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.

Took an Uber to a restaurant to a restaurant for lunch, and found out they were closed for lunch…read more Thank goodness El Barrio was in walking distance and open. They have daily food and drink specials. Today's special was the Cowboy Burrito. It is a brisket burrito. Brisket not my thing so I went with the Bacon Quesadilla. It comes with a salad but I decided to swap it out for the rice and beans. There was a charge. I also ordered the chips and salsa. The salsa is an extra $4. Service was slow at first, but picked up once I ordered.

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.

When I say this was my first time but not last time here. The food and drinks were so good. We had…read morethe room upstairs for a private bday gathering and the two waitresses Liz/Biaz were on their jobs with service. The restroom was very clean, too. I love the music and they have inside/outside seating.

We love this place! The tacos are amazing, and we love the queso. Our order got a little messed up…read more We ordered several tacos and an order of chips and queso and 3 drinks. We didn't realize it, but we were charged for 3 quesos. They realized it when they offered us 3 quesos, and they let us keep the quesos and refunded my card. These tacos are absolutely delicious! We were in love and will definitely be back. We ordered both flour and corn tortillas, and we ordered variety of tacos. The chicken was absolutely delicious. We loved the asada and chorizo, but the real star was the Al pastor. We will absolutely be back for more!

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.

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.

I haven't been to the brick-and-mortar, but frequent the food truck on Crestwood Blvd. often! The…read morecheese dip and salsa are the best I've had in Birmingham, and the chicken street tacos are marinated to perfection. Recently tried their spin on the crunchwrap and was NOT disappointed.

Where do I begin?…read more First of all, the restaurant is very colorfully decorated, which instantly brightens the mood. We were able to seat ourselves, and immediately afterwards the waitress brought complimentary salsa and chips as she took our drink and food order. The salsa and chips were very good. The chips were crisp and freshly made and the salsa had just the right amount of kick to it. It was sweet and unique and I could see myself ordering it as a to-go order. For our entrees, I ordered 3 street tacos and cheese dip. My guy ordered the steak fajita plate. After a short wait, our food arrived, hot and fresh off the grill. I wasn't a fan of the pollo taco. It was bland and lacked any type of flavor. However, the campechano and chorizo versions were much better. The cheese dip stayed watered down even after it cooled but had a good flavor to it. I looked up to see my guy reaching for the salt shaker several times. I tasted a small serving of his steak. Yall..,.I kid you not. That steak had no type of seasoning-no salt, no pepper, no nothing had been sprinkled on it. To sum it up...it was overcooked and under seasoned. He kept trying to doctor the dish up by adding salt and pepper but after a while stopped because that should've been done in the cooking of the dish. He only ate a 1/3 of his dish. Upon paying the check, he attempted to share his disappointment with the waitress, who now all of a sudden, doesn't understand English. Keep in mind, we had been communicating with her just fine throughout our time there. Needless to say, we will not be returning to the restaurant location anytime soon. I've visited the truck before and will return there.

This was my first time here, but my sons have been telling me for a while that I needed to try it…read more They were right! I also learned they've made the exciting move from being a food truck to their own brick-and-mortar location. Congratulations on such a wonderful milestone! I ordered the quesabirria tacos with a side of chips (the chips don't come with the meal). The tacos are served with consommé and a side of refried black beans. Everything was DELICIOUS! The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. I'd give the quesabirria a 9.7/10. The only thing that would have made it even better for me would have been a little crispy cheese crunch. The salsa, which I had to request, was a bit spicier than I prefer. But then again, my son recently informed me that I'm a spice wimp... or something to that effect. So take that review for what it's worth! Not only was the food fantastic, but the service was friendly and FAST. The atmosphere is laid back and welcoming, and they even have a patio if you enjoy outdoor dining. Congratulations again on your new location! I'll definitely be back.

The food is good--I can't deny that. The tacos, in particular, are really good, and they're usually…read morewhat I order every time I visit. This time, however, I decided to try the quesabirrias, and unfortunately, they were disappointing. I also ordered a horchata, which I didn't think was very good. The biggest area that needs improvement is the customer service. I would describe it as average at best, and in some ways, closer to poor. I understand that no one is obligated to greet customers or wish them a good day, but when you're paying for a meal--especially at a place that isn't exactly cheap--you at least expect to be treated with kindness. During my visit, no one greeted me when I walked in or when they came to take my order, and overall the staff didn't seem very welcoming or attentive. While I was waiting for my food, I asked if I could get a little more horchata. The employee simply replied, "No, you have to buy another one." I responded, "No, that's okay." Honestly, if the horchata had been really good, I would have gladly paid for another one. It wasn't so much about having to buy a second drink--it was more about the way the situation was handled. Small interactions like that can make a big difference in how customers feel. I truly believe this restaurant has a lot of potential. If they improved their customer service and showed a little more warmth and empathy toward their customers, it could easily become one of the best Mexican restaurants in Birmingham. The food has potential, but the overall dining experience also depends on how customers are treated, and that's the area that still needs the most improvement.