50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Forestdale

“We went today for the first time and will be back. great food!“

“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!!“

“Best tacos I’ve had in a while!! Definitely will be back.“

“The absolute sweetest customer service, best atmosphere, and delicious food! 10/10 recommend! 💚“

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

“Everything was great at Taco Mama’s. The salad was big enough for 2 people, food was very good, and staff was friendly and checked several times on us.“

“Extremely kind and professional staff. They processed our catering order on short notice. Micah was so kind and respectful. The food was amazing and so delicious. Thank you for making our managers lunch a big success! Pat, St. Martin’s in the Pines“

“El Vecino Mexican restaurant has great food with great service and a very good atmosphere. My wife and I love the trio fajitas, which come with tender steak, grilled shrimp, and chicken.
The portions are large and I guarantee you will be satisfied!“

“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.“

“This is a response to Mr. Hh H post and to clear up the false claim made by him. Due to our Google business account still getting verified, we were not able to respond through that account. Will start off by saying it is not in our character to respond to the reviews because people are free to express their thoughts and opinions, but a claim like the one Mr. Hh H has made is one we can not ignore. Since it is one that can truly hurt a restaurant especially a small one like ours. In his post he said that a box of Menudo(tripe) was dropped on the ground picked up thrown into a bin taken inside to wash and sell to our customers. Then goes as far to post misleading photos of the situation. On one of the photos, it shows a gentleman sweeping the ground. Yes, he is sweeping the ground because the box of Menudo was dropped on the ground we had to pick it up. We can’t just leave food rotting on the ground, and we threw it into a bin because we had to bag it up before we toss it into the dumpster. On another photo, it shows a bin with menudo(tripe)in it. Apparently people can’t have more than one of the same items. We kept telling him that was a different batch of menudo(tripe) since we do not just order one box we order multiple batches and as well have more than one of the same bins. On a third photo, it shows the crew around the sink washing menudo(Tripe) for those who are unfamiliar with how to prep Menudo, it must be washed before we can even cook it or else it will come out with a bad odor and that was a different batch that they were working on not the one that was dropped on the ground. We tried to explain to him what was going on, we could have even showed him the trashed menudo(Tripe), but he refused to listen and just kept making threats about calling the health department which he is more than welcome to do so since we have absolutely nothing to hide and are positive we have done nothing wrong.Taqueria La Herradura has never nor would they ever serve food to the customers that has touched ground. Along with this post, I have attached a video and photo proof of the menudo that was dropped on the ground and that it was disposed of and how we still have another fresh batch as well as the multiple bins.“

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

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

“This has quickly become one of my husband's favorite restaurants. The food and drinks are great, the service is fast, and the atmosphere is bright and upbeat. We have recently made this our go to Saturday night spot. We also recommend for kids if you can't find a sitter. Ours love to look at the interior and eat chips and queso.“

“Amabilidad y muy rica la comida.“

“GREAT food. At 50 yrs old I have eaten a lot of Mexican food and this place is stellar.“

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

“Thank you all for accommodating our party of 18 very last minute… These guys are great. Literally called from Logan’s and asked if they’d accommodate our party due to poor service at Logan’s. They said yes come on. We walked across the parking lot walked in stood for less than 5 mins and they had us set up and ready to go. Food was fantastic… All the staff were so friendly.. Our waitress was exceptional. She handled our big crowd perfectly.. Highly recommend trying the fresh guacamole 🤩. If you want good food and good service definitely try them out…“

“Last night, May 22nd, my daughter graduated and my family and I went to Baja after the ceremony. They were so busy but our service was wonderful. Our server, Will, had multiple tables with big parties and he made sure to check on us as much as possible and apologized for being all over the place. He was absolutely wonderful and dispute him having multiple big parties our service was still great!“

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

“I absolutely love the season chips that they serve along with their hot sauce. Their taco salad is really the best one.“

