This place was quite the surprise. Their menu is huge and I feel like they really have something for everyone. They bring salsa and chips (thank god) and the queso is GOOOOOOODDD. It's also gluten free which is a huge win. I got the chicken tortilla soup (no tortillas) because it could be made GF and it was amazing, surprisingly light but still so flavorful. I am eating the leftovers rn and they're somehow even better than yesterday. read more

There was absolutely nothing good to say the tamale was dry and parts of it were crunchy it was also small the meat to masa ratio was bad and who reheats tamales in a broiler or on the grill refried beans taste like they came out of a can I can honesty I will never remand also who charged 5 dollars a taco read more

The mojitos were grand. Well actually in a smallish glass but only 4.99 for a limited time. They came in 4 flavors and tasted great! The taco salad was average. Same as you get at good restaurants. The chimichanga with Al Pastor meat was good! The pastor wasn't as bright a flavor with the red sauce taking the lead. It was smothered with cheese which made it less crispy. But there was still a crunch. I asked for their extra hot sauce They gave me the green which was green tomato with no heat. They red sauce packs a wallop! I dipped, but beware, if your about to pour it on your food. read more

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A neighborhood favorite! The happy hour is always on point, can't beat a $5 gold margarita. The staff is friendly and quick. Always smiling! Love the seating. Even if the place is crowded you still feel secluded in your booth. Could easily go one a week! read more

Tecate Bar & Grill - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

First time eating here and I enjoyed it! Food was great but I noticed the portions are smaller than other Mexican restaurants I've been to. The server checked in on us periodically and we got our food pretty quickly. I'd definitely come back! read more

Tecate Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

The chicken soup is the best in the United States! It is hot, spicy, loaded with white meat chicken, avocados, onions, comes with chips, salsa and tortillas chips. read more

We eat lunch here often. Great place with great service. Reasonably priced for lunch and the serve it fast. The salsa is one of my favorites. Always fresh and tasty, just the right amount of spicy. I put it on my tacos and beans.. read more

Pechuga a la Parrilla is a Tecate staple. Hits every time. Corn tortillas are a must, along with the house made hot sauces (pictured at top of screen). read more

Tecate Bar & Grill - Pechuga a la Parrilla - Mexican Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

We have been coming to Tecate off and on over the years. We have always enjoyed their food and atmosphere. But don't often find ourselves on this side of town craving Mexican. But we always know it will be solid when we go. Let's start with the atmosphere. One of the larger, open seating areas I know of in the city. The buzz of people enjoying their food and beverages can be felt. I love the papel picados hanging all over the restaurant. And I have no idea how they keep their real plants alive all throughout a restaurant with no windows. The service is usually pretty good. Our last experience was not as good as previous times. But nothing too bad. The food is pretty standard Americanized Mexican food. The chips are fine, the margaritas are fine and the food is pretty tasty. Overall, nothing really stands out to me about this place. But the consistency, atmosphere and good service land them on a solid 4 stars. read more

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This was my first time here and I was pleasantly surprised. The service, food, and margaritas were very good. I ordered shrimp tacos. OMG they were so good! Each taco had a slice of avocado. I love avocados on tacos. The meal also included rice and beans. No complaints other than I wish the dinner came with 3 tacos instead of 2. read more

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The tacos quesabirria are stupidly good and their molé is good as well. The place is clean and the service is good.

