I have been to several different Plaza Azteca's. This visit was not so good. The electronic pay system was down. Luckily I had cash. The food was just ok. I had a taco salad and the beans were cold in the bottom and the meat was not seasoned. The bowl was the best part of the salad. The salsa was good and spicy. This was the first time I have been disappointed with the food. read more

Plaza Azteca - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I get one thing here, I have never gotten anything else...because it's delicious. Tacos Al Pastor. That's the business. I'm from Cali and I miss good street tacos and these are the best I've had on this side. I also get the Guacamole made to order. I'm not sure what the white sauce is everyone has around here but that's good too. Just go and get these tacos and you'll be happy, I promise. read more

I'm picky about Mexican food but this place knocked it out of the park. Portions were great, flavor was spot on, packaged well for delivery. Will definitely order or dine in again! read more

Came here for dinner with family during a mini vacation. The interior is very nicely done; gives a traditional Mexican vibe. We sat in a booth by the door, you can see the bar from the dining section and I believe there is some kind of back room area because there was loud music. My uncle told me they do karaoke there so it makes sense I guess. I ordered the 28 oz. Raspberry frozen Margarita -- a pretty decent size and tasty. It wasn't as frozen as other frozen margaritas I have had. The family I was with ordered entrees. My uncles wife got a ridiculously large burrito called the San Jose; she ended up taking most of it to go because she couldn't eat all of it. We got our son the chicken fingers and fries which he devoured. The rest of the family got meals that they were pleased with as well. The waiter we had wasn't very attentive which was disappointing. At various points during our meal we wondered if anyone was going to come take our order or refill our waters. We then realized what was going on, the staff was enjoying themselves in the karaoke part and could be heard singing. Overall, very large portions which is always nice and decent drinks. When the staff was around they were friendly but I had to take a few stars off because of the lack of attentiveness to customers. read more

Had lunch here with family and was kind of surprised it wasn't super busy. Most PA are swamped no matter the them of day. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful so no complaints there. I had the lunch chimichanga with beans. The beans were a tad too salty for me but the changa was fine. I didn't experiment because I wanted to save room for dessert. The rest of the men in my party had varying types of burritos all of which they enjoyed. I did try my husband's chipotle burrito and that sucker was very good. This was our first visit to this one and we'll probably go back. The dessert was delicious! read more

Plaza Azteca - Yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Very disappointed. Went to pick up my food order, living less than five minutes away, I got home and began eating my food and the first bite was cold. No seasoning on the steak fajita meat, very bland. Called the location, the lady that answered was very apologetic but offered no solution, just said will try harder next time. I would have gone back to bring the remaining food but didn't want to go back out in the rain. Trying to support local businesses but recently quality control has be disappointing. Lesson here is check your food orders before you leave the restaurant. read more

Food and service was excellent. The woman who was initially taking my order did the best she could but was not sure if she had it correct, so she went and got another associate who spoke better English confirm my order. They go above and beyond! read more

6/17/18 - - One of our favorite places to go for lunch or dinner is the Plaza Azteca on Cedar Road in Chesapeake. We also go to the location in Glenn Allen, Va. when visiting our daughter. When we asked my husband where he wanted to eat for Father's Day, there was no hesitation to say Plaza Azteca. The environment is very clean. The elegant decor sets a cozy atmosphere of being surrounded by a charming Mexican culture. The artwork is amazing. The music is upbeat and relaxing. The staff is very friendly. Father's Day was exceptionally busy, but the waitress still managed to check on us frequently. I have tried a few of their desserts, but my favorite is the fried ice cream. They are currently renovating the exterior. I am anxiously awaiting to see how the finished product looks, so we will be going back soon. The prices are very reasonable. The food is excellent. I have never had anything that I didn't enjoy. That is why we keep going back. Trust me! If you have never been to Plaza Azteca, I encourage you to go. You will be very pleased. It's a very enjoyable dining experience that gives you a couple of hours to escape into the world of Mexican culture without leaving the city. read more

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I've been going to this location on and off for years, and have yet to have a bad experience! Food is always fast and fresh and the margaritas never disappoint. It's not the cheapest of Mexican restaurants, but I always say you get what you pay for, and I'm all about quality when I'm craving Mexican food! And the servers are always very polite and attentive! read more

Plaza Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Horrible service. Gave me food i didnt order. Over charged me Manager was rude ans disrespectful. Didnt eat any food. Treated me like i was a peasant and was racially discrimnated me. The manager argued with me in the restraunt calling me poor and said i just want a free meal. I didnt ask for it to be free just for it to be right. read more

