El Barrio

El Barrio is a mexican restaurant Jefferson County Central City located in United States.

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218
ratings
  • Phone

    (205) 868-3737

  • Website

    elbarriobirmingham.com

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    199840996769353

  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

2201-2215 2nd Ave N (22nd St N) Birmingham , AL 35203 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 63


Keywords:

Mexican food margaritas trendy quesadillas good for dates spicy food healthy food chile rellenos good for groups casual great value tres leches cake daily specials bar short ribs chicken meats crowded good for special occasions fruit
Greg

Excellent place in downtown. Great atmosphere and service. I sampled all four of the tacos . Each had its own unique blend of flavors. Get a side black beans too

Clinton Pittman

Avocado 's Number is the number of avocados in the guacamole , 6.022^23 avocados/guacamole. Better living through chemistry! *If you don't get it, you should have paid more attention in school :-)

JULIA FROST

Everything here is excellent, but the Elote is a must-try. It's like the best corn you've ever had, hopped up on steroids.

Lauren

I love coming in for a later lunch and sitting at the bar . Mike makes great drinks and the tacos and chile relleno are my favorites. A must go!

Guy McCullough

El Barrio margarita is tasty. Bibb em salada and tostado est tres bien. Oh. Sorry. Wrong language.

Catherine Indelicato

Guacamole great ! Sangria great ! Plantain Nachos and carnitas great !!!

Samantha Whitfield

Everything is delicious! The taquitos are just enough for lunch . And don't forget to ask about daily specials !

Rockie Heard

The chicken enchilada was very very good also the grapefruit martini

Susannah Lamon

Love everything about this restaurant . Guacamole , margaritas , and tacos.. Everything is always on point

Joseph Stokes

The jalapeño bacon quesadilla was delicious and the salsa out of this world.

Laura Gilbert

Wow! Watermelon mint margarita and one of each taco , plus the meat loaf...amazing!! And Kevin, our waiter , was the sweetest!

Sharleen Forbes

Food was awesome!! Our server was sweet! But my friend Alex rocks so ask for him and leave him a huge tip.he deserves it.

iLiveiLoveiLaugh Moore (LaToya)

Pan fried gulf fish is DELICIOUS. Chicken and rice soup is very tasty.

Michael Hansen

You can't go wrong with any of the tacos . Next best thing to the taco trucks .

Nicole Y

First timer with the fam! 30 min wait- not bad compared to other tips. Food was wonderful and the service was spectacular!

Thomas Chung

The breakfast tostada made for a solid vegetarian breakfast . Try the mexican coffee for something different.

Néstor

Pretty good margaritas and mexican food . Good ambient and a very nice place.

Rent Monster

The brunch is amazing! Don't miss it!

Jeff Schnirring

I enjoyed the spicy chicken tostada and tres leches cake ! Delicious!

Erin Schulte Collier

Amazing salsa … try the masa crusted trout !

The Mayor

Tacos al carbon with grapefruit margarita . Money in your mouth. Guacamole is pretty legit too.

Chris Terrell

Excellent margarita and ambiance. Salsa is excellent and fresh. Real tex mex . (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more

Wade Kwo n

The Al Pastor Taco (chile-marinated pork taco ) is very hot and very good. Highly recommended. ★★★★

Mary Lanaux

Ask for the house made hot sauce . Awesome heat with a little bit of sweet.

Deanna Crespo-soto

The quesadilla is amazing! Nothing like the ones you've had before. Goat cheese is the trick!

Rent Monster

Arrive early for dinner . This place is very popular - and for good reason.

Marc Davis

I cannot stress how good the tacos Al carbon are! Awesome!

Jack Noble

Great margaritas and the steak is delicious.

Rent Monster

Sample each of the tacos . They're all excellent!

Michael Brown

The carnitas are amazing.

David Barry

The Cowboy Burrito using short ribs is amazing!

Bert Hendrix

Food was great! Had to wait a while but worth it.

Marc Davis

Tacos Al Carbon are delicious!

Ryan Eick

The quesadilla I had was tasty

Chuy Sanchez

Upscale Mexican food ... Tres Leches cake is wonderful.

Kimberly Jackson

Steak and Eggs at Saturday Brunch is superb!

Bill B.

Very good meal. Different spin on meatloaf and smashed Taters.

J. Childs

The Spicy Chicken Tostadas were great!

Adam Martin

The house margarita is the best in town . Tamarind syrup ? Sold!

Curtis Correll

Excellent guacamole

Curry Williams

Everything

Brian Turner

Don't overlook the Blue Berry Tres Leche

Rebekah Mathews

Best guacamole in Birmingham!

Josh Jones

Chile Verde , slaw , cornbread , corn

Cedric J. Burden

Chicken tacos are good.

Corbin Blankenstein

Carmen is the best!

Pam F

Get here early or you will be waiting.

Lynsey Weatherspoon

Come early or be prepared to wait a while.

Cynthia King

Gulf shrimp quesadilla !!

Alaina Cory

Pineapple margarita + queso = happiness in my mouth!

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