Tau Poco
121 20th St N, Birmingham, AL, 35203
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Address :
121 20th St N
Birmingham, AL, 35203 - Phone (205) 322-9909
- Website https://www.taupoco.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
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Kevin R.
This was my first time here so I can not say to much about their menu but I got a korean bun with Moroccan chicken side of fried plantains which was tasty. This is a little on the pricy side for lunch coming in at $11-$14 yet is very nice to see Birmingham food scene is expanding. If you enjoy food trucks and small eateries you will enjoy this place. There are a lot of different combination options a friendly staff and laid back atmosphere although the seating is a little limited. I would recommend everyone come try it at least once and don't be afraid to ask the people that work there about what combinations are good. I look forward to coming back and trying a different combination.
(4)Deepak P.
Try Lettuce Wrap+Bossom Pork+Bossom/Sriracha+Plaintains+Jarritos and Moroccan Flatbread+Chicken Tangine+Chimichurri/Ginger Scallion+Couscous
(4)Tim C.
Great lunch place for the downtown crowd. Limited seating (especially when it's cold out), so get there around 11:30 unless you intend on taking it to go. I've tried the Korean pork buns, the Venezuelan flat bread, and the cabbage as my vessels, and alternated between the bossam pork, the BBQ miso steak, and the fennel sausage as my protein. All are excellent and work together in any combination. I've not had the chicken, but some of my coworkers were disappointed that it was on the bone and therefore difficult to assemble into a workable sandwich or wrap. I've tried all three sides available (kimchi, couscous, and plantain chips) and all were excellent - it all depends on the mood your in. I'd never had bossam sauce before so I'm not sure if it's supposed to mostly oil, but I love the chimichurri and sriracha aioli. I've not been disappointed and would recommend Tau Poco to anyone.
(4)Wes C.
This Place. I love the concept... A food truck inspired brick and mortar restaurant with a variety of ethnic cuisines you can mix and match. However, the results are mixed. Their Korean and Japanese beef and pork just missed as main entrees. However, I did love the Moroccan Chicken Tagine and the Fennel Sausage. The standout sauce is the salsa, it has elements of a chunky traditional salsa, with apples and pineapples blended in. You can't go wrong with sriracha aioli, but the ginger scallion sauce got mixed reviews at my table - it was not a sauce, just chunks of the two ingredients. The chimichurri sauce was fresh and also shines (especially with the beef ). The sides are okay, not great not bad either. The clear standout to me is the Fried Plaintains. The flatbread is my favorite "vessel" of the bunch, although if you do go the Korean or Japanese rout the lettuce wrap may be the way to go. Bottom line: It's pretty good. If you are underwhelmed don't be afraid to go back and experiment with other foods. Be aware there is VERY limited seating. There are two tables outside and one or two inside. The layout inside doesn't make sense as they could easily rearrange and add tables. The lack of seating is ultimately what pushed my 3 1/2 star sentiment down to a 3 star rating.
(3)Heather B.
I really wanted to try something new, and global street food is out of the Birmingham mainstream. I didn't quite gravitate toward something totally unfamiliar though. I know things that I like, and was eager to try them in a different variation. When I wasn't sure about a certain pairing, the nice lady behind the counter kindly made recommendations. I bet they have come to recognize the blank and/or confused stares of Tau Poco first-timers. Ultimately, the combo I settled on was tasty, and not something I could get just anywhere - exactly what I wanted. At almost $14 for a combo and a bottled drink, it's a little pricey for frequent lunching, but definitely a destination to treat yourself when you crave something out of the ordinary.
(4)Mike R.
The steamed buns. Oh, those steamed buns. Of all the modes of transportation available for your choice of protein, nothing tops the steamed buns. I curse the day I began low carb dieting. Like some have mentioned, this lunch does come with a bit of sticker shock when compared to your typical expectation of street food. But in comparison to all the other options available within walking distance of the financial district, the price is not far above average while the quality is much more so.
(4)Donna A.
This place has great food. It has a definitely homemade taste, and the service is wonderful. You have many options to choose from and they give you quite a lot of food. The Moroccan flatbread paired with about anything will be wonderful. They have really fun imported soda choices as well. Definitely a quick nice takeaway lunch stop!
(4)Nicholas N.
Meh. Don't get me wrong here the food is ok. But 10$ for some top ramen in a better broth c'mon. I love the art. I love the simplicity. Great concept but seriously wasteful. They need some plates and silverware. There was more plastic with my meal than food. They need a better vessel for presentation like some biodegradable flatware.
