This place is permanently closed. Walked all the way over here, address is incorrect and now finding out google saying this is permanently closed. Yelp need to do better. It has been closed a very long time. read more

This is the best authentic Mexican food I had whilst living in the UK hands down. I was from Southern California and I had been missing Mexican food for years! We walked past and saw photos and the window and it looked legit! We peeked inside and the food looked like the photos. We decided to try it and we weren't disappointed. I tell everyone to stop here. We spoke to the owners and they were super friendly. We were really impressed and very satisfied with our experience and the food. It's been a few years now but it's deffo a recommendation to this day! Hands down best Mexican food I had. read more

The most authentic taqueria in Dublin. This is the 5th year I've been coming here from California for research, and at least 2 times a month I need to visit. As somebody with Hispanic blood coursing through my veins, I need to have my fix! In the last year many restaurants have opened up trying to imitate, don't believe their fancy exterior. If you want authentic food, make the trek from Temple Bar and you won't regret it! read more

I came in on a Tuesday night, it wasn't too busy. I ordered the soup thinking it was a little bowl and next thing I know it's a huge bowl full of chicken and rice and fresh tomato and warmly brothy - perfect for a cold evening. Service was great and prices are fantastic for the quality and quantity of food you get! read more

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I'm madly in love with this sweet cafe. It overflows with heart and soul, beckoning you in from your rush toward Dame Street. The owner is the kindest person I've met in a long time, and he really takes the time to get to know every person who walks in his door. More than an owner, he's a friend to everyone. Azteca deals in sandwiches by day (you gotta make a living in Dublin somehow) but once the punters' eyes leave the first page of the menu, that's when the real fun begins. Hugo and his devoted crew of three make fresh, tasty Mexican food with love. The plates may look small, but they are so filling. Everything there overflows with freshness. This ain't the Tex-Mex of sloppy sauces, but pure Mexican, distilled into flavours. Grease-free and gorgeous. Of what I've tasted, my faves are the chicken tamales and the burritos. Pablo and Boojum it ain't, friends; these are single-meal size parcels filled with Mexican rice, refried beans and gooey cheese then grilled till all the flavours meld. Hugo also always has a changing weekend special, which is 150% worth trying. As a fun time out for my adult ESL students, I requested a cooking class for 12 on a Monday evening. Though Hugo usually accepts no more than four in these private classes, he accommodated the group without hesitation. Closing the whole location for the lot of us, he brought bowls and portable hobs into the dining area to show us what we'd be dealing with and how to do it. He walked us through a variety of chillies, then showed us how to turn fresh veg into two sauces (pico de gallo and guacamole), and followed that up with the process of making and filling a tortilla three ways (plain tortillas, sopes and quesadillas). For those not in the know: sopes are tortillas with a rim around the edge. Hugo compares them to ash trays in shape. The fillings (chicken, cheese, salsas, sour cream) sit inside that rim. Quesadillas Azteca-style are half-moon tortilla pockets folded and sealed around shredded chicken and cheese, and fried. The cooking classes are great for novices to cooking and Mexican food alike, as half of the essentials are done for you by the Azteca staff. The chicken is pre-cooked and shredded, the sopes are filled by staff once the students cook and mold the tortillas, and the quesadillas, after being assembled and folded by the students, are fried by the staff. Perhaps at a later date I'll be able to make it to an advanced cooking class... Hugo also sells Mexican ingredients including masa to make the tortillas for yourself and several kinds of chillies. As a final point, he showed the Mexico World Cup matches and now seems to favour Germany. I've also never tried his desserts, which he's recently started crowing about on Facebook. Just one more reason to go back soon. read more

