Friendly and attentive service. Outstanding fajitas! Definitely a popular place. It was packed. Great prices too.

Everyone was so nice and polite, it was a bit packed but we where able to get a seat quick and I love the decorations they had. Food was amazing I really enjoyed it as I tried something different from what I usually get. read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is a great little Mexican restaurant. They have more authentic options than most. The salsa and veggies were great as were the chips. The portions are huge and they have tons of options at great prices. The service was great too. read more

I just got into town and was staying at a hotel near the Charlotte Airport. I decided to DoorDash from Azteca Mexican Restaurant, and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the burrito meal, and it was delicious. It didn't necessarily look like a traditional burrito in the to-go container, but it came with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, and pico de gallo, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The portion was huge, so one serving was definitely enough (I couldn't finish it all in one sitting!). Even though I didn't get to visit the restaurant in person since it was delivered, the food alone makes me want to stop by next time I'm in Charlotte. Great first impression.I'd absolutely order from here again! read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Good Tex Mex food with affordable lunch specials. We came on a weekday and had lunch on the patio. The margaritas are big and the food is pretty good. read more

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I celebrated Cino De Mayo at the Smith Corners location. The food was delicious and the music was and singers were entertaining. read more

Simply the best! Americanized, consistently great generous, well presented servings. Super service and fair prices. On a congested street so access is sometimes a problem. Probably not for seekers of "authentic " Mexican food. Kind of what the Olive Garden is to Italian cuisine read more

Still hands down the best Mexican restaurant in Charlotte. I have not been here in years and brought my suburban friends. They have been plagued with bad Mexican in Indian Land, SC so I treated them to a road trip and some of the biggest and best plates. #33 is my go to, enchilada with beef and a tostada with chicken. Rice and beans come with everything and the meal ends with the sweet cinnamon and strawberry dessert. Love this place. Please open another in Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land area. read more

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Not just another Mexican restaurant, a Restaurant that serves Mexican food. A substantial menu with a variety of options. I chose a favorite, Fajitas and it did not disappoint. Almost exactly twice what I normally eat, so I have lunch today. The corn meal tortillas were among the best I ever had. And Daisy was fast, attentive, and courteous! read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

OMG the food is amazing very authentic being a truck driver it's really hard to find authentic Mexican food and this place hit the spot we had lunch there and we're definitely coming back for dinner before hitting the road again. Andres was our server he was also great 5 stars all the way around. Trust you won't be disappointed. read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Costillas de Res - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Azteca may be my go-to for sit-down Mexican for a while. From the moment I walked in on this my first visit, I was treated with exceeding politeness, as if I were a regular. Mauricio, my waiter, kept it going. He was invested in making sure I was taken care of and gave me good recommendations from the menu. As he said I would, I really enjoyed the Deluxe Burrito. There's just enough food that I was able to finish without feeling like I'd need to be rolled out, and the flavors all complement each other nicely. My only complaint on the food, and the reason Azteca gets four and not five stars, is the chicken in the burrito was chewy instead of tender. Possibly it was a bit overcooked. The dining room itself is crowded though not terribly loud, and there isn't an inch without a pattern or color. You can always find another detail you hadn't noticed. read more

Nice comfortable place with good chips & salsa and a nice variety of food and drink choices. Plenty of good Margaritas and tequila to choose from, and the service was outstanding. Would come back for sure. read more

