Great atmosphere!! The service was great , everyone is happy working there ! Newly remodeled!

Delicious and affordable for a big group! Everyone loved their meal. The waitress was so attentive and friendly. We had a large group and the restaurant can easily accommodate that. The food was fast to come out. One draw back, our table was near the speakers and the music, albeit fun and festive, was pretty loud. Made conversation more difficult. We would go back! read more

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Food was lousy and over priced! Short staffed and loud Mexican music was awful. Never again!

Amazing food! - must for margs! Consistency is great. Very authentic . Amazing table side guac.

1st time here. Lunch time stop. Great fun decor. Cool chairs and tables. Tables, windows and floors very clean which is great to see and notice! Bathrooms spotless. Chips and salsa excellent. Home hot sauce great. House water very good. Mexican Coke and metal cups nice touch. Tamal app was great. Chicken and steak lunch fajitas were excellent. Prices very fair. Staff pleasant. Food excellent. Highly recommend Will return 100%. read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Tamal - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

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Came here when we stopped in Wilkes Barre enroute to our home in upstate New York. The decor is great. You feel as though you are walking into a party. The Staff was warm and welcoming. I ordered a Mango Mohito - it was delicious. We also ordered a Guacamole for the table. A woman came out with the avocado's and all the ingredients and made fresh Guac to order for us. That was outstanding. The ubiquitous chips and soupy salsa on the table was just OK - though we did snack on it endlessly. Still, it didn't have texture, tang nor taste really. Just a somewhat soupy sauce. I ordered the taco salad with chicken and my husband had dual burritos with refried beans and rice. They were good entrees. They filled us up. The portions were generous. Were they the best Mexican food we've ever had? Not really, but it was good food and we enjoyed our meals. We'd go back to El Rey Azteca again if we found ourselves in Wilkes Barre. You will enjoy a meal there. (PS Another customer the evening we were there was raving about their Cuban sandwiches - we didn't try those. You might if you stop in there.) read more

Maybe this should be 2.5, because the ambiance was very fun, the service was very good, and the menu was very large. But the food was very so-so. We asked that the apps be half veggie, half meat, but instead each item was half&half, making them inedible for the vegetarian. The Horchata was not as good as others, and the leftovers did not seem good enough to bother taking on to our next destination. Our stomachs admittedly had been set for Thai, but that restaurant had closed early. One may want to return just for the decor, though. read more

Fantástico! We were headed home from Maine - stopped in Wilkes Barre for the night. This was our dinner choice and we were pleasantly surprised. Starting with the clever decoration out and in, immediate greeting and seating, fast and efficient waitstaff and delicious food! The night was great! We sampled a marguerita, pina colada and a Mexican Coke. Queso and chips - dinner was off to a good start. Our party chose, steak tacos, fajita quesadillas and chicken fajitas. All expertly cooked and presented. We were stuffed when we left. This is a definite go to in this area. I hope I'm back someday! read more

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This place is so festive. 2nd time being here because it is not close. The food was amazing and so was the staff. It was my birthday and there were 7 of us and sill everything was fabulous. Thank you El Ray Azteca for making my birthday special. Get the passion fruit lemonade it's delicious. read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Veggie Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

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Great food and a fun atmosphere. The complementary chips and salsa were delicious! We got queso to go with our chips, which was okay. The enchiladas Azteca were very good and just enough to not leave me feeling ready to burst. Service was slow but not terrible. Will definitely go back. read more

The design of this place is everything! And the food is phenomenal. Portions are just right - didn't feel like it was too much. Our waitress was helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be back when in the area. read more

What an awesome staff! The atmosphere is amazing and food very good! Average prices! Drinks look good but have to drive home it will take me an hour so I had to pass! read more

Very good Mexican .I would give them an 8 outta 10. Looking forward to tamales pm me if you make them again

Kaitlyn is the best server! She's always so friendly and gives excellent service. Great menu, friendly staff, and the food is excellent. I'm starting to become a regular. read more

The wife and I really enjoyed ourselves at this Azteca restaurant. The food was great. The service was great. The atmosphere was fantastic. Everything was hot nicely presented, and cooked to your wishes. read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Just one shot of the area of the restaurant where we sat. The whole restaurant has great art work from the walls to the tables and seating. - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

