Gus Garcia’s

George Davis introduced Athens to Gus Garcia’s in the spring of 1984 at 364 Broad St. in downtown Athens when he bought the former Wildwood Cafe, a Southern comfort-food place on East Broad, and converted it to a Tex-Mex restaurant and bar. It immediately racked up a loyal following for their mellow interior vibe, great food (including a dish called “Mouth of Hell Chili”) and of course GREAT drinks (this was Athens in the 80s/90s)! The face of downtown was undergoing big changes at the time, and Davis had an entrepreneurial knack for eateries, having also created the hugely popular Bissett’s in Athens.