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    La Tolteca

    3.7 (241 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ric P.

    Delisheoso this place is. Hot, flavorful food served fast. Drinks and Sangria are excellent as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A great place to visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Veronica L.

    Really good mexican food with LARGE portions. Free salsa and a queso dip with chips are complementary. The staff is really nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the inside is decorated with hand painted mexican imagery.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Leftovers were even better the next day

    117. Yolandas with a side of beans
    Kesha T.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I came here with some friends for dinner and enjoyed the food and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It wasn't crowded during our visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone on the staff was very friendly. The food was ok. It wasn't really anything to rave about, but I see why this is a local staple for many. The prices and portions are a good value. We enjoyed their margarita offerings. None of us were fans of the creamy salsa/white sauce that comes with the chips - it tasted sour and the seasoning didn't mesh well. When we asked for a regular salsa as a replacement, our server was kind about it and said that she knows that many people don't like it. The wings were good. I felt like my food (Yolanda's special) was a little bland. The seafood burrito was huge and my friend enjoyed it. The nachos were enjoyed too. I would come back if I was in the area.

    146. Quesadilla Carnitas
    Briana G.

    stopped by this spot on a whim, and it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. We ordered a lime pitcher on the rocks and some fresh guacamole for the table--both were solid choices. The quesadillas and street tacos had an authentic flavor that's often missing in local Mexican-style restaurants, which tend to be more Americanized. This place truly delivered. I'd definitely recommend it. It's conveniently located just down the road from the shopping center. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you're looking to enjoy quality food without the hassle of large crowds, this is the place to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Plenty of parking was available, and there was no wait time.

    Hammed A.

    La Tolteca is a good option for Mexican in the Crofton, MD area. They offer your traditional Mexican fare and some American-influenced dishes for those who don't yet appreciate authentic Mexican flavors. I've only purchased tacos here. Served on corn tortillas, the tacos are good. However, I wasn't a fan of the al pastor tacos; the pineapple was too prominent, sweet, and the meat was so runny it was borderline messy. The carne asada was delicious. There is an efficient takeout ordering operation which is separate from the dining room. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is also ample seating in the dining room and adequate parking as this place is a stand-alone brick and mortar with its own parking lot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall a good experience.

    Brittney S.

    La Tolteca was 10/10 for us! The chips and salsa were delicious. Chips were warm, and salsa was flavourful. We got the chicken fajitas and the Carne asada special. Both were well seasoned. For drinks we got Cadillac margaritas and they were strong and made perfectly. Service was quick and staff was friendly. They had Mexican music playing, which set the mood. Plenty of parking around the building which is always a plus!

    Ino R.

    No matter how much I try out Mexican food in the NCR, it just disappoints. Living in San Antonio, I'm terribly biased about Mexi-food. The service here was great, our waiter checked on us regularly and was friend. When we asked for salsa, we got more salsa. When we asked for a box, they got us a box... honestly, you get a lot of food here... portion sizes are generous. The ambiance is like any other Mexican place that overdoes the taco. What I mean is pinatas hanging from the ceiling, lots of festive colors, and thematic benches and table tops. The staff will place the standard chips and salsa on the table. The salsa is fresh and chunky. My carne asada especial plate came with to pieces of steak, avocado salad, spanish rice, and refried beans. What did the plate under was what tasted like store bought tortillas. Unimpressive, would I try the same plate again... probably not. Would I try something else? Hmmm. The Modelo Negra was cold and the steak wasn't overdone. Remember the NCR is lacking in Mexican food flavors... the Toltec is about par for the area.

    Street tacos; Al pastor and shrimp
    Danita W.

    Quick service and food was well seasoned, good portion, and very reasonable. Great midweek date night.

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    Ieshia T.

    I feel like they have a lot of potential. We were able to make it in a few minutes before happy hour was over with and took advantage of their house Margarita and crunchy tacos. When I saw the sign outside that authentic Mexican I got so excited. When you walk in you're greeted by so many different Mexican decorations it takes you back. The next time I come back perhaps I'll try their actual street tacos and get a sense of the authenticity because the crunchy tacos with cheese and lettuce just didn't do it for me. That Margarita was definitely strong and I love the fact that to him they used was different. I feel like it had flaky salt and I'm unsure if they make it in house themselves. I wish I could have snatched some up for my purse to use for my next Margarita version. They did have a lot of TV so it would be good place to watch games or any sporting event.

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    This place is great! The service is always fast and polite, and the food is always fresh and hot. You can't do much better than this!

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