Alma Cocina Buckhead

4.7

724 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Terminus 100, 3280 Peachtree Rd, NE #100, Atlanta, GA 30315

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2 people

11 Apr 2025

April 2025

8:30 pm

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

Inventive and contemporary Mexican cuisine is how Alma Cocina Buckhead nourishes its familia. Bright, flavorful ingredients from an array of regional influences shine through taco platters, seasonal guacamoles and salsas, traditional chicken mole Oaxaca, and Atlanta’s Best Margarita. Come ready to celebrate the colorful roots of Mexican culture through soulful dishes and the most diverse tequila selection in the city.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(404) 873-4676
Website
https://www.alma-atlanta.com/buckhead-hours-and-location/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chad Clevenger
Private party facilities
Alma Cocina is perfect for business entertaining and leisure dining. To learn more, visit https://www.alma-atlanta.com/buckhead-private-events/.
Private party contact
Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3221
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
Terminus 100, 3280 Peachtree Rd, NE #100, Atlanta, GA 30315
Area
Buckhead
Parking details
Valet parking is available and complimentary. Self-parking in the Terminus parking lot that is next to the building is also available and we will validate for up to two hours.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

TRADITIONAL GUACAMOLEUSD 11.00
tomato, serrano, red onion, cilantro
STRAWBERRY CHAMOYUSD 11.00
CHARRED SPRING ONION, COTIJAUSD 11.00
GUACAMOLE TRIOUSD 17.00
FIRE ROASTED SALSAUSD 4.00
TOMATILLO AVOCADO SALSAUSD 4.00
SALSA NEGRAUSD 4.00
SALSA TRIOUSD 10.00
GUACAMOLE & SALSA TASTINGUSD 20.00
three guacamoles and three salsas

Raw & Ceviche

CHILI SEARED TUNAUSD 19.00
esquites salad, yucca crisp, avocado, salsa macha, morita mayo
SHELLFISH CEVICHEUSD 17.00
avocado, spiced pineapple, cucumber, radish, agua chile
GUAJILLO GRILLED OCTOPUSUSD 20.00
lemon-potato puree, chermoula, romesco, almonds, pearl onion
ALMA ROMAINE CAESARUSD 14.00
baby kale, masa tajin croutons, burnt lemon, parmesan
FRIED CHIHUAHUA CHEESEUSD 14.00
salsa verde, corn tortillas
SPICY CHICKEN EMPANADASUSD 15.00
aji amarillo, vinaigrette, olive salad, micro cilantro
CHORIZO CROQUETASUSD 12.00
morita mayo, chimichurri
BBQ BRISKET HUARACHEUSD 15.00
black bean puree, pickled red onions, queso fresco, rocket

Street Tacos

LECHONCITO TACOSUSD 19.00
pork carnitas, onions, cilantro, chicharron, salsa verde
CHICKEN TINGA VERDE TACOSUSD 19.00
chicken chorizo, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crema
FRIED AVOCADO TACOSUSD 19.00
crispy queso cotija, macha verde
STEAK TACOS ALAMBREUSD 24.00
poblano pepper, onion, bacon, queso, cilantro chimi
CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP TACOSUSD 21.00
chili-pineapple pico, cabbage slaw, morita mayo

Main Plates

ROASTED 1/2 CHICKEN MOLEUSD 23.00
mashed plantains, grilled green beans, mole negro - ngf
ALMA SALADUSD 15.00
corn, black beans, pickled onion, hibiscus chips, queso fresco, avocado lime dressing
VEGETARIAN PAELLAUSD 23.00
saffron bomba rice, bell and pobalno peppers, roasted squash, mushrooms, fava beans, smoked pimenton aioli
MARKET FISHUSD 30.00
mushrooms, shishito peppers, corn, fondue
PORK COCHINITA "PIBIL" TACOSUSD 33.00
refried charro beans, grilled plantain, pickled onion, queso cotija, tortillas
CRISPY BAJA FISH TACOSUSD 36.00
salsa verde, cabbage, radish, citrus crema, tortillas
ROASTED 1/2 CHICKEN AL CARBON TACOSUSD 25.00
tomatillo salsa, tortillas
ANCHO RUBBED NY STRIPUSD 42.00
macha verde potatoes watercress, poblano aioli

Sides

SHISHITO PEPPERSUSD 10.00
lime crema, queso fresco
"PATATAS BRAVAS"USD 8.00
garlic-cilantro aioli, fresh herbs
RICE & BEANSUSD 6.00
cream, pico de gallo
SWEET PLANTAINSUSD 9.00
crema, chili-agave, queso cotija
ASPARAGUSUSD 10.00
macha verde, manchego, chicharrones
ESQUITESUSD 10.00
grilled corn, serrano-lime mayo, cotija, tajin

Desserts

CREME BRULEEUSD 10.00
corn crème brulee, blueberry jam, white chocolate
MOLCAJETE MEXICAN BROWNIEUSD 10.00
rompope gelato, mezcal caramel, roasted peanuts
CHURROSUSD 10.00
churros with mexican hot chocolate and banana caramel
SEASONAL GELATO & SORBETUSD 4.00
- 1 scoopUSD 4.00
- Flight of 3 ScoopsUSD 9.00

What 724 people are saying

Alma Cocina Buckhead reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlanta
Innovative

Review summary

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Alma Cocina Buckhead offers "delicious lunch, fast friendly service," and "great lunch specials." With its "wonderful food and cocktails," it's the perfect spot for Mexican cuisine lovers. Highlights include "some of the best food" ever tasted, excellent margaritas, and "stellar service." The restaurant's "atmosphere is perfectly suited" for any dining occasion.

