip, and wouldn't be caught dead smiling. Beer was cold; that's good. Guac and veggie tacos were really good. Chicken tacos were overly soupy, and to be honest, just not very flavorful. Pork tamale was not so good, in that way that Mexican-for-the-masses places tend to make them. But the big no-way of the evening was the steak enchilada. The mole was a 6-year-old's idea of sauce--Hershey's syrup sweet, with no hint of smoky spicing that should have been there. And it turns out, their idea of steak in the enchilada is ground beef. WTF? Our otherwise-nice waiter said there must have been a communication problem. Um, yeah, like maybe the restaurant lies about what's actually in their food? What other explanation is there, considering there are no ground beef enchiladas on the menu? It might seem like a small thing, but for some reason we prefer to not be treated like chumps -- so we'll go elsewhere in the future. We likely WILL return to the attached shop, where the guys were friendly, prices were very reasonable, and the artwork is pretty darn good.
(1)
Robert F.
Although I have been here several times in the past, today was the first time for many of my colleagues. They really liked the food along with the decor. Several of them said they would definitely return in the future.
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Adam E.
Nice, smokey salsa with light, fresh, hot chips. Food is above-avg to good. Great patio! Good place to go before the Second Friday Castleberry Art Stroll!
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Max E.
This place is great. I've been here a few times, most recently with my girlfriend. First off she really wanted a big pitcher of their margaritas. But she also wanted their trendy mix of passion fruit and jalapenos margarita. What to do? They don't sell the fun passion fruit margaritas in pitcher size. Our server--Jose--being the champion he is got us passion fruit and jalapenos and mixed it in for us. Amazing. I got their big burrito and she got some goat cheese enchiladas. One word: damn. A good damn. A damn that left us so full and satisfied and happy. "Was that as good for you as it was for me?" Yes, yes it was. Great place, quirky and also has great coffee. There's nothing not to like.
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Candyce V.
I've visited No Mas! on several occasions, trying different dishes each time. Nothing has wowed me, but the food is good overall. I love the decor and ambiance, and you can even shop in the adjoining store and bring a piece of this restaurant home with you. The flavored margaritas and cocktails are fun to enjoy.
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Jam P.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and state that this restaurant calls themselves "No Mas" because after you've had an entree of theirs, you will not want anymore after it's gone; like ever! I chose to come here for a date night and try No Mas' offerings because I found them on Groupon and thought they had a really good deal for two which includes their dos favoritos (guac & queso dip) appetizer along with your choice of two entrees. While we ate the chips and dips, I ordered the Fajitas Arracheras with shrimp and my SO ordered the Tampiqueña. For some reason, our waitress said that my ticket was "misplaced" (which I haven't experienced ever up until this point) and came back to inquire what I had ordered again. I see, so my companion's food is ready and they will make my order now in 6 minutes? Seis minutos? 6?? That clued me in to knowing that they have their main staples like their rice, refried beans, etc in large quantities in the back just sitting on top of hot water and/or under heat lamps waiting for people to order dishes that come with it! Yeah, that's no bueno. My fajitas were only just okay; maybe a 4.5 - 5 out of 10. The better part about them was the tortillas, the bell peppers & onion mix, the shrimp and the large jalepeno. Yeah, that was it! The rice was bland, dry and not very good. It needed more flavor, that's for sure. I'm not sure why Spanish rice is hard for a lot of places to get right. The refried beans were also bland, blah and nothing to write home to Mexico about. For them to have each entree priced at about $16.00+ they need to come better than this/that! Well, my SO did warn me that their food is just okay. -_- Good thing I had that Groupon because I don't see myself (or anyone seeking tasty Mexican food) coming back for anything else on their menu. I came, I saw, I conquered and I have plans to come here "NO MAS!" ETA: Note, I said the better part of my meal was everything, but the pico, rice and refried beans. I never said that I enjoyed it! My 2 stars are more than adequate enough to clue others into my thoughts without me being mean. I have lived in California for a few years and of course No Mas does not come close to what I have experienced as far as the authenticity of Mexican food done up right! Meh, I've experienced better!
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tresha m.
Awesome nachos taquitos not so great they were burnt beyond a crisp and covered with sour cream ..try again Friendly staff Drinks ok and pricey Valet $2, but some valets like to hustle women for extra money to find them a spot ...isn't that the job, thus the cost. Tipping is earned not expected yuck!
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Whitney T.
No mas no mas!!! Literally! Maaannn...this has to be the worse Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. My enchiladas were so BLAND! Left much to be desired. I was with a party of about 50 and many complained about their food. Also, don't get their shrimp, they don't devein them...unless you like them that way. I'm allergic but the server told someone in our party to not get them because of that. Two stars because our server, Chester, was very good. He did a great job handling our large party!
I have come to the conclusion No Mas is a really overpriced, garbage Mexican restaurant. I came one time before and I ordered two main dishes and a dessert: -Fish tacos ... Avoid at all costs! These salty, overcooked pieces of tilapia is something that a five year old could've pulled off, but for a restaurant they are a disgrace. I actually sent my order back and asked for another (specifically requested to not be cooked so hard) ... they came back the same way. Therefore, I just asked for fajitas... -Fajitas were good enough to eat, but having to ask for tortillas over and over again is what stuck out in my mind - it comes with three, as if that is enough for the meal. I ordered two different types of meat - chicken and beef. Chicken was cooked correctly, but the beef was tough and pretty inedible once it cooled off after 5 minutes. Didn't complain about this meal and moved onto dessert ... -Churros ... How the heck can you mess these up?? Put them in the frier for 2 minutes, take them out and put powder and jelly on them! Fried HARD (stick hard!) and no powder or jelly on them. Told them to take them back. At least the previous time I went, the frozen margarita had alcohol in them... On to today, September 13, 2015 for brunch. Ordered 3 frozen margaritas, two come out with bigger glasses, one a small glass. We make a comment to the waitress, she said she would get some more. We will leave that for now because we waited about 40 minutes to actually order our food as we sipped on what were basically nonalcoholic slushies ... Luckily the three of us were having a conversation, so it didn't feel like it until I looked at my phone and noticed how much time passed. Food came out, with me ordering a Bread Pudding French Toast for brunch - just to do something different. For the love of god, please DO NOT order the Bread Pudding French Toast unless you are on a diet or just want to have a small dessert. THREE SMALL 1 inch x 3 inch strips of French toast greeted me ... No bacon, no fruit, syrup drizzled on the rim and a dab of whipped cream. Why is that even on the same brunch menu with a egg burrito the size of the plate??? It tastes decent (not good, in my opinion), but when you order something from a menu costing the same as other things you expect at least comparable portion sizes. Needless to say, those were gone in 3 minutes. Back to my kid sized drink ... Nothing was done about the waitress 'will get some more'. The bill came out. I told them to take off $2 of the drink since they shorted me about 1/4 of the drink. 10 minutes later, I get the rest of my drink. Why did I have to say anything? Weirdly enough, I always go out of my way to go to La Fiesta in Douglasville. They provide drinks with actual alcohol in them, succulent beef in their burritos, marinated chicken in their quesadillas and served with their fajitas, and fast, great service. No Mas is no comparison, but it is located downtown - which makes it convenient; yet, I really can't recommend No Mas any more.
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Tiff H.
I had Adios Cafe bookmarked for a while and didn't realize the actual restaurant was No Mas! Cantina. Walk through the cafe to get into the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is awesome. From other reviews, much of the decor was from Mexico. It's very unique and hard not to be completely entranced by. Weekend brunch ends at 2, and our group was seated at 1:55. By the time our server came to us, it was 1:57, but she let us order from the brunch menu anyway! The normal lunch menu was filled with so many options, but it reminded me of an overpriced Tex-Mex restaurant. I decided against ordering from this menu because of the prices. I ended up ordering the Huevos Nortenos, which is basically two eggs on top of cheese quesadillas with beans and rice on the side. Both eggs were thankfully cooked medium as per my request. However it was nothing special. I also checked in on Yelp to get a free queso dip appetizer, then went along nicely with our complimentary chips and salsa! We also got an order of guacamole, which was alright but once again nothing special: it really lacked a kick. Overall a hearty meal but nothing out of the ordinary. If I'm ever here again, though, I would love to give their margaritas a try.
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Anne H.
I feel a bit schizophrenic about No Mas, or maybe more like the nursery rhyme about the girl with curl-- "when she was good, she was very good, but when she was bad, she was horrid." There are some things about this place that I really like, then some things... not so much. It's actually even hard to give it a star rating as I feel polarizingly different about the service (crappy!) and the decor (cool), as well as the food (tasty) and the drinks (lacking). The pros: The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant are actually quite bright and colorful. The restaurant itself is huge, with lots of multi-sized tables... mind you, I've been here as a party of two and most recently, with 16 people, and have always been comfortable. Additionally, they have an ice cream/coffeeshop and an art gallery/shop on the property, and stylish. the food has always been pretty good, though definitely not the best Mexican food I've ever had. However, the service has always been a bit questionable. The cons: Oh, the service. Last time I was there as part of a celebratory work party, planned at the last minute. Unsure of how many people would be attending, we told the host we probably needed room for at least ten. It was way early and the restaurant was practically empty but the host said he "wouldn't seat us until the whole party was there." As we didn't know how many and when the rest of our party would arrive, we decided that we'd just have to take our business elsewhere. And then magically, there was room for 12 and another 4 top that we could grow into if needed. So weird. And the drinks are just as awkward... they've obviously invested in the presentation of their pricey margaritas (as they're served in these beautiful tall carafes), but not their contents. They taste like tequila mixed with kool-aid and cheap sour mix. Ick. As much as I love my after work drink and value good service, I'm not sure the "good" things are enough to outweigh the "horrid."
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Ruthe C.
Eat here! I love this place. The decor is all kinds of interesting. The food is delicious. My only critique is that the drinks are pricy comparatively. My colleague and I ordered a pitcher of Texas style margaritas and it was fifty bucks. It was served in a handblown tower of a pitcher, but pricy nonetheless. That colleague I mentioned is Puerto Rican and commented that the food was as close to authentic as she's seen in a restaurant in quite some time. I didn't take pictures and can't recall what we ordered that first trip, so you'll just have to take my word for it! I suggest you sit on the second floor so you can take in the decorations hanging from the ceiling without straining your neck!
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Jennifer L.
Delicious! Everything was on point, food was fresh and flavorful, service was fast and friendly and drinks were great! We would definitely come back for more. The calamari was amazing!! And beware the pitchers are LARGE!
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Tonja F.
No Mas! Must be referring to their Classico Margaritas because they are so potent (and tasty) you can only drink one!!! The restaurant is spacious with indoor, bar and patio seating which my friends and I enjoyed. Lively music played as we sat amongst an energetic, chatty crowd. Staff was pleasant and attentive. We were a large party with lots of questions and our waitress was very helpful. Chips, salsa and Queso for starters and then we dug into enchiladas verde, enchiladas mole, tacos, veggie fajitas and salad topped with grilled salmon. All of our dishes were excellent! It was so appetizing we forgot to take pics. I will definitely be back and will brings more friends and family. Valet parking available on site $2. Not sure about street parking.
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Cam S.
They accommodated our party. The staff was really nice. The drinks came out fast, the food came out in a timely manner! It was really good as well!
(5)
Charlotte S.
I just got an authentic Mexican coffee with cinnamon and chocolate. I wish i didnt eat breakfast...mexican eggs bennie with green chiles. Atlanta has come a long way with food. Beautiful here. It also has a sparkling gallery. Onto Walking Dead tour..so excited!
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Gretchen B.
I love No Mas - and even though over the last year or so they've lost their edge the still have some of the best margaritas in Atlanta, as well as the best tequila selections in Atlanta. The crowd has definitely changed which has made the experience different. However I now go during happy hour when there are drink and menu specials and its that No Mas from years back. They do large groups really well and the service is always great. The food can be hit or miss - but the drinks are always good.
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Mitchell F.
The drinks, the food, the atmosphere, the parking, everything is superior at this place. They have valet pretty much all the time, and when they don't self-parking is quiet easy. The valet live on tips, and there is no charge for the parking, so be generous. I love going here when I am not driving. This way I can enjoy some drinks. They have a really good set of bartenders, and they make the traditional drinks (margarita, for example) really well, but they can also customize just about anything you want. The wine selection is also very nice. If you won't go into a diabetic coma, you should absolutely have the Quatro Letches cake. I recommend splitting it with a group before the meal. It's so sweet and rich you will appreciate that suggestion. This is a place that is not so far from the airport that if you had a long layover you could actually take an Uber ride here and get yourself some fine Mexican food. However, if you are staying in town or live here it would be better. The portions are so large that you pretty much HAVE to take some home. The ambiance is really interesting as well. They have very large and interesting chandeliers and wall art. The music is usually up enough that you will be inspired to have a good time. It could be hard for a really large group or someone that is hard of hearing.
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Lora C.
Fun decor and lively atmosphere, but arranged well enough to have a good conversation. Excellent food, but sub par service. Waiter rolled eyes and took an incredible amount of time to take orders. Shrimp enchiladas and fish tacos were very good and reasonably priced. Guacamole was very fresh!
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Ravi B.
I saw the number of stars on yelp when I was checking in and I was super surprised having been here! The decor here is awesome and so it provides a good ambiance/atmosphere. I came here last night/earlier today for a birthday dinner and the service was excellent considering there were about 20 people. We had an awesome server who was super nice, smiled at any request, and was well accommodating. Chef Justin White and I got drinks & dips as well as coffee. I guess that is an interesting combination, but it worked out. We used our yelp and got a free queso and added jalapenos to it. Queso was AMAZING! Really good. I highly recommend checking-in here to try the queso. Chef Justin White also was craving guacamole since we had a bad experience with it last time. The guacamole here is also excellent! Only thing about the guac that I didn't like, that is similar to many other guacs, is the random lettuce pieces mixed in. Otherwise it was nicely flavored, fresh, and tasty with the chips. Along with the chips we shared a pitcher of the No Mas margaritas. It comes in this awesome tall pitcher! I got the spicy rub which tastes like chili lime seasoning. Love it! Chef Justin White did not like the rub. The margaritas were great though. I was craving coffee, so I tried the Mayan Mocha that was from "adios cafe" that is inside No Mas Cantina. Chef Justin White got the hot chocolate azteca. They both tasted similar, except mine had espresso. They were both high-quality and tasted amazing with the chili, but it was too spicy for me. I was overoptomistic about my spicy taste buds. But it was still great quality!
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Austin C.
So I've been here a few times now as I work and go to school right down the street and my most recent visit was even more pleasant than the last. The staff here really takes care of you here and I respect that as a successful business. As we walked up the doors swung open like we were celebrities and we got our happy hour spots right away. The bartender and a few other gals were tending to us for several hours and they were just awesome. She kept our chips full and our drinks on point. She recommended and even made special drinks for us. I had a regular mojito that had a hint of cranberry in it and a coconut mojito after it. We also ordered the hot queso dip, twice . It was that good. When my buddy hinted towards her that the happy hour drinks were a little small, she even brought us extra.. So awesome. She definitely got a nice tip because she earned it
(5)
April C.
The first time I went to No Mas a few years ago, I loved it. Fantastic decor, delicious salsa, fantastic entrees. The past couple of times have been meh. Yesterday's experience has me saying "no mas" to No Mas. Service was slow, especially since the restaurant was not busy at 5pm. It took forever to get more chips so that I could eat the very overpriced dab of bland Guac and small bowl of now tepid cheese dip. They ran out of mashed potatoes for my friends entree. And my "jumbo shrimp" were tiny!! I got the Camarones alambras. For $20 and a description of jumbo you'd at least expect normal sized. These shrimp were small at best, maybe verging on medium. The tamarind sauce also drowned out everything else so my masa cake was a soupy mess. Will not be returning.
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Edgar O.
Excellent service by Kristy and Daniel , fair prices. Our beef was a little tough in our Fajita feast, but Daniel took care of us everything else was great. We will be back!
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Candace M.
I had a great experience. I have been to No Mas a couple times and had found nothing to write home about. However, my most recent experience has changed my mind. I came here for lunch on a weekend and it was great. The service was excellent and the food was really good. I had the chicken and shrimp burrito grande. I loved the grilled taste of the meat. I had leftovers and actually think it was better the next day. I tasted my friend's salad. She got the Gringo salad , it was not my style but she really liked it and for me It was ok. The only thing I was not really a fan of was the mandatory valet parking after a certain hour. Although we were there much earlier than when the parking started. I made a note that I would probably park on the street if I return for dinner. I prefer to have the option to valet especially when my car is merely feet away. Anyway. I had great delicious food, tasty drinks, and great service. Can't beat that!
Popped in here for lunch based on a recommendation, and I was definitely impressed overall. I really love the culture of the place, it's very eclectic. Their special was a cheesy-chicken dishes covered with mixed veggies, which is what my dad got-- it's nice that we both work downtown and have a place to catch up! I got their Cantina salad and really enjoyed the dressing and black beans. Their salsa is KILLER, and I'm a salsa fanatic. I was loading it onto my salad's chicken, too. Their gift shop is so nice to walk through... but a little too pricey for my tastes. The only real complaint I have is regarding their booths--we were seated at a smaller booth and felt completely crammed in. Everything is bolted down so you cannot move the table or anything. I'm not very large, and neither is my father, but we were a little pressed for room. It wasn't unbearable, just uncomfortable, and I've honestly never experienced that before! We'll just have to grab a table next time rather than a booth.
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Kevaughn S.
Great drinks ! Even better food ! We received 2 extra margaritas and I must admit I'm writing this review after the 2nd ! When u visit this restaurant ask for VINCE ! He was one of the best servers we've ever had !
(5)
Debbie K.
Delicious! Great atmosphere and yummy food! Everything from the drinks, my tacos to service and ambiance was top notch! Can't wait for my next visit!
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Shawn H.
Chips and salsa were the best part of the meal. The carnitas were so so and a little fatty. The dinners were a little on the expensive side.
No Mas has a great atmosphere!! This is the place to come for: A huge bar to hang out at. A great outdoor patio to hang out at. An upstairs space with a tequila room to hang out at Bring a large group of friends and hang out at. I had the classico Margarita and it was awesome. Also had the guacamole and it was awesome. I came here for brunch once and it was just okay. Its a great hang out spot, get some drinks which are focused on margaritas and have a good time. The food is hit or miss depending on what you order. Drink, then eat and you will be fine.
Food wasn't really that good. A bit worse than mediocre. However, my standard for Mexican is based off of actually growing up Mexican and eating Mexican food. The flour tortillas are too think and doughy and chicken burrito is a small and flat serving of seemingly season less chicken packed beneath a mound of rice that truly makes up 3/4 of the burrito itself. The salsa is pretty much tomato juice and mushy vegetables with no spices so it reminds you of ketchup when you taste it. I hate craving authentic Mexican food and stumbling across places like these and missing California completely. I can truly only include that the people who actually enjoy this restaurant's menu are people who have NOT had authentic Mexican and so who expect this or people who have some absolutely terrible taste buds. It was close to disgusting. However, my gringa girlfriend said it wasn't bad. Go figure.
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Dona M.
I love the entire space, it's almost a fairy tale! The food is perfect! The owners are fabulous, and so is the staff! I can't step intro their store workout walking out with something. The furniture is spectacular, and I'm redesigning my house with them in mind.
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Olivia W.
Great and funky atmosphere, awesome patio with comfortable seating. Good prices and selection. Went for brunch and they had a great selection of Mexican breakfast dishes. Ordered a passion fruit and jalapeño cocktail that was awesome! Would def recommend and come back. Also a relatively safe neighborhood with parking.
(5)
Erin G.
The food was great! The service was exceptional. Jose was very nice. The kitchen messed up my order and Jose promptly without hesitation brought me the correct order and it was so fresh! I will definitely be back!
(4)
Steve R.
My wife and I always enjoy No Mas. We have been here several times before and have never been disappointed! From the queso dip to the main entrees, No Mas is great tasting food and the service is awesome.
(5)
Yasmine J.
This place was horrible! I went for a friends Birthday dinner last night and she made reservations for 12. Once we arrive they told us we needed to have 9 to be seated at our table we had 7 at the time so we waited for others to arrive. Once we where finally seated the server greeted us and took our drink orders. It took forever to get her back once we where ready to order. Let me remind you guys it was a Monday night at 7:30 pm NOT BUSY! Yes. i understand you have other tables but it took way to long to order, and also to get our food. Finally, food came and by this time no one really had an appetite because it took so long and we ate chips and salsa. Once some of us started eating we realized it was not good, my dish was very salty and i only order an app. Dos Favoritos Guacamole and Queso with beef. CAKE TIME! No, not really...it took them about 45min. to bring the cake out. We asked while we where receiving our checks and one waitress said "they cant find the cake!" I asked for a manger and so did another person in the party twice. We stopped and asked one of the servers for the manager and she responded "I'm not your server". A manager NEVER came to the table. By this time it is taking forever and half of my friend party is leaving before we can sing "Happy Birthday" because we waited so long. The only reason I'm giving this place 2 Stars because the bartender was very nice in the beginning (while we waited to be seated) and the Margarita drinks and homemade fresh flour tortillas are AMAZING! The Decor was Great as well. No Mas! Cantina... Pricey and not worth it! I will not be returning!
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Mara M.
I really liked the food. This is my first time here and I had the "enchiladas de espinaca". It was so good. The best tasting enchiladas I have ever had. Now the decoration, which was perfect. The atmosphere is chill and fun. Everyone that I saw in the restaurant was there having fun... I didn't really see moody people looking at their food. The servers were on it. The customer service was great. Like I said, it was our first time here and the waiters were helpful in helping us decide where to sit, and what to order for food. The meat for the fajitas was well seasoned and soft. Everything about this place was great and I am really glad I came here. I will definitely come back again.
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Cole O.
This place seriously disappoints me. We went last night for a quick bite to eat and were not impressed. Before we even get to the food - there was a table of people fantasy football drafting with their loud speakers on. I love fantasy football...but not sitting at a table in the middle of a restaurant floor. Together, we ordered the Beef Flautas, Tortilla Soup, and some Mexican Salad. Everything really had ZERO taste to it..at all. Mexican & Tex/Mex are typically one of my favorite genres but No Mas! dropped the ball..it was bland. Other than that..it's a tad cluttered and they do not really have TV's..what happens when Mexico v El Salvador is on...Hmmm I thought so. Odd part of town. Not worth the trip. Ga Dome construction makes traffic fun.
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Ebony C.
Very good food! I ordered the fajitas. Best tasting skirt steak I've ever had. The grilled flavor was perfect. They have really tasty guacamole as well. I will definitely go back again.
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Latasha M.
The ambiance at No Mas! is awesome. I love the traditional decor. There are a lot of areas to take pics for the touristy types like myself. We started dinner with guacamole, salsa, queso dip and chips, all yummy. I ordered the chicken tamale, taco and enchilada combo. It was pretty standard fare except the tamale was REALLY dry. My friend ordered the special of the day, a cheesy stuffed chicken breast (I can't remember the name in Spanish) It was delicious! I also recommend the peach margarita on the rocks, it was strong and tasty. There's a gift shop attached to the cantina that sells Mexican jewelry, art, blankets and pottery. It is WAY overpriced but still cool to look at.
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Donovan C.
Ate here with the family today and I wasn't impressed with the food. The seasoned chicken tacos are a no no but the margaritas are really good! (It's a yellow color) waitress was pretty tight though.
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M W.
2.5 stars. Went last night (Friday) and it was somewhat dead at 10pm. No one in line but took several minutes and a chat with the bartender for someone to seat us. Service was similarly scarce throughout our visit. Had the skirt steak Acapulco which was cooked nicely-tender steak and shrimp. Large serving size. But lacking seasoning. No spice and not enough salt. Same with the salsa and guac. It's a shame because the decor and atmosphere were great. For the price I expected much better. So much potential but not sure I'd go back. Good thing we had a Groupon! Oh-maybe that's why service was lacking? Also, our server up charged us on the larger portion steak without asking which size we wanted. My BF, a chef, as usual over tipped based on the original amount. Had we not had a Groupon I would've made a fuss about the up charge. No mas! is right.
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Anne S.
Delicious food, wonderful patio, interesting art and gallery shop. I wish I lived in Atlanta I would go here constantly. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling as a destination itself!
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Angie J.
I'm a fan of the Mango Margarita on the rocks...YUM! The atmosphere is fantastic, you can actually purchase the decor if you REALLLLY love it. Everytime I have eaten here I have have decent service and average food. The BEST was the Tequila tasting and theyre amazing truffles! If you order the classico Margarita you get a fun braclet. OH BOY! lol
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April K.
The enchiladas de espinsicas are fantastic!! The guacamole is also a fave. The cheese dip is ok, but not the thrill of my life. If you order the nacho appetizer be mindful that the chips are flour and not corn.
(5)
William P.
Went here for dinner while visiting some friends in Atlanta. The atmostphere and decor in the restaurant is great. For that alone, this might make a good place for a happy hour. The food on the other hand was good, but not the greatest. Service was really disappointing, which is what I'll focus on here. We were all satisfied with our meals once we got them except for the tortilla soup I had, which took two conversations to explain because our server was so distracted. First she forgets our tea order more than once. Not a huge deal except that we actually got appetizers, I tried to return an appetizer and we still hadn't gotten drinks. So easily a good 10-15 minutes has gone by at this point. In the midst of trying to tell the server that I didn't care for the soup I ordered, she turned around and started talking to the table across from us. So rude. I would venture to try this restaurant again if I lived in Atlanta only because my friends raved about it and the great service they received. So, I might give it another shot at some point in the future, but of course during a visit, not likely. 100s of other places to try.
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Sean M.
This is a great place to have Mexican food and a margarita. The trio flan is very good. I love the coconut flan. That's the best.
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Thomas S.
I have been here a few times. Love the Burrito Grande Chimichanga style! It is my favorite meal in Atlanta. Margaritas are good and nice atmosphere. Not the easiest place to get to, but well worth it.
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Kristin B.
I think the three star average for this place is pretty much dead on. The plusses: +Nice Interior +Shaded patio with overhead fans +Plenty of free parking +Complimentary and delicious freshly fried chips and salsa +Sauces and salsas that don't skimp on the spice The minuses: -Loooooong waits for everything, from getting drinks to getting checks. This is not a place for a quick work lunch. Plan to spend 1.5 hours here during a weekday lunch, and that's with no appetizers/dips. -Automatic 20% gratuity added to split checks, regardless of party size (which wouldn't be such a point of contention if the service had not been so slow). Besides the free chips, the food was just average. Ensalada gringo had a nice surprise of chicken that had a good bit of heat to it. Fajitas were a winner all the way around, though the chicken was left behind while the steak was gobbled up. With the plusses and minuses as described above, I think that averages out to three stars just fine. I won't rush back, but I will certainly come back if someone else suggests it.
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Katrina W.
If you want better food go to Pappasito's. At least they have a lively atmosphere with Mariachi bands where people can feel free to enjoy themselves. This place, its managers and staff are ridiculous. They can't even get the kids menu right. I know what guajillo sauce is, and I also know AUTHENTIC Mexican food. That was tomato paste. No Mas! is not it. If youre wondering why there aren't as many pictures of the food, let me save you time and money by informing you that the food is something that would be served in a cafeteria for pre-schoolers. the decor of the restaurant is stunning though, hence the many photos of the restaurant. And, in response to the owner of the restaurant that was not present when we were dining there that has an opinion about our horrible experience- why insult a customer rather than apologize for the HORRIBLE fake "mexican" food and lackluster service? It has just shown how much regard that you hold for paying customers' satisfaction. Your food sucks. I did not order the chicken tenders-which you couldn't even cook properly either by the way. I had the rubbery, huge and flavorless calamari that was taken off of the bill because I could barely chew it-let alone swallow! Don't say that you weren't warned. Check out some of the other 1-star reviews for a second, third etc opinion. Clearly, people are being paid to give this place great reviews. Again, the restaurant is aptly named...so kudos on that. No Mas!
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LaTascha T.
Yum! Tacos El Dia es muy delicioso!!! Beef brisket tacos and a mango margarita at the bar... The perfect late lunch!!!
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Pauper D.
If I had to choose a restaurant to use as inspiration for an interior decorating project, this would definitely be the place. The decor is beautiful and I often ooh and ah over the objects that I cannot afford in the hacienda. Some argue that the food is not authentic Mexican, but they use the right amount of spices, fresh ingredients, and creativity to satisfy me. I am a huge fan of their fish tacos and their spinach dish. Thanks to an amazing, fiery, purple slaw, the tacos are anything but typical. Additionally, I don't drink alcohol but the people with whom I've dined say that their drinks are quite potent. Service is also always pleasant. I have absolutely no complaints.
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Scott A.
We are pretty new to Atlanta and come from NY where food is never a problem. My wife and I were looking for "good" Mexican food and came across No Mas Cantina on the internet- had no problem getting a reservation at 6pm table for 2. Didn't get crazy with food just went basic Chicken Burrito and Combo platter which consisted of shrimp and fish taco- we each had 1 beer. Food was very good , beer was cold and total cost was $36 w/o tip. Waitress was pleasant enough, pretty cool looking place. Don't be afraid if you think you are lost when going there, it is in the Castleberry section which is warehouse section and seems to be an up and coming area. They had a great little shopping store inside as well as a nice outside patio section which I would imagine is great in the spring time. I will no doubt go back here for a solid Mexican meal with a very reasonable price. One suggestion I would have is that they start bringing in bands later in evening (around 8) I think it would be a cool place to hang out and listen to some live music
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Ryann V.
Me and several freinds went to No Mas! for a ladies night out. It was difficult for us to find, even with our GPS, but totally worth the frustration of the drive. The food was awesome! The atmosphere was really cool and the margaritas were so good. I am a vegetarian, as is one of the friends I went to dinner with that night. Neither of us had any trouble finding delicious options on the menu. And the prices were fair, especially the amount of food we got, I couldn't even finish my veggie fajitas. I would totally go again and would definitely reccomment this restaurant to others.
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Jing W.
I've eaten here three times, all with Groupon. The decor and the shop had me going back. I actually find the food there to be so-so but I love the decor. It's a nice place to take friends to but a not so pricey meal (around $20 per person after tax and tips).
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Crista P.
You can't beat this place for Mexican food!! Interesting decor, STRONG margaritas, excellent smoky spicy salsa and the fajitas were TO DIE FOR. Slightly pricey but this is by far the nicest Mexican restaurant I've been to. Sketchy neighborhood but I cannot make it back there fast enough!!
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Kexa M.
This review is so long overdue, but the service was too excellent for me to let my negligence persist. The food was fresh. The owners are fabulous. The atmosphere was lovely. And the spirit was inviting. Love love love me some No Mas! I had the seafood burrito. Try it. Yum!
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Pam D.
No Mas! is great for special occasions, a girls-night-out, or if you're craving hot chips with tons of queso. It's not great if you're looking for a casual dinner, cheap mexican food, or an intimate atmosphere. This restaurant dabbles in the realm of fine-dining mexican. My dish, the Camarónes Alambres, surprised me with complex flavors. It was 6 shrimp on sugar-cane skewers; I loved the mixed taste of the sugar and the smokey grill. I really enjoyed the accompanying sides of plaintains and a corn cake of forms. The dish tasted like mexican food, but I didn't have the stomach-ache side effects that typical mexican fare will bring. The prices can give you some sticker shock. My delicious and gorgeous-looking entree made my wallet $18 lighter. Our order of queso set us back $7 - although I have to point out that the cheesy white stuff arrived in a humongous bowl instead of a tiny cup like most restaurants give you. The margaritas we had- I think the No Mas! Margarita- seemed reasonable at $8 a drink, mostly because I found them to be quite strong. One and a half of those and I was b-u-z-z-e-d. Our service was kind of odd. We had two servers throughout the night and we really didn't understand why that was necessary for a table of 2. The server that first came to our table informed us that there would be a second one, but did not indicate why (is one server still in training?). I gathered that maybe since it was so dead- it was a Monday- that servers were actually sharing tables to split the tips. It made for a really awkward meal. We also felt like the food came out way too quickly. Minutes after our queso arrived, the entrees arrived. I felt like the servers should have had the foresight to wait on entering in the entrees for 20-30 minutes if they know we're the only ones ordering food at the moment. Had they done that, we probably would have been inclined to order another round of margaritas. The place was empty on Monday night, and my friend and I actually really enjoyed the very light buzz of the music (not too cheesy), other patrons, and TVs on near the bar. But I've been here before on the weekends, and it is CRAZY with every table full and margarita pitchers abundant- it's certain that you'll have to deal with 2-3 drunk tables, hopefully none nearby. So if you're not ready to scream your funny story to your tablemates, I'd avoid No Mas! on Friday or Saturday. Overall I really like No Mas Cantina. Their food is generally on-point and ambiance during the week is perfect. But it costs a few more pretty pennies than I'm willing to spend on a regular basis; our table for two ran up a bill of $75 (!). I would love to see them have more specials, happy hours, etc.
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Dani F.
My boyfriend and I have been here a handful of times, and always had pleasant experiences. The selection of hot chocolate/coffees and unique twists on desserts is the best part! The last time we were there, he had beef flautas, and I had the enchiladas espinaca. His flautas were pretty good, and I loved my enchiladas. The service is usually pretty good overall. Their Sunday brunch is pretty interesting as well. I would recommend giving this place a try if you're in the neighborhood. It has an interesting shop attached to it that's fun to look around before or after your meal. If you're looking for a cozy, quirky, and delicious place with mexican flair, this is the place for you. If you're looking for more authentic-mexican, and not looking for interesting desserts or ambiance, I would try somewhere else though.
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Charles H.
So I am from El Paso originally, so I have eaten a lot of Mexican and Tex/Mex food over the years, and know it quite well. I have been to No Mas Cantina several times before, and always thought the atmosphere was fantastic, but the food was good but not great. However, last night I tried the Chili Colorado, and I have to say it just might be the best Mexican dish I have ever had. Not really a conventional Chili in a normal American sense, more like beef pieces with jack cheese and a Chili sauce. With Tortillas, black beans, and mole rice. Served in a really hot stone bowl. Just warmed up my leftovers, and the leftovers inspired me to write the review. Did I mention, the best Mojitos in town! Can't wait to go back again! Yum!
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Ashton E.
So I decided to go to No Mas, had never been there before and wanted to try it out, I work in the area and always pass by it. From now on, I will continue to pass by... Let me preface my review by saying I have worked in the restaurant industry for close to 9 years, holding just about every position from serving to managing. My guest and I went went around 7pm and it wasn't busy, the decor and atmosphere was nice, the service however doesn't measure up. We were seated for about 5 minutes before we were greeted by a male server, mind you, that wasn't ours. Our server, Lara, didn't come to the table until sometime after the gentleman. Lara, was very nice and cheerful and suggested food and drink items. The problem however was not with her attitude, but with her efficiency. Every time we asked for an item it took entirely too long and by that time, we could do without it. For it not to be busy, I didn't know what was the hold up. We ordered drinks and food, which were OK to say the least. Lara did suggest another round once we finished our first. Those never came but remained on the service bar, as she later pointed out as we asked for the bill, and later were still charged to our tab. We finished our food, which, again was OK, nothing spectacular or valuable for their price point. I had the Playa de Carmen and the shrimp tasted like they were microwaved from frozen. Ewww. We then asked for our tab and some boxes. She gave us the to-go boxes and I asked for a bag. She walked past our table 4 times before my guest had to get her attention and ask for a bag again. I can understand that sometimes being a server things can get hectic and you may get weeded. However, this was inexcusable. No amount of charm or positive attitude can make up for terrible service. Thanks but no thanks!
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Tunicia W.
I went here for restaurant week a couple of weeks ago. This isn't my first time at No Mas so I wasn't a total newbie going in. Myself and my sorority sisters ordered a frozen margarita pitcher in guava mixed with something else...I can't remember at the moment. Imagine our surprise when the pitcher is a really huge vase! Pretty too...I kinda wanted to take it home..with the margarita in it. Anyhoo...we ordered off the restaurant week menu. I had the tapas sampler which was a sampler in every bit of the word...not a generous sampler...you'd think someone gave me the kiddie tapas platter. Luckily the appy came right with my meal, which was grilled chicken with salsa verde and mashed potatoes...man that was yummy. Don't kill me but I haven't had anything with salsa verde in it because it always looked weird. My dessert was an avocado-lime cheesecake...i didn't like that too much. Was kind of icky. I haven't really ever been a big fan of their desserts. All in all my visit was okay. I'll go next time and get regular ole tex mex stuff. Oh the nachos, queso and guac is good.
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Joe L.
Saying the food here is Mexican food is like saying Sweet and Sour chicken is a Chinese Dish. With that being said, the food here is actually very tasty, but as many people have noted VERY expensive for psuedo-Mexican food. The portion sizes here are as huge too. My waitress said the 2 people regularly split 1 entree and dessert with each other. But I didn't. Cuz im a fatty. I had: Fajita w/ Chicken and Steak Capirotada (Mexican Bread pudding with raisins and apples, along with chocolate sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream) The fajita was actually made very well, the steak and chicken were both extremely tender. The seasoning/marinade was done very well, so that the meat was well flavored, but still had the natural flavor of the meat (especially the steak) shine through. The meat was sliced in thick strips definitely reflected American tastes (skin on chicken breasts, ny strip steak). The refried beans that came with dish were also really good, They definitely were not traditional refried beams, but instead they were actually cooked with the mexican cheese integrated into them. The other standout was that the fajita came with a corn and bean salad, which was delicious when eaten both by itself and in a tortilla with the other toppings. Speaking of tortillas, No Mas did not cop out and just buy pre made tortillas. No these are significantly better. they are made in house (you can actually see the machine they make them with), and though they are flour tortillas, they were surprising delicious and didn't get hard and nasty after they got hard. Awesome. They didn't become soaked through when I loaded them with toppings, and they were tender and amazing easy to bite through. Overall the fajita was very well executed. Definitely not over cooked The bread pudding was also delicious as well. it was moist and served warm. The raisins and apples definitely came together very well, and the vanilla ice cream went very well with it. OHHH, and the complementary salsa and chips are VERY good. IN fact so good that I finished the entire basked (remember I'm a fatty), and got 2 bowls of that absolutely delicious salsa. YUM. The salsa is good on tacos and fajitas. So in the end, the food here is good, the portions are large, but it's just too expensive for Mexican food in my opinion.
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Arika S.
Mehhh.. the food was just okay for me. The location is huge which is nice, but I wouldn't say that anything I had was especially good. It was okay, and if you're looking for decent mexican food, then this is the place. Parking is also kind of a mess. You can valet behind the restaurant if you're curious where to park.
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Claudia R.
Went today for the first time - lunch with the girls from work - and had a great experience. It's a very pretty space (love that you can buy the fixtures, wall hangings, etc.). The service was friendly and fast...don't think we waited more than 10 minutes to receive our food. All of us enjoyed our dishes: Ensalada de Espinaca, Tacos de Pescado, Beef Fajitas, and Tacos del Dia (spicy shrimp today - YUM). Extra brownie-points for our server who had already split up the bills for our group of 5 - so lovely that it wasn't a problem. Looking forward to going back for dinner and drinks...I think there's a Margarona with my name on it...
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Angela M.
I'd been to No Mas! once before for the Castleberry Hills neighborhood Cinco de Mayo party, when all I had was the salsa, cheese dip, and guacamole. It was delicious and very flavorful, so I was thrilled when my friend got the early flight back from her consulting stint and suggested we got to a restaurant for Downtown Restaurant Week, and we agreed on No Mas! First off, the parking is advertised on more than one sign as "complimentary valet", however, when you get into the lot, there's a sign that says valet's live off of tips and there's a $2 minimum service charge, which has to be paid up front. Um, so it's actually NOT complimentary. We were promptly seated outside, and there were lots of people there to enjoy the food and the air. Our server came up immediately to get our drink orders, and promptly brought us our waters. After that, it was practically impossible to get his attention. We asked for more chips and salsa twice before he brought it to us, and by then we were practically done with our appetizers, except for the guacamole which is why we needed the chips. The peach margarita was delicious, but I'm not sure that there was any alcohol in it. The tortilla soup was more like zesty vegetable, but it was good. The fish tacos were somewhat bland.... the texture was good, but I added salsa and guacamole to them in order to give them some kick. The portions were generous - so I'll get to enjoy my last taco tomorrow... with lots of Cholula. The food and environment were fun, not great. The service was slow. I will go back, but it's not high on my list. I wish I could like it more, but it's just wasn't a fabulous experience. And even with the $2 service charge on the "complimentary valet" the valet was pissed when we didn't give an additional tip.
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Regan M.
No mas, No Mas! I've tried this place twice (twice in 2 years so they've had plenty of time to get their act together), and I can sum it up in a few phrases: crappy service, terrible salsa, great margaritas, great atmosphere, decent food. If you have a reservation, 75% of your party has to be there before they will seat you. I understand this, coming from the restaurant world, however, the restaurant was dead, we had a baby (and all of her things) with us so the bar wasn't the ideal place to sit. They agreed to seat us early, but clearly stated that a server would NOT be by to get our drink order since 75% of the party wasn't there yet. So we ordered our fabulous margaritas from the downstairs bar, which would have been a nice $14 to add to our server's check avg. The other funny thing that happened was the food runner left our tray, full of food, at our table and walked off. The food sat there for a good minute when we decided to serve ourselves. Our server was so embarrased. I think their service has good intentions, but they don't communicate well with each other. For example, when our server came by and we told her that we ordered our drinks from the bar because according to the hostess, she couldn't take our order yet, she seemed very annoyed. I will end on a positive note since they have a great atmosphere (I don't recommend bringing children there) and the food is decent. However, unless I'm outnumbered 10-1, I think I can say 'no mas to No Mas!'
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Fabian W.
Ah, nothing special but what they did, they did well.
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J L.
A few nights ago, a Scoutmob event was held here, and my friends and I decided to go for the hype, and the giant vases of margaritas. The hostesses were pretty overwhelmed, and we had a 45 minute wait. (For mexican food? eh.) After an hour, and not being called I went up to the desk and the girl was perplexed- but seated us immediately. Did someone make a mistake? It was alright, by the time we were seated we decided we would just make a meal of queso, guac and salsa. We also ordered a quesadilla to share. The salsa was great, although the guac was pretty tasteless. I expected it to be better since the restaurant was obviously bumpin. The patio portion is nice and cool. The decoration is also really appealing. Something to distract you from the menu, where most items are over $11. Great margaritas, but I think I rather go somewhere else for overpriced Mexican food.
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Makeda H.
The restaurant is grand in size and the food is inexpensive. The booths are big and the ceilings are high. Nice place to take a date.
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Steve T.
I'd never go back. They started out well when they first opened years back, but things have gone downhill. The food is bland. Last time I was there we ordered a pitcher of margaritas in their cool glass pitchers, but there was little or no alcohol in it. For $28 or whatever ridiculous price we paid, I was pissed. The waiter didn't comp anything from the bill when we complained. I emailed the owners on the website, twice, with no response - obviously they could care less. I say NO MORE to No Mas. We have way too many good Mexican restaurants in town so why bother with this one? Their patio is pretty nice but if you are going to get watered down drinks, what's the point? 3/19/13 And if you read the discourse, below, you'll see why. Instead of apologizing for the watered down drinks and the lack of responding to emails, management is on the defensive. Instead of saying - "Hey, come back and we'll prove you wrong with free appetizers!" They are on the defensive. I just had a great experience at Escorpion, and Mezcalito's in Grant Park is pretty good too. It's all about the experience. I'm going to stand my ground on this one.
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Michelle B.
I still love No Mas. It's become a go-to for us, living in the Land of Soul Food and Wings (aka SW Atlanta). Don't get me wrong, I love some wings, but it gets old sometimes and I'm looking for something different. It's great to have this place in the area. I love the free parking. We rarely have to wait for a table. The service is decent but I'm really not picky. And I always know I'll get great chips and salsa, great margaritas, and I know exactly what I'm getting with the food. Is it gourmet? No, but it hits the spot when you want some good Mexican food with all the trimmings.
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Dee S.
Chester B is a great waiter. The service was fast and he was well versed with the menu. Needless to say, the food was great, hot and tasty! Oh, did I mention the food was great and so was the guava margarita. Superb! See you guys soon.
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Khadijah S.
The food and service is always great. I will recommend this spot to everyone looking to enjoy some awesome authentic food.
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Twanda E.
I heard mixed reviews about No Mas. I am glad I got to experience it myself. The food is "regular Mexican." Nothing on the menu seemed fit for a foodie. No pizzazz or flare at all. The margarita I ordered was pretty good, but even Chipotle has better margaritas. The waitstaff was UGH! We sat at the bar and the bartender lacked luster. Not a good idea to be a bartender that is not social. All in all it was good, but not overwhelmingly great. If you are passing by and hungry then stop by.
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Rob F.
I always drive or walk by this place during the Castleberry Hill art strolls and seem to hear a lot about it. I can see why it is popular; the decor is awesome. I really love the whole atmosphere they are cultivating here. The food is so so. I've had a couple different dishes and nothing seems to thrill me. But, if you want some drinks and a great ambiance in a pretty cool part of town, this is a great place.
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Nemil S.
A friend celebrated his birthday at No Mas on Saturday night. Mexican food is my favorite cuisine and I was very excited (to say the least) about the opportunity of trying a new Mexican restaurant--frequent flyer at On the Border and La Parilla. Before I left to go the restaurant, I went to their website to look up directions and to my surprise it said, "Complimentary valet Thursday through Saturday." False. As we pulled up to the restaurant the sign said that valet was $2. I have no problem paying for valet; however, I do not like being blatantly lied to. There were no special events that night either. The interior of the restaurant is very pretty--prolific decorations, lots of indoor and outdoor seating with a big bar, and a few families. We had a big party and got seated upstairs (after 75% of our group showed up). We ordered a few pitchers of margaritas (~$30 each) which came in beautiful tall vase-like glass pitchers. The margarita itself was a little too sweet for my taste; I prefer a little bit more of a zing. For my main course I ordered the Burrito Grande. This meal, or the equivalent, is what I generally order at Mexican restaurants. When I received my plate the presentation was nice, two halves of the burritos cut and leaning against each other with the rice and beans. I took my first bite into the burrito--all rice. Okay, thinking to myself, I can't wait for the Chipotle peppers, meat, queso, and lime sauce! Next bite--all rice. Rice. Rice. Rice. Rice. Really? I pretty much ordered a plate of rice. Yes, there were chunks of meat, a few scattered peppers, and some beans, but I would have rather have gone for a Willy's or Chipotle burrito. No joke. After going through three or four bites of my burrito, extremely disappointed and confused, I inquired the waitress about the missing ingredients in my burrito (okay, they were there if you used a microscope!). Very nicely she pointed to the side of my plate (to the pico de gallo) and said that is what they were talking about on the menu and offered some shredded cheese, since according to her, that was the only thing missing. The menu clearly states what the flour tortilla is stuffed with and what comes served with the meal. Several other people were disappointed with their food, although the people that got enchiladas seemed happy. Overall, the decorations and ambiance of the establishment is very nice but I will never elect or recommend anyone to dine at this restaurant. Tldr; No mas isn't only for the name of the restaurant..........
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Jenelle S.
The atmosphere is incredible. I wish I could say the same for the food. I've found the only eatable thing on the menu is the fajitas. I wish they put the same love into their food as they put into designing this place.
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Mary Ellen B.
Disappointed. The first moment we walked in the hostess was rude and we felt like our presence was a bother to her. The remainder of our party was parking and she refused to seat us until we were all present. While I understand this policy, the reality is we had to wait around for only a few minutes and it left nothing save a sour taste and bad impression. If this is was a business with customers in mind and with any business acumen one would think the restaurant would prefer to greet kindly and seat hungry patrons so we could order and drink earlier and most likely more, therefore, making the restaurant more money. With all the places to eat in the fine city of Atlanta I can guarantee I will not return, suggest to my friends or ever support this restaurant. I will go to La Fonda, Verde, Loca Luna instead.
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Beth S.
We have been to No Mas! many many times and have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere and the servers. However, the last couple of times we have gone with our friends, and were not happy with the noise in the restaurant. Tonight we took our family that came to Atlanta from out of town, to one of our favorite place to eat. When we went in there was a large group of very loud and drunk woman that had no regard for anyone else in the the dining area.This group was seated on bottom level and they set us upstairs in a booth. We thought that this would be fine, but boy we were wrong.These woman were so loud that we could not carry on a conversation at our table. They were screaming, shooting and laughing as loud as they could. Our waiter was very understanding and said that this kind of thing happens a lot. We asked him to ask the manager to come to our table and that is what he did. When the manager came to our table we asked him if he could to ask the woman to please hold the volume down a little. The manager looked at us like we were asking him to do something that was not his job. It was very evident to us the manager thought that these woman were more important then all the other customer that were there at his restaurant. If we had thought about it twice we would have walked out and gone somewhere else to eat.We are so disappointed not only at the manager, but at people that just don't care about anyone or anything else but them selves. I'm not going to saying that you should not go to No Mas. What I am saying is to go and try their food it's really good , but if you see a large group of people in the dinning area think twice about staying. Because you will be much happier if you go somewhere else and try them some other time.
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Katie C.
I really, really, really want to love No Mas. I love the Castleberry Hill area, love the galleries and really love traditional Mexican food. But this place just doesn't do it for me. Everything I've tried has been...meh. I've been here several times because I just don't want to hate it, but the service is *awful*, the prices are a little high and the food is just whatevs. The margaritas are really sugary and I hate to order them in those gaudy glasses. However, the Yelp Elite "Day of the Dead" event that was held here was a big departure from my usual experience. The food was great, especially the tamales and the drinks were strong and not sugary at all. This singular experience is carrying one star all on its own. Proceed with caution and make sure you have time to spare- service is sloooooooooooowwwwww.
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Scott T.
I had to think about this one for a while. Before I went to No Mas I was thinking "ZOMG! NO MAS LOOKS LIKE TEH HIPZTAR PLACE TO BE" But then when I got it, got past all the frou frou ness...well, it was just expensive mexican. I had fish tacos, they tasted just like the 8.99 fish tacos I can get here in this armpit of a suburban town I live in. Nothing special. I guess you can only cook Tilapia so many ways until it just tastes the same. Anyway, I'm giving this place a "2" because you can experience the same thing in any Suburban Mexican restaurant in America. There's nothing like pouring old wine into a new bottle.
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Karen W.
Instead of saying No Mas! We left cheering Mas! Mas! Mas! The food was delicious and the decor is very vibrant and colorful! The music piped throughout the restaurant was a mixture to of latin tunes (not all mexican which one would expect) was entertaining. Heard a little Juan Luis Guerra which an unexpected treat! I had Camarones Alambres and the bf had a burrito which he couldn't stop raving about. My meal was awesome though prior to ordering I asked our waiter what masa cake was and he had a difficult time describing what it was so perhaps the waiters or that one in particular could use additional training on the dishes. The guacamole was flavorful. The No Mas! Santos Margarita Classico was super strong - I couldn't drink it. Perhaps the bartender slipped or I looked like someone who could hold their liquor (NOT!). The seating was a little odd. The booths are grand which is super nice however we were seated directly across another booth and it felt as if we were too close to the other booth so we lacked privacy. We pretty much heard the conversation of the patrons across from us which was quite boring. ;o) The restaurant wasn't full so the greeter could have seated us elsewhere offering us privacy. Overall the food was great and the ambiance was engaging. The only true con was navigating our way to the restaurant. Upon entering the front door we stepped into a pseudo Pier 1 set up and had to walk hoping we would come across a door that would lead us to the restaurant. Awkward.
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Fumi T.
Channeling Duran in his finest hour states it best..."no mas." Way over-priced, and way too commercialized. Like Uncle Julio's, Rocco's Tacos, Cantina Laredo, and On the Border, the concept of real Mexican food has dissolved like the lard in the pinto beans. I don't expect there to be food stands selling bovine tongue tacos and ladies kneading masa with their hands whilst another mixes her home-made salsa picante...but still. Everything made simple is best. If you've been to one American-Mexican restaurant, you've been to them all. What it boils down to is the ambience and your surroundings that you're ultimately paying for here. Decent happy hour. That's about it
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Tig G.
Reservation was not kept, we had to wait 40mins after our res time. Table was not ready when we were seated, had to wait longer. Food was SLOW. Drinks were slower. Excuses were plenty. The night was a slow night for the restaurant(St. Patrick's Day). Would not care to eat here again. Also, that was my second time there.
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Ameer N.
1st let me just say I was a little reserved about this placed based on other reviews posted. I'm so glad that I checked this place out for myself. The ambiance was very nice. Lots of unique artwork all around. The wait staff was very nice and very attentive to our large group. Our party was large but our food came out very quick. I ordered the Playa del Carmen (One fish taco and two shrimp enchiladas topped with crema sauce, served with refried beans and poblano rice) and it was very good. There was no room for desert and I had to get a to go plate, The only negative thing I can say about this place is the menu prices. They are more than any other Mexican restaurant that I have ate at but the location, patio, and overall ambiance defiantly made up for the cost. This place is good for date night, family night, entertaining guest from out of town or just a nice relaxing outing. I will return and No Mas! Hacienda & Cantina has been added to my Atlanta chill spots.
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Vanitha S.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta after living here for close to 2 years. We have just had consistently delicious food, attentive service, and great deals via groupon, half off depot, etc. Favorites on the menu are the $5 guava mimosas (and other exciting flavors), chips+salsa (salsa so fresh and tasty we've asked if we can buy some and take home...but they don't sell it :(), chilaquiles, tortilla soup, and heavenly sopapillas with ice cream. Eating inside the restaurant and outside on the patio are 2 different experiences and both are lovely. The little store inside always have cute things that I drool over like funky metal earrings and recycled handblown drinking glasses and artsy lamps. There is also the garden store during the summer that has creative pots and garden goods, including a sweet resident kitty. Can't complain about a single thing in this restaurant and I will keep coming back!
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Kay T.
Don't go for the food, get the espresso that will keep you awake for 3 days, lol. Funny thing is they sell it to you to make at home too. I do not know what the caffeine content is but WHOA! MUY FUERTE! Food... see I wrote the dot dot dot. Had Black Bean SOup and I must say it tastes better from the Goya can. A $15. Patron Margarita at lunch time. I could not believe the waiter said that to me with a straight face. Food experience was not as expected but definatly worth another shot! The store, a little high but good priced nicknacks and real mexican artifacts. This is an awesome stop if you are visiting and and even more awesome stop is you want the strongest espresso ever! Just don't order a double!
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Juna D.
I really like this place. The ambiance is unbelievable. Well decorated and artistic. For vegetarians, a lot of good choices. The roasted salsa they serve is addictive. They also have an awesome spinach enchilada plate that is leaps and bounds ahead of what you'll find at a tex-mex joint. I've also enjoyed their chilaquiles during brunch. Yum!
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Rob H.
I ran across this restaurant after they catered one of my work functions. Living in the downtown area, I was surprised that I had never heard of it. A previous resident of Texas, I'm always on the search for good Tex-Mex and this place fills the bill. I would highly recommend the atmosphere, service, and food.
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Sean C.
Went last night for the first time! Loved this place! Strawberry Margaritas taste awesome and the food portions are HUGE. If you're a light eater, you may want to share a plate. My wife ordered the chicken fajitas, and I tried the steak nacho's. We couldnt even finish half of our plates. Great patio to sit outside and the music is good enough to make you get up and dance. Highly recommend if you're craving Mexican. You wont be disapointed! Only thing; you must valet. $2 valet charge.
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Liz N.
I have come here on two separate occasions and had two very different experiences. My first visit to No Mas was for dinner and drinks after work with friends. We were able to sit on the patio and, from what I can remember, received pretty good service. I enjoyed the margaritas but thought the food was just average. On my second visit, I was attending a friend's birthday dinner. She had called earlier in the week to make a reservation for a Saturday evening at 7:30. The staff also stated that 75% of the party had to be present in order to be seated. Pretty typical policy, especially on a Saturday night, which is fine. However, due to the event traffic downtown, the majority of our party got delayed and our table was given to another group who showed up in the meantime. I'm not sure what the purpose is in securing a reservation if it does not guarantee a table once the party is present. The attitude of the hostesses and staff was also very unapologetic and nonchalant throughout the process, which did not improve anyone's mood. In all, we waited about an hour and a half JUST to be seated and watched people flock past us to tables the entire time. Once we were finally shown to a table upstairs, we were given two free appetizers as a compensation (guac and queso -- both just average). I ordered the spinach enchiladas, which started out okay, but I was unable to finish them due to the overpowering quantity of goat cheese. Overall, I can't say I would go back to No Mas unless it was for a quick drink between mealtimes. The service is not worth subjecting yourself to for such lackluster food.
