The ambiance inside is so pretty, colorful, and inviting. They started us off with some amazing chips and salsa. I ordered a lime margarita, and it was SO good! I got the shrimp chimichanga, and it did not disappoint. The breading had the perfect amount of crunch, and the rice and refried beans were cooked perfectly. I also tried the queso, which was really good. The only downside was that our server was a little less friendly than I would have liked, and some of our items took a little longer to come out. Aside from that, the food and atmosphere were great, and I would definitely come back to try more from the menu! read more

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Today was my first time ever visiting Los Amigos. Never knew about it before but troed today as it was close to where I was going. Since I got take-out, I can only speak to their take-out. However, I do feel that if they can get 5-stars for take-out, then their dine-in is surely 5-stars! First of all, they took time and care in packing the take-out. I got a lunch combo and they packed the Taco and the salad separately. I love it!! Secondly, they also included salsa and chips even though it was a take-out order, which I appreciated. Service was quick. I called in my order, showed up about 10 minutes after that, paid, and my order was ready a couple of minutes later. Employees were very nice. Food was good! Still warm when I opened it up 15 minutes after pick up, which tells me they were fresh and hot when packed! Tomato and lettuce in the guacamole salad were very fresh, which isn't always the case at some restaurants. I really liked their chile relleno as it wasn't fried. Really good. I will definitely visit again!! read more

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I would say 3.5 if I could leave half stars. It's very basic Tex Mex, not bad not stellar, drinks and all. Does it satisfy that Tex Mex chips, queso, marg itch? Sure. It's also a Birmingham staple so you know what you're getting. Service is good I will give them that. read more

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Food first, thoughts after... This was my 2nd time at this restaurant and honestly I really do like it. This time I got the shrimp fajitas. Overall it was very good, clean, and straight to the point. Just the way I like it. The restaurant decor and interior is very spacious and colorful. Our table was 4 adults and 2 kids but the service was great. Food came at a reasonable time and they communicated and catered to the kids well. I would definitely come back. read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I ordered the shrimp tortilla soup and a large peach marg with a sugar rim. My marg came out with a salt rim and I asked for it to be changed. The server seemed annoyed by that. The soul had a great flavor profile and I would definitely order again on a day that I'm not feeling fajitas, tacos, or a torta. Bathrooms here are never spotless but clean enough to use on any giving visit. The restaurant was pretty busy for a random Wednesday after 8.. As always I'll be back! read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Shrimp Tortilla Soup - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Service is always good, even for large groups, and the food is always delicious! Favorites include a margarita with either tamales, enchiladas verdes, or a taco salad with shredded chicken. The queso is usually a must. Good ambiance, and much more space than their old location on Clairmont. Still one of my favorite Mexican places YEARS later!!! read more

Always a great go to restaurant. They have a good lunch menu and quality servers. I had the shrimp fajita from the lunch menu. I left full and satisfied. read more

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Solid mexican food. One of the only family, sit down, mexican spots near downtown. It hits the spot. Complimentary chips and salsa, a cup of queso for the table, my weekend is off to a good start. I tried the street tacos. One al pastor and one steak, $5 each. I think they could have been $3 or $4, and give me a little rice on the side. The steak and pastor were delicious, with little pieces of pineapple in the pastor one. The hot sauce, cilantro, and onion on the side were all great, too. However, the tortillas seemed a little gummy to me, almost like they were underdone. I perfer a dryer, mealier corn tortilla. Maybe the solution to this would be not plating them wrapped up in foil, or crisping up the tortilla before assembling. Nonetheless, yummy. Inspired me to go to the local mercado this weekend to whip up my own tacos. Margarita was a little heavy on the syrup mix. I'm not a snob about much, but margaritas are my thing. I need to stop ordering the house marg and expecting it to be real lime juice. But, salt on the rims, rocks in my glass, don't let me complain. Service was a little slow, but they might have had a busier crowd than expected for a Thursday. Who cares, mexican restaurants are for gossiping with your crew, not efficiency. I know they have a mariachi band play here fairly often, I will have to come check that out some time! The main room has a substantial bar that makes me wonder what kind of fiesta I've been missing out on. read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My friend and I went here spontaneously halloween night. We have always seen it and said we would try it but never went. We were thoroughly amazed. It is well decorated and felt so lively. We were seated quickly and service was not only helpful but extremely quick. We had our food by the time we took a sip of our margaritas. The food was AMAZING! It was steaming and authentic. This place is definitely on my return list. It's fairly priced. The only challenging part of where it's located is the availability of parking in certain nights but hunt for a park is only a small price for the flavor. read more

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Delicious food, tasty drinks, painful table. We went for cinco de mayo and were glad we did. The food was delicious, tasty, and not to huge portion sizes. The margaritas were tasty and went down easy. My only concern was the tab,e we sat at. It was beside the swing doors into the kitchen and when people went through it, the doors would swing and clock my elbow. Come on, do you really have to burst through the doors like that? The same guy did it to me three times. read more