Cafe Azteca - chile relleno- Independence Week special - Mexican Near Me

Ok so just moved to Dublin from Minneapolis (formerly living in San Diego). All I knew as I was moving here was that Irish people dont know Mexican food and that I would surely starve. I have lived off burritos and tacos my whole life. Thanks to yesterday's visit to Cafe Azteca I am feeling much better about this move. I had a Hugo Jig Burrito which was egg and beans and everything else. I talked with Hugo and he is going to teach me how to make mole next month so I can cook Mexican food at home. He wrote "Enjoy" in sour cream on top of my burrito. I am pleased to say I DID enjoy it. Hubs was in love with his tacos al pastor served with fresh handmade corn tortillas and pineapple slivers. It reminded me of the giant pastor rotisseries topped with fresh pineapple in the Mercado Central where I used to work. I am so glad there is at least one decent place to get Mexican food. Gracias Hugo! read more

Cafe Azteca - and so i did - Mexican Near Me

Have you ever tried a tamale? Do you know what a tamale is? Am I insulting the vast majority of you that do know? Apologies if that is the case but my dinner company yesterday had no clue what a tamale was and with a lot of trepidation ate some of mine when I threatened them with my butter knife. Watching their scared faces turn to surprise and then pleasure was great! Get down there and try a tamale. They come in chicken, ham and veggie and dear Lord I could eat them till the cows come home. read more

Cafe Azteca - Chicken soup so spicy! - Mexican Near Me

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The first real/genuine Mexican restaurant (not just Tex Mex) I've ever seen and been to in Western Europe. You heard it. Tamales, sopes, chilaquiles, cochinita, carne al pastor, etc. Many classics made with quality ingredients, which brought back some memories. Worth every penny :D ! read more

Cafe Azteca - Front panel - Mexican Near Me

Café Azteca is a nice little Mexican restaurant that features an extensive breakfast offering with the morning dishes making up half of the menu. While lots of the items are what I would consider traditional breakfasts of bacon, eggs, sausage and nothing at all Mexican, the real delicious stuff is the actual Mexican food. AM offerings include huevos rancheros and tortilla soup, molletes and quesadillas. The tortilla soup was my favorite of all that we tried, it tasted really authentic and could either be loaded with chicken or veggies for those rabbit foodies out there. Lunch also features a good selection of Mexican yumminess such as chili chicken, fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, and chilaquiles accompanied by fresh guacamole, and pico de gallo (a Mexican salsa made of diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime). Lunch also features some randoms - like BLTS and a sandwich called Feliz Navidad ("Merry Christmas") filled with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, bacon and coleslaw. This is in no way shape or form Mexican. One cool thing about Café Azteca is that they have cooking lessons! Lessons are free, but there is a charge of €15.00 for ingredients. As an avid cook and lover of Mexican food, I probably wouldn't join in, but it could be a fun activity for novices. Since Dublin has so few al fresco dining options, the restaurant is worth going to just to sit at one of their two outdoor tables and enjoy the weather when it's nice! read more

Cafe Azteca - Mexican Near Me

Did I mention I'm from California...? What I miss the most is the variety of Mexican food available at my fingertips - everything from taquerias to chain restaurants to hole-in-the-wall restaurants to upscale gourmet offerings. But, when you're this far from Mexico, finding that spot that hits the spot is a bit of a treasure hunt! And, I found it! Escucha me... my people. Cafe Azteca is that hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant that I've been missing from home! Walking in I feel that I've been transported to a taqueria back home. If you've been to one, you'll likely agree. It feels like Mexican food and it smells like it too. Enter Hugo, the passionate soulful chef and owner of Cafe Azteca - he puts his heart into all his eats. He wants you to enjoy the flavors of his country and his people. The first time I gave it a shot I tried the tamales - perfect, just like home! When I returned for breakfast - yes, breakfast - I tried the chicken sopes and they were excellent! Then I discovered all sorts of little bonuses about this jewel. Getting your hands on Mexican food for cooking at home is a bit of a treasure hunt in itself. But, at Cafe Azteca half the battle is won when I learned I can purchase 60 home-made corn tortillas for only eight euro - just walk in and ask for them! You can also purchase tortilla chips! Add to that, there are goodies on the shelf, including bottled Tomatillo Sauce and Masa Harina so that you can make your tortillas at home! I've noticed that some have pointed out the pricing is a bit high. Well, we are pretty far from Mexico peeps - so importing the authentic flavors of Mexico is a factor to consider. Now, the icing on the cake (or the mole sauce on the tamale if you will) is that Hugo loves teaching others how to prepare Mexican food. There are three levels of classes offered. And, if you get a group big enough (around 14 people) you can book the whole restaurant for the night and enjoy a demo, hands-on lesson, and a fine meal! Bring your own serveza or vino as well! Hugo is very personable and passionate - give this spot a try and you'll see what I mean. Si Senor! read more