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Fred M.
Great margaritas, especially the Dulce. Be careful if you sit at the bar because some of the bar tenders have bad attitudes. Angel is the best bar tender! Very friendly and knows how to make a drink with a smile!
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Claude L.
Cruised Castleberry Hill looking for a spot towatch the first half of the SEC Championhsip, and No Mas won out! Mi gusta. Give me good salsa, good margaritas, and Dos Equiis on tap and youve already secured a good 65% of my love. Then put a killer sauce of your fish taco....and offer spinach enchiladas, and that get you to the four star level..... What would make it 5? Better ingredients on an enchilada than sundried tomatoes...and get a little more serious about your shrimp in the shrip enchiladas please.
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Robley R.
Good for groups. Staff was very attentive to the making sure drinks glasses didn't go empty. The was good steak and chicken, I highly recommend the cilantro mash potatoes.
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RIKETA C.
This was yet another below mediocre tex-mex/mexican spot that I have visited. I ordered a quesadilla with rice and beans. The cheese in the quesadilla was not melted You could tell that the rice was uncle Bens parboiled rice. Yuck. My friend ordered the Black soup and Salad lunch special. The salad was crazy small, and the black bean soup was cold. We know good black bean soup, and we also know when someone has opened a can of Goya black beans and put it in a bowl will a dollup of soup cream and try to pass it off as soup...AT LEAST WARM THE SHIT UP! I also asked if there were any drink specials, and our waiter said with a straight face "We have a $15 Patron margarita"... WTF? *blank stare* All I have to say is I am glad I had a HalfoffDepot.com coupon...because I would have been mad if I had to pay full price for that crap.... Wont be back. The espresso was nice and strong though.
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Ben E.
An annual leader in the competition for most disappointing Atlanta restaurant. The funky/traditional/what-the-hell-is-this decor and imaginative if uneven takes on pan-Mexican cuisine are routinely undermined by unforgivably awful service and absentee management. One example: on a recent visit, my table waited 15 minutes for cutlery after our plates landed on the table - orders for which the modifications were omitted, and an addition forgotten. As one of the only restaurants in Castleberry Hill, No Mas has a near monopoly on the I'm-too-lazy to go somewhere better market. A sad statement, considering that the facility is otherwise beautifully decorated and is located in one of the city's hidden gem neighborhoods.
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Michael C.
Food was great and our waiter was extremely helpful but slow. Getting a table took forever and it wasn't that busy either.
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David C.
Very festive atmosphere here!
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Dru M.
After not having the best experience...Walter, one of the owners of No Mas, reached out and expressed how sorry he was. Because of Walt and his sincerity...the boyfriend and I went back yesterday for brunch. And we're very happy we did. Highlights - *I can't say enough about our fantastic server, Chris. Not only was he attentive and friendly, but he really knew the menu well. I have an allergy to peppers and tomatoes and we was able to tell me what meats were cooked with those, which sauces were good for me...it was very refreshing to see a server who cared that much. Well done, Chris! I nominate you for Employee of the Month! *I went with the taco trio (two fajita beef, one fajita chicken) and they were very tasty. The only thing I would have changed is the amount of lettuce and cheese added to the taco. Besides that...very good. *Boyfriend went with the Asada y Huevos (marinated skirt steak and two eggs served over easy with Mexican hash browns) and ate it all. That's always a good sign. Overall...you'll be seeing me again soon, No Mas, and I'm bringing friends. :)
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Kabir S.
The only place in Castleberry that has the most consistency. Food good 99% of the time, drinks on point. Great price. I would vote them the Top Mexican restaurant in Atlanta. They are without exaggeration 30x better than the Atlantic Station mexican restaurant. They don't skimp u on meat, good service, fresh food.
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J W.
Had a lot of time before my flight and didn't want to eat lunch at the food court, so yelped and found this nearby. Actually missed it driving by the first time as it didn't look like there was a lot of people or opened businesses around. For appetizers, we had a plate of queso and guacamole in addition to the free salsa for the chips. Who doesn't like melted cheese! For my entree, I went with the fish tacos with beans and rice. We ordered and it came out less than 5 minutes later. The beans and rice were cold and didn't have that much taste to them. The fish in the fish tacos were breaded and fried. Not bad, but I rather have grilled fish. I was a bit concerned that they had two plates out in less than 5 minutes. My favorite part of the meal was the Mexican Coke I ordered. REAL sugar! For dessert, I had some of the Tres Leches my worker ordered. I've never had Tres Leche before. It was sweet, too sweet for my tastes. Service was good. The waiter was very attentive and got us our food and drinks in record time.
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Cherry L.
no mas fan! the venue is SO nice! just great decorations and interesting furniture. the margaritas come in this HUGE glass pitcher, pretty good. but the food, blehhhhhhh. i say, come here for drinks and hang out (have some free chips) and skip the food!
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yolanda a.
Ok sooo, I obviously love Mexican food. The menu is a little pricey. I went basic my first time by getting fajitas, chicken and steak. The steak was a little tough even though I requested medium well. The rice and beans were good. The salsa and guac were good. I had the suggested margarita which was off the chain. Dulce - Partida Blanco, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar ~ 12! Trust me it is worth it! I was saying No Mas half way through. Lol! The margarita glasses and vases/pitchers are beautiful. Waiter let us know all decorations and items in the restaurant were for sale in the store around front. I would go back.
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Ben C.
Blah... To me, the name of this place is perfect because I literally want no more.
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Krissy K.
I'm not really a huge Mexican food fan but came here for a work dinner while at my company's HQ in Atlanta. The food was ok, nothing really to write home about. I ordered the Enchiladas de Espinaca (three corn tortillas stuffed with spinach, goat cheese, and sundried tomatoes, topped with Mexican cream and guajillo sauce, served with black beans and poblano rice) and wasn't really impressed with it and didn't finish it. We did start off with the salsa and chips, and I have to say that that was my favorite part of the meal. The drinks were ok as well, the table wanted margaritas and we ordered two pitchers (guava and mango) and they were super sweet. I probably won't come back here again unless there is another team dinner I will have to attend. But like I said, I"m not a huge fan of Mexican food.
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Cricket B.
Not really a fan. It goes like this. Chips with Queso and Salsa - all were tasty Calamari w/ jalepenos - too greasy, should not have ordered Fish Tacos - good Rice - tasted bad Beans - ok Standard Taco - good Pork Tamale - not good, don't order Enchilada - so-so The place is beautifully decorated and the patio is nice, but that just doesn't make up for the food. There is definitely better mexican in Atlanta. Also we picked up a cupcake and a mini-pie at the bakery on the way out, the desserts were just gorgeous and we were hoping that they tasted as good as they looked. Not so much.....didn't care for them. Oh well, we gave it a try. Try it out if you like but just stick to drinks and the chips and salsa.
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Katrina M.
I've eaten here for lunch several times with my co-workers, because it's convenient, yet sort of away from the office, and the food is decent. However, the wait is a bit terrible. For every time we've been able to sit and eat, another time, someone has had to take their food to go. I don't know if that's related to how popular, and thus busy they are, or if they're understaffed. But, it's something to note. I ate there for Dia de los Muertos last night with the sig, and thanks to the Yelp Event section of the site, and the experience bumped No Mas up from a 3 star to a 4 star in my book. The food was good, as usual, with appetizers served in buffet style. I think I'm secretly falling in love with their cheese sauce, because I have to get it every time I go. But there were several things beyond the food that I enjoyed. First of all, the live band was really great and reminiscent of traditional Mexican music. The lead singer was also HILARIOUS. During the awesome costume contest (for which the sig was a finalist - yay!), he would improv a song for each person, with a little story about how they came to be. There were some pretty decent prizes and give-aways, as well. And I was a fan of the photo booth. There should be more of those in establishments I frequent. So, if you go, don't be surprised if you're waiting a while for your food, even if you get seated promptly. It's a large space, so that's not an indicator of busy-ness. The food will likely be enjoyable, but the servers will be stressed out. Avoid prime hours. However, if you can go for some sort of event or celebration, it's completely worth it. Side note, while there is a relatively large parking lot with additional space in the back, that area's a bit scary at night, and it's really compact. So parking is not the funnest, as a heads up.
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Sheila M.
No Mas Cantina is fantastic! The decor is beautiful, service is friendly, and the food is delicious! We eat out a lot, and No Mas is always on the "short list" of places to visit, because we know we'll have a great experience. Great margaritas, super staff, and I love the chips/salsa! Sometimes we add cheese, guac and beans for a "dip fiesta" and just have that for dinner. It's a comfortable meal in a nice setting- especially if the weather permits a patio sit....then we can make an evening of it! Dedicated off-street parking is a real convenience in downtown Atlanta too. Check it out, or try it again- you'll be glad you did!
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Melissa B.
GREAT atmosphere and crappy food. For what we paid.....we should have been on a cruise TO Mexico! Overpriced on everything! My mojito was good....but $8!?! There are better places on Buford Highway for 1/3 the price with good atmosphere, great food, and no overpriced drinks. Cannot say I will be back.
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Andres R.
Bottom line: I have a love-hate relationship with No Mas Cantina! !No mas No mas! is what I want to say sometimes I visit No Mas Cantina! Primarily because of the service or lack there of.... I've come here about every other month for the past 3-5 years. Usually come for brunch (on Sunday) or dinner. The location, in Castleberry Hill (south of the Georgia Dome/Phillips Arena), is great if you are looking for pretty good Mexican food/bar. No Mas does not have a lot of competition. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed with Mexican furniture and furnishings. (The owners main business is Mexican furniture/furnishings. Store is next door) The food is good. I like the variety of quesadillas, the fajitas are good as are the burritos. All the brunch items I've had a quite good as well. (huevos rancheros and the french toast come to mind) What's great is the bar! (5 stars) Beautifully designed and decorated and a really good tequila selection for the ATL (it ain't NYC, SF, SD or Chi) The bartenders tend to be pretty knowledgeable. What's not good is: the service. Can vary from 0 stars to 3 stars (very occasionally) I think they have a lot of turnover in the waitstaff which doesn't help. Problems are: slow service, inattentive staff and not knowledgeable. Luckily the management tends to make good when issues come up but lack of good service is main reason I can't rate it higher than 3 stars overall. If you have a small group I'd suggest sitting at the bar. Service is usually better. Pros 1. Beautiful restaurant, nicely decorated, great atmosphere 2. Bar: Good tequila selection and the margaritas are also good 3. One of the best options in Castleberry Hill 4. Free parking (not a given in dtown ATL!) 5. Nice patio 6. Food Cons 1. Service 2. See #1 3. Can get crowded on weekends
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Patrick B.
Let me start with a disclaimer. My companion and I are fairly new to Atlanta and had not even heard of this place until we discovered it while driving around the neighborhood. And when I first saw No Mas, I thought to myself, "why would you call a restaurant 'No More'?" Now I know. The decor, as has been noted already, is impressive. The guys that own this place obviously put a lot of time, money, and thought into it. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the food. After a good start with chips and a very good (but not amazing) salsa, it was all downhill. My companion and I ordered the tortilla soup, which came with cucumber and carrots in it. Instant disqualification. And it got worse. The beef in one of our enchiladas was ground chuck which was grossly overseasoned. I'm pretty sure if I had looked in the kitchen, I would have found one of those little packets of Lowry's taco seasoning that you buy at the grocery store before making what passes for tacos here in the United States. The cheese in another enchilada was clearly of the Costco variety (great for sandwiches, no business being in an enchilada). Sorry, but if I'm going to drop sixty bucks on Mexican food and drinks, it better be 100% authentic and it damn well better be good. No Mas was neither.
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Jessica G.
LOVE the atmosphere! If I could move into a place downtown I would want that decorator for my place! The staff is pleasant and drinks are fab! (Well, the one I had anyway). Coconut margarita! The best margarita I think I have ever had! The calamari was good, love the sauces they come with! The guacamole was also good. Wish I had ordered the cheese dip. Love me some queso! I ordered the steak and enchilada and was very disappointment. The steak was cooked perfectly and it was good but my sides and enchilada weren't as hot as they should be for a fresh meal nor were they tasty :(. I had the friend plantains and they were hot and crisp on the outside but the plantain was COLD on the inside! Yuck! The yucca slaw was way to spicy. Couldn't finish it. My enchilada was cold. Warm sauce but cold. The cheese on the inside was hard, not melted. :( The bean/corn relish was also not good. However, full on chips and salsa, guacamole and calamari I was full. Didn't order any desert. Will probably try this place again and order something else. Order more drinks!
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Rhonda M.
No Mas = No Way! OK, this is a Mexican restaurant but I don't understand how they can't master salsa. I thought I had BBQ sauce to dip with chips. The guacamole was the best I've had in some time, hence the 2 star rating. Ambiance is absolutely breath taking, but I came to eat a good meal and have great drinks. I was really expecting great things when I stepped into the restaurant. Well, that didn't happen with the bland food and weak drinks. I don't mind paying if it's worth it and this wasn't. In a nutshell, not on my list to return.
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Lisa J.
I'm torn. I want to give No Mas 4 stars for their cocktails, but can't justify it for the food and prices. I went with a large group (15 people) for a work outing recently; the service was pretty good for a group of that size - on the slow side, but you have to expect that with a big group. We were some of the only people in the place; I have to wonder how slow it would have been at a busier time. The mojito I had was tasty, but the Pasion Picante was absolutely spectacular: sweet and spicy and complex. Love love loved it. On the food side: the salsa was ok, the guac was good, and queso was great. I ordered the camarones alambres for dinner. The shrimp were deliciously seasoned and perfectly cooked... but the dish was $18 and I got 6 shrimp. Seriously. The rest of the dish was only so-so - there was a mountain of plantains, but they were so sweet that I could only eat one or two. The corn cake was a weird texture and flavor, so I didn't each much of it. At the end of the night I left hungry. The three star rating is a hybrid of my love of their cocktails versus my displeasure over the price-to-serving-size ratio.
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David V.
The service started off crummy. We ordered cheese dip and they brought it out but didn't bring us any plates. We had to ask for them. The food came out really fast and was delicious. The portions were large and matched the pricing. I am waiting for my dessert now.
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Mary M.
Overpriced and underwhelming, bland Mexican "inspired" fare. Seafood at another table looked better, so if I ever get dragged back here, I'll be ordering that. Beer was cold and patio was beautiful, however. :)
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Melissa L.
[TLDR: Rude, inattentive servers. Painfully slow service. Overpriced, mediocre food. Only positive is the ambiance, but half of the establishment is a showroom that you need not pay to explore.] No Mas is right down the street from our loft and I've been about a half dozen times. Each time I've left unimpressed by both the food and especially the service, but neglected to write a review because I WANT to like this place so badly. After today's experience I could barely wait to get home and vent to Yelp. My husband and I went for a late lunch today with another couple. As soon as we sat down, we informed the server that we would need two separate checks, one for each couple. This is the point at which things got dicey. Apparently No Mas is unsuccessfully implementing a two server per table program, so one would think we'd never be left wanting. One server took our drink orders, ten minutes later the other server showed up (still no drinks) and asked for our lunch order. I informed her that we were still waiting on our drink order and needed menus in order to choose our lunches. She gave me this exasperated "how am I supposed to know, the other server took your drink order" look/hand gesture then left the table. It is clear that these servers don't communicate at all, don't help each other follow through and have no trouble throwing each other under the bus in order to avoid accepting responsibility. It took a total of 20 minutes to receive our first drinks, which could have been explained by a busy bar - had we not all ordered water or soda and had the restaurant not been nearly empty at 2:30pm (save for Jennifer Love Hewitt sitting at the table next to us.) The food came out relatively quickly and it was meh. I have never been particularly thrilled about their food. I tried the Ensalade con Pollo Asada this time. Everything was bland and soggy - I couldn't even eat the salad. The chicken was fatty, which is repulsive. Fortunately the salsa and queso are quite good, so I turned my attention to that instead, but four hungry people eating queso and salsa with one basket of chips meant we went through that basket relatively quickly. One of the servers asked if we would like another basket of chips to finish the large bowl of queso we ordered, but she never returned with one - lots of queso for which we paid extra went to waste - nor did she return with drink refills. By the way, their salsa has just enough kick to make it kind of miserable when you have an empty glass throughout your entire meal. Time lapsed from when we asked for our checks until the time she brought it out (all on one check, of course, despite telling her up front each couple was on a separate check) - 18 minutes. Between our one and only waters/soda and our check, we spent nearly 40 minutes just waiting. Our corrected tickets finally arrived with a 15% service charge tacked on (there were only 4 people at our table.) We tip 20% even with bad service, but since they took this liberty, you better believe I did not add an additional tip, except for these two cents: 1) I understand the entire service staff was probably huddled in the back gossiping about J-Love eating at the restaurant, but it is NO reason to alienate locals who would otherwise give you repeat business. 2) Never, NEVER let your customer go thirsty. Especially in a Mexican restaurant that serves mostly spicy food. We will be returning to No Mas no mas. (One star for location and decor, one star for the yummy queso we would really have loved to finish eating if we had chips! Certainly would have made waiting for so long more tolerable.)
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Chip P.
I have been making Bob step out of the gayborhood and try new restaurants and experiences around town. Today we headed downtown and hit No Mas. I hadn't been since it was in the old location off Howellmill. The space is amazingly beautiful and very colorful. The shop next door is great! They really put the effort into this restaurant. It's just too bad they didn't do the same for the food. The salsa that they provide the table is ok but could be fresher. It seems like its been sitting in a big vat all week. You know I'm a fan of the ones at Zocalo. At Zo's they make the salsa fresh in house as well as guacamole to order. The chips at No Mas were not very fresh either. They really do look like they are homemade so frying them that day would be better. The guacamole was really good. Bob and I had soup before lunch I had the chicken tortilla and Bob had the seafood soup of the day. Both soups were really good. The lunch itself left little to be desired. As I said in my recent review of Lime Restaurant and I quote" How the hell do you f**K up mexican food??!!??" The fish taco was just red cabbage and cold fried fish. Really!?!? Does it take that long to fry fish? Why the hell is it cold? I'll tell you. The restaurant does prep that morning and the fish is fried then. That means the fish sits in a metal container on the line until you order it. There was zero sauce of any kind. The shrimp enchiladas made me cry, but in a bland way. The leading spice...SALT. The shrimp inside was so small I needed a magnifying glass to find them. I think they might have been sea monkeys. They are then rolled in a tortilla topped with a ton of cheese and a creama sauce. I think they were trying to hide the fact that they were serving you crap. Lunch was overall a good experience due to the staff. They are super friendly. The space next door is a shop with coffee drinks and desserts. They dessert case looked good. Next time I will just stop at the soup and go get a latte and something fabulous and chocolate. The guy at the store was very friendly and even asked how my lunch was. So I told him. He said he was sorry about the shrimp and then next time I should get the shrimp fajita's. He said the shrimp on there are normal size. He then gave me a card to come back for breakfast and get a discount. I may take him up on that. But I do know I'm heading back to do a little christmas shopping here.
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Debby L.
I've been hearing about this place since I arrived in ATL. My friends here have been telling me that I need to try this place. Last night, we made it to Lenox Mall and got an invitation to eat here for dinner. The chips and salsa were good. Chips were hot and salsa was spicy. We ordered sprimp, beef, and chicken fajitas for two and that was delicious. The beef was the best, very tender and full of flavor. The boys got this dish that had shrimp on sugarcane stick, topped with fried bananas and this soft crab cake on the bottom. I think that was the best dish. They ran out of pina coladas so we were really bummed. I was looking forward to trying it. Next time. The service was great. They were attentive and very fast. The food came out in less than 10 minutes and everyone was very happy with their meals, even the kids.
I was teetering on three stars because of the prices along with the fact that both mine and my dining partner's shrimp were not cooked (and I eat sushi, these were still blue in the middle) but the bottom line is that I will go there again so I gave them four stars....and not because of their ambiance or because of their drinks...the sides were AMAZING. I had Camarónes Alambres. If you think that their food is mediocre...eat this. The grit cake, plantains and tamarind/habanero is the stuff made of dreams....Caution: $17 is too much for it and I had a Groupon on my side! I am seriously tempted to ask for it without the shrimp and see if I can talk them down to something more reasonable, like $12 but I'm not sure that I want to be that customer....I will wait and see how bad the cravings get. ;) But the fish tacos looked really good also (on another table) and at $10 for tacos and $5 a beer, that isn't outrageous. If you are disappointed with the cheese dip, add some of that roasted salsa to it and stir it in. It's delicious. Mixed drinks are expensive so order a beer! They have a fantastic assortment of Mexican beers, Negro Modelo is my all time fav. on tap and in bottle. In other words, go here and know how much you are going to spend. The tab at No Mas! could grow very quickly however you can go and have a nice meal and a beer and not be TOO over the top. The flan trio looked amazing. If I wasn't about to pop, I totally would have ordered that so maybe next time!
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Robert S.
After attending the Yelp Elite party at No Mas a few weeks ago, I really wanted to go back and try out the restaurant for real. Not to say the yummy all you can eat and drink buffet was fake or anything, but I was excited to try out an actual sit-down-and-order-off-the-menu sort of thing. Michael and I were to have dinner with another couple- I suggested No Mas. We arrived on a rainy evening and found the restaurant to have just a handful of occupied tables. We were seated right away at a nice cozy table in a corner of the main dining area. Personally, I loved the awesome high back, heavy, wooden chairs. They evoked a memory of my five year old self sitting proudly at the table with my parents at Casa Bonita- but that's another story. Our waiter was quite happy to be serving us, or at least that's the impression she projected. Attentive, helpful, friendly. She gave us plenty of time to review the menu, was not pushy at all when we needed more time, and worked to pace the evening quite well. One of our dinning buddies and I ordered the standard margarita, which was good. Not overly sweet and just enough tequila to let you know it's there. I've had better, I've had worse. This one was a solid "good". The complimentary chips were also good. The star of the pre-meal entertainment was definitely the salsa. Spicy and complex, sort of smoky and very delicious. Had I no inhibitions, I would have taken the bowl all to myself and left the others to eat dry chips. I ordered the Spinach Enchiladas with the $2 grilled chicken up-sell. I found the enchiladas to be delightful, despite the cream sauce which I would typically find to be a little objectionable. The side of beans and rice were nothing remarkable. In fact, I don't even remember eating them. Perhaps they were bland and uninspired, or perhaps the enchiladas were so incredibly good as to over shadow. Michael ordered a trio of chicken enchilada, taco and tamale. He seemed to like his dinner, nothing objectionable, only praise. Of our dinner buddies, one seemed to enjoy his meal of shrimp with something else and the other dinner buddy seemed to be unimpressed by his fish taco. But, I didn't sample either, so I can't really speak definitely as to either. One of the dinner buddies order dessert: a plate of freshly fried sopaipillas served with ice cream. Yum. I've never had sopaipilla quite like these; they were very flaky, light and not really bread like. Sort of like pie crust with yeast. However they were created, they were quite good. Overall, I am a fan. I think No Mas is well on its way to becoming my favorite Tex-Mex restaurant outside the greater Texas region.
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Michael O.
So, I friend of mine's took me here yesterday for mid-day margaritas....I can tell, based on the environment, I can tell this is the spot on a Friday or Saturday night. I loved the ambiance! The drinks were great! I had the Coconut Margarita and she had Disgusting looking Bloody Mary! But All in all the place was hot and they also had some of the best Chips & Dip combo's I have ever had! Damn! lol! Try it out!
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Michelle B.
After reading mixed reviews and not being able to find parking, I finally made my way to No Mas last night! Now I know how much I've been missing! The atmosphere is fab, and last night was the perfect night to sit outside and catch fresh air. I closed my eyes and pretended I was in one of the Mexican cantinas I've visited during my travels. Cheers on having such an extensive margarita list. Not many places offer anything with passion fruit, and here it was great! Cheers on still providing free chips and salsa. Most places now charge for them, and nine out of ten, they are not as good as they were here. I LOVE fire-roasted salsa, and would have happily chilled out in a jacuzzi full with a big spoon. Best salsa I've had in town! So many menu options, even though I peeked at the menu online, always proves to be challenging for me, but the steak and enchilada combo spoke to me. Wow! Steak perfectly cooked, lots of cheese in the enchilada and good guac. Rice and beans? Eh, I can live without them, but they were tasty. My friend had the fish tacos, and enjoyed them as well. We both like to share, but last night it was every girl for herself; cross the line and get your hand chewed off! My only disappointment was service. We were greeted at seating by a cute, young server who took our drink orders and then disappeared. I guess he was the server assistant. Our veteran server, a pretty young lady, was pleasant enough, but she had her hands full. A large party was seated shortly after we arrived, and we became invisible. I so love it when a server gets in the weeds, and refuses to make eye contact with her guests. Just a quick "do you need anything" or "I'll be with you shortly" usually does the trick. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner. Just wish they had salsa dancing!
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Maria B.
This place is absolutely-f'in beautiful. The margaritas (in fancy pitchers) are lovely. I didn't find them to be weak like the other review, but perhaps mid-day - it was fine? The food was OK - not outstanding, but definitely OK. We were a party of 4 in the late afternoon - so the service was great. We ordered from the Lunch menu - the fish tacos looked much better than my shrimp tacos - and they brought out an extra side of chipotle mayo on request. My girl had a meaty dish which she devoured. The veggie in our party also seemed happy with her dish. Come here mostly for the amazing store (beautiful gay men too!) and the outdoor patio and stay for the margaritas served in beautiful pitchers. The queso dip was good (my friend loves, loves queso) and the entrees were adequate. I wish I had the wherewithal (a word?) to buy something in the store.
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Jeanette S.
I kept an open mind despite the negative reviews, but I won't go again. The atmosphere is cool and it's a shame that the experience wasn't better. The food was just okay, but the service was so, so bad. I haven't experienced service this bad in years. From the time we finished our meal, we waited 15 minutes before seeing our waiter and asked him for the check. Another 30 minutes went by before he actually brought it to us, and thankfully we had cash and didn't need change or who knows how much longer we would have been there. Waiting 45 minutes after we finished eating to be able to leave the restaurant is just ridiculous.
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Vanessa R.
I want to like this place but I just can't. Drinks, chips and salsa only type of place..... appreciate what they do well - decor & margaritas Dont waste any money on meals.
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Sarah P.
I love No Mas and I have to say the number of bed reviews on here surprised me. Maybe I'm just lucky but I've only had good experiences here. The margaritas are great, the pitcher deal doesn't really save you money but it does save you time on having to order more drinks. The guac and queso dips are solid, nothing to rave about but good. The dinners are again solid but not great. I've had good luck with the enchiladas though. Really, I come here to drink and to have some food so that I don't get drunk. Despite all that, I really like the place. But maybe I'm just a sucker for anywhere that brings me the equivalent of 4 margaritas at one. Parking was pretty easy for us. I'm still getting used to how many places with private lots valet but having on-site parking is nice.
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Beth B.
No Mas is so pretty! Everything is decorated so nice, I was really impressed. They have a really nice patio as well. I went for lunch and I had the taco salad, it was really yummy.. I've heard this place is really nice at night, I will be back.
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Marcus M.
Not bad. The place is kind of pricey considering the quality of the food. You're mainly paying for the environment; which is actually rather nice. But the best part about this place is the fact that they take groupons. (And they show up almost daily!) The discount makes the place worth the money.
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Tiffany D.
Came here last night for a late dinner and drinks. It was about 10pm it was pretty busy, it took 10mins just to get greeted at the front door so that was a little disappointing. I was finally sat and it took awhile for the server to come, I think he had to many tables or something because service was super slow. OK about the food I got the queso with the seasoned beef and guacamole. The queso was OK it would of been pretty bland if I didn't have the beef added to it and the guacamole was watery. For an entree my husband and I got 3 beef tacos that came with rice and beans. That was one of the worst tacos I have ever had. It was very bland, its like they put no seasoning at all on the beef. The rice was super dry and the beans just a pile of mush gross! Overall the best thing we had was the salsa and my margarita.
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Harlem M.
Best Mexican spot in atl.lots of people said the food sucks but I love it maybe it's because i'm from up north but this is the spot check it out atl and let your boy know
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Kesha R.
I love this place! Beautiful and interesting decor. Fantastic coffee, and yummy dishes. The service can be a hit or miss, but I go for the decor and no long lines alone! If you live in Atlanta, you already know how difficult it can be to get a seat for breakfast/brunch minus the 45 minute wait time. We never have to wait here!
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Liz C.
Overpriced, but good. Good, but not great. That's the way I've felt on the other two occasions that I've dined at No Mas Cantina, and it's the way I felt on my most recent trip too - even with a Scoutmob 50% off discount in hand. Don't get me wrong, my chicken burrito accompanied with a side of rice and beans was plenty satisfying and definitely delicious. But 11 bucks for a plate of food that you could easily get at most Mexican joints for $8 or less? Well, that just doesn't sit well with me. On the plus side, the salsa is great, the service is friendly and attentive (and our waiter was nice enough to split checks for me and my dining companion on my most recent visit and still gave both of us the Scoutmob discount), the ambience is nice, and No Mas has their own free parking lot. But be warned that even with plentiful parking, the spots still fill up quickly. Will I be back to No Mas? It's true that I love Mexican food more than many, many things in life, but I also love a bargain. And I certainly don't feel like I get my money's worth when I dine at No Mas.
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Tiffany T.
My husband and I spent last weekend at our favorite hotel in Atlanta, and on Sunday morning I used Yelp to find a local restaurant that serves breakfast or lunch after 12:00, which was our check-out time, and ADios Cafe seemed to fit the bill. Finding the cafe was a bit difficult, just because it's in an area I'd never expect to find a restaurant at all, much less a clean one! We second-guessed our directions, but the cafe was right where it was supposed to be, with plenty of parking. The layout was a little confusing because I'd read reviews of ADios Cafe, but the food mentioned in the reviews actually comes from No Mas Cantina and the cafe is in a separate area. We found the entrance to No Mas and were greeted by a rather unfriendly hostess. Once we were seated, though, we were served chips and salsa (really fresh and much better than typical Mexican fare) before our waitress even came over. Her name was Crystal, I believe, and she was great! She was very helpful in dealing with my food allergy (onions) and was able to make a few suggestions. While we waited on our food, my husband ordered a mimosa ($5, and apparently the best one he's ever had) and I got an espresso-based drink from the cafe (AMAZING - I left a review of that on the ADios Cafe page). We also ordered cheese dip, which was MUCH better than the usual cheese dip you'd expect - this was obviously made with real cheese, and the leftover chips rewarmed in the oven, salsa and cheese dip we took home were great as a midnight snack. Once our food arrived, I found that mine actually had onions in several elements of the dish. Our waitress hadn't realized that and had told me the dish would be okay for me to eat, so she immediately apologized, saying it was her fault and for me to order something else on the menu. My husband had ordered an omlette with bacon, cheese and avocado, served with a biscuit on the side and it looked good and was onion-free so I ordered one as well. It came out only minutes later, and in the meantime I ate the fruit served on the side...pineapple and cantelopue pieces cut to make butterfly shapes and strawberries. The fruit was served with a dipping sauce that tasted yogurt-based and was sprinkled with some sort of spice...REALLY good. My omlette was a but on the salty side...it had a nice smoky flavor, but in addition to the salt in the bacon and cheese, I think there was salt in the egg mixture as well. With chips and salsa, it was just too much salt for me. All in all, though, I'm planning to just order something different next time we're back (the hotcakes, maybe)...which will be soon! I can't stop thinking about that coffee.
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Sharon M.
I went back to No Mas Cantina today and still feel like this place isn't all that great. This time I tried the Quesadilla with Fajita Chicken. When it came out, it was huge. The chicken had a great flavor, if you could get past the full block of cheese they must have used when making it. OMG, the thing had too much cheese. I was pulling cheese out of the quesadilla so I could enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, i like cheese. Just not to that extent. It was just too much. I will admit that their guacamole was very tasty, but the salsa is still too chipotle'ish for my taste. My guy friend (who used to love the chips and salsa here) admitted that he prefers the chips and salsa at Tijuana Garage ... I sure wish we would have gone there instead.
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Rob P.
This place is a pretty cool spot and one of the better restaurants downtown. I like the decor, although it's not far from becoming a Mexican chain restaurant with some of the kitsch. The food and drinks are good, but not memorable. It is always crowded, so I tend not to bother going unless I'm in the neighborhood.
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Robert M.
I had heard many bad reports regarding the food at this place. I also heard that it was a great place to drink (way cool atmosphere) in a new, chic up and coming neighborhood. True. I was also expected to be disappointed in the food but, in a way, I was pleasantly surprised. Don't get me wrong; the fried tilapia burrito with rice and beans was not great; however, it was not altogether horrible either. Not bad but not great. Just sorely lacking in something intangible. The thing is, the food here is slightly better than the typical corporate sanitized Mexican (Rio Bravo, On the Border, El Chico);however, given the cool neighborhood it is in, it should be a whole lot better than it is. I'm not saying that they should strive to be like Nuevo Laredo (perhaps the city's best) or Mi Barrio; however, I think they could easily pull off something along the lines of Uncle Julio's Casa Grande (given the similar interior layout / digs and above-average sanitized, corporate-concocted Mexican cuisine) or at the very least something along the lines of El Potro (for my money, Buford Highways best cheap authentic semi-authentic Mexican eatery). Bottom line: Great atmosphere: however, the food - not altogether lousy - is sorely in need of improvement.
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Frank L.
Good: Great location and the restaurant is a visually cool and appealing, but that is were the good ends. Now for the bad. The food was ok at best, but the service was awful and very slow. It took longer to get the bill and pay then it did to get the food. And the food took forever to show up. I have eaten there a few times, and each time I am no more impressed.
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Marisa M.
It's a shame that the food isn't good here. The space, location and atmosphere are great for large groups and a lingering good time...but the food prevents me from going back. Maybe the drinks are good? Haven't had one.
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Bill G.
I come to No Mas for lunch during the week and don't order drinks. Here's the deal - yes, better Mexican food is available for cheaper all over town, but the food is not really the attraction here. This place itself is the experience - there's all kinds of cool eye candy everywhere. The amount of care, thought and effort that went into decorating the place bowls me over. The whimsical Mexican art and furnishings, especially the Day of the Dead touches, are just too much fun, and I'm not even an ethnic art and furnishings kind of guy. A few feet away from the restaurant is the furniture store, where you can buy what you saw in the restaurant, plus even more crazy stuff. The place is packed to the brim with fine quality hand-crafted furniture and assorted other home decor items. Some items might not work anywhere, while others might be confined to the "man cave". There's no pressure to buy - the feel is really more like a museum than a place to shop. I can easily kill an hour there - it's like crack for those of us with ADHD. If you think of No Mas more as a wacky museum with a sit-down meal as an added bonus, you might enjoy it more. Go with someone fun, plan to spend some time there, and take in the entire experience. It may be pricey Mexican food, but when you take into account what you'd pay to go in a museum, it's actually a pretty reasonable price for some cool entertainment. Consider it for your next "staycation".
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Lyle K.
Since moving to Castlebery Hills No Mas has become my Sunday go to diversion. The food is excellent, the drinks are powerful and the chips and salsa are too divine. However, what brings me back is the wonderful staff. In particular, the Sunday night bar tender, Cjay; who is a dream. She seems to be everyone's, best friend. Always has a big smile, knows everyone's name and always has a kind word. In this day of tweets, emails, Facebook and impersonal communication it is nice to go into a business establishment and be treated like a life long friend. After, a week traveling it is a treat that I look forward to. I do travel 6 days of most weeks and have experienced every type of eatery and every level of service. With great confidence I can assure the readers if you need a Sunday treat go to No Mas, sit at the bar, enjoy the food and beverage and be prepared to be charmed by the excellent service that is provided by the charming and professional Cjay. And, if you do not sit at the bar request that Samantha be your servor. Lyle
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Roshanda P.
Came here the only night after my wine event , and I have to say that I love the decor of the place... The waiting staff were really friendly and took there time with explaining the menu, because for one I am not big on what to eat from mexican resturants I needed up with a GREAT ! margarita and the fish taco and two shrimp enchiladas topped with crema sauce, hmm hmm What really looked interesting where the big tall glasses of Margarita's I am going to guess and say that's there pitcher not really sure but the next time around I will have one at my table. :)
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Carrie B.
Again I find myself in a quandary between 3-1/2 and 4 stars so I will go with 4, but really am a 3-1/2. There's a little bit of a lack of consistency in both the food and service. The cheese dip is awesome and I'm a pretty big fan of the salsa. My husband and I tend to get the fajitas, which have changed a lot since they opened and change dramatically when they are busy, but the fresh tortillas are unmatched! Make sure to take a trip past the bar and checkout the tortilla-making machine :)! Plenty of free parking, great patio and great owners are other pluses to this over-the-top Mexican hacienda, which is undeniably one of the most beautiful places in Atlanta. Speaking of which, make sure to check out the shop before you leave or just point to something in the restaurant and they'll add it to your tab :)!
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Matt S.
Definitely a mixed bag. My wife and I ate there for dinner the other night and the highlights are thus: Ambiance: Very cool. The place has a very fun Latin vibe and they put a lot into the decor. The coverd patio was great for a nice comfortable evening. Service: Poor. There was evidently a mixup with the table zones so after we were seated and given chips and salsa no one came by to take drink orders for 15 minutes. We finally flagged down a server (not ours) who was very helpful. When our own server arrived, he took our orders and was mostly absent for the rest of the night. When we asked for our check it was 20 minutes til he got it and another 7-8 to get it back after we gave him our card. That was really unacceptable. Food: Mostly good. The complementary salsa was really good. It was a kind of smoky chipotle salsa- not your standard fare. Thumbs up there. For my meal I got the combo with a chicken enchilada, pork tamale, and chicken taco. Tamale was moist and delicious. Enchilada was good. Taco was bad. Bland and hardly worth eating. Easily the worst taco I've had in Atlanta. My wife got the fish tacos and enjoyed them. Drinks: 1 hit and 2 misses. I got the house Margarita and it just wasn't good. It was on the rocks but without enough ice and just not that tasty. Don't know if it was the mix or the mixer, but it was the worst I've had in a long time. Would rather have the slushy machine Margarita at Willy's any day. My wife got the coconut Margarita and we really liked that. I'd never tried one before, but it tasted how it sounds: like it's the lovechild of a Margarita and a Pina Colada. We decided to cap of the night with a Mexican Coffee (can't remember what they called it here, but it's coffee brewed with chocolate and cinnamon). This was disappointing. Too watery. All-in-all not a terrible experience, but I won't rush to go back.
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Sarah H.
Okay food. Okay Margaritas. I feel that we overpayed for what we got. We went with a group of 10, and called ahead for seats. After our 1.5 hour wait at the bar, the 3 hour dinner wasn't that big of a surprise. Service was super slow, but I'm not sure if that's because of the large group. Excellent job at splitting the bill up, though. Kudos.
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Jane B.
I've been to No Mas Cantina multiple times now - and find that it is best to go with a large group (and make a reservation first). Pros: Great mexican food and drinks; cool atmosphere Cons: It can be rather loud if it's really busy; Finding the restaurant can be a real chore...
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Darryl S.
(Finally!) Made it to No Mas for dinner last night (with a group of friends). Heard about it a few years back when we were looking at lofts in the Castleberry Hill area, peeked in, but never ate there. Now, jumping ahead a few years, some friends suggested we eat there prior to a Dome event nearby that we were all attending. (It was either "No Mas" or "Bottle Rocket." Obviously, we chose the former; thus, this review.) Our good friends said that they'd been there a number of times and always had fine meals and a good time. (The reviews I read prior to actually going were very mixed: some great; some awarding it a boobie prize. I was leery, but we all agreed that quick-service trumped good sushi and a 45-minute-plus service time that was "Bottle Rocket.") To start, it was raining, so the valet service was a welcome. Inside, the place was beginning to hop, so we had a 20-minute wait. The large bar was a great start for all of us to chit-chat over starter drinks. The decor of No Mas is quite eclectic, very expansive, and brimming with all sorts of artwork and doo-dads. Really eye-catching and interesting. Once we were called for dinner, and settled at one of their many oversized booths, the dining experience began. (This review is strictly of my orders.) I started with an appetizer of the fried calamari with jalapenos and red peppers. (If there's a calamari appetizer on any menu, that is what I always order. For me, the way the calamari is cooked will pretty much tell me what the rest of the meal will be like. If it's overcooked, I can guarantee that my entree will be disappointing! It never fails me.) The appetizer arrived lightly battered and perfectly cooked -- a little on the oily-side, but great flavor. The sliced battered and fried jalapenos and red bell peppers were also a great complement, as was the two sides of dipping sauces. Naturally, everyone had to have a taste, and all were impressed. (This boded well for what was to come.) I ordered the burrito grande plate -- I know, how boring! -- and what arrived was a bit disappointing in looks, as the burrito certainly didn't look "grande" to me. Nevertheless, and surprisingly, the thing was stuffed with an abundant amount of tasty chicken, black beans, and all sorts of great flavors! And the refried beans and Mexican-style rice sides were equally tasty. I couldn't believe I ate the whole thing because I was completely stuffed halfway through! It was just too good to leave (or take home, for that matter)! Accompanying my dinner was an overpriced ($11), but very good 1800 margarita (on the rocks) to wash everything down smoothly. And, of course, prior to the appetizer and entree, the ubiquitous baskets of perfectly fried tortilla chips and flavorful salsa didn't help with making everyone feeling stuffed by the time the entrees were served. (Only negative was that they didn't have any super-hot salsa; merely Cholula sauce to enhance the salsa's mild heat.) Everyone else, too, enjoyed their respective entrees immensely! (And, too, being that it was a rainy night, I pre-tipped the valet well upon arrival, with the hope that my car would be upfront. Sure enough, it was the first one ready to rock-n-roll...!) :D PS: Did I mention the 94 health score? Yelp! should have a health-score section implemented.
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Jessica A.
Food's ok. Atmosphere's great. Service excellent!
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James K.
I was introduced to this place by a date. We actually met here for the first time. I have since been back with some friends and enjoyed the experience both times. No mas is very big on atmosphere. The high ceiling in the ware-house like building along with the spanish decorations make it hardly noticeable that you're actually in some sort of large metal building. The no mas cantina is apparently part of a much larger complex including the hacienda and other such things. It's difficult to say which one you're actually eating at when you go here. To get here from the west side of the city, you have to go through a rather low end neighborhood, but once you arrive here it seems to be a fairly safe area. Lets see.. the experience.. I can't confidently give this place 5/5 because of a few minor issues, but I'll start with the good. The big atmosphere is relaxing. You feel like you're on vacation. A friend of mine who has visited mexico has told me that this location reminds her of restaurants there. So this is a positive. They have booths tables and chairs. The wait staff is too cute.. lol. It has to be said, there's a lot of cute guys that work here. The menu has a large variety of food items.this isn't your "Speedy wit beans please" type mexican restaurant with combo #3 and the $2 lunch special. Side items include refried beans, black beans, spanish rice (complete with corn peas and other goodies might I add..), cooked spinach with garlic and olive oil, and a few items made with a variety of rooted veggies. I'm sorry I can't say more than that. the menu has everything protein wise that you could dream of.. steak, chicken, shrimp.. I... don't suppose I saw any pork, but then I'm not much of a pork eater save for bbq joints. You get a LOT of food here, but you pay a good price for it. Expect $10-15 per person, but also expect to get a take-out box if you're going home, or once again feel guilty as the waiter takes a plate loaded with food away from the table as you're simply too full to eat any more. I've had the chicken tacos both times, the first was with refried beans, the 2nd with black beans. Both times I enjoyed the side dishes and the chicken tacos. The 2nd time I tried one of the rooted vegetables made into fries.. it was quite delicious! Now.. lets see.. I do have to tell you why no 5/5 right? Well our first experience was meticulous. The food came out fast and the waiter was very prompt and professional. He would swoop in with a fresh glass of water almost un-heard. If you weren't paying attention you may not immediately notice. the second time.. not so much. The wait staff seemed.. occupied.. despite not being as busy as before. We had to wait quite a while before being able to order. the other item I'd have against them is the inconsistency of the food. The first time I had my chicken tacos the chicken was in large clearly defined chunks of lean meat in the tacos that I could easily see and eat. I enjoyed them. The second time the chicken was pulled and almost seemed to be minced.. though this isn't the right word to use. There was also a bit of fat in the chicken that was.. rather concerning, though unavoidable I SUPPOSE. The first time, this restaurant was clearly 5 star, but with my return visit, it's lost a star. Sorry guys! It's still a wonderful place and I would highly recommend going. There's a number of delicious looking menu items for you to try.. I suppose finding a reason to be unhappy is my fault for not trying the variety, but then I'm a bit predictable at times.
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John L.
If your desire is to spend 3 hours of your life waiting to sit, waiting to order drinks, waiting for your server, waiting for your food for an excessively long time and spend a good bit of money for average mexican food, then this is the place for you. We went last night (Saturday night) and we when we walked in, I checked the scores of the Braves game and it had just started (Top 1st). We got seated after about 40 minutes, then waited 10 minutes before our server even showed up to ackowledge us. When she did show up, it was another 12 minutes before our drinks came. Then another 40 minutes before our food showed up. They forgot our silverware, add on 7 more minutes while our food sat there cooling down. Once we ate, it was another 25 minutes before they brought our checks. The food didn't suck but there was nothing special about it. And when we left, the Braves game was over. That's how long we were there..the length of a baseball game...and it wasn't entertaining. These guys have no clue how to run a restaurant. The only thing that went well was the valet parking.
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Bonnie L.
Well, it's near my work- it's definitely got that going for it. We have held a couple of happy hours here, and I went once for dinner. Based on this experience, I would say that it's got a kinda cool atmosphere, decent food and some interesting menu items, and spotty service. When I ordered dinner here, the food came cold, which did not impress me. And today, for example, we sat there for an hour and a half, and our server came by the minimum number of times: once to allow us to order a drink, once to bring the drink, once to put down the check, and once to bring the credit card back. I will say that the check was handled fairly efficiently. The salsa chips are the good kind - they're nice and light and you can taste the grease. Mmmm. Also try the chocolate cake with chili.
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Shannon E.
I went to No Mas this evening (how pressed am I to write this review) and I must say, the food wasn't as bad as the reviews made it out to be. I'd give it 3 1/2 stars. I had the fish tacos. They were solid. My brother had the burrito and thought it was very meh (I wasn't shocked. Who orders burritos at a place like this?) The margaritas were great. Guava FTW! Besides the food, the place looks amazing. Great patio! We stopped next door and grabbed a few churros on the way out and they were great. I'd come back here. Nice ambiance, decent food, great drinks. It works.
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Leonardo T.
Absolutely love this place! Love the location, the food, drinks and staff! Hidden treasure in the A! Thank you No Mas!
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Alicia M.
This place is vibrant! I love the food and they have amazing staff! My favorite is the homemade nacho chips they make!
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Candice M.
The restaurant is very cool with a great ambiance. The patio is one of the best in the downtown area. The drinks are awesome. The food is where it all goes bad, not to mention I felt very rushed to order while I was just trying to have a relaxing Sunday lunch with the hubs. He got a mexican brunch menu item and I got some enchiladas. Mine food was nasty. I actually ate only two bites and then asked for a box since I knew my garbage disposal of a husband would take care of the leftovers. I know we arrived at 11:45 on a Sunday and they don't serve alcohol until 12:30 on Sundays but I told the server and her assistant 3 times that we didn't want to order until 12:30 and that we would much on our chips and cheese until then. Finally when the server cam by for the fourth time in 25 minutes we caved and placed our orders. Once we got our food they kept checking on us and I felt like I needed to shovel my food at light speed in order to leave so that I wouldn't be rushed anymore. Boo!! It was a nice day for patio dining and we were excited about chilling on their awesome patio and having a few drinks. We used a Scout mob and the server seemed annoyed when we presented it to her. She also added a 15% gratuity to the bill. I know that Scout mob says that gratuity maybe added but I had never had it added when using on of their deals, and especially for two people. Maybe she was still tried from the night before, who knows. I probably won't be back any time soon unless it's for a quick drink.
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Mike H.
Walt and Steve do a great job with this place. Food is great and inventive and drinks are equally good. Ambiance and decor are worth checking out, too. Now that I'm in Chicago I really miss it. Definitely worth the visit.
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Chris L.
Think we were here on an off night (have had great experiences)...willing to give it another try. We were sat at a partially cleaned table (sticky with remnants of salsa and drinks) and welcomed with a tray of dirty dishes blocking one side of our table - kind of set a bad impression. The hostess seemed to see the situation but didn't know how to react (should've told a manager and gotten the server some help). The ambiance of the back area was crushed with the extremely bright outdoor bulbs on pointing on inside tables - it was soooo bright...I felt like a higher power was letting us know it was our time to go! Waiting on service for a number of minutes I could tell this was going downhill fast so we asked to be reseated outside. They did a great job moving us to an outside table where things were much better but the food took way too long for the simplicity of what it was. I could tell the wait time of the food was beyond the server's control and he apologized on his own a number of times. The food when it did come out was great and what I expected quality wise. We will probably come here again since this was the first bad visit we've had. The one thing I didn't see was the presence of a manager helping these servers.
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Leanna P.
Love this place. The drinks are fantastic. All of my Spelman sisters and I would travel here to eat, drink and gossip. Great fun, casual atmosphere. I believe it is a fantastic spot for college students and 20-30 crowd.
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Jennifer W.
I've been wanting to try this place for a while, so I jumped at the chance when I was attending an event just around the corner. It's a large space with plenty of seating options--one of them being the largest u-shaped party booth I've ever seen in existence. How do you even scoot around that far? And I know this is going to sound strange, but I didn't care for the aesthetic of the chairs, the ones with the really tall, but skinny backs to them. They seemed Alice-in-Wonderland-Tea-Partyish. But that's neither here nor there. The food was fantastic! The standard chips and salsa were better than standard. The chips were thin and crispy and the salsa seemed to have a bit of a smokehouse flavor happening. So good. For dinner, I had the Pollo Relleno: Grilled chicken breast stuffed with rajas poblanos and Chihuahua cheese, drizzled with tangy salsa verde, accompanied by cilantro mashed potatoes. The one surprise of the evening was that the water glass was one of those blue/clear large plastic cups. I guess I was expecting a glass glass. But again, that's neither here nor there. Just a note about the aesthetics. The host and wait staff were very friendly and proficient. I was redeeming a Scoutmob offer for the first time, so there was a small back and forth with the staff on figuring out how it all worked. In all, a great dinner in a wonderful atmosphere!
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Academic Socialite X.
You don't go to No Mas! expecting to eat real Mexican food - you go here because it's a good place to sit outside on a warm spring night and it's a decent place to sit with friends, have some snacks and sip some strong cocktails. Yes, some things on the menu seem a little over-priced, but the funky decor & Christmas lights are worth experiencing. Food is not great, but not horrible either. Portions are large. To everyone on YELP bemoaning the fact they can't get authentic Mexican food at No Mas, relax. Look at this place. Did you expect to find authentic Mexican food here?? It's downtown Atlanta, folks. Appreciate that No Mas is a decent place for mexicany-like food (Tex-Mex, Cali-Mex, ATL-Mex whatever you want to call it) with a pleasant patio, cool decor and someone to park your car. When you want real Mexican food, head over to el Ray del Taco (Zagat Rated!) on Buford Hwy for warm, delicious and authentic beef tongue tacos on home-made tortillas.
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N. F.
Visiting from NJ on first trip to Atlanta. Scouted this location before we traveled. Pitchers of beer and margaritas. Great place to eat before a Braves game. Plenty of food. I really enjoyed this place and would love to have one closer to me. Plenty of seating both indoors and out.
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Darren L.
Ok I'm going to be honest and tell you this place is a must go for chips and salsa and margaritas. The passion fruit Blended ones are unreal. Absolutely 5 stars and also for ambience and decor. Why I give it 4 stars is because the service and entree's are so hit and miss, that for the price you pay that kind of inconsistancy is unacceptable. The food is pretty good though overall and again the chips and drinks are great. Go early.
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Bindi N.
Okay, so I've heard about No Mas since I moved to Atlanta 1.5 years ago and finally had a chance to try it last weekend. I was seriously confused when I left this place. I had heard great things...and I am not very picky when it comes to Mexican food. I mean, how hard can it be? Cheese, good. Fried tortilla chips, good. Margaritas, good....right? Wrong. I went with a couple of friends for a casual dinner before going out. No mas lost a couple of stars on my entree alone. I got the Torta Mexicana, which turned out to be basically a grilled chicken sandwich on what appeared to be store-bought buns. Maybe I just got the wrong thing. My friends ordered the Playa del Carmen and Enchiladas de Espinaca. Better than mine but quite heavy and greasy, even for Mexican food. I've also heard alot about the margaritas here. They were fine....nothing to die for. Same with the service...nothing rude, but nothing especially helpful either. It seems the staff is used to working at big box restaurants. They were not able to give us many pointers on what might be good choices. I guess if one wants to go to experience the artwork or ambiance, maybe worth the trip. But certainly not for the food.....
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T L.
One word: Delicious! I've been to No Mas a few times. The first time I went, I wasn't too impressed (that was years ago). After being urged to give them another try, I actually love this place and everytime I leave, I look forward to return again. Right now my favorites are: Coconut Margarita -on ice Tacos de Pescado- Fish tacos Guacamole
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Jen B.
Ok food. Great environment.
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Ruksana H.
I visited a few months ago for dinner with a friend right after we had done with the art stroll in the neighborhood. Of course, it was the weekend and the place was bursting at the seams with people so some consolation that we made a good choice with the dinner venue. We had a 10-15 minute wait which was easily spent touring the little store attached that sells handicrafts. The dessert bar at the entrance is equally enticing. Once inside, our wait staff were very friendly. We had a great server, forget his name now but they all looked happy to be working there. The decor make syou feel like you are part of one big party - very colorful, vibrant even. You do want to go all out and spend more to have a fun time here so even though individual items may be priced moderately, this could turn out to be a pretty spendy outing. The drinks were great, the food was good Mexican fare, the dessert was wonderful. What can I say - its a whole experience by itself. A great place to party it up for the weekend!
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Matt M.
I am here to set the record straight. First off, Katrina D. is a crazy, cheap ass (I know this because I usually pay for her dinners). Secondly, who goes to a Mexican restaurant on Cinco De Mayo and expects good service? I suppose you also go to an Irish Pub on Saint Patty's and complain about green beer and a long waits at the bar. No Mas has very good food and an amazing visual atmosphere. Seriously, you have to see it. Don't forget to take a stroll through the adjoining furniture and accessories store, you will want to redecorate. My only complaint is the service. I agree that it could be much better. However, when my food is good (the tampiquena steak is fantastic), my setting is phenomenal (artifacts from across the globe), and my company is crazy Katrina D.; I can wait a little longer for a drink refill.
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Bobbin W.
My sister and her boyfriend were in town and stuck around to have lunch with me, so I wanted to try something new and delicious. We hit up No Más Cantina, enchanted by the lush flowerbeds in the back parking lot, ancient Mexico-looking decorations and overall amazing atmosphere. I especially liked the upside-down baskets that hung from the light bulbs on the ceiling, serving as awesome lampshades. The chip dip was yummy, with its smoked flavor, getting my hopes up. However, all of our entrees were just so-so; I indeed enjoyed my shrimp quesadilla, although it contained nothing special--just shrimp and cheese. My sister, a fish taco fiend, ordered the tilapia tacos, and could only take one bite. The tacos contained NO cheese. Who doesn't fill tacos with cheese? Seriously. Her boyfriend scarfed his burrito grande, only because he was starving after a night on the town. Both of them gave No Más a thumbs down. If the food were on par with the ambiance, No Más would have me begging for más.
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Mark B.
