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The South Baldwin Spotlight, 209 S Alston, Foley, AL (2026)

05/26/2026

🚨 South Baldwin Food Alert 🚨

This week’s “strictly professional research” took us to 📍Macho Taco Bar & Grill in Foley…where we may or may not have immediately started questioning every other Mexican order decision we’ve ever made in our lives. 😂

First off:
This place checks a LOT of boxes.

✔️ Casual atmosphere
✔️ Super clean restaurant
✔️ Family-owned
✔️ Huge portions
✔️ Food arriving at the table still sizzling loud enough to trigger nearby hunger

And yes…
we uploaded a video because the fajitas showed up sounding like they were angry at the table. 😆🔥

Here’s what we ordered:

🌮 Chicken Fajitas ($11)
Loaded with grilled onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers, served with rice, beans, and guacamole salad.

And listen…
for eleven bucks?!
That plate came out looking like it was trying to feed an entire softball team.

The chicken was tender, perfectly seasoned, and the vegetables still had that slight char and crunch that makes fajitas hit different.

But now we need to discuss the TRUE star of the meal…

🚨 Arroz Con Carne ($13.95) 🚨

Rice topped with grilled steak and cheese dip.

That’s it.
That’s the post.
Everyone else can pack it up and go home. 😂

Seriously though…
this might officially be my favorite Mexican dish in Baldwin County right now.

The steak was flavorful, slightly crispy around the edges, and absolutely covered in melty cheese dip over seasoned rice like some sort of glorious comfort-food masterpiece.

It’s simple.
It’s cheesy.
It’s ridiculously satisfying.

Basically the culinary equivalent of a weighted blanket. 😏

We also tried the:
🔥 Arroz Con Pollo ($13.95)

Same concept, but with grilled chicken instead of steak, and honestly?
Also fantastic.

If you’re the type who always ends up torn between fajitas and cheese-covered rice dishes…
the correct answer here is apparently:
“Yes.” 😂

📍 Macho Taco Bar & Grill
22394 Miflin Rd Suite 301, Foley, AL

And bonus points:
🍹 Great cocktails
🎶 Live music
🌮 Happy hour food

Which restaurant do y’all think we should try next? 👀

And more importantly…
What should we order when we get there? 😂

05/04/2026

Well alrighty then...lol

05/01/2026

📍 GooRoo's Grill(Robertsdale)

You know those places people don’t talk about enough…
but absolutely should?

Yeah… this is one of those.

GooRoo’s is quietly putting out some of the best burgers in Baldwin County, and if you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out.

We stopped in and tried:

🍔 Bacon GooRoo Burger ($10.49) – Classic, hand-pressed, no-nonsense burger with crispy bacon that just hits exactly the way it’s supposed to.

🥪 Texas Cheesesteak ($13.49) – Loaded, cheesy, and seriously satisfying.

And here’s the thing…

These aren’t smash burgers or bougie burgers that require a fork and knife.
They’re not trying to be fancy.

These are old-school, hand-pressed burgers…
the kind you’d throw on the grill in your backyard…
and somehow they just hit different.

🔥 Pro Tip:
Add some Country Bob’s sauce to the cheesesteak. Trust us… it gives it that extra little zing that takes it up a notch.

With 1,000+ Google reviews and a 4.6 rating, the secret is definitely getting out… but it still somehow feels like a local favorite people are sleeping on.

Casual, family-friendly, great food, outdoor seating, kids menu… just a solid spot all around.

📍 22175 State Hwy 59 S, Robertsdale, AL
🕒 Mon & Sun: Closed
Tues–Thurs: 11:00–8:00
Fri–Sat: 11:00–8:30

💬 Are you going burger or cheesesteak?

04/24/2026

📍 The Galley On The River (Bon Secour River – Foley)

If you’re looking for fresh food, good times, and a view that just slows everything down a notch… this is your spot.

Tucked right along the Bon Secour River, The Galley On The River brings that perfect mix of coastal flavor + laid-back atmosphere that just feels like Baldwin County.

We stopped in and tried:

🥪 Cubano ($16) – Pulled pork, ham, bacon, Swiss, pickles, and Dijon aioli on Cuban bread… and we’re not exaggerating when we say this was one of the best Cubanos we’ve ever had. Crispy, savory, and absolutely loaded with flavor.

🌮 Fish Tacos ($16) – Three grilled mahi tacos with cilantro lime slaw, chipotle aioli, and tartar… fresh, light, and packed with flavor. Served with seasoned fries that didn’t last long at the table 😄

Between the food, the river views, and the relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, this is the kind of place you can roll into for a quick lunch… and somehow end up staying a while.

