What a fabulous spot this is for authentic tacos and South of the Border food and libations. The staff are friendly and accommodating. The interior is clean and comfortable with the expected fun and inviting atmosphere. The food quality is off the charts here. Well done, my amigos!! read more

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Came on a Monday to watch football, was solo so sat at the bar. Tender was helpful and attentive enough, but could have used a few more check-ins. Could hear music and cursing from the kitchen, which doesn't bother me ordinarily, but I was trying to watch the game. Food was good so will probably be back but will try a table for service next time or carry out read more

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The food, service and atmosphere was great! I enjoyed my birthday dinner there. I would recommend El Taco Shop to my family and friends. read more

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So dang good!!! Birria tacos with lots of consumme!! Chips w 3 dips, were excellent, all of it; huge well seasoned Guacamole, delicioso cheese sauce and really good salsa!!! read more

Coming from SoCal, I didn't have high expectations. Given this is the only Mexican restaurant I dined at in Alabama, I would say it's yummy and for the right price. I ordered an elote bowl, all the tacos, guacamole, a margarita, horchata, piña, and a sope. Their salsa bar and accoutrements were awesome and self serve. So glad their aguq frescas were homemade and not a mix. The margarita was decent. The carne asada taco was too dry. The lengua and camaron, and chorizo were the best out of the taco meats I tried. (Which was at least 7). The guac wasn't good, the avocados weren't fresh IMO. The sope was delicious. I came here twice and wish I ordered the sope both times. The service was quick, the cleanliness was great inside and out. Staff were kind. This place gets packed at lunch and dinner. read more

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A little hectic in there and definitely warm, but the food was really good. Didn't manage to get pics but everyone in my group was happy with the tacos, quesadillas, huevos, etc. that we ordered. I'm not from the area but I would go back sometime. read more

Nice place. Pretty quick service. When you first come in, you order and pay first. Then once your sit, they will bring your food to you. I ordered the birria tacos and they were great! Nice space, with an outdoor patio as well. They also have a bar so I can definitely see this being a good weekend spot. read more

Love the guacamole and quesadillas!! The staff are friendly and accommodating, solid folks!

Craving some good authentic Mexican food? Look no further!! My co-workers tipped me off to this place and now it's one of my favorite places to eat at in the city! Not only is the food great so is the staff and the facility itself. It is clean with a couple of televisions and a bar to watch games or just relax and talk in your group. Are you picky and not confident that someone else can top your tacos? Well you get the tortilla and the meat then go to the toppings bar to do the rest. Don't worry they label the salsas so you don't grab the wrong one! Bonus for those of you with kids who love fans, they have a huge one that can entertain kids of all ages!! read more

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Definitely would recommend this place! Service and food was amazing, I would definitely recommend the margarita flight and the sopes really delicious! read more

A little slow portions kinda on the smaller side it was decent but definitely not one of my favorites. read more

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First, the food is AMAZING! The service is quick and very efficient and the ambiance is great with a mix of different music playing in the restaurant. The prices are very reasonable but the FOOD is worth every penny. read more

El Taco Shop - Tostada de Shrimp Ceviche, Chips, taco de lengua, Bistek a la Mexicana and Agua de Piña - Mexican Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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Really great food, we got the birria tacos and they were so good we come back here each time we are in Montgomery. Great service too!

WORTTH THE TRIP! These are the Best street tacos in 100 miles! Excellent quality meats, plus a vast salsa bar for toppings, and the heat! read more

Came to this place on a whim based off the yelp reviews and honestly it was so worth it! The food was authentic, hot, fresh, and most importantly delicious. The margarita was also exceptional, I ended up ordering a spicy one and it definitely hit the spot. The staff were incredibly friendly and even brought a water bowl out for our dogs. The inside space was bigger than I expected and very nicely organized and decorated. The restroom was clean as well. read more

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It has been hit or miss lately and that's a bummer but for the most part they are worth the visit and I recommend giving them a try. The burrito gandalla is my go to, I just need them to work on their consistency! read more

amazing food, consistent every time. the service is fast and friendly, and they have a really nice outdoor seating area to relax and enjoy some drinks and tacos. We live 2 hours away and still go atleast twice a month! read more

Food, service and ambience A plus Good bar selection, interesting cocktails, Great diverse selection of meats not acailable in the typical Alabama Mexican restaurant I would recommend it to anyone and already have read more

The corn is the bomb. My kids love the steak and cheese fries. Really nice people. Great atmosphere

Every time I come here the service is consistent and the flavors are consistent as well. I would come here again and again for authentic Mexican food. read more

