50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Birmingham

“Hidden gem—almost impossible to see the name of this little restaurant, so it’s easy to miss! But what a fun surprise when you do find it. Great drinks—I tried the Hibiscus Margarita, my hubby had the classic. Very tasty! The food had great authentic flavor and was very reasonably priced for Birmingham. I had the shrimp taco and didn’t love how thick the soft shell was, but the flavor was delicious and the sauce with the shrimp was yummy. My hubby and daughter loved their dishes. He got a steak special and she got the Biria dish.
The coconut cake and churro cheese cake dessert were fabulous and worth the calories!
Service was great, friendly and helpful!
We will definitely be back! And next time I will get pictures!“

“Just ate here for the first time this week. Great food, great service, and friendly people!“

“I tried the Que Pase food truck, It was not as good as my mamasitas but IT WAS REAL NICE ?????“

“Wow - just the best Mexican food!“

“Humberto and his family are amazing. The food is DELICIOUS!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“My first time here and it was delicious, thank you!“

“Quick, authentic food…you won’t get anything better and love how it’s local in our town! I never not see it packed, it’s the real deal.“

“I had 5 broken teeth and 2 large abscesses and couldn't eat much of anything but was starving. I was looking for something soft to gum. Thinking tamales or beans and cheese. Of the options the flour tortilla beef birria seemed to be the best fit. I ordered those, a side of beans and, a side of consomme. Was amazing. Just on the edge of what I can tolerate heat wise (I am a wimp). Great taste. I used the consomme to make birria ramen for a later meal. (Just beef ramen, 2 sticks string cheese, and the consomme). It was also great, very satisfying.“

“Love their food, very fresh, salsa is delicious, service can be slow, but food is worth the wait“

“Food is excellent, the salsa bar unique many choice's Service is fast and friendly , Decor inside is picture worthy old western style saddles and cowboy hats really nice !!!“

“🌮🔥 Hidden Gem Alert! 🔥🌮 Okay, y’all… I just stumbled into a little slice of Mexico right here in the neighborhood—and I am SHOOK (in the best way possible)! I popped in just to pick up someone else’s order (yes, I was the food fairy 🧚🏽‍♀️), and even without tasting a single bite, I already know this spot is about to become my new go-to. This place? AUTHENTIC with a capital “A.” From the smell of freshly grilled tortillas to the warm welcome from the owner (who told me they’ve been rocking it for 5 YEARS?!), I was sold instantly. Like… how have I been sleeping on this?! 😩 The decor? Simple but real. It’s giving “don’t judge a taco by its tortilla.” And even though I didn’t eat (YET), let me tell you something: if vibes had flavor, I already know this food SLAPS. I mean, you can just feel it in the air. My next visit? I’m pulling up hungry and leaving with a belly full of love and salsa. 💃🏽🌶️ Local folks—support this spot! The owner mentioned they need more exposure, and honestly, they deserve ALL the love. Let’s not let this little treasure stay hidden. Put it on your food map. Mark it with a 🌮. #HiddenGem #MexicanMagic #NeighborhoodEats #AuthenticAF #TacoTuesdayEveryday“

“Best tacos that I’ve eaten in Michigan. PERIODT! The barbacoa tacos were amazing. I’d pass on the chicken tacos next time but they were still decent. The salsa was great and they use El Milagro tortillas which if you know you know. It’s inside of a grocery store which contributes to the very authentic Mexican vibes. The tacky pictures they sell just add to the ambiance and somehow make sense. Loved every bit of it and it was so reasonably priced.“

“Not from the area and found it by accident. Absolutely the best traditional Mexican food I have had in forever. The shrimp cheviche was amazing! Bought one to take home! Don’t let the interior discourage you, its great food, great service and if I am ever this way again, it will be a “must” to go for more 😁“

“Don’t let the outside fool you. It’s a small hole in the wall restaurant but the food ?. Best to get food to go as it’s very limited seating. Ordered pozole and wifey got quesa birria tacos. Both were fantastic. We will come back it’s that good.“

“The staff is always friendly and the food is delicious!“

“Outstanding ambiance and great food!!“

“Food was amazing. Everything we had was delicious. Great Sangria. Attentive staff. Only wish was…turn the music down. It was too loud to hear our friends talking.“

“Service went above and beyond to correct a mistake. The staff were so kind and the food is incredibly delicious. I will be returning!!“

“Ordered the chips and guacamole with the steak burrito!

Less than 2minutes of sitting down, they bring my chips + salsa & guacamole! The salsa has quite a bit of a kick in heat, and the guacamole cools down the tastebuds and tastes like it has hints of lime and cilantro.

The main course: the steak burrito! You do have to pay 3$ extra for the steak, but it's so worth it! Everything is nice and tender, I recommend with the pinto beans for the burrito... Everything is well balanced and cooked deliciously!

