Service was great! She kept up with the happy hour time so we didn't have too! Food was good and…read morequick! I will note if you don't like spicy, like at all! The carnitas is spicy and so is the rice! But I had a nice cocktail so it buffed

On a Friday night when parents are moving their kids back into school, it's usually a long wait for…read moredinner in Downtown Tuscaloosa. After another place said the wait was 2.5 hours, we checked into Central Mesa where the wait time was shorter. They have a really nice bar so we got drinks and waited there. Our server was very friendly and helpful. My Blackberry Mint Margarita was excellent! When we got our table we started off with guacamole, salsa, and chips. The salsa had a great spice! Our entrees ranged from a Chimichanga, to Enchiladas, to bowls. We all thought the food was very good. I liked the Enchiladas with Spanish Rice. If you're looking for some good Mexican food in Tuscaloosa, check out Central Mesa!

If you're looking for great food, a fun atmosphere, and a place full of character, The Avenue Pub…read moreis a must-visit! The food was absolutely amazing -- fresh, flavorful, and worth every bite. From the moment you walk in, the rustic vibe and welcoming atmosphere make you feel right at home. Great service, great people, and even better food. Get the Salty Dog and Blackberry Smash! Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to. Roll Tide, Alabama!

The service was awesome Brittany was great…read more The Thai nachos was good! The steak sandwich was way salty.

food: pretty good. i had the monterey burrito. a bit too much rice for me (and that's saying…read moresomething bc i LOVEE rice). the portion ratio for meat to rice was off. but it was still good. the chips were sooooo good. the seasoning they use is top tier! and the guacamole and pico de gallo were so fresh!! drinks: mediocre. but good to go with the food. environment: we went on cinco de mayo so it was a little loud. but overall a nice party-ish atmosphere. our server Luka was working his tail off! my initial rating was going to be 3 stars. luka bumped it to 4. there was also a bartender with brunette hair and sunglasses in her hair with a bad attitude. that didn't help the experience at all. wouldn't mind coming back soon!

Enjoyed this little Mexican spot in a busy college town. The place was packed with students, which…read moreis always a good sign. I ordered two street tacos and they were great, but honestly could've gone for a third. Fast service, good flavors, and fun energy overall.

This was our first visit to Forte in Tuscaloosa, and I really wanted it to be love at first bite…read more The restaurant itself sets the mood perfectly -- clean, stylish, and with a bar area that practically waves you in for a drink before you can say "just water for me." The outdoor seating is a gem, especially on these cool October evenings when the humidity finally gives us a break. Dinner started off strong with a Caesar salad that hit all the right notes -- crisp, fresh, and flavorful. The croutons, though? Let's just say they could double as home defense. Then came my Mushroom Cream Pasta, rich and delicious in flavor, but the noodles were a bit too enthusiastic about staying firm -- more "al dente" than I ordered. My wife's Pan-Seared Salmon fared better -- flaky, well-seasoned, and politely reminding my pasta who's boss. The staff, to their credit, were wonderful -- friendly, attentive, and even comped my dish (which I insisted wasn't necessary). Despite tonight's hiccup, I'll be back. Forte has the charm, the service, and the potential -- I just hope next time my pasta decides to soften up a little!

I loved this restaurant! A must stop in Tuscaloosa! The salmon and creme brûlée were amazing!!…read more The service was also terrific and it was a beautiful restaurant!

Walked in and was greeted by friendly front desk people…read more Sat in the bar as usual. Was served chips & salsa. I am one who doesn't do hot. Salsa was good flavor. Ordered drinks and they are very good. The food! Oh my goodness it was so good at a great price. I had a combo. Taco/enchilada. The taco was a small burrito. We enjoyed all we had. The place is spacious with a nice bar area. Servers were attentive as needed and friendly too.

