Azteca in South Milwaukee is now open for lunch. Last week we finally got the time to go there for lunch. The hubs had Enchilada Suizas and I had the steak torta. Both were fantastic. The food is always fantastic when we go there. The owners Carlos and Rossi are great people. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. A couple of tidbits about Azteca Restaurant MKE, they started in a gas station years ago. They moved to the location that they are in now and never looked back. They have a food truck on 20th and College and in South Milwaukee on Carroll Ave right off of N Chicago Ave. They also do catering. Check out their Facebook page, Azteca Restaurant MKE for more info. Their hours: Monday through Wednesday, 11 am to 9 pm, Thursdays through Saturday, 11 am to 9:30 pm read more

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Came for lunch on a Wednesday, not busy at the time but heard it gets busy at night. Food and service was awesome. Loved all three salsas that came with the chips. Had the quesabirria tacos and they were perfect. Horchata also on point! Great spot! read more

This place is terrific! The food is delicious -- such great flavors. Great selection. The quesabirria con consumé was super satisfying. Service was friendly -- and fast. The owner, Rossy, couldn't have been more welcoming. Overall, this place is really find! Looking forward to trying more! read more

Azteca Restaurant Mke - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Nice gem in South Milwaukee. Big open layout, clean. Staff attentive, knowledgable and service was quick. Food is solid. Like most places like this, it is hard to pick just one thing and you get a hearty portion. Everything our party ordered was fantastic. Definitely go again! read more

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Great food, very filling. Great chips and salsa when you start off. Extremely wonderful and attentive and friendly staff. Lots of variety on the menu. read more

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Great food n drinks. Nice atmosphere and nice staff. When my dad visited years ago we went to Azteca. Love their food trucks to.

As my friend and I walked into this beautifully decorated restaurant, we were promptly seated by their very courteous staff. We were also warmly greeted by the Gen. Manager, Naum. We started out with delicious piña coladas; my pal enjoyed his ground beef taco salad and I savored my favorite dish, tampiqueña. Although the restaurant was very busy, our service was attentive, efficient and very pleasant throughout our visit. read more

This is a don't judge a book by a cover restaurant. The steak tacos were delicious with lots of flavor but what makes this place really stand out are their cocktails. The waitress swore by their mojitos and she was not wrong. This place makes a phenomenal mojito. But my girlfriend got the pina colada and made me try it. We both agreed this was the best pina colada we ever tried. We cannot stress enough those drinks. Give this place a try! read more

The food and drinks were excellent. I would highly recommend the rainbow margarita. The service was attentive and friendly. I would highly recommend them. read more

The reviews are right! This place earns its high rating. A cute and moderately sized dining room in an old building amidst a charming area of south milwaukee awaits you when you visit Azteca. On our first visit, the Saturday evening crowd was vibrating and the live music was lively. We were seated immediately for our reservation. The menu is pretty extensive and in line with most other authentic Mexican restaurants. The three different salsas were good. We sampled the house margaritas and they were solid. The stars of the show were the food and the staff. The food was prepared exactly to requested variations. The steak enchilada with added fresh jalepenos with verde sauce on top was excellent, as was the chili rellenos with chorizo. Our friends got the suiza enchilada and they looked yummy. As noted, the staff was friendly, attentive, and genuine in their desire for the visit to be positive. Highly recommended. We'll be back. read more

Friendly service, delicious flavors, and amazing drinks. I look forward to trying their new brunch menu!

The best house margaritas you've ever had here in Milwaukee. The food beats any other Mexican restaurant and the service is fantastic. The price for the quality of food you get is unmatched. Highly recommend this when you have the hankering for some excellent Mexican food. read more

So nice to have a margarita with fresh ingredients and good tequila instead of the syrup mix at most places. The tacos were amazing. The Cochinita pibil taco was the best I have had in my 64 years traveling all over Mexico. The Asada taco was great too. The salsa is great. Amazing service. Worth the drive to this spot, and worth every penny. Kudos!!! read more

Azteca Restaurant Mke - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Best Mexican food in Milwaukee! Their Thursday & Tuesday tacos are really good (shoutout the lettuce wrap and the tinga tacos)!! Servers are all amazing and very friendly. Margaritas are strong! You are guaranteed going to have a great time. Shoutout Josue, we seem to always get him as a server and he deserves a raise. Introduced my friends to this place and now we always come here together. read more

