Great restaurant , waiter Oswaldo is the man ! He's so nice and cool ! Love this restaurant

Delicious food and great service. The server Oswaldo is the best and he has some hilarious jokes

My fiance is from Milpitas so I have been introduced to many of the local spots. Casa Azteca has been a great stand by when no where else sounds tempting. I really don't know authentic Mexican food with most of my experience coming from taquerias. With that being said I like what I like. I have no complaints here and I am always satisfied greatly when I visit. It's a solid choice. Prices are good too. read more

Presentation wise, the food looked okay. The colors weren't vibrant like what I saw in the Yelp photos. But this is one of those cases where the food tasted better than it looked. For instance, the smothered burrito was barely smothered but what it was smothered with was so flavorful that it was enough. The pork and beef were in big chunks but still tender. The tortillas tasted freshly made. The chicken in the enchiladas was shredded but still tender and juicy. The salsa was only mildly chunky and a bit smoky but not unbearably spicy so you could dump it all over your entree. When deciding between salad or soup, get the chicken tortilla soup. It's full of chicken and tortilla strips, and comes with a separate little plate of limes, avocados, and sour cream. This filled me up quite a bit and I could only eat about half my entree. On the outside, this looks like a casual place that people go for lunch only. You'll be pleasantly be surprised to see that the Aztec art is better than the Aztec-inspired Fry's in San Jose. read more

Worst tortilla chips ever in the history of Mexican restaurants. I wouldn't feed these things to a dog. Though it seems like they cook all the food right on the plate, the cheese enchilada was still pretty good. And the salsa was excellent. The chili relleno was inedible and the taco was burnt. I would rather eat week - old microwaved taco bell left overs than ever come back here. Still, props on the salsa! There was some real heat in there (now if I only had some chips...) read more

Great place! Food was hot and fresh. Salsa has a nice kick to it. Service was on point. Definitely a good spot for dinner if your in the San Jose area. read more

I really liked this place, the food was yummy! I ordered the shrimp enchilada plate. My husband ordered beef tacos. He had an option of hamburger meat or shredded. We opted for shredded. Honestly, I was really nervous that there was even an option but surprisingly it was really tasty and the flavor was pretty authentic. We had the option of soup or salad before our meal also. I got the chicken enchilada soup. It came out with fresh avocados and sour cream on the side. We also ordered a pitcher of margarita. That was good! Gustavo was our waiter. He was so sweet and very attentive. We look forward to returning read more

I bumped it up to 4 stars for the service! We came here on a Thursday night when I was craving Mexican food after back to back midterms. I'm thankful their parking lot is big because parking was a breeze. Right after we entered the restaurant, we got seated and took our time with the menu. I ended up getting a Chicken Chimichanga according to the waiter's recommendation with a Tortilla Soup as a starter. I was the unlucky designated driver for the night so I couldn't order a Margarita for myself but I have to admit my friend's margarita was excellent. While you're waiting for your food, it comes with complimentary chips and salsa and although the chips were a little stale, the salsa had a kick to it, which was nice. While I waited for the food, I was very impressed with the decorations, especially with the beautiful Aztec paintings all over the wall, which gave it a very homey environment. The food only took around 15 minutes to come out, which was decently fast considering the restaurant was pretty full. My Tortilla Soup was pretty average but I liked how it came with avocado and sour cream. My Chicken Chimichanga was on par, hot and crunchy topped off with the flavorful and moist chicken. The service was excellent, with our water always filled and checking up on us multiple times over dinner. Overall, above average food and excellent food. Will come back! read more

Great mexican food haven't been here in a minute but it not changed came Here for a late dinner with good friends

The food here did not taste authentic I got the enchiladas Suizas sauce was thick and pasty, the chicken inside was not seasoned just white breast meat boiled with no sauce or color. My grandma got the cheese enchiladas, but did not finish them because the cheese was very hard inside it was weird. The service was very slow as well. Don't think I'll be coming back too pricey for its flavor/no flavor. They also don't sell agua Fresca drinks such as horchata which was surprising since every Mexican restaurant does. read more

Worst place ever, drinks are watered down and food is tasteless! I have never been to a place and experienced such horrible service and drinks and I have had many margaritas. When I told the waiter my drink is too sour he said "that's how a margarita is made". read more

Standard Mexican fare - not too crowded and decent food. Nothing exceptional. We tried the chicken enchiladas and the flan. I will admit, though, that the flan was delicious! read more

