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    Plaza Azteca

    3.0 (180 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    PLAZA AZTECA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Jessica R.

    This by far the best plaza around town. I'm not sure what they do differently here but the quality of food is much better than another other plazas. They even use robots as bus boys (very entertaining for young children) the decor is very green and welcoming. I prefer coming here over most other medicina restaurants as this place has flavor and has higher quality menu items.

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    Rita R.

    Man oh man! The Burria Ramen here is amazzzziinggg!!! I honestly could eat that every day! I went here for a friend's birthday celebration and they really impressed us! The food and drinks were phenomenal, customer service could have been a bit better, it wasnt at all that busy but the waiter still took a while to wait on us. We didn't take it too serious, since we were all excited to enjoy our own company but it was something i noticed. However please listen to me when I say this GET THE BURRIA RAMEN!

    Fajita Fajitas for Two
    Steve P.

    We had a great experience here, his was the first time at this location and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great staff and we split a fajita dinner meal!

    Great fajitas and Margaritas! Wonderful outdoor dining and great service. Very accommodating and perfect ambiance. Recommend the restaurant and food.

    Birria tacos, beans, rice
    Sarah H.

    Pros: Excellent service Nice decor The best $5 margarita I've ever had Yummy food Cons: price- over $50 for two meals and a margarita before tip. My husband and I have lived near a Plaza Azteca nearly all our lives and never been to one. We wanted Mexican and were planning to go our favorite neighborhood Los Ponchos, but I'd mentioned the PA I'd seen on the hill down by Dennys. He looked it up to the the menu and closing time and saw that there's one about 3 minutes from our house that we'd never even seen. It's behind the shopping strip on W Broad and you won't see it unless you drive back there. We decided to try and we are glad we did. Someone had a birthday while we were there and it was honestly fun. Everyone in the restaurant joined in clapping. Our server was funny and very good at customer service. The inside was nicely decorated for Christmas and there was lots of fake greenery that did make it feel homey and comfortable. A lot of places don't clean their decorations well, but Plaza Azteca was very clean. The food was great and we had a bit leftover to bring home. I rarely get a drink, alcoholic or otherwise, other that water because, frankly, I am too cheap. But they had a $5 margarita and I tried it. It was the best "cheap" margarita I've ever had, and it comes very close to beating an expensive top shelf marg I had years ago. I will absolutely order this every time I come. And we WILL be back soon. I got it frozen with a salted rim but you can get it regular too. We didn't order anything with a special request and everything came out perfectly. I think there was cilantro in mine despite it not stating that in the menu. I have a deep aversion to cilantro so there were a few bites that tasted soapy . I think it might have been in the pico. Worth asking if you also dislike it. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed it all very much and will be back; just less often than we'd like to because of the prices.

    Libby H.

    My husband I came here for dinner on Cinco de Mayo and we got seated right away. There was some kind of party going on outside with a DJ so it was loud but good time. Our server was nice and attentive. I did the tacos de carne asada and my husband did the enchiladas chipotle. The food was delicious! Oh and our food was delivered to us by a robot which was different/cool.

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    Too good! Al Pastor tacos were too good. And my blackberry margarita was perfection. My server and Bartender Andrea was sweet attentive and helpful! Next time I'm in short pump I will definitely stop in !

    Love the guacamole. Fresh made at your table.

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    Amazing place, great service and amazing food. Ambiance was a vibe for sure! Our waiter was phenomenal!

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    Food was decent. Service is good. Table side quac is so good and is huge! I enjoyed the vibe. Plenty of parking

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    Always good consistent food! Quick and friendly service in a cute tropical themed restaurant. Plaza Azteca is our go to Mexican place!

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    11 months ago

    Fresh guacamole was prepared at table snd delicious.. as we all our 5 lunches. Service EXCELLENT as well!

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    Andrea is the a wonderful bartender!! She was efficient and knowledgeable and the drinks were very good!

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    Enchilada el Jefe. Great salsa. Great queso. Service was on point. Favorite Mexican joint I've ever been to.

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    Chuy's

    Chuy's

    3.6
    (354 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    This is not my first Chuy's in the area, but this one has a small parking lot. I saw a covered…read moregarage across it, but wasn't sure if one could park there. Once inside, there are a few rooms with different decor. I asked for a booth, so was seated in a room on the right with rims on the ceiling. so cool! First off, my waitress was so nice. she recommended I try the Green Chile Fried Chicken. Wow! If you like your chicken fried, this is different. It is fried using Lay's potato chip! It is so crunchy and delish! I had them put the chile on the side. Only complaint is that the chicken was half the size from the picture on their website. Felt a little cheated here. My guest had the King's Memorial combo. It was huge, but bursting with flavors and it came with a crispy taco on the side. Their complimentary chips are light and great and they have a white sauce and real tomatoes in their dip. Definitely returning to try more things.

