Cantina Tortilla Grill closes in West Homewood: Sol Y Luna receives full focus

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Cantina in West Homewood has closed after one year. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Cantina Tortilla Grill has closed in West Homewood.

Originally located in Southside Birmingham, owners Jorge and Aimee Castro reopened the beloved restaurant in July 2023 after a four-year hiatus.

Thanking loyal Cantina customers

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Jorge and Aimee Castro, owners of Cantina. (Cantina)

In a statement released to Bham Now, the Castros thanked their loyal customers. Now, they plan to pour all their energy into Sol Y Luna, their popular restaurant in Lane Parke near the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Below is their statement.

“In life and business, there are things that are meant to be and others that are not. Unfortunately, we do not believe Cantina West Homewood is meant to be at this time and place. We are very disappointed but believe it is God’s plan for us to concentrate our time and energy on our family and pour into our other restaurant, Sol Y Luna. 

We are so grateful for our employees, customers, friends and family for their unwavering support. Please look for your Cantina favorites on our Sol Y Luna brunch and lunch menus. Remember to support local when you can!” 

With Gratitude,

Aimee and Jorge Castro

Sol Y Luna, a Magic City culinary gem

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Sol y Luna’s Jorge Castro. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

The good news is the Castro family’s commitment to Sol Y Luna. A “Birmingham Original” founded by Jorge’s brother Guillermo Castro in 2003, Sol Y Luna is a Magic City culinary gem.

Here are Sol y Luna’s hours and location:

  • Sol Y Luna : Website I Facebook
  • Address: 920 Lane Parke Ct, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
  • Hours: Monday — 5:00PM to 9:00PM; Tuesday to Thursday — 11:00AM to 2:00PM & 5:00PM to 9:00PM; Friday — 11:00AM to 2:00PM & 5:00PM to 10:00PM; Saturday — BRUNCH11:00AM to 2:00PM & 5:00PM to 9:00PM

Are you going to miss Cantina Tortilla Grill in West Homewood? Tell us what you think on social media by tagging us at @bhamnow!

Pat Byington
Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama's Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama's cancer risk and mercury standards.

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