The food is so fresh! The pico is bursting with cold, fresh, juicy flavor. The portion of the quesadilla is insane!! The steak strips inside were lovely, soft and not overly chewy. The rice you can tell is made, as well as the beans.. definitely not from a can. We got the queso which I forgot to get a picture of, but it was more like melted cheese queso than canned queso. The salsa was fresh and just the right amount of spicy. I ordered their seasonal special Azteca which were dough rolls filled with chicken, corn, and black beans covered in a chipotle-like sauce. They were my favorite thing I tried here, so so good. Of course we also ordered sopapillas, and they were much like an elephant ear with chocolate Hershey's sauce and whipped cream on the side. I would have rather had a caramel sauce and a small portion of vanilla bean ice cream on the side.. but as is it's great. I would say the quesadilla was very soupy at the bottom from the fresh meat juices, maybe the meat should be allowed to rest a little longer before it is sliced and put into the shell, but for those that don't mind a bit of a soggy bottom the flavor was unique and delicious anyways! This will definitely make our top list of Mexican food places in the area, family friendly and very affordable. They have a happy hour from 2pm-6pm that saves you money on appetizers, and for two cheese quesadillas, a giant steak fajita quesadilla, Azteca Special, sopapillas, and one soft drink we came out to under sixty dollars. Can't beat that. read more

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Been here a few times and have always had a great experience. Tonight we sat at the bar and our bartender was great (but super busy). We ordered a skinny margarita and it was delicious! I ordered a chicken chimichanga a-la-carte and it was huge! Loved the diced chicken inside instead of the typical shredded. There was refried beans in it - and although I'm not a big fan, it wasn't bad. My husband ordered the Chori Pollo and thought it was delicious. Chorizo wasn't too spicy either. Overall a great experience as always! read more

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Next to our hotel, nice inside, nice selection of Mexican beers on tap, it was pretty empty when we got there at 8:30 pm. We sat at the bar and ate tacos. And we didn't get food poisoning the next day!!! (I was worry when I read one review about it. ) You can have diner over there, no problem. read more

Conveniently located right next to our hotel, this spot accomplished my main goal: getting food into my body--and happily, it tasted good too. I ordered a simple bowl with grilled fish, and it hit the spot. Generous avocado, beans, a bit of greens, all coming together for a fresh and tasty combo. It even came with chips and salsa on the side--nothing to write home about, but perfectly snackable. The only downside was the service. Staff wasn't very attentive and could definitely be a little more simpático. Easy, satisfying food in a convenient spot--just don't go in expecting warm, welcoming service. The inside was inviting, colorful, and a bit whimsical. read more

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Run to this place! Ambience is lovely, staff are so nice and friendly , food and drinks are the best Mexican dishes I've had (and we eat a lot of Mexican all over the country!) My hubs had the chicken in grilled pineapple, I had the vegan dish with a nice variety of vegetables. Only issue was that their drinks were so tasty, I drank way too many. Haha! I'd definitely go back next time we are in town! read more

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Everything a great Mexican place can be! Wonderful menu with the widest variety I've seen and good seasonal and daily specials. The wait staff are some of the best I've been able to enjoy the company of as well. I've only been here for dinner, but it has a nice dark warm light ambience. Suitable for friends or a date, although it's not exactly quiet if that's what you're hoping for read more

Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

I stopped by Azteca for dinner before an event at the winery across the street because Mexican sounded good. Service on a weeknight was quick, and they were attentive. It was fairly empty, but I was in at an off peak time. I ordered the combo plate, and thought it was good, but not amazing. The chicken flautla and cheese enchilada were kind of small, and got kind of hidden in the huge serving of rice. The chips were almost stale. There was nothing particularly wrong with my meal, but nothing I would make a special trip for. I did like that you could make your meal supreme, and add lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. read more

Azteca - Combo plate - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

This was the second time,at this,restaurant. They do a fantastic job! Natalio was our primary waiter and he was smiling and very helpful. I had a build your own chili releno and bean burrito. It was very plentiful ! The queso and chips were delicious ! The inside is clean and inviting. The patio is very festive with flowers. Definitely will come back ! read more

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Authentic and amazing! We spent two nights here enjoying the truly delicious and authentic food and classic margaritas for me. The menu has something for everyone and we had to ask our fabulous servers for help on some choices! Mother daughter trip was so much fun here. Trendy atmosphere, talented and amazing bartender Robert and servers Nate and Hilda and all staff I will add their names soon. They were the best! Love this place! Price is very reasonable and worth every penny! We did not have reservations but it was fine and it's a big size eatery. Don't forget to try the tequila! Thank you! read more

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My trip to Azteca went pretty well. First of all the food was pretty good, the chips were crunchy and the salsa had great flavor with a hint of citrus, the bacon wrapped jalapeños where honestly quite underwhelming and had little flavor but they weren't terrible, finally the Burrito Chicago was amazing, it was full of flavor and overall just tasted good. The service was good but nothing amazing. The atmosphere was outstanding, there were decorations and the music was great, on top of that the bathroom was very clean and it was very pleasant to be in. Overall I would recommend going to this place at least once. read more