El Taco Shop - Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

I recently moved here from Texas and it has been a struggle to find good tacos, Mexican food. This place was great. Food was great, chips and queso great. Very clean. Friendly and attentive staff. I'll be back. read more

The food came out really fast! The customer service was also good but the highlight of this place was how good the food was I ate their chorizo torta and let me tell you it was bomb I'm not from here but if come back again from a road trip for sure we are coming back! read more

Went to this restaurant as a group, and there was plenty of sitting. The food came out fast and was very tasty. The service was pretty good, no complaints there, they were friendly helpful and removed the dishes quickly after we finished eating. Most of us ordered the Birria tacos with consommé and rice and were not disappointed. The chorizo and cheese dip was on point. I would definitely recommend the guacamole, if you like authentic chunky guacamole. My comrades were raving about the margaritas, which also seem to be on point. read more

El Taco Shop - Seating - Mexican Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

Bangin' good steak burrito and the street corn was awesome too! Great vibe and atmosphere. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Montgomery read more

El Taco Shop - Burrito Street Corn - Mexican Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

We love the atmosphere here and the owner is very welcoming. The food is delicious and fresh and the salsa bar makes this place even better than a typical restaurant. It lets you customize your taco and there are other special items on the menu like the giant shrimp cocktail. This is a very popular Sunday lunch spot that is family friendly. They also have modest bar area with great frozen, blended and standard cocktails. YUMM! We love this spot. -M and R and G read more

I've been here quite a few times so my review is a summation of all my visits. The first time I came - the pastor tacos were absolutely amazing, like the ones I had in Houston. Over time the quality declined and I'm not sure what happened for real. I brought my friends here and they loved the place so it's good for groups. The taco shells are freshly made and they have a condiment bar where you add whatever you want to your tacos. I recommend giving this place a try read more

El Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

My partner and I spent a few months in El Paso, TX before heading to Montgomery and we had some of the best tacos over there. El Taco Shop hits the spot and we were pleasantly surprised. We've been back several times and he gets the birria tacos and I get a taco salad bowl. The restaurant is clean and service is good. I like that they have a lil salsa bar so you can self serve as needed. read more

Buddy, I have been living in Georgia for almost two years and I don't have a spot for Mexican food. You know what I mean. When someone asks you "what's your spot for Mexican food?" I don't have one. Well this place might be my "spot." The food is more than great! And they have beer! Tacos and beer; perfect combination. The burrito is probably the biggest we've had in the south and these birria tacos are . Holy cow that was good! Go eat here! Won't be disappointing. Promise. I hope I travel out this way again so I can get tacos coming to Alabama and leaving Alabama. Oh I almost forgot. I had to order the elote too a d that bad Larry was delicious. I'm comparing it to the corn man who would roll down the neighborhoods honking a horn yelling "elote!" I grew up with that. This corn is pretty good and I was so happy eating it. read more

El Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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It's becoming redundant to sing the praises about this lil' gem of a place but it would be an absolute injustice to not share with others how wonderful the El Taco Shop is. I'm not going to try and put into words what it's all about... just come and try it. If you don't like it, you haven't spent enough to complain about! Great prices, fresh authentic food and excellent service! It's the trifecta of dining out and it's all in one place! Promise you'll like if not love it! It's just plain ole good food and friendly people ! read more

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The service was amazing and quick. The food was amazing, especially for it being my first time. Can't wait to come back again.

Seat yourself is where it's at here. Busy place which means it's gotta be good. The tictok birria tacos, dip sampler, elotes, and shrimp ceviche are exactly what you need for a good authentic Mexican meal. Takes you right to the heart of Mexico with the painted towns on the walls to the colorful geiko statues throughout. By far my favorite Mexican place. read more

Yeeeeeess my friend those tacos are Mmm Mmm good This tiny restaurant serves more than a dozen types of tacos. Located in a strip mall and has become my favorite when in the aka The Gump Montgomery al. Since opening for business in 2018 which was my first time coming , I noticed it's become a more popular spot for anyone craving authentic Mexican food, especially tacos. The family owned and operated uses fresh ingredients for their tacos and other menu items. The Shop offers 10 meat flavors for their tacos, including Azada (steak strips), Al Pastor (marinated pork), Carnitas (deep-fried chopped pork), Chorizo (Mexican sausage), Pollo Adovado (marinated chicken), Tripa (beef intestines), Res Y Cabeza (beef roast), Lengua (beef tongue), Buche (pork stomach), Aldilla (pork belly), Camaron (shrimp), and Campechana (steak and chorizo). Tacos come in a corn tortilla price varies In addition to the 10 meat flavors, you can also add a variety of toppings to your tacos from the restaurant's toppings bar so you can create even more types/flavors of tacos. The tacos can be ordered individually or as part of a combo. The 3 Al Pastor tacos I had was nice and flavors blended well with the green salsa, cilantro and onions and added slice avocado. My hubs enjoyed his Lengua tacos which seems to be his choice of meat in tacos and burritos, I'm not really fond of cow tongue. We got our food to go, but the indoor seating did appear clean for dining. Overall the freshness and flavors of all the ingredients are memorable. read more

