Salud is a genuine treasure in the heart of downtown Birmingham. The vibes, the downright lovely people who provide excellent customer service and the food all combine into this magic that you feel as soon as you walk in the front door and I just love it. In fact, I'm getting warm feelings right now just thinking about my time here. Their vegan option is a nopal taco (tender, marinated cactus). It's excellent, but what makes it next level is that SALSA BAR with the best salsas I've ever had. It reminds me of taquerias in California. I drowned my taco in all of the sauces. In fact, I could probably be happy eating tortillas and salsa here. Because, yes, the tortillas are that delicious. As is that guac. Again, some of the best I've ever had, gimmicky tableside guac included (never felt that was such a great thing anyway). Here, you get a generous portion of the creamiest quality guac you can imagine. I can't report on the margaritas other than to say they look gorgeous. The wine pours are also generous and the prosecco is damn good. read more

I heard alot of great things about Salud. Salud reminds me of the taqueria's in Mexico, with the Jarrito sodas, pineapple and mandarin Try them with a tequila shot! Also the guacamole, the cheese dip and the tacos. They do have a full bar and can do frozen drinks. I loved that you can add your own toppings to your tacos. The tacos come with just meat. You can add onions, limes, cilantro and pickled onions and pickled jalapeños as well as sauce. They had a Verde sauce as well as regular salsa, and a Salsa Borachja sauce with onion, garlic and Mexican beer. It was spicy and delicious. They have plenty of counter seating, a few tables inside and several tables outside. This is a tapas bar more than a testaurant. read more

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Wow what a great place for tacos! I'm sure the burritos are excellent too. I tried the panza (pork belly) and chorizo tacos. They might be $5 each, which isn't a bad deal. They load it up on meat. Then there is a salsa and toppings bar. If you mix the tomatillo and hot salsa they are great on the tacos with the caramelized onions and cilantro. The service is quick to let you get in and out for a quick lunch break. So time is not an issue there. The ambience is chill and casual. read more

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Kind employees but not all condiments were available such as pico de gallo. Sour cream was a $1 extra. I had a steak quesadilla which was delicious and a happy hour margarita. The inside was clean and decorated nice. read more

SALUD - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

I can't believe I don't have a review here already when I came here about a year ago. Salud is such a cute and casual place in downtown Birmingham. I had a carne asada quesadilla along with chips and queso. They have so many different protein options here. I also really enjoyed the chips and queso. read more

I had been wanting to try Salud for about a year. Me and the hubby had Jaritos for drinks . I ordered the burrito and it was huge!! I only ate about a quarter and took the test home. Babe had carne asada fries. (His favorite) They did not disappoint! We sat outside enjoying the nice weather! read more

SALUD - Carne asada fries - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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A friend told us about SALUD. We were downtown for a concert and decided to stop by. Unfortnately, we had already had dinner, but we still had room for queso and chips. It was a Friday evening, and the restaurant was packed. Lots of employees from UAB were there. Our queso was delicious...the food the others were ordering looked amazing. Fun atmosphere and friendly staff. We will definitely go back on empty stomachs so we can try their amazing food. read more

This block of downtown Birmingham is doing it right. Salud, Paramount, Johina, Trattoria Zaza, and Forstall Art Center have all made the effort to create a lively section of downtown. I came here most recently for a Tuesday lunch (Taco Tuesday, anybody?) and was impressed by all of the coworkers and friends out on the town, eating lunch together here and all around. One of those "proud to be from Birmingham" moments. I love Salud, been here several times already. The margaritas hit the spot. I had a paloma this time, which was the perfect light lunch cocktail. I ordered my taco assortment purely by the recommendations of the woman at the front (fast-casual ordering system). I had the pork belly, carne asada, and suadero. Big fan of suadero, and it's delicious here. That's the taco I 100% recommend. They deliver your food based on a table number which is a lotería card--love that touch. The weather was perfect, so we got to enjoy the tables outside. This place is pure joy, simplicity, and a fantastic representation of hispanic culture here in Birmingham. I'll be back a million more times. read more

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Food first, thoughts after... Delicious and flavorful! My favorite is the topping station so you can add to your heart's content. The fries were perfect. Service was great. They walked around frequently to check if there was any needs. Casual and good sit down spot. Solid choice. Street parking! read more

