The Taco Stand Taqueria Birmingham

I grew up out west with lots of authentic Mexican options. It’s hard to find here in the Midwest. This is my new favorite place. The carne asada is great, the Al Pastor is tremendous. (The chicken is forgettable.) The quesadilla wasn’t necessarily “authentic” but it was delicious. Like, CRAZY good. I love street tacos so much but I’ll be getting the quesadilla next time.

TLDR: Food was good, avoid the chicken. - Food Ordered: Taco Stand Style Burrito (Pastor), 1 Taco of Carne Asada, 1 Taco of Pollo. Food Review: Both tacos came with a respectable amount of filling, with onions and cilantro. On the side came red salsa. The carne asada taco was on point, delicious, flavorful, and an all around good taco. The tortilla could have used a little more crisp to it, but I won’t count that against it. The salsa only added more flavor to it. Unfortunately the same can’t be said about the pollo taco. Although it came with the same toppings, this taco was a huge swing and a miss. The chicken was ground into small bits, super dry and unflavored. No salsa was saving this taco. I ended up not finishing this taco. When you imagine taco stand or taqueria tacos de pollo, you imagine grilled chicken/pollo asado. Pollo full of flavor, texture, and juice, not something that taste like it came out of a can, thrown into a microwave, and left out only to be reheated right before serving. While not trying to be too tough on them, the chicken is a huge, avoid at all costs situation. The saving grace for this is the fact that I order the carne asada taco (as mentioned before) and a burrito with pastor). Onto the burrito itself, it was delicious, full of flavor, good amount of proportions, just the right amount of crisp on the tortilla, and with the lime and salsa, it was great! It also came with a side of chips, which were way too greasy. The red salsa was good, a bit more heat would take it up a level, but overall very flavorful. The green salsa was okay, nothing to write home about. I also got a bottled horchata (which when asked was told was made in house). The drink was good, not too sweet, not too watery. Service: The service was friendly, there were 3 people in the building, 2 of which said hi and then resumed their own conversation. One kid came from the back and took my order, he wasn’t overly friendly, but not rude, just seemed not as social. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was interesting, when walking in, it almost appears as if it was closed/closing. There were colorful banners hanging from overhead, chalkboards with the restaurant name, and another chalk board saying “Happy Cinco de Mayo” (it’s late June). The tables were somewhat dirty and it seemed cluttered, I was the only customer. The menu boards are on the far side of the building, no real direction where to order (one of the screen was not working missing a quarter of the menu). There was music, but it was far away in the kitchen. Overall the atmosphere was meh, I would not eat here in person, but togo it works. Overall, the food, minus the chicken, was great. The service and atmosphere need some work, it’s hard to give this a 4/5 stars because I really feel like it’s closer to a 3.5/5, but I think for the area it’s better than most. A bit more context… I am traveling for work, come from California where everyone and their moms mom makes mexican food and sells it. Having traveled to other states, even those close to the border, it’s really hard to find authentic flavorful mexican food. This place, while lacking some details, could be one of my favorite mexican food spots outside of California (and Mexico). That’s saying a lot. I hope if I visit detroit in the future they’re able to make the small fixes and continue to expand. Thank you.

The tacos and quesadilla were very good. Fresh and tasty. Lots of meat in the tacos and quesadilla. Plenty of options for meat choices. Big selection different meals. Shay, the guy behind the counter, was very friendly and helpful in explaining their menu.

If you’re looking for truly authentic Mexican food here, in the Midwest, this place is unbeatable. The dishes are flavorful, comforting and very satisfying. On top of that, the staff is genuinely so sweet and welcoming. The quesadillas are a personal favorite—they’re like the perfect balance between a taco and a quesadilla. The flavor and texture of the meat is top notch, and I always leave wanting more (it’s a real problem). And the California burrito is a total game-changer. It’s been years since I’ve had fries in a burrito, and they’ve 100% nailed this West Coast classic. If you’re craving authentic, delicious Mexican food, this place is a must-visit. It’s the real deal, and I’m so glad I found it!

I visited last night and was disappointed with the experience. The food was average, meeting basic expectations but nothing memorable. However, I was shocked to learn that the restaurant does not offer free tap water upon request, which is standard at most fast-casual establishments. Instead, I was required to purchase a bottle of water, which felt unreasonable and left a poor impression. This policy may concern other diners who expect access to complimentary tap water, especially given Michigan’s regulations for food establishments. I hope the management reconsiders this approach to improve the customer experience.

