Very nice place with good cocktails. A little loud unfortunately. The chilled crab tostada was also pretty small for $18. Too bad cause it was really good. read more

Casa Azul - Chilled crab tostada - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We walked in and the bartender greeted us right away. We ordered margarita's and they were probably the best freshly made I have ever had. We didn't care to sit outside by the road, so we went upstairs to have some taco's. My husband and I ordered two drinks each, two taco's each and chips with three sides. The taco's were flavorful adding their habanero hot sauce. Beware! Their corn tortilla was definitely made fresh. Although their was only one bartender downstairs and one server upstairs, I felt like they needed at least one extra hand to help out. We enjoyed the food and drinks very much and would suggest this place to friends. The vibe was very dull but the food was awesome. The only thing I am wondering is how they sanitize the wooden blocks that they serve their taco's on. And are the wooden blocks treated with any type of chemical or formaldehyde? read more

Casa Azul - The Al pastor & carne Asada taco! - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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By far the BEST Mexican food! Amazing drinks the food is to die for and don't forget to get the churros, they melt in the mouth. Love this place but my waist band does not. read more

My favorite place to eat in Buffalo! From food to drinks it is always a 10/10. The owner is friendly and makes you feel welcome every time.

Delicious tacos by a talented chef!! The best taco was an off-menu vegan delight prepared by the chef. I ordered the pickled roasted cauliflower with an eggplant puree on a fresh tortilla along with the two vegetarian tacos on the menu, minus cheese. Minus cheese comes with an automatic avocado sauce upgrade which was much appreciated! I love when Mexican places offer avocado or guacamole as a swap for dairy at no additional charge. After speaking to the chef about vegan options the server came back at let us know about a braised cabbage shareable plate with candied pepitas and a beautiful pureed sauce. We ordered it and it was sensational. The chips are awesome and two of the three salsas were great. The third was more like a mole sauce. We started the evening with $5 margaritas for happy hour. All in all, it was a great experience and I will definitely return. Everyone in the group had a fun and delicious time. Talented chef turning out great dishes. Highly recommend! Vegans should check this place out! The only thing that would make it better would be if they had a battered fried vegan option because those fish tacos looked awesome. read more

Casa Azul is a pretty cool new modern restaurant in what may be the best location for a restaurant in Buffalo. The corner of Elmwood and Allen. I enjoyed the setting, and my food was pretty good, but not the best Mexican food I've ever had. Appetizers - queso fundido and guacamole Entree - tacos (3): chicken, barbacoa, and fish The appetizers were delicious and so was my order, but that wasn't the case for my whole party. One diner ordered the pescado and it was quite underwhelming. This could've been a one time mistake, but the meal was served pretty cold, overly salted, and lacking flavor. Definitely going to go back here, but with a menu that features modern and unique Mexican dishes it may be smart to stick to the basics. read more

We wanted to come here for food, but don't make it so we will have to come back so we dropped in for drinks. We sat at the bar and ordered a mule and a jalapeño margarita. I admired the many plants around the room; some were real and some fake, but good fake ones. The tiles on the floor were gorgeous. We noticed people going outside and heard the hostess offer the outside patio, as the inside one was full. I hopped off my chair and went to check the outside patio out. It is such a cute area. We paid up and moved to the outside patio as the weather was perfect and were in Buffalo so we could be outside in the summer time. When we return we will definitely be back for more cocktails and food. read more

Anyone who knows me, knows I am a huge fan of tacos. Decided to check this place out tonight. I'm a fan. I like the overall vibe - this two story building has a full bar on the first floor and the dining seating on the second floor along with another bar. In the summer the front is open allowing for fresh air and a bright ambiance. There is also a small section of outdoor seating on the first floor. There is not a parking lot, off street parking only. I opted to sit at the bar with a couple coworkers and shared guacamole and chips and enjoyed two pork belly tacos (pictured) the guacamole was fresh and delicious and the chips appeared to be house made. The tacos were amazing as well and I loved the presentation. I suggest giving it a try! read more

Casa Azul - Pork Belly Taco - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Dined here on a busy Friday night. The service was excellent and the food was delicious!

