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'''University Tacos''' is a | '''University Tacos''' is a taqueria with two locations in [[Birmingham's]] [[City Center]]. | ||
The original University Tacos was opened in May [[2014]] at 2009 [[University Boulevard]] by [[Jesús Miranda|Jesús]] and [[Gabriel Miranda]]. Decor is [[UAB]]-centric, and the restaurant serves primarily tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and salads for breakfast and lunch. | |||
After the adjacent [[Lucy's Coffee and Tea]] closed in [[2020]], University Tacos expanded into that space to create a larger dining room. | |||
In [[2024]] owner [[Karla Serrano]] opened a second restaurant in the former [[Miami Fusion Café]] space at 2015 [[University Boulevard]]. The facade was painted in bright colors by muralist [[Dewon Moton]]. | |||
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title=2015 [[University Boulevard]]| | |||
years= [[2024]]–present | | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Carlton, Bob (May 20, 2014) "Five new places to eat in Birmingham this week, from burgers to burritos to sushi and more." {{BN}} | * Carlton, Bob (May 20, 2014) "Five new places to eat in Birmingham this week, from burgers to burritos to sushi and more." {{BN}} | ||
* Crider, Deeana (July 1, 2014) "University Tacos serves up tacos, salads near UAB." {{BN}} | |||
* Byington, Pat (June 3, 2020) "University Tacos to expand into former Lucy’s Coffee & Tea space." ''BhamNow'' | |||
* Morrison, Callie (April 25, 2024) "Check out the new University Tacos on 5th Avenue." {{BNow}} | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Taquerias]] | ||
[[Category:University Boulevard]] | [[Category:University Boulevard]] | ||
[[Category:5th Avenue North]] | |||
[[Category:2014 establishments]] | [[Category:2014 establishments]] |
Latest revision as of 18:06, 27 April 2024
University Tacos is a taqueria with two locations in Birmingham's City Center.
The original University Tacos was opened in May 2014 at 2009 University Boulevard by Jesús and Gabriel Miranda. Decor is UAB-centric, and the restaurant serves primarily tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and salads for breakfast and lunch.
After the adjacent Lucy's Coffee and Tea closed in 2020, University Tacos expanded into that space to create a larger dining room.
In 2024 owner Karla Serrano opened a second restaurant in the former Miami Fusion Café space at 2015 University Boulevard. The facade was painted in bright colors by muralist Dewon Moton.
Preceded by: University Grill |
2009 University Boulevard 2014–present |
Succeeded by: current |
Preceded by: Miami Fusion Café |
2015 University Boulevard 2024–present |
Succeeded by: current |
References
- Carlton, Bob (May 20, 2014) "Five new places to eat in Birmingham this week, from burgers to burritos to sushi and more." The Birmingham News
- Crider, Deeana (July 1, 2014) "University Tacos serves up tacos, salads near UAB." The Birmingham News
- Byington, Pat (June 3, 2020) "University Tacos to expand into former Lucy’s Coffee & Tea space." BhamNow
- Morrison, Callie (April 25, 2024) "Check out the new University Tacos on 5th Avenue." Bham Now