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Aha! My sisters and I stopped in for an after work fellowship. It's empty! We have definitely beat the crowd. Our waitress is VERY ATTENTIVE! Before we can seat settle chips and salsa are present and on the table. These chips are delicious and this salsa is a little caliente. My sister loves it! I opt out and ordered some cheese dip! So good! I love it. We a hungry party of 4. My niece done showed up too. Arlette got tamales with beans and rice add a side of guacamole, sour cream and verde sauce. My Boo got loaded fajitas nachos. My Nooney and I both got taco salads with fajita chicken, peppers and onions! This stuff here is good. This is the perfect fill up on my way to choir rehearsal. Y'all already know I'm happy, cause I'll be back. read more

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The ambiance was nice. I probably will not go back for food. The portion was very small for it to be dinner hours. The shrimp was good the steak was barely seasoned it tasted better dipped in the cheese. The ONLY good thing I can rave about was the margarita. It was very good and a nice mixture between sweet and strong. read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Rice steak & shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Los Amigos is a regular Mexican restaurant that's just conveniently located. There's nothing special about the food but the strawberry margaritas I had were delicious. The chimichanga was small and flavorless. The rice was bland as well. I would go back for happy hour if I happened to be in the area because the prices looked good but wouldn't rush to come back here. Customer service was good! read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A friend and I stopped in Los Amigos for a quick lunch. They have lunch specials so of course they were pretty busy. They sat us directly by a table that was next to their delivery area. They were already receiving a delivery so the delivery person was constantly passing us. We ordered off the lunch menu. The pricing was maybe a $1-$2 difference from the regular menu but not sure about the portion size difference. We both ordered the chimichanga. I got double rice no beans which was nice that they allowed. I was a little disappointed with the amount of queso on the chimichanga. I felt like it could have made the dish a little better if they added a little more. Los Amigos is no where near the worst Mexican I've ever had but it's definitely not the best. They did get us in and out pretty quickly so that was a major plus. read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Chimichanga lunch with double rice - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

A guilty pleasure. I always enjoy a number eight off the lunch menu. It is the same where ever you go - beef taco, beef enchilada, rice, and beans. They used to call it 'The speedy González' but political correctness caught-up with them. The ambiance is the same as every fast-casual Mexican place. The fun part is figuring out what it was before. The Steampunk fixtures give me pause. read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Crazy fixtures - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Very average food and service. No frills or anything over the top. It was a nice experience for my friend's going away dinner. Plenty of space, fast service, friendly staff. Very neighborhood feels, vibe. Seems locally loved! read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I go here all the time. It's one of my favorite, cheap restaurants in town. Food is your standard Tex mex food with a good selection of items on the menu. Also, some of the best salsa I have had in town. The atmosphere is fun, but can get loud on a busy night. Sitting outside is great until it gets dark and the lights above the fans flicked because of the fan blade. Only reason I left a 4 star review is because a few of the wait staff have had bad attitudes. I've had these wait staff several times and it's always the same feeling like they don't want me to be there. The only time they treat me nice is when I order a beer. read more

Very very good. The server was super nice and a good delivery person. The food was legit Mexican food too and the vibe inside is nice and comfy and the places on the outside are nice too. read more

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Rudest service I've ever experienced. The man who took my order was so incredibly disrespectful and tried to publicly shame me. I've never been treated this way as a customer and I will never return. read more

The Budweiser Clydesdale Horses were visiting the Lakeview area, so our son and his friends invited us to meet them at Los Amigos for lunch. This was my first time visiting this restaurant. My husband and I had passed it many times but had never eaten there. Parking can be an issue, but it is the same for any of the restaurants and bars in this area. My suggestion is to find a place on the street and walk. Lakeview is a very walkable area with several restaurants, bars, and even an escape room. It was packed when we arrived at Los Amigos, we had a party of six, but it was great because we did not have to wait long for a table. The food was good. They had your typical burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, etc. with refills of chips and salsa. My husband and I shared the chicken fajitas which was plenty for both of us and we ordered an extra side of beans. During warm weather months, they can open their windows and roll-up doors which makes it a very pleasant eating experience. They also have a nice outside seating area. During the winter months, they put up plastic and have outside heaters. read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - the front of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place is still one of my favorites! I get the cheese dip (always amazing) and great salsa. I get their V3 - cheese enchilada, been burrito, rice and beans. Service was fast and great and I love how this place is decorated. It has been the same for years with great service and great food read more

This week, I went to Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant in downtown Birmingham. This has become one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in town. It has a great atmosphere, and the tables and booths have beautiful decor on them. The food is also great. I had their chips and salsa to start, and the salsa has a good spice to it that isn't too overpowering but is definitely there. I also had their cheese dip and it was pretty typical but still really good. For my meal, I had a beef quesadilla. Once again, it was your typical beef quesadilla with rice and beans, but I didn't have any complaints! The service is good and you get your food very quickly. The only downside to this restaurant (which is not their fault) is parking can be a little tricky. It is mainly street parking, and sometimes if it is busy you'll have to park kind of far away. Overall, a great option for Mexican food downtown! read more

