This restaurant was very disappointing. I was so excited to try it out, when I ate It I realized I'd rather have taco bell. the food seemed as if it was made in only 1 pot. And the pot was not clean. They all had the same taste. Which was also very bland. The beef was very dry and the hard shell taco broke into little pieces. The pork was cooked in the refried beans when had a bizarre look and taste. The only thing that was good was the onions. Never again. read more

This food is some of the most inauthentic food I've ever tasted. The quesadilla is essentially a fajita in a sauce. The burrito has peas carrots and corn in it. This food is not in anyway shape or for true Mexican food. When I called to tell them that the food was not good they told me there was nothing they can do and that's just how they make it. I will not be supporting this small business and neither should you. There are other authentic restaurants locally. The reviews for this place are deceitful and not written by those who have tasted true Mexican food. read more

Although the servers are nice, the food here is downright awful. The guacamole was mushy and actually watered down. The cheese enchiladas (filled with AMERICAN cheese) did not come with ranchero sauce, but rather some type of orange gravy. YIKES. The rice was bland and filled with vegetables that I've never seen in "Mexican rice" served by legitimate Mexican mom & pop restaurants. The refried beans tasted like coffee grounds and were just a HELL NO. My friend and I both sent our entire entrees back and B-lined out of here. Not sure if this style of "Mexican" is just a reflection of east coast folks being clueless as to what authentic Mexican food is or what. Last, it seems they run a daycare, too. There were children sitting in the lobby watching TV and there's also a little cubby hole in the hallway filled with children's toys. read more

I will say right off the bat that I am from Los Angeles and San Diego, CA so I have gotten the opportunity to be spoiled by great Can food. On the other hand, I'm extremely biased in what I think great Can food is. So moving to the East Coast, I have to say that the Border Delicacies are extremely lacking. Came here and ordered the Carne Asada burrito. It came to me with what looked like melted american white cheese on it, instead of a more traditional red sauce or Cotija cheese...so right away points deducted. As for the filling, it was just minced flank steak seasoned with what tasted like salt and pepper only...no cumin, paprika, spanish oregano, nothing...not even pico de gallo. Boo. The "guacamole" they served it with was watery and was not the genuine deal. Beans and rice were good though. This place has a nice vibe, but the food is severely lacking in taste and execution....if this place was in L.A it would be out of business. Overall: Friendly service, food is just ok. Prices were kind of high for what you get. read more

We live around the corner and dine here often. Yes, the decor is hokie, but the food is pretty good for the money, and 100% more authentic than the On The Border chain across the street. Highlights for me are the chicken soup and enchilada with mole sauce. Another favorite, if I'm really hungry, is the grande special, which comes out in two plates and includes damn near one of everything on menu. read more

My office orders lunch from here on probably a monthly basis.....YUM, it's a delicious treat!!! Prices are great, the food is prepared quickly, and they always send LOTS of chips and fresh salsa along... I love the chicken burrito, and the lunch Special #6 :) Hmmmm, now that I've written this review I think I want to order lunch there again tomorrow! read more

A photo of a nerf gun and dart on the floor was left by children having a nerf gun war in the restaurant. They yell, climb on and through the booths to shoot darts and nerf balls, leave them and other toys on the floor. Adult (parents), waiters and employees are aware of this but treat this restaurant like a day care. Other google reviews will tell you these children run the place. One review said the child ate from his table and was rude, and i don't think he was exaggerating judging from my experience. Food was good, service fair, place was clean, children were the cause of my poor review, and i have children of my own. I guess the children changing the football game to sponge bob square pants on the TV and then talking about toilets was the deal breaker. read more

Cocina Azteca - Nerf gun and dart. Children allowed to loudly play. Leave toys on floor. - Mexican Near Me - Mount Laurel, New Jersey

My fiance and I must have come here on an off day because, judging by the positive reviews of this place, our experience was seemingly uncharacteristically wanting. The service was meddling at best, as we had an entire dinner with nary a refill of our waters. Our server showed up to take our orders, bring our food and deliver the check. The woman at the counter made us feel like we were inconveniencing her by wanting to pay for our (mostly unremarkable) dinner. And the overwhelming stench of cleaning supplies in the dining area clashed disturbingly with the stains and dried food bits on our utensils and glasses. I order an enchilada, which I actually did enjoy. According to my fiance, the best part of his meal was the sides that came with it. The guacamole was the saving grace of the whole experience. I doubt we'll come back any time soon, but the other reviews of this place make me think that maybe it'll be worth another try once we forget just how unremarkable our evening here was. read more

