Taco Morro Loco

Sup? If you want real Mexican food come here. I ordered the Chicken Flautas. I ate too much. They were too good. You know that feeling you get when you’re too full but then you tell yourself just one more bite? That will happen here. You will eat too much because the food is great. What else do you need to know? Great food, service and atmosphere.

Called in the order and they got it ready fairly quickly. We ordered the special soup and a burrito with ground beef and queso on top (I had no clue what I wanted so they created this burrito for me with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and queso on top ). The burrito had good flavor the rice was a little bland on its own but combined with the burrito it was ok. The beans were good and a bit runnier than I prefer but the flavor was good. My colleague enjoyed her soup; said it was filling, hot, and delicious. Will definitely be back to try other menu items.

I ordered a Steak Burrito and it was just OK, and it was over salted. It was also the first Mexican restaurant I've ever been to that ran out of hot sauce. It didn't have an authentic Mexican flavor and I was bummed, because after reading their 4.5-Star reviews , was really looking forward to it.

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My teenage son and I were Visiting Birmingham and tried the Taco Morro Food truck near the Amtrak Station across the street from the Birmingham Police Station. We both ordered the Philly cheesesteak sandwich with fries. Best Philly cheesesteak I’ve eaten in a while. Neighborhood wasn’t the best. We are in the car because there were not any seating outside near the food truck. Definitely worth the try.

This is becoming my favorite spot for street tacos and tamales. Love the various trucks they have and particularly the one on Crestwood Blvd. Location is great. The salsa is so spicy but so good. I love the fresh radishes with the tacos.

Place was nice and clean. Nice ambience. Stopped in for a quick lunch before going to the airport. I ordered a chicken chimichanga meal. Food was flavorful. I am the kind of person that Luke's salty food and for food that I don't have to add salt, then it passes my taste test. Great job, chef! I wish they had tamales today but I am glad with my selection. Highly recommend and very reasonable prices.

We stopped for a quick bite on our way to PCB. It was a good little find. I got the tongue tacos and ground beef. The tongue taco was full of flavor, would order again. My husband got the chicken taco salad. It was very small but had great flavor. Service was good and very clean place.

I wish i found this place sooner honestly.it is the best mexican food i have had(apart from my mom's cooking). it has a chill atmosphere and i like that. the service was really good too honestly. I would give it more stars but i can't.

When you walk in, the service is a little confusing. You walk into the front and the counter looks like where you might order, but it's where you pay at the end. However, you do get served. First of all, this place had AC that was broken or malfunctioning. My group was seated in a corner and we were sweating like hogs during the entirety of our experience. It was actually cooler once we stepped outside (in mid July). I was starving for the steak nachos but was massively underwhelmed. I feel like nachos are one of those things that are hard to mess up. However, the steak was more like ground beef, and despite the amount of cheese and chopped vegetables, the flavor was lacking. Also, there were barely any chips, and the cost to have a refill of chips is $2. When I asked for a water, I was given a water bottle without any notice beforehand that this would be the only option and obviously an extra charge. I will say that the service is very speedy, attentive, and thorough. The margaritas were very tasty (lime, prickly pear, strawberry were the best). However, they were quite small relative to other margs around town and significantly more expensive. For the venue size and atmosphere, I was a little disappointed at the price point for the portion sizes. My nachos, water, and margarita ended up being $25 before tax. I would probably try a different place for the same vibe next time.

Small, very quiet restaurant! This place was ok. I spent $24 on three tacos, a $9 margarita and $1 bottle of water. Their salsa is TOP TIER. I wish I could've enjoyed it with chips but they were horribly stale and weren't able to be replaced. While the tacos weren't exactly seasoned they were still very good because of the quality of ingredients. The beef was one of the best I've had. The chicken and fish weren't seasoned but still very fresh tasting. Toppings are extra but everything came out hot. They don't have free water but instead have $1 bottles of Pure Life which isn't told to you upon ordering. My strawberry margarita was horrible and tasted like pure salt. It tasted like it came from a cheap brand from Walmart. Service was good. Overall I probably won't be back but my hungry belly was satisfied for this trip.

