Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hoover

15 restaurant menus in Hoover, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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5 Amigos Mexican Restaurant
93/100 (143 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
La Fiesta Restaurant
La Fiesta Restaurant
90/100 (637 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"It was New Years Eve and we were invited to this restaurant by friends of ours. There were 7 of us and we sat out on the patio. There were a larger..."
Bob Gibson
"Food was great as usual and the sweet tea is always on point! Unfortunately had to wait for a while for refills and a to go box. Would still 100%..."
HRBomber
"Love the customer service here, and the food is always good. They're super sweet despite being busy, and the food comes out in a timely..."
Daphne Rodgers
"The service was beyond amazing they were so kind and quick with everything and the food was awesome I loved every..."
Tabetha Tingle
"One of my FAVORITE restaurants! Super friendly staff, fast service, and prices are super reasonable! Did I mention they have the BEST coconut..."
Michele Hall
El Cielo Mexican Grill
El Cielo Mexican Grill
85/100 (104 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Al Pastor
Frozen Mojito
Huevos Rancheros
Mango Margarita
Alambre
Watermelon Margarita
CHIMICHANGA
Chips and Salsa
Enchiladas Supremas
Michelada
Raspberry Margarita
Sangria Margarita
Burrito Santa Fe
Taco Special
Nachos Poblanos
Philly Cheesesteak Tacos
Snow Margherita
Güicho's Chicken
Taco Salad Santa Fe
Tostada and Nacho Cheese Sauce
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Iguana Mexican Grill
Iguana Mexican Grill
83/100 (83 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic meal experience. The Cuisine is awesome and almost as good as the service! I ordered the FAJITA-STYLE CHILE RELLENO w/ Steak & Chicken & I..."
Kenneth Young
"Great food. Friendly service. Good music. Nicely decorated. Will definitely be eating there..."
Amanda Boggs
"My favorite Mexican restaurant in Birmingham. Their fajitas and pollo loco are top notch. Salsa and cheese dip is amazing! Dessert is the best..."
Paige M
"I have been here on several occasions. I had an hour to kill for lunch and it is close by my job. The food and service are always..."
Jay Curry
"Had dinner at the Iguana Grill meal was delicious, chips and salsa was on point and my drinks were good 👍🏾. Great restaurant good service and..."
Nicholas Christian
"Iguana Grill is one of the best dining experiences in the Birmingham area. The service is great and friendly. The food is definitely a step above..."
Gene Garza
"Good solid Mexican fare with tasty margaritas. Want to go off the normal path? Try the omelette, you will not be disappointed. I’ve gotten several..."
Ron Perkins
Baja California Cantina And Grill
Baja California Cantina And Grill
82/100 (494 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Mexican
Mexican
Steakhouse
Bar
American
Pub
Steakhouse
Seafood
Bar
American
Pub
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
American
Seafood
Mexican
Mid-range
"Its not your ordinary taco. This place has character and style. The chips are thin and crispy. The dining room is open and spacious. Good food, good..."
Givon Wayne Gilliam
"Great service and food atmosphere was awesome upbeat music 🎶 and place is large enough to properly social distance. I read a review that the beans..."
Nina Williams
"Went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and the food was delicious. Started out with the chips and salsa,..."
Robert
"Ate here last night with 2 teenage basketball teams, parents and coaches. We had 30-35 people in our party. The waiters & manager were very friendly..."
A.N. Explores
"My family came here for lunch after church Sunday. Our server was phenomenal and the food was great! Very reasonably priced and we will be back. The..."
Allen Isom
"Service was great, quality food served quickly, large margarita was on point! Clean establishment, big, open, and airy. They can accommodate large..."
Kevin Rene
"I go here at least once a week sometimes 2 or 3 times to get the Mexican spaghetti it's to die for. You get enough to eat two or three times off of..."
Jerry Elliott
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! This place reminds me SO much of the food and dishes served in TJ and San Diego. The waitress and her mother knew exactly what we..."
June “Jun” Smith
Habaneros Mexican Grill
Habaneros Mexican Grill
78/100 (261 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My family ate here last night after a long day at a college lacrosse showcase. We were tired and starving and anxious to get back on the road to get..."
Stacey Hiles Thune
"Great service, nice atmosphere, friendly waiters, everything was fine, the food..."
Daniel Mendez
"One of my favorite restaurants and I love the owner they always come around to see if we are satisfied! Food is always hot, fast and friendly..."
London Labriola
"Great service, great food!! I'd go back. Cool decor,..."
