Stopped in not expecting much but boy were we wrong! From the entrance to the exit- AMAZING!!! Mexican is my favorite, so I am pretty critical. Thought all of the stuff hanging from the ceiling would be dusty and musty smell but nope. It was clean and smelled incredible!¡ We live in hour away, and will make the drive back. Sincronizada Quesadillas The chicken was so tender and full of flavor. So simple but done well!!! The Mexican rice was perfect and the salad was the first thing I ate. Pescado - PHENOMENAL 10/10 Grilled Mahi Mahi, grilled shrimp, spinach and mushrooms over the most perfect mashed potatoes of all things. Topped with a cream sauce, pickled purple cabbage with just the right crunch and the edible flour made it almost too pretty to eat. The chips were served hot, the salsa and queso were great too. Will Definitely make the drive back! read more

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Ribeye steak tacos were delicious and the perfect margarita was top tier! Staff was extremely friendly! Would come again. read more

Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

Casa Azul is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Shelby and honestly my favorite Mexican restaurant period. The decor and atmosphere are amazing and so are the service and the food. My husband and I go here on lunch or dinner dates almost weekly. They bring chips and salsa when they seat you and I always order a small side of queso. This visit I had the traditional taco salad with chicken and my husband had the fajitas poblanos that came with a side plate of rice, pico de gallo, beans and sour cream. Everything was delicious. We like to try something new each time and everything we have had has been phenomenal. Everything is always fresh and the portions are huge. We always have leftovers to take home. We love this place and will be here often. read more

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Oh my! I've eaten at a lot of Mexican restaurants around the countr, but Cafe Azul stands on the top of my list! I had Taquitos, which were made with the most flavorful and tender chicken I've ever had in a taquito. They were well presented with a drizzle of cheese sauce, on a bed of pico de gallo, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded greens. My son had one of their burritos, every bit as good. We had to try the desserts, so he had the fried ice crea, and I had the tres leches cake. Again, it was presented beautifull, and the flavor was perfect. We will definitely go back again. Worth every calorie! read more

Food was amazing! Best we have had since our trip to Mexico! My husband had the camarons al ajo (citrus and garlic shrimp), and I had the fajitas poblanos (chicken with homemade chorizo and poblanos with a rich creamy sauce). Andrea our server was so sweet and attentive! Great atmosphere! Try the loaded yuca fries! read more

Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen - Camerones al ajo - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

From Route 74, look for the square building with a colorful mural on its exterior for the first clue of your experience inside. The colorful, groovy interior is inviting and the menu extensive. We were greeted and seated quickly and within moments had a basket of fresh chips and sauce. The food was presented attractively and was very tasty. Overall, a great stop with value and flare to spare! read more

Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen - Interesting and inviting fun decor! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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The food is so flavorful and the Margaritas are divine! Service was great and love the atmosphere read more

Service and Ambiance was great. Food was so so, nothing to write home about, presentation was beautiful, taste wasn't all there and it was greasy, which you don't expect from Mexican cuisine. I got the Quesadilla Rellana, my husband got the Fajitas Texanas, my children got shrimp and fries and rice and beans. Trying the one in Lincolnton I thought this one would be up to the same standards, I was wrong. read more

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WOW! To say this place was amazing is an understatement. I'll be traveling out of my way each time just to try something new here. I can't express enough--you have GOT to stop in! The menu has something for everyone, the food was cooked to perfection, the flavor was on point, and the friendly owner made all the difference. It's a little hidden paradise. The service was not only quick but incredibly helpful. I got the tri dip appetizer, which exceeded my expectations, and the steak with plantains--absolutely delicious. #WOW #Speechless #Unreal #AbsolutelyPhenomenal #HandsDownOneOfTheBest #AHiddenGem #ThisPlaceDeservesAllTheHype #BeyondAmazing #PerfectionOnAPlate #FlavorParadise read more

The atmosphere was amazing, the tequila selection was phenomenal, and the service was the best I've had so far in North Carolina.

The food is very good. The staff is excellent. The interior is a little overdone but overall the experience is good.