Straight up, here's what I like about Cafe Azteca: - The food - real, authentic, no bullsh*t Mexican food. Damn tasty, seriously good quality, and seeeeeriously filling. (Be prepared to roll out of there. Unless you have self control, unlike me...) - The setting - it's a small, un-fancy cafe, but this is all you need. There are no airs and graces, but it's cosy, comfortable and the floor to ceiling windows look out on Lord Edward St and offer great people watching - The star of the show - Hugo the owner. Many have spoken about Hugo in their reviews, but they are all correct. A legend of a man, he is friendly, interesting, and genuine. He will welcome you into his restaurant like it's his home, and if there is anything you need to know about Mexican culture or food - you're in the right place! All you need do is ask! Oh, Hugo also sells some great Mexican produce here too, if you want to try your hand at making some nosh yourself! read more

Cafe Azteca - Chocolate Guinness cake. So. Good. - Mexican Near Me

What can I say? My wife wanted to know if there was good Mexican food in Ireland. Guess what, there is! This place is legit. This isn't some gringos pumping out wannabe Mexican food; everyone here is from Mexico and has brought the recipes with them. The food is fresh and flavorful, and the people are really friendly. I didn't feel that the prices were outrageous, considering the fact that some of these ingredients probably have to be tough to acquire on this side of the Atlantic. I've paid more at froufrou places in Orange County. If you're looking to get some authentic Mexican cuisine in Dublin, THIS is the place to go. read more

Cafe Azteca - Enchiladas Suizas; DELICIOUS! - Mexican Near Me

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I feel bad leaving a negative review but I think this place is super hyped up! Almost five stars for this Is insane. I'm Mexican and live in California. I was dying for some home made Mexican food and found this place on yelp. I wonder if there are other items that are good but here are some pros and cons Pros: -chips and guacamole: good guac just throw some salt on it -al pastor tacos: these were actually not bad. - tortillas: these were ok too - customer service is good Cons: -Rice: Major pass. Was flavorless, tough, and the furthest from authentic Mexican rice. -Beans: subpar ; tasted canned -RED ENCHILADAS: pass on anything that has this red enchilada sauce TRUST ME. It is not authentic what so ever! -shredded chicken tinga: basically just shredded chicken so just don't expect actual tinga. -cash only and overpriced but what isnt in Dublin! Like i previously mentioned, i am Mexican myself and i cook a lot at home. So this was disappointing :/ read more

I have always wanted to come here. I missed the YELP event a while back and kept thinking about going. And I did. Hugo was very welcoming from the beginning and patient with my broken Spanish request for a Modelo. ANd then he kept going and I put up the white flag and reverted to English. So, I was with a group of hispanic/latin American Americans and had a lot of questions about what was what, what was good and ultimately what I should get in the end. I decided on the Sopes with chicken. They were delicious. Doesn't look like much on the plate, but I was very full (and that usually takes a lot) at the end and very happy. All in all, a great night. Great meal. Good value for what you get! Just something different from all the burritos in town. I'm looking forward to the cooking class, which I will do independently. read more

