New restaurants around Atlanta
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La Los
This independently-owned casual Mexican spot is a new favorite in the neighborhood. Go for big platters of fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, tacos and chimichangas. Fish tacos and the oversized burritos are specialties. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 3999 Austell Road, Austell. 770-941-4444. $
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Lenox Square Grill
A corner of Lenox Square has been taken over by the same folks who oversee the Tavern at Phipps, New York Prime and California Dreaming. This is their affordable concept, based on a menu of soups, skillet corn bread and wings as well as deli sandwiches, burgers and all-day breakfast. Main dishes include fried catfish, blackened rib eyes, beer-can chicken, pot roast and beef brisket. There’s also an assortment of macaroni and cheese skillets topped with shrimp, ham, chicken and barbecued beef. 7 a.m.-2 a.m. 3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta. 404-841-2377, www.centraarchy.com. $
Por Fin
Coastal Mexican is the theme here, where dishes include grilled chili-crusted fish, tequila and lime shrimp and grilled fish tacos. Meatier items are the marinated chicken, tomato-braised short ribs, pork verde and the usual assortment of burritos, tacos, tamales and enchiladas. 5-10 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 5-11 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. 2100 Ray Moss Connector, Johns Creek. 770-740-8317, www.destinationporfin.com . $$
Hudson Grille
This is the fourth installment of this popular pub, where the emphasis is on big burgers, fat wraps, hot dogs, wings, salads and oversized sandwiches. Pasta, chicken, ribs and several seafood options make up the main courses. 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 11 a.m.-midnight Sundays. 942 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-892-0892, www.hudsongrille.com . $
Uncle Julio’s
The second metro-area location of this Mexican eatery is now open. The menu starts with roasted vegetable tamales, shrimp ceviche and salads then swings into giant portions of tacos, enchiladas and quesadillas. Pair your platter with a selection from the extensive margarita list. 1140 Hammond Drive, Building K, Suite 100, Sandy Springs. 678-736-8260, www.unclejulios.com .
Pricing code: $$$$$ means more than $75; $$$$ means $75 or less; $$$ means $50 or less; $$ means $25 or less; $ means $15 or less. The price code represents a typical full-course meal for one excluding drinks.
H.M. Cauley, for the AJC. Send news about your restaurant to hm_cauley@yahoo.com; 404-514-6162.
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