I've been going to Azteca since the 90s and while the menu has changed a bit, the attention and quality of food never does. Tucked away as it is off of Woodlawn near 77, Azteca is easy to miss and isn't as easy to get into as once it was because of all the construction. It's attached to a down-at-heel Days Inn, which doesn't help it look like a place to try on a whim. However... Inside the restaurant is clean and festive, with renditions of "Feliz Cumpleaños" frequently heard. I speak some Spanish but English-only speakers won't have any issue. Although the place can get crowded on weekends, the service has never suffered, drinks are always topped off, and the food is always done right and well. Chips and salsa are of course a staple; I love their regular salsa while the pico - you get both - is popular with a whole lot of people. (My husband used to go there just for the pico and slaw.) My go-to is and ever will be the enchiladas Popeye, and while I have tried repeatedly making spinach enchiladas at home, they never live up to what Azteca serves. Their table-side guacamole is suuuuper good too, as is their queso. If you go fajitas, try the shrimp or skirt steak. Nothing like that smell! So why four stars instead of five? The interior could use a refresh (it and the menu haven't changed much in three decades) and when the place is hopping, the tables are very close to each other so both privacy and conversation can be a bit challenging. Otherwise? This place is gold. So if you're craving decent, no-frills and authentic Mexican food (with some Americanized dishes added in), try Azteca. Oh, and don't forget the margaritas! read more

I usually love this place but I had ordered the arroz con pollo over the phone and explained in detail this specific one I wanted and when I got to the restaurant, thank God, I checked my order bc the manager, had put the wrong one in my bag and when I told him instead of just agreeing to switch it out, he was extremely rude and disrespectful and was mad because " I was wasting food" however his tone and demeanor was completely unacceptable. I couldn't eat the one he had originally put in my bag based on an allergy and it was just extremely disappointing the way I was treated picking up a take out order. Will not be returning due to poor management skills. read more

My favorite Mexican place in Charlotte! The food and service is impeccable. Top notch 5 star table service. EVERY server I've ever had has been excellent and professional. Enjoy the mariachi band on Friday! Pricing, service, environment, and food is perfect everytime. read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - I love it here (: - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

There operating hours are not updated showed up ready with family and they were closed.

We were driving through town, needed dinner, read other yelp reviews and decided to try it out. It was everything you could want in a Mexican restaurant. Loooved. read more

I stayed at a hotel few minutes down the road, and thought I'd give Azteca a try. It was so good, I went back a second time the next day. Fun atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious food. The chimichanga lunch special was fantastic. read more

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Was in town for a wedding and stopped here for lunch and my my my I'm glad we did. It was delicious!! Authentic Mexican food our sever was wonderful. We have chicken quesadillas, fajitas, chips and fresh guacamole and margaritas and a sangria and margarita mix. If you're in NC and like Mexican food you HAVE to try them. read more

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Excellent experience. My son and I wanted authentic Mexican food for dinner and this place did not disappoint. I ordered the queso, which was a large portion and delicious. I wanted fish tacos and the server suggested the breaded option. They were amazing. My son enjoyed his food as well! The rice and refried beans were flavorful and hearty. The servings were huge and we had plenty of leftovers. Everything warmed up perfectly for a great lunch for the next day. We topped it off with the Churros for dessert; I am not a fan of the chocolate ice cream with the churros; I will request vanilla next time. They also have a large dessert menu. Finally we had the margarita flight; which came out with a lot of excitement. Order them for a nice surprise. We are looking forward to returning. The restaurant is huge with plenty of seating. We were seated and greeted promptly. The staff were wonderful and very warm and inviting atmosphere. read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Churros dessert with chocolate ice cream. - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My brother was craving Mexican and we stumbled upon this place. We grabbed a few entrees for take out. The food were decent proportions and it worked out great to share with the whole family. Next time if we go and sit down and eat, we will definitely sit outside. The ambience outside is very nice. There were even photographers there to take photos if you wanted one. The food was affordable and not overpriced as well. Highly recommend! read more

When you know it's authentic?!?!? First, you must order fresh guacamole it comes in small and large fixed right in front of your table. Fresh ingredients to set the mood why you take a look at the menu. I love that there are so many options from, beef, chicken and shrimp as a entree. You did get big portions filled with lots of flavor. Yummy! Staff is always friendly and ready to help you make a decision. As, you can see I ordered the Margarita flight special tastes and not skippy on the alcohol. The candy for two of my flights were paired well with the drink. I must say I definitely been sleeping on the dessert. This was my first time ordering and boy was I in for a treat. The churrros had that homemade soft donut taste in the middle with a thick crunchy cinnamon and sugar bite on the outside. Dang! That was really good. read more