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We regularly went on Monday evening with 4-8 people. We all tip very well. Service became so bad we stopped going. Tried it again tonight and it will be our groups last visit. Service was terrible! We would request something & he was gone before we could finish our sentence. After 4 or 5 times we gave up requesting things we ordered & never received. The person delivering the food to our table literally threw it. This was only the 2nd time in my life that my tip was under $1. That was a gift. I did speak with the girl at the desk also. read more

We visited this restaurant on a late Friday night, well after the dinner rush. We were immediately seated and waited on. The restaurant was still fairly busy, with lively music. I started with a spicy mango margarita, and it was fabulous! I then ordered some guacamole and some (fried) fish tacos. My hubby got the steak and shrimp. Very nice presentation with everything. The food was exceptional, fresh, and hot. This restaurant has definitely done a complete turnaround. If you're wondering if you shrimp give it another shot, I'm here to tell you YES! DO IT! read more

Azteca - Enchiladas combo Supreme with 3 margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

I was hesitant to try because of other reviews, but now I'm left so upset that I've been missing out! I plan to be a regular! I didn't tell them it was our first time to ensure our service was authentic. They were attentive even though they were very busy, and the food was fresh, delicious, and great portions. This is THE best Mexican restaurant I've tried in the area We got the margarita flight for a friend's birthday, and for the price and size of the drinks they were SO worth it. The flavors are syrups/puree, so they were a little sweet. read more

Azteca - Tacos al Pastor and Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

I'm not sure why Azteca isn't rated higher with all of the reviews. I've always had great food, and even when swamped, the service is still good. I've probably been here over 20 times in a year and I'm never disappointed. Tonite was their simple yet fulfilling Taco special. Soo good!! read more

Azteca - Taco Monday!! - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

I went in yesterday and I had my psychiatric service dog with me because we were shopping at Sam's Club before and it was crazy busy with it being the day before the superbowl and I was in a panic. I had my chihuahua service dog in her stroller, she was quiet. The guy at the host counter asked me for a "proof card" that she was a service animal. I informed him of the law that they were not allowed to ask for proof and they could only ask two questions only and I will not answer any other questions about my disability or my service dog. They sat us in a corner away from all the other customers. Then the manager came in and asked the same question. I explained again. He told me I needed to show proof in case other customers complained. Luckily I had my iPad which had a copy of her letter from my doctor. My service dog was quiet in her stroller the whole time. They got our food out super quick and brought the bill before we had all finished eating. I felt rushed and they violated my ADA rights. I will not be going there again, read more

Delicious food, delicious, margaritas, and great service! I enjoyed the peach margarita and even more enjoyed the street tacos. I had the chipotle chicken tacos with a side of Mexican rice and fresh guacamole. I sat on the patio, which was awesome because the weather was perfect. Zero complaints! I definitely recommend. read more

Azteca - Peach margarita and Fresh Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

Great service. Authentic looking decorations. I really enjoyed the tortilla soup. Very hearty. Perfect spice level in my opinion. The soup included a quesabirria which was shredded beef Birria style in a quesadilla. Very tasty. I appreciated the fact that they made it with corn tortillas for me. I also enjoyed the sangria which included fresh fruit. A lot of attention to detail. Love the unique faucets in the bathrooms!! read more

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While visiting family this past October we all met at Azteca and had an amazing experience. Everything from the staff to the food was fantastic. And we absolutely loved the south of the border ambiance which was done in a very traditional manner. On our next return to Mentor from St Augustine we will meet and eat here again. Highly recommended. read more

I ate at Azteca last night, and unfortunately, the food gave me and my friends food poisoning. I've been throwing up all night, and it was a very unpleasant experience. I would be cautious about eating here based on what happened. read more

The service was good but the food was disappointing. The enchiladas were not fresh and the sauce didn't have much flavor. The rice was well cooked but tasted like premade canned rice. Ambiance was good. They have an outdoor seating area. read more

Are server Robert was very information knew the menu well an was able to direct use to some great dishes on their menu I ordered the corner street tacos food was wonderful read more

Azteca - Corner Street tacos - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

Food and service were excellent. Atmosphere is fun! It's a big place! Doesn't look like it from the outside. Salsa was very good. Heat level a little kicked up. I could always go hotter though. Margs were good. There was a special when I dined there and that made them better. Many veggie options. I ordered the avocado tacos with a side of black beans. The hot sauce that it came with was hot and very good. Hubs ordered the melting chimichanga. read more

My wife and I ordered takeout for dinner tonight. My wife had the shrimp chimichanga which was excellent and I had the fish tacos with a side of Mexican rice. The tacos were very flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. The Mexican rice was very tasty. The order was ready as requested and was correct. I would recommend both of these dishes. read more

Azteca - Nachos del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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Food is amazing! The melting chimichanga is my go to everytime paired with the mango margarita! I've never had a bad experience here and the staff is always so nice and so quick! 1000% would recommend to anyone wanting delicious food! read more

