Average bland sauce from a can Good service Price too high Same place that has had many owners Will not return Sign on front not even working Find another Mexican place Prices doubled and quality even lower Place needs a complete exterior make over Very run down looking read more

When it was family owned it was the best!! Last time I went the food was terrible, substituted ground beef for shredded beef. The quality of the food just isn't what it used to be. And I've been eating there since it was up the hill at the old Overbys building. I've written it off, not going back read more

Stoped by as they were just opening on a Saturday. Chips n salsa were real good. The food was also real good but something had way to much salt in it. Think it was the rice. I'll have to go back one evening to try it. They do need to remodel real bad. Robert Irvine would walk in and have a field day. Lol read more

Cafe Azteca - a plate of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

Always good and well worth the money. Never disappoint and dependable. Good place to go in Brandon.

This has been my dads favorite restaurant in Brandon for years. We don't go often, but that is about to change. Everything was served hot and it was very tasty. This guacamole is clearly made fresh, which is different from other places in the area. There was only one waitress working tonight and she did a great job of making sure our drinks were refilled! Overall it was a great night! read more

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Recently ate here and their chips and salsa was so good that I bought 3 servings of it for football tail-gating. The place is small, but they have some excellent Mexican food. read more

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The food is good and the staff are always friendly. The restaurant is not much to look at sand gives that real Mexican vibe. They have a couple of dishes I recommend ... fiesta burrito which is covered in cheese sauce. And the casa tacos which are bigger than your face and served in a fried flour shell with the fixings read more

Seriously tastes like traditional Mexican. Hole in the wall, but clean and friendly service. Been eating there since I was in the single digits. Never fails. read more

This is my favorite Mexican joint. It's a crappy location and the ambience is ho hum--not as nice as others. This review is based on the food, which is great, starting with the chips and sauce (primo). Service is nice, price is a value. We like it. read more

If you want authentic Mexican food this is the place. I've traveled all over Mexico and this is the closest thing to being in Mexico you'll find. The home made salsa is the best anywhere. The food is good and inexpensive. If you want the typical American-Mexican atmosphere and food go to Fernando's or any of the other thousand or so Mexican places around. Some of my family agree with me and love the place. Others would just as soon eat a sandwich. You'll have to decide for yourself. If you go, be sure and check out the restrooms. read more

The best place to go for authentic Mexican food! I hate Tex-mex and grew up in California! My family has been eating here since 1993! If you want real Mexican this is where you eat? ! Update--- For the first time in almost 30years I'm extremely disappointed in the food. I don't know what's going on, the food was so bad that I'm wondering did it change ownership, we're the cooks on strike, was this a new chef in training? The food was horrible and this has been a family staple for decades since we moved back to MS from SoCal. Now I'm wondering where will we eat real Mexican food now? The tamales with the Chile con carne was odd, the color looked like vomit and it was bland, also they cooked the onions when forever the onions have always been raw! The chips were a THICK cut and not the freshly cut and daily made thin cut from scratch chips they are known for, the salsa was bland and horrible! I asked was it out of the cab and she said the peppers were a bad batch? But it was also missing onions! The food was horrible! The chihuahua tacos (my favorite) were BLAND! The meat had zero seasoning and was dry! The best thing we are that day we're the retired beans, which I never ate before because everything else would always be so pleasing I never had room for the rice and beans. I want to know what happened! Is this place under new owners? Why was the food terrible after almost 30years of perfection! read more

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Came in with my husband and daughter. There was one waitress who was attentive and friendly. Given the size of the place, it's understandable there is only one waitress. No complaints about the food. The food came out hot and was exactly what we ordered. The hot sauce was actually pretty hot. Being from Texas I was glad to have hot sauce that didn't just taste like tomato sauce. My only negative thought is that it was a bit expensive for a couple of plates (shared with our 4yr old) compared to other Mexican restaurants. Despite that, I will still go back. I would recommend this place. read more

We got there around 8:30 And I think it was a round closing time. However they didn't rush us at all. They have the best chips and salsa I've ever had! I ordered the chicken fajita and it had a different taste than I am used to at Mexican restaurants. However, it was so good! The chicken had so much flavor and the veggies were perfect. I plan on eating here again when I'm in the area! Great food and great service! read more

Cafe Azteca - Chicken fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Brandon, Mississippi

I'm from out of town and was staying at a nearby hotel so I decided to eat here. First off, the server/cashier was friendly when I came in. I was told to sit where I wanted. As soon as she left the room, a boy about 10 years old who was lying in a booth sat up and started yelling at me, saying "hey whitey, look, look at me, look under the table, why are you ignoring me whitey." I should have left right then, but I had traveled all day and was hungry as this is the only non fast food restaurant around. When the server came back with chips (too salty), she started yelling at the boy (her son) who just laughed and ran outside. I wanted a margarita but didn't know (and can't believe it exists) that Rankin County is a "dry county". Again, I should have left then. I ordered the avocado salad. She then we t outside and yelled at the boy to get back inside. The only 2 other customers were rolling their eyes and irritated as well. As for the "salad": greasy tortilla bowl, tons of iceberg lettuce, a couple tomatoes, about a pound of shredded cheese, and tons of guacamole clearly from a can. I ate 2 bites of the guacamole, I asked for a to go container (who uses Styrofoam anymore?!) packed it up, then threw it away when I got back to the hotel. Horrible service, never been called "whitey" (I'm assuming because I'm white, but so was the kid), overpriced, and just bad business. read more