Gramma Moon Cat
"Me en canta la comida de ahi el personal muy amable a tienden muy muy vien..."
Blanca Hernández
"Great food and great atmosphere! Ate here just before a concert at Oak Mtn...."
Chad Cox
"The menu, prices, friendliness, attentiveness were exceptional. The cuisine itself was beyond..."
Yadira Bonilla
"Great! Love this place! Only complaint - don't have a lot of high chairs with buckles that work. Otherwise, consistently good food and service! Try..."
Brian Conley
"Great salsa, very tasty food, fast service and a moderate price. 3rd time here and always very..."
Chef Hubby
"Hoover family hang out. Decoration is quirky, food average, in-house hot sauce probably contains some habaneros (delicious). Not on my lunch list and..."
Gottfried
"Habanero salsa. If you ask for it they will bring out a special very hot salsa. nice. Everything else is fine. The fajita taco or taco slalad are..."
Kristin
"Friday night dinner. Busy but service was quick and food ready in 12 minutes. Had fajita steak quesadilla with rice and beans. Food was good. Salsa..."
Clay Maddox
"We enjoyed our dinner, the service was good and delivered in a timely..."
Monique Jackson
"Very big portions, delicious food, friendly staff, and reasonable..."
Nawaf Alharbi
"Our server was Santiago and I have to say that he was absolutely phenomenal! Throughout our entire time we were there, he constantly was asking if we..."
matthew white
"I've been coming here for years and always found Habaneros to be quite charming. The festive atmosphere and friendly demeanor offered by the staff;..."
Bishop Gambit
Amigo's Mexican Grill
Amigo's Mexican Grill
76/100 (895 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"i love this place one of the best definently. I love it and my family loves it we are definently going when we have no dinner plans that is..."
Lillian McClellan
"One of my favorites!!! Definitely my "go to" for quick, good food!! Try the poblano peppers and enchiladas! Waitresses are awesome, and I was very..."
Suzanne Dotson Freeman
"32 oz margs... For seven bucks... Enough said. Authentic taste and great service- my favorite Mexican restaurant in Hoover/Vestavia by..."
Katie Johnson
"Great service, typical Mexican fare menu, nice atmosphere. Unfortunately, we found the food to be bland...my wife had the cheese enchiladas and I..."
TravelJunkie
"Parradilla. So..."
Robert Louis Robinson
"REAL, quality Mexican food. Tacos al Pastor too tasty for words. "Boing" juice drinks were delicious. Staff was knowledgable, friendly and fast. A..."
Bayou Bookworm
"Great service, fun atmosphere, delicious more authentic food. We will be back! Much better than Iguana..."
Kyra
"Best service, food and the drinks are STRONG! I love this..."
KerryOut
"Great Place. This is one of our go-to restaurants. Not just because it's close to the house. But we like everything about it. The food, the staff,..."
Sirrom0726
"Al Pastor Tacos!. The al pastor taco's are great here. Service has been very consistent and we go at least once or twice a month. Girlfriend loves..."
Joshua Wilson
"My favorite Mexican restaurant. I've been eating at Amigo's since the 1990's, never had a bad meal or bad experience. Family atmosphere, great food,..."
Vl
"Amigos is awesome. The staff is friendly and family like. They always greet you and speak with you in a manner that makes you feel like you are part..."
Chad Navarro
"Love it. Been eating there since they opened, best Mexican food around. PERIOD. Try the yucatecas or the fajitas!..."
Don Quixote
"Yummy. Food was good, service was okay. I like the festive..."
Magic City
"Speedy. Fastest, best service in birmingham, hands..."
Lj
"Best Mexican Restaurant around. I have been eating at Amigo's since they first opened over a decade ago, sometimes more than once per week. They have..."
GoHawks
"Excellent service. Decent food. I didn't end up with quite what I had wanted, but it was fresh, well prepared and not terribly greasy. I enjoyed it,..."
Katie H.
"Nice atmosphere. Good prices. Fast friendly service. Food tasted great! Love the..."
Rhea Batts
"ONE OF THE BEST!. Out of all of the Mexican Restaraunts in Hoover, this is definitely one of my favorites! Their staff is friendly, their black bean..."
Ohhayokay
"We eat here all the time!. I've never had bad service from Amigo's. We go there all the time for happy hour margaritas ($2.50). And although I've..."
Cameron Lightsey Willis
"Vegetable Burritos. Try the vegetable burrito. It has grilled zucchini, squash, tomato, and onion. Very..."
