Guide · 85 places · Updated 2026
What to eat in Huntsville: our 2026 guide
We're Michaela and Arrington, and we eat our way around Huntsville, Madison and the towns nearby for our TikTok. This page is everything we have tried and would tell a friend about, grouped by the kind of food you're craving. Tap any place for what to order, prices and directions.
Mexican
- Tacos de Canasta Acapulco · Wall Triana Hwy, Madison · $
- La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant · Clift Farm, Madison · $$
- Pico Fresh Mex · Monrovia, Huntsville · $$
- Barracuda Taco Stand · Meridian St, HuntsvilleOrder: Pork taco
- Taqueria Las Adelitas · Madison Pike, Huntsville · $Order: Fish taco
- Las Trojas Cantina · Hazel Green · $$
- Mi Tierra Oaxaqueña · Pulaski Pike, Huntsville
- Taqueria Doña Vale · Wall Triana Hwy, Madison · $Order: Shredded chicken tacos
- Taqueria Don Pancho · Hwy 72 W, Madison · $Order: Birria tacos
- Rosie's · University Drive, Huntsville · $$
- Mi Delicioso Guanajuato · Governors Dr, Huntsville · $
- Tulum Cantina · Martin Rd, Huntsville · $$
- Taqueria Los 3 Reales (food truck) · South Huntsville, Huntsville · $
- Taqueria Luna · Food truck, Madison · $Order: Birria tacos
- Los Morelenses · Hwy 72 W / Old Railroad Bed, Madison · $Order: Quesadilla with a corn tortilla
- Taqueria Catedral (food truck) · Harvest (Hwy 53 Chevron), Harvest
Asian
- Viet Crispwich · Enterprise Way, Huntsville · $$
- Kyuramen · University Dr, Huntsville · $$
- Dragon Alley · MidCity, Huntsville · $$Order: Yaki udon
- Viet House · Airport Rd, Huntsville · $$Order: Chicken pho, made angry (spicy)
- Steam Boys · Clift Farm, Madison · $$
- Chikin Jip · County Line Rd, Madison
- P.F. Chang's · Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsville · $$
- Teriyaki Express Grill (food truck) · Capshaw & Wall Triana, Madison · $$
- Aloha Ramen House · Hughes Rd, Madison · $$
- Lyli Viet-Thai Cuisine (Phomous) · Hwy 72 W, Madison · $$
- China Dragon · Wall Triana Hwy, Madison · $
Sweet treats
- Handel's Ice Cream · Hwy 72 W, Huntsville · $
- Hunnydew Bakery · Home bakery / farmers market, Huntsville
- Daylight Donuts · South Huntsville, Huntsville · $
- Fluffy Fluffy · Whitesburg Dr, Huntsville · $$
- Playa Bowls · Clift Farm, Madison · $$
- Mo'Bay Beignet Co. · Monrovia (Jeff Rd), Huntsville · $
- Beignets & Brew · County Line Rd, Madison · $
- Cutes and Cupcakes · Stovehouse, Huntsville · $$
- The Moon Bakeshop · Downtown, Huntsville · $$
- Oh Crepe! · Stovehouse, Huntsville · $$Order: BLT crepe
BBQ
- LawLer's Barbecue · South Parkway, Huntsville · $Order: Loaded potato with pulled chicken or pork
- Pan-Z-Effie's · Food truck (Pulaski Pike), Huntsville · $$Order: Fried catfish
- City Barbeque · South Huntsville, Huntsville · $$
- Blue Oak BBQ · MidCity, Huntsville · $$
- Floyd's Barbecue · Pulaski Pike, Huntsville · $Order: Pork sandwich plate
- Big John's · The Open Bottle (Hwy 72 W), Huntsville · $$Order: Fried catfish
- RD's Smokehouse Barbecue · Harvest (Nick Davis Rd), Harvest · $Order: Loaded baked potato with brisket
Wings
- Entice Bar & Grille · Madison Blvd, Madison · $$Order: Wings
