El Nopal Mexican Restaurant & Bar Menu

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  • J M.

    Not from Calhoun, but was in the area for lunch. Yelp reviewers recommended it so I gave it a shot. Overall, the experience was good and the restaurant was well maintained. Food came fairly quickly and was good. The parking lot was packed but it didn't slow down the service. I would return if I was in the area.

    (3)
  • Nick M.

    We really liked this restaurant! When we looked up reviews of this place and the others that were near by, we were a bit concerned because this place wasn't #1 in reviews or ratings, but every time we drove by the place was packed out. In fact it was 3rd from the top and a local hole in the wall was #1. Anyhow, we decided to try it out and boy were we please we did. The salsa was great right off the bat, and the atmosphere was perfect. We didn't have to wait at all to sit down even though the restaurant looked packed out. The service was great, and the prices were not over done either. Last but certainly not least, the food was just awesome! We will definitely be back!

    (5)
  • Stu C.

    Decent food and fair prices. The service is swift, but don't come for the margaritas, for they are pitiful.

    (3)
  • Jack R.

    Atmosphere and service is alright. Margaritas are syrupy and watered down. Food is typical of Americanized Mexican restaurants. Standard bland stuff. It's OK if you want a cheap lunch with a better sit down atmosphere than taco bell, but I wouldn't blow the cash for date night.

    (2)
  • Kristin S.

    First time here and probably will not return. My husband and I visited on Saturday night, looking for a local restaurant that wasn't a chain. We thought, based on the exterior, that this restaurant might fit our need to find something with a little atmosphere. As we are walking up to the restaurant, two employees walk in the door at the same time as us They didn't speak or look at us, much less hold the door open for us. (And no, we weren't at the car or in the lot... we were immediately behind them.) The hostess greeted us immediately but was less than happy to see us arrive. After waiting for a bit for our waiter to appear, we were pleased that he was nice and seemed like he wanted to be there. The food was ok. Nothing horrible but I wouldn't eat it again either. My biggest complaint is the staff. They ALL had earpieces in like they were on their cell phones. There were a ton of employees there doing absolutely nothing but talking to each other and carrying on while hanging out at the cash register. Even the manager decided to make a big scene of joking around with some of the employees. Needless to say, we were less than excited about our experience and will probably not visit again.

    (3)
  • Lynn L.

    First visit here (Calhoun) and was so disappointed. Sat us in a section that they expected 24 loud and obnoxious teens for dinner. The noise level was horrid. One of the brothers sat in back of us and spit straw papers at this sister at the teen table. The mother screamed across at her daughter, like she was a fish monger in the lower East Side of NY. Am not a tourist so this restaurant is not suitable for residents of Calhoun. Try El Pueblito instead. Food: I ordered Mexican Shrimp Cocktail after asking the waiter about it and not once did he tell me it was shrimp floating in some kind of amniotic fluid or tequila. I didn't stay around the know the difference. The cashier told me to read the menu and to stay away because they were real Mexican. I've been to Mexico and ate real Mexican and this was NOT it. Poor poor untrained staff and nasty cashier. I paid for crap to take out (another dish) and cokes. No more El Nopal. They are disgusting. The one in Adairsville is better.

    (1)
  • Holly H.

    Love this place! This is usually where the co-workers meet up at for dinner and drinks. I always order the Texas Fajita Nachos! YUM! I could live off that dish! lol

    (4)
  • Edward L.

    I am not to go out to Mexican restaurants, but I really enjoy this place. I always order the Chicken Taco Salad and it never ceases to amaze me the amount of food I get for less than $7. This is probably the best place to dine at in Calhoun if you are looking for Mexican food. I have eaten here at different times during the day and it never seemed crowded. Even during the lunch hour crowd. Don't take that as in their slow, they are busy, the building is just big enough to accommodate everyone. There is plenty of staff members and the service is very speedy.

    (4)
  • Lonnie B.

    They seem to have gotten their act together. The food is consistently good and the staff pleasant. Prices are reasonable and portions are filling.

    (4)
  • Gary J.

    Nice restaurant but subpar food.

    (3)
  • Timber W.

    Even though I live in Calhoun, I've always gone to the El Nopal in Adairsville. My favorite dish is the quesadilla rellena. I NEVER deviate from this entree, which can be stuffed with either beef or chicken. I get the chicken, which is shredded and tender. Refried beans, cheese, and a few scattered peppers are also in the quesadilla. Lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream come on the side. For some inexplicable reason, I still prefer the Adairsville location. The most remarkable thing for me about the restaurant in Calhoun: I was sitting there having lunch with my father when I heard someone on the TV announce that Michael Jackson was dead.

    (4)
  • T C.

    I am so glad El Nopal opened a restaurant in Calhoun. We used to frequent the one in Adairsville on Thursday nights for the Mariachi band. Calhoun now has Mariachi night on Wednesdays. The band members seem to vary from week to week but they are always ready to take requests. (I request no more Rocky Top requests-- come on, people, be creative.) The food is good, especially when you order it with the white melted cheese poured over the top. My favorite is Chicken Quesadillas. Of course the regular beef tacos out-do fast food ones anytime. Just the chips & salsa with that white cheese dip can be a meal. The service is fast & friendly. The atmosphere is casual & great for groups.

    (4)
  • Danielle P.

    Margarita & pollo loco was great. Waitress was clueless about the menu. I think she was new.

    (4)
  • Nicole S.

    After moving to San Francisco and being spoiled with authentic Mexican food I am always amazed when I go home and eat out Mexican. El Nopal is such a refreshing twist on American Mexican food! Everything is so cheesy, and who doesn't love some cheese? Last time I went in, they did not serve Cerveza, which would have been so perfect to offset the spicy of their delicious pickled jalapeños! Oh well, I am sure they will hop on the booze bandwagon soon enough... otherwise a great place to go!!!

    (4)
  • Afton s.

    The food is decent. What impresses me the most is the cleanliness. I have twice noticed staff cleaning menus. I've always wondered if restaurants did that. Well this one does. The one in Adairsville was better than Calhoun back when Calhoun first opened but any reataurant is better in any other town than it is in Calhoun. Another impressive feature is that they stay opened until people stop coming in. I receive great service about 85% of the time. Also impressive for Calhoun restaurants. This would be my second favorite.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Noise Level : Very Loud
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Categories

Mexican Cuisine

If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.

Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.

Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.

El Nopal Mexican Restaurant & Bar

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