Taco Mama – The Summit Menu – Birmingham, AL

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Birmingham, AL

Based on 824 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Taco Mama - The Summit 35243

Address:
327 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243

Phone: (205) 977-7792

Website:

Hours

Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–8 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

TACO BASKETS
CLASSICO BEEF
Ground beef, shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, sour cream
CHEEZY BEEF
Barbacoa (braised beef), tomatoes, onions, cilantro, queso, lettuce, queso fresco, mild salsa ranchera
THE MAYOR
Marinated chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, creamy-cilantro pesto, queso fresco
AHI TUNA-SI!!
AAA Sushi grade Ahi Tuna, sliced and served raw, sriracha slaw, avocado with chipotle ranch on the side (ATENCIO ́N! Limited amount of tuna each day. First come, first serve.)
JUSTICE IS SERVED
Flounder (grilled or fried) or grilled shrimp with ancho chile slaw, avocado, tomatoes, roasted poblano tartar
THE SIZZLER
Grilled steak tenderloin, grilled onions, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, red chile butter sauce, queso fresco
ALABAMA REDNECK
Roasted pulled pork, ancho chile slaw, pickles, Mama’s Chipotle BBQ Sauce
MAMA’S CHORIZO
Fresh ground chorizo, pico de gallo, lettuce, queso fresco
MIX & MATCH
(market protein price) You pick any 2 tacos.
SINGLE TACO
(market protein price)
BURRITO BASKETS
Yo MAMA
Ground beef, shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, sour cream with side of queso
THE BIG CLIENT
Barbacoa (braised beef), refried beans, queso, shredded cheddar, tomatoes, mild salsa ranchera
THE JUDGE
Marinated chicken, black beans, cilantro-lime rice, shredded cheddar, lettuce, mild salsa ranchera, creamy cilantro pesto
Q-BURRITO
Roasted pulled pork, ancho chile slaw, pickles, Mama’s Chipotle BBQ Sauce
THE FAT BOY
Grilled steak tenderloin, cilantro-lime rice, grilled onions, refried beans, cilantro, red-chile butter sauce
THE HIPPIE FISHERMAN
Flounder (grilled or fried) or grilled shrimp with ancho chile slaw, avocado, tomatoes, roasted poblano tartar
THE TREE HUGGER
Cilantro-lime rice, black beans, roasted corn, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, avocado, mild salsa ranchera
SALADS
BUILD A SALAD BOWL
( market protein price ) A bowl of Romaine lettuce mix. Build your way from our protein and fresh toppings lists (above). Chipotle Ranch, Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette or salsa for dressing
MAMA’S SALAD
( market protein price ) Grilled chicken, grilled shrimp or flounder (grilled or fried) on mixed greens with shredded mozzarella, tomatoes, cucumbers & croutons. Chipotle Ranch or Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
BUILD YOUR OWN
TACOS
2 soft flour, soft corn or crispy corn tortillas filled with your toppings. Comes with chips and salsa + a side.
BURRITO
Your choice of fresh toppings wrapped in a flour tortilla and served with chips and salsa + a side.
BURRITO BOWL
Just like a burrito but served in a bowl without a tortilla.
JORGE’S NACHOS
Your toppings piled high on fresh made tortilla chips.
QUESADILLA
Grilled with cheese & your choice of meat – served with chips & salsa.
BUILD YOUR OWN-MEATS
CHICKEN
Lean marinated chicken breast
BARBACOA
Braised beef, slow cooked for hours.
STEAK
Tenderloin steak, seasoned and grilled.
GRILLED SHRIMP
Gulf shrimp, seasoned and grilled.
FLOUNDER
Yes, Real Flounder! Grilled or fried.
AHI TUNA
AAA Sushi grade Ahi Tuna, sliced and served raw. ATENCIO ́N! Limited amount each day, first come first serve.
GROUND BEEF
Lean ground beef seasoned to perfection.
PORK
Slow roasted for hours and pulled.
CHORIZO
Fresh ground Chorizo sausage
VEGGIE MIX
Cilantro-lime rice, black beans, roasted corn, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, avocado and a side of cilantro lime vinaigrette
TOFU
Tofu marinated overnight in cilantro-lime juice, seasoned and grilled.
BUILD YOUR OWN-TOPPINGS
CILANTRO-LIME RICE
CHORIZO REFRIED BEANS
BLACK BEANS
GRILLED ONIONS
PICKLED JALAPENOS
GRILLED JALAPENOS
FRESH JALAPENOS
ONIONS
AVOCADO
ROASTED CORN
BLACK OLIVES
PICO DE GALLO
ANCHO CHILE SLAW
SRIRACHA SLAW
LETTUCE
TOMATOES
CILANTRO
SOUR CREAM
GUACAMOLE
SHREDDED CHEDDAR
QUESO FRESCO
QUESO
FRESH SALSA RANCHERA (Mild)
FRESH TOMATILLO SALSA (Hot!)
MAMA’s CHIPOTLE BBQ
RED-CHILE BUTTER SAUCE
ROASTED POBLANO TARTAR
CHIPOTLE-RANCH
CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE
EXTRAS
CHIPS & SALSA
(Mild Ranchera or Hot Tomatillo)
CHIPS & GUACAMOLE
CHIPS & QUESO
CHIPS WITH QUESO & CHORIZO
CHIPS WITH FRESH AVOCADO
SAMPLER: CHIPS WITH QUESO, GUACAMOLE & SALSA
EXTRA CHIPS & SALSA
No charge. Ask for more!
ROLL OF FLOUR TORTILLAS (3)
BAKED TREAT
SIDES
STREET CORN
ANCHO CHILE SLAW
CILANTRO-LIME RICE
MEXICAN MAC & CHEESE
BLACK BEANS
CHORIZO REFRIED BEANS
GUACAMOLE
QUESO
NINOS (A.K.A. KIDS)
CHICKEN & CHEESE TACO
GROUND BEEF & CHEESE TACO, THE SUPER SLADE
CHEESE QUESADILLA
CHEESE NACHOS
CHEESE NACHOS + CHICKEN OR GROUND BEEF
BOWL OF MAC & CHEESE
Made with four cheeses!
CHEESE & CHICKEN QUESADILLA
DRINKS
FOUNTAIN DRINKS
(Free Refills)
MEXICAN BOTTLED DRINK
(Coke & Other Flavors)
TOPO CHICO
BOTTLED WATER
MARGARITAS
MI CASA
FROZEN
SKINNY (LOW CARB)
POMEGRANATE
MERCEDES
JALAPENO
PROSECCO FIZZ
LA PLAYA
THE REAL DEAL
CUCUMBER
BLOOD ORANGE (SEASONAL)
WATERMELON (SEASONAL)
SANGRITA
THE PAULA SANGRIA
THE GUILLERMO (RANCH WATER)
Top Shelf Blanco Tequila + Ranch Water with a fresh lime wedge
ICE COLD CERVEZA
IMPORTS
DOMESTIC
Buckets Available
WINE
PROSECCO
CHARDONNAY
PINOT GRIGIO
MARQUES DE CACERES (SPANISH RED)
CATERING & TO GO
TACO & NACHO BAR
Taco bar consists of chicken and ground beef with all the fresh fixings.
TACO & NACHO HOME BOX
Chicken and ground beef with all the fresh fixings (larger home meal, feeds 6 to 8 people).
SKINNY OR MI CASA MARGARITA MIX
(Does not include alcohol) One Gallon, Serves 8

