I have been to the La Paz location in Mountain Brook several times and also the Ross bridge location however this is my first time at the Mount Laurel location. The area has really grown. There is a grocery store there ice cream shop and a bar. Even the firehouse looked really nice. I came here on a Friday. I was off decided to come here for lunch with my son. We both got quesadillas. He got the buffalo and I just got the chicken quesadilla. We got the cheese dip and it was delicious. I cannot remember our server's name, but he was a young man and he was attentive. I did visit the bathrooms and they were clean as was the restaurant. You do have a choice to either eat inside or outside. We ended up eating inside. I really love this location. I will definitely be back. read more

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We had dinner last evening. The food taste was good, and we enjoyed the live entertainment. The problem we had was two of the three dinners we ordered were wrong. Taco meal- wrong meat served & flour tortillas rather than crispy taco. Second order was pick 2, and was served two enchiladas rather than one enchiladas & one burrito. Waitress didn't come back to address after being served the food. read more

Really good Mexican food in a lively atmosphere! This place was packed with live music on a Friday night. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. The chip service arrived with both red and tomatillo salsas, and both were delicious. We also ordered the queso, but it was a little spicy for our taste. I ordered the Santa Fe enchiladas, and they were really delicious. Tender chunks of chicken breast were layered with corn tortillas and smothered in green chili sauce. The Mexican rice was also very good, but the black beans were a little bland. The steak street tacos were absolutely incredible! Best thing we ate! Served with a Smokey chipotle (but not spicy hot!), they were perfect. read more

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The food was inconsistent, some items better than others, but was slow. Service was friendly but had long gaps between visits to our table - maybe they were understaffed? Drinks were empty multiple times and other needs were addressed but slowly. Ambience is ok, but the overall feel of the environment is not very welcoming. We would not go out of our way to go back. Certainly not the experience we have enjoyed many times at the Crestline Village location. read more

Such a pleasant summer evening, siting on the patio of La Paz restaurant in Mt Laurel, hearing live music wafting from the windows. Freshly cooked Mexican food, a menu with generous variety, and salsa that tastes like fresh gazpacho. The attention from the staff was just right, friendly and attentive, but not intrusive. A great stop for refreshment or a meal. read more

I came by for dinner with my boyfriend's family on Sunday. The service was very hot and miss. They brought out our cocktails quickly, but the children and those who ordered Cokes had to ask for their beverages again. Our food came out quickly and fresh, but one order was completely wrong. Thankfully they were quick to send out the correct order. I didn't order anything special, just some beef tacos. They were good and the salad that was served with them fresh. My boyfriend ordered the "Arizona" quesadillas and they were delicious! read more

I come here all the time for trivia night and usually have a great experience, which is why tonight was so disappointing. Our server was extremely rude from the start. Forgot about us after getting us waters, chips and salsa. He brought me the wrong drink, admitted it was his mistake, and when I politely asked if it would be possible to get the correct one and asked if it would be a pain to switch the drink for the correct one and he said it would " yeah actually it would be a pain" and told me the one he gave me would still "get me drunk," which felt really unprofessional. After that, he disappeared for about 30 minutes before coming back to ask if the (wrong) drink was good. I said no, and only then did he decide he'd get me a new one--after previously saying it was a hassle. At that point, I just told him not to worry about it. We also politely asked if the fan near our table could be turned off, and that request was ignored as well. I've had so many fun nights here, but this experience was frustrating enough that it really stood out--in a bad way. The other staff has always been so kind and caring each and every time but this was not the best experience read more

I wish I could give it zero stars. Poorly run. Food was terrible and cold. Service was very slow. Prices high. I hope something else goes in there because the patio is nice. How can you screw up Mexican food so bad and how is this place still operating???? read more

Called ahead for Mothers Day Catering service, we will pick up. Great service from Jill very helpful. Food was almost ready for pick up but hay it's Mother's Day, planed for it. Four Generations of Mothers enjoyed not going out and not cooking. Happy faces and full tummies for the rest. Ordered the Taco/Fajita Combo with all the trimmings for 15., surprisingly there were leftovers. Thanks you La Pas for a wonderful Mother's Day. read more

Always a great experience at LaPaz! I love their chicken wings(not on the menu). Family friendly, occasionally has live music! I've also used their catering service which was top notch!! read more

I live right down the road so I've been many times. The food is average at best. I love Mexican food but none of their food is very good and I've tried just about everything on the menu. Also the service isn't very good. I'm usually super patient w service but we have issues almost every time we go. The only positive is they have two great patios. One of them has live music on weekends and the other has an open area where kids can play read more

There were lots of work staff and slow service and there were only about 3 tables at the time at the restaurant. Took forever to get us drink orders but did manage to give us chips and salsa but still no drinks almost choked on a chip. Ask for one dip got a different one (didn't get charged for it!). By the time we had food I was so hungry. The salsa for dip were similar to store bought. The meat taste was so bland no amount of salt and pepper helped. They drench food in lime juice or hot spices to drown out the bland food. Listen the floor had so much salt probably from other patrons trying to get some flavor. Not trying to hate but extremely disappointed. read more

