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    Frida's Cocina & Cantina

    4.2 (71 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Emily C.

    First time a Frida's with some friends! It's a casual Mexican restaurant that has a HUGE menu. We were seated quickly upon arrival and immediately served chips and salsa (the salsa was delicious, might I add)! What we ordered: -Taco Salad (added steak) -Shrimp Tacos -Rumba Bowl (added shredded chicken and substituted white rice for Mexican rice) I can only attest to how the Rumba bowl tasted, but everyone's food came out incredibly fast. The bowl was a decent portion. It wasn't a ton of food, but it was the *right* amount of food- a fair serving that I would've made for myself at home. The bowl was good and my friends liked their dishes too. My overall consensus: Frida's is your typical Mexican restaurant. If I lived in this area I may eat here more often, but it's not necessarily something I'm likely to drive too from the outskirts of Hoover. I can probably get slightly cheaper and similar Mexican food closer to home. I'm happy to have tried it!

    Camille F.

    Awesome spot! We dined outside for lunch on cinco de mayo. Frida's had great specials for the holiday, and were having a mariachi band come perform later. Gratis chips and salsa (as God intended). I thought the chips were the perfect crisp, and the salsa was tasty with some very fresh looking ingredients. The patio is sunken in off the sidewalk of English Village, so you don't have to look at the cars on the street. I loved how colorful everything is! I ordered the large margarita, which was $8.99 on special. It came on the rocks, but with a little bit of frozen marg in it! I loved this!!! Built-in ice that won't water down your drink, GENIUS! I had the tamales for lunch. Scrumptious, no complaints. The rice was really good, but I thought the beans lacked a little gusto. Over-pureed or something. Love the blue and white plates. This location has had a lot of turnaround of restaurants in recent years, but I hope Frida's is here to stay, I will definitely be back!

    Jason V.

    Such a great spot! It was already busy even early on a weeknight, so definitely make a reservation or come early. The margaritas are powerful (in the best way), and the food was fresh and full of flavor. The vibe is lively and colorful with lots of traditional Día de los Muertos touches that make the place feel festive and authentic. Service was excellent too. I'll definitely be back! back!

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    Eric F.

    As always, let's start with the chips and salsa. Chips are ok. Like mine a little thicker. The salsa is tasty but I like mine a little chunkier. The margarita is tasty. I like the dollop of frozen on top of my rocks. The patio is nice and shady. They violated my Mexican lunch menu imperative that number 8 be a taco, enchilada, rice & beans. My enchiladas were muy bueno. My daughter says this is the best Spanish rice this side of Roscoe Wilson Elementary which is saying something. The service was good. Too stuffed for dessert, but the fried ice cream had my name it. Next time.

    Dana B.

    Great Mexican food, unique ambiance in a good way. They had to go boxes for queso so extra bonus!

    Enchiladas tejanos- excellent!
    Kaitlyn D.

    Food is always great! Service is always super great. Inside and outside seating. Space for big groups. We frequent Fridas! Love the massive options with unique offerings

    Top Shelf Watermelon Margarita with tajin rim.

    I enjoyed patio lunch. Tamales were excellent and the top shelf watermelon margarita was probably the best I have ever had.( on the rocks, not frozen)

    Chicken and rice plate

    The food was really good, the restaurant has a great outdoor seating area. Everything was reasonably priced as well

    Al pastor tacos
    Emily K.

    We really enjoyed our visit to Frida's! It was a Saturday around 6 but they didn't have a wait. Service was quick and waters/chips were always quickly filled. I ordered the Al pastor tacos which were delicious, my husband got the quesabirria tacos which were good but not the best we've ever had. The only downside was the margaritas were very sweet and not very strong. But we'd come back for sure!

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    Kay C.

    Forgot to add a photo. The decor inside was nice and fresh, making a modern clean atmosphere!

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    Excellent food and service. Very nice,clean environment lots of food for a good price! We will be returning as regulars!

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    Best street taco I ever had.... Including Austin tx--get the steak! The skinny Marg is also worth the trip

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    Awesome food and nice location! Try the appetizer sampler as a meal. Very good and the service is always on par.

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    8 months ago

    First time coming here. This spot has EXCELLENT food, margaritas and service! I highly recommend it and will be coming back.

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    The service was fast and the food was tasty. It is a smaller venue so expect a wait, however, the salsa alone is worth it!

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