Lincoln Property Company today announces that El Gordo Taqueria by Fuego Tortilla, Fresh Squeezed Mini Bar and Le Macaron will be the first retailers to open at Echo Street West, the 19-acre, mixed-use community rising in Atlanta’s Westside. Situated adjacent to the Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside Connector Trail, the locally and minority-owned concepts will bring novel food and beverage experiences to the neighborhood.
“We are curating a welcoming environment on Atlanta’s Westside by bringing in diverse shop and restaurant owners and unique offerings,” said Tony Bartlett, SVP at Lincoln Property Company. “We’re encouraged by the huge strides the project has made in the past year – from the openings of Westside Motor Lounge and VIBE, to the lease-up of Guardian Studios and the enormous response to Guardian Works – and we look forward to making more exciting retail announcements soon.
El Gordo Taqueria by Fuego Tortilla
Just steps from the BeltLine’s Westside Connector Trail, El Gordo Taqueria by Fuego Tortilla encompasses 2,430 square feet with an outdoor patio on the front corner of Echo Street. Inspired by coastal Mexico, the authentic chef-driven restaurant will be a seafood-infused taqueria, with menu items ranging from gourmet Mexican street food to fresh ceviche and fish tacos. A wide selection of beverages such as agave nectar margaritas, mezcal and Mexican beers will also be available at Fuego’s full-service bar.
Stemming from Guanajuato, Mexico, owner/chef Mario Garcia immigrated to Georgia in 2004, and embarked on a remarkable culinary journey. Starting his career at a young age, he not only honed his skills but also launched seven restaurants prior to venturing into his very own establishment. It was Garcia who crafted diverse menus, blending flavors and influences from Asian, Peruvian, Venezuelan, and Spanish cuisines for renowned eateries like Fuego de Mar in Senoia, El Muchacho Alegre in Fairburn, Los Mariachis in Peachtree City…
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