We went in @ 8:45 and didn't realize closing time was 9:00 but rather then be greeted with hey welcome to casa Azul, we we're automatically told the grill closes @ 8:50!! We totally understand that and willing to leave but that's the perfect way to have lost a customer which you did !! We could have eaten a quick taco and left !! Oh well we will go enjoy one of the other 5 Mexican restaurants in Shelby that are much more welcoming and not be back !!! read more

We enjoyed our meal at Cafe Azul. This is a new restaurant in Shelby (staff said they had been open about 5 months.) I ordered the Pescado C-AZ minus the shrimp due to shellfish allergy. It was well prepared, artfully presented with an edible flower and was delicious. I would order it again. My husband had a chicken, steak dish presented in a 1/2 a pineapple shell with a side of tortillas and it also came with rice and beans - probably would have been better to share as he could barely finish it. We also ordered the guacamole which is made fresh when you order. Timing was a little off on this as we received the guacamole without chips but they remedied it quickly when we asked. The decor is Frida, Frida, Frida as it states her home was the inspiration for Casa Azul. Music seemed loud and odd for the decor and restaurant's theme, but others may enjoy. Seems like they are going for a date night vibe. We were there on a Thursday night so we didn't wait long for table or service. Wait staff and manager we encountered seemed engaged and friendly. We will try again in the future. read more

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They are always so Fast and service is delightful! the ambiance is so beautiful and decorated well and i always clear my plate after every visit! Best Mexican restaurant in shelby read more

Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

So after bringing the attention of a rather large roach climbing through the littered walls inside of plastic decorations we got charged a gratuity for 5 people Wasn't charged last time with 2 more people. It's kinda disheartening. We won't be back unfortunately I would have tipped more. There are no signs about expected gratuity for any number of people read more

Check in. Got a beeper. They called us within the time. Then sent us back out, because they selected the wrong beeper. Waited. Then called us. Chips: basket is small. Chips are cold and stale-like. My guess, not made onsite. Second basket was warm. The servers are friendly and busy. The busyness affects the service. The salt, which the chips desperately need, doesn't come out of the shaker. Eventually the shaker worked. Ambiance: well it's extra. Food: Above average. Flavorful. The food was not hot enough for me. We will come back. Considering it is Shelby, it is an average to good restaurant. read more

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I waited to visit since this restaurant is new and didn't want to deal with the heavy traffic that comes with a new opening. Now that they've been open for a little bit we made sure to stop by. The atmosphere is different than your standard Mexican joint which a liked. The inside uses bright colors and updated fixtures with a party vibe. The service is great and the menu has a large variety of food for everyone. I enjoyed the selection of drinks and the dessert menu was nice as well. I would call ahead if you have a large party or want to visit during busy hours just in case. read more

The restaurant is super cute, very esthetic The food was good, I got the braised pork burrito (lunch) and chips and salsa. The salsa was decent, nothing over the top. Burrito was really good, loved all these flavors. The service on the other hand....was pretty bad. I walked in (3 tables had guests) and waited about 5 minutes for a host to come, a man walked in behind me and when the host came over she looked right past me and addressed the man behind me then went to find him a table. It was awkward...insult to injury was when she got back and realized I also needed a table- and was rude... There was a shuffle over whose section and what table I was to sit at, so we made a lap around the restaurant and I was sat at a large 4 top table vs. the 2 top she originally was going to sit me at (I was a party of 1). My server was pretty absent from then on. She had 1 other table... I think that sometimes it's super easy to get caught up in the hustle or maybe be wiped after a lunch push (I was there at 2pm on a Friday), and become complacent about maintaining as feel good atmosphere. My hope in sharing the staffing feedback is that management will encourage their team to think about the atmosphere they're creating for guests. A lot of thought and care went into the restaurant, you can tell. So don't let it all go to waste on complacency and bad vibes. read more

I love the decor. Very bold and vibrant. Our server was quick and accommodating. We had queso dip and it was good. Chicken chimichanga and mixed fajitas for our meal and it was delicious. Can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing, wow!!!! This was the first time I ate at this restaurant with my wife and I must say it is by far the best experience I've had. The food was great! The service was excellent! The restaurant looks amazing! Yes you will pay a pretty penny but you will not regret it. read more

Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen - Burrito Texano - shrimp, chicken, steak. Yep I'm going back. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

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Food was amazing. It was very delicious. I had the salmon on top of mashed potatoes with poblano sauce. It had watermelon radishes, and pumpkin seeds. The flavor was outstanding. read more

Food is awesome. Marital our server was awesome. My only complaint was the cheese dip for a large was 14.99. That was more than our entrees. Will be back but will not order cheese dip read more

Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere! The staff were so welcoming and helpful, we never had to call our waiter. I would highly recommend.