Azteca Restaurant Mke - Fish taco, tinga, lettuce wrap - Mexican Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Enjoyed a very nice meal as Azteca in South Milwaukee. 3 of us ate dinner. Service was very wonderful and everyone including the young man who seated us , checked in if everything was going all right with the food and if we needed anything-- napkins or water etc. --very kind. The food was good. Prices are average for the dinners. Pretty much typical to what you find at other restaurants price wise. The one thing that threw me off was that they wedge their doors open. Both doors-- so the outside is open to the inside. The weather was somewhat muggy and cool as it was mildly rainy and a bit windy-- and also any bugs/flys can fly in. I know some enjoy eating outside, and then these things are expected. But, when eating inside- I didn't enjoy the open doors. Overall-- it was a very good experience and so we have a 4 star review. You'd enjoy the food here. Everything we had had a lot of good flavor. Give them a try- it's a cute place with workers that smile and care. read more

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Wow! What a gem. I enjoyed a very tasty meal of shrimp enchilada verde with beans and rice. I also enjoyed a mango margherita and fried ice cream. The trio of success offered with the fresh chips before the meal were very flavorful and the ice cream was a nice close to a wonderful eal. The service was very good and the ambience was warm and comfortable on this chilly night. read more

The owners here are so friendly, and the food is GREAT. We love coming for a margarita, after a hard day at work

The service wasn't good at all nor was the food. Unseasoned and not REAL Mexican. Super americanized and again, no flavor. Salsa came in these small plastic 2oz cups. Cheese was obviously melted in the microwave. Trash... read more

No matter if it's the truck or the restaurant- they always have great food! The restaurant is always busy, so it's a little slower- but still worth it!! read more

Service was great. The food not so much. I paid $20 for steak fajitas and it is a sad order. It comes with rice and beans with tortilla but no salad guac or sour cream. Just alot of money for mostly onions and peppers read more

Azteca Restaurant Mke - a meal in a styrofoam container - Mexican Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Azteca is great ! the food is tasty and fresh . The chips come with 3 salsas , and their guacamole is very nice , classic style . The servers are so professional and also friendly ,just the right amount of attention. It's very comfortable, and they have outside seating with flower boxes . read more

We ate at Azteca for the first time last night and the food was outstanding! Truly authentic Mexican with wonderful service and great margaritas. One of the highlights was the Cochinita pibil. Delicious stewed pork with a sweet and spicy flavor. We loved the variety of salsas that allowed you to top your chips or tacos with the heat level you desired. Everything was fresh and flavorful! The steak and lengua tacos were delicious as was the chile rellenos. We also had one of the best margaritas ever! Sadly did not take any pictures but would highly recommend Azteca! Looking forward to going back and sampling more dishes! read more

Best place for tacos that I have found. The rice is GREAT! Service is always fast and friendly and to me the drinks are made strong! Only bad thing is I do not like the chips they give you. They could step it up a notch and make warm, fresh chips. read more

My family loves the variety of tacos available--my personal favorite being the traditional steak on flour tortilla adorned with cilantro and onion. My husband often gets the sizzling fajita platter, and we always start off with their delicious freshly made dipping chips with guacamole--fantastico! I also really love their shrimp ceviche. It's fresh and has a great lime flavor. This family run business in South Milwaukee has curated a well-deserved loyal following. If you're bopping through Grant Park or visiting Grant Beach, swing by for some great Mexican food. read more

Love the Street Tacos and the corn. My son actually goes out of his way after work sometimes just for the Taco truck.

I've been a returning customer of their since they first open. Love their food and authenticity of their food. The owners will stop to greet you and thank you for your business. The warm hospitality here is outstanding. Great job Azteca!!!! read more

Azteca Restaurant Mke - Enjoying a margarita and Dos Equis - Mexican Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

WOW!!! Where to begin.... All of the food tastes like an abuelita was in their kitchen cooking all day! The margaritas were refreshing and made to order from scratch. The food is transcendent, service is incredible and the restaurant is impeccably clean. As a chef, high standards and exceeding guest expectations are the benchmark of a great restaurant. This place far exceeds those standards and is one of the best restaurants in Milwaukee. read more

Azteca is well known for their lunch buffet but as a vegetarian I haven't tried it. Their menu is pretty comparable to other Mexican restaurants but I must say their beans and rice are pretty decent. First time there I went the a la carte route and had a "custom" bean and cheese chimichanga. Pretty good. They also offer complimentary chips and salsa which seems like it should be a no brainer, but I've been to other places that charge for it. The next several times there I've always had the enchiladas suiza with cheese inside instead of meat. Again, very good. The green sauce is the best part. The house margarita is strong enough and tasty too. The staff is fairly nice, they also have coupons for bogo and percentages off if you go on their website. As a bonus, they tend to cater to the lunch crowd that needs to get back to work within an hour and they seem to do a good job of serving quickly. Nothing too fancy here, but if you want some yummy Mexican fare with a cozy environment it's a good place to try. read more

Back in So Milwaukee area for family business and was craving Mexican. The food was fresh, authentic and delicious, only exceeded by the friendly service. The outdoor tables amidst lovely planters were enjoyable. Neighborhood regulars were recognized and greeted warmly. If craving Mexican food in the South Shore this is the place! read more

Great food, great service and the best Sangria around!!! Highly recommend this place if you want good, authentic Mexican cuisine!