Cafe Azteca - A chilled Modelo to start! - Mexican Near Me

While I always joke that I'm always on the hunt for a good Mexican restaurant wherever I travel in the UK, I wasn't actually headed here. Every time I walked by on previous visits to Dublin, it was always closed! So when I was making my way down the street and noticed they were open, I popped right on in! It was fairly busy, not enough that you couldn't get a table or would be waiting forever, but enough that you know the food is good. I really liked a lot of the things on the menu, but was interested by the Al Pastor Burrito, but was a bit skeptical of the pineapple. I do enjoy a Hawaiian Pizza, but I wasn't sure about this, but I ordered it anyway. I ordered a regular size burrito and it was quite filling. I was a bit disappointed that there was no extra sauces or tortilla chips on the side, just the burrito with a bit of lettuce and tomato on the side, especially because it did seem a bit pricey for just a burrito. The burrito, however, was delicious. There was not a lot of pineapple in the burrito, but enough that I decided it actually worked! While I was enjoying my burrito, I received a text from a friend asking me to bring him lunch. So I thought, I'll take him a burrito! I ordered the Rio Grande Burrito, but the 12 inch one (he's a hungry guy). I think it may have taken less time than mine did. Anyway, the owner saw my phone with the yelp application and I got a 10% discount on the order for checking in! We did get to talking because some of my students were in at the same time and we had been talking. He asked if he could give me some cards to give to the students and also told me about the cooking classes they do. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and the next time I am in Dublin, I'll be back to try some other items on the menu! read more

Cafe Azteca - Al Pastor Burrito, regular size. Delicious! - Mexican Near Me

I was visiting Dublin for a few days and stayed near Cafe Azteca. Being from San Diego, I was curious to see how Ireland would do mexican food. Not too bad! The proprietor was very friendly. He put on the water polo match during the olympics and I enjoyed the al pastor burrito. The pineapple tasted fresh. The side of guacamole was a good accompaniment. The burritos are served smothered in enchilada sauce, which is not how they are usually done in taquerias but overall, a good dining experience. read more

Cafe Azteca - Al pastor burrito, side of guac - Mexican Near Me

Such carefully and lovingly made Mexican food. Hugo the owner really cares about the experience and the story of how his food is made and where it comes from, keeping it traditional to bring customers the flavours of his home in a story of taste. Absolutely delicious meal and a warm and friendly environment. Support this man in his battle against burrito bars that bring nothing to the culinary experience! I have never seen such a dedicated man! read more

Cafe Azteca - Azteca Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me

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This place was a little out of our way, but I just knew it would be worth the diversion. I phoned and booked a table for 6pm as I wasn't sure how busy it would be on a Saturday night but I probably didn't need to actually as it wasn't too crowded. Hugo delivered us some tortilla chips and salsa while we looked over the menu, and he warned the salsa was on the spicy side. He wasn't wrong, but I loved it! The menu is amazing - one side of the menu is a range of burritos, and the other side has main dishes like taquitos, sopas, tamales, enchiladas etc. I went for the chicken taquitos - crispy tacos filled with chicken, topped with salad, sour cream and homemade mexican "pico de gallo" salsa. I was presented with a delicious plate of four taquitos which were bursting with lovely, tender chicken as well as a side of rice and refried beans. The taquitos were topped with a drizzle of sour cream and loads of pico de gallo and it was the perfect portion size. The left-over salsa from our tortillas was a good addition to give it a bit of pep too. For drinks we both had a Modelo as well as a lime jarrito (delicious Mexican soft drink). Service was amazing and Hugo seems like such a cool guy, nothing was too much bother for him. This place is very casual so don't go here expecting it to be fancy - it's bench seating and relaxed service. I'm hoping to squeeze in another trip here while I'm in Dublin, that's how much I enjoyed it. read more

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THE BEST MEXICAN FOOD IN DUBLIN. Hugo and his team are doing what every other Mexican restaurant in Ireland wants to copy; because they are the golden standard! First class cafe, food, service, and experience! read more