Alan
"Great restaurant!!. We live in Chilton Co., but whenever we go to Hoover, we plan our trip to include lunch at Amigo's. Great service, very friendly..."
Mary Slocum
"Worth a Visit to Enjoy. Not the best Mexican food I've had, but it wasn't bad. The environment is very nice and staff are extremely friendly. Game..."
The Great Dimov
"I LOVE IT!!!! They have great drink specials during the week& the service is great!!!!!!! I go here..."
Shawna Boogie Brown
"BEST MEXICAN. Amigos is FUN. Great salsa and they also have verde salsa from the normal red version. Awesome happy hour margaritas for $1.99 . Also..."
Totoly
"Great Mexican Food. This restaurant is absolutely my favorite restaurant for Mexican food. My job forces me to travel for months at a time and I eat..."
Jim
"Nice rustic decor. Taco salad was excellent. Peach daiquiri was good. Water was good, nice people. Waitress had to be asked 3 times for my friends ..."
Melanie Pittman
"Food was delicious and our waitress was very nice and funny!! I’m not a fan of refried beans but other than that, lunch was..."
Olyvia Mooney
"I had the carne asada tacos and they were wonderful. The seasoning of the steak was perfect. The food was served very very fast and was..."
Scott Swann
"The staff is very attentive and friendly. their mango margaritas are yummy. The steak fajitas are full of delicious flavor and the meat is juicy..."
Katie A.
"Truly a hidden gem, I can't believe I've lived over here for so long and haven't been in until tonight! The restaurant is clean, the drinks are cold..."
Kendra Bridgham
"Very Cozy. Amigo's restaurant is set in a cubby in a plaza near Riverside Galleria. I highly recommend this place. Staff is very friendly as is the..."
Jason Tirban
"This was an awesome meal. The kids and my husband and I will be back for sure. My daughter loved her hard shell tacos. The whole meal was delicious..."
Sheley White
Los Pedros Taqueria
Los Pedros Taqueria
75/100 (764 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Cafe
Tacos de Cabeza
Margarita
Torta de Pollo
Enchiladas
Dos Equis
Menudo
Quesadilla Rice and Beans
Michelada
Bistec Poblano with Seafood
Carne Salad
Jamaica Hibiscus Drink & Guacamole Dip
Guac and Chips and Guacamole
Chips Salsa
Chile Relleno
Texan
Vegetarian Fajitas
Birria Tacos
Gordita
Ceviche de pescado
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"Raised in California eating the best Mexican food, its been challenging to find authentic Mexican cuisine. This place hits the mark on every level!..."
Sheri Callahan Anaforian
"La mejor comida sin Duda alguna, Buen ambience, Buen servicio para con sus clientes. La mejor taqueria k lleva el sason como si estuvieramos en casa..."
Elva Salinas
"I love this place. Some of the best Mexican food that I have ever..."
Scott Postin
"If you've never been here — come check it out!! So delicious!! Drive from Crestwood North to enjoy fresh homemade..."
Pamela Josey
"Great place to eat authentic Mexican food. The food is amazing and the size per plate is really good as..."
Silvia Juliana Espinosa
"Tortillas recién echas a mano y muy rico sabor !!!!..."
Claudia Hernandez
"Adorei a agradável noite jantando com minha família em Houston, Texas...antes de partirmos para o..."
Ivone Azevedo da Fonseca
"Chef Sergio is amazing!!! Great food, great owners! My..."
Todd Koone
"My favorite place to eat hand made corn..."
John Madeiros
"Incredible!!! Best authentic Mexican restaurant I've ever been to....HANDS..."
Joshua Freeman
"The food was AWESOME and GREAT customer..."
Kymberly Bennett-Edwards
"Good food and portions for great..."
Joe Estrada
"The best Mexican food available in our state. If you want the "real deal" come here. The staff sometimes doesn't speak very good English, but the..."
Jeremy Jacobs
"I went here today (Tuesday) with a group of guys from class and had the all you can eat tacos for 12 bucks. They were amazing! The family running the..."
Josh M
"Omggggggggg, so freakn good. I loved tha rice cinnamon tea water. Sooooo delicious . Hibiscus tea, churro, elito's,strawberry cake and birrias..."
deni robinson
"The food was delicious. It came out real quick. Menu items prices inexpensive. Clean place. Polite staff. HOMEMADE tortillas and lots of meat in the..."
Celsa Allende Stallworth
"I had purchased food from their food truck two different times that was very good so I thought I would try the restaurant and I ordered something to..."
