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.

My sisters and I were yearning for Mexican so we decided to try something near their homes. Let's…read moreget to it. The service was good enough. Our waiter, Ibrahim, didn't speak much English but he was patient and attentive. Ambience is typical. Lots of Mexican decor. The location is right off of Allison-Bonnet which is the main drag in Hueytown. The restrooms were dated and a little small but clean. On to the food and drinks. The chips and salsa were so yummy! I love the fresh thin chips! We also got the Los Reyes dip and it was delicious. (We didn't even get a pic.) But it's ground beef, Pico and queso. Yummy good. I got the parallida for my meal which is a massive fajita plate of various meats with green bell peppers and onions. All the meat came cooked in a sauce, I wasn't a fan. It wasn't bad just not what I expected. Also the chicken and beef weren't sliced. Just a long strip of each. I did love the rice and beans though. My sis said her baked potato lacked seasoning although it had several meats on it. And my other sister enjoyed her veggie chimichangas. The margarita was ok, nothing bad or great about it other than it was well blended. I think the house tequila made me a little nauseated. Might have to choose another option if I return. And next time I'll stick to the basics. Dip and tacos.

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. The Chips and salsa here are the best. The owner is always…read morenice and the wait staff is wonderful. Food is always tasty and hot. Been going here for years and have never had a bad experience.

Classic Mexican food spot. Done well here! Service is great, very quick, efficient. The menu is a…read moregood length, it all fits on one sheet of paper, I don't need el libro. The chips came out piping hot and the salsa had a great chipotle/mole flavor. The Mexican umami. My dad and I came on a Wednesday night for a quick dinner. I got the pork tamales, which were good, some of the better tamales I've had in Birmingham. But once you've had a freshly steamed, tender tamal, it's hard to go back. Margaritas are yummy here. Atmosphere is good, lots of TVs for sports, dimly lit, fun lights. Leon is definitely a Liberty Park/Overton/Cahaba Heights go-to, Extremely convenient location, easy parking, no reservations needed kind of place.

Whew, y'all. I hate to be ugly about a little neighborhood restaurant, but this food was terrible…read more How does this place survive? I took my kids for dinner on a Saturday night. It's not a large restaurant, and there weren't a lot of people there. We ordered both queso and guacamole to go with our chips and salsa. The queso and salsa were entirely forgettable, but that guacamole will live in my nightmares. It was whipped avocado. I'm not even sure it was avocado. It was like green mousse, and the only thing it tasted like was the color green. Imagine turning grass into cool whip and you get the idea. It was horrifying. Our dinners were also terrible. I ordered the enchiladas suizas, which was advertised as coming with a sour cream/chili sauce (which is how the dish is made), but what I got were plain chicken enchiladas with queso drenched over. My daughter ordered the beef tacos. They were the worst tacos we've ever had. The beef was ground so finely that it was mushy- like baby food- and the only flavor at all was beef fat. It was like the meat was stewed for hours in its own fat. Awful. The tamales and a quesadilla rounded out the rest of our dinner order, but they aren't even worth the time to review. There are so many better options in Birmingham.

This was my first time at this location. The service was amazing didn't have to wait long at all…read morefor anything I ordered. I had wings and fries based on a recommendation. They weren't bad I oils have enjoyed them more if they were crispy. It had a nice sauce not hot with a hint of sweetness. The fries were very tasty.

This was our first time dining at Casa Fiesta, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing…read moreexperience. I ordered the prime rib, and it was immediately obvious that something was wrong. The meat had a strong, unpleasant odor and tasted old and spoiled. I couldn't continue eating it because I was genuinely concerned it could make someone sick. To the restaurant's credit, the staff did replace my meal with the carne asada, which was much better, and I appreciate that they tried to make it right. However, serving meat that smelled and tasted spoiled should never happen in the first place. Food quality and safety should always be the highest priority. I hope management takes this seriously and reviews their food storage and quality control procedures. Based on this experience, I'm hesitant to return.

The restaurant has some great chips and salsa. The lunch menu is good with a nice amount of items…read moreto choose from. We went with burritos and a combination of beef burrito, chile rellenos, and beef taco. The rice and beans were very good. Service is good. They are on top of it and seem to work as a team. Ambience wise, it is a little dimmed lighting. I'm not gonna knock them for it though.

A coworker and I met here after work a few months ago for Taco Tuesday. He was a regular there but…read moreit was my first time visiting. I was impressed with the colorful decor and attentive service. We both ordered the chicken quesadillas. Mine included peppers. I enjoyed my food. It was flavorful and the cheese sauce was just the right kick. I wished they had cut the quesadillas so that it would've been easier to pick up but that wasn't a dealbreaker. The rice and beans were delicious as well. I opted for water on this visit so I can't review the drinks. Overall, I would return one day to try another entree.

This used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant. Over the years, the taste isn't the same. The…read moreservice is still good, the pricing is still fair but that's where the good times end. The salsa lacks flavor and is often watery and full of stems. The chicken is often dry and lacks seasoning. No salt, no pepper...nothing. The ambiance is typical-festive and upbeat. But until they get better cooks, I may have to take my money elsewhere. I am trying to limit eating out to 2 times per week, so when I do, I want it to be enjoyable, not a waste of money and calories. Please do better!

Los Arcos is still a great place to go! The portions seem a little smaller but the prices are…read moregreat! On Tuesdays, they have $0.99 hard tacos. They even added popsicles with lots of flavors.

Still love this place!…read more We had the following Jalapeño Margarita Tortilla soup Guacamole Tacos Al Pastor Steak burrito Are all amazing!!!

Delicious!! First time here and it didn't disappoint. Highly recommend this hidden gem. Food was…read moredelicious and service was excellent!

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.

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.