A Birmingham favorite is getting its applause after being featured as Alabama’s top Mexican restaurant in another national list.
El Barrio was selected by Tasting Table, a digital food and drink publication, as Alabama’s best.
“[El Barrio is] upfront about serving dishes that are inspired by the various regional cuisines of Mexico, rather than being authentic reproductions. And that’s fine, especially when it’s being done with a focus built around seafood sourced from the Gulf and local produce.”
Why El Barrio stood out
Restaurants listed in Tasting Table’s article were selected based on if they:
- Have great reviews + ratings
- Earn national media attention + awards
- Make tortillas + salsas from scratch
- Source freshest local produce + meats
- Import quality ingredients
- Promote traditional dishes + cooking methods
- Offer options that may not be found on other Mexican restaurants’ menus
Tasting Table noted El Barrio’s Gulf-sourced seafood and local produce as a plus…