The best Mexican cuisine I had ever had !! Authentic, fresh ingredients! Well done ! !!!! read more

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Went to El Rey Azteca tonight for dinner with my mother and it was AMAZING! The decor was very artsy and authentic Mexico. The music was a little loud, but good and not so loud that you couldn't carry on a conversation. Daniella was our server and she was very sweet and attentive. The chips and salsa they bring out first were excellent. I had the fish chimichangas and side chile relleno. Food was AMAZING! I am surprised that there weren't more people in this place though! The prices are very reasonable and food is AMAZING! I highly advise giving this place a try! You won't be disappointed! read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Seating area - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

Been there a few times and food is very good and drinks fine as well. Seems authentic to me.

Food was very quick, hot, and fresh. The salsa was very good and the chips (a slighter thicker tortilla chip) tasted as if they had just been cooked (although they were not very good the next day). The side of guacamole was okay, needed more flavor. For our meals we ordered the steak tacos (steak was great, but the tacos themselves needed more flavor), the Chile relleno (a lot of sauce, could use more cheese, and was very large), the Azteca burrito (which was HUGE and had a lot going on, lots of flavors), and some regular beef hard tacos. I did really enjoy the spiced cucumbers and other sauces that came with the tacos, this helped to add different flavors. We would probably try this place out again as the staff was nice and the price was reasonable...though some things lacked flavor, the freshness was great! read more

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Best Mexican food ! Great decor & super great service, don't remember out waitress's name but she was super nice & attentive. Love this spot & service. The Salsa alone was great, who the hell pays that much attention & love to salsa? The fondue was delicious, really loved my chicken chimichanga & our waitress gave us 3 different level of pepper sauce, we also got a chicken burrito & a margarita flight that had 4 flavors & we enjoyed them all. Will definitely be back the next time we are this side of Pennsylvania. More than 5 stars read more

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From the curbside, you will have no expectations but as soon as you open the door, you will be swept up in the spirit of this place! The decor is spirited and playful - be sure to walk around and admire it all. For our first visit, we tried a lot of options - taco salad, burrito and enchiladas supreme... plus three flights of margaritas. Salsa and chips were brought to our table upon arrival. It took a bit of time for our flights (because making 12 margaritas takes a minute!) but our giant lunch and drinks were worth the wait. Our dishes were not super spicy but favors were great. Proteins were perfectly cooked. We'll be back. read more

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A beautiful place to go. Our waitress was kind and the food was amazing . This place is spotless. The artwork is amazing we will be back !!!

La comida estaba muy buena, un servicio excelente tienen mesero a que hablan inglés y español son muy atentos y amables.un ambiente tranquilo. read more

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I had to wait to be seated in a not busy restaurant. The hostess didn't hear me and gave me 2 menus which may be why I had to wait a while to order. Everything came out together. The music is insanely loud. It feels like they are trying to be club. The salsa was just ok. Queso was also just ok. The margarita was not good. Super sweet and almost zero tequila. The Azteca burrito is just ok. Carnitas and verde salsa was the best part. Chorizo was not good and the red sausage was not great either. The part that makes this place the worst is the birthday celebrations. REALLY loud annoying song that plays way too long. Literally heard it twice during my dinner. I did not walk I ran out after I paid. read more

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Never had a bad meal there! Always have to get the Mexican street corn as an appetizer. Staff is super friendly!

Great food and cool interior. The service was disappointing. The waitstaff was inattentive and unfriendly. Two people in our party received their food after everyone else was finished, oofff. What a shame, considering the rest of the experience was awesome. A nice gentleman did grab my kid's iPad. Maybe he was part of the A team coming on shift for dinner. read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - the inside of a mexican restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

While out of town for work I stumbled across this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza parking lot. I walked in and found the bar in the back and sat there. Kevin was the bartender and he was great. I started with the patron margarita and it was very good. I wanted to try the regular margarita which was pre-made and I didn't like it so I ended with the merlot. For my entrée I got the shrimp fajitas and it looked great. I dug in and I enjoyed it. The rice and vegetables were also very good. The bill was very affordable and I would return. read more