Delicioso. Okay, so at a glance, the menu appears to have the typical Mexican American items. Chimichangas, burritos, Yada Yada. In a small corner of menu I spy Mole. Could it be? An actual authentic dish. The waitress says it's very tasty. O couldn't agree more. The chicken was a bit tough but the flavor of the mole' was spot on. It made me miss home and to me, that means that it's pretty close to mom's cookin' I'm glad we stopped here, normally, I just keep on driving. read more

AHHHHH, first time in a while that I walk out of a place saying "wow, that was really good". I heard from a friend that this place was legit but I was skeptical to try it out since my experience of Mexican food in south jersey has been pretty terrible. My fiancé and I figured we should try this place out and to my surprise, it was great! When you walk in it looks like a take out spot but there's a whole dining area. We were seated right away and were offered chips and salsa- Fresh chips and decent salsa. The menu was pretty impressive. Lots of options and lots of combos so you are able to try a bit of everything. I got the fajitias texanas, loaded with shrimp, chicken and steak. My Fiance, got the chicken and steak fajitas. Both of us enjoyed out meals and had enough left to take it home. The steak, chicken and shrimp were all very well prepared and full of flavor. The meal came with pico, guac and sour cream. Guac was pretty good. I was impressed with the portions- Huge portions! Overall great Mexican food tucked away in a small strip mall off of 73. Looking forward to coming back here and exploring more of their menu. read more

The food here is pretty authentic. You can order items a-la-carte or in their specials. I thought everything tasted pretty plain, but definitely fresh. I ordered the guacamole and only thought it was okay. To me, it just seemed like mashed up avocado without any other ingredients (no onions, no tomato, no jalapeno, nothing). The hard beef taco just had lettuce and cheese, nothing special. The chicken quesadilla was flavorful, but the cheese wasn't spread evenly throughout the quesadilla, which was disappointing. Unfortunately with the prices for the food and the okay service, I'm not sure I'd come back, but I was definitely grateful that I had a restaurant.com certificate because it is not worth the full price they charge. read more

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This is probably the best and most authentic Mexican restaurant near me. Far better than The Mexican Food Factory and way more authentic. Went there with my family to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday and everyone was well-pleased. We brought a bottle of tequila and got a margarita pitcher, well two and we didn't have quite enough tequila for the second and our waitress hooked us up. Overall I'd say this is a fantastic establishment. 10/10 would recommend! Definitely going back soon! read more

I like Mexican food... I really like authentic Mexican food. This place is Mexican but it ain' t great. First of all, it was populated by gringos for lunch. Fine but so was On the Border across the street. My chili releno had sort of a watery filling. Not the best I've had . The soft taco that I asked for as a supplement was kind of bland. In a pinch , in the future , I'd go to On the Border, If I was really hankering for good Mexican food I'd head for the Mexican Food Factory which is near by. read more

Stumbled upon this place while out and about. I was also pretty new to the area and had been looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant. Walked in with my friend and immediately saw the murals and authentic looking decorations. Chips and salsa were good but that is were the day went downhill. My friend ordered a steak burrito that was drenched in a sauce and I ordered chicken enchiladas with red sauce. We also got a side of guacamole to much on with the chips. The guacamole was lacking major flavor and didn't have any of the veggies that are usually common. So this 'guacamole' was basically mashed aguacate. Our meals arrived soon after and we quickly realized both dishes seemed to be drenched in the same sauce. taking a bite from his burrito, my friend quickly noticed that it was filled with ground beef instead of the steak. We waived the waiter down and he told us 'that is steak'. I decided to try it and realized how over seasoned it was, and it had a familiar flavor of taco seasoning. My dish wasn't a step up from that. The sauce was over salted and the beans dry. We paid and the prices weren't that great. WE left with leftovers in hand and feeling a bit odd. On our drive home, we both kept burping and our stomachs started turning. I dropped off my friend and quickly ran home and to the bathroom. Talking with him later, we both realized that we had gotten sick from the food. That is the first and last time we visit this establishment! read more