Always a good place to meet up for a delicious dinner and drinks with friends or taking it solo. Perfect central downtown location before branching out to other events and venues for the night. Food and service is some of the Best you will find in this area. read more

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Consistently good with quick service. Great for a leisurely dinner and a cocktail or a working lunch. Staff is polite and attentive. Festive atmosphere at dinner. The lighting and decorations add a bit of interest as you enjoy your meal. read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Lunch menu tacos, beans and rice! - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Came to join a few coworkers for happy hour. Haven't been to Los Amigos in a while. I ordered the small margarita at the 5.99 happy hour price (ended up getting two... don't judge me). I went with my standard taco, enchilada, rice & refried beans combination meal. The server was a little slow and forgot to check back on us to take our orders. Otherwise, the outing was enjoyable. read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Not a whole lot of options. Basically all the same just worded in different order. Awful experience didn't even order anything.

Best taco truck in Birmingham! So excited they now have a restaurant! Great service and even better food!

This place is great! The service is always quick, the food comes out steaming hot, and the drinks are amazing! It's the perfect local Mexican spot. read more

As we have a kid with us, we can't get into a country show. We ended up here randomly and the food is pretty good. Large portion and good pricing. Food is delicious. There are so many Mexican food in the area and I think there should be more diversity. Mexican or southern food. I am a bit tired. Ambiance is party like. A good place to take friends and family. We got here during prime time and got a table for 8 easily. It's not full place too. Great service and our food comes fast and correct. read more

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This is a good lunch spot in the Lakeview area. Parking sucks, but the dining experience makes up for it. The staff is nice and helpful. The service is quick. If there is a delay, the staff explains the issue. The food is delicious. From soups to salads to staple entrees to specialty dishes, everyone in my group was very pleased with their meal. There was no wait time. There are multiple dining areas. read more

Location was easy to find since it's on a corner lot. Unless you're lucky enough to find parking on the street (we weren't) then you have to pay $8 for parking across the street. No big deal. We were in and out in less than an hour - I know this for a fact because we only paid for parking for one hour, and we were out before our time expired. The food was great. Margaritas were small and tasted more like sour mix than anything, so that was a one and done situation because they were $9.50 each. Pass. The atmosphere was delightful and the decor was beautiful. We were constantly looking around at everything in awe. Staff was friendly and our server was attentive. The place was MUCH bigger than it seemed from the outside, and there was also outdoor patio seating as well. read more

The steak chimichanga was a really good meal! I liked it a lot because my plate was full of queso.

Great location and cool eclectic decor. No complaints about the food but nothing stands out from the multiple times I've visited. The service is usually on point but once we were seated on the upper level and our waiter just disappeared. We were in need of more margaritas and... crickets. Aside from that one incident there have been no other issues. read more

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We ordered the street tacos and fajitas. The food was delicious! The service was great-our waiter was constantly checking in on us. We will return! read more

We really enjoyed Los Amigos!! The chips and salsa came out straight away and I really enjoyed that the chips were warm. Our Server was really nice and gave us great suggestions. We got the Birria tacos which were delicious, the shrimp cocktail was huge which had 11 big shrimps, and the queso and guacamole were very tasty. The shrimp and chicken dish was really good. Loved the atmosphere and decor. read more

I am from Texas where we love our Mexican food. This was a sweet surprise to find food so authentic and delicious in Alabama! I didn't expect it. The chips and salsa are the best! Try it if you want excellent Mexican food! You will not be disappointed. I also love the location and the restaurant is nicely decorated with Mexican music playing in the background. Wonderful service! Enjoy! read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Great food, service and ambiance!!! The margaritas were fantastic! Service was top tier, had a great time with family and friends! read more

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This restaurant is the closest mexican restaurant to my office and to be completely honest, thats the only reason why I came to eat here a few times. Picture a mexican place, thats here. Everything i have ordered were "eh", nothing really stood out as good. I have not gotten drinks here so maybe those are good, but not a huge fan in general! read more

I came in excited about tacos and a margarita! I was seated, the hostess took my drink order. I never knew who my waiter was until I needed my check. No one came to check to see if I needed anything. I really wanted to order another margarita, but since no one checked on me, there's no need. I had to ask who the waiter was. Today the customer service was horrible!!! No apologies received. Its amazing how it didn't take long to take my money but forever for me to receive SERVICE.Not a good experience today! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my dinner tonight at this spot! The hubs & myself wanted some Mexican food and they did not disappoint! He had the steak fajitas & the meat was extremely tender and the portions was enormous we definitely could've shared it but I'm greedy & always gotta have my own food so I had the beef burrito everything was outstanding! Fresh seasoned well & delicious! read more

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama