I am sad to write this review because I have been eating a Azteca for over 20 years and it has been my go to place. The ambiance at the Canal location is horrible and ruins what should be an outstanding meal. One is basically eating in the bar with horrendous noise from the kitchen and bar crowd. The staff is courteous and helpful, the food delicious but how can you enjoy it when the noise is so bad you can't carry on a conversation with the one you are with. Worst dining experience of any type of restaurant in town, even fast food places. read more

From the moment we walked in, Azteca made a strong impression. We were seated quickly, and the decorations immediately caught our attention. There is a lot of character in the space, and it sets the tone for a relaxed, enjoyable meal. Service was excellent across the board. The busser, waitresses, and bartender were attentive, friendly, and genuinely interested in how we were enjoying everything. It never felt forced, just good, natural hospitality. Our order was taken quickly, and the bartender even offered drink recommendations and explained how she prepares them, which was a nice touch. We went with the house margaritas, and they did not disappoint. Great flavor, the right amount of tequila, and a portion that actually feels worth the price. After visiting some of the "fancier" spots nearby and paying $18 or more for a small drink, it was refreshing to get something twice as good for about half the cost. The food followed that same theme. We ordered the nachos and were immediately impressed by the portion size. Plenty to share, packed with flavor, and the picadillo meat was tender and delicious. The tortilla soup was another win. Rich, comforting, and exactly what you hope it will be. Every time we have visited, the consistency has been there. One thing that really stood out was what hits the table right after you sit down. Warm chips served with both salsa and refried beans for dipping. The flavors were great, not overly spicy, and the free refills are hard not to appreciate these days. Honestly, that alone is enough reason to come back. The ambiance deserves recognition too. The lighting is slightly dim without being dark, Spanish music plays in the background, and the bar is beautifully stocked. It creates the feeling of a lively Mexican gathering place. Azteca is not trying to be upscale, and that is exactly its strength. It is the kind of restaurant where you can show up with friends or family, relax, and just be yourself. Overall, Azteca delivers in ways some higher priced restaurants miss. Great service, strong portions, solid flavors, fair prices, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. Definitely a place worth returning to. read more

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Yes it was good. Been for taco Tuesday (all you can eat for $6.99) and had the chicken nachos...two of us couldn't even finish them. Nice vibe and good timely and friendly service. read more

Stopped by for lunch with coworkers. Place was very busy, seemed clean in the dinning area. Waitress recommended we go over the seafood fresh sheet. Coworker orders shrimp empanadas. I ordered chicken tacos al carbon, asked if I'd like to make any substitutes I asked for rancho beans & side salad. Was told I had to pay extra even tho it was named as a substitute option. After waiting a few mins waitress came back and told us they were unable to make the empanadas and we only had 20mins left on our lunch. As we had ordered long before that. When my meal came the beans were cold and the "side salad" was a very small potion. I will say my coworkers ordered drinks and they were Strong. Maybe next time we will just come in for drinks and not food. read more

We always have good food and good service from this restaurant. Would recommend the Micheladas!

BEST Mexican restaurant in the Tri-Cities/Walla Walla area! The staff here was incredibly friendly and the food was surprisingly delicious. I normally order combinations off of the menu at Mexican restaurants but decided to go off script and try something different. I decided to try their Tacos Al Carbon (with steak based on the waitresses' recommendation) and WOW! The tacos were SO tasty! The beef was juicy and tasty rather than dry and chewy you tend to find at other places. Their drinks are also great here--alcoholic or non. If you don't drink alcohol, their Virgin mojitos are AMAZING. Definitely ask about all of the flavors they have to offer--they have many more that they can make that might not be listed on their menu. Overall, I definitely recommend this place to anyone! Perfect for a casual date or hangout with friends and family. read more

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I had the best 40th birthday here with my little family. The server was attentive and the fajitas and tacos were delicious. The best part was the birthday dessert. They sing, give you a sombrero to wear and bring out fried ice cream with a firework. It was really special and fun! We took a photo by the birthday floral board on our way out the door. I recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a special birthday treat!! read more

