Tecate Bar & Grill

3.9 (60 reviews )
$$
Mexican restaurant
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery
Lunch
+(11)

About Tecate Bar & Grill

Tecate Bar & Grill is a family-friendly Mexican restaurant located in Vestavia Hills, AL, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and quick service. Guests appreciate the consistently tasty and reasonably priced food, with popular items including a variety of tacos, enchiladas, and burritos, paired with refreshing margaritas and other beverages. The establishment is often busy, making it a favored spot for lunch and dinner.

Customer feedback highlights pleasant dining experiences, with many praising the freshness of the salsa and the flavor of the mojitos. The restaurant features an open seating area adorned with decorative papel picado, contributing to a lively yet comfortable environment. Tecate Bar & Grill's happy hour specials and a strong community presence make it a reliable choice for both takeout and dining in.

Reviews (60) 3.9

  • Allen M.
    Feb 24,2025

    We eat lunch here often. Great place with great service. Reasonably priced for lunch and the serve it fast. The salsa is one of my favorites. Always fresh and tasty, just the right amount of spicy. I put it on my tacos and beans..

  • Barbara W.
    Dec 31,2024

    Food is great, service too. V we ry family oriented. Always lots of children in the restaurant. We do take out often & never been disappointed.

  • Nikki C.
    Dec 12,2024

    The mojitos were grand. Well actually in a smallish glass but only 4.99 for a limited time. They came in 4 flavors and tasted great! The taco salad was average. Same as you get at good restaurants. The chimichanga with Al Pastor meat was good! The pastor wasn't as bright a flavor with the red sauce taking the lead. It was smothered with cheese which made it less crispy. But there was still a crunch. I asked for their extra hot sauce They gave me the green which was green tomato with no heat. They red sauce packs a wallop! I dipped, but beware, if your about to pour it on your food.

  • Jamie J.
    Dec 10,2024

    A neighborhood favorite! The happy hour is always on point, can't beat a $5 gold margarita. The staff is friendly and quick. Always smiling! Love the seating. Even if the place is crowded you still feel secluded in your booth. Could easily go one a week!

  • Brian C.
    Jul 27,2024

    The tacos quesabirria are stupidly good and their molé is good as well. The place is clean and the service is good.

  • Will B.
    Feb 22,2022

    We have been coming to Tecate off and on over the years. We have always enjoyed their food and atmosphere. But don't often find ourselves on this side of town craving Mexican. But we always know it will be solid when we go. Let's start with the atmosphere. One of the larger, open seating areas I know of in the city. The buzz of people enjoying their food and beverages can be felt. I love the papel picados hanging all over the restaurant. And I have no idea how they keep their real plants alive all throughout a restaurant with no windows. The service is usually pretty good. Our last experience was not as good as previous times. But nothing too bad. The food is pretty standard Americanized Mexican food. The chips are fine, the margaritas are fine and the food is pretty tasty. Overall, nothing really stands out to me about this place. But the consistency, atmosphere and good service land them on a solid 4 stars.

  • Zuri C.
    Sep 15,2021

    This was my first time here and I was pleasantly surprised. The service, food, and margaritas were very good. I ordered shrimp tacos. OMG they were so good! Each taco had a slice of avocado. I love avocados on tacos. The meal also included rice and beans. No complaints other than I wish the dinner came with 3 tacos instead of 2.

  • Olivia S.
    Aug 19,2021

    Well me and my girlfriends are always down for cheese dip and some margs and really you can't go wrong with that. I was pretty reluctant to go here since I have a favorite place right down the road but when a new friend joins the dinner club you try to meet them halfway... anyways. It's my second time here and I figured it out!! They have a happy hour that starts at 2pm and I cannot make this more clear: there are $5 margs with fresh squeezed lime juice!!!! Run do not walk. I have only tried one entree so far but it's a keeper. The pollo loco is a plate of rice layered with grilled or shredded chicken and white cheese dip on top. I'm drooling just thinking about it! I will say was disappointed by the plate size for the price the second time going... I am hoping the will go up the plate size I was served on the first time so maybe they will see this and help a friend out! Regardless, I will be back for those fresh lime margs.

  • Linda R.
    May 15,2020

    I just wanted to say how thankful I am for Tecate. It has been our family's favorite Mexican restaurant. We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries and graduations here. We picked up curbside the other day and everything was quick, correct and made to order. Thank you for always being there!!!

  • La-Shonda S.
    May 6,2019

    So I wanted to go somewhere close to my house so we tried this place. Well I thought it was familiar and found out it's the sister restaurant to my favorite one Los Amigos. Well I met the owner and he told me that they opened it outside of his parents. Well I'm so happy because I have somewhere close to eat when I to have some Mexican food I told him that you can tell his mom I'll be going there since it's down the street from my house lol. Good food

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What popular dishes does Tecate Bar & Grill offer?

    Some popular dishes include the tacos quesabirria, shrimp tacos, and a variety of vegetarian options like the spinach burrito and vegetarian fajitas.

  • Do I need a reservation to dine at Tecate Bar & Grill?

    No reservations are necessary; the restaurant welcomes walk-ins for both lunch and dinner.

  • Can I get takeout or just dine-in at Tecate Bar & Grill?

    You can enjoy takeout, dine-in, or even delivery if you prefer to eat at home.

  • What is the atmosphere like at Tecate Bar & Grill?

    The restaurant has a cozy and family-friendly atmosphere, making it a great spot for groups and casual dining.

  • Is parking available at Tecate Bar & Grill?

    Yes, there is free parking available both in the lot and on the street, making it easy to visit.

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