Margaritas never go out of season, but they sure do taste best in the summer sun! As a part-time bartender and full-time foodie, eating and drinking are more than passions for me – it’s my livelihood. My focus today is Agavero Parkside, a vibrant and blossoming cantina with unique locations all around the Metro-Atlanta area!
Nestled in Old Town Lilburn, this spot is a classic Tex-Mex cantina with a twist. The restaurant, originally housed inside a double-decker bus with outdoor seating options, offers up all of the markers of a good restaurant: delicious food, fantastic drinks and quality service. They have all the classic cantina fare, chips served with salsa/guac/queso, street tacos with fresh cilantro and fragrant onions, beefy burritos and sloppy nacho bowls, but as you delve further into the menu, some oddities may catch your eye. I, as a self-proclaimed potato head, was immediately drawn to their Luchador Papas, AKA their fries and queso!
But, don’t stop there (I didn’t), because they also have something called The Walking Taco – a bag of nacho cheese Doritos, topped with ground beef or shredded chicken, lettuce, cheese, sour cream and tomatoes. A perfect dish for all those cheesy chip lovers in your life! On my visit, I tried to make sure I could still walk by the time we were leaving the restaurant, so I opted for a healthy entree and ordered their vegetarian burrito. This, to my immense pleasure, was not the usual depressing veggie option with a meager smattering of refried beans and rice, but instead it was a gargantuan burrito packed with broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and tomatoes, all of it slathered in cheese dip and served with a side of rice and beans. Hearty, healthy and packed with savory delights, this burrito was a fiber bomb of epic proportions!
The real star of the show, however, is their margaritas. Whether you’re grabbing the classic lime on the rocks, double-decker frozen or their seasonal infused margarita, there’s no wrong choice when it comes to getting swirly this summer. Grab a refreshing marg or sangria, sit outside on their patio and people watch while downing churros and ice cream like it’s going out of style – that’s my dream for you this summer (and my dream for me, if we’re being honest). Take the time out of your busy summer schedule to visit this quirky cantina, you won’t regret it!