7 Birmingham places to kick off your tailgate for Friday night lights season

Birmingham, are you ready to kick off football season? Before we head out to the football field on Friday nights, check out these seven local restaurants to fill all of your tailgating needs.

1. Saw’s Juke Joint

This Birmingham barbeque restaurant is a classic and has all of your favorites on the menu. Be sure to check out their catering menu to pick up some pulled pork, potato salad and mac and cheese for the whole family.

• Location: 1115 Dunston Ave, Birmingham, AL 35213
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-9PM | Sunday 11AM-3PM
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2. Taco Mama

If you’re from Birmingham, we know Taco Mama is one of your favorites. Grab The Sizzler tacos and some queso for the best meal under the lights.

• Location: Crestline Village, The Summit, The Waites, Edgewood, 119 Birmingham, Vestavia, Trace Crossings
• Hours: Hours vary by location
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3. Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

Gus’s has Southern staples, including fried chicken, fried okra and mac and cheese. A menu like that is the best way to appreciate a football game in the South.

• Location: 2201 2nd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-8PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-9PM
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4. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

Are you looking for some spice? We dare you to try Hattie B’s shut the cluck up sauce on your hot chicken! Grab some of their banana pudding to cool you down after.

• Location: 2808 7th Ave S #101, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 11AM-10PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-11PM | Sunday 11AM-4PM
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5. Guthrie’s

For a quick meal, swing by Guthrie’s drive-thru for one of their boxes, which includes fried chicken fingers, fries, coleslaw, Texas toast and their signature sauce.

• Location: 341 Palisades Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Hours: Daily 10:30AM-9:30PM
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6. Rodney Scott’s BBQ

With a catering menu that includes brisket, wings and delicious Southern sides, Rodney Scott’s is a great place to fill up your whole crew.

• Location: 2701 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Daily 11AM-9PM
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7. Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint

Since Martin’s has both curbside and takeout options, this barbecue restaurant is a perfect spot to grab yummy food for the game. We recommend the BBQ nachos.

• Location: 3029 Pump House Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
• Hours: Daily 11AM-9PM
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Birmingham, we can’t wait to catch you cheering on your favorite teams this football season.

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