Thank you Oaxaca! I will return!!“

“The Menudo was excellent!“

“Ordered food. Tripe taco was good well seasoned. I wanted the tripe crispy but Google translate said to put in a hard shell lol still really good. Horchata fresh, really good. Ordered a half al pastor half asada tortas. The asada is a lil salty but still delicious. The al pastor however did taste a lil old, slight spoil tang iykyk. 4 star cause it was probably an off day but who knows.“

“Food was great, very authentic and fresh. Drinks were good too. Had a margarita and piña colada and the Michigan burrito. Great experience, highly recommend!“

“The place before this was terrible but so glad they got new owners! The food is finally up to par and the restaurant has a very nice atmosphere. Great drinks as well! The Bahama mama is excellent! Five stars is only for a place that really knocks my socks off, so four is good.“

“Great service and food!👍🏻🍻“

“Me and my daughter went for dinner, tried a lot of food and it all was so good!! Definitely be going back!! The waitress was friendly and on top of things and Alex who was cooking was phenomenal!“

“Ate here last night for Valentine’s Day date with my husband. First visit to this location and it was top notch! Our server Alejandro was attentive and on top of things and so friendly. Food and atmosphere was excellent and margaritas great. We will definitely be back ! ❤️“

“really don’t even want to write this review bc I want to keep Pequeño Cantina to myself, BUT this is my SPOT!! Tiff M is AMAZING and she is a wizard with the drinks AND service!!! I look forward to the food, drinks and atmosphere. 100/10“

“Family favorite. Good people and great staff.“

“From the complimentary chips and salsa, to our meals, to our margaritas…. Absolutely delicious. Our server was very nice and helpful. Can’t wait to cross the boarder again to come back and eat here. Definitely recommend.“

“Best Gourmet taco you can ever eat!! I will be there after church on Sunday. Lol. Even if you're not in the area this food is worth the travel the $ the time. it's a great addition to the full line of food trucks In the Detroit metro area. I'll seen pictures next time I was starving last visit... and Da Bomb was at the right place at the right time. Keep feeding us!! Go Lions“

“Fantastic service, great food!“

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“Some of the best tacos we have had in Metro Detroit. Way better than Condado's. I would highly recommend, but would be apprehensive so there was always a spot ready for me. The staff was just as equally amazing too. Thank you. 10/10 all day!!“

“Fast friendly service. Great food“

“First time trying it and let me say I regret not trying it sooner. I was a bit hesitant but Chris was extremely helpful and made so many great recommendations. I had the quesadillas (chicken), chips and queso. The dessert was over the top. When I say I am not typically a big eater I tried some of everything. The best part the servings were ample enough I have left overs for a day or two. In addition to Chris the staff was welcoming and friendly. I will be back. Chris needs a raise for doing an amazing job!!“

“Reanna is a great waitress! She is very patient and kind. Food was great!“

“El Fogon never fails to impress me. I've ordered many times and it's ALWAYS on point.“

“The food was great here!“

“I haven’t been here in years since I moved states 😅 but just like i remember, my go to order still on menu- tacos locos con la agua de horchata 🔥😋 my mom got enchiladas- everything super good oml. Thank you to the cooks and Valeria the waitress“

“Best burger I've ever eaten. Great environment, with a cool bar facing Woodward. I will be eating here regularly!
12/2024 Update: I have been occasionally eating here for nearly 3 years. It's STILL an awesome place to eat burgers in my personal opinion. Coworkers enjoy this place as well!
10/2025 Update: still amazing. Love this place.“

“Came in for a margarita after going on a first date that could’ve been better, and everything was fabulous. Best chicken tinga tacos I’ve ever had. I came here specifically because I wanted a real margarita made with lime and agave rather than sour mix. Best margarita I’ve had in Metro Detroit, and I’ve been around! Lol. 100/10 recommend. Also, my server Karina was so kind and attentive.“

“Friendly atmosphere, delicious food, and servers were excellent. Their cookies are worth the wait; hot and fresh from the oven! We enjoyed it so much, we went twice while we were in town for vacation.“

“I just enjoyed the Smokey BBQ Beef Brisket nachos today at Wyandotte Hospital. 10/10 recommend and sincerely hope The Nacho Grill will come back to serve us at the hospital again soon!!!“

“I have been dining here for at least 20 years. Me being an authentic Mexican and was raised on authentic Mexican food this is my all time favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. The wait staff is always friendly and on point with anything that I need. Never have I been disappointed.“

“I was at a work event and could walk here. I am very happy with this place. $5.99 mojitos, what a deal. I got the chicken and steak fajitas. The meat was not as big as I would like however, everything still tasted fantastic in the service was great. Stop in.“

“In the past I haven't liked my food. Which is my fault I choose the ingredients for my burrito. But I decided to try Qdoba again and today I finally loved my burrito. Which was all thanks to DLO's help. After I told him about my past experiences he went slow with me and even let me sample things! He made sure I didn't get anything with cilantro! He was super awesome and I appreciated him so much! DLO was the kindest and most patient cashier I ever had this location. Also the cashier Toro was very cute.“

“Private dining room is a fantastic place for a baby shower. The food, service & room provided the perfect venue. Highly recommend it!“

“We had Regina’s at our backyard wedding this past weekend and we couldn’t recommend them enough. They were incredibly easy to work with, organized, timely, and professional while providing delicious food! Our guest raved about their tacos and served food very quickly. We would love to have them at other functions and will seek them out wherever their truck is at. Truly couldn’t recommend Regina’s food truck enough!“

“Best wet burrito around in my opinion, and great prices!“