I wanted some Mexican food and after looking at reviews we chose this spot. We were originally seated in a booth next to the restroom. That was a no go because the booth was tight. We were moved to another booth. I caught the vibe that yiu had to know what you wanted because the server was swift. Almost like he didn't have time for questions or being indecisive. I ordered a margarita and some questionable that had spinach in it. It was so good. The spinach was fresh not frozen. We had to ask for a plate for the appetizer. Anytime we asked for more napkins the sever just removed napkins from another table. We ordered tacos and fajitas. Both dishes were served quickly and steaming hot. I will say that they do season their food well and that fine by me. It was all good. read more

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Margins Cantina was fantastic! The food was flavorful, fresh, and generously portioned, with standout dishes that were cooked perfectly. The drinks were excellent and complemented the meal well. The ambiance was lively, vibrant, and inviting, perfect for a casual night out with friends or family. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made the dining experience even better. A great spot for delicious food and a fun atmosphere. read more

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CLOSED! For lease sign in the front. Loved it here :( but their yelp page doesn't say it yet.

Closed. Website said the restaurant was open, but the doors were locked. Signs on the doors indicated that they lost their liquor license.

Their food was quite good! Service could use a little brushing up. Margarona's has a pretty darn Good margarita too!

This is a hidden treasure. The service was great. The staff was very attentive. They answered our questions and made suggestions. The menu is huge. There is something in the menu for everyone - food and drinks. The portions were big. The food was also plated well and hot! We were able to sit in the outdoor area and enjoy the wonderful weather. The decor and vibe inside was nice and inviting. It's a nice spot for meeting friends, a date, or family. read more

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We LOVE Margaronas. It's our go to quick Mexican. Service is always awesome and quick. I love everything from the chicken soup, quesadillas, to enchiladas and fajitas. I've never had a bad meal here. I also appreciate the large flavor selection of margaritas! I recommend the peach. The place is always clean and even in busy days, there's plenty of seats. The biggest perk is their avocados are always good so I have a happy toddler! read more

Ate here for a late bday get together with friends. The place has really food. My dish today had shrimp, fish and crab meat in it on top of rice and veggies. It was enough to take home enough for a complete meal at home. The service was ok. We had to flag our guy down a few times but after we made our requests made our requests were fulfilled. Both times I have been here there was no wait for a table. Plenty is seating is available. Ambiance is nice. read more

Margaronas Cantina - Outside front of building - Mexican Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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Great Mexican food option in Birmingham! The combos are good and well worth the price. Portions are big here. I wish the salsa was a little better but the margaritas are good. Service is good and the outdoor seating is nice. read more

First off, it was Cinco de Mayo. Very busy but that is no excuse for service with an attitude. It's quite obvious most of the staff did not want to be there. Second, they were having very serious plumbing issues. So serious that the bathrooms were closed and raw sewage was pouring out onto the sidewalk and parking lot. Terrible day for plumbing issues. They should have closed immediately. On to dinner. Very average Mexican food and very average margaritas. Once again, I know it was Cinco de Mayo but....... read more

Beware! Served Churro Beans that looked like Leftovers with bologna chunks . Chile Rellono was Tough and not edible. Got to room and got violently ill. read more

Waitress was rude the environment is loud the drinks were weak and the food was insanely subpar. Literally the worse Mexican restaurant I've been to. Ever. read more

I use to like this place mainly for their margaritas but my last visit was not enjoyable. Food is just decent, my frozen margarita was good but a bit thick, and the service was rushed. They had a large party that night so this could be why it was off. Another thing was that the restrooms were gross. Anytime I use a restroom at a restaurant I equate the cleanliness of the restroom to the cleanliness of the kitchen for some reason and it just made me lose my appetite. read more

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This place has a fun Mexican flare to their restaurant . There are TVs with multiple sports channels on. We got the steak taco salad very good. Carnitas - these were awesome! The flavor was amazing and my plate was beautiful. The chips and salsa are great. The chips come out hot and fresh. They have drink specials. Sorry I didn't take picture but they had a good special on margaritas. read more

My husband and I were in town for a concert. We lived in SD for over 20+ years so we were craving Mexican food. Boy were we impressed with our meals. The portions were big. We both loved our dinners. My steak fajitas were so well seasoned and the presentation was fantastic. My husband's poblano meal was huge! Very nice presentation also. The service was great. We had attention from all servers. It was nice that the servers all worked together as a team making sure we were satisfied with everything. Birmingham is lucky because they have a fabulous and authentic Mexican restaurant. Really wished the would come to our new home in NC. We are really missing good Mexican food. We will definitely stop by this place again. They earned a 5 star from us today. read more

