After church on Sunday, we looked for a place we had not tried yet. We landed on El Huarache Azteca due to the good reviews and ratings. And it was on the way home. Our foursome arrived and waited a few minutes and grabbed the only open table. The place is wonderful and nicely decorated. Even the tables have Mexican art on theme. It was crowded with most Mexican families, which was a great sign. We were brought drinks and looked over the menu. Tortilla chips were brought and Salsa. I asked for Hot Salsa and it had a nice heat to it. I ordered Queso Blanco for the chips. I had read some negative reviews of the Queso but it was great. Took a bit, they were full of patrons, so we needed a refill of chips in the meantime. While waiting I took some pictures of the dining rooms, a lot of interesting items around. Our oldest daughter ordered a pound the Bistec Steak, with some flour tortillas. Our youngest daughter ordered the Steak Fajitas. My wife got her usual Burrito. I prefer the Chilis Relleno that are breaded and fried, most just cover with sauce, and theirs were breaded so my choice. Our meals came after a bit. The Fajitas were very good and came with a large jalapeno that was nicely fiery. The Burrito was good, just wish I could convince her to try other things. My Chilis Relleno were very good, but too much sauce over theme took away the crispness of the fried batter. Tasted good though. The pound of Bistec Steak was the big hit. It was delicious, we all tried a bite. Next time I think we will get a couple pounds for the table, which should feed four people easily - as long as my 16 year old grandson in not along. Great food, good service, amazing atmosphere. Recommended. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Table mural - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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Interesting restaurant. Went on a late Sunday afternoon. Chips were delicious. Salsa was decent. The food was decent but didn't stand out. We had tacos, enchiladas, and burritos with various fillings. The rice and beans were bland and not presented well. I think some lettuce and sour cream could be added. My fruit margarita was nothing to write home about, and since we chose Mexican for that, it was a disappointment. The flight, however, proved oddly, entertaining. It comes in a hollowed out wooded airplane and is carried out with great presentation by the entire staff, all of whom are costumed up. Music rocks the house and guests are treated to some exotic dancing as each server performs. Many have great moves! But I was left to wonder how they felt about that part of the job. My friend said there was liquor in her flight drinks. We had dessert, and like the rest of the food, it was decent but nothing outstanding. Service was attentive. The place is airy and bright. There is a bar and seating there. A 3.5. read more

Ever get hungry and want to switch things up? I was in Clearwater for work and decided I wanted something other than the drive thru for lunch. Started out with freshly baked tortilla chips served with some of the best salsa verde I've ever had, and a tall glass of cold horchata. If that had been the whole meal I would have been happy enough. The horchata was like dessert in a glass. So deliciously sweet and refreshing. Then my giant lunch was brought to me. Milanesa de res (breaded beef), with all of the fixings, including a basket of warm, fluffy tortillas. Look at the pictures. It was enough for two meals! So that's exactly what I did. And let me tell you, those leftovers were just as good for lunch today. I'm just missing that horchata. Huarache Azteca itself is vibrant, cozy, and clean, and I loved the music, too. Service was wonderful as well. (Thank you for the flan, Linda!) If you're in Clearwater and looking for a solid lunch option, go check them out! They're right off of Drew street & US 19. And as always... support local! read more

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Food was excellent! Authentic Mexican tacos, freshly made tortillas and fantastic salsa! I'll be back!

Food and service is very good. Local authentic Mexican food and good Margarita's. We were very happy and we will go back when in the area again. read more

An out of the way location from the 19 Highway. Close to Drew. I never would have found it without GPS. But I'm glad I did. Very family place with authentic dishes and lots of menu items to choose from. And daily specials that are super affordable. I had the lunch special which was three tacos, rice and beans, and an iced tea. Just under $15. And first quality. Great home made chips and tomatillo salsa came right away. No heavy greasy black beans, which were very tasty and the rice was delicious. Such a nice find and not a national chain. Support local businesses!! read more

Amazing!!! Incredible authentic Mexican food Fresh and delicious and great prices Great service and awesome vibe! read more

My favorite Mexican food place in the entire Tampa Bay Area! Moving from California, I was desperate to find authentic Mexican and this has been exactly that for my last 4 years living here. My favorite thing to order is their Al Pastor Gorditas, the meat is so juicy and flavorful especially. Every dish I've ordered here has been perfection. The portions for price are amazing, very affordable and filling. I wish I could keep this place all to myself but they deserve the love from new customers. The workers are all so friendly and patient. The atmosphere is very welcoming and enjoyable. With lots of nice decor and seating inside. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Al pastor gorditas - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Great food and authentic ambience. Server was friendly, accommodating and didn't hover.