Doubtless the best service I have received in an Atlanta restaurant. From Chris the bartender to Paloma the waitress, it was incredibly friendly, easy, happy, quick, and did I mention friendly. If the food were any good I would definitely give it the 5th star. The atmosphere is fun and the surroundings attractive. A great place for our birthday party of 10 people. Just don't expect great food and you will have a good experience!
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Malika B.
No Mas Cantina is really pretty inside. And that's the best thing about it. We visited No Mas on a recent Art Stroll Friday in Castleberry Hill. Although it was packed inside, we were able to get seated right away after opting for outdoor seating. The chips and salsa were average. If you are contemplating getting the "huge" pitcher of margaritas but are worried about being too buzzed to drive, don't be. I think I could polish off that whole thing by myself and be just fine, and I'm not a big girl. I really hate it when restaurants are stingy with liquor. For entrees, we tried the mix n match 3: pork tamale, chicken enchilada with guajilla sauce and beef enchilada with mole sauce. The best of the 3 was the chicken enchilada and it was just ok. The mole sauce wasn't anything special (tasted like it came from a jar, not as if it was prepared on site) and the pork tamale was lacking, well, pork. The other meal, shrimp on spicy mashed potatoes with plantains was much better. Sides of mashed potatoes and plantains were spot on. And the shrimp, while a good size and tasty with the tamarind sauce was really pain to separate from the skewers that it came on. We ended up cutting them off instead of getting our hands all messed up. All in all, it is a pretty place and maybe a good stop to have an appetizer there but better Mexican can be found elsewhere.
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vonn t.
went there for my anniversay heard this was a great place for food. We had to hunt for parking and wound up parking on the street (thank goodness we didnt get towed). The restaurant is very nice but the food no so much. I the playa del carmen which was One fish taco and two shrimp enchiladas topped with crema sauce, served with refried beans and poblano rice. the shrimp was so salty I could not eat it. Two bites and I was done. The fish taco was ok. My husband got the special that was offered but I dont think he even ate a third of it. The drinks were great. All in all we should have just had the drinks and ate the chips and salsa
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Katrina D.
Ok, I know that No Mas is ALWAYS pretty crowded and certainly is a popular place. In fact, the Furniture-Accessory Emporium there is really rad... Lots of cool things. Cool, EXPENSIVE things that is. I live right down the street from this place... I wish I could say I love it, but I don't. The food is ok. It is uber expensive. No me gusta, No Mas. Su comida es muy carro! Service is mediocre too. And here is the deal with their goods in the store: They ship it in de Mexico (from Mexico). So, although it is really neat that it's authentic, it is marked up in price a lot. On the flip side, however, shipping costs need to be taken into account. In all fairness, you should go here at least once to check it out (in addition to seeing the oldest loft buildings in the state, in Castleberry Hill). There are other cool Art Gallery's around as well. Just know that you will be charged over $10 for any entree on the menu. Adios amigos! Hasta luego!
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Christina J.
I've been here a few times for dinner and have always had a mediocre experience with the food. It's trendy and I would give the decor five stars but the food is sub par. However, I went for the tequila tasting on my most recent visit. They took us upstairs to a private room where all the tequila tastings were already set up. The tequila comes in little tasting glasses, which was a nice surprise from the shot glasses I was half expecting. The tequila was good and the food that was paired with it was tasty, probably tastier than most of the entree items I've ordered previously. My only complaint is the instructor didn't really explain the pairings and we drank the paired tequila before the food even came upstairs so it was kind of hard to tell why they went together. I would recommend this activity for someone who wants to try something different on a Saturday afternoon but I'm not chomping at the bit to do it again either.
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David D.
The atmosphere was very nice and I really enjoyed the chocolate azteca. My main course, however, was an entirely different matter. I ordered the pollo relleno, a rather pricey entre. It was one of the most disappointing dishes I have ever been served. Maybe one could blame the lighting a little, but what I got was a glob of chicken breast with pieces of poblano laid on a tasteless pile of mashed potatoes with unidentifiable seasoning. Frankly, this dish is an eight-year-old child's daydream of mixing all the leftovers in the kitchen. Sorry No Mas, but there will be no mas for me.
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Yeme T.
I am usually not a fan of Mexican food but I really enjoy No Mas Cantina. My favorite meal is the salmon del diablo. It comes with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The potatoes and fish are so good. The veggies, not so much. I always get the passionfruit or mango nectar to drink. My food and drink typically cost around $20. Adios Cafe, same owner, located next door has desserts but I have yet to try because they are a bit pricy. I love the decor and atmoshphere. This is a great date/girls night out spot.
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Elizabeth S.
I went to this restaurant with co-workers not lobg after moving here. Ive been to several other mexican restaurants since and hands down No Mas is the best food Ive had and the service for our group was terrific. Fresh guacamole, queso dip, fish tacos, mojitos ... All fantastico!
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Leslie B.
This is the worst Mexican restaurant I have ever been to, and I was surprised to find the huge restaurant packed when we went. My frozen margarita tasted like syrup and was so bad that I had to send it back and wasn't even willing to try a replacement (sending food back is very rare for me). There were tons of waiters and waitresses running around, but for some reason they kept skipping our table. We would have to try to flag someone down after a long wait every time we needed something. It took us 20 minutes to get the bill! Additionally, there was hardly anything for a vegetarian to eat. No real bean dishes, so I was stuck ordering a huge place of cheese enchiladas (you can't order just one, you can only order the huge $12 plate). I was basically eating a huge brick of cheese wrapped in tortillas and covered in their very unimpressive three sauces. It upset my stomach so much that even tough I only ate a fraction of the cheese brick, I had diarrhea very soon after leaving the restaurant. I think my date ordered fajitas, and he was also unhappy and ate less than half of his plate. They comped the bad margarita, but it still cost at least $50 for two entrees and 1 margarita. On the way out, we were attacked by the valet. The only parking available for the restaurant in the mandatory valet on the weekends. After a horrible meal, waiting for over 5 minutes for our car from a fairly small parking lot, and being frustrated about the lack of parking options, we were upset and started driving away without giving the valet a tip. The valet then decided to chase our car, pounding the windows and body of our car with his fist with all of his might. That is completely inappropriate behavior. We were wholly disappointed with this restaurant. Even though we don't often write yelp reviews, we tried multiples ways to post on yelp via iPhone on the way home--unfortunately posting yelp reviews from iphones doesn't work well. Fortunately, I was just as angry with my meal a few months later that I can still write this post.
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Justin A.
I'm not much a drinker, so I dont know about the drinks everybody is raving about here. I do know that I met a colleague for lunch here and got blind sided with a 15 dollar price tag on a lunch special that was horrible. Rojo chicken or something like that, suggested to me by the waitress. My fault for not asking the price - but seriously it was half a chicken breast, dried up, with a tomato like sauce on it. It was horrible and expensive. Definitely not a winning combo in my book. I'd rather head to Alma Cocina if I'm going to eat pricey mexican. At least they do it right. No Mas? No thanks!
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Taylor A.
This place has two things I love: margaritas and shopping! I love that I can munch on great Mexican food and if I fall in love with any of the glassware, I can buy it and take it home! Just be careful not to drink too many margaritas before browsing in the attached boutique!!
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Rashar d.
Overrated, overpriced, somewhat pretentious IMO, I have no desire to go back.
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Sarah R.
Hm. When I walked in last night, I was wowed by the decor. I was early for a reservation so I took a trip through the attached store. Fun stuff! The store is really fun. My first impression of the restaurant was that it was a place that I was really going to like a lot. The service did not stand up to the atmosphere at all and that was apparent before I even met my server. The hostess, nice the first time I asked if anyone had checked in for our reservation, was obviously annoyed with me when I asked the 2nd time. The 3rd inquiry, nearly 35 minutes after my arrival and after the reservation time, was met with a down right rude and annoyed answer. I thought about leaving but I was there to meet friends for a birthday gathering. They would not seat us for our reservation until 75% of our party had arrived so rather than spending money (!!) noshing and drinking while I waited for my friends, I had one beer standing in a corner in the bar. The bartender was really nice. Have you noticed that all I have talked about so far is the service? That's because the food really didn't make that much of an impression, and it certainly didn't overcome my other feelings. The chips and salsa were good. I had the Pollo Relleno and it was a great choice: a thin chicken breast atop cilantro mashed potatoes all covered with poblano peppers, cheese, and salsa verde. I think the prices are a little high ($10 for an ice cream scoop of guacamole and a side of cheese). The decor, the overall feeling of the restaurant made me think I was going to love it. So do I go back and give them a second chance to win me over and try their margaritas? Maybe, I guess? But for me, it's a drive and they haven't given a compelling reason for to try to return.
Went for the first time with a group of 4 adults and 4 kids ages 5-7 for dinner on a Sunday night. Decor is above average for a Mexican restaurant and bar, with an eclectic blend of hanging objects and lights, oversized fake plants and bright colors. They have a large outdoor covered patio with heaters but it was still too cold on this Feb night to brave. Looked like it would be nice for the Spring/Summer though. We were seated in a large u-shaped booth that could accommodate 8-10 adults. Cozy, but somewhat impractical for those people in the middle - tough to get out during the meal, and everthing has to be passed all the way in via 4-5 people... Anyway, initial service was prompt with the usual offering of chips and salsa. Chips were warm, light and fresh though a bit greasy. Salsa was flavorful and fresh with a nice hint of roasted pepper and cilantro; a spicier salsa was available on request, but still was relatively mild by our group's standards. While none of us partook of the bar offerings, it did seem that they had a lot of tasty and creative concoctions served in unique glassware. The food was overall above-average for a Mexican restaurant, but nothing to wow over. My wife and I shared a Filet Vaquero which was 16 oz for $30 and came with a side of very garlicky but tasty mashed potatoes and some red onion rings that had a nice batter but were way too salty for me. We had an additional side of the jicama slaw which was very good with nice texture and flavor. Another in our party had the goat cheese enchiladas which had a unique blend of flavors that worked well together. Desserts options were as good as I've seen at any Mexican place. We sampled the sopapillas (concensus best), the citrus cake (rated second - tasted kind of like a key lime cheesecake), the quatro leches (so-so unless you're a big tres leches fan), the chocolate cake (a bit too dry, but interesting with the ancho chile flavor) and the brownie sundae (nothing special). The sopapillas were nice and light, drizzled with honey resulting in just the right amount of crunch and sweetness - need to eat it fast though before it gets soggy. Coffees were bold and rich served in large mugs. The service was friendly, but way too slow. Estimated over 45 minute wait for dinner and 25 minutes for desserts. They added a 20% gratuity as we were a party of 8, and this was more than they deserved if you ask me. In summary, this was a nice meal with a few inspired twists on traditional Mexican - some that worked and some that didn't, but service was too slow and price was up there. I probably would try some comparable places before coming back here unless it was just for some drinks and appetizers. Hope this helps!
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Nicholas b.
I petition to change the name to 'sà mas'! Love this place, and the wonderful story that goes with it. No Mas is perfect for Cabbage-town, and I deliver serious props to the businesses that are working through the transition of this in-limbo neighborhood. The food is sublime, service is warm, and the interior is large, open and interesting. I have been involved in numerous corporate group events here, and they have always been extremely accommodating and quality has never suffered - so I would highly recommend it on that front as well. Make sure to venture into the attached retail store after your meal to do some shopping, that is if you didn't spot anything in the dining room that caught your eye - because, everything that the restaurant is furnished with is up for sale - cool concept.
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Barbara S.
Lovely atmosphere... I sort of felt like I was in the restaurant of a swanky Mexican resort hotel. I was wowed by the towering blown glass margarita pitcher -- more like a giant vase, and BTW not easy to pour from a seated position. However, I was not wowed by the margaritas -- at $28 a pitcher, I expected to taste some tequila in there. But the salsa is some of the best I've ever had... not spicy, very smoky. The guac was a huge portion, but a little bland -- and way too many big chunks of onion for my taste. Other reviewers characterize the food as a notch above the usual tex-mex... that was not my impression, but that's perhaps because all three in my party ordered from the more upscale "specialties" section of the menu. I thought of it more as a notch below Nava, which is not a bad thing. I had the camarones alambres -- six shrimp grilled on sugar cane over a masa cake (like polenta) with plantains and a sweet/spicy tamarind sauce. It was really yummy. One issue we had was the waiter -- he was friendly and attentive, but didn't seem to speak English well. There are VERY few vegetarian options on the menu (odd for a Mexican place) and no actual vegetarian entrees... you'd have to assemble something out of the side dishes and maybe a cheese enchilada. But when we asked him if there were any vegetarian options, he started off by suggesting salads... which, he pointed out, could be had with beef or chicken. He just started babbling about beef, chicken, fish, shrimp... so my friend who is trying to give up meat for Lent finally ordered the same shrimp dish as me and figured she'd be forgiven. But I would expect more knowledgeable service and better English from a place this... ...surprisingly EXPENSIVE. When the bill came, we were all a little stunned. For a much better value, great food, and substantially better margaritas, I would stick with Cantina la Casita in East Atlanta. But I'd go to No Mas again for the lovely atmosphere, and be a little more careful about what I ordered.
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Christen L.
Even giving allowance for a busy Saturday night, having a meal average three hours when you have a reservation is a little much in my opinion. If the waiter had been attentive, it might not have been so terrible. The drinks were not good at all, my margarita was mainly mix each time and the beer we were served was flat (except from the bottle). There are plenty of real authentic Mexican restaurants in the are that are by far superior in quality. Trendy place, but who knows why...
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Sarah T.
Last night was "date night" so we decided to try out No Mas Cantina. Not super romantic, but since it was our 1,000-something date together, you can say that a romantic atmosphere is not a requirement for date-night. Immediately walking up, I saw a patio that made me wish it was a warm late-August evening. It screamed for me to sit and drink margaritas on it! Maybe in another 5 months I'll come back to enjoy it. The interior is open, and fun. The waitress said we'd have a 25 minute wait, but as soon as we sat at the bar to order a drink, our pager went off. Kind of strange, but we rolled with it. It took our waitress 7+ minutes to come up, introduce herself, and take our drink orders. Other than that initial lull, she was pretty prompt, and informative. We were steered toward the "original margarita" I believe it's called. The $10 one, saying that if we weren't into overly sweet ritas that we should stay away from the no mas margarita. Well, these $10 margaritas were strooooooong and this is coming from a girl that loves a strong margarita. We both finished ours without a problem, but both believed we would've enjoyed the no mas margarita more. The queso was delicious. You can add different ingredients for an enhanced taste. We added the spicy beef & jalapenos. If only they could create some kind of warming contraption to keep the queso fresh through my who meal. For dinner I had the salmon. My salmon was a little overcooked but it was hardly noticeable amongst the exquisite flavors of my dish. The sauce, mashed potatoes, squash, and zucchini combined with the salmon was one of the best combinations that has touched my taste-buds in awhile. My husbands shrimp enchiladas paled in comparison to my dish, although he thoroughly enjoyed his as well. I hear good things about the desserts, but we were so stuffed there was no way we could even look at the dessert menu. There were a total of 3 large (20+ people) parties around the restaurant, so I feel like they would be really accommodating to large parties. I could see myself meeting a bunch of friend here, enjoying the patio, or having another date night with my husband... overall I'm pretty impressed with No Mas Cantina, and I think if you give it a chance, you will be too.
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Lesa T.
I love the atmosphere of this place. Every time I go and sit inside (you can sit outdoors on the covered patio with ceiling fans when the weather is lovely) I find something else whimsical to look at. Love the glasses, margaritas and cheese dip with added jalapeno peppers, the salsa is a smoky flavor, so different. The food is okay, nothing to write home about, my favorite is just to have margaritas with chips, dip and salsa. You can park in the front (parallel) or in the back which is valet in the evenings.
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Wendy K.
I had a good time at No Mas. I enjoyed the decor.. reminded me of Olde Town San Diego. The food was the traditional mexican that you would find at "Mexican Restaurants"... which is what makes it good. we ate the chicken special mango/spinah something and the shrip tacos... they were really good.. It was much different than we expeceted.. but I will deffinitely go back.. It was a tiny bit bland.. but thats ok.. yummy cheese dip with jalapenos... (we took it home and added a little more milk which made it perfect)
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Ryan F.
I don't make it to Castleberry Hill very often. It's not that I have something against this quickly growing area. Hell, it's a really cool place with TONS of urban lofts towering over its streets. It's just that when I think of places to eat, restaurants in Castleberry Hill are not the first that come to mind. Thankfully, a buy one/get one free coupon for No Mas persuaded me to head over to this side of town and check out the restaurant and surrounding neighborhood. When one approaches the stairway to enter the large patio/entrance of No Mas, it's clearly apparent that they've put a lot of effort into decorations and design. Everything looks custom made including hanging glass fixtures and a fence with inlaid glass-work. Inside is the same idea. While many reviewers show love for the look of No Mas, I find it to be somewhat thrown together. It's not hard to look at, it's just a lot to look at. I found the food to be pretty damn good and I was not expecting much based on what I had heard and read on Yelp. I really like the chips and salsa here. While the chips aren't the yellow corn variety, they are still good and the salsa's flavor is different than most around town. I ordered the fajitas with steak and chicken. Typically I find steak in fajita dishes to be tough, but this was tender as could be and delicious. The chicken however, was cooked with skin on (I found this to be strange). Prices are a bit high for Mexican, but quality is definitely higher than most spots. If you do the math: Great Patio + Friendly Service + Good Food = Definitely worth a return trip.
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Alexa G.
"No mas pescado!!!" I screamed as their fish tacos swam around in my tummy, these are probably the most filling fish tacos I've ever had. Just two of them sent me over the threshold to fullness. No Mas has a cute semi-covered patio area to kick back and enjoy a margarita.. or two... or five. The salsa was good even though it was slightly sweet, but anyplace that serves salsa warm has my heart.
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Robert O.
We have eaten at No Mas! four times now, and we have been much happier with it than the other reviews here would lead you to believe. Castleberry Hill is definitely an up and coming area. We usually get the cheese dip, some margeritas and the fajita feast for two. The Fajita Feast for two is the best value on this menu, and we usually cannot finish it. The Mageritas are solid, not exceptional. Our service has varied from amazing to mediocre. On our most recent visit, the check took much longer to come than it should have. On other visits, our food came out much faster than I would have expected. They do not take reservations, and it gets very busy on the weekend nights. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes solid traditional Mexican food.
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Joe G.
Great ambiance and very good Mexican fare. Some of the best margaritas I've had in Atlanta. Get the enchiladas and some guac....delicious!
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Liz F.
I would categorize their food as upscale TexMex. The food was really good with decent sized portions. I had the Camarónes Alambres which were very tasty! The margaritas are really good and strong. The service was very friendly and prompt. The interior is very interesting - all the furniture and decoration are unproportionally large. It's a little pricey, but would definitely recommend for a date night!
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Erin W.
Wow, this place has alot of reviews. I went to No Mas for the first time last night for dinner with a group of friends and we enjoyed it! The atmosphere is very cool and "Mexican-y" but not tacky. It is a large space with plenty of room and a second level (they have an elevator too which came in handy for my friend on crutches when we found out we'd be sitting upstairs!) Our wait time was minimal for a Saturday night, and our waiter (I forgot his name but he had blonde curly hair and freckles) was very fast and attentive and took good care of us. Before being seated we hung out at the bar for a few minutes. I noticed their massive version of a "pitcher" of margaritas--it comes in a huge colorful vase! I am always a little irked, though, when the only option for parking is valet, and the salsa didn't wow me either--it was brownish in color (what is up with brown salsa these days?) I like my salsa to be the color of fresh tomatoes and have tons of fresh ingredients with plenty of cilantro. Not at No Mas. I guess some people prefer a more "smoky" salsa and if so, No Mas is the place to get it. The rest of the meal was great--I ordered the Fish Tacos which had plenty of lightly-fried fish and purple cabbage with a yummy creamy chipotle sauce, accompanied by rice and beans. It was a ton of food for just $11. My friends all enjoyed their entrees as well. My frozen margarita was spot-on, no complaints there! The prices were definitely reasonable considering the up-and-coming location in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood. I am glad that No Mas moved further south, closer to me! Now a great atmosphere with good Mexican food and margaritas is only a few miles away!
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Michael E.
I've been here once before but I was hammered, so this is actually my first sober review of the place. Location is great because I love to see this part of town developing in to something more than what you'd expect. It's quirky, colorful and inviting, for the most part. Service was so-so. We sat at the bar and it took about 10 minutes before anyone greeted us. Yes, I said TEN MINUTES - unacceptable. Especially since it was only 5:30 and the place was not busy. Bartenderess was pleasant, but disconnected; she didn't seem to be all there. The food - once we were greeted, we started with a couple of margaritas. OK, but a bit too sweet for my tastes and not enough tequila (see first paragraph). Salsa was yummy - smokey, rich and delicious. Chips, not so much. They weren't bad, but they were all broken - the largest piece I had was maybe the size of a quarter. Ordered off the DARW menu and started with some really, really good calamari. I mean, probably some of the best I've ever had - not at all rubbery and wonderful flavor. Then, I moved on to a chicken dish which was so-so - can't even remember what it was comprised of now other than some mashed potatoes (really?!?) and green salsa - not enough cheese, either. Flavor wasn't bad, but it wasn't sensational, either. After eating more of the smashed chips and salsa, I was stuffed so I brought my flan home and it's calling my name from the refrigerator right now. I'm going to assume it's tasty - it's flan for crying out loud. Maybe I'll have it for breakfast. Oh, and the thing that bugged me the most - why, oh, why, would you put a 6 foot PLASTIC palm tree in the middle of your restaurant? I mean, there's plenty of light in there for a real one and it would have been so much nicer and authentic than the dust-covered fake monstrosity currently residing there. Just a thought. I'm a Virgo - these small details don't get by me very easily. I will go back, though. I like it, regardless of it's flaws. Adios!
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Valerie B.
It shore is purty. But No Mas, didn't your mama tell you that true beauty is on the INSIDE? *sigh* It would be unfair of me not to state one major caveat regarding my No Mas experience. The one time I went was following the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll. The restaurant had been especially busy that night and our group of six showed up just prior to closing. They weren't even going to seat us, but then they decided to invite us in, so we were essentially one of the last tables before the kitchen closed. Honestly, they should have just called it a night. Someone immediately brought chips and salsa, which I saw as a good sign. Until I picked up my first chip (super thin with visible grease, very little flavor, needed salt) and dipped it into the, um, "salsa." My dining companions did the same, and as we chewed, we all looked at each other quizzically, until someone blurted out, "it tastes like KETCHUP!" What it really tasted like was canned crushed tomatoes. An inquiry to our server informed us that they had run out of their normal salsa. The fact that they tried to pass canned tomatoes off as salsa put them at an immediate disadvantage in the credibility/authenticity department. Any restaurant owner/manager who cared about its customers and reputation would not have tried to pull that off. My margarita was $7.50, it came in a pint glass. It was fine, but not memorable. Better than sour-mix-heavy swill from the "cheap mexican" places but nowhere near, say, Agave quality. My friend ordered guacamole. It was quite good (though it did seem like they used chopped lettuce or something to "stretch" it), and I'm a guac snob...it earned them the extra star. A couple of us ordered chicken quesadillas. The ingredients tasted fresh and the quesadilla is huge (good thing, since it ends up being almost $11 when you add the meat). But, it wasn't actually GRILLED like a quesadilla should be. The tortillas were soft, and I think they may have actually microwaved them. Another person at my table said his food was room temperature. Service was fine, efficient. But it definitely had that, I-took-this-last-table-just-to-make-sure-I-made-Âmoney-tonight feeling. And he added an 18% grat to our table...he's got to make money, that's why he's there, and nothing that was wrong was his fault. But I felt a little violated for paying over $20, when all was said and done, for a mediocre-to-crappy experience. If you're going to seat a table, even at the end of the night, then that table should get nothing less than the quality you provide earlier in the night. I get that it was busy and the kitchen was probably complete over it - but if that's the case, don't take my money if you're going to give me fake salsa. We should have complained at the time, but I didn't get the feeling anyone would care - I had the feeling that they felt they did us a favor by seating us late, that we signed up for a lackluster experience. For that reason, I can't imagine I would go back when I know I can get consistently good Mexican food elsewhere at a price where I don't feel ripped off. Sorry, No Mas.
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Laura D.
Although the atmosphere was pretty cool and I happened to have a fabulous time with the husband and friends, the food and service left much to be desired: A. What is up with the chips? They have this odd tangy after taste, bad texture, were cold, and in my opinion could NOT have been made out of corn. B. Our server, bless his heart, was very sweet but it always took forever for him to come back around. Maybe he was slammed. Yeah, that's it. C. On a positive note, I thought the guacamole was pretty tasty. Love the Castleberry Hill vibe, but will not be going back to this particular restaurant.
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Rajeev R.
Stopped here to fill the belly after the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll, and what did I find? Atmosphere: Excellent Service: Our guy was nice enough, but was pretty hard to get ahold of. Food: umm, here we go.... Margarita - almost completely sour mix. I have trouble believing there was even alcohol in it. Salsa - TASTES LIKE BARBECUE SAUCE!!!! Thats just wrong! No excuses on this one Cheese Dip - the only decent part. Also, chips were hot and greasy, but I kinda liked them that way (that night at least) Tilapia tacos - dry, boring, and nothing you can't get better anywhere else. This place is all show and no substance. The quality of food doesn't live up to the pretty interesting and nice decor, but your options are kind of limited in the neighborhood. My advice? If you go here, get a patio seat, chips and cheese dip, and a couple beers (I wouldnt trust the mixed drinks), enjoy some good conversation and move on to your next plans for the eve...
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Andrew N.
Hey, they would get a better review if there was actually liquor in their Margaritas. I have tried em over and over, and either my tolerance for alcohol is significantly and dramatically increased in that little area just south of Downtown, or something is wrong with their mixtures. Their food is pretty good. Not authentic Mexican, but much better than Chilis. I would recommend the Pollo Relleno (stuffed Chicken), or the Tampiquea skirt stake..very tasty. However, be sure that you can get your server to refill your water, or nearly-water (Margarita) glass often, since the food may just be entirely too salty. Their food is alright, however their atmosphere is wonderful. Unfortunately, I will no longer suggest them as a place to go for Margaritas... Bummer.
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Daniela G.
Avoid this place like the plague! Yes, the decor is gorgeous but clearly that's where the whole budget went. The food is passable at best and the service is horrendous. This is not just my opinion. Every person I've mentioned it to has had the same response about it. You could pick another Mexican restaurant out of the phone book blindfolded and it would be better. By the way, I am Latin and I have several Latin friends who agree. Firstly, the entrance to the restaurant is confusing. If you come in the front the first thing you will see is a ridiculously overpriced gift store. See something you like? Check Ebay, you'll find it for 300% less. Once you make it into the actual restaurant, good luck finding the hostess station. I parked behind the restaurant (the only place to park) and when I came up the stairs the first thing I saw was a patio area. There was no sign or anything that indicated I should go to the hostess station to be seated. I was there to meet some friends so I went inside to see if I could find them. As I entered I saw NO servers or employees anywhere. There was something that looked like a small bar (which I later found out was the hostess station but there was no one there.) I walked all around the place and couldn't find my friends so I went back to the patio to wait for them. When they arrived we figured that we should just seat ourselves on the patio. It was a week night and there were only three tables occupied outside. We chose a table and sat down. We kept trying to get the server's attention for drinks and menus but she seemed to go out of her way to avoid us. Finally I went inside to see if I could find another server. This time there was someone who looked like an employee who was standing close to the hostess station but didn't greet me or anything. I had to initiate the conversation. I asked if we could have someone take our drink orders and she looked at me like I was an idiot and told me we were supposed to be seated by the hostess first. She followed me outside with menus. Even after having been "officially" seated, the server still ignored us (remember there were only 3 other tables occupied. And, no, she was not covering indoors as well.) I finally called out to here and she came over to take our orders. When the food came my order was wrong. The food was bland but edible. As we ate, we noticed that there was a female patron in a party of three who was highly intoxicated. She was laughing and carrying on but nothing too disruptive. Halfway through our meal her chair tipped back (the chairs are VERY badly designed. On the patio they are basket chairs that are narrower at the bottom than the seat is.) The girl slammed her head on the concrete floor and was knocked unconscious. I realize that this was not the fault of the restaurant but it was their reaction that absolutely floored us. A server came up and stood there uselessly as one of the people in the girl's party squatted down and held the girl's head. Finally the manager showed up and the first thing he was concerned about was that the server there removed the girl's drink from the table immediately. At this point customers were shouting at them to call an 911. The manager looked around not knowing what to do and then finally asked a server to call 911. This is when I noticed that one of the workers from the kitchen was standing behind us watching and chuckling. When the ambulance showed up the girl, who had revived, was taken away. We finished our meal and paid our bill. We then asked if we could see the manager. We were very polite but we wanted to tell him that we were appalled at how he handled the situation when a patron injured herself. He explained that it was not their fault that she had gotten so drunk because she drank at the bar inside the restaurant before being seated on the patio. We explained that it wasn't about how drunk she got but about how the situation was dealt with once she injured herself. He seemed confused and kept telling us it wasn't their fault that she had gotten so intoxicated. I am not one for hyperbole. Everything I've written is exactly how it happened. For those that are just looking for Margaritas, you'll be happy. From what I understand those are good. I don't drink so I couldn't tell you.
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Wendy B.
I have lived 1 block away from No Mas for almost a year & this is my first visit. Went with a group of 5 on Saturday, after a small wait appox 4-5 min we were quickly seated. Margaritas were good & the food was better. We all loved the fact our nice server gave us a heads up on the Scoutmob app - allowing us all to save 50% off our meals. Kudos to No Mas!
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Fabia A.
First impression driving up was WOW! When we entered we thought the atmosphere was great it was almost like being on vacation. We sat down by the bar and waited for the rest of our party we had drinks that were good and the chips and salsa were very tasty and fresh. When we were seated we sat on the patio I was very impressed with the area and atmosphere. Now for the service the waiter wasn't friendly nor did offer us any suggestions on what to eat or friendly service. The food was not so good. I get better Mexican food at my local Los Bravos. If you just want to hang with friends and have good drinks this is the place to go, but if you want to get what you pay for then just get drinks and appetizer and go to your local Mexican spot for good food. By the way I ordered the shrimp skewers the shrimp was under cooked and the Masa cake was not so good. My husband got the enchiladas with the goat cheese and his was not so good either. Our friends got the fajitas and the beef was tough, but they said the chicken was pretty good. I would of given at least a 3 if the waiter gave better service and offered advice on what to order since it was our first time and it was my husbands Birthday.
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Stonely O.
We recently moved to Atlanta, and were looking for some reasonable Mexican food. After checking Yelp and seeing the less-than-great reviews, I decided that I had been allowing Yelp reviews too much control over the restaurants I visited, and decided to go anyway. I should have trusted these reviews. The food was okay. It wasn't uncooked or rotten or anything, but the dishes were either completely unseasoned or way over-seasoned. We ordered the queso and guacamole appetizer, and for $10 you get 1/2 of an avocado and a bowl of cheese dip. The wait staff was very friendly. Our main concern was with price. We ordered a single appetizer and two main dishes, and before tip it cost $50. No drinks, no dessert ($7 for a piece of cake?). There was no justification for the price, and it was irritating to have to pay so much for such mediocre fair. No Mas? No, Gracias.
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M.A. J.
Food is very good American / Mexican style. The restaurant is a fun locale, the patio especially, and the service is well above average. A great place to hang out or eat either one.
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Angela Y.
This place has great decor and the service was OK although I expected better service for a dead Easter night. They forgot our appetizer and brought it out with the meal....seeing how there were only 10 people in the entire restaurant a mistake like that is crazy. We ordered raspberry mojitos, but oddly I didn't get a sense of any raspberry in the drink although it was quite tasty. The food was pretty good and the bread pudding dessert was awesome. I will return to No Mas and give them a second try.
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Melonie T.
The food here is much more expensive then a traditional 'mexican' join but then again you get what you pay for. I have yet to be disappointed by their quality tex-mex goodies. The decor is great- I love Day of the Dead and seeing it splayed out around the restaurant is amazing. The patio is one of my fav places to have a few drinks in the summer- it is shaded, beautiful, and with an OK view of CBH. The upstairs event space is really nice as well, I have yet to host anything up there but the loft feel is superb (but not too secluded if that is what you are going for). The drinks are usually very good. The cachaca mixes always hit the spot and the margaritas are delish. I especially love the giant glass containers although I am always terrified that I will break them, especially after enjoying a few.
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Lorne C.
Having been going here for quite some time. Always the same consistent service and food. Great for groups, and the chips/salsa are free! This is a nice mix of traditional and nouveau Mexican food. I have had most of the seafood and meat dishes, and each are good in their own right. This is quite a large place and it can get busy and crowded, but usually a fun crowd, esp at the bar. I also like to bring out-of-towners here because they always seem to love it
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Jason M.
Went with a large group and really had a great time. The food was wonderful. Service was a little slow but the place was extremely packed (Saturday night). Only down side was the valet parking which took 20 minutes to get our car. Nothing that would stop us from coming back though.
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Paul S.
I'm definitely I creature of habit when it comes to places I frequent. I'm searching a place to dine tomorrow night and the words No Mas keep flashing in head. I'm venturing out so I will not be dining there tomorrow, but I still felt the need to review one of my favorite spots. I've been to No Mas Cantina several times... whether it be on a date, a large birthday party (which I highly recommend) or just with a few friends sitting out on the patio. The restaurant is huge. You should show up a little early and travel through the store that's adjacent to the restaurant. It's two stories of antique and handmade furniture, jewelry, decor, art, as well as plates and glassware. Excessively priced but still fun to stare in awe at some of the coolest things you'll never own. The restaurant itself is large, open and two stories as well. From the moment you're seated your greeted with some of the best salsa in Atlanta. Homemade smoked tomatoes that is just pure amazing... I could eat bowls of this dark earthy concoction and eventually end up doing so over the course of my meal! To me the margaritas are nothing to write home about. They're not bad by any means, just not that great. Although when you order a pitcher it will tower over you three feet tall in a blown glass pitcher. The food is great. I've been lucky to never have a bad meal or experience at No Mas. I recommend the summer time on their stellar patio. Each table is lit from the bottom creating a special setting for any occasion. The restaurant is large but still quite inviting. Not your traditional Mexican restaurant by any means, but it's definitely worth your time checking out!!
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Chip V.
I'd give it 3.5 stars, but you get the idear. For me, I could eat mexican food daily. No shit? No shit. I love the stuff. Specifically, the chips and salsa. If you've got a good salsa, I'm hooked. As others have said, the decor is amazing/out of this world/cool atmosphere etc. But that does not a good restaurant make. Or something like that. The salsa was pretty damn good compared to most other mexican eateries. Smoky, roasted, chipotle, goodness. However, it needed some salt! Which is really odd for me, as I don't use extra salt on ANYTHING. So salt the salsa I did, and it was great. As for my meal, I've never had fried chicken tacos before, and it was pretty good! The chipotle cream was a nice touch, and 3 tacos for $9 was way too much food, ugh! After 2, I was stuffed...the beans had a great flavor as well. My man got the mixed fajitas, and while his portions were kinda lacking in a typical fajita, the flavor was on point. $14 for them was a little steep. Overall, it wasn't amazing, but one of the better mexican places in ATL. I know one thing for sure: If I go back, I'm ABSOLUTELY ordering a pitcher of margaritas; the pitcher they're served in is a BATSHIT CRAZY glass sculpture. Looks like good times.
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Dustin W.
Too much glam for food that's subpar I took my girlfriend to No Mas for Valentines day. The margaritas were bland and the food portions were way off. Overall a disappointing meal. I've eaten at No mas more than a few times but I'll more than likely never return.
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Katherine D.
UPDATE: Upon my second visit to No Mas, I found the food to rather blah (again) and have since downgraded this rating to three stars. Drinks and ambiance are still good though. ORIGINAL REVIEW: The food at No Mas is decent, but not the greatest. In fact, as I was eating my Shrimp Enchilada I became keenly aware that I could have made the whole meal at home. Though tasty, the shrimp weren't as big as I would have liked. Even chopping large shrimp is a better option than using smallish shrimp, which makes the dish seem cheap. However, the smoky salsa is a step above many of the boring salsas out there today. The guacamole is good as well, though it needed a little salt. The best part of the No Mas dining experience is the patio/drinks (and why I gave them four stars). If you visited No Mas for those two things alone, you'd be completely happy. Overall, my No Mas experience was quite enjoyable.
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Rad S.
I have removed my original review. I still stand by the fact that we had bad service and it appears to be a pattern. I have had two very long emails from the owners. They are concerned about the situation. I hope that they do what is necessary to bring back the reputation they use to have....
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Scott M.
I like No Mas, but its definitely not one of the first spots i think of when it comes to Mexican. In regards to mexican, my palate is pretty seasoned because i spend a lot of time in California (where as far as I am concerned has the best Mexican food on earth). Plain and simple, I love No Mas because you can order one of the biggest drinks I have ever seen. Its hard to describe it, but ask for their huge margarita...its enough for 4 ppl, but if you split it between two, you are having a grrrreeeeeaaattt time. The food left a bit to be desired, at best everything that i have had their has been average. I actually liked the chips and salsa, but cant really give it to much credit cuz most of the time I am hungry as hell when i sit down to eat, and thats the first thing that they bring. "No mas"....your right, No more...
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Joel C.
After a neighborhood committee meeting, I went to No Mas tonight for a late dinner. I always seem to have a great time and the food was tasty as always. I usually order one of these four items on the menu: Pancho's Plate, Nachos Fabulosos, Chicken Quesadillas or Ensalada de los Gringos. Yeah, yeah...I am all about the simplicity! I'm a huge fan of their chips as well and I think they have the BEST salsa and queso dip. Their salsa is so unique to any other Mexican eatery with its smokey flavor! Of course, like all the other reviews; the atmosphere is great and it's pretty cool that I can buy the chair that I am sitting in. Which reminds me...with the holidays just around the corner, I need to buy Mom something from the store next door: No Mas Hacienda. Looks like I'll be heading back there again this week for some shopping! ***Special Note: Did you know that No Mas Productions is closing its location over at Huff Rd and moving everything over to Castleberry Hill!? I hear there is a huge moving sale right now...maybe someone is willing to give one of the roosters a home? :) ***UPDATE: I'm adding an additional star for the new menu items! Great job guys! I seriously eat here like twice a week!
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Rebecca K.
In my life, Mexican food might as well be crack. I crave it, and I could eat it anytime, anywhere. Even really really bad Mexican makes me really really happy. So, I've been meaning to try No Mas for a while because not only is there a serious dearth of good Mexican in Atlanta, but this place is also conveniently in town in Castleberry Hill. I finally went there for lunch today with a friend, and it was much cuter than I was expecting. I had been to the shop they ran over on Huff Rd. before, which was mostly outdoors/garden stuff. So, when I walked in to see the really spectacular art and lighting, I was impressed. My companion immediately remarked on what a cute choice the place was. The staff were consistently attentive, and after we finally found the lunch menu (it's about 3 pages from the end of the menu), we ordered. The chips and salsa were good -- the salsa had a nice smoky flavor that was a bit more complex than you expect from the stuff they sit down in front of you just for showing up. The chips were freshly fried and tasty, though they needed salt. My companion had the fried chicken tacos and she was very pleased, at one point asking for forgiveness as she took a break from our conversation to consume the rest of her meal. I had the lunch combination, a choose-two kind of deal. I got a chicken taco and a beef enchilada with mole sauce. The food was respectable, and even good once I added salt. The bill was reasonable, and the service was appropriately speedy for lunch. The verdict: Go here, but add salt.
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Daniel R.
Pretty good chicken burrito. Nothing too fancy about it that stands out. The salsa was tasty and the chips were fresh. I can think of several other Mexican eateries in Atlanta of better value.
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Cole L.
Worst service ever! I've been here dozens of times. Generally good food but service is a craps shoot. Today's brunch was one of the losers. Server was clueless. Bloody Marys were awful. I especially appreciated the 2.50 liquor bump that I didn't order.
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chelsa v.
No Mas! Muy Bueno!! Just arriving home from Tejas and eating tons of delicious mexican catina and tex mex I slightly had doubts to No Mas was even going to compare. I was proved wonderfully wrong!! This place rocks. The guac and salsa is fabulous and fresh!! I ordered the enchiladas with REAL mole sauce! I loved it. It is soo hard to find authentic like mole sauce, but alas No Mas had it to perfection!! Ditto the others who have stated the outdoor seating may be one of the most enjoyable in Atlanta. It feels like I am actually in San Antonio on the Riverwalk or something. Very cool. No Mas actually sells the tables and chairs that are provided on the patio dining area. Pretty nifty, if you absolutely had to have them, you could!! Oh yeah, the bar is very unique and def. looked like a great place to enjoy some libations!! No Mas A+++++++
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Ms. D.
The patio and service were pleasant enough, and the huge hand blown pitchers of ritas looked tempting, but the food is raunchy, cafeteria garbage. Bland flavors, low quality ingredients- blah! My theory is that folks get so tanked off the margaritas that they don't care what they are eating.
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Kaitlin L.
So we went out with intentions of going to Wasabi (since I had read all the great Yelp reviews) but we came to find out it was closed the Wed. before Thanksgiving - so we ended up at No Mas. It has been on our list for awhile - so since we were in the neighborhood we went in. What a cool place! The decor is so tasty and the best part is everything is for sale! So before and after dinner we did a little browsing. Most things are way expensive - so we just got a few little Christmas ornaments and a Christmas candle - they had it burning in the store and it smells like fresh Christmas trees - so we couldn't resist! The salsa and queso were great as starters. Drinks were good - we had margaritas and sangria - just a little on the pricey side. I subtracted 1 star because I had ordered enchiladas and while we were enjoying our queso our waiter informed us they were out of enchiladas!? Seemed kind of odd that a Mexican restaurant would be out of those - so I switched to a salad - which was decent - but I was glad I had filled up on queso first. My husband got the Poncho's platter - which to my/his surprise had enchiladas on it - so I'm not sure why I couldn't get mine. But we both enjoyed the food but mostly the ambiance. It's such a fun little place - we will definitely return and tell friends about it!
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Logan V.
The atmosphere is pretty cool, they have a nice little patio too. Though I can't comment on the food, their margarita's were excellent!
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Denise H.
Had my bacholorette party here and it was awesome! They accommodated our large group with no problem at all. They even let my friends bring in their own cake and extras like pee-pee straws, lol. I remember having mulitple delicious purple margaritas. I didn't pay so I can't speak to price but I can speak to good service, a great atmosphere and super wait staff.
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Justin B.
A Mexican cantina restaurant that separates itself from the rest by offering an atmosphere that is anything but ordinary. The only negative aspect that I could find about No Mas is their normal business hours. On the weekends they only stay open until 11:00, but I cannot blame them considering the Castleberry Hills area can around this time of the night. I was not able to actually walk around the showroom part of the Cantina, located in the front of the building, because it closes around 9pm; however I was able to view it from the large windows that looked out onto the streets of Castleberry Hills. The showroom portion of the business contains a small bar which where customers can grab a drink to carry with them while they browse through the large and diverse collection of decor and furniture, all of which appeared to be for sale. The entire furniture and decor collection at No Mas contained many unique items that an individual would be hard to find anywhere else in the United States. It included items like a large statue that seemed to have been inspired by the Aztec Indian culture, as well as an elegant giant dark brown wooden dining room table that looked like it belonged in the dining room at Bruce Wayne's mansion. Aside from the Spanish inspired showroom, I should also mention that there is also a wonderful restaurant in the same building. The back porch area of the restaurant faces the parking lot and provides a view of a portion of the downtown Atlanta city skyline. The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated, with a large dining room area upstairs and downstairs. The bar area, which is also located downstairs, is very long stretching down the wall from the door of the kitchen extending itself almost all the way to the doors of the patio. I did not have an opportunity to eat any of the food at No Mas, but my buddy who lives in the area told me that it was delicious, so I am looking forward to going back and giving it a try. No Mas is a one of the most wonderful and unique restaurants that I have ever been to. I urge everyone on Yelp to stop by and give it a try. It's worth the trip.
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Vish G.
Our family dined here last weekend. The food was OK... nothing to brag about. They only had one kind of salsa... mild. I mean.. who goes to a Mexican joint to eat mild salsa. The earthy decor and ambiance is what this place is know for and in that category it did not disappoint. Check it out if you simply want standard Mexican fare but a good atmosphere.
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Dan A.
This place is way too far over reaching; huge space with sub-par food. Decor was cool and our service was OK, but our water was only refilled once and once we paid we got no service. I had a Torta Mexicana, and it was anything but Mexican; it was basically a chicken sandwich..highly disappointing. However, the fries were great, couldn't tell if they were yuca or a mix of potato and plantain. The only way this place survies is as a bar.
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Brian W.
We walked to this place from the CNN center. It was less than an mile so it wasn't too bad. The high-end margarita was quite tasty although it could have had a different tequila than 1800-Silver. Those pitchers of margaritas seemed like a gimmick more than anything. My colleague had one of the platters and it looked quite good. I had the pork chop and enjoyed it quite a bit. The guacamole had a bit of a 'pre made and sitting around for a while' taste to it but the salsa was quite tasty.
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Amira A.
I was dragged here by a friend. I actually enjoyed everything about this spot. My friend and I sat at the bar where I had the bartender whip me up a strawberry passion fruit margarita. She plopped down the chips and dip before I even ordered. The chips were fresh. I ordered off the lunch menu. A shrimp fajita. My friend had the cheese quesadilla. It was soooo delightful!!! It had spinach and onions in it ermahgerd! I wish I would've ordered her meal. Mine was delicious as well but food always taste better when it belongs to someone else. Listen when I tell you that plop of guacamole was the bomb, it really was. I wish I could eat that every day. I haven't had any as good as what I was presented with. We need a No Mas in NYC. My bartender was nice. I had nothing but pleasant experiences service wise while in the south.
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John F.
Very disappointing experience from a historically great place. My wife and I have been loyal fans of No Mas for several years. When we have company in town, it's one of the first places we take them. So when my wife suggested that we get marguerites on her birthday at No Mas I was game and thought it was a great way to finish the day. When we arrived we were told that the manager was really angry. Several very large parties had all shown up at the same time to eat and without any reservations. Rather than call in extra staff or turn one of the large parties away that clearly should have made a reservation, they turned us and everyone else away one after the other. When I told the host that we'd be happy to just sit at the bar for drinks, the manager communicated to him we couldn't do that either. I don't know who the manager there is but his/her petulant reaction and horrible decision making succeeded, in one fell swoop, turning die hard advocates of No Mas who bring in our business and many others, to people who probably won't return and will mention our experience every time the restaurant comes up in conversation. I would have preferred to email our complaint directly to No Mas but they didn't bother putting an email address on their website...
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Danielle A.
Chester, of Team Poncho, is the best bartender ever! He remembers everyone's name and makes awesome drinks. No Mas is so blessed to have him!!!
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Danielle F.
I've only been to No Mas a hand full of times at the most. I find the food pretty mediocre. It's close to the worst Mexican food I've had in the city for the value. The food has an Old El Paso-esque taste to it. I feel like it is all something I could make at home. The Queso Tradicional looks and tastes like Velveeta. This place has a HUGE following and a great atmosphere. The drinks are usually really good. So, when I've gone, it was straight to the bar after the initial bad food experience. I will say I love their salsa. It has a great smoky chipotle flavor. Other than the margaritas and the salsa, I would pass on this place. The prices on the menu don't match the quality or taste of the food. If you're looking for atmosphere and a great place to have drinks with your friends, this is it. If you actually like going to a restaurant for the food, this may not be the place for you.
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Tom D.
Average. The space is great and the bar is cool, but there is better Mexican food at the local strip mall. My burrito was room temperature and overall bland. Everyone seems to like this place for a birthday dinner so I will probably be back, but not for MY birthday!
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Jamie P.
I just got back having some No Mas with friends. I was a little hesitant because the rating was only 3 stars. However, I'm glad I put my hesitance aside! The food was very delicious, at least my enchiladas and rice that I could finish. There was a lot of food with all the orders in my party. The service was good too. Our waitress checked on us often and made sure we had everything we needed, we all took quite a liking to her! I'd definitely say give this place a try at least once. :)
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Taylor L.
Beautiful Mexican restaurant tucked in Atlanta. We decided to come here after I read on Google that this was one of the must eat places. The place itself was easy to find but the parking was awful. We showed up around 8 pm and the private parking was full so we had to circle around several times for a spot. When we entered, it was actually in the back, where they house the retail products. We walked through the outdoor seating to be seated (we sat outside). I did notice there was quite a bit of confusion as to where people should go to get seated. The waiter was very nice and attentive. I checked in on here and got free queso! The food itself is really good but a bit salty, especially the steak I ordered. They have a nice little dessert display when you go through the back but it closes earlier than the rest of the place, which was a pain in the ass because we had parked out there. Overall, I would definitely return, but order a different meal.
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Alex H.
I want to love you, but I don't. Y'all need to figure out how to deal with groups. Go ahead and seat us without flak when people are trickling in. Don't jerk us around as to when the upstairs seating opens up. That said, the drinks are great and the food is good. However, the prices I'm paying...let's just say that I get twice the delicious carnitas for half the price in delightful divey joints. Sure the margarita isn't nearly as awe-inspiring (holy cow jalapeno mango delight!), but pork is greater than tequila every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
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Sriti K.
Yesterday I went in this place after two years thinking maybe just maybe they have improved. But I was totally disappointed. The chips were old, the drink ok but the food was the worst part. I just ordered three sides and all three of them were terrible, over salted, not-fresh and I was like I can cook better at home. $2 service charge for parking !! Well I am never going to this place again. Please beware the food is not GOOD !!!
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David A.
A fun place for basic, tastefully prepared Mexican fare in the Castleberry Hill area. What sets this place a part is the atmosphere - a massive gorgeous space complete with a culturally inspired store with everything from furniture to paintings to knick-knacks. Great outdoor seating as well. A wonderful place for parties, large groups and celebrations. I have always had excellent service.
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Sara S.
I hope this 5 star rating helps them. Everything I had was a spice explosion! Our new favorite Mexican in ATL and worth the drive from East Atlanta.
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Kahliya J.
To be honest, I have experienced more authentic Mexican food than No Mas! Maybe if they can get more items on the menu to make it more authentic; it will be a lot better.
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Tim C.
Great food and a groupon made the already decent prices very affordable.
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Cindy P.
You can get a free queso dip if you check in from Yelp. Food is good. Indoor decor & Patio are really nice. The hacienda gift shop is fun. Surprisingly, the margaritas are very strong. I had to ask for a little cup of more lime juice. So, you'll get your money's worth.
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Stephen S.
I've been to No Mas a couple of times and I really love it, great vibe, great food, and lots of cool decorations to complement the vibe of the place. And the other half of the building is their showroom, where there is some really cool original decoration pieces and jewelry. All in all it's a really unique place, with more going on than you might think.
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Jai R.
One of the best happy hour locations in the city. No, there isn't much of a crowd so you have to bring the party with you but there are great food specials, that make up for everything. I really love their queso and rolled tacos. It's not authentic Mexican food but it is very good.
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Rosland M.
IF YOU PLAN TO USE A GROUPON, READ ON: The food and atmosphere at No Mas Cantina were fine--nothing great--about average. The service? Not so much. The server was totally turned off by us because we used a Groupon. In fact, when we told her we had a Groupon, she glumly and smugly replied, "oh." We didn't challenge the attitude because we didn't want her or anyone else from the kitchen spitting, sneezing, or otherwise doing anything else to our food. Anyway, from there, she seemed rather unenthused about serving us. Please know that had we not been short on time, we would've left and just paid full price at some other establishment. At the end of our meal, the server never volunteered to inform us that the "Service fee" was really a 15% gratuity already calculated on the pre-Groupon total!! We had to question this "mysterious charge." So, why would No Mas Cantina build in a "hidden tip," and include yet another line below that one for "tip?" How GREEDY is that??? The server would've gotten a tip from us anyway on the PRE-GROUPON total, which would've been MORE than 15%; however, since No Mas Cantina tried to slyly double-dip out of our pockets, we just doled out the 15% already calculated into the check and not a penny more. This place should get a clue and just give people a chance to tip on their own. Not everyone who dines out tends to be cheapskates. In fact, we're usually generous tippers because we know people in the service industry rely on them. Would've liked to have come back to this restaurant with more people. Now, we're not so sure.
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Domonic B.
This is probably one of my favorites Mexican spots in ATL! The restaurant in itself has a great and interesting set up. Service is always really good and so is the food. The decor is really interesting and the cool things about it is that almost everything is for sale! I get the burritos on the regular and the drinks are good also. Try a margarita(the one with the bottle of Corona in it is my favorite) and you won't be disappointed. I recommend saving room for dessert and going next door(in the same establishment) and checking out their dessert/coffee bar. The chocolate covered strawberries are among my favorite picks. Get dessert and walk around...you might buy a piece of the restaurant to take home!
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Keshon P.
SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE. We had 6 different waiters throughout the evening. When I asked the last waiter who brought the ticket what happened to the first he said he "had an emergency" however we saw him leave quite clamly just minutes before. If it's the end of your shift just say so and that's cool. But we got chips toward the end. I've been back sense, but the food is always just mew. I love the atmosphere and the the bravery it took to open in this area when they did, but the food hasn't gotten any better in since I first went.
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Tatiana S.
I love NoMas drinks and i really want to like the food but everytime i try something im just not impressed. I would say stick with the queso and the mango margaritas and you will be happy you came. The service is nice as well, i normally come here with big parties and the staff has always been good at accomodating large parties. They also have a lovely bakery and fine goods shop i like to peak in evey time i go.
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Olivia D.
Went here for the first time for lunch today and got the lunch fajitas. It was a pretty large portion. The chicken was a little too burnt for my taste, and the rice didn't have any flavor. There were also no vegetables really in the entire and that's my favorite part. A little disappointed but the environment was very cool and it was clean and I loved the decor.
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Adrienne R.
Omigod!!! This is a hidden gem! Me and the hubby rolled up on this one by mistake and BOY were we surprised. The food is delicious!!! Large servings, good flavor, good service. You can't get too much better than this! I had the blackened shrimp tacos, there were only 2, but they were VERY filing. The Hubby had 3 beef tacos that were so full he couldn't close them. The meat was seasoned to perfection! I don't do too many 5 stars but this place DEFINITELY deserves each and everyone one of them.
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Keesha P.
If I could give this crap no stars I would! I ordered a simple quesadilla with fajita chicken and onions and mushrooms aaand instead I got a quesadilla with a plethora of onions and mushrooms. So when I inquired as to where the chicken was the server, who I think was set on purposely ignoring us) insisted that I let him take it to the kitchen to "fix it" although I was perfectly fine with it the way it was. He insisted again that he take it back. The manager brought it back to the table exactly the way it left only this time they had added cold chicken to it and now my entire meal was cold and now soggy. Needless to say it absolutely made me lose my appetite. Gross. I am highly disgusted and irritated.
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Leah S.
My colleague and I went here recently on a business trip. We actually walked from downtown Atlanta and were so relieved to arrive at this restaurant! The layout of the restaurant was great- we sat on the patio under fans. Loved all the decor. Laura was our server and she was great- very professional with great suggestions and super-fast service. The menu was extensive and not too cheese Tex-mex. Seemed authentic. Shrimp fajitas were AMAZING. We went to the Cantina in Buckhead 2 days later and it wasn't nearly as good. Can you tell we love Mexican food?! I highly recommend
I've been here a few times & i'm surprised that I haven't written a review before. The Mojito's are strong the Mexican is gourmet & the atmosphere on point. Good date night if your date likes Mexican. Good patio with limited seating so come early if it's nice outside.
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John S.