Margaronas Cantina - Steak fajitas and Chile Poblano meals - Mexican Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

There's not enough room to share how good the food and the service was here. From order to delivery was less than five minutes. I had no time to scroll on my phone and that's a good thing. I ordered the Cachitos which is shrimp, steak, chicken and carnitas with veggies, rice and beans. It was a high protein meal and it was delicious. read more

Margaronas Cantina - Cachitos - Mexican Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

All in all it was an ok experience.... I arrived pretty close to 11:30 on a Friday. They didn't have too many people here yet, so not an issue getting seated. When I first walked through the doors they have started decorations for Halloween - so they seem to be seasonally festive which is kind of cool. Lunch menu is pretty standard set up with a variety of combos that you can choose between, all for a lunchtime value price. I would say that the lunch prices for their combos are probably 15 - 20% higher than other Mexican restaurants with similar menu styles. Service was prompt, but again, not as prompt as some of the other places I go that are closer to work. Service is friendly, but they don't check up on you much while you are here. Take order, bring food, bring check .... again, all friendly, but just not a ton of interaction. Flautas - one chicken and one beef. The chicken was the way to go, good flavor. The beef didn't even seem flavored, so was relatively bland. The salsa was serviceable, but far from my favorite. They are a solid three star review, but I probably would opt for places closer to my work in the future. read more

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I ate here (or thought I did) awhile back. When we entered, everything looked different. Turns out that back in October 2018, new owners took over and renovated the interior. I don't even remember what the name of the old place was called. Margaronas Cantina is located in Homewood on State Farm Parkway parallel to Lakeshore, across from Moes, Godfather's Pizza and McDonalds. Just a stone's throw from Lowe's MC is conveniently located at a busy intersection. They have a very nice and spacious outdoor patio with tables and booths scattered throughout the interior. Their floors could use a good mopping because I really have a pet peeve about sticky floors. I did notice (and took a picture) of their attractive and interesting single blade fan directly above their entrance table. We eagerly awaited their chips and salsa and I was pleasantly surprised. Their chips were thin, crispy, and nicely salted. The salsa was also quite good. So good I got a to go container to pack up what was left. Our server also kept the chips and salsa refilled. A big plus right there as my family of 5 were pretty hungry and were devouring chips and salsa. Rachel tried the Enchilladas Suizas. Large portion, arrived steaming hot. She reported that it was good. Sarah tried the Quesadilla Fajita. Again a very large portion. Looked delicious, but Sarah couldn't finish it so she had leftovers. She also reported that it was good. Tammy ordered the Street Tacos with steak. The 3 soft flour tortilla tacos were filled with glistening steak cubes covered in delicious sauce. She said it was good. Matthew tried the Burrito Azteca. He really liked it because he cleaned his plate. Finally I decided to try something different... their Mexican Spaghetti! Pieces of beef in a cheesy sauce with mushrooms poured over a bed of flat pasta. It was just "ok" for me. The sauce was rather bland for me and I had to add some salt and pepper. Otherwise it's an interesting idea and I had a lot of leftovers to doctor up at home. For dessert we tried the Choco Chimi. Whipped cream, chocolate inside a fried tortillas... let's just say that we should've ordered two! MC is not unlike many of the other "mexican" restaurants in town. If you've eatened enough mexican food, it all starts to taste similar and we all tend to gravitate to our favorite based on other things like atmosphere, drinks, service, etc. MC had great service and all our food arrived in a timely manner and arrived warm/hot (a big pet peeve of mine). And the chips and salsa made my evening. So if you're like me and didn't know this place was under new ownership since October, give them a chance. read more

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I've always passed by the restaurant but never thought to go in. They do have a deal on the Local Flavor app where you can get $20 worth of food for$10. Customer service here needs to be worked on. I asked our waitress for a booster seat and she never brought it. I ended up having to get one myself. She wasn't around much...we had question about the menu and she always seemed to disappear. When she did come around she seemed annoyed by our questions and I really wanted to to just get up and leave but we stayed because the kids were hungry. I ordered the sangria margarita. Let's just say it tasted very watered down....another disappointment because Mexican restaurants are known to have good drinks. For my meal I ordered the fajitas Mexicana. The portion was good and the meat was seasoned well. The guacamole side was very tasty too. The rice and beans were bland. My daughter got the kids pepperoni pizza and fries. She loved the pizza but she didn't really eat the fries. The only reason I wouldn't go back to this restaurant is because of the lack of customer service. read more

