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    SALUD

    4.5 (85 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Cactus, pork belly, and carne asada
    Faye Y.

    Food first, thoughts after... Delicious and flavorful! My favorite is the topping station so you can add to your heart's content. The fries were perfect. Service was great. They walked around frequently to check if there was any needs. Casual and good sit down spot. Solid choice. Street parking!

    Camille F.

    This block of downtown Birmingham is doing it right. Salud, Paramount, Johina, Trattoria Zaza, and Forstall Art Center have all made the effort to create a lively section of downtown. I came here most recently for a Tuesday lunch (Taco Tuesday, anybody?) and was impressed by all of the coworkers and friends out on the town, eating lunch together here and all around. One of those "proud to be from Birmingham" moments. I love Salud, been here several times already. The margaritas hit the spot. I had a paloma this time, which was the perfect light lunch cocktail. I ordered my taco assortment purely by the recommendations of the woman at the front (fast-casual ordering system). I had the pork belly, carne asada, and suadero. Big fan of suadero, and it's delicious here. That's the taco I 100% recommend. They deliver your food based on a table number which is a lotería card--love that touch. The weather was perfect, so we got to enjoy the tables outside. This place is pure joy, simplicity, and a fantastic representation of hispanic culture here in Birmingham. I'll be back a million more times.

    Rice and beans
    Kendall W.

    My first time at Salud was amazing! The service was quick and easy while the bartenders and staff were very kind and attentive. I loved the ambiance it's small and intimate! The food was very fresh and I loved the salsa bar! My friend loved her Pumpkin Spice Frozen Margarita. She did enjoy the veggie quesadilla! I have been back about 5 times after this visit - the steak quesadilla has a strong hold on me! Plus the rice and beans are amazing! I can't wait to try the birria quesadilla one weekend!! If you're in town make sure to visit !!

    Spicy Margarita
    Ryan H.

    This is a great fast-casual restaurant right downtown. I got three different tacos, cheese dip and guacamole which were all very good. Drinks were also good. Service was friendly and very quick. Only reason for 4 stars is everything came in to-go type containers and was a little pricey for the portion sizes. I did like that the tacos were build-your-own though.

    Carne asada and pollo tacos
    Letitia J.

    I've been here a good number of times already, and I have to say, every time I've been here, it's been very good. I have tried most of their original tacos, and their Burrito del Norte. Their avocado green sauce is really good. They give you their tacos with just the tortilla and the meat, and there is a bar on the right with different sauces, onions, marinated onions, cilantro, etc. Everything looked so fresh. The service there is great too - they are so kind and warm.

    Margaritas
    Eric F.

    Some days you are running so late...aw f@&# it...let's grab some Mexican and margaritas. Had a coupon from a realtor friend that was also begging to be used. This was our second visit actually. We blundered in during the 'soft open' and they were very gracious to serve us. The food was very good so we're glad to be back. The Sanoran taco was really good. We got it with the Al pastor protein. Got a couple of the regular tacos too (~$5 each). All good. The lunch crowd is mostly business folks in full Dilbert mode. Blazers, polos, khakis, & loafers for the lads. I'm guessing the happy hour gets a pretty good pop too. I don't normally chirp in on the swag, but the t-shirts and caps are pretty cool.

    Virginia H.

    Walked over for lunch on a work day. First time customer. Nice employees. Ordered 2 tacos and a Torta. Picked Pastor, Panza, and Suadero. Would only recommend Suadero - flavorful and tender. Pastor was hard and dry, no pineapples other than a single piece on top. Panza was over fried on the outside but the fat still not melted on the inside. What pushed them to 4-stars for me was the toppings bar. I would go again due to the convenient location for me and the toppings bar. El Barrior is better for downtown with more comfortable seatings, better atmosphere, and better food. However, this is not bad considering the limited selections in the area. Better than University Tacos anyway, ha.

    Great experience and location with outdoor seating. The service was amazing, and the food was tasty.

    Entrance
    Gabe P.

    My first visit to Salud consisted of great service and amazing food!!! The staff greeted me promptly upon entering the restaurant. The mood is really relaxed inside. Table seating , high top and bar seating. A nice outside seating area is available too! Quite spacious. I ordered two tacos ( pollo and carne asada). I loaded up on fresh toppings and sauces from the toppings bar. I washed it all down with some specialty margarita. It was tasty!!! And some water l Being in downtown Birmingham on a random Tuesday night was just want I needed. I'll definitely be back to Salud real soon.... They serve brunch and have a 3-6 happy hour as well!

    Quesadilla oaxaqueña (limited)
    Emily C.

    Updating my previous review- I've been here a few times now and I would confidently give Salud 5 stars! I've tried a few different items but my overall favorite has been the Torta. I usually order chicken as my protein but I decided to try out the carne asada (steak). I loved it and have ordered it as my protein the past couple of visits! Is it an overstatement to say that this Torta is life-changing? Maybe. But believe me when I say that Salud is serving up some great Mexican street food with a generous toppings bar. The service is always quick, the workers are all very friendly, and the prices are reasonable (especially considering the amount of protein you get)! What we ordered: -Loaded Fries - carne asada -Torta - carne asada Both dishes were delicious! The loaded fries were a huge portion. It can easily be split between 2 people.

    Olivia B.

    Loveee this spot. It is owned by the same person who owns Adios. With that said, the drinks are amazing! My friend and I both for margaritas. There are lots of things to choose from on the menu. Tacos are the most popular option there and they are sooo good. There is even a taco bar so you can dress it how you want. There's both indoor and outdoor seating so you can choose whatever dining experience you want. This will become a regular for me

    Pastor Taco
    Binio L.

    such a pleasant experience. There must be a Sonora person there. Those meat and flour tortilla flavors . Loved the salsa bar. The menu is short but wow every item is a gem. The ambiance is fantastic. The service is flawless super friendly and fast. I loved everything about this place.

    Carnitas burrito
    Jalexus H.

    We stopped by Salud after work one day after around 5:30. It seems like that may be the perfect time on a weekday because not shortly after it got very busy. There's not much seating inside but if it's nice there's plenty outside. The host was so nice! He was quick to help and just had a nice attitude! We decided on the torta and burrito. The food is good and it's even better because you can customize it with as many or as little toppings as you want. It is a little pricer for the portions. You don't get any sides included so it can add up quickly.

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