Chorizo tacos had a nice char that added texture and flavor. They were perhaps the best chorizo tacos I can remember having. Asada tacos were fine and the amount of meat given was abundant. They have a vegetarian section on their menu, which is always greatly appreciated for my companion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sheckles Athletics
I've been dining at this establishment for over a year now. Food and service is usually really good but not tonight. Food wasn't even warm and when requested to speak to the manager, noone came to my table. I went to checkout and explained I don't want any of those tacos to go bc they are cold and old. Now as I am trying to explain to the young man he wants to act self righteous and as if I'm treating him rudely. I could see he wasn't listening and attempting to dismoss and deflect so I just put $20 on the counter as I knew it would more than cover the one taco and drink I had. He obviously has no business in customer service and this establishment has lost a long time customer over a few measly cold tacos.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Harrison Vance
Great place and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Hall
My favorite in Birmingham. The meals, staff and total experience is great.Kid-friendliness: It’s a true family restaurant with tons of meal options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: El Comal Steak
Michelle B.
Chips/Salsa was good. Probably the best part of lunch... that and the lunch menu is very reasonably priced (and offered Monday-Saturday).House Margarita - very sweet. Almost undrinkable.Taco Salad - missing the beans. Ground beef lacked seasoning, shredded chicken was betterLunch special #4 - the chili relleno was was mush and the taco shell was from a box, not made fresh; the rice and beans were very tasty
Alejandro Gonzalez
Food is always good, drinks are super good , try the margarita
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak, Salsa
Tracy Weber
If I can could give no stars, I would. Worst “Mexican” food I’ve ever had. Slow service, food was cold, took forever to get the order right and to get our ticket. In what world are Nachos a plate of chips with hamburger meat dumped on top with nothing else? Hamburger meat tasted like it had freezer burn.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Judy Jacobs
We go eat and sing karaoke.The food and drinks are always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Chicken Shrimp Fajitas
EyePatch Gamer
Terrible service, w/racist undertones. Seems like you’d get better service in later times when they are busier. Food taste is similar to taco bell which is subpar for an authentic Mexican restaurant. El Amigo has a better atmosphere and service comepared to this. Would not recommend, especially if you are black.
My server could not understand English. She had to get someone about 6 times to understand my order. The worst experience. I could not ask about anything beyond the pictures on the menu. Smh!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Tim Hadaway
Went for lunch. Restaurant wasn’t very busy. Cold food, lousy service. Took quiet a while to order, then they delivered the wrong food 3 times for everyone at the table. Finally got our food and it was cold. I’m sure the food taste would have been better if it was hot. Finished the meal; then after asking for the check we waited 20 minutes before we got up and walked to the waiter stand and gave them cash and left. Staff here is lost. Could hear yelling in the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sherry Crist
The food is always excellent along with the service. I love this restaurant. It is superb in every way. The staff treats me like
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Chicken Shrimp Fajitas, Two Beef Tacos Rice and Refried Beans, Fajita Quesadilla, Quesadilla, Steak, Burrito, Chile Relleno, El Comal Steak
Sherry C.
Excellent food and service and atmosphere. The manager strives for excellence. I love the Bessemer and McCalla locations.
Val W.
My husband found this place a few weeks ago. He first got me fajita nachos. I devoured those so sadly...no picture. A few days ago, I was craving fish and he remembered seeing a whole fish on their menu so he bought it for me. It was cooked very well. I just wish it was a bit more seasoned. Overall, we like their food and I'm sure we will order from them again soon. Oh..and they have karaoke. I might go sing a song one day.
Good food! The staff is nice and fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chorizo tacos had a nice char that added texture and flavor. They were perhaps the best chorizo tacos I can remember having. Asada tacos were fine and the amount of meat given was abundant. They have a vegetarian section on their menu, which is always greatly appreciated for my companion.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
I've been dining at this establishment for over a year now. Food and service is usually really good but not tonight. Food wasn't even warm and when requested to speak to the manager, noone came to my table. I went to checkout and explained I don't want any of those tacos to go bc they are cold and old. Now as I am trying to explain to the young man he wants to act self righteous and as if I'm treating him rudely. I could see he wasn't listening and attempting to dismoss and deflect so I just put $20 on the counter as I knew it would more than cover the one taco and drink I had. He obviously has no business in customer service and this establishment has lost a long time customer over a few measly cold tacos.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great place and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite in Birmingham. The meals, staff and total experience is great.Kid-friendliness: It’s a true family restaurant with tons of meal options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: El Comal Steak
Chips/Salsa was good. Probably the best part of lunch... that and the lunch menu is very reasonably priced (and offered Monday-Saturday).House Margarita - very sweet. Almost undrinkable.Taco Salad - missing the beans. Ground beef lacked seasoning, shredded chicken was betterLunch special #4 - the chili relleno was was mush and the taco shell was from a box, not made fresh; the rice and beans were very tasty
Food is always good, drinks are super good , try the margarita
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak, Salsa
If I can could give no stars, I would. Worst “Mexican” food I’ve ever had. Slow service, food was cold, took forever to get the order right and to get our ticket. In what world are Nachos a plate of chips with hamburger meat dumped on top with nothing else? Hamburger meat tasted like it had freezer burn.
Food: 1
Service: 1
We go eat and sing karaoke.The food and drinks are always great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Chicken Shrimp Fajitas
Terrible service, w/racist undertones. Seems like you’d get better service in later times when they are busier. Food taste is similar to taco bell which is subpar for an authentic Mexican restaurant. El Amigo has a better atmosphere and service comepared to this. Would not recommend, especially if you are black.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
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My server could not understand English. She had to get someone about 6 times to understand my order. The worst experience. I could not ask about anything beyond the pictures on the menu. Smh!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Went for lunch. Restaurant wasn’t very busy. Cold food, lousy service. Took quiet a while to order, then they delivered the wrong food 3 times for everyone at the table. Finally got our food and it was cold. I’m sure the food taste would have been better if it was hot. Finished the meal; then after asking for the check we waited 20 minutes before we got up and walked to the waiter stand and gave them cash and left. Staff here is lost. Could hear yelling in the kitchen.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food is always excellent along with the service. I love this restaurant. It is superb in every way. The staff treats me like
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Chicken Shrimp Fajitas, Two Beef Tacos Rice and Refried Beans, Fajita Quesadilla, Quesadilla, Steak, Burrito, Chile Relleno, El Comal Steak
Excellent food and service and atmosphere. The manager strives for excellence. I love the Bessemer and McCalla locations.
My husband found this place a few weeks ago. He first got me fajita nachos. I devoured those so sadly...no picture. A few days ago, I was craving fish and he remembered seeing a whole fish on their menu so he bought it for me. It was cooked very well. I just wish it was a bit more seasoned. Overall, we like their food and I'm sure we will order from them again soon. Oh..and they have karaoke. I might go sing a song one day.