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Delicious food and fast service. Margaritas here are a hidden gem. They have deals every weeknight and they taste delicious, not like a cheap mix. Service was very friendly and accommodated our group of 10 well. Definitely worth it, and look forward to coming back to try different dishes. Portion sizes are large and food is flavorful and authentic. Try the beef flautas and chicken supreme tacos. read more

Margaronas Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Food was okay. Don't try to specialize your margarita they will up charge you and try to charge $40 for a don Julio margarita which is unheard of and when we complained the manager was just plain rude. read more

This is our new go to for Mexican. The service has been excellent and they are very quick the food. Everything that I have eaten here has been delicious and their margaritas are nice after a long day. The have daily happy hour specials as well. If you are feeling bold, try the Mexican spaghetti. It's similar to fajita nachos, but with noodles instead of chips. Very tasty and I mr er would of thought of something like this. read more

Margaronas Cantina - Fajita nachos #bhamfoodguy - Mexican Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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I was staying at a nearby hotel en route on my move from Texas to North Carolina. Salsa was great, very flavorful and a little on the spicier side which I like. I had the Burriot Grande which was excellent. Chicken, steak and veggies and more in a large tortilla. Three different sauces on top plus shrimp. The burrito had so much flavor. I would describe the food as closer to authentic Mexican than Tex Mex, which was great. Great prompt service as well. read more

Good service, food was not bad, overall good deal and tasted good. The value for price was spot on. I would visit again in the future.

I love to go to Margaronas Cantina when I am craving Mexican food! Their food is so fresh, hot, and delicious every time I am there. I often times will go with a group of friends and everyone enjoys it. The service is always excellent. If I go with just one other person or if I go with 6 other people, the service is always spot on, no matter the size difference of the group. It is located in Homewood off of Lakeshore, which is super close to my apartment, which I really enjoy having this convenient option for ethnic cuisine. I also love how they offer both indoor and outdoor seating, so you have the option to choose where you would like to sit. read more

My friend and I wanted to get sushi but the place we had tried to go to was only doing pick up orders and since we had my kids we didn't really want to eat in the car. Luckily for us we had driven by Margaronas Cantina and my friend pointed it out to me as a new place to maybe try one day. Since our first choice wasn't available we turned around and came back here. We walked in and were sat right away. I noticed they had every other booth closed off to keep with social distancing and the table were also well spaced out. Our waiter, who I don't remember his name, was very prompt and brought our drinks out quickly. The cups were huge and he kept us with refills without being asked. I got a small bean dip for to share with my friend and it was the size of a large in other restaurants. We didn't even finish it, even after I added some to my burrito that I ordered. I got the burrito lunch special and it was more than I could finish. The refried beans were good, the rice was good and the burrito was okay. It came with a brown sauce that I had never had before and while I wasn't a huge fan it didn't ruin the dish for me. My friend tried it though and liked it, so personal tastes may vary your liking on it. It was the first time I'd had a burrito with a sauce like that on it. The tortilla was a little hard, but more like it had maybe been warmed to much? I'm not sure. It didn't mess with the taste though so I wasn't mad about it. I don't remember the name of my friends dish but she liked it as well. And it also came with a large amount of food. The lunch was only 20 dollars for us both with a tip, and I had the bean dip on my order. That was also with a larger than 20% tip added. I would for sure go back and try a different dish at another time. Also, everyone I saw that was working we're wearing masks and our waiter was very nice and pleasant. Our food came out quickly and he didn't hover but kept our drinks full which are the things I love most in a waiter. read more

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Servers are always so nice. Great margaritas and accommodated our big group! Loved the burrito grande!

Margarones Cantina was more upscale in decor than Mexican restaurants I've been to. We sat at the bar and shared some chicken quesadillas, and these were also better than most Mexican restaurants' quesadillas I've had before. When we commented on how good it was, we were told the chicken is marinated beforehand. I had a margarita on the rocks, which was good. Service was a little slow at times because there wouldn't be anyone behind the bar, but we were in after 8 p.m. so that may be why. All in all this was a good stop for food and drinks near our hotel. read more

They have a really good happy hour special with awesome drinks. Sometimes when it's busy you have to wait a little extra. If there is a lot of people at your table with multiple tickets you have to watch out. That's why I gave 3 stars. read more

It was good, it could of been better but still good. The food was a bit cold and unseasoned but I think it was because the place was PACKED !!!!!!! So I'll give it another chance because the scenery and the drinks was awesome !!! I love the vibe here and I honestly think that if they wasn't so packed the food would of been amazing as well. They seemed short on workers. read more