Food was excellent. One of my food passions is Mexican, so my appetite gets bigger when I come here We were looking for another restaurant a bit away and it was closed so we came here. I'm glad we did. Food was great and service was great. The ambiance was cool. Love all the Mexican adventures and scenes. The color was bright like Mexico and the music lively. We had a good supper. read more

I have a plant based diet, so I always order the tro tocos, Brussels sprouts, potato and cauliflower and they are delicious! I also ordered the chard brussels sprout salad without the cheese and cheese sauce. Friendly staff and nice clean environment and amazing drinks! read more

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Great aesthetics, good service. I had the chilled crab it was okay. The churros were delicious.

So glad we go to stop here for lunch. They have a $10 Lunch Special which includes Rice & Beans, And Any 2 Tacos of your choice. My personal favorites are the Fried Crispy Fish and the Pork Belly. Real casual, with the owner cooking open kitchen style. Order your meal through the bartender then wait for your entrees to appear- top off your food as you like at their Salsa Bar. Pair it up with a bucket of Coronitas. All the dishes are authentic yet rustic and carefully constructed. Breathe in the summer air, as all the front facade of the restaurant opens to pair the summer sun with your Mexican inspired cuisine. read more

Casa Azul - 2 Tacos & Rice and Beans Lunch Special - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Great pitcher margaritas to share. Delicious tacos. And CRICKET BRITTLE with guac. I'm not kidding. You gotta check this place out.

We made a reservation and our table was ready apon arrival even at prime business hours - a Saturday at 6:30pm. The indoor seating is well lit with an open balcony so you can easily enjoy the weather as you dine. Our nachos and tacos were delicious and the service was paced well. I recommend the churros they tasted very fresh!! read more

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The chilled crab torta was so light and refreshing! It look small when it came out but there was actually so much. The queso was okay, it had a good flavor but the cheese was way to thick and we could barely even scoop it up. It was pretty expensive for a Mexican restaurant but overall the food was pretty good but the outside patio with a bar made it worth it. read more

Casa Azul - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

SO GOOD!!!! I am blown away. The tortillas are soooooo delicious and home made as well as the chips. Thank you Casa fam!!! The pineapple celery margarita hit the spot. Good atmosphere. Good energy. read more

Great Drinks, Awesome food! I've taken my family to Casa Azul for Dinner and Drinks on three different occasions and have never been disappointed. Nice atmosphere; fun, fresh, friendly and comfortable are the words that come to mind. Appetizers, Salsa and Hot Sauces are all very good. Taco Trio and The Enchiladas are two "can't miss" choices for your main. read more

The service was amazing because they give you a whole glass of sprite (8 ounces) tacos were excellent and exquisite it may not look like a lot of food but it will fill your tummy up, I'm already thinking about it right now, the employees are nice and kind and make sure to not to do anything wrong because they'll kick you out but they'll do it nicely. They deserve lots of respect. read more

Heard this was the "Most Authentic Mexican" in Buffalo. Mexican people would be saddened to hear this. Where was the flavor? We've been to Mexico over a dozen times- cities, small towns in the mountains, everywhere. Limes should come with authentic tacos. Where were the raw onions and cilantro topping the tacos? Or even some sliced raw radish for crunch? Chilis seemed absent from the barbacoa, leaving it bland and salty. We had to douse the tacos in the homemade hot sauces to add something to it. Even the salsa trio had no spice or life to it. Really disappointed in the food. The cocktails on the other hand were well made, service staff was absolutely lovely and attentive. The one star is for the drinks, and the other was for the service. The food gets none. But one thing that was really annoying was the Bro-Fest at the bar. Backing into the servers trying to get out of the kitchen without apology. Consistent trips to the bathroom to "powder noses." (we saw people passing little bags since we were close to the bathrooms, and there was a line) Generally douchey behavior that was condoned. But that's not the restaurant's fault- but we felt bad for the servers struggling to get past. The clientele alone were enough to make us uncomfortable. Overall, not worth it other than potentially for a margarita when the place is not at capacity. read more

