The best Mexican in a while!!! The spouts we platter was a meal in itself! I'll be going back!

10/10 Mexican food. I genuinely enjoyed the fajitas and their salsa is amazing aswell. we were served by a server named Ben and he was amazing, if you ever go their I would recommend asking for him. the feeling of the restaurant was also amazing. read more

Came here on a Friday night with a party of 7 and we were seated right away. They brought two baskets of chips and 5 containers of salsa almost immediately after we sat down (thank u). We all ordered the same thing LOL the Pollo Loco bowl (I think?) which has rice, steak, and queso all thrown on a huge plate. The portion is ginormous and could easily serve 2 or even 3 people, it was $18 after tax which isn't too bad if you were to split it. All the dishes here are pretty pricey but portions are big. Would come back!! Service was also great! read more

Pablo's Restaurante & Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

The food was good and they did serve very smoothly and quickly too. And the server did continue to check on me in a calm manner too. The inside was fine but nothing super fancy. It was clean and the booth I had was comfy to sit for lunch. read more

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Great service and food!!!! Staying at a hotel down the street. Stopped by for dinner and it was great. Our waiter Esteban was excellent. Not the average Mexican place. This one was a level above. read more

Over priced and mediocre to poor food. I had chorizo street tacos and rice for $17. You only get 2 (which is overpriced robbery). Taco protein was good but tacos were missing cilantro & onion and the rice was tasty but ice cold. $9 Steak quesadilla looked awesome in pictures but came to me looking lousy and unappetizing. Sparse cheese, chopped up scattered few steak chunks, and no onion or pico like in pictures. The place was clearly busy and looked a little understaffed. I wish my food would've been like the pictures. Instead, wasted $. Not going back. read more

Wife ate the steak fajitas and got food poisoning. 9/25 She got sick all night and still sick this morning. read more

Currently one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in town. Love the choose your own combo. My favorites are Cheese Enchilada, Tostada, and a very solid homemade Tamale. They also really do a great job with their refried beans and Cheese Dip. My daughter ordered their Chicken Wings last time and I was not expecting them to be so good. They were huge, crisp, and had a super spicy house-made sauce and a custom Ranch dip with cilantro. Love this place because the owner always serves me and takes pride in everything. read more

Pablo's Restaurante & Cantina - Three-item lunch combo for $12! - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Pablo's is my go to spot! This locally owned and laid back restaurant is the perfect place for an easy, delicious lunch or dinner! The service is always great and feels like home! I would highly recommend the Street Tacos and the Ultimate Dip! read more

Pablo's Restaurante & Cantina - Ultimate Dip and Chunk Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Second time in Birmingham and was looking for some different places. We decided on Mexican and Pablo's was down from the hotel. The outside was lively with patrons, but inside wasn't so much, bland decor. We got sat without too much greetings. Came back and took a drink order. Cheap beer is a good thing. Chips and salsa came, too and the salsa wasn't too bad. Once we ordered the food arrived pretty quickly. Unfortunately, it was pretty bland. Not knowing Pablo's, we assumed it was a chain. Found it and it said it's a Tex-Mex restaurant. Man it wasn't bad but for the money I'd go some place that had more taste and ambiance. I'll skip this place next time. read more

I am guessing the people complaining about price are not use to eating in cities since 2020? We loved it and are pretty picky with Tex-Mex. The service was pretty good, the outdoor singer was great, and the ambiance matched the food! It was a good experience. read more

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Always a great after work spot to unwind and decompress. The margs are great and the queso is always a great appetizer. Sitting outside on a nice day is something I always look forward to when I pull up at Pablo's! I have always came here since I moved to Birmingham 2 years ago and finally decided to leave a review as I have became friends with the servers over time. read more

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I enjoyed my grilled steak and broccoli more than I imagined I would. This wasn't like a traditional Mexican dish by no means .... The steak was tender and the broccoli was the perfect texture. My friend had chicken fajita lettuce wraps which was different also. She enjoyed them and the serving size was huge! Neither one of us could finish our meals. The frozen margs were good but not strong. The mango and guava flavors were indeed quite refreshing on the patio. Our food came out pretty fast. I've had better chips and salsa but I really enjoyed the cheese dip! Overall this was a cool time for my first time at Pablos. I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food but I was impressed with their none traditional dishes. I could see myself back here in the future. read more