Wow! A spot-on real deal Mexican restaurant in the outskirts of Tuscaloosa! Who would have thunk…read moreit? OK, we're big-time Tex-Mex food fans, but we find it quite difficult to find high-quality Tex-Mex or even Mexican restaurants in the US south outside of Texas. This place is a game changer. When we stopped here, we were prepared to be disappointed in issuing two or three star rating at the most. Every single item we ordered was tasty and delectable. Our entrées were Carne Asada; and, Shrimp of the Devil (Camerones el Diablo). Both were fresh, tasty, and delicious. The shrimp were prepared in a special hot sauce, which was in an of itself, delectable (but only if you have a big glass of water to drink). My wife liked it so much she just wanted to taste the sauce! We weren't going to have dessert, but after watching several dessert pass by via the waitress to other tables, we decided order Flan and a mixture of a sopsvilla with fried ice cream. Ugh! Spectacular! If you're in the Tuscaloosa area, go and enjoy. It's worth it. Prices are reasonable. There's a happy hour for drinks. We had two margaritas each: very very good. This restaurant is located directly across the street from brand new Holiday Inn in Tuscaloosa at Cottondale, AL 35453.

Love the Spaghetti Fajita. So good, and was not a long wait. I'll go again. Prices were reasonable.read more

The food was outstanding. Get the flan! It cost three dollars, and it was killer good. The…read moreservice was excellent also.

The entrance people were great and the whole setup is very nice. The food was surprisingly…read moredelicious too. The server I had wasn't very great at serving and that server even pressured me constantly to hurry up and leave(even though that sever never said anything mean not aggressive nor told me to hurry up. But just kept pushing that vibe towards me constantly so I got up and left before I was even finished with my order). Still a great place to eat.

I had street tacos with chicken. Chicken and was dry but there was a good bit of it. They came as 3…read morebut I only at one. The place is ok. Nothing exciting to write home about ‍

The waitstaff was super helpful. The food was served hot and seemed fresh even though we were…read morethere at 8pm on a Saturday and they were closing at 9. Prices are very reasonable and with the à la carte style options it was easy to order just what we wanted and not waste food like rice and beans.

Well now, when one of your boys asks you to meet for breakfast, you just go ahead and make that…read morenoble fatherly sacrifice, right? So that's exactly what I did--hauled myself over to Pastor's Kitchen to start the day off right (or at least try to). We sat down for a quick bite before heading out to conquer the world--or at least our to-do lists. I went with the ol' faithful: scrambled eggs and bacon. My son decided to get fancy with the breakfast tacos. Now, I've got to say, my bacon came out a little more crispy than Christian, bless its heart. The scrambled eggs were... well, let's just say I've had the same thing at about a dozen other spots in town. Nothing to write home about, but it filled the tank. Normally, Pastor's hits the mark--they're known for good grub and even better vibes. The place was spotless, the staff was friendly as always, and the Christian music humming in the background gave it that easy-going, Sunday-morning feel even on a weekday. So while today's breakfast wasn't exactly divine intervention, the company made up for it. After all, breakfast with your boy is always time well spent--even if the bacon's a little too close to burnt offering status.

My favorite Mexican spot in Tuscaloosa. Wonderfully small, full of kind people, super fast service,…read moreI highly recommend the Pechuga à la Plancha. Unbelievable marinade, beans, rice, some fresh and hot tortillas. It's my favorite lunch. Lengua tacos are also really amazing and don't forget to end it off with some esquites, corn with cheese, lime, and chili powder. It's the most delightful dessert. Don't ever change, Antojitos.

This is the second time I've been to this restaurant. Both times , I've ordered the special which…read moreis usually chicken drumsticks with some sort of delicious sauce. It came with fresh tasting pinto beans, rice and the chicken has been mildly spicy in both cases, but very delicious. This visit the sauce was a type of verde sauce. My waiter was super nice and was very helpful. He explained in great detail the specials of what type of sauce they had on them. This is probably one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants I've ever visited. Don't let the small restaurant size and casual dining atmosphere dissuade you from trying this little gem. It is well worth the visit.

Everything on the menu is excellent, service is good and prices are very reasonable. Consistently…read moregood as well.

Absolutely this place should not have on the menu Fajita Steak because it was beef not steak. And…read morethe beef was more like beef scraps as it was tough as hell and low on flavor. Then my $39.43 dollar bill was rung up on my credit card as $59.43 by the cashier. I wish she had given me the hand written bill to prove to whoever reads this that it was very obviously written as $39.43. I disagreed with her about it and she tried to prove me wrong. Ended up having the waiter set her ass straight. I think she was trying to pull a fast one on me and she refused to apologize when I asked her if she would. Extremely disrespectful and unsatisfactory meal. Never going bac