Let me first say that I was born and raised in SoCal so I am very picky with my Mexican food because I've eaten so much of it. I started with the Queso with chips as the appetizer, I chose the vegetarian version. The homemade tortilla chips were absolutely fantastic, but the queso fell flat. It's a skillet of cheese so I should have loved it, but flavor was missing, it was alright, probably would never order again. My entree was the Al Pastor Torta, once again the bread was absolutely fantastic. This place knows how to make their breads/tortillas, but the meat was just average. I love Al Pastor but this was missing the juiciness and just the flavor it should come with. But overall the Torta was fairly good, had good toppings on it that I enjoyed. I ordered a side of the rice and beans and this is where I was most disappointed. The beans had a nice flavor to them, unfortunately this flavor was hidden by the blandness of the rice. It seems like they are going for a stewed beans vibe, but if they were to do this, they need to let the beans soften a bit more and leave some of the bean water to the rice to make the rice absorb some of that flavor. I felt like I was eating nothing. Had to pick out the beans to get the flavor from them. Lastly, I had the churros. These were the star of the show. They were absolutely DELICIOUS. I was tempted to order a second helping. They are so nice and fluffy and just melt in your mouth. I may come back here for these alone. I wanted to love this place but in all honesty, overall everything was just average. They have fantastic breads/tortillas/ all those carb items they make themselves, but they need to improve everything else. Although this is one of the better Mexican food places I've tried here in Buffalo. read more

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Charred Caesar Salad is unbelievable - highly recommend Lunch special $10 - 2 tacos of choice with rice and beans read more

Casa Azul - Charred Caesar Salad - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is my second time to Casa Azul and I already can't wait to come back! The tacos are made on a fresh delicious tortilla and the flavors and different tacos they offer are so yummy! The menu is small but I love that! Everything is so fresh. The margaritas are strong, like they should be, so we ended up only having one. The bar area is cute and quaint, perfect to stop in to have a drink and an appetizer. read more

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Had "brunch" here on a Saturday, later afternoon. We were very impressed with this place and the staff. We sat upstairs near the windows overlooking the street. Service was outstanding and the food was great too. It was refreshing to see how well the staff were trained and friendly too. The food was creative and well executed, we will be back. read more

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I went a year ago and was very blah about this place but I've gone twice this past summer and have had great experiences with both food and drinks! I'm glad I gave this place another try! Their outdoor dining was great during COVID and staff was super nice! read more

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I've been here perhaps twice before but this is my first review. I met some friends for a quick dinner last night and had to bring along my 5 year-old nephew, who insisted on a burger and fries. Heads up, the menu isn't kid-friendly if you have a picky eater on your hands. But major points to our server who suggested a plain cheese quesadilla as a kiddie alternative. I ordered a chicken torta, which I wolfed down before I remembered to take pictures. It was delicious and an easy 4 stars - that homemade bread was so good I wish they sold it retail. What could have taken it to the next level: - more meat/toppings in the sandwich. There was way more bread than filling. It left me wanting more. - seasoned chicken. The sandwich was really flavorful thanks to the sauce, but the few pieces of chicken that fell out were bland. Man, that sandwich would be mind blowing with a more in-depth flavor profile. What I appreciated most about this place was how polite and laid back the staff were with my nephew. He wasn't tearing up the place or being loud, but he definitely got restless and started wandering around upstairs (where we were seated). There was one other table of guests at some point, but other than that, we were the sole party and they were cool about my bored kid. read more

Casa Azul - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We didn't get to eat here as we just stopped in for a drink while we waited for some friends but I'm giving it 5 stars for one reason: Matty the bartender. We were visiting Buffalo for the UWBHF games and Matty gave us a literal list of places we need to visit while we were there. I think we made it to about half the places he listed but they were all great. And his margaritas and palomas were't too shabby either. If I'm ever back in Buffalo I'm gonna make it a point to come back and eat here. Thanks again, Matty! read more

This place is amazing-- best Mexican restaurant in Buffalo in my opinion !! I've been here a few times. The queso appetizer is amazing, I keep bringing people here to try it. The margs are the best, my favorite is the honey dew. The crispy brussels tacos are my fave! You can tell care is put into the food. The service is also outstanding. Can't wait to go back! read more

I really enjoyed the food and ambience of this restaurant. Definitely authentic Mexican food! They do lunch specials 2 tacos with a side of rice and beans for $10. The servers were also very nice and I can't wait to go back with a couple friends for the drinks too! read more

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Don't shoot the messenger, but Casa Azul did not live up to the hype as the best Mexican in Buffalo. The mole on the Chicken Enchilada was overpowering. It's definitely an acquired taste. The El Pastor, Chicken, and Carne Asada tacos were just okay. However, the Masa Tortilla taco shells are very good and extremely fresh due to being hand pressed daily. The Queso Fundido was thick and hardened almost immediately upon reaching our table which was disappointing because it sounded delicious. I would recommend the Carne Asade Torta w/ avocado purée. The torta was extremely soft and fresh and the flavors meshed well. I know this place is highly rated, but I was not impressed. OVERPRICED MEXICAN! read more

