I've passed this restaurant a thousand times. We decided to go with a group of 13 and the staff was phenomenal. We were seated right away. The drinks were served quickly, the menu was generous and our orders were taken. While waiting, we were able to watch the game, and enjoy great company and conversation. The restaurant was busy, but the layout and table configuration aided in us being able to converse easily without hearing other at nearby tables. That was a big deal because we had a big party. The food was served hot and delicious. The sides, salsa, rice, tortillas were brought right out after. The owner came to the table a few times to ensure we were taken care of. The portion size was good and the flavor was good. Check this restaurant out! You'll be glad you did. read more

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Really delicious and handmade chix chimichanga, flavorful beans. I thought the salsa could taste more distinct. The homemade flan was top notch -creamy, sweet - which was a welcome surprise. I'll go back with my family. read more

Came for Cinco de Mayo. This spot was semi packed! They had a live DJ spinning great mix of pop, dancehall, etc. We seemed to have different servers, but Ricardo came by the most. He was good! I had the beef enchiladas verde - I was not a fan. It was all too mushy for me, but maybe thats what enchiladas are like. I typically get anything with steak, but I opted for something different. The house and Cadillac margaritas were good read more

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We had excellent service in the middle of the afternoon on a Tuesday. The restaurant was almost empty because of the time of day, but the pupusas were amazing and fajitas were perfectly spiced. We will definitely be back! read more

Took grandsons to dinner with us and everyone found something they could enjoy! I really enjoyed the shrimp taco salad. The avocado in the salad was absolutely perfectly ripe so it really enhanced the flavor. Our server did a good job also. read more

An ABSOLUTE favorite of mine!! I will go here at anytime of the day just invite me!!! They offer parking in the front and in the back, for free. It's right on RT1 so you'll be turning directly into the parking lot in front or the driveway to take you to the back. The wait staff is so nice and helpful, especially at the bar. The space is really big. Big enough for events and birthdays. There's nothing that I don't like on the menu. It's one of my favorite places to eat. Seafood pasta Pupusa Shrimp Diablo Plantain Fajita combination Cheesecake read more

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Are you looking for the best deal when it comes to a Brunch buffet in this area. For under $20.... I was in the area on a Sunday around 12p decided to check it out, came here years ago for dinner You get greeted by friendly staff that introduces you to the buffet and the dishes, they have live music ( guy playing keyboard classic balads) so thats a cool experience. A personal cook that makes egg omelets, or pancake. You get Ceviche, a Seafood soup which is like fishing for crabs, clams, shrimp, etc (great for a hangover) They have fried shrimp, platanos, rice, fajitas, beans, quesadilla, desserts, and more. Will come back for more, Im curious about Happy Hour read more

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Went with coworkers, very nice meal and friendly service. High quality and good prices. read more

Azteca Restaurant-Cantina - Mexican Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I made a return visit to this place after not having eaten here for several years. I stopped going because of the flies. The food was great but having to constantly bad and swat flys annoyed and bothered me. I drive by this place alone and the day I decided to stop was because I was craving mexican food. There was one a couple there so not crowded at all. Plus it was around 4pm quite early for happy hour and dinner. I sat at the bar and service was fast. I ordered a drink and an appetizer thinking I'll order my main meal to go. The drink was strong and the appetizer, a tamale, was just okay. Unfortunately, I was swatting flys the whole time I was there, the same reason I stopped going before. I finished my drink and asked for the check without ordering a meal. I just wanted to get out of there but before leaving I suggested to the bartender that the owner should invest in some Zevio traps or something to help with their fly problem. read more

Fantastic and affordable brunch experience. It was $30 per person, including soft drinks and desserts. Food options are plenty; don't be surprised if new items are added in the middle of the service. The seafood soup and the paella were delicious, as well as the mushroom steak--classic brunch items like waffles, pancakes, and omelet stations available as well. The entertainer was singing classic Spanish love songs the whole time. He was not loud, mellow background music; he was charming. We had a great time; all the servers were attentive and friendly. 10/10 read more

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We went there for a birthday celebration on June 15th because it is one of our favorite restaurants for Mexican food. The first thing that threw us off was no alcohol. I asked the server - no wine, beer, or cocktails? Nope, but she didn't know why. She tried her best, but she clearly was not familiar with the menu or food. The food came out lukewarm and the quality was not the same as our previous visits. In the past, the owner/manager was clearly visible and checking on patrons - not on this day! When I went to the restroom, I could see the bar was petitioned off. Sadly, It has the feel of a place about to close. read more

