Mexicanhttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/en-US2008-05-12T11:10:11ZSquarespace Site Server v4.1.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)El Cazador Mexican Grillhttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/el-cazador-mexican-grill.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-10-22T19:36:17ZBirmingham Restaurants: East1540 Montclair Rd.
951-1205
A Bhamdining reader writes (October 2007), "While it is decorated with the typical sombreros and serapes, it is bright and airy and impeccably clean, with one of the friendliest staffs you will ever meet. They serve all the familiar dishes that Americans have grown accustomed to as well as some more authentic Mexican dishes -- classic beef and chicken dishes as well as pork and, I think best of all, a number of shrimp dishes. They even serve the authentic Mexican shrimp cocktail, made with orange soda as one of the ingredients and served at room temperature. Very different from the American version! The place is always packed, but service is always prompt, friendly and correct. The prices are extremely modest considering the quality and quantity of food served. And talk about killer guacamole - ai-yi-yi!" They were, however, shut down briefly by the Health Department in summer 2007 for reported cases of food poisoning.

]]>Taqueria Valenciahttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/taqueria-valencia.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-10-22T19:23:06ZBirmingham Restaurants: Hoover3305 Lorna Rd.
822-1366
(In the same shopping center as Silver Coin and Taste of Thailand off Lorna Road)
A Chowhound.com post said, "Chorizo taco was good with the seared chorizo and a little pico de gallo, plus a squeeze of lime and some of the salsa verde which the waitress brought out with the taco ... Torta al pastor was near perfect."

]]>D's Tamales to Gohttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/2007/10/10/ds-tamales-to-go.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-10-10T16:58:14ZBirmingham Restaurants: West101 Hueytown Plaza, Hueytown
491-3333
www.dstamalestogo.com
To-go or casual eat-in at the counter. Darryl "D" Crocket's family has been making tamales for more than 40 years based on an authentic recipe from Mexico given to his aunt. Advertised as "husk-suckin' good," D's tamales have garnered praise on the Al.com  food and wine board, with writers comparing them favorably to the old Mancha's on Southside, the local tamale standard: "... absolutely perfect, not to mention really cheap... These husk wrapped little beauties had a wonderfully moist consistancy ... this little shop is a real jewel."

]]>Taqueria Mexicohttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/2007/8/14/taqueria-mexico.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-08-14T20:09:39ZBirmingham Restaurants: Hoover3724 Lorna Road
989-5559
Taqueria recommended on a "cheap eats" thread on Chowhound.com, August 2007. In another thread in October 2007, someone said, "Their tacos are great ... (I'm crazed for carnitas). They also have quail on the menu. ... good tortas, as well."

]]>Two Pesos Mexican Cafehttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/two-pesos-mexican-cafe.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-07-26T15:44:50ZBirmingham Restaurants: South201 Southgate Dr., Pelham (off Hwy. 119)
987-3800
A post on a local forum praised their tamales: "No ground mystery meat or wad of masa here! Give these folks a try, and pick up an enchilada too. I will keep looking, but I don't expect to find better! If you imbibe, their Margaritas (over Ice, not frozen) are simply delicious!!" A review on Yahoo Local says, "The flan is so perfect it will ruin you for most others."

]]>Amigo's Mexican Grillhttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/2007/6/18/amigos-mexican-grill.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-06-18T15:59:16ZBirmingham Restaurants: Hoover3659 Lorna Road, Hoover (Lorna Brook Village)
682-8090
Casual, inexpensive, child-friendly Mexican restaurant. Clean and attractive atmosphere, game room. Living in Hoover, this is our go-to place for crazy weeknights when we're too busy to cook. Typical Tex-Mex plus some more authentic Mexican dishes. A personal favorite is the tender and wonderfully seasoned half chicken, served with beans, rice, an awesome orange hot sauce on the side, and tortillas to roll everything up in. Mariachi band Sunday nights.

]]>Cantina Tortilla Grillhttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/2007/6/18/cantina-tortilla-grill.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-06-18T15:54:45ZBirmingham Restaurants: Downtown2901 Second Ave. South, in the Martin Biscuit building at Pepper Place downtown
323-6980
www.birminghammenus.com/cantina/
No reservations. Full bar. Indoor and outside dining; can be noisy. Order at a register at the bar, and your food is brought to your table. Inside or outside dining. Tacos served in soft flour tortillas (corn upon request) include fish, pork carnitas, carne asada (steak) and vegetarian. Also sandwiches such as Cuban sandwich, Gaucho steak sandwich; and "big plates" including Churrasco steak, grilled salmon, cilantro chicken.

]]>Cocina Superiorhttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/2007/6/18/cocina-superior.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-06-18T15:54:30ZBirmingham Restaurants: Homewood587 Brookwood Village, Homewood
259-1980
www.thecocinasuperior.com
Billed as "modern TexMex food with a difference," combines Tex-Mex favorites along with innovative original dishes and a selection of unique cocktails all served in a stylish setting. The restaurant can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner, indoors or out, year round, thanks to a large heated and air conditioned patio. A weekend brunch menu features huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos and tacos, jalapeno cheese grits and torta french toast.

]]>Frontera Grillhttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/frontera-grill.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-06-18T15:50:08ZBirmingham Restaurants: East5974 Chalkville Mountain Rd., Trussville
661-3318
Fun, casual, basic Mexican restaurant, according to a 2002 review in City Scene. The interior is decorated to look like a Mexican courtyard, complete with street lamps. Bustling atmosphere. Menu with typical Mexican-American favorites, such as tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos, etc, but with a lighter touch in many offerings, rather than drowned in cheese.

]]>Guadalajarahttp://www.bhamdining.com/mexican/2007/6/18/guadalajara.htmlDeborah Lockridge2007-06-18T15:46:14ZBirmingham Restaurants: Hoover142 Centre at Riverchase, Hoover (Off Hwy. 31 just north of I-459/Galleria area)
823-9549
Guadalajara has been here since 1992, well before Hispanics became a significant minority in Hoover. The usual nachos, burritos and enchiladas are complemented by seafood and steak specialties, including a grilled snapper with creamy chipotle sauce, chicken in mole sauce, and Albanil steak with green sauce. Dishes are prepared mild; hot chipotle sauce is available upon request.

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