Too salty and after I got home, my brother in law had diarrhea and threw up. The wait time to get your menu and order is extreme considering there's not many customers. Food took a long time to come out after you order. read more

Is this the best Mexican restaurant, ever? No, but it satiates the craving. I hosted an end of the year teacher party here (have eaten here several times too), and everyone was delighted with the service and food quality. One-star reviews on this place are not garnered. read more

You have a beloved Mexican restaurant just like Casa Azteca in your home town. And maybe you have important memories tied to your hometown Mexican restaurant the way I do with Casa Azteca. The day Robert died, a small group of his close friends met at Casa Azteca for lunch. We asked to sit in the dark windowless dining room, normally closed during lunch, but the hostess seemed to understand we didn't want to be around other customers. When six young men with dour looks on their faces walk into a Mexican restaurant in total silence, kicking imaginary rocks across the dining room floor, something is clearly wrong. She sat us at the long wooden dining table that seats a dozen people on busy nights. The six of us spread out across the length of the table, choosing whatever seat gave us each some modicum of comfort. An old CRT television hung on the wall, framed between murals of Aztec figures in vaguely heroic poses. One picture depicted a woman genuflecting before a muscular half-naked king, grateful for the chance to die for the greater good. Human sacrifice, the Aztecs believed, powered the universe. Without it, the sun wouldn't rise in the morning. It's fun to find meaning in death; otherwise, I have no fucking clue why people die. "Paul Newman just died," I said as I pointed at the TV. Everyone set down their beers and watched the montage of film clips from Newman's long career. "Celebrities always die in threes," someone said. "So who's the third," another said. The Wikipedia page for Milpitas, California lists no "Famous Residents." Robert was the closest to celebrity Milpitas ever produced. That sentence sounds ignorant. Of course, every pack of unruly teenagers who grew up in the middle of nowhere thinks they owned their little town, but, truly, Robert was special. To that point, hundreds attended his memorial and burial service at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in nearby Fremont. The eponymous Cedar Lawn was matted down and littered with cigarette butts when the throng of friends and family left. I've never gone back to Cedar Lawn and I don't plan to--ever. I'm more interested in going back to the places where Robert lived. Casa Azteca was one of those places. For reasons I can't possibly fathom, Robert hated Mexican food, but he graciously tagged along whenever his friends wanted to go to Casa Azteca. Robert ordered from the section of the menu titled "Gringo Goodies." Lucky gringos can choose between a New York Strip steak or a hamburger. To Casa Azteca's credit, Robert swore the New York strip there was better than any other steak in Milpitas. I tried the hamburger once on a lark and I actually liked it quite a bit. Some Yelpers may argue the food at Casa Azteca somehow lacks authenticity. I can imagine them arguing, "Everything on the menu is a 'Gringo Goody.'" If Casa Azteca changed the name of their restaurant to "Gringo Goodies," I'm sure customers would line up out the door and the restaurant wouldn't have to change any of the recipes. In fact, I'd be first in line. Someone please open a Mexican restaurant called Gringo Goodies. Inside Casa Azteca looks exactly the same today as it did when Robert died ten years ago. The only difference is the CRT television is now an LCD. I eat alone. All my friends from Milpitas have long since moved. I only come back to visit my parents and they don't like eating at Casa Azteca. Their decision has nothing to do with the food. "Philip, Casa Azteca is great. We're just sick of you taking us there." "But it makes me happy," which, as it happens, is the answer to everything. So I come to Casa Azteca by myself, walk straight to the bar and wave the menu away. I've been eating at Casa Azteca for 20 years and I know I want chicken enchiladas rancheras, salad with house dressing and a michelada. The salad comes to the table fresh and cold. If not for the croutons and the single slice of beet, it'd be a plate of chopped lettuce. But the house dressing makes the magic happen. I don't know if they make the dressing in-house or if it comes out of a giant plastic bucket, but I love it either way. The enchiladas arrive with a generous ladle of ranchera sauce. The sauce is not chili based, rather it is full of onion, tomato and wonder. When the enchiladas are gone I tip the plate into my mouth and drink the red sauce and it drips from my beard like the blood of the warriors I have slain. Diners in adjacent tables look at me. I shrug my shoulders as if to ask, "What's the fucking problem?" As for the michelada--it is exactly what you want. The mix does not come out of a can labelled "Bloody Mary Mix." They make it on the spot for you when you order it. I lift the goblet to my face with two reverent hands and imagine I am drinking the blood of human sacrifice and the sun continues to rise every morning and the blue sky holds back the infinite black cold of space. Best regards from your friend in fun, Philip C. read more

