I have not been here in a while, and I forget just how good this place is. Love the authentic…read morePeruvian dishes at very affordable prices. These dishes could easily fit inside a fine-dining restaurant. This time, I had the Paella Valenciana, and it hit the spot. The combination of creamy rice, sausage, chicken, calamari, shrimp, onions, and lemon juice was exactly what I needed. This has such an authentic flavor and freshness to it that is definitely not your run-of-the-mill tex mex, which of course I still love. My friend also had a glass of wine, and he said he was surprised at how good it was. I need to come here more often!

My review is based on the Peruvian food. You have to keep in mind that this is really a Peruvian…read morerestaurant that serves mexican food on the side. Peruvian food= very good! Mexican food= ok The Peruvian taco is worth a visit on its' own- fantastic!

$7 for the chips and salsa we didn't order, and they were the worst we've ever had…read more We asked for water and we were brought bottles. The tacos were good. They got my order wrong, but I didn't complain. It was tasty. We will not be going back.

I feel like part of my goal in life is to find well off the beaten path places like this that serve…read moreauthentic, traditional, and quality, international cuisine. I ordered the stewed pork chop with sliced, fried green bananas. It also came with salad, cheese, rice, and beans. All of it traditional Honduran style. Loved all of it. The creamy, rich tomato based sauce covering the pork chop was something to rave about. The salad was very unique, and the cheese was from Honduras the staff said. Fried bananas made a nice side dish. Excellent quality, quantity, and value.

One of my fav spots in town and have enjoyed it for years. Such a staple to Bham. Sad that they are…read morenow closed but will cherish the memories, and will attempt to recreate certain dishes.

Met some friends for a quick dinner one Tuesday night. Perfect opportunity to try their Tacos and…read moreTequila Tuesday Special. Mix and match your choice of three tacos. Always can't decide on just one option so this was absolutely perfect. We shared an appetizer prior which balanced the meal. We decided to have another round of drinks while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the restaurant space. Service was attentive, friendly and expeditious from the moment we entered until our departure.

Cayo Coco has been on my list of restaurants to try for a few months now, and I can confidently say…read morethat I'll be back soon! I genuinely could have ordered almost anything off the menu; everything sounded delicious. Unfortunately, I don't have the budget or the ability to consume every dish off the menu, so my boyfriend and I settled on splitting 2 small plates and 1 entree. What we ordered: -Smoked Fish Fritters: a Cuban delicacy. Still thinking about how good these were. Plenty to share! -Snapper Ceviche: personally not my thing, but my boyfriend loved this. I honestly wanted to like this, but the raw fish started to weird me out. -Jerk Chicken: served atop a tomato/bbq risotto that was devine. The inside here is so cozy and slightly tropical. They have a huge alcoholic selection too if that's your vibe. I'm so excited to return and try some more dishes!

Cayo Coco restaurant missed the mark for me. I really enjoyed how the dining areas really lean into…read morethe tropical theme. I ordered the Espresso Martini ($14); it was lacking something in the flavor, but that could possibly be from me going against the grain when ordering. I had the jerk chicken, it was not a true jerk chicken ($29) it was basically grilled chicken with sauce so when expecting something more authentic it was disappointing to say the least. The tamarind caesar ($15) was also different than I expected; although I would make a trip for it, I would order it again when visiting. The best thing I tried was actually the typhoon brusssel sprouts ($12), I was very happy with them and honestly would have been okay if that was the only thing I ordered. The wait staff was great, very personable and being willing to dicuss the menu and give suggestions. Espresso Martini(Vodka-Carajillo) 7/10 flavor is not what accustomed to might have been better with the Rum normally fixed with. Tamarind Caesar- at first glance definitely not my regular Caesar. Definitely not an average Caesar the lettuce is grilled giving it a smoky flavor, caught off guard but I would order again. 8/10 Jerk Chicken- overall was a good dish first time trying farro wasn't sure what to expect made me think of oatmeal, the mango salsa and sauce on the chicken was good the chicken itself was a bit dry but still good. Overall I would give the dish a 7.5 I rarely order chicken out and I think this was a reminder why. Typhoon Brussel Sprouts- had great taste 9/10 I could come back and get a drink with the Brussels. Would consider the Star of the night The price was consistent with the area, nothing seemed overly priced. Portions were also large enough to be split so if with a group and wanting to try multiple items you would be able to do it and have enough.

When me and mi familia were driving through Birmingham, we stopped at El Barrio for dinner. We had…read morea great experience! The food here was great. For starters, we got chips and queso. They were really good. After enjoying the starters, I ordered some chicken tacos. They were great! The guacamole was definitely my favorite part. I really enjoyed my meal. The service here was great! Our waiter was super kind and helpful. The inside was super clean. The bathrooms were very clean too. This place had a good Ambiance to it. Overall, great Mexican restaurant and I highly recommend trying it if you are ever in Birmingham.

