Celebrate National Avocado Day with one of these 6 unique dishes

Condado Avocado 4 Celebrate National Avocado Day with one of these 6 unique dishes
Condado Avocado. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Happy National Avocado day, Birmingham! There’s no better way to celebrate than with some fantastic guacamole or a unique avocado dish. Keep reading for five places to enjoy avocado around the city today in celebration.

1. Avo Toast at Frothy Monkey

Frothy Monkey avocado toast
When your avocado toast requires a fork and knife, you know it’s good. (Lauren Perry / Bham Now)

The avo toast at the Frothy Monkey downtown is deliciously loaded with fresh avocado and roasted vegetables. The homemade bread had a perfect texture that is cakey and thick, but crisp on the edges. This fork-and-knife avocado toast situation is one you definitely need to try.

2. Seasonal Guacamole at El Barrio

Enjoy all the seasonal flavors with delicious guacamole from El Barrio. Packed full of pickled jalapeños, fresh peaches and candied bacon, the seasonal guacamole is sure to leave your taste buds buzzing.

3. Seafood Baked Avocado at Shiki

Try the Seafood Baked Avocado at Shiki for a healthier appetizer treat. Dig right into shrimp, crab salad, bacon and spicy sauce all baked into the avocado for an array of flavor.

4. Pineapple Guacamole at Condado Tacos 

Condado Avocado 3 Celebrate National Avocado Day with one of these 6 unique dishes
Pineapple Guacamole from Condado Tacos. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Enjoy all the pineapple while it is in season with the Pineapple Guacamole from Condado Tacos. Served with housemade chips, the guac has pineapple slices and chipotle honey.

5. Avocado Toast with salmon at The Essential

Another delicious dish is the Avocado Toast from The Essential. The toast has chive cream cheese, roasted peppers, a poached egg, everything spice and sunflower seeds.

Pro tip—make it fancy by adding salmon.

6. Power Up smoothie featuring avocado at Farm Bowl

Farm Bowl Juice 3 Celebrate National Avocado Day with one of these 6 unique dishes
Stop by for a smoothie to help get you through the day. (Bham Now)

Enjoy your avocado in The Power Up smoothie at Farm Bowl. The drink contains almond milk, coconut water, avocado, blueberry, spinach, banana, coconut butter, cocoa nibs, chia seeds, hemp seeds, local honey and cinnamon to help power you through the day.

Where are you celebrating National Avocado Day? Tag us on social @bhamnow and let us know.

Lauren Perry
Lauren Perry
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