As you walk in to Taqueria El Mercadito, you’re hit with a strong aroma of shredded meats cooking on the grill with a mixture of cilantro and onions. When you approach the counter, you’re greeted by a friendly face.
Taqueria El Mercadito serves up authentic tacos, soups and burritos at its Pearl Nix Parkway restaurant.
The business started as a shop, El Mercadito, in 1998 when the Velazquez family moved to Georgia from California. Gabriel Velazquez Sr. didn’t want to work for someone else, so he decided to open his own grocery store.
At Taqueria El Mercadito, there's more than one way to fill a taco
Pearl Nix Parkway eatery offers a variety of meats, flavors