Delicious food and fast service. Got well more than what I paid for and I found the play overall very refreshing.

Amazing food, great atmosphere and decor. Good size bar but we chose a table instead. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff. We liked it a lot. read more

Authentic Azteca Mexicano food. When you come to El Huarache Azteca you know you are in an authentic Latin restaurant by the clientele seated. We enjoy places like this. Leslie had the Oredn Tacos Dorados, and I the Milanesa De Res. We were so hungry we forgot to take pictures. Ask for Xoche with her Aztecan hospitable smile. Leslie and I enjoyed this experience after church today and after visiting Home-warehouse. Till next time, Bon Apetit. The Henley's read more

This is the spot if you want the real authentic Mexican cuisine experience. I had lengua, chorizo, and pastor tacos. And a cold horchata. Great prices and everything was very fresh. Don't be thrown off by the location. This place is the real deal! read more

Exploring the side roads... of HWY19 in Clearwater. I discover this unique Mexican spot!! Not sure the region of Mexico the recipes originate. Boy, they did not hesitate to make a statement. This is the second time we stop by and food is consistently delicious, service is wonderful both servers were polite and friendly. It has 2 small chair for outside seating and plenty of seating inside and great vibe inside. Outside you have the melody of local parrots nesting nearby. Definitely becoming a regular here. read more

Excellent food very traditional flavors . Very nice polite and fast customer service, we stayed outside weather was nice they have 2 little tables with umbrella under the trees and you hear the birds singing, very quiet and relaxing on a Saturday. All the food was delicious . The agua Jamaica and tamarindo also perfectly balanced! Very refreshing! read more

El Huarache Azteca - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Delicious!!! With a couple of outdoor tables. The service is excellent, a big menu, fresh fresh fresh food. My bean tostadas were excellent, My husband LIVED his chicken mole poblano. Huge serving, too. The guacamole was some of the best I've ever had. SO fresh and yummy! Home made tortilla chips, thick and crunchy. I grew up in Los Angeles, so I have had a LOT of good Mexican food. This lace is great! My husband and I just moved to Clearwater from NYC. So glad to have found a great Mexican restaurant not far from where we live. We asked the server if we could have a box or something to take the leftovers home in. She brought us 4 different things: wax paper & foil to roll up the fresh tortillas, a small bowl w a lid for the guacamole, a big box for the chicken mole, and a small box to take home the rest of the tortilla chips. Perfect. So thoughtful!! We'll be back soon!!! read more

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One of the best authentic Mexican Resturant I've eaten in in Florida and the US!!! The service was so wonderful and the food was beyond delicious! read more

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Best tacos, chips and salsa, and of course, margaritas! Always a friendly atmosphere . It's a hidden gem right next to the Toyota dealership. read more

El Huarache Azteca - I think the pic tells it all. Great place for tacos, chips and salsa, and of course, margaritas! - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

The food was super authentic and delicious. Service was quick and helpful, English & Spanish spoken which is always a plus!! Place was full of Mexicans and my American hubby!! So needless to say food was on point and red sauce was damn hot!! read more

El Huarache Azteca - Lemon & tamarind margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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Best mexican in Clearwater. Friendly, prompt service. Reasonably priced. Taco Tuesday!

Good option, but in comparison to Mexican food in Mexico, Texas or California it's just average. This restaurant is tucked in the back of an office park off of US19 and Drew St. I was in the mood for Mexican food, so I yelped it, missed the turn and had to circle back on 19. The food was okay, but nothing memorable enough for me to make a trip out. The kids and my mom seemed to be pleased, but again no one was blown away by flavor. The chips and salsa comes with a verde salsa. I love salsa verde made with tomatillos, but this one wasn't as flavorful or as tangy as I've had in the past. I had an enchilada platter and a agua de jamaica (hibiscus drink). The drink was delicious and not too sweet or too sharp tasting. The service was very good and very friendly. The restaurant is actually spacious. In the area this is one of the bigger Mexian owned restaurants I've been to (that's not attached to a bodega). read more

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Being from Arizona I have high expectations for Mexican food. This place was delicious and truly authentic.

