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Mexican
Dos Hermanos taco trucks (Multiple locations)
- The taco trucks run by the Guzman brothers are fixtures of the Birmingham metro. You’ll find inexpensive food, served up by a friendly staff. The al pastor is a favourite – but you can’t go wrong with just about anything on the menu. The only downside is that these two trucks are popular- so you may have a bit of a wait in line around the lunch hour. One brother’s truck has a regular spot just north of Railroad Park (on weekends, it’s in Bessemer) – but your site admin favors the other brother’s truck, at a gas station on West Valley.
El Barrio (Multiple locations)
- You’ll find some inventive ideas based on Mexican standards. (Chorizo meatloaf, anyone?) This slightly upscale eatery fuses other traditions with south-of-the-border flavors. There are a few vegetarian and vegan options. The downtown location features a Saturday brunch, with the Homewood location doing the same on Sunday.
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/1BAJmpst7z29z8V1ATaqueria Los Primos (Hoover)
- It’s a bit of a small hole-in-the-wall place, in a strip mall that also has a vape shop, a mobile phone store, and a laundromat – but Taqueria Los Primos has become a favourite of your site admin. Service has always been fast and friendly – but a few menu items are what keep us coming back. Here, you can get huitlacoche (corn fungus) or squash flowers as part of your meal. Both are quite delicious!
Peruvian
Sabor Latino (Homewood)
- The only place we know in the metro area to get Peruvian food (with some Mexican on the menu, as well). Sabor Latino is a comfortable spot for groups, and also features catering services. Don’t miss the Lomo Saltado and the Arroz con Mariscos.
Salvadoran
La Libertad (Pelham)
- A small Salvadoran spot in a strip mall. The food is quite good, but the servers’ command of English sometimes isn’t. (In your site admin’s opinion, that means you’re in for a good meal.) Don’t miss the papusas.