Conveniently located,Ample parking. As we walked in,were greeted with a smile and immediately seated. Free chips and salsa were nice! Wait staff was very polite and professional. Mini tacos from the appetizer were not that great avoid ordering those. Entrees were awesome and delicious!! Drank jorrito,tasted refreshing but 56gms of sugar!! (it was a cheat day) overall,highly satisfied with the service and food! Highly recommended!! read more

Rey Azteca Monroeville - Fajitas texanas - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a really great authentic Mexican restaurant. The prices are very reasonable for the portions. I have had every type of enchilada on the menu and have sampled the steak and shrimp, which is probably one of the best items on the menu as well as, the steak fajitas. Everything is incredibly authentic and delicious. Their happy hour offerings are fabulous as well. I'm a fan of the blue margarita. This place is worth traveling to for a great Mexican meal. read more

My wife is second generation Mexican from Southern California. She said the carnitas and sopes were just like her family made. Reminded her of home. Apparently we will be coming back soon. read more

Great reasonably priced Mexican food. Definitely try the Enchiladas Verdes if you're into spicy. You won't be disappointed!!! Service here is great as well. read more

I agree that this is the best straight up Mexican / tex-mex place on the east end. The staff are always friendly, and the service is so fast, it's actually funny. Seriously, go order, and start a stopwatch. Your food will be there so fast. You'll giggle. Anyway, the guacamole is always fresh, the tortillas are hand-made on site, and the beef and chicken dishes are great. They have several vegetarian options. I've never tried any of the fish items, because the chicken flautas are deep fried ecstasy. In retrospect, I never want to see calorie counts for this place. They are good with kids, and will usually give little ones a sealed container for water (smart people). While they don't seem to have the high lard content one will find in South Texas, I'm not sure that's a bad thing for those of us over 18 years of age. (Oh, I miss you metabolism). The only caution I would extend is they seem to add jalapanos to their refried beans, which can be an issue for the northern palate. Those of you who love hot food will find this note amusing, but those of us who are total heat-wimps should be warned. read more

Delicious food at a good price. My negro modelo draft came out in a frosted mug. Quick, friendly service. read more

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My husband and I first went to Rey Azteca because it was right around the corner from us in Penn Hills. I am so glad we tried it that first time because in my opinion it's one of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in the area. I had been to the Frankstown Rd location numerous times and most recently I dined at the new restaurant. I was thoroughly pleased with the new restaurant - same menu, same prices & fresh decor. They have a huge selection of dishes and the portions are great. I also love the original margarita on the rocks (large size - of course). The service is attentive, efficient and friendly. The food is top-notch. I have never had a bad experience here. It was sad to see Rey Azteca leave Penn Hills. However, they definitely made a good decision in relocating to Penn Center East. All in all, Rey Azteca has a lot going for it, and I'll be going back. read more

My husband had been raving about this place, so awhile back he finally took me to the old location in Penn Hills off Rodi Rd and Frankstown. I think I was less than impressed as the location looked like an old Denny's, Rax or something. The food was good, however so when they moved to the Shopped at Penn Center, we decided to make a trip from the Southside over east a bit. The new space is great, much cleaner and nicer. Speedy service, cheap prices and yummy food makes it all even better, We live near Emiliano's in the Southside so we have a lot of Mexican options near us, however, in Pittsburgh, if I want Mexican, at this point, Rey Azteca is my favorite place to go. read more

I'm not sure why the old location on Frankstown Road in Penn Hills closed, but I'm glad they moved to nearby Penn Center East in Wilkins Twp. They offer huge portions at cheap prices. Everything is homemade so you'll have to wait a little for your food. You get rice, beans, salsa and chips with every order. The new location is much nicer than the previous location which was a Burger King before it was turned in Rey Azteca. I wish I could tell you more about the food , but I always get the same thing. The Burrito Texicano. It has steak, chicken and shrimp and is absolutely amazing! Why mess with perfection, right? The margaritas are huge and not to be missed! They also have a kids menu for the little ones. The service is always quick and with a smile. I highly recommend this place! read more

Nothing special, but green verde salsa is wonderful. Food is presented well. Red salsa tastes like canned tomatosno flavor or heat. The bright lights above our table were annoying. They use artificial sweet sour syrup in margaritas and no fresh lime juice so we didn't order one. Pittsburgh makes awful margaritas, bastardized Rice isn't worth eating, beans needed salt. We won't return Emiliano's is much much better read more