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My first time at Salud was amazing! The service was quick and easy while the bartenders and staff were very kind and attentive. I loved the ambiance it's small and intimate! The food was very fresh and I loved the salsa bar! My friend loved her Pumpkin Spice Frozen Margarita. She did enjoy the veggie quesadilla! I have been back about 5 times after this visit - the steak quesadilla has a strong hold on me! Plus the rice and beans are amazing! I can't wait to try the birria quesadilla one weekend!! If you're in town make sure to visit !! read more

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I've been here a good number of times already, and I have to say, every time I've been here, it's been very good. I have tried most of their original tacos, and their Burrito del Norte. Their avocado green sauce is really good. They give you their tacos with just the tortilla and the meat, and there is a bar on the right with different sauces, onions, marinated onions, cilantro, etc. Everything looked so fresh. The service there is great too - they are so kind and warm. read more

SALUD - Carne asada and pollo tacos - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

This is a great fast-casual restaurant right downtown. I got three different tacos, cheese dip and guacamole which were all very good. Drinks were also good. Service was friendly and very quick. Only reason for 4 stars is everything came in to-go type containers and was a little pricey for the portion sizes. I did like that the tacos were build-your-own though. read more

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Some days you are running so late...aw f@&# it...let's grab some Mexican and margaritas. Had a coupon from a realtor friend that was also begging to be used. This was our second visit actually. We blundered in during the 'soft open' and they were very gracious to serve us. The food was very good so we're glad to be back. The Sanoran taco was really good. We got it with the Al pastor protein. Got a couple of the regular tacos too (~$5 each). All good. The lunch crowd is mostly business folks in full Dilbert mode. Blazers, polos, khakis, & loafers for the lads. I'm guessing the happy hour gets a pretty good pop too. I don't normally chirp in on the swag, but the t-shirts and caps are pretty cool. read more

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First time to Salud this weekend! Cute spot downtown with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was great. Chips and guacamole were good, nothing crazy. We tried the Suadero and pastor tacos. I like that they had the different toppings and salsas to try, but nothing really blew me away. We had a mocktail that was surprisingly tasty for an NA marg! Overall, the vibe is cute and casual, but the tacos were just okay to us. read more

Walked over for lunch on a work day. First time customer. Nice employees. Ordered 2 tacos and a Torta. Picked Pastor, Panza, and Suadero. Would only recommend Suadero - flavorful and tender. Pastor was hard and dry, no pineapples other than a single piece on top. Panza was over fried on the outside but the fat still not melted on the inside. What pushed them to 4-stars for me was the toppings bar. I would go again due to the convenient location for me and the toppings bar. El Barrior is better for downtown with more comfortable seatings, better atmosphere, and better food. However, this is not bad considering the limited selections in the area. Better than University Tacos anyway, ha. read more

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My first visit to Salud consisted of great service and amazing food!!! The staff greeted me promptly upon entering the restaurant. The mood is really relaxed inside. Table seating , high top and bar seating. A nice outside seating area is available too! Quite spacious. I ordered two tacos ( pollo and carne asada). I loaded up on fresh toppings and sauces from the toppings bar. I washed it all down with some specialty margarita. It was tasty!!! And some water l Being in downtown Birmingham on a random Tuesday night was just want I needed. I'll definitely be back to Salud real soon.... They serve brunch and have a 3-6 happy hour as well! read more

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Updating my previous review- I've been here a few times now and I would confidently give Salud 5 stars! I've tried a few different items but my overall favorite has been the Torta. I usually order chicken as my protein but I decided to try out the carne asada (steak). I loved it and have ordered it as my protein the past couple of visits! Is it an overstatement to say that this Torta is life-changing? Maybe. But believe me when I say that Salud is serving up some great Mexican street food with a generous toppings bar. The service is always quick, the workers are all very friendly, and the prices are reasonable (especially considering the amount of protein you get)! What we ordered: -Loaded Fries - carne asada -Torta - carne asada Both dishes were delicious! The loaded fries were a huge portion. It can easily be split between 2 people. read more

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Great Norte Burrito! I would come back if I'm ever in Birmingham again. Good spot to go for a margarita too!