The food here is awful, their salsa taste just like plain tomato sauce, their chicken and rice was so salty You couldn't even eat it, and they charge 1.99 for a glass of bleached soda water! The service is even worse, our waiter was so cocky and acted like he didn't know what we were asking for, never came and checked on us to check us out or if we needed anything else.... We'll never ever go back here again or recommended to anyone.! read more

Absolutely love it here. The servers, atmosphere, food & drinks here are all very enjoyable. My family and I have been here multiple times and we have never had a bad experience. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun, yummy, and reasonably-priced meal. read more

Azteca - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

We had not been to this restaurant since they opened a few years ago, but decided to try it while out shopping nearby with some family. It's our go to restaurant for Mexican food now. The fajitas as fantastic and they have some dishes that you don't see on the typical Mexican restaurant menus in the area. read more

Today for dinner I wanted to try something different. One of my coworkers has driven by the place many times and finally convinced us to meet for drinks and dinner. Today drink special was spicy pineapple margarita. It was different. The paring of pineapple and jalapeño just didn't sit right with me. It is a nice size drink for the price. For my meal I chose the shrimp diablo. It was spicy and the heat brought sweat to my forehead. The heat didn't over power the meal. I love the addition of yellow and green squash and roasted tomatoes. I would have served it with white rice but it was delicious. . To be honest my meal was good but not mind blowing. That is why only three stars. Need to come back and try another margarita flavor. read more

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If the service hadn't been so good, it could not compensate for the house (happy hour) margarita being among the worst in my experience, and I would have awarded 1 star. read more

My husband and I had another delicious meal at your place again today. While we always enjoy our meals there, today we had the addition of a gentleman the greeted us, seated us and was our waiter as well. His name is Natalino and we enjoyed wonderful conversation with him throughout. I am actually writing this review to state what an asset you have with him working for you. We totally enjoyed our banter with him and since it was not real busy when we were there, we got to know him a little as well. You have an exceptional employee with Natalino. Jim & Debbie Tursich read more

Amazing food and always a good time. This is my favorite Mexican restaurant by far out this way.

My brother was visiting from out of state on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th). We took him to Azteca to celebrate the holiday. He had the seafood barria. I had the chicken burrito and my wife had the vegetarian dish. All of the food was delicious! The waiter was very courteous and pleasant, and brought our order promptly. The decor is sharp, and lively Latin music was playing. There was a party of at least 20 people who were clearly enjoying their meals as much as we were! read more

Came here with my parents, and we sat outside on the patio. We moved seats a few times due to sticky tables/chairs, but the staff didn't mind. I really enjoyed the sweetness of the toppings on the tacos, and the margarita flight was awesome. read more

Azteca - Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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With so many Mexican restaurants to choose from in the area we have a few that are our favorites. We've been here several times and it's always been consistently good food and service. Prices are comparable to other places and servings are generous. I always get the chicken chimichanga, it's my favorite and theirs is unique, something about their sauce, it's creamy and delicious. I like the rice too. We recently brought family with us and they liked it too. We will be returning customers. One very minor complaint is that it's a bit noisy for me, but it won't keep me from coming back. read more

Great food, quick and friendly service! I would definitely recommend and would eat here again.

Ordered Togo, they charge $3.50 for a shot glass of salsa and chips, of which they hand out for free, in unlimited quantities, when you dine in. Unfortunately charging this, for such a pathetic portion, we won't be back. read more

Azteca - $3.50 for chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

We are from Colorado and ordered from here because it was close to our hotel. I got the tacos Al Pastor and they were terrific. If we lived closer we would be back here often. read more

Azteca - 1 of the 3 Tacos al Pastor in the Togo box. - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

I knew I wasn't going to find authentic food around this side of town but I wasn't expecting the food to be this bland. If you want authentic Mexican food you will go to La Mexicana and get food from the kitchen connected to the store. The drinks are way over priced as well as the food. I got Tinga which was not made properly. They basically dipped the chicken in an oily sauce and called it Tinga. I asked for adobo sauce and they said they didn't have any(that sauce is on their menu). The service was terrible, and the server was rude(other Yelp reviews were accurate). I sat on the patio and they closed the store and left with my friend and I still on the patio with our drinks and food on the table, as well as another couple behind us. And they left their open sign on. If the owner would like to reach out in regards to proof on leaving their customers on the patio and closing up the store, I can provide that or maybe look at your cameras(unable to add videos). I had decent hopes but unfortunately this was by far the worst restaurant I've ever been to out of all the states I've traveled. Best of luck to this establishment, hope it gets better for the sake of Mentor. read more

Azteca - "Tinga" not made properly. Very bland. No flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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Food and the people working here are amazing definitely the best Mexican restaurant in Ohio and I've been to a lot of them all over the state read more

tequila shots awesome street tacos who could ask for anything more? Highly recommend! read more

Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Mentor, Ohio