
Mexican food near Birmingham, ALMexican food past Barber Motorsports Park
About 26 minutes out I-20 from downtown Birmingham. Seafood, steak, margaritas and room for the whole table.
Out I-20 to the Leeds exit
From downtown Birmingham, take 1st Ave N (US 11 and US 78) east.
Then get on I-20 east.
It’s about 26 minutes and about 17 miles.
Take exit 140 for US 78 and Leeds.
Turn onto Parkway Drive and drive about 2.7 miles east.
Guerrero Mexican Grill is at 7521 Parkway Dr, where Parkway meets Ashville Road.
Leeds Elementary is next door.
Watch for the green roof and the big lit GUERRERO MEXICAN GRILL sign.
The covered front porch has string lights and wooden tables.
Inside, the dining room is lime green and orange, with papel picado banners and TVs.
- Drive time
- About 26 minutes
- Distance
- About 17 miles
- The way in
- I-20 east to exit 140, then Parkway Dr
Plates worth the highway miles
Our kitchen photos show seafood piled in a hot stone molcajete.
There’s shrimp, crab legs and mussels, with cilantro piled over it all.
Other photos show oysters on the half shell, served on trays.
Ask what seafood is on when you call.
On the menu you’ll find Los Tres Favoritos, with ribeye, chicken breast and shrimp.
Steak & Shrimp is there too.
Prefer steak alone?
Try the Rib-Eye Steak Ranchero.
Start with a dip, such as cheese, chorizo or guacamole.
The back bar is full.
There are big salt-rimmed lime margaritas and red chamoy-and-Tajín rimmed drinks.
Pacifico, Victoria, Corona and Modelo bottles are on hand, too.
Before or after a race weekend
The Barber park and Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum are in Birmingham, on the Leeds side.
We’re about 13 to 15 minutes from them.
Heading to a race or the motorcycle museum?
Plan a meal on the way back toward the city.
Or eat first and then go.
Coming from a Protective Stadium event or a walk through Sloss Furnaces?
That’s a longer drive, so bring an appetite.
Big group, car club or a birthday table?
Call (205) 352-3065 ahead so we can have the dining room ready for you.
Not ready to make the drive back yet?
Order a plate to go, or order online for pickup through DoorDash.
Call ahead from the city
Call (205) 352-3065 before you leave Birmingham.
Tell us what you’re craving and when you’ll roll in.
Not up for the drive tonight?
Order online for pickup, or for delivery through DoorDash.
Dine in, take it to go or bring a group.
Meetings, parties, school events and family celebrations are all welcome.
Taco Thursday brings tacos and a margarita pitcher every Thursday.
Our flyers also list wings in hot, medium, lime pepper and honey BBQ.
Hungry for something simple?
A la carte tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas and nachos are on the online menu.
Around Birmingham
- Vulcan Park
- Barber Motorsports Park
- Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
- Protective Stadium

What to order
Questions from Birmingham
How long is the drive from downtown Birmingham?
About 26 minutes, about 17 miles.
Take I-20 east to exit 140, then Parkway Drive (US 78) about 2.7 miles to 7521 Parkway Dr.
Is the molcajete always available?
It isn’t on our online menu.
Call (205) 352-3065 and ask what seafood is on before you drive out.
Hungry? Call ahead.
Order for pickup, ask about a big group, or just tell us you’re on your way.


