This was one of our best Mexican restaurant experiences ever! We are staying at a hotel nearby and…read morestopped here because it was convenient and because it was well-rated. What a great choice! The owner, Gustavo, was our server and he was extremely helpful and warming. He made suggestions from the menu which turned out to be great. He also turned the TV toward us so that we could watch our Carolina Panthers play while we enjoyed our drinks, which were terrific, by the way. We both recommend this restaurant as one of the best! This is a family-owned restaurant and the personal touch shines through! Thank you Gus!

Moved to the area a few months ago and tried El Cerrito and was impressed. Service was good and…read moreattentive, which is rare around here. And the food was great. I've been back a few times now and brought friends and family because I was confident it was going to be a perfect evening. And I have not been disappointed.

Delicious and affordable. Always crowded when I visit. Food…read moreis consistently good. Special requests have always been correct.

Really cool spot in an older building and the staff is very friendly. They sat us immediately no…read morewaiting on a Sunday after church. Now, let's get to the food. I think the salsa was okay; I love a spicy flavor. The taco salad with grilled chicken was OK not the best it was missing seasoning. I'll have to go and try again and maybe a different dish, the cheese dip was pretty good. I'll give this visit a 7/10.

There was more than a 40 minute wait. Service was very slow because there were not enough…read morewaiters/waitresses. The waitress that did finally get to our table apologized for the wait. We noticed she seemed to be the only waitress. Compliments to her, she was very calm in a stressful situation.

Fantastic, healthy meal. I was attracted to the fact that they have both tofu and tempeh as…read moreprotein options. I ordered the Platter with tempeh and it was so good and healthy. It came with sweet potatoes, black beans, rice and guacamole. Yum!! Look how great it looks in that photo!

This is good, but nothing outstanding. Food was good, service was good so no major flaws. The…read moreatmosphere was goood I guess so I would recommend if you want some Mexican food.

The food is always so good and the service is friendly and efficient. The restaurant is decorated…read morevery authentically.

I'm in town for a couple of nights for work and arrived pretty late my first night. This was one of…read morethe few restaurants still open, so I decided to give it a try. I checked Yelp beforehand and noticed some pretty negative reviews, but after eating here, I honestly have no idea why. I had a fabulous experience! The food was great and very reasonably priced. I ordered the enchiladas verde, half chicken and half beef, and the portion was huge. They also bring complimentary chips and salsa, and the salsa was really good. My waiter was incredibly friendly and helpful. He took the time to help me decide what to order and provided excellent service throughout the meal. The service was top-notch. It definitely has a lively Mexican bar atmosphere, but I thought that was part of the charm. Great food, generous portions, reasonable prices, and friendly service--especially when you need a good meal later in the evening. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend this place to my fellow business travelers!

After a long day and wanting something late night, because staying downtown, apparently everything…read morecloses food wise around 7-8p, and Jalapeños came through in the clutch because we caught them about 30 mins before closing Walked in and was quickly greeted and seated when the show began. Chips and salsa came very quick and before we knew it, Jose was on the scene and took care of us like family. I only wish Jose was employed at my local Mexican restaurant because he made the night! Food was great which we ordered grilled chicken chimichangas w/beans & rice. Always go with grilled chicken versus shredded chicken...way more flavorful. Beans and rice were your classic staple that were made as expected Grilled chicken tacos were on point and had the right mix of toppings which strangely some Mexican places don't always get right For a late night quick meal in the South where places don't often stay open late, we were glad to stumble across this restaurant and we'll be back before we leave town. But THE hero was Jose, dinner and a show....trust me...to the locals, you have a true gem and hope you take care him. Loved that guy!

I moved away to Alabama to play college golf. As a young, homesick California transplant, I thought…read morethat meant the complete disappearance of my beloved Mexican food. Surely, I wouldn't be able to find any quality taquerias here, let alone any that could hold a candle to the ones back home. The late-night taco escapades would have to wait. Enter La Coronilla. Who would have thought that one of the most authentic, delicious taquerias I've ever seen could be found deep in the heart of Montgomery? This place was my absolute saving grace during my time as a student-athlete. I look back fondly on all the times I stopped in to reward myself with some tacos after a long week of grinding, both in the classroom and in competition. The Lengua tacos are by far the best I have ever had, and it is not even close; the meat is somehow perfectly crispy on the outside while maintaining lengua's incredible trademark tenderness at the same time -- nowhere else have I seen this accomplished. It is unbelievably rich, unctuous, fatty, and flavorful. The Al Pastor here is also dynamite; it's beautifully seasoned, has just the right amount of kick, and the pineapple notes really come through. The Chorizo is great as well; a little sweet, a little smoky, a little spicy. The Carne Asada's got a great char on it, and is also well-executed. The place just screams authenticity, and has generally friendly service as well -- though I find it much easier to communicate with the staff in Spanish, rather than English. I'm going to be honest -- having graduated this past spring, there are not very many things that I will miss about Alabama. That said, this place is definitely one of them, and it pains me to think that I may never have the chance to eat here again. La Coronilla became a great comfort for me -- it made me feel like I was home, even though home was thousands of miles away. Please do yourself a favor and stop by. Until we meet again...