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Ay, caramba!!!!! OK after reading all the amazeballs reviews of this place I must say I was a little disappointed.... This was my "Avatar" restaurant moment.... "OMG the most amazing movie you will ever ever see!!!" "No it is not!!! What the hell are you talking about?!?!?!?!" OK maybe not as much of a let down as Avatar but a let down nonetheless..... I was here with some friends. 3 of us ordered burritos and 1 ordered quesadilla. I had asked if my burrito could be made extra hot. I was told that all the food is made mild but I can order the hot salsa to spice up the food. I was like OK, that's grand, gratiaz. My burrito came out and was nice and tasted very fresh but was really lacking the flavour I expect from an authentic Mexican restaurant. The salsa was AMAZEBALLS.... It was like lava!!! I was in heaven eating it. Sweaty head, face, nose running. I got a chilli high. I felt drunk. My friend who had the quesadilla told me it was also quite bland. The other 2 burrito eaters seemed to like it but maybe they were too polite to say anything as I had suggested this place from all the great reviews I had seen on Yelp. If I was just going to rate this place on the food I would give it a 3 star. But the waiter was really nice and very very friendly. Explaining this, that and the other about the food and salsa. Nice atmosphere to the place and nice house wine. Also with a Yelp check in I got 10% of the total bill. The toilets were leaking however, so that wasn't too nice..... I will deffo be going back to try something other than a burrito and update my review from there. What I had was nice. Just not amazeballs. It was a let down. But the overall experience pushes my food only score of 3 star up to a 4 star for overall experience. read more

Cafe Azteca - Burrito TOUCHED! - Mexican Near Me

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Quaint, Charming and located in a part of Dublin that might feel a little bit alien.. Just a little further down Dame Street than most would dare to venture, Cafe Azteca is a gem amongst an array of tiny nameless newsagents. Unfortunately every time I pass it, I'm briskly walking somewhere but my gaze is always drawn in to the simple three table set up they have here, the happy proprietor looking at his beloved Manchester United on the TV, (My strongest memory is of him cheering on Javier Hernandez as he scored in a Champions League group stage game) The food here is cheap, plentiful and exquisite. (Is exquisite an overused word when describing restaurant food? I feel like it might be.) Anyway, the food is amazing, you can bring your own beer and you are definitely more than welcome to bring your own sombrero! I would highly recommend looking at their website http://www.azteca.ie/about.php for an incredible look into their world. Much like the service, the website seems to be from a simpler and older time. Funny gifs spiraling around and stock photos of smiling young women. Broken simplified English with hilariously brief customer reviews. I'd be surprised if Mexicans even had a word for pretentious. read more

Cafe Azteca - Mexican Near Me

Great Mexican food and atmosphere! My burrito tasted better than Mexican food in U.S. The people that own this place are friendly and the service is great. read more

Cafe Azteca - Great burrito! - Mexican Near Me

I waited my entire life to come to Ireland/Dublin and this is the first thing I ate. I have been traveling in Europe for the past three weeks and wanted the taste of home, California! My lamb tacos are the best I have ever had Europe and possibly the top three I have had in the past 40 years! All of their ingredients are imported from Mexico and I plan to return for breakfast. read more

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Enjoyed myself so much the first time round that I had to go back! Attended the tamale class with Hugo. He explained the history and techniques and the atmosphere was really friendly and relaxed. We even got a doggy bag of two tamales to takeaway so tomorrow's lunch is sorted! The Jarritos drinks are delicious. Bought a few to takeaway so I can serve them to my friends when I attempt to wow them with my newfound Mexican cooking skills. read more

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Having given up all hope of finding a highly rated Mexican restaurant, we settled for the next best thing; a highly rated Mexican cafe. I was greeted by the owner who seems to get a lot of mentions in other reviews. Azteca is small. It filled up over the course of the evening seating approximately 25 people. It doesn't have enough touches to be described as intimate and is definitely a Cafe as the name suggests. It may sound like I'm stating the obvious but the point I'm making is that the set-up here isn't "first date" material. The service is friendly and when I asked for a recommendation it was the Mole Enchiladas, made with 16 different spices, that were described to me in mouth watering detail. Personal, I felt my dish delivered. The portion size was just right and the Mole sauce was as deliciously interesting as I imagined. Unfortunately a friend found the Chicken Fajita a bit bland and although the guacamole was fresh, I felt like it needed a little more salt. It would also be nice to have a choice of a couple of Mexican beers and not just Corona. All said and done, Cafe Azteca is a great spot if you fancy something more than just a burrito so check it out. read more