I would like to update my review as it has been quite some time since I wrote it. This restaurant is a gem! Amazing service and by that I mean there are stocked with waiters who attend diligently to your every need. Awesome folks. Also since this restaurant I have tried other local Mexican restaurants and have been mostly disappointed. Their food is always good and consistent here as well as their margaritas. People, this really is as good as it gets! And I want to tell the world! Amazing enchiladas and tacos. Delicious from the first bite to reheating it later because the portions are so large! Can't wait for my next visit! Chicken tacos and cheese enchiladas are divine. read more

I've always driven by this place and out of curiosity , I decided to stop by and make an order to go for dinner with the boyfriend. I ordered their seafood salad and the fajitas. They had everything ready within 15 minutes. When they brought my order out, I had to just confirm it was mine since they gave me such a big bag. When I got home, I took my food out and was surprised they have given me a very generous amount of chips and salsa since I wasn't eating in. I also got soup and salad for the fajitas. The fajitas itself was super big and could easily feed two people. The salad was also a very big portion. Overall, it is affordable with large portions. The food was good and we will definitely be back as its less than a mile away from us! read more

Terrible food. Service was good. Drinks are good. If you know good Mexican, this is NOT the place.

service was pretty fast. Terrible taco salad. Very bland.. Didn't even finish my food.

I've been coming here since my family moved to Milpitas in the 80's, so its a landmark for us. the owners changed, but the quality and menu remained the same and that is an important aspect of keeping a good traditional restaurant going. The manager Harry is a great guy. Easy to work with for events and parties and the staff is friendly and courteous - always have been! Consistent in every way! Family favorite! read more

One of my favorite places to go eat! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly, and the food gives you such great comfort!

If you have ever dated a Mexican woman you know the pine sol cleaning trick.....this places smells to high heaven of pine sol cleaner. Typical Hispanic cleaning technique. Once your senses get dulled you can enjoy the food. Typical white persons Mexican ....when there are no Mexicans in a Mexican joint eating you know it's not good!!! Lol I would probably not return as there is a taqueria in McCarthy Ranch that has a salsa bar and lots of Hispanic people divulging in their menu. It's bad enough they have to pine sol the joint to knock out your senses read more

You know you have found a good place when the Top Shelf margaritas and the chips and salsa are spectacular. I have always loved the freshness of the green salads at this restaurant and the variety of food. The service is always quick and the customer service is right on. Everyone that I have taken here to celebrate has really enjoyed the experience. read more

The worst mexican food i've ever had! I've ordered carne asada, it was very bland. The rice, beans and the soup (it's a combo, comes with soup or salad) was very bland. The guacamole lacks flavor, everything lacks flavor. Good spot to chill but if you're looking for a good mexican place, please avoid this place. read more

Good food. Great service. I ordered a super chicken burrito and tacos. I've had better burrito but this was good as well.

Tried this place because of its good reviews on yelp, and was very disappointed. The food was okay but it did not have much flavor. But then the second I went home I basically burped up the food all day long and it left my stomach hurting the rest of the day. I wasn't the only person that went with me who ended up with stomach aches the rest of the day too! Personally would not go back read more

I have been going to this restaurant for over 20 years! The food has always been great and so is the service! The salsa, the house ranch dressing on salads, tortilla soup, tacos, enchiladas, chile colorado, just about everything on the menu! One of my favorite things are the Margaritas that Gustavo makes for me! They are huge! My family and friends all know that is my favorite place so much so, that this year they threw me a surprise birthday dinner there! I loved it! Best birthday present! read more

This is the mexican restaurant I always go to when I want mexican food. I think their food is amazing. When you order anything with meat, you give a choice of chicken or beef. I love their chicken. They are so soft and yummy. Don't get the ground beef... I don't like it at all. The regular beef is good too. If you have the chance, then try their chimechanga. They are really really good and big. Usually with entree you can choice between soup or salad. I always get their salad, they are very heavy with dressing. So unless you want that much dressing, it's better to ask them to put the dressing on the side. One of the big reason I always go back there is because of their salsa. They are SPICY! well.. not super spicy... for the most of time I can handle it, but for people who don't eat spice. Their salsa will be too hot to handle. The ambiance is not bad(clean w/ candle lit) The only complain I would have is they are not always consistent with their service. So food wise this place is 5 stars for me, service is 3.5-4 stars. ooo.. I always get the same food when I go there cause I love the food I order, but once my friend order tamales from them. That we didn't like.. so maybe you shouldn't try that too. lol~ read more