Our server was excellent and very friendly. The restaurant itself was nice and clean. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. I got a few soft tacos with different meats, they were all very bland and were soaked and dripping with so much grease that I lost my appetite and didn't finish my food. The service was great, but because of the food I will not be back. read more

The food at this location is fantastic and it's close to the penn center buildings. They were able to accommodate a group of 9 with no problems and the food was delivered fast, and hot . I personally had the spinach and mushroom burritos with rice, and it was super great!! I was super impressed with the taste, quality, and presentation. I will be returning again if I am ever in the area! read more

Fantastic authentic Mexican food. Not American food with a Mexican flair as I've heard other establishments claim. The lunch menu is extensive quick and inexpensive. Dinner is varied, and delish. Not the made up Spanish sounding names that the big chains give to pseudo Mexican food, but real stuff. This would not be exceptional in California or Texas, but for the Pittsburgh area it is mind blowing. read more

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Quick solo dinner tonight when traveling for business. Cinco de Mayo and they were well staffed and the food was very good. I'm not sure I'd call it authentic but it was good. I've had better Mexican before but that was out west. If I'm in Monroeville I will come back. Had the shredded chicken soft tacos with rice and retried beans. Service was excellent. read more

Best Mexican we have had in Monroeville hands down! Came from an area that had lots of little place, so we know good Mexican and this is it. Only negative is salsa was for wusses! Service was fast and attentive. Very clean inside also. read more

This is my favorite authentic Mexican restaurant in and around Monroeville. The food, service, and prices are all great!

I can spare two stars because my 5-year-old liked his food, the salsa was good, and service was fast... but other than that... awful. We went on a Friday at dinner time and there was no wait at all. My husband & I each ordered a different vegetarian selection and found both to be a notch below mediocre. The potatoes tasted like they came from a box, (though I didn't ask) the sauce on my enchiladas was overcooked, sticky, and a little burnt-tasting, and the beans reminded me of the ones they have at Taco Bell. The margarita was overly sweet and sort of tasted like Kool-Aid. Our server was rude (she tossed our guacamole onto the table as she walked past from enough distance that it actually slid to the other side of the table) and unpleasant. Judging from many positive reviews and friend's recommendations, we must have gotten them on a bad day, and will likely give this place another shot and will update the review at that time. read more

Was in town for a hockey tournament, restaurant close to hotel. Good food and service. Nice vegetarian choices. Would go back again if in town. read more

Picked up carry out and it was perfect and seamless from start to finish. The order was packaged well and looked great. The food was hot and so delicious. It's hard to find good Mexican food here when you are not from here (sorry yinzers but it's different) and while this is not quite Sonoran style it's close and excellent on its own. We frequent this spot about once a month or so and have never had a bad experience. read more

Just about the best Mexican food you can find in Pittsburgh. A very diverse and extensive menu that never fails to deliver.

For starters, I'm from out of town. We decided on tex-mex. The previous place we went to, was not impressive. So we came here. Oh my gawds! We should've returned to the previous place. No endless chips and salsa!! WTH? How am I supposed to eat my dinner with no chips?? The menu is huge! Nice variety and the prices are reasonable. The presentation is nice on small plates. :( The food is BLAND. We had to add an entire lime to the guacamole to even make it edible. It also had too many onions and very little cilantro. Then we had to ask for hot sauces. I don't have to tell you how much of that we needed to use. So, in the end, I do not recommend eating here. There's other places in town. When we come back to see our friends, we will not come back here for anything! read more

We have been here before and liked the food and service. Tonight it was terrible. I ordered a Paloma, a common drink in most Mexican restaurants and was told they wouldn't make it. Even after i told them what was in it, 3 ingredient....they refused. Ok...so i ordered a margarita off of the menu and it was terrible! Pretty much a glass of sour mix. So bad I sent it back and ordered a diet coke. The waitress was not friendly. The food was edible but not great. My shrimp was mushy and I am a little afraid that it may not have been cooked all the way. So unless you like a terrible margarita and rude service, stay away from this location. read more