Loveee this spot. It is owned by the same person who owns Adios. With that said, the drinks are amazing! My friend and I both for margaritas. There are lots of things to choose from on the menu. Tacos are the most popular option there and they are sooo good. There is even a taco bar so you can dress it how you want. There's both indoor and outdoor seating so you can choose whatever dining experience you want. This will become a regular for me read more

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such a pleasant experience. There must be a Sonora person there. Those meat and flour tortilla flavors . Loved the salsa bar. The menu is short but wow every item is a gem. The ambiance is fantastic. The service is flawless super friendly and fast. I loved everything about this place. read more

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We stopped by Salud after work one day after around 5:30. It seems like that may be the perfect time on a weekday because not shortly after it got very busy. There's not much seating inside but if it's nice there's plenty outside. The host was so nice! He was quick to help and just had a nice attitude! We decided on the torta and burrito. The food is good and it's even better because you can customize it with as many or as little toppings as you want. It is a little pricer for the portions. You don't get any sides included so it can add up quickly. read more

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Awesome tacos and service! If you are looking for a great margarita and fresh food with a condiment bar loaded with all the delights to satisfy your taste bud I highly recommend Salud. read more

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I love Al Pastor, imagine my joy to see a place that advertises 50lbs per day, fresh off the spit. Imagine the let down when they "oh the machine is broken"! Holy cow, this is one of the reasons you are so highly rated...As a former regional manager for a few restaurant groups, ARE YOU KIDDING ME! ummm maybe have a backup unit on hand? read more

Holy cow, when you first walk in you don't really expect too much. The ambience is pretty simple but holy cow, The food is absolutely delicious. Margaritas were pretty good too. I highly recommend this if you want a low-key meal that's actually delicious. I will say, though it was kind of expensive which you quickly forgot after your first bite. We tried the burrito de Norte with carne asada , traditional quesadilla and gringo bowl. The quesadilla is the best quesadilla I think I have ever had, the burrito del Norte sub rice add carne was huge and delicious nothing was left, definitely the best burrito I have had in a long time, like really long time. The gringo bowl also didn't stand a chance. Highly recommend this place! Just come and eat here. read more

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Holy Guacamole! This place is LEGIT! My honey and I were in town for the weekend and our rental was literally around the corner. After a show at the Lyric we opted to grab a late dinner here to go. To say we were pleased is an understatement! Me being me, I ordered for us. We had the Oaxaqueña Quesadilla with Chicken, this was AMAZING. Amber, my honey, likely said it was one of the best she's ever had. We also had the Cali-Burrito, Burrito with french fries. I've had these LEGIT in San Diego and a Cali burrito place in Austin. I got this with Carne Asada and it was HUGE and amazing. Oh yeah, their tortillas are either made in house or locally and this is a HUGE PLUS. Lastly, we had 2 Sonoran Tacos with pork belly. I wanted pastor but it was close to closing and they were out. Luckily and not surprisingly, it didn't suck. We ate on this food for 3 meals. We also had a coconut margarita while waiting for our food and it was quite tasty as well. All staff were solid to boot! Cute dining room too but we mainly sat at the bar. Can't wait to go back! read more

We came here for lunch and it was a nice day out so we sat outside on the sidewalk. It is on the corner in the heart of downtown, and even though it was a weekend, the people watching was great. PRO TIP: There is a garage a half block up that offers free parking for the first hour. Most of the patrons were sitting outside, but they do have a decent sized indoor seating area along with bar. You order at the counter and get a number. The food came out within 15 minutes, with the chicorrones we ordered coming out first. They give you packets of hot sauce for this, but I enjoyed dipping it in the green sauce from the salsa bar the most. The salsa bar also contains one super spicy one in a small bowl so be careful! I got carne asada and pastor tacos for my entree and I would describe it as an "elevated street taco." The ingredients were top notch and the pastor came with a chunk of pineapple in it. Our party enjoyed their meal here very much! read more

My friends and I grabbed lunch here one afternoon. I love the big windows so you can get some sunshine and people watch. I tried the chicken, pork, and pork belly sonoran tacos...not knowing they'd be so big! I at the pork one while there and it was great. They also have a condiment bar that you can use to customize your meal. The other two tacos were my dinner and midnight snack, the pork belly turned out to be my fav with the chicken as my #2. Their team was also helpful when I had questions and despite being packed, we didn't wait long for our food at all. Great lunch date! read more

