Traveling through Birmingham and with the strong recommendations, we gave Margarita Grill a try.

9pm on Thursday and the place was busy, so our expectations of a good meal were elevated. Sadly, we were very disappointed.

The “kid’s pizza” was nothing short of a little tomato sauce and melted cheese on bread. (Yeah, my daughter always gets cheese quesadillas but she wasn’t in the mood… life lesson: don’t order pizza at a Mexican restaurant).

Grilled chicken nachos appetizer (to split) except 1) the chicken was obviously grilled but otherwise lacked seasoning and was in 1” chunks, 2) the toppings were segregated to different area of the chips (tomatoes on one side, the almost melted shredded cheese on another area, and sour cream in the middle) and 3) it wasn’t good.

Beef taco a la carte was very bland. The shell was crunchy and I loved the cheese but the ground beef lacked flavor and was very greasy.

Service was quick and food came out in short order, but after that, there was not much attention or service.

I had high hopes which quickly turned to dismay and disbelief. Prices were fairly expensive and didn’t deliver as hoped.

All in all, our evening meal was very disappointing. I feel very sad for others that said this was the “best Mexican food ever tasted.” Clearly, I do not agree.