Easily the best Mexican in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh. The service is fast, attentive, and efficient. The portions and prices match up perfectly, especially for lunch time. My favorite dish here has consistently been the camarones mexicanos. It's a huge plate of no less than 10 plump grilled shrimp with their delicious cheese sauce over it, beans, and guac salad for between $6-$7 during lunch time. I've also haid their tacos, fajitas, carnitas, and salads and every time I have been. This place has so much actual flavor in their food and nothing tastes like it was from a can and reheated. Can't wait to get back here! read more

This is a wonderful place for good, fast and authentic Mexican food. I've eaten here many times and haven't been disappointed. Very large portion sizes for the price. I think I've had a bit of everything from here. My favorite is the Pork Rancheros. Very tasty mole sauce. Also has a selection of bottled Mexican pops to try. read more

Great food, great prices, great staff, really good all around! Weve been here qyite a few times and theure consistently good! Recommended!

Friendly attentive service... salsa is runny but tasty, chips are good... ceviche appetizer was very good. Fajitas Texarna for 2 was was good sized but could do with chorizo to give it some more spice and variety. No hot sauce on the tables? read more

I just moved to the area with my wife from California, it has been hard to find really great authentic Mexican Food. Rey Azteca is now our go to favorite restaurant for Mexican food, the food is very good and the staff is very friendly. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

My mom and I decided to try this place when it opened years ago and instantly loved it. The only problem is that it closes too early for our liking. read more

Very good! My husband and I were looking for something more substantial than fast food while staying in Pittsburgh, PA. And boy did we find it! Both of our meals were delicious. I had the combination dinner with beef taco and beef enchiladas, he had a vegetarian combo with cheese quesadilla and bean burrito. We shared a lime margarita on the rocks that was good, but a bit too sweet for me. He ended up finishing it. The chips and salsa was very good. We got a cheese cake chimichanga for dessert and it was the perfect ending to our meal. Our waitress was very nice and courteous. We will be back if we ever get back to Pittsburgh! read more

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I'll give it two stars but there was hardly any (if any at all) alcohol in their $10 margaritas. The chipotle chicken was terrible. Sauce was gross chicken had no flavor. Service was sub par. read more

Went for the first time today. It's was very inexpensive and the service was good. I will return. Toco Tuesday is going to be my next visit.

The food was amazing and so was the margarita Already planning my step back and I haven't left yet

My husband and I love Mexican food, and this is our favorite place. I've had several dishes here and never been disappointed. The refried beans are the best and you'll not find a substitute in this area! Love the margaritas too! The staff is always friendly and seriously the cooks are faster than McDonald's. Fast fresh and delicious! Can't recommend this place enough! read more

This restaurant is great! They serve fresh warm (and free!) chips and salsa once you sit down. Service is prompt! There were other staff members bringing us our drinks, food, and chip refills like thirty seconds after we asked for more. The menu has pretty much everything you need from a mexican restaurant. I give this place 4 stars because I don't think the quality of the restaurant is stellar. But it's great if you want to get away from the Americanized Mad-Mex-esque places. Last night we had a chicken burrito, chicken fajita, and a beef soft taco. There was some confusion on the single beef taco and they had to fix it twice, but were super kind and patient for my picky cousin! I tipped a little extra for their effort, it was greatly appreciated. The fajitas were straight forward, the chicken pieces were smaller, but overall they were good. The refried beans and rice were actually really delicious as well! The staff graciously brought us extra sour cream and cheese when we asked and didn't charge us extra. Don't miss out on the margaritas!! read more