Well me and my girlfriends are always down for cheese dip and some margs and really you can't go wrong with that. I was pretty reluctant to go here since I have a favorite place right down the road but when a new friend joins the dinner club you try to meet them halfway... anyways. It's my second time here and I figured it out!! They have a happy hour that starts at 2pm and I cannot make this more clear: there are $5 margs with fresh squeezed lime juice!!!! Run do not walk. I have only tried one entree so far but it's a keeper. The pollo loco is a plate of rice layered with grilled or shredded chicken and white cheese dip on top. I'm drooling just thinking about it! I will say was disappointed by the plate size for the price the second time going... I am hoping the will go up the plate size I was served on the first time so maybe they will see this and help a friend out! Regardless, I will be back for those fresh lime margs. read more

Food is great, service too. V we ry family oriented. Always lots of children in the restaurant. We do take out often & never been disappointed. read more

I just wanted to say how thankful I am for Tecate. It has been our family's favorite Mexican restaurant. We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and graduations here. We picked up curbside the other day and everything was quick, correct and made to order. Thank you for always being there!!! read more

Tecate Bar & Grill - Peach Frozen Margarita! - Mexican Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

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So I wanted to go somewhere close to my house so we tried this place. Well I thought it was familiar and found out it's the sister restaurant to my favorite one Los Amigos. Well I met the owner and he told me that they opened it outside of his parents. Well I'm so happy because I have somewhere close to eat when I to have some Mexican food I told him that you can tell his mom I'll be going there since it's down the street from my house lol. Good food read more

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I liked this restaurant. I went for lunch #6 on the lunch menu is a. Chilli Relleno, a beef taco, guacamole salad and refried beans for $6.75. It was so much food it came out on two plates. It was also low in carbs, so you, can eat the chips and dip. The food was great and filled me up. If I had eaten chips and salsa I would have saved some to take home. So if you are ever on Hwy 31 in Vestavia Hills stop by for lunch. You won't be disappointed. read more

Tecate Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

Tecate is an above average restaurant if you're seeking Mexican comfort food. Located between Newks and Pet Supermarket, Tecate is at the end of a strip mall shopping center in Vestavia right off Montgomery Hwy. It's almost walking distance to the brand new ChicFilet. We arrived on a Sunday for lunch. We were seated immediately. They have a very comfortable and clean restaurant with traditional Latin decorations, booths, tables and a large full service bar at the back. I'm kinda picky about my chips and salsa so I have to say that I wasn't a fan of their chips. They were too thick and even tasted a little stale. Their salsa was better. It had fresh cilantro in it which is a big plus. I heard they also have good Happy Hour specials on evite? Tammy got the Huevos Mexicana where her eggs are scrambled. I got the Huevos Rancheros where my 2 eggs were cooked over easy. They both come with refried beans, rice and 3 fresh warm tortillas wrapped in aluminum foil. The cook on my eggs was good but a little over-done. There was nothing unremarkable about their beans and rice, but everyone ate finished their entrees. Sarah enjoyed her cheese quesadilla and Rachel ate her chicken quesadilla. Interestingly our food didn't come flying out of the kitchen so maybe the cooks were taking a break?!? If there was a 3 and a half stars option, that's what I would have picked. The staff is very friendly and our server was attentive. If you're looking for Mexican comfort food in a nice clean restaurant, give Tecate is a try. read more

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My favorite Mex restaurant so far. The service just makes the visits immaculate in my experience. They really do get to know their customers (our server after serving us for the first time-- knew what we liked and took that into account on visits after that first time.) He knew we loved our margaritas with sugar instead of salt. The salsa is solid. It's fresh, not watered down and perfectly herby. The wings are delish as well. And the serving sizes are always worth the amount of money spent. Overall the visits are always enjoyable. All three servers I have had have been very friendly and kind to us. read more

I frequent this place for lunch with coworkers regularly. Always super friendly staff and excellent service. They can be heavy on the red sauce, but are very responsive to requests & preferences. I love that they give each person at the table their own bowl of salsa. Lunch items have a lot of variety. read more

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Located in the heart of Vestavia right off of HWY 31. No frills Mexican with all the staples that you are used to. Salsa is solid and staff is always attentive. Kid central on a Friday night levels out with Happy Hour Gold Margaritas. If you need a quick pickup to go or an affordable meal that meets your melted cheese hankering look no further. read more

