I ordered a chicken chimichanga (fried) and a chicken quesadilla from La Tolteca via Uber Eats. The chicken was tough and chewy because it wasn't fresh and certainly wasn't prepared properly. They dump a ton of sour cream over the top (see picture) which rendered everything soggy. The quesadilla had nothing on it, but it was soggy as well. I honestly haven't had food this disappointing in a while. I went from hoping I could have a go-to spot for food to knowing I would never pay money for this again. Even the bag of tortilla chips was stale and not enjoyable at all. Pretty annoyed overall and I would say this place is a hard pass. read more

La Tolteca - Chicken chimichanga (fried) - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

First visit was for lunch on a weekday. I ordered a variety of different tacos as well as a cheese dip. Really enjoyed everything I ate, but it is a lot of food (4 tacos)! Service was attentive and quick and the restaurant wasn't crowded when I went. read more

Well, this is my first time and most certainly will not be the last. The food was, mediocre but the drinks however were outstanding! The interior is cute, beauty's artwork all Uber with a few embellishments hanging from the ceiling. Service was great, my waitress was very attentive and checked on me periodically but not to the point of being obnoxious. I ordered the following: Guacamole: 6/10 it lacked seasoning, however wasn't so bad after I added some hot sauce. Chicken quesadilla: 8:10 it has a good flavor, nice protein size but could have been elevated with some pico and grilled veggies Chimichangas: chicken, bean and cheese. The check was tasty, the bean was good. I did not care for the cheese, very dense and lacked flavor. The sauce that adorned the chimichangas lacked flavor but was tolerable. Drinks: patron margarita 10/10 would definitely go back for this Regular Margarita: 10/10 would go back for the drinks Overall, it's a nice spot and chill vibe for good drinks and chips with salsa, I would be okay if I didn't order the food. read more

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My new authentic Mexican go-to. Southern Maryland doesn't have the best food scene - unless you're looking for crab Third time locked it in. Food, service and quality have been fantastic nd most importantly - consistent. Definitely hitting this place for taco night from here on out. read more

La Tolteca - Chicken Enchiladas!!! - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

This place is a authentic Mexican restaurant . Great atmosphere food and drinks are great. I had a great experience with my family. I will recommend this restaurant. read more

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Busy place with hard working folks. Extensive menu at reasonable prices. However - the prices on the menu are not correct and the establishment does point this out. I recognize menu printings are expensive but if you order here you are signing a blank check. This set up may be ok for a transition but if you decide to raise the prices you should get new menus. This current set up is quite bad. Food was good. I hope they get new and accurate menus soon. read more

This place is a new fave. Everything was fantastic at this restaurant. Top highlights: Food = 10/10 Drinks = 10/10 Service = 10/10 I came here on a date night Saturday after finding this restaurant on Tik Tok. I was happy that it did not disappoint. We were seated promptly and our waiter was quick coming to take our order. The food came out quickly and tasted authentic and fresh. We ordered the Casa Migos margarita pitcher and omg was it good and STRONG. Definitely a better option for a larger party, as one full glass and we were feeling it. The restaurant has a family vibe, and I appreciated how clean even the restrooms were. All in all this was a great date night. We will be adding this place to the regular rotation. read more

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2.5-3 star rating. The food looks delicious. The servings are generous. But the dishes are astonishingly bland. Condiments were an absolute necessity. The staff was fairly nice. read more

La Tolteca - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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La Tolteca is a great place to visit! It is full of culture. From the decorations to the music to the food... they don't disappoint. The waiters and waitresses are very nice and it feels like you're home. When I go here, I order the guacamole live! I get only a little bit of jalepenos and no tomatoes. I just love the chunkiness of The guacamole with the onions. It is enough to share with others but I enjoy it by myself. I also usually get the mixed fajitas. It arrives to the table sizzling on a steaming hot plate. I swap out the pork for beef. It is yummy goodness! I have had the crunchy chicken tacos which aren't bad but make sure to ask for sour cream and guac. It comes with pico de gallo. The chicken is shredded chicken. I have also tried their quesadillas and shrimp tacos. These are the soft tacos. Their drinks are strong and delicious! Must try! There are different flavor margaritas, pina coladas, etc. Every time I come here, I enjoy myself. They have a mariachi band that plays every other Monday night. Give them a try! This place replaced Friendly's and I'm fine with that! Update: MUST TRY THE SHRIMP STREET TACOS! Thank me later! read more

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Well I found a great Mexican restaurant. Went for a birthday celebration and all went extremely well. Great food great drinks and the service was over the top. The place was packed by the time we were leaving so the place must be really is good. Ambiance was very typical of an American Mexican restaurant I like it. Ok so second time was just a good as the first. Service was again over the top and quick but not pushy. Took some recommendations from server and he nailed it. Found our new place. Great Job. read more

