What a hidden gem. I had to be at the Jefferson Co courthouse for jury duty and found this place…read moreon a walk down the street to find some lunch. I had carnitas street tacos, salsa and chips with a side of pintos and a very cold Topo Chico. Everything was amazing and flavored so well and very authentic. It made me think back on my days living in El Paso. I will definitely return for more tacos!

This quesadilla was so fulfilling and yummy! Made a visit while at UAB hospital and so glad I did…read more I've passed by a million time but never had it. That will definitely change now. Parking maybe a little challenge but worth it. The restaurant was very quiet and my service was great. It was fresh and cooked to order.

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

SO GOOD get the chorizo breakfast taco!! just like the ones…read morein texas lavender limeade was also good, very much like cava's (if you mix with lemonade, like i do) but better blended free sauces to try as well - all were pretty good

Great restaurant. Stumbled upon it while exploring Birmingham this morning and I'm glad I did! The…read moreinterior was nice and the cashier was kind, but the best thing by far was the food. Ladybird offers various types of breakfast tacos, with one of which even including chorizo. My personal favorite was the number 2, which had Monterrey cheese on it which was warm, melty, and delicious! Overall a great place!

Salud is a genuine treasure in the heart of downtown Birmingham. The vibes, the downright lovely…read morepeople who provide excellent customer service and the food all combine into this magic that you feel as soon as you walk in the front door and I just love it. In fact, I'm getting warm feelings right now just thinking about my time here. Their vegan option is a nopal taco (tender, marinated cactus). It's excellent, but what makes it next level is that SALSA BAR with the best salsas I've ever had. It reminds me of taquerias in California. I drowned my taco in all of the sauces. In fact, I could probably be happy eating tortillas and salsa here. Because, yes, the tortillas are that delicious. As is that guac. Again, some of the best I've ever had, gimmicky tableside guac included (never felt that was such a great thing anyway). Here, you get a generous portion of the creamiest quality guac you can imagine. I can't report on the margaritas other than to say they look gorgeous. The wine pours are also generous and the prosecco is damn good.

I heard alot of great things about Salud…read more Salud reminds me of the taqueria's in Mexico, with the Jarrito sodas, pineapple and mandarin Try them with a tequila shot! Also the guacamole, the cheese dip and the tacos. They do have a full bar and can do frozen drinks. I loved that you can add your own toppings to your tacos. The tacos come with just meat. You can add onions, limes, cilantro and pickled onions and pickled jalapeños as well as sauce. They had a Verde sauce as well as regular salsa, and a Salsa Borachja sauce with onion, garlic and Mexican beer. It was spicy and delicious. They have plenty of counter seating, a few tables inside and several tables outside. This is a tapas bar more than a testaurant.

I got the taco trie. Traditional Chicken, Shrimp, and Birria…read more Great flavor profile on all three. Corn was a solid side. Service was great as well. Our service was great with suggestion and quick to return to the table.

Social Taco hit the spot! I enjoyed my food and the atmosphere. The service was great and I highly…read morerecommend the elote (street corn) and their tacos!

Food was amazing. Got a burrito with chicken and rice. Delicious..the sauce came with was too spicy…read morebut flavorful. Service was quick. 10/10.

We decided to grab a bite here after checking out all the options in the food hall. Nachos sounded…read moregood. But wow, they are definitely a shareable size! We made the mistake of getting 2. You can pick your meat choice too, which I liked. I would definitely get the nachos here again. I made 2 meals out of mine, so for $14 that is a deal!

Taco mama is great for a Taco Tuesday!!…read more Their sampler is my favorite to start off for the table or even just to "girl dinner". The guac, queso, and salsa are always delicious, and the chips are perfectly crisp and salty. The burrito bowls are a new favorite, and I love the build your own feature. I don't always love their pre-built tacos/burritos so would definitely go for the build your own. Margaritas here are also fantastic. My favorites are the skinny and the blood orange. On Tuesdays, the mi casa and skinny are 50% which is fabulous. Also always great and personable service. Love being able to come here for a quick delicious dinner.

Tasty tacos!! I had the Mayor and the Sizzler taco basket 1 on corn tortilla 1 on flour. Street…read morecorn side. Chicken and steak both cooked perfectly with great flavors, good portion of meat. Street corn was different than what I was expecting. There is an extra ingredient not sure what, but yummy nonetheless. Their tortilla chips are addictive! Thin mindless eating good. This is not a traditional taco joint but worth checking out for their spin on tacos. Definitely fresh ingredients and flavors work well together.

This is the best food for the price in Birmingham and I will fight you about it…read more Their salsa is leagues beyond any salsa in town - be it Tex mex or the more authentic places - motto loco demolishes them all. So good and smoky. Just had their chorizo burrito for the first time. Fire. And obviously their tacos are neatly made, stuffed to the gills and exploding with flavor. Quesadillas, fire. Chimi Changa, Fire. Nachos, fire. Chile relleno, Fire. I haven't tried all their other stuff but I will update when I have. This place is better than every other place.

As I entered the establishment there was an instant feeling of Mexican pride the waitress was warm…read moreand welcoming and the dish ordered was pollo loco minus the chicken add shrimp add grilled vegetables and pico degallo delicious I wish they add this to the menu.

I cant get passed the brisket and pork tacos. This is the ultimate fusion between Mexican and good…read moreSouthern BBQ. BBQ restaurants in the south are a dime a dozen with the only thing separating most are the sauces and old signs on the walls. Thank you Chef(s) for venturing outside the traditionalist box and bringing real flavor to the game. i also recommend the smoked wings with a good, cold beer.

The Brisket tacos are the bomb!!!! They are delicious!! Margaritas are really good also. Very…read morefriendly service!! Plz try it!!!!

I had a great meal there. Quac was fantastic! Birra tacos were excellent!…read more I highly recommend!

Not your average Mexican fare. This place does not serve your normal Tex~Mex dishes. Authentic…read morestreet tacos, with a vast selection of proteins including asada, pork, octopus, tripe, just to name a few. Lots of unique and interesting offerings on the menu. Counter personal was very helpful in explaining options. Order at counter they bring the food to your table. Very fast service. Ate lunch, will be going back to see if Marquitas are as good as the tacos. Very bright and festive colors. Large patio or can eat inside. They appear to have a very good take out business. We laughed that there were 3 people sitting beside wearing t-shirts from a business that has a Mexican restaurant in their establishment, but they were eating at Los Valedores. Full bar, can't wait to try their margaritas. For an authentic and flavorful non traditional Tex~Mex meal offering this is your place.