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    Top: Chorizo Taco Bottom (Left to Right): Chicken Taco, Steak Taco, Campechano Taco

    Steak, Chorizo, and Campechano tacos were very hard to beat. I went on a Saturday at 8pm and got my food within 5 minutes of ordering it. Tacos came with onions, cilantro, along with sides of red and green sauce. Great takeout or quick eat spot.

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    Jared B.

    I'm so glad I found this little spot on Google maps because it was legit. Don't be scared of the food truck in the gas station parking lot because the food is so good and so authentic. I had three tacos: chicken, steak, and pastor. The pastor was my favorite but all were delicious. The food came out crazy fast as well.

    Lengua x 2, al pastor

    I've tried 10+ taco trucks in the bham area, I think this is the king. I have not ordered anything outside of tacos but I don't need to do so. My favorites are the lengua, pastor, and asada. No hard bits, no nasty things that should've been trimmed away. I'll keep trying taco trucks around town but this one is top of my list for now. Wish I could give them 10 stars.

    Tacos had some extra protien.. found this little bug mixed in with the meat. You have been warned.  Campechano Taco

    I used to like this taco truck but now the food isn't that great and way to salty.. the worst part is I found a bug in the campechano tacos mixed in with the meat. I figured i should let others know just Incase your thinking about going here.

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    Quick and my pastor quesadilla was great! Best one I've had in a long time. Pastor was really spicy and came with two different salsas/sauces. Good prices and service.

    Pork Tacos
    Ayanna C.

    I went to my favorite taco truck in town today. Tacos El Guero is in a great location right off of highway 280 and their tacos are pretty good! The pork is a little spicy, but I typically order a side of avocado to help balance out the spice. They're never skimpy on the onions and cilantro, which adds tons of flavor to the tacos. This place is covid friendly since it's outside and they offer outside seating. The tacos are served in a styrofoam container and a paper bag is used for carry-out. I'd highly recommend giving this taco truck a try!

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    Kearsten F.

    Some of the most authentic Street tacos I've had in Birmingham, would definitely come back again

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    Food is amazing! Service is quick and friendly ! They have seating available which is very convenient!

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    Favorite authentic Mexican cuisine near me. Delicious every time. Need more characters to post lalalalala.

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    2 years ago

    Been going for years. The other 3 taco trucks on highway 280 are nothing compared to El Guero!

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    5 years ago

    Great food every single time, prices are great and service is great. Honestly the best quick and consistent taco place in birmingham.

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    Taqueria Juarez - Street tacos with peanut sauce

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    4.8(133 reviews)
    5.8 mi
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    Taqueria Juarez in Hoover is one of my favorite spots. It's parked off of Lorna Road, and while…read moreit's a simple setup, it is very authentic and relaxed. There's some outdoor seating, but I usually just pick it up and take it to-go! The food is the best part. This time, I ordered a few tacos, and everything tasted really fresh and well-seasoned. The meat was tender and flavorful without being greasy, and the toppings were simple but perfect. They come with onions, cilantro, and lime. I am very picky, and they always make sure my order is made correctly! The green sauce is my favorite because it has a nice tangy flavor with a little heat but isn't overwhelming. You can tell they focus on doing the basics really well. The service is also great. Even though it's a busy food truck, the staff is always friendly and moves pretty quickly, which makes the whole experience smooth. Overall, I recommend it this truck! It's affordable, authentic, and has really good food without trying too hard.

    I definitely get the hype now! I had been here a few years ago and got a quesadilla that I wasn't…read morereally impressed with but these tacos? Definitely satisfied the taco craving I was having. The asada and birria were SO good. The chicken was my least favorite but still good. $12 for 3 tacos and service was fairly quick even though there was their usual crowd. Green sauce was good and spicy but that chipotle? Delicious.

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    Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Grilled chicken with Mac n cheese and his puppies. All these were completely delicious

    Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

    3.8(325 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    If the ratings went higher than 5 stars I would rank it higher. Birmingham is a city filled with…read moregreat BBQ restaurants. If it isn't good BBQ, it won't last. My wife and I ate at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint for the first time today, and we have found our new favorite BBQ joint. We enjoy watching Pat Martin's tv show, "Life of Fire," so we came with very high expectations. They surpassed them. When we stepped out of the car the smoke BBQ smell was amazing. I ordered a pulled pork shoulder sandwich and asked them to top it with coleslaw and had a side of mac & cheese and bought a second side, cornbread hoecake. Martha ordered the sliced brisket sandwich with a side of baked beans. I started with the mac & cheese. It was delicious with plenty of cheese and baked to perfection with a crispy cheese top. Really delicious. The cornbread hoecake was incredible it looks like and has the consistency of a pancake. You must order that when you go. Then I picked up the pulled pork shoulder sandwich and sunk my teeth in it. Oh, my! Pulled pork at its best. I added the Jack's Creek vinegar-based sauce to it, and wow, that added even more outstanding flavor to it. I've found my new favorite BBQ sauce. Martha thoroughly enjoyed her sliced brisket sandwich. We both had a bite of each others sandwiches and both were mouth-satisfying delicious. The brisket was perfect. The baked beans were very tasty, too. Everything was about as perfect as you can get at a BBQ joint. Pat Martin knows his BBQ, just as he displays on his show "Life of Fire." Before I could say anything, Martha said, "This is the best BBQ I've ever had. Let's come back for lunch tomorrow." She didn't have to twist my arm. We still like many other delicious BBQ restaurants in Birmingham, and will eat at them again, but Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint is our new favorite. In a city where BBQ is king, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint sits atop the throne. We returned the next day for lunch. : Martha enjoyed the mouth watering and mouth satisfying Pulled Pork Sandwich topped with coleslaw and deliciously seasoned and crisp homemade chips. I threw down on a half slab of fall off the bone full flavored ribs. I got half of the ribs Memphis dry rub and the other half wet (St. Louis style). They were amazing! My sides were broccoli salad (because I'm a health nut) and homemade fries. And, of course, the delicious cornbread hoecake. We can't wait to come back to B'ham again to try more delicious food here at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint.

    It's been so many years since I had Martin's bbq. I am pretty sure they had just opened when I…read morelast visited, prior to recently. The gentleman working greeted my mom and me right away when we entered the dine in section of the restaurant. They also have a separate section/ bar space for to go orders. I really like this concept! We took a few mins to review the menu. I didn't take long bc I already knew that I wanted ribs. The 4 spare rib tray comes with 2 side. I got baked beans and fries. The sides were okay .. nothing amazing. The dry rub/ sauce ribs had a nice flavor to them. Very tender as well. My mom had the pulled pork tray also with baked beans & fries. She requested her bbq sauce on the side. Their bbq sauce is quite tasty!!!! Drinks had to be purchased separately. I think my mom ordered a Coke and I had a good people pale ale. We dined outside on the back covered patio. It was a beautiful yet kinda windy day. Once our food was brought out , no staff members came to check on us. I felt this was odd , although everyone was nice and welcoming. Idk.. I wasn't too pressed bc I really prefer to be left alone for the most part when I'm out dining. It just would have been pleasant if someone came over at least ONCE! Overall, my 2nd visit here ( my mom's first) was satisfying. I was craving ribs so this definitely hit the spot! She enjoyed her meal. We both needed to go boxes. They have an attached parking lot. It's shared with Bendys and other stores in the area. Parking might be problematic if you visit during a busy time.

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    Fat Mama's Lunch Box

    Fat Mama's Lunch Box

    5.0(2 reviews)
    8.4 mi
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    I always pass by this place but never thought to actually visit. This time I did. Boy am I glad I…read moredid. These guys know food! They serve breakfast all day and the lunch/dinner specials are great. It's a hole in the wall place but it works. There is no dining area perse so it best to get take out. The gentlemen there were nice and courteous and offered their best seller which is the fat mama burger which is two ground 1/4lbs chuck patties, bacon, shrimp, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mayo, and mustard. It was delicious! The size of it was monstrous! It was magnificent! I had to cancel my order of fries! Lol They have beverages here but not on tap; everything is in a can. That's a good thing in my opinion. The prices of everything is very reasonable and manageable. The service is top notch but what I enjoyed the most was the conversation and recommendation as this was my first, but not last, time visiting. I'm so mad I'm just now trying them. I'll be trying their breakfast next time because I saw a plate the owner was making and it made my mouth water like a Doberman Pinscher finally getting that bone. They accept cash, debit, and credit, the latter via square and they'll email or text you a receipt if needed. Very convenient and practical. They also do catering so if you have a function coming up, give them a call. All in all, this was a great first time experience. Great recommendations, quick food service, awesome owner and cook, and worthy of service. Visit these guys ASAP!

    Our church had a Spring Fling after church and had a couple of food trucks, one of which was Fat…read moreMama's Lunch Box. I ordered the chicken sandwich and was impressed that it was not shredded but had big chunks of white meat drenched in BBQ sauce. If you've read any of my other reviews, you know I am not prone to giving 5 stars, but Fat Mama has proven itself worthy.

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    4.2(67 reviews)
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    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.

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