Jerry Elliott
"Excellent food. Extensive menu and a great choice for families as alcohol is not..."
Douglas Rush
Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila
Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila
75/100 (1625 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food. Awesome staff. Street tacos of any flavor and great menu selection. Low Wait times and friendly service. Great beer selection and..."
Leiren Norwood
"I ate here recently to have dinner for my sister-in-law's birthday. I showed up before the rest of my party and spent the time talking to the hostess..."
Ryan Becker
"Great atmosphere. Unique menu and the service was amazing. We had the prickly pear margarita and trophy wife (skinny girl) margarita to start. For an..."
Deanna Helms Jordan
"This place has the right name, Moss Rock Tacos and Tequila really ROCKS. Great food, welcoming atmosphere, a place where you can enjoy and be..."
Bernadette Hollis
"This place is awesome! Rock and Roll Music is fantastic! Huge bar and seating area! Service is crisp and on point! The owner even came out to talk!..."
Greg Jacobik
"Awesome huge, and unique menu!!! À la cart tacos, ensaladas, yummy guacamole!!! Great for quick bite or full dinner!!! Wonderful..."
Liz J Fike
"Awesome place to get your not-so-typical taco! Great atmosphere and enjoyed the patio dining. Food was fresh and unique. Will definitely be..."
Kristen West Kowalski
"The shrimp and adobe chicken tacos 🌮 were delicious 😋. The guacamole and in-house made chips were so good 😊. Nice quaint little spot of..."
Dorothy Mack
"This is a little hidden gem! We actually had the bartender wait on us, he was super friendly and had great recommendations! Yes, he also makes a..."
Brandy Simmons
"Was there for lunch recently and had the best wedge salad I have ever had. Our waiter, Chris was absolutely wonderful. Will definitely be going there..."
Cherrill Ketcham Morgan
"We love MRTT! The chips & salsa and guacamole are always yummy and the Preserve 75 margarita is so good! Also the addition of flour tortillas is a..."
Carli Rock Best
"Have been wanting to try this place since it opened but just went last night for the first time and can't wait to go back! The tomatillo salsa and..."
Ashley Sellers
"Located right across from moss rock preserve, we stopped after an 8 mile hike for lunch. The loaded nachos were good. They have a little different..."
Jeremy Brown
"Good food and variety. Manager wasn’t that friendly, but the staff..."
Michael Mann
"Always a satisfying meal regardless of what you order. I've visited Latin America and I'll say this cuisine is legit. El queso blanco y las patatas..."
TylerRay
"This place is a hidden gem!! Great atmosphere! The vibe is warm, relaxing and inviting!! Taco Tuesday is the..."
Yoshiko Legg
"Pretty good food, good service. My tacos were good, the steak on one was a little tough. But everything tasted great. Will be back and give another..."
C Fed
"Absolutely incredible little taco shop. Order at the register, grab your drinks, go find a table and they will bring you the food. Delicious,..."
Nic Buss
"We enjoyed the nachos and tacos. I will say that the chorizo tacos are really heavy on the chorizo and not much else. So, only get them if you really..."
Jason Hatter
"First time coming and my husband and I really enjoyed ourselves! Food was absolutely delicious! I had the boulder nachos, adobo taco and the shrimp..."
Toya Ephriam
La Brisa Mexican Restaurant
La Brisa Mexican Restaurant
73/100 (444 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Dinner
Lunch
"The black bean soup and the enchilada supremas were excellent. Every entree we have ever had has been wonderful. We definitely encourage you to eat..."
Jeanette Keith
"OMG the cheese dip!!!!! just amazing taste! i love the chicken quesadilla was just heaven in my mouth! customer service was great! everyone was so..."
Lupita Brito
"The chicken fajitas are usually good here. In my opinion, the best item on the menu would be the guacamole dip. I usually purchase guacamole from..."
Brooke
"I usually order take out here. My food is always ready when I arrive. They always give good take our portions and the food is usually really good...."
To-go-only
"The Chilaquiles is just awesome and expertly crafted. I've had Mexican food across the country, but these guys are masters. If you like spicy dishes,..."
Sam R Charif
"I've known the owners since they owned El Poblano in the Center Point area. Was ecstatic when they opened La Brisa about a mile from my house. My..."
Mike Wood
"Good, fresh food and great atmosphere!. We've been going to La Brisa since it opened and can always count on fresh and tasty food along with..."