No Mas Cantina is a mexican place down past the CNN center that isn't spectacular but its definitely a nice little experience for the place in which it is. Got pretty nice decor, and overall nice atmosphere. Anyways, came here last weekend with Harrison J. since they had the scoutmob for it, which they gladly accepted. Our waiter was courteous and nice, and was nice enough not to interrupt when we were busy in a heated discussion actually, haha. Anyways, we shared the $30 fajita platter, and also got queso dip. We started with the queso dip of course, after asking for it to eat with our chips in addition to the salsa. Speaking of which, salsa is a big component for my judging of any mexican restaurant, and this was no exception. Props for the salsa, it was very well prepared, but nothing out of this world. Meanwhile, the queso dip was pretty tasty (I LOVE cheese), but then we found out it was 7 dollars, which even with the scoutmob is a LOT for just a ton of cheese. So the Fajitas: They came with 3 meats, shrimp, steak, and chicken. The best of these 3 was actually the chicken, and harrison agreed with me. It was juicy and savory, and crispy on the outside. Meanwhile, the steak was pretty good too, very juicy, but didn't have as much flavor as I expected. The tortillas that came with them were also homeade there, which was a nice touch. The rice and beans were average, and the shimp was pretty good. Overall, not a bad place, but a bit too expensive considering the fact that its not THAT good.
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Ashley W.
Love this place!!! Yummy drinks and inviting atmosphere! Our waitress was pretty awesome as well! Thanks Omolara for perfect service!
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Franklin B.
No mas is great place in the downtown area for a memorable meal. Free parking, delicious inspired food, service is usually good. They have capacity for large groups and a reasonably priced lunch menu
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Carolina M.
I had a bad impression of the restaurant already seeing how the hostesses were confused and unorganized. Table for 6? No mas! We hardly had to wait though once the hostesses got their shit together. We sat in the huge booth by the restrooms (the crappiest place to sit in ANY restaurant, pun might have been intended) and our waitress kept coming back to check on us for drinks to the point we wanted to say "No mas!" And that is exactly what happened after our drinks arrived. No mas camarera (that's "waitress" in Spanish for you gringos). She really disappeared of all the times we wanted her for the check. Haha, she got us good. To be honest, we didn't really eat except the chips, salsa and an order of guac. I can't give an accurate review of the food. We drank mojitos and shared a pitcher of the frozen guava margarita which was tasty. However, my impression is that this place wasn't any different from any other mexican restaurant except for decor, drinks and service "no mas"-style. I guess there's a reason why this place is called No Mas. I never thought poor service could ever affect how I review a place. No Mas para mi! (Although I'd totally go back to Cafe ADios).
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Janeen W.
Went to five stars because I actually got a response from the owner, which is rare! He was concerned about the valet and would look more into the matter. He also invited me to give them another try, which I was debating, but now it's totally a go. Everyone deserves a second chance, especially when they apologize ! :-). I will update you after my next visit :-)
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Eric K.
It's a great place to eat and they have a huge tequila selection. The food is very authentic. Despite what other nay sayers have posted, I think it's refreshing to find a place that only serves tacos on corn tortillas. The traditional way. Flour tortillas are too heavy and doughy for tacos. I do agree with the valet comment. I understand it gets busy but they just park it in the same lot you could park in yourself if they let you. Overall a great experience especially if you are a tequila snob.
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Ms. B.
Great place to eat & chill. There is no happy hr but the drinks are made well. I personally get a Mango Mojito. The food is good and the patio is great wen the weather is nice.
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Adree O.
The food was pretty decent and the drinks were very good. I went with a group of 10 and we had a great time. The service was very good for such a large group and the ambiance was very nice.
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Rich B.
Good atmosphere for a pretty big place. Good service. A lot of outdoor seating covered. Parking a bit tricky better to take cab on busier night. Not he nicest of areas but immediate area ok. Pretty typical Mex food didnt see anything unique. There is a separate store we didnt shop in (and i acxidentally posted a review to need to reverse that).
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D J.
food quality is low . skip this place and go to pappasitos.
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Emily M.
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Kristal C.
I am a huge Mexican fan and No Mas is ok. I went last week with some friends because we purchased a deal on groupon. Had it not been for that I wouldn't have been keen on this restaurant. I got the chicken and shrimp fajitas and a margarita. The marg was good but my meal was average...nothing exciting. The shrimp were seasoned well and the salsa and guacamole were the best parts. The portion sizes are also a plus! The atmosphere is really nice and the staff is friendly. The food came quick too. I'd go back with another groupon deal. So in my opinion this spot is worth a shot.
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Yolanda M.
I really enjoy the layout, drinks are a plus... Ive been twice... I would only get the fajitas, I enjoyed them very much! The service was fast and friendly!
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Sonya M.
The atmosphere was fantastic but the drinks & food weren't that great. All I had was the combo dinner with tacos & enchiladas, rice & beans.. the food came out lukewarm for starters & just wasn't that good. The drinks were OK but very weak. And how can a Mexican restaurant run out of Strawberry Margaritas? Our server was really nice though & fairly attentive for such a large party. (There were 9 of us) If you're in Atlanta I'd skip this one.
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Maikol V.
#GROUPON #WARNING The coupon only covers meals, no drinks, no appetizer... So go ahead and get expensive food!
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Lauren H.
Our lunch here was absolutely delicious and soo filling that I didn't eat for the next day. We started out with the chips & salsa which was awesome. Then I got the special enchiladas and my husband got the fajitas. Both were excellent. The enchiladas were very rich though and it was difficult to finish them all. The fajitas were very good quality and extremely delicious. We will definitely be going back again. Be sure to checkout the awesome housewares and gifts at the store next door!
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Jackie H.
I really like No Mas. I have been on several occasions and I have not been disappointed yet. I am in love with the salsa and homemade chips to the point where I totally fill up on them and don't leave much room for my meal. Still, I order the steak fajitas which I get all hot and bothered about as well. After I stuff the fajitas down my throat until I'm full and have to take the rest home in a box, I wax the rest of that salsa and chips off. Damn. I have tried an assortment of meals here and I have been happy with all. Anyway, the place is really cool. They have work from artist all about and you can buy the stuff. Plus you've got that pretty cool museum you can browse through. Their margaritas are on point also. I have tried all the flavors. I end up at No Mas roughly once every six weeks or so. I like it!
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Anna A.
So, I went to No Mas Cantina after work yesterday to say goodbye to one of my coworkers. We had the queso/guacamole combo dip appetizer and added the seasoned ground beef to the cheese dip. It was very tasty.... cheese dip was good with beef and guacamole tasted fresh. However, for $11 total for the appetizer, it was just too small for that price. I had the fish tacos which were 11.99 and were perfectly good with a nice spicy tartar/mayo sauce and shredded red cabbage. They were decent. The salsa is just ok to me. The best thing about the place is the drinks. We had the most fabulous frozen mango margaritas. We ordered a pitcher, which was $30. It was pricy, but 4 of us shared that pitcher and we each got a couple of margaritas a piece out of the ginormous impressive pitcher that they served it with. Honestly, in my opinion this place gets 3 stars because the prices are too high for what you get. It is just an average perfectly decent Tex Mex Restaurant that is overpriced.
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ree d.
Great place! We bought the Scoutmob Hand-picked. Our server was super nice and prompt. I think his name was David. The food was really yummy and big portions. Will definitely be going back
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Will T.
Any hope that No Mas had upped their game was dashed on my most recent visit. This seems to be a restaurant that thrives on large groups. A 300 person party upstairs had parking clogged, with lines around the block. Hapless valets struggled with the crowd and finally put the "Parking lot is full" sign out, forcing patrons to search for parking on the tight streets of Castleberry Hill. Downstairs, an after work group of 20+ crowded out individual tables, which should be a restaurant's bread and butter, but No Mas seems to live or die on their large groups. It's a shame if they cater to conventioneers who will never return while pissing off the locals. Service was okay but spotty. Our waiter had to be flagged down anytime we wanted something and rarely stopped by the table to check on us. Food didn't maintain the high standard we experienced on our previous visit. My combination platter came with the wrong sauce on my enchilada and overall the food was dry. The mixed vegetables I raved about on my previous visit were not the same thing I received this time, which was an unrecognizable conglomeration of stringy mush. The waiter charged us extra for subbing a side, when the menu clearly shows only two side items come with an upcharge. Service, more often than not, has been a recurring challenge at No Mas. At $8 a pop, house margaritas can send the bill skyrocketing. Two margaritas plus two of the least expensive entrees totaled $48. Oh, No Mas, you toyed with me, showing signs of greatness, only to fall back into mediocrity. You're a pretty little thing, but looks can only take you so far.
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Loren B.
MARGARITA MARGARITA MARGARITA!! It's a fun place to be!. Let's start off with the big margaritas that you can share up to 4 people. Definitely has the lively atmosphere, I'm not too keen on Mexican food everyone I know likes the food here. Definitely sit outside on the patio, the bar, or upstairs to see the gorgeous view below. The AC is on full blast on here so I would bring a sweater if you get chilly easily.
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Asia M.
I came to no mas for the first time for my friends birthday on Friday. The interior of the restaurant was really pretty and they did good job of seating our party of 14. Waitress was really good and attentive. The rating is for the food. It was okay but I feel like I've had better and it was overpriced to me. But maybe that's because it was on a busy Friday night. Try at your will. :)
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Chanovia C.
The food and drinks were pretty good. However, our server didn't have time for us. Rico and myself felt the only reason the waiter spoke to us because it was convenient and/ or he was passing by us to get to another table. -strong margaritas (by margarita, I mean three shots of straight tequila with a lime) - food was filling, but still ended up being just ok (not great considering the wait and the customer service)
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Jon K.
The food and service is amazing! Ask for Asia, she makes the best white chocolate moca and the best recommendations!
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Sho N.
Great atmosphere, average Mexican food.
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J H.
Amazing quality tex-mex and traditional Mexican dishes to entertain your palette. Two stories of dining and exceptional service. They have a gift shop with a dessert bar as well. All items are hand made in Mexico, including the table and chairs where you sit and eat. It's a must-go-to place when in Atlanta.
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Julz S.
This was truly wonderful. A group I was with walked from the Georgia Dome for a friends birthday brunch. It was well worth the walk! Number one- the atmosphere is so unique. It felt like we had really stumbled upon something special. There was so much to see throughout the restaurant not to mention the shop! Get a mocha coffee- so awesome! We loved the shrimp on sugar cane skewers with plantains. They were very accommodating when I requested shrimp instead of chicken with my dish. The service was reasonable, and I didn't even notice the time go by because there was so much to go around and explore. Remember to look up- they have exquisite light fixtures! The owner was very personable and friendly. I met him in the shop and didn't even realize it until he was telling me the history of the place and about living in Mexico. He was so down to earth and even gave me a discount on my purchase after talking for a bit. I felt when I first walked in that this place was like out of a dream and after talking to the owner I understood that it really was a dream- his! Go!
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Danielle S.
Delicious beer-ritas! The fajitas are great!
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Jenny D.
We came by this place by recommendation. As we first entered it felt like a fun place immediately. The decor is very whimsical and the furniture is so very different than I've seen from other Mexican restaurants. Actually this place is more text mex. It's the Disney world of Mexican food. It's A Large Restaurant And I Could See this as a good place for large parties. The food was ok. The chips were fresh or warm anyway and I really loved the salsa. I ordered the mexicana plato which is sorta like a sampler platter. Here's what it included and my opinion of each. - chicken enchilada, flour tortilla stuffed with shredded chicken in a tomato based sauce. It was ok. Nothing special. -chili rellano, it was not what I expected. It was a pepper stuffed with white cheeses. No meat which I was expecting. And it was flour dipped and fried. I have never had it like this before. Oh and when I cut into it I noticed the cheese was in solid form, so when I took a bite it was cold. I suppose it's frozen and when they deep fry it's supposed to melt..but not this time. It as my least favorite on the whole plate -cheese quesadilla, just a plain flour tortilla with melted cheese inside, nothing special -Carne asado, this was my favorite on the plate. It was tender and flavorful. Spanish rice and refried beans, average The portion is hearty so you would definitely will fill up. We didn't get appetizers and still felt full. My husband ordered the pork carnitas. .that that was really good. I was jealous of my husband's plate. Picky him really liked it too. Drinks we ordered traditional Margarita and mango Margarita. I wasn't a fan of the mango This restaurant is attached to this cafe type bakery. Which looks very good as well and I may have breakfast here if I was close by. They also have a store attached to the restaurant that sells mexican themed items. Like I said Disney world Mexican restaurant.
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Will M.
I really like the food. The portions are usually huge. The atmosphere is also really cool. Unique decor. They serve the pitchers of margaritas in these awesome tall pieces of blown glass.
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Carlos P.
Amazing Mexican restaurant. Brunch and tequila tasting are a must. Don't forget to check out the gift shop and cafe next door.
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Wendy G.
No Mas is a great place to take everyone - friends, family, dates, and co-workers. This Tex-Mex concept is a lot of fun, located in the heart of Castleberry Hill. I really enjoy their queso and guacamole for starters, and always seem to default to their quesadillas. So good! I also enjoy their taco platters as well. I grew up in Houston, so am a bit of a snob when it comes to local Tex-Mex places and on his first visit my dad commented on how you can always tell the quality of a restaurants by it's beef. No Mas definitely passed the test! I'm not a big margarita drinker, but my friends who I've been with there really enjoy them there. Festive environment, valet parking for dinner and good prices. Service can sometimes be a little slow at dinner, depending on the server, but not always.
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Cashay C.
Went here with my sister and friends for her birthday. We had a lovely breakfast here. The waitress was awesome I honestly wish I could remember her name because I would say ask for her. I ordered the Burrito Con Huevos and it was beyond delicious! My sister had the blue corn hot cakes. I'm already planning my trip back!
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Never F.
I love this place.. gorgeous..perfect for date night. I really loved the atmosphere. Excellent staff and the food was great. Can't say enough good things about the place,
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Michelle S.
Enjoyed the evening and food. A nice hidden gem in Atlanta. The patio is large with 100s of hanging basket lights. if you want to take one home, you can because everthing is for sale. The margaritas are on point and you will want to have another. We will return. 6/7/2015 after the Atlanta Dream game.
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Linda W.
No Mas! I got food poisoning at this place last night. I went with friends and ordered the salmon and was truly sorry. It tasted ok but something was amiss, unfortunately, to make me so ill. However, I do want to add that the owner contacted me, having seen my review. He seems to care that his customers are 100% satisfied. He has kindly offered to treat me to a free dinner because of my unfortunate experience. I doubt that I will take him up on it, since I'm not often in that part of town, but nonetheless appreciate his gesture. I'm increasing my star rating to 2 because of the owner's response and the chips and salsa were very good!
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Jen K.
Obsessed with this place. Best Mexican food in Atlanta. It's like Nuevo Lorado but better. Higher quality, fresh ingredients; amazing refried beans; awesome margaritas. There's a private lot/valet parking and an outdoor patio. Also a little gift shop off the side.
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Kristina D.
Fun place-- popped in after flight for quick lunch. Prices reasonable-- liked fish tacos and steak fajitas. Would be more fun at dinner, most likely! Furniture is on point, parking EXCELLENT!
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Alex H.
I suppose this place is the anchor for the commercial part of Castleberry Hill. There are a few other places, but this is what would attract the average person from another neighborhood or even someone from OTP when they aren't at Wal Mart or some place. It's a beautiful building; very colorful and adorned with lighting fixtures from Mexico; giant sculptures of sugar skulls and Mariachi bands, and lots of outdoor seating. It's kind of a destination restaurant as far as taking photos if you're into that kind of thing (but don't take photos inside the import store, they don't allow it.) Not that this is a downside, but the menu itself isn't actually touristy. Though I always picture a chain restaurant like Uncle Julio's or something having a more tourist style menu, where the food is never spicy and you just see the usual Tex-Mex. However at the same time, it's not fancy either. It IS kind of Tex Mex because it's just tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, tamales, etc, however, they're made with fresh ingredients and their salsas and side dishes are better. But is it amazing? I guess it falls just a bit short of that. This place is so big and colorful and unlike anywhere else that you would think there'd be a sort of gourmet Mexico City type of cuisine, but there's nothing like that. In the mornings, the Adios Cafe is open for breakfast/brunch. They have a really good coffee selection, all Mexican-style. I had the cafe de olla which had cocoa and cinnamon and it tasted great and was super strong. On one hand, this is a pretty good alternative to getting brunch at any Sunday mid-morning place in intown Atlanta because most people are wanting the usual and may not think to get a Mexican style breakfast. On the other hand, they're still doing a basic breakfast and just putting it in a tortilla , or adding salsa to eggs, or serving blue corn griddle cakes. I've never been to Mexico but I hear the breakfasts are more like fresh fruit and a pastry, but I don't know. The staff is nice and friendly there, too. I'd say, it's a very pleasant dining experience but with slightly-above mediocre food. I recommend it for families or just if you're in the neighborhood, but maybe not for foodies.
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April B.
The best Mexican Restaurant in town, hands down! The Queso dip is genuine queso cheese and the chips are JUST RIGHT. The decor is fantastic including hand carved wood working throughout and Mexican tiling that's to die for. The gift shop is also amazing! It's like the best of the best straight from Mexico! Everything from artwork to furniture and even jewelry... the restaurant itself is HUGE and the food is muy bueno! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND No Mas! Cantina!! :-)
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Tommy L.
Valet parking was easy. Outdoor seating was great. Kayla was awesome. We had a large party and it was managed with ease. A great spot, good food, great prices, and wonderful service.
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Brittany M.
I've been to this place once before and only had a drink (which was great lol). But now that I've eaten here, I feel I can write a credible review. My sister and I stopped here for lunch today. Just like the first time, I got confused going into this place because it's attached to some kinda store/bakery/something. A guy and his family were right behind me, apparently lost too and informed me they were following me. Uuuuhh, you might wanna rethink that buddy, lol! So after I finally walked into the right place, I was ready for lunch. There wasn't a hostess to be found at first so I waited at the bar until my sister got there. My "follower" managed to flag down a waitress and was seated. By the time my sister got there, a hostess emerged and we were able to be seated. I had the lunch burrito with black beans, rice, chicken, pico, refried beans, and more rice for $8.99. The burrito was very good and very filling. My sister had been feigning for their Nachos and didn't leave a crumb. It took a while to get our change from our checks, but other than that everything was good. If I'm ever in the area, this will definitely be an option again.
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Jessica D.
Yummy food, good alcohol! I hate that some nights it's mandatory valet... Additionally, if you get the fajitas for two I hate that you have to share rice and beans, they give you more than enough meat but why can't they do like most Mexican restaurants and give each person their separate sides?
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Drag'n F.
Best Mexican I've had in a whole, so much food could not eat it all. Drinks were great. Not long on wait & prices were decent. Will visit again.
I'm writing this review on the way home while feeling a stomach ache.. The food was terrible and way over priced for the quality and quantity. I started off with the queso dip that was cold and had a texture like thick pudding. I ordered their Mojito that tasted like a sprite and the restaurant was dead at 8:00 on a Friday night.. Major thumbs down!
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Jenny H.
My mom and I came here for lunch a few weeks ago. It was one of the first nice days in Atlanta, so we sat on the patio. LOVED the space. We ordered margaritas - mine was a fresh one with only tequila, lime and agave, I think. It was delicious. The rest of our food was pretty standard fare, so I do think this place is a little pricey for the quality. At the same time, it's a "trendy" Mexican place so I expected it to be a little overpriced. Would definitely go again.
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Kenya R.
I really enjoyed my time here. The atmosphere was nice and very comfortable. The service I received last night was outstanding. I ended up getting a Mango Margarita which was delicious but I think they may have put a small percentage of alcohol in the drink. I didn't have a buzz or anything and I ended up getting three. I ordered the Pollo Relleno which was a chicken breast covered with sauce and mashed potatoes. The chicken was very juicy and mouth watering. I was happy with my selection. I will definitely be back to visit this place again and maybe next time I will go for a stronger drink.
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Erin G.
It's got a really great vibe and I definitely enjoy the atmosphere, but the food didn't seem to live up to the ambiance. I would go if I was in the area and craving Mexican, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go here.
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Swan S.
Been coming here on and off for years.....always good food and happy service. Love the decor and the atmosphere. Good selection of vegetarian choices. A great spot to take out of towners and visitors who want a little bit of liveliness with their food. A true dining experience that always wows!! Happy times and great drinks for those who love the 'ritas!! And definitely not your run of the mill Mexican. Think I might drop through again much sooner!
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Febe P.
My boyfriend and I came here after a very long day of hiking and our food came out surprisingly fast for a Saturday. We decided to give this restaurant a visit because of how beautiful it looks from the outside and the atmosphere on the inside does not disappoint. We both enjoyed our meals: I got the chicken fajitas and he got the crunchy chicken tacos. We also got the mango margarita and it was the BEST margarita that we have ever had. We will definitely come back to this place and bring more people with us!
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sashay c.
Okay so came here the day after my birthday , and let me tell you it was awesome , I had the blue corn hot cakes with passion fruit butter , ( I was dreaming of that butter for like a week after ) chicken sausage and a side a avocado , it wasn't that busy at first so we got our food in a timely matter , our waitress's was so great had a great personally , wish I knew her name , when we went back last month when my mother came to visit she was our waitress and still great personally , great service , so when me and my friends were there we stayed about 3 hours and they weren't trying to rush us out or anything ( yes we kept ordering drinks while we were there the Mamosa's were amazing FYI ) overall I will be back again for my third visit , also the Decore is really unique like a vintage old Mexican type feel to it it's really nice, hard to find the bathroom though but it's okay to get a little lost ;)!!
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Duncan B.
Some of my favorite Mexican in Atlanta (Castleberry hill), some of the best breakfast meals and the margaritas are amazing.
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Joe M.
Good food and a great atmosphere! I will definitely be back and maybe even have my b-day party here!..
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Karen W.
We went to No Mas last night for a relative's birthday party. I was eager to check out this place since they've been running TV commercials nonstop. First impression - awesome! Very cool looking, lots of authentic decor and this place is huge! My husband said that it even smelled like Mexico! Unfortunately that was the only good thing about this place. We got a $30 pitcher of margaritas that looked giant but only filled 5 small, short glasses and tasted like Koolaid. Now the food - how can the chicken fajitas be both burnt and cold on a hot skillet? Absolutely no seasoning. Beans and rice both tasted canned. Cheese dip was straight up melted Veleeta with tasteless, pickled jalapeños. Husband got a combo plate with mole sauce that he said tasted like chocolate sauce with chili powder - disgusting. I also had a shot of tequila, served perfectly chilled but lacking the salted rim that I asked for, which brought our bill to an even $99.00! WTF people! Overpriced, underwhelming and not worth the drive!
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Chanell T.
Great food, and atmosphere. The only issue would be the "complimentary" valet that you are not told about. But had a taco, and it was amazing.
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Jay H.
This was my first time here. I would think that this place is an upscale Mexican place. I was slightly taken back after looking at the prices, but after ordering a quesadilla the portion size was huge. I also order a larger pitcher of margarita. My 4 friends and I spilt the pitcher $5.60 each and had 2 glasses. Can't beat that. FYI for a party of 4 or more they add gratuity and it $2 to valet your car here.
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Larry H.
Worst "mexican" food in the city,guacamole that tasted like mashed potatoes , stale chips,expensive margaritas filled w sour mix and salt( we asked for neither of both ). Pricey ,bad food and shorty service
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Jenn N.
My co-workers and I frequent here for lunch. It is very good food and they get you in and out fast. My favorite is the lunch fajitas. I think what makes them so good is the warm homemade tortillas, They have a fancy tortilla machine that Rio Bravo (I miss this place so much) had. If you have been around metro Atlanta for a while, you may remember Rio Bravo. Order the cheese dip with a side of the homemade tortillas! The fajitas also come with fresh ingredients such as the pico de gallo and guacamole. The waitstaff is always friendly and fast during lunch. My family and I went for dinner a couple of times and it was a bit different. The waitstaff doesn't seem as friendly or the hostesses. If you have time, check out the shop. They have beautiful margarita and wine glasses for sale and it is fun to look at the handmade furniture.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Accepts Bitcoin : No Good For : Dinner Parking : Valet, Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Montez B.
No Mas!! is a pretty good restaurant, they are able to handle the busy lunch demand from downtown with ease. I have been here for both weekend outings and the occasional lunch outings from work. Overall, I would recommend going when its not so crowded. During the weekend, It was slammed pack and service and food reflected, so be mindful.
(3)Monique R.
I recommend this spot to everyone who wants Mexican simply because of the margarita pitcher and it's location to downtown Atlanta. The food was good, nothing to write home about but decent. The drinks are good and I love the blown glass pitcher that the margaritas come in. This is a great place for a large crowd.
(4)J F.
Looking at the reviews I was excited to eat here since I was craving Mexican food! I called 4 a reservation they told me they were booked and to walk in. So i was expecting to have a hour wait but once I got there it was empty. ..drink was watered down. ..I tasted nothing but sour mix! The fajita's was soooooo greasy and my chicken was pink. I sent it back to receive it burnt! Never again! !! Under the table was dirty, seating was uncomfortable and my server was musty. ...horrible experience! !!
(1)Tiffany F.
Drinks are good but food not so much. The decor of this Catina is breathe taking so if you just want a good Margarita and nice place to drink it then I recommend No Mas for just a Happy Hour but no entree.
(2)Peter K.
Hands down best restaurant in castleberry hill. Strongest margaritas in town. Have one on the patio in the spring and its a wrap. Nachos are the best item on the menu especially with floured tortillas. Great ambiance and check out the store too.
(5)Joel B.
Excellent chips and salsa. Wifey and I shared a chicken and steak fajita and there was plenty of food for us both. If you ask for cheese dip (queso) with jalapenos, you'll get a huge spoonful of diced japs right in the middle of your cup of cheese. It was really good but a little too much heat for wifey. Might want that on the side for future reference. We sat on the patio under the fans outside and it was comfortable -- then again, it was not 100 degree Atlanta weather either. If it were, we would have been inside in a heartbeat.
(4)M M.
Went here for dinner last night and me and my group of 8 from NY and had a great experience. I loved the atmosphere, our server informed us that all of the decor was brought over from Mexico and gave a very authentic feel. We enjoyed the chips with the quest and guacamole dip. The margaritas were strong and the food was delicious. Everyone left very full and satisfied.
(4)Sarah C.
Totally fun place to go with great vibes and great food! It's loud though so if you are looking for intimate conversation with your party, this isn't the place.
(5)Tom M.
Took my daughter here last night. Like everyone says get the cheese dip, add meat too! We had a great meal, but beer selection limited. My daughter had Strawberry Margarita, wish I had ordered the same. Big space and even a store to buy Mexican art. Off the beaten path near Georgia Dome, but good amount of parking. Lots of chain Mexican in Atlanta, nice to find a cool hangout with great food and drink.
(4)Tahnita C.
I had heard by various people since I love & miss mexican...that this was a spot that I would like. Ehhhhh...well someone finally took me & I must say..I was mdly disappointed because, 1) margaritas were way too sweet & I could not taste a lip of alcohol 2) I was not asked how I eat my steak...when steak fajitas arrived I seen PINK & noticed fat. Yulkkkk...I only eat my food well done! Steak also wasn't very seasoned nor was it tender & my chicken was ok...it should have been cut smaller seeing that I had fajita's. Maybe I should have just ordered something else. The best thing about this nite was my company & our learning conversation. Smh
(2)Food L.
Food was ok, service was disappointing. Don't think i'll be coming back
(3)Thomas L.
No Mas Cantina is a Tex-Mex restaurant near downtown on Walker ST. It can be a bit of a pain to get to, as traffic in the area is usually pretty bad. Luckily, parking isn't an issue as there is a valet. It's not free though. There is a $2 fee plus the obligatory tip. It's not that $2 is a lot of money, but these little nickel and dime fees businesses tack on to a services really makes my blood boil. Let's get the bad out of the way first. The food is just not that good. I've had the Carnitas, the chips, the gauc, the tacos and the quesadillas and wasn't impressed by any. In fact, you'll have significantly better Tex-Mex at nearly any random Mexican restaurant you happen to stumble upon across the metro area. Not only that, but it's also twice as experience as those said Mexicans restaurants. No Mas is most certainly not a place I would ever go to only to eat or for take-out. Now that I've gotten the negative out of the way, let's talk about what's good. Each time I've been there with a reservation we've been seated on time, or at most with very little wait. The servers are efficient, polite and friendly. No Mas is a wonderfully decorated restaurant. It's certainly one of the more attractive restaurants in the area, with neat furniture, Southwest/Latin decor and nice lighting. Additionally, there's a shop next door at which you can buy almost anything that's displayed in the restaurant. Much there is unreasonably expensive, though. It's definitely the type of place that is appropriate for large parties, birthdays or just having a drink at the bar or sitting on the patio on a nice evening. I did enjoy my Santos Margarita and it's quite strong, too. One will definitely give you a buzz and after two, you'll be feeling quite good. It's a bit expensive, though - $11, more than I usually like to pay for a drink. In conclusion, if you're in the mood for good Tex-Mex, don't go here. If you're the mood for drinks with friends in wonderfully decorated restaurant with a cool vibe, this place is for you. Two stars for the food, four stars for the atmosphere, I'll take the average and give No Mas three. Cons: Food. Pricing. Complimentary valet is not complimentary. Pros: Cool atmosphere, good service. Verdict: Recommended if you're only having drinks. Not recommended if you're hungry.
(3)Nicholas A.
So far every time we have been to this restaurant the food has been great and so has the service. A few recommendations: the Tampiqueña(steak with cheese enchilada, my personal favorite), the nachos with queso and seasoned beef(extra yum), The fajitas with pretty much everything(shrimp, chicken, steak, and veggies), and my partner's personal favorite Camarónes Alambres(a delicious shrimp dish). You can't go wrong here! It's pretty awesome.
(5)Theryl J.
I absolutely LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! Although it can be a bit hard to find, the food and service at No Mas! is absolutely amazing. The decor is very upscale, yet the menu is very, very affordable. My true test of a great Tex-Mex restaurant is how authentic the guacamole and queso are. Both are FANTASTIC here. They also feature specialty taco, burritos, enchilladas, etc. Overall, a GREAT spot to eat!!!! They also have great drink specials on Cinco de Mayo. My only issue with No Mas! is the HORRIBLE parking!!!! Like most restaurants in Atlanta, valet parking is available for a fee. Street parking is also available, but is scarce during peak hours.
(4)R B.
I recall this place as having excellent food and since a friend drove, also recalling that I could never find it again. ;) Decor is great and I wish I could have seen the interior of the store downstairs.
(3)Keith F.
I have been here several times and its always fallen into the okay range. The space itself is quite nice. The service has been great on a few occasions and poor on the other. Tonight it was average. When I asked for a different salsa or a spicy option she literally brought a bottle of hot suace. The food should be the highlight but it just falls a little short. This food should be bold and exciting and instead it is just alright. I will continue to come here though because it can be a fun crowd and they can easily accommodate large groups.
(3)Linda K.
I love the food here and the atmosphere. They have a great brunch at Adios café. The cuisine is very authentic and fresh. This is a wonderful restaurant
(5)Channette P.
No mas has the best coconut margarita ever. There queso is absolutely the best. If your looking for good customer service and a nice ambience than you should come here
(5)Mallory R.
The worst service ever!!! The servers and managers are rude! The food was bland! The only thing that was good was the cheese dip. This place sucks and I will never ever be coming back again.
(1)Kim B.
Good solid food here. The service is always great, and the decor is pretty great (they also sell furniture and knick knacks). It's a good option for Hispanic cuisine in this area. I always end up getting the fajitas - the portions are good and they are tasty. The salsa is very good! I think they put chipotle pepper in it.
(4)Lisa N.
I love No mas. Food and Service are great. My con would be Mexican is suppose to be cheap. When you think Mexican food, most people think on $10 bucks (not considering drinks and apps) But No Mas is expensive for Mexican food. But they have the best chips and salsa in town.. just be ready to pay a little more.
(4)Tamie M.
Charday: not only can she spell her name like a champ, this gal serves up the fixings for a full in mouth party. Whenever I think of queso, I will think of Charday.
(5)Keira P.
The food is amazing and their margarita pitchers are awesome as well! I will definitely be going back as soon as i
(5)Josh W.
I pretty much go here for the drinks. The atmosphere is cool, very laid back. The bar is a nice size, and the bar tenders are very attentive. Overall , a good spot to enjoy a drink after work, or with a few of your people on the weekend.
(3)Rab A.
Great drinks, even better food!
(4)Lennalba S.
Great food, unique atmosphere, decent service. We loved going through the store and checking out all the cool stuff Steve and Walt bring home from Mexico. It's really a great experience in addition to great food. Also, the tequila bar is a fun way to kick off events in Castleberry like Art Stroll.
(4)Luka S.
Restaurant is beautifully decorated and has some sort of furniture store attached to it + apparently everything you see on the restaurant is for sale. Food was ok, not very authentic since it seemed it was more of a mexi/american menu. Service was very slow, food took forever to come out and drinks refills were hard to get. If service had been up to part it would had been a 5 star review, but service was just too slow.
(3)Angie A.
The atmosphere was really cool but as a Mexican- the food was mediocre. I always try to look for restaurants that are authentic and it just missed the mark.
(3)Zadi M.
we were looking for a good place to eat at about 3p where alot of places are closed until 5ish. Thought about No Mas and it was open! I hadn't been in several years. Service was good aside from seater who didn't want to sit us in a large booth because they were for "parties of 4 or more". Yeah at peak time I can get with that. At all but empty time? I think we can have our choice of seats, nimrod. Anyway we ordered spinach enchiladas and fish tacos. Both were absolutely delicioso!! I do not remember the food being this good the last times that I was here. Definitely will return!!
(4)Jang C.
Normally, I'm not a fan of Americanized Mexican food, and No Mas! definitely serves Americanized Mexican food. You can tell just by walking in. The place is huge and gaudy like most Americans. The prices also seem too high for a Mexican place. I think they were going for a fancier version of Mexican cuisine and jacked up the prices. We came here with a group of 15, and they had no problems serving us. They had plenty of space to seat all of us comfortably, and their waitstaff did a great job keeping track of dishes, refilling our drinks, acting friendly, and not rolling their eyes at our lame jokes. I tried their Camarones Alambres. It's just grilled shrimp skewered on sugar canes on top of a masa cake. It tasted good. Because of the sugar cane, it had a sweet taste to it. I thought they grilled the shrimp well. I liked the masa cake. It was soft and tasty. The plantains were okay. But the overall dish tasted good. I had a taste of their enchiladas and they tasted average. The fillings of goat cheese, spinach, and other stuff didn't mesh well flavor wise to me. I would just order from their Especialidades de la Casa (specialities of the house) on their menu. The other entrees look boring. The service was good, the prices are expensive, and the food tasted decent. I would give this place about 3.75 stars.
(4)Charles A.
Only stopped in here for a minute...had a nice margarita and the slice of cake was good too
(3)Gilda P.
Service was good. Decor as always was great but food was AWFUL! No flavor, sad and wilted greens in salad. I had been a fan for years but last Sunday the food was just terrible. Will never go back. Weak and extra sweet Margaritas and dry and old food are a recipe for disaster
(2)Jane N.
I went here for a social event after work and absolutely loved the atmosphere. This place has amazing customer service and great chips! However, the margaritas are too "limey" and have that bitter sour aftertaste that reminds you of household cleaner. I ordered the blackened salmon, and it was not fresh. It tasted 'fishy' and was very dry. The dish also came with like three zucchini slices and so much butter that I couldn't taste the potatoes. I probably should have tried the most traditional (Americanized) Mexican plates like fajitas! On the other hand, the red velvet cheesecake was divine. Overall, its a good atmosphere for intimate conversation, a beer or top shelf drink, and some average food.
(2)Stosh K.
Went for a cup of coffee, Cafe au Lait to be exact. The lady at the counter charges me $3.78! When I say "$3.78 for coffee and milk?" She sighs and tells me yes, but then says "well, I'll give you a dollar back," then pulls a dollar from the register and slaps it on the counter. "I thought you wanted a Cafe De Olla." Still... I think to myself, the Cafe de Olla is $2.95... "How does she get $3.78?" Tax isn't that much. "I charged you for a latte." She said when I asked. "But I have you a dollar back... So there..." WTF? Never coming back for nothing. Why should I? To get ripped off and then be told to fuck off? If I could give zero stars I would.
(1)adrienne i.
It was decent food. Atmosphere was nicer than the food or service, though neither of those were bad. Just meh. The little bracelet that came with my cocktail was a nice touch. :)
(3)Bailey G.
No Mas is my favorite Mexican place in ATL. The food isn't greasy like so many other mexican restaurants. I highly recommend the enchiladas de espinaca- spinanch, goat cheese, and sun dried tomato enchiladas YUM. There is a bakery and store attached with delicious desserts and handmade Mexican pottery and art.
(5)K G.
Just had a great experience at No Mas. The service was a little slow at first, but the server we had was very attentive and considerate. I ordered 'The Adios' not knowing that Chorizo was PORK! I don't eat pork AT ALL! However, the server kindly & promptly replaced it. My suggestion to them would be to add definitions of non-English foods. Our breakfast was delicious and we'll be back soon!
(3)Lili A.
Cute place in a weird neighborhood. It has a big patio to enjoy the sun and the staff is pretty friendly. Not a fan of their food but their drinks are good and I try to always buy the glass I have my drink in. Hopefully I keep my collection growing
(4)Terry K.
Everyone left food on their plates, no one enjoyed the food. It's over rated. Two stars for the salsa. 0 stars for everything else. Go somewhere else if you like good food.
(2)Russell T.
Great atmosphere, but generic cuisine. We had the queso dip (thanks, Yelp!) and Fajitas. There was nothing wrong with them, but nothing that popped out to either of us and said, "THIS IS AN EXPLOSION OF YUMMY MEXICAN GOODNESS SMOTHERED IN JALAPENO TEARS OF 1,000 ANGELS!" Our bartender was awesome, the atmosphere was great, so yeah if I'm in the area again, I'll go back. But I probably won't make a special trip.
(3)Maurice D.
I don't understand the bad reviews here resulting in the 3 star restaurant rating because this place is AWESOME! Since we live in the same neighborhood, my partner and I walked to No Mas! yesterday on a Wednesday evening. There was a nice, lively diverse crowd in the restaurant. They have a wonderful covered patio, but it was too hot for me (around 85 degrees) so we opted to sit inside at a booth. As other Yelpers have mentioned, the restaurant is absolutely beautifully decorated, think Mexican-resort like, very relaxing. Great place to go if you want to impress a date or just have a night out with friends or out-of-town guests. Our server was really nice and attentive, but not overbearing. I ordered the coconut margarita and it was FANTASTIC! One of the best margaritas I've ever had! And they're pretty strong too. Good thing we walked LOL. FOOD: Our appetizer was tortilla chips with melted queso, guacamole, and salsa. ALL DELICIOUS! We ordered the "Fajitas for 2." It consisted of steak, shrimp, and chicken and was brought out to our table sizzling on a hot skillet. Toppings included cheese, re-fried beans, rice, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, grilled onions & green peppers. All the food tasted fantastic! And the "Fajitas for 2" will easily feed 3 people. I had low expectations after reading the Yelp reviews for No Mas!, but the negative reviews simply do not hold true, in my opinion. We also used a LivingSocial voucher which gave us half off everything and I had no problem redeeming it. My experience here was so good I bought a second voucher from LivingSocial, so I will be returning back here soon when my brother comes to town. CAN'T WAIT! (Check out my photos!)
(5)Megan C.
Fun drink menu, nice patio. Food is a little generic but some things are worthwhile. Good place to go in this area, fun diverse crowd.
(4)Lynda J.
Worst place on earth for food, drinks and service. They also ruined an expensive pair of pants with whatever they wipe down their seats with. Will never go back. Expensive too for Mexican fare.
(1)Zahrah S.
No Mas?! More like Gimmie Mas! This place is great! The atmosphere is amazing. The food is incredible. My personal favs are the nachos and the salmon. I know, I know you're like salmon at a Mexican place? But trust me- it's deeeelish! I'll def be returning super soon. Adios!
(5)Jeanette A.
Went there for breakfast and it was delicious, we had an authentic Mexican breakfast. The prices are fair, the restaurant itself is very clean and nicely decorated and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Overall great experience and will be going back.
(4)David T.
Great food!!!! Great customer service. Bartenders know what they are doing!!!
(4)Kisha M.
I've been eating at No Mas since they opened. I can't believe I've never written a review. It is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta and definitely my go-to spot for dates or meeting friends. Their top shelf margaritas can't be beat. The fajitas are excellent. The chicken tortilla soup is the bomb. I've never had anything I didn't like. Service is usually good, though I prefer to sit at the bar. It can get pretty packed on weekends so prepare for a wait. They have valet, which is a nuisance, but probably a necessary evil. The neighborhood can definitely be sketchy after dark.
(5)Steven M.
Tacos are great, patio is where it is at. The only down side is they seem to like to make people wait for 30-40 minutes even though they have open tables.
(4)David N.
There is only a few places in Atlanta that I can say have good quality Mexican. No Mas Cantina is one of them. They have good quality tasty food and their plates are filling. A little pricey, but it's worth it. Good food and good service.
(5)Ashley H.
Great food and great drinks! Chester is one of the best bartenders. He was so attentive, and kept our glasses full!
(5)Heather D.
We sat at the bar and had excellent service! I highly recommend the tamales.
(5)Stuart H.
Eh... I've had much better everything. Cool space that makes you feel totally not where you are.. But nothing was outstanding from service to food flavor. No care for special dietary needs or anything that caters to hospitality in any way.
(2)Erik B.
The food was fantastic and I loved sitting out on the patio.
(4)Monika D.
Meh just buy drinks
(2)Chomeka S.
Love this place. Really cool decor. My chicken burrito was okay, but I think I'll get a little more adventurous next time. Mai Tai is my favorite drink and No Mas's version was pretty good, not too strong.
(4)Fluff A.
Very first visit last weekend. Nice atmosphere, our server was Charday and she was very cordial, and checked on us constantly. The fajitas were delicious, by compliments to the chef. U loved the different art presented there and I have my eye on one if those beautiful Margarita carafes with the matching glasses. All in all, you've been added to my Yes list!!! Thanks
(4)Susan L.
Four of us dined last evening using a Groupon and will definitely return in the future, thanks to our waitress, U.B. or maybe Ubee...?, who recently has graduated from Howard University. Very friendly yet also professional. The regular house margaritas were delicious and had plenty of Cuervo 1800 in them! Chunks of fresh avocado set the guacamole apart from most Mexican places....soooo good! Main courses....3 of us had the chicken salad without the crispy shell. Very few avocado slices, chicken was dry, and the dressing was less than thrilling. The combination plate was pretty good, with the exception of the soggy tamale. The valets were very efficient and polite. Gift store was interesting. Decor was fun! Front desk hostesses...one was less than welcoming. In summary, when we return it will be for the killer margaritas and the appetizers....and will ask for U.B. again.
(3)Iveri J.
I love the food at No Mas and decided to have my birthday dinner for 14 people at this location. I have always had great food but my service has always left more to be desired. Long story short, all of our orders were messed up and when we complained about missing orders she stated that they shouldn't have even taken us because we missed our reservation time by 15 or so minutes ( because of valets being short staffed on a Friday). The waiter did apologize and hoped he did not mess up my birthday, which he didn't his manager did. I will probably go back during lunch if I'm in the area but never purposely drive 25 miles from home again.
(3)Ashleigh P.
I used to like this place. But the service has gone down, the food has deteriorated. The house margaritas were terrible. It was so bad that I didn't want to home the leftovers. I am sad to mark this off my list of go to restaurants... but glad as well, since there so many wonderful places to eat. #26/365 #26/100
(1)Fredrik W.
Sat in the bar to get food fast. The food itself was quite underwhelming, but most surprisingly, the house Margarita was made from a mix, and a very bad one at that.
(2)Marcia H.
Food came out fast and hot and the drinks are strong. We came at lunch but I know it would be a great dinner party place because of the decor and the super strong drinks! Loved
(5)Stephanie W.
A little commercial for me. If you are there for a burrito or fajitas, you might like it, but some authentic tacos with soft shell corn tortillas with cilantro and onions, you should go to el rey del taco. Also was not a fan of the rice and beans. It is a good place for office lunches
(3)Amy K.
Pros: Funky atmosphere, ample parking, excellent selection of Mexican sodas, nectars and mixed drinks Cons: Food was frozen, undercooked and service was extremely slow We used our Scoutmob for the Frida & Diego experience where you get a 3 course dinner and tickets to the exhibit at the High Museum. It's a shame we paid for this meal in advance because I wouldn't have paid a cent otherwise. It's too bad that the menu was pre-selected because their regular menu was extensive and looked good. Ordered pork tamale for app, it was good but had a lot of fatty bits in it. For the main course I got the Roasted poblano pepper with a ground pork filling. It was fried on the outside and frozen in the middle. After telling the waiter, he just picked our plates up and brought them back to the kitchen without a word. 30 minutes later we got new entrees but were ready to go at that point. I brought mine home but haven't eaten it yet, I'm scared. Dessert was great, got flan and binuelos. Both were great. It's just a shame that it took 2 hours for lunch early on a Saturday. Luckily the museum was a great experience but I doubt I will dine here again. For as much money as we paid, I felt robbed yet again eating out this past week.
(1)Jeremy H.
Really great Mexican place in Castleberry Hill. We went here for lunch. On first entering, I was struck with how cool the atmosphere is. The ceilings are really high and they have oversized decor that give this place a really unique feel. The chips and salsa were really good. I originally wasn't going to get fajitas because so many of their menu items looked unique but the waiter talked me into it. I definitely didn't regret it. The tortillas were house-made, soft and fluffy. The meat was flavorful and delicious. And they served it with plenty of toppings. My wife ordered the special enchiladas which were also delicious. Definitely will be visiting again.
(4)Kevin L.
Probably one of the best margaritas I've has in a while, it was recommended by the bartender and made with 1800 tequila. Food was good and service was great!
(4)Turner K.
They serve chicken tamaLes which equates 2 me being a HaPPY Chica! The Shrimp QuesadiLLa aLong with the Camarónes ALambres is deLish. BeautifuL Veranda and India's great service made for a BeautifuL evening.
(4)Karen F.
I am following up from my previous review, which was a pretty tough one. While it was certainly deserved based on my last visit, I will say, this was a total turn-around for No Mas, and I will likely return. I dined last Saturday for brunch and Christopher was our server. He was super friendly and had a welcomed sense of humor. I had a mango mimosa (um.... yum) and the "steak and eggs" (pardon my gringo-isms). The eggs and potatoes were just OK, but the steak was OUT of this world good. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it. Our service was great. Christopher was present but not overly... just right. I also was really impressed by a woman, who was clearly a manager or supervisor, who was walking around the retaurant checking in on tables. She wasn't making stuffy close-ended "how is everything" conversations, but rather very engaging discussions with the tables. I will be back for as many mango mimosas they can legally serve me. :)
(4)Brenda A.
I discovered this gem thanks to Groupon, and I've bought three Groupons and been there twice in the last week! The Groupon was for an appetizer and two entrees for $22. The appetizer is a simple and tasty dish of endless crispy tortilla chips with salsa, guacamole, and a cheese sauce. Very satisfying and great textures. I had the Camarónes Alambres, which is shrimp skewered on sugar cane over a sweet cake with fried plantains. Over the moon delicious! The next time I had the Salmon del Diablo, which is salmon over mashed potatoes, and it was also very good. I did prefer the shrimp over the salmon. Being a native new-Englander, I am used to having seafood straight from the dock to the table, however Georgia is land-locked, and its hard and very expensive to get fish that fresh. But this was still a very good dish. The waitstaff is numerous, well-dressed, well-spoken, efficient, and excellent at what they do. They know the dishes, are very fast with service, and I've never spent any time waiting for a drink, dish, or the check. In addition, they have a bakery cafe, and a fabulous art store and pottery store on site and part of the entire experience. Get there early enough to poke around the art store for a good hour --- it encompasses two floors and has beautiful custom art works, from furniture to jewelry, to accessories and clothing items. Beautiful and no mass productions! There is ample parking on the street which runs next to the restaurant, essentially off the back of the restaurant. They have $2 valet parking on weekends, a great bargain! Highly recommend!
(4)Tim S.
Recommended by a friend, was a little nervous of location - very close to Dome. Very surprised and impressed. Nice parking lot, felt pretty safe, cool restaurant and associated store. Even better food. Will be back.
(4)Aaron P.
Breakfast here is above average and consistent. The breakfast is really a 4 star worthy cafe. Adios - Chorizo Potato Cake is scrumptious and crispy Chilaquiles - A little spicy and full of Mexican flavor Southwest Omelette - Light and fluffy made with fresh ingredients Cafe de Olla - Cinnamon Chocolate Coffee, really great stuff. I would drink this every morning. Dinner is a whole different ball game here. The well-priced, quality breakfast turns into an over-priced and overrated affair. Mexican restaurants tend to run afoul of the same mistakes. They overcook the chicken. They use the wrong cheeses. They hold back on any of the traditional spices in favor of pleasing a squeamish American palette. No Mas saves itself here by using decent ingredients, but unfortunately the preparations are lackluster. Enchiladas de Espinaca - This is my favorite item I've had. Salty goat cheese pairs well with the somewhat bitter tang of spinach. The cream sauce is a nice finishing touch. Sopa de Tortilla - This was unmemorable. It lacked spice and flavor. Queso Tradicional - Melted cheese is just impossible to mess up. Service is usually decent here. Parking is sometimes annoying if you have to wait for the valet which is not optional on the weekends. I went for a Scoutmob tequila tasting event where I had an excellent butternut squash soup. All the other food at the event was not very appetizing. Go for brunch because it is delicious and inexpensive. Do not go for lunch or dinner because you might as well go to La Fonda and save money to eat slightly better fare.
(3)Erin G.
Not great. Won't be back. Food lacked flavor and goodness. Left half my food on the plate so a snack will be in my future. The staff was nice.
(3)King C.
Great experience at No Mas. Enjoyed my server. She was very entertaining and the steak burritos are great!! Me and my friend usually eat outside and I've always enjoyed my dining experience. I def recommend this place to anyone looking for good tex/mex/spanish food.
(4)Abigail F.
Bad service, poor lighting, dirty, mediocre-bad food. Not worth the drive and it's definitely a tourist attraction with over priced food. Don't waste your time here!
(1)Ted M.
My co-worker found a bolt in his taco at a work dinner. The manager tried to explain it away, like any explanation matters. NO MAS PARA MI!!!!
(1)Julie H.
The food here has always been excellent. The service is OKAY. They pretty much always have a Groupon for this restaurant available for purchase so you can't beat the price for the quality if the food you get. I've personally eaten the Dos Favoritos appetizer (cheese dip & guacamole) several times and it's always very fresh and flavorful. You already get free chips and salsa every visit so the two in combination are a real treat. There are two entrees I've have several times (and adore). One is the sugar cane shrimp skewers. They are sweet and are coated in a tangy bbq sauce that I love. They also come with fried plantains that I love and a masa cake which I've honestly never eaten. I usually substitute garlic mashed potatoes in it's place. The second entree I've eaten several times is the blackened salmon with squash and zucchini on top of mashed potatoes. This has always been excellent and cooked to perfection. The food is excellent here and the drinks look on point too, though I've never had one here. There are a lot of entrees to choose from. It's a definite must try!
(4)Steve F.
Best chips and salsa in town. Neat gift area. Food is generally OK. Reservations are a good idea on weekends at least.
(3)Kimberly S.
I took my good friend to this restaurant for fajitas and beer. The server was pleasant, the food was delivered quickly, and the beer was cold. Couldn't ask for anything more.
(5)Susie Q.
Arrived close to 8pm, restaurant was not busy and there was no wait, plenty of empty tables including three empty ones on the patio. We requested the patio. Manager refused to seat us because there were three in our party and the tables on the patio could accommodate up to six people thus reserved for parties of four or more. The friend with us had never been to this restaurant before and none of us could believe or understand the logic used to turn away three people on the chance three parties of six might come into the restaurant and want an outdoor table. Really? If I was the owner of the restaurant, I would fire the manager, Daniel, for not using good judgement and common business sense. Perhaps the restaurant owner is doing so well he can afford to turn business away, especially someone who plans events for a living, and has planned several there in the past year. Thankfully there are plenty of other Mexican restaurants in Atlanta.
(1)Hiawatha B.
I'm definitely a fan of this place. The service is always great and the food is always awesome. I will say that I recommend always having a reservation for the weekends. The wait can be high during prime time. Though the ambiance is a bit upscale, the prices are reasonable and the drinks are wonderful. No Mas! is definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Metro Atlanta area.
(4)Swetha S.
Been here a couple of times. I love the ambiance and the decorations in here. very chic! We had a queso dip and a guacamole for appetizers, both were good. The salsa was good as well and they replenished the chips very often! I ordered the spinach enchilada which was good,but very cheesy which is not such a terrible thing if you like cheese. Their margarita pitchers are huge and look good
(4)Sissy F.
This is a favorite of mine and a few co-workers to frequent on a business luncheon. Food is great, i have loved all the things that i have tried, tacos, flank steak, fajita, nachos. I am not necessary a fan of the chips they use for the nachos though. I know there homemade just not my style on that front other than that AWESOME place.
(4)Eneles L.
Always a favorite! Staff has always been courteous and prompt. The food has always been delicious and served without a long wait.
(4)Melissa H.
The decor is quite impressive. I wish the same could be said of the food, which ultimately matters most to me. The drinks are good, but the food is overpriced and mediocre.
(2)Krishna G.
I'm a Californian with great experience in Mexican food, so i've been looking for a place to really grub. No Mas Cantina seemed like the perfect place. Walking through the maze of scuplture, and huge chairs was actually a fun journey towards my final food destination. Staying to look at the great art pieces and home furnishins would have been awesome but my stomach was on the verge of suing my backbone for non support so I had to move and quickly. The salsa was a smoky chipotle that wasn't as spicy as I would have liked, but then again I love habeneros and have been eating jalepenos since I was five, so nothing is ever really hot enough. I ordered the steak quesdillas at the servers suggestion and it was such a huge portion. It was good but not great. The steak was extremly tender, a huge plus but it was something I could have whipped up at home. The service was great and the food was good. I would go back but I'm still looking for that certain taste in Atlanta Mexican Cuisine.
(2)Melissa D.
One thing that you should know about me...I am have an obsessive compulsion when it comes to Mexican food. The combination of cilantro, limes, serranos, smoky salsa, avocados, salt and everything else involved causes some kind of endorphin explosion every time I eat it (obsessed!). That being said, I tend to be particularly critical in this food category. No Mas Cantina completely exceeded my expectations. The space is exquisitely done with no detail left untouched. Fortunate for me, my company was equally impressed with the space and didn't mind the fact that my eyes were on everything else except him. Including the food! Which leads me into the best part... we were greeted at our table with warm, extra salty chips and homemade roasted tomato salsa which was smoky and delicious. We ordered a side of guac - which was the only disappointment of the day because it was a tad too creamy and bland for my taste. We shared the steak and shrimp fajita entree which consisted of ginormous grilled shrimp and beautifully prepared flank steak. The house margaritas were perfect and fresh and the service was excellent as well. Honestly, the only thing missing from No Mas is the beach. After eating lunch, all I wanted to do was sit under a beach umbrella and nap in the sun. Fortunately, my couch was happy to help me out. Cheers to this fantastic in-town cantina!
(5)Vincent V.
I only had snacks and a couple of drinks, but I'm definitely planning on making a return trip for a full meal. Since it was a short visit, here's a short review: Salsa - smoky chipotle, better than most Mexican places I've been to in Atlanta. Chips - even par. Drinks - Strong, without tasting like a glass of straight liquor. Good bartenders. Decor - I have a soft spot for Day of the Dead decor...fascinates me. The drinks could have been bad and I'd still like the place for the decor.
(4)Broderick S.
Seriously? My margarita was pretty awful and the tacos not much better. It reminded me a lot of the Chi-Chi's restaurants we had up north back in the day. The staff was great, the design a little garish but it fit with the vibe they're trying to get. You'll spend about half as much at Taqueria del Sol and the margarita will be worth drinking
(2)Asa C.
YAY!! This is hands down the best Mexican place in Atlanta. Every-time i am in town i make sure to plan a lunch stop at No Mas! The salsa, with a hint of mystique, is just the beginning of the wonderful foods you'll experience, accompanied by really great customer service! I highly recommend No Mas!
(5)Chris B.
