El Gran Cafe Castillo - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I had the pleasure of visiting El Gran Cafe Castillo in Birmingham, and it was an absolute delight! The moment I walked in, I was greeted with warm smiles and a cozy atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The decor is charming, with a perfect blend of modern touches and traditional accents that reflect the rich cultural heritage of the café. The menu is a treasure trove of authentic Latin American flavors. I ordered the Arepas with a side of plantains, and every bite was bursting with freshness and flavor. The coffee was also exceptional—smooth, rich, and perfectly brewed. You can tell they take pride in sourcing the best beans. What really stood out to me, though, was the service. The staff was incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and eager to ensure a great experience. They even took the time to explain the origins of some of the dishes, which added a special touch to the meal. El Gran Cafe Castillo is more than just a place to grab a bite; it’s an experience that celebrates food, culture, and community. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick coffee or sitting down for a full meal, you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended!

It maybe weird to be in a furniture but omg soooo delicious. Sorry about photo I started eating before I took it.

First of all, do not trust your GPS. This amazing place is IN the Ashely Furniture store. That being said, these are some of the best tacos I've had in Birmingham! The meat is super flavorful, the salsas are homemade and add even more depth to the already delicious tacos. The staff is amazing as well. Do yourself a favor and try this awesome place out!

Go into Ashley Furniture and go to the back left corner by the bathrooms. I had some excellent chorizo tacos that were not dry at all.

Don't be fooled by the small size cafe inside of Ashley furniture this is the best place to go even if you are on a budget the food is phenomenal and get their water made for that day from fresh fruit.

Very tasty food and friendly staff. Take a walk and you'll see, you can't eat just once, you'll come back with good seasoning. I recommend you.

Exquisite flavor and excellent service, highly recommended

Everything very delicious, very good service and a very pleasant atmosphere👍

The best tacos I've found in this town.

I order the tamales (pork and chicken) by the dozens for Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. I’m a Texan and these are blue ribbon quality. Just the best ever

Super nice service and excellent food.

We had dinner at Cafe Castillo tonight, Quesadilla and Burrito California. It was sooo good and fresh made for us. Better than any fast food chain! A big recommendation for this authentic, yummy food. Thank you!! And at a very reasonable price.

It's definitely a different experience going to a furniture store to get tacos but it was delicious. We will go back for seconds. The price was reasonable and the young girl was very sweet.

The restaurant was closed when I was there, but the menu looked good and very reasonably priced. It inluded a hamburger and philly cheesesteak sandwich as well as more traditionally Mexican options. The idea of a Mexican restaurant in a furniture store is unusual and interesting. The staff members of the furniture store are balanced, helpful but not overly aggressive. That allowed us to shop with help but without being interrupted.

Food was so amazing definitely recommending it to my family to stop by.

To tell the truth the reason I go here is because it's in a furniture store, fun to be different. The food is good, but if you are looking for a Taco Bell experience forget it. Nothing like the other Mexican restaurents in the area. Unique dining experience

Really yummy food at great prices.

Best tacos I’ve had hands down. Can’t go wrong with any option. If you haven’t tried it do ASAP. Great people and food

This has to be the best kept secret in Hoover! Yes, it's in a furniture store, but don't let that fool you. Hands-down best enchiladas verdes I've ever had!

Excelente comida , las enmoladas mis preferidas.

Best food and soup ever!!!!! Fresh and delicious 😋

GROUPER PO-BOY and Street Tacos!!!! Best in Alabama PERIOD! Yes, it is in the inside towards the back of Ashley Furniture. Hidden jem in the birmingham area.

Great chicken and chorizo tacos. Not overly greasy. I go multiple times a month.

Super Authentic food! Weird and awkward it being inside Ashley furniture store but worth it 🤝. Beats many top places in the area.

The best place I have eaten !!😁

Mexican approved The Guac taco might be the best one we've tried in the BHM area

It's inside Ashley Furniture...I know, but hear me out; great TexMex Cuisine! They have been here for 11 years. Fresh ingredients and plenty of it. The AF Store is immaculate also. Next time I'm getting the Grouper Sandwich 🥪 😋

Great food! This little cafe inside a furniture store has some of the best Mexican cuisine in Hoover.

