El Barrio - Homewood

Name: El Barrio - Homewood
Address: 195 Oxmoor Rd Suite 113, Homewood, Alabama, 35209, US
Telephone: (205) 202-3429
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

$$ • Mexican

Hours:
195 Oxmoor Rd Suite 113, Homewood
(205) 202-3429

About El Barrio - Homewood

El Barrio is a restaurant with a great menu and service, offering fantastic flavors and generous portions. The new Homewood location is very clean, with an attractive and inviting ambiance, though some note it is more family-friendly than the downtown spot. Parking is much better and available, though it can sometimes be challenging.

The food is consistently praised. Popular items include the quesadilla, salad, shrimp quesadilla, plantain nachos, jackfruit tacos, chili relleno, trout, chicken enchiladas, and biscuits and gravy. The homemade salsa trio, guacamole, and black bean dip are also recommended. For dessert, the Tiramisu and tres leche are noted, with one reviewer finding the latter too sweet. The brunch menu has plenty of savory options, like breakfast tacos. Drinks like the watermelon margarita and regular margaritas are delicious.

Service is frequently described as wonderful, welcoming, friendly, efficient, attentive, and helpful, with good recommendations. While waits for a table are common, the food is considered worth it. Some minor critiques mention occasionally cool entree temperatures, bland breakfast tacos, tables being too close together, and overly bright lighting in some areas. Overall, it is a favorite for many, who would definitely go again.