We had dinner here right before a concert in Avondale. Chips with salsa were served right away for the table and our order was taken promptly. The food was very good. The chips were warm and the salsa just hot enough to feel like you were doing something with your life. The tacos were fairly reasonably priced for the size. The picture doesn't quite do it justice. These were well-filled tacos. I was quite full after two. Finally, the green tamales were also very good and steamed to perfection. All in all, four tacos and two tamales was more than enough for the two of us. The restaurant itself is a bustling center of activity with people coming into grab to-go orders and there was a din of people enjoying themselves. This was very pleasant to my ears. My only critiques were: first, water is not provided as standard. We had to pay for two water bottles. This feels like a bit of leftover from when this was a food truck. Honestly (especially on a very hot Alabama day), if I'm going to spend $25 on food with you, I should receive a glass of complimentary ice water. I would even be willing to pay $1 for the chips instead or something to help defray those costs. Second, the food took forever to arrive. It was busy, to be sure, but we waited for four tacos and two tamales (neither of which are slow to make) for more than 35 minutes, which is too long. This might be a one-off issue for just this night, but it put a small damper on an otherwise lovely night. Will definitely return again.

I would say that this is moderate. I communicated to the girl in Spanish that I wanted three shrimp tacos and she brought me back one. For it to be the spicy shrimp. It was very bland. I'm glad that she did bring just the one. The decor is a little bit dated and the food came out very quickly. I will say that my friend got the fish taco and that was very hot and good.

The food! If you want to enjoy good Mexican food, always follow the locals! I stopped quickly as it was near the park. As much as I've been to Avondale park I never went to this spot. The locals were heavy and I knew I had to try it! Let me just stop you now and tell you the pastor tacos with pineapple are worth every flavor filled bite! The pork is juicy, tender and packed with flavor! The steak tacos are second in line for me and lastly the chicken. The prices have increased a bit but that's to be expected. It's worth every dime! The service was fast as well. I highly recommend.

The food was just okay. I was expecting a little more flavor. It took a long time for our food to come out but it was decent.

Chips and salsa came out quickly and drinks were ordered ASAP. Salsa was spicy just like I like it. Ordered two tacos. Pastor and a Campechano. They were served with a spicy salsa and a fresh lime. Street taco style with a double corn tortilla. You can't ask for anything better than that. My beer or was a dos XX and I ordered it dressed. It came dressed but was an amber not a lager which I was expecting.

These are seriously the best tacos I have ever had! Everything was so fresh and absolutely delicious. The staff were so friendly and the service was unbelievable fast.

We stopped at Taco Morro while in town for a conference. The food, drinks and service were absolutely phenomenal. I went with the prickly pear margarita. It was the best I've had. The guacamole and salsa were to die for. My coworker and I shared chicken enchiladas and they were fresh and authentic. We were both wishing we could bottle up the restaurant and take it with us back home!

Great find! Great street style tacos for an afternoon snack. Generous servings, I had the pastor (fresh pineapple on top) and a shrimp taco with fresh avocado. Very reasonably priced for the quality and portions. Will return next time I'm in BHM.

Good food!! Authentic Mexican food!!Shrimp tacos and steak natchos are to die for!! Love this place.

Yes yes and yes.. the food was deliciously perfect!! The season that are used at this place will make you want to try the entire menu. I have a habit of salting my food before trying it, since 2009 that's been a no no.. I'm so thankful for a husband that teaches me otherwise. This place didn't need a thing, everything was delicious. I can say the reason why I gave a four star because I was not a fan of the ceviche base they used I'm use to the lime base and it was a little to spice for me but hubby creole so he loves everything spice. But go try it guys you want be disappointed.

If you think all Mexican is the same (like I did) try this place. The food is fantastic. Very fairly priced and the staff is really nice. We have become regulars!

If you know you know!! Best tacos! The girls here let me make up some breakfast tacos one day after the gym. It's small restaurant next to an gas station. They also have a food truck.. the menu is consultant the food is always good! If you you find them give them a try!

One of the only places I've been to that has authentic Mexican tacos for a great price.

This place is legit. Best Mexican food I've had east of New Mexico. The flautas are off the charts, carne asada rocks, and the al pastor is amazing.

"Steak" tacos are actually just ground beef. Would have ordered shrimp had I known but their menu clearly says steak, and the counter girl told me yes, carne asada, it's steak. Chicken tacos were super dry too. No flavor, just shredded chicken and no seasoning. For the $25 I spent, I could have just gotten Taco Bell and had a better lunch.

I went to the Taco Morro Loco food truck in Avondale. This is by far one of the best taco trucks in Birmingham! I ordered three tacos of carne asada. There were tables covered under a tent next to the truck so people could order and eat there if they'd like to. My order didn't take long and the tacos were great. The staff in the truck are always friendly and helpful. I didn't notice any COVID protocols, but the staff were wearing gloves. The spot the truck is at is always clean and has lots of sunshine, so I enjoy the ambiance whenever I go. I didn't know Taco Morro Loco also has a restaurant location, so I will definitely check it out and hope it's as good as the taco truck!