Estoy sumamente decepcionada con la manera en que este negocio manejó nuestra situación y con el…read moretrato que recibimos. Hace aproximadamente dos meses, mi mamá, mi hermana y yo fuimos personalmente a este restaurante para organizar la comida para la recepción de mi boda. Hablamos directamente con la dueña, quien sabía perfectamente que el pedido era para una boda. Hablamos de la cantidad y del precio, llegamos a un acuerdo, e incluso ella misma ofreció incluir una charola de arroz y una de frijoles sin costo adicional. Cerramos el trato con un apretón de manos y ella nos indicó que llamáramos una semana antes de la boda para confirmar el pedido. Eso fue exactamente lo que hicimos. Cuando llamé una semana antes de mi boda para confirmar, la dueña se negó a respetar el acuerdo y nos dio un nuevo precio 250% más alto que el que ella misma había acordado con nosotras. Su explicación fue que no habían calculado bien sus costos antes de darnos el precio original. Sin embargo, esa no es responsabilidad del cliente. Como dueña de un negocio, es su responsabilidad conocer sus costos antes de dar un precio y comprometerse con un cliente, especialmente cuando sabe que ese cliente está confiando en ese acuerdo para alimentar a los invitados de una boda. Nosotras hicimos estos arreglos con dos meses de anticipación y seguimos exactamente las instrucciones que ella nos dio para confirmar el pedido. A pesar de eso, nos dejaron a una semana de nuestra boda buscando a última hora otra opción para la comida de la recepción. Cuando intenté hablar con ella sobre el acuerdo que habíamos hecho, me trató de una manera muy irrespetuosa y prácticamente dio por terminada la conversación. Cancelar un acuerdo para la comida de una boda con solo una semana de anticipación porque no calcularon correctamente sus propios costos me parece sumamente poco profesional. Después de nuestra experiencia, yo no confiaría en este negocio para atender un evento importante. Translation: I am extremely disappointed with the way we were treated by this business. About two months ago, my mother, sister, and I went to this restaurant specifically to arrange food for my wedding reception. We spoke directly with the owner. She knew exactly what the food was for, we discussed the quantity and price, and she even offered to include rice and beans at no additional charge. We agreed on everything, shook hands on the deal, and she instructed us to call one week before the wedding to confirm the order. We did exactly that. When I called one week before my wedding to confirm the food for our reception, the owner refused to honor the agreement and instead quoted us a price 250% higher than what she had personally agreed to. Her explanation was that they had not properly calculated their costs before agreeing to the original price. That is not the customer's responsibility. As the business owner, it is her responsibility to know her costs before quoting a price and making an agreement--especially when she knows that customer is relying on that agreement to feed guests at a wedding reception. We made these arrangements two months in advance and followed her instructions for confirming the order. Instead, we were left one week before our wedding scrambling to find replacement food for our reception. When I tried to address the agreement we had made, I was treated disrespectfully and the conversation was shut down. Backing out of an agreement for a wedding reception one week beforehand because you failed to calculate your own costs is incredibly unprofessional. Based on our experience, I would not trust this business to cater an important event.

Excellent quick friendly service. Open on Sundays. Family friendly atmosphere. Delicious steak.read more

Went in for medium cheese dip take out. Owner saw the 10.00 bill in my hand and charged me 9,00…read more Hope it was worth it to him, I was a regular and will never darken his door again. Smooth Operator.

This place is a 10/10! Ordered a fajita burrito that had steak chicken and shrimp, chicken flautas…read morecomes with rice and a half avocado and shredded iceberg lettuce, and a shrimp cocktail. For beverages ordered orchata and piña The food is absolutely excellent! Very flavorful. Total cost $53 without tip but let me tell you it's worth it. The burrito was so big definitely two people can share it. I haven't had flautas that good in such a long time, can also be shared because portions are huge.

Delicious food!! Vey authentic. Clean, friendly. Huge portion. I ordered the chicken fundido. It…read morecan with corn tortillas. I had enough for 3 meals!