South Downtown’s cachet as a restaurant destination just ratcheted up.
El Tesoro—an authentic Mexican cuisine hotspot where lines regularly wrap around the block at its original Edgewood location—has announced plans to open its third and largest taqueria near Hotel Row, about two blocks south of Underground Atlanta.
According to South Downtown redevelopment leaders, El Tesoro plans to redesign a vacant, 3,600-square-foot, one-story building at 171 Mitchell St., situated a block east of Hotel Row.
Plans call for a large outdoor patio with design that “blends El Tesoro’s signature rustic charm with elements inspired by the rich cultural history of the neighborhood,” according to an announcement today.
The 171 Mitchell St. building's condition today. Google Maps
The restaurant will operate directly across the street from the 170 Mitchell St. building—Newport US’s former headquarters, and another property in Atlanta Ventures’ portfolio—that now functions as Atlanta Tech Village’s Terminus Hub.
The location will mark El Tesoro’s third, joining the O.G. locale in Edgewood and an outpost at West End’s Lee + White district. El Tesoro expects to open downtown sometime next year, according to South Downtown leadership.
The Guerrero, Mexico-inspired concept will join other businesses in South Downtown’s revival that include Tyde Tate Kitchen and Spiller Park Coffee. Crates ATL and Delilah’s Everyday Soul restaurant are also set to open soon.
The building in question (at right) with Hotel Row, Centennial Yards, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the distance. Google Maps
“We are beyond excited to plan our next location in South Downtown and be a part of revitalizing this important, historic neighborhood,” said Alan Raines, El Tesoro founder, in a prepared statement. “We can’t wait to create a space in South Downtown that will do just that—for all those working, living, celebrating, cheering, visiting, studying… you name it.”
April Stammel, South Downtown’s director of leasing, called the signing “a huge win for all of downtown.”
“We can’t wait to see how [Raines] transforms his building,” she added, “into a slice of Guerrero in the heart of South Downtown.”
Overview of the future El Tesoro location in relation to South Downtown landmarks. Google Maps
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