Tecate has some decent food in a nicely decorated restaurant in Vestavia. There are so many great Mexican places around the greater Birmingham area though, and I would have to say they are a tad lower on my list of Mexican places I would go to. I like my food fresh, tangy and flavorful. The food here was a bit too heavy and rich for me. The biggest plus they have is the complimentary chips, salsa, and bean dip which you don't get free bean dip at most Mexican places. read more

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Looking for someplace new I spotted these guys as I was driving by....maybe I should look at my bookmarked locations a little more frequently since they have been marked there for some time. Lunchtime on Sunday and they were about half full when I go there. Quickly seated and drink order placed. Warm chips and pretty flavorful fresh salsa (not exceptionally spicy) were brought to the table. Good selection of standard Mexican entrees with really good prices. I went for the Steak Fajita Salad for $6.75. I was surprised when it was delivered and was in a tortilla shell bowl. The fajita steak was flavored to perfection and had just the right amount of grilled veggies (bell peppers and onion) mixed in with the steak. What I liked best is it wasn't a small portion of fajita on a huge bed of greens....very well proportioned. Price was great, service was exceptional and food was superb. Will return and try something else from the menu next time. read more

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Had a friend invite me here on a Saturday night, he goes regularly. After looking at the reviews I figured I should leave one. First this isn't a top tier Mexican place. It's a good ole neighborhood spot in a shopping center. And should be considered as such when judging. The atmosphere is great has a lot of kids and is open. The happy hour prices are good for the adults. I had a steak fajita taco salad and it was quite nice. It met my expectations well. My daughter had two beef tacos and see enjoyed them along with the chips and cheese. I would come here again. One draw back I had was the lack of choices on the kids menu, it's easier to order a la carte for them. read more

Tecate is honestly your typical Mexican fare, so I'm naturally going to be a fan. But wait... there's more. I was there at what seemed to be normal dinner hours and my margarita was only $2. Furthermore, along with the chips and salsa, they also bring out bean dip covered in cheese for free. I'm not a bean dip guy, but the kind gesture went a long way. Don't expect anything different from your typical Mexican restaurant food or drinks, but the good service and deals give it the extra star. read more

One of the hidden gems in bham. Got lunch randomly one day due to the close location. I have been going back consistently since. Fantastic salsa and entrees. read more

Very good neighborhood Mexican food, and excellent lunch specials. This place is reliably fresh and fast, and the food is very good. Wait staff is extremely motivated - they are FAST! I've only ever come for lunch but it's delicious. My favorite is the lunch special with the spinach enchilada, which is fantastic. read more

I suppose I should expect Mexican décor upon entering a Mexican restaurant, but goodness, this place is ultimate fiesta fun times party meets sports bar. I spent the good first half of my meal dazed by the color of the place. Phew. That being said, I would gladly come back here every week for the fajitas (steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops, peppers, onions AND a cactus salad)... but I'd bring a couple friends with me to finish them. When their menu says "feeds 2", it really means, "feeds 4 with extra to take home for lunch" Those I visited with got the tacos and were less than impressed. I recommend trying their black bean dip- it's a nice change from the typical chips and salsa. And don't dismiss their drink menu! The tecate margarita is quite good- heavy on the tequila but not bitter! read more

Tecate Bar & Grill - Mexican Near Me - Vestavia Hills, Alabama

I enjoy eating Mexican food at restaurants like this. There tends to be consistency between each place, from the free chips and salsa to the quick service from time of ordering to delivery of food. I haven't encountered much discrepancy in price or taste, so I know what to expect when I order. Since the main difference between most dishes are how the combos of meat, cheese and carbs are assembled, you have general idea of how they will taste. Lunchtime is definitely the time to go if you want to save a little money while enjoying this comfort food. I'm a big fan of the fajitas (some assembly required), but I also enjoy the quesadillas and enchiladas, or pretty much anything. Tecate has a welcoming atmosphere and is a popular after church lunch spot on Sundays. Service is always excellent, even in large groups of 12 or more. What makes it only 3 stars in my eyes is that it is just like every other Mexican restaurant with nothing that distinguishes it from the competition (the strength also happens to be the weakness). The taste is good, but I feel it could use a little more spiciness. I wish they had a lunch option for the Fajitas Tecate. Overall, I enjoy hanging out and going with friends to this place, but it is not a unique place that I feel I need to take visitors to town. read more