Loved the tacos and fries! We went to the location by the chevron and sat at the picnic tables in the back, very peaceful area

Delicious authentic Mexican food. I got the nachos with chicken and was very pleased. My lady got steak tacos and she raved over them. Best Mexican food we've had since we lived in Texas!

I've heard so many great things about this place. After finally trying it last week, I can confirm it does live up to the hype. I ordered a steak quesadilla with refried beans and rice with a side of chips, salsa, and queso. The chips, salsa, and queso were amazing. The steak quesadilla was also really good. A tad saltier than I would have liked, but that's where the rice and beans helped balance the flavor. The interior of the place could be nicer. I definitely think a renovation would help them out a lot. No reason why it can't look like a Bartaco with garage doors and patio seating. They have the space for it, and it would really liven up the neighborhood! One downside was that even when I ate indoors, there were flies competing with me for my food. Not fun, but maybe it means the food is really good? So I'm late trying this place since it's connected to the sketchiest gas station in town! Growing up, my mom would never ever stop here despite it being the cheapest one we saw. Taco Morro Loco is definitely making this area less scary, and I really don't have a problem coming back here. In the daytime..... :)

Dude, it just doesn't get better than this. Whether you're in the mood for a burrito, a big taco, or a great vibe, this is the spot.

Great food and service! Salsa was unique and amazing! Recommend for any taco tuesday or night out.

Excellent food. Maybe the best I've had in Alabama. Prices are great and the atmosphere is very friendly. Recommend 10/10!

OMG!! Can we have a moment to appreciate how good the food is here!! I ordered the Chimichangas with azada (steak). It came filled with steak, onions, and peppers. Topped with avocado, pico dr gallo, Chihuahua queso, and sour cream. The sides include refried beans and rice. The steak was tender and seasoned perfectly. The crust was deep fried. It was golden brown, crispy/ flaky on the outside and soft on the inside. I was in love with crust from first bite . Now let's talk about the salsa. I've never had warm salsa. And it was amazing!! It was the perfect blj end of onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and heaven!! The cookedd were fresh and fried just right. They lost a star because the rice was cold. The beans were barely warm. These were my only issues!!

Their chips and salsa are especially delicious. Thicker chips. Still crispy. Maybe roasted tomatoes in the salsa? I dunno. Something different. Something special. Veggie tacos were incredible. So fresh and cooked perfectly. Still had texture. The homemade red chili sauce on the side was an unexpected treat. I will definitely go back more often. Service was quick, and they were kind. Open on Monday night!

I'm always game to trying out some new Mexican joint, and this one was certainly no disappointment! My go to dish changes from time to time, but I like to keep it kind of consistent, because that makes it easy to compare with other places and what they have to offer. I went with the tacos here, really pretty top notch. Overall flavor was really good and the meat had some good juice to it. Staff was friendly enough. Did just what was expected and checked at a good interval. Prices are in line with what you would expect to pay at any other location that is similar (sit down style Mexican). They do have a small shared parking lot with a gas station. For ease, you can park across the street at Avondale Park .... really close, literally across the street. Good place to check out, I'd recommend it!

Been at the restaurant a couple times and have had their tacos from the truck before. One of my favorite mexican food places in the area. Fair prices as well. Loved the asada and al pastor tacos. Had the nachos morro loco with asada as well as fajitas with asada. All were tasty, filling, hot n' fresh from the grill. Only minor concern is that both times I had dined at the restaurant, the chips were stale that came with the salsa in the beginning. Otherwise, great food, decent prices and generous portions. Will be back again.

We tried this place for cinco de Mayo and it was disappointing. No specials for the holiday. The street tacos were very pricey, had no flavor, and were SO greasy that our stomach were in pain for hours after the meal. We got the guacamole and it was overpriced ($8) and had zero flavor at all. It came with "pico de gallo" and garlic but there was no garlic flavor and the pico was like frozen. Somehow 3 tacos each, 2 margs, and guac came out to be like $70. Not worth it at all. Won't be going back.

Great Mexican in Avondale. Recommend the Pastor Burrito, and exceptional Guacamole. However, quality can differ according to the day. First time we went it was amazing, second time (same order) it was average.