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My family and I have been coming to Azteca at the same location on Woodlawn since i was a wee lad. Its our special birthday location. The service is and has been consistently amazing over the years. The guacamole cart makes delicious fresh guac. Our server tonight was Alex, and they sang happy birthday for my dad, and he got a little desert to pair with it. The service was amazing!! Food was great! Easy recommend. read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

No stars. Yesterday me and my friend went out to eat to this restaurant. Server DEISI had an attitude was very nasty with me from the beginning to end. The food was rung up incorrectly & at the end we were charged for guacamole that we never ordered. Not to mention she spoke ill about her previous table & stated she was having a bad day. Me and my friend left and were sick to our stomach with the food. I called and spoke with Jackie and she didn't seem to care either. DO NOT PUT YOUR MONEY IN THIS RESTAURANT. Also unable to give me a refund for the terrible service asked me to go get a doctor notes and bring it to them stating my symptoms i advised her i do not live in the area. She disregarded... read more

My spouse and I were in town for an overnight and looking for a place for dinner near our hotel. The Yelp reviews sounded pretty good for Azteca so we decided to try it. Well, we shared the most incredible overly stuffed steak fajita quesadilla. The steak was tender and so flavorful, almost a teriyaki taste. It's also filled with grilled onions and red and green peppers. It was beyond delicious! Like none I've ever had anywhere else. We also got some queso dip and it came in a soup bowl. So much we couldn't finish it. Along with the complimentary salsa and chips is a dish of Mexican cole slaw that was lovely. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They kept great tabs on us to make sure everything was going well. The next time we're town we're definitely coming back and having the very same thing. Until then I don't want to think about it too much or I'll be going nuts craving it! read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Cheese dip, salsa, & Mexican cole slaw. - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Food in Charlotte is not the best, but this place is by far the best Mexican restaurant I've been to here. The atmosphere, service, authenticity is on point. I recommend it. read more

Drinks are HUGE! Food was good, too. I ordered the pollo poblano and had enough for two meals. The food was hot and tasty, I really enjoy mole, it wasn't too sweet or too salty - just right. Service was really fast and prices were reasonable. Great spot to go, I'll definitely be back! read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Pollo Poblano - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I haven't been to Azteca in years, but I'm so glad I made the decision to go there today. The guac was so fresh and the food overall had great flavor. read more

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First time at this Azteca location, although I've been to the Northlake location several times and always enjoy it. My first impression is that parking can be a problem. Fortunately someone was leaving when I arrived, otherwise I would have had to go around back. The layout of this store is also very different than the University location. It feels bigger. They have a patio for outside dining, and I was pleasantly surprised to see a bar that you can sit at too. I ordered ahead and my order was ready when I arrived. But I had also requested a bottle of water since I was going to be eating at a repair shop, and that request seemed to throw them off, even though they confirmed that they sold bottled water over the phone. Five minutes and $2.50 later, I left with a warm bottle of Members Mark purified water. That was an overcharge. As for my meal, I ordered a taco salad. I used to order these from Azteca all the time but it's been years since I've had one because lately I prefer the Burrito Azteca. Today I was in the mood for something light so I got the salad with shredded chicken. When I got to my destination I was underwhelmed by my meal. Something was missing.. didn't take me long to realize the difference between this taco salad and another I enjoy from a place near my home is that there were no beans. So I simply had chicken, lettuce, tomato (+ guacamole and sour cream since I got the deluxe) in a taco shell. And the chicken was bland. It was reasonably priced but not well put together. I didn't enjoy it and would not order it again. They did provide a side of chips and their tasty salsa which I enjoyed but I was disappointed in my meal overall. read more

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Great service. Victor was amazing! Homemade hot sauce was a great suggestion and our food was tasty.

