Tag: Plaza Fiesta
Spice up your Halloween—literally—with Mexican candy
Rooted in pre-Hispanic traditions and shaped by Spanish influence, Mexican candies are a flavor- and history-packed treat. While you’ll find these candies at many Mexican markets in Atlanta, Buford Highway is the mother lode. Stop by Buford Highway Farmers Market for bags of Mexican candy, or visit Dulce Fiesta & Party Rentals’ stall at Plaza Fiesta to grab a selection of individual treats.
As Atlanta immigration raids loom, hundreds protest at Lights for Liberty event on Buford Highway
Hundreds of immigration advocates gathered at Plaza Fiesta on stormy Friday evening as part of the national Lights for Liberty event protesting the Trump administration’s treatment of immigrants.
5 Atlanta events you won’t want to miss: July 10-16
Taste dozens of tomato-based dishes at Attack of the Killer Tomato Festival, play old-school games at Southern-Fried Gaming Expo, or rock out at a Train and Goo Goo Dolls concert.
You could spend days trying all the tacos at Buford Highway’s Plaza Fiesta. Here’s a cheat sheet.
When it opened in 2000, Buford Highway’s Plaza Fiesta was among the first shopping malls in the U.S. marketed specifically to Latinos. Today, the 350,000-square-foot compound attracts more than four million visitors each year. You could spend several days sampling all of the tacos here—or you could study this taco cheat sheet to narrow your choices.
Drive (and eat) along Buford Highway
Don’t let the drab strip malls fool you; Atlanta’s most soulful dining experiences can be found along this corridor.
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