Please close this restaurant so something decent can move in. Health department should take a closer look here. It smells bad and food tastes off. On top of terrible food, the service somehow is even worse. It's clear neither management or ownership care. Mount laurel should have better quality options that match other surrounding restaurants. Avoid eating here at all costs. read more

My husband and I decided to grab dinner here tonight because we've always heard people talk about it. The food was good, but not great, and the service was kind of slow. I got the burrito gordo with chicken which was pretty average and my husband got the pork tamales which he thought was decent. He really enjoyed the chips and salsa though. The Mt. Laurel area is really beautiful and quaint but that was really the best part about the experience. The restaurant wasn't overcrowded and had a nice, chill vibe but the food just didn't quite measure up to the surroundings. Huge portions though. read more

La Paz - Burrito gordo - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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My husband and I were visiting the Parade of Homes at Mt. Laurel. We thought we would stop and get a bite to eat. We had never eaten at LaPaz, so we thought we would give it a try. I ordered a meal that included 3 soft beef tacos. My first bite was a gush of drowned beef. No flavor and the tortilla was falling apart from all the water. I managed to get one down as I was really hungry. My husband ate about 4 bites of his food and said it was just a tasteless mess. Our server was nice and attentive and she did not seem suprised when I asked for the check and our plates were barely touched. The restaurant itself is dated. Rips in the seats and floors were pretty nasty. I expected way more from a restaurant in a neighborhood such as Mt. Laurel. This place needs a makeover from top to bottom. read more

If the staff and management spent as much time attending to customers and bussing empty tables as they did standing outside and smoking, perhaps this wouldn't be the absolute worst choice of restaurants in the Dunnavant Valley. EBSCO must comp the rent, because there's no way this deserted mess covers its own bills. Go anywhere else! read more

This place is always our backup option when it's too long of a wait at Area 41. Everything here is average from the service to the food. Inside is kind of dark with little decor which is uncharacteristic of a Mexican restaurant. Service is never great but some days are better than others. Food is always average to slightly above but with so many Mexican restaurants in the area, this is never our first choice. There aren't a ton of dining options in Mt. Laurel which is why I'm guessing this place stays fairly busy. read more

The food is good and the portions are very ample. The service was pleasantly good - not the norm nowadays. Overall, we a great time for our date night. read more

La Paz - We both had the "build your own combo" with chimichangas, taco, and tamale. - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Service was very slow. Our server seemed disinterested and very rarely came to our table. It's nice inside. The dining rooms are divided up nicely, and the patio is cute. The food was meh. Mostly bland and basic. Overpriced for sure. Would not return. read more

I had eaten at the La Paz in Mountain Brook several years ago when I lived in Birmingham, and was excited to give the Mt. Laurel location a try when I was visiting relatives in the area recently. I guess I have been living in Texas for too long, as the food at the Mt. Laurel location left a lot to be desired. It was just okay. And despite being the first person (and the only one for awhile) in the restaurant that day, the service was sooooo slow. Asked for salt from my non-smiling and zero personality waitress and never got it. When the male server came to deliver my meal, he was quick to get some salt for me, though. Oh, and despite the website showing Taco Tuesday specials, I was told that they hadn't done that since Covid. Then take it off the website. It's been four years. read more

Whoa, I forgot I gave this place a bad review. Can I take it back?! I've been here several times after this bad experience and have had excellent food here! Their tacos are wonderful, especially their fish tacos! Go on Taco Tuesday for their special menu! read more

It is nice to have a neighborhood restaurant that makes Hwy 41 special. Food is always good, restaurant is always consistent so let downs. Service really good. Gordo Burrito is my favorite. read more

Best Mexican food place ever nice service clean tables and the queso is bussin awesome chips and wonderful date spot for any couples I'm single but I see couples having a lifetime read more

The food here is just universally bland and not done well. Even the salsas are tasteless. It's really TexMex. Not Mexican. But it's not even good TexMex. How do you make tasteless salsa?? Why would you put lettuce on nachos? Simple questions. Anyway. I have been here several times because it's close to home and keep hoping I've just ordered wrong. I give up. Do not eat here. read more

Love coming to La Paz and sitting on their patio. Most Friday's they have live music. Some do not know you can get a half order of their quesadillas which is more than plenty for one person. Highly recommend their spicy margaritas, black and blue quesadilla, queso and salsa verde. Their take out option is also quick and very well packaged. read more

We eat here once a month on Saturday for a late lunch/early dinner. Unlimited fresh chips with salsa and tomatillo sauce. Food is awesome. Different than usual Mexican fare. Fresh food made to order. Casual and kid friendly. Great bar and fabulous staff. read more

We came for the spring festival and wondered into this amazing place. I am celiac so it's so hard to find places safe for me, the manager came out and talk to us and told us not to worry , that she would take care to make sure everything was prepared correctly, well she did just that, she put us in Logan's section and she was a very good waitress, they kept us happy with tons of chips and never let our drinks get empty, we for sure will be back. Also the portions are very large at lunch read more

