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    Taco Casa

    3.8 (136 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    John L.

    I was one of Taco Casa's first customers in Tuscaloosa 51 years ago! Today, I was charged $2.80 for a cup of ice to help take a pill with. NOT GOOD...PLUS, I GOT HASSLED ABOUT IT

    Taco Casa restaurant near Lakeshore Parkway
    Angela T.

    If you are ever nearby the Lakeshore parkway area, please stop at Taco Casa. This Taco restaurant has been my favorite "comfort food" restaurant since my sons was in high school in this area. The tacos are delicious. The Taco Salad never disappoint my taste buds and the Beefy nachos with Jalapeño peppers fit the appetite for spicy food. The customer service is very good and on point for all my visits. The ambiance is calm and friendly atmosphere to enjoy meals during anytime of the day.

    The tacos were packed with flavor, especially the beefbit was juicy and well seasoned. The tortillas were fresh and slightly toasted, which added a nice texture. I just wish the portion was a little bigger for the price. Service was friendly but a bit slow during peak hours. The place had a fun, casual vibe, great for a quick bite.

    Beef Chimalupa (Taco Salad)
    Shameka C.

    It has been a while but I decided to stop by and order the Beef Chimalupa (Taco Salad). The line to the drive-thru was long but I patiently waited and placed my order and it was ready when I made it to the window. This salad is very filling with generous amounts of meat, beans, and cheese. Not sure if I was hungry but I ended up eating the flour tortilla bowl. I rarely eat the tortilla bowl, glad I did because it was good and fresh. I have tried other things on the menu in the past and must say, when I decide to stop by again, I am sticking with the Beef Chimalupa.

    Inside... 50% dining is open
    Deyon J.

    Taco Casa has a signature taste... either you love it or hate it. I love it because doesn't taste like fast food tacos...it taste like homemade tacos away from home. This is not authentic Mexican by far, but if you missed taco night at home or are just too tired to cook... go by Taco Casa. I had a taco, soft taco and a beefy nacho with peppers on the side. So yummy! This place is always clean and the staff is friendly. Right now the dining room is 50% open... with every other table being available. My only complaint is that I wish they'd offer more combos... at least one with tacos and a soda. Also, they have Pepsi products... I'm a Coca cola gal!

    Classic beef taco extra hot
    Mona L.

    Before I start, huge shout out to John, manager of the Taco Casa in Birmingham and his entire crew!! He's been so courteous and always delivers when I call to place an order of frozen burritos! So for those of you who don't know or aren't in the know, Taco Casa is a Tuscaloosa/T-Town thing. You just have to either love it or don't. If you love it and crave it like I do, then you KNOW how serious this place is. It's not just nostalgia, it's seriously just good American-Mexican fast food. An institution for people who live and grew up in Tuscaloosa, and a place for those of us who don't live there to salivate and plan our next trip to grab some.

    Enchilada and taco combo
    Marissa W.

    I'm not sure why we have never been here before. We saw a video on Facebook describing Alabama's best fast food. We immediately thought let's check it out! It's so affordable. We got two combos and a taco burger for about $20. It's a step above Taco Bell but not quite the same quality you'd get at a sit down place, more so the quality of a Moe's or Chipotle. The Taco Burger hits. It's a great drunk food type category. I ordered mine sober and it was still a great option. It is like if the McChicken had taco toppings. I like that eAch item can be ordered by hotness. We ordered everything hot but could have had it much hotter. I loved that you could tell the vegetables used, like the tomatoes atop the rice and beans. The enchilada was so good and we used the cheese sauce to dip chips in afterward. Highly recommend a combo with an enchilada. We felt like we had so much food. My partner has celiac disease so we are glad to see that much of the menu has corn tortillas and othe GF options

    Frijoles with cheese
    Jessica P.

    This is the best fast food Mexican hands down!! I wish there were more locations in the Birmingham area. I lived in Tuscaloosa for about 10 years and thet have multiple locations there. I now have about a 20 minute drive to get there however very worth it. I love the chicken enchilada and the frijoles with cheese. If you haven't been I highly recommend going.

    Beef burritos, mild.
    Maia L.

    I LOOOOVE Taco Casa. And, I miss it dearly. It's a shame they're only in Alabama; although, I do think there's one in South Carolina, but it doesn't seem to have the same menu. Anywho...I was in town for a quick visit and had to meet my sorority sister's there for a late lunch. I had my usual...beefy nachos and 2 mild beef burritos. The burritos are smaller than a normal burrito, so the two is necessary. And, of course, a large sweet tea. I smashed!! And they have the good crushed ice too. When we first arrived, there were two couples dining in. The tables were social distanced length apart. Staff had on masks and gloves and sanitized everything down after each customer use. Before leaving, it got a little crowded. Glad we arrived when we did. Delicious per usual. I'll be sure to visit again on my next trip.

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    Fast friendly service, genuine mexican cuisine, spelled sopapilla wrong on the menu. Great Beefy Queso Nachos.

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    They have the best crunchy chicken tacos! Better than any Mexican restaurant in town.

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    Reminds me of tacos of my youth ... Never mind college. Always a treat when my travels take me by there at meal time.

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    12 years ago

    Love the food, but the staff needs to work on customer interaction and friendliness. Absolutely no personality by the staff.

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    Salud is a genuine treasure in the heart of downtown Birmingham. The vibes, the downright lovely…read morepeople 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.

    I heard alot of great things about Salud…read more 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.

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    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.

    First time a Frida's with some friends! It's a casual Mexican restaurant that has a HUGE menu. We…read morewere seated quickly upon arrival and immediately served chips and salsa (the salsa was delicious, might I add)! What we ordered: -Taco Salad (added steak) -Shrimp Tacos -Rumba Bowl (added shredded chicken and substituted white rice for Mexican rice) I can only attest to how the Rumba bowl tasted, but everyone's food came out incredibly fast. The bowl was a decent portion. It wasn't a ton of food, but it was the *right* amount of food- a fair serving that I would've made for myself at home. The bowl was good and my friends liked their dishes too. My overall consensus: Frida's is your typical Mexican restaurant. If I lived in this area I may eat here more often, but it's not necessarily something I'm likely to drive too from the outskirts of Hoover. I can probably get slightly cheaper and similar Mexican food closer to home. I'm happy to have tried it!

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