El Royale Café is our cinematic tribute to the golden age of Mexican-American dining—those gloriously unpretentious, neon-lit Tex-Mex institutions that line the streets of California and Texas. Equal parts romance and revelry, they were places where the sizzle of fajitas met the clink of salt-rimmed margaritas, and atmosphere mattered as much as appetite. We’ve captured that spirit—with a dash of glamour—and brought it to Birmingham. Set in the city’s revitalized Lakeview District, El Royale is richly layered with custom stained glass, hand-finished millwork, and vintage detail. Outside, a European-style garden invites guests to linger beneath a canopy of trees.