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Reviews

Christina
To be frank, I’ve never had a bad experience at Taco Mama. Regardless of the location. Like the others I’ve visited, they have some of the best restaurant staff. And the food is always fresh, tasty, and what I expect when visiting. They are really consistent. And, I am usually very consistent with ordering nachos. I took a family member who has never been to Taco Moma and I am sure they gained another customer as she enjoyed the food and service received as well.

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Bryan Caswell
Lively taco bar with a good amount of outdoor seating. Friendly and fast service. Order at the counter and find your own seat. Arrived at 11:45am on a Saturday – small line and had no trouble finding a seat. When we left at 12:30, the line was out the door and almost onto the street.

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Mark Hymel
It was a bit loud, but maybe the younger crowd is into that, otherwise food was great! Would love to see them spread to Louisiana. One improvement I’d suggest is getting glasses for Margueritas, the place is so good, it deserves better than adult drinks in plastic.

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R H
Taco Mama offers excellent service and boasts a delightful atmosphere. The staff is attentive and friendly, creating a welcoming experience. However, it’s worth mentioning that the food prices are slightly higher compared to the quality you receive. While the dishes are flavorful and the portions are generous, the overall value may leave something to be desired. Nonetheless, if you have an appetite for sizable portions and a pleasant ambiance, Taco Mama is certainly worth a visit.

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Karis Krieger
Great food, great atmosphere, great patio. Had a child’s seat for our party’s two year old. Seems like a good location. I really enjoyed the jalapeno margarita.

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Robert Grier
Party of four around noon on a Wednesday. From the outside, the place appeared to be too busy to stop for lunch. A member of our party ensured us that any line would move quickly. She was right!

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Sandra Lynsdale
Had an awesome dining experience here!! They were super well organize, staff was so efficient, friendly and very covid conscious. They were following all safety protocols which I was very happy to see. The food was amazing so fresh and tasty and it was reasonably priced. I got the barbacoa burrito bowl with chips and salsa and everything was fantastic!

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Dan Wilson
My wife and I were visiting from Mobile, and we stopped in the Summit TM on our way to REI. The service at this Taco Mama was superb. We’ve eaten at the Mobile TM, and the food here was its usual excellent quality, but the service is what blew me away. The service in the Mobile store is ok but perfunctory… they do the bare minimum. The Summit store staff was exemplary. My wife didn’t notice that she had knocked a fork on the floor until an employee showed up with a replacement fork. The Mobile store employees wouldn’t do that.

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Jon Long
Great service from stepping through the door. Great food. Clean. Cool place.

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Mary DeLong
I stopped in on my way through town and placed a to-go order. The server/cashier was very pleasant. At the end of my order I asked if there was butter on the street corn, she said yes and then, without me saying anything, told me the guac had sour cream in it and went back and changed our orders to make them vegan. Excellent work! Most people would not have given that question any thought but she was awesome and really saved us. Great spot to get a delicious, vegan meal!

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