Atmosphere: Noisy, kitchen sounds audible, decor is wanting in style and updates, booths are bouncy, wait staff are quiet and sometimes hard to hear but otherwise generally fine Food: Honestly, don't have particular memories of anything I've eaten here, the guacamole is decent, I usually take leftovers, cups and such should be replaced sometime soon, better than some other Mexican options, prices are (despite what others may say) reasonable considering, ya know, food costs & it's not a chain read more

Great authentic Mexican food, simple basic entrees. I have been going there for a few years and have never had a bad meal. I frequently go there for lunch and have turned several co-workers into El Azteca fans. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I have been coming here with my family since I was a young girl for every birthday and every time I can convince someone to come with me ;p The staff is friendly and efficient. They are so fast with service and very generous with their portions. The el diablo queso dip is mouth watering! Also BYOB so bring the margs! read more

Service was kind of slow for not being super busy. Drinks literally took 10 minutes. Food was average just meh. We've been here before however this was our least pleasurable experience at this restaurant. We prefer the one in Center City philly Owned the same owners. https://g.co/kgs/PZ9uek Disappointing this time around. read more

Upon entrance, the restaurant seems small but we were led into a larger dining area that is colorful, clean, and full of Mexican folk arc. A waiter promptly took our drink order and brought chips and salsa (free!). The salsa had good flavor, but a little heavy on the salt. Ordered guacamole to start and it came out very promptly. For dinner we decided to share a combination platter of enchilada, chile rellano, and burrito. We subbed out the beef of the burrito for chicken based on previous reviews. I enjoyed the chicken very much. The rice, beans, and enchilada sauce were average. We did ask for a side of the mole and it was awesome. The ambiance and service were great. Based on today's experience we will return to try something else. read more

I honestly don't remember the last time they got an order correct. Ordered two chimichangas and got a bean burrito instead. Screwed up my wife's chicken burrito superior which beef. On the one flip side they got all the add on sides right smh read more

I kind of want to give El Azteca a really horrible review so people will stop coming here, but I can't do it. It is without a doubt the best Mexican spot in Burlington County. My family has been coming here for years and years and it only gets better. I'm a serious taco addict and they just do them right. My boyfriend got the shredded pork tacos on our last trip in and he says they were the best tacos he's ever had. That's a pretty big deal coming from him, and they were really juicy and flavorful. I always go with a combo meal, unless I'm not feeling too hungry then I just get something off the a la carte menu- it's really affordable and really filling. I can't really say what my favorite dish is, maybe the shredded chicken burritos. It's a really intimate, family-owned place with great, authentic Mexican food and great service. It's an all-around comfortable place and somewhere you really want to try if you're in the area. There's also a location in Philadelphia, though I've never been there. read more

The food is really good and the churros was amazing and the chips was really good to with the cheese dip

Great food, authentic preparation and can not beat the pricing for entrees. Ambiance is very typical for a cantina in Mexico that only locals go to, makes you forget you are in the states- don't be judge. Best bring your own tequila and they supply margarita mix, chips and homemade salsa is so good you can fill up before you get your meal. Service - could be faster, but they make everything and they are friendly and very accommodating, one night I think the line cook was serving the food to the dining room. read more

Mmm authentic, delicious! Great place. Nice for a family dinner out. Friendly staff. My family and I have been going here for years now. lt's one of our favorites. Always a good experience here. No complaints! Everything is amazing read more

I ordered take out from here through the Yelp app. It was a pretty painless experience from start to finish. I ordered some chicken tacos, a supreme burrito. The tacos were pretty big, and they were packed and fresh. I would defiantly order them again. The burrito was huge and packed with all the trimmings. As other reviewers stated, the refried beans here are excellent. Everything was packaged in a way that things didn't get sloppy on transport. The guacamole was also decent. I have had better, but it was pretty good. It did take a long time to fill my take out order, but I don't really log that as a full complaint. Overall, I would defiantly dine here again when I'm in the area. I would like to eat in the restaurant in the future and try some other dishes. I went with some base line items, because I was getting take out and my expectations were tempered. read more

El Azteca is one of the best authentic mex places around. The food is great! The portions are large. I now try and hit the place once a week. The only "gripe" I can manage is with the fountain soda prices. The soda is like 1.75 or 2 bucks and they only allow one refill. That is tough when the salsa is good, and has some heat. I recommend the chimmichangas (sp) and a chile relano omg the chile relanos are the BEST ever! Prices are nice for lunch; usually around 7 or under. Dinners are like 10 - 15 or so. read more

Great food and a neat set up! The chicken enchiladas were cooked perfectly and the rice was authentic ! Very accomodating when it comes to retrieving cork and bottle openers which I LOVED. Also brought limes... 5/5 read more

Great service and great authentic food! Love that it's byob. Been here a few times and always good.