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Nice relaxing restaurant. Good food. The Chile con queso for the table was great. Full of flavor. For my entree I ordered the baha fish tacos (fried). It was delicious. The slaw, chipotle tarter sauce, and mango salsa was a great combo of flavors, and the fish was fried to perfection. Really enjoyed the meal and the atmosphere. The restaurant is in an area that feels a little off of the grid. I would go again. read more

La Paz - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Stopped in for a nice weekend lunch while attending the MT Laurel spring event. We asked the manager about Gluten free options being my mom is celiac, and she was very knowledgeable and helpful to us with our needs. She made sure she met our needs. And our waitress Logan was super nice and also helpful with our needs. As for the food, we got the nachos, the burrito gurdo, and the cheese quesadilla with side of nice and beans. It was all hot and fresh. As for the chips and salsa was fresh and hot. The food was very nice. Id recommend if your around MT Laurel or happen to stop by for an event like we did. A nice little homey town read more

La Paz - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Catering!!! From start to finish they were outstanding!! We used La Paz for our son's rehearsal dinner, and it was the best decision I could have made. Not only was service top notch from set up to clean up, but the food was excellent and we received so many compliments. We chose a buffet option as well as extra Al a carte items. Everyone loved the food. Jill was so easy to work with and I cannot thank them enough! The menu choices are outstanding, and they offer several different catering service styles to fit your needs. We chose the executive full service, and would do it again in a heart beat! They took care of everything. If you need catering, they are the way to go!! read more

Just moved to Mt Laurel and we love this place. Great food and great service. The fish tacos are delicious! This will definitely be one of our favorites! read more

I have tried so hard to support this neighborhood business but last night was the last straw. The service has always been less than spectacular but I do love the food. Last night, our waitress walked by our table several times occasionally throwing an unsmiling "I'll be with you in a minute" our way. About 15 min after we arrived, she finally took our drink order. We did order some queso and it came promptly. 45 minutes after we arrived, still no drinks and we had to stop her to see if she would take our food order. She (again without smiles or a bit of apology) said "everyone came in at once, we're understaffed and they've told us to pace our orders to the kitchen so they can keep up". Not exactly encouraging that if we ordered food we would get it anytime in the next millenium. We paid for the queso and left. So almost an hour of our time with no food and no drinks. Sorry, I just can't go back after that. read more

First time at this location. Very clean, 80s music, staff wears masks, tables distanced. Took our 2 year old grandson a d he tried new foods. Good sized food portions, great queso and margaritas. Great service too. We will be back. read more

La Paz - Chicken Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Beyond disappointed. I live 0.2 miles from the Mt Laurel restaurant. I did pick up and my food was cold. Also $40 for a quesadilla and a pint of queso dip. I've tried many times to give this restaurant a second/third chance. Cold food and outrageous pricing. Never coming back! read more

I love the bartender, Muff! She remembers you from the first time you come to the bar and what you ordered. They also have a GREAT trivia night on Tuesdays. We rarely participate in the trivia, because we can't stay the whole time, but it makes for a very fun time while we are having dinner and drinks. If you can, stay for the prizes though! read more

Treated ourselves to the Family Fajita Dinner and it was SO GOOD! Great flavor, very generous amount of food, and everything tasted so fresh! They have curbside service, just call ahead - they make it really easy to support local, while staying safe. read more

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Note: This review is based off of appetizers and drinks...I haven't had a full meal here yet. I'm so excited that La Paz has come to Mt. Laurel! This space has been multiple restaurants over the past few years and I'm confident La Paz will be the one that finally sticks! I love the new decor (very rustic/Tex-Mex) and the patio is FABULOUS. The fire pit is going to come in handy in the cooler months. I sat at the bar to enjoy a few after-work drinks with coworkers and was warmly greeted by the bartenders. They were both very nice and added to the fun atmosphere. They have a number of specialty margaritas (frozen and on the rocks) along with a frozen "Sangria Swirl" that looked fabulous. Tequila isn't really my thing, so I opted for the ever-faithful Moscow Mule and a vodka soda. I was happy to see them use Fever Tree Ginger Beer in their Mule. For appetizers, we ordered guacamole and queso (their queso is legit. It has won fan favorite at the Salsa Showdown multiple years in a row for a reason). The portions were large (enough for four people to snack on). They aren't currently open for lunch during the week, which is a bummer, nor are they currently doing to-go orders, but I look forward to going back at some point and having a full meal! read more

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Best Mexican food in Birmingham. Fun casual place to eat great food great staff fun decorations read more

La Paz - Chips and salsa with every meal - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This place had wonderful food! The staff was very friendly and the service was great. My only complaint was it took over an hour to get seated. Overall, though two thumbs up! read more

La Paz - Paws and the patio for hand and paws - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

La Paz in crestline has much better food and service. Service was a mess when we went. Took 35 minutes to get out two quesadillas and one taco Basket. Drinks weren't refilled, the kitchen messed up the quesadilla order. Manager laughed and walked away when I told him some of the problems. Quesadilla was comped which was nice but Unfortunately probably won't be coming back to this location. read more