I've only been here once, but the experience was definitely so good that I can't wait to go back and try some of their other dishes. My boyfriend, who has been coming here for years, absolutely loves it! I ordered the Beef Chimichanga with the soup. The soup was full of fresh flavors; very tasty with a squirt of lime juice. The chimichanga itself was also quite enjoyable. This is most definitely not traditional Mexican food, but if you like Americanized Mexican food, definitely give Casa Azteca a chance. read more

I've been here a handful of times since my review in 2006 and this is my favorite non-fast food Mexican restaurant in Milpitas. Prices are good. My previous review from 5 years ago was when I was a poor college kid so I no longer think this place is on the pricey side. If you are looking for a Mexican restaurant in Milpitas, definitely come here. I always get the Chimichanga plate with beans, rice, and a salad or soup. The Chimichanga is big, I never end up finishing it. The meat is flavorful and theres lots of it. The service is great here. The place is clean. And there is plenty of seating so you usually don't have to wait. read more

My experience here was mediocre at best. I came on a rainy Sunday around lunch time. There weren't many tables filled when we got there, but some started to fill up towards the end of our visit. Anyways, the chips weren't very good, but I did like the salsa. I ordered the eggs with chorizo and my boyfriend ordered a combination plate that came with an enchilada and chili rellano. The portions are huge! Honestly, neither of us came close to finishing our meal. That being said, I would have rather had a smaller plate with better, more fresh flavors. I felt like my food was of below average quality and my eggs were overcooked, making them dry. The chorizo majorly lacked flavor, which was disappointing. Also, they didn't have horchata! What madness?! I most likely won't be returning simply based on the quality of food and lack of flavors. I feel like they'd be better off introducing some fresh daily specials and focusing on quality over quantity. read more

Yuck. I had the fajitas and they were horrible. They were so bad that I actually had to go to another Mexican restaurant the next night just to make up for it. The cook used some weird spices on the meat that just gave it a nasty flavor. Maybe I just got the wrong thing, but after that I have no desire to go back. The atmosphere was nice though. read more

Hands down the best Chile Verde ever!!!! I've been coming here for years and the staff is always so sweet, they treat you like family. Food is delicious, I haven't ordered anything I didn't like here. Except for the flan, La Milpa will always top anyone's flan :) read more

Awesome food. we had vegetarian food. Everything was just great. Must try. Chips can be better.

Stopped by since I was in the area for a business meeting and was craving Mexican food. I yelped to find something that looks good and decided to stop by since the ratings were up there. Let me tell you in my experience this was a complete FAIL. The food had me so upset everything on the plate of my wife and I had no flavor. Yeah the serve you rice and beans but it was horrible. My wife ordered a chalupa and I tried it but it tastes exactly as if it was from Taco Bell. I'm guessing there price is a little up there because it looks nice in there. But the food was absolutely no good. Service was okay no complaints there. But the food was a 0 of 5 stars. Anything anywhere I'm sure would have been better. If you're in the area and come across this on yelp I suggest you reconsider. read more

Mediocre food!! Pretty expensive but good drinks!! Don't think I would go back!! Nothing great!! Everything looked a bit stale!

I recently moved from LA and looking for a good Mexican restaurant. I was told by friends that this was the place but so far not happy with there customer service. We ordered flautas and Green Chile Verde burrito. NOT IMPRESSED! TO PRICEY FOR THAT KIND OF FOOD. read more

I have been going here for years. Gustavo is my favorite waiter. He knows our order as soon as he sees out. The chips and salsa are always fresh and their Cadillac margaritas are awesome. I love their enchiladas and the kids love the tacos. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Came in with the family for a birthday dinner... this place is absolutely amazing!! Incredible hosts with one of a kind experience. Since we had a big group we went with the servers recommendation and all the items were really good.. we got he house margaritas which were some.. highly recommend this place if you are looking for some good Mexican food in Milpitas area!!! read more

The food at Casa Azteca is incredible, I kid you not. The portions are generous and the prices are small for the quantity and quality you receive in return. Can't wait to return! read more