Ive been here a few times, the food is ok to me but my wife absolutely loves them!! I do enjoy the ambience and have no qualms about returning.
(4)I'mSo L.
The food is horrible. But order the margs with just lime juice and tequila (no guava or sweet mix crap) and a salt rim, sit on the patio and catch a nice buzz.
(3)Whitney B.
I really like this place. The atmosphere is very cool. They have a really nice patio. Our food came out promptly and it was fresh. The cheese dip was really good. Our waiters was one of the best I've ever had. The food isn't outstanding. I wanted to love it and it was just fine. Not great, not bad. But there is something to be said about being consistent!
(3)Christina Y.
The service is horrible! We had to wait an hour and half for a table. On top of that the food wasn't even good. I got the carnitas and it was so bland. It was a waste of time and money. Hope your experience is better than mine..
(1)Antoine L.
This is one of my favorite after work or afternoon weekend spots in Atlanta. Usually I start off in the Adios Cafe' only planning to drink a Mayan Mocha and do a little work. Normally I end up staying several hours and ordering my usual Salmon or the Tortilla Chicken soup. I love the fact that you can buy anything there from the chairs that you sit in to the plates that you eat from. I really enjoy the staff and management. The service is wonderful and keeps me coming back week after week.
(5)Michael D.
Great food and great service go hand and hand at this place from the whimsical decor to the Mexican music playing its authenticity is defiantly undeniable. The endless chips and salsa can u say de-lic-ious the perfect pair of crunchy and salty with a touch of heat. Great prices and huge plates make this the hot spot for Mexican food lovers. Also if the weather is right ask to sit outside the deck is great.
(5)Betty R.
Headed over for a quick dinner last Sunday night, and sat at the bar. Husband REALLY liked the salsa, since it was very smoky, but I would prefer something a bit brighter and heavier on the tomato and cilantro. Husband ordered a platter with chicken and beef enchiladas, and they were really good--the meat was quite tender, and the sauces had great flavor. I ordered a platter with a fried fish taco and some shrimp enchiladas; the former was really crispy and spicy, with a nice cooling slaw on top. The shrimp enchiladas were just meh, largely because the shrimp were the smaller, cheaper variety. They charge $4 for a Miller Lite draft, which I think is steep, but this could be a good standby when husband has a craving for Mexican food.
(3)Shonda K.
I just stopped here to have a drink and an appetizer. I have to be honest I can't really remember the food so that says a lot for the margarita :) Bartender Greg was cool and I loved the vibe and layout of the place. I will definitely go back to have a margarita and chill. This time I will pay attention to the food and be able to give a true review (wink).
(3)Kara G.
No Mas is okay. That is really all I can say. The best part is the atmosphere, the food is fair. The salsa is just gross, kind of like a BBQ sauce type of situation, no it is not good. I have had the fajitas which are good, but they taste just as good at Moe's SW Grill which is far less expensive. Don't recommend the Grande Burrito, it was kind of bland. Too much garnish, not enough good stuff. You go to No Mas for the decor, not because of the food.
(3)duane m.
Well, this place certainly was a surprise. We were told we would have a 45 minute wait after we weren't allowed to valet, and had to park far away. No problem... our whole party wasn't there yet. Literally, 2 minutes later, our beeper goes off: they have a table ready. Well, that pretty much set that pace for the night. Our server was fast, nice, and courteous. The food came out fast, and the drinks came out pretty quickly as well. She was always there when we needed her, and she didn't mind splitting the checks. The food was pretty much normal Mexican food, nothing special, but it was definitely good. The only thing that turned me off, is that this place is downtown, and without the valet, there aren't many places to park. Additionally, the food is a little more expensive that I would like it to be, since it is not really anything special; but, with that being said, you can get something for under $10. Finally, the most interesting thing about the place is definitely the decor; and well, the fact that it is all for sale. The restaurant is connected to a furniture store, and everything has a price tag on it. Some things are even advertised in the menu; it was pretty weird, honestly. It was almost like one of those restaurants you go to at the beach; without the sand in your butt. Either way, it was a pretty good place; the margaritas were good, and the salsa tasted a little like BBQ sauce. Interesting, and good.
(4)G L.
The salsa is smoky and chunky, really great on their thin crispy chips. Guacamole is just right - the avocado is the star, not other garnishments. Find the main dishes to be pretty average, haven't found a superstar yet. Staff is nice - the bar is comfortable and neatly tucked away under the second floor so it's somewhat separate from the main floor. The patio is great for spring and early summer. Love the waterfall on the steps up to the patio. Hope the owners bring back 1/2 price bottle night for the summer!
(3)Sekou T.
I only went one time. The first thing you notice when you walk in is an abundance of trinkets and knick knacks all over the walls and throughout the restaurant. Some folks may like this kind of thing, but it came off as very gimmicky to me. I ordered cheese quesadillas, and we waited an unreasonably long amount of time before we were served. The quesadillas were luke-warm and the cheese had already began cooling by the time they got to me... For 10 bucks, it definitely wasn't worth it.
(1)Deanna C.
I love, love, love the flair and vibe inside and outside the restaurant. I also like that there;s plenty of space and a big patio. I love that this place is also close to my work and the margaritas are STRONG! I think this is the closest to my favorite Tex-Mex I'll get in the city. The basics are pretty good: guacamole, quesadillas, burritos, ect. But the fajitas and enchiladas are just ok. However, expect to wait a while. I've been 3 times and have had slow service every time.
(3)Karen F.
No Mas Cantina Haiku Review Chipotle salsa, Margaritas, so tasty; Decor of the Dead.
(3)Jarrod C.
I've been here quite a few times with coworkers for lunch. The lunch menu is ok and the food is always good, just nothing mindblowing. My wife and I did finally get over to No Mas for dinner and the experience certainly improved. Having a margarita to go along with that good cheese dip and salsa just feels right. We got the fajitas for 2 and couldn't have been happier. It had so much food we both were able to eat it for lunch the next day. If you've never been to No Mas you should certainly venture over to Castleberry Hill and give it a shot.
(4)Lisa A.
We checked out No Mas Cantina on Sunday. I think the building is really cool and love how they have so much open space. Not to crazy for the salsa, it was a bit sweet. The food was good, but nothing really stood out. I did think the chicken tamale had good bit of spice. I think this would be a great place to meet up with a group of friends, as they have several large table and booths. The thing I liked the best about this place was the store. They have a lot of really cool home decor and a separate pottery store out back.
(3)Ben R.
The location alone is reason not to go to this place, not to mention the overrated food. If you want to eat mediocre mexican food and want to have a chance to get shot, this is the place to go. I recommend going during the day, you still might have to deal with bums begging for money, but at least there is less chance of death.
(2)Daniela S.
Discovered this place by accident while trying to find the highway. The first time we ate here it was delicious!!! It was a bit pricey for lunch but we weren't disappointed. Decided to try again one day for lunch and we were sadly disappointed. Not sure what happened but the food just didn't do it for us the second time around...Lots of folks at my work love this place but I've eaten there for the last time.
(2)Jennifer L.
Taking advantage of the Friday Night Castleberry art stroll and ended our evening with some fantastic Mexican fare. The atmosphere is festive which adds to the experience. We had the Atlanta Restaurant Week special - and started out with the - Tapas Trio - Queso, Guacamole,and a Chicken Flauta - which all were really tasty. Then moved onto the Camarónes Alambres - Jumbo Shrimp grilled on a sugar cane skewer and finished with the Sopapillas. A place to go back for sure.
(3)Joseph J.
Stopped by for desert and had the Cuatro Leches cake. TO DIE FOR! The small coffee house/cafe in front of the restaurant is a great place to get a tasty desert in an interesting setting. Also tried a stuffed hazelnut cookie they had that's not on the regular menu. D-licious!
(4)Jeffrey L.
Nice atmosphere, but the food doesn't come close to matching the quality of the decor. Even the local Castleberry Hill neighbors all think the food needs much improvement!
(1)Starbuck S.
This place is ONLY good for maybe happy hour with chips and salsa, but the food completely SUX ...and is way overpriced for the quality & portion size! Went there for lunch today ... and after eating their "special" of "lightly battered" shrimp tacos, with PINK-colored jicama slaw (jicama slaw is usually green colored)..well, let's just say my stomach has been hurting all afternoon! I agree with the other reviewer, that the place is beautifully decorated and the patio is nice, but that just doesn't make up for the food. Also, as another reviewer stated, they sell all their restaurant decorations (wall decor, glasses, even chandeliers) onsite as well. Kinda makes you wonder! The margs were decent tasting and so were the chips & salsa. Outside of this, I would say stay (far) away from venturing to this place. No MAS again for this customer!!
(1)Rachel O.
sometimes, that craving for queso is overwhelming, so last night my husband and i decided to give no mas a go. sure, our scoutmob coupon helped us with the decision, but my husband had been there before and wanted a second visit. i wish we had gone to bone garden cantina instead. or really, taco bell would've done, too. and i don't even like taco bell. the short story: - 1 hour wait for a table when we were quoted 25 min. but that certainly didn't seem to bother the unfriendly hosts. - server was super busy. left us sitting for a while before greeting and for quite a while at the end. - food came out before app and drinks. - food, you know, wasn't very good. shrimp was sour and the burrito was uninspiring. rice and beans were dry and bland. - food, you know, was overpriced. over $40/two people for mediocre mexican food, bad service, and a negative experience in what is essentially a gift shop? what? - we didn't even get our queso. nope, i don't think we'll be going there again.
(1)Scott H.
The bone in ribeye is to die for along with the calamari... food is great and the service too... I very much enjoy the decor and the gift shop...
(4)Bob N.
Very good. I've been there several times, when busy and not so much. Cool atmosphere, good for large groups and spread out so you are not on top of other customers. Food consistently good.
(4)Dustin S.
Cool restaurant in a neat neighborhood. Busy place and lively. Food is solid. Prices a little high for dinner but lots of options. The calamari with jalapenos was spicy and moderately breaded. The accompanying sauces were fantastic. Their salsa is decent, more smokey with chipotle if you are into that. Chips were crispy and appropriately salted. The skirt steak was quite tasty. The shrimp not a great value. The dessert of avocado lime cheesecake was amazing. Great decor with an associated decorative store. Pricey store but great glass blown functional and decorative elements. I saw people ordering margaritas that came out in some of the great glass blown "pitchers."
(3)Denise S.
Went during Downtown Restaurant Week 2010. Went early anticipating crowds so there was no wait for a table. But that's about when the "no waiting" portion of the night ended. We waited for drinks, we waited for our order to be taken, waited for our food, waited for the check, waited to sign the receipt. I don't understand because the restaurant was not that full. With the exception of the flank steak, the food was just OK. Glad we had the discounted menu for Restaurant Week or I would have been upset at those prices for what we received. I agree with another reviewer: margaritas were awesome, especially the peach flavored. Guacamole definitely bland which probably most disappoints me. Was really looking forward to some good Guacamole. $71 for two dinners and two margaritas- and that was with the $25 dinner special. Will not be returning. Can get better Mexican food for way less money somewhere else.
(2)Glenn G.
If the atmosphere and decor were more important to me than the food, then I'd rate 4 stars, but the food was not making me want to come back. The frozen margarita at Uncle Julio's is so much better at the same price point (around $7). I had the fish taco with shrimp enchildas. The taco was better than the enchiladas, the latter having a bland heavy, white sauce inside and bland, boring little shrimp. The salsa was kind of bland too; it had no kick to it. My wife had a similar experience. Overall service was good, but not memorable. We used to frequent the store when it was on the Westside and were impressed with the way they applied their aesthetic to this building and lot in Castleberry Hill. Maybe it's over the top, but I thought it was very cool. I just wish the food had left me with a desire to drive back down from Buckhead. Alas, there is better on my side of town.
(2)Shannon H.
Sweet lord. Just the thought of the salsa (sweet, smoky goodness) makes me want to get in my little car and shoot over there right now, and I've just eaten. Very, very good mexican food in a kitsch-but-fun decorated restaurant in one of the artsyist neighborhoods in town. A must for mexican food lovers.
(5)Robert M.
Very cool atmosphere, and the bonus of being connected to No Mas Furniture, which has lots of unique "stuff" in it. The food is OK, like most Mexican food is just OK (except for Zocolo). Beans, rice, cheese on a plate with meat. Beans, rice, cheese on a plate with meat. Anyway, what really impressed me about No Mas was the chips and salsa. Both were awesome. The service is very spotty. A real mixed bag but would be a good place to drink and snack with a group of people.
(3)Kevin R.
Still pretty new to Atlanta and originally from California so i was dying for some authentic Mexican food. So my friend told me about this place and I decided to try it out with a friend. In my opinion the food was spectacular. Everything was cooked perfectly the fajitas were delicious and the salsa a queso were decent to hold us while we waited. I love the vibe it gives cause it reminds me of home. I would want to recommend this to everyone but I like the atmosphere so ill just tell a few select friends.
(4)J W.
the food is really bad. worst mexican i've had in Atlanta. who cares about decor when the food is this bad??? the reviews here are baffling.
(1)Kevin M.
The food was flavorful, and served at temp - the service was incompetent. we had a good time regardless, but for a group of six, they hit all the wrong notes. Not all the plates hit the table in the same run, and none of them were directed to the appropriate seat. What's worse, the birthday boy's order was botched. and the 'i'll fix it' response was not forthcoming, or proactive. Then, and this is hilarious but true, the waiter blows the surprise cake my friend's SO baked him by asking her how many candles she wanted on it. she told them when she dropped it off, along with two boxes of candles, that she wanted 28. so chips are still on the table, along with some of the entree plates that we've long since finished, and a cake comes out - candles blazing, song in the air, but no, it's the wrong cake! wrong candles, wrong cake, blown deal. so they take it back, and after 7 minutes (i timed it) return with the right cake, and my buddy blows the candles out, and he starts plucking them from the cake, and his SO looks at us and mouths the words 'there were only 25?' and by now we're in hysterics, cause this poor waiter is in way over his head, but the adventure continued because what can you do but laugh?
(2)David H.
The food is great and it is a fun place for happy hour. The cheese dip is awesome!
(4)Miss S.
The patio and the cheese dip get 5 stars, the food and the house margarita only get 2... This really is one of the best patios in town-- really big with cool tables that are lit from the bottom. The salsa is nice and smokey (roasted tomatoes I guess) and the cheese dip is a step up from the plain white stuff at El Azteca and the like. Unfortunately, my fish tacos were dry and the tortillas were not very good. My friend's sugar cane skewered shrimp were charred and dry. I don't remember what my other friend's dish was called, but it was basically chicken and "Mexican" mashed potatoes. It was good, but it was very Cheesecake Factory...
(4)Whitney C.
Visited No Mas for the second time and it will most definitely be my last. The only reason I have even been there twice was because of the Scout Mob discount. The food is bland and completely overpriced. It seems as though they got a bunch of frozen stuff, defrosted and served. $8 for guacamole?? You have GOT to be kidding me?! Not only was it way overpriced, it had no flavor whatsoever. Their drinks are extremely strong, probably to distract you from how bad the food is. In fact, the whole restaurant is just one huge distraction. Overall , a complete disappointment, so don't waste your time. Next time I want Mexican, I will just go to Moes.
(1)Jenn S.
I tried this spot in January. I may have given it a 3 or 4 star then. It was good, not great and nothing really blew me away. I went again a few weeks ago and everything was much better and totally deserves a 5-star. First off the salsa: it's different, but different good. It's very smoky, almost like a bbq chip and not chunky. It's an acquired taste, but very good. I ate at a place in San Diego that had very similar salsa, so I suspect this is a pretty authentic interpretation. I mean, I'm guessing - what do I know? The food: I've only tried a few things and all were very tasty. I got a grilled chicken salad in a taco bowl - sounds boring - but it was super good. The margaritas: excellent and those hand-blown glasses?? Gotta buy me some of those. Speaking of buying, stop next door and browse the furniture store! Pretty high prices, but cool stuff. You might just find a unique gift. I also dig this location. It's a nice spot before or after a downtown sporting event or concert.
(5)J. S.
I had a very disappointing experience last night at No Mas, and embarrassing too since it was a business dinner with clients. We were looking for a place last minute to take a group of 8 and I remembered No Mas and recommended it. Sure, we had an extra person or two show up before the meal started but we were willing to go back and wait for a table if necessary. Here's what happened: - Hostess seated us at a booth with one person on the end. - Waiter tells us we can't have a person on the end, it's illegal. We explain that the hostess seated us but he wanted us to do something about it, what I don't know. - Waiter comes back, says it's ok to sit on the end (not illegal now?) - Extra person shows up as the other half of our group arrives, we offer to wait for a bigger table. Hostess said no we can't wait, there's a big table upstairs but upstairs is closed, would take "a lot of work" to get it ready, we offer to wait for the upstairs table. After bringing up the upstairs table she then tells us we can't have it and says our only option is to sit at two tables. When we realize that this client dinner needs to happen and our only option is to leave, we agree to two tables. - Food and drink orders were incorrect, some drinks never arrived, one dish had to be sent back to the kitchen and was never returned I hope management reads this and gets their act together, I want to like this place but can no longer recommend it.
(1)Scottie M.
For as pretty looking this place is, the food and the service are totally blah. The atmosphere was similar to that of a stereotypical chain Mexican restaurant - but with a "hipper" crowd because it's in the very trendy Castleberry Heights. It took about 30 mins to get a table, which is fine - they give you those little buzzers that they have at places like Cheesecake Factory so you know when it's ready for you. Our waiter, who I will give a break to because maybe he was having an off night - forgot our guacamole, and messed up my order. I didn't realize this until I took a bite of a fish taco that tasted absolutely horrible. Probably the worst fish taco I've had at any restaurant - and to top it off, it wasn't what I ordered. Then I got one of the "specialties" - the fried chicken tacos, and they were very blah. No flavor whatsoever in the chicken, and the fried part was mostly flour, and zero spices. I only cleaned my plate because I was STARVING. The best thing on the table were the chips, I don't know what kind they were, but they were amazing. Good thing I ate alot of chips because the rest of the dinner sucked. I probably won't be returning.
(2)Ed P.
food is pretty good...setting is cool - margueritas are good though -- beware of the art galleries in this cool up-in-coming area just south of the dome -- these art galleries will take your money!
(4)Joseph R.
This was our third trip to No Mas, and I can confidently say, our last. The first time was fine: drinks and cheese dip on the patio. Second time, OK food in the main room. This time, a mixture of good and bad. Service was (for the most part) good, mostly because of the eye candy. The host girls (all 4 of them) have a way of making you feel like you're interrupting their gossip, and wouldn't be caught dead smiling. Beer was cold; that's good. Guac and veggie tacos were really good. Chicken tacos were overly soupy, and to be honest, just not very flavorful. Pork tamale was not so good, in that way that Mexican-for-the-masses places tend to make them. But the big no-way of the evening was the steak enchilada. The mole was a 6-year-old's idea of sauce--Hershey's syrup sweet, with no hint of smoky spicing that should have been there. And it turns out, their idea of steak in the enchilada is ground beef. WTF? Our otherwise-nice waiter said there must have been a communication problem. Um, yeah, like maybe the restaurant lies about what's actually in their food? What other explanation is there, considering there are no ground beef enchiladas on the menu? It might seem like a small thing, but for some reason we prefer to not be treated like chumps -- so we'll go elsewhere in the future. We likely WILL return to the attached shop, where the guys were friendly, prices were very reasonable, and the artwork is pretty darn good.
(1)Robert F.
Although I have been here several times in the past, today was the first time for many of my colleagues. They really liked the food along with the decor. Several of them said they would definitely return in the future.
(3)Adam E.
Nice, smokey salsa with light, fresh, hot chips. Food is above-avg to good. Great patio! Good place to go before the Second Friday Castleberry Art Stroll!
(4)Max E.
This place is great. I've been here a few times, most recently with my girlfriend. First off she really wanted a big pitcher of their margaritas. But she also wanted their trendy mix of passion fruit and jalapenos margarita. What to do? They don't sell the fun passion fruit margaritas in pitcher size. Our server--Jose--being the champion he is got us passion fruit and jalapenos and mixed it in for us. Amazing. I got their big burrito and she got some goat cheese enchiladas. One word: damn. A good damn. A damn that left us so full and satisfied and happy. "Was that as good for you as it was for me?" Yes, yes it was. Great place, quirky and also has great coffee. There's nothing not to like.
(5)Candyce V.
I've visited No Mas! on several occasions, trying different dishes each time. Nothing has wowed me, but the food is good overall. I love the decor and ambiance, and you can even shop in the adjoining store and bring a piece of this restaurant home with you. The flavored margaritas and cocktails are fun to enjoy.
(4)Jam P.
I'm going to go out on a limb here and state that this restaurant calls themselves "No Mas" because after you've had an entree of theirs, you will not want anymore after it's gone; like ever! I chose to come here for a date night and try No Mas' offerings because I found them on Groupon and thought they had a really good deal for two which includes their dos favoritos (guac & queso dip) appetizer along with your choice of two entrees. While we ate the chips and dips, I ordered the Fajitas Arracheras with shrimp and my SO ordered the Tampiqueña. For some reason, our waitress said that my ticket was "misplaced" (which I haven't experienced ever up until this point) and came back to inquire what I had ordered again. I see, so my companion's food is ready and they will make my order now in 6 minutes? Seis minutos? 6?? That clued me in to knowing that they have their main staples like their rice, refried beans, etc in large quantities in the back just sitting on top of hot water and/or under heat lamps waiting for people to order dishes that come with it! Yeah, that's no bueno. My fajitas were only just okay; maybe a 4.5 - 5 out of 10. The better part about them was the tortillas, the bell peppers & onion mix, the shrimp and the large jalepeno. Yeah, that was it! The rice was bland, dry and not very good. It needed more flavor, that's for sure. I'm not sure why Spanish rice is hard for a lot of places to get right. The refried beans were also bland, blah and nothing to write home to Mexico about. For them to have each entree priced at about $16.00+ they need to come better than this/that! Well, my SO did warn me that their food is just okay. -_- Good thing I had that Groupon because I don't see myself (or anyone seeking tasty Mexican food) coming back for anything else on their menu. I came, I saw, I conquered and I have plans to come here "NO MAS!" ETA: Note, I said the better part of my meal was everything, but the pico, rice and refried beans. I never said that I enjoyed it! My 2 stars are more than adequate enough to clue others into my thoughts without me being mean. I have lived in California for a few years and of course No Mas does not come close to what I have experienced as far as the authenticity of Mexican food done up right! Meh, I've experienced better!
(2)tresha m.
Awesome nachos taquitos not so great they were burnt beyond a crisp and covered with sour cream ..try again Friendly staff Drinks ok and pricey Valet $2, but some valets like to hustle women for extra money to find them a spot ...isn't that the job, thus the cost. Tipping is earned not expected yuck!
(2)Whitney T.
No mas no mas!!! Literally! Maaannn...this has to be the worse Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. My enchiladas were so BLAND! Left much to be desired. I was with a party of about 50 and many complained about their food. Also, don't get their shrimp, they don't devein them...unless you like them that way. I'm allergic but the server told someone in our party to not get them because of that. Two stars because our server, Chester, was very good. He did a great job handling our large party!
(2)Jessica C.
I discovered No Mas Cantina in the winter of 2007-2008. None of my friends had any idea about the Castleberry Hill neighborhood, let alone about this restaurant. I don't know how I discovered it, or why I decided to go to brunch, but from that moment on it became a frequent stop for me and my friends. We went plenty of times, usually just for a good hearty breakfast but we also held a bridal shower here and I even took my Mom here when she was visiting for Mother's Day one year! Many of my best memories in Atlanta take place at No Mas, so I decided this was the perfect place to go with a group of girls for brunch over my bachelorette weekend. The restaurant is exactly as I had remembered it. It's a huge, huge space and it's never crowded. We always wondered how they stay open, and I think it must be that it's much more popular for dinner. But the space is GORGEOUS! You walk in and are immediately blown away by the bright colors, authentic décor, beautiful paintings and intricately designed wood furniture. It does not at ALL feel like you are in downtown Atlanta; it feels like you are at a Latin American getaway. The Mexican brunch menu is pretty much what you would imagine - the dish options are heavy on the salsa, crema and chorizo. I ordered the chilaquiles without beans (it comes with corn tortillas cooked in salsa verde, topped with 2 eggs, queso fresco and crema Mexicana), which I don't think I had ever ordered in the past (I usually stuck with the Southwest omelette). I so totally regret straying from what I know, because I was so underwhelmed by this dish that I was served at a place that I hold so dear to my heart. There were way too many chips compared to the other components of the dish, and it felt overly salty. I kick myself for that. We also checked in on Yelp and got a free appetizer of the queso blanco, which is big and delicious, as always. (They give you complimentary salsa and chips for brunch, too, and the salsa is pretty great... not overly spicy and has quite a lot of smokiness to it, which is somewhat unusual.) My sister ordered the No Mas! Original Capirotada French Toast, which she loved. It's a bread pudding that is made with cinnamon, apples and raisins, that is then sliced and prepared as French toast and is topped with honey and whipped cream. It is obviously quite decadent, and it was presented beautifully on the plate. If you have a sweet tooth, you would probably really dig this.... it's basically dessert for breakfast. And, finally, the drinks! They have a lot of cool coffees and hot chocolates, and also a few good choices for mimosa flavors. I got a mango mimosa, and it was very good. They have a store in the back of the restaurant called No Mas Hacienda which is really, really cool. I know they have their own Yelp review page, but I feel like I should just mention it here because it makes coming to No Mas more of an event, rather than just a place to grab some grub. They sell everything and it's all really cool - jewelry, purses, furniture, barware, arts and crafts, etc. The vast majority of it is homemade, and most of it looks distinctly Mexican / Latin. I purchased some really cool homemade Frida Kahlo earrings there many years ago that I still wear to this day, and, I discovered, that they still sell! And finally, the garden area. This didn't exist when I used to be a regular, not that I did any gardening back then, anyway. They sell all kinds of handmade terra cotta pots and planters that are just gorgeous and SO inexpensive!!! They have every size, including some pots that were literally just a smidge smaller than I am. And they look very well made. One of my friends tried everything she could think of to get some back to her apartment in NYC but shipping costs a flat rate of $200, which is steep for pots that are very much not that expensive. If you are looking for any type of pots or planters and you live in the area or can drive the stuff home, you should probably go here immediately. I know I'll be back to No Mas, and I encourage this big ole beautiful restaurant to keep on keepin on. I'm going to throw it out there that this is probably the best brunch in downtown Atlanta, so it's a great spot for tourists who leave and thereafter go to some of the big tourist attractions. And also Mexican brunch is so legit - so much delicious flavor! Just skip the chilaquiles like I should have. *Smacks forehead*
(3)James B.
I have come to the conclusion No Mas is a really overpriced, garbage Mexican restaurant. I came one time before and I ordered two main dishes and a dessert: -Fish tacos ... Avoid at all costs! These salty, overcooked pieces of tilapia is something that a five year old could've pulled off, but for a restaurant they are a disgrace. I actually sent my order back and asked for another (specifically requested to not be cooked so hard) ... they came back the same way. Therefore, I just asked for fajitas... -Fajitas were good enough to eat, but having to ask for tortillas over and over again is what stuck out in my mind - it comes with three, as if that is enough for the meal. I ordered two different types of meat - chicken and beef. Chicken was cooked correctly, but the beef was tough and pretty inedible once it cooled off after 5 minutes. Didn't complain about this meal and moved onto dessert ... -Churros ... How the heck can you mess these up?? Put them in the frier for 2 minutes, take them out and put powder and jelly on them! Fried HARD (stick hard!) and no powder or jelly on them. Told them to take them back. At least the previous time I went, the frozen margarita had alcohol in them... On to today, September 13, 2015 for brunch. Ordered 3 frozen margaritas, two come out with bigger glasses, one a small glass. We make a comment to the waitress, she said she would get some more. We will leave that for now because we waited about 40 minutes to actually order our food as we sipped on what were basically nonalcoholic slushies ... Luckily the three of us were having a conversation, so it didn't feel like it until I looked at my phone and noticed how much time passed. Food came out, with me ordering a Bread Pudding French Toast for brunch - just to do something different. For the love of god, please DO NOT order the Bread Pudding French Toast unless you are on a diet or just want to have a small dessert. THREE SMALL 1 inch x 3 inch strips of French toast greeted me ... No bacon, no fruit, syrup drizzled on the rim and a dab of whipped cream. Why is that even on the same brunch menu with a egg burrito the size of the plate??? It tastes decent (not good, in my opinion), but when you order something from a menu costing the same as other things you expect at least comparable portion sizes. Needless to say, those were gone in 3 minutes. Back to my kid sized drink ... Nothing was done about the waitress 'will get some more'. The bill came out. I told them to take off $2 of the drink since they shorted me about 1/4 of the drink. 10 minutes later, I get the rest of my drink. Why did I have to say anything? Weirdly enough, I always go out of my way to go to La Fiesta in Douglasville. They provide drinks with actual alcohol in them, succulent beef in their burritos, marinated chicken in their quesadillas and served with their fajitas, and fast, great service. No Mas is no comparison, but it is located downtown - which makes it convenient; yet, I really can't recommend No Mas any more.
(2)Tiff H.
I had Adios Cafe bookmarked for a while and didn't realize the actual restaurant was No Mas! Cantina. Walk through the cafe to get into the restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is awesome. From other reviews, much of the decor was from Mexico. It's very unique and hard not to be completely entranced by. Weekend brunch ends at 2, and our group was seated at 1:55. By the time our server came to us, it was 1:57, but she let us order from the brunch menu anyway! The normal lunch menu was filled with so many options, but it reminded me of an overpriced Tex-Mex restaurant. I decided against ordering from this menu because of the prices. I ended up ordering the Huevos Nortenos, which is basically two eggs on top of cheese quesadillas with beans and rice on the side. Both eggs were thankfully cooked medium as per my request. However it was nothing special. I also checked in on Yelp to get a free queso dip appetizer, then went along nicely with our complimentary chips and salsa! We also got an order of guacamole, which was alright but once again nothing special: it really lacked a kick. Overall a hearty meal but nothing out of the ordinary. If I'm ever here again, though, I would love to give their margaritas a try.
(3)Anne H.
I feel a bit schizophrenic about No Mas, or maybe more like the nursery rhyme about the girl with curl-- "when she was good, she was very good, but when she was bad, she was horrid." There are some things about this place that I really like, then some things... not so much. It's actually even hard to give it a star rating as I feel polarizingly different about the service (crappy!) and the decor (cool), as well as the food (tasty) and the drinks (lacking). The pros: The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant are actually quite bright and colorful. The restaurant itself is huge, with lots of multi-sized tables... mind you, I've been here as a party of two and most recently, with 16 people, and have always been comfortable. Additionally, they have an ice cream/coffeeshop and an art gallery/shop on the property, and stylish. the food has always been pretty good, though definitely not the best Mexican food I've ever had. However, the service has always been a bit questionable. The cons: Oh, the service. Last time I was there as part of a celebratory work party, planned at the last minute. Unsure of how many people would be attending, we told the host we probably needed room for at least ten. It was way early and the restaurant was practically empty but the host said he "wouldn't seat us until the whole party was there." As we didn't know how many and when the rest of our party would arrive, we decided that we'd just have to take our business elsewhere. And then magically, there was room for 12 and another 4 top that we could grow into if needed. So weird. And the drinks are just as awkward... they've obviously invested in the presentation of their pricey margaritas (as they're served in these beautiful tall carafes), but not their contents. They taste like tequila mixed with kool-aid and cheap sour mix. Ick. As much as I love my after work drink and value good service, I'm not sure the "good" things are enough to outweigh the "horrid."
(2)Ruthe C.
Eat here! I love this place. The decor is all kinds of interesting. The food is delicious. My only critique is that the drinks are pricy comparatively. My colleague and I ordered a pitcher of Texas style margaritas and it was fifty bucks. It was served in a handblown tower of a pitcher, but pricy nonetheless. That colleague I mentioned is Puerto Rican and commented that the food was as close to authentic as she's seen in a restaurant in quite some time. I didn't take pictures and can't recall what we ordered that first trip, so you'll just have to take my word for it! I suggest you sit on the second floor so you can take in the decorations hanging from the ceiling without straining your neck!
(4)Jennifer L.
Delicious! Everything was on point, food was fresh and flavorful, service was fast and friendly and drinks were great! We would definitely come back for more. The calamari was amazing!! And beware the pitchers are LARGE!
(5)Tonja F.
No Mas! Must be referring to their Classico Margaritas because they are so potent (and tasty) you can only drink one!!! The restaurant is spacious with indoor, bar and patio seating which my friends and I enjoyed. Lively music played as we sat amongst an energetic, chatty crowd. Staff was pleasant and attentive. We were a large party with lots of questions and our waitress was very helpful. Chips, salsa and Queso for starters and then we dug into enchiladas verde, enchiladas mole, tacos, veggie fajitas and salad topped with grilled salmon. All of our dishes were excellent! It was so appetizing we forgot to take pics. I will definitely be back and will brings more friends and family. Valet parking available on site $2. Not sure about street parking.
(5)Cam S.
They accommodated our party. The staff was really nice. The drinks came out fast, the food came out in a timely manner! It was really good as well!
(5)Charlotte S.
I just got an authentic Mexican coffee with cinnamon and chocolate. I wish i didnt eat breakfast...mexican eggs bennie with green chiles. Atlanta has come a long way with food. Beautiful here. It also has a sparkling gallery. Onto Walking Dead tour..so excited!
(5)Gretchen B.
I love No Mas - and even though over the last year or so they've lost their edge the still have some of the best margaritas in Atlanta, as well as the best tequila selections in Atlanta. The crowd has definitely changed which has made the experience different. However I now go during happy hour when there are drink and menu specials and its that No Mas from years back. They do large groups really well and the service is always great. The food can be hit or miss - but the drinks are always good.
(3)Mitchell F.
The drinks, the food, the atmosphere, the parking, everything is superior at this place. They have valet pretty much all the time, and when they don't self-parking is quiet easy. The valet live on tips, and there is no charge for the parking, so be generous. I love going here when I am not driving. This way I can enjoy some drinks. They have a really good set of bartenders, and they make the traditional drinks (margarita, for example) really well, but they can also customize just about anything you want. The wine selection is also very nice. If you won't go into a diabetic coma, you should absolutely have the Quatro Letches cake. I recommend splitting it with a group before the meal. It's so sweet and rich you will appreciate that suggestion. This is a place that is not so far from the airport that if you had a long layover you could actually take an Uber ride here and get yourself some fine Mexican food. However, if you are staying in town or live here it would be better. The portions are so large that you pretty much HAVE to take some home. The ambiance is really interesting as well. They have very large and interesting chandeliers and wall art. The music is usually up enough that you will be inspired to have a good time. It could be hard for a really large group or someone that is hard of hearing.
(5)Lora C.
Fun decor and lively atmosphere, but arranged well enough to have a good conversation. Excellent food, but sub par service. Waiter rolled eyes and took an incredible amount of time to take orders. Shrimp enchiladas and fish tacos were very good and reasonably priced. Guacamole was very fresh!
(4)Ravi B.
I saw the number of stars on yelp when I was checking in and I was super surprised having been here! The decor here is awesome and so it provides a good ambiance/atmosphere. I came here last night/earlier today for a birthday dinner and the service was excellent considering there were about 20 people. We had an awesome server who was super nice, smiled at any request, and was well accommodating. Chef Justin White and I got drinks & dips as well as coffee. I guess that is an interesting combination, but it worked out. We used our yelp and got a free queso and added jalapenos to it. Queso was AMAZING! Really good. I highly recommend checking-in here to try the queso. Chef Justin White also was craving guacamole since we had a bad experience with it last time. The guacamole here is also excellent! Only thing about the guac that I didn't like, that is similar to many other guacs, is the random lettuce pieces mixed in. Otherwise it was nicely flavored, fresh, and tasty with the chips. Along with the chips we shared a pitcher of the No Mas margaritas. It comes in this awesome tall pitcher! I got the spicy rub which tastes like chili lime seasoning. Love it! Chef Justin White did not like the rub. The margaritas were great though. I was craving coffee, so I tried the Mayan Mocha that was from "adios cafe" that is inside No Mas Cantina. Chef Justin White got the hot chocolate azteca. They both tasted similar, except mine had espresso. They were both high-quality and tasted amazing with the chili, but it was too spicy for me. I was overoptomistic about my spicy taste buds. But it was still great quality!
(4)Austin C.
So I've been here a few times now as I work and go to school right down the street and my most recent visit was even more pleasant than the last. The staff here really takes care of you here and I respect that as a successful business. As we walked up the doors swung open like we were celebrities and we got our happy hour spots right away. The bartender and a few other gals were tending to us for several hours and they were just awesome. She kept our chips full and our drinks on point. She recommended and even made special drinks for us. I had a regular mojito that had a hint of cranberry in it and a coconut mojito after it. We also ordered the hot queso dip, twice . It was that good. When my buddy hinted towards her that the happy hour drinks were a little small, she even brought us extra.. So awesome. She definitely got a nice tip because she earned it
(5)April C.
The first time I went to No Mas a few years ago, I loved it. Fantastic decor, delicious salsa, fantastic entrees. The past couple of times have been meh. Yesterday's experience has me saying "no mas" to No Mas. Service was slow, especially since the restaurant was not busy at 5pm. It took forever to get more chips so that I could eat the very overpriced dab of bland Guac and small bowl of now tepid cheese dip. They ran out of mashed potatoes for my friends entree. And my "jumbo shrimp" were tiny!! I got the Camarones alambras. For $20 and a description of jumbo you'd at least expect normal sized. These shrimp were small at best, maybe verging on medium. The tamarind sauce also drowned out everything else so my masa cake was a soupy mess. Will not be returning.
(2)Edgar O.
Excellent service by Kristy and Daniel , fair prices. Our beef was a little tough in our Fajita feast, but Daniel took care of us everything else was great. We will be back!
(4)Candace M.
I had a great experience. I have been to No Mas a couple times and had found nothing to write home about. However, my most recent experience has changed my mind. I came here for lunch on a weekend and it was great. The service was excellent and the food was really good. I had the chicken and shrimp burrito grande. I loved the grilled taste of the meat. I had leftovers and actually think it was better the next day. I tasted my friend's salad. She got the Gringo salad , it was not my style but she really liked it and for me It was ok. The only thing I was not really a fan of was the mandatory valet parking after a certain hour. Although we were there much earlier than when the parking started. I made a note that I would probably park on the street if I return for dinner. I prefer to have the option to valet especially when my car is merely feet away. Anyway. I had great delicious food, tasty drinks, and great service. Can't beat that!
(4)Dan B.
My review was deleted because someone decided it wasn't for this restaurant. It was and this place still sucks. So suck it NO MAS. Here it is... AGAIN!!! So... you know it's bad when you are writing your Yelp review on the way home. First off, I LOVE Mexican food. I grew up on local flare in San Diego eating taquitos at little food stands, and fresh fish tacos in San Filipe. So if you think microwaved food is worth paying for at a restaurant, then disregard my review. I will rate everything I had on a 5 star scale. Chips: The chips are store bought and cold, no chip warmer here. They are thin and broke in the "queso" which we will talk later. They did have a bit of salt on them. They say they are made fresh there, but there was no trace of oil on them, which is a tell tale sign. 1 Star Salsa: Wasn't bad. Not great. Not fresh. But flavorful. I like mine a bit more spicy. 3 Stars Queso Dip: It was some sort of gelatinous cheese like food. My guess is it was a form of Velveta. 0 Stars. Entree... I always get the same thing when I first go to a Mexican spot. It's an easy way to tell if they are legit or not. I always get a combo plate with a Chicken Taco and a Cheese Enchilada with beans and rice (sounds boring but if done right...) this time I paid 1 dollar extra for the Fresh Tempura Battered Fish taco (you get to choose 3 items here). Tortillas: Flour (any real Mexican spot does different types of tacos and asks/assumes Corn Tortillas on tacos, but no option here). Not fresh, but they didn't break. 2 Stars. Rice: This is Uncle Ben's boil in a bag. This is processed crap with that fake texture of rubbery rice and orange dye number 3. One sad little pea sits in the shit looking at you, laughing. 0 Stars. Beans: Canned with absolutely no flavor. 0 Stars. Chicken Taco: I could eat it (I shouldn't have. Ask my stomach and my fiancé). WAY too much cheese like food on it. Soggy and poorly executed. The chicken was stewed, meaning it hasn't been fresh for maybe days or maybe weeks. 1 Star. Cheese Enchilada: Cold and bland canned sauce. The cheese was the "queso" crap from before. It was a giant block of cold gummy cheese like food. 0 Star. Fish Taco: So, I work in a restaurant so I know what food is. I took a bite, without looking to much, wanting to give it a taste before I pass judgement (sometimes it looks bad but tastes SO good). Anyway, this aint that. It was cold and flavorless, and I spit it out. I checked the fish, which was FROZEN FISH STICKS! They were not fresh anymore than I am 6 feet tall. The "fish" was rubbery (not what Talapia does when fresh) and the "batter" wasn't batter. It had been placed there by some giant machine months before, then frozen and shipped. To add insult to injury, the sauce sucked too. NEGATIVE STARS Service: I had a horrible experience, but it wasn't my servers fault. She was nice, got my order right, and could tell I didn't like my food. She even got the manager to stop by. Always tip your server, it's not her fault. She doesn't know the food sucks. 3 Stars. The Manager: He stopped by, which I gave me a little bit of hope. He then told me the reason the fish taco was cold was because of the slaw. I then said it could because the fish was frozen. He did what every manager does, raise his hands, because he has no response. He asked me if I wanted something else, but I was done. He did not remove the item from the bill, which I didn't push. He would assume I am trying to "get over on him" and trying to get something for free. I don't want free stuff, I want good food, and knowing what I knew then, there was no way that would happen there. 0 Stars. If you like kitsch tall margaritas and shitty food, this place is for you, but if you like food and love Mexican food, this is the worst I had since someone in the midwest gave me marinara sauce as salsa.
(1)Kristy H.
Popped in here for lunch based on a recommendation, and I was definitely impressed overall. I really love the culture of the place, it's very eclectic. Their special was a cheesy-chicken dishes covered with mixed veggies, which is what my dad got-- it's nice that we both work downtown and have a place to catch up! I got their Cantina salad and really enjoyed the dressing and black beans. Their salsa is KILLER, and I'm a salsa fanatic. I was loading it onto my salad's chicken, too. Their gift shop is so nice to walk through... but a little too pricey for my tastes. The only real complaint I have is regarding their booths--we were seated at a smaller booth and felt completely crammed in. Everything is bolted down so you cannot move the table or anything. I'm not very large, and neither is my father, but we were a little pressed for room. It wasn't unbearable, just uncomfortable, and I've honestly never experienced that before! We'll just have to grab a table next time rather than a booth.
(4)Kevaughn S.
Great drinks ! Even better food ! We received 2 extra margaritas and I must admit I'm writing this review after the 2nd ! When u visit this restaurant ask for VINCE ! He was one of the best servers we've ever had !
(5)Debbie K.
Delicious! Great atmosphere and yummy food! Everything from the drinks, my tacos to service and ambiance was top notch! Can't wait for my next visit!
(5)Shawn H.
Chips and salsa were the best part of the meal. The carnitas were so so and a little fatty. The dinners were a little on the expensive side.
(3)Mary T.
No Mas! Cantina is a Tex-Mex place downtown in the Castleberry Hill section of Atlanta. It's very close to Philips Arena and the Georgia Dome, so traffic can be a bit rough and in my opinion, not too worth it if you can't find a decent spot. (The day I went the traffic was alright, plenty of people because of the Jayz and Beyoncé show but we found a spot). The scenery of the restaurant is great, though. The owners travel to Mexico often so everything you see if up for sale, which I thought was pretty cool. On to the food. The food was okay. I frequent plenty of Mexican places and I don't like when I order tacos and I'm not offered different tacos (ie: corn, wheat, flour, etc). The tacos came out on corn tortillas and I am not a fan of those so I didn't finish my food. The enchilada was pretty good. I didn't get the taco of the day, but my best friend did and she was it was pretty good. They offer these huge pitches of margarita, which looks cool but we had to send ours back because it was EXTREMELY sweet. We ended up getting a plain margarita with no flavor. I don't think I'll revisit this place, but the experience was better than the food.
(3)Michelle T.
No Mas has a great atmosphere!! This is the place to come for: A huge bar to hang out at. A great outdoor patio to hang out at. An upstairs space with a tequila room to hang out at Bring a large group of friends and hang out at. I had the classico Margarita and it was awesome. Also had the guacamole and it was awesome. I came here for brunch once and it was just okay. Its a great hang out spot, get some drinks which are focused on margaritas and have a good time. The food is hit or miss depending on what you order. Drink, then eat and you will be fine.
(4)Kate F.
We loved the store and the restaurant- great way to spend a Saturday We did not make reservations here so we opted for the bar seating. The chairs that are at the bar tables are thin with a tall back that forces you sit up, way up ... Not the most comfortable We had a queso dip and a guacamole for appetizers - they were very fresh and tasty The salsa was spicy and well puréed, not chunky I ordered the spinach enchiladas - which were creamed with goat cheese- delicious!! The margarita was expensive and not too strong, but still good - I chose a dos Equis draft lager for the second drink and that was a better choice Our server was Angel and he was so much fun! Filled with suggestions and he even let us test our Spanish (or lack thereof) on him ... Very chill personality and attentive but not pushy ... Ask for him in the bar seating! All in all, I had a great meal here and the store was filled with good finds mostly imported from Mexico I would definitely return to seek out new menu items - I was very pleased with my food
(5)Full E.
Food wasn't really that good. A bit worse than mediocre. However, my standard for Mexican is based off of actually growing up Mexican and eating Mexican food. The flour tortillas are too think and doughy and chicken burrito is a small and flat serving of seemingly season less chicken packed beneath a mound of rice that truly makes up 3/4 of the burrito itself. The salsa is pretty much tomato juice and mushy vegetables with no spices so it reminds you of ketchup when you taste it. I hate craving authentic Mexican food and stumbling across places like these and missing California completely. I can truly only include that the people who actually enjoy this restaurant's menu are people who have NOT had authentic Mexican and so who expect this or people who have some absolutely terrible taste buds. It was close to disgusting. However, my gringa girlfriend said it wasn't bad. Go figure.
(2)Dona M.
I love the entire space, it's almost a fairy tale! The food is perfect! The owners are fabulous, and so is the staff! I can't step intro their store workout walking out with something. The furniture is spectacular, and I'm redesigning my house with them in mind.
(5)Olivia W.
Great and funky atmosphere, awesome patio with comfortable seating. Good prices and selection. Went for brunch and they had a great selection of Mexican breakfast dishes. Ordered a passion fruit and jalapeño cocktail that was awesome! Would def recommend and come back. Also a relatively safe neighborhood with parking.
(5)Erin G.
The food was great! The service was exceptional. Jose was very nice. The kitchen messed up my order and Jose promptly without hesitation brought me the correct order and it was so fresh! I will definitely be back!
(4)Steve R.
My wife and I always enjoy No Mas. We have been here several times before and have never been disappointed! From the queso dip to the main entrees, No Mas is great tasting food and the service is awesome.
(5)Yasmine J.
This place was horrible! I went for a friends Birthday dinner last night and she made reservations for 12. Once we arrive they told us we needed to have 9 to be seated at our table we had 7 at the time so we waited for others to arrive. Once we where finally seated the server greeted us and took our drink orders. It took forever to get her back once we where ready to order. Let me remind you guys it was a Monday night at 7:30 pm NOT BUSY! Yes. i understand you have other tables but it took way to long to order, and also to get our food. Finally, food came and by this time no one really had an appetite because it took so long and we ate chips and salsa. Once some of us started eating we realized it was not good, my dish was very salty and i only order an app. Dos Favoritos Guacamole and Queso with beef. CAKE TIME! No, not really...it took them about 45min. to bring the cake out. We asked while we where receiving our checks and one waitress said "they cant find the cake!" I asked for a manger and so did another person in the party twice. We stopped and asked one of the servers for the manager and she responded "I'm not your server". A manager NEVER came to the table. By this time it is taking forever and half of my friend party is leaving before we can sing "Happy Birthday" because we waited so long. The only reason I'm giving this place 2 Stars because the bartender was very nice in the beginning (while we waited to be seated) and the Margarita drinks and homemade fresh flour tortillas are AMAZING! The Decor was Great as well. No Mas! Cantina... Pricey and not worth it! I will not be returning!
(2)Mara M.
I really liked the food. This is my first time here and I had the "enchiladas de espinaca". It was so good. The best tasting enchiladas I have ever had. Now the decoration, which was perfect. The atmosphere is chill and fun. Everyone that I saw in the restaurant was there having fun... I didn't really see moody people looking at their food. The servers were on it. The customer service was great. Like I said, it was our first time here and the waiters were helpful in helping us decide where to sit, and what to order for food. The meat for the fajitas was well seasoned and soft. Everything about this place was great and I am really glad I came here. I will definitely come back again.
(5)Cole O.
This place seriously disappoints me. We went last night for a quick bite to eat and were not impressed. Before we even get to the food - there was a table of people fantasy football drafting with their loud speakers on. I love fantasy football...but not sitting at a table in the middle of a restaurant floor. Together, we ordered the Beef Flautas, Tortilla Soup, and some Mexican Salad. Everything really had ZERO taste to it..at all. Mexican & Tex/Mex are typically one of my favorite genres but No Mas! dropped the ball..it was bland. Other than that..it's a tad cluttered and they do not really have TV's..what happens when Mexico v El Salvador is on...Hmmm I thought so. Odd part of town. Not worth the trip. Ga Dome construction makes traffic fun.
(2)Ebony C.
Very good food! I ordered the fajitas. Best tasting skirt steak I've ever had. The grilled flavor was perfect. They have really tasty guacamole as well. I will definitely go back again.
(5)Latasha M.
The ambiance at No Mas! is awesome. I love the traditional decor. There are a lot of areas to take pics for the touristy types like myself. We started dinner with guacamole, salsa, queso dip and chips, all yummy. I ordered the chicken tamale, taco and enchilada combo. It was pretty standard fare except the tamale was REALLY dry. My friend ordered the special of the day, a cheesy stuffed chicken breast (I can't remember the name in Spanish) It was delicious! I also recommend the peach margarita on the rocks, it was strong and tasty. There's a gift shop attached to the cantina that sells Mexican jewelry, art, blankets and pottery. It is WAY overpriced but still cool to look at.
(3)Donovan C.
Ate here with the family today and I wasn't impressed with the food. The seasoned chicken tacos are a no no but the margaritas are really good! (It's a yellow color) waitress was pretty tight though.
(2)M W.
2.5 stars. Went last night (Friday) and it was somewhat dead at 10pm. No one in line but took several minutes and a chat with the bartender for someone to seat us. Service was similarly scarce throughout our visit. Had the skirt steak Acapulco which was cooked nicely-tender steak and shrimp. Large serving size. But lacking seasoning. No spice and not enough salt. Same with the salsa and guac. It's a shame because the decor and atmosphere were great. For the price I expected much better. So much potential but not sure I'd go back. Good thing we had a Groupon! Oh-maybe that's why service was lacking? Also, our server up charged us on the larger portion steak without asking which size we wanted. My BF, a chef, as usual over tipped based on the original amount. Had we not had a Groupon I would've made a fuss about the up charge. No mas! is right.
(3)Anne S.
Delicious food, wonderful patio, interesting art and gallery shop. I wish I lived in Atlanta I would go here constantly. Would highly recommend to anyone traveling as a destination itself!
(5)Angie J.
I'm a fan of the Mango Margarita on the rocks...YUM! The atmosphere is fantastic, you can actually purchase the decor if you REALLLLY love it. Everytime I have eaten here I have have decent service and average food. The BEST was the Tequila tasting and theyre amazing truffles! If you order the classico Margarita you get a fun braclet. OH BOY! lol
(3)April K.
The enchiladas de espinsicas are fantastic!! The guacamole is also a fave. The cheese dip is ok, but not the thrill of my life. If you order the nacho appetizer be mindful that the chips are flour and not corn.
(5)William P.
Went here for dinner while visiting some friends in Atlanta. The atmostphere and decor in the restaurant is great. For that alone, this might make a good place for a happy hour. The food on the other hand was good, but not the greatest. Service was really disappointing, which is what I'll focus on here. We were all satisfied with our meals once we got them except for the tortilla soup I had, which took two conversations to explain because our server was so distracted. First she forgets our tea order more than once. Not a huge deal except that we actually got appetizers, I tried to return an appetizer and we still hadn't gotten drinks. So easily a good 10-15 minutes has gone by at this point. In the midst of trying to tell the server that I didn't care for the soup I ordered, she turned around and started talking to the table across from us. So rude. I would venture to try this restaurant again if I lived in Atlanta only because my friends raved about it and the great service they received. So, I might give it another shot at some point in the future, but of course during a visit, not likely. 100s of other places to try.
(2)Sean M.
This is a great place to have Mexican food and a margarita. The trio flan is very good. I love the coconut flan. That's the best.
(4)Thomas S.
I have been here a few times. Love the Burrito Grande Chimichanga style! It is my favorite meal in Atlanta. Margaritas are good and nice atmosphere. Not the easiest place to get to, but well worth it.
(5)Kristin B.
I think the three star average for this place is pretty much dead on. The plusses: +Nice Interior +Shaded patio with overhead fans +Plenty of free parking +Complimentary and delicious freshly fried chips and salsa +Sauces and salsas that don't skimp on the spice The minuses: -Loooooong waits for everything, from getting drinks to getting checks. This is not a place for a quick work lunch. Plan to spend 1.5 hours here during a weekday lunch, and that's with no appetizers/dips. -Automatic 20% gratuity added to split checks, regardless of party size (which wouldn't be such a point of contention if the service had not been so slow). Besides the free chips, the food was just average. Ensalada gringo had a nice surprise of chicken that had a good bit of heat to it. Fajitas were a winner all the way around, though the chicken was left behind while the steak was gobbled up. With the plusses and minuses as described above, I think that averages out to three stars just fine. I won't rush back, but I will certainly come back if someone else suggests it.
(3)Katrina W.
If you want better food go to Pappasito's. At least they have a lively atmosphere with Mariachi bands where people can feel free to enjoy themselves. This place, its managers and staff are ridiculous. They can't even get the kids menu right. I know what guajillo sauce is, and I also know AUTHENTIC Mexican food. That was tomato paste. No Mas! is not it. If youre wondering why there aren't as many pictures of the food, let me save you time and money by informing you that the food is something that would be served in a cafeteria for pre-schoolers. the decor of the restaurant is stunning though, hence the many photos of the restaurant. And, in response to the owner of the restaurant that was not present when we were dining there that has an opinion about our horrible experience- why insult a customer rather than apologize for the HORRIBLE fake "mexican" food and lackluster service? It has just shown how much regard that you hold for paying customers' satisfaction. Your food sucks. I did not order the chicken tenders-which you couldn't even cook properly either by the way. I had the rubbery, huge and flavorless calamari that was taken off of the bill because I could barely chew it-let alone swallow! Don't say that you weren't warned. Check out some of the other 1-star reviews for a second, third etc opinion. Clearly, people are being paid to give this place great reviews. Again, the restaurant is aptly named...so kudos on that. No Mas!
(1)LaTascha T.
Yum! Tacos El Dia es muy delicioso!!! Beef brisket tacos and a mango margarita at the bar... The perfect late lunch!!!
(5)Pauper D.
If I had to choose a restaurant to use as inspiration for an interior decorating project, this would definitely be the place. The decor is beautiful and I often ooh and ah over the objects that I cannot afford in the hacienda. Some argue that the food is not authentic Mexican, but they use the right amount of spices, fresh ingredients, and creativity to satisfy me. I am a huge fan of their fish tacos and their spinach dish. Thanks to an amazing, fiery, purple slaw, the tacos are anything but typical. Additionally, I don't drink alcohol but the people with whom I've dined say that their drinks are quite potent. Service is also always pleasant. I have absolutely no complaints.
(4)Scott A.
