Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Birmingham: 6:23 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (205) 868-3737 to confirm.
Location & directions
2211 2nd Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL 35203
About El Barrio
El Barrio is a Mexican restaurant located at 2211 2nd Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama. It's part of our guide to 330 restaurants, cafes and bars in Birmingham.
El Barrio is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday).
Service options include dine-in.
Phone: (205) 868-3737.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 2211 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Phone
- (205) 868-3737
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Barrio’s weekday schedule with 22 other Mexican restaurants in Birmingham. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:45 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:45 PM).
In total it is open about 60 hours a week, 18 hours fewer than the local median of 78. 95% of Mexican restaurants in Birmingham open on Sundays; El Barrio does not.
Compared with 22 other Mexican restaurants in Birmingham that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Alabama
Based on 45 menus with 3,171 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $10.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $14.99.
We don’t have El Barrio’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Alabama typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 60% | $11.30 |
| Burrito | 58% | $6.88 |
| Carne Asada | 49% | $17.99 |
| Sour Cream | 49% | $1.50 |
| Chile Relleno | 47% | $5.99 |
| Cheese Dip | 44% | $5.95 |
| Chimichanga | 44% | $10.95 |
| Taco | 44% | $3.75 |
Calculated from 45 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Barrio there are 29 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 82 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Chicken & Wings (10), Bars & Pubs (10), Burgers & Fast Food (9), and Cafes & Coffee (8).
Competition is healthy: 5 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Salud Taqueria, 0.2 mi away.
37 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificBamboo on 2nd< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeGrounds< 0.1 mi
- ItalianLé Fresca< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsSloan's< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodOn A Bun0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Barrio's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is El Barrio open on Sunday?
No, El Barrio is closed on Sundays.
Where is El Barrio located?
El Barrio is located at 2211 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
What is the phone number of El Barrio?
You can call El Barrio at (205) 868-3737.
Does El Barrio offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for El Barrio. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is El Barrio open late?
No, El Barrio usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near El Barrio?
There are 82 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Barrio. Nearby options include Bamboo on 2nd (< 0.1 mi), Grounds (< 0.1 mi), and Lé Fresca (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Barrio?
5 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Salud Taqueria, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Alabama cost?
Based on 45 menus with 3,171 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Alabama, the median menu item costs $10.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $14.99.
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