A La Mexicana Authentic Mexican Food in Sandwell

Really good food, not spicy but well prepared and good friendly service. Sensible prices and a good vibe inside.

Loved this little restaurant and the food was amazing. Cocktails were also lovely and service was very friendly and helpful.

Amazing food, great prices, fast service despite it being busy, great atmosphere

We waited to pick up the takeaway for more than 1 hour instead of 20 minutes that they first told us. Service was very slow.

Firstly what a lovely family that run and cook the food. We ordered two different meals and both were a reasonable price and very filling. Was nice that for the quesadilla they were happy to mix chicken with chorizo which was a beautiful combination. Comes with a salad and rice. Went down really well with a fizzy guava drink. Had a tiny kick of spice but wasn't over whelming. Will Definately go back!

Service, food, everything is always perfect !!!!! Muchas gracias ❤️

Best Quesadilla ever! And amazing quantity. However, nachos varieties would have been better.

Great food, this was a nice to stumble across! Quirky inside, I love the open view kitchen at the back - really gives that home / family feeling. Food was good but I may have ordered wrong! The fried chicken tacos felt a bit plain. My husband’s tacos were nice but something was still missing! Lovely beans and rice though! Think maybe we should have gone for another dish because the starters were incredible! The shrimps and chorizo just wow! Extremely delicious! Nachos were good and authentic! The atmosphere is buzzing, felt a bit crowded at times but this gives it that authentic feel! Good value for money! Service was really good - lovely staff and so friendly - they honestly are what makes this place great! Shout out to the Jarritos so so good!

After a recent visit and hopefully something would remind me of my time in Mexico; me and my girlfriend visited. This place had to be one of the most disappointing places to eat. The flavours and spice are just not there, the food is fundamentally wrong and I would just find any other place to eat because I don’t think you could do much worst

Jaritos were delicious also they have the Modelo beer which is amazing to say the least. Try out the wet burritos with chorizo or chicken 🙂 or the beef quesadilla Beautiful food and everything was awesome. It felt that I was eating at home

Hidden gem 💎 absolutely delicious food, great atmosphere.

Update : 29.08.24 The food is still awesome. The tacos and the tostadas are still our favourite. Really nice place. The spicy salsa is hot so be warned. Not too expensive either. The chorizo, chicken and spicy pork tacos are the best, didn't really rate the pulled pork taco (too fatty - carnitas).

Lovely little family restaurant. It’s very hard to find authentic Mexican food or Latin food in general in Birmingham so this is an excellent find. Food was very good :)

Yummy, it was bootiful. I loved the food and my pet rabbit gobbled it all up. It was worth the drive from Scotland just to eat here.

A beautiful place, the food is the best in England, everything delicious and made with love, it was my wife's birthday and they were very kind and attentive, they made everything very special, thank you very much for the service and attention.

Lovely atmosphere, 10/10 service. Food was incredible - authentic - well priced!! Best margarita I’ve ever had!

Fantastic authentic Mexican food a great restaurant, amazing margaritas. Will be back soon

Lovely Mexican restaurant, food, cocktails & service all superb

Another find in Brum! Was wonderful to have Michelada on this side of the pond :) (Clamato-based - just like the most famous Canadian cocktail - the Caesar!). The food made from scratch. I think I am warming up to Brum! Highly recommended!!!

Delicious food and amazing service. Will revisit again

Delicious food ,very authentic The best Mexican food in Birmingham.

Really enjoyed my molcajete. Not the easiest to eat out of a volcanic pestle and mortar but the flavours were great. Tostados da tinga had good flavours and was enjoyed and the kids meal had a much appreciated lack of spice and was wolfed down. Service was really good and atmosphere was just right. Place was full when we were in and everyone seemed to be having a great time. Only negative was the drinks. Wanted to try the Pacifico but they didn't have any, and I really didn't get the Jarritos Loco. £10 for a bottle of fizzy pop with some fruit and a shot of tequila shoved inside and some spice rubbed around the outside. As I say, I just didn't get it. If we hadn't ordered any drinks I would have scored this a 5.

Such a warm and welcoming place to eat - super authentic food too! I would highly recommend!

Food is amazing and very good portions! I had a mix of sides and they were all great. Shame it closes so early!

