Taco Tikal Mexican Bar & Restaurant — Restaurant in Cartersville

I had seen a poster advertising them. They actually were a different business (a Mexican restaurant), got bought (the fella helping out was very friendly (felt like I was visiting a buddy)), changed the name and added to the menu. It was quite warm inside (and was during the summer soo....). The decoration and lighting is your run of the meal Mexican restaurant. The addition was Indian food and Indo-Chinese. The Indo-Chinese basically added different variations of fried rice. The Indian food on the other hand is a good variety. Now a strength and weakness is that they have different cooks for the different types of food. One cook does the Mexican food and a different one does the Indian. Indian food is known for being spicy and I've went to other Indian restaurants and their level of spicy of 10 out of 1-10 can still be pretty tame. Here I didn't feel like pushing the limit (I can take a lot of spice) and decided to have my dish at medium. The spice level was perfect!!! It had kick to it, but not overwhelming. This was true medium spicy. I would suspect the hot...will burn you just as you would expect.

I've had Indian cuisine many times from different places. Usually as a baseline in any cuisine, I choose 1 dish to have at each and see how they compare. After having that dish, I will then branch out to others. The dish I have chosen is chicken tikka masala. The presentation was nice! The flavor was so much better though. I wanted to eat the plate. The rice is very fluffy/light/airy. The chicken...tender. The sauce though...that's the real money maker. Full of flavor and smooth! The naan (plain butter) was nothing too special and is extra. That would be one complaint that I've seen with several is that no naan comes with the meal (extra cost and must be ordered) and it's really an essential part.

This is a new ownership/restaurant is definitely worth the stop and I would recommend giving it a try. I had an issue with my drink at the time where it wasn't cold and was no fizz (they learned later that they needed to put ice in with the carbonation) and they don't have tea. Also, they do not offer a...

THE BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT IN TOWN!!

We tried this newly opened Indian restaurant, and it did not disappoint. The place was spacious and clean.

THE FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. We ordered the mango chicken, chicken tikka masala, garlic naan, rice, and gulab jamun. I requested the chicken tikka masala to be spicy. I consider Asian spicy very different from American spicy and was often disappointed when I requested my curry to be spicy in the past. I requested a 8 out of 10 spice, and spice was delivered! Portions were perfect, and we were stuffed. The owner was very friendly and gave us extra, free portions of rice. He even let us try mango pickles made by his mom and sent from India!

The whole staff was very attentive and friendly, often checking to see if we were enjoying the food. We were told that the spices, especially the cardamom seeds used in the gulab jamun, were imported straight from India.

The only downside was that the AC was unfortunately broken. However, the owner assured us that they had an appointment scheduled for repair, and it would be fixed by next week. Regardless of this slight inconvenience, this did not affect or subtract from our overall experience!

In addition, Mexican food will also be served starting from next week.

We are so glad that this restaurant opened in town, and we will...

Taco Tikal is an absolute gem! It offers the perfect blend of authentic Indian flavors and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We were genuinely impressed by the quality and taste of the food—especially the biryani, which was hands down one of the best we’ve ever had. Fragrant, flavorful, and cooked to perfection!

We also tried the butter chicken and paneer tikka, and both were outstanding. The butter chicken was creamy and rich with just the right amount of spice, while the paneer tikka was grilled beautifully and full of bold flavor. The menu has a great variety, and every dish we tried had real depth and authentic taste.

The staff were exceptional—friendly, attentive, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great dining experience. They offered great recommendations and made us feel truly welcomed from the moment we walked in.

Another big plus is their fully stocked bar. The cocktails were refreshing, well-balanced, and a perfect match for the bold flavors of the food. It’s a great spot whether you’re in the mood for a relaxed dinner or a fun evening with drinks.

The ambiance is vibrant yet cozy, with clean surroundings and tasteful decor that add to the overall experience. Taco Tikal really delivers on all fronts. Highly recommended, and we’re already looking forward to...