50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Birmingham

“Best ceviche I have ever had - and I’m from a costal state where it’s very popular. The atmosphere was great and our waiter was awesome! I had the Masa Custed Trout - 10 out of 10!! My son had Barbaccoa quesadilla, it was great too! Little one had a bacon quesadilla he ate ALL of it shocking for put 9 yo! Seriously though, go! You won’t regret it!!“

“I haven’t been over to see Jamié in many years. Still number one.“

“Delicious food and very friendly employees“

“10/10 Very nice place and yummy food my family loved 💯 % Recommend👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼“

“The food is amazing. True Tex-mex. I had the steak fajitas. Awesome! Give them a try.“

“We stopped in for lunch,while visiting Trussville, Alabama. The establishment was clean and quite tidy even with the high volume of customers. We did enjoyed a delicious meal. My hubby ordered the Fat boy burrito and I two tacos(cheezy beef and redneck) both are served with chips and salsa. We each enjoyed a refreshingly tasty margarita, a perfect compliment to the meal. The staff was friendly, polite, and attentive to customers. We much appreciated the delicious and relaxing lunch, after our travels.“

“This is probably my absolute favorite restaurant in all of Alabama. Not even remotely joking. It has the best waiters i have ever had the pleasure of meeting...They always get the correct order to you and fast. Everyone works as a team and they will bend over backwards for you to have a great experience. The birthday experience is top notch and a ton of fun. As the birthday boy or girl you get to wear a huge sombrero while you get to eat some fried ice-cream. I highly, highly, highly recommend El Patrons in Trussville.“

“We had lunch today and absolutely had the best customer service. It was super busy and staff were really on top of everything. They went above and beyond what was expected to make sure we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely be back.“

“Their food their service the people“

“I can’t stop eating it!!! #Delicious #Day4OfEatingIt“

“This is my go-to spot, no question.

When I was first looking at places before moving here, I came across this taco truck and it’s been a favorite ever since. If I don’t have much money, want a quick snack, or just need something before dinner I’m coming here.

The chicken tacos are always my go-to, and that green sauce is undefeated. For $3??? You really can’t beat it. It’s basically Taco Tuesday every day here.

The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistent. I also love the location it’s right next to the gas station, so you can grab food and take care of what you need all in one stop.

I was never really a corn tortilla person (I always liked flour), but this place actually got me hooked on corn. That says a lot.
I usually get about 2-4 tacos and I’m good. I come here all the time and they’ve stayed consistent the entire time I’ve lived here.

I did try the street corn once because everyone in line was getting it, but it just wasn’t really for me I’ll stick to my tacos. I do wish they had shrimp tacos though, that would be a game changer.

Overall, I love this place. If you want good tacos and you’re hungry, you really can’t beat $3 tacos.“

“Food was fantastic!! We got sweets from the bakery. Delicious!!! Everyone there was really nice. First visit but it won't be our last!!“

“Great food and customer service! I highly recommend!!“

“Everything was wonderful. We went out for mother's day and they gave out roses for the mothers. The food was delicious and they brought us extra napkins I forgot to bring for the cake (it had been my mom's birthday 2 days before) our server was excellent too. I can't thank them enough for their kindness.“

“En Taquería Valencia se destacan por hacer una comida mexicana superdeliciosa. Y la atención es excelente.“

“Delicious food - highly recommend the tingas nachos! Will definitely be back the next time we are in Birmingham. Great food and awesome service!“

“The food here was amazing.. They prepared my food fast but the only problem I had is when I came in with my Service dog, which had Service dog jacket on was told that I had to leave. I told him she was a service dog and he said he didn’t care and I told him that he might have the ADA down here if he doesn’t let me order some food and go then he let me come in and get my food. My dog was properly marked with a jacket service dog maybe they need to be educated about Service dog in the ADA.“

“best food I've had in a good long while. the bowls are amazing and the nachos were devine. absolutely loved the vibe of the whole place. 10/10“

“Fantastic experience with catering. We ordered catering for a birthday party - they were so kind, helpful and even handled a last minute change with so much grace. The food was ready and hot when we arrived to pick it up. I will always use them for catering in the future. It was a huge hit!“

“I haven’t been over to see Jamié in many years. Still number one.“

“The Birria tacos was very good.“

“Awesome and wonderfully friendly staff, very clean and the food is excellent. Very fast service and fast food prep. Sat down and within 5-7 mins after placing our order food was out to our seating. Tastes great along with mixed drinks mixed perfect as well !! 😁👏👏“

