It's hard for me to grade this on a proper scale. First the great. The restaurant is truly stunning and you tell a lot of thought went into every little detail of the place. It has an extreme upscale Mexican feel which for me is new. Truly stunning pieces of decoration. The drinks are creative and the "vessels" they're served in are truly unique. I saw one table that got shot delivered in an airplane. The service here was good. Not incredibly great. The man who helped us was attentive and tried his best to serve us. But felt like there was quite a bit of pressure on him to get the orders right. And things that would seem simple became more complex. I feel as though the menu should help guide the customer a bit more on how to place orders. For example margaritas are listed but doesn't tell you that you need to select size, rocks, slush, rim type, and fruit selection. It was just overall confusing and could be felt by our waiter. The food is good. On par with much of its competitors in the area. It tastes fresh and feels like they have a bevy of quality options. The largest glaring problem with this restaurant is the price point. Unbelievably expensive. It has the price point of high end establishment but the quality just does not match what you get. It almost feels like they had to jack up the prices to cover the costs of the decor in this place. I would go again but quite honestly I don't know if I'd be willing to pay that price twice. Go at your own discretion. read more

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guys they were wonderful i'm not sure what the other reviews said but it was MAGNIFIQUE! the food was so buss down delicious. i am not hispanic but we had 4 hispanic diners approve. ALL FROM DIFFERENT ETHNICITIES so thats a good sign The staff spoke spanish, and although i was too shy to say smthn myself they were so sweeeet! the restaurant also just looks fab hello. great decor, lighting, and everything. it overall just feels upscale somehow! i recommend strongly fam read more

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The ambiance of this location is very upscale. Total upgrade from the last location. I had the Arroz con Pollo- which was very good. So good I forgot to snag a picture. The guac was very fresh in flavor. The mango margarita humongous I could not finish it! Our waiter was very kind and patient with us and our order. They gave great recommendations. Adri was phenomenal. read more

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This was my first time at Plaza Azteca and it was a pretty disappointing experience. The service is good and the decor is interesting but the food just doesn't measure up. The chips tasted like they came out of a bag from the grocery store and the salsa has very little flavor. I had the Pollo Tropi which is chicken with shrimp and pineapple. The chicken was dry and overcooked and the shrimp was flavorless. The rice and beans were also dry and not very hot like they've been sitting out for a while. I had a draft beer with it and that wasn't even very cold, closer to room temperature. The whole meal was just mediocre. I didn't finish it and definitely did not take home any leftovers! read more

My daughter and I decided to try Plaza Azteca at its new location a few months ago and we were expecting the same quality of food but were very disappointed. While the decor was nice it did not fit the space, we not only felt like a sardine in our booth the waiters were stepping all over each other and bumping into the tables/booths. Our waiter was nice but did not know the menu or how to answer our questions. I was not surprised when we drove by today and saw that they had changed the name of the restaurant. Unless they have also changed their prices (way overpriced) and worked out some kinks from when first opening at new location we will not be going back. read more

This place has salsa that tastes like it just came straight out of a jar at local grocery store. Their tacos lacked flavor so I asked for the hot sauce which it never arrived. I would not recommend this place because you can buy ingredients at your local grocery store and it would taste much better than what this place is offering. read more

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Dinner, Chicken Fijitas and Enchiladas (Cheese, Chicken, Shredded Chicken, Beef) were all very good and arrived hot and plentiful! Our server was very sweet and attentive. A nice night out read more