I’ve been going to the reataurant for a while now and each and every single time I’ve been has been an outstanding and great experience! If you’re thinking of going to a chain mexican restaurant - don’t. Come here instead. The food, drinks, hospitality and price point are miles ahead (we went to chiquitos a week before and had a terrible dining experience and it was also £30 more expensive for less food at a poor quality). Every single time upon arrival you’re greeted with smiles and a warm welcome - there has never once been a time where you catch someone in a bad mood, this certainly uplifts the dining experience to what I would say not even michelin starred establishments could ever touch. We booked a table for 2 and because it wasn’t busy we were able to choose our seating, the wait staff were attentive and listened to our needs, being someone who was on a low carb diet they made sure that my needs were catered for and also made special accommodations for my partner! The decor and atmosphere takes you away from the drab and dreary setting in Birmingham and transports you to Mexico, and the music puts you in such a great mood! Even the kitchen staff have a smile on their faces and it really sets a good vibe for your evening. To start, we ordered the sharer nachos with queso and the shrimp and chorizo - both were absolutely delicious - the food here really does have that certain flare that can only be achieved with the right ingredients and quality. Tortilla chips are made fresh and are such a crunchy delight. Definitely recommend trying all salsas they have to offer (if you can tolerate spice). The sauce for the chorizo and prawns had a robust and deep flavour - which could only be achieved with time and experience. For mains we ordered the chicken fajitas, and the pechuga a la mexicana - both were at a generous portion size for their price and tasted amazing. The standout for the fajitas was definitely the savoury spice (although it wasn’t hot spice) on the chicken - alongside the char on the peppers and onions - this helped elevate the flavour of the meal and add a real depth to the dish. The pechuga was also packed with flavour - and attention to detail was put into every component of the dish - even the salad which at a chain restaurant would usually be a sad bag of leaves - but here you could tell it was constructed for you with avocados - radishes - salad leaves, cucumbers and a dressing to die for. Here the salsas and the pico de gallo also gave the dishes another burst of flavour which is key when you get a big portion size. We took the chocolate flan cake to go and my partner praised the combination - the flan made sure that the cake didnt dry out the palette and it had a creamy texture and consistency - high praise coming from my partner who is a baker by profession. The alcoholic beverages are a real treat too - the jarritos cocktails are a real burst of flavour and give you an idea of what Mexican hospitality is - they are also generous with the tequila so you’ll be sure to have a good time! Before we had realised it we had spent close to 2 hours there and didnt even notice time fly by!

Can honestly say this is the best Mexican in Birmingham, I have had 3 burritos here and they place 1, 2 and 3 in burritos I have had in my life. Other dishes are just as good but I have to taste these from my partner’s plate as I can’t get past the burrito

What a find! Modest setting but great restaurant. Real Mexican food, cooked to order. I would recommend starting with the Nachos (enough for two to share as a starter). Very tasty. Mains include enchiladas, quesadillas, burritos plus a few specials on the board. All freshly made and tasty. Didn’t try the wine list but a fair selection of soft drinks available. Service beyond reproach. Pricing is quite reasonable. Well worth a visit.

Stopped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday and the food was incredible. We had a main each and shared some nachos between 3. With a drink each, it came to around £20 per person. Would definitely recommend and will visit again.

What a gem in the middle of Bearwood Meal for two and cocktails for 50 quid Really enjoyed and fairly priced Cocktails are so goooood !!

Amazing gem of a place. Small and family run. Excellent food.

If you’re looking for authentic amazing Mexican food, THIS is your place! We had Carnitas and Pastor tacos, and it totally felt like eating back in Mexico City 🇲🇽♥️ also, you’ve gotta try the Jarrito Loco. Best thing ever!

We came back from California recently and experienced wonderful mexican food. So we thought we would visit A La Mexican.....well we were not disappointed the menu was simple and it tasted wonderful very flavoursome that you will always remember. It was definitely authentic and knowing I don't need to go back to California to experience one of the best mexican meals I had, I have now found the next best mexican restaurant not so far away. It's cosy and very friendly staff. Highly recommend a visit 👌

Everytime I’ve been here it’s always been great, tasty food and great service. Highly recommend!