This is the oldest Mexican place in Brandon to eat. They have stuck around for so long and the proof is in the food! These guys rock! The servers are super friendly. I usually do take out! I usually order the Taco Juarez! It's by far my favorite. You get so much food for your money. The salsa is homemade and it will light you up. Nice and spicy just the way I like it! The chips are homemade. You can't beat homemade Mexican food. These guys have been around a long time because they know what they are doing! There Mexican rice is out of this world! Plus you get free chips and salsa with every order. I think next time I may try the Guacamole Salad! I've seen it served to other patrons and it always looks so good! Served in a chip bowl with the freshest ingredients! read more

The best chips in the USA!!! My family was he first customers to eat at Alex's... very good food...

I'm pretty sure it's not authentic Mexican food. Food tasted like it was from a can heated up. Good reviews must be family members!

Hidden in downtown brandon, you may not see it at first. But once you find it, it is worth it! I usually go for takeout and the restaurant could use some cosmetics but all of that leaves your mind when you try the food. BEST BURRITO EVER!!! read more

Literally the worst restaurant I've ever been to. How on earth is this place such a high rating?? I guess the workers have been reviewing it to keep the review rating high because there's no way actual customers have rated this place well. If I could rate this place zero stars I would. My husband couldn't even finish his food. The waitress (one) seemed overworked and confused. How is this place still open? Usually hole in the wall Mexican places are pretty good but NOPE. Don't listen to any of these reviews but the negative, honestly. I'm very sad to have wasted my money here. I've never reviewed anything IN MY LIFE but this one I just had to warn y'all about! read more

My family and I love this place they have very kind workers, great food, and is in the heart of Brandon. One day I was getting bullied at school and so my mom picked me up and we got Azteca. It really made my day the workers brought me a free dessert to cheer me up. Would Definitely recommend!!! read more

Fortunately, Randy and I were the only ones there @ 8:15 tonight. It was nice not hearing a bunch of chattering going on. One thing, they only served Pepsi products and so I got lemonade which I drink a lot. I got two chicken enchiladas covered with a sour cream sauce. Very, very good. Got a small bowl of guacamole on the side which should have been a large. Delish. It was big enough to be a large. Waitress was awesome. I highly recommend eating here. Just be careful walking on the uneven parking lot. read more

This is a little diamond in the rough. It was hard to see from the road, but we found it. We had a baseball player from the Dominican Republic with us and he loved this place, too. The service was wonderful, and the owner came out to talk to us. Delicious, hot food. Best chips and salsa I have ever had. And I live in Northern VA, home of the many, many Mexican and El Salvadoran Restaurants. We will go back, if we ever go back to Brandon! read more

Our large,out of town group, bombarded this little place after searching on yelp for Mexican food. To be honest, the outside is not much. But we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and the great flavors. Everyone enjoyed their food. Best guacamole ever and generous serving. Seasoned chips and yummy salsa. Enchiladas, nachos, chalupa salad and more. Our drinks were frequently replenished and our server worked hard to accommodate our group and other patrons. read more

Not what it was when I was growing up. Nothing good to say about my last visit. Went back when I was in town and nothing like it was back in the day. read more

So let's do an honest review. I've been coming here as a kid and this restaurant has slowly been going to crap. So where to start? The staff. Personally, I understand completely about teens needing jobs.. And yes this place is family owned. But c'mon. I don't want an 8th grader that stays on her phone, is too busy playing in front of customers, and doesn't even care to take our order. The most recent times I've been here it's been the same one, same thing over and over again. Not to mention being loud mother and lazy. The place is small, so it's not hard to hear what they're saying about you, or the others that are around. Yelling at people across the room for instance.. Really? The Atmosphere. It's shit. True shit. Unclean tables, food on the floor, napkins still on the tables as well.. everything you don't want to be around when you're eating. If you're gonna have a restaurant, here's an idea.. Keep it clean. Not to mention 3/4's of the time you walk in and sit down.. Disney channel is on, or the tv's are off.. Really? Makes it REALLY awkward talking to family when the rooms completely quiet, or when Mickey Mouse is talking up a storm behind you. The food. Is good! Simple as that. The cooks are doing a great job from what I've seen, and what I've had. Never had a problem with it, probably never will. All in all.. If you're coming here, get it to go. read more

The food has gone downhill for this restaurant as well as the service. Called in an order, asked if they had chicken for fajitas. Was told they did. Placed the order with a few other things. Was told 20-30 minutes on pick-up. My husband arrived 40 minutes later to pick up and none of the order was ready. He was told they did not have the chicken for the fajitas. He told them what to replace it with and had to wait another 15 minutes. Was not happy! They should have called me back when they realized they did not have chicken. We spend a lot of money in this place, but service stinks. read more

Good food. Locally owned. Very family friendly.