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This place is so fun and well decorated! We ordered our food and drinks at the same time and by the time we finished ordering my Pina colada was already on the table! The portions are huge but so tasty!! Our food came out in probably 10 minutes, the service was so fast here. The menus were also iPads which was really fun and unique. read more

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This establishment is absolutely phenomenal! If I could give 10 stars I would. Every time I have been the food and service has been nothing short of amazing. Being that I come from Southern California, it is almost impossible to find quality Mexican food in PA. If you also struggle to find quality Mexican food, look no further. Went this fine Saturday evening, and the staff gave out free shots and played fun music, awesome atmosphere and vibe. ¡Viva México! read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

They've got it all: an awesome menu with food that tastes better than you can imagine, attentive, charming employees a bright artistic setting! This is a Valley Treasure spot read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas Supremas today's dinner & tomorrow's lunch! - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

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This place was awesome the decor is fantastic and bright, the playlists had my table vibing now let's get into the DRINKS yess margaritas!!! Table side guacamole was entertaining and delicious. Main dishes were flavorful w/ good sized portions read more

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I really enjoyed my dinner at El Rey. I was a little concerned when I saw that the restaurant was located inside of a strip mall anchored by a discount retailer. However the service was excellent. The waitress checked in with me multiple times throughout the visit. The ambience in the restaurant is the same as most Mexican restaurants, however I am noting it was very clean, and well maintained. The burrito I had was enormous, and very tasty. The chips and salsa were good. The only reason I am giving a four star rating is they forgot the cheese sauce I ordered in the beginning. I was happy to cancel it after my burrito arrived covered in queso. read more

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Food was good. Steak street tacos were delicious. Beef street tacos were just okay. Tableside guacamole is well worth it.

So the place is authentic which is nice. The food was however mediocre. I got the chicken chimichanga which was slightly dry. The spinach and cheese enchiladas were also lacking much pizazz. Our friends shared the enchilada sampler but didn't finish their entree, which left me thinking that they didn't enjoy their food either. The rice and beans accompanying the plate was not very good either. The best part was the table side guacamole and very spicy hot sauce which we asked for. Also the sangria was huge and a great deal for the price! The Margaritas were strong. Most upsetting was that we were not even offered dessert option since I guess the kitchen had closed. Our table felt forgotten so I feel like the service could have also been better. read more

We have lived in numerous cities and were just passing thru the area and were in the mood for Mexican for lunch. Yelp led us here. It's in a shopping plaza which might give the uninitiated pause but wow... this place is GREAT! We felt this might have been the best Mexican food we ever had! We are scheming how we might visit again. Service was excellent. The restaurant is sparkling clean-- we joked about maybe eating in the bathroom next time, it was so well maintained. The food is amazing! Next time maybe we'll try a margarita.... but looking at drinks others had I would guess those are good too. If you are looking for Mexican, go here! read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - This is the 'house' la casa burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

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High quality drinks, excellent Mexican food, and a really nicely updated ambiance. Highly highly recommend read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - New bar area - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

Really its like a 4.5. Cool little Mexican joint in a strip mall. Great food but I was expecting to be more blown away. The Mayan burrito, el pastor tacos and the chorizo queso all were delicious. 4.5 thats a review. read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Mayan Burrito, very tasty. - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

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We have been here before a few times and I feel I have to update my review. First, I feel important to say that we visited at what May be an off time of the day about 4:00pm. We both ordered the same drink, a straightforward margarita. Tequila, lime juice, and agave. Both tasted different and neither one was good. Surprising. My wife ordered the street tacos (chicken). She absolutely loved the street tacos that past few times we were there. Did I say, she loved them?! Really loved them. However, this time they smelled like fish (not good when you order chicken) and she couldn't eat them. We were polite and didn't complain but I must say it will be a long time before we go back. Not sure what happened here. It's just not the same. read more

El Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Street tacos. Fantastic. - Mexican Near Me - Wilkes-barre Township, Pennsylvania

It's very nicely decorated inside. Even though they were 8 table deep with one server the service was fast. The food was very authentic my family is originally from Southern California and we've been missing good Mexican food. Everything was delicious read more

It seems they got their act together and are again serving better quality food. For a few months it didn't taste as good as it had in the past. I've been here several time since and I've enjoyed their soups, street tacos and enchiladas. All top notch. read more