Incredible, authentic food. We definitely want to go again, but next time will skip the starter and maybe order 3 mains (not sure we'll be able to eat it all but want to experience more). Service was great, really lovely people including the chef coming out to help someone's query on another table. Decor is simple / basic but I wouldn't downmark it for that as the prices reflect appropriately.

Insanely delicious! This is a must try!! We ordered the chicken & veg burrito, the carnitas & chorizo burrito, guacamole, hot salsa and extra pico de gallo. Everything was AMAZING!!! The pico de gallo had SO much flavour. It was zesty and fresh and after trying the portion that came with my burrito I immediately ordered more. The flavours were stand out. I’ve tried it at other restaurants and it felt like a watery afterthought so I am glad to finally have tasted authentic flavours. The guacamole was fresh and delicious and a generous portion. The salsa was spicy, zesty and fresh. We ploughed through it and next time will get one each. Insane flavour! The carnitas & chorizo burrito was I N C R E D I B L E. Every mouthful was sublime. The rice, beans and cheese brought it together in a toasted wrap which was cut for ease of eating and beautifully presented. Smearing on the guac and pico de gallo really balanced out the flavours and made everything pop. The chicken & veg burrito was really flavoursome and had balanced textures. Both came with a side salad too. We came excited to try horchata but it is a special on some weeks so make sure you WhatsApp them and check their specials menu. The environment was cute and colourful with enjoyable music playing. We’re so excited to come back to this family run award winning restaurant!

Amazing food and friendly staff !! Highly recommend!

Tasty food, large portions, good value. There was a range from mild / medium to spicy. Pleasant accommodating staff. Good service. We booked late on the day and had a table for 5 adults plus a toddler in the alley - a pleasant cool brightly painted and decorated area. When we asked for the music to be louder for us, the staff obliged. Pleasant atmosphere. We all loved the food and drinks. We had extra nachos - so crispy with guacamole and other sauces. Mango ice cream was delicious and excellent value.

Very welcome atmosphere, great service and an amazing food. Looking forward to come back and seeing jose again

Yummy yummy for my tummy. Authentically Mexican!

Authentic Mexican cuisine in Bearwood! The dishes are always bursting with flavour, the portions are generous, and they’ve got a good selection of Mexican beers and soft drinks. Plus stuff are super friendly. Highly recommend!

Just the best, nice host and even better food.

Good visit with good food. Loved the egg dishes and corn salad

Being from the southern US and living in Houston for many years, I’ve been really missing authentic Mexican food since moving here. This restaurant completely satisfied that craving. Delicious food, nice atmosphere and very friendly, helpful service. Highly recommend!

We have been before, and the food was great. But the service is just awful. Most recently, we called to make a booking, leaving a message as their system indicated. We called the next day to confirm; they told us they didn't check their messages and so had no table. They offered us an earlier time. We took the earlier time. They texted us 30 minutes later to say they couldn't give us that time and asked if we could come even earlier before any of us were even done work. Brutal.

Lovely wholesome family made food. Feels like home, food wise and ambience wise. Made adjustments for my diet, will be visiting again! They are happy to adjust ingredients as everything is made fresh. Veggie friendly. I loved the burrito.

Visited on a Saturday for my partners birthday, I had been recommended to try this place by a friend and loved it. The place has a lovely, cosy atmosphere, the staff were polite, attentive and happy to answer any questions. The food was delicious, portion sizes very generous and priced incredibly reasonably. It is authentic Mexican food done well and that is hard to find, will 100% go again!

The hands down best authentic Mexican food on the planet. Full wine and cocktails list to match with the amazing food. You literally can’t go wrong with anything off the menu. They have it down to a science. Fresh authentic Mexican food like it was cooked in your momma/auntie house ♥️ Do yourself a favor and go check it out for yourself. Thank me later

Absolutely love the restaurant, the most authentic food we have found in the UK. The staff are absolutely lovely and always welcoming, we will for sure be visiting again very soon.

This place is really special. Lovely, fresh food and a relaxed and friendly staff. I took a visitor from Texas here and he agreed! Not the rubbish 'cheap chili powder' chain type of thing: smoky salsas, well-flavoured home-cooked tortillas, quality ingredients. Excellent.

Excellent food. Burritos and tacos top notch. I think it is the only place in Birmingham that serves Mexican food. Slightly too pricey to go often but does offer a good service and atmosphere.

