The most authentic Mexican food you will get in state college. They tend to keep the food less spicy, but you can ask them to go more spicy and they will up the heat. The waiter tend to not be fluent english speakers, however the hostess/person that checks you out is normally more fluent in case you have special dietary needs or are allergic to something. One of the more affordable places to go eat and has plenty of options. It is BYOB if you want to bring beer in. read more

I don't write reviews on Yelp often, but felt compelled to write one for Rey Azteca. I was in State College for a conference and needed something for dinner one night. After searching Yelp I decided to give Rey Azteca a try. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The amount of food was generous for the price. And the food was yummy!!! I did take out and they even gave me a large bag of tortilla chips with salsa without me asking. Its only a three day conference, but I may very well go back before I leave State College and will definitely be looking them up when I come back. read more

Very good authentic Mexican food! The staff was very friendly. The only thing I missed was more seafood dishes but the shrimp burrito was great! read more

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This is the third time that we comeback to this restaurant cause the food is delicious and at razonable price ,the staff is very nice and efficient, the bistec adobado and the Rey azteca special are delicious I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Always deliver the same food every time. Everything is correctly proportioned and the taste is always the same. The chips and salsa r a great bonus and they r unlimited. read more

I eat at reys at least twice a week but I am sorry but if they dont change there policies I will be going elswere. They have fajitas that are extreamly overpriced at 17.95 then they have the nerve to give you three 5 inch tortilla shells and then want to charge one dollar for three more. if you could get all the meal in three tortillas I will pay the extra dollar but it is impossible. their lunch fajitas are 8.25 ecept for sunday they are 75 cents more? they charge for sour cream which somes on the fajitas but if you want a little more two spoon fuls 1.25 . the prices keep going up the amount you get goes down. I have attempted to contact the management with no luck the waiters have no idea and the person you pay does not care . I have been in the restaurant business for over 40 yrs and I just dont get it???? please read your check before paying. read more

To be honest this review is based on what you get and for how much you get it. For the price you pay, I think that it is only fair to say that this restaurant does an excellent job to deliver quality and service. The food is excellent, the Mexican environment is a plus, they are BYOB, you are served by real Mexican hospitality, they give you fresh chips and salsa as soon as you sit, and did I say BYOB?. If you are going on a date and money is a subject; this please would do, it isn't the most romantic place but it would be good to you, your date, your stomach and your pocket. read more

Well-flavored authentic Mexican food (not just tacos). We come here for lunch regularly. Been happy every time. My favorite is lunch special #13. read more

There aren't many mexican restaurants in State College (however there will be two more this spring), but this one still stands out as a great restaurant. The service is quick and the food is tasty. Their specials (there are a ton) each serve up plenty of food, so you won't leave hungry. They also serve fresh chips and salsa when you arrive. Overall, a place I keep going back to because of the food and service. read more

It's "ok" Mexican food... anyone with experience with other Mexican restaurants would say the same... decent prices, small portions for a Mexican place... El Campesino in Altoona is definetly worth the drive if you have the time. read more

What did el pollo say when he crossed the road? Eat here if you can't find any real Mexican food. The service implies it will be authentic, but strangely it's not. Es loco ese! Having grown up in CA with good, great, and freaking fantastic Mexican food on nearly every corner, I just can't bring myself to eat here. And, it's not just a stylistic difference. They make the majority of their meals with GROUND beef.. Que pasa con eso? Is that American cheese they're using? Melts like it. When I eat Mexican I want some mouth watering hunks of cheap beef that have been simmering in sauce for hours, if not days, crushed between fresh tortillas someone's mom just made. Guess I'm a picky eater, eh? The prices are good- but they reflect the quality of the food. This is a money making small chain that's gotten by on central PA's love of a cheap meal and free chips. At least they did get the salsa right! read more

Decent food and good vegetarian selections. The service can be slow, and I don't always get what I order. Still, it beats a drive to Williamsport or to Altoona for Mexican. They can get very busy at lunch. read more

I'd still make the drive to Altoona. Our first experience there was pretty good - my husband and I both got lunch burritos. Great flavor, quick service, we were really happy with our meal. The second experience was not quite as good. I wonder if it was a "Mexican honeymoon" of sorts since we were so excited to FINALLY have Mexican food in State College, we overlooked a few flaws... On our second visit, we ordered chicken and steak fajitas. Terrible seems like too strong of a word, but they were pretty lousy. The meat