El Royale Cafe in Lakeview. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

A new Tex-Mex restaurant is set to open this month in Birmingham’s Lakeview district, according to recent announcements on the restaurant’s Instagram page. Read on to learn more about El Royale Cafe + when you can visit.

El Royale Cafe opening in Lakeview this month

Residents and visitors in Birmingham’s Lakeview district will soon be able to enjoy “margaritas in the shade, the warm glow of comfort, and sizzling fajitas from the café” at new Tex-Mex restaurant El Royale Cafe.

Located in the former Carrigan’s Beer Garden/Brät Brot space at 2912 6th Ave S, El Royale Cafe is one of three new restaurant concepts from Miller Mobley. An accomplished artist and photographer, Mobley has worked with Matthew McConaughey, Michelle Obama, Dolly Parton and other high-profile clients.

In addition to El Royale Cafe, Mobley is the owner of New York City-style Slim’s Pizzeria in Crestline and the upcoming George’s steakhouse in Highland Park.

Mobley has described El Royale Cafe as his, “ode to the time-worn, classic Mexican restaurants that dot California and Texas.” According to the restaurant’s Instagram, El Royale Cafe is currently hiring and anticipates opening in May 2025.

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