“Amazing food, environment, and service by Cody was awesome!“

“Had a great time here! Had the smoked chicken quesadilla and the strawberry and dragonfruit agua Fresca and it DID NOT disappoint! Had an amazing server (Aspen) who was happy to ensure we enjoyed every aspect of the meal. The booths are a bit uncomfortable because the tables don’t overlap the seats very well, but other than that, this place is a must-try!“

“Absolutely love it here!! Jorge and his team out do themselves. Check out their Sabana Mexicana and pair with the SyL margarita :)“

“The food bar was mostly gone and didn't really look appealing to me. They can't make subs or cook fresh seafood for you anymore which really is a bummer. I was going to eat it for lunch. The seafood does have cooked items but they have to be sold cold and that's not appetizing for a right then and there lunch. Other than that the food and products on the shelves look amazing!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“omgg the best American Mexican I have had in years... delicious, great service and affordable... y'all got it going on“

“The food and service was incredible, but the fried avocado was so different and delicious! It was amazing! I wish they had a location in Mobile!“

“Amazing quality and so much flavor! May become a weekly stop for our family. Going to challenge my kids to try every dessert once.“

“I’m way behind in offering a recommendation for the Homewood location of Maya. Between there and the Alabaster location, my Mexican food cravings are more than covered and they are always patient with my substitutions and the like. Service is top-notch and the food is excellent. Highly recommended!“

“Great food, great waitress/waiters,always receive my order in a timely manner. I have never had a bad experience.“

“. Definitivamente, cuando paso por Cinco de Mayo es imposible no entrar a disfrutar la deliciosa comida que preparan. Las bebidas también son riquísimas y sobre todo la atención. Siempre volveré“

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

“Staff is always friendly and very helpful. My husband loves to practice his Spanish here and they are always trying to help. He asked how to say something in Spanish and our waiter was kind enough to write the phrase down for him. Food and drinks are great. Gracias mis Amigos!“

“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.“

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

“The Birria tacos was very good.“

“Taco Mama is the kind of place that makes you forget you’re just grabbing a quick bite. The atmosphere is always buzzing — colorful, lively, and full of that laid-back energy that makes tacos taste even better. The menu keeps it simple but fun, with build-your-own options and cleverly named creations like the “Yo Mama” and “Cheezy Beef.” Every taco bursts with fresh flavor, and the ingredients taste like they were chopped minutes before hitting your plate.“

“The food was hot and flavorful and didn't take too long to prepare. The chimichanga was nicely browned/ crisp as I like it. The chicken was shredded thoroughly and was tender and juicy with a hint of pepper heat , with only sparse pieces mingled in the filling.The prices for the lunch special were reasonable. I believe that this dish, which comes with rice and beans, is usually covered in cheese alone, though they happily added tomatoes for me. The cashier served me and another couple who ate in, and several customers picked up lunch orders. I believe the chandeliers must be remnants of the old Hickory House that originally occupied that building as they clash a bit aesthetically with the heavy and brightly painted ,carved furniture. The bench sit was very comfortable. The large space filled with light. But there seemed to be a bit of a cold draft nearest the windows. It's hard to tell, though, as the ceiling fans were still all running on high up in the high ceiling . I was especially pleased with the flavorful rice as it is the first I've ever had at any Mexican restaurant that was spiced/tomato sauced heavy enough. Overall, I believe I will visit again when in the area.“

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

“Customer service is top tier the food is fresh and so good the drinks are amazing I love it here 💖 10/10 highly recommend“

“Qdoba delivers a solid fast-casual Mexican experience, especially for those who enjoy picking–and-choosing their flavors. One of its biggest selling points is customization: you can build your meal exactly how you like it, with options for burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, or salads. The fresh produce, grilled meats, and the fact that add-ons like three-cheese queso and handcrafted guacamole often come without extra charge really set it apart.“

“Ordered pickup and it was fast and delicious!!“

“Ordered pickup and it was fast and delicious!!“

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

“VERY BEST Mexican food in B'ham, hands down.“

“Typical Mexican restaurant. Staff was friendly and efficient, and happy to converse in either English or Spanish. At lunch there was no wait and food was served promptly. The lunch menu had sizable portions of good food at a reasonable cost.“