“Ordered 4 chicken tacos & 4 steak tacos...I will say not enough sauce to even put on your tacos...very dry with the sauce provided. I got the green and red sauce (2 each provided) for 8 tacos; oh, and a steak burrito w/o beans. Was not very satisfying for the money spent. Please ask for a LOT of sauce if you get this order...I mean a lot.“

“First time going 3/8/25. The Food was Great. The atmosphere and staff was super helpful and so nice. We will be Back❤️“

“Phenomenal fajitas, fantastic chicken and rice, chips and salsa were amazing, no wait for seating or food. The portions are enough for two meals! Attentive waiter, and the bathrooms were even very clean. 10/10 expierence, also very affordable.“

“Great Staff ! The food always great flavor with abundant portions. Be sure to try their homemade Hot Sauce.“

“I love to eat here the food is so good and the staff is friendly I just love this place“

“We had another delicious, affordable meal from Panchos yesterday. This place is consistent, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the food is scrumptious. It’s definitely our go-to for Mexican food in the area. Thanks, guys! Y’all rock!!“

“Delicious food - highly recommend the tingas nachos! Will definitely be back the next time we are in Birmingham. Great food and awesome service!“

“Excelentes tacos y a buen precio.“

“Very good food and good service.“

“Without a doubt the best Sopes around. The tamale was delicious as well. Service was great. Why don't all Mexican restaurants have Sopes? These were fantastic!“

“Stopped in on trip to Birmingham and were pleasantly surprised at our good luck. The food was nicely presented and delicious. We had combo plates with chicken and it was moist and tender. Chips and salsa was spicy and delicious. Quicamole Mexican was fresh, made with chunks of avocado, onions, tomato, and cilantro. We will be back.“

“I really enjoyed the food here. I got chicken enchiladas with rice and beans, and everything was delicious. Only thing was that I didn't like the salsa. It wasn't bad tasting just a little bland, but my fiance said he liked it. Overall I would recommend you give this place a try. We plan to come back to try more dishes in the future“

“Best tacos hands down. Tacos are always packed with lots of meat and served w/ grilled nopales (cactus) and cebollita taquera(green onion). They give you green and red salsa bottles to take to your table to enjoy throughout your meal. For drinks they offer Jarritos or agua frescas. Aside from tacos they also have quesadillas, pambazos, burritos, etc.“

“I loved everything there! There are so many fun and yummy snacks, drinks, and foods to try there. I 100% say go there!“

“Tenía antojos de quesadillas y me fuí para Estela Tacos, ahí siempre te atienden bien y la comida es sabrosa.“

“the best around, locally owned, lady works there every single day, still“

“The service was great! Def recommend America!! She is friendly and sweet. The food came out fast and was very good.“

“Went there for a birthday celebration and had a great server. I kept asking them. Where is my ice cream? Where is my ice cream and finally they brought me some out. Didn’t even have to pay for it. Lol! I wouldn’t expect that every time, but I appreciated the thoughtfulness. I highly recommend and if you’re into margaritas, they were pretty good. I just got the basic frozen one.“

“me n my child ate here yesterday and I had to throw up in the parking lot bc it made me sick got home and my daughter throw up all night long my child order the kids pizza I had a taco salad we get the same thing every Mexican restaurant we go to but this location is beautiful but the food made us sick“

“We had tasty burritos. Mine was a fine mushroom and pork one. The atmosphere is quite good. And the wait staff is friendly. Will be going back for more. Recommended for certain.“

“Great food! Better service. The Fried Ice Cream was awesome!“

“If you like Mexican food and want a healthier option, you should definitely give QDOBA a try! The ingredients are fresh, the portions are generous, and there are plenty of customizable options to fit your taste or dietary preferences. One of the best perks is that the guacamole and queso are included at no extra charge, unlike many other Mexican bowl places. The food is always flavorful, and everything tastes fresh. The staff is friendly, service is quick, and the restaurant is clean and welcoming. Overall, it’s a great value for the quality and portion size, and I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend it if you’re looking for a delicious, filling meal at a reasonable price!“

“always friendly and great food the torta is especially good“

“muy rica la comida 😋 👌 buen servicio se come muy rico carnitas menudo tortillas echas a mano“

“El Royale Cafe was a whole vibe the food was good the drinks were definitely on point the atmosphere was awesome 5/5“

“Quick/kind service and yummy authentic Mexican food. 10/10“