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Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican restaurant located at 200 Oakwood Ave NE in Huntsville, Alabama. The establishment offers a variety of traditional dishes, with a focus on street tacos such as Al Pastor, Carnitas, and Carne Asada. The menu also includes Mexican staples like tortas, arroz, frijoles, and chicharron en salsa verde, complemented by sides like Cajun potatoes and fresh salsas. Drinks like horchata and hibiscus juice provide authentic beverage options that pair well with the food. The atmosphere is casual, reflecting the vibrant and approachable nature of Mexican street food culture. Cinco de Mayo serves as a local option for those seeking straightforward and flavorful Mexican cuisine in a relaxed setting. Its selection of signature dishes and traditional beverages supports a genuine dining experience without extravagant presentation or fusion elements.
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Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
Reviews for Cinco de Mayo - AL 35811
Review highlights
Based on 181 reviewsReviews for Cinco de Mayo consistently highlight its status as a standout Mexican restaurant in Huntsville, praised for its authentic and flavorful offerings. Customers commonly note the freshness and quality of ingredients, particularly in their tacos, which are described as generous, well-seasoned, and packed with flavor. The menu is appreciated for its variety, including unique side dishes that complement the main items. The restaurant's atmosphere, while understated from the outside, is welcoming with friendly and attentive staff enhancing the dining experience. Patrons value the care evident in the preparation of each dish, emphasizing the genuine passion behind the food. Despite occasional notes about menu availability varying by time of day, overall feedback reflects a consistent satisfaction with both the food quality and service, establishing Cinco de Mayo as a beloved local gem for Mexican cuisine.
Absolutely amazing! The steak tacos were packed with flavor—juicy, tender, and perfectly seasoned. You can tell the ingredients are fresh, from the crisp veggies to the warm, soft tortillas. The chicken rice meal was just as incredible—moist, flavorful chicken paired with perfectly cooked rice and just the right blend of spices. Everything tasted clean, fresh, and made with care. It’s clear that quality ingredients and attention to detail went into every bite. Highly recommend! What are the best Mexican restaurants in Huntsville.
This place is a hidden gem. Don't let the view from the street fool you. You can dine in. And the owners/staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The carnitas street tacos were beyond delicious. Fresh, juicy, and filled perfectly. And packed with flavor. The beans had a solid kick to them. I was expecting "standard, bland, chain Mexican restaurant refried beans". Definitely the best tacos I've had in a while. I WILL be back to try more. The owner told me about a new item he's starting tomorrow!
This place absolutely rocks. My husband and I get it so much both individually and together! It’s not just our favorite spot for Mexican food, it’s the food spot we go to the most, hands down. The tablitas, tacos, burritos — everything is always super fresh and packed with flavor. You can tell it’s made by people who really care and love what they do. The sides are always fun and different, which we love, and the whole vibe is just great. The staff is super kind, and the space is always clean and well taken care of. Just an all-around gem — we’re so glad it exists.
One of the best AUTHENTIC Mexican spots in Huntsville. Their menu can be hard to find but I went and took these pictures on April 25, 2025. Be mindful everything is not served all the time. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Etc.
Been craving late-night street tacos but didn't want to make a far drive from home? We found this hidden gem and decided to give it a try tonight! My wife and I were amazed by the quality of food that we were served, these tacos were LOADED. They ain't those regular little bitty street tacos you normally get at most places, it was bigger and they were loaded with tons of flavor! I know that this will be a place I'll be coming to more often for tacos of this size and quality! Towards the end of our experience, the owner came and asked us if we were willing to try Arabe a type of meat and he went out of his way to make us a taco fresh from the back to just have us taste test. Best first experience ever and we were very happy!!! The staff here were very friendly and the whole establishment was very very clean!!!
Super fast service, clean dining room and kktchen, and great tacos! We tried the carnitas and steak tacos and there was nothing we didn't like! This is a great local business and I'm glad we could support this place! 10/10 would go again!
Had a great dinner here last night. My hubby ordered the Steak Plate with rice and beans, and I had the Pastor Nachos. Both came out fresh and hot, and the flavors were super good. We were given two different salsa options, and they were both tasty, although I liked the green sauce the best. I also loved that they serve Jamaica as a beverage option. (Hibiscus flower drink). Portions were very large, and the prices were extremely reasonable. The restaurant was spotlessly clean, and the owner came around twice to check on us. As we were leaving, he also mentioned a new meat they were offering as an option....It is called Arabe....a seasoned pork. He even cooked a small portion for us to taste and it was amazing. Very nice experience. We will definitely go back again soon.
Being from San Antonio, Texas, this is the best Mexican food I had in Huntsville. It’s authentic and very good. The service was amazing and I’m really glad I found this place.
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Opening hours
- Monday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday (Today) 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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