Vibrant Mexican spot with a buzzing terrace vibe. Known for standout churros & upscale tacos.
ATLA, the spirited counterpart to Cosme, has established its own unique charm on Lafayette Street. The restaurant boasts a striking black-and-white tiled interior with intimate wooden tables, cultivating a buzzing, cosmopolitan ambiance that evokes a contemporary Mexican terrace. It's a place where diners are encouraged to explore a wide selection of mezcals before indulging in their thoughtfully curated small plates. Signature dishes such as the Arctic char tostada and the delicate scallop ceviche are consistently praised, while the tender birria, best enjoyed with warm tortillas, is a true highlight. For a sweet conclusion, the expertly crafted tres leches cake offers a delightful balance of sweetness.
ATLA offers a modern Mexican cuisine with a focus on small plates. Highly recommended dishes include the Arctic char tostada, scallop ceviche, and birria. The churros are particularly praised for their texture and flavor, described as soufflé-like. The tres leches cake is also a standout for its balance. While most feedback is positive, one comment indicated a noticeable decline in quality over the last year.
"Customers rave about the churros, describing them as light and fluffy, and the tres leches cake is noted for its perfect balance. The birria is also recommended."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards ATLA, appreciating its vibrant atmosphere and quality Mexican cuisine. Many recommend it for a more upscale taco experience and praise specific dishes like the churros and tres leches cake. However, some recent feedback suggests a decline in quality over the past year.
Important Note
One user mentioned that the quality at ATLA has noticeably declined over the past year.
"The user highly recommends the churros at Atla, calling them their "all time favorite" because they are light, fluffy, soufflé-like on the inside, and have a light, frittery crisp on the outside."
Positive"A follow-up comment suggests that the quality at Atla has noticeably declined over the past year."
Negative"Recommended as an option if looking for a fancier taco experience."
Positive"The commenter mentions that Atla offers some form of happy hour. No specific details or evaluation are provided."
Neutral"Has a decent happy hour- price is ok but food/drinks are quite good!"
Positive