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This place just keeps getting better and better! Service is excellent! They keep the drinks, chips, salsa, and dips coming. What more could you want? I've been back to try the Riunite-rita which is super pretty, and the Texas margarita which is great if you like your drinks strong. They have added burria tacos to their menu, but my new favorite menu item and probably go to will be the steak, rice, and queso. The steak is cooked so perfectly. read more

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This is my favorite mexican restaurant in Birmingham (and I've tried a lot of them)! Their food, service, and atmosphere are all fantastic. They're so kind every time we go in and are very accommodating! Love, love, love this restaurant! read more

50/50 experience. For every good thing, there was an equally bad thing. The Good: Pollo Loco and Fajita burrito are very good. Good portions and fair pricing for the area. I had the pick 2 combo with beef burrito and Chile Relleno. The burrito was good but the Relleno was undercooked just a little, not bad tho. They also had $12 Modelo beer pitchers The bad: My daughter (7) said, this rice tastes like our school rice... fyi, that's not good, and she's right. The bathroom were rough with toilets leaking. My wife ordered the chorizo fundido. It was swimming in grease? Butter? Not sure but some type of liquid (see pics). The chips were basic tortilla bag chips that had been sitting out way too long, not the cantina style that most Mexican food restaurants have. We've been to 6 Mexican food restaurants right here on 280, CASA FIESTA is the one we keep going back to. #1 in service, cleanliness, and best bang for the buck imo. read more

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My experience at Pablo's was phenomenal. Not only do they have great staff/service, the food is delicious every time. I got the steak quesadilla with rice and beans for lunch. The portion size was perfect for the cost of the plate, and it came out fresh and well flavored. The chips and salsa were complimentary, and I really enjoyed the chips with their queso dip as well. Maybe one of my favorite things was their house margarita. It had a really fresh lime flavor. I noticed that the prices went up a little at Pablo's recently, but I'll be honest, this place is worth every penny. 5/5 read more

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We visited this restaurant because it was very close to Grandview hospital. My parents just moved to Birmingham and my mom was in the hospital. We got there around 3:30 pm and there were many people eating outside but we were all alone inside. I saw the menu and started thinking we might have made a mistake but we noticed the chips, salsa and queso were very good and were tired and not wanting to go find something else and so we ordered. Let me tell you, this place is awesome. The menu does not do this place justice. The service was great, margaritas were so good and our food was amazing. My shredded beef chimichanga was the best I'd ever had. I highly recommend this place, we will be coming back soon! read more

This is one of my fave spots to get some Mexican food in Bham. Laid back atmosphere and they have live music. I normally get steak fajitas. Came out fresh and hot! I would give 5 star normally, but noticed that the steak seems to be cut thinner and thinner each time I come. Still really good but I do miss the slightly thicker cut of meat. They give you two different salsas. One is mild and one is spicy. The spicy one is definitely hot! lol read more

Pablo's Restaurante & Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

My partner recently started a new job near this area so we decided to try this place out. It was a nice day and we sat on the patio. It is a little odd you are literally right beside the parking lot but I understand they are working with what they got. The food was good, huge portions, and service was quick. read more

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The staff is always friendly and accommodating. Can't go wrong with their spicy cheese dip. Tostados are good as is their burrito supreme. Lastly, try any version top-self margarita. You won't be disappointed! read more

Used to be better. Food quality has really gone down in the past few years. The food is bland. If you like thick cheese dip, you'll love this. But if you are a runny cheese dip lover, this is not for you. The interior hasn't changed in 15 years! The service is friendly but sometimes a little slow. read more

Had dinner on the patio. Great service! The food came out quick and was delicious, but a little pricy for what it is ($19 for the birria tacos). The margarita was huge and not too sweet. We will be back! read more

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Always amazing service. Putu makes killer margs. Great vibes inside, but also great music on the patio.

