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.

Tacos were great. Meat was seasoned well, salsa was fresh and hot, chips were light and crispy. So…read morethe food was awesome, but the tacos were priced higher than what I normally pay for street tacos. $3 per taco is what I usually pay for a taco truck.

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.

I have to admit when I first visited Social Taco was when it first opened, and I really wasn"t…read moreimpressed. It was expensive and you didn't get a lot of food. The only reason, I went back was because we won a gift card at a fundraiser. My recent visit was totally different! It was a great experience and I'm really glad I gave Social Taco a second chance. I started the night off with their strawberry coconut mocktail. It was amazing!! Next we ordered a side of the charro beans as an appetizer to dip the chips in. I highly recommend doing this. The combo was great. We also ordered the Mexican street corn as an appetizer. We thought it would be off the cob, and were planning to also use it as a dip with the chips. But, it came out as four cobs. It still was really good, but I was glad we ordered the beans. For my main meal, I ordered the Grilled Cheese Al Pastor Pork Tacos! So delicious. My favorite part was the grilled cheese crusted corn tortillas and the grilled pineapple. The pastor pork, was also good with the cilantro, onion & smokey morita salsa. I can't wait to go back!

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.

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.

When you walk in, the service is a little confusing. You walk into the front and the counter looks…read morelike where you might order, but it's where you pay at the end. However, you do get served. First of all, this place had AC that was broken or malfunctioning. My group was seated in a corner and we were sweating like hogs during the entirety of our experience. It was actually cooler once we stepped outside (in mid July). I was starving for the steak nachos but was massively underwhelmed. I feel like nachos are one of those things that are hard to mess up. However, the steak was more like ground beef, and despite the amount of cheese and chopped vegetables, the flavor was lacking. Also, there were barely any chips, and the cost to have a refill of chips is $2. When I asked for a water, I was given a water bottle without any notice beforehand that this would be the only option and obviously an extra charge. I will say that the service is very speedy, attentive, and thorough. The margaritas were very tasty (lime, prickly pear, strawberry were the best). However, they were quite small relative to other margs around town and significantly more expensive. For the venue size and atmosphere, I was a little disappointed at the price point for the portion sizes. My nachos, water, and margarita ended up being $25 before tax. I would probably try a different place for the same vibe next time.

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

Get the brisket tacos. You don't regret it. Trust me. They are layered with brisket, cilantro,…read more a red sauce, a crema lime sauce on a flat top cooked flour tortilla. Delicious!! The baked beans have a kick of spice were a great addition to my meal. The sweet tea is sweet, just as it should be. The service was quick, friendly, given with a beautiful smile. They girls that offered the table service, bringing food and taking trays, also offered great customer service. There were various seating options that ranged from indoor to outdoor with or without a TV. Each outdoor area was covered.

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.