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Very slow service. Carne Asada was overcooked, crispy and very thin. I feel like it sat under the lights for a long time before it came to the table. Chips were stale. On a scale of 1 to 5, I'm giving it a generous 2. read more

I got a chicken quesadilla, eh not that good. Rice and beans don't have a lot of seasoning, if you get a piña colada virgin, it's not that great. Other than that, everyone is so nice and it's calm. The place was beautiful and very aesthetic! read more

To go order made and told 15-20 minutes. Show up 20 minutes later, pay, see receipt that says "side of beans, no cheese". Wait 20 more minutes for order to be completed. Sealed to go bag so I assume order is correct. Should have opened bag. Cheese on the beans and no salsa that was also ordered. Back to Azteca and a quick dinner turned into a long affair. read more

The service was outstanding. They brought 3 servings of beans and salsa with chips before our food was ordered. The quality of the food was what you would expect from a $$ restaurant. I mostly was blown away by the service and the affordability of the food with the amount and quality of the food. read more

Standard American/Mexican selections here. Good service and very nice custom margaritas!

The steak fajitas are to die for...but they are expensive. They also have a very good fajita burrito, but it does not come with rice and beans on the side (they are inside the burrito). It's still quite a bit of food... read more

This was the worst meal I have ever had. Just simple nachos with ground beef. The ground beef was like the gruel that they make dog food out of. The cheese was from the prepackaged cheese so it didn't even melt. Ordered rice with cheese and the rice had no flavoring at all and then the same prepackaged cheese that didn't melt. Sat next to the big doors that open for summer but it wasn't even warm. So cold air was blowing in. It was cold. read more

Okay food. Good service, stale chips and bland food. Not the best, use to love this place maybe under new ownership but last 2 times hasn't been good. read more

It used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but lately it has gotten so expensive and servings have shrunk! Less food for more money! Quality has also gone down. Rice is not as good as it was before, chips are more like crumbs, makes me think they're using leftovers. Servers aren't as attentive. Takes them too long to return with what was asked for them to bring, IF they ever return to check on table!!! Not sure Azteca will be in my top picks from now on!! Ambience is ok, but temperature is cold inside restaurant, so it's not too pleasant. read more

Wow, this might be the best Azteca I have ever been to. Granted I might have had super low expectations, but they were all passed here. The service was great and food was good. Normally Azteca feels like a bit of a fake Mexican restaurant, but for the first time ever this Azteca felt like a real Mexican restaurant. I liked the carne asada and he bartender is very skilled at making drinks. read more

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Food is not good at all and one of the worst things is that they don't make their own hand make tortillas definitely not going back to this restaurant read more

I've had great service all the three times I've been here and the food is fine. Not amazing but I've never regretted eating here and when I leave I'm full. read more

I understand partly Why some folks have left reviews saying it can be slow service, I did find the service kind of slow, this place has a nice atmosphere at the time of my visit. I also want to point out how friendly and hardworking the busser is, me And my friends couldn't help but notice how on top of everything he was, that guy is a credit to azteca! read more

Service was slow and servers weren't friendly. I wasn't told my food option would cost more money before I ordered. I wouldn't come back.

One of our favorites on the menu. We are ecstatic that they are open again! Staff treat us like family and the owners are amazing. read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Plato Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Kennewick, Washington

Well folks, I'm here. Back in the Tri-Cities for the first time as a vegan for the holidays. I can't say I didn't see the drought of good food coming, but it's been a whammy of a time so far. That said, Azteca on Canal gave me a small but very welcome respite! Their menu contains a "Veg-Mex" section with a few options like vegan lettuce wraps, a vegan chili and spinach enchiladas. I opted for the veggie fajitas (vegan without the cheese and sour cream), which came with guacamole, white rice and rancho beans. It was a veggie paradise piled high with carrots, broccoli, zucchini, peppers and onions. The rice and beans were delicious as well, especially topped with plenty of salsa. Long story short, Azteca was such a pleasant surprise and easily one of the best vegan dinners I had out at a restaurant in the Tri-Cities on my visit. Definitely swing by if you're a herbivore like me and let them know you appreciate their veggie options! read more

