Delicious modern Mexican food. The pork with green posole and the Mexican meatloaf are my favorite things on the menu. Service is always quick and the atmosphere is great.Pro Tip: Pay attention to where you park as there are (not always well marked) pay lots very close that will tow if you don't pay..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Speakman
Fabulous food, phenomenal service. Taylor, our server, was attentive and most helpful. Neville, owner and chef, came out to assist my dietary needs (which are insanely difficult and annoying). He was so patient and kind. What a lovely man.Dietary restrictions: The chef came out personally and offered suitable options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Duke
No gratis chips like the majority of Mexican restaurants ($3). It is a bar first and restaurant second. The chef is excellent, the food is very good, and it is served gourmet style. It is not your typical Mexican restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chile Relleno
Elizabeth Scrugham
Haley was so kind and caring — she made my whole day! And the queso with chips and the shrimp quesadilla was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delio Pena
Only person to ask for is Lorelei if you want a truly good 5 star
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Crystal Alexander
I am a Mexican Food Snob and the Food was awesome!!! The staff was welcoming and Friendly. My waiter was Vic I told him i was on lunch and had 25 minutes, my food was out in 7 minutes after i ordered!! The Manager Mike was running the food out and checking on the guest. I was very impressed ‼️
Danny Hill
Food and service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
r a (RA21)
Excellent food! Mole chicken is second to none. It seemed like they excel at sauces, dips etc. The salsa was excellent, guacamole and crema fresca were delicious. Be prepared to wait, but it will be well worth it!
Jody Gray
Never a bad meal or poor service. Can always count in a good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wesley Barton
Wonderful food and great service. I will definitely be back as soon as possible!
Chorizo meatloaf. That is all I need to say.Also the pastor tacos are lovely too. But the chorizo meatloaf is the star.The Barrio mojitos...not the best. So order a beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chorizo Meatloaf
Rachel Woodruff
Excellent food and service! The wait for a table was around 45 minutes but within 5 minutes we were able to get 2 seats at the bar. Great vegetarian options (the chili relleno was delicious!).Vegetarian options: Several great vegetarian options. I had the roasted chili relleno and it was fantastic! My meat-eating partner liked it better than his beef barbacoa quesadilla :-)
This place is amazing, and I'm sad it took me so long to try it. I had the Barbacoa Quesadilla, and it was absolutely phenomenal. The flavor and the tender beef were everything you'd want in such a simple dish. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and vibrant. You can tell by the quality it's all made in-house. Will definitely be coming back many times over!
We go to El Baron all the time and it never disappoints. Their bacon egg and cheese biscuit is my favorite downtown brunch item. The beef barbacoa my mom got was very delicious too.
Ben H.
My favorite Mexican restaurant in Birmingham. Really cool atmosphere and the flavors are great. Love the location as well. Shrimp quesadilla is delicious
Delicious modern Mexican food. The pork with green posole and the Mexican meatloaf are my favorite things on the menu. Service is always quick and the atmosphere is great.Pro Tip: Pay attention to where you park as there are (not always well marked) pay lots very close that will tow if you don't pay..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous food, phenomenal service. Taylor, our server, was attentive and most helpful. Neville, owner and chef, came out to assist my dietary needs (which are insanely difficult and annoying). He was so patient and kind. What a lovely man.Dietary restrictions: The chef came out personally and offered suitable options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No gratis chips like the majority of Mexican restaurants ($3). It is a bar first and restaurant second. The chef is excellent, the food is very good, and it is served gourmet style. It is not your typical Mexican restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chile Relleno
Haley was so kind and caring — she made my whole day! And the queso with chips and the shrimp quesadilla was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Only person to ask for is Lorelei if you want a truly good 5 star
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I am a Mexican Food Snob and the Food was awesome!!! The staff was welcoming and Friendly. My waiter was Vic I told him i was on lunch and had 25 minutes, my food was out in 7 minutes after i ordered!! The Manager Mike was running the food out and checking on the guest. I was very impressed ‼️
Food and service was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas
Excellent food! Mole chicken is second to none. It seemed like they excel at sauces, dips etc. The salsa was excellent, guacamole and crema fresca were delicious. Be prepared to wait, but it will be well worth it!
Never a bad meal or poor service. Can always count in a good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful food and great service. I will definitely be back as soon as possible!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: El Barrio, Chips and Salsa
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Chorizo meatloaf. That is all I need to say.Also the pastor tacos are lovely too. But the chorizo meatloaf is the star.The Barrio mojitos...not the best. So order a beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chorizo Meatloaf
Excellent food and service! The wait for a table was around 45 minutes but within 5 minutes we were able to get 2 seats at the bar. Great vegetarian options (the chili relleno was delicious!).Vegetarian options: Several great vegetarian options. I had the roasted chili relleno and it was fantastic! My meat-eating partner liked it better than his beef barbacoa quesadilla :-)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Chile Relleno, Beef Barbacoa Quesadilla
This place is amazing, and I'm sad it took me so long to try it. I had the Barbacoa Quesadilla, and it was absolutely phenomenal. The flavor and the tender beef were everything you'd want in such a simple dish. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and vibrant. You can tell by the quality it's all made in-house. Will definitely be coming back many times over!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Enchiladas, Beef Barbacoa Quesadilla, Sauce, Warm Tortilla Chips, Chips and Salsa
We go to El Baron all the time and it never disappoints. Their bacon egg and cheese biscuit is my favorite downtown brunch item. The beef barbacoa my mom got was very delicious too.
My favorite Mexican restaurant in Birmingham. Really cool atmosphere and the flavors are great. Love the location as well. Shrimp quesadilla is delicious