We are pretty new to Atlanta and come from NY where food is never a problem. My wife and I were looking for "good" Mexican food and came across No Mas Cantina on the internet- had no problem getting a reservation at 6pm table for 2. Didn't get crazy with food just went basic Chicken Burrito and Combo platter which consisted of shrimp and fish taco- we each had 1 beer. Food was very good , beer was cold and total cost was $36 w/o tip. Waitress was pleasant enough, pretty cool looking place. Don't be afraid if you think you are lost when going there, it is in the Castleberry section which is warehouse section and seems to be an up and coming area. They had a great little shopping store inside as well as a nice outside patio section which I would imagine is great in the spring time. I will no doubt go back here for a solid Mexican meal with a very reasonable price. One suggestion I would have is that they start bringing in bands later in evening (around 8) I think it would be a cool place to hang out and listen to some live music
(4)Ryann V.
Me and several freinds went to No Mas! for a ladies night out. It was difficult for us to find, even with our GPS, but totally worth the frustration of the drive. The food was awesome! The atmosphere was really cool and the margaritas were so good. I am a vegetarian, as is one of the friends I went to dinner with that night. Neither of us had any trouble finding delicious options on the menu. And the prices were fair, especially the amount of food we got, I couldn't even finish my veggie fajitas. I would totally go again and would definitely reccomment this restaurant to others.
(4)Jing W.
I've eaten here three times, all with Groupon. The decor and the shop had me going back. I actually find the food there to be so-so but I love the decor. It's a nice place to take friends to but a not so pricey meal (around $20 per person after tax and tips).
(3)Crista P.
You can't beat this place for Mexican food!! Interesting decor, STRONG margaritas, excellent smoky spicy salsa and the fajitas were TO DIE FOR. Slightly pricey but this is by far the nicest Mexican restaurant I've been to. Sketchy neighborhood but I cannot make it back there fast enough!!
(5)Kexa M.
This review is so long overdue, but the service was too excellent for me to let my negligence persist. The food was fresh. The owners are fabulous. The atmosphere was lovely. And the spirit was inviting. Love love love me some No Mas! I had the seafood burrito. Try it. Yum!
(5)Pam D.
No Mas! is great for special occasions, a girls-night-out, or if you're craving hot chips with tons of queso. It's not great if you're looking for a casual dinner, cheap mexican food, or an intimate atmosphere. This restaurant dabbles in the realm of fine-dining mexican. My dish, the Camarónes Alambres, surprised me with complex flavors. It was 6 shrimp on sugar-cane skewers; I loved the mixed taste of the sugar and the smokey grill. I really enjoyed the accompanying sides of plaintains and a corn cake of forms. The dish tasted like mexican food, but I didn't have the stomach-ache side effects that typical mexican fare will bring. The prices can give you some sticker shock. My delicious and gorgeous-looking entree made my wallet $18 lighter. Our order of queso set us back $7 - although I have to point out that the cheesy white stuff arrived in a humongous bowl instead of a tiny cup like most restaurants give you. The margaritas we had- I think the No Mas! Margarita- seemed reasonable at $8 a drink, mostly because I found them to be quite strong. One and a half of those and I was b-u-z-z-e-d. Our service was kind of odd. We had two servers throughout the night and we really didn't understand why that was necessary for a table of 2. The server that first came to our table informed us that there would be a second one, but did not indicate why (is one server still in training?). I gathered that maybe since it was so dead- it was a Monday- that servers were actually sharing tables to split the tips. It made for a really awkward meal. We also felt like the food came out way too quickly. Minutes after our queso arrived, the entrees arrived. I felt like the servers should have had the foresight to wait on entering in the entrees for 20-30 minutes if they know we're the only ones ordering food at the moment. Had they done that, we probably would have been inclined to order another round of margaritas. The place was empty on Monday night, and my friend and I actually really enjoyed the very light buzz of the music (not too cheesy), other patrons, and TVs on near the bar. But I've been here before on the weekends, and it is CRAZY with every table full and margarita pitchers abundant- it's certain that you'll have to deal with 2-3 drunk tables, hopefully none nearby. So if you're not ready to scream your funny story to your tablemates, I'd avoid No Mas! on Friday or Saturday. Overall I really like No Mas Cantina. Their food is generally on-point and ambiance during the week is perfect. But it costs a few more pretty pennies than I'm willing to spend on a regular basis; our table for two ran up a bill of $75 (!). I would love to see them have more specials, happy hours, etc.
(4)Dani F.
My boyfriend and I have been here a handful of times, and always had pleasant experiences. The selection of hot chocolate/coffees and unique twists on desserts is the best part! The last time we were there, he had beef flautas, and I had the enchiladas espinaca. His flautas were pretty good, and I loved my enchiladas. The service is usually pretty good overall. Their Sunday brunch is pretty interesting as well. I would recommend giving this place a try if you're in the neighborhood. It has an interesting shop attached to it that's fun to look around before or after your meal. If you're looking for a cozy, quirky, and delicious place with mexican flair, this is the place for you. If you're looking for more authentic-mexican, and not looking for interesting desserts or ambiance, I would try somewhere else though.
(4)Charles H.
So I am from El Paso originally, so I have eaten a lot of Mexican and Tex/Mex food over the years, and know it quite well. I have been to No Mas Cantina several times before, and always thought the atmosphere was fantastic, but the food was good but not great. However, last night I tried the Chili Colorado, and I have to say it just might be the best Mexican dish I have ever had. Not really a conventional Chili in a normal American sense, more like beef pieces with jack cheese and a Chili sauce. With Tortillas, black beans, and mole rice. Served in a really hot stone bowl. Just warmed up my leftovers, and the leftovers inspired me to write the review. Did I mention, the best Mojitos in town! Can't wait to go back again! Yum!
(5)Ashton E.
So I decided to go to No Mas, had never been there before and wanted to try it out, I work in the area and always pass by it. From now on, I will continue to pass by... Let me preface my review by saying I have worked in the restaurant industry for close to 9 years, holding just about every position from serving to managing. My guest and I went went around 7pm and it wasn't busy, the decor and atmosphere was nice, the service however doesn't measure up. We were seated for about 5 minutes before we were greeted by a male server, mind you, that wasn't ours. Our server, Lara, didn't come to the table until sometime after the gentleman. Lara, was very nice and cheerful and suggested food and drink items. The problem however was not with her attitude, but with her efficiency. Every time we asked for an item it took entirely too long and by that time, we could do without it. For it not to be busy, I didn't know what was the hold up. We ordered drinks and food, which were OK to say the least. Lara did suggest another round once we finished our first. Those never came but remained on the service bar, as she later pointed out as we asked for the bill, and later were still charged to our tab. We finished our food, which, again was OK, nothing spectacular or valuable for their price point. I had the Playa de Carmen and the shrimp tasted like they were microwaved from frozen. Ewww. We then asked for our tab and some boxes. She gave us the to-go boxes and I asked for a bag. She walked past our table 4 times before my guest had to get her attention and ask for a bag again. I can understand that sometimes being a server things can get hectic and you may get weeded. However, this was inexcusable. No amount of charm or positive attitude can make up for terrible service. Thanks but no thanks!
(1)Tunicia W.
I went here for restaurant week a couple of weeks ago. This isn't my first time at No Mas so I wasn't a total newbie going in. Myself and my sorority sisters ordered a frozen margarita pitcher in guava mixed with something else...I can't remember at the moment. Imagine our surprise when the pitcher is a really huge vase! Pretty too...I kinda wanted to take it home..with the margarita in it. Anyhoo...we ordered off the restaurant week menu. I had the tapas sampler which was a sampler in every bit of the word...not a generous sampler...you'd think someone gave me the kiddie tapas platter. Luckily the appy came right with my meal, which was grilled chicken with salsa verde and mashed potatoes...man that was yummy. Don't kill me but I haven't had anything with salsa verde in it because it always looked weird. My dessert was an avocado-lime cheesecake...i didn't like that too much. Was kind of icky. I haven't really ever been a big fan of their desserts. All in all my visit was okay. I'll go next time and get regular ole tex mex stuff. Oh the nachos, queso and guac is good.
(3)Joe L.
Saying the food here is Mexican food is like saying Sweet and Sour chicken is a Chinese Dish. With that being said, the food here is actually very tasty, but as many people have noted VERY expensive for psuedo-Mexican food. The portion sizes here are as huge too. My waitress said the 2 people regularly split 1 entree and dessert with each other. But I didn't. Cuz im a fatty. I had: Fajita w/ Chicken and Steak Capirotada (Mexican Bread pudding with raisins and apples, along with chocolate sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream) The fajita was actually made very well, the steak and chicken were both extremely tender. The seasoning/marinade was done very well, so that the meat was well flavored, but still had the natural flavor of the meat (especially the steak) shine through. The meat was sliced in thick strips definitely reflected American tastes (skin on chicken breasts, ny strip steak). The refried beans that came with dish were also really good, They definitely were not traditional refried beams, but instead they were actually cooked with the mexican cheese integrated into them. The other standout was that the fajita came with a corn and bean salad, which was delicious when eaten both by itself and in a tortilla with the other toppings. Speaking of tortillas, No Mas did not cop out and just buy pre made tortillas. No these are significantly better. they are made in house (you can actually see the machine they make them with), and though they are flour tortillas, they were surprising delicious and didn't get hard and nasty after they got hard. Awesome. They didn't become soaked through when I loaded them with toppings, and they were tender and amazing easy to bite through. Overall the fajita was very well executed. Definitely not over cooked The bread pudding was also delicious as well. it was moist and served warm. The raisins and apples definitely came together very well, and the vanilla ice cream went very well with it. OHHH, and the complementary salsa and chips are VERY good. IN fact so good that I finished the entire basked (remember I'm a fatty), and got 2 bowls of that absolutely delicious salsa. YUM. The salsa is good on tacos and fajitas. So in the end, the food here is good, the portions are large, but it's just too expensive for Mexican food in my opinion.
(3)Arika S.
Mehhh.. the food was just okay for me. The location is huge which is nice, but I wouldn't say that anything I had was especially good. It was okay, and if you're looking for decent mexican food, then this is the place. Parking is also kind of a mess. You can valet behind the restaurant if you're curious where to park.
(3)Claudia R.
Went today for the first time - lunch with the girls from work - and had a great experience. It's a very pretty space (love that you can buy the fixtures, wall hangings, etc.). The service was friendly and fast...don't think we waited more than 10 minutes to receive our food. All of us enjoyed our dishes: Ensalada de Espinaca, Tacos de Pescado, Beef Fajitas, and Tacos del Dia (spicy shrimp today - YUM). Extra brownie-points for our server who had already split up the bills for our group of 5 - so lovely that it wasn't a problem. Looking forward to going back for dinner and drinks...I think there's a Margarona with my name on it...
(4)Angela M.
I'd been to No Mas! once before for the Castleberry Hills neighborhood Cinco de Mayo party, when all I had was the salsa, cheese dip, and guacamole. It was delicious and very flavorful, so I was thrilled when my friend got the early flight back from her consulting stint and suggested we got to a restaurant for Downtown Restaurant Week, and we agreed on No Mas! First off, the parking is advertised on more than one sign as "complimentary valet", however, when you get into the lot, there's a sign that says valet's live off of tips and there's a $2 minimum service charge, which has to be paid up front. Um, so it's actually NOT complimentary. We were promptly seated outside, and there were lots of people there to enjoy the food and the air. Our server came up immediately to get our drink orders, and promptly brought us our waters. After that, it was practically impossible to get his attention. We asked for more chips and salsa twice before he brought it to us, and by then we were practically done with our appetizers, except for the guacamole which is why we needed the chips. The peach margarita was delicious, but I'm not sure that there was any alcohol in it. The tortilla soup was more like zesty vegetable, but it was good. The fish tacos were somewhat bland.... the texture was good, but I added salsa and guacamole to them in order to give them some kick. The portions were generous - so I'll get to enjoy my last taco tomorrow... with lots of Cholula. The food and environment were fun, not great. The service was slow. I will go back, but it's not high on my list. I wish I could like it more, but it's just wasn't a fabulous experience. And even with the $2 service charge on the "complimentary valet" the valet was pissed when we didn't give an additional tip.
(3)Regan M.
No mas, No Mas! I've tried this place twice (twice in 2 years so they've had plenty of time to get their act together), and I can sum it up in a few phrases: crappy service, terrible salsa, great margaritas, great atmosphere, decent food. If you have a reservation, 75% of your party has to be there before they will seat you. I understand this, coming from the restaurant world, however, the restaurant was dead, we had a baby (and all of her things) with us so the bar wasn't the ideal place to sit. They agreed to seat us early, but clearly stated that a server would NOT be by to get our drink order since 75% of the party wasn't there yet. So we ordered our fabulous margaritas from the downstairs bar, which would have been a nice $14 to add to our server's check avg. The other funny thing that happened was the food runner left our tray, full of food, at our table and walked off. The food sat there for a good minute when we decided to serve ourselves. Our server was so embarrased. I think their service has good intentions, but they don't communicate well with each other. For example, when our server came by and we told her that we ordered our drinks from the bar because according to the hostess, she couldn't take our order yet, she seemed very annoyed. I will end on a positive note since they have a great atmosphere (I don't recommend bringing children there) and the food is decent. However, unless I'm outnumbered 10-1, I think I can say 'no mas to No Mas!'
(2)Fabian W.
Ah, nothing special but what they did, they did well.
(3)J L.
A few nights ago, a Scoutmob event was held here, and my friends and I decided to go for the hype, and the giant vases of margaritas. The hostesses were pretty overwhelmed, and we had a 45 minute wait. (For mexican food? eh.) After an hour, and not being called I went up to the desk and the girl was perplexed- but seated us immediately. Did someone make a mistake? It was alright, by the time we were seated we decided we would just make a meal of queso, guac and salsa. We also ordered a quesadilla to share. The salsa was great, although the guac was pretty tasteless. I expected it to be better since the restaurant was obviously bumpin. The patio portion is nice and cool. The decoration is also really appealing. Something to distract you from the menu, where most items are over $11. Great margaritas, but I think I rather go somewhere else for overpriced Mexican food.
(2)Makeda H.
The restaurant is grand in size and the food is inexpensive. The booths are big and the ceilings are high. Nice place to take a date.
(3)Steve T.
I'd never go back. They started out well when they first opened years back, but things have gone downhill. The food is bland. Last time I was there we ordered a pitcher of margaritas in their cool glass pitchers, but there was little or no alcohol in it. For $28 or whatever ridiculous price we paid, I was pissed. The waiter didn't comp anything from the bill when we complained. I emailed the owners on the website, twice, with no response - obviously they could care less. I say NO MORE to No Mas. We have way too many good Mexican restaurants in town so why bother with this one? Their patio is pretty nice but if you are going to get watered down drinks, what's the point? 3/19/13 And if you read the discourse, below, you'll see why. Instead of apologizing for the watered down drinks and the lack of responding to emails, management is on the defensive. Instead of saying - "Hey, come back and we'll prove you wrong with free appetizers!" They are on the defensive. I just had a great experience at Escorpion, and Mezcalito's in Grant Park is pretty good too. It's all about the experience. I'm going to stand my ground on this one.
(2)Michelle B.
I still love No Mas. It's become a go-to for us, living in the Land of Soul Food and Wings (aka SW Atlanta). Don't get me wrong, I love some wings, but it gets old sometimes and I'm looking for something different. It's great to have this place in the area. I love the free parking. We rarely have to wait for a table. The service is decent but I'm really not picky. And I always know I'll get great chips and salsa, great margaritas, and I know exactly what I'm getting with the food. Is it gourmet? No, but it hits the spot when you want some good Mexican food with all the trimmings.
(5)Dee S.
Chester B is a great waiter. The service was fast and he was well versed with the menu. Needless to say, the food was great, hot and tasty! Oh, did I mention the food was great and so was the guava margarita. Superb! See you guys soon.
(4)Khadijah S.
The food and service is always great. I will recommend this spot to everyone looking to enjoy some awesome authentic food.
(5)Twanda E.
I heard mixed reviews about No Mas. I am glad I got to experience it myself. The food is "regular Mexican." Nothing on the menu seemed fit for a foodie. No pizzazz or flare at all. The margarita I ordered was pretty good, but even Chipotle has better margaritas. The waitstaff was UGH! We sat at the bar and the bartender lacked luster. Not a good idea to be a bartender that is not social. All in all it was good, but not overwhelmingly great. If you are passing by and hungry then stop by.
(3)Rob F.
I always drive or walk by this place during the Castleberry Hill art strolls and seem to hear a lot about it. I can see why it is popular; the decor is awesome. I really love the whole atmosphere they are cultivating here. The food is so so. I've had a couple different dishes and nothing seems to thrill me. But, if you want some drinks and a great ambiance in a pretty cool part of town, this is a great place.
(3)Nemil S.
A friend celebrated his birthday at No Mas on Saturday night. Mexican food is my favorite cuisine and I was very excited (to say the least) about the opportunity of trying a new Mexican restaurant--frequent flyer at On the Border and La Parilla. Before I left to go the restaurant, I went to their website to look up directions and to my surprise it said, "Complimentary valet Thursday through Saturday." False. As we pulled up to the restaurant the sign said that valet was $2. I have no problem paying for valet; however, I do not like being blatantly lied to. There were no special events that night either. The interior of the restaurant is very pretty--prolific decorations, lots of indoor and outdoor seating with a big bar, and a few families. We had a big party and got seated upstairs (after 75% of our group showed up). We ordered a few pitchers of margaritas (~$30 each) which came in beautiful tall vase-like glass pitchers. The margarita itself was a little too sweet for my taste; I prefer a little bit more of a zing. For my main course I ordered the Burrito Grande. This meal, or the equivalent, is what I generally order at Mexican restaurants. When I received my plate the presentation was nice, two halves of the burritos cut and leaning against each other with the rice and beans. I took my first bite into the burrito--all rice. Okay, thinking to myself, I can't wait for the Chipotle peppers, meat, queso, and lime sauce! Next bite--all rice. Rice. Rice. Rice. Rice. Really? I pretty much ordered a plate of rice. Yes, there were chunks of meat, a few scattered peppers, and some beans, but I would have rather have gone for a Willy's or Chipotle burrito. No joke. After going through three or four bites of my burrito, extremely disappointed and confused, I inquired the waitress about the missing ingredients in my burrito (okay, they were there if you used a microscope!). Very nicely she pointed to the side of my plate (to the pico de gallo) and said that is what they were talking about on the menu and offered some shredded cheese, since according to her, that was the only thing missing. The menu clearly states what the flour tortilla is stuffed with and what comes served with the meal. Several other people were disappointed with their food, although the people that got enchiladas seemed happy. Overall, the decorations and ambiance of the establishment is very nice but I will never elect or recommend anyone to dine at this restaurant. Tldr; No mas isn't only for the name of the restaurant..........
(1)Jenelle S.
The atmosphere is incredible. I wish I could say the same for the food. I've found the only eatable thing on the menu is the fajitas. I wish they put the same love into their food as they put into designing this place.
(2)Mary Ellen B.
Disappointed. The first moment we walked in the hostess was rude and we felt like our presence was a bother to her. The remainder of our party was parking and she refused to seat us until we were all present. While I understand this policy, the reality is we had to wait around for only a few minutes and it left nothing save a sour taste and bad impression. If this is was a business with customers in mind and with any business acumen one would think the restaurant would prefer to greet kindly and seat hungry patrons so we could order and drink earlier and most likely more, therefore, making the restaurant more money. With all the places to eat in the fine city of Atlanta I can guarantee I will not return, suggest to my friends or ever support this restaurant. I will go to La Fonda, Verde, Loca Luna instead.
(1)Beth S.
We have been to No Mas! many many times and have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere and the servers. However, the last couple of times we have gone with our friends, and were not happy with the noise in the restaurant. Tonight we took our family that came to Atlanta from out of town, to one of our favorite place to eat. When we went in there was a large group of very loud and drunk woman that had no regard for anyone else in the the dining area.This group was seated on bottom level and they set us upstairs in a booth. We thought that this would be fine, but boy we were wrong.These woman were so loud that we could not carry on a conversation at our table. They were screaming, shooting and laughing as loud as they could. Our waiter was very understanding and said that this kind of thing happens a lot. We asked him to ask the manager to come to our table and that is what he did. When the manager came to our table we asked him if he could to ask the woman to please hold the volume down a little. The manager looked at us like we were asking him to do something that was not his job. It was very evident to us the manager thought that these woman were more important then all the other customer that were there at his restaurant. If we had thought about it twice we would have walked out and gone somewhere else to eat.We are so disappointed not only at the manager, but at people that just don't care about anyone or anything else but them selves. I'm not going to saying that you should not go to No Mas. What I am saying is to go and try their food it's really good , but if you see a large group of people in the dinning area think twice about staying. Because you will be much happier if you go somewhere else and try them some other time.
(2)Katie C.
I really, really, really want to love No Mas. I love the Castleberry Hill area, love the galleries and really love traditional Mexican food. But this place just doesn't do it for me. Everything I've tried has been...meh. I've been here several times because I just don't want to hate it, but the service is *awful*, the prices are a little high and the food is just whatevs. The margaritas are really sugary and I hate to order them in those gaudy glasses. However, the Yelp Elite "Day of the Dead" event that was held here was a big departure from my usual experience. The food was great, especially the tamales and the drinks were strong and not sugary at all. This singular experience is carrying one star all on its own. Proceed with caution and make sure you have time to spare- service is sloooooooooooowwwwww.
(2)Scott T.
I had to think about this one for a while. Before I went to No Mas I was thinking "ZOMG! NO MAS LOOKS LIKE TEH HIPZTAR PLACE TO BE" But then when I got it, got past all the frou frou ness...well, it was just expensive mexican. I had fish tacos, they tasted just like the 8.99 fish tacos I can get here in this armpit of a suburban town I live in. Nothing special. I guess you can only cook Tilapia so many ways until it just tastes the same. Anyway, I'm giving this place a "2" because you can experience the same thing in any Suburban Mexican restaurant in America. There's nothing like pouring old wine into a new bottle.
(2)Karen W.
Instead of saying No Mas! We left cheering Mas! Mas! Mas! The food was delicious and the decor is very vibrant and colorful! The music piped throughout the restaurant was a mixture to of latin tunes (not all mexican which one would expect) was entertaining. Heard a little Juan Luis Guerra which an unexpected treat! I had Camarones Alambres and the bf had a burrito which he couldn't stop raving about. My meal was awesome though prior to ordering I asked our waiter what masa cake was and he had a difficult time describing what it was so perhaps the waiters or that one in particular could use additional training on the dishes. The guacamole was flavorful. The No Mas! Santos Margarita Classico was super strong - I couldn't drink it. Perhaps the bartender slipped or I looked like someone who could hold their liquor (NOT!). The seating was a little odd. The booths are grand which is super nice however we were seated directly across another booth and it felt as if we were too close to the other booth so we lacked privacy. We pretty much heard the conversation of the patrons across from us which was quite boring. ;o) The restaurant wasn't full so the greeter could have seated us elsewhere offering us privacy. Overall the food was great and the ambiance was engaging. The only true con was navigating our way to the restaurant. Upon entering the front door we stepped into a pseudo Pier 1 set up and had to walk hoping we would come across a door that would lead us to the restaurant. Awkward.
(4)Fumi T.
Channeling Duran in his finest hour states it best..."no mas." Way over-priced, and way too commercialized. Like Uncle Julio's, Rocco's Tacos, Cantina Laredo, and On the Border, the concept of real Mexican food has dissolved like the lard in the pinto beans. I don't expect there to be food stands selling bovine tongue tacos and ladies kneading masa with their hands whilst another mixes her home-made salsa picante...but still. Everything made simple is best. If you've been to one American-Mexican restaurant, you've been to them all. What it boils down to is the ambience and your surroundings that you're ultimately paying for here. Decent happy hour. That's about it
(2)Tig G.
Reservation was not kept, we had to wait 40mins after our res time. Table was not ready when we were seated, had to wait longer. Food was SLOW. Drinks were slower. Excuses were plenty. The night was a slow night for the restaurant(St. Patrick's Day). Would not care to eat here again. Also, that was my second time there.
(2)Ameer N.
1st let me just say I was a little reserved about this placed based on other reviews posted. I'm so glad that I checked this place out for myself. The ambiance was very nice. Lots of unique artwork all around. The wait staff was very nice and very attentive to our large group. Our party was large but our food came out very quick. I ordered the Playa del Carmen (One fish taco and two shrimp enchiladas topped with crema sauce, served with refried beans and poblano rice) and it was very good. There was no room for desert and I had to get a to go plate, The only negative thing I can say about this place is the menu prices. They are more than any other Mexican restaurant that I have ate at but the location, patio, and overall ambiance defiantly made up for the cost. This place is good for date night, family night, entertaining guest from out of town or just a nice relaxing outing. I will return and No Mas! Hacienda & Cantina has been added to my Atlanta chill spots.
(5)Vanitha S.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta after living here for close to 2 years. We have just had consistently delicious food, attentive service, and great deals via groupon, half off depot, etc. Favorites on the menu are the $5 guava mimosas (and other exciting flavors), chips+salsa (salsa so fresh and tasty we've asked if we can buy some and take home...but they don't sell it :(), chilaquiles, tortilla soup, and heavenly sopapillas with ice cream. Eating inside the restaurant and outside on the patio are 2 different experiences and both are lovely. The little store inside always have cute things that I drool over like funky metal earrings and recycled handblown drinking glasses and artsy lamps. There is also the garden store during the summer that has creative pots and garden goods, including a sweet resident kitty. Can't complain about a single thing in this restaurant and I will keep coming back!
(5)Kay T.
Don't go for the food, get the espresso that will keep you awake for 3 days, lol. Funny thing is they sell it to you to make at home too. I do not know what the caffeine content is but WHOA! MUY FUERTE! Food... see I wrote the dot dot dot. Had Black Bean SOup and I must say it tastes better from the Goya can. A $15. Patron Margarita at lunch time. I could not believe the waiter said that to me with a straight face. Food experience was not as expected but definatly worth another shot! The store, a little high but good priced nicknacks and real mexican artifacts. This is an awesome stop if you are visiting and and even more awesome stop is you want the strongest espresso ever! Just don't order a double!
(4)Juna D.
I really like this place. The ambiance is unbelievable. Well decorated and artistic. For vegetarians, a lot of good choices. The roasted salsa they serve is addictive. They also have an awesome spinach enchilada plate that is leaps and bounds ahead of what you'll find at a tex-mex joint. I've also enjoyed their chilaquiles during brunch. Yum!
(4)Rob H.
I ran across this restaurant after they catered one of my work functions. Living in the downtown area, I was surprised that I had never heard of it. A previous resident of Texas, I'm always on the search for good Tex-Mex and this place fills the bill. I would highly recommend the atmosphere, service, and food.
(5)Sean C.
Went last night for the first time! Loved this place! Strawberry Margaritas taste awesome and the food portions are HUGE. If you're a light eater, you may want to share a plate. My wife ordered the chicken fajitas, and I tried the steak nacho's. We couldnt even finish half of our plates. Great patio to sit outside and the music is good enough to make you get up and dance. Highly recommend if you're craving Mexican. You wont be disapointed! Only thing; you must valet. $2 valet charge.
(5)Liz N.
I have come here on two separate occasions and had two very different experiences. My first visit to No Mas was for dinner and drinks after work with friends. We were able to sit on the patio and, from what I can remember, received pretty good service. I enjoyed the margaritas but thought the food was just average. On my second visit, I was attending a friend's birthday dinner. She had called earlier in the week to make a reservation for a Saturday evening at 7:30. The staff also stated that 75% of the party had to be present in order to be seated. Pretty typical policy, especially on a Saturday night, which is fine. However, due to the event traffic downtown, the majority of our party got delayed and our table was given to another group who showed up in the meantime. I'm not sure what the purpose is in securing a reservation if it does not guarantee a table once the party is present. The attitude of the hostesses and staff was also very unapologetic and nonchalant throughout the process, which did not improve anyone's mood. In all, we waited about an hour and a half JUST to be seated and watched people flock past us to tables the entire time. Once we were finally shown to a table upstairs, we were given two free appetizers as a compensation (guac and queso -- both just average). I ordered the spinach enchiladas, which started out okay, but I was unable to finish them due to the overpowering quantity of goat cheese. Overall, I can't say I would go back to No Mas unless it was for a quick drink between mealtimes. The service is not worth subjecting yourself to for such lackluster food.
(2)Fred M.
Great margaritas, especially the Dulce. Be careful if you sit at the bar because some of the bar tenders have bad attitudes. Angel is the best bar tender! Very friendly and knows how to make a drink with a smile!
(4)Claude L.
Cruised Castleberry Hill looking for a spot towatch the first half of the SEC Championhsip, and No Mas won out! Mi gusta. Give me good salsa, good margaritas, and Dos Equiis on tap and youve already secured a good 65% of my love. Then put a killer sauce of your fish taco....and offer spinach enchiladas, and that get you to the four star level..... What would make it 5? Better ingredients on an enchilada than sundried tomatoes...and get a little more serious about your shrimp in the shrip enchiladas please.
(4)Robley R.
Good for groups. Staff was very attentive to the making sure drinks glasses didn't go empty. The was good steak and chicken, I highly recommend the cilantro mash potatoes.
(3)RIKETA C.
This was yet another below mediocre tex-mex/mexican spot that I have visited. I ordered a quesadilla with rice and beans. The cheese in the quesadilla was not melted You could tell that the rice was uncle Bens parboiled rice. Yuck. My friend ordered the Black soup and Salad lunch special. The salad was crazy small, and the black bean soup was cold. We know good black bean soup, and we also know when someone has opened a can of Goya black beans and put it in a bowl will a dollup of soup cream and try to pass it off as soup...AT LEAST WARM THE SHIT UP! I also asked if there were any drink specials, and our waiter said with a straight face "We have a $15 Patron margarita"... WTF? *blank stare* All I have to say is I am glad I had a HalfoffDepot.com coupon...because I would have been mad if I had to pay full price for that crap.... Wont be back. The espresso was nice and strong though.
(1)Ben E.
An annual leader in the competition for most disappointing Atlanta restaurant. The funky/traditional/what-the-hell-is-this decor and imaginative if uneven takes on pan-Mexican cuisine are routinely undermined by unforgivably awful service and absentee management. One example: on a recent visit, my table waited 15 minutes for cutlery after our plates landed on the table - orders for which the modifications were omitted, and an addition forgotten. As one of the only restaurants in Castleberry Hill, No Mas has a near monopoly on the I'm-too-lazy to go somewhere better market. A sad statement, considering that the facility is otherwise beautifully decorated and is located in one of the city's hidden gem neighborhoods.
(2)Michael C.
Food was great and our waiter was extremely helpful but slow. Getting a table took forever and it wasn't that busy either.
(3)David C.
Very festive atmosphere here!
(5)Dru M.
After not having the best experience...Walter, one of the owners of No Mas, reached out and expressed how sorry he was. Because of Walt and his sincerity...the boyfriend and I went back yesterday for brunch. And we're very happy we did. Highlights - *I can't say enough about our fantastic server, Chris. Not only was he attentive and friendly, but he really knew the menu well. I have an allergy to peppers and tomatoes and we was able to tell me what meats were cooked with those, which sauces were good for me...it was very refreshing to see a server who cared that much. Well done, Chris! I nominate you for Employee of the Month! *I went with the taco trio (two fajita beef, one fajita chicken) and they were very tasty. The only thing I would have changed is the amount of lettuce and cheese added to the taco. Besides that...very good. *Boyfriend went with the Asada y Huevos (marinated skirt steak and two eggs served over easy with Mexican hash browns) and ate it all. That's always a good sign. Overall...you'll be seeing me again soon, No Mas, and I'm bringing friends. :)
(4)Kabir S.
The only place in Castleberry that has the most consistency. Food good 99% of the time, drinks on point. Great price. I would vote them the Top Mexican restaurant in Atlanta. They are without exaggeration 30x better than the Atlantic Station mexican restaurant. They don't skimp u on meat, good service, fresh food.
(5)J W.
Had a lot of time before my flight and didn't want to eat lunch at the food court, so yelped and found this nearby. Actually missed it driving by the first time as it didn't look like there was a lot of people or opened businesses around. For appetizers, we had a plate of queso and guacamole in addition to the free salsa for the chips. Who doesn't like melted cheese! For my entree, I went with the fish tacos with beans and rice. We ordered and it came out less than 5 minutes later. The beans and rice were cold and didn't have that much taste to them. The fish in the fish tacos were breaded and fried. Not bad, but I rather have grilled fish. I was a bit concerned that they had two plates out in less than 5 minutes. My favorite part of the meal was the Mexican Coke I ordered. REAL sugar! For dessert, I had some of the Tres Leches my worker ordered. I've never had Tres Leche before. It was sweet, too sweet for my tastes. Service was good. The waiter was very attentive and got us our food and drinks in record time.
(3)Cherry L.
no mas fan! the venue is SO nice! just great decorations and interesting furniture. the margaritas come in this HUGE glass pitcher, pretty good. but the food, blehhhhhhh. i say, come here for drinks and hang out (have some free chips) and skip the food!
(2)yolanda a.
Ok sooo, I obviously love Mexican food. The menu is a little pricey. I went basic my first time by getting fajitas, chicken and steak. The steak was a little tough even though I requested medium well. The rice and beans were good. The salsa and guac were good. I had the suggested margarita which was off the chain. Dulce - Partida Blanco, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar ~ 12! Trust me it is worth it! I was saying No Mas half way through. Lol! The margarita glasses and vases/pitchers are beautiful. Waiter let us know all decorations and items in the restaurant were for sale in the store around front. I would go back.
(3)Ben C.
Blah... To me, the name of this place is perfect because I literally want no more.
(2)Krissy K.
I'm not really a huge Mexican food fan but came here for a work dinner while at my company's HQ in Atlanta. The food was ok, nothing really to write home about. I ordered the Enchiladas de Espinaca (three corn tortillas stuffed with spinach, goat cheese, and sundried tomatoes, topped with Mexican cream and guajillo sauce, served with black beans and poblano rice) and wasn't really impressed with it and didn't finish it. We did start off with the salsa and chips, and I have to say that that was my favorite part of the meal. The drinks were ok as well, the table wanted margaritas and we ordered two pitchers (guava and mango) and they were super sweet. I probably won't come back here again unless there is another team dinner I will have to attend. But like I said, I"m not a huge fan of Mexican food.
(3)Cricket B.
Not really a fan. It goes like this. Chips with Queso and Salsa - all were tasty Calamari w/ jalepenos - too greasy, should not have ordered Fish Tacos - good Rice - tasted bad Beans - ok Standard Taco - good Pork Tamale - not good, don't order Enchilada - so-so The place is beautifully decorated and the patio is nice, but that just doesn't make up for the food. There is definitely better mexican in Atlanta. Also we picked up a cupcake and a mini-pie at the bakery on the way out, the desserts were just gorgeous and we were hoping that they tasted as good as they looked. Not so much.....didn't care for them. Oh well, we gave it a try. Try it out if you like but just stick to drinks and the chips and salsa.
(2)Katrina M.
I've eaten here for lunch several times with my co-workers, because it's convenient, yet sort of away from the office, and the food is decent. However, the wait is a bit terrible. For every time we've been able to sit and eat, another time, someone has had to take their food to go. I don't know if that's related to how popular, and thus busy they are, or if they're understaffed. But, it's something to note. I ate there for Dia de los Muertos last night with the sig, and thanks to the Yelp Event section of the site, and the experience bumped No Mas up from a 3 star to a 4 star in my book. The food was good, as usual, with appetizers served in buffet style. I think I'm secretly falling in love with their cheese sauce, because I have to get it every time I go. But there were several things beyond the food that I enjoyed. First of all, the live band was really great and reminiscent of traditional Mexican music. The lead singer was also HILARIOUS. During the awesome costume contest (for which the sig was a finalist - yay!), he would improv a song for each person, with a little story about how they came to be. There were some pretty decent prizes and give-aways, as well. And I was a fan of the photo booth. There should be more of those in establishments I frequent. So, if you go, don't be surprised if you're waiting a while for your food, even if you get seated promptly. It's a large space, so that's not an indicator of busy-ness. The food will likely be enjoyable, but the servers will be stressed out. Avoid prime hours. However, if you can go for some sort of event or celebration, it's completely worth it. Side note, while there is a relatively large parking lot with additional space in the back, that area's a bit scary at night, and it's really compact. So parking is not the funnest, as a heads up.
(4)Sheila M.
No Mas Cantina is fantastic! The decor is beautiful, service is friendly, and the food is delicious! We eat out a lot, and No Mas is always on the "short list" of places to visit, because we know we'll have a great experience. Great margaritas, super staff, and I love the chips/salsa! Sometimes we add cheese, guac and beans for a "dip fiesta" and just have that for dinner. It's a comfortable meal in a nice setting- especially if the weather permits a patio sit....then we can make an evening of it! Dedicated off-street parking is a real convenience in downtown Atlanta too. Check it out, or try it again- you'll be glad you did!
(5)Melissa B.
GREAT atmosphere and crappy food. For what we paid.....we should have been on a cruise TO Mexico! Overpriced on everything! My mojito was good....but $8!?! There are better places on Buford Highway for 1/3 the price with good atmosphere, great food, and no overpriced drinks. Cannot say I will be back.
(2)Andres R.
Bottom line: I have a love-hate relationship with No Mas Cantina! !No mas No mas! is what I want to say sometimes I visit No Mas Cantina! Primarily because of the service or lack there of.... I've come here about every other month for the past 3-5 years. Usually come for brunch (on Sunday) or dinner. The location, in Castleberry Hill (south of the Georgia Dome/Phillips Arena), is great if you are looking for pretty good Mexican food/bar. No Mas does not have a lot of competition. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed with Mexican furniture and furnishings. (The owners main business is Mexican furniture/furnishings. Store is next door) The food is good. I like the variety of quesadillas, the fajitas are good as are the burritos. All the brunch items I've had a quite good as well. (huevos rancheros and the french toast come to mind) What's great is the bar! (5 stars) Beautifully designed and decorated and a really good tequila selection for the ATL (it ain't NYC, SF, SD or Chi) The bartenders tend to be pretty knowledgeable. What's not good is: the service. Can vary from 0 stars to 3 stars (very occasionally) I think they have a lot of turnover in the waitstaff which doesn't help. Problems are: slow service, inattentive staff and not knowledgeable. Luckily the management tends to make good when issues come up but lack of good service is main reason I can't rate it higher than 3 stars overall. If you have a small group I'd suggest sitting at the bar. Service is usually better. Pros 1. Beautiful restaurant, nicely decorated, great atmosphere 2. Bar: Good tequila selection and the margaritas are also good 3. One of the best options in Castleberry Hill 4. Free parking (not a given in dtown ATL!) 5. Nice patio 6. Food Cons 1. Service 2. See #1 3. Can get crowded on weekends
(3)Patrick B.
Let me start with a disclaimer. My companion and I are fairly new to Atlanta and had not even heard of this place until we discovered it while driving around the neighborhood. And when I first saw No Mas, I thought to myself, "why would you call a restaurant 'No More'?" Now I know. The decor, as has been noted already, is impressive. The guys that own this place obviously put a lot of time, money, and thought into it. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about the food. After a good start with chips and a very good (but not amazing) salsa, it was all downhill. My companion and I ordered the tortilla soup, which came with cucumber and carrots in it. Instant disqualification. And it got worse. The beef in one of our enchiladas was ground chuck which was grossly overseasoned. I'm pretty sure if I had looked in the kitchen, I would have found one of those little packets of Lowry's taco seasoning that you buy at the grocery store before making what passes for tacos here in the United States. The cheese in another enchilada was clearly of the Costco variety (great for sandwiches, no business being in an enchilada). Sorry, but if I'm going to drop sixty bucks on Mexican food and drinks, it better be 100% authentic and it damn well better be good. No Mas was neither.
(2)Jessica G.
LOVE the atmosphere! If I could move into a place downtown I would want that decorator for my place! The staff is pleasant and drinks are fab! (Well, the one I had anyway). Coconut margarita! The best margarita I think I have ever had! The calamari was good, love the sauces they come with! The guacamole was also good. Wish I had ordered the cheese dip. Love me some queso! I ordered the steak and enchilada and was very disappointment. The steak was cooked perfectly and it was good but my sides and enchilada weren't as hot as they should be for a fresh meal nor were they tasty :(. I had the friend plantains and they were hot and crisp on the outside but the plantain was COLD on the inside! Yuck! The yucca slaw was way to spicy. Couldn't finish it. My enchilada was cold. Warm sauce but cold. The cheese on the inside was hard, not melted. :( The bean/corn relish was also not good. However, full on chips and salsa, guacamole and calamari I was full. Didn't order any desert. Will probably try this place again and order something else. Order more drinks!
(3)Rhonda M.
No Mas = No Way! OK, this is a Mexican restaurant but I don't understand how they can't master salsa. I thought I had BBQ sauce to dip with chips. The guacamole was the best I've had in some time, hence the 2 star rating. Ambiance is absolutely breath taking, but I came to eat a good meal and have great drinks. I was really expecting great things when I stepped into the restaurant. Well, that didn't happen with the bland food and weak drinks. I don't mind paying if it's worth it and this wasn't. In a nutshell, not on my list to return.
(2)Lisa J.
I'm torn. I want to give No Mas 4 stars for their cocktails, but can't justify it for the food and prices. I went with a large group (15 people) for a work outing recently; the service was pretty good for a group of that size - on the slow side, but you have to expect that with a big group. We were some of the only people in the place; I have to wonder how slow it would have been at a busier time. The mojito I had was tasty, but the Pasion Picante was absolutely spectacular: sweet and spicy and complex. Love love loved it. On the food side: the salsa was ok, the guac was good, and queso was great. I ordered the camarones alambres for dinner. The shrimp were deliciously seasoned and perfectly cooked... but the dish was $18 and I got 6 shrimp. Seriously. The rest of the dish was only so-so - there was a mountain of plantains, but they were so sweet that I could only eat one or two. The corn cake was a weird texture and flavor, so I didn't each much of it. At the end of the night I left hungry. The three star rating is a hybrid of my love of their cocktails versus my displeasure over the price-to-serving-size ratio.
(3)David V.
The service started off crummy. We ordered cheese dip and they brought it out but didn't bring us any plates. We had to ask for them. The food came out really fast and was delicious. The portions were large and matched the pricing. I am waiting for my dessert now.
(3)Mary M.
Overpriced and underwhelming, bland Mexican "inspired" fare. Seafood at another table looked better, so if I ever get dragged back here, I'll be ordering that. Beer was cold and patio was beautiful, however. :)
(2)Melissa L.
[TLDR: Rude, inattentive servers. Painfully slow service. Overpriced, mediocre food. Only positive is the ambiance, but half of the establishment is a showroom that you need not pay to explore.] No Mas is right down the street from our loft and I've been about a half dozen times. Each time I've left unimpressed by both the food and especially the service, but neglected to write a review because I WANT to like this place so badly. After today's experience I could barely wait to get home and vent to Yelp. My husband and I went for a late lunch today with another couple. As soon as we sat down, we informed the server that we would need two separate checks, one for each couple. This is the point at which things got dicey. Apparently No Mas is unsuccessfully implementing a two server per table program, so one would think we'd never be left wanting. One server took our drink orders, ten minutes later the other server showed up (still no drinks) and asked for our lunch order. I informed her that we were still waiting on our drink order and needed menus in order to choose our lunches. She gave me this exasperated "how am I supposed to know, the other server took your drink order" look/hand gesture then left the table. It is clear that these servers don't communicate at all, don't help each other follow through and have no trouble throwing each other under the bus in order to avoid accepting responsibility. It took a total of 20 minutes to receive our first drinks, which could have been explained by a busy bar - had we not all ordered water or soda and had the restaurant not been nearly empty at 2:30pm (save for Jennifer Love Hewitt sitting at the table next to us.) The food came out relatively quickly and it was meh. I have never been particularly thrilled about their food. I tried the Ensalade con Pollo Asada this time. Everything was bland and soggy - I couldn't even eat the salad. The chicken was fatty, which is repulsive. Fortunately the salsa and queso are quite good, so I turned my attention to that instead, but four hungry people eating queso and salsa with one basket of chips meant we went through that basket relatively quickly. One of the servers asked if we would like another basket of chips to finish the large bowl of queso we ordered, but she never returned with one - lots of queso for which we paid extra went to waste - nor did she return with drink refills. By the way, their salsa has just enough kick to make it kind of miserable when you have an empty glass throughout your entire meal. Time lapsed from when we asked for our checks until the time she brought it out (all on one check, of course, despite telling her up front each couple was on a separate check) - 18 minutes. Between our one and only waters/soda and our check, we spent nearly 40 minutes just waiting. Our corrected tickets finally arrived with a 15% service charge tacked on (there were only 4 people at our table.) We tip 20% even with bad service, but since they took this liberty, you better believe I did not add an additional tip, except for these two cents: 1) I understand the entire service staff was probably huddled in the back gossiping about J-Love eating at the restaurant, but it is NO reason to alienate locals who would otherwise give you repeat business. 2) Never, NEVER let your customer go thirsty. Especially in a Mexican restaurant that serves mostly spicy food. We will be returning to No Mas no mas. (One star for location and decor, one star for the yummy queso we would really have loved to finish eating if we had chips! Certainly would have made waiting for so long more tolerable.)
(2)Chip P.
I have been making Bob step out of the gayborhood and try new restaurants and experiences around town. Today we headed downtown and hit No Mas. I hadn't been since it was in the old location off Howellmill. The space is amazingly beautiful and very colorful. The shop next door is great! They really put the effort into this restaurant. It's just too bad they didn't do the same for the food. The salsa that they provide the table is ok but could be fresher. It seems like its been sitting in a big vat all week. You know I'm a fan of the ones at Zocalo. At Zo's they make the salsa fresh in house as well as guacamole to order. The chips at No Mas were not very fresh either. They really do look like they are homemade so frying them that day would be better. The guacamole was really good. Bob and I had soup before lunch I had the chicken tortilla and Bob had the seafood soup of the day. Both soups were really good. The lunch itself left little to be desired. As I said in my recent review of Lime Restaurant and I quote" How the hell do you f**K up mexican food??!!??" The fish taco was just red cabbage and cold fried fish. Really!?!? Does it take that long to fry fish? Why the hell is it cold? I'll tell you. The restaurant does prep that morning and the fish is fried then. That means the fish sits in a metal container on the line until you order it. There was zero sauce of any kind. The shrimp enchiladas made me cry, but in a bland way. The leading spice...SALT. The shrimp inside was so small I needed a magnifying glass to find them. I think they might have been sea monkeys. They are then rolled in a tortilla topped with a ton of cheese and a creama sauce. I think they were trying to hide the fact that they were serving you crap. Lunch was overall a good experience due to the staff. They are super friendly. The space next door is a shop with coffee drinks and desserts. They dessert case looked good. Next time I will just stop at the soup and go get a latte and something fabulous and chocolate. The guy at the store was very friendly and even asked how my lunch was. So I told him. He said he was sorry about the shrimp and then next time I should get the shrimp fajita's. He said the shrimp on there are normal size. He then gave me a card to come back for breakfast and get a discount. I may take him up on that. But I do know I'm heading back to do a little christmas shopping here.
(3)Debby L.
I've been hearing about this place since I arrived in ATL. My friends here have been telling me that I need to try this place. Last night, we made it to Lenox Mall and got an invitation to eat here for dinner. The chips and salsa were good. Chips were hot and salsa was spicy. We ordered sprimp, beef, and chicken fajitas for two and that was delicious. The beef was the best, very tender and full of flavor. The boys got this dish that had shrimp on sugarcane stick, topped with fried bananas and this soft crab cake on the bottom. I think that was the best dish. They ran out of pina coladas so we were really bummed. I was looking forward to trying it. Next time. The service was great. They were attentive and very fast. The food came out in less than 10 minutes and everyone was very happy with their meals, even the kids.
(4)Gary T.
We were invited to the Yelp Elite event here last night and we loved it. It was a great way to talk with some people and also discover a really great restaraunt. When we walked in we were immediately impressed with the décor. A lot of the paintings that are on the wall are for sale also although I'm not sure if they are local artists or not since I'm not juiced in to the Atlanta art scene. We tried to eat a little bit of everything; however, the two things that stood out in our mind were the Guacamole, which was some of the best that I have ever had. Also, they had this stew that had some chicken (I think) and some vegetables and hominy in it that was very good. That's the best way I know how to describe it, I wish I knew what the name of that was, but I don't. They had live music also, it reminded us of some music we heard in Barcelona last year although this is a Mexican restaurant and not a Spanish one,LOL. The margarita's were pretty good too although I only had one since I had to work today....I wouldn't mind going back on a weekend and doing some more extensive "research" on those. Since this was a Yelp event, the food was all buffet-style so we didn't interact with the staff as much as you usually may have but the few times that we did, they were very attentive and courteous. This restaurant is located in the Castleberry Hill area and appears to be in the middle of being gentrified. No Mas isn't too far from where I work and this looks like a good place to go for lunch for me and the rest of the guys from the office based on what we saw last night, also a good place to take friends and family when you have time sit around and soak in the atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.
(4)Kat V.
I was teetering on three stars because of the prices along with the fact that both mine and my dining partner's shrimp were not cooked (and I eat sushi, these were still blue in the middle) but the bottom line is that I will go there again so I gave them four stars....and not because of their ambiance or because of their drinks...the sides were AMAZING. I had Camarónes Alambres. If you think that their food is mediocre...eat this. The grit cake, plantains and tamarind/habanero is the stuff made of dreams....Caution: $17 is too much for it and I had a Groupon on my side! I am seriously tempted to ask for it without the shrimp and see if I can talk them down to something more reasonable, like $12 but I'm not sure that I want to be that customer....I will wait and see how bad the cravings get. ;) But the fish tacos looked really good also (on another table) and at $10 for tacos and $5 a beer, that isn't outrageous. If you are disappointed with the cheese dip, add some of that roasted salsa to it and stir it in. It's delicious. Mixed drinks are expensive so order a beer! They have a fantastic assortment of Mexican beers, Negro Modelo is my all time fav. on tap and in bottle. In other words, go here and know how much you are going to spend. The tab at No Mas! could grow very quickly however you can go and have a nice meal and a beer and not be TOO over the top. The flan trio looked amazing. If I wasn't about to pop, I totally would have ordered that so maybe next time!
(4)Robert S.
After attending the Yelp Elite party at No Mas a few weeks ago, I really wanted to go back and try out the restaurant for real. Not to say the yummy all you can eat and drink buffet was fake or anything, but I was excited to try out an actual sit-down-and-order-off-the-menu sort of thing. Michael and I were to have dinner with another couple- I suggested No Mas. We arrived on a rainy evening and found the restaurant to have just a handful of occupied tables. We were seated right away at a nice cozy table in a corner of the main dining area. Personally, I loved the awesome high back, heavy, wooden chairs. They evoked a memory of my five year old self sitting proudly at the table with my parents at Casa Bonita- but that's another story. Our waiter was quite happy to be serving us, or at least that's the impression she projected. Attentive, helpful, friendly. She gave us plenty of time to review the menu, was not pushy at all when we needed more time, and worked to pace the evening quite well. One of our dinning buddies and I ordered the standard margarita, which was good. Not overly sweet and just enough tequila to let you know it's there. I've had better, I've had worse. This one was a solid "good". The complimentary chips were also good. The star of the pre-meal entertainment was definitely the salsa. Spicy and complex, sort of smoky and very delicious. Had I no inhibitions, I would have taken the bowl all to myself and left the others to eat dry chips. I ordered the Spinach Enchiladas with the $2 grilled chicken up-sell. I found the enchiladas to be delightful, despite the cream sauce which I would typically find to be a little objectionable. The side of beans and rice were nothing remarkable. In fact, I don't even remember eating them. Perhaps they were bland and uninspired, or perhaps the enchiladas were so incredibly good as to over shadow. Michael ordered a trio of chicken enchilada, taco and tamale. He seemed to like his dinner, nothing objectionable, only praise. Of our dinner buddies, one seemed to enjoy his meal of shrimp with something else and the other dinner buddy seemed to be unimpressed by his fish taco. But, I didn't sample either, so I can't really speak definitely as to either. One of the dinner buddies order dessert: a plate of freshly fried sopaipillas served with ice cream. Yum. I've never had sopaipilla quite like these; they were very flaky, light and not really bread like. Sort of like pie crust with yeast. However they were created, they were quite good. Overall, I am a fan. I think No Mas is well on its way to becoming my favorite Tex-Mex restaurant outside the greater Texas region.
(4)Michael O.
So, I friend of mine's took me here yesterday for mid-day margaritas....I can tell, based on the environment, I can tell this is the spot on a Friday or Saturday night. I loved the ambiance! The drinks were great! I had the Coconut Margarita and she had Disgusting looking Bloody Mary! But All in all the place was hot and they also had some of the best Chips & Dip combo's I have ever had! Damn! lol! Try it out!
(5)Michelle B.
After reading mixed reviews and not being able to find parking, I finally made my way to No Mas last night! Now I know how much I've been missing! The atmosphere is fab, and last night was the perfect night to sit outside and catch fresh air. I closed my eyes and pretended I was in one of the Mexican cantinas I've visited during my travels. Cheers on having such an extensive margarita list. Not many places offer anything with passion fruit, and here it was great! Cheers on still providing free chips and salsa. Most places now charge for them, and nine out of ten, they are not as good as they were here. I LOVE fire-roasted salsa, and would have happily chilled out in a jacuzzi full with a big spoon. Best salsa I've had in town! So many menu options, even though I peeked at the menu online, always proves to be challenging for me, but the steak and enchilada combo spoke to me. Wow! Steak perfectly cooked, lots of cheese in the enchilada and good guac. Rice and beans? Eh, I can live without them, but they were tasty. My friend had the fish tacos, and enjoyed them as well. We both like to share, but last night it was every girl for herself; cross the line and get your hand chewed off! My only disappointment was service. We were greeted at seating by a cute, young server who took our drink orders and then disappeared. I guess he was the server assistant. Our veteran server, a pretty young lady, was pleasant enough, but she had her hands full. A large party was seated shortly after we arrived, and we became invisible. I so love it when a server gets in the weeds, and refuses to make eye contact with her guests. Just a quick "do you need anything" or "I'll be with you shortly" usually does the trick. Overall, we enjoyed our dinner. Just wish they had salsa dancing!
(4)Maria B.
This place is absolutely-f'in beautiful. The margaritas (in fancy pitchers) are lovely. I didn't find them to be weak like the other review, but perhaps mid-day - it was fine? The food was OK - not outstanding, but definitely OK. We were a party of 4 in the late afternoon - so the service was great. We ordered from the Lunch menu - the fish tacos looked much better than my shrimp tacos - and they brought out an extra side of chipotle mayo on request. My girl had a meaty dish which she devoured. The veggie in our party also seemed happy with her dish. Come here mostly for the amazing store (beautiful gay men too!) and the outdoor patio and stay for the margaritas served in beautiful pitchers. The queso dip was good (my friend loves, loves queso) and the entrees were adequate. I wish I had the wherewithal (a word?) to buy something in the store.
(4)Jeanette S.
I kept an open mind despite the negative reviews, but I won't go again. The atmosphere is cool and it's a shame that the experience wasn't better. The food was just okay, but the service was so, so bad. I haven't experienced service this bad in years. From the time we finished our meal, we waited 15 minutes before seeing our waiter and asked him for the check. Another 30 minutes went by before he actually brought it to us, and thankfully we had cash and didn't need change or who knows how much longer we would have been there. Waiting 45 minutes after we finished eating to be able to leave the restaurant is just ridiculous.
(1)Vanessa R.
I want to like this place but I just can't. Drinks, chips and salsa only type of place..... appreciate what they do well - decor & margaritas Dont waste any money on meals.
(2)Sarah P.
I love No Mas and I have to say the number of bed reviews on here surprised me. Maybe I'm just lucky but I've only had good experiences here. The margaritas are great, the pitcher deal doesn't really save you money but it does save you time on having to order more drinks. The guac and queso dips are solid, nothing to rave about but good. The dinners are again solid but not great. I've had good luck with the enchiladas though. Really, I come here to drink and to have some food so that I don't get drunk. Despite all that, I really like the place. But maybe I'm just a sucker for anywhere that brings me the equivalent of 4 margaritas at one. Parking was pretty easy for us. I'm still getting used to how many places with private lots valet but having on-site parking is nice.
