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El Amigo

3.8 (86 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Divey
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Madelyn B.

Food was good, service was good, and the place was pretty nice. Bathrooms were a bit dirty and they make you pay for things like to-go drinks and extra chips plus using a credit card. Cheese dip was a bit expensive and very cheesy but pretty good. Our waitress was great.

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Amy L.

This restaurant is so convenient and food is usually ready in 5-10 minutes. Food, service and wait is excellent! Highly recommend if in this area

Rik J.

Oh MY GOD!! I've been looking for Mexican food that legit has no hint of spiciness to it, and this is about as neutral as it gets! I've passed by here probably a hundred times, and decided to stop because I was hungry (as you do at a restaurant). And on this day, I was legit hungry. I walked in to the dimly lit establishment, and chose to sit at the bar, as I tend to do when I am eating alone, as to save the tables for bigger parties. The staff was very, very nice and made me feel right at home. I browsed the menu and couldn't decide between the burrito supreme, or the chicken quesadilla, both on the lunch menu, so I ordered both. I was given the obligatory chips and salsa, which I tend to be cautious with on the first bite, but was pleasantly surprised to find it wasn't spicy at all. It was all flavor, without all the hot and spicy. Legitimately, some of my all-time favorite salsa. Ever. The burrito and quesadilla arrived, and I dug into both, devouring the burrito quickly. It also wasn't spicy, but just let the natural flavor of the ingredients do the talking for itself. Not disappointed in the slightest. Then I dug into the quesadilla, which I only ate a piece of. (I took the rest to go for the drive) It was hot, delicious, crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and again, not spicy! Yup, I like it, and I'll go back there again. Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I found it fantastic!

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Tim S.

Driving to LA (not that LA, Lower Alabama) and needed to grab some lunch. I was all in on Waffle House but other parties in the truck wanted KFC, so we decided on something everyone could agree on, Mexican. There were several uniformed service members eating at the place which is normally a good sign. Building is older but I don't care as long as it is clean and the food is good. Overall solid 3 stars. Food overall 3 stars. Service was really good. The waitress check on us regularly. Quick summary. - Service 5 stars - Cheese dip 3 stars - Salsa 3 stars. Fresh tasting but needed more heat. - Taco salad 3 1/2 stars - Chili Colorado 4 stars - They take cash and plastic - Private parking lot - Staff was taking COVID-19 seriously and wearing masks and gloves.

my sister got a quesadilla

The tortilla chips were nice and crispy, and the fajitas were ok. However the quesadilla was way too salty to eat. For service, the food came quickly, but once it came, the server no longer cared. When we asked for a new quesadilla because the one we got was not edible, our server said she would get it but never came back. The food was also overpriced for the quality. Finally, the place was clean enough and a bit dim.

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Becky B.

You wouldn't think to stop here when driving by the small town of Hope Hull but you definitely should. I was staying at a nearby hotel while in town for work for a month and came here to eat every week and was never disappointed. I tried the carnitas, shredded beef flautas and carne asada tacos. The red salsa they give with the tacos is very good, I asked for it with every meal. I tried multiple Mexican restaurants while in Montgomery and this was the best by far.

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Great Mexican restaurant. Great food and prices. The waitress was very attentive and kind. Come enjoy the great food and drinks.

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Great food, cocktails are amazing, priced decently as well. Would definitely come back.

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Super clean and friendly. Good Mexican fare with some flair and standard menu options as well. Tasty margarita.

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This place is awsome! The fajitas are the best I've ate in a long time! I highly recommend this place!

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El Amigo - mexican - Updated July 2026

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