El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham — tacos in Birmingham, AL

El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham

4.7· 2,158 Google reviews·$$·Central City

El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham is a Birmingham, AL taco spot in the Central City area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.7★ rating across 2,158 Google reviews.

Rating
4.7
Loved by locals
Reviews
2,158
Google reviews
Price
$$
Mid-range
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Group dinnerSit-down meal

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Reasonable mid-range pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Central City, Birmingham
  • •Strong Google review volume

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Sit-down restaurant
Neighborhood
Central City, Birmingham
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cards usually accepted

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham serve?+

El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham located?+

El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham is at 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA, in the Central City neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama.

Is El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham good?+

El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham has a 4.7★ average across 2,158 Google reviews — loved by locals by Birmingham taco standards.

How expensive is El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham?+

El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham sits at $$ (mid-range) — typical for a Birmingham taquería.

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