    I get the hype. The interior is colorful, kitschy, and feels clean. Our server was very attentive…read moreand funny. The dips really are good. Loved the creamy jalapeño sauce, the salsa was refreshing and bright, and the queso was yellow with (likely) rotel mixed in, but definitely delicious. The chips are a little too thin and don't stand up as well against the thick queso and salsa. We really enjoyed the fajitas and the plethora of accompaniments. The beans are a little off but nothing alarming but the tortillas were super soft. They met our expectations for a white mexican establishment. The flautas were good, especially with all the sauces, but i would get something different next time.

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    GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.
    GUACAMOLE - Fresh avocados & Salsa Fresca, all mashed up.
    PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.
    PANCHOS - Tostada chips, refried beans, cheese and your choice of fajita chicken, fajita beef or seasoned ground beef.
    QUESADILLAS  - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.

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    QUESADILLAS - Flour tortillas stuffed with cheese, green chiles & onion. Served with guacamole, sour cream & tomatoes.
    Casa del Barco

    Casa del Barco

    3.7
    (541 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Fish Tacos: breading was incredibly light with a little bit of sweetness that complimented the soft…read morefish, jalapeno cream was flavorful and not too spicy Salsa and chips: loved that the chips came warm, salsa fresca had a great kick Service: 10/10, came to check on us a few times and gave us a refill on our coke without having to ask

    Casa del Barco is a chain Mexican restaurant and this location is in Richmond, near the Short Pump…read moremall. There's plenty of free parking in the lot in front of the restaurant and near the mall as well. This location has 2 floors with high top tables, tables indoors, and patio seating. We went on mother's day and were seated immediately upstairs. Something about the restaurant is that the kitchen is downstairs so if you're upstairs, service is a bit slower. I wouldn't recommend sitting upstairs if you're with a large group. Additionally, our server upstairs was a little forgetful even though the restaurant was pretty empty. We asked for utensils, extra plates, and napkins 3x after our food already came to our table, extra chips a few times, and soda refills 2x as well before she remembered to do it since she wasn't writing things down. However, the food definitely made up for the service. Something to note is that chips and salsa do not come complimentary here, but are $4 with unlimited refills. The salsa was delicious and the perfect amount of spicy, would definitely recommend. The esquites were crunchy, smoky, and flavorful. The tinga taco chicken was seasoned and cooked well, the fillings (salsa/salad/sauce) paired well with the chicken, and the size of the tortillas were perfect. The fajitas were also seasoned nicely and warm. Additionally, the tres leches had coconut and strawberries, which was unique, but the cake overall was moist and a good portion. I'd recommend coming here if you want good portioned Mexican food for a reasonable price. I've been to the other location near Canal Walk and remember the food being delicious then too.

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    Empanadas
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    El Barco Marg
    Mexico Restaurant

    Mexico Restaurant

    3.1
    (117 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    35 years in business

    I can't find the pictures of our food from the last time we came however I come here with my…read moreboyfriend as often as we can we was just here last night. This has become one of our favorite spots to eat. The food is really good. They have really fast service. Everyone's really nice and the restaurant is always clean, including the bathrooms. I have tried the tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and fajitas. Everything is delicious. I have no complaints on this restaurant. Definitely a spot to come check out. Their margaritas are awesome as well.

    When I first moved to richmond nearly 20 years ago, Mexico was one of the restaurants we went to on…read morea regular basis. The food was consistent but it wasn't a place I would go out of my way to go to. Recently, it popped back on my radar so after a workout at the Y, my husband and I decided to pass 3 Mexican restaurants to give it a try. I'm glad we did! Shrimp fajitas for me (I had requested double beans instead of rice, but still got the rice) and a shrimp dish for my husband. They brought chips and salsa...both good and we enjoyed a margarita. It was all pretty good...I'd definitely eat here again. The one thing they fall prey to is having a menu with a million items. I wish they'd skinny the menu down so I didn't feel the pressure to pick the same things because I get exhausted trying to look at a huge menu. But alas a lot of Mexican restaurants do the same thing. Next time I'll look at the menu online so I can actually read it all and make an informed vs a rushed decision.

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    Enchiladas Mexico
    Enchiladas Mexico
    Avocado fries
    Avocado fries
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