If they delivered, I'd be in trouble. Decent fare, BYOB and a friendly staff. You feel like a regular coming here, even if it's your first visit. It can get a bit boomy/loud in here but it hasn't been a problem for me. This is also one of the only places I can get something with Mole sauce (chicken mole with a side tamal is my go-to). You can also order via Grubhub and pick up. read more

I haven't ordered from here in a while and was so happy we did. We ordered a bunch of burrito specials and tacos and were happy with everything. The rice and beans mixed in with everything is delicious. I like the white cheese sauce on the burritos the best. Will definitely order again soon! read more

I had read the reviews, and hoped that it was as good as folks said. I was a little disappointed. It is good. Not great. I had the Pork burrito, beef taco, chicken taco, pork tamale and sampled mole sauce. The pork tamale was the star of the show. and when I return I will focus on those tamales. The beef taco was very average, The pork burrito (torrero) was good, not great in my opinion. no pastor pork kinda turns me off. I think that is authentic and for them to have no pastor is disappointing. el mariachi san lucas, la cita, la parilla la fogata are all better. I will guess that most who love this place are comparing it to mexican food factory. I can make better mexican food than MFF and I am a Gordo Loco Gringo BUT this place is close to Forgotten Boardwalk, so you grab some take out and head to the brewery. that is the bang diggity. read more

Fantastic!! Sadly, my ability to have authentic Mexican food in Providence hasn't been very successful. I was in town today to visit my Philly office and was on a mission to find good Mexican food. Mission accomplished!! The atmosphere inside the restaurant isn't all that great and as mentioned in previous reviews, there are random kids running around and playing. However, that matters not in comparison to the food! I had the carne asada and couldn't be happier. The meat was obviously cut/pounded to be super thin and extremely tender! The sauce it was marinated in gave it a fantastic flavor. The beans and the tortillas were also glorious! Will definitely give this place another go when I'm in town again. read more

Love the food here. Wonderful family owned business doing thing right. Incant believe anyone goes to one of the big chains or that horrendous place over by Aldi. Huge portions and everything is delicious. read more

The tamal was great, best I've ever had. The sauce was fabulous that accompanied it.

The food is a million times better now with new management. Everything tasted fresh and gave large saucy portions. I highly recommend the queso cangrejo which has loads of crab meat. read more

This is a 5 Star Mexican Restaurant! I came here for my birthday dinner and couldn't of picked a better spot. Service was quick and the portions were generous. For an appetizer, we ordered the Queso Congrejo. Delicious! I ordered the Shrimp . The entree came with over 15 shrimp for my fajitas! I am looking forward to my next visit. read more

Was really disappointed in the food and service at this place. The guacamole was watered down. I ordered the carne asada and the meat was low grade- cut super thin but it was super chewy to the point where my jaw started hurting. The horchata was extra powdery. Ordered two things off the kids menu and the only thing my kids liked from their meals were the French fries. My daughter ordered the California tacos and it was cold. From the moment we sat down, our server seemed to want to rush us through our meal. Then when we went to pay, we waited another ten minutes at the front while they walked pass us back and forth. I was really hopeful about this place, but I think I'll pass read more

Like other reviewers said, it was bland. I ordered the spinach chicken w/ mex rice for takeout the other day. Man, was the chicken bland. No flavor what so ever. The mexican rice was bland too. Tried to doctored it up alittle but nah. Through most of it away. Will say the portions were huge. The guy who took the order was nice but the food was dull. Won't be back read more

You wouldn't really know there was a sit down restaurant there when you first walk in, but what a wonderful little hidden gem! Authentic Mexican food, decent prices. We've been here quite a few times and they never disappoint! The enchiladas are my favorite and the husband loves the fajitas. Anytime we're fixing for some Mexican this is our place! read more

The place is a dump. We were seated and told the waiter will be over after waiting 20 min nothing. We got up to leave and someone finally cane to take our order The place was dead. Don't waste ur time this place took 60 min of my life I will never get back Stale chips Bad food. Never again. Run. And don't stop read more