The thing that stands out about Plaza Azteca is the decor, the restaurant is just beautiful with it's shades of oranges, browns and yellows. I love the high ceilings with exposed ductwork, the hanging lamps, the tables and chairs. Everything about the decor is first rate. This restaurant is located in the Las Gaviotas Shopping Center which affords easy parking in the large lot so parking is never an issue. The service is always great and the food is always good. The food presentation is usually pretty nice but the taste is pretty much average. Don't get me wrong, the food is good but it doesn't really stand out against the competition. I've been to this restaurant a few times, always for lunch. The menu is vast so you may want to allow some time to go through it before making your selection. Complementary chips are served at the table with salsa and white sauce, they are good in an ordinary kind of way. On my most recent visit last week we were celebrating the impending retirement of one of my coworkers so we had a reservation for twenty or so people. I was disappointed to find one long table set up for us, twenty plus people at one long table does not lend itself well to much interaction except for the people seated in your immediate vicinity. A horseshoe setup would have been nicer but they probably don't really have the room for that. I was also surprised to see only one server assigned to our group but he did an outstanding job keeping up with everyone. He got some help running food to the table but other than that he was a one man show that somehow managed to keep up with our needs. They were preparing fresh guacamole table side on this visit. I'm usually not a huge guac fan but I have to admit it was outstanding. Fresh and light and oh so tasty. I had the Baja Fish Tacos on this occasion. The three breaded fish filets were served in soft flour tortillas (corn tortillas were also an option) and garnished with citrus coleslaw and drizzled with a honey chipotle sauce. They were pretty good but I felt the fish filets were fried a bit too long and were kind of hard. Nevertheless the flavors were there though I did add some salsa and hot sauce to perk it up a bit. Our group ate a variety of dishes from steaks to tacos to fajitas, salads, tamales, enchiladas and more. Everyone was satisfied with the food but nobody said "wow!" Several people drank margaritas, they all felt their drinks were a little weak on alcohol content. We all had a good time and took a few pictures then went on our way. Plaza Azteca is conveniently located near our workplace so it's a nice place to get together and I'm sure we will continue to meet there occasionally. read more

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You could smell the aroma walking from the parking lot. I was seated quickly and the food came out quickly. The food presentation was beautiful, the food was amazing. The ordered the Texas fajitas (chicken, steak, shrimp) with avocado slices and cilantro. The meal came complete with rice cooked to perfection, refried beans and pico de gallo. It was so much food two people who eat in moderation could share, so naturally I got the rest to go. The Pina Loka looked very flavorful but I couldn't handle my own meal so no sense for begging esp given that I despise pineapple. As I am writing this review I'm extremely miserable and my back hurts cause you know my stomach is swollen and it's touching my spine because I pigged out. I'm ridiculous...I know. The customer service was great, the cups stayed refilled without having to ask and everyone was pretty nice. All I need is a nap, but I'll still wake up full. read more

Plaza Azteca - Building - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Never had a issue with them until today when I ordered nachos no pork and was delivered nachos with pork. After calling them to advise they sent the wrong order, they told me I would have to come up there to exchange it. So inconveniencing. So if they place your order wrong just know it's on you get it fixed yourself. I will never eat there again. Terrible costumer service from the staff in the front by the name of Sarah. Terrible read more

Went there a couple months ago and was great, went today and the menu completely changed it was like reading a novel, it sucked and it was crazy priced for how much food I actually got. read more

If you like Mexican food, this place is for you. If you know what Mexican food should be then stay away. First and foremost, no horchata... Really ? Food is decorated nicely but has no real taste. Ground beef a la "Taco Bell " is plentiful for a higher price than Taco Bell. Not worth it, seriously. This place looks authentic but it's just the local Mexican spot and being Virginia, where else can you go ? Not impressed and not Good. Service is great and that's where it ends . read more

This place never gets old. Ive been coming here since 2005 when I was in high school and haven't been to this specific location since then. Came back this year with a friend and its still good and equally as good (but not as stuff feeling) as the downtown Norfolk location. I got the fajitas and there amazing margarita. I opted for the regular sized instead of the jumbo since its basically 2 for the price of 1 and only 5 dollars! There was a little bit of a wait, more than Ive ever had to wait in Norfolk but that can be easily overlooked due to the great staff and awesome vibes. read more

