We have been eating here for years and it is our go to restaurant when we want to eat out…read more I have had very good Mexican food before as I lived in the southwest for several years. El patron is the best Mexican restaurant that I have eaten at in Alabama and ranks right up there with some of my favorite southwestern Mexican restaurants. I always have the molcajete and my husband orders different entrees. Our food is consistently good and prepared the same every time that we order which is a difficult thing to achieve. The service is always excellent and the servers are always friendly and accommodating. The ambiance is casual and the place is clean and well maintained. This is our favorite restaurant to visit and we hope to continue eating here for several years to come.

Ho there! Enjoy mexican home cooking. This is the Mexican food we've been searching for in…read moreAlabama! A place that hasn't broken to Alabama culture but remains true to the area they represent. We had shredded beef enchiladas and shredded beef tacos amazing. We also had carnitas and it was perfectly prepared and large enough for leftovers the next day. We ordered more beans and rice for that reason! Tastes like my childhood in San Diego good job guys!

Gets the soup! A great scrumptious filling vibrant soup,…read morethe likes of which u will not c at any other Mexi pad in N.AL. Tons o veggies, herbs, chx, .. it a complete meal. Menu loaded with all your Mexi specialties, quesadillas, flautas.. .. .. etc. etc. Waitstaff kind and friendly; Gots checked on multiple times by multiple folks, hard-workin Fultondale restauranteurs. Convenient lil place. Ask for their killer max spice salsa; mind-bending, no joke. Warning- they would not reveal the peppers used. :)

My son and I eat here a couple of times every month. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. The…read moreingredients are fresh off the vine or out of the field. Their drinks are wonderful! My favorite is their lime margaritas. Their cheese dip wicked in those freshly fried chips. It is not like the fast food places! Give it a try! Yum!

A huge shout out to Baja California in Gardendale for accommodating all of us at SilverSneakers…read morewith Misty at 24E Health Clubs in Gardendale with no problems. Not many places can do that, plus the food was great. Gabriel was our waiter and he was absolutely amazing. He brought out six plates of hot food at a time, across one arm! He didn't drop anything. He kept all of the tickets separate, knew who ordered what, asked if we needed anything, and helped me with plates and silverware for the cake. Thanks again, we had an amazing day!

OMG! Where is Baja California?! This is a fraud. I ordered my Mexican chicken soup for this cold I…read moregot. Yuck!!!! What happened? It's full of rice, no avocado, no noodle, no corn, a little broth. What's going on here? I mean we love this place and this food. I got cheese dip, and I must say, cheese dip still good. Chips old and crumbled. SMH. Come back Baja! We see you changed your name. I need my soup.

We stopped by this food truck to pick up some queso birria tacos. Birmingham Yelpers rate this…read morebusiness 4.9 so we decided to give it a try. We placed our order and were given a pager to let us know when our order would be ready. We ordered queso birria tacos, chips and salsa and a chicken burrito. The quesa Birria tacos were good. Not great but good. There was a decent amount of beef but the tacos were not overly stuffed. The consommé or soup was a little oily but not bad. 4/5 The chicken burrito was very good. It had a good amount of meat and was seasoned well. 5/5 The chips and salsa were a disappointment. The chips were great. The salsa had way too much sugar. I ate two bites and stopped due to the high sugar content. I thought I had pics of the chips and salsa but I don't. 3/5 Overall my experience was good. I prefer Catrinas. 4/5

Excellent food, fast friendly service, very good selection and variety ,we will be back!read more

The service was pretty good and the place was decorated nice. The bell peppers were a little big…read morefor my liking and seemed to be covering up there not being much rice. The food is usually way better though when I get it, this time it was a little too peppery for my liking. But still good

Food was good. Service- fast and friendly. Cool atmosphere! Good lunch and daily specialsread more

Yelp! You are right up the street and it's been awhile. I forgot how much we like you. It's date…read morenight, of course. We are greeted upon entry. Such a light, bright, kind atmosphere on this nice Friday night. We decide on the build your own nachos! Delish with ground beef, refried beans, fry onions, pico, roasted corn and queso. Then all the garnish, lettuce and pico with guacamole and sour cream, salsa tomatillo and vinaigrette. Whew! I was bout to burst! Food was so good had to just Stop! Bae and I could not finish it! This stuff here be good. Y'all already know, I'll be back!

As always, great fresh food with great service. Burrito serves exactly as ordered. The guacamole…read morewas tasty and there were plenty of chips in my basket. Servers stop by several times to ask if we needed anything. A great place to be. It was crowded on a Thursday night.

I've been to El Barrio several times now--once with my cousin, another time with my dad, and most…read morerecently with my husband--and every single time I've loved it! The jalapeño cornbread with the butter is probably one of my favorite things on the menu. Oh my goodness, it is SO good! I'm pretty sure I've even placed a to-go order before just because I wanted the jalapeño cornbread . I also love the potato tortillas they have as an appetizer. They are really, really good, and the birria tacos are great as well. I can't remember exactly what my dad ordered when we went together, but I do remember that he loved his food too. I've had a great experience every time I've been, and it's definitely a place I would recommend!

This is a great spot for dinner, especially if you're planning to enjoy the nightlife afterward. I…read moredo wish they stayed open a little later given the location, but it still works well as a place to grab a meal before heading to nearby bars. I haven't tried an entrée yet because my group usually orders a few dips to share, and they've always been a hit. That said, the dishes I've seen at other tables have looked delicious. The outdoor patio is one of my favorite features--it's a great place for people-watching, enjoying the atmosphere, and having a daytime drink. The service has been solid on every visit. Nothing extraordinary, but friendly, efficient, and with no complaints. Overall, it's a place I'd happily come back to.

It's not a gourmet restaurant, but the beef is more than 88% meat. It's fast food, but a big step…read moreabove the Bell in my opinion. Staff friendly, never had a problem, they keep the place clean and neat.

May29- 7:42pm Restaurant appears to have around 10 people the most yet somehow Ive waited qbout…read more20-30 minutes for an uber eats order that I had to ask them about after 20 minutes how long & they said its coming up just 5 more minutes. Poorly execution & staff very under trained Not profesional at all would not recomend dude with the beard & glasses was very jiterry & nervous. He said "its coming up " when i walked to the counter Yet waited a while i do uber eats i dont get paid for this time Please let your employees know comunication with the customer is key !

I love a taco truck this one is located off of Decatur hwy in Fultondale very friendly and fast…read moreservice authentic Mexican food with awesome flavors I had the steak torta very good fresh ingredients and the softest bread in the world

The pizza birria is really good! highly recommend this taco truck! everyone was so nice and had…read moresuch an authentic taste! Will be back again!

Still great food and service as usual! I always get a good…read moremeal here. Do yourself a favor and order the wings appetizer. They come out with a red sauce on them that you will think is hot -it's not. It's SO GOOD!

The food is always good here. Sometimes the service is a little...lacking at times though. The…read moreambiance is always bustling and energetic. Great for groups, girls night out, or a fun date night. On a recent visit, my coworkers and I stopped by after a meeting. I ordered the chicken quesadilla with cheese sauce. The food was prepared quickly and was hot when it arrived. The chicken was seasoned well and the rice and beans were perfect. The complimentary salsa and chips were great as well. The chips were light and crunchy and the salsa was fresh and flavorful. I enjoyed my lunch here and will make sure to visit again soon.