Attended for my birthday meal after hearing so many good reviews and we weren't disappointed! This is truly an authentic mexican restaurant, every part of the place including food, music, staff and atmosphere really enhances that feeling/vibe! I'm not going to knock a star off but the only thing I was sad about was that they had no desserts :( but think this was just a one off occasion and luckily we had birthday cake at home 😊 will definitely be back 🇲🇽🌮

Incredible authentic food delivered with smiling warm service by a lovely family. We have visited four times and the value and quality keeps us coming back. They deserve their success and we wish them much much more. Must book!

Sensational food, flavours are spectacular, the vibes inside are so wholesome, and the staff are so welcoming and helpful.

Gorgeous food, brilliant service and such an authentic Mexican atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Lovely service, delicious Margarita and tasty tacos

We pre-booked a table at A La Mexicana for Valentines Day evening after hearing many positive reviews, safe to say we weren’t disappointed! Table service was brilliant, our waiter couldn’t be more helpful - he gave tips on sauces to accompany our meals, advised us on the menu and ensured we were comfortable during our meal. The food was amazingly fresh and delicious, I ordered a ‘Pink Margherita’ cocktail off the specials menu and it was gorgeous! The atmosphere was very cosy and relaxed- We will definitely be back!

Great family vibe, amazing food and very generous portions.

Been here a few times now. Always delicious food with an excellent atmosphere. Friendly staff and possibly the best margaritas I've ever had 😍 🍹

Lovely little place. Food was delicious and plentiful. Fair pricing. Friendly polite staff.

Amazing food, with great friendly service! Will definitely be back for more and recommend to everyone

They managed to find us a table despite a mix up and were warm and friendly the entire meal. The food and cocktails were both great and we will definitely be back.

The best Mexican in Birmingham. Fabulous food, the tastes are as authentic as you can get. Warm family atmosphere here you feel welcome and un rushed . A must.

The food is delicious, tastes very authentic, absolutely love it

My husband and I have been looking for a good Mexican restaurant for a while, We decided to try A La Mexicana for his birthday and were not disappointed!! absolutely by far the best Mexican food we have ever had! Staff were really friendly too, the atmosphere and general vibes were very welcoming. We took our 3 month old and there was space for the pram. Can't wait to go again!

Great restaurant, authentic mexican food, friendly staff

Delicious home cooked food and warm service, highly recommend.

The best Mexican food I ever had!!

This perfect little hidden gem serves the tastiest meals going. Portion sizes are HUGE and never fail to get both my husband and I going mmmmmm 😋😋 We ordered Chilli con carni Nachos, pulled pork fajita, banana chimney chunga and had to stop at the nachos ! No word of a lie, so tasty, and latterly HUGE. Fully loaded with zero grease. Keep up the amazing work and would love to be able to order the goat curry. Mrs Martin x

Amazing little restaurant. Food was excellent and the service was brilliant, the young man explained the menu for us. Cocktails were strong and well worth the money. I would recommend a visit. You will need to book in advance as they are getting very popular

The most insane mexican food in birmingham! So authentic and full of flavour. My personal favourite are the tacos ahogados and chicken tacos! Friendly service and a great selection of freshly made salsas. The rice pudding cheesecake is also incredible! Will be going back again soon!!

So good. Everything is delicious.

Wonderful experience here with excellent service mainly from Jason. Food exceptional and is probably the best Mexican Restaurant in Birmingham. Definitely worth a visit as food is authentic with a very Mexican feel to the place.

La única pega el olor que sacas a comida no tienen campana extractora.

I absolutely love this place I find their rice delicious and fluffy quesadillas delicious. I think the creamy sweetcorn is addictive we always go here with my daughter and her partner. You must have a starter and main but we treat ourselves to dessert as well 😁 always book to avoid disappointment

Lovely place and food. I will definitely come back

Service was very good here, staff are so polite and explain everything in full. Food was nice but I have tried better Mexican food in other restaurants. Me and my husband tried a few dishes and we said wouldn't pick these again but that's just our taste, the rest of the family really enjoyed the food they had ordered

10/10 all round, the family that run this restaurant are genuinely really nice people and the food is excellent, and have been back multiple times in the past few months - Would highly recommend 👌🏻

This place deserves 10 stars!! The food was impeccable, delicious drinks and lovely staff. Booked a table of 22 and was no problem at all for them. Not to be missed!