Got a spinach and chicken panini and it was fabulous. Would definitely recommend.

I confess we changed our mind and did not eat here, we walked thru to the rear corner inside of the furniture store to the small cafe location.. not the dining we were looking for..

Our entire office eats here weekly. The tacos are the best that I’ve had in the city at any restaurant or taco truck. Great prices and a friendly staff too off an awesome experience every time.

Worth the trip to a furniture store for some darn good food.

So unexpected, but inside Ashley Furniture there is some fantastic, made fresh food. The service is always friendly and accommodating. Do yourself a favor and try it.

I would give them 5 star the food is honestly good. But there's two people that usually pick up the phone. If the girl pick up the phone you're in luck. If the guy answers the phone may Jesus be with you because he don't understand anything you will say and mess up your order consistently

If you are looking for good food, this is the place. I eat here at minimum once a week. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

The food was good and service was fast

Hole in the wall spot with some of the best street tacos and tamales in town.

Great food and reasonably priced.

Good menu. Clean restaurant snd very nice people and service. Definitely be back. We had a Cubano torta and a chicken quesadilla.

the food is so good and also tasty i loved the placed food is fresh and the service is gret !

Very good food and the owner is friendly. I will go back if I am in this area again. Enchiladas Verdes!

The food was awesome, just didn't expect a food court in the back of a furniture store.

This place is an absolute hidden jewel! Says IG @marksmaincourse

One of my favorite restaurants in birmingham. The ingredients are so fresh and everything goes together perfectly. Very reasonable prices for what i consider the best sandwich I've ever had (the azada torta) It is inside a furnature store, and if that bothers you, just take the food to go. You will not be disappointed.

Kinda odd that it's in Ashley Furniture but Y'ALL! Just go, the tacos are amazing.

Don't let this cafe being in a furniture store throw you off. It is DELICIOUS! Pluses are that there is a very friendly staff, simple but well seasoned food, and low prices. My friends and I tried the menudo and it was the cleanest and freshest tasting menudo we've ever had. The tacos we tried- al pastor, asada, chorizo, and another I don't remember were all perfect and even better than any taco truck in Bhm. Can't wait to come back!

Great food at a good price. I had three of their street tacos after consulting with the owner who was very nice and cheerful. He shared a bit of his recipe for horchata. It is in the back corner of Ashley Furniture, a bit unexpected, but a great little food gem. Give it a try!

This food is amazingly good especially the chicken panini

Best Mexican food in Birmingham. This guy is a chef and this is the real deal. Wow. New favorite restaurant. Cafe Castillo - Inside Ashley’s in Hoover. Monday-Thursday 10-6:30 Friday and Saturday 10-8:45pm They have real tamales on Tuesday and Saturday after 4pm. They have pozole, street tacos, huge tortas (amazing) and real horchata!

Good tacos, great Chorizo! The fruit waters are very good also. It's a bit of an experience, but worth the visit.

Great food in a unique location. A must for lunch.

The food was tasteful and friendly

Good food always just check it out

Outstanding quality! Will be back.

Very good food with excellent customer service

I went here a few weeks back after I had scene a coworker come back with this! Everyone needs to atleast try those place atleast once so please go to upto Ashley furniture to atleast try it once!

Amazing little gem of a taco stand

Muy buen serbicio y la comida sabrosa

Absolutely delicious... real authentic Mexican food... love the mole y costillas de puerco en salsa verde...it is kind of weird to find a restaurant within a furniture store, it is a unique place

Very good and hot well seasoned foods

The Grouper po-boy was the single greatest sandwich I've ever had in a long, long time. I cannot possibly recommend this place enough. Every item of food I've had here has been phenomenal, and I will sorely miss this place when I move in a few weeks.

Very good campechano tacos and chorizo. The asada and pollo were good but not my favorite. The salsa verde has a fresh flavor with some heat but it's not too spicy. They served the tacos with a salt shaker on the side. I don't normally put salt on street tacos, but I put the salt on these and it gave it a nice twist. Definitely worth a visit.

Riquísima comida Tex Mex y un servicio de maravilla

Good food! Staff is very friendly

Amazing tacos! Love the campechanos, definitely try them if you go. Great tortas as well!