The service here was great. They were able to seat us quickly because we had a reservation. They…read moremade sure tomclear the table whenever it was needed. The food overall was pretty good. It was yummy but not like other places ive tried. I do recommend trying the menudo. It was delicous and worth getting. I also got Al pastor tacos which were pretty decent (4/5) and a quesa birria (3/5) it was missing the birria flavor. The place was great. There were ither family's celebrating fathers day as well and they were enjoying themselves as we were. I would like to return to try ither items as it is decent food to eat and enjoy with family.

I recommend coming to this place the food is very tasty, and very good service from the girls, the…read moreatmosphere very pleasant, I recommend 100% come to this restaurant

It was my first time ordering from this spot and I didn't like it. I got 3 Carnitas Tacos and they…read morewere SO BLAND. I thought it was just bc they were late on my DoorDash pickup (which is another story), but after reading another poor Yelp review, turns out this place just makes bland tacos! Their green tomatillo sauce was also NOT GOOD and very watery. I've had MUCH better tacos at other local spots. I also saw them stick my order of Chicken Enchiladas in the MICROWAVE right in front of me... Needless to say, I was disappointed with my order overall and won't be returning.

This is a hidden gem in my opinion. The food here is really good! The Birria torta is now my…read morefavorite menu item here. Followed by the regular chicken torta. The burrito bowls are great due to the way you can customize them to have all the veggies. Their coffee's are also very good. Check these guys out!

Let me tell you, Empire Tortillas was truly epic. Very comfortable, clean, and beyond friendly…read more Everything I've tried up until now is fantastic. Service was wonderful and everyone working here was incredibly nice and generous. Overall, I'd go back in a heartbeat.

Pretty much just like any Chinese owned and operated "Mexican" joint. Nothing special…read more The tortillas on the quesadilla were nice and crispy though so I gotta give them a plus for that. However, due to the cleanliness of the restaurant, and the rarity at which I am in the area, I highly doubt I'll return.

Reliable neighborhood spot! Only critique is that their items may be a bit salty at times, but the…read moretaste is on point! Everything is very affordable too, compared to city prices. I got 3 Carnitas tacos to-go for only $3.50 each!! The staff wrapped each taco separately so it doesn't get soggy altogether. All the taco fixings come with the order as well. I've also tried other dishes here (Torta, Chicken Enchilada) and they were all pretty solid. They're opened till late as well, so it satisfies late night cravings!

I absolutely love this place! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is cozy, and the service is…read moreextremely welcoming. I have ordered the birria tacos, carne torte, and chicken burrito; All delicious! The food here is extremely hearty and you are certain to leave with full and content. I love all of the mexican decorations, each adding a unique vibrant touch of color and culture. My only gripe with this place is that you could consider the customer service to be quite slow or lack luster at times. Other than that great food, great people, and awesome place!

this restaurant has to be one of my personal favorites, some of a few favorite dishes that keep me…read morecoming back time and time again are their guacamole, enchiladas, and flautas. I would recommend this restaurant because of the warm and welcoming atmosphere. additionally, the servers here are attentive and kind.

If I could give it Zero Stars I would. The nastiest, saltiest, least fresh Mexican food I've ever…read morehad in my life. Don't even bother. It costs an arm and a leg and is inedible. Tinga burrito comes with fries and salad. The fries taste freezer burnt. The tinga is over salted. One bite, then a second to check and into the trash. The guacamole is runny and flavorless. I have no idea how they could even serve that. It splashed on my couch. Straight liquid. And the chips were stale and seemed reheated. $37 in the garbage. 2 tinga burritos and 1 guac.

I love them. It's a delicious Chipotle-esque tacqueria in a vastly underserved neighborhood. The…read moreyoung woman at the register was extremely helpful and made grade recommendations. The burrito was delicious - shout out to the cashier for the vegetarian recommendation. The space is clean with a chill vibe. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Their tacos are not flavorful whatsoever. It's very dry and needs sauce, tomatillo, anything! The…read moreshredded radish is interesting, but doesn't provide any additional flavor. It'd be much better if the meat was a lot juicier and had more seasoning overall. I do like that they added parchment paper in between each taco so that they don't get too soggy. On the other hand, the loaded fries are pretty salty! Overall, I've had muchhh better tacos elsewhere. For the price, their food is not worth another visit from me, unfortunately.

