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El Malo, Atlanta, GA

El Malo

4.8
4.8
90 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
At El Malo, we take your pleasure seriously. Invited are those for whom forbidding is forbidden; sanctum for the jewels of nightlife to fluoresce – The nowhere you’d rather be

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (404) 941-7935
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Reynoldstown
  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive and Chester Avenue
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Late Night Table Reservations

    Multiple dates available
    *Important Details* We are 21+, no exceptions. This booking reserves a table from 10pm-2:30am. Our kitchen serves small plates from 6pm-10:30pm. Each table requires a mandatory minimum spend of $50 per person. Below is a guideline for pricing. Pricing is subject to change. The minimum spend goes towards purchasing cocktails, large format offerings, and all offered beverages. There is a 20% gratuity added to every check. Come and enjoy a night at El Malo. For parties over 8, please email us at info@elmaloatl.com.
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What 90 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Best Ambiance

  • Atlanta Metro

    Hot spot

  • Atlanta Metro

    Lively

  • Atlanta

    Best Ambiance

  • Atlanta

    Hot spot

  • Atlanta

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Malo offers a vibrant atmosphere with "amazing" drinks and "phenomenal" food. Guests rave about the "professional" service and unique decor, including a standout red hallway. Ideal for celebrations, the "lounge style seating" and "creative cocktails" make it a must-visit in Atlanta. Highly recommended for memorable nights!

90 Reviews
  1. Tiffany

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always get great service from the staff. On busy nights I recommend booking a red booth in advance.

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  2. Nia

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time at El Malo! The drinks and the music were great!

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  3. Xiomara

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated my birthday here on 11/30/24 for a party of five. Very good experience from placing reservation and receiving timely response to my questions online, to our arrival and being seated at reserved table section. Service was attentive and great. Drinks were great. Seating area was spacious and thankfully situated next to exit for an easy way out instead of having to deal walking through crowd as there was a special DJ performance that evening. Can’t really rate food service as the kitchen closes at 10:30pm and our reservation was for this time. Only thing to note is the bathroom situation as there are four stalls and had to wait in a long line for about 20 -25 minutes. There was a nice staff member facilitating the bathroom area/ line but the wait was still ridiculous. Please note there is a restroom located outside of this bar to the left of the entrance in the case a long line presents itself. Overall my party and I enjoyed ourselves and would return again.

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  4. Gerica

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for any celebration. 10/10 service, food, atmosphere, etc.

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  5. Marlena

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really on point. Service was impeccable! Food was delicious and the drinks were refreshing.

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  6. Jennifer

    VIP

    Cleveland

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing. Had the best birthday at their anniversary party.

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  7. Liz

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the lounge style seating that could accommodate our group of 9 people comfortably. Service was prompt and friendly, and the food was delicious. Creative cocktails as well! Highly recommend checking it out, and wish we stuck around for the later night where it turns into dancing.

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  8. Hannah

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute, swanky environment, excellent service and cool music. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

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  9. Krysten

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Birthday reservation- The atmosphere was phenomenal, the drinks were probably the best I’ve ever had (dirty martini with gin & margarita). Food had a mixed review from the group. Some loved it, and some thought it was mediocre. There weren’t a ton of selections but we mainly went for the atmosphere and drinks and it did not disappoint. Make sure to take pics in the red hallway upon entry. We were disappointed we couldn’t go back and take pictures later on. We will definitely revisit! Booking was incredibly easy on OpenTable, and I thought it was a nice touch that someone even reached out via phone to confirm our reservation the day of.

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  10. Kay

    Atlanta Metro

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Finally made it to this place. The ambience is such a vibe. We were a bit bummed that food wasnt being served during our reservation. We came hungry! We were sat immediately at our table tho and staff was nice and the drinks were great. I would definitely recommend using Lyft/Uber. Will return.

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FAQs

El Malo is rated 4.8 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Malo

777 Memorial Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30316-1186

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Memorial Drive and Chester Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Reynoldstown
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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