My visit to El patron exceeded my expectations. I was greeted by the nicest staff and seated right…read moreaway. The staff here is friendly and definitely checked on me throughout my visit. Their lunch menu is available on Saturdays til 3. I got the fajita bowl with shrimp. The lunch portions were huge and my dish had a lot of shrimp in it! I didn't love the chips & salsa. Prices are extremely reasonable here on food and margs. The atmosphere here is relaxed. Comfortable spot that's good to grab a quick bite.

El Patrón was amazing! The drinks were excellent, and the St. Patrick's Day outing was full of fun…read moreand laughter. The steak with rice and beans was delicious and perfectly cooked. The ambiance was lively and festive, and the staff was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. A perfect spot for a memorable and enjoyable celebration.

I have been wanting to try this restaurant for years and finally went and left very disappointed…read more The prices were fair. We ordered queso after they asked if we wanted some and had to beg them for chips after they had given us a half basket of chips. They brought back another half basket. Our entrees were ok but just didn't seem very fresh. Unfortunately I don't see myself coming back here anytime soon.

To chip or not to chip. El Poblano (which I have been mistakenly calling 'Los Poblanos' for years,…read moremy apologies for the disrespect to our Singular Lonely Heart Club Pepper) is one of my favorite classic Mexican sit-down spots in the Birmingham Over the Mountain area. Today, I had the lunch special al pastor tacos. The al pastor was tasty, but I like mine heavy on the pineapple flavor, which most Alabama mercados tend to shy away from. Classic corn tortilla, tasty pork, cilantro, onion, and some good spicy sauce. Can't ask for more. The tacos were served with this vegetable medley on the side that was stunningly delicious. I could have eaten a whole bowl of that. I love the switch up from the default rice and beans. My mama ordered the cuban sandwich, which she said was very good and she took home half of it to have for dinner. Her sandwich came with fried plantains on the side, which I am a big fan of. When a plantain is done right, it's the best thing in the world. These ones were really good, I could have done with even more char/caramelization on the outside. This is a fantastic family spot, I'm sure that they can handle large parties well, too.

I love this restaurant. They are always such a great treat. I went for a quick lunch with my sister…read morehere and we were seated immediately. They have great lunch specials and are very reasonably priced. There is always ample parking, but they can get pretty busy after 12. I have tried a few things from the menu, but I love their enchiladas. I'd highly recommend this place, as the food is awesome.

Another great experience! Food was delicious and loads of it. Our waitress E was fantastic! Still…read morewould love a happy hour but the pitcher of Margaritas is well worth it *chefs kiss*

We stopped by for lunch at Los Arcos in the recommendation of a friend…read more Greeted promptly and seated immediately. Restaurant was bright and clean. Warm corn chips with fresh salad and black bean dip were presented with a smile from our waitress. The menu was varied with different choices than your usual Mexican restaurant. My wife choice Hawaiian Fajitas and I chose fajitas in a bowl. Steak was nicely seasoned, vegetables were cooked to perfection. Hawaiian came with cheese and pineapple, a nice twist. The bowl was served over rice and covered with cheese dip! Both were excellent! But the star of the show was the flour tortillas!!! You have to ask for them but trust me, it's worth it! A flour tortilla is cut and deep fried, and served hot! They melt in your mouth and compliment the whole meal! Overall, excellent meal, reasonably priced! Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Food was unique, tasty and had a variety with fresh veggies. Service provided by Natalie, Anna and…read moreSophie was superb. Soft mixed margarita did not disappoint. Will definitely be back.

Hands-Down the Best Mexican in Birmingham! After locals kept…read moresteering me toward disappointing spots, I finally discovered Acapulco on my own and I've been hooked ever since. It's the clear winner for overall Mexican food in the area. Their birria tacos are phenomenal, the drinks are delicious and refreshing, and the sauces actually have real flavor, none of that overly thick, bland stuff you get everywhere else. They nail the meat every time: perfectly cooked, tender, and seasoned so well you don't get any of that "gamey" or off taste some places have. It's consistently solid across the board. They also have kind workers and the ambiance overall is good. Spacious enough for some privacy although I don't like some of their seating chairs...the benches that are connected between you and someone else behind you. A few times I had customers behind me moving a whole lot and it wasn't very pleasant. Honorable mention for tacos specifically: Mezon food truck (another gem I had to find independently). Lesson learned the hard way, don't trust most Birmingham recommendations; they've let me down too many times. Acapulco is worth every visit.

Two Stars for the 2 Pacifico beers I had. I didn't like ANYTHING else about this visit. Slow…read moreservice and bad food! The chips & salsa were decent. The girl that was eventually my server was on her phone the entire time before coming to take my order. I ordered the mojarra frita dish. The fish was bland and flavorless. I didn't even finish half of it! It came with some side salad and I asked for fries too. Thank God I added fries since everything else was awful! The fries were good. The ambiance is your typical Mexican restaurant vibe. I will never return back here. First time & last time!!!!! Yuck & complete waste of my money and time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fyi the first order of chips and salsa is complimentary. Not sure what the fee is after the first order.

Cute little Mexican restaurant in a strip mall Neon sign out…read morefront shows " Raul's Mex Rest" Everyone who greeted us seemed happy to be there and welcoming - We were there 530 on a Wednesday and it got busier and busier as we were there, many folks seemed to be regulars and happy to be at Raul's Ordered a frozen lime house marg, made with well brand Jose Cuervo- it was OK, but very small ! Sweet tea was delicious, fresh and refilled quickly Menu is extensive. Warm tortilla chips were a bit robust/thick for our preferences, but we survived and enjoyed them with a couple refills of salsa! A thoughtful touch is all prices in the menu are shown in a cash price point and a credit card price point- Both of us had the chicken burrito supreme plate- entree came with beans, rice, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and sour cream on the side. Adequate serving sizes, all items seemed fresh and were well prepared. A+ conscientious caring staff Satisfying find when you happen to be in Moody AL

The steak quesadilla is amazing. Try the Horchata drink. It's very refreshing and not on the menu.read more

We eat here frequently. This is a great place to bring your family. Even on their busiest days, the…read moreservers come to check on you and make sure you are okay. The staff are always super nice and knowledgeable. Festive atmosphere and good upbeat music. They do have gluten-free options! You can get tacos in a corn tortilla. Their cheese dip is good and the fajitas are wonderful! Their alcoholic drinks are great too!

Was in the area and it was well past lunch time. This place was recommended so I decided to give it…read morea try. Surprisingly the food was quite tasty. Even got a to go order for dinner later. While I waited I ordered one of the frozen margaritas. Probably one of the best I've had to date. That alone calls for a return visit. With the relaxed atmosphere of the interior it can be an ideal place to slow down and escape the rush of the day.

Nelly served us well. She was very sweet and took care of us. I wish the menu stayed the burrito…read morecame with all the extras inside. I wanted something very simple-- rice, beans, beef, and cheese. However it came with shredded lettuce, a cheese I didn't like inside (I think it was cheese?) tomatoes (I HATE tomatoes) sour cream, and I believe that was it.. I was a bit underwhelmed with the taste. The size was great. I was so irritated with the tomatoes. She made sure to take care of us. The rice tasted kind of plastic-ish. The salsa was watered down BAD. But the cheese dip was SO good. The aura of the place was also providing an aesthetically pleasing environment.

We got food to go. Everything was great but I really liked the rice. Staff was very nice,the…read morerestaurant was very clean and the food was exceptional!