Just because a restaurant is packed doesn't necessarily mean that it's good. Case in point for Plaza Azteca. The joint is really busy and the staff is very friendly but that wasn't enough to rescue the food. My chips were borderline stale, the watered down salsa had no flavor, and what I like to call table creme tasted more like miracle whip. My chile relleno was absolutely bland as was the rice and beans. The best part about our meal was the deserts. So I would recommend going to Plaza Azteca for deserts and nothing else. Maybe they had a bad night? read more

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I got some takeout here today and I must say this place is pretty damned good. The restaurant is pretty dark and cool (which to me is a great thing, may not be so much so for some of you). I got a steak burrito, a shrimp tostada appetizer and two beef burritos. All three were good but the star of the show had to be the shrimp tostada appetizer. It was an amazingly great appetizer with shrimp, cheese, a special sauce over tomato and avocado on a tostada. The thing was amazing and possibly one of the best Mexican dishes I've ever had. The steak burrito was also quite good as well as the tacos. I'd definitely come back here, this place has some great food. read more

Plaza Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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My go to restaurant. From dates to my graduation dinner. Hands down my favorite Mexican spot. I've been to five different locations but nothing beats this one. read more

Plaza Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

There was nothing good about this place except for the server. She was sweet Nd she kept the chips and salsa coming. The food was hot but they used imitation crabmeat in the seafood chimichangas. They also used kraft cheese or something like that. I wish we had gone to el toro loco like we usually do. read more

Plaza Azteca - Seafood chimichangas with Kraft cheese and imitation crabmeat. - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I eat at Plaza Azteca at least once every week and have been for several years now because the quantity of food that you get is second to none. The margaritas are plenty us and on point. read more

I went to this place to have a heart to heart with my son. Looking at the online reviews, it sold me over La Parrilla, a nearby place I had previously went to. Plaza Azteca boasts a robust menu; unfortunately, not necessarily authentic. I asked for an horchata and the waitress could not even repeat it, much less knew what it was. She came back and said the restaurant didn't carry that drink-really? My son ordered the car gas burrito-nothing to brag about; I ordered the shrimp tacos, which were decent. My issue with this dish was the chile de arbol salsa that ended up being a spicy tomatillo salsa-NOT chile de arbol. Overall, not dissatisfied but definitely not an "authentic" Mexican restaurant; perhaps the concept is/was, but by adding whatever flair or twist of their own, really takes away from the authenticity-in this case, don't call it authentic! read more

Best margaritas in Chesapeake. Chicken Fried Rice is a family favorite. We also love the Texas fajitas. We are definitely regulars.

Went decided to go on Valentine's Day, kind of in the moment thing. This was my first time here and I won't be going back. I ordered chicken nachos and they were horrible. The amount of nachos was massive, but the chicken was flavorless and tasted more like a stewed chicken. My husband ordered an alcoholic beverage called the trash can and he said it was delicious. He enjoyed his steak. He said it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. It happened to be karaoke night as well and the live entertainment was great. That was the best part of the night. read more

Get the fresh guacamole! Lots to chose from, even on the lunch menu. Good Service, good food choices. read more

This used to be one of my favorite Mexican restaurants, but tonight has absolutely changed that. We ordered over the phone and the lady taking our order was rude and impatient right off the bat. She said she was busy and rushing, but I fail to see how that's any of my problem. She was too lazy to add up our total, leading me to show up to pick it up with thirty or so less dollars than I needed, so I had to drive all the way home and back to the restaurant just to pick up my now cold food. Only to find several dishes were made wrong! They proceeded to mess up our food once again, and when they finally got it right, my mom found a massive white hair embedded in her dish. I suspect it was plucked out of the scalp on purpose, as I noticed the hair follicle still attached. My sister calls the restaurant to complain, as we are pretty tired, frustrated, and still hungry at this point, and the man who picked up yelled at us and threatened to call the police on us. We haven't done a thing to deserve that, we just wanted our family fed after a long day. Over an hour later, after multiple trips to the restaurant, we still haven't been able to eat. The manager was kind and understanding of our frustrations, but we will not be returning. I am so disappointed in what used to be a comfort establishment for me. read more

Great food!! Great service!! The food comes out quickly. My favorite Mexican restaurant in Chesapeake. Alvin was our waiter and he was fantastic!! He kept our drinks full and made sure we had everything we needed. I'll be sure to ask for him when we return! read more

I went in for lunch today and had an amazing experience. They've redone their me u in the past few years,and have added some really good entree options. I went in today with one friend and ended up having to wait half an hour for our other one because she went to the wrong Plaza. In that time span, our waitress routinely checked on us, kept our drinks fresh, and refilled our chips and salsa several times. When we ordered our food, it came out with a quickness- even for our late friend. I ordered the lunch steak fajitas and the steak was seasoned so well, and the portions were still large. Overall a great experience and will definitely be back soon! read more

