El Tesoro - Edgewood
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD TREASURE
El Tesoro translated from Spanish means “the treasure.”
When El Tesoro first opened in 2018, we wanted to offer quality food at reasonable prices. What began with a single family’s recipes from Guerrero, Mexico in a 14 seat, counter service spot has grown into three distinct locations across Atlanta, all still featuring our original recipes along with new flavors from Oaxaca, Baja, and beyond.
Our flagship location in the heart of the Edgewood neighborhood has been a community staple since its opening in 2018. Join us on our expansive patio for tacos and margaritas anytime you have the need. Please note that there is no indoor seating at this location.
Come spend some time with friends and family while enjoying delicious tacos and margaritas!
And for the spirited, we also feature one of Atlanta’s best selections of tequila and mezcal! Try a mezcal margarita. Or if you’re more curious, let our amazing bartenders create a flight just for you.
¡Gracias y buen provecho!
The Staff
Mayra Vazquez
CHEF de CUISINE
Mayra Vazquez is the 2nd generation leader at Tesoro, taking over the work of her mother Cristina and Aunt Elia in our kitchen, cooking their family's recipes brought directly from Guerrero Mexico. Decades of learning & generations of Estado Guerrero cooking come through in her talents, leadership and boundless good spirit. Mayra's enthusiasm and dedication embody 'el sabor de Mexico' for Tesoro and Mexico, every single day. She is a treasure.
Shan Holler
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
New to the Tesoro team in 2022 but not the industry, Shan has been Gen. Manager, Chef, Book keeper, dishwasher, you name it, he has done it at multiple restaurants. We welcome Shan and his energy to Edgewood. Expect to see a lot of Shan's smiles as he merges into operations management and a very customer driven front of house experience.
Chris Sanders
GENERAL MANAGER
Chris joined our team in 2021, just in time to add yeeeaaars of bar and food experience to our roster. Most recently managing at the always stellar Porter Beer Bar in Little 5. We can probably expect to see more craft beer creeping into the menu…. Always observing and adjusting, Chris' management style complements our easy going, quality focus on product, employee wellness and customer experience for everyone visiting Tesoro.
Alan Raines
OWNER
Concept director, fire builder, plumber. Raines is a long time industry guy, enthusiast & Atlanta restaurateur, working to bring generations of regional, family style Mexican food he has grown to love to Edgewood. Raised in a tri-ethnic home kitchen, he has worked in, and/or opened and cooked in Italian, French, Mexican, Caribbean & American restaurants. Alan's food influences are, “every possible food stall” visited from Buford Hwy to Oaxaca over the last 25 years, with a touch of Austin on the patio.