Literally the best tacos in Bham. The carnitas are INCREDIBLE. The chilaquiles were soooooo goood!!

Delicious and authentic tasting food. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is service, however, like everywhere they are understaffed.

If you've read any of my review before, you would know I have a thing for authentic Mexican food. That's my weakness. We were at Cahaba a few weeks ago for trivia, and this food truck was here. I ordered the Asada Nachos, and my husband ordered two different tacos and an order of fries. My nachos were extremely filling and def. worth the $10. My husband had asked for no onions on his tacos, and both were filled with those (minus 1 star). He was able to scrape them off, and he said both were good. The portion of fries was huge! Def. enough for the entire table to share! Will we make a special trip out to eat with these guys again? Probably not. If the truck is out where we are, will we eat there again? Probably so.

Nice little hole in the wall with very good food. First place I have found with tamales. And they were excellent. The white sauce was amazing. Hot and fast service. Everything was fresh. Server and staff were very friendly. They weren't busy inside but did a constant stream of takeout the hour or so we were there. Can't wait to go back.

I swung by Taco Morro Loco today for Birmingham Restaurant Week. This is my second time visiting. I wasn't that impressed the first time I went, so I thought I would give it a try since they were one of the local spots on the $10 lunch list. I was quickly seated at a bar-style table with another gentleman (since it was just me) and offered chips and salsa and a drink. They serve Pepsi products, so I got a diet. I asked about the BRW menu, but my waitress didn't speak much English and didn't understand what I was asking about. I pulled up the menu on my phone and just ordered 3 al pastor tacos (the deal was chips and salsa as an appetizer, and three tacos (either al pastor, fish, or shrimp). The salsa is delicious and smoky, with flecks of charred tomato and peppers throughout. The chips were very thin and perfectly salted, although they were a little stale from the humidity (I remember this from the last time I visited - the chips had a bit of a chew to them instead of being crispy). The tacos were delicious and beautifully presented, with three very generous tacos smothered in cilantro, fresh diced pineapple, and diced onions. Each taco was two corn tortillas filled with delicately seasoned, tender bits of pork. A smoky tomato based sauce was served on the side with a fire roasted bulb onion and jalapeno pepper. The tacos were wonderful! Here's the funny part. I should've been charged $10 - the BRW menu price. However, because I only ordered the tacos al pastor, they charged me $9.90 - quite a deal for a meal and drink! I really enjoyed it, and I'll definitely be back.

The tacos here were good, but not great, at least this time around. I think part of that was attributed to me getting them to go and having to wait until I got home to eat them. I think tacos (especially) lose a lot of their flavors when they colder and soggier. I liked the chalupa style taco with the crispy shell, and the al pastor was good with the fresh pineapple. The fish taco was a little dry for me.

As a fan of tacos, I love trying them at different locations all around Birmingham. I was not very fond of Taco Morro Loco tacos, which to me they tasted average when comparing to other locations. This location is the closest to work and I have only been there 2 times since I notice them. I tried the Al Pastor, and Asada. The Al pastor had good seasoning, but I was not liking the pineapples, which tasted like they were from a can. The asada was much better but did not really wowed me. The tacos are full of meat, with a double layer of tortilla, which I was satisfied with on just 2. The tortillas were not too dry which is a plus for me. I have to say that you do get your money worths on this tacos. This is a place I would consider on those cravings days, when I don't feel like driving far.

Always great and fresh authentic mexican food. Their house salsa is one of the best in town. Excellent service as well.

Terrible and I'll stick to the Mexican spots in Atlanta instead! I didn't care for the food nor the drinks.

Best tacos I've ever eaten, without exaggeration. Visited the morro loco food truck. Pastor and carnitas were absolutely fantastic. Service was great. Can't say enough good things.

I've mostly just had their food truck or takeout, which are always good, this time was my first here sitting at the actual location. The restaurant is attached to a gas station in Avondale, it looks like your typical authentic Mexican place! Nothing flashy, it's pretty small inside but I haven't often seen it crowded. The food is pretty damn good. The carnitas taco is huge and filling, with really tender and moist pulled meat. Their tortas are huge and really good, and I've heard great things about their nachos. Not many complaints in this department! Classic and pretty authentic Mexican street food. They don't serve alcohol so keep that in mind! Although you can buy some beers at the gas station next door and BYOB. The service, however, was pretty objectively terrible? They came back and asked us to repeat our order 3 times. Didn't refill waters or chips until we asked multiple times. There weren't any other customers even there at the time, so this was a little bit of a let down. Hopefully it was just a bad day, I'm definitely willing to come back and try.

