When me and mi familia were driving through Birmingham, we stopped at El Barrio for dinner. We had…read morea great experience! The food here was great. For starters, we got chips and queso. They were really good. After enjoying the starters, I ordered some chicken tacos. They were great! The guacamole was definitely my favorite part. I really enjoyed my meal. The service here was great! Our waiter was super kind and helpful. The inside was super clean. The bathrooms were very clean too. This place had a good Ambiance to it. Overall, great Mexican restaurant and I highly recommend trying it if you are ever in Birmingham.

A chill night with friends began at El Barrio, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Beef…read moreBarbacoa Quesadilla, and it was so good, juicy, flavorful, and generously portioned. The juices were literally dripping from the quesadilla, and it was so big that you will definitely be full by the time you finish. The space isn't huge, but it has a nice, quaint atmosphere. We did have to wait for a table, but since we were at the downtown location, we decided to get a few steps in while we waited. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would definitely go back again.

Excellent food. The chips are thin and crispy, the Salsa is good and spicy and the other dip they…read moregive you is wonderful! It's a little spicy,but creamy enough to cool the heat quickly. Yummy! We also got 2 guava to fill up on before the main attraction. 3 of us had Fajita Beef Panchos. Generous portions-more than we could eat. They used to be 11 bucks but now they're 14. Still well worth it. My sister had chicken tacos. No leftovers for her. Danny provided impeccable service- no empty water glasses here. The place was crowded but quiet enough for good table conversation. The Margaritas were OK. Overall, money well spent!

For me this place is across town, so I don't frequent it often, but when I do it's good…read more Decor is tasteful, service is always good. Not my favorite Mexican restaurant, but if Mexican is on the menu, and I'm over in that part of town, it's my go to place. Sitting outside when weather permits is a cool factor for this place. Overall never had a bad experience there, just inconvenient from my home.

First visit and left impressed. Driven by for years but there are so many Mexican restaurants just…read morenever tried this place. Very good steak fajitas and burritos. Good service. Booths and tables inside, seats at the bar too. Friendly waiters. Will return !

I didn't love Cozumel at all. I had the lunch portion of steak fajitas. Nice portions but the steak…read moredidn't have any seasoning. Lacked flavor in general. I also had a small frozen margarita. I hated it as well...... I wasn't asked whether or not I wanted salt. Guess what , they gave me salt. Ewwww Only one person in my party of 4 enjoyed their meal when we visited on 05/20/23, which was a Saturday. I do appreciate them offering a variety of lunch specials on Saturday from 11-3pm. Make note of this if you plan to visit. The service was ok. Nothing too bad or great. I won't be back here. I can't!

Wow! A spot-on real deal Mexican restaurant in the outskirts of Tuscaloosa! Who would have thunk…read moreit? OK, we're big-time Tex-Mex food fans, but we find it quite difficult to find high-quality Tex-Mex or even Mexican restaurants in the US south outside of Texas. This place is a game changer. When we stopped here, we were prepared to be disappointed in issuing two or three star rating at the most. Every single item we ordered was tasty and delectable. Our entrées were Carne Asada; and, Shrimp of the Devil (Camerones el Diablo). Both were fresh, tasty, and delicious. The shrimp were prepared in a special hot sauce, which was in an of itself, delectable (but only if you have a big glass of water to drink). My wife liked it so much she just wanted to taste the sauce! We weren't going to have dessert, but after watching several dessert pass by via the waitress to other tables, we decided order Flan and a mixture of a sopsvilla with fried ice cream. Ugh! Spectacular! If you're in the Tuscaloosa area, go and enjoy. It's worth it. Prices are reasonable. There's a happy hour for drinks. We had two margaritas each: very very good. This restaurant is located directly across the street from brand new Holiday Inn in Tuscaloosa at Cottondale, AL 35453.

Perhaps my experience might've been better had I known that this was a different type Mexican…read morerestaurant than it is. I'm guessing this is more true Mexicano than what I'm used to. Attached to a gas station with a door between the two; and restrooms in the gas station side only. The food was not to my taste, service was slow (and there were only four tables with customers at the time, including ours), and the wrestling decor was just a turnoff for me. I must be more of a Tex-Mex person. But if what I'm describing is your thing, then you may enjoy it. I will say that the other couple dining with my husband and me did really enjoy their food. But hubby and I won't be returning.