I went here for lunch today, my second time. My first visit was good and I would have rated it with 5 stars (I usually visit a few times before posting reviews - for reasons like I'm about to detail). Today, the service was extremely slow (no big deal, but it did take 15 minutes to place our order and 30 minutes to get the food). My biggest gripe was my ordering a quesadilla, that had no description other that just 'quesadilla' and I requested a spinach quesadilla. The bill was larger than I expected, so I looked to see if there were any mistakes. I was charged $2.00 extra for a "spinach upgrade". This was not in addition to meat, this was a meatless (vegetarian) option I was going for. If I had a beef or chicken quesadilla, my pick 2 meal would have been $10, but because I wanted spinach, it's $12? Everywhere else, quesadillas always have the option for beef, chicken, cheese, mushroom, spinach, I assumed these were all available options, since the quesadilla was labeled just as 'quesadilla'. Ok, I paid the bill, but I won't be coming back. It's not because the food is bad, but being charged $2 for an option that's standard everywhere and is a cheaper ingredient that actually made them more profit in the first place. I don't like business practices like this. Several restaurants have lost me for good for nickel-and-dime scams just like this one. It sucks, because I think the food is above average. I'm not a cheapskate, I will pay for good food, but taking advantage of my vegetarian choices ticks me off. The waiter never mentioned any extra charge for spinach instead of meat. Today, I would rate them 4 for food, but 0 for charging for something that shouldn't have been a charge at all. I hope the manager sees this and makes some changes. I wouldn't mind coming back if changes are made. Casa Azul, two extra bucks in your pocket got you a 2 star review. And I'm being generous with my rating because the waiter didn't fill drinks or chips/salsa and service was super slow (although a different waiter or food runner did help us). If the food and experience were a little better today (and no extra charges), you might have gotten a 5 star review. read more

The atmosphere of the restaurant is really cool. Not your typical Mexican restaurant. The food was delicious and fresh. The charro beans had great flavor. The horchata was delicious, guacamole was also very good. We will definitely come back. read more

Upscale Mexican with good prices and a cool vibe. Service was great! Food is excellent! I've tried multiple dishes and they were all well above average.My new favorite Mexican restaurant in Shelby. read more

This is now our favorite restaurant. The food and drinks were fantastic. The vibe is more upscale and trendy than other Mexican restaurants. It would be a good place for a date or girls night. I ordered the steak and plantains and my husband got the mar azul. My kids got enchiladas. Everything looked and tasted amazing. Service was excellent. read more

We enjoyed our first visit. The service was great. The ambiance is relaxing and friendly. My husband got his favorite fish tacos and I enjoyed a healthy lunch option. Food was fresh and great. read more

I love this restaurant. Especially when there are not many in Shelby that I like. The ambience is beautiful (the art on the walls are unique), the staff is friendly, the service is great, and the food is fresh and delicious. 5 stars all around. read more

The food was awesome, the atmosphere is great, we were served promptly, staff was friendly.

Food is fabulous unfortunately management is allowing a porn show while kids and teenagers are in the restaurant. Won't be back too many other Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

Best food ever. Most beautiful looking restaurant. Music was so chill and service was amazing. 100% recommend. My new favorite. read more

Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen - Restaurant - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

Food was delicious, lots of variety in menu, servers were very friendly, the place inside is totally renovated and beautiful! Can't wait go back!! read more

Really one of the best restaurants we have found in Shelby area. A little different than your standard Mexican restaurant but that's what we like about it. Empanadas are delicious and have yet to have a bad meal there. read more

Tried 3x's haven't gotten a correct order yet! Significant up charges for minimal things I.e. $4 to add pineapples to an ACP.... No thanks. Asked for unsweet tea twice... each time it was brought to the table there was mystery something floating in it, asked for water on the 3rd try and it had threads of a dishcloth!! I'll pass! read more

Shelby has a variety of Mexican restaurants and because we are fond of Mexican food we thought we would give it a try. The staff were great! The bench booth seating was old and rickety but the bathroom was very clean. We observed very creative mixed drinks being delivered to other tables in the restaurant but we did not sample any. Unfortunately, we were not impressed with the food. My husband ordered the chicken ACP which came with chicken, rice and cheese but no onions, peppers, etc. I had the braised pork burrito and the pork texture and flavor was really good but it did not come with a side. Basically, we thought everything was over-salted. read more

food is fabulous!!!!! atmosphere is amazing! most definitely the best restaurant in shelby!!!