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    Hector's Kitchen

    4.7 (165 reviews)
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    Casual
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    My Huevos Pericos double egg dish with added pulled pork, yellow rice, black beans, and carmelized maduros! Toast with guava butter too!
    Madge Marley H.

    What a fabulous serendipitous find while on our way to nearby Lake Guntersville. We were searching for something eclectic in this area which has a plethora of steak, burger and pizza restaurants. Hector's Kitchen was an unexpected delight! Hector, of Colombian decent, grew up eating and preparing Cuban food! He started this special restaurant in 2017 offering authentic Hispanic fare. To begin, we enjoyed the chips and fresh salsa. Billy had the Colombian Special with beef! I had the Huevos Pericos dish with two eggs, yellow rice, black beans, grilled maduros (oh my!) and toast with a guava butter...I added the amazing pulled pork! Both entrees fantastic! Black beans are best we have ever eaten. Desserts were great, too! Flan was excellent- smooth throughout, perfectly cooked. And the fresh plantain bananas foster with a caramel butter sauce poured over a graham cracker crust cheesecake was unmatched. Love the eclectic and colorful atmosphere. No pretense. Just good food, prompt and friendly service and leaves you wanting to come back for more! I want to try the Cuban sandwich. A favorite among locals. Eager to eat that unique grilled corn on the cob too! The wings sounds tasty as well. Lots of dessert selections too. Plus their coffee is reviewed as being excellent! Thanks to Abby our server and Tina the chef! Didn't get to meet Hector. Next time! Highly recommend!

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    Lance E.

    This side of the road find will make you a Caribbean food lover for sure! We were greeted by a sweet lady that took our order. The place is eclectic, with indoor and outdoor seating. I had the coconut wrap. Man o man was it like being on an exotic island. The pork was juicy and sweet and the coconut on top was just the right touch and surprise. I had the corn, which was top tier for sure. It was grilled before seasoning. Jacob had the beef pot roast. It was juicy and tender. He also had the plantains and black beans. Both were delicious. If you're driving through Alabama and come across the chance to dine here...do it! You will be delighted with delicious food and an escape to a friendly place.

    Coconut Wrap Street Corn Yucca Fries
    Deana D.

    First time trying this place and it did not disappoint!! Delicious! Coconut warp, and yucca fries and the best iced coffee I think I've ever had! Staff were very friendly. Quaint little place. Also has a few tables outside as well.

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    Carol R.

    This was my first time visiting Hector's kitchen, and I was pleasantly surprised with how charming the atmosphere with its colorful murals and decor were, with the thoughtful and kind customer service, and the delicious food. There's a wonderful story behind this restaurant. I highly recommend you and discover for yourself.

    Street Corn
    Pamela J.

    I love Hector's kitchen! The Cuban sandwich is great! The bowls are also great. Last time we tried the street corn. It was very flavorful. They make a chimi mayo that you must try. Coffees are delicious too. The lady that services us is very sweet. It is a small, family like atmosphere. We make a 45 min drive just to eat here and it's worth it every time. :)

    One hell of a Cuban!!!
    Patrick H.

    First time here and definitely won't be my last! If you want authentic Mexican food then look no further than! I had heard that it was very authentic and to get there early because the dining room is small and will fill up fast. So, me and my friends got there early and found out if you want this authentic taste from over the boarder, then yes, you better get here quickly. There is seating outside that's covered, so there's that. And you could just do take out, but where's the fun in getting to know this down home staff?? The people here are a very close second to the amazing food. They treat you like they e known you for years and no one is a stranger! What a great out of the way place that has actual REAL Mexican food! I think it actually has some other influences in there as well. When you go inside you feel like you've stepped into a dive place in Tijuana! Such a great experience and the food is cooked to order, not premade! Enjoy the atmosphere and the people and the cuisine! I will be back because I couldn't try it all on the first visit! Thank you Hector! We will be back!

    Coconut Wrap with Plantains. Modunfo Rice with Mango.
    Pennie N.

    I'm stuck on the Coconut Wrap! So good! I get double rice for one of sides since it comes over a little rice and I got a fried egg one time and the next time plantains. I ordered extra mango as it is so delicious mixed with the rice and extra coconut sauce. My favorite little Attalla spot!

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    Justine D.

    I usually take better pictures of the food, but we were so hungry and everything was so incredible that it was basically jumping off the plate. Everything was scrumptious. The chicken wings were perfectly crispy with a sauce that my mother -in-law was nearly licking off the plate. The sauce they put on the beef empanada reminded me of a thicker chimichurri. The empanada had a nice crisp shell. I loved my Cuban sandwich and the queso and chips it came with. They managed to fry the bread perfectly without drying it out as other restaurants have done. The meat was delicious and the sauces worked great (love that hint of mustard). Pro tip... ask for more of the empanada sauce and dump it on your sandwich if you want a little heat. The mofongo was delicious... I especially enjoyed the tostones...Not overly chewy. All the food was fresh and incredibly well seasoned. The interior was adorable and... it may not be a big deal to most... but they had a space heater in the bathroom (tears of joy as it is currently winter). Service was super on top of it. My husband says this is one of his top ten favorite restaurants in the US!

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    Jarrod S.

    Very unique place that was very unexpected in my travels. Normal Tex-mex fare is close as you get in most places I travel and this place was a great mash up of Latin cuisine. Growing up in south Florida I am very familiar with Cuban food and the pork bowl was great. It had sweet plantains and some chopped mango that was a unique touch. The croquettes was not a way I was used to it getting and the empanada was a first as well even being familiar with Colombian food. The green sauce was delicious but was disappointed their espresso machine was down. Will stop through on my next journey that way.

    Park at this sign for happy tummy's and big smiles.
    Alexander M.

    Authentic, hand prepped and cooked, real ribstick-ingly, Great food. Great atmosphere, lots of colors and flowers. Attentive and caring staff. Oh yeah, at reasonable prices! Thank you for allowing my family and I to patronize your lovely establishment.

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    6 months ago

    Great service and wonderful food. I enjoy every time I get food from Hector's. I hope you choose to try them some time.

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    I would eat here every week if I lived in the area. Great food, friendly staff. Salsa and queso amazing.

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    4 months ago

    Awesome food and great hospitality, would highly recommend it as a must visit restaurant. Found it by total luck and was greatly satisfied.

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    The food was great. I had the yellow rice bowl with pulled pork and my wife had the Cuban. Both meals were great and we will be back.

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    I have only had something from there once and it was very good. It was take out that I had at home.

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    I love this place. The food is always great and the staff is always so nice. The atmosphere here is so fun and peaceful.

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    This place is fantastic! Authentic Cuban food. The slow cooked pork is great. Cuban sandwich is the best. I will be back.

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