We heard lots of good things about El Barrio and since we were in the downtown area, we decided to…read morecheck it out ourselves... So glad we did! Being downtown, parking is not always the greatest, but it was a lovely evening for walking less than a block to the restaurant. It was a Saturday evening so there was a little wait, but we were able to sit outside and have a drink while we waited. Once inside, the place was dimly lit, really loud with music and very clean. And for having unisex bathrooms, those were surprisingly clean as well. Our waitress was great, I wish I could remember her name... but I do know she was from Cali. We ordered a couple of strawberry margaritas, which were just your basic drink, but still refreshing. Started off with a basket of chips, salsa and fundido. This is considered an appetizer, so no freebies here. The chips were fresh and warm, the salsa had a nice flavor and the fundido was ok according to the kiddo. We had the grilled shrimp tacos with rice and beans. You had to assemble your own tacos tonight, and order rice and beans separately as the taco plate had no sides, but all delicious.... Beans had a nice kick, the shrimp tacos were missing something in my opinion, but not sure what. We also had the best shrimp quesadilla we ever tried. It has overly stuffed and cheesy with wonderful lime cream sauce to go with it. This entree was a huge hit all around and it did come with a side, so no extra charges. To finish off dinner, we all shared the strawberry tres leches and OMG... Absolutely the best we have had in a while. Too bad it's seasonal. Over all, great experience and would definitely g

This was my first time coming and it was a good experience! I loved the outdoor seating and casual…read morevibe of the restaurant. You order at the bar and pick up food at the bar. Margarita was okay, but cheap so good for me! Tacos were actually pretty good and they kept me full! The dipping appetizer was perfect for four of us. Service was pretty fast.

First time here in a really long time for restaurant week! My boyfriend and I got the $15 lunch…read moremenu which was a lot of food for $15 each! The tacos were fish and asado! Both very good, but the asado was my favorite! It was a sweet BBQ flavor and simple with pico on top! Large tacos may I add! I got rice and beans for a side which were pretty good, but not great! Black beans were mild on the spice level and rice was unremarkable. My boyfriend got the arepa (shredded beef) and it was pretty good! The plantains were my favorite side by far! They were cut thick and fried with a good crunch! We got queso and street corn for an appetizer and the street corn was my favorite! It was sweet, savory and tangy all at once! I would come back just for the street corn! There was no one there but we also got there as soon as they opened. Service was great and our waitress/bartender was very nice!

This place was very cute on the inside. They provide chips and salsa with their table service. I…read morewent on a Saturday morning so the wait time was not long. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla and Jamaican margarita. Both were delicious. I would definitely go back.

This was the first time we tried this restaurant. It was great! They take a slightly different…read moreapproach to their recipes and it is very nicely done and presented. The atmosphere is Mexican Festive! From the bar to the dining areas many different styles and colors grace the ceilings and wall. It's a casual place and the entire service team is very friendly and welcoming! We went with some friends who go there quite often and we are so glad we did!

This place feels like mom's kitchen. The staff is patient and kind and have some of the best food…read morein the city. Chicken Deliciously grilled to moist perfection. Great prices. Love, love, love this place. Plenty of parking........

I have no problem with the food I actually like it sometimes it hit or miss been going here since…read more2006 but today I reached my final straw. I ordered a 2pc combo $9.50 that comes with a medium sized drink I ask to upgrade to a large I was charged $4 to upgrade when a large drink by itself cost $2.75 make it make sense. Total rip off and don't care to hide it I just hope those extra dollars was worth it because one thing I refuse to do is let you play in my face. Safe to say this is my last visit.

We visited Rojo yesterday for the first time in what seems like ages! It's still funky, eclectic…read moreRojo and makes me think of Nana Funk's and The Nick merged and became a small restaurant it would have the Rojo vibe. Jake and the staff were beyond friendly and kind! The patio was a popular spot with hard walls and heavy duty plastic windows, ample seating despite it being a rare 70 degree Alabama December day. Parking is a slight challenge as it has always been, however there was plenty of street parking out front and around the corner. The restaurant was clean, with a few water spills, and the rest rooms (several are unisex) were clean! We had a party of five adults and two children and helped ourselves to push 4-tops together to make room for everyone. It's order at the back counter to the right of the bar. Pay in advance with a three percent (I think) discount if you use cash. You get a number and they bring your dishes to you. I opted for brunch scrambled eggs platter, best friend had their chicken tortilla soup, we shared guac and chips, hubs had an enchalada, daughter had a tofu/meat substitute quesadilla plate since she is a vegetarian, her hubs got a delicious looking meat sandwich plate and their beautiful children enjoyed chicken fingers and fries from the children's menu. The music was fun and relaxing (think early Stevie Nick's) and at a volume that was just right for conversation. We appreciated the kind staff, great dishes, and eclectic relaxing environment for our post Christmas get together. Reservations were not required. Thanks Rojo for delivering since 2002!

We came here for some Cinco de Mayo shenanigans. It wasn't crowded but eventually the crowd picked…read moreup quickly. They had drink specials on margaritas. The normal Latin/ American food menu was available. I ordered chicken fajitas; they actually were decent and I enjoyed them. I did have to add some extra seasonings to enhance the taste a little. Portion sizes were substantial. I had leftovers. I also had the Kip's dip. I didn't love the margaritas but weren't horrible. The staff had fun / upbeat demeanors. Despite it being busy. I love the ambiance & patio here. The extra side is now for reserved events only. I really wish it was still open for normal visits. We enjoyed our Cinco de Mayo visit to Rojo!