Food was delicious! Everything was flavorful and cooked to perfection. I had a beef Chimichanga, and a fish taco, my friends had the chicken chilaquiles and Tinga Tostadas. We shared a side of guac (more plain than some, but still delicious), and each had a lime margarita (they were really good!) I wish I had thought to snap some pictures.

i got the steak fajitas and they are as steak fajitas should be. although you don't get your usual sides of rice and all. it wasn't a long wait either and staff was friendly too. will be back!

Great Mexican Street food on Crestwood Blvd/Hwy 78! If you need a quick bite for lunch and are headed east of town stop by and grab lunch or dinner. They have great options for a food truck! I've had the fish tacos (amazing) and the quesadilla as well. So good and it comes out quickly! Watch out for panhandlers around the gas station. They are so annoying!

It was a Saturday night out in and about in Lakeview filled with drinks, fun and celebration. As we raised a glass to my partner's 34th trip around the sun, I only had one thing on my mind. Tacos. Lucky for me there's a convenient taco spot in the heart of Lakeview. We popped in around 9:30 that night. It's a simple spot, attached to a gas station with plenty of seating and Mexican fare. We were seated promptly (we were the only ones there) and put in our orders. I went with an order of nachos w/ steak and a cheese dip while my partner had two lingua tacos and a guac. We received our guac maybe five minutes after. It was okay. Not bad, but nothing really special. . And so we waited. And waited. And ran out of water and chips. And still waited. Did I mention the chips were stale? I ended up having to walk up to the counter to ask the waitress for our food, more water, and chips that weren't stale. When I did finally get my foos, my opinion of the place was pretty soured. The nachos were okay but once again, nothing great. I'm just not a fan.

I went out to lunch with some friends and didn't have a specific location in mind. We opted to head to Avondale due to the many great options. We parked on the street and was heading to one of my go-to spots. As we were walking past Taco Morro Loco (Crazy Snout/Muzzle Taco?) we decided to give this place a try instead. I'm glad we did. First, I have never tasted a salsa like theirs before. It was amazing! I believe they roast all their ingredients, giving it a smokey flavor. I can't begin to tell you how much I love their salsa. As I was perusing the menu, I debated on several of the items. Their street tacos looked amazing but I opted for a Torta instead. My friends both opted for tacos (chicken, steak, and shrimp). When our food came out it all looked absolutely amazing! The Torta I ordered was loaded with lots of items (in my opinion too much). It wasn't my favorite menu item I've ordered from a Mexican restaurant, but it definitely wasn't the worst either. My friends raved about their tacos and they said they would order them again. I think I'll have to go back and give them a try, too. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I asked a ton of questions and she was happy to answer as best she could. The seating is rather sparse and not fancy, but everything seemed clean. I'll be back sometime for sure! Happy dining.

Came here on a weeknight and they weren't very busy. We were quickly seated and the service was great. It's attached to a gas station, but don't let that deter you because it's a solid Mexican restaurant. They don't have alcohol which is one drawback. I've been there several times and their salsa is some of the best I've had, but I think they recently changed the recipe and it's not as good as it used to be. We started with Jalapeño Loco Cheese. The Jalapeños were filled with queso and served with a side of their cheese dip. They were very good, spicy, and fresh. I got the Chimichanga with steak and it was great! Every aspect of the dish went together. Overall a great place to get authentic Mexican food.

Just came by to grab a couple of quick tacos with my hubby before hitting up some breweries. It is a perfect quick stop or a place to stay and munch of chips! Their chips and salsa came out super quick and they were delicious-- on the thinner side and perfectly salted. Their salsa was also a bit smoky which was nice and made me want to keep eating. I ordered the asado and the pastor-- both were delicious. I do their their onion/lime mixture would have benefited from some jalepeno and salt to really pull everything together. My other half got the chicken and the carnita which were both OK. The chicken was VERY dry which is why I took off a star. The pastor was good but lacked a little flavor. All of the tacos were filled generously and the tortillas were tender and delicious! Will be back to try other menu items - check it out!

Their food truck stopped by while at a trivia night. We took a break and went and ordered. I enjoyed the food, but was a little disappointed that my order was wrong. I had asked for no onions, but my food was covered in them. I think they might have put extra on it as punishment for asking for them to be withheld! The fries were plentiful and good, but nothing special. I'd get food here again, but would definitely make sure the order was right next time.