To begin, the inside of the restaurant is decorated nicely but seems a little small. Maybe because there's so much going on. Went for the first time on Cinco de Mayo with friends. For starters, we were seated and did not see a waiter/waitress for a good 10 minutes. A random waitress stopped by and asked if we had been helped and then brought us waters and chips before telling us that our waitress would be with us shortly. It took another waitress to see we only had waters and a low basket of chips before we finally seen our waitress. To be safe we ordered drinks and food all at once. I ordered the Arroz Con Pollo. I asked for them to hold the chicken and add shrimp. Received my meal and it was basically a salad. After being told by the waitress they only put veggies in the dish during "morning" we found that a little confusing. Manager came over, we first asked if he knew what the dish was .. he didn't at first. Once he figured it out he acted as if he didn't see what was wrong. We told him we didn't want the dish and instead of apologizing or offering something different, he snatched the plate and walked away. He then proceeded to come back and chastise our waitress for "substituting" the meal. Mind you, the menu shows that you are able to add shrimp to your dish so there as no substitutions. Aldo I believe was the managers name, was extremely rude to us and his employee. Instead of trying to tell his employee how to not do right in customer service, he should check his attitude before approaching a table. read more

Plaza Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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I miss having this restaurant at my disposal! Living in the northeast we don't have this luxury so you best believe whenever I have the chance I get to indulge my white sauce!! Growing up in the 757 this was the place! The ambiance is always authentic and appealing !! The service is always on point and I can say I've never had bad service!!! Sooo good read more

Plaza Azteca - This is life - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Restaurant is impressive from the outside. I knew that the inside would be more of an upscale decor. I was right. The service was good. The waitress didn't smile very much. But at least she was there when we needed something. And the food came quickly. I just thought the menu was pricey for Mexican food., and nothing out of the ordinary. But I guess you're paying for the elaborate decor and ambience. I gave it a four star because the food was good. And if people want to go to a more upscale Mexican restaurant, this would be the one to go to. Just know that you're gonna pay more for it. read more

This is no longer Plaza Azteca. It's now Mexico Viejo and very underwhelming. Bland guacamole, fatty carnitas, and everything is way too salty. Service was sub-par too. No bueno! read more

The new location of this chain is beautiful, if very crowded. The oversized furniture meant that I was repeatedly bumped into by the waiter delivering food to the table behind me. The food is slightly better than your average Mexican, but at close to twice the price. The price for margaritas is also steep ($17.99 for a "tropical" one), as were the prices for guacamole and churros. Service was somewhat slow and desultory: my water was never refilled, for example. Now that we've checked it out, we'll go back to other local favorites. read more

The decor is ornate. The service and food are very good. They improved everything when they moved to this new location.

We had been waiting to try the new Plaza Azteca in Charlottesville. My wife raved about the one she had known in Tennessee. We went about 4 pm today. (Easter) The service was adequate, but the meal was the worst I have ever had. I am 77, and that is saying a lot. We shared a shrimp, chicken and beef fajita. To say the green chilis were abundant was an understatement. The chicken and four shrimp were ok, but had little flavor with three small tortilla wraps. The beef on the other hand was stringy, tough, and overcooked. The rice and refried beans were flavorful, but a small helping. I do not normally complain, but this was beyond bad! Guessing the large drinks make you forget how bad the food was... read more

from the moment you walk in you know this is going to be a great experience. the decor and ambiance is amazing and beautiful. The glass flower lights are stunning. the staff is amazing, friendly and professional. We got the Margarita flight which comes in an actual airplane! the tableside guacamole was delish! Our entrees were so good with large portions and fresh ingredients. We will be back often! read more

Food was pretty good. Service not great Margs sucked. Absolutely no tequila Great atmosphere and ambiance They definitely put on a show read more

Another mexican food restaurant, we went there cause the hotel was nearby. the food was good, my quesadilla rellenastaste good but not extraordinary. Service was quick and efficent. read more

This was our first time here. They have only been open for 3 months. Our food was AMAZING!! We ordered fresh guacamole and they made it at the table. Excellent! Steak and chicken Empanadas--so good. My daughter had the quesa birria and loved it. Hubby had spinach enchiladas. All our meals were large portions and could easily have been shared. The service was great! Very friendly and checked on us frequently. The ambiance is incredible. Beautiful glass decor. Will definitely be back! read more