(2)Scharlene H.
A little pricey, but delicious. My go to is the Korean porn buns, Korean pork, with the couscous. Yum!
(4)Nick K.
I love this place. I've recently started a healthier lifestyle and this fits my diet perfectly. Last week I brought two coworkers with me and they loved it as well. This is a no frills quick service restaurant. The employees here know their stuff and are very willing to educate you on what makes this place different. This is a nice escape from the typical southern lunch.
(5)Cat S.
Great global street food by Chris Dupont downtown! Offers mix and match menu items to create your own combinations, each one unique and with different ethnic flares. A unique and welcomed concept in BHM.
(4)S F.
Came by here for lunch, food was flavorful and there were a lot of options! Not enough seating though so we had to do take-out. Recommended!
(4)Dax B.
When I heard that Chris Dupont got the idea for Tau Poco from serving up a David Chang inspired Christmas dinner for his Dupont staff using some Momofuku cookbook recipes, I knew that I had to try this place. I loved my one trip to Momofuku Ssam Bar in NYC a little over a year ago and was excited to see *anything* remotely close to one of Chang's places come to BHM. While I realize that Dupont is not specifically trying to replicate any of Chang's restaurants and Tau Poco is an entirely different concept, I still wanted to try his take on "bo ssam." Note, I've only been once so I cannot give a full review of this place (see AL.com article linked below) but I *want* to love it because basically it's a street food/food truck concept in a small building in 20th St. b/w 1st and 2nd. al.com/entertainment/ind… Here is the menu essentially (thanks Al.com ): imgick.al.com/home/bama-… The concept is you choose one "vessel" in which to wrap your food (bibb lettuce which I chose, Korean bun, Venezuelan cachapa, Moroccan flatbread, one main (I went with bo ssam), 2 sauces (again, bo ssam and chimichurri) & one side (kimchi), etc. for $10. Mine made three decent size lettuce wraps of the pork but it didn't taste particularly like bo ssam to me. It really tasted more like crockpot stewed pork and then the sauce was super oily and dripped out of my lettuce more than anything. The venue is counter service only and limited seating (again, think street food, albeit messy street food) but the woman behind the counter was super nice and they do explain the process if you admit it's your first time there. For $10 plus $2 for a can of diet coke, it was not what I think of when I think of street food (ie cheap). However, I will be back to try the other dishes at some point as the fennel sausage and cachapa looked great and I hear the flatbread is good too . I also want to find out about his new Dupont Public House venture at the former Lovoy's spot in SoHo.
(3)Michael S.
Food is great but a bit pricey. My big complaint is how "un-green" the place is. Everything served in disposable plastic and foam, and you are forced to buy a bottled drink - they won't even give you a paper cup to fill with water at the sink that sits right next to the front counter. On the sustainable side, they could do better.
(3)Jackson I.
Great healthy options and all freshly made. No fountain drinks is okay by me as that is just crap anyway. Left feeling very satisfied with the portion and the choice. Certainly going back.
(5)T. H.
My wife and I drove by and on a whim decided to try something new. Little did we know that this spot was owned and operated by Chris DuPont of Cafe DuPont... which we've tried and like. The premise is you choose a vessel, a main, two sauces and a side. I decided on the Korean Bun, Korean Pork, Samm Sauce and Ginger Scallion with Kim Chi. My wife had the Cachapa, Japanese BBQ, Chimichurri and Ginger Scallion with the Couscous. All our choices were very enjoyable and we would go back (and HAVE!) The Korean Buns and the Cachapa are great departures from what you'd normally find anywhere in Birmingham. But it's the Sauces that really make the dishes here unique... they were ALL just GREAT! The Chimichurri, Ginger Scallion, Samm Sauce all add so much flavor!!! The couscous is awesome! It is more of a southern style pork back mixed with Israeli Couscous. My critique is the Korean Pork just wasn't that Korean... and the Kim Chi wasn't REAL KimChi (not fermented... it was more just spicy cabbage... good just not Kim Chi). Also, there was just a lot of packaging. It makes easy transport for the weekday lunch take out crowd. A couple standing tables or a bar ledge would add more seating as there just isn't much room and is crowded often. Long story short... I really liked it and am excited to see what this place will do in the future.
(4)Scott M.
Lovely food, great concept, wonderful execution. I ate there today for lunch and the staff was very helpful and pleasant, all was well, and I look forward to eating here again. Probably your best choice for lunch downtown.
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