About
In 1979, a couple of guys from Buffalo, NY, on
their way to Florida, made a stop in Atlanta.
After touring the city and enjoying the weather
they decided to stay. They had little cash but
a great idea …to bring a popular northern cuisine
to the sunny South. They found a tiny taco
shack at the corner of Virginia and Highland
Avenues-now known as “The Virginia-Highlands.”
This was the spot! It seemed to be a quiet,
tucked away, well kept secret that might
welcome a neighborhood pub.
With limited funds a decision had to be made…
renovate the kitchen or change the sign out front?
The kitchen won and the Mexican-Irish sounding
name, “Taco Mac” remained. Before long, other
Buffalo natives came down to help Taco Mac
introduce Atlanta to Buffalo-style chicken wings.
Word spread fast about these delicious northern
favorites. Soon customers were coming from all
around to try them. The menu included many
other great dishes but it was the spicy “wings”
that had people talking and returning.
As the popularity of Taco Mac’s “Buffalo Wings”
increased, cold beer and sports seemed like
natural partners. The wall of drafts grew to offer
the biggest selection of micro-brewed beers and
imports in the South. People from all over the
world could enjoy their hometown brew while
watching their hometown sports team at Taco Mac.
It became a favorite spot for customers to share
an evening of food, friends and family. The wings
were delicious and the beer selection
unparalleled…
Atlanta was hooked!
As the young clientele married and moved into the
suburbs, the Taco Mac family grew too. Although
the new stores were larger and located in new
communities Taco Mac continued to provide a
comfortable atmosphere welcoming everyone.
Today, Taco Mac is growing…but some things do
not change. The “Virginia-Highlands” store still
reminds us of our humble beginnings and as we
grow, we remain committed to our loyal customers.
Taco Mac is still famous for its “Buffalo Wings”
and
draft selection, but most of all for its friendly
and inviting atmosphere.