Really wanted to like this restaurant but things didn't turn out so well. Before the food review, the restaurant is beautiful. Major renovation with huge tables, booths and bar. Lots of colorful decorations as well. Looked promising.. Table for 4 was tight but made it work. The service was, well, the server was so eager to get the orders right that he seems a bit flustered. Still, he was very nice.. Now for the food, severely lacking.. Tamal (or Tamale) was nothing more than a wad of Masa with some small bits of chicken inside and it was barely room temperature.. Chili Relleno was overstuffed with cheese which, for some is great but it was too much. Birria Tacos were a flop! The shredded beef was good but the tacos were terribly greasy. And they were served on a thin piece of slate meaning the Birria was able to roll off the slate and onto the table. Came with beans and rice which is great but the rice was simply plain, white, converted rice. Never been to a Mexican restaurant that served steamed rice! The beans almost like water with no flavor and no texture. One in our party indicated the plate they received was dirty on the bottom as it had either not been washed or was stacked atop another of our meals. Unfortunately more food was left on our plates than consumed. The Margarita list is long and great. Mexican beer on tap although I will say the two we had were a bit flat. Finally the cost!!! Wow!!! Way, way out of line for what one gets. Imagine the high prices are an attempt to recoup the renovation costs. I believe this is something of a "new" restaurant and that means they are usually struggling to find their "legs." Hopefully they will as this is a beautiful restaurant and has a ton of potential if they can right the ship on the food side. Might give it another try but, likely, sit at the bar with chips and salsa! read more

Chips and salsa were mediocre. Chips too hard and thick with no salt. Salsa unimpressive, thin and no spices. No heat. My chicken enchiladas consisted of 3 tortillas with plain chicken inside, and some sauce on top. That's it. It did come with rice and some guacamole on lettuce and some pico. which was ok, but honestly, I could ( and have) made much better Mexican food at home. I do have to add, that my wife liked what she ordered. And the staff was friendly. Nice people. I just wish that I had read the reviews before going there. read more

The best part is the free chips and salsa. Unfortunately, the meal went downhill as soon as the food arrived. The chicken was unseasonable and dry beyond belief. The ground beef was actually better than expected. read more

Paid $60 for one entree of chicken fajitas my girlfriend and I shared + two drinks. Our server didn't bring us both a plate to use so one of us had to eat off a piece of foil from the tortilla. It took 35 minutes to order the entree, and another 30 to get a box and run our card. They weren't busy or understaffed, so I'm just disappointed in the service more than anything. Food was tasty, for what it's worth at that point. read more

I really enjoyed this restaurant at the old location, but since they moved to the Branchlands location it's not been a good experience for me and I gave them 2 try's. First, on both visits they claim they weren't able to make frozen daiquiris because the blended was broken (Walmart is less than a mile away to purchase a few). I purchased a premade drink that spins around in that machine like a slurpee at 7-11, it was watered down and I tasted no alcohol, they had to give me a shot to add to it. I came to the conclusion that they saved on alcohol by doing this. If I pay $12-17 for a drink it needs to be right. Secondly, the prices jumped up on the food for lesser servings and quality. Going up on the price is one thing but to reduce the serving size is a double blow. They were my #1 Mexican restaurant in town and now a 0. I wish them the best, but I make a great daiquiri at home!!! read more

Large portions, refills of free chips and salsa. Slow service. Had a large party of 15/20 people. Most orders were correct. Overall, pretty average Mexican food. Perfect for a time When you aren't in a hurry and want large portions! They were easily able to seat our large party quickly during lunch hour The queso aka cheese dip is delicious- or I was so hungry by the time it came out anything tasted good at that point lol... The fried chicken chimichanga was great. I ordered it with cheese sauce (queso) on top and the cold salad (lettuce, pico de galo, sour cream, guacamole. They are very accommodating & Inexpensive read more

Plaza Azteca - Chips - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

DON'T waste your time. This is the most inefficient restaurant I've ever seen. I had terrible service at the bar. There were so many workers not working together. Incredibly inefficient!! I wanted queso with chorizo and they brought out just the queso (with chorizo) and no chips or plate or silverware. I hade to wait 5 minutes to get someone to acknowledge me. Drinks were weak, it was all mixer. Terrible!!! read more