Rey Azteca Monroeville - Chicken fajita, corn tortillas, refried beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Okay, had to try this place. Heard it was good from some friends who had dined there when it was in Penn Hills. They are now in the Penn Center East Complex. I think they have four other locations widely dispersed outside of the Pittsburgh City Limits. Three of us went on a Friday and all were pleased with our meal. I would say the atmosphere is a little plain, nothing fancy, but not bad, pleasant enough. We were seated at a booth for four, but there are smaller booths, larger for 6 booths and some tables. We were greeted at the door immediately and swiftly taken to a booth in the center of the restaurant. A server brought us salsa and chips immediately. The chips were warm and crispy and the salsa was a good medium spicy style with good body. We had a little bit of a hard time explaining we wanted a pitcher of Margaritas so he got the 'manager' I guess and we discussed the margarita situation. The had plenty of various flavors but only sold the 'lime' flavor by the pitcher, so that was or order on the rocks. I would say certainly not near the best but the mix was okay with a very lime taste and not much complexity. Food-wise they have a pretty good size menu with Chicken, Pork, Shrimp and Beef sections. Also Burritos, Fajitas, House Specials, Vegetarian specials, Combination Platters, Al La Cart, a Children's menu, Salads and some deserts; plus a good sized Lunch Menu. Very complete with so many choices for your tastes. For the unfamiliar they have a section with descriptions of about 20 Mexican dishes. For example Taquito - Fried Corn tortilla rolled Chicken or Beef. We ordered 3 dinners: Shrimp, Pork and Chicken dinners. For Shrimp we ordered the Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo, which is grilled shrimp with Mexican Garlic Sauce and lettuce, guacamole cheese, Rice and Flour Tortillas on the side. The shrimp in this dish were plentiful and cooked to perfection they were good size not tiny and very delicious. Would certainly order again. Almost every place of this nature overcooks shrimp so this was so nice to see the proper cooking attention. For our Pork meal we ordered the Pork Carnitas. This was a very ample portion of fried pork with Tomatillo Sauce, Rice, Beans and flour tortillas. The pork was very tender, juicy and well seasoned. A real hit. Order again.... heck yes. On the Chicken side we ordered from the Especialidades (specialty) menu and got the Enchiladas Verdes which is three shredded chicken enchiladas with Green Tomatillo Sauce, lettuce, sour cream tomato and a piece of steak on the side. Steak on the side was a pretty unusual accompaniment for me. The chicken was highly flavored inside tender wrappers topped with the aforementioned adornments. Now the green sauce is not my favorite, but the flavor and tenderness of the chicken made it a real winner. I can't attest for authentic, but my one of our companions who has been to Mexico several times says this food matches up pretty well. So on his word and my taste buds I would recommend a trip here. We will certainly be back to try more of their very good food. read more

Moved to Pittsburgh from the southwest 2 years ago and this is the first Mexican place I've liked at all. I got the enchiladas verdes and was pleasantly surprised at the spice level of the green sauce. My boyfriend got the special dinner sampler so I got to try the guacamole, tamale, and relleno as well. All good, though the relleno style was not at all what I'm used to. I was also a little disappointed that the "sopapilla" on the dessert menu was a fried tortilla and not an actual sopapilla, but oh well. It is definitely worth a try - I know I will go back next time I'm in Monroeville! read more

No way. Don't do it. With the reviews being pretty split and Rey Azteca still having a slightly higher star count than our usual Mexican spot, we decided to try it. The first basket of chips and one small dish of salsa is free but refills are a charge of $2.50 according to their menu. The margaritas were on special for $2 off but tasted no alcohol and I'm fairly certain based on a quick glance when it was being made and the taste that it had one shot in a frozen jumbo. When I asked about this and told them I didn't taste alcohol I was told it was two shots and sent back to my table with the same drink. Our food wasn't good with my Yogi special being bland and my husbands $16 chicken shrimp and steak fajitas being burned and almost jerky like, completely over cooked. When I was received the check the margarita wasn't discounted and it had to be brought to a manager's attention. We feel ripped off and will definitely not be back. read more

Place was completely empty at 3:00, tried to get lunch but they said I had to get dinner, ok.....ordered the same steak sizzling faihitas Except no cheese and like a spoonful of sour cream. Asked for cheese and more sour cream and I got mozzeralla (where's the cheddar?) and charged 2.50 for the cheese and 2.00 for more sour cream! Service was ok,food was fast, (again no one else there, no reason for any delays) food was tasty. 40 bucks for 2 was not what I was looking for Mexican food....sorry would not recommend because I was never told of the upcharge for cheese and more sour cream, I basically paid for everyone's sour cream on their plate that day... read more

Very authentic food mixed with great and friendly service. I've only been there once but intend to go back soon!!

I've been an Aldi lover since the 80's when I lived in Germany. I was elated when they opened stores in the States. I trust their brands and labels. And I love the finds of lower priced household goods they find. Uncomplicated, easy to find what you need quickly, and you're on your way. Their pizzas are quite good and their prices cannot be beat, anywhere. read more