Not bad but not great. We ordered the steak fajitas and the chicken enchiladas (but they gave us pork enchiladas by mistake). Both dishes were pretty good, but neither of them were anything I would write home about. The tortillas chips were good, but the salsa was not so good. All in all, our meals were okay. read more

Azteca Restaurant-Cantina - Steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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The bartender was very attentive and friendly, but the house margarita needs some work. It was literally 99% over sweetened mix and 1% Jose Cuervo. I didn't see him pour the tequila and I would have guessed it was a virgin margarita. Chips and salsa are good. The Shrimp appetizer was meh. read more

Azteca Restaurant-Cantina - Mexican Near Me - College Park, Maryland

Note, I was not here for the buffet, which seems to be popular, but just for a regular dinner. Upon walking in, I realized this place is trying to be a "nicer" sit down spot. Like not fine dining, but a definitely a step above TGIFridays. Even with that though, the first thing I noticed was the floor was just so slick. Like there must be little to no cleaning solution in the mop they use each night and it just spreads the grease around everywhere or something. Outside of that, I got a Sante Fe burrito because a steak based entree and cheese sauce was speaking to me, but I was pretty disappointed as the contents of the burrito was half gravy. I mean it all tasted alright, but it was just too goopy with all the cheese sauce and gravy mixed together. All in all, the food was mediocre and I would really skip this place unless you had no other option. read more

The staff was nice, it was early and not crowded when we ordered at a little after 5 and it took over 30 minutes for the food to come out. We had sticker shock when we got the bill because the drinks were pricey and there is no price on the menu. Food was good but I have had better. The salsa has a very strong onion flavor. The decor of the restaurant is cute. read more

Unplanned visit to Azteca. I had a different restaurant in mind, but it was closed. Than wen to another restaurant near Azteca and that restaurant had a 45 minutes waiting list. I decided to dine in Azteca college park. I must say I was very skeptical about this restaurant based on what I heard about it. I was pleasantly surprised. The service could not be better. The owner and staff always checked on us and if we asked for something, They handled it right away. The seafood Enchiladas were very tasty. It was a good portion as well. Also, The ceviche is a must try. Saturday night they have Karaoke if you are in to that. I recommend to give this place a try. read more

Fantastic food and drink. My jalapeño margarita was spicy and delish. As was my frozen mango margarita. All with fresh ingredients. Johnny was not only our most attentive server, but he also made our drinks. My T-bone steak was cooked to perfection. My friend's pork chops-perfect. They also celebrated my friend's birthday with a sombrero, free desert, decorated plate and a firework fora candle. Dianna was the manager and she made it all happen. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

Overall - a decent place that you can't go wrong with but don't expect your socks knocked off. Needed a place for dinner on a Saturday night and came across Azteca Restaurant. We arrived around 8pm, there was plenty of seating in the large restaurant and we were seated quickly. We were provided a food menu and a drinks menu. One thing that gets me is when there are no prices on the drink menus. My husband and I ordered a single house margarita and it was huge when it came out. Our server didn't speak much English, so didn't ask if this was normal or a double. Did note that other drinks were in smaller cups but were possibly flavored margs versus the house marg. Either way, the mix was delicious. I'm not always a fan of the house margs but man, I couldn't stop sipping on this one. We also got free chips and a liquidy salsa at the table. For dinner, we opted to split the fajitas de res. The food came out quickly and we were shocked by the size of the food. Normally we split the $24 fajitas and take some home or at least have tons of excess rice and beans - not here, there was little of everything. While there was a nice amount of meat, it was cut in huge chunks and we had to cut it in to smaller pieces. The meat also only came with a few sauteed onions - no peppers or other veggies. We were also only given 3 flour tortillas even though the menu says you get 4. Did we have enough toppings for 4? Debateable. The marg was $13 which was on the high end but fair enough. Our bill for the two items was $39. Overall the experience was fine and I wouldn't be against going back if hungry and in the area again. There is a teeny bit of parking in the front and additional parking in the rear. read more

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Food and Service was quick Can't go wrong with Fajitahs. We had the fajitahs with steak chicken and bacon wrapped shrimp. Will return for buffets read more