These restaurants are everywhere and they are all about the same. This one is ok. Nothing too spectacular except for its layout and outdoor area. Needs to get cleaned up a bit. Out server was ok. The food was good enough. Clean restrooms and plenty of parking. read more

I've eaten here enough to know what their food tastes like. It is always hit or miss for me. Sometimes it is good and other times not so much. I ordered delivery today and it was a miss. Chicken was very dry and over cooked. The chicken lacked flavor and was greasy which I do not except from fajitas. The quality/greasiness of the food definitely affected my stomach. read more

Plaza Azteca - Toppings for Fajitas Mexican - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Super disappointed. Once you get past the newness and decor, it's downhill from there. The chips and salsa tasted like they were right out of a grocery store. Taco salad was incredibly small and expensive. Unlike other reviews, the server was always around. read more

Slooooooooowest service in town. Chips and salsa are slow, drinks are slow, and the food is slow. Do yourself a favor and don't eat here if you have any plans the rest of the evening. read more

Be careful of this place ! I am very surprised of recent reviews! After countless times trying to contact this establishment and they refuse to change! If you support this place , it's not a good place! Please be careful! read more

Brand new location! Excited to try it. Fell a little short of my expectations considering the amazing blown glass lighting, decor you can see from a mile away and second level event space. The first 2 items served were heated South of the Border tasting tortilla chips and salsa in a broken ramekin;likely from the old location of the restaurant. Waiter was friendly and attentive but got super slow as we finished our meal. Food was good, nothing to write home about. read more

The new building is quite nice and an upgrade in every single way. Unfortunately, I just can't justify the prices any longer. I've been coming there for years, but the prices have just gotten out of control. read more

Service was ok. Food was terrible. Browned guac. Nachos seemed to spoil on the table. Good location & ambiance but that is it.

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I've only been there twice, but I was disappointed. When we arrived, there were 6 or 8 staff hanging out at the hostess stand - a good sign they have plenty of help, I thought. They had plenty of bus help, but servers seemed to be at a premium. Took a long time to get service, to get drinks, to get refills, etc. Every refill was requested, none came without specific request. And the Table-Side Guacamole? It's not made table-side. Rather disappointing. Food was great, portions large. Service was slow, guac was falsely advertised. read more

Pretty solid place. I'd recommend coming here for some casual dining with groups. Not suitable for a dress and impress occasion. Their best dish is the table sideguacamole, served with the complimentary chimps and salsa. The fajitas come out sizzling on a plate and I had a Pina Loka, a new dish of fajita mix in a scooped out pineapple. It was good, but there could have been more pineapple chunks! Impressive presentation though. read more

Plaza Azteca - Pina loka - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

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Came here last year while traveling and had such a good experience we stopped today while traveling again. Disappointed this time. Food was okay but nothing special or stand out. Was prepared quickly though. The salsa was very good. In fact, we asked for more chips and salsa and I don't think our waitress liked as she brought as a bowl of chip shards as seen below. read more

Plaza Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia

Server was non-existent. Asked three other servers for a water refill, never received. Waited 30 mins from ordering our entrees to table. They were all cold. Never again. read more

We went on Friday night. Guacamole made fresh at the table. Ordered a margarita, they did not skimp on the booze. Food was good. Service was very good. We will be back. read more

First time visiting this restaurant went there with my husband & a family friend. First of all the raspberry frozen margarita is DELICIOUS & HUGE! The food is authentic & delicious! I will most definitely be returning to this restaurant. Super happy with the service. Table side guac is awesome! The only thing I could complain about was wait time but then again I did go here at 6:30/7pm on a Saturday (30min wait) .. id suggest maybe giving pagers so guests don't pile up the lobby area. read more

Plaza Azteca - Frozen raspberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Charlottesville, Virginia