As we continue to explore Atlanta's restaurants, this article focuses on the delicious cuisine found around the world.

Category 2: Exotic Fare
Those with epicurean desires know the joy of trying dishes from diverse cultures, but this shouldn’t be a closely guarded secret. Rather, experimenting with ethnic cuisine should be considered a fun and exciting adventure, instead of an unsavory task to endure. So get your forks ready and dig in!

Rosa Mexicano
245 18th St., (404) 347-4090, www.rosamexicano.com
New to Atlanta and located in Atlantic Station, this hot spot features authentic Mexican cuisine served in an equally festive environment.

Fogo De Chao
3101 Piedmont Rd., (404) 266-9988, www.fogodechao.com
This all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse prepares its meats using the churrasco method, the Gaucho way of roasting meats over pits of open fire. Be sure to come hungry!

Sambuca
3102 Piedmont Rd., (404) 237-5299, www.sambucarestaurant.com
Always a happening destination, enjoy a delectable menu that’s as diverse as the musical talent that performs here on a nightly basis.

MF Sushibar
265 Ponce De Leon Ave., Unit B, (404) 815-8844, www.mfsushibar.com
In addition to a wide selection of sushi, Atlanta’s first Japanese restaurant to exclusively serve sushi also features an extensive sake menu.

Nan Thai Fine Dining
1350 Spring St., (404) 870-9933, www.nanfinedining.com
Created by co-owner Chef Nan, the menu includes such Thai dishes as Pad Kra Phow Nuea (sautéed beef with fresh chili, garlic and basil sauce) and Pla Sahm Lod (sea bass fillet with three-flavored chili sauce).

Pura Vida
656 N. Highland Ave., (404) 870-9797, www.puravidatapas.com
Inspired by Latin American and Spanish cuisine, these tapas (Spanish for hors d’oeuvres) have garnered numerous accolades from around the city.

Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine Restaurant
3475 Piedmont Rd., Suite 120, (404) 231-3232, www.roysrestaurant.com
Created by owner Chef Roy Yamaguchi, the menu includes what Yamaguchi calls “Hawaiian fusion”–a blend of the freshest local ingredients, European sauces and Asian spices with a focus on seafood.

Chopstix
4279 Roswell Rd., (404) 255-4868, www.chopstixatlanta.net
Not your ordinary Chinese take-out place, this upscale establishment takes pork pot stickers and hot and spicy shrimp to an all-new level.

Tamarind
80 14th St., (404) 873-4888, www.nanfinedining.com
This Midtown eatery offers a high-quality Thai experience built around its extensive menu, with such treats as steamed fresh basil rolls and sautéed mixed vegetable curry.

Nuevo Laredo Cantina
1495 Chattahoochee Ave., (404) 352-9009, www.nuevolaredocantina.com
Located near the Georgia Tech campus, this award-winning eatery offers authentic food prepared by Mexican cooks.