My most favorite Mexican Restaurant in IOWA. The food is very good with a wide diversity. The staff is pleasant and friendly and the drinks are perfect. read more

I will not eat here again. The last time I was there I saw my food serve g behind the bar, stick his finger into a glass pull it out and shove it in his mouth. Totally grossed me out! read more

Mexican here, I ordered a Carne Asada Burrito and it was the worst I've ever had. The burrito itself was drowned in cheese like a wet burrito and the quality of the Carne was no good. Chipotle is cheaper and of higher quality. read more

I had dinner here with a large family group, and the staff did an excellent job getting the food out fast. And they did an even better job of helping several people remember what they ordered. But in defense of my dinner companions, I think they were confused about what they ordered because every dinner plate looked like a huge party platter. I had my suspicions about this and ordered an enchilada a la cart and a salad, but they too were huge! You definitely get a generous serving here so wear your stretchy pants and be prepared to take home your leftovers. Food was decent. I would come back again. Sorry I forgot to take pics. The only thing I was not a fan of was the margarita on the rocks. Too much sweet and sour flavoring, and I believe it's batch made. I'd prefer a freshly mixed one by the bartender and I would not mind d paying extra for it. read more

This is by far the least flavorful Mexican food I've had in a very long time. Not impressed and won't be going back. Try Fiesta Cancun instead for some good Mexican. read more

Los Aztecas satisfied our craving for Mexican Cuisine. We pulled into the parking lot off a busy road. There were a lot of people from the motel next door hanging out nearby. It gave off a shady feel. When we walked in we were pleasantly surprise. The restaurant was clean and decorated in a cute way. There were several rooms so it wasn't too noisy. Our server was super quiet. Not rude but not personable. However, as we were leaving he was animated and super friendly. I enjoyed my bowl very much. My friend was disappointed with her meal. It wasn't really what she had expected. The portions were huge, making it a great value. Over I'd say this casual restaurant is pretty good for what it is. read more

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The service provided by our waitress was really good, the food not so much. The salsa provided had no tomato flavor and was just straight up inedible. The salsa tasted like air and gasoline in your mouth. For my meal I got a chicken salad, they covered the entire plate in white cheese sauce to the point it made everything on the plate soggy, and the bacon which came with the salad was stone cold and hard as a rock. You're better off going somewhere else. $17 salad.. also instant nausea and diarrhea. read more

Decided to try this place out for lunch during our visit to Dubuque, IA. We were greeted promptly and shown to our table right away. Our server then provided us with a complimentary basket of tortilla chips and salsa. The salsa tasted fresh and had a nice kick to it. We ordered the Las Yolandas (three chicken enchilads served with rice, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole) and the Huevos con Chorizo (served with beans and rice). The chorizo was cooked perfectly and not too greasy. Everything we ordered was tasty and hit the spot. I wouldn't say it was the best Mexican food I've ever had but our overall food experience was good. Service was casual but friendly. They have their own parking lot so parking was really convenient. read more

Los Aztecas - Huevos and Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

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Go No farther for fun Mexican American food. The nearest place like this is in Asbury or downtown Dubuque. Burritos are huge. FAJITAS meaty. Drinks flowing. EAT EAT EAT. read more

Los Aztecas - NEW BURRITO - Mexican Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

I ordered a "mushroom quesadilla" which is not technically on the menu... It came out 4X's the size I was expecting. I should have probably specified a ala carte and asked for mushrooms on top. I ate 1/2 the massive quesadilla...Definitely would have boxed it up but I was halfway through a 12 hour drive. Large group and service was still very quick! read more

Thankful for a terrific recommendation from a Dubuque resident, because this was a very good dinner stop. Visited on a busy midweek night, greeted warmly, and my server, Ramon, was not only spot on regarding suggestions but also a kind man with positive, friendly customer service. Their chips and salsa starter was quite good, homemade chips with a tasty, homemade salsa that was tasty. Ramon's selection of carne asada was superb! Served on a 12" oval plate, it was a large portion with delicious beans, rice, tortillas, and guacamole. I loved it, cooked perfectly, would have again in a heartbeat. In fact, Los Aztecas' portions are large across the board, even the soft drinks. An overall good customer experience, with good food and great service. They have plenty of on-site parking, making the whole visit positive. read more

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My sister, mom and I went here for a girls night out. The margaritas were delicious and the food was just alright. We wanted a bit more flavor. Service was excellent and wait staff were very friendly! read more

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Great food and service. We love their burritos and margaritas. The kids love the queso and tacos.