- West End Grill · Old Madison Pike, Huntsville · $$
- Wings & Gyros · Sparkman Dr / UAH, Huntsville · $Order: Wings
- Bo's Best Wings · Blue Spring Rd, Huntsville · $
- A-Town Wings · North Huntsville, Huntsville · $
- MK Wings · Jordan Ln, Huntsville · $Order: Hot honey + hot lemon pepper wings
Soul food
- The Spot · Pulaski Pike, Huntsville · $$
- Niyah's Southern Grill · Jordan Rd, Huntsville · $$
- LJ'z Backyard Bayou · Harvest · $$
- Sac's Kitchen · Mastin Lake Rd, Huntsville · $
- Mizz Juju's · Jordan Ln, Huntsville · $$Order: Fried chicken sandwich
- Mia's Cafe · Hwy 72 W, Madison · $
American
- The Cheesecake Factory · Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsville · $$
- Cooper's Hawk · Clift Farm, Madison · $$
- One Eleven · Downtown, Huntsville · $$$
- Field Day · University Dr, HuntsvilleOrder: Pizza
- Melt · Downtown, Huntsville · $$
- Domaine South · Downtown, Huntsville · $$
Chicken
- Rooster's · US-31, Athens · $$
- Hattie B's Hot Chicken · Memorial Pkwy (Stadium Commons), Huntsville · $$
- Super Chix · Town Madison, Madison · $$
- Seoul Good · Stovehouse, Huntsville
Breakfast
- Loona's Cafe · Providence, Huntsville · $$
- Parlor Doughnuts · Clinton Ave W, Huntsville · $$
- Metro Diner · Airport Rd (Westburg Shopping Ctr), Huntsville · $$
- The Biscuit Express · Moores Mill Rd, Huntsville · $
Italian
- North Italia · Bridge Street Town Centre, Huntsville · $$
- Osteria Luca · Stovehouse, Huntsville · $$$Order: Hot Honey Meatball Pizza
- Luigi's Italian Grill · Hwy 72, Madison · $$
Pizza
- Jet's Pizza · Balch Rd, Madison · $$
- Mozza · Jordan Ln, Huntsville · $$
- Sam & Greg's Pizzeria · Downtown, Huntsville · $$Order: Sweet & spicy BBQ pizza
Vegan
- Vujee Vegan · Meridian St N, Huntsville · $$Order: Chili
- The Veggie · US-72 W, Madison · $$
- Superhero Chefs · MidCity, Huntsville · $$
Sandwiches
- Jon Smith Subs · County Line Rd, Madison · $$Order: Hot cajun chicken sandwich
- Cap's Philly Cheesesteak · Nails gas station, HuntsvilleOrder: Philly cheesesteak
Mediterranean
- Pita Street Food · Hughes Rd, Madison · $$
- Big Papa Gyro · University Dr, Huntsville · $$
Caribbean
- LOUIMA Haitian Cuisine (food truck) · Food truck (Old Railroad Bed Rd), Madison
- Tamarind Island · The Camp, Huntsville · $$
Questions people ask
Where should I eat in Huntsville for the first time?
Start with Our favorites of 2025: the spots we kept going back to. Each one says exactly what to order. See more
Where can I eat well for less in Huntsville?
Our cheap eats guide covers weekly deals and everyday spots, like pho for two under $40 and 50-cent wing Wednesdays. See more
Where should we go for date night?
Our date night guide lists the dinner spots we have tried in Huntsville and Madison, from downtown cocktails to Clift Farm. See more
Where are the best tacos in Huntsville?
We have tried tacos at food trucks, gas station counters and sit-down spots. Our taco guide lists the ones we would go back to. See more
What do the $ signs mean?
Price for two: $ $10–20, $$ $25–50, $$$ $50–100, $$$$ $100–200. See more
Are these paid reviews?
No. We pay for our own meals unless a page says the visit was hosted or sponsored. See more
