Alma Cocina Buckhead

4.6 (737)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Terminus 100, 3280 Peachtree Rd, NE #100, Atlanta, GA 30315

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
Charming

Inventive and contemporary Mexican cuisine is how Alma Cocina Buckhead nourishes its familia. Bright, flavorful ingredients from an array of regional influences shine through taco platters, seasonal guacamoles and salsas, traditional chicken mole Oaxaca, and Atlanta’s Best Margarita. Come ready to celebrate the colorful roots of Mexican culture through soulful dishes and the most diverse tequila selection in the city.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(404) 873-4676
Website
https://www.alma-atlanta.com/buckhead-hours-and-location/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chad Clevenger
Private party facilities
Alma Cocina is perfect for business entertaining and leisure dining. To learn more, visit https://www.alma-atlanta.com/buckhead-private-events/.
Private party contact
Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3221
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
Terminus 100, 3280 Peachtree Rd, NE #100, Atlanta, GA 30315
Neighbourhood
Buckhead
Parking details
Valet parking is available and complimentary. Self-parking in the Terminus parking lot that is next to the building is also available and we will validate for up to two hours.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Most of our dishes are gluten-friendly. We are not currently allowing outside food and beverage. For private and group dining visit fifthgroup.com/private dining. For business or social event catering and event design visit bold-events.com Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Guacamole

Single $11 / Trio $17

Traditional
Guava-Queso
Escabeche

Salsa

Single $4 / Trio $12

Fire Roasted Salsa
Tomatillo Avocado
Salsa Negra

Guacamole & Salsa Tasting (All 6)

Guacamole & Salsa Tasting (All 6)US$25.00

Small Plates

Shellfish CevicheUS$18.00
cucumber-herb aguachile, radish, serrano peppers, tobiko
Smoked Salmon "Tlayuda"US$17.00
jalapeno crema, jalapeno chutney, watercress slaw
Tamarind Tuna CrudoUS$18.00
avocado, tomato, peanuts, tamarind gastrique, crispy wheat puffs
Prawns Al AjilloUS$19.00
spanish olive oil, caramelized garlic, lemon zest
Grilled Octopus CausaUS$20.00
chilled potato puree, olive salad, rocoto pepper sauce
Bison EmpanadasUS$15.00
black bean and corn salad, herb aioli
Fried Chihuahua CheeseUS$15.00
salsa verde, corn tortillas
Summer Berry SaladUS$15.00
mixed berries, red onions, queso fresco, sunflower seeds, chamoy-yuzu dressing
Manchego Cheese CroquetasUS$12.00
jalapeno chutney, cilantro-garlic mayo

Street Tacos

Fried Avocado TacosUS$21.00
crispy queso cotija, macha verde
Chicken Tinga Verde TacosUS$20.00
chicken chorizo, pico de gallo, queso fresco, crema
Spicy Shrimp TacosUS$22.00
valentina buffalo sauce, serrano mayo, cilantro-lime slaw
Pork Belly "Pastor" TacosUS$19.00
charred pineapple-guajillo sauce, grilled pineapple, pico de gallo
Korean Beef Bulgogi TacosUS$24.00
marinated ribeye, jalapeno, lettuce, pickled onions, gochujang mayo

Main Plates

Roasted 1/2 Chicken MoleUS$25.00
mashed plantains, green beans, mole oaxaca
Vegetarian PaellaUS$23.00
saffron bomba rice, sweet peppers, green beans, asparagus, basil aioli
Market FishUS$35.00
green plantains, capers, golden raisins, coconut-ginger broth
Pork Cochinita "Pibil"US$33.00
charro beans, plantains, pickled onion, queso cotija, tortillas
Crispy Baja FishUS$36.00
salsa verde, cabbage, tortillas
Grilled Beef AlambreUS$39.00
chihuahua fundido, salsa ranchero, escabeche onions, tortillas
Roasted 1/2 Chicken Al CarbonUS$26.00
tomatillo salsa, tortillas
12 Oz Asada Rubbed NY StripUS$52.00
blistered peppers, charred onion demi, salsa verde

Sides

Blistered Sweet PeppersUS$10.00
cotija, crema, tajin
Patatas BravasUS$9.00
smoked paprika aioli, fresh herbs
Rice and BeansUS$6.00
pico de gallo
Sweet PlantainsUS$9.00
crema, chili-agave, queso cotija
Grilled AsparagusUS$10.00
almond macha, garlic butter
EsquitesUS$10.00
grilled corn, serrano-lime mayo, cotija, tajin

What 737 people are saying

Alma Cocina Buckhead reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alma Cocina Buckhead offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service," a "beautiful" setting, and "delicious" food. Guests rave about the "amazing guacamole" and specially customized menus for celebrations. While some found the menu options limited, the flavors and attentive staff often make it a favorite spot.