I was on my way to Somerset and wanted taco's before going. I looked up places in the direction I was headed and this popped up. Read the reviews and thought..why not. I passed by it at first, however drove back though and wa-la! The food is amazing! The flavors - amazing! Now..I only got the chorizo taco - so far my absolute fav! I got the pollo taco - good but not touching the chorizo The rice - great!..but then I'm a rice lover Guacamole and freshly fried chips - chef's kiss. I ordered my food for there however I was so pleasantly surprised I ordered more as take out for lunch the next day. Absolutely give them a try...I highly doubt you will be dissapointed.

This is my second time ordering there “Carne Asada Fries”. They are sooooooooooo very delicious & the food portions are amazing! I order a small fry and I end up sharing it amongst two to three people (filling all of us). The staff is very cool as well! Thanks Guys! Keep up the great work! I love it here!! ♥️

These are hands down the best tacos I’ve ever had! The flavor, the atmosphere, and the vibe of the place make it an incredibly enjoyable experience. I’ll be coming back as often as possible—easily the best tacos in Michigan!

This is just about one of the best tacos I've had in the Metro-Detroit area! We wandered in right around lunchtime, and while there was a huge line to get into the restaurant a couple doors down, virtually no one was around this place. They're loss! My tacos were incredibly fresh and tasty. The salsa had a pleasant kick that was just about all the spice I could handle (I am a spice wimp), but I was still able to enjoy my food. The burrito, interestingly had french fries inside, but was definitely a solid choice. Everything was incredibly filling, and we left with very content stomachs. The only drawback I would have to this place is that I'd like to see horchata on the menu, and they didn't offer tap water.... which seems incorrect. So we were forced to buy bottled water instead. This seems like a weird oversight that should be easily fixed. Still, we'll definitely be back if we're in the area. This place made tasty and fresh food that stands out to us more than a lot of the other overpriced and trendy restaurants in the Downtown Birmingham area.

First time here - my office is now in Bham and there aren't a ton of fast-casual lunch places, so I thought I'd try this out. The tacos are $3 each (small, street cart-style) depending on if you get corn or flour tortillas, and my quesadilla was $4. Pretty good prices. As someone else noted here, The Al Pastor taco does not have pineapple, which was a bummer, and was also rather spicy. The asada taco, aka steak, was good, and my quesadilla was very good. This would have been more like 3.5 stars for me except they didn't have horchata, so I had to get a Jarrito instead, because they also didn't have tap water... They do have bottled water for purchase. I might come here again if I'm craving tacos but I would probably get one quesadilla and one steak taco and call it a day, and bring my water bottle with me. It's located on Hamilton near the Emagine Theater.

Really enjoyed my California burrito here! It's a good spot for lunch where you'll get your food pretty quickly. Also the meal won't break the bank! The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was pretty casual.

I'm always up for a good taco, so I had to check out this new spot in Birmingham. There's a good selection of the usual Mexican staples. My wife had a chicken quesadilla and said it had great flavor. I went for the tacos and tried three different kinds: beef, chicken and chorizo - all three were very good! We also got the chips and guacamole. The chips were average. The guacamole tasted good, but it had a lot of cilantro and big chunks of tomato, which we didn't love. Overall, it was pretty good, so we would definitely go back!

LOVE this place! Had ordered tacos and burritos and they are the best. Fast, friendly, and oh so good!

The Burritos are fire yo no cap fool. I saw the owner rizzing up Livvy Dunne. He was so skibidi Ohio grimace shake so I had to fanum tax his gyatt. The only thing that would be better is if they had the grimace Travis Scott escape plan sicko mode meal shake

One of the best taco places I've been to! The tacos were flavorful and the tortillas were nicely cooked, they weren't falling apart at all. I loved the fresh pineapple on the Al Pastor tacos!!! The quesadillas were also so well done! It came with a side of sautéed onions and a jalapeño pepper. Try the tacos with the green salsa, it's so good! Easy to order too and nice staff. You have to order at the counter and they bring it to your table when it's finished. There's free parking for up to 2 hours at the parking garage nearby, but otherwise you'll have to pay for street parking. The interior was nice and clean! We would visit again!

The bowl with pork wasn't that great and didn't seem fresh, a bit odd flavors. The taco I got tasted the same. The guacamole was delicious!

Quick service! We had guacamole/chips and tacos: asada, chorizo, & pollo. The asada and chorizo tacos were very flavorful but the pollo was bland.