First time at Pablo's in many years. Heard some not so great reviews in the past, but recently a co-worker was talking about how good it was. Took the opportunity to go there for a recent lunch meeting & had a great experience. Although it looked pretty dead from the outside (on a cold January day), there was a good lunch crowd inside when I arrived, which I took as a good sign. My party was seated promptly & the waiter was attentive and took orders & brought food quickly. Had the Avocado Salad with shrimp based on a recommendation & it was fresh, delicious, and ample sized. Overall a very good lunch experience & I'll definitely be back. read more

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The staff is the best around and the food is higher than my expectations. It is truly delicious. The best Mexican restaurant in Birmingham!!! read more

Beautiful Autumn day. Lunch with my beautiful daughter. We chose to sit outside and that was a fabulous decision. Chips were served with a red salsa and a green salsa. Red was excellent. Chunks of onion and enough cilantro to taste (not too much). Green salsa was a surprise. A bit sweet but ok. Nothing noteworthy. I ordered the pick your own combination plate with beef taco and chicken enchilada. My meal came with refried beans and rice. Mexican rice is usually blah to me and this was no exception. The beans were ok. The chicken enchilada was good. Not great. The taco was a disappointment to me. The ground beef was so heavily seasoned that it made it unpleasant. And it had red grease dripping from it. Just my opinion. Service was very good. We arrived right at noon. I would say I would give this place a second try, as I usually do with a new for me restaurant, but here in the Ham, we are overwhelmed with TexMex. So many better joints to choose from. My bill, meal and sweet tea was above $15.00. Will not return. read more

My daughter and I grabbed lunch at Pablo's Restaurante & Cantina and loved it! I got an appetizer sampler for my meal and it was delicious. It had a variety of items like wings and quesadillas, which let me samples a few different things. I loved them all. The service was great as well. We will definitely be back! read more

the food is great, service is better. it is perfect for a group of friends to go out and start your nights of

Pablos in the Colonnade off Hwy 280 is a staple for great mexican food! The southwest eggrolls are crispy and flavorful. The cheese sauce is a nice touch but you can ask for the off the menu mole sauce for a real treat. They seem to update their menu twice a year to add limited/temporary items (unsure if they are permanent, but will be if they do well probably). The new Barria Tacos are great. Very flavorful and not greasy. The sauce is perfect as well. The fajita burrito is a staple 5 star! Its like an entire fajita meal rolled up with miles of flavor! The service is always top notch, fast and friendly. Have not found a mediocre or bad thing yet at this place over at least 7 years since finding it and frequent it twice monthly. Enjoy! read more

Pablo's is a always a good time.. the service is always great and timely.. the food is always good and the drinks are even better! You can count on this restaurant is al ways consistent.. great outside seating and social distancing read more

First time visiting this restaurant and unfortunately will be the last. Due to Covid, they made sure tables were spaced out which made me comfortable. We sat outside to enjoy the sunny day. The chips were stale and the watermelon margaritas (pitcher) were mediocre and had an odd flavor; not watermelon. Our table ordered the ground beef chimichanga, carne asada and enchiladas (2 beef and 1 cheese). Food presentation was appealing but the taste wasnt. General concensus from the party was that the beef was DRY and flavorless. I drowned my chimichanga with salsa to help it out. The rice and beans were bland as well, which was disappointing since the prices were reasonable. Lastly, our server was very nice but was very SLOW in coming back to check on us. This became frustrating as he was very attentative to his other tables that we could observe. Taco Bell would've been a better choice. I will not return. read more

This is my favorite mexican resturant in Birmingham. The food is great and ranges from plain jane staples like tacos, to the more complicated dishes that I can't pronounce. The service is phenomenal. After a few visits you will feel like family. Come to Pablo's, your new mexican home. read more

Pablo's Restaurante & Cantina - There's no place like home, except for Pablos! - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Jack the bartender was great and so was the food! Reasonably priced for the large amount of food .

