Yeah—it actually tastes as good as it looks. Photo via Tropicaleo.
Sometimes barbecue and American food just doesn’t cut it. Inspired by the iconic flavors of the islands, here are 11 Birmingham restaurants serving up Latin American and Caribbean food bursting with flavor.
1. Tropicaleo
What: Serving up fresh Puerto Rican food with an ample amount of vegan optionsAddress: 4426 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222Contact: Call | Website
2. Miami Fusion Cafe
Miami Fusion Cafe reopens for dining on Monday, June 22. Photo via Miami Fusion Cafe’s Facebook.
What: Re-creation of the flavors on the Islands with Caribbean flavorsAddress: 2015 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203Contact: Call | WebsiteReopens Monday, June 22
3. Southern Caribbean Restaurant
Yes. Happiness does come in a Styrofoam to-go box. Photo from website.
What: Jamaican style, Caribbean foodAddress: 1316 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35208Contact: Call | Website
4. Cayo Coco Rum Bar & Restaurant
What: Serving up food inspired by many Cuban and Latin favorites, with just a touch of the SouthAddress: 2015 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203Contact: Call | Website
5. Kool Korner
Kool Korner Sandwiches. The Classic Cuban. Photo via Bham Now
What: Classic sandwich shop with an iconic Cuban sandwichAddress: 1360 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216Contact: Call | Website
6. Luna Latin Cuisine
What: Latin American comfort foodAddress: 4120 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222Contact: Call | Website
7. Rojo
I’ll take whatever they’re having. Photo via Rojo’s Facebook.
What: Serving Latin & American dishes—with 2 different menus to choose from depending on what you’re in the mood forAddress: 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205Contact: Call | Website
8. Tropical Grill Jamaican Restaurant
They are currently only open for takeaway and curbside. Photo via Tropical Grill Jamaican Restaurant’s Facebook
What: Serving traditional Jamaican fareAddress: 2149 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35208Contact: Call | Facebook
9. Pa’que Ronald
What: Venezuelan food truck serving arepas, empanadas and moreAddress: 1559 Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, AL 35216 (Parking lot of O’Reilly Auto Parts)Contact: Call | Facebook
10. Jake’s Soul Food Cafe
What: Serving hearty, down-home soul food with Jamaican + Caribbean flavorsAddress: 3075 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244Contact: Call | Website
11. Tap’a Top Jamaican
Note to self: Don’t write articles like this on an empty stomach. Photo via Tap’a Top’s Facebook
What: Authentic Jamaican food truck with items like jerk chicken, fried plantains and even oxtailsAddress: 1101 3rd Ave North, Birmingham, AL 35203 (Citgo Gas Station)Contact: Call | Facebook
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