Great food, great service. No wait! Highly recommended if you like Mexican food. Atmosphere is great!

Stopped in for lunch around 2 PM on a Tuesday and was greeted and seated quickly by a very nice lady. Parking on the street was easy and free for 2 hours. The place is clean and orderly with attentive staff and it smells good inside. Chips and salsa appeared quickly as did the beer and ice tea I ordered. The menu looked great and I was craving a tamale and tacos. After hearing they make their own tamales that's what I ordered. 1 pork tamale, 1 chorizo taco, 1 pibil taco, rice and beans on the side. Food arrived 15 minutes later which told me they didn't have it sitting around but made it to order instead (always a good sign). The tacos were both excellent with strong traditional flavors and beautiful fresh tortillas. The masa in the tamale was flavored well with chicken stock I think. The pork inside the tamale was milder than I like but still very tender and good. I just prefer a little more heat or citrus or vinegar. All in all a solid trio and a lot of food. The rice and beans were pretty average - not bad - better than a lot of places but not amazing and that's fine with me. Overall I give it 5 stars for an authentic and pleasant Mexican meal in Milwaukee. I will come here again. read more

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I was absolutely disgusted today, today i went to Azteca and I was so SHOCKED! I ordered the taco dinner (takeout) only to find out that there was a cockroach in my tacos!!! I will never EVER come back here again!!! I am gonna go to taco stop where the food is way better (also i've been going to azteca for years i've never experienced this... So disappointed in this...) TACO BELL IS BETTER THAN THIS!! Will never come back ever again... read more

I am lucky. There is an Azteca food truck near my house. The food is very good. Friendly people, fast service. I've had several different things so far. Each one has been very very good. I like trying out new meals & snacks. For some reason I am more experimental because it is a food truck. That's a good thing. It is so much better than the national chain places. There is no comparison. This truck is parked on 11th ave, a short way south of College Ave. You can also get there by using Chicago Ave. You can see it parked on a side street just to the west of Chicago Ave. (south of College a short way). read more

ordered from one of their trucks parked at Walmart here in Cudahy we asked for no avocado on all our food for the reason that my father in law gets really sick if he eats it. every single think has avacado. We even asked if they left out the avacado and they said yes. read more

Was craving some Mexican and decided to stop by this place to try for the first time. Seen that it had some good reviews. Well, my kids and I absolutely loved it! The food was very authentic, tasty, and filling. Delicious is the word that comes to mind. The plates we ordered and tried - Enchiladas Suizas - a must! This plate was amazing Chille relleno and tamales- again delicious, soft melted queso cheese with authentic chili peppers. Rice and beans were fresh with so much flavor Shrimp with rice and bell peppers- grilled wonderfully They have a spicy lime sauce with the chips, definitely ask for it. We decided this will be a regular spot for Mexican! read more

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I've been coming here when I'm hungry just to find out there hours of operations are when I'm not that hungry and most likely to drink they need better hours haven't tried it but I guess I'll never will with there hours being so off read more

Delicious taste of Mexican food in South Milwaukee! I was happy to check one if my "to try" bookmarks off the list and hit up Azteca today. It was easy to find with plenty of street and side parking. There's not much to appreciate about the ambiance. It could use some freshing up. Within the four walls are a mix of tables with banquet chairs and booths. Not representative of the food at all. Service was great. After a quick run-down of the menu I went with the chicken enchiladas Rojas. They came hot and steamy smothered in red sauce and cheese. The chicken was moist and full of flavor. The side if beans had a lot of flavor. Maybe cumin? Either way they didn't taste like they were from a can. Rice was lacking and tasted like rice-a-roni. Rice can be hit or miss so no biggie with me. I would have gone with the lunch buffet, but it was a Saturday. It's definitely a better deal as the standard menu prices are on the high side. Maybe next time I come I will do it during a weekday. It's worth another trip. read more

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Really good Mexican buffet. The best I've had in Milwaukee. The meat options are pretty unctuous and they have a really good desert bar that deserves its own review! read more

Finally made it for the enchiladas dinner. It was delicious. Good authentic Mexican food. Rico I'll be back soon. read more

Azteca Restaurant Mke - Finally I made it for the enchiladas dinner platters. I should say it was delicious. Good authentic Mexican food. Rico!! - Mexican Near Me - South Milwaukee, Wisconsin