Door dashed an order for 7 people!!! Over $100 spent at this establishment!! Two dips order guacamole and queso ( meals for two different people) ONLY ONE BAG of chips sent with order!!!! Not to mention the top of the bag had salsa dips on top sooooo REALLY only 1/2 a bag. Called and spoke with the manager, Ernesto, with minimal offer to resolve the issue. He stated I could come there and pick up another bag of chips. Obviously we door dashed so we were unable to do so. That's all he offered and didn't even sound sincere. We will never order from here again. read more

This is my go-to Mexican restaurant in Great Bridge. Good food, good service, and a clean restaurant. I almost always get the chicken fajitas, which come with rice, refried beans, pico, and sour cream. They give you a ton of food, and it's always really good. The servers are always attentive and I have never waited more than 10 minutes for my food. The only downside is that it is often very crowded, which means you might have to wait and there isn't much space to do so in. read more

Plaza Azteca - Chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Definitely love the food, management and staff not so much. I noticed every time I came or a black family entered they were directed to the back room where the bar is. Even large families! Again food is great but do not think I'll be returning due to the obvious segregation they create. read more

Plaza Azteca - Chicken enchilada lunch special w rice - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Was served a beer with mold all over the bottle probably drank some I'm disgusted. Should have been offered my meal for free I hope the health department catches them for horrible food safety read more

Tried the beef lunch fajitas this afternoon, and much to my surprise the portion was surprisingly filling. Came with 3 fresh flour tortillas, pico, refried beans, sour cream, and Spanish rice! For just under $10 it was a great deal. Pro tip don't get the sauce on the bottom of the skillet (It's oil haha). read more

My boyfriend is from Chesapeake and insisted that we eat here when we visited and I can see why. Not only is the food great, but service is fast and the prices aren't bad. We had been seated, ordered, gotten our food and eaten in about an hour on a busy Friday night. I had the Enchiladas San Miguel and he had the Burrito San Jose. They were both delicious! It was the best Mexican food I've ever had. I can't wait to go back! read more

Plaza Azteca - Enchiladas San Miguel - Mexican Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Plaza is consistent and delicious. My family and I have been going here for a few years and we love it. They have a (fairly) new menu and if you don't eat meat, I highly recommend trying the vegan bowl. It is so so very good. There are other options on the vegetarian menu I look forward to trying, too. Service is on point and always friendly read more

Service wasn't bad for a Friday night but my chicken tasted old and my fiance's steak was uneatable. I for one, am sure glad there are more Mexican restaurants in Great Bridge to choose from because this place has gone down hill. read more

This plaza is a staple of the Chesapeake community. If you feel in the mood to have some delicious and reasonably priced Mexican cuisine while engaging in awkward conversation with the 15+ people you knew from high school who spot you the moment you walk in and call you over to their table, this is the place for you. 10/10 definitely has a special place in the hearts of many read more

The one thing you'd never expect to see when walking into a Mexican restaurant is a karaoke area. Yes, you know, where you stand up to sing to a bunch of your fellow drunkies to songs long since forgotten... I went on a Saturday night and it seemed a lot busier than what I expected it to be. I'm told that many of the people there are regulars. Food was decent in my opinion. I ordered steak tacos which didn't come with anything other than pico... no cheese no sour cream... how do you call yourself a mexican or texmex without those essentials? I think this can be a fun place to go with friends, but I won't be a regular by myself. I can get better, tastier and cheaper food from elsewhere. read more

We used to go to this restaurant almost weekly and then the food started going downhill so we stopped going in. We've recently started going back and the food seems to be better and the drinks are almost always great! Our issue is the person cleaning up. She picked up the floor mats and then proceeded to go about her business behind the bar without washing her hands. She also did other various nightly tasks of picking up other 'things' and never washed her hands once. This IS disgusting...PLEASE...when handling food, wash your hands after you have picked up things off the floor and other places. It is extremely unsanitary and while we might be back, I'm hoping this issue is resolved by the next time we come. I'm not sure I'll order from this person again. If she is behind the bar, we'll wait till someone else can help us or just not order food. Disgusting! read more

Margaritas were not good at all. Watered down. Chips and salsa. Just so-so. Had a tostada. The others had s burrito and enchiladas. Pretty bland. Not terrible. Not great. read more