University Tacos on 5th Ave

This place would be clutch if there was consistency. I love the location and the atmosphere. It’s adjacent to my office building making it a convenient stop when I’m working at the office. The food is always flavorful but I have yet to get what I’ve ordered. Each time I visit, I order the single shrimp quesadilla no pico, no sour cream with a side of queso. I have dietary restrictions so I try not to add extra sauces, I ask for them on the side. The first visit, I received a chicken quesadilla with everything on it. I spent my lunch removing the things I could not eat. I figured they were real busy, it’s easy to overlook so I went a second time. This time the quesadilla was right but no queso. I chalked it up to a sign from God that I didn’t need the extra cheese?. The last time I went (today), I get back to my office and the sauces were on the side and I think they finally got it right… until I picked it up and pico falls out . It’s all through my quesadilla so I am again forced to spend half my lunch trying to make it edible.

I would have taken them back but my work days are jammed packed with just enough time to pick up lunch. I’m usually eating it during a meeting or training or whatever is on my calendar. I really like this place and the food is good but I can’t keep going if I can’t get what I ordered and paid for.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Friendly and fast! The chicken tinga is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely delicious food!!! Lots of healthy options. The veggie burrito has more veggies on it than any other I have had! Haven’t had anything I don’t like.

Chorizo and chicken burrito. Amazing flavor. Friendly and fast service. Did Not disappoint!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Breakfast burrito and potatoes were amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Tacos with lots of variety and alternate choices. The flavor is delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

great food every time. best 🌮 around

Our food took a long time to be prepared but it was fresh and very good. They were quite busy also. The salsa is so good! It’s very loud in the restaurant so if that bothers you, you may want to get it to go. It’s in the heart of the UAB area and it’s worth a try.