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Stories from the Zócalo Table
Recipes, traditions, and moments from Midtown’s favorite Mexican kitchen, shared by the family that’s been welcoming Atlanta since 1995.
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Queso Fundido: A Melty Mexican Classic to Share
January 30, 2026
Let’s talk about one of our favorite starters: queso fundido. The name literally means “melted cheese” in Spanish, and that’s exactly what you get, gooey, bubbling cheese that’s perfect for scooping with warm tortillas. While cheese dips are familiar in many places, queso fundido has roots in traditional Mexican cuisine, especially in regions where cheeses like []

Espresso Martini: The Coffee Lover’s Cocktail
January 13, 2026
The espresso martini is a cocktail that feels right any time of night. It’s a chilled drink built around freshly brewed espresso and coffee liqueur, shaken until smooth and topped with a layer of foam. Despite the name, it’s not a traditional martini, since there’s no vermouth involved. The drink first gained popularity in the []

Shrimp Fajitas, A Customizable Take on Mexican Cuisine
December 31, 2025
Craving something with a little sizzle and a whole lot of fresh Mexican flavor? Our shrimp fajitas are ready to deliver. Shrimp fajitas are a wonderfully balanced dish built around juicy grilled shrimp paired with sweet bell peppers and onions. They’re meant to be wrapped up in warm tortillas and finished with mouthwatering toppings. At []

Torta Cubamex: A Closer Look at a Mouthwatering Sandwich
December 24, 2025
Let’s talk about one of our standout sandwiches, the torta Cubamex. In Mexico, a torta is a type of sandwich that you’ll find everywhere, from street carts to casual sit-downs. The torta tradition in Mexico is huge and diverse. There are tortas de milanesa with breaded cutlets, tortas de huevo for breakfast, and tortas cubanas []

Costra: When Cheese Takes the Spotlight
December 2, 2025
Every now and then, you find a curious dish. Costra is one of those dishes. It’s a crispy layer of melted cheese that turns a simple tortilla into something completely unique. If you have never tried one, you are in for a delicious surprise. And if you already know the magic of a good costra, []

Taste the Coast with Our Baja Fish
November 24, 2025
Some dishes feel like a little getaway when they arrive at the table, right? And this one has a relaxed attitude that instantly puts you in vacation mode. We thought we would share a bit about what makes Baja fish so popular among our customers, and what you can enjoy it with. Let’s have a []