This was my first time consuming the well respected establishment of Frida's Cocina and Cantina…read more Usually my scores on Mexican food and Tex Mex cuisine can be viewed as quite critical amongst my peers because I spent many years in Houston, TX where Mexican is king. I ordered the Steak Fajita Burrito, which included a special gravy and cheese on top of an excellent fajita paired with tasty rice and refried beans. Words are not sufficient enough to describe how my tastebuds were taken on a rollercoaster ride of flavor. My peer ordered the Hawaiian Fajita which was cooked and served and a real pine apple. I was told that the flavor over delivered. I could not recommend this enough.

It was a nice day and I decided I wanted a patio and some margaritas. I have yet to try Fridas so I…read moregave it a try. I love the sunken patio which is perfect for relaxing in the shade. When we got seated outside by the friendly staff, we were given menus and free chips and salsa. As I nibbled on the chips and salsa which were just okay I browsed the drink menu. There's a full bar here and plenty of options. Over the course of the afternoon I tried the Frida's Rita and the wonderful rabbit. Both drinks weren't in your face with the tequila mezcal, they were mixed nicely and had a well rounded flavor. I much preferred the Woderful rabbit though as it tasted less watered down and the ginger beer paired with the mezcal was almost quenching. Overall if you're looking for a relaxing spot to enjoy Mexican cocktails this is a good spot! We did feel rushed to get out of there, and maybe it was because we weren't ordering food. Overall good experience however.

This is great tex mex. This is my first time in new location and I love it. So festive and the…read morepainting on the walls is just gorgeous! Nicole the owner is a true go getter and no doubt she is going to succeed. The service as always is impeccable!!

The food is great! The service is very friendly and they take their time to understand what you…read morewant to order. The best thing I liked about this place is they will recommend an item for what you order. I wish I had taken a picture of my order.

Had a couples dinner with friends. Nothing impressive and worth mentioning. Mouse ran out into our…read morearea while eating. Worker killed the mouse and continued business as usual. I do not think this is the first time that happened. It may not have been the first time it happened that day. Please call pest control. Will not be back.

As soon as you walk in you'll be greeted by the staff and escorted to your table. You will barely…read moresit down as your server will bring chips and salsa and ask for your beverage preferences. The menu is extensive with every variation offered of staple Mexican dishes, where you can choose beef, chicken (grilled, pulled), pork, shrimp and tilapia. The fajitas are available for one, or larger to share. Many dishes come with refried beans, but you can substitute black beans if you'd like. Traditional as well as fruit margaritas, and several choices of tequila, including top shelf. The food choices for children is very good, the main room is all booths and the interior room, for large groups, has a mix of table set ups. The interior of the restaurant is modeled after a Mexican courtyard, pleasant, and a nice place for an intimate dinner, or a party.

My favorite Mexican spot in Tuscaloosa. Wonderfully small, full of kind people, super fast service,…read moreI highly recommend the Pechuga à la Plancha. Unbelievable marinade, beans, rice, some fresh and hot tortillas. It's my favorite lunch. Lengua tacos are also really amazing and don't forget to end it off with some esquites, corn with cheese, lime, and chili powder. It's the most delightful dessert. Don't ever change, Antojitos.

I had two tostadas and an agua fresca that was cantaloupe-flavored. The tostadas were really good,…read morebut the agua fresca was the highlight of the meal. They have a small, comfortable seating area that doesn't offer much space. Parking is somewhat limited. This place would be perfect if they served chips and salsa.

Everything on the menu is excellent, service is good and prices are very reasonable. Consistently…read moregood as well.

Maybe we hit this place on a bad night, but sat at the bar and woman working was clearly not happy…read moreto be there. Two stars for atmosphere. One for the food. Chips were stale and the tiny pieces of beef used in the fajitas and tacos had a texture of beef jerky - likely made earlier in the day and had time to sit around and overcook.

Stopped in here for a quick bite with my family this evening and really enjoyed the live music and…read moreRusty realistic type decor. The chicken fajitas were very well marinated and tasty. Cold beers are great. The salsa could use a little help, but other than that we were quite pleased.

This is definitely my go to Mexican restaurant. I've been coming here pretty much since they…read moreopened, and my son was in a highchair. I love to come here because of the raspberry margaritas but when I came tonight, they didn't have any. I'm hoping they didn't get rid of them. I ended up getting a frozen peach margarita which was really delicious and I got the steak quesadillas. Both were equally delicious. Jonathan was our server and he said he'd only been there two days but he seemed like he's been doing it forever. He was very attentive and friendly. Again, I wish they would redo the bathrooms because they look pretty rough. I didn't sit in the bar area because there was live music and it was extremely loud so I ended up sitting in the dining area. They do have a cute little bar where I'm sure they have a lot of regulars that go there. If you haven't ever been there, I highly suggest giving it a chance.