Cafe Azteca - Mole Enchiladas made with 16 different spices don't you know!? - Mexican Near Me

Super authentic Mexican food! Delicious and filling for sure. Check out this great Dublin find! They also do cooking classes and have Mexican ingredients for sale. read more

Cafe Azteca - Mexican Near Me

Great street side Mexican Cafe. Not very big and not very fast ( as all food is cooked fresh, which I would prefer ). But the food is great. The menu includes a number of Burretos for around 7.95 which are pretty big and look great as well see the picture I uploaded, its a work of art. I have had a few things from here but to be honest cant remember all the names. Its very traditional Mexican food ( not texmex ) so expect some things you may not have eaten before if you haven't been to a traditional place before. I guess the main menu is a little bit expensive but its worth it. They also sell various Mexican ingredients, such as masa flour and dried chilli's. All in all a great place with great staff, try it out. read more

Cafe Azteca - Chicken, chilli and pineapple burrito. Yum.. - Mexican Near Me

Can't believe it took me so long to go here! Thanks to a Yelp event found this little gem.This cafe is owned by Hugo who is a genuinely warm person with a real passion about his food. He will explain the ingredients, the cooking process, the flavors if you show interest. For me, this makes the food extra special as you can feel chef's passion as well. We tried burritos - La bamba(veg) and Rio Grande(chicken and chorizo) - both were great, their salsas are so yum! We tried mole salsa, another one with tomato base, one with mango; fruity yet spicy, awesome combination! Home made guacamole- very tasty! Try their tamales - I simply loved it. Will go again just for that. One extra star for them for feeding us even they were about to close for the day and doing so without making a fuss about it. We went just 15 mins before their closing time (which we didn't know). We were the only customers at that time and we had a good leisure dinner. Only when we left we saw the closed sign being put outside. For me, that counts as an extra mile and I shall return to taste more of their yummy food! read more

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I read about Café Azteca here on Yelp and had to try it as I love Mexican food. I ordered a beef burrito and while I was waiting spoke to the proprieter, Hugo Camacho Romero. He's a really really nice guy to talk to and will happily take time to tell you about his passion to introduce the Irish to authentic Mexican cuisine. He also told me about his cooking classes where he teaches people how to cook proper healthy Mexican food instead of eating the replica American version we're all used to. The cookery classes are free but Hugo charges €15 for the ingredients. You cook and eat your own meal there in the café with the help of Therese and Gustavo who run the Mexican stall in Temple Bar Saturday food market. He showed me photos and, I have to say, the dishes looked really impressive. Now, the important part, the food. The burrito was cooked from scratch and piping hot when I got it and was absolutely deeeeelicious! When I cut it open, the smell of the rice, refried beans smothered in cheese and lean fresh chunks of beef had me drooling. It was a great snack that didn't cost an arm and a leg and I'd recommend Café Azteca to anyone. Thanks Hugo, I'll be back! read more

I didn't find the tastes here at all impressive, and the price leaves something to be desired. The chicken was bland and flaky, and the coleslaw-heavy wrap was quite far from a Mexican burrito... There aren't many places to get tasty tex-mex cuisine in Dublin, but you could certainly do bigger and better by going to the Temple Bar food Market, or getting a Burrito at Lunch! on Lombard street. read more

Having been around the US and had Mexican food ranging from Tex Mex to what the Mexican immigrants eat from Mexican only places (no English speakers), I have had a good view of Mexican food as it should be. Usually what we get in Ireland is pretty bad. Azteca on the other hand is spot on. I just wish they were bigger and had more of a dinner thing going on but its brilliant for what it is. read more

Best Mexican food in Dublin and as far as I know only Mexican restaurant in Dublin owned by a real Mexican. This is the real deal, this means Mexican-Mexican, not Tex-Mex, big difference here. Lovely place, love the decorations, very homey, love that Hugo sells authentic Mexican foods. 5 stars all the way! read more