The food sucked. It was bland, small portion for what I paid and the guacamole was brown. The rice barely had any flavor at all. My girls food was so bad too she got the enchiladas. Oh and the cheese on my food looks like Kraft singles. Just save your money and go get some real Mexican food read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Pollo fundido with rice and beans with brown guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Kennewick, Washington

horrible service and horrible tasting food. Will never go there again! And they tried to still charge us for the horrible food we didnt eat! read more

Having not been impressed when we ate at the Azteca location that used to be in the Columbia Center Mall, we were hesitant to try this location when they opened. We had an Azteca gift card we hadn't used in over a year, though, so figured we would give this location a shot. Chips, guacamole, and warm chips were what we had to start -- they were DELICIOUS! For my entree, I ordered a two item platter made up of two cheese enchiladas, black beans, and white rice. Let me say that these were the BEST cheese enchiladas I have ever had! The red sauce that topped them was to die for, and I am usually not a fan of any sort of red sauce. The beans and rice were fresh and tasty, too. He ordered a platter with shredded beef tacos, and was so very happy with the consistency and lack of gristle on the meat. Thus, these were a nice treat for him as this is usually not what shredded beef is like at other establishments. Lastly, customer service was killer; our waiter was so, so very friendly and accommodating! We felt very welcome. To make a long story short, we WILL be back! Thanks, Azteca! read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Cheese enchiladas! - Mexican Near Me - Kennewick, Washington

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I've been eating at Azteca Restaurants for at least 28 years and this was the worst experience I've ever had! The beans that were served were old, dry and crusty. The chicken was tough, clearly poor quality and the soup that I have always loved was served in a super tiny cup, if you can even call it a cup. Our server was super attentive and accommodating, however the manager was rude, unpleasant and had a very poor attitude. I will never return to this Azteca!!! It was a complete fail. read more

Ehh... not terrible but definitely not impressed. The best part of the meal was the chips salsa and dip. The staff was ok, the ac was not working well. Think I'll go to a truck next time. read more

The menu they have online and pics are not real, they don't have those dishes... really disappointed! I went for queso fundido, they have a pic of it, but they don't make it. Big no! read more

Stopped for a place to eat. this restaurant was chosen, so then me and my Fiance walk in get seated with hesitation and negativity. We then realised that my Fiance and I had bumped into a little issue within our bank accounts, Then after we had let the waiter know that we were not going to order any plates. Waiter then goes to front with two more women that gave us dirty looks since the beginning then decides to speak negatively towards us by saying that we are to broke and that's why we didn't like it here and so forth. If there was a no star rating I would MOST DEFINITELY GIVE NO STARS TOWARDS THIS PLACE. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER. NEVER HAVE I ENCOUNTERED THIS ISSUE WITHIN THIS RESTUARANT OR ANY OTHER IN PREVIOUS YEARS. read more

Spacious nicely decorated cocktail lounge added to the ambiance for our lunch. However, my lunch entrée exhibited non-descript in flavors. The menu stated my Chimichanga was stuffed with seasoned chicken. I didn't experience any seasoning other than bland tasting boiled chicken...... disappointing. My wife had a better experience enjoying a large Chicken Taquito which was a crispy "rolled" flour tortilla stuffed with chicken and Jack cheese, served with sour cream, Mexican rice and a choice of either black beans or refried beans. read more