Azteca Restaurant-Cantina - Mexican Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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Stopped here before a basketball game. Close to stadium and easy parking so that was a plus. Restaurant is clean and staff is nice! Had queso and chips to start. It was tasty and chips were good. Our group ordered tacos Azteca, burrito supreme, enchiladas verdes, and trio enchiladas. Food was average. Everything came out as ordered, but seemed very salty and just ok. Not a bad meal if you need a bite to eat, but not worth an out of the way trip. read more

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Drove by for another to-go order in months. There was a decorated Christmas Tree in the hallway. Ordered an appetizer and two combos. To-go was ready in about 20 minutes. The ceviche was fresh and juicy. The combination #3 was in good price and made a fit dinner. The kid's enchilada with chicken was quickly taken. read more

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My name is Meredith and my family and I had a fantastic dinner at Azteca restaurant in College Park, MD. The food is absolutely delicious and fresh every time we eat here! The ambiance and music is beautiful. Big thanks to Diana ( Store Manager) and Valeria (Our Waitress) who always greet us with warm smiles and hospitality. Their service and professionalism are second to none. They deserve a big raise and honorable mention for their commitment to excellent customer service and promoting a dynamic, comfortable and refreshing dining experience. I give them and the Azteca restaurant 5 out of 5 stars! One of our favorite restaurants ever! read more

We went for dinner around 8:15 pm on a Monday when the restaurant was nearly empty, ordered the pescado frito and enchiladas. After waiting for over 30 mins and nearly starving, when we asked the server why the food was taking so long, the food was brought instantly. The food was very mediocre, and the service was even worse. This is a College Park restaurant I've been meaning to try for a while and I'm definitely not going back again. The restaurant was nearly empty - I fail to understand why the service took so long despite that. When we asked them later, they said oh the fish takes long to cook?! They could have told us earlier and we would have ordered something different then. I think they just forgot to get the food?! When we asked the server for boxes later he forgot to get that too, and we had to go get it ourselves. read more

Food tasted amazing until my cousin had a piece of rubber in the guacamole. The chicken burrito was the best. We both got it without the tomatillo sauce. Had real roses on the table. Just wouldn't return due to the health hazard of rubber in food and wouldn't recommend anyone either read more

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Great food, great service! The hostess Sofia was amazing got our order down awesomely and in a timely manner. She created such a fun and chill ambiance. read more

I bought a Groupon pre-pandemic for Azteca, but never had a chance to use it until recently. Since it expired, the value was half the price of the discount, but when I presented it to our server, Sara, she offered to honor the entire price of the Groupon. Very nice! We ordered Enchiladas de Pollo and a Combo Meal No. 2. It was noon on a weekday, so they weren't too busy, and I noticed they have a decent lunch buffet station. Our service was great, and the food was decent, not great. The enchiladas were tasty and plentiful, with rice and beans. Unfortunately, there was a surprise in my lunch.......which brings this down to a three-star review. Five-star service by Sara, but I'll deduct a couple of stars for the long black hair waiting for me at the bottom of the black beans. Ew, David! read more

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I dropped in on an early Monday evening for take-out and had a drink while I waited. They have some pretty awesome menu items and it was quite difficult for me to chose. I opted for the veggie chimichanga. I ordered a margarita, snacked on some chips and delicious salsa and enjoyed the wait. After I dug in at home, I was pleasantly pleased with the presentation of my food along with the tastiness. It was amazing! I couldn't believe I've lived in the area my whole young adult years and never been there! Definitely a place to keep in your pocket! read more

I know there have been mixed reviews about this place. However, it's a good spot for drinks, coming from a non drinker lol. The ambiance was cool you can dine or go to the bar area. There is a dj who comes later in the evening so feel free to cut a rug but it's cool and hip. The menu had a bunch on specials during my visit. Let's just say I took a special and some, the food came out hot and it was very delicious. I was so full I walked out sideways and had to take a break. It's definitely a cool spot for date night so bring an empty stomach when you go. I will be going back again and again... read more

Amazing food. The chicken enchiladas had so much flavor. T bone steak is served hot and is seasoned to where you know exactly what the put on it. Service is amazing as well. The lighting in the restaurant is good too. The owner knows how to run a restaurant and make sures all of his customers get treated right. 10/10 read more

A great place to dine after attending a UMD sports event. Best Mexican/Salvadoran white tablecloth restaurant in a region with lots of great Latin American food. Excellent service by Carmen and lots care by attentive management. Fabulous menu selections. Don't sleep on this place if you're traveling thru College Park. read more