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SO good. Friendly staff in a cute midsized restaurant. The wait wasn't that long and my pollo quesadilla was delicious. The sauces on the toppings bar and tasty. Everything tasted so fresh. I will definitely be back. Might be my new favorite Mexican restaurant. Very authentic tasting. I'll have to try a cocktail next time! read more

Great experience and location with outdoor seating. The service was amazing, and the food was tasty. read more

SALUD - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Tried for the first time for lunch. Excellent customer service! Fast service! Good food! No complaints. I will return. read more

SALUD - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We arrived around 11:30 and things were quiet. We took a seat and waters were brought to the table. We placed our drink order and then the crowds came! We enjoyed the delicious margaritas and placed our food order. We shared 2 street tacos and on "special" taco (Sonora). All were delicious, but I will definitely have the Sonora again. It took a bit to get our food but this was the lunch rush. All good!!! read more

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Salud presents customers with overwhelmingly authentic cuisine, while immersing them in the ambience of a local taqueria that has an upscale twist. While it may be a bold statement, I will say it with my chest. The cuisine here at Salud is comparable to what you would find across the Unites States border. In some aspects, it may even better.. The good - Value! Value! Value! - The flavors are so immense that even the plain chicken taco is kind of mind boggling.. - Amazing cocktails - Customer service is out of this world. The owner is frequently there checking on guests. - As stated above, the ambiance is both cozy and classy all at the same time. The bad - The restaurant has limited seating, which will be a problem when everybody discovers this gem. A five star rating is hard to achieve but here it is well deserved. Dining at Salud is truly a unique experience that will keep you coming back for more. read more

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I have to give this place five stars because I was walking from a worksite to my hotel with a little bit of hunger, and I saw this establishment with a sign that said burritos. I walked in and accidentally pointed at the quesadilla on the menu and like 15 minutes I was like wait, I pointed to the quesadilla. I told them I'm sorry I meant to order the burrito. At first, they said the quesadilla is basically done , sorry. But then, they said you know what, we're making you the burrito. Don't worry about the quesadilla. And because of that kindness, I have to say that I recommend this location. I will say I did see somebody else's quesadillas and it looks good too. Lol. They asked me how the burrito was and I said it was better than I expected and it really was. It was delicious, cheesy and they have a nice little sauce bar. They also have a full liquor bar, which is nice. For $18 I will say they could've maybe added like a side of chips. It seemed like a lot $. However, I will say the burrito did fill me up. Overall, I definitely recommend especially because of the good customer serve I received. read more

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My coworkers and I like to choose a different bar to go to every or every other month together after work. We chose Salud because we were all curious but had not been there. The drinks were... interesting. They were quite small, and a little expensive for the size. Granted, they were strong, but so small. It is also a MAJOR turn off to sit outside, trying to enjoy the air and breeze and there are several homeless citizens that sit right around you, and in particular there was a woman who likes to stand there as you are eating or drinking and stare at you, almost like trying to intimidate you. It was quite annoying. Not very spacious inside so its not too many places to sit without going to the outside tables. read more

These were some of the best authentic tacos I have enjoyed in quite some time. Highly recommend when in BHM!! Cute corner spot with welcoming decor and excellent service. read more

The food is different and not my cup of tea. Customer service was okay, but not friendly or very helpful. The serving size is small for the price point. read more

Went to Salud for a quick bite and was not impressed with the tacos. I wanted the pastor (pork), but they were out of it for the night. I ended up going with the pollo (chicken) tacos and they were unfortunately very dry and lacking flavor. The only sauce I liked was the avocado one. The red sauces weren't great. Not sure if I'll be in a hurry to go back. I can't speak to the drinks, but the restaurant is on the smaller side, mostly bar stool seating. Staff was nice. The place has potential if the food improves. read more

SALUD - Pollo tacos - Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

We love this place! I am convinced they must have magical avocados for their guac - it is so flavorful and creamy. The chips are fresh and warm. We also love the tacos. Make sure you don't miss the topping bar - I always load up my tacos with the guacamole salsa, cilantro, and pickled onions. Such a lovely and lively spot. Always look forward to a delish meal here! read more

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Delicious, great vibe, A little sparse on seating. Just keep that in mind because this place gets very busy during lunch.. read more

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I've been before but recently brought my out of town family for dinner before a show at the BJCC. They had a special birria taco and it was one of the best things I've ever eaten. So delicious. Great atmosphere, great service. read more