Overview
Doraville is in Metro Atlanta. It was once the location of the Doraville GM plant, which closed in 2005 and now a mixed-use shopping district is proposed to be built at that location. Doraville is well known throughout the Metro Atlanta area for the Buford Highway Corridor, which is an international enclave that offers stores, restaurants, and bars of many different nationalities, most commonly Mexican, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
3 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Mar. (climate data from nearby Metro Atlanta)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 3 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
Interstate 285 runs close to Doraville, and close to the interchange with the Buford Connector (GA 13).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
By car
Interstate 285 runs close to Doraville, and close to the interchange with the Buford Connector (GA 13).
By train
The Northeast Rail Line of MARTA terminates at Doraville Station.
By bus
Numerous MARTA buses serve the Doraville area, plus Route 10 of Gwinett County Transit and Route 408 of GRTA.
Eat
Eat El Taco Veloz
Although it resembles a rundown shack from the outside, the Mexican food inside El Taco Veloz is delicious.
Eat Hae Woon Dae
This Korean BBQ joint brings your ordered meat to your table and cooks it in front of you.
Eat Canton House
Serving both Cantonese and Americanized Chinese favorites, this restaurant serves great fresh Chinese dishes and dim sum.
Drink
Karaoke
Drink Karaoke Melody
F — Where you can rent private rooms and choose from songs in 13 different languages, including English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi and Thai.
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