about
WELCOME TO PATRIA COCINA
Welcome to our table.
Patria Cocina began with a simple idea: to share the food, flavors, and hospitality we grew up with in Mexico with the community we now call home in Atlanta.
Opened in 2018, Patria Cocina is a family-owned restaurant rooted in our heritage in Jalisco, Mexico. Our journey eventually brought us to California before finding a home in Atlanta, but the traditions we grew up with have always remained at the heart of what we do.
Growing up, food was an important part of family life. Our families taught us from an early age that great cooking starts with great ingredients. Chilies, fruits, vegetables, and herbs grew in our backyard, and meals were prepared with what was fresh and available.
That same philosophy guides our kitchen today.
Our Name
"Patria" means homeland.
For us, it represents the people, places, flavors, and traditions that shape who we are. It connects the roots in Jalisco while celebrating the community Patria Cocina has found here in Atlanta.
Every meal is an opportunity to share that heritage, while creating new traditions and memories around the table.
Our goal is simple: great food, genuine hospitality, and a place that always feels good to come back to.
Our Food
At Patria Cocina, we believe Mexican cuisine deserves to be experienced in all its depth, diversity, and flavor.
Our fresh produce is delivered throughout the week, and our sauces and salsas are made in-house from fresh ingredients, never canned. We don't rely on artificial syrups, dyes, or unnecessary additives in our food, aguas frescas, or margaritas.
Our menu draws inspiration from the many regions and culinary traditions of Mexico, going beyond the familiar to introduce our guests to dishes, ingredients, and flavors that tell a deeper story about Mexican cuisine.
Our Drinks
That same attention to tradition and craftsmanship continues behind the bar.
Our agave program has been thoughtfully curated to celebrate the people behind the spirits we pour. Rather than focusing on celebrity labels, our selection highlights family-owned, producer-owned, and small-batch tequila, mezcal, and agave spirits from Mexico.
Our collection includes dozens of mezcal selections from multiple regions of Mexico, alongside tequilas ranging from blanco to extra añejo and special bottles meant to be discovered.