We stayed at motel next door and walked over. Saw mouse station baits and shredded snake skin outside. They still had masks required signs still up. We didn't have along and get it's Iowa who have no mask mandate. They let us eat. We shared 3 enchiladas beef and chicken. They also had a white cheese sauce on them. We've had better. Table next to us had chips all over the carpet. read more

Food is mid at best. Made my friend sick the last time we went. Go to a different restaurant

Not sure why there are 3-star ratings on here for Los Aztecas- I'd give them 10 if I could! We brought in a very hungry, energetic group of 16 here on a busy Friday night after calling ahead for reservations. They were on it! They kept drinks filled, were attentive without being intrusive, and were super friendly with a good sense of humor. Loaded burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, steak tacos, pollo asado- all were fantastic and served promptly and hot. Great spot!! read more

I liked this spot ....so much I'm probably going again today. They have something I haven't seen in awhile and that was the combination options. Like 1 taco , one burrito beans and rice, one taco one chili relleno w/rice. I wasn't to big of a fan of the ground beef but I was a fan of the tortilla chips being served warm. The price that I paid including tip was cheaper the ....chipotle....five guys....olive garden...yeah that's right i named names. The quantity / quality of the food compared with the price is why this gets a five stars. It's hard times and I enjoyed the food here. Give this place a chance. read more

Los Aztecas - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Stopped here on the way back into town. Had a hankering for some mexican food! Glad I decided on this location. Great service. Fast and fresh food. Delicious margaritas. Clean and safe protocols in place. Good little spot. read more

Los Aztecas - Chicken and steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Took Jr and I there for lunch yesterday. We enjoyed the chips n salsa they bring out. We ordered a nachos. Oh wow! So yummy! The cheese sauce is so good in there. I ordered a steak burrito. Loved it. I truly don't understand the negative Nancy's that post bad reviews here. If you don't like anything, stay home. This is a restaurant that provides great service with great Mexican food. I plan on going back for more. So many good looking things on the menu. read more

Food was only ok. Used to be a lot better. Plus they brought me the wrong entree. After finally getting the right entree, I was still charged for the wrong one. When I mentioned this to my waiter, he said that they were the same price, and so did nothing. They were not. What I ordered was cheaper. read more

Service could be more attentive rather than hanging out together chatting. But we were fine with our delicious fajitas and taquitos. Best taquitos I've had and I'm from Cali! Good margaritas. Chips and salsa disappointing. Lovely interior. Love the music. read more

Absolutely awesome food very hot fresh very tasty would highly recommend Also very clean restaurant and very friendly staff read more

Beans and rice were mushy like they came from a can. All food was under seasoned and under spiced. The crispy corn tortillas for the tostadas were soggy despite there not being anything wet on the plate. They brought me more food than I ordered. The waiter argued with me about it until I gave up, which was quickly. Arguing with waiters is not a hobby of mine. They charged me for it. I left behind a sour mood and an untouched extra dish. read more

Excellent food, but even better service! We had a very large group, and our servers were attentive and our meal came out accurate and timely (such a challenge with such a large group.) read more

Los Aztecas - Excellent meal, excellent service for our large group of 16. - Mexican Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

terrible attentiveness and not committed to make your order right mishandled and could not make a decision on correcting red sauce to cheese sauce as ordered young man was scared to make a decision and too young to be waiting tables consistently mishandled not putting red sauce on any dish we will NOT be back after several experiences like this read more

New to the Dubuque area and wanted Mexican food. The salsa had a really bad taste which wasn't a good start. However, our main entrees were decent, not anything really special, but deeply average. read more

Mas Chips! Oh yes, I didn't eat anything all day cause we decided we were going to go to Mexican food before our show at the Busted Lift! Usually we hit up a place downtown but we saw Los Aztecas on the horizon as we were coming into town from the west and we decided to go here! This is your stereotypical large Mexican restaurant with singing waiters for b-days, lots of traditional Mexican kitchy stuff on the walls, and big booths, with big baskets of chips brought to the table promptly! The salsa was fresh too, only problem was it was the only bowl we got. My friend ordered a burrito, and I got the Veggie Fajitas with no cheese and no sour cream to make them Vegan! I got a ton of food with mine, I really enjoyed the guac, salad, beans and rice. As for the veggies it was a nice mix of onions, red and green peppers. Mostly onions so my breath was on fire after the meal! It was a lot of food and even though I had no eaten all day I could not finish my meal! The service was good, and i walked out of there with a full belly for under 15 bucks with a 25% tip! Not to shabby! read more

Los Aztecas - Mexican Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

Taco Bell is better than the diarrhea platers in this joint. I couldn't eat the nachos because they were soo water logged and they looked like they recyclef the waste food from other custome's meals. I have NEVER had a meal so bad. It wasn't even with the right meat. It was the grossest thing I've ever seen. And $6.00 for 5 tablespoons of guacamole? It's not even half the size of the photo on the menu. Seriously, you would have better food from a Taco Bell. read more

This is probably the most authentic mexican food you can find in Dubuque. The restaurant attempts to make the atmosphere feel like you're in Mexico with a ton of cultural paintings on the walls, hanging attire and hats, and mexican music playing throughout the restaurant. I think the food is delicious. However, I agree with Anne B, you have to make sure your palate can take spicy. Much of their sauces are already pre-made to be spicy, the salsa they serve can sometimes leave your mouth asking for water, and lastly, I think their pico de gallo is spicier than their salsa. If you like beef and cheese, I would recommend: quesadilla rojo with shredded beef (my favorite), or the beef fajitas, or combination #16 (1 beef taco, 1 beef burrito, rice and beans). Although, while there, the ONE thing I would RECOMMEND you getting is their HORCHATA! It's a drink made with rice, water, sugar, and cinnamon. I believe that Los Aztecas makes the best horchata anywhere. It has just the right amount of sugar and cinnamon that screams "yum" in your mouth. As for a few negatives, I noticed that then the waiters do not write down my orders (since the majority of the time I substitute the beans for just more mexican rice), they always seem to get my order wrong. And I found 2 tiny pieces of rocks in my rice today... :( read more

