Q&A Katy Bell of Macon Street Tacos
Full Name: Emily Katherine Bell but have always gone by Katy
How long have you’ve lived in Henry County? 11 years
When did you open? August of 2018
What makes Macon Street Tacos special? We are a family-owned and operated
business and truly believe in our community, and being involved with our community.
We are more than tacos!!! We are a place for friends and family to gather, visit, laugh, and enjoy the rest of historic downtown square.
What do you love about McDonough and Henry County? We enjoy the small town feel.
What inspired you to open a restaurant? We grew up in the restaurant industry and things just fell into place to give it a try.
Why did you choose the McDonough Square? Such a quaint community! All of the small town feels without being stuck in a large parking lot.
What has been the most rewarding experience of opening and owning a restaurant? Working with the community, being accepted into the community, giving back, hosting events that bring people together, and being able to have the flexibility to spend quality family time! My son Luke is in 5th grade now, and I’ve been able to attend all of his school functions. We’ve hosted his birthday parties here, and it’s also become a hangout spot or him, as well as , a place for him to learn and help with the restaurant. We’re also able to close for his breaks so we can vacation together. Luke gets to see first hand what it’s like to be an entrepreneur and he gets to work alongside his Momma and Aunt B.
What’s the most popular items on your menu? Our buffalo chicken tacos are always in the tops along with our beef and chicken flautas! The buffalo chicken taco is our grilled chicken breast chopped and tossed in a our buffalo sauce and put in our soft & crunchy taco shell. We then top it with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cotija cheese, and our buffalo ranch. Same combo also served over french fries, tater tots, or in a quesadilla. We feature our Mash Burger every Wednesday and have a regular following for it! Single or double hand-pattied beef smashed, topped with cheddar, house made pico, pickles, and taco ranch. All stuffed in a quesadilla shell and grilled to perfection!
What events do you have coming up between October to December? Weekly open-mic night, every Wednesday at 6:30. Third Saturday of the month we always feature local singer/songwriters. We host monthly trivia, (October 10, November 7, December 5).
Anything you’d like to let our community know about your restaurant? We are always family-friendly and make our food fresh to order. We love what we do and love being a part of this community! Our food is fun and flavorful but it is not Mexican. Lastly, we are so much more than tacos!