strong margarita, 2/1 specials Tacos de Bistec, very soft steak and the waitress is a DOLL! read more

El Huarache Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Best Mexican tacos in the pinellas county area! Staff is always super friendly and attentive to customers. will definitely be a loyal customer. read more

There is nothing "authentic" about this place. Unseasoned, overcooked, "mexican" food for old people that are terrified of flavor and spices. The queso was the most odd tasting queso I've ever had, seems like it was made with Mozzarella, which isn't Mexican in the slightest. Their "hot" salsa was barely mild, so it was easy to tell what kind of clientele they're used to serving. Fajitas came out soggy and severely overcooked. Not to mention that a Fajita plate for 2 and 2 sodas was over $50. If you want good AUTHENTIC Mexican food, try Chile Verde in St. Pete. read more

I gotta say the people inside were super nice and just a nice atmosphere. Clean bathrooms, etc. The only issues I had was the quality of the food. There are much better places for Mexican. We ordered the fajitas. Chicken was good. Rice was obviously made with seafood stock which when mixed with the meats (beef and chicken) made it taste weird and did not complement each other. The beans were good. Salad was ok. It is a good place cause nothing else is around. They also have happy hour specials. read more

Monday for lunch, alone thinking no one would know about this spot in a mixed use office area. Well I was wrong. This Mexican place is very traditional and well connected to "la comunidad"!. The place was packed. I had the chicken breast lunch special w rice, beans and tortillas. The plate also had a small salad. The refied beans were black and sprinkled w a delicious cheese. The rice and chicken was perfect and the tortilla was thin and flavorful. I would recommend this place for lunch. read more

El Huarache Azteca - lunch on a Monday... - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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I've never eaten at a more delicious, more traditional, more inviting Mexican restaurant. I crave their lengua tacos once a month, love stopping by for lunch after kayaking by the Dunedin causeway. Great service every time! read more

Pretty authentic located out of the way in an industrial zone off US19. Your GPS better be working really well. I had the chicken enchiladas. Very ample portion with green sauce. The server warned the red would be hot so I skipped. But now I wish I'd had it instead. My friend had a vegetarian burrito with mushrooms etc. I didn't sample it but it looked very fat. Wasn't a fan of the house made chips or the green salsa. Neither had much flavor. I enjoyed the Mexican atmosphere and I would return again. All the other customers were Latino, always a good sign for good food. read more

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Absolutely excellent food, excellent service, and a great place to stop in. We had the quesadillas and enchiladas, boy were they incredible. I often gripe about finding authentic Mexican food in Florida, I grew up 40 minutes from the Mexico border. This food reminded me of home! Was not that expensive either. I would return anytime in Tampa. read more

Great food! Great service! Very Sweet! Great ambiance very interesting and would definitely recommend read more

Coming from the west coast, it was almost culture shock for me to move to central Florida and have such a hard time finding a good Mexican place Cuban food is everywhere but if you like your carne asada with hot salsa and horchata rather than Cuban bread and cafe con leche you may be hard pressed to find a place around here. Sure, there's a few hole in the wall places, I even found one in Drew who until recently charged different prices for their Spanish customers than gringos and that I didn't speak Spanish, despite my deep and abiding love for the the culture of magnificent Mexico, was an insult. Not at Huaraches de Azteca. Not only is their food great but the service is fantastic, fast, personable and wonderful. All the ladies there work very hard but are never short on smiles. On Saturday nights they have live Mexican guitar and even when at their busiest, these serving girls glow with pride. I absolutely love coming here. The nachos are delicious. If you like hot salsa, order their--I don't know the Spanish name, but I call it fire and they just laugh and serve it to me--fire salsa. It's not just hot to be hot, it has a unique flavor as well as spicy. Some of the best salsa I've had. The prices here are very reasonable $2 tacos every day. And they even deliver! It's easy to miss them though as they're not exactly on the beaten path. They've been my favorite Mexican place for almost a year now. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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In search of the taco place. I look up Dianna review and decide to try this place. You can said is unique place in the Bay Area with authentic Mexican food. I have not seen our recent taco crazy taco queen Kristal checkin to this place. I finally have a place to bit her to the punch. It was surprise to me this place have good taco at very economical scale. I have three tacos and a margarita for total of $11. I have the steak, pastor and lamb. This is the first time I have the lamb taco. It is very different than other taco place. Very tasty. It come in chunk. Good in value for this taco. The other two taco is not bad either. During the weekday including Friday, they run the two margaritas for $5 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Very good deal. With economical pricing, friendly serving, and good food, they deserve 5 stars. read more