Great new addition to the Mexican food scene in the area! The ingredients are authentic, the salsas are homemade, the meats are well-seasoned, and the staff is friendly. My ONLY complaint is they don't have salt on the tables -- I like both salt and lime on my street tacos. That said, it's still 5 stars for me, and I highly recommend the Campechano and Al Pastor on corn.

Food tasted ok, they forgot my extra chips I order so I had to go back. I got home and opened my tacos and my pastor were not al pastor, just meat no pineapple. Bit depressing tbh

Baby Gronk rizzed the rizzly bear of the taco stand. Duke Dennis then fanum taxed Kai cenats grimace shake. Overall great experience.

I'm so happy I can't stand it! A great little taco place in downtown Birmingham (next to Commonwealth). Food is great. Cheap. New. Clean. Cute. "Regular" Mexican fare for kids and the wife, spicer and more authentic items for me. Yaaaaaayyyyyy!!!!!

I had the taco bowl with campechano meat today to go. The bowl was completely full. Large portion and it was delicious. Also friendly and quick service.

Glad that Bham opened up a taco stand however not my favorite tacos intown. Good for the common gringo, not this cowboy.

Clean, quick, affordable, straight forward. Everything was seasoned nicely. The guac was a bit too plain for me, but that's okay because the tacos made up for it! I would go again.

The chicken quesadilla is my absolute favorite! We are going to try the loaded fries next week. Great addition to downtown Birmingham. Service is always good and we had a large take out order; everything was in the bag nothing was missing or incorrect. You should definitely check this place out

ordered delivery, came quite fast and order was correct and complete. Corn tacos are delish! steak is definitely my go to. Carne fries were mid, good idea, but just not on par with how the tacos were. overall good place, good prices, great tacos.

Long story short: I can't get enough of this place. I'm a big fan. I've also had a chance to talk with 2 of the young people that work here so I'm a little biased. The food is great. The price is even better. The staff are friendly and kind. If you want great tacos and quesadillas this is THEE place to go to. Fast service. Amazing value. Great food. Long story long: The place seats about 22 people comfortably by counting tables. They also have the ability to open the front window which is very nice. It's a super sunny day today and the evening breeze is coming in ever so nicely. The floor is clean and so are the tables. Everything behind the counter looks neat and tidy. I love it. Bathroom is clean and has lots of space. Not that you need that but I always find it nice to have a little more room in the bathroom. The food is priced so inexpensive I had to do a double take. I couldn't believe it. Right next to Common wealth where you're not getting out for less than $20 dollars for a single menu item. On each taco or quesadilla you're getting a TON of protein! Way more than anywhere else I've seen. You also have the option of flour or corn tortillas. I LOVE that. The sauces they provide at no additional cost are also great and fresh! The green sauce didn't even turn brown on me after keeping it for a week in the fridge. Highly, HIGHLY recommend! Especially if you're wanting a meal a little higher in calories but high in protein and taste.

Great customer service and amazing food! We really liked the Al Pastor and Asada tacos and LOVED the California Burrito with Asada. Like we were fighting over who got to finish it we loved the burrito so much! We got the fries on the side and even those were amazing. Only negative to me was that the guac is heavy on the onions, but it's super fresh so if you don't mind onions you might love it. So glad this place is in Birmingham!

Delicious Al pastor tacos! And pretty affordable. Wish there was a bit more pineapple but overall delicious and great quality

Definitely the best street style tacos outside Detroit, and up there with the best I've had since moving from Chicago. Been searching for a good taco place for like 2 years. Hard to believe this is a chain but the quality is on point. Highly recommended!

AL PASTOR QUESADILLAS HAVE MY HEART. Place is always clean and workers are chill. The seasoning is amazing and I am so happy I don't have to drive 30 minutes to the closest Taco Stand :)

Top notch situation at The Taco Stand in Birmingham. So friendly. I no longer have to drive to Pontiac or Detroit for my Mexican food fix. Cannot go wrong on menu. Lots of food. Green and red salsa is too good.

Great tacos, low prices. Steak tacos were delicious. Get the corn tortilla. Been waiting for something like this in bham!

I did a delivery so I don't know about the ambiance. Just ordered a couple chicken tacos, tortilla chips and guacamole. Service was good. The food had a nice presentation. There was an ample amount of meat on the taco, even had enough to scoop the remainder with a few chips. However, the meat was bland. There were no spices. After a couple bites I added my own garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper, I also added it to my guacamole. I may try again as I know sometimes it's an off day or they may change things up.

Fresh, delicious, quick! Clean & beautiful spot. Highly recommend. Taco stand bowl with chicken is excellent.