El Gringo
748 Shades Mountain Plz, Hoover, AL, 35226
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Address :
748 Shades Mountain Plz
Hoover, AL, 35226 - Phone (205) 423-5095
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Will L.
I waited a little while to write this review. The first time we went, they'd been open a few weeks and we had one of the worst service experiences ever. Because we love our neighborhood and want this to be our new "go-to" neighborhood spot, I abstained from immediately writing a review. We gave it a few more weeks and returned. Now, I feel good about telling you guys about it. The layout is a little bizarre, because it's just a wide open square room. Other than being able to hear every table, there's not really an issue with the layout. It's just unusual. We had a young man as our waiter and he couldn't have been better. Very prompt, polite, and accurate...all without being bothersome. The pitcher of Margarita we split was plentiful and pretty dang good. None of the food was over the top, but it was above average. They make a "spicy" salsa that you can ask for. It's not very spicy, but is full of flavor. The guac and queso were A-Ok. The fajitas were definitely above par and plentiful. Unfortunately, they only come with three tortillas. Trust me, it'll take more than that to wrap up all the ingredients. Keep getting better and I'll see you soon, El Gringo.
(4)C G.
Just ate there for the first time, (they opened two weeks ago) and everything was very good. I always judge Mexican restaurants by its chips and salsa, and it was "excellante". My wife and I had the enchiladas, she had the Rojo and me the Verdez version, both very tasty. The sauces that top the enchiladas are homemade via the owner's wife. She was born in Mexico so I guess that makes it authentic. My son who considers himself a cheese dip connisuer gave their cheese dip three thumbs up (he was dipping his quesadilla in the queso dip leftovers he liked it so much). We enjoyed it.
(5)Kurt K.
Stopped in to sample some food at this new place in Bluff Park. I was really, really hoping for something decent. I was sorely disappointed! I ordered a chicken taco - what got was a bit of what tasted like canned chicken on a tasteless tortilla. I mean how hard is it to make a decent taco? Salsa was bland - even the "spicey" one that I asked for. Tasted canned. Los Hermanos taco truck and Mi Pueblo have nothing to worry about from this place. Hoping for better - might give it one more try to see if I just hit it on an off night.
(1)Dana P.
We split one order of chicken and steak fajitas. There was a great amount of tasty meat on the plate! We had plenty. The servers were very attentive. I had a small margarita that looked like a medium. It was not watered down for just the house Rita. The beans and rice were tasty but room temperature. The decor was simple but bright. It looks like a fun after work stop. We will be back very soon.
(4)Matt M.
I want this place so badly to be good as I literally live 15 seconds from here. I love Mexican food and have frequented many of the Mexican restaurants in the area so I feel like I can compare El Gringo to other restaurants that are similar in the area. I have been a number of times (probably 6-8 visits) and I have never once had a truly great experience. The first few times I went, I chalked it up to the fact that it had just opened and they were experiencing growing pains. Unfortunately, each time I have gone since then has left me wondering why I keep trying to make this place work for me. I want so badly to make it work and to have a local Mexican restaurant I can run down to at any point but I'm on my last straw and El Gringo probably won't get any more opportunities from me to impress. The good: - Margaritas are great - Drink specials during happy hour are pretty good - Usually decently quiet in there as I've never seen it full - Cheese dip is a good appetizer - Salsa is better than average The bad: - Less than spectacular food. Quality is alright but the taste has been bland on a number of things I've tried. I've never once had a meal that I knew I had to come back and get. - Way overpriced -- I would consider ignoring the less than spectacular food if the prices were lower but I can't pay such high Mexican food prices ($2-$4 more per person than similar Mexican restaurants) if the quality and taste of the food isn't exceptional - I've seen some plates that are decently sized but the quesadillas and tacos I've gotten recently are pitiful sizes -- especially considering the price - I love guacamole but I feel like they have just thrown way too many tomatoes in there to get away with not having to use that much avocado - This was an actual conversation I had with a waiter: ME: (FYI...I rarely complain at restaurants) Excuse me but these chips are really stale. Is there any way to get new chips? (They were extremely stale) WAITER: Sure. Let me me go get you some more chips. (Bring new chips) ME: (Chips still stale) I'm sorry...these chips are still really stale. WAITER: I'll see what the problem is and get it worked out. (Few minutes later) The chips just came out so they're really fresh and that's probably why they're stale. ME: (dumbfounded look on my face) Ok. Thanks. Once again, I want this place to work and have given it ample opportunities to be my go to place but it continues to fail to impress and justify the relatively higher cost. I want Bluff Park restaurants to succeed and I want to offer them my business but things have to change if I'll consider going back. Maybe in a desperation move one day when I just need Mexican food but don't want to drive but other than that, I think I've given them my last chance.
(1)Chad L.
Gringo (/rŋo/, Spanish: [iŋo]): is a term, mainly used in Spanish-speaking countries to refer to an English-speaking foreigner, especially an American person. The term is often disparaging. In the case of the El Gringo restaurant, the disparagement is warranted. Our community pines longingly for another viable restaurant for a convenient meal. This attempt fails on all fronts. We mistakenly tried to eat here at the end of their first week in business and ended up leaving unserved after 1.5 hours. However, we vowed to give it another shot if it survived until January. Tonight was that shot. Upon entering, we were promptly seated (they put my 9 month pregnant wife in a booth :(, we moved ourselves to a table). Chips and salsa soon followed; however, the chips seem possibly stale or double-fried (off) and the salsa seems akin to a modified marinara (weird). My wife ordered a cheese quesadilla ($7) and I ordered beef nachos ($8.50). The food arrived in a reasonable time; however, for the quality, it took twice as long as it should have. Now, as for the actual food, lets begin with the positive: 1. It was edible in the way that all food prepared on a hot plate is. Now, the negative: 1. Every item was devoid of any taste, no spicy Mexican here. 2. All items clearly came from a can or box with no effort made to brighten the taste. 3. It is INSANELY overpriced. This is located on the run down side of Shades Mtn. Plaza, not Mtn. Brook Village. 4. The atmosphere is just weird. I guess that should be expected from an Americanized Mexican restaurant or a Mexicanized American restaurant. In closing, we won't be back. Learn from the mistakes of others and save yourself.
(1)Cyndi W.
We had been going to the other restaurant location for a couple of years until this one opened. First of all, I am so glad of the location. Second, love the place. Yes, it is a large open space but who cares? The food is plentiful, very tasty and has a great presentation. The margaritas are AMAZING!!! Try the peach ;) The owner, yes he is white, is very friendly and goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Now if you are in the mood for a cheese dip with much more, try the gringo dip. You will never look at plain cheese dip the same again. Definitely worth your trip. As for the prices, way more food for your buck. Why anyone would think otherwise is completely beyond me.
(5)Shane S.
I was really hoping to find a great new Mexican place close-by in our neighborhood. This isn't anything to write home about. Mediocre Mexican but unfortunately at very high prices. The food was bland and not very good overall. The atmosphere is possibly the most boring I've seen in the Birmingham area. And the prices were alarmingly high. I can't recall a traditional Mexican place with prices this high other than maybe La Paz. And at least there you get premium level Mexican food. Here it is just way over priced. My first and last visit unfortunately.
(2)Tommy W.
Very good food. Great service and atmosphere. For the money you get a very good portion of food. The new location is closer and I enjoy the food and service. If you are close drop in, you will not be disappointed!
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