(4)Beth B.
No Mas is so pretty! Everything is decorated so nice, I was really impressed. They have a really nice patio as well. I went for lunch and I had the taco salad, it was really yummy.. I've heard this place is really nice at night, I will be back.
(4)Marcus M.
Not bad. The place is kind of pricey considering the quality of the food. You're mainly paying for the environment; which is actually rather nice. But the best part about this place is the fact that they take groupons. (And they show up almost daily!) The discount makes the place worth the money.
(3)Tiffany D.
Came here last night for a late dinner and drinks. It was about 10pm it was pretty busy, it took 10mins just to get greeted at the front door so that was a little disappointing. I was finally sat and it took awhile for the server to come, I think he had to many tables or something because service was super slow. OK about the food I got the queso with the seasoned beef and guacamole. The queso was OK it would of been pretty bland if I didn't have the beef added to it and the guacamole was watery. For an entree my husband and I got 3 beef tacos that came with rice and beans. That was one of the worst tacos I have ever had. It was very bland, its like they put no seasoning at all on the beef. The rice was super dry and the beans just a pile of mush gross! Overall the best thing we had was the salsa and my margarita.
(2)Harlem M.
Best Mexican spot in atl.lots of people said the food sucks but I love it maybe it's because i'm from up north but this is the spot check it out atl and let your boy know
(5)Kesha R.
I love this place! Beautiful and interesting decor. Fantastic coffee, and yummy dishes. The service can be a hit or miss, but I go for the decor and no long lines alone! If you live in Atlanta, you already know how difficult it can be to get a seat for breakfast/brunch minus the 45 minute wait time. We never have to wait here!
(4)Liz C.
Overpriced, but good. Good, but not great. That's the way I've felt on the other two occasions that I've dined at No Mas Cantina, and it's the way I felt on my most recent trip too - even with a Scoutmob 50% off discount in hand. Don't get me wrong, my chicken burrito accompanied with a side of rice and beans was plenty satisfying and definitely delicious. But 11 bucks for a plate of food that you could easily get at most Mexican joints for $8 or less? Well, that just doesn't sit well with me. On the plus side, the salsa is great, the service is friendly and attentive (and our waiter was nice enough to split checks for me and my dining companion on my most recent visit and still gave both of us the Scoutmob discount), the ambience is nice, and No Mas has their own free parking lot. But be warned that even with plentiful parking, the spots still fill up quickly. Will I be back to No Mas? It's true that I love Mexican food more than many, many things in life, but I also love a bargain. And I certainly don't feel like I get my money's worth when I dine at No Mas.
(3)Tiffany T.
My husband and I spent last weekend at our favorite hotel in Atlanta, and on Sunday morning I used Yelp to find a local restaurant that serves breakfast or lunch after 12:00, which was our check-out time, and ADios Cafe seemed to fit the bill. Finding the cafe was a bit difficult, just because it's in an area I'd never expect to find a restaurant at all, much less a clean one! We second-guessed our directions, but the cafe was right where it was supposed to be, with plenty of parking. The layout was a little confusing because I'd read reviews of ADios Cafe, but the food mentioned in the reviews actually comes from No Mas Cantina and the cafe is in a separate area. We found the entrance to No Mas and were greeted by a rather unfriendly hostess. Once we were seated, though, we were served chips and salsa (really fresh and much better than typical Mexican fare) before our waitress even came over. Her name was Crystal, I believe, and she was great! She was very helpful in dealing with my food allergy (onions) and was able to make a few suggestions. While we waited on our food, my husband ordered a mimosa ($5, and apparently the best one he's ever had) and I got an espresso-based drink from the cafe (AMAZING - I left a review of that on the ADios Cafe page). We also ordered cheese dip, which was MUCH better than the usual cheese dip you'd expect - this was obviously made with real cheese, and the leftover chips rewarmed in the oven, salsa and cheese dip we took home were great as a midnight snack. Once our food arrived, I found that mine actually had onions in several elements of the dish. Our waitress hadn't realized that and had told me the dish would be okay for me to eat, so she immediately apologized, saying it was her fault and for me to order something else on the menu. My husband had ordered an omlette with bacon, cheese and avocado, served with a biscuit on the side and it looked good and was onion-free so I ordered one as well. It came out only minutes later, and in the meantime I ate the fruit served on the side...pineapple and cantelopue pieces cut to make butterfly shapes and strawberries. The fruit was served with a dipping sauce that tasted yogurt-based and was sprinkled with some sort of spice...REALLY good. My omlette was a but on the salty side...it had a nice smoky flavor, but in addition to the salt in the bacon and cheese, I think there was salt in the egg mixture as well. With chips and salsa, it was just too much salt for me. All in all, though, I'm planning to just order something different next time we're back (the hotcakes, maybe)...which will be soon! I can't stop thinking about that coffee.
(4)Sharon M.
I went back to No Mas Cantina today and still feel like this place isn't all that great. This time I tried the Quesadilla with Fajita Chicken. When it came out, it was huge. The chicken had a great flavor, if you could get past the full block of cheese they must have used when making it. OMG, the thing had too much cheese. I was pulling cheese out of the quesadilla so I could enjoy it. Don't get me wrong, i like cheese. Just not to that extent. It was just too much. I will admit that their guacamole was very tasty, but the salsa is still too chipotle'ish for my taste. My guy friend (who used to love the chips and salsa here) admitted that he prefers the chips and salsa at Tijuana Garage ... I sure wish we would have gone there instead.
(2)Rob P.
This place is a pretty cool spot and one of the better restaurants downtown. I like the decor, although it's not far from becoming a Mexican chain restaurant with some of the kitsch. The food and drinks are good, but not memorable. It is always crowded, so I tend not to bother going unless I'm in the neighborhood.
(3)Robert M.
I had heard many bad reports regarding the food at this place. I also heard that it was a great place to drink (way cool atmosphere) in a new, chic up and coming neighborhood. True. I was also expected to be disappointed in the food but, in a way, I was pleasantly surprised. Don't get me wrong; the fried tilapia burrito with rice and beans was not great; however, it was not altogether horrible either. Not bad but not great. Just sorely lacking in something intangible. The thing is, the food here is slightly better than the typical corporate sanitized Mexican (Rio Bravo, On the Border, El Chico);however, given the cool neighborhood it is in, it should be a whole lot better than it is. I'm not saying that they should strive to be like Nuevo Laredo (perhaps the city's best) or Mi Barrio; however, I think they could easily pull off something along the lines of Uncle Julio's Casa Grande (given the similar interior layout / digs and above-average sanitized, corporate-concocted Mexican cuisine) or at the very least something along the lines of El Potro (for my money, Buford Highways best cheap authentic semi-authentic Mexican eatery). Bottom line: Great atmosphere: however, the food - not altogether lousy - is sorely in need of improvement.
(3)Frank L.
Good: Great location and the restaurant is a visually cool and appealing, but that is were the good ends. Now for the bad. The food was ok at best, but the service was awful and very slow. It took longer to get the bill and pay then it did to get the food. And the food took forever to show up. I have eaten there a few times, and each time I am no more impressed.
(2)Marisa M.
It's a shame that the food isn't good here. The space, location and atmosphere are great for large groups and a lingering good time...but the food prevents me from going back. Maybe the drinks are good? Haven't had one.
(2)Bill G.
I come to No Mas for lunch during the week and don't order drinks. Here's the deal - yes, better Mexican food is available for cheaper all over town, but the food is not really the attraction here. This place itself is the experience - there's all kinds of cool eye candy everywhere. The amount of care, thought and effort that went into decorating the place bowls me over. The whimsical Mexican art and furnishings, especially the Day of the Dead touches, are just too much fun, and I'm not even an ethnic art and furnishings kind of guy. A few feet away from the restaurant is the furniture store, where you can buy what you saw in the restaurant, plus even more crazy stuff. The place is packed to the brim with fine quality hand-crafted furniture and assorted other home decor items. Some items might not work anywhere, while others might be confined to the "man cave". There's no pressure to buy - the feel is really more like a museum than a place to shop. I can easily kill an hour there - it's like crack for those of us with ADHD. If you think of No Mas more as a wacky museum with a sit-down meal as an added bonus, you might enjoy it more. Go with someone fun, plan to spend some time there, and take in the entire experience. It may be pricey Mexican food, but when you take into account what you'd pay to go in a museum, it's actually a pretty reasonable price for some cool entertainment. Consider it for your next "staycation".
(4)Lyle K.
Since moving to Castlebery Hills No Mas has become my Sunday go to diversion. The food is excellent, the drinks are powerful and the chips and salsa are too divine. However, what brings me back is the wonderful staff. In particular, the Sunday night bar tender, Cjay; who is a dream. She seems to be everyone's, best friend. Always has a big smile, knows everyone's name and always has a kind word. In this day of tweets, emails, Facebook and impersonal communication it is nice to go into a business establishment and be treated like a life long friend. After, a week traveling it is a treat that I look forward to. I do travel 6 days of most weeks and have experienced every type of eatery and every level of service. With great confidence I can assure the readers if you need a Sunday treat go to No Mas, sit at the bar, enjoy the food and beverage and be prepared to be charmed by the excellent service that is provided by the charming and professional Cjay. And, if you do not sit at the bar request that Samantha be your servor. Lyle
(5)Roshanda P.
Came here the only night after my wine event , and I have to say that I love the decor of the place... The waiting staff were really friendly and took there time with explaining the menu, because for one I am not big on what to eat from mexican resturants I needed up with a GREAT ! margarita and the fish taco and two shrimp enchiladas topped with crema sauce, hmm hmm What really looked interesting where the big tall glasses of Margarita's I am going to guess and say that's there pitcher not really sure but the next time around I will have one at my table. :)
(3)Carrie B.
Again I find myself in a quandary between 3-1/2 and 4 stars so I will go with 4, but really am a 3-1/2. There's a little bit of a lack of consistency in both the food and service. The cheese dip is awesome and I'm a pretty big fan of the salsa. My husband and I tend to get the fajitas, which have changed a lot since they opened and change dramatically when they are busy, but the fresh tortillas are unmatched! Make sure to take a trip past the bar and checkout the tortilla-making machine :)! Plenty of free parking, great patio and great owners are other pluses to this over-the-top Mexican hacienda, which is undeniably one of the most beautiful places in Atlanta. Speaking of which, make sure to check out the shop before you leave or just point to something in the restaurant and they'll add it to your tab :)!
(4)Matt S.
Definitely a mixed bag. My wife and I ate there for dinner the other night and the highlights are thus: Ambiance: Very cool. The place has a very fun Latin vibe and they put a lot into the decor. The coverd patio was great for a nice comfortable evening. Service: Poor. There was evidently a mixup with the table zones so after we were seated and given chips and salsa no one came by to take drink orders for 15 minutes. We finally flagged down a server (not ours) who was very helpful. When our own server arrived, he took our orders and was mostly absent for the rest of the night. When we asked for our check it was 20 minutes til he got it and another 7-8 to get it back after we gave him our card. That was really unacceptable. Food: Mostly good. The complementary salsa was really good. It was a kind of smoky chipotle salsa- not your standard fare. Thumbs up there. For my meal I got the combo with a chicken enchilada, pork tamale, and chicken taco. Tamale was moist and delicious. Enchilada was good. Taco was bad. Bland and hardly worth eating. Easily the worst taco I've had in Atlanta. My wife got the fish tacos and enjoyed them. Drinks: 1 hit and 2 misses. I got the house Margarita and it just wasn't good. It was on the rocks but without enough ice and just not that tasty. Don't know if it was the mix or the mixer, but it was the worst I've had in a long time. Would rather have the slushy machine Margarita at Willy's any day. My wife got the coconut Margarita and we really liked that. I'd never tried one before, but it tasted how it sounds: like it's the lovechild of a Margarita and a Pina Colada. We decided to cap of the night with a Mexican Coffee (can't remember what they called it here, but it's coffee brewed with chocolate and cinnamon). This was disappointing. Too watery. All-in-all not a terrible experience, but I won't rush to go back.
(3)Sarah H.
Okay food. Okay Margaritas. I feel that we overpayed for what we got. We went with a group of 10, and called ahead for seats. After our 1.5 hour wait at the bar, the 3 hour dinner wasn't that big of a surprise. Service was super slow, but I'm not sure if that's because of the large group. Excellent job at splitting the bill up, though. Kudos.
(2)Jane B.
I've been to No Mas Cantina multiple times now - and find that it is best to go with a large group (and make a reservation first). Pros: Great mexican food and drinks; cool atmosphere Cons: It can be rather loud if it's really busy; Finding the restaurant can be a real chore...
(3)Darryl S.
(Finally!) Made it to No Mas for dinner last night (with a group of friends). Heard about it a few years back when we were looking at lofts in the Castleberry Hill area, peeked in, but never ate there. Now, jumping ahead a few years, some friends suggested we eat there prior to a Dome event nearby that we were all attending. (It was either "No Mas" or "Bottle Rocket." Obviously, we chose the former; thus, this review.) Our good friends said that they'd been there a number of times and always had fine meals and a good time. (The reviews I read prior to actually going were very mixed: some great; some awarding it a boobie prize. I was leery, but we all agreed that quick-service trumped good sushi and a 45-minute-plus service time that was "Bottle Rocket.") To start, it was raining, so the valet service was a welcome. Inside, the place was beginning to hop, so we had a 20-minute wait. The large bar was a great start for all of us to chit-chat over starter drinks. The decor of No Mas is quite eclectic, very expansive, and brimming with all sorts of artwork and doo-dads. Really eye-catching and interesting. Once we were called for dinner, and settled at one of their many oversized booths, the dining experience began. (This review is strictly of my orders.) I started with an appetizer of the fried calamari with jalapenos and red peppers. (If there's a calamari appetizer on any menu, that is what I always order. For me, the way the calamari is cooked will pretty much tell me what the rest of the meal will be like. If it's overcooked, I can guarantee that my entree will be disappointing! It never fails me.) The appetizer arrived lightly battered and perfectly cooked -- a little on the oily-side, but great flavor. The sliced battered and fried jalapenos and red bell peppers were also a great complement, as was the two sides of dipping sauces. Naturally, everyone had to have a taste, and all were impressed. (This boded well for what was to come.) I ordered the burrito grande plate -- I know, how boring! -- and what arrived was a bit disappointing in looks, as the burrito certainly didn't look "grande" to me. Nevertheless, and surprisingly, the thing was stuffed with an abundant amount of tasty chicken, black beans, and all sorts of great flavors! And the refried beans and Mexican-style rice sides were equally tasty. I couldn't believe I ate the whole thing because I was completely stuffed halfway through! It was just too good to leave (or take home, for that matter)! Accompanying my dinner was an overpriced ($11), but very good 1800 margarita (on the rocks) to wash everything down smoothly. And, of course, prior to the appetizer and entree, the ubiquitous baskets of perfectly fried tortilla chips and flavorful salsa didn't help with making everyone feeling stuffed by the time the entrees were served. (Only negative was that they didn't have any super-hot salsa; merely Cholula sauce to enhance the salsa's mild heat.) Everyone else, too, enjoyed their respective entrees immensely! (And, too, being that it was a rainy night, I pre-tipped the valet well upon arrival, with the hope that my car would be upfront. Sure enough, it was the first one ready to rock-n-roll...!) :D PS: Did I mention the 94 health score? Yelp! should have a health-score section implemented.
(4)Jessica A.
Food's ok. Atmosphere's great. Service excellent!
(3)James K.
I was introduced to this place by a date. We actually met here for the first time. I have since been back with some friends and enjoyed the experience both times. No mas is very big on atmosphere. The high ceiling in the ware-house like building along with the spanish decorations make it hardly noticeable that you're actually in some sort of large metal building. The no mas cantina is apparently part of a much larger complex including the hacienda and other such things. It's difficult to say which one you're actually eating at when you go here. To get here from the west side of the city, you have to go through a rather low end neighborhood, but once you arrive here it seems to be a fairly safe area. Lets see.. the experience.. I can't confidently give this place 5/5 because of a few minor issues, but I'll start with the good. The big atmosphere is relaxing. You feel like you're on vacation. A friend of mine who has visited mexico has told me that this location reminds her of restaurants there. So this is a positive. They have booths tables and chairs. The wait staff is too cute.. lol. It has to be said, there's a lot of cute guys that work here. The menu has a large variety of food items.this isn't your "Speedy wit beans please" type mexican restaurant with combo #3 and the $2 lunch special. Side items include refried beans, black beans, spanish rice (complete with corn peas and other goodies might I add..), cooked spinach with garlic and olive oil, and a few items made with a variety of rooted veggies. I'm sorry I can't say more than that. the menu has everything protein wise that you could dream of.. steak, chicken, shrimp.. I... don't suppose I saw any pork, but then I'm not much of a pork eater save for bbq joints. You get a LOT of food here, but you pay a good price for it. Expect $10-15 per person, but also expect to get a take-out box if you're going home, or once again feel guilty as the waiter takes a plate loaded with food away from the table as you're simply too full to eat any more. I've had the chicken tacos both times, the first was with refried beans, the 2nd with black beans. Both times I enjoyed the side dishes and the chicken tacos. The 2nd time I tried one of the rooted vegetables made into fries.. it was quite delicious! Now.. lets see.. I do have to tell you why no 5/5 right? Well our first experience was meticulous. The food came out fast and the waiter was very prompt and professional. He would swoop in with a fresh glass of water almost un-heard. If you weren't paying attention you may not immediately notice. the second time.. not so much. The wait staff seemed.. occupied.. despite not being as busy as before. We had to wait quite a while before being able to order. the other item I'd have against them is the inconsistency of the food. The first time I had my chicken tacos the chicken was in large clearly defined chunks of lean meat in the tacos that I could easily see and eat. I enjoyed them. The second time the chicken was pulled and almost seemed to be minced.. though this isn't the right word to use. There was also a bit of fat in the chicken that was.. rather concerning, though unavoidable I SUPPOSE. The first time, this restaurant was clearly 5 star, but with my return visit, it's lost a star. Sorry guys! It's still a wonderful place and I would highly recommend going. There's a number of delicious looking menu items for you to try.. I suppose finding a reason to be unhappy is my fault for not trying the variety, but then I'm a bit predictable at times.
(4)John L.
If your desire is to spend 3 hours of your life waiting to sit, waiting to order drinks, waiting for your server, waiting for your food for an excessively long time and spend a good bit of money for average mexican food, then this is the place for you. We went last night (Saturday night) and we when we walked in, I checked the scores of the Braves game and it had just started (Top 1st). We got seated after about 40 minutes, then waited 10 minutes before our server even showed up to ackowledge us. When she did show up, it was another 12 minutes before our drinks came. Then another 40 minutes before our food showed up. They forgot our silverware, add on 7 more minutes while our food sat there cooling down. Once we ate, it was another 25 minutes before they brought our checks. The food didn't suck but there was nothing special about it. And when we left, the Braves game was over. That's how long we were there..the length of a baseball game...and it wasn't entertaining. These guys have no clue how to run a restaurant. The only thing that went well was the valet parking.
(1)Bonnie L.
Well, it's near my work- it's definitely got that going for it. We have held a couple of happy hours here, and I went once for dinner. Based on this experience, I would say that it's got a kinda cool atmosphere, decent food and some interesting menu items, and spotty service. When I ordered dinner here, the food came cold, which did not impress me. And today, for example, we sat there for an hour and a half, and our server came by the minimum number of times: once to allow us to order a drink, once to bring the drink, once to put down the check, and once to bring the credit card back. I will say that the check was handled fairly efficiently. The salsa chips are the good kind - they're nice and light and you can taste the grease. Mmmm. Also try the chocolate cake with chili.
(3)Shannon E.
I went to No Mas this evening (how pressed am I to write this review) and I must say, the food wasn't as bad as the reviews made it out to be. I'd give it 3 1/2 stars. I had the fish tacos. They were solid. My brother had the burrito and thought it was very meh (I wasn't shocked. Who orders burritos at a place like this?) The margaritas were great. Guava FTW! Besides the food, the place looks amazing. Great patio! We stopped next door and grabbed a few churros on the way out and they were great. I'd come back here. Nice ambiance, decent food, great drinks. It works.
(3)Leonardo T.
Absolutely love this place! Love the location, the food, drinks and staff! Hidden treasure in the A! Thank you No Mas!
(5)Alicia M.
This place is vibrant! I love the food and they have amazing staff! My favorite is the homemade nacho chips they make!
(4)Candice M.
The restaurant is very cool with a great ambiance. The patio is one of the best in the downtown area. The drinks are awesome. The food is where it all goes bad, not to mention I felt very rushed to order while I was just trying to have a relaxing Sunday lunch with the hubs. He got a mexican brunch menu item and I got some enchiladas. Mine food was nasty. I actually ate only two bites and then asked for a box since I knew my garbage disposal of a husband would take care of the leftovers. I know we arrived at 11:45 on a Sunday and they don't serve alcohol until 12:30 on Sundays but I told the server and her assistant 3 times that we didn't want to order until 12:30 and that we would much on our chips and cheese until then. Finally when the server cam by for the fourth time in 25 minutes we caved and placed our orders. Once we got our food they kept checking on us and I felt like I needed to shovel my food at light speed in order to leave so that I wouldn't be rushed anymore. Boo!! It was a nice day for patio dining and we were excited about chilling on their awesome patio and having a few drinks. We used a Scout mob and the server seemed annoyed when we presented it to her. She also added a 15% gratuity to the bill. I know that Scout mob says that gratuity maybe added but I had never had it added when using on of their deals, and especially for two people. Maybe she was still tried from the night before, who knows. I probably won't be back any time soon unless it's for a quick drink.
(3)Mike H.
Walt and Steve do a great job with this place. Food is great and inventive and drinks are equally good. Ambiance and decor are worth checking out, too. Now that I'm in Chicago I really miss it. Definitely worth the visit.
(4)Chris L.
Think we were here on an off night (have had great experiences)...willing to give it another try. We were sat at a partially cleaned table (sticky with remnants of salsa and drinks) and welcomed with a tray of dirty dishes blocking one side of our table - kind of set a bad impression. The hostess seemed to see the situation but didn't know how to react (should've told a manager and gotten the server some help). The ambiance of the back area was crushed with the extremely bright outdoor bulbs on pointing on inside tables - it was soooo bright...I felt like a higher power was letting us know it was our time to go! Waiting on service for a number of minutes I could tell this was going downhill fast so we asked to be reseated outside. They did a great job moving us to an outside table where things were much better but the food took way too long for the simplicity of what it was. I could tell the wait time of the food was beyond the server's control and he apologized on his own a number of times. The food when it did come out was great and what I expected quality wise. We will probably come here again since this was the first bad visit we've had. The one thing I didn't see was the presence of a manager helping these servers.
(3)Leanna P.
Love this place. The drinks are fantastic. All of my Spelman sisters and I would travel here to eat, drink and gossip. Great fun, casual atmosphere. I believe it is a fantastic spot for college students and 20-30 crowd.
(5)Jennifer W.
I've been wanting to try this place for a while, so I jumped at the chance when I was attending an event just around the corner. It's a large space with plenty of seating options--one of them being the largest u-shaped party booth I've ever seen in existence. How do you even scoot around that far? And I know this is going to sound strange, but I didn't care for the aesthetic of the chairs, the ones with the really tall, but skinny backs to them. They seemed Alice-in-Wonderland-Tea-Partyish. But that's neither here nor there. The food was fantastic! The standard chips and salsa were better than standard. The chips were thin and crispy and the salsa seemed to have a bit of a smokehouse flavor happening. So good. For dinner, I had the Pollo Relleno: Grilled chicken breast stuffed with rajas poblanos and Chihuahua cheese, drizzled with tangy salsa verde, accompanied by cilantro mashed potatoes. The one surprise of the evening was that the water glass was one of those blue/clear large plastic cups. I guess I was expecting a glass glass. But again, that's neither here nor there. Just a note about the aesthetics. The host and wait staff were very friendly and proficient. I was redeeming a Scoutmob offer for the first time, so there was a small back and forth with the staff on figuring out how it all worked. In all, a great dinner in a wonderful atmosphere!
(4)Academic Socialite X.
You don't go to No Mas! expecting to eat real Mexican food - you go here because it's a good place to sit outside on a warm spring night and it's a decent place to sit with friends, have some snacks and sip some strong cocktails. Yes, some things on the menu seem a little over-priced, but the funky decor & Christmas lights are worth experiencing. Food is not great, but not horrible either. Portions are large. To everyone on YELP bemoaning the fact they can't get authentic Mexican food at No Mas, relax. Look at this place. Did you expect to find authentic Mexican food here?? It's downtown Atlanta, folks. Appreciate that No Mas is a decent place for mexicany-like food (Tex-Mex, Cali-Mex, ATL-Mex whatever you want to call it) with a pleasant patio, cool decor and someone to park your car. When you want real Mexican food, head over to el Ray del Taco (Zagat Rated!) on Buford Hwy for warm, delicious and authentic beef tongue tacos on home-made tortillas.
(3)N. F.
Visiting from NJ on first trip to Atlanta. Scouted this location before we traveled. Pitchers of beer and margaritas. Great place to eat before a Braves game. Plenty of food. I really enjoyed this place and would love to have one closer to me. Plenty of seating both indoors and out.
(4)Darren L.
Ok I'm going to be honest and tell you this place is a must go for chips and salsa and margaritas. The passion fruit Blended ones are unreal. Absolutely 5 stars and also for ambience and decor. Why I give it 4 stars is because the service and entree's are so hit and miss, that for the price you pay that kind of inconsistancy is unacceptable. The food is pretty good though overall and again the chips and drinks are great. Go early.
(4)Bindi N.
Okay, so I've heard about No Mas since I moved to Atlanta 1.5 years ago and finally had a chance to try it last weekend. I was seriously confused when I left this place. I had heard great things...and I am not very picky when it comes to Mexican food. I mean, how hard can it be? Cheese, good. Fried tortilla chips, good. Margaritas, good....right? Wrong. I went with a couple of friends for a casual dinner before going out. No mas lost a couple of stars on my entree alone. I got the Torta Mexicana, which turned out to be basically a grilled chicken sandwich on what appeared to be store-bought buns. Maybe I just got the wrong thing. My friends ordered the Playa del Carmen and Enchiladas de Espinaca. Better than mine but quite heavy and greasy, even for Mexican food. I've also heard alot about the margaritas here. They were fine....nothing to die for. Same with the service...nothing rude, but nothing especially helpful either. It seems the staff is used to working at big box restaurants. They were not able to give us many pointers on what might be good choices. I guess if one wants to go to experience the artwork or ambiance, maybe worth the trip. But certainly not for the food.....
(2)T L.
One word: Delicious! I've been to No Mas a few times. The first time I went, I wasn't too impressed (that was years ago). After being urged to give them another try, I actually love this place and everytime I leave, I look forward to return again. Right now my favorites are: Coconut Margarita -on ice Tacos de Pescado- Fish tacos Guacamole
(4)Jen B.
Ok food. Great environment.
(3)Ruksana H.
I visited a few months ago for dinner with a friend right after we had done with the art stroll in the neighborhood. Of course, it was the weekend and the place was bursting at the seams with people so some consolation that we made a good choice with the dinner venue. We had a 10-15 minute wait which was easily spent touring the little store attached that sells handicrafts. The dessert bar at the entrance is equally enticing. Once inside, our wait staff were very friendly. We had a great server, forget his name now but they all looked happy to be working there. The decor make syou feel like you are part of one big party - very colorful, vibrant even. You do want to go all out and spend more to have a fun time here so even though individual items may be priced moderately, this could turn out to be a pretty spendy outing. The drinks were great, the food was good Mexican fare, the dessert was wonderful. What can I say - its a whole experience by itself. A great place to party it up for the weekend!
(5)Matt M.
I am here to set the record straight. First off, Katrina D. is a crazy, cheap ass (I know this because I usually pay for her dinners). Secondly, who goes to a Mexican restaurant on Cinco De Mayo and expects good service? I suppose you also go to an Irish Pub on Saint Patty's and complain about green beer and a long waits at the bar. No Mas has very good food and an amazing visual atmosphere. Seriously, you have to see it. Don't forget to take a stroll through the adjoining furniture and accessories store, you will want to redecorate. My only complaint is the service. I agree that it could be much better. However, when my food is good (the tampiquena steak is fantastic), my setting is phenomenal (artifacts from across the globe), and my company is crazy Katrina D.; I can wait a little longer for a drink refill.
(4)Bobbin W.
My sister and her boyfriend were in town and stuck around to have lunch with me, so I wanted to try something new and delicious. We hit up No Más Cantina, enchanted by the lush flowerbeds in the back parking lot, ancient Mexico-looking decorations and overall amazing atmosphere. I especially liked the upside-down baskets that hung from the light bulbs on the ceiling, serving as awesome lampshades. The chip dip was yummy, with its smoked flavor, getting my hopes up. However, all of our entrees were just so-so; I indeed enjoyed my shrimp quesadilla, although it contained nothing special--just shrimp and cheese. My sister, a fish taco fiend, ordered the tilapia tacos, and could only take one bite. The tacos contained NO cheese. Who doesn't fill tacos with cheese? Seriously. Her boyfriend scarfed his burrito grande, only because he was starving after a night on the town. Both of them gave No Más a thumbs down. If the food were on par with the ambiance, No Más would have me begging for más.
(3)Mark B.
Doubtless the best service I have received in an Atlanta restaurant. From Chris the bartender to Paloma the waitress, it was incredibly friendly, easy, happy, quick, and did I mention friendly. If the food were any good I would definitely give it the 5th star. The atmosphere is fun and the surroundings attractive. A great place for our birthday party of 10 people. Just don't expect great food and you will have a good experience!
(4)Malika B.
No Mas Cantina is really pretty inside. And that's the best thing about it. We visited No Mas on a recent Art Stroll Friday in Castleberry Hill. Although it was packed inside, we were able to get seated right away after opting for outdoor seating. The chips and salsa were average. If you are contemplating getting the "huge" pitcher of margaritas but are worried about being too buzzed to drive, don't be. I think I could polish off that whole thing by myself and be just fine, and I'm not a big girl. I really hate it when restaurants are stingy with liquor. For entrees, we tried the mix n match 3: pork tamale, chicken enchilada with guajilla sauce and beef enchilada with mole sauce. The best of the 3 was the chicken enchilada and it was just ok. The mole sauce wasn't anything special (tasted like it came from a jar, not as if it was prepared on site) and the pork tamale was lacking, well, pork. The other meal, shrimp on spicy mashed potatoes with plantains was much better. Sides of mashed potatoes and plantains were spot on. And the shrimp, while a good size and tasty with the tamarind sauce was really pain to separate from the skewers that it came on. We ended up cutting them off instead of getting our hands all messed up. All in all, it is a pretty place and maybe a good stop to have an appetizer there but better Mexican can be found elsewhere.
(2)vonn t.
went there for my anniversay heard this was a great place for food. We had to hunt for parking and wound up parking on the street (thank goodness we didnt get towed). The restaurant is very nice but the food no so much. I the playa del carmen which was One fish taco and two shrimp enchiladas topped with crema sauce, served with refried beans and poblano rice. the shrimp was so salty I could not eat it. Two bites and I was done. The fish taco was ok. My husband got the special that was offered but I dont think he even ate a third of it. The drinks were great. All in all we should have just had the drinks and ate the chips and salsa
(2)Katrina D.
Ok, I know that No Mas is ALWAYS pretty crowded and certainly is a popular place. In fact, the Furniture-Accessory Emporium there is really rad... Lots of cool things. Cool, EXPENSIVE things that is. I live right down the street from this place... I wish I could say I love it, but I don't. The food is ok. It is uber expensive. No me gusta, No Mas. Su comida es muy carro! Service is mediocre too. And here is the deal with their goods in the store: They ship it in de Mexico (from Mexico). So, although it is really neat that it's authentic, it is marked up in price a lot. On the flip side, however, shipping costs need to be taken into account. In all fairness, you should go here at least once to check it out (in addition to seeing the oldest loft buildings in the state, in Castleberry Hill). There are other cool Art Gallery's around as well. Just know that you will be charged over $10 for any entree on the menu. Adios amigos! Hasta luego!
(3)Christina J.
I've been here a few times for dinner and have always had a mediocre experience with the food. It's trendy and I would give the decor five stars but the food is sub par. However, I went for the tequila tasting on my most recent visit. They took us upstairs to a private room where all the tequila tastings were already set up. The tequila comes in little tasting glasses, which was a nice surprise from the shot glasses I was half expecting. The tequila was good and the food that was paired with it was tasty, probably tastier than most of the entree items I've ordered previously. My only complaint is the instructor didn't really explain the pairings and we drank the paired tequila before the food even came upstairs so it was kind of hard to tell why they went together. I would recommend this activity for someone who wants to try something different on a Saturday afternoon but I'm not chomping at the bit to do it again either.
(3)David D.
The atmosphere was very nice and I really enjoyed the chocolate azteca. My main course, however, was an entirely different matter. I ordered the pollo relleno, a rather pricey entre. It was one of the most disappointing dishes I have ever been served. Maybe one could blame the lighting a little, but what I got was a glob of chicken breast with pieces of poblano laid on a tasteless pile of mashed potatoes with unidentifiable seasoning. Frankly, this dish is an eight-year-old child's daydream of mixing all the leftovers in the kitchen. Sorry No Mas, but there will be no mas for me.
(2)Yeme T.
I am usually not a fan of Mexican food but I really enjoy No Mas Cantina. My favorite meal is the salmon del diablo. It comes with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The potatoes and fish are so good. The veggies, not so much. I always get the passionfruit or mango nectar to drink. My food and drink typically cost around $20. Adios Cafe, same owner, located next door has desserts but I have yet to try because they are a bit pricy. I love the decor and atmoshphere. This is a great date/girls night out spot.
(4)Elizabeth S.
I went to this restaurant with co-workers not lobg after moving here. Ive been to several other mexican restaurants since and hands down No Mas is the best food Ive had and the service for our group was terrific. Fresh guacamole, queso dip, fish tacos, mojitos ... All fantastico!
(5)Leslie B.
This is the worst Mexican restaurant I have ever been to, and I was surprised to find the huge restaurant packed when we went. My frozen margarita tasted like syrup and was so bad that I had to send it back and wasn't even willing to try a replacement (sending food back is very rare for me). There were tons of waiters and waitresses running around, but for some reason they kept skipping our table. We would have to try to flag someone down after a long wait every time we needed something. It took us 20 minutes to get the bill! Additionally, there was hardly anything for a vegetarian to eat. No real bean dishes, so I was stuck ordering a huge place of cheese enchiladas (you can't order just one, you can only order the huge $12 plate). I was basically eating a huge brick of cheese wrapped in tortillas and covered in their very unimpressive three sauces. It upset my stomach so much that even tough I only ate a fraction of the cheese brick, I had diarrhea very soon after leaving the restaurant. I think my date ordered fajitas, and he was also unhappy and ate less than half of his plate. They comped the bad margarita, but it still cost at least $50 for two entrees and 1 margarita. On the way out, we were attacked by the valet. The only parking available for the restaurant in the mandatory valet on the weekends. After a horrible meal, waiting for over 5 minutes for our car from a fairly small parking lot, and being frustrated about the lack of parking options, we were upset and started driving away without giving the valet a tip. The valet then decided to chase our car, pounding the windows and body of our car with his fist with all of his might. That is completely inappropriate behavior. We were wholly disappointed with this restaurant. Even though we don't often write yelp reviews, we tried multiples ways to post on yelp via iPhone on the way home--unfortunately posting yelp reviews from iphones doesn't work well. Fortunately, I was just as angry with my meal a few months later that I can still write this post.
(1)Justin A.
I'm not much a drinker, so I dont know about the drinks everybody is raving about here. I do know that I met a colleague for lunch here and got blind sided with a 15 dollar price tag on a lunch special that was horrible. Rojo chicken or something like that, suggested to me by the waitress. My fault for not asking the price - but seriously it was half a chicken breast, dried up, with a tomato like sauce on it. It was horrible and expensive. Definitely not a winning combo in my book. I'd rather head to Alma Cocina if I'm going to eat pricey mexican. At least they do it right. No Mas? No thanks!
(1)Taylor A.
This place has two things I love: margaritas and shopping! I love that I can munch on great Mexican food and if I fall in love with any of the glassware, I can buy it and take it home! Just be careful not to drink too many margaritas before browsing in the attached boutique!!
(4)Rashar d.
Overrated, overpriced, somewhat pretentious IMO, I have no desire to go back.
(2)Sarah R.
Hm. When I walked in last night, I was wowed by the decor. I was early for a reservation so I took a trip through the attached store. Fun stuff! The store is really fun. My first impression of the restaurant was that it was a place that I was really going to like a lot. The service did not stand up to the atmosphere at all and that was apparent before I even met my server. The hostess, nice the first time I asked if anyone had checked in for our reservation, was obviously annoyed with me when I asked the 2nd time. The 3rd inquiry, nearly 35 minutes after my arrival and after the reservation time, was met with a down right rude and annoyed answer. I thought about leaving but I was there to meet friends for a birthday gathering. They would not seat us for our reservation until 75% of our party had arrived so rather than spending money (!!) noshing and drinking while I waited for my friends, I had one beer standing in a corner in the bar. The bartender was really nice. Have you noticed that all I have talked about so far is the service? That's because the food really didn't make that much of an impression, and it certainly didn't overcome my other feelings. The chips and salsa were good. I had the Pollo Relleno and it was a great choice: a thin chicken breast atop cilantro mashed potatoes all covered with poblano peppers, cheese, and salsa verde. I think the prices are a little high ($10 for an ice cream scoop of guacamole and a side of cheese). The decor, the overall feeling of the restaurant made me think I was going to love it. So do I go back and give them a second chance to win me over and try their margaritas? Maybe, I guess? But for me, it's a drive and they haven't given a compelling reason for to try to return.
(2)Douglas O.
Thanks to another restaurant week for opening me up to No Mas! Cantina. I have now been to the restaurant twice. Food - The appetizer with the variety items was perfect, good variety, brought out quickly. Entrée - The Enchiladas, beans and rice were very good. Not too spicy, served up warm, and with everything melted as it should be. Dessert - Quatro Leche was amazing, with the raspberry sauce. Though if you order a whole cake, like we did for a birthday dinner there, they don't put any of the liquid in it, so it's like eating cardboard for $65. Beverages - The Mojito with the Raspberry alcohol in it was smooth as candy. After a few, it made the night go by that much better. Side note - If you show up on a Sunday for a group of lets say 10 or more, they are happy to turn away your business. We showed up for a Birthday get together, knowing they have the large tables upstairs. The upstairs was closed because no wait staff, so we were in a booth that fit 6 to 8 comfortably for 10 of us. Luckily a few left early allowing us room to breathe while we ate. When we (along with another group) asked for anything larger to accommodate the request was completely dismissed. The service was great for both occasions, with a group of 10, the food came out quick, hot and fresh.
(4)Tim V.
Went for the first time with a group of 4 adults and 4 kids ages 5-7 for dinner on a Sunday night. Decor is above average for a Mexican restaurant and bar, with an eclectic blend of hanging objects and lights, oversized fake plants and bright colors. They have a large outdoor covered patio with heaters but it was still too cold on this Feb night to brave. Looked like it would be nice for the Spring/Summer though. We were seated in a large u-shaped booth that could accommodate 8-10 adults. Cozy, but somewhat impractical for those people in the middle - tough to get out during the meal, and everthing has to be passed all the way in via 4-5 people... Anyway, initial service was prompt with the usual offering of chips and salsa. Chips were warm, light and fresh though a bit greasy. Salsa was flavorful and fresh with a nice hint of roasted pepper and cilantro; a spicier salsa was available on request, but still was relatively mild by our group's standards. While none of us partook of the bar offerings, it did seem that they had a lot of tasty and creative concoctions served in unique glassware. The food was overall above-average for a Mexican restaurant, but nothing to wow over. My wife and I shared a Filet Vaquero which was 16 oz for $30 and came with a side of very garlicky but tasty mashed potatoes and some red onion rings that had a nice batter but were way too salty for me. We had an additional side of the jicama slaw which was very good with nice texture and flavor. Another in our party had the goat cheese enchiladas which had a unique blend of flavors that worked well together. Desserts options were as good as I've seen at any Mexican place. We sampled the sopapillas (concensus best), the citrus cake (rated second - tasted kind of like a key lime cheesecake), the quatro leches (so-so unless you're a big tres leches fan), the chocolate cake (a bit too dry, but interesting with the ancho chile flavor) and the brownie sundae (nothing special). The sopapillas were nice and light, drizzled with honey resulting in just the right amount of crunch and sweetness - need to eat it fast though before it gets soggy. Coffees were bold and rich served in large mugs. The service was friendly, but way too slow. Estimated over 45 minute wait for dinner and 25 minutes for desserts. They added a 20% gratuity as we were a party of 8, and this was more than they deserved if you ask me. In summary, this was a nice meal with a few inspired twists on traditional Mexican - some that worked and some that didn't, but service was too slow and price was up there. I probably would try some comparable places before coming back here unless it was just for some drinks and appetizers. Hope this helps!
(3)Nicholas b.
I petition to change the name to 'sà mas'! Love this place, and the wonderful story that goes with it. No Mas is perfect for Cabbage-town, and I deliver serious props to the businesses that are working through the transition of this in-limbo neighborhood. The food is sublime, service is warm, and the interior is large, open and interesting. I have been involved in numerous corporate group events here, and they have always been extremely accommodating and quality has never suffered - so I would highly recommend it on that front as well. Make sure to venture into the attached retail store after your meal to do some shopping, that is if you didn't spot anything in the dining room that caught your eye - because, everything that the restaurant is furnished with is up for sale - cool concept.
(4)Barbara S.
Lovely atmosphere... I sort of felt like I was in the restaurant of a swanky Mexican resort hotel. I was wowed by the towering blown glass margarita pitcher -- more like a giant vase, and BTW not easy to pour from a seated position. However, I was not wowed by the margaritas -- at $28 a pitcher, I expected to taste some tequila in there. But the salsa is some of the best I've ever had... not spicy, very smoky. The guac was a huge portion, but a little bland -- and way too many big chunks of onion for my taste. Other reviewers characterize the food as a notch above the usual tex-mex... that was not my impression, but that's perhaps because all three in my party ordered from the more upscale "specialties" section of the menu. I thought of it more as a notch below Nava, which is not a bad thing. I had the camarones alambres -- six shrimp grilled on sugar cane over a masa cake (like polenta) with plantains and a sweet/spicy tamarind sauce. It was really yummy. One issue we had was the waiter -- he was friendly and attentive, but didn't seem to speak English well. There are VERY few vegetarian options on the menu (odd for a Mexican place) and no actual vegetarian entrees... you'd have to assemble something out of the side dishes and maybe a cheese enchilada. But when we asked him if there were any vegetarian options, he started off by suggesting salads... which, he pointed out, could be had with beef or chicken. He just started babbling about beef, chicken, fish, shrimp... so my friend who is trying to give up meat for Lent finally ordered the same shrimp dish as me and figured she'd be forgiven. But I would expect more knowledgeable service and better English from a place this... ...surprisingly EXPENSIVE. When the bill came, we were all a little stunned. For a much better value, great food, and substantially better margaritas, I would stick with Cantina la Casita in East Atlanta. But I'd go to No Mas again for the lovely atmosphere, and be a little more careful about what I ordered.
(3)Christen L.
Even giving allowance for a busy Saturday night, having a meal average three hours when you have a reservation is a little much in my opinion. If the waiter had been attentive, it might not have been so terrible. The drinks were not good at all, my margarita was mainly mix each time and the beer we were served was flat (except from the bottle). There are plenty of real authentic Mexican restaurants in the are that are by far superior in quality. Trendy place, but who knows why...
(1)Sarah T.
Last night was "date night" so we decided to try out No Mas Cantina. Not super romantic, but since it was our 1,000-something date together, you can say that a romantic atmosphere is not a requirement for date-night. Immediately walking up, I saw a patio that made me wish it was a warm late-August evening. It screamed for me to sit and drink margaritas on it! Maybe in another 5 months I'll come back to enjoy it. The interior is open, and fun. The waitress said we'd have a 25 minute wait, but as soon as we sat at the bar to order a drink, our pager went off. Kind of strange, but we rolled with it. It took our waitress 7+ minutes to come up, introduce herself, and take our drink orders. Other than that initial lull, she was pretty prompt, and informative. We were steered toward the "original margarita" I believe it's called. The $10 one, saying that if we weren't into overly sweet ritas that we should stay away from the no mas margarita. Well, these $10 margaritas were strooooooong and this is coming from a girl that loves a strong margarita. We both finished ours without a problem, but both believed we would've enjoyed the no mas margarita more. The queso was delicious. You can add different ingredients for an enhanced taste. We added the spicy beef & jalapenos. If only they could create some kind of warming contraption to keep the queso fresh through my who meal. For dinner I had the salmon. My salmon was a little overcooked but it was hardly noticeable amongst the exquisite flavors of my dish. The sauce, mashed potatoes, squash, and zucchini combined with the salmon was one of the best combinations that has touched my taste-buds in awhile. My husbands shrimp enchiladas paled in comparison to my dish, although he thoroughly enjoyed his as well. I hear good things about the desserts, but we were so stuffed there was no way we could even look at the dessert menu. There were a total of 3 large (20+ people) parties around the restaurant, so I feel like they would be really accommodating to large parties. I could see myself meeting a bunch of friend here, enjoying the patio, or having another date night with my husband... overall I'm pretty impressed with No Mas Cantina, and I think if you give it a chance, you will be too.
(4)Lesa T.
I love the atmosphere of this place. Every time I go and sit inside (you can sit outdoors on the covered patio with ceiling fans when the weather is lovely) I find something else whimsical to look at. Love the glasses, margaritas and cheese dip with added jalapeno peppers, the salsa is a smoky flavor, so different. The food is okay, nothing to write home about, my favorite is just to have margaritas with chips, dip and salsa. You can park in the front (parallel) or in the back which is valet in the evenings.
(3)Wendy K.
I had a good time at No Mas. I enjoyed the decor.. reminded me of Olde Town San Diego. The food was the traditional mexican that you would find at "Mexican Restaurants"... which is what makes it good. we ate the chicken special mango/spinah something and the shrip tacos... they were really good.. It was much different than we expeceted.. but I will deffinitely go back.. It was a tiny bit bland.. but thats ok.. yummy cheese dip with jalapenos... (we took it home and added a little more milk which made it perfect)
(3)Ryan F.
I don't make it to Castleberry Hill very often. It's not that I have something against this quickly growing area. Hell, it's a really cool place with TONS of urban lofts towering over its streets. It's just that when I think of places to eat, restaurants in Castleberry Hill are not the first that come to mind. Thankfully, a buy one/get one free coupon for No Mas persuaded me to head over to this side of town and check out the restaurant and surrounding neighborhood. When one approaches the stairway to enter the large patio/entrance of No Mas, it's clearly apparent that they've put a lot of effort into decorations and design. Everything looks custom made including hanging glass fixtures and a fence with inlaid glass-work. Inside is the same idea. While many reviewers show love for the look of No Mas, I find it to be somewhat thrown together. It's not hard to look at, it's just a lot to look at. I found the food to be pretty damn good and I was not expecting much based on what I had heard and read on Yelp. I really like the chips and salsa here. While the chips aren't the yellow corn variety, they are still good and the salsa's flavor is different than most around town. I ordered the fajitas with steak and chicken. Typically I find steak in fajita dishes to be tough, but this was tender as could be and delicious. The chicken however, was cooked with skin on (I found this to be strange). Prices are a bit high for Mexican, but quality is definitely higher than most spots. If you do the math: Great Patio + Friendly Service + Good Food = Definitely worth a return trip.
(3)Alexa G.
"No mas pescado!!!" I screamed as their fish tacos swam around in my tummy, these are probably the most filling fish tacos I've ever had. Just two of them sent me over the threshold to fullness. No Mas has a cute semi-covered patio area to kick back and enjoy a margarita.. or two... or five. The salsa was good even though it was slightly sweet, but anyplace that serves salsa warm has my heart.
(4)Robert O.
We have eaten at No Mas! four times now, and we have been much happier with it than the other reviews here would lead you to believe. Castleberry Hill is definitely an up and coming area. We usually get the cheese dip, some margeritas and the fajita feast for two. The Fajita Feast for two is the best value on this menu, and we usually cannot finish it. The Mageritas are solid, not exceptional. Our service has varied from amazing to mediocre. On our most recent visit, the check took much longer to come than it should have. On other visits, our food came out much faster than I would have expected. They do not take reservations, and it gets very busy on the weekend nights. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes solid traditional Mexican food.
(4)Joe G.
Great ambiance and very good Mexican fare. Some of the best margaritas I've had in Atlanta. Get the enchiladas and some guac....delicious!
(5)Liz F.
I would categorize their food as upscale TexMex. The food was really good with decent sized portions. I had the Camarónes Alambres which were very tasty! The margaritas are really good and strong. The service was very friendly and prompt. The interior is very interesting - all the furniture and decoration are unproportionally large. It's a little pricey, but would definitely recommend for a date night!
(4)Erin W.
Wow, this place has alot of reviews. I went to No Mas for the first time last night for dinner with a group of friends and we enjoyed it! The atmosphere is very cool and "Mexican-y" but not tacky. It is a large space with plenty of room and a second level (they have an elevator too which came in handy for my friend on crutches when we found out we'd be sitting upstairs!) Our wait time was minimal for a Saturday night, and our waiter (I forgot his name but he had blonde curly hair and freckles) was very fast and attentive and took good care of us. Before being seated we hung out at the bar for a few minutes. I noticed their massive version of a "pitcher" of margaritas--it comes in a huge colorful vase! I am always a little irked, though, when the only option for parking is valet, and the salsa didn't wow me either--it was brownish in color (what is up with brown salsa these days?) I like my salsa to be the color of fresh tomatoes and have tons of fresh ingredients with plenty of cilantro. Not at No Mas. I guess some people prefer a more "smoky" salsa and if so, No Mas is the place to get it. The rest of the meal was great--I ordered the Fish Tacos which had plenty of lightly-fried fish and purple cabbage with a yummy creamy chipotle sauce, accompanied by rice and beans. It was a ton of food for just $11. My friends all enjoyed their entrees as well. My frozen margarita was spot-on, no complaints there! The prices were definitely reasonable considering the up-and-coming location in the Castleberry Hill neighborhood. I am glad that No Mas moved further south, closer to me! Now a great atmosphere with good Mexican food and margaritas is only a few miles away!
(4)Michael E.
I've been here once before but I was hammered, so this is actually my first sober review of the place. Location is great because I love to see this part of town developing in to something more than what you'd expect. It's quirky, colorful and inviting, for the most part. Service was so-so. We sat at the bar and it took about 10 minutes before anyone greeted us. Yes, I said TEN MINUTES - unacceptable. Especially since it was only 5:30 and the place was not busy. Bartenderess was pleasant, but disconnected; she didn't seem to be all there. The food - once we were greeted, we started with a couple of margaritas. OK, but a bit too sweet for my tastes and not enough tequila (see first paragraph). Salsa was yummy - smokey, rich and delicious. Chips, not so much. They weren't bad, but they were all broken - the largest piece I had was maybe the size of a quarter. Ordered off the DARW menu and started with some really, really good calamari. I mean, probably some of the best I've ever had - not at all rubbery and wonderful flavor. Then, I moved on to a chicken dish which was so-so - can't even remember what it was comprised of now other than some mashed potatoes (really?!?) and green salsa - not enough cheese, either. Flavor wasn't bad, but it wasn't sensational, either. After eating more of the smashed chips and salsa, I was stuffed so I brought my flan home and it's calling my name from the refrigerator right now. I'm going to assume it's tasty - it's flan for crying out loud. Maybe I'll have it for breakfast. Oh, and the thing that bugged me the most - why, oh, why, would you put a 6 foot PLASTIC palm tree in the middle of your restaurant? I mean, there's plenty of light in there for a real one and it would have been so much nicer and authentic than the dust-covered fake monstrosity currently residing there. Just a thought. I'm a Virgo - these small details don't get by me very easily. I will go back, though. I like it, regardless of it's flaws. Adios!
(3)Valerie B.
It shore is purty. But No Mas, didn't your mama tell you that true beauty is on the INSIDE? *sigh* It would be unfair of me not to state one major caveat regarding my No Mas experience. The one time I went was following the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll. The restaurant had been especially busy that night and our group of six showed up just prior to closing. They weren't even going to seat us, but then they decided to invite us in, so we were essentially one of the last tables before the kitchen closed. Honestly, they should have just called it a night. Someone immediately brought chips and salsa, which I saw as a good sign. Until I picked up my first chip (super thin with visible grease, very little flavor, needed salt) and dipped it into the, um, "salsa." My dining companions did the same, and as we chewed, we all looked at each other quizzically, until someone blurted out, "it tastes like KETCHUP!" What it really tasted like was canned crushed tomatoes. An inquiry to our server informed us that they had run out of their normal salsa. The fact that they tried to pass canned tomatoes off as salsa put them at an immediate disadvantage in the credibility/authenticity department. Any restaurant owner/manager who cared about its customers and reputation would not have tried to pull that off. My margarita was $7.50, it came in a pint glass. It was fine, but not memorable. Better than sour-mix-heavy swill from the "cheap mexican" places but nowhere near, say, Agave quality. My friend ordered guacamole. It was quite good (though it did seem like they used chopped lettuce or something to "stretch" it), and I'm a guac snob...it earned them the extra star. A couple of us ordered chicken quesadillas. The ingredients tasted fresh and the quesadilla is huge (good thing, since it ends up being almost $11 when you add the meat). But, it wasn't actually GRILLED like a quesadilla should be. The tortillas were soft, and I think they may have actually microwaved them. Another person at my table said his food was room temperature. Service was fine, efficient. But it definitely had that, I-took-this-last-table-just-to-make-sure-I-made-Âmoney-tonight feeling. And he added an 18% grat to our table...he's got to make money, that's why he's there, and nothing that was wrong was his fault. But I felt a little violated for paying over $20, when all was said and done, for a mediocre-to-crappy experience. If you're going to seat a table, even at the end of the night, then that table should get nothing less than the quality you provide earlier in the night. I get that it was busy and the kitchen was probably complete over it - but if that's the case, don't take my money if you're going to give me fake salsa. We should have complained at the time, but I didn't get the feeling anyone would care - I had the feeling that they felt they did us a favor by seating us late, that we signed up for a lackluster experience. For that reason, I can't imagine I would go back when I know I can get consistently good Mexican food elsewhere at a price where I don't feel ripped off. Sorry, No Mas.
(2)Laura D.
Although the atmosphere was pretty cool and I happened to have a fabulous time with the husband and friends, the food and service left much to be desired: A. What is up with the chips? They have this odd tangy after taste, bad texture, were cold, and in my opinion could NOT have been made out of corn. B. Our server, bless his heart, was very sweet but it always took forever for him to come back around. Maybe he was slammed. Yeah, that's it. C. On a positive note, I thought the guacamole was pretty tasty. Love the Castleberry Hill vibe, but will not be going back to this particular restaurant.
(2)Rajeev R.
Stopped here to fill the belly after the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll, and what did I find? Atmosphere: Excellent Service: Our guy was nice enough, but was pretty hard to get ahold of. Food: umm, here we go.... Margarita - almost completely sour mix. I have trouble believing there was even alcohol in it. Salsa - TASTES LIKE BARBECUE SAUCE!!!! Thats just wrong! No excuses on this one Cheese Dip - the only decent part. Also, chips were hot and greasy, but I kinda liked them that way (that night at least) Tilapia tacos - dry, boring, and nothing you can't get better anywhere else. This place is all show and no substance. The quality of food doesn't live up to the pretty interesting and nice decor, but your options are kind of limited in the neighborhood. My advice? If you go here, get a patio seat, chips and cheese dip, and a couple beers (I wouldnt trust the mixed drinks), enjoy some good conversation and move on to your next plans for the eve...
(2)Andrew N.