THEY WILL STEAL YOUR MOENY. My wife and I went to get some tacos and a margarita for dinner we were both super excited and loved the vibe of the restaurant. Everything went smoothly. Tacos are more of a Tex mex style and are served on a flour tortilla even though this place as well as every other Mexican restaurant claims to be "authentic". Lol. Not a worry we loved them. Price is high 3 tacos for over $20. Margs were good but seemed a bit rushed. I barely had any sugar around my rim to the point where I thought they completely forgot about the sugar. (I grew up in a restaurant so forgive me for the harsh food reviews I have high standards when it comes to food I'm not trying to be rude just being honest) BUT the reason I left a 1 star review is because this place stole money from me. The receipt clearly states that the restaurant may add gratuity for parties of FIVE OR MORE. So I was completely shocked when I went to add my tip and saw the line said "additional tip". The server straight up added her own tip to my check. And I can tell she was hoping that I wouldn't notice and give her an additional tip on top of that. This is completely illegal sadly and left a very bad taste in my mouth. It was a party of two you can not add gratuity, unfortunately for her we ALWAYS tip exceptional because we are BOTH servers.... LOL. Weird world we live in nowadays to have someone from the service industry try to scam another person from the service industry. Beware of your checks before adding a tip. Tried to get in touch with the manager for multiple days in a row with no luck so seems like this place is fully aware of what they're doing. read more

Azteca Restaurant-Cantina - Tacos Al Carbon - Mexican Near Me - College Park, Maryland

I've never written a review while eating the food but I felt I needed to give my review right away. This place is very underrated. The hospitality of the management shows they care about their patrons. I ordered chicken fajitas and I must say the is the best I had in a long time. DELICIOUS!!! The chicken is so tender and seasoned... yummy read more

Our 3rd visit. First 2 we had the buffet. It had gone downhill from the first to the 2nd visit. This time, no buffet available. The neon sign that says "lunch buffet" is still lit up but it no longer exists. The 2 menu items we had were okay but not worth the price. We would go back if they resumed the buffet. There is only one menu. It's the dinner menu (with dinner prices) even though we were there for lunch. Someone's review said there was no alcohol in the margarita. That is definitely not true! I felt the tequilla from the first sip. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in College Park and surrounding area. Food is great. Jose was our server and he was excellent. We've been here before and will come back often. read more

Dianna is one of the best waitress ! She is very informed and up to date . Her service is the best ...!

Andres was a great server and the food was so tasty. I especially loved the music and how Andres and other servers checked up on us. My fave restaurant for a chill night! read more

Ate here on 1/15/23. We were greeted as best as possible. Restaurant is a typical Mexican establishment with decor and Latin music playing through the speakers. Many of the staff don't understand English so they use the menu (pictures) to communicate. We ordered the whole Black Bass, it comes with grilled shrimp, peppers/onions/zucchini/squash and a side of white rice. There's a light sauce drizzled on top which sets the flavors off. The whole talipia with salad, rice and beans left my tastbuds looking for more flavor. I tried my fiances Blavk Bass and wanted to send my meal back his tasted so good. The ceviche was just "ok" we've had better in other countries. The margaritas and mojitos were very tasty. Overall not too bad of a restaurant to check out if you know what to order but need more English speaking personnel. We have been twice and probably will return again if we're in the area and want a quick bite. Note: Black Bass not available second time it was red snapper prepared same way as the Bass with shrimp. Still very tasty! read more

Azteca Restaurant-Cantina - Mexican Near Me - College Park, Maryland

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Ayer fuimos a comer , despues de lla graduation. De mi Hijo y Johny nos trato excelente y el manager lo recomiendo

We had Jhony as a server and he was really kind and patient!! Totally would recommend the food as well

After coming to the place a number of times, I am pleased to know that the restaurant has stopped the automatic upselling they used to do a few years ago. Folks just want to pay what ask for not see a larger price for their food based on a server audible. The food is tasty. The service is better than it used to be. Sometimes, folks just want a solid experience that's dependable and not crazy prices. Fernando the manager catered to my wife for her birthday so she felt special and she was very happy. The place is fun and we had a good time together as a family. read more

Azteca Restaurant-Cantina - Fun margaritas Side Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - College Park, Maryland