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I was excited to try this place but was bit disappointed because it was average, at best. We got the trio salsa appetizer which was fine and 2 watermelon mojitos which were a special. The mojitos did not taste good at all. Neither my friend or I liked them something about the taste was off and it was nothing like the flavor of a regular mojito. I got three tacos- fish, pork belly and beef brisket. The fish taco was my favorite. The pork belly had a weird texture and and beef one seemed dry. The upstairs open air dining area was nice. For me, the food looked more appealing than it actually tasted. read more

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Amazing food!! The tacos were fantastic and the service was great. The restaurant was very clean and beautifully decorated

The location of this Mexican restaurant is centrally located within walking distance to several bars/restaurants. There menu is more limited post COVID but the quality makes up for it. The flavors of their margaritas are unique, refreshing, and combine flavors you wouldn't normally pair. They upstairs is open to the outside but enclosed in case of weather. Great place for a night out with friends! read more

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Fun place to meet with friends while enjoying authentic tacos! One of the coolest, most unique dining experiences and it's right in Downtown Buffalo! I went here in mid 2017, not long after it first opened I believe, I thought it was okay. This past week, I returned to grab a mid-week dinner with colleagues from work. Our waitress was very kind and was helpful with explaining the menu options. I enjoyed my drink (except I forget which one I ordered!) but it is a tad pricy at $11 per cocktail ($10 for some cocktails). The tacos are the perfect size and you could always order more - you are charged per taco and they are reasonably priced, in my opinion. If you're a foodie who isn't afraid to step outside of your shell, then this is the place for you! read more

Casa Azul - Delicious tacos! Tongue (no joke), chicken, shrimp - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is as delicious as it gets- super cool hip ambiance with the food quality to match. So many flavors and wonderful drinks to pair it with your food. The best hand -made tortilla I've ever had to add! Wowowow! Gracias Casa Azul! read more

The decor inside is funky colorful and unique. A few family sized tables. I do suggest getting reservations if you plan on coming in for late night dinner on the weekends. Its a little tight upstairs. If you like mezcal this is your place to go you'll see it all over the drink menu. Tacos range anywhere between 2.75 and $5. If there are at least 6 of you might i suggest the family style taco feast ($16 per person). Portions are ok. You definitely need at least 2 maybe 3 tacos but its worth it they are flavorful and every ingredient tastes so fresh. I usually come during happy hour-evening and I can say its a great place to grab a drink with your friends. Id go early if you want to snag a seat at the bar though. Queso is good but I can say it isn't quite Cantinas. Overall i had a good experience I will be back. Will update as i go. read more

Went on a weekday for dinner..no wait and super quick service. You head upstairs if you want a table or stay downstairs if you want to eat at the bar. The waitress was extremely helpful and very friendly. Ordered tacos...al pastor, chicken, and shrimp and split queso fundido with the roasted and pickled cauliflower, pepitas, and peanuts. The queso and chips were the real show stopper. They serve tortillas or chips with the queso...obv had to go with the chips...perfectly salted and freshly made! The queso had the ultimate cheese pull!!! Def a unique queso and full of flavor! The tacos were tasty but nothing to really write home about. The shells I actually really liked...generally I dislike all corn shells but something about these were different. The shrimp taco was my favorite.. perfectly battered and so flavorful although had to remove those habanero onions..too hot for me. Also ordered a blackberry margarita which was delicious! read more

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Outstanding. Food is delicious, gluten free homemade tortillas, amazing specials, homemade rice and beans is phenomenal, little clay pots you take tequila shots out are super cool, and the tacos were delicious! Also the chips and dip is made in house and fabulous as well. Staff also knowledgeable and friendly as well. Highly recommend! read more

Absolute best ever Mexican themed restaurant I have been to. There were four of us dining and every one of us felt the same. Each of our meals were phenomenal. My sister in law raved about the cauliflower tacos, but I loved the barbican best. The chef made churros for us at the end of our meal. I think I would eat less chips and salsa next time to make room for churros. Eat here, you will not be disappointed. read more

I really want to love casa Azul but I can't. It's definitely a step up from cantina loco - but it's not that much different. I've been a number of times in the last year. The ambience and interior is fantastic. The staff are always friendly. My issue is with the food though. Everything I've had has been very bland and feels like it's missing something. From the queso and guacamole to enchiladas I just don't really click with the food here. The flavors and options are just lacking to me! The drinks are fine. read more