Los Aztecas - Quesadilla Roja with shredded beef - Mexican Near Me - Dubuque, Iowa

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The menu is a little intimidating but I was able to find a meal I was excited about! How cool is a combination plater so you can have a few of your favorites! Loved that idea! However the food was alright then I couldn't finish it after I bit into a bone in my chicken! Not even so much as a dollar off our bill like seriously who wants to bite into a bone read more

Very clean restaurant with a good selection of apps, meals, and drinks! Got a frozen margarita, taco salad, and fried ice cream. It was all good, and the service was great! The taco salad was a little on the soggy side (thanks to generous portion), but I would definitely come here again to try more menu selections. read more

!Fantastico! For starters, the Parking lot is full. Good sign and I assure you, not a disappointment whatsoever. Walk in and the delicious smell of chips welcomes you. And let me tell you, warm corn homemade chips with a delightful red salsa with a hint of spice which really comes through in a effective pairing. We sheepishly must admit that we devoured 3 whole bowls and two baskets of chips. The bilingual staff greeted us warmly and the food arrives muy rapido. And we asked if our high school students could practice their Spanish skills and the our waiter was unbelievably accommodating and spent extra time asking all questions slowly so they could comprehend and even offered some tidbits of advice to watch movies with the subtitles on. And before you might think this is not welcome, I assure you it was very much appreciated. Damian and Jesus were so professional and kind to us. Big tips are coming their way. They earned every penny of it. And now on to the main attraction: la comida (the food) Authentic entrees served on piping hot plates. The menu was plentiful and price was very reasonable. We had been at jimmy johns earlier this day and this amazing sit down meal (during covid) was mere $5 per person more. And that includes the margarita. Which was so delicioso. The portions were large. Only one of us were able to claim the "clean plate club". But I assure you it is not due to the flavor. It was spectacular. All in all, we will be here again. read more

I have just moved back to Iowa after living in Texas for 26 yrs....this will be my go to place for Mexican food from now on---until I visit friends in Texas, that is! Great service, amazing salsa and generous portions. I had fish tacos that were really good. My husband's carne asada look delicious. I highly recommend! read more

I don't understand the fascination with this place for some people. The food is mediocre at best, the service is only okay (unless you're a regular, then you get the good service), and when you leave, your clothes stink. They need better tasting margs, food, and an exhaust fan in the kitchen. read more

Great food, prompt service, friendly atmosphere. Super margaritas. Favorites are the fajitas and carne asada burrito.

Really good food served fast with a smile! Haven't ever stayed longer than 1 hour. Usually they come up get drinks out fast and food out faster. Food is delicious and hot when it comes out! read more

The other 2 locations have great service as well but this location has always met my expectations. The customer service is fast, friendly, and place accurate orders. The food is also hot, fresh, and tasty. Best margaritas in town... read more

Looked great at first glance for dinner. Margaritas were just the mix, no tequila. Server was very cold. Food was 2/5. We had 6 people who all got different items, none were great. Wouldn't not recommend. read more

Hard pass on this place. Decided to give them another chance by ordering lunch to go with office co-workers. They charged an extra $3-$4 more than their menu prices on each meal. I had the Tacos, the meat was bone-dry and unseasoned. Another person had ordered a chicken quesadilla. It was a plain tortilla with some chicken in it...nothing else. Fiesta Cancun or los Abodos are vastly superior. read more

After moving to Minneapolis, I was still singing the praises of Los Aztecas. It seemed kind of ridiculous, as there was quite a population of authentic Mexican restaurants to be found, yet I was dreaming of a restaurant back in Iowa. So most of the times when I head back to Dubuque, I want to go to Los Aztecas just to reaffirm in my head whether or not I was just romanticizing the place or if it truly does destroy nearly every authentic place I've visited in the Cities. Bottom line? Destroy is right. Don't get me wrong, there is plenty on Los Aztecas' menu that is not authentic. However, the important point to make is that it's all delicious. I have yet to find one thing that I haven't loved, even though I usually order the Mazatlan or some other seafood pile. The portions are ridiculously huge and the cheese may be a bit over generous, but that's midwestern influence for you. The tables come with a grip of hot sauces to spice things up. And that's not to mention their regular hot salsa that they divvy out free with their house-made tortilla chips. There is delicious at every turn. I might continue to get that "pffft, Iowan" look whenever I mention my affection for Los Aztecas when I'm back north, but whatever. Pffft all you want, you're not getting any of my crab quesadilla and you should be heartbroken about that. read more