My first visit here and definitely not my last, food was amazing and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Excellent recommendations if you don’t know what to choose.

Amazing food and great service. Highly recommend for some authentic Mexican food in the UK, which is extremely difficult to find.

The tostadas de tinga 10/10. Truly authentic Mexican food 🙌🏻

Lovely little place with very friendly staff. Food is excellent

A welcome addition to Bearwood, with fresh and filling dishes. Lovely staff too.

This place is great and the food was awesome. Service was slightly slow however they were extremely busy and staff were polite and friendly.

Looking at the reviews, I was super keen to try this place out. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and the place is simple but nice. Given those reviews, and photos of he food online, I was ready to be wowed. The guacamole was very tasty; if the rest of the meal had been as good as that, it would be a four star review. Unfortunately, this wasn't the case. Given the other reviews, maybe we were just unlucky, but our fajitas were under seasoned and really overcooked - some of my friend's beef was so over he had to spit it out, and my prawns (the portion of which was tiny compared to the beef, and burned for the most part) were disappointing. In addition, the fajitas came with three tiny (but actually pretty good) tortillas... which wasn't enough for the meal by a long shot. Everybody else reviewing seems to love the place, so maybe we were just unlucky, but the food was (overall) disappointing. They seem like good people, so I'm sad to leave a negative review, but really I would have had more satisfying fajitas if I had made them at home with one of those kits (at a cheaper price). So: guacamole tasty, tortilla wraps very good (but mean portion size), but the main dish was a massive letdown. My other friend, just to add, did enjoy his burrito more than we enjoyed our fajitas, but did say that they weren't 4.9/5 level good - more like 3.5-4.0.

Visited for the first time this evening. Great food and friendly service. Recommend the Tacos and the hot sauce is so tasty!

The only authentic Mexican place in Birmingham. Run by a lovely family. Food is authentic certified by many of by Mexican friends.

This family friendly restaurant serves delicious, fresh authentic Mexican food with love. The rice pudding cheesecake is absolutely divine! Don't miss out!

Lovely food and good service, only downside were the drinks - very expensive.

The food here was incredible! Starting with the nachos both the guacamole and salsa & also the refried beans which was the star. Moving on to mains pastor quesadilla and chicken burrito and hitch was both so flavourful! Then off the menu we had a wet burrito which was outstanding and could not stop eating, so good. The staff here are so helpful and accommodating making the whole experience 1 that we will soon be redoing and many times over.

Great authentic neighborhood Mexican

Great food with huge portions, friendly service and nice atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back!

Outstanding food and service. A must to visit in Birmingham. Hearty portions and warm service!

Excellent food - and cocktails! The vibe is very much "family run", and all the more authentic for that. We went v early, with a toddler who was catered for without resorting to fish fingers and beans, would love to try again a bit later in the evening.

Nachos, tacos, Pico de Galla, ice cold beers and quality tequila. Couple all this with great service and more than reasonably priced and this is a sure fire hit worthy of a return visit to further explore the menu. Just get there early or book a table as it's popular (rightly so) and closes pretty early.

Enjoyed a lovely meal Tonight, have had takeaway before 1st time dining in, what a beautiful family run resteraunt, Everything was 5 Star Everything so Fresh & Full of Flavour, All staff super friendly and attentive Thankyou ♥️ Bendiciones🙏🏼

Yummy, authentic Mexican food. I have tried Mexican food from other restaurants and chains which does not even come close to A La Mexicana. Freshly cooked and full of flavour, every bite was heaven! 😍 Will definitely be coming back regularly!

Absolutely outstanding service! With the most delicious food, highly recommended!

Excellent place i have never been to Mexico but I think this is as authentic as you get all food tasted Excellent will return 100% my brother could not stop talking about the pico de gallo all the way how

Authentic and independent Mexican food by Mexicans! Amazing atmosphere, that is only beat by the friendly service and incredible food. The food is far better than any Mexican food I’ve tried in the UK. I would recommend A La Mexicana to anybody looking for good food, not just good Mexican food. Can’t wait to return!