724 Reviews

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Charles VIP
Atlanta155 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious lunch, fast friendly service, great lunch specials.
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for the review, Charles! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at Alma Cocina Buckhead. It's fantastic to know that our friendly service and great lunch specials met your expectations. We noticed your rating on value and we appreciate your honesty. We're always striving to improve and your feedback helps us do that. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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Gary VIP
New York City38 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Reliable, delicious, wonderful food and cocktails. Look forward to returning soon!
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Lisa
Atlanta6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the salsa trio, guacamole, shrimp tacos and steak tacos. Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten!! And margaritas!! I had to have 2!! Our server “K” made our meal even more enjoyable. I can’t believe this restaurant wasn’t busier. It’s now my favorite go to Mexican restaurant.
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded on 17 March 2025
Thanks so much Lisa! K is amazing, and reading a review like this about the food and margs makes us all so happy. I hope to see you soon! Rick
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BenB VIP
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is great! We have gone twice in the past 7 days
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded on 17 March 2025
I love it! Thanks for the review, I'll see you tomorrow! Rick
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Alun VIP
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent. Staff great. Food excellent. Great Margarita
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Gheorghe
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place and service was excellent! Waiter had a great pen!
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded on 18 February 2025
Thanks so much for the review! I'd love to know how we can get that fifth star, and what kind of pen was it? Do you mind telling me a little more? Rick
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Erick
Atlanta5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious, the sweet plantains sides are a must!
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Kitty VIP
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent variety of tasty and interesting Mexican foods. Nice drink menu! Our waiter Dmitrich was terrific with suggestions and pacing the orders. Highly recommend!
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Leslie VIP
Atlanta43 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food is always outstanding. Our server was great and even suggested some secret menu items which were delicious.
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded on 10 February 2025
Hi Leslie, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It's great to know that our team was able to suggest some delicious menu items. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience for all our guests and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back to Alma Cocina Buckhead soon! Best wishes, Rick
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Neal VIP
Salt Lake City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
we were there on a Saturday night. The restaurant was pretty busy with several large tables. The food was very good but given it was crowded the service was a little slow. overall a very good experience
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded on 10 February 2025
I'm glad that overall you enjoyed yourself! I know our service will be on point next time, please let me know when you come in again! Rick
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FAQs

Alma Cocina Buckhead offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-4676.

Alma Cocina Buckhead is rated 4.7 stars by 724 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 10 times today

Terminus 100, 3280 Peachtree Rd, NE #100, Atlanta, GA 30315

Additional information

Area
Buckhead
Hours of Operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available and complimentary. Self-parking in the Terminus parking lot that is next to the building is also available and we will validate for up to two hours.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chad Clevenger
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.alma-atlanta.com/buckhead-hours-and-location/
Phone number
(404) 873-4676
Private party facilities
Alma Cocina is perfect for business entertaining and leisure dining. To learn more, visit https://www.alma-atlanta.com/buckhead-private-events/.
Private party contact
Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3221

Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun

Alma Cocina Buckhead

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Semi-Private Dining

Patio

Custom inquiry

FRIED CHIHUAHUA CHEESE

SALSA TRIO

SALSA NEGRA

Guacamole & Salsa

TRADITIONAL GUACAMOLEUSD 11.00

STRAWBERRY CHAMOYUSD 11.00

CHARRED SPRING ONION, COTIJAUSD 11.00

GUACAMOLE TRIOUSD 17.00

FIRE ROASTED SALSAUSD 4.00

TOMATILLO AVOCADO SALSAUSD 4.00

SALSA NEGRAUSD 4.00

SALSA TRIOUSD 10.00

GUACAMOLE & SALSA TASTINGUSD 20.00

Raw & Ceviche

CHILI SEARED TUNAUSD 19.00

SHELLFISH CEVICHEUSD 17.00

GUAJILLO GRILLED OCTOPUSUSD 20.00

ALMA ROMAINE CAESARUSD 14.00

FRIED CHIHUAHUA CHEESEUSD 14.00

SPICY CHICKEN EMPANADASUSD 15.00

CHORIZO CROQUETASUSD 12.00

BBQ BRISKET HUARACHEUSD 15.00

Street Tacos

LECHONCITO TACOSUSD 19.00

CHICKEN TINGA VERDE TACOSUSD 19.00

FRIED AVOCADO TACOSUSD 19.00

STEAK TACOS ALAMBREUSD 24.00

CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP TACOSUSD 21.00

Main Plates

ROASTED 1/2 CHICKEN MOLEUSD 23.00

ALMA SALADUSD 15.00

VEGETARIAN PAELLAUSD 23.00

MARKET FISHUSD 30.00

PORK COCHINITA "PIBIL" TACOSUSD 33.00

CRISPY BAJA FISH TACOSUSD 36.00

ROASTED 1/2 CHICKEN AL CARBON TACOSUSD 25.00

ANCHO RUBBED NY STRIPUSD 42.00

Sides

SHISHITO PEPPERSUSD 10.00

"PATATAS BRAVAS"USD 8.00

RICE & BEANSUSD 6.00

SWEET PLANTAINSUSD 9.00

ASPARAGUSUSD 10.00

ESQUITESUSD 10.00

Desserts

CREME BRULEEUSD 10.00

MOLCAJETE MEXICAN BROWNIEUSD 10.00

CHURROSUSD 10.00

SEASONAL GELATO & SORBETUSD 4.00

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Review summary

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