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So, It's been a busy few days, the husbeast is working on a deadline and I've been getting in gear for a trip to DC, and tonight meant I had been all day in Tampa visiting my favorite Salon (Tribeca on Kennedy, Say Hi to Mikey if you will) and I really wanted to see my husband for dinner, that meant challenging traffic over to the Pinellas side of the bay. When I arrived at his company, he greeted me and we spun the wheel of yelp and landed on something he'd heard about, El Huarache Azteca, a place that claims to be Authentic Mexican. He'd heard good things from friends and Yelp said 4 stars, so.. It was a go! We arrived and the little hole in a wall place was packed. There were 3 four tops available, and one booth being cleaned up, but other than that, BUSY was the name of the game. Two large TV's were broadcasting videos, a holiday awards music program off telemundo and the music flooded the place. The menu was large, filled with familiar and unfamiliar things. I opted for the Nachos Azteca and my husband went for a chimi changa. There was a large party at the table near us, and they were still waiting on their food, so I thought we might be waiting for a while, but we didn't. The food came out rather quickly. The portions (Well mine) were HUGE. The Husbeasts were modest, with a chimichanaga and a small salad on the plate. The flavors were good, though to me, even though I opted for no Jalapeño, the nachos were lacking something in flavor, a depth. The meat, the marinated pork was tasty, but there was just .. something. THe husbeast said that his was good, and he was a member of the clean plate club, so there were no complaints. The 2 of us with our meals and 2 cans of diet coke ate for under $20. Will we be back? Yes. Oh wow! This is officially my 1475th review and my Goal for the year (After I passed 1450, that is) read more

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We are here for the first time today. I like the authenticity of this place. We got chips and salsa. It was a very mild salsa. I asked and the waitress brought me a spicier sauce that was green. It was just what was needed. We noticed that the prices are very reasonable here . I order Verde chicken enchiladas and my husband had fajitas with chicken, steak and shrimp. He enjoyed his fajitas. I tried a shrimp and it was very good. I like the corn tortillas used for the enchiladas, they tasted homemade. By adding the spicy sauce to the enchiladas. They were spot on. The complaint my husband had was there was a large rip across the cushion which was very uncomfortable for him to sit on. read more

Staff was very pleasant. Margarita was not good at all. Kind of tasted like the premixed bottle stuff. Tacos were dry and not seasoned. Food was not for me. Just very plan and not very flavorful. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Chorizo, chicken, pork tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

The Guac is homemade and amazing! The Chicken Quesadilla was canned chicken and sopping wet. The Gordita could not have been drier and absolutely no flavor. The chicken gordita...canned chicken! The ground beed had no seasonings. So if you want $50 Guac...this is the place . We paid the bill and left. The Guacamole was amazing. Oh...the beer is cold---like the food. read more

Doesn't look like much when you drive past it. Matter of fact, you probably won't find this place unless you're looking for it. However it's incredibly AUTHENTIC. If you're looking for authentic mexican THIS IS YOUR SPOT. They have Micheldas by the pitcher and 1.99 REAL tacos. The margarita were perfect - not too much margarita mix and they get you feeling goof! read more

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We seemed to have caught them on an off-day. The service was awesome. The restaurant was clean. But, the food was simply bland. I ordered: Chorizo taco Al pastor taco Lengua taco Although you could tell the difference between the tacos from looking at them, they all tasted bland, boring, sad. The chorizo taco just had a minor hint of the great flavor of chorizo. What a major disappointment. :( Will not come back. But, the service is great. read more

El Huarache Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

When traveling my husband and I have always said that we want to eat where the locals eat, and I believe El Huarache Azteca may be just that place. Located in more of an industrial area, we were thankful to have found it as one would miss it if you were just driving back. The decor is cute--what you would typically find in an authentic Mexican restaurants. There are sombreros on the wall, many colors throughout and we were fortunate to hear a live musician as we entered. It did take a while to get our drink order and food but the burritos that we ordered were good. I was not a huge fan of the chips and salsa but my husband like them so there was nothing wrong with them. In fact, it looked as if the chips were made in house which should have been great, but again I just didn't care for the texture or taste. Overall it was a very good experience and we would return if in the area again. read more