Been going to tecate since I was a kid. The atmosphere and service are always great. My go to order is the enchiladas tectate and it never fails to satisfy. The queso is also a must as it is ridiculously good. Last but not least, you can't beat the frozen margaritas which are the best way to unwind after a long day. Needless to say I will definitely be back and strongly recommend any Mexican lover to check this place out! read more

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Fast service-fair prices and great staff! Love the 3-7 Happy out for Margaritas! Always a great time

Delicious every time! Carne asada tacos, burritos, tortilla soup, fajita salad, shrimp tacos -- you can't go wrong! The food tastes so fresh. The salsa is delicious and the staff is so accommodating. So grateful we have Tecate nearby. read more

I'm pretty sure I crave fajitas more than the normal person. Because of this, I am always searching out new places to get my fix. I'm not disillusioned about what I'm typically going to get when I go into most mexican joints. Most of the time the menu looks almost identical from place to place. I'm looking for a good salsa and an equally delicious margarita. This place has both of those. Even better, they're margaritas are $2.99 every day during happy hour! They also bring out complimentary bean dip that I really enjoy. The servers are always very nice and really fast and they can easily accommodate a big group. Whenever I've been in, it always seems like there's a group of ten or more eating together. This doesn't mean a table of two can't enjoy their meal. Groups of tables are sectioned off and all the booths have high backs. read more

Regrettable....the salsa and margaritas were good...the hamburger was burned..the sauce on the enchiladas tasted canned and too salty...flavorless chicken and spinach enchiladas ...dont waste your money on the food..just eat chips and salsa and drink margaritas read more

My boyfriend has been taking me to this places for a few months now and I love it! He has been coming for years himself and we are both never disappointed. :) we always help ourselves to their frozen margaritas. they are the bomb! If your looking for a good Mexican restaurant with good environment this is the place to go! Also the food usually comes out super fast..never a long wait read more

Everyone knows the best cheap Mexican place in their neighborhood and hissing by how busy this place is it's the king. Packed full with people from all walks of life you know you can't go wrong. The food isn't glamorous but it knows what it is and is true to character, cheap, wholesome, good flavored, no bells and whistles can't wait to eat it Mexican food. They menu is expansive, there is bound to be something you like for whatever mood you are in. read more

Generic food horrible staff would't serve us because they only seat 8 and we had 7 adults and 2 infants will not support sheep

Was promptly greeted at the door and was seated. The chips were fresh and the salsa is better than most. I ordered the cheese dip and it wasn't your usually plain cheese dip, this cheese dip is awesome. I ordered the burrito and it was great. It was quite and the servers were very nice. read more

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Went there on a whim to see how their food was. Atmosphere was pleasant, servers were fast and my order was accurate. Food arrived hot and tasty! Highly recommend! read more

My favorite Mexican restaurant by far. The staff is so friendly and always on it and do whatever they can to make you feel welcome. Food is delicious and always comes out quickly. My advice is try something new every time you go. My favorite is the #51 special: pechuga a la parilla (marinated grilled chicken with spicy sauce and rice and beans) but they have the best pork chops and chile relleno, also. They also have a legit margarita special from like 4 to 7. Great place and great food. Highly recommend. read more

Tecate is a notch above most of the mexican restaurants I've been to. The ambiance is very well crafted, if you notice walls have some nice tile framed mirrors and works of art, traditional mexican decor. The service was excellent. Chips also come with complimentary queso, again a break from the typical mexican restaurant. The prices are very reasonable given the location, so I would unquestionably return. read more