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So my family and I haven't been here in a while and I was highly disappointed. The service, the food was horrible. I ordered meal that comes with chicken, shrimp, and steak with rice, beans, and peppers. I ask for the steak to be medium rare and it wasn't it came with sauce and in the menu it didn't say it came with sauce. The sauce was nasty I only ate the beans and rice. My rice and beans was not even hot. Unfortunately I want be back and this place use to be so good and also my son had a steak which was suppose to be medium rare but it was well done. Very disappointed in the visit and it was my sons birthday. read more

Margaronas Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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This is definitely 1 of 2 best Mexican restaurants in Birmingham. I go here a lot around lunch and it's an average crowd. Tonight was my first time going on a Friday night and it was super crowded and very noisy. This place has the best Tamales anywhere, And I know my Tamales. Never too dry and the sauce is outstanding. They have the usual selection of food you will find at a Mexican restaurant but they know what they are doing in the kitchen! They have a great bar area and lots of TV's to catch a game. Tonight I tried the Street Tacos , your choose of steak or chicken in corn or flour tortillas and all the toppings on the side to build as you like it. They were great, always look forward to eating there. read more

Margaronas Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

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Good drink. Love the ambiance. Will return with friends for either lunch or dinner. I Love the food

Yoooo! If you know me, you know my love for Mexican/Tex Mex runs deep! The Guac, queso, the peppers, I can eat it everyday! I'm a frugalista at heart and always try to maximize my money and make it stretch as far as possible! This review is coming on my fourth visit and I just can't get enough! My new favorite fix for my Mexican cravings. The best part of it all, is Local flavor has an offer for $10, where your able to get $20 worth of food! Say what!!? $20 goes pretty far here especially since the Lunch menu is extensive and so affordable! EVERYDAY until 3pm! I ordered the Azteca burrito, hold the chorizo add beans. Comes with Pico DE Gallo, lettuce side with sour cream. The is a HUGE burrito, filled with either chicken or steak drizzled with cheese queso! So flavorful, so filling, so yummy! I can't say anything negative about this place, especially since Bae and I can eat for $10-15 tip included ( after purchasing voucher) I love this spot, the food, the service, the music is a plus! I was jiggin the entire time. I Shazam about 5 songs while sitting in the restaurant! 5/5 but to be real 4/5 stars. Periodddd read more

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Came in yesterday with coworkers after work I order shrimp tacos with a side of guacamole with a strawberry daiquiri. The guacamole wasn't good but everything else was I didn't expect to only get one taco instead of three. I also tried the steak and cheese my coworker shared it was very flavorful. The ambiance I did not like either it was I bit to dark for me. The service was ok for me but I didn't like how two of my friends didn't like their ( drink & beans) and was told "No refund" and did not even bother ask to switch it out for them. read more

The food was great and so was the service .. we will definitely be back.. We had the fajitas rice and the California burrito... place was very clean this is a must try read more

One of the best Mexican restaurant in town in my opinion. Maybe the best one if you don't count Tex-Mex. Been to lunch here several times now over the past 6 months and it is consistently good. Short on time? No problem. Food comes super fast and very hot/fresh. Takes a lot to get full? No problem, the portion is big! I always have leftovers. Price? Very reasonable! Service? The first few visits they hovered a little too much for me, ha. I don't know if you can really complain about that though? It was much better today...attentive but not smothering, lol. I am a fan and would definitely recommend! read more

Margaronas Cantina - Big portion...this is after I already filled two tortillas! - Mexican Near Me - Homewood, Alabama

Overpriced HORRIBLE FOOD. No tequila in margaritas and the food was cheap and disgusting. Don't waste your money or time. TERRIBLE

This was really good food! There were five people in our party, we all ordered different things, and we were ALL happy with our choices. The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent. If I had to say something negative, none of us cared for their salsa, but everything else was excellent. I will say be prepared, it's a lot of food! read more

I ordered a Seafood Taco Salad, when I returned to my Hotel Room (which was 2 mins away). There was a Mystery Liquid in the bottom of my salad, everything was soggy and unedible. The Salad cost me $15.88 , all I could do was throw it in the garbage they refuse to refund my money and they could not explain the mystery liquid. They asked me if my order was to go I said yes and they said well when you get an order to go sometimes it gets soggy before you get home my hotel was next door 2 minutes away if their food gets soggy in 2 minutes I recommend no one eat at this restaurant. Avoid the bad food and the high prices go elsewhere. read more