737 Reviews

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Saya
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Food is always on point and service is fantastic. Great ambiance too. I’ll be back!
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Diana
Atlanta25 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been meaning to go Alma Cocina -- was not disappointed. Food was very good and abundant. Amazing guacamole! And our server was charming, helpful and very upbeat. The restaurant is also beautiful. What a nice dining experience. Can't wait to go back.
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Jeff
Atlanta6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Pretty quiet in there but the food was good. Service was good. Not sure why there weren’t more folks dining in there, thought it was good value
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Michele VIP
Atlanta20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good and the service was great!! Very attentive staff and we plan to go back.
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded 3 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Michele! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Alma Cocina Buckhead. We take pride in our food and service, and it's wonderful to know that we hit the mark during your visit. We're already looking forward to your next visit. Thanks again for choosing us! Rick!
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Harley VIP
Atlanta88 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined here to celebrate my son’s graduation from college and his birthday. The food and margaritas were fantastic as always and the service was top notch. Alma Cocina customized the menu with my son’s college logo! This was a kind and thoughtful gesture that made a great evening truly special.
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded 3 days ago
Hello Harley, Thank you so much for choosing Alma Cocina Buckhead to celebrate such special occasions! We're thrilled to hear that you and your son enjoyed our food and margaritas, and that our team made your evening special. It's always our pleasure to custom-make special menus. We're delighted that we could make your son's graduation celebration memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable evenings. Best regards, Rick!
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Andrew
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyable. Flavours were good, loved the Molé. Our server was honest about her experience and that made for a better experience for us. One of the better experiences I've had this week.
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valerie
Atlanta3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I've been wanting to try Alma Cocina in Buckhead for a while. From the outside, it looks very inviting, and I knew the space from the previous restaurant that used to be there. Once inside, the restaurant is very pretty and the decor was light and refreshing. The host was not at the stand, but once he arrived he was very welcoming and friendly. The service was excellent. Our server was attentive and knew the menu very well. The only reason I am giving it three stars is because the menu was not what we expected and our children (12 & 10) did not have much to choose from on the menu. The quality of the ingredients was very good, but it didn't suit our palate. We found the food very heavy. Unfortunately, we will not be back, but I can see how some people may like it.
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kieu vy VIP
Atlanta3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We visited Alma Cocina Buckhead to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and were promptly seated at our reserved time, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience didn’t meet expectations for a special occasion. Service was noticeably slow—our server took a while to take our orders and didn’t offer water right away. When our margaritas finally arrived, they were only filled about two-third of the way, which felt disappointing. The food was another letdown. It arrived lukewarm, and the portions were surprisingly small. The tacos came with an almost symbolic serving of rice and beans. We also had the lamb birria-dilla, but the consumé was minimal, and we waited for over 15 minutes just to get hot sauce, jalapeños, and more consumé. Throughout the meal, we had to wait for the waitress to come to our table to be able to request refills on water and tortilla chips. Our table was noticeably overlooked while the waitress regularly checked on others. On a festive night like Cinco de Mayo, we expected a more attentive experience and better value for the price. Sadly, this visit left us questioning whether it’s worth dining out for holidays if it means paying premium prices for small portions of food and subpar service. This was disappointing, especially since we've had good experiences at Alma Cocina in the past, but this time the quality and service really declined.
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Philip
Atlanta2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend - everything was excellent.
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded on April 21, 2025
Hey Philip, we're overjoyed to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Alma Cocina Buckhead! It's wonderful to know that you found our food excellent and our service top-notch. Your high recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings!
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Angel
Philadelphia County1 review
3.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
They closed at 10, we made a reservation for 9:45. Once we got there we sat down ordered our food and never saw the server/bartender again. The chef was super friendly, came out and explained the plates. The food was delicious. I just wish we didn’t feel like we were being rushed.
Alma Cocina BuckheadResponded on April 15, 2025
Hi Angel, We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food at Alma Cocina Buckhead! That's what we strive for - delicious food that's prepared with care. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't match your expectations. We understand how important a relaxing dining experience is, and we apologize if you felt rushed. We will take your feedback into account as we continuously strive to improve our service. Thank you for your review, it helps us to improve. Best, The Management Team
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FAQs

Alma Cocina Buckhead offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 873-4676.

Alma Cocina Buckhead is rated 4.6 stars by 737 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 17 times today

Terminus 100, 3280 Peachtree Rd, NE #100, Atlanta, GA 30315

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Buckhead
Hours of Operation
Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available and complimentary. Self-parking in the Terminus parking lot that is next to the building is also available and we will validate for up to two hours.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chad Clevenger
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.alma-atlanta.com/buckhead-hours-and-location/
Phone number
(404) 873-4676
Private party facilities
Alma Cocina is perfect for business entertaining and leisure dining. To learn more, visit https://www.alma-atlanta.com/buckhead-private-events/.
Private party contact
Our Private Dining Coordinator: (678) 302-3221

Alma Cocina Buckhead

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Semi-Private Dining

Patio

Custom inquiry

Guacamole

Traditional

Guava-Queso

Escabeche

Salsa

Fire Roasted Salsa

Tomatillo Avocado

Salsa Negra

Guacamole & Salsa Tasting (All 6)

Guacamole & Salsa Tasting (All 6)US$25.00

Small Plates

Shellfish CevicheUS$18.00

Smoked Salmon "Tlayuda"US$17.00

Tamarind Tuna CrudoUS$18.00

Prawns Al AjilloUS$19.00

Grilled Octopus CausaUS$20.00

Bison EmpanadasUS$15.00

Fried Chihuahua CheeseUS$15.00

Summer Berry SaladUS$15.00

Manchego Cheese CroquetasUS$12.00

Street Tacos

Fried Avocado TacosUS$21.00

Chicken Tinga Verde TacosUS$20.00

Spicy Shrimp TacosUS$22.00

Pork Belly "Pastor" TacosUS$19.00

Korean Beef Bulgogi TacosUS$24.00

Main Plates

Roasted 1/2 Chicken MoleUS$25.00

Vegetarian PaellaUS$23.00

Market FishUS$35.00

Pork Cochinita "Pibil"US$33.00

Crispy Baja FishUS$36.00

Grilled Beef AlambreUS$39.00

Roasted 1/2 Chicken Al CarbonUS$26.00

12 Oz Asada Rubbed NY StripUS$52.00

Sides

Blistered Sweet PeppersUS$10.00

Patatas BravasUS$9.00

Rice and BeansUS$6.00

Sweet PlantainsUS$9.00

Grilled AsparagusUS$10.00

EsquitesUS$10.00

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