Location: Ellenwood
Top Restaurants in Ellenwood
Top Things to do in Ellenwood
Ellenwood Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ellenwood
Ellenwood is an unincorporated community in Clayton, Henry, Rockdale County and DeKalb counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The community is a southeast suburb of Atlanta and is located along Interstate 675 and GA state route 42
Things to do in Ellenwood
1. Truett's Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 106 reviews
Reviewed By powderpf - South Carolina
I paid for a cheese and sausage omelette with extra cheese. I had the worst omelet of my life. Waffle house makes better omelets. At half the price. There might of been half a slice of American cheese on it.
Even the Chick-fil-A sandwich with just minor. But for goodness sake's don't get an omelet.
Lots of wonderful friendly employees and the place looks absolutely fabulous. Two tables full inside half an hour wait in the drive-through.
2. Yellow Jacket Hot Dogs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Scott B
You can't beat Yellow Jacket for their hotdogs, onion rings, and peach pies. They have hamburgers and fries and I bet they are good but I always get a hotdog and onion rings! The prices are right and the staff is friendly too.
3. Pho Dai Loi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By IrishAyes8490 - Kalamazoo, Mi
This is a bustling, casual restaurant with sit down service. Service is quick and efficient, with very little wait for your food after ordering. Menu is extensive, although I have only ever ordered different Pho as it is so good here, and I still have many more to try! It's also close to the airport so a good spot to stop before or after your flight from ATL.
4. Tookes Country Bar-b-Que
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Fogie2 - Snellville
We read that 70% reviews liked this place. Don't believe it. It was a dump, which is not all that bad for great BBQ spots, but this lived up to it's appearance. They list pulled and chopped BBQ pork, I asked for pulled and was told it was all the same. A sandwich is $7 but it is big and sloppy, you'll need a fork for sure, you can't pick it up without it falling apart. The que taste like the stuff you get in the frozen department at grocery store and looked like it as well, and they add their "own" sauce to the que, and there is none at the tables. It is mixed in the que, not poured on top or separate on the side. If you want a soft drink, they open the refrigerator to show the cartons of drinks they have. No ice, cups or glasses, just cans, like a roadside lemonade stand. Didn't see any smoke for smoking, but by the looks of the place, they could use the building for tender and help the neighborhood. Didn't see sanitation rating, and don't want to know.
5. Cracker Barrel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By James B - Saint Charles, Missouri
Went there on a Saturday night and there was no wait. Food was excellent. One in the group ordered the camp fire meal and it came out burnt. The mgr just happened to be walking by and he took care of it right away. It was an over all great experience
6. Zaxby's
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Scott B
Zaxbys is a standard chicken place. I like the chicken fingers and their sweet tea. This particular Zaxby's is ok, it's clean usually not too crowded and fairly friendly
7. Forest Park Dwarf House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Nate J
Although I am almost a vegetarian. Most of the people around me aren't. Based on their responses, this is absolutely the best chicken around. Many years ago when I loved chicken, Chick-Fil-A was my favorite too.
This particular location is very pristine, they keep it immaculate. From the parking lot to the kitchen, it is very clean and well maintained.
I love their salads and especially their "ice dream, and fried pie." This is the best franchise that I have seen for Chick-Fil-A
8. Frontera Mex-Mex Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By JBVette74 - Tampa, Florida
After reading multiple reviews about Frontera, we noted tales of a clean place, great service and above all, good food. So, Senorita Fab fiancée and I gave it a try for lunch!
It was not quite noon, so we were about the first diners to arrive. It's fun to have a big place to yourselves, for a little while, at least!
We were immediately greeted and seated by Empress. She would be our server for this fiesta as well, as she brought out the chips and two types of salsa. The usual tomato salsa and this delicious brown salsa, that had the strong flavor of charred peppers. Now that was some excellent salsa!
We started out with an order of the Guacamole Dip. This turned out to be a large and wonderful order of guacamole with a side of sliced tomato, onion and green peppers. We alternated dipping our chips into salsa, then the guac. Muy Bueno!
My darling damsel order the Calexico. This is a smaller version of the chicken Chimichanga topped with cheese dip and served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and rice. She enjoyed her meal, and I was thankful. I like when she's happy.
Me, I ordered the Carne Asada. What I did not expect was to have 2 separate plates of Mex Mex happiness! I got one large sizzling iron plate of grilled skirt steak sitting on top of a steamy mound of grilled onions and bell peppers, and some potatoes. I loved the potatoes, as they were real crispy on the outside, yet tender soft on the inside.
The second plate consisted of a nice portion of rice, refried beans and a little taco shell bowl of sour cream, guacamole and tomato.
I feel like a good judge of Mexican food, and I can definitely say Frontera hit high marks for their flavors, portions, quality, cleanliness and service!
Our server, Empress even asked, without us prompting her, if we'd like some to-go drinks for the road, as we were heading back home to Florida. Quality service!
Now, here is a BIG HIT in my book! As we are digesting our delectable meal, I reach for the check. Nothing unusual and no surprises, until I look at the bottom of the check. We were impressed and blown away that in today's world a business would print their Mission Statement on their guest checks.
Here's what it says:
OUR MISSION
To Honor God In All We Do
To Serve Others Humbly And Respectfully
To Pursue Excellence In Everything We Do
To Grow Profitably
Then, this was followed by:
OUR VALUES
HUMILITY - EXCELLENCE - RESPECT - SERVICE
I will absolutely patronize and put the good word out for a place that has that kind of integrity, AND great food!
Our hats, or sombrero's are off to Frontera Mex-Mex Grill!
9. Vn Pho
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Peach2014 - Atlanta, Georgia
Clean, good prices, fresh food with lots of flavor. It's a little hidden if you're coming from I-75. It's behind the gas station on the left side of the road.
The boba drinks were excellent (mocha, strawberry & taro)! $3.25
My Veggie Bun Mi sandwich was fresh and very flavorful. $3 - $3.50
Pho $8 - $10. My husband enjoyed his pho and the large amount of noodles and meat. XL is XL! I tried his pho broth. The star anise spice was over powering for my taste.
Lemongrass Chicken with rice $9.50 . - I was disappointed they don't use chicken breast but the chicken did have good flavor and my boys enjoyed it.
We'll be back!!
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10. Domino's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Angelofeternity
Even if they mess up they will try their hardest to make it up to you. My favorite pizza place! Love everything they make for me!
