Margins Cantina was fantastic! The food was flavorful, fresh, and generously portioned, with…read morestandout dishes that were cooked perfectly. The drinks were excellent and complemented the meal well. The ambiance was lively, vibrant, and inviting, perfect for a casual night out with friends or family. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the dining experience even better. A great spot for delicious food and a fun atmosphere.

I wanted some Mexican food and after looking at reviews we chose this spot. We were originally…read moreseated in a booth next to the restroom. That was a no go because the booth was tight. We were moved to another booth. I caught the vibe that yiu had to know what you wanted because the server was swift. Almost like he didn't have time for questions or being indecisive. I ordered a margarita and some questionable that had spinach in it. It was so good. The spinach was fresh not frozen. We had to ask for a plate for the appetizer. Anytime we asked for more napkins the sever just removed napkins from another table. We ordered tacos and fajitas. Both dishes were served quickly and steaming hot. I will say that they do season their food well and that fine by me. It was all good.

Maya is a regular part of my lunch rotation…read more Always great experience and I have liked every dish I have tried. Pretty typical Americanized Mexican restaurant but it is worth a visit if you are in the area and need to get your Mexican fix for Taco Tuesday.

I ate here today it was amazing ! Has the number one special…read morewhich was fantastic. Food and staff was awesome

Good food. Great Margs, great service. We originally went cause we had a random coupon, so didn't…read moremy high expectations. Well now we do because our first time there was great! Definitely will be going back.

I have been wanting to try this restaurant out for a few years. I initially went on the first day…read morethat they open but because I was craving a margarita and they didn't have their liquor license yet I ended up going across the street. So this has been on my list and I finally came here on a Thursday evening with my son. It's at the end of a shopping center where a Walmart is. We got there about 5:30 PM. It was not busy at all. We were promptly greeted by a hostess that sat us in a booth. We started off with the chips and salsa, but on the menu it does say after two baskets they will charge you for the chips and salsa. We only had one. The chip could've been a little thinner. It's rude to find a raspberry margarita so I wanted to get one unfortunately they didn't have any frozen ones. They were just on the rocks. I was pretty shocked when I looked at the receipt and saw that it was $17 for a Margarita and it definitely wasn't worth that much. It had kind of a weird taste to it. We did get the cheese dip and it was very delicious. I decided to try the Mexican lasagna, which was so delicious. I got it with the beef and it was layers of ground beef, pico beans, and possibly some rice too. It was a good portion and I ended up bringing the other half home. My son ended up getting nachos with shrimp, chicken and steak and he really enjoyed it and finished his whole plate. I will definitely be back sooner than later because I love some good Mexican food, but I will probably end up getting just a soda next time. Fernando was our waiter and he was very attentive. I will say the restaurant in the bathrooms were clean. There's only one bathroom each for men and women. I would think it a restaurant this big they would have more stalls.

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.

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

Top tier.. That's all that needs to be said…read more Also the lady at the front is sweet And the owner is legit.. 13 years of cooking banger tacos.. meat is unmatched stop- wasting your money at other taco trucks.. And no this is not sponsored.. just a taco lover

The Taco Truck is a popular food truck serving authentic Mexican cuisine in the Birmingham area,…read moreincluding locations in Pelham and Homewood. They offer a variety of traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortas, burritos, sopes, and quesadillas. Customers can choose from a range of meats, including pollo (chicken), asada (beef), al pastor (marinated pork), as well as more exotic options like lengua (tongue), cabeza (head), and cachete (cheek). The food is known for its authenticity, with hand-pressed tortillas and homemade salsas that allow patrons to customize their spice levels. ​I went with a classmate, and we got birria tacos, and street corn.

Always busy is about the worst thing I could think to say. Polite quick service…read more.. generous helpings very well flavored and the house sauce they bring out with the chips is the first Mexican restaurant I have ever had that I did not have to doctor up to get my desired spice level. .spot on. Beenultiple times and I have never had a bad meal. Will go back again and again oh parking can be a little challenging lol.

Nice server. Good margarita…read more But, dear God, maybe the worst tamale I've ever eaten in my life. I couldn't even finish the thing. And I'm not even a snob when it comes to Mexican food. But, holy smokes, it's like they're not even trying.

Our first stop when driving through, best tacos and sweet tea restaurants. Service is great and the…read morefood is even better. The meat, shells and sauce are top tier.

Stopped by for a quick lunch, having seen this spot and wanted to try it…read more Jack was at the register when I came in. He was pleasant and helped me decide what to get as I had not tried anything and asked for suggestions. I decided on a small nacho and two hard shell tacos. I ordered a half and half tea to go along with my meal. Cost for the whole meal was 11.13 I didn't hear my number being called and Trevon so was kind to bring my food to my table. While sitting at the table in the corner, I could smell cigarette smoke and not sure where it's coming from. Perhaps from the wall needing some work. The food was mediocre at best. I enjoy Taco Bell much more than Taco Casa. Cool, throwback sign design though!

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE HUEYTOWN LOCATION…read more My hub and I went to Machette's last night; he got a Gordita with ground beef, and I got the (?) long quesidilla with chicken, onions, mushrooms, and bells. We had rice and refried beans on the side, along with the salsa and chips, and some cheese dip. That was the best salsa I've had in a LONG time, and the cheese sauce was VERY good, too. I liked mine, as did hub; but we weren't as crazy for his gordita. And they use corn tortillas instead of flour. The service was excellent. Our one complaint was that they served our main food in the same kind of basket that they served the chips in; fine for anything to be picked up and eaten, but not able to cut our food up in. But, the very nice, personable server gladly brought out a regular plate. We will go back and try some other yummy things.

Fantastic meal. Food tasted very fresh. Best tortilla in town. Must visit restaurant.read more

Hands-Down the Best Mexican in Birmingham! After locals kept…read moresteering me toward disappointing spots, I finally discovered Acapulco on my own and I've been hooked ever since. It's the clear winner for overall Mexican food in the area. Their birria tacos are phenomenal, the drinks are delicious and refreshing, and the sauces actually have real flavor, none of that overly thick, bland stuff you get everywhere else. They nail the meat every time: perfectly cooked, tender, and seasoned so well you don't get any of that "gamey" or off taste some places have. It's consistently solid across the board. They also have kind workers and the ambiance overall is good. Spacious enough for some privacy although I don't like some of their seating chairs...the benches that are connected between you and someone else behind you. A few times I had customers behind me moving a whole lot and it wasn't very pleasant. Honorable mention for tacos specifically: Mezon food truck (another gem I had to find independently). Lesson learned the hard way, don't trust most Birmingham recommendations; they've let me down too many times. Acapulco is worth every visit.

Two Stars for the 2 Pacifico beers I had. I didn't like ANYTHING else about this visit. Slow…read moreservice and bad food! The chips & salsa were decent. The girl that was eventually my server was on her phone the entire time before coming to take my order. I ordered the mojarra frita dish. The fish was bland and flavorless. I didn't even finish half of it! It came with some side salad and I asked for fries too. Thank God I added fries since everything else was awful! The fries were good. The ambiance is your typical Mexican restaurant vibe. I will never return back here. First time & last time!!!!! Yuck & complete waste of my money and time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fyi the first order of chips and salsa is complimentary. Not sure what the fee is after the first order.