Paraiso Azteca is the definition of decent food. There's nothing amazing about it but it's not bad…read moreeither. It's right in the middle. What sets them apart if you ask me however are their range of options and affordability. It is reaaaaaaallllly hard to find Mexican restaurants or taquerias that still sell regular sized tacos for $3 nowadays. It has become the norm for places to use mini tortillas and sell them for $4 minimum while giving you an option for the regular sized tacos at an upcharge. At Paraiso Azteca, that's not the case and I really admire them for sticking with it. As y'all can see, I had their food years ago and for some reason I never ordered again even though I clearly enjoyed it. I think I might have confused them with a different spot that had terrible tacos and they somehow ended up on my "don't order" list. It wasn't until I revisited this page and saw my review that I realized I messed up. I lowkey kicked myself when I checked their online menu and saw those prices. All that time I let pass, ordering from more expensive places when I could've been a regular! I immediately placed my order and got another tostada de Tinga, and three tacos: chorizo, al pastor and bistec. Now im going to be honest. The tostada was just as I remembered. No complaints or notes. The Tinga was perfectly spiced, just the right amount of salt with a hint of smokiness from the chipotle peppers. The tacos were a great size and PACKED with meat but so much flavor was lacking, I can't lie. They weren't bad per se, but I remember them being better. The Al pastor needed salt. The bistec was a cheap cut of beef and also needed salt. The chorizo (which is usually my favorite filling) left me disappointed. I always leave it for last and while it was okay, it wasn't great. Maybe I caught them on a bad day, I will most definitely be giving them a few more tries as I want to order other tacos as well as their tamales and roasted chicken.

I cannot believe I've yet to review one of my most longtime constant neighborhood favorites!…read more Paraiso Azteca has such cozy, reliable, and happy dishes of anywhere in this very diverse neighborhood where I've lived for 9y. Despite immense competition in Mexican fare, including literally across the street from an unnamed far newer vendor, Paraiso is a neighborhood institution which always delivers no matter core Mexican fare or newer fare like breakfast (a recent trend among Hispanic places) or American stalwarts (beefsteaks, sandwiches, etc. sort of bodega-like). Their core of Mexican fare is wholesome with ingredients visibly procured with local care as their kitchen is in the open. I today got my faves, bistec tostadas which are always soft meat with perfect frying and the bistec platter which is a huge steak portion with similarly generous rice and beans (non-refried type, just pinto cooked with pork sauce) and these are so totally satisfying everytime. I realized I tend to order here when I'm ill or when the holidays aren't happy which is what's happened again, raising my mood considerably. They've been a longtime (9y to my knowledge with many more per neighbors) stay of the community. It's initially known to most for being directly across from the B/Q Kings Hwy station CI-end exit at the B2/31 bus stop, but its customer's loyalty is from heartfelt cooking and staff alike. Thank the staff always for doing what they do everyday, and it really is 7d/w.

Mexican cuisine continues to be a thorn in my side since moving back up here 6 years ago. I simply…read moreexhaust myself into the same thought over and over again. This is not the city for Mexican food, I do not care who tries to sway me. It simply. Does not. Work. The trend continues at this tiny cantina in Dyker Heights. I paid $40 for mediocrity, maybe even a step or two below it. The staff is friendly and cute, and speaking Spanish will get you further, but the food drops off significantly after the promising chips and dip. When I ordered the Queso Fundido, I was looking forward to a sharp Mexican blend with ground chorizo and some extra chips to boot. Instead I got what looked like blended Oaxaca cheese, an onion top, and some very unattractive bits of chorizo that were begging me not to eat them. So I did not. I ate the cheese because the cheese was pleasant, but the fact it comes with flour tortillas does not help its cause. When I ordered the Tortilla Soup, I was hoping for a nice blend of Mexican spices, shredded chicken, avocado, and tortilla strips. While I did get that, I also got bland flavors and a lack of any personality with the soup. In fact, it had a weird, milky, creamy broth that made me feel uncomfortable about finishing it. So I did not. When I ordered the fish tacos, I was expecting a nice piece of fresh fish, plenty of spicy pico, and an aoli to round out the whole thing. The breading for the fish is a tempura breading (bad call), and the fish they use is tilapia (an even worse call). I understand that this is not San Diego, but these two pieces of fish were practically begging me to put them out of their misery so I could send them packing for the Golden State at a later time. I duly complied. As I walked out I continued to wonder. Will this city ever get it right with a cuisine I hold close to my heart? Because right now, the future is looking bleak. At least my food was spared from further torture.

The shrimp burrito is always delicious!! Love the creamy sauce it comes with. And service is always…read moregreat.