📍 18546 County Rd 10, Foley, AL
📞 (251) 200-5595
🕒 Sun–Wed: 10:30–9:00 | Thurs–Sat: 10:30–10:00

👉 Be sure to check out their page for daily specials—there’s always something new worth trying.

💬 Are you grabbing a Cubano or going straight for the tacos?

04/16/2026

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04/13/2026

📍 Waffles R Wild- The Speakeasy (Downtown OWA)

You know that weekend dilemma…

Do you sleep in…
or do you get up early enough to enjoy a proper breakfast?

Yeah… we’re choosing sleep every time 😅

Luckily, Waffles R Wild- The Speakeasy solves that problem by serving breakfast ALL. DAY. EVERY. DAY.

So naturally, we rolled in this weekend for “breakfast” at 1:30 PM like the professionals we are. 😎

We were already HUGE fans of the:

🧇 The Breakfast Waffledilla ($16) – Scrambled eggs, cheese, and your choice of bacon, sausage, or ham, pressed in a waffle maker and served with sour cream and salsa. We go with sausage + a side of home fries, and it hits every single time.

But this visit… we found a new favorite:

🥩 The Highballer Cheesesteak ($15.75) – Shaved steak piled onto savory waffles with melted mozzarella, grilled peppers and onions, and a mild syrup drizzle. We paired it with cheese grits, and yeah… game over.

And if that wasn’t enough…

🍸 Full bar featuring prohibition-era cocktails
🍽️ Full lunch & dinner menu
🎉 Catering available
🚚 Food truck coming back soon

Locally owned, seriously creative menu, and one of the most unique spots in OWA… this place is an absolute can’t miss.

💬 Be honest… are you an early breakfast person, or are you pulling a 1:30 PM “breakfast” run like us?

04/11/2026

☀️ Spotlight on Downtown OWA Parks & Resort

If you think you have to pay just to walk around OWA… you’re not alone.

But here’s the truth — Downtown OWA is completely free to visit. 👀

No ticket needed to stroll the streets, check out the shops, grab a bite to eat, or catch events like today’s Mustang & Mega Car Show. The only things you pay for are the amusement park and waterpark — everything else is open for locals and visitors to enjoy.

And days like today? This is exactly why. ☀️
Beautiful spring weather, classic Mustangs, custom builds, families out walking around, kids checking out the cars… just a really good South Baldwin kind of day.

📸 We snapped a few shots from the show this afternoon. It’s hard to beat sunshine, cool cars, and a place that brings people together like this.

👉 Have you been to Downtown OWA lately? Drop your favorite spot, memory, or photo in the comments!

04/09/2026

This is always a great weekend!

04/08/2026

If you know, you know… and if you don’t, it’s time to fix that.

This week’s special at Bier Shack is the OG German Burger ($14.99)… and let’s just say, it absolutely earned the spotlight.

04/08/2026

📍 Bier Shack Tap Room – Foley, AL

If you know, you know… and if you don’t, it’s time to fix that.

This week’s special at Bier Shack is the OG German Burger ($14.99)… and let’s just say, it absolutely earned the spotlight.

We’re talking spicy mustard, Swiss cheese, potatoes, sauerkraut, and brat—all piled onto a burger that somehow holds it all together and delivers on every single bite. It’s bold, it’s messy, and it is 100% worth it.

Here’s what else we tried:

🍄 Mushroom Swiss Burger ($12.99) – Hand-patted, grilled mushrooms, melty Swiss on a sesame bun… and pro tip: get it with the gravy. Just trust us on this one.

🥪 Reuben ($14.99) – And when they say it’s big… they mean it. Fresh cut smoked pastrami on toasted marble rye with house-made sauerkraut, Swiss, and Axe sauce. This thing is a full-on commitment—in the best way possible.

But Bier Shack isn’t just about the food…

They’ve got axe throwing lanes, pool tables, and even host Songwriter Nights featuring emerging Nashville recording artists. So whether you’re there to eat, hang out, or catch some live music, there’s always something going on.

You really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu here. Everything is cooked to order, the quality is consistently top-tier, and the people behind the counter are just as solid as the food they’re putting out.

📍 8191 AL-59, Foley, AL
🕚 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Closed Tuesdays… ask us how we know 😅)

💬 Question for you: Are you going all-in on the German Burger… or sticking with a classic like the Mushroom Swiss?

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