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El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham

2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

4.7 · 2215 reviews

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About this business

Handcrafted quesadillas featuring beef barbacoa with cilantro-chipotle sauce and chicken with poblano peppers anchor El Barrio's multi-regional Mexican menu in downtown Birmingham. This elevated restaurant sources seasonally available produce, gulf seafood, and humanely raised meats, earning consistent praise for margaritas, ceviche, and chorizo meatloaf. The vibrant dining spot welcomes walk-ins during lunch and dinner hours Monday through Saturday.

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What makes El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham's quesadillas and barbacoa special?

El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham prepares multi-regional Mexican-inspired cuisine using seasonally sourced produce, gulf seafood, and humanely farm-raised meats. Customers consistently praise the beef barbacoa and quesadillas as among the best they've had, with fresh, well-seasoned flavors that distinguish the restaurant from traditional Tex-Mex.

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Are there vegetarian options at El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham?

The restaurant offers vegetarian dishes including quesadillas and plantain nachos, prepared with the same fresh, seasonal ingredients used throughout their menu.

What customers say

  • “Great find on Google. Want here based on the ratings and they were spot on. Great vibe here with a nice bar and specials are written on the glass where everyone can see them.…”

    — Daniel · 5★ Google review

  • “I have never had a meal I didn’t like at El Barrio. I love the carnitas, the shrimp quesadilla, and the spicy chicken tostada. All the dips are great, and I’ve never gone wrong with a daily special.…”

    — Zoe · 5★ Google review

Does El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham take reservations?

El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted at the Downtown location. Guests can call (205) 868-3737 for questions about wait times or visit during off-peak hours for shorter waits.

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What time should I visit El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham to avoid long waits?

Since the restaurant operates first-come, first-served, visiting during off-peak hours typically results in shorter waits; guests can call (205) 868-3737 to ask about current wait times.

What are the best dishes to try at El Barrio in Birmingham?

Popular menu items include the beef barbacoa quesadillas, chicken tacos with grilled peppers, chorizo meatloaf, ceviche, and margaritas. The restaurant's fresh salsa, plantain dishes, and elevated Mexican-style preparations have earned consistent five-star reviews from local diners.

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Does El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham offer brunch?

Yes, El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham serves Saturday brunch from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM with elevated Mexican-style preparations.

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El Barrio - Downtown Birmingham at a glance

Hours · Monday
11 AM – 9 PMOpen now · until 9 PM
Full week
  • Monday11 AM – 9 PM
  • Tuesday11 AM – 9 PM
  • Wednesday11 AM – 9 PM
  • Thursday11 AM – 9 PM
  • Friday11 AM – 9 PM
  • Saturday11 AM – 9 PM
  • SundayClosed
Phone
(205) 868-3737
Address
2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 Directions →
Rating
4.7★ from 2,215 reviews — #10 of 17 restaurants in Birmingham (city average 4.7★)
Details
Price $$Website →

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What customers are saying

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Emily profile

Emily

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"Always the best—queso, food, service, salsa. The best!"

william profile

william

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"Best Tex mex in Birmingham. Get there at 5pm because the wait gets long fast!"

Peter profile

Peter

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"Birmingham delivers in the most delicious way, El Barrio. we stopped here for dinner while staying in Birmingham for a concert, and really wasn’t planning to swing by but holy cow…Does this place have some amazing food. Pro tip for anyone who’s visiting, just sit at the bar and you’ll have amazing views in a bustling atmosphere of everything around you and meet some great locals. The food was delivered quickly and I’ve never had vegetarian tacos like the ones I had at this place. Highly recommended."

Martin profile

Martin

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"Very good food at reasonable prices! Alexy (sp?) did a fabulous job taking care of us! The queso and seasonal guacamole were delicious!"

Alex profile

Alex

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"Phenomenal food. Cheese dip has so many extras. Tacos were awesome. Do yourself a favor and get one of their margaritas too"

Nathan profile

Nathan

Google reviewer

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"Absolutely fantastic experience at this restaurant from the environment to the staff to the food. Everything is homemade really well done and would totally come back to this place!"

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El Barrio Downtown Birmingham: Modern Mexican Restaurant with Elevated Cuisine & Craft Spirits

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