Hey, they would get a better review if there was actually liquor in their Margaritas. I have tried em over and over, and either my tolerance for alcohol is significantly and dramatically increased in that little area just south of Downtown, or something is wrong with their mixtures. Their food is pretty good. Not authentic Mexican, but much better than Chilis. I would recommend the Pollo Relleno (stuffed Chicken), or the Tampiquea skirt stake..very tasty. However, be sure that you can get your server to refill your water, or nearly-water (Margarita) glass often, since the food may just be entirely too salty. Their food is alright, however their atmosphere is wonderful. Unfortunately, I will no longer suggest them as a place to go for Margaritas... Bummer.
(3)Daniela G.
Avoid this place like the plague! Yes, the decor is gorgeous but clearly that's where the whole budget went. The food is passable at best and the service is horrendous. This is not just my opinion. Every person I've mentioned it to has had the same response about it. You could pick another Mexican restaurant out of the phone book blindfolded and it would be better. By the way, I am Latin and I have several Latin friends who agree. Firstly, the entrance to the restaurant is confusing. If you come in the front the first thing you will see is a ridiculously overpriced gift store. See something you like? Check Ebay, you'll find it for 300% less. Once you make it into the actual restaurant, good luck finding the hostess station. I parked behind the restaurant (the only place to park) and when I came up the stairs the first thing I saw was a patio area. There was no sign or anything that indicated I should go to the hostess station to be seated. I was there to meet some friends so I went inside to see if I could find them. As I entered I saw NO servers or employees anywhere. There was something that looked like a small bar (which I later found out was the hostess station but there was no one there.) I walked all around the place and couldn't find my friends so I went back to the patio to wait for them. When they arrived we figured that we should just seat ourselves on the patio. It was a week night and there were only three tables occupied outside. We chose a table and sat down. We kept trying to get the server's attention for drinks and menus but she seemed to go out of her way to avoid us. Finally I went inside to see if I could find another server. This time there was someone who looked like an employee who was standing close to the hostess station but didn't greet me or anything. I had to initiate the conversation. I asked if we could have someone take our drink orders and she looked at me like I was an idiot and told me we were supposed to be seated by the hostess first. She followed me outside with menus. Even after having been "officially" seated, the server still ignored us (remember there were only 3 other tables occupied. And, no, she was not covering indoors as well.) I finally called out to here and she came over to take our orders. When the food came my order was wrong. The food was bland but edible. As we ate, we noticed that there was a female patron in a party of three who was highly intoxicated. She was laughing and carrying on but nothing too disruptive. Halfway through our meal her chair tipped back (the chairs are VERY badly designed. On the patio they are basket chairs that are narrower at the bottom than the seat is.) The girl slammed her head on the concrete floor and was knocked unconscious. I realize that this was not the fault of the restaurant but it was their reaction that absolutely floored us. A server came up and stood there uselessly as one of the people in the girl's party squatted down and held the girl's head. Finally the manager showed up and the first thing he was concerned about was that the server there removed the girl's drink from the table immediately. At this point customers were shouting at them to call an 911. The manager looked around not knowing what to do and then finally asked a server to call 911. This is when I noticed that one of the workers from the kitchen was standing behind us watching and chuckling. When the ambulance showed up the girl, who had revived, was taken away. We finished our meal and paid our bill. We then asked if we could see the manager. We were very polite but we wanted to tell him that we were appalled at how he handled the situation when a patron injured herself. He explained that it was not their fault that she had gotten so drunk because she drank at the bar inside the restaurant before being seated on the patio. We explained that it wasn't about how drunk she got but about how the situation was dealt with once she injured herself. He seemed confused and kept telling us it wasn't their fault that she had gotten so intoxicated. I am not one for hyperbole. Everything I've written is exactly how it happened. For those that are just looking for Margaritas, you'll be happy. From what I understand those are good. I don't drink so I couldn't tell you.
(1)Wendy B.
I have lived 1 block away from No Mas for almost a year & this is my first visit. Went with a group of 5 on Saturday, after a small wait appox 4-5 min we were quickly seated. Margaritas were good & the food was better. We all loved the fact our nice server gave us a heads up on the Scoutmob app - allowing us all to save 50% off our meals. Kudos to No Mas!
(4)Fabia A.
First impression driving up was WOW! When we entered we thought the atmosphere was great it was almost like being on vacation. We sat down by the bar and waited for the rest of our party we had drinks that were good and the chips and salsa were very tasty and fresh. When we were seated we sat on the patio I was very impressed with the area and atmosphere. Now for the service the waiter wasn't friendly nor did offer us any suggestions on what to eat or friendly service. The food was not so good. I get better Mexican food at my local Los Bravos. If you just want to hang with friends and have good drinks this is the place to go, but if you want to get what you pay for then just get drinks and appetizer and go to your local Mexican spot for good food. By the way I ordered the shrimp skewers the shrimp was under cooked and the Masa cake was not so good. My husband got the enchiladas with the goat cheese and his was not so good either. Our friends got the fajitas and the beef was tough, but they said the chicken was pretty good. I would of given at least a 3 if the waiter gave better service and offered advice on what to order since it was our first time and it was my husbands Birthday.
(2)Stonely O.
We recently moved to Atlanta, and were looking for some reasonable Mexican food. After checking Yelp and seeing the less-than-great reviews, I decided that I had been allowing Yelp reviews too much control over the restaurants I visited, and decided to go anyway. I should have trusted these reviews. The food was okay. It wasn't uncooked or rotten or anything, but the dishes were either completely unseasoned or way over-seasoned. We ordered the queso and guacamole appetizer, and for $10 you get 1/2 of an avocado and a bowl of cheese dip. The wait staff was very friendly. Our main concern was with price. We ordered a single appetizer and two main dishes, and before tip it cost $50. No drinks, no dessert ($7 for a piece of cake?). There was no justification for the price, and it was irritating to have to pay so much for such mediocre fair. No Mas? No, Gracias.
(2)M.A. J.
Food is very good American / Mexican style. The restaurant is a fun locale, the patio especially, and the service is well above average. A great place to hang out or eat either one.
(3)Angela Y.
This place has great decor and the service was OK although I expected better service for a dead Easter night. They forgot our appetizer and brought it out with the meal....seeing how there were only 10 people in the entire restaurant a mistake like that is crazy. We ordered raspberry mojitos, but oddly I didn't get a sense of any raspberry in the drink although it was quite tasty. The food was pretty good and the bread pudding dessert was awesome. I will return to No Mas and give them a second try.
(3)Melonie T.
The food here is much more expensive then a traditional 'mexican' join but then again you get what you pay for. I have yet to be disappointed by their quality tex-mex goodies. The decor is great- I love Day of the Dead and seeing it splayed out around the restaurant is amazing. The patio is one of my fav places to have a few drinks in the summer- it is shaded, beautiful, and with an OK view of CBH. The upstairs event space is really nice as well, I have yet to host anything up there but the loft feel is superb (but not too secluded if that is what you are going for). The drinks are usually very good. The cachaca mixes always hit the spot and the margaritas are delish. I especially love the giant glass containers although I am always terrified that I will break them, especially after enjoying a few.
(3)Lorne C.
Having been going here for quite some time. Always the same consistent service and food. Great for groups, and the chips/salsa are free! This is a nice mix of traditional and nouveau Mexican food. I have had most of the seafood and meat dishes, and each are good in their own right. This is quite a large place and it can get busy and crowded, but usually a fun crowd, esp at the bar. I also like to bring out-of-towners here because they always seem to love it
(4)Jason M.
Went with a large group and really had a great time. The food was wonderful. Service was a little slow but the place was extremely packed (Saturday night). Only down side was the valet parking which took 20 minutes to get our car. Nothing that would stop us from coming back though.
(4)Paul S.
I'm definitely I creature of habit when it comes to places I frequent. I'm searching a place to dine tomorrow night and the words No Mas keep flashing in head. I'm venturing out so I will not be dining there tomorrow, but I still felt the need to review one of my favorite spots. I've been to No Mas Cantina several times... whether it be on a date, a large birthday party (which I highly recommend) or just with a few friends sitting out on the patio. The restaurant is huge. You should show up a little early and travel through the store that's adjacent to the restaurant. It's two stories of antique and handmade furniture, jewelry, decor, art, as well as plates and glassware. Excessively priced but still fun to stare in awe at some of the coolest things you'll never own. The restaurant itself is large, open and two stories as well. From the moment you're seated your greeted with some of the best salsa in Atlanta. Homemade smoked tomatoes that is just pure amazing... I could eat bowls of this dark earthy concoction and eventually end up doing so over the course of my meal! To me the margaritas are nothing to write home about. They're not bad by any means, just not that great. Although when you order a pitcher it will tower over you three feet tall in a blown glass pitcher. The food is great. I've been lucky to never have a bad meal or experience at No Mas. I recommend the summer time on their stellar patio. Each table is lit from the bottom creating a special setting for any occasion. The restaurant is large but still quite inviting. Not your traditional Mexican restaurant by any means, but it's definitely worth your time checking out!!
(5)Chip V.
I'd give it 3.5 stars, but you get the idear. For me, I could eat mexican food daily. No shit? No shit. I love the stuff. Specifically, the chips and salsa. If you've got a good salsa, I'm hooked. As others have said, the decor is amazing/out of this world/cool atmosphere etc. But that does not a good restaurant make. Or something like that. The salsa was pretty damn good compared to most other mexican eateries. Smoky, roasted, chipotle, goodness. However, it needed some salt! Which is really odd for me, as I don't use extra salt on ANYTHING. So salt the salsa I did, and it was great. As for my meal, I've never had fried chicken tacos before, and it was pretty good! The chipotle cream was a nice touch, and 3 tacos for $9 was way too much food, ugh! After 2, I was stuffed...the beans had a great flavor as well. My man got the mixed fajitas, and while his portions were kinda lacking in a typical fajita, the flavor was on point. $14 for them was a little steep. Overall, it wasn't amazing, but one of the better mexican places in ATL. I know one thing for sure: If I go back, I'm ABSOLUTELY ordering a pitcher of margaritas; the pitcher they're served in is a BATSHIT CRAZY glass sculpture. Looks like good times.
(3)Dustin W.
Too much glam for food that's subpar I took my girlfriend to No Mas for Valentines day. The margaritas were bland and the food portions were way off. Overall a disappointing meal. I've eaten at No mas more than a few times but I'll more than likely never return.
(2)Katherine D.
UPDATE: Upon my second visit to No Mas, I found the food to rather blah (again) and have since downgraded this rating to three stars. Drinks and ambiance are still good though. ORIGINAL REVIEW: The food at No Mas is decent, but not the greatest. In fact, as I was eating my Shrimp Enchilada I became keenly aware that I could have made the whole meal at home. Though tasty, the shrimp weren't as big as I would have liked. Even chopping large shrimp is a better option than using smallish shrimp, which makes the dish seem cheap. However, the smoky salsa is a step above many of the boring salsas out there today. The guacamole is good as well, though it needed a little salt. The best part of the No Mas dining experience is the patio/drinks (and why I gave them four stars). If you visited No Mas for those two things alone, you'd be completely happy. Overall, my No Mas experience was quite enjoyable.
(3)Rad S.
I have removed my original review. I still stand by the fact that we had bad service and it appears to be a pattern. I have had two very long emails from the owners. They are concerned about the situation. I hope that they do what is necessary to bring back the reputation they use to have....
(2)Scott M.
I like No Mas, but its definitely not one of the first spots i think of when it comes to Mexican. In regards to mexican, my palate is pretty seasoned because i spend a lot of time in California (where as far as I am concerned has the best Mexican food on earth). Plain and simple, I love No Mas because you can order one of the biggest drinks I have ever seen. Its hard to describe it, but ask for their huge margarita...its enough for 4 ppl, but if you split it between two, you are having a grrrreeeeeaaattt time. The food left a bit to be desired, at best everything that i have had their has been average. I actually liked the chips and salsa, but cant really give it to much credit cuz most of the time I am hungry as hell when i sit down to eat, and thats the first thing that they bring. "No mas"....your right, No more...
(2)Joel C.
After a neighborhood committee meeting, I went to No Mas tonight for a late dinner. I always seem to have a great time and the food was tasty as always. I usually order one of these four items on the menu: Pancho's Plate, Nachos Fabulosos, Chicken Quesadillas or Ensalada de los Gringos. Yeah, yeah...I am all about the simplicity! I'm a huge fan of their chips as well and I think they have the BEST salsa and queso dip. Their salsa is so unique to any other Mexican eatery with its smokey flavor! Of course, like all the other reviews; the atmosphere is great and it's pretty cool that I can buy the chair that I am sitting in. Which reminds me...with the holidays just around the corner, I need to buy Mom something from the store next door: No Mas Hacienda. Looks like I'll be heading back there again this week for some shopping! ***Special Note: Did you know that No Mas Productions is closing its location over at Huff Rd and moving everything over to Castleberry Hill!? I hear there is a huge moving sale right now...maybe someone is willing to give one of the roosters a home? :) ***UPDATE: I'm adding an additional star for the new menu items! Great job guys! I seriously eat here like twice a week!
(5)Rebecca K.
In my life, Mexican food might as well be crack. I crave it, and I could eat it anytime, anywhere. Even really really bad Mexican makes me really really happy. So, I've been meaning to try No Mas for a while because not only is there a serious dearth of good Mexican in Atlanta, but this place is also conveniently in town in Castleberry Hill. I finally went there for lunch today with a friend, and it was much cuter than I was expecting. I had been to the shop they ran over on Huff Rd. before, which was mostly outdoors/garden stuff. So, when I walked in to see the really spectacular art and lighting, I was impressed. My companion immediately remarked on what a cute choice the place was. The staff were consistently attentive, and after we finally found the lunch menu (it's about 3 pages from the end of the menu), we ordered. The chips and salsa were good -- the salsa had a nice smoky flavor that was a bit more complex than you expect from the stuff they sit down in front of you just for showing up. The chips were freshly fried and tasty, though they needed salt. My companion had the fried chicken tacos and she was very pleased, at one point asking for forgiveness as she took a break from our conversation to consume the rest of her meal. I had the lunch combination, a choose-two kind of deal. I got a chicken taco and a beef enchilada with mole sauce. The food was respectable, and even good once I added salt. The bill was reasonable, and the service was appropriately speedy for lunch. The verdict: Go here, but add salt.
(3)Daniel R.
Pretty good chicken burrito. Nothing too fancy about it that stands out. The salsa was tasty and the chips were fresh. I can think of several other Mexican eateries in Atlanta of better value.
(3)Cole L.
Worst service ever! I've been here dozens of times. Generally good food but service is a craps shoot. Today's brunch was one of the losers. Server was clueless. Bloody Marys were awful. I especially appreciated the 2.50 liquor bump that I didn't order.
(2)chelsa v.
No Mas! Muy Bueno!! Just arriving home from Tejas and eating tons of delicious mexican catina and tex mex I slightly had doubts to No Mas was even going to compare. I was proved wonderfully wrong!! This place rocks. The guac and salsa is fabulous and fresh!! I ordered the enchiladas with REAL mole sauce! I loved it. It is soo hard to find authentic like mole sauce, but alas No Mas had it to perfection!! Ditto the others who have stated the outdoor seating may be one of the most enjoyable in Atlanta. It feels like I am actually in San Antonio on the Riverwalk or something. Very cool. No Mas actually sells the tables and chairs that are provided on the patio dining area. Pretty nifty, if you absolutely had to have them, you could!! Oh yeah, the bar is very unique and def. looked like a great place to enjoy some libations!! No Mas A+++++++
(5)Ms. D.
The patio and service were pleasant enough, and the huge hand blown pitchers of ritas looked tempting, but the food is raunchy, cafeteria garbage. Bland flavors, low quality ingredients- blah! My theory is that folks get so tanked off the margaritas that they don't care what they are eating.
(2)Kaitlin L.
So we went out with intentions of going to Wasabi (since I had read all the great Yelp reviews) but we came to find out it was closed the Wed. before Thanksgiving - so we ended up at No Mas. It has been on our list for awhile - so since we were in the neighborhood we went in. What a cool place! The decor is so tasty and the best part is everything is for sale! So before and after dinner we did a little browsing. Most things are way expensive - so we just got a few little Christmas ornaments and a Christmas candle - they had it burning in the store and it smells like fresh Christmas trees - so we couldn't resist! The salsa and queso were great as starters. Drinks were good - we had margaritas and sangria - just a little on the pricey side. I subtracted 1 star because I had ordered enchiladas and while we were enjoying our queso our waiter informed us they were out of enchiladas!? Seemed kind of odd that a Mexican restaurant would be out of those - so I switched to a salad - which was decent - but I was glad I had filled up on queso first. My husband got the Poncho's platter - which to my/his surprise had enchiladas on it - so I'm not sure why I couldn't get mine. But we both enjoyed the food but mostly the ambiance. It's such a fun little place - we will definitely return and tell friends about it!
(4)Logan V.
The atmosphere is pretty cool, they have a nice little patio too. Though I can't comment on the food, their margarita's were excellent!
(4)Denise H.
Had my bacholorette party here and it was awesome! They accommodated our large group with no problem at all. They even let my friends bring in their own cake and extras like pee-pee straws, lol. I remember having mulitple delicious purple margaritas. I didn't pay so I can't speak to price but I can speak to good service, a great atmosphere and super wait staff.
(5)Justin B.
A Mexican cantina restaurant that separates itself from the rest by offering an atmosphere that is anything but ordinary. The only negative aspect that I could find about No Mas is their normal business hours. On the weekends they only stay open until 11:00, but I cannot blame them considering the Castleberry Hills area can around this time of the night. I was not able to actually walk around the showroom part of the Cantina, located in the front of the building, because it closes around 9pm; however I was able to view it from the large windows that looked out onto the streets of Castleberry Hills. The showroom portion of the business contains a small bar which where customers can grab a drink to carry with them while they browse through the large and diverse collection of decor and furniture, all of which appeared to be for sale. The entire furniture and decor collection at No Mas contained many unique items that an individual would be hard to find anywhere else in the United States. It included items like a large statue that seemed to have been inspired by the Aztec Indian culture, as well as an elegant giant dark brown wooden dining room table that looked like it belonged in the dining room at Bruce Wayne's mansion. Aside from the Spanish inspired showroom, I should also mention that there is also a wonderful restaurant in the same building. The back porch area of the restaurant faces the parking lot and provides a view of a portion of the downtown Atlanta city skyline. The interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated, with a large dining room area upstairs and downstairs. The bar area, which is also located downstairs, is very long stretching down the wall from the door of the kitchen extending itself almost all the way to the doors of the patio. I did not have an opportunity to eat any of the food at No Mas, but my buddy who lives in the area told me that it was delicious, so I am looking forward to going back and giving it a try. No Mas is a one of the most wonderful and unique restaurants that I have ever been to. I urge everyone on Yelp to stop by and give it a try. It's worth the trip.
(5)Vish G.
Our family dined here last weekend. The food was OK... nothing to brag about. They only had one kind of salsa... mild. I mean.. who goes to a Mexican joint to eat mild salsa. The earthy decor and ambiance is what this place is know for and in that category it did not disappoint. Check it out if you simply want standard Mexican fare but a good atmosphere.
(2)Dan A.
This place is way too far over reaching; huge space with sub-par food. Decor was cool and our service was OK, but our water was only refilled once and once we paid we got no service. I had a Torta Mexicana, and it was anything but Mexican; it was basically a chicken sandwich..highly disappointing. However, the fries were great, couldn't tell if they were yuca or a mix of potato and plantain. The only way this place survies is as a bar.
(2)Brian W.
We walked to this place from the CNN center. It was less than an mile so it wasn't too bad. The high-end margarita was quite tasty although it could have had a different tequila than 1800-Silver. Those pitchers of margaritas seemed like a gimmick more than anything. My colleague had one of the platters and it looked quite good. I had the pork chop and enjoyed it quite a bit. The guacamole had a bit of a 'pre made and sitting around for a while' taste to it but the salsa was quite tasty.
(3)Amira A.
I was dragged here by a friend. I actually enjoyed everything about this spot. My friend and I sat at the bar where I had the bartender whip me up a strawberry passion fruit margarita. She plopped down the chips and dip before I even ordered. The chips were fresh. I ordered off the lunch menu. A shrimp fajita. My friend had the cheese quesadilla. It was soooo delightful!!! It had spinach and onions in it ermahgerd! I wish I would've ordered her meal. Mine was delicious as well but food always taste better when it belongs to someone else. Listen when I tell you that plop of guacamole was the bomb, it really was. I wish I could eat that every day. I haven't had any as good as what I was presented with. We need a No Mas in NYC. My bartender was nice. I had nothing but pleasant experiences service wise while in the south.
(5)John F.
Very disappointing experience from a historically great place. My wife and I have been loyal fans of No Mas for several years. When we have company in town, it's one of the first places we take them. So when my wife suggested that we get marguerites on her birthday at No Mas I was game and thought it was a great way to finish the day. When we arrived we were told that the manager was really angry. Several very large parties had all shown up at the same time to eat and without any reservations. Rather than call in extra staff or turn one of the large parties away that clearly should have made a reservation, they turned us and everyone else away one after the other. When I told the host that we'd be happy to just sit at the bar for drinks, the manager communicated to him we couldn't do that either. I don't know who the manager there is but his/her petulant reaction and horrible decision making succeeded, in one fell swoop, turning die hard advocates of No Mas who bring in our business and many others, to people who probably won't return and will mention our experience every time the restaurant comes up in conversation. I would have preferred to email our complaint directly to No Mas but they didn't bother putting an email address on their website...
(1)Danielle A.
Chester, of Team Poncho, is the best bartender ever! He remembers everyone's name and makes awesome drinks. No Mas is so blessed to have him!!!
(5)Danielle F.
I've only been to No Mas a hand full of times at the most. I find the food pretty mediocre. It's close to the worst Mexican food I've had in the city for the value. The food has an Old El Paso-esque taste to it. I feel like it is all something I could make at home. The Queso Tradicional looks and tastes like Velveeta. This place has a HUGE following and a great atmosphere. The drinks are usually really good. So, when I've gone, it was straight to the bar after the initial bad food experience. I will say I love their salsa. It has a great smoky chipotle flavor. Other than the margaritas and the salsa, I would pass on this place. The prices on the menu don't match the quality or taste of the food. If you're looking for atmosphere and a great place to have drinks with your friends, this is it. If you actually like going to a restaurant for the food, this may not be the place for you.
(2)Tom D.
Average. The space is great and the bar is cool, but there is better Mexican food at the local strip mall. My burrito was room temperature and overall bland. Everyone seems to like this place for a birthday dinner so I will probably be back, but not for MY birthday!
(3)Jamie P.
I just got back having some No Mas with friends. I was a little hesitant because the rating was only 3 stars. However, I'm glad I put my hesitance aside! The food was very delicious, at least my enchiladas and rice that I could finish. There was a lot of food with all the orders in my party. The service was good too. Our waitress checked on us often and made sure we had everything we needed, we all took quite a liking to her! I'd definitely say give this place a try at least once. :)
(4)Taylor L.
Beautiful Mexican restaurant tucked in Atlanta. We decided to come here after I read on Google that this was one of the must eat places. The place itself was easy to find but the parking was awful. We showed up around 8 pm and the private parking was full so we had to circle around several times for a spot. When we entered, it was actually in the back, where they house the retail products. We walked through the outdoor seating to be seated (we sat outside). I did notice there was quite a bit of confusion as to where people should go to get seated. The waiter was very nice and attentive. I checked in on here and got free queso! The food itself is really good but a bit salty, especially the steak I ordered. They have a nice little dessert display when you go through the back but it closes earlier than the rest of the place, which was a pain in the ass because we had parked out there. Overall, I would definitely return, but order a different meal.
(3)Alex H.
I want to love you, but I don't. Y'all need to figure out how to deal with groups. Go ahead and seat us without flak when people are trickling in. Don't jerk us around as to when the upstairs seating opens up. That said, the drinks are great and the food is good. However, the prices I'm paying...let's just say that I get twice the delicious carnitas for half the price in delightful divey joints. Sure the margarita isn't nearly as awe-inspiring (holy cow jalapeno mango delight!), but pork is greater than tequila every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
(2)Sriti K.
Yesterday I went in this place after two years thinking maybe just maybe they have improved. But I was totally disappointed. The chips were old, the drink ok but the food was the worst part. I just ordered three sides and all three of them were terrible, over salted, not-fresh and I was like I can cook better at home. $2 service charge for parking !! Well I am never going to this place again. Please beware the food is not GOOD !!!
(1)David A.
A fun place for basic, tastefully prepared Mexican fare in the Castleberry Hill area. What sets this place a part is the atmosphere - a massive gorgeous space complete with a culturally inspired store with everything from furniture to paintings to knick-knacks. Great outdoor seating as well. A wonderful place for parties, large groups and celebrations. I have always had excellent service.
(4)Sara S.
I hope this 5 star rating helps them. Everything I had was a spice explosion! Our new favorite Mexican in ATL and worth the drive from East Atlanta.
(5)Kahliya J.
To be honest, I have experienced more authentic Mexican food than No Mas! Maybe if they can get more items on the menu to make it more authentic; it will be a lot better.
(2)Tim C.
Great food and a groupon made the already decent prices very affordable.
(4)Cindy P.
You can get a free queso dip if you check in from Yelp. Food is good. Indoor decor & Patio are really nice. The hacienda gift shop is fun. Surprisingly, the margaritas are very strong. I had to ask for a little cup of more lime juice. So, you'll get your money's worth.
(4)Stephen S.
I've been to No Mas a couple of times and I really love it, great vibe, great food, and lots of cool decorations to complement the vibe of the place. And the other half of the building is their showroom, where there is some really cool original decoration pieces and jewelry. All in all it's a really unique place, with more going on than you might think.
(5)Jai R.
One of the best happy hour locations in the city. No, there isn't much of a crowd so you have to bring the party with you but there are great food specials, that make up for everything. I really love their queso and rolled tacos. It's not authentic Mexican food but it is very good.
(3)Rosland M.
IF YOU PLAN TO USE A GROUPON, READ ON: The food and atmosphere at No Mas Cantina were fine--nothing great--about average. The service? Not so much. The server was totally turned off by us because we used a Groupon. In fact, when we told her we had a Groupon, she glumly and smugly replied, "oh." We didn't challenge the attitude because we didn't want her or anyone else from the kitchen spitting, sneezing, or otherwise doing anything else to our food. Anyway, from there, she seemed rather unenthused about serving us. Please know that had we not been short on time, we would've left and just paid full price at some other establishment. At the end of our meal, the server never volunteered to inform us that the "Service fee" was really a 15% gratuity already calculated on the pre-Groupon total!! We had to question this "mysterious charge." So, why would No Mas Cantina build in a "hidden tip," and include yet another line below that one for "tip?" How GREEDY is that??? The server would've gotten a tip from us anyway on the PRE-GROUPON total, which would've been MORE than 15%; however, since No Mas Cantina tried to slyly double-dip out of our pockets, we just doled out the 15% already calculated into the check and not a penny more. This place should get a clue and just give people a chance to tip on their own. Not everyone who dines out tends to be cheapskates. In fact, we're usually generous tippers because we know people in the service industry rely on them. Would've liked to have come back to this restaurant with more people. Now, we're not so sure.
(2)Domonic B.
This is probably one of my favorites Mexican spots in ATL! The restaurant in itself has a great and interesting set up. Service is always really good and so is the food. The decor is really interesting and the cool things about it is that almost everything is for sale! I get the burritos on the regular and the drinks are good also. Try a margarita(the one with the bottle of Corona in it is my favorite) and you won't be disappointed. I recommend saving room for dessert and going next door(in the same establishment) and checking out their dessert/coffee bar. The chocolate covered strawberries are among my favorite picks. Get dessert and walk around...you might buy a piece of the restaurant to take home!
(4)Keshon P.
SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE. We had 6 different waiters throughout the evening. When I asked the last waiter who brought the ticket what happened to the first he said he "had an emergency" however we saw him leave quite clamly just minutes before. If it's the end of your shift just say so and that's cool. But we got chips toward the end. I've been back sense, but the food is always just mew. I love the atmosphere and the the bravery it took to open in this area when they did, but the food hasn't gotten any better in since I first went.
(3)Tatiana S.
I love NoMas drinks and i really want to like the food but everytime i try something im just not impressed. I would say stick with the queso and the mango margaritas and you will be happy you came. The service is nice as well, i normally come here with big parties and the staff has always been good at accomodating large parties. They also have a lovely bakery and fine goods shop i like to peak in evey time i go.
(3)Olivia D.
Went here for the first time for lunch today and got the lunch fajitas. It was a pretty large portion. The chicken was a little too burnt for my taste, and the rice didn't have any flavor. There were also no vegetables really in the entire and that's my favorite part. A little disappointed but the environment was very cool and it was clean and I loved the decor.
(2)Adrienne R.
Omigod!!! This is a hidden gem! Me and the hubby rolled up on this one by mistake and BOY were we surprised. The food is delicious!!! Large servings, good flavor, good service. You can't get too much better than this! I had the blackened shrimp tacos, there were only 2, but they were VERY filing. The Hubby had 3 beef tacos that were so full he couldn't close them. The meat was seasoned to perfection! I don't do too many 5 stars but this place DEFINITELY deserves each and everyone one of them.
(5)Keesha P.
If I could give this crap no stars I would! I ordered a simple quesadilla with fajita chicken and onions and mushrooms aaand instead I got a quesadilla with a plethora of onions and mushrooms. So when I inquired as to where the chicken was the server, who I think was set on purposely ignoring us) insisted that I let him take it to the kitchen to "fix it" although I was perfectly fine with it the way it was. He insisted again that he take it back. The manager brought it back to the table exactly the way it left only this time they had added cold chicken to it and now my entire meal was cold and now soggy. Needless to say it absolutely made me lose my appetite. Gross. I am highly disgusted and irritated.
(1)Leah S.
My colleague and I went here recently on a business trip. We actually walked from downtown Atlanta and were so relieved to arrive at this restaurant! The layout of the restaurant was great- we sat on the patio under fans. Loved all the decor. Laura was our server and she was great- very professional with great suggestions and super-fast service. The menu was extensive and not too cheese Tex-mex. Seemed authentic. Shrimp fajitas were AMAZING. We went to the Cantina in Buckhead 2 days later and it wasn't nearly as good. Can you tell we love Mexican food?! I highly recommend
(5)Kirsten L.
Found this place on yelp. What a find! When you walk in you see gigantic sculptures from Mexico. All were very authentic and straight from Mexico. There is a small breakfast area, a shopping store, an outside dining, a main dining area, and a dessert Café. We had breakfast and it was pretty good. We tried the Mexican coffee which was spicy. Also ordered huevo al gusto, eggs Benedict and the Mexican omelette. All were good.
(4)Darren H.
I've been here a few times & i'm surprised that I haven't written a review before. The Mojito's are strong the Mexican is gourmet & the atmosphere on point. Good date night if your date likes Mexican. Good patio with limited seating so come early if it's nice outside.
(3)John S.
No Mas Cantina is a mexican place down past the CNN center that isn't spectacular but its definitely a nice little experience for the place in which it is. Got pretty nice decor, and overall nice atmosphere. Anyways, came here last weekend with Harrison J. since they had the scoutmob for it, which they gladly accepted. Our waiter was courteous and nice, and was nice enough not to interrupt when we were busy in a heated discussion actually, haha. Anyways, we shared the $30 fajita platter, and also got queso dip. We started with the queso dip of course, after asking for it to eat with our chips in addition to the salsa. Speaking of which, salsa is a big component for my judging of any mexican restaurant, and this was no exception. Props for the salsa, it was very well prepared, but nothing out of this world. Meanwhile, the queso dip was pretty tasty (I LOVE cheese), but then we found out it was 7 dollars, which even with the scoutmob is a LOT for just a ton of cheese. So the Fajitas: They came with 3 meats, shrimp, steak, and chicken. The best of these 3 was actually the chicken, and harrison agreed with me. It was juicy and savory, and crispy on the outside. Meanwhile, the steak was pretty good too, very juicy, but didn't have as much flavor as I expected. The tortillas that came with them were also homeade there, which was a nice touch. The rice and beans were average, and the shimp was pretty good. Overall, not a bad place, but a bit too expensive considering the fact that its not THAT good.
(3)Ashley W.
Love this place!!! Yummy drinks and inviting atmosphere! Our waitress was pretty awesome as well! Thanks Omolara for perfect service!
(5)Franklin B.
No mas is great place in the downtown area for a memorable meal. Free parking, delicious inspired food, service is usually good. They have capacity for large groups and a reasonably priced lunch menu
(4)Carolina M.
I had a bad impression of the restaurant already seeing how the hostesses were confused and unorganized. Table for 6? No mas! We hardly had to wait though once the hostesses got their shit together. We sat in the huge booth by the restrooms (the crappiest place to sit in ANY restaurant, pun might have been intended) and our waitress kept coming back to check on us for drinks to the point we wanted to say "No mas!" And that is exactly what happened after our drinks arrived. No mas camarera (that's "waitress" in Spanish for you gringos). She really disappeared of all the times we wanted her for the check. Haha, she got us good. To be honest, we didn't really eat except the chips, salsa and an order of guac. I can't give an accurate review of the food. We drank mojitos and shared a pitcher of the frozen guava margarita which was tasty. However, my impression is that this place wasn't any different from any other mexican restaurant except for decor, drinks and service "no mas"-style. I guess there's a reason why this place is called No Mas. I never thought poor service could ever affect how I review a place. No Mas para mi! (Although I'd totally go back to Cafe ADios).
(2)Janeen W.
Went to five stars because I actually got a response from the owner, which is rare! He was concerned about the valet and would look more into the matter. He also invited me to give them another try, which I was debating, but now it's totally a go. Everyone deserves a second chance, especially when they apologize ! :-). I will update you after my next visit :-)
(5)Eric K.
It's a great place to eat and they have a huge tequila selection. The food is very authentic. Despite what other nay sayers have posted, I think it's refreshing to find a place that only serves tacos on corn tortillas. The traditional way. Flour tortillas are too heavy and doughy for tacos. I do agree with the valet comment. I understand it gets busy but they just park it in the same lot you could park in yourself if they let you. Overall a great experience especially if you are a tequila snob.
(4)Ms. B.
Great place to eat & chill. There is no happy hr but the drinks are made well. I personally get a Mango Mojito. The food is good and the patio is great wen the weather is nice.
(4)Adree O.
The food was pretty decent and the drinks were very good. I went with a group of 10 and we had a great time. The service was very good for such a large group and the ambiance was very nice.
(4)Rich B.
Good atmosphere for a pretty big place. Good service. A lot of outdoor seating covered. Parking a bit tricky better to take cab on busier night. Not he nicest of areas but immediate area ok. Pretty typical Mex food didnt see anything unique. There is a separate store we didnt shop in (and i acxidentally posted a review to need to reverse that).
(3)D J.
food quality is low . skip this place and go to pappasitos.
(1)Emily M.
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(5)Kristal C.
I am a huge Mexican fan and No Mas is ok. I went last week with some friends because we purchased a deal on groupon. Had it not been for that I wouldn't have been keen on this restaurant. I got the chicken and shrimp fajitas and a margarita. The marg was good but my meal was average...nothing exciting. The shrimp were seasoned well and the salsa and guacamole were the best parts. The portion sizes are also a plus! The atmosphere is really nice and the staff is friendly. The food came quick too. I'd go back with another groupon deal. So in my opinion this spot is worth a shot.
(3)Yolanda M.
I really enjoy the layout, drinks are a plus... Ive been twice... I would only get the fajitas, I enjoyed them very much! The service was fast and friendly!
(3)Sonya M.
The atmosphere was fantastic but the drinks & food weren't that great. All I had was the combo dinner with tacos & enchiladas, rice & beans.. the food came out lukewarm for starters & just wasn't that good. The drinks were OK but very weak. And how can a Mexican restaurant run out of Strawberry Margaritas? Our server was really nice though & fairly attentive for such a large party. (There were 9 of us) If you're in Atlanta I'd skip this one.
(2)Maikol V.
#GROUPON #WARNING The coupon only covers meals, no drinks, no appetizer... So go ahead and get expensive food!
(3)Lauren H.
Our lunch here was absolutely delicious and soo filling that I didn't eat for the next day. We started out with the chips & salsa which was awesome. Then I got the special enchiladas and my husband got the fajitas. Both were excellent. The enchiladas were very rich though and it was difficult to finish them all. The fajitas were very good quality and extremely delicious. We will definitely be going back again. Be sure to checkout the awesome housewares and gifts at the store next door!
(4)Jackie H.
I really like No Mas. I have been on several occasions and I have not been disappointed yet. I am in love with the salsa and homemade chips to the point where I totally fill up on them and don't leave much room for my meal. Still, I order the steak fajitas which I get all hot and bothered about as well. After I stuff the fajitas down my throat until I'm full and have to take the rest home in a box, I wax the rest of that salsa and chips off. Damn. I have tried an assortment of meals here and I have been happy with all. Anyway, the place is really cool. They have work from artist all about and you can buy the stuff. Plus you've got that pretty cool museum you can browse through. Their margaritas are on point also. I have tried all the flavors. I end up at No Mas roughly once every six weeks or so. I like it!
(4)Anna A.
So, I went to No Mas Cantina after work yesterday to say goodbye to one of my coworkers. We had the queso/guacamole combo dip appetizer and added the seasoned ground beef to the cheese dip. It was very tasty.... cheese dip was good with beef and guacamole tasted fresh. However, for $11 total for the appetizer, it was just too small for that price. I had the fish tacos which were 11.99 and were perfectly good with a nice spicy tartar/mayo sauce and shredded red cabbage. They were decent. The salsa is just ok to me. The best thing about the place is the drinks. We had the most fabulous frozen mango margaritas. We ordered a pitcher, which was $30. It was pricy, but 4 of us shared that pitcher and we each got a couple of margaritas a piece out of the ginormous impressive pitcher that they served it with. Honestly, in my opinion this place gets 3 stars because the prices are too high for what you get. It is just an average perfectly decent Tex Mex Restaurant that is overpriced.
(3)ree d.
Great place! We bought the Scoutmob Hand-picked. Our server was super nice and prompt. I think his name was David. The food was really yummy and big portions. Will definitely be going back
(4)Will T.
Any hope that No Mas had upped their game was dashed on my most recent visit. This seems to be a restaurant that thrives on large groups. A 300 person party upstairs had parking clogged, with lines around the block. Hapless valets struggled with the crowd and finally put the "Parking lot is full" sign out, forcing patrons to search for parking on the tight streets of Castleberry Hill. Downstairs, an after work group of 20+ crowded out individual tables, which should be a restaurant's bread and butter, but No Mas seems to live or die on their large groups. It's a shame if they cater to conventioneers who will never return while pissing off the locals. Service was okay but spotty. Our waiter had to be flagged down anytime we wanted something and rarely stopped by the table to check on us. Food didn't maintain the high standard we experienced on our previous visit. My combination platter came with the wrong sauce on my enchilada and overall the food was dry. The mixed vegetables I raved about on my previous visit were not the same thing I received this time, which was an unrecognizable conglomeration of stringy mush. The waiter charged us extra for subbing a side, when the menu clearly shows only two side items come with an upcharge. Service, more often than not, has been a recurring challenge at No Mas. At $8 a pop, house margaritas can send the bill skyrocketing. Two margaritas plus two of the least expensive entrees totaled $48. Oh, No Mas, you toyed with me, showing signs of greatness, only to fall back into mediocrity. You're a pretty little thing, but looks can only take you so far.
(2)Loren B.
MARGARITA MARGARITA MARGARITA!! It's a fun place to be!. Let's start off with the big margaritas that you can share up to 4 people. Definitely has the lively atmosphere, I'm not too keen on Mexican food everyone I know likes the food here. Definitely sit outside on the patio, the bar, or upstairs to see the gorgeous view below. The AC is on full blast on here so I would bring a sweater if you get chilly easily.
(4)Asia M.
I came to no mas for the first time for my friends birthday on Friday. The interior of the restaurant was really pretty and they did good job of seating our party of 14. Waitress was really good and attentive. The rating is for the food. It was okay but I feel like I've had better and it was overpriced to me. But maybe that's because it was on a busy Friday night. Try at your will. :)
(3)Chanovia C.
The food and drinks were pretty good. However, our server didn't have time for us. Rico and myself felt the only reason the waiter spoke to us because it was convenient and/ or he was passing by us to get to another table. -strong margaritas (by margarita, I mean three shots of straight tequila with a lime) - food was filling, but still ended up being just ok (not great considering the wait and the customer service)
(3)Jon K.
The food and service is amazing! Ask for Asia, she makes the best white chocolate moca and the best recommendations!
(5)Sho N.
Great atmosphere, average Mexican food.
(2)J H.
Amazing quality tex-mex and traditional Mexican dishes to entertain your palette. Two stories of dining and exceptional service. They have a gift shop with a dessert bar as well. All items are hand made in Mexico, including the table and chairs where you sit and eat. It's a must-go-to place when in Atlanta.
(4)Julz S.
This was truly wonderful. A group I was with walked from the Georgia Dome for a friends birthday brunch. It was well worth the walk! Number one- the atmosphere is so unique. It felt like we had really stumbled upon something special. There was so much to see throughout the restaurant not to mention the shop! Get a mocha coffee- so awesome! We loved the shrimp on sugar cane skewers with plantains. They were very accommodating when I requested shrimp instead of chicken with my dish. The service was reasonable, and I didn't even notice the time go by because there was so much to go around and explore. Remember to look up- they have exquisite light fixtures! The owner was very personable and friendly. I met him in the shop and didn't even realize it until he was telling me the history of the place and about living in Mexico. He was so down to earth and even gave me a discount on my purchase after talking for a bit. I felt when I first walked in that this place was like out of a dream and after talking to the owner I understood that it really was a dream- his! Go!
(5)Danielle S.
Delicious beer-ritas! The fajitas are great!
(5)Jenny D.
We came by this place by recommendation. As we first entered it felt like a fun place immediately. The decor is very whimsical and the furniture is so very different than I've seen from other Mexican restaurants. Actually this place is more text mex. It's the Disney world of Mexican food. It's A Large Restaurant And I Could See this as a good place for large parties. The food was ok. The chips were fresh or warm anyway and I really loved the salsa. I ordered the mexicana plato which is sorta like a sampler platter. Here's what it included and my opinion of each. - chicken enchilada, flour tortilla stuffed with shredded chicken in a tomato based sauce. It was ok. Nothing special. -chili rellano, it was not what I expected. It was a pepper stuffed with white cheeses. No meat which I was expecting. And it was flour dipped and fried. I have never had it like this before. Oh and when I cut into it I noticed the cheese was in solid form, so when I took a bite it was cold. I suppose it's frozen and when they deep fry it's supposed to melt..but not this time. It as my least favorite on the whole plate -cheese quesadilla, just a plain flour tortilla with melted cheese inside, nothing special -Carne asado, this was my favorite on the plate. It was tender and flavorful. Spanish rice and refried beans, average The portion is hearty so you would definitely will fill up. We didn't get appetizers and still felt full. My husband ordered the pork carnitas. .that that was really good. I was jealous of my husband's plate. Picky him really liked it too. Drinks we ordered traditional Margarita and mango Margarita. I wasn't a fan of the mango This restaurant is attached to this cafe type bakery. Which looks very good as well and I may have breakfast here if I was close by. They also have a store attached to the restaurant that sells mexican themed items. Like I said Disney world Mexican restaurant.
(3)Will M.
I really like the food. The portions are usually huge. The atmosphere is also really cool. Unique decor. They serve the pitchers of margaritas in these awesome tall pieces of blown glass.
(4)Carlos P.
Amazing Mexican restaurant. Brunch and tequila tasting are a must. Don't forget to check out the gift shop and cafe next door.
(5)Wendy G.
No Mas is a great place to take everyone - friends, family, dates, and co-workers. This Tex-Mex concept is a lot of fun, located in the heart of Castleberry Hill. I really enjoy their queso and guacamole for starters, and always seem to default to their quesadillas. So good! I also enjoy their taco platters as well. I grew up in Houston, so am a bit of a snob when it comes to local Tex-Mex places and on his first visit my dad commented on how you can always tell the quality of a restaurants by it's beef. No Mas definitely passed the test! I'm not a big margarita drinker, but my friends who I've been with there really enjoy them there. Festive environment, valet parking for dinner and good prices. Service can sometimes be a little slow at dinner, depending on the server, but not always.
(4)Cashay C.
Went here with my sister and friends for her birthday. We had a lovely breakfast here. The waitress was awesome I honestly wish I could remember her name because I would say ask for her. I ordered the Burrito Con Huevos and it was beyond delicious! My sister had the blue corn hot cakes. I'm already planning my trip back!
(5)Never F.
I love this place.. gorgeous..perfect for date night. I really loved the atmosphere. Excellent staff and the food was great. Can't say enough good things about the place,
(5)Michelle S.
Enjoyed the evening and food. A nice hidden gem in Atlanta. The patio is large with 100s of hanging basket lights. if you want to take one home, you can because everthing is for sale. The margaritas are on point and you will want to have another. We will return. 6/7/2015 after the Atlanta Dream game.
(4)Linda W.
No Mas! I got food poisoning at this place last night. I went with friends and ordered the salmon and was truly sorry. It tasted ok but something was amiss, unfortunately, to make me so ill. However, I do want to add that the owner contacted me, having seen my review. He seems to care that his customers are 100% satisfied. He has kindly offered to treat me to a free dinner because of my unfortunate experience. I doubt that I will take him up on it, since I'm not often in that part of town, but nonetheless appreciate his gesture. I'm increasing my star rating to 2 because of the owner's response and the chips and salsa were very good!
(2)Jen K.
Obsessed with this place. Best Mexican food in Atlanta. It's like Nuevo Lorado but better. Higher quality, fresh ingredients; amazing refried beans; awesome margaritas. There's a private lot/valet parking and an outdoor patio. Also a little gift shop off the side.
(5)Kristina D.
Fun place-- popped in after flight for quick lunch. Prices reasonable-- liked fish tacos and steak fajitas. Would be more fun at dinner, most likely! Furniture is on point, parking EXCELLENT!
(4)Alex H.
I suppose this place is the anchor for the commercial part of Castleberry Hill. There are a few other places, but this is what would attract the average person from another neighborhood or even someone from OTP when they aren't at Wal Mart or some place. It's a beautiful building; very colorful and adorned with lighting fixtures from Mexico; giant sculptures of sugar skulls and Mariachi bands, and lots of outdoor seating. It's kind of a destination restaurant as far as taking photos if you're into that kind of thing (but don't take photos inside the import store, they don't allow it.) Not that this is a downside, but the menu itself isn't actually touristy. Though I always picture a chain restaurant like Uncle Julio's or something having a more tourist style menu, where the food is never spicy and you just see the usual Tex-Mex. However at the same time, it's not fancy either. It IS kind of Tex Mex because it's just tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, tamales, etc, however, they're made with fresh ingredients and their salsas and side dishes are better. But is it amazing? I guess it falls just a bit short of that. This place is so big and colorful and unlike anywhere else that you would think there'd be a sort of gourmet Mexico City type of cuisine, but there's nothing like that. In the mornings, the Adios Cafe is open for breakfast/brunch. They have a really good coffee selection, all Mexican-style. I had the cafe de olla which had cocoa and cinnamon and it tasted great and was super strong. On one hand, this is a pretty good alternative to getting brunch at any Sunday mid-morning place in intown Atlanta because most people are wanting the usual and may not think to get a Mexican style breakfast. On the other hand, they're still doing a basic breakfast and just putting it in a tortilla , or adding salsa to eggs, or serving blue corn griddle cakes. I've never been to Mexico but I hear the breakfasts are more like fresh fruit and a pastry, but I don't know. The staff is nice and friendly there, too. I'd say, it's a very pleasant dining experience but with slightly-above mediocre food. I recommend it for families or just if you're in the neighborhood, but maybe not for foodies.
(4)April B.
The best Mexican Restaurant in town, hands down! The Queso dip is genuine queso cheese and the chips are JUST RIGHT. The decor is fantastic including hand carved wood working throughout and Mexican tiling that's to die for. The gift shop is also amazing! It's like the best of the best straight from Mexico! Everything from artwork to furniture and even jewelry... the restaurant itself is HUGE and the food is muy bueno! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND No Mas! Cantina!! :-)
(5)Tommy L.
Valet parking was easy. Outdoor seating was great. Kayla was awesome. We had a large party and it was managed with ease. A great spot, good food, great prices, and wonderful service.
(4)Brittany M.
I've been to this place once before and only had a drink (which was great lol). But now that I've eaten here, I feel I can write a credible review. My sister and I stopped here for lunch today. Just like the first time, I got confused going into this place because it's attached to some kinda store/bakery/something. A guy and his family were right behind me, apparently lost too and informed me they were following me. Uuuuhh, you might wanna rethink that buddy, lol! So after I finally walked into the right place, I was ready for lunch. There wasn't a hostess to be found at first so I waited at the bar until my sister got there. My "follower" managed to flag down a waitress and was seated. By the time my sister got there, a hostess emerged and we were able to be seated. I had the lunch burrito with black beans, rice, chicken, pico, refried beans, and more rice for $8.99. The burrito was very good and very filling. My sister had been feigning for their Nachos and didn't leave a crumb. It took a while to get our change from our checks, but other than that everything was good. If I'm ever in the area, this will definitely be an option again.
(4)Jessica D.
Yummy food, good alcohol! I hate that some nights it's mandatory valet... Additionally, if you get the fajitas for two I hate that you have to share rice and beans, they give you more than enough meat but why can't they do like most Mexican restaurants and give each person their separate sides?
(3)Drag'n F.
Best Mexican I've had in a whole, so much food could not eat it all. Drinks were great. Not long on wait & prices were decent. Will visit again.
(5)Kevin W.
My wife and I came here on a recommendation by a local. When we first arrived, the first thing we noticed was how well decorated this place was. So of course we imagined the food must be just as awesome as the décor! We were seated very promptly and ordered food and a drink. Here is what we ordered: Guava Flavored Margarita: The drink had a very light guava flavor and was wayyyy too sweet. Even my wife thought so, and she loves her some sweets. Spinach, Mushroom, and Onion Quesadilla De La Casa: This was a very large portion. I had a piece and my wife was still only able to finish half of it. I thought this dish was pretty good, nothing spectacular though. Tacos De Pescado: The tacos were pretty filling. The addition of jicama coleslaw topping really helped the tacos. Though even with the coleslaw, they were just okay. I have had much better fish tacos at a more inexpensive restaurant. The pablano rice on the side was unflavorful, but the maduros I ordered in place of the refried beans were great! I could've just eaten a whole plate of maduros, and I would've been happy. Service: Good Décor: AWESOME Food: Okay Bottom line is, this place is just okay. Unfortunately, I would not go out of my way to come again.
(3)Morgan C.
I'm writing this review on the way home while feeling a stomach ache.. The food was terrible and way over priced for the quality and quantity. I started off with the queso dip that was cold and had a texture like thick pudding. I ordered their Mojito that tasted like a sprite and the restaurant was dead at 8:00 on a Friday night.. Major thumbs down!
(1)Jenny H.
My mom and I came here for lunch a few weeks ago. It was one of the first nice days in Atlanta, so we sat on the patio. LOVED the space. We ordered margaritas - mine was a fresh one with only tequila, lime and agave, I think. It was delicious. The rest of our food was pretty standard fare, so I do think this place is a little pricey for the quality. At the same time, it's a "trendy" Mexican place so I expected it to be a little overpriced. Would definitely go again.
(4)Kenya R.
I really enjoyed my time here. The atmosphere was nice and very comfortable. The service I received last night was outstanding. I ended up getting a Mango Margarita which was delicious but I think they may have put a small percentage of alcohol in the drink. I didn't have a buzz or anything and I ended up getting three. I ordered the Pollo Relleno which was a chicken breast covered with sauce and mashed potatoes. The chicken was very juicy and mouth watering. I was happy with my selection. I will definitely be back to visit this place again and maybe next time I will go for a stronger drink.
(4)Erin G.
It's got a really great vibe and I definitely enjoy the atmosphere, but the food didn't seem to live up to the ambiance. I would go if I was in the area and craving Mexican, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go here.
(3)Swan S.
Been coming here on and off for years.....always good food and happy service. Love the decor and the atmosphere. Good selection of vegetarian choices. A great spot to take out of towners and visitors who want a little bit of liveliness with their food. A true dining experience that always wows!! Happy times and great drinks for those who love the 'ritas!! And definitely not your run of the mill Mexican. Think I might drop through again much sooner!
(4)Febe P.
My boyfriend and I came here after a very long day of hiking and our food came out surprisingly fast for a Saturday. We decided to give this restaurant a visit because of how beautiful it looks from the outside and the atmosphere on the inside does not disappoint. We both enjoyed our meals: I got the chicken fajitas and he got the crunchy chicken tacos. We also got the mango margarita and it was the BEST margarita that we have ever had. We will definitely come back to this place and bring more people with us!
(4)sashay c.
Okay so came here the day after my birthday , and let me tell you it was awesome , I had the blue corn hot cakes with passion fruit butter , ( I was dreaming of that butter for like a week after ) chicken sausage and a side a avocado , it wasn't that busy at first so we got our food in a timely matter , our waitress's was so great had a great personally , wish I knew her name , when we went back last month when my mother came to visit she was our waitress and still great personally , great service , so when me and my friends were there we stayed about 3 hours and they weren't trying to rush us out or anything ( yes we kept ordering drinks while we were there the Mamosa's were amazing FYI ) overall I will be back again for my third visit , also the Decore is really unique like a vintage old Mexican type feel to it it's really nice, hard to find the bathroom though but it's okay to get a little lost ;)!!
(4)Duncan B.
Some of my favorite Mexican in Atlanta (Castleberry hill), some of the best breakfast meals and the margaritas are amazing.
(5)Joe M.
Good food and a great atmosphere! I will definitely be back and maybe even have my b-day party here!..
(4)Karen W.
We went to No Mas last night for a relative's birthday party. I was eager to check out this place since they've been running TV commercials nonstop. First impression - awesome! Very cool looking, lots of authentic decor and this place is huge! My husband said that it even smelled like Mexico! Unfortunately that was the only good thing about this place. We got a $30 pitcher of margaritas that looked giant but only filled 5 small, short glasses and tasted like Koolaid. Now the food - how can the chicken fajitas be both burnt and cold on a hot skillet? Absolutely no seasoning. Beans and rice both tasted canned. Cheese dip was straight up melted Veleeta with tasteless, pickled jalapeños. Husband got a combo plate with mole sauce that he said tasted like chocolate sauce with chili powder - disgusting. I also had a shot of tequila, served perfectly chilled but lacking the salted rim that I asked for, which brought our bill to an even $99.00! WTF people! Overpriced, underwhelming and not worth the drive!
(1)Chanell T.
Great food, and atmosphere. The only issue would be the "complimentary" valet that you are not told about. But had a taco, and it was amazing.
(4)Jay H.
This was my first time here. I would think that this place is an upscale Mexican place. I was slightly taken back after looking at the prices, but after ordering a quesadilla the portion size was huge. I also order a larger pitcher of margarita. My 4 friends and I spilt the pitcher $5.60 each and had 2 glasses. Can't beat that. FYI for a party of 4 or more they add gratuity and it $2 to valet your car here.
(4)Larry H.
Worst "mexican" food in the city,guacamole that tasted like mashed potatoes , stale chips,expensive margaritas filled w sour mix and salt( we asked for neither of both ). Pricey ,bad food and shorty service
(1)Jenn N.
My co-workers and I frequent here for lunch. It is very good food and they get you in and out fast. My favorite is the lunch fajitas. I think what makes them so good is the warm homemade tortillas, They have a fancy tortilla machine that Rio Bravo (I miss this place so much) had. If you have been around metro Atlanta for a while, you may remember Rio Bravo. Order the cheese dip with a side of the homemade tortillas! The fajitas also come with fresh ingredients such as the pico de gallo and guacamole. The waitstaff is always friendly and fast during lunch. My family and I went for dinner a couple of times and it was a bit different. The waitstaff doesn't seem as friendly or the hostesses. If you have time, check out the shop. They have beautiful margarita and wine glasses for sale and it is fun to look at the handmade furniture.
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