We went here on 2/1 for a get together before my wedding and for karaoke night. It was advertised on Facebook and there was supposed to be $5 margarita specials. Not only was there no special, I got charged for the margarita my friend bought me. The food was okay, if you like a lot of salt and tasteless pico de Gallo. And there wasn't anyone for karaoke night. As a bachelorette party, it was a bust. As a fun night out, it was a bust. If you advertise drink specials, you have to honor it. It's called bait and switch when you don't. And don't charge twice for one drink! Did I mention the service was subpar as well? Avoid this Azteca! Not worth the money. Or frustration. read more

Overall great chips and salsa, really haven't ever had a bad meal there in say 7 visits in 2019. Great enchiladas, and the rice and beans are spot on. Service is always fantastic both at lunch and dinner!! read more

I have never ordered over the phone to Azteca. I have always gone in. So I decided to call in an order because I have a ton of homework to do. I call the one on Canal Dr. A kid answers the phone I said I would like to make an order to go. He said ok and nothing. I was like ok are you there he said yes. I asked him are you going to take my order. He said yes I asked him if he would like my name he said yes. By this time I was like really. So I continued. I said I wanted a chicken sandwich. He said they don't serve chicken sandwiches. I said I was just on your web site and looked at the menu my son would like a chicken sandwich. He still proceeded to tell me that they don't serve them. I asked to talk to someone else who had knowledge of the menu. He didn't say hold on he had the phone still to his ear and answers a personal question from someone there. He then sounded like he put the phone down and left for a minute. He came back and said there are no managers here. I said I didn't ask for a manager I asked for someone other than you that knows the menu. He said this is my second day. He then asked if I waned to still order. I said yes I would like a chicken sandwich He said Mam I already told you we don't serve chicken sandwiches. I hung up I was mad at this point. I called the Azteca on 10th. I asked the guy do you have chicken sandwiches he said yes I asked him then why doesn't your other store not serve them he said they do I told him who ever answered the phone told me they don't. So I ordered shrimp fajitas, chicken sandwich and nachos. I was asked if I want a gentleman at the register ordering so I waited. The lady wasn't done with the gentlemen and started talking to me. She asked table for two I said no she asked to pick up I said yes. She proceeded to ask me for my ID. I was like since when do you ask for ID to pick up an order. I said what if I had sent in my son to pick up the order she said I would need you to. I was like what. She had my licence and had somebodies credit card comparing the names to mine. I asked what are you doing she said you are here for the credit card I said no you asked if I was here for a pick up I said yes. she goes oh what's you name she apologized but really. So I pay 48.00 for my order. I get it home and my shrimp fajitas had chicken steak and about 4 shrimp and almost all onions. I got corn chips that you make nachos with for my fajitas. needless to say I am not a happy camper. read more

Very clean inside. Friendly attentive waiters/waitresses, good food for the price and big portions.

Great food and great service, a perfect combination, just like the combination that I had of the chili Colorado burrito and beef taco. There's a great vibe in here that's just the right touch of "Mexican" flair. Great service as well, very attentive and very friendly staff. Give this place a try, you won't regret it! read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Kennewick, Washington

The reviews made me a bit hesitant, but we are glad that we have them a chance, the food was fast and everything that we had was great. The servers were attentive and answered questions about the drink menu. read more

This is the first time my husband and I ate here. Honestly very bad experience the lady who attended us was very rude she treated me like an imbecile I wanted to order a plate of carnitas but they don't have it listed so I asked her if they can make one like the asada plate but instead substitute asada for carnitas she rudely answered asada is beef and carnitas is pork so which is it. I ended up ordering Chile verde in pork it's called Chile for spice right they should have called it pork in green tomato because that's all I tasted tomatoes. Like I know the difference I was just giving an example of the plate I wanted. My husband order a cocktail they asked him cold warm or hot he said cold and they brought it hot. Horrible experience never again! read more

Awful, unhappy waitress with terrible service. Don't even think about asking for anything after you get food cuz you will not get it. No extra water, salsa, chips and menu is way out dated online. Our order was to come with sour cream but never recieved....not returning read more

The one on Canal street is awesome. Best service, best mojitos, awesome salsa, and the pollo fundido is best!