Azteca is off the hook!!! with the new Burritos; especially de Burrito en Primavera outrageous 12 inches of delicious mixture of flavor! mmmm.. for a Euro per inch is a full meal. Not to mention the Mole and real Mexican Tamales, if you like Mexican food, you have not had Mexican until you had Azteca!! The place maybe small but as we say - the greatest things come in small packages! read more

I've been making what I learned in my first lesson since I had it in January. So tasty, I have been telling everyone about this place. I love the authenticity and the intimate surroundings. I don't think I can add much more to the reviews that are already here apart from another 5 stars! read more

Azteca is one of my favourite places for a quick bite in Dublin. While from outside it looks like one of the typical Dublin sandwich shops, and the menu might suggest so as well - it is not. While the sandwiches are certainly not bad either and good value, you really want to get one of the Mexican dishes on the menu. Not all are always available, you might ask to avoid disappointment. If you're there on the weekend ask for the weekend special - please do - I mean it. I was never disappointed. And they have Tamales, I think they're the only place in Dublin who does. It's still not a full-size restaurant though, not a place where you want to go on a long date. Just one word of warning, if you expect a typical Tex-Mex - you're in the wrong place, the menu is much smaller, the portions are smaller, the food is less greasy but a lot tastier. Oh - and it's cheap, everything is under 10 Euro. Well somewhere else that would be normal, but for Dublin, this is a cheap Mexican. The real jewel of the place though is the owner - you can have long talks with him about Mexican food, Irish culture, other food or just any other chat and he's really really friendly. He also offers cooking classes for individuals/small groups for 15 Euro per person for the ingredients. I haven't done it yet, but it won't be too long hopefully until I get the chance. He showed us a bit how too make tortillas and we got the corn flour from him and make our own at home sometimes now. With this flour which you probably can get nowhere else in Dublin they get really yummy. read more

I like this place, one of Dublin's few Mexican cafés. Well, I say Mexican, I really mean that they will put refried beans, chilli, jalapaenos and such in your lunchtime wrap. The staff members are friendly, asking questions about where you are going and what you are doing that are a nice break from the service with a scowl that you get in many Dame Street eateries, and the sandwiches, rolls, etc are well stuffed and really tasty. read more

I've been to Cafe Azteca at least three times now and each time I grow to like it more and more... dare I say love it. Maybe not yet, but I will be going back for more. This time I had the Sopes with Chicken. I've not had Sopes before, so I have nothing to compare them to, but I loved them. Tasty easy to pick up goodies. My partner had the Chilaquiles dish and that tasted nice. We also bought some dried chile and some masa harina. We had great fun later at home making some Carne Con Chile Colorado (albeit with minced beef and not pork) and torillas. The masa herina was a tad expensive at 11EUR, but I guess they import it in from Mexico and the bag is heavy at 2KG (I think), so I imagine shipping with weight like that pushes up the price. Also I got the 10% discount on the meal for checking in there on yelp.ie - hurrah! read more

I love this place. It is a tiny little location with not a lot of seating, but that is part of what makes it unique and great. The service is very good and friendly, but the main reason I love it is this is the closest to authentic Mexican food I have been able to find in Dublin so far. FYI get a Jarritos to drink... yummy. read more

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Hugo, the chef and owner, of Cafe Azteca is an absolute gem. It is worth eating here just to meet him alone. I did the cookery course (which I would highly recommend) with him last year and have been a fan ever since. The food is extremely authentic Mexican so probably different to anything you have tried in other Mexican restaurants in Ireland. It is so fresh and homemade and just bursting with flavour. You can tell how passionate Hugo is about cooking authentic Mexican food and it really comes across in the quality. If you are into Mexican food and fancy a different night out I would recommend the cookery course - it is really fun and you get to learn the basics while having a few drinks and then sit down at the end to eat it all. read more

The pit pork burrito was really good! I've been traveling for 9 months and have been craving Mexican food. I was really impressed to have it in Dublin! And everyone working there are so nice and friendly! The pork on the tacos were a bit dry. The guacamole was the best I've ever had and I am from California....so that's saying something! I would definitely go back!! read more

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