Unbelievably good! The employees were friendly, fast and were hispanic so not only was the food DELICIOUS, the ambience was totally on point. I was in San Diego a few years back, staying with my brother while he was stationed there and this food is just as good as the stuff I'd get right on the border. Definitely coming back because the food (chilaquiles, enchiladas, ceviche) is too good to not indulge in regularly. Not only was the food great but the employees were hardworking and friendly too. Great job to everyone that is a part of this restaurant!!! read more

Wow! This place is really good. Barría tacos will always keep me coming back. Nice place to stop and eat. Food was out pretty fast. No complaints from me. Can't wait to go back. read more

LOVED the food!! Service was okay. Me and my Husband went here for tacos and he got the barria tacos and he said they were great! The scene is very cute and homey. read more

The guacamole was brown and disgusting, the veggie burrito was a soggy mess and the chicken and rice had shrimp in it which I'm allergic to. The response is got when I called was just " sorry about that". Our meal was inedible for 3 different reasons and there was no offer to remake it, or refund just a snarky half apology. Don't waste your time, just go to Sol. read more

Definitely a go-to for good Mexican food! That's my headliner. Now for the detail: Food: pretty good! I am a Mexican food fan to the core and I was very pleased with my food. Flautas were delish, tacos were surprisingly flavorful even though they were bare, and the guac was tasty. I will say that the salsa was less than pleasing though. They didn't have bursting flavor or anything. Also, the hot salsa was actually mild. No bueno! Atmosphere: being that I came during COVID, it was very well organized and clean. They set up tables with signs that designated where to pick up your food. I obviously couldn't dine in, so I rated the pickup was 5 out of 5. They said 20 minutes and it was ready. I asked for salsa and they gave me three options of them. Nothing was missing and everything was packaged very neatly. Customer service: the ladies that helped us were more than helpful. They showed us where our food was when I picked up only half of my order. They wore masks and tried to keep their distance from the customers. It was a very pleasant experience considering the situation were in. Would I recommend? Yup! Will I be back? Most likely. read more

El Taco Shop - Mexican Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

My boyfriend and I recently relocated to Montgomery, AL. We stopped here on a Tuesday and could not believe what gem we came across!!!!! Made sure to call ahead and ask about the liquor offerings,...we prefer vodka lol. We had queso, Chicharrones, fries, chicken taco, rice/beans, tamale, and the "tik tok Birria Tacos." I am speechless!!!!!!!! The food was literally amazing and the customer service was even better. Do not designate....run to this place!! I sat at the bar with my boyfriend and we will start walking here once a week!!! Thank you for your hospitality read more

I had the TikTok 4(birria tacos with consume and Mexican rice ) abs 2 elote. This was my first time here and it was amazing. Everything was perfect. I will definitely be returning to try more of the menu. read more

El Taco Shop - Birria Tacos with consumé and Mexican rice - Mexican Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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As a California kid that somehow ended up going to college in Alabama, I often find myself craving food from home. That includes my regular squadron of local go-to taquerias; my all-time favorite food is Mexican food, and so I was hoping to find a good taco spot to hold me over until graduation. First up was El Taco Shop, which I had heard was the best and most authentic taqueria in the area. On my visit, I decided on four tacos: two carne asada ("azada" on the menu; their supposed specialty, $2.00 each), one lengua ($2.75), and one al pastor ($2.00). I have to say, I was expecting more considering the overwhelmingly positive opinions on the food here. The "azada" in particular had a weird aftertaste that I just couldn't shake off; good carne asada is always a hallmark of a quality taqueria, but it fell well short here. The lengua was close, but not quite there; while very tender, I think it could've used a touch more flavor. The al pastor taco was decent, and probably the best of the bunch; it was charred nicely and spiced reasonably well. Overall, I didn't have a bad experience here, and it wouldn't exactly be a total waste of your time to come in, either. But I'll stop short of saying that it was good enough to satisfy my Mexican food hunger pangs... high standards from your typical homesick Californian, I guess. read more

El Taco Shop - Left to right: tacos de asada ("azada"), lengua, y al pastor. Not bad, but nothing special. - Mexican Near Me - Montgomery, Alabama

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