Good Mexican food and fast and friendly service. Was surprised to be greeted at the door by security but overall, the food was good. The place is nice inside also. read more

geat food, very nice decor, service was very nice and friendly, for dishes that are not in most Mexican restaurants

The boys and I rate this place a 5/5. Great service, delicious food, clean and friendly people all around. There was a wait time and nobody seemed to mind it but it was all worth it! Will be back. read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Let me begin with making you aware I'm NOT a foodie! Lol With that being said, I can almost eat anything and survive it! I have been visiting Charlotte on a regular for about 6 years. And in that time I have always passed by this place and never went in. One day a couple of months ago since I had a little time, I would try it out. To my surprise, it was great! I tried again today and sat at the bar and the food and bartender was amazing! Great hospitality great service. I highly recommend! It's definitely a sleeper! read more

By far the BEST Mexican I've ever had. I recently went to Mexico this year and this was better.

Like it for lunch? Love it for dinner! Came back to enjoy some dinner after craving some Mexican, and I know Azteca won't disappoint. Everything here is delicious. The portions are large, filling and flavorful. You will not leave hungry and certainly have lunch for the following day. I opted for their small combo platter, and it was more than enough. The tostado guac was piled high with meat, beans, and they certainly didn't skimp on the guac. Leave room for the dessert tortilla chips that are complimentary. Just a sweet kiss to the end of the meal! read more

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Super good. The quesadilla was super good, juicy, hot and overall good. The service was also amazing, they celebrate birthdays in the most awsome way. I could hear the sizzling and smell the food from the kitchen, they were working so hard. read more

I ordered on UberEats, I ordered the Camarones Mexicanos (with no tomato sauce), cheese dip, and it came with chips and salsa. The melted chesse on the Camaronas Mexicanos was under all the toppings, and it wasnt much so I was glad that I ordered the queso to pour on top! It was a little different that expected but still decent! This probably won't be my go to Mexican restaurant in Charlotte, but I ordered it at like 10pm so for late night it wasnt bad! Cant speak much on the service or the inside vibe since it was delivery, but I will say it got to me pretty quickly so that was a plus! read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Camarones Mexicanos - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Talk about an unpleasant experience. Went in for a quick to-go order. It's really simple, guacamole, queso, and salsa. The order took 25 minutes, the host misquoted the price, charged my card, and said she was unable to take it off (supposedly language barrier). Ok. Moving on... The total was $27.77, which was fine, at the same time a rip off, considering when dining in, you get unlimited chips and salsa with your meal. Upon receiving my order, I noticed there was only one bad off chips. The host said you get a half bag for the quac and a half for the queso, so you have your one bag, the salsa DOES NOT COME with chips; but you can purchase another 1/2 or whole bag. WHAT with 3 dips? Needless to say, if you're going here, eat inside. The food is decent. read more

Staying right by the Charlotte airport and not having a car, I looked for something within walking distance to grab a bit of a feast at. I had a crazy long day of work, wasn't indulging in any libations, and was just going to chill in the room doing work on the computer. I opted for the shredded beef nachos and the chicken enchilada plate. The beef on the nachos was to die for, but the sour cream and olives was a tad off putting. Still, a massive portion that paired exceptionally well with their house red hot sauce. The enchilada plate was another MASSIVE portion that was super high quality (5 stars). Again, the red salsa complimented things incredibly well. Between the two dishes, I literally had food for an entire day and a half. This spot would have been five stars, but I ran into two issues upon ordering food to go. First, they would not let you modify or alter ANYTHING. I didn't want anything serious, but I despise sour cream and prefer my food exceptionally spicy. Secondly, they didn't give me any disposable silverware. Fortunately, I've had this happen to me FARRRR too many times throughout my travels, so I always keep a few sets in my bag. Regardless, if I am staying out by Charlotte airport again, I will be making a return! read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Shredded beef nachos - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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