Pablo's is a local, Mexican restaurant chain. There are three Pablo locations in Birmingham, and I have tried the one on Highway 150 and this location at The Colonade. This restaurant is fairly large, and our party of eight was seated immediately (Friday night around 5:00). By the time we left, the restaurant was full. It is kid friendly, and I noticed many families with young children. The chips and salsa were okay. The chips were a bit thicker than the style I prefer. The salsa was also just okay, but I did like the fresh cilantro that was chopped up in it. I ordered the Buffalo Wing appetizer as my dinner entree. Obviously not a Mexican dish, but the desciption of "fried wings in a special sauce" caught my attention. The wings were straight-from-the-fryer hot, and the sauce was spicy and unique. The eight wings were huge. They are served with a small lettuce salad that is topped with chopped tomatoes. Buffalo wings seem a little out of place on the menu, but I would recommend them. The service was fast. A guy with his guitar provided live music. At first it sounded like a seal at the zoo. But, after we realized that it was live music and he had a chance to warm up it was much better. Overall, pretty average experience. read more

Pablo's Restaurante & Cantina - Buffalo Wings were good - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Stopped in here about a week or so ago with a few friends who were craving some Mexican food. Didn't really have super high expectations and just thought we'd grab a quick bite to eat. We arrived during the last hour before closing and were promptly seated and had our drink orders taken just as efficiently as you could ask for. I'd seen a review or two where others had issues with the service, but this was not my experience. The place has lots of options for seating, either inside or on the patio. We chose the patio since the weather was nice. The server came and took our orders and the food didn't take very long at all to arrive. The food...not bad at all. Definitely good for the price point. You can expect to get full or maybe even take a to-go box home for prices that are more than reasonable. They aren't doing high-end, fancy stuff here, just serving good portions of well prepared dishes that you would expect from a Mexican restaurant. Everyone was pleased with their meals and we all left completely stuffed. I'll probably go back the next time I'm craving Mexican. Not a bad spot at all. read more

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Chips almost stale Salsa was ok Host is great Service is good Chicken fajitas - chicken is excellent and tender and clean I'll probably come back because the servers are friendly and attentive read more

Pablo's Restaurante & Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Yeah. My friend and I stopped by earlier for a Margarita and some food. Our Margaritas (in plastic cups) were watered down, and the two of them with tip (20% because I don't blame the server) was more than $20 dollars. Their Cinco de Mayo "Specials" on food (and drinks) were marked up more than 30%. Not coming back. Thanks for nothing. read more

So I have to say that I had high expectations as the location I Hoover is pretty good. Sunday afternoon about 1:00 and they aren't too busy. Seating (4 stars): plentiful indoor and outdoor seating. Booths and tables are available. Inside is divided into two sides, and one side is dedicated to the bar. So there is also bar seating. Staff (3 stars): plenty friendly enough. I kind of get the feeling if you are a regular and they get to know you they are probably a little more attentive to you (May be because there is a hotel near by and they probably get a lot of one and done customers). They took care of everything, but just tended to be on the slow side (20+ minutes to get food - and they weren't busy). Food (2 stars): the problem they have is there are too many Mexican restaurants in the area that are better. They also have sister locations (I have ate at one of them) and the food there is superior. As previously stated, it took an exceptionally long time for the meal to come out, especially based on how busy they were. When the food arrived, the presentation wasn't as nice. Instead of the pico de gallo that they serve at the other location they just have tomatoes. That's fine, but just doesn't have a wow factor. The Chicken Chimichanga was burnt on one end and just ok. The Steak Quesadilla was better, but still not as good as the other place. The real problem with the food was that when it came out it was lukewarm at best. I kind of have a feeling the food was finished a little while before it was delivered to my table. Price (4 stars): the price hits a good price point. Ships, salsa, mini chimichanga, mini quesadilla, and a sweet tea and the total was about $11.00. So pretty reasonable. Definitely not on the top of my list for Mexican style restaurants, however I will probably try them again in case I caught them on a bad day. read more

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I didn't even get to taste anything. I sat there way to long without any service what so ever. I j decided to just leave. This say a lot about a restaurant when you can't even get a drink within the 5 minutes. Was far from busy, so you think the server would have a better response. I've never been to a Mexican restaurant that didn't have chips and salsa on the table before they even ask you what to drink. One star is to many read more