Klkcraft
"OUR FAVORITE!!!! My husband and I come here every Sunday. We look forward to the great food, friendly service, and the excellent top shelf..."
Amy Robinson
"Always good!. We haven't eaten at La Brisa in a couple months and decided to stop by late (8:45) last week. Salsa and chips were fresh as always. I..."
Le007
"Favorite Mexican restaurant!. We enjoy a meal at least once a week at La Brisa. Their guacamole is fresh & delicious along with their fish tacos...."
MM
"Great Family Restaurant. My family and I are regular customers at La Brisa and our week would not be complete without eating there at least once...."
Philip
"We have been customers here since its opening. Love the staff and food is consistently good. Negative comments posted by others are not valid. Would..."
PSmith
"Passing through town with our precious pup and they welcomed us all! Service was great, food yummy, we sat on patio and they even gave our dog water!..."
Deborah L Piper
"Very friendly service. Tasty Cuban sandwich. Oh, and a nice selection of..."
TechJo
"My favorite Mexican restaurant! The owners have a great personality and really work hard. We so like to go on Thursday nights when they have Cuban..."
Terry Eh
"Yummy peach margarita! Seafood soup was Wonderful! Tasty, unique cheese dip, salsa warm but not chunky- that was my least fav great service- a..."
Kathie
"I ordered the grilled fish taco and grilled shrimp taco on a soft shell....mercy! It was so good with just a little kick. The two tacos were..."
AH
"La Brisa is a rather plain Mexican restaurant in an unimposing strip shopping center. But you don't come her to gawk at the shopping center, or for..."
Paul Franklin
"Live coming here! Service and food are always great! Out celebrating National Margarita Day..seafood tacos were..."
Adrienne Berry
"Authentic, but inexpensive Mexican experience. Service and price is unmatched, and they make great taco salads and..."
Quentin Evans
"Booked LA Brisa for our annual Ski Club Summer Party. Maria the owner was a joy to work with. She provided a space for us to have our trip sign up...."
Sharon Pardue
Chipotle
Chipotle
73/100 (382 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Mexican
Fast Food
Fast food
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Fast food
Fast food
Mexican
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Make sure you get a burrito at chipotle. There are huge and at a good price. Quick and easy in and out for Mexican food with several locations around..."
Rana Atieh
"A Mexican burrito that you must try!! I loved the idea of choosing the toppings and creating my own sandwich. Besides the huge portion, the burrito..."
Riwa Atieh
"Who doesn't like..."
KerryOut
"Really Good. There is not a lot a selection but what the burritos, tocos, and bowls are awesome. It is 10 times better than that place they call a..."
Dalton
"Good food..."
The Food Dude
"Steady. You can't go wrong with this place. Meats are all good and organic. I prefer the shredded beef and the bowls. Management is great but there..."
Foodie Speak
"10/10. Chipotle Mexican grill is Amazing!! The food there is All-Natural. This place is also very Modern. The Tacos there are far better then Taco..."
Urbanspoon B'ham
"I love chipotle and was so happy to finally see one in Birmingham. But for some reason the chicken never taste as good as the other..."
Jpstanley
"The staff was super friendly when I went and I saw them actively cleaning. Everything was fresh and I didn't feel sick after eating. It was..."
Briana Robinson
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
71/100 (169 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"This TB has some really friendly staff that expectedly turns over regularly, but I consistently drive away having had a very pleasant interaction..."
Trevor Staub
"The staff at our Taco Bell are super friendly and helpful. It is always spotlessly clean. I have eaten at plenty of Taco Bell's through the years,..."
Anna Beavers
"Excellent service, great experience with the people very fast service I love this place thank..."
Juan cobos
"I got the grilled cheese burrito. It was hot and tasted great. The employees were..."
Nate
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
71/100 (1132 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I love love friggn love me some taco bell. If every other fast food place went out of business I would eat at Taco Bell 3 4 5 times a week. And I..."
YellaHammr ArdyG
Frontera Grill
Frontera Grill
70/100 (697 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Southwestern
Mexican
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Mexican
Southwestern
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I eat here once a month for lunch in the dining room. I have no take out experience here. Food is the usual average to slightly above average for Tex..."
Clay Maddox
"Edit 9-18-19Returning again for a quick inexpensive dinner. Food is good quality, service is quick and efficient. My beverage of choice could have..."
B A Buckland
"Love this place. Great food selections 😋 Convenient location. Will definitely be back..."
Adina F
"Frontera Grill is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants to visit. The food is very authentic and there is a large variety of food for adults or..."
Twila Russell