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!“

“Absolutely love this place. Excellent food, great service. We frequent both the original Allen Park location and Sterling Heights. We love the asada and Al pastor tacos, the pollo quesadilla and the carne asada fries. Portions are an excellent value for the price.“

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

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

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

“Wow - just the best Mexican food!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Last night I had my 23rd birthday party at Mojave cantina and Brianna jones Custer was our waitress that took care of us she was amazing and very kind and sweet to take care of our big party. 10/10 best place and nice employees! 2/18/26“

“🌮🔥 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“

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

“The Menudo was excellent!“

“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 !!!“

“I got three taco dinners , steak and chicken, rice and beans were SUPER good and so were the tacos, only a 5 minute wait for three dinners!!! The atmosphere was great it reminds me of when I go to markets with my dad :) will probably go here again for their food and shopping section.“

“Absolutely love this place. Excellent food, great service. We frequent both the original Allen Park location and Sterling Heights. We love the asada and Al pastor tacos, the pollo quesadilla and the carne asada fries. Portions are an excellent value for the price.“

“Da Bomb Tacos are the Bomb!
The food is the bomb !
The service is the bomb!
My first the bomb Taco experience was in 2024 when the food truck what's located on Livernois and Warrington only on Sundays. I will look forward to every Sunday and I am happy to know that they are in a permanent location that is open 6 days a week!“

“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 😁“

“love the food. the staff was great. the vibe is fire. So happy they're on Woodward near us.🤙“

“First time.. Awesome food… highly recommended!!!!“

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

“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!!“

“Family favorite. Good people and great staff.“

“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 is delicious and online ordering is easy, time estimates are almost always spot on and you get a text when your food is ready. My favs include all the tacos, cilantro potatoes, even the rice and beans are really good. Guac and chips is good too, just small size of guac.“

“This is my favorite Mexican restaurant to go to with a large group. They always allow us separate bills. They take good care of us & the food & margs are always on point! Love this place!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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“

“la comida era muy delicioso gracias por todo“

“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 ! ❤️“

“Great service and food!👍🏻🍻“

“We came here after dance class with my daughter and her friends and the food and service was excellent!! We will definitely be back!! 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!!!“

“First time coming here and the experience has been great. Great food, great atmosphere and great fajitas mhmh! My partner got tacos and tamales and he loved them. He called them traditional tacos! Would come here again. Excited to see the patio in the summer. Our server Meagan was great and friendly.“

“Fast friendly service. Great food“

“Started with the homemade molcajete guac and esquites, we knew we were in for a treat. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. We split the tacos and tamales which were both amazing. Coupled with the homemade sauces (the arbol and habanero are perfectly hot), it was a wonderful dinner out. Highly recommend anyone looking for some authentic Mexican 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!!“

“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.“

“Fantastic service, great food!“

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

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

“Our waitress was very helpful she brought over out breakfast of Chorizo con Juevos (awesome)and Eggs not your typical greasy chorizo it was the most flavorful and no grease residue or aftertaste that usually stays with you all day. Eggs Rachancheros / green sauce that were cooked perfect. As for the atmosphere it's a Bar , Mexican rough apparently the fights are mostly in the men's bathroom.. beat up..🤠 I will return for a different dish to try out next time. Enjoy!“

“The food was great here!“

“Jake at Qdoba deserves a promotion, a raise, and probably his own burrito named after him. Seriously—this was hands-down the best customer service I’ve had in a long time. He was upbeat, funny, and made the whole experience feel less like ordering food and more like hanging out with a friend who just happens to make amazing burritos. If every place had a Jake, the world would be a happier (and better-fed) place.“

“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.“

“Steak birria tacos pretty good, id love to have that option in a burrito or over nachos.. definitely not taco bell, but definitely not authentic Mexican either. But I was pleased with my order and will go back to get the same thing or another taco. Thanks Mo and Adam“

“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!!!“