I had been patiently waiting for this place to open. I saw it on my way to the gym and it made my stomach rumble. Finally had the chance to try it out. The interior is spacious, wooden tables and the like. The menu has A LOT everyone should be able to find something that they like. Of course there is chips and salads when you sit down and someone walking around making fresh guacamole. I had a yummy meat mashup of fajitas that I believe had chicken, steak and shrimp. It came with beans, salsa and rice. I had the option to get either flour or corn tortillas. The food was awesome, there were huge portions so much so that I had enough to fill my belly the next day. It was quite busy so at times the service wasn't thee best. However, I would certainly return for a quick fix. read more

La Tolteca - Chicken, shrimp and steak fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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The food was authentic & the drinks were amazing! They have different size margaritas. I had a 21 oz Casamigo Reposado Margarita. Great spot for a Taco Tuesday or when you crave Mexican. The service was good as well. The servers were attentive & working as a team to make sure all guests were enjoying their time. Will def be back read more

La Tolteca - Carne Asada & Shrimp Street Tacos with a side of rice. - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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I'm back a year later, the nostalgic ambiance of the restaurant with the Mexican music and friendly service. The staff recognizing customers who have been there previously was very endearing. This time I decided to try something different and so I went for a classic dish- Yolanda's. Chicken enchiladas. Beyond delicious. Worth a visit just to check out how beautiful this location is. The decoration is very well done. read more

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This review is for carryout. The first two times we tried to call for carryout (the first month they were open), the phone rang and rang. No one ever answered. We had to go to the restaurant to place an order to take home. I'm happy to report we haven't had any problems since then. We've ordered the Arroz Con Pollo (grilled marinated chicken breast topped with cheese dip) with Spanish rice, #105 La Tolteca Special (beef tips) with fried beans, and Spanish rice, #131 Pollo Loco (grilled marinated chicken breast topped with chorizo and cheese dip) with Spanish rice and fried beans, Queso Dip, Chicken Quesadilla (flour tortilla grilled, stuffed with cheese, grilled chicken) with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and tomatoes, and the Churros (deep fried doughnut sticks rolled in cinnamon and sugar, topped with honey, chocolate syrup, whipped cream). Everything was great. We've consistently had good food the numerous times we ordered carryout. The prices are much lower than the other Mexican restaurants in the area, which is nice. Their portions are big. You get a lot of food. read more

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Good place to go for lunch. There lunch menu has changed a few times, but you can still find some deals. The flavor is hit and miss. The portions are good for the price and the ambiance is very inviting. read more

I love how convenient this restaurant is when I just want fajitas or tacos! The only reason I couldn't give 5 stars is because they offer only two free refills of chips with a red salsa and a white sauce. Parking is ample and free and easy to access from the main road. Inside are booth and table seating. The servers are always wonderful and attentive. They recently updated their menu to look more modern and organized. There are also televisions all over the restaurant if you want to catch a game. read more

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Food is amazing!! Never an issue and the staff is super friendly! I look forward to eating here whenever we get a craving for Mexican food! read more

As much as I hate to say it, Crofton has some stiff competition in the Mexican food scene! Don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting La Tolteca is better than the others, but it definitely makes its case for being in the running. We have been here twice already, so I can confidently say that the first time was not a fluke. The service is consistently attentive and very friendly, and you are never short on a refill or status of your order. We had the guacamole this last visit, and it was stellar. The jalepenos really add an extra dimension that I think I would miss going forward. I had the #104 combo the first time so I could try a little bit of everything. It was WAY too much food! But, it was all delicious. I really couldn't believe how light the tamale was, given how big it looked. There was no lack of filling either. The taste was sublime, one of the best (if not unorthodox) tamales I've ever had. The tables and chairs are very colorful, and the overall vibe is nice. There's still a lot of the Friendly's layout to the place, which has a slightly cramped feel to it, but the tables and booths are spacious enough. I really thought we would have more "first day jitters" on either visit, but there really wasn't anything to complain about. The staff clearly put a lot of time and energy into this place, and you can tell they are trying hard to keep the patrons happy and coming back. I think it's working. I'm definitely looking forward to my next meal there, at least! read more

The food, service and ambiance is great here. The tacos were very authentic and I loved the frozen margarita that I got. Our server was also very attentive. read more

I've been patiently waiting for this place to open and I wasn't disappointed with any part of my meal. We were noshing on the complementary tortilla chips and salsa and enjoying every bite, when a lady came up to our table with a cart full of fresh avocados and all the necessary ingredients to make a very fresh and tasty huge bowl of guacamole. Yum! The tacos de carne asada, were served with onions, fried beans, pico de gallo, and cilantro green hot sauce; all of which were fresh and super delish. read more

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I'm always around the area because I love going shopping at the "At Home" and goodwill store right next to the restaurant. Every time my husband and I pass it, we were so curious and at first even I was skeptical dining in at first. We went on a week day where it was crowded at all, probably 2 or 3 other groups eating as well. The interior design is very festive and the staff friendly as well. We both got lunch specials- they were both hefty in size and flavorful! Staff was very nice as well. Would definitely come back to try the street tacos. read more

La Tolteca - Fajita Tolteca - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

We were quickly seated upon entering. My friend ordered pollo encremado. I ordered shrimp tacos per the waiter's suggestion. I was stuck between the shrimp enchiladas or tacos. I wish I would've have went the enchilada route. Our waiter was very nice. My friend is a regular there. I, on the other hand, thought it was ok. I'd visit again but I'd definitely pick something else on the menu. I used to live in Texas so I'm quite picky about Mexican food outside of TX and Cali. read more

Amazing food and service, the shrimp tacos were delicious, just what I needed after a long hard work day. The staff were nice and professional including their wonderful manager Herman. Will definitely be back soon. read more

I am mildly amused as I sit down to write this review. I am a Mexican food addict, so any chance I get to eat at a restaurant that I have not visited before I jump on the opportunity. Today I tried this joint out, and unfortunately I was not impressed with the product they deliver. I had a combination platter which consisted of two hardshell tacos, a single cheese enchilada, and a tostada. The tostada was nothing more than a crispy corn tortilla with melted cheese poured over the top, no lettuce tomatoes or any other garnish that most Mexican restaurants put on their tostadas. The cheese was greasy and flavorless. The enchilada was relatively small it had a good flavor and was piping hot. The two hardshell tacos on the other hand we're almost unfit to eat the taco shells were crispy but completely watery in the crease where the hamburger sets, one bite and all of the filling came out of the taco. The lettuce had that kitchen taste to it where it had been sitting around for a while and it tomatoes and cheese at best two out of five stars. I'm giving three stars for the fact that my friend who had a burrito which to me appeared to be a small chimichanga size burrito, enjoyed his meal and the ambience at the restaurant. I would however take time to investigate this restaurant before diving into their menu. I'm not saying their menu is bad it is very robust I'm saying that my combination meal was not up to my standards. read more

I ordered delivery through Door Dash. The Jumbo Burrito (Beef) and Mexican Chicken wings. The wings tasted like frozen ones you get at the supermarket, very overcooked and cheap sauce. Nothing Mexican about them. The beef burrito came with rice and refried beans. The rice was bland, the beans were like cheap from a can. The beef in the burrito was bland, overcooked, dry and tough. I was very disappointed. It was a $18 burrito that was no better than a $5 Taco Bell burrito. read more

These folks do it right. This past Sunday, 5/17/20, my wife and I decided that we hadn't gained enough weight during the pandemic, so we ordered carry out. Ordering wasn't too difficult and we were told that the food will be ready in 15 minutes. It was. We arrived and my wife went inside for our food. I had the Burritos Mexicanos and she had the Burro Grande. With your order, you get a huge bag of hot tortilla chips and some Queso Blanco and salsa. I could have used a little more of each - apparently you're not supposed to drink it. The meals were really awesome and if you can finish what you've been given, you've gotta a problem, bro. Well, I finished mine but my wife had lunch the next day on the leftovers. I didn't get any drinks because I made my own crappy margaritas at home. Order at least one margarita (I've had their drinks before, and they're good) each so you can enjoy it with your meal; otherwise, you may end up drinking straight tequila, like me. Not a good idea on a Sunday, but it seemed like a great idea at the time. La Tolteca is worth it. Take it from someone who should be eating Nutrisystem. read more

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Went for may 5 th Had to wait understandable Waited 20minutes after seated To get drinks waited another 35 minutes to get food under cooked fajitas were mixed with tomato sauce unlike before couldn't even eat Waiter never came back to table After taking orders someone else brought out food waisted my time and money my kid didn't even eat quesadilla the simplest thing soggy chicken read more

I liked this place... I thought the prices were good and the food was even better. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because the waiter and cook kept forgetting things like - ( cheese on a quesadilla ) that's pretty basic! There were other little things as well... overall I did like the place and would recommend. read more

La Tolteca - Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

Wonderful customer service, very welcoming & the food was delicious. We will definitely be back 10/10 recommend.

My family and I eat here on a weekly basis. ( I was surprised I hadn't reviewed it already) The food, the staff, EVERYTHING IS AWESOME. I always get the #117 the Yolandas which are chicken enchiladas. My kids come for the chips and salsa. The white sauce is my favorite with the chips and my kids love the red salsa because its minced so fine. Great Job Chavo and Team. read more

Food great ,nice atmosphere, staff was excellent smiles all around authentic Mexican cuisine. read more

La Tolteca - Shrimp for my wife chicken and Shrimp tacos for me tacos Tuesday date night . - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

It was Tuesday so that definitely meant Taco Tuesday! We decided to give La Tolteca a try after passing by so many times on our way home. The ambiance is most definitely a Mexican restaurant with beautiful murals at every booth and fun streamers hanging from the ceiling. The servers sang happy birthday several times and definitely made it a fun and happy atmosphere to relax. Immediately to start we were brought very fresh chips and salsa and a white cream sauce for dipping. Our server came quickly and was very attentive the entire time. The menu is very extensive and it took us quite a while to finally settle on Pork Carnitas and Texas Fajitas and boy was it delicious! The carnitas were super tender and fell apart easily and came with a healthy portion of rice, refried beans and pico de gallo. The fajitas came out sizzling and had a nice mix of chicken, beef and shrimp with sautéed onions and peppers. I would definitely recommend for your next Mexican food craving! read more

La Tolteca - 101. Texas Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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Don't like to leave negative reviews, but the Texas fajitas (shrimp, chicken, beef) had NO SEASONING at all. Rice was overcooked, weird taste. Beans were salty. Service was fine. But, won't be back. read more

Food was not great at all! Our fajitas came out greasy and salty and looked more like leftovers- not fresh. Chimichanga was baked not deep fried and the queso blanco was SWEET! totally confusing. Our server was not customer friendly- I really think she was getting off shortly after we arrived and rushed our service. I don't believe in telling grown folk what to do-- but for sure we will not be returning. read more

La Tolteca has replaced the old Friendlys. We love the atmosphere and decor and the food did not disappoint. This is NOT your greasy spoon Mexican food. We found our dishes to be fresh and flavorful. We will definitely return. Welcome to the neighborhood La Tolteca! read more

La Tolteca - Shrimp quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

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Always good fresh guacamole and white salsa! Good options for taco platter so you can switch up the proteins if you want. Margheritas are good here too especially the strawberry ones! read more

If you're in the mood for some authentic Mexican Food then this is the place to go to. Thank you to all the staff at La Tolteca; you're service is amazing and you all deserve a raise ASAP especially Luis and Daniel. ¡La comida es tan deliciosa! My favorite is the Shrimp Street Tacos and Refried Beans with no cheese! read more

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Terrible experience with a take out order. No one answered the phone. I placed an online order and there was a wait for the pick up. When I got my food there was a foreign object in it! It looks like a piece of a box (pictured here). I do not recommend!! read more

La Tolteca - Mexican Near Me - Crofton, Maryland

I've always wondered why Mexican spots never include crunchy tacos on their menus. I legit have been searching for them for a few months now. I didn't want any of the fast food style and I didn't want soft tacos, and I didn't feel like making my own (which by the way, I make some bomb tacos...IJS) but I wanted CRUNCHY TACOS from an authentic Mexican restaurant! Is that so hard to ask?! Apparently not for La Tolteca, because they offer them on their menu. SCORE! My interest had been piqued every since Friendly's closed and La Tolteca opened up in its place. I've heard mixed reviews but I always have to check out restaurants for myself. Since I didn't have time to dine-in, I called my order in for carry-out. I ordered the "#117 Yolandas" which includes 3 chicken enchiladas with all the fixin's and rice. I had the option of the green or red sauce. I chose green on the strength of the employee I spoke to. The young lady that took my order was super friendly and gave me a few suggestions on the phone. I went to pick-up my food and was told to wait for a few minutes because they wanted to assemble my tacos at the very last minute so they wouldn't get soggy. I thought, gee, that's a great idea. Well, it would have been a great idea had it worked, but it didn't. When I got home all of the tacos were soggy and falling apart. I had to eat the taco with a fork. Sigh! It then dawned on me that this is probably the reason why crunchy tacos are never on Mexican restaurant menus. It ruined my craving for crunchy tacos. I then moved over to the enchiladas. They were pretty tasty, but didn't have enough of the green sauce. I apparently need to ask for extra sauce because these were kind of dry. I don't want them to be drenched, but at least a little saucy. The meal also came with chips, salsa and some type of queso. The salsa was cool but the queso had a weird taste. Can't say it was my favorite. All and all, the meal was A-Okay. Was it my favorite Mexican meal ever - no. Could I come back and try some of their other options - yes. I wish I had pics to back up my review, but I was hungry...SLOW SHRUG! read more

This is the best Mexican restaurant in the whole area. I've been to other La Toltecas (it is a small local chain) and this one is lights out. Service is friendly, quick, courteous, and accurate. I really feel like the people who work here care about their customers and it is more than just a restaurant to them, it is an experience. The best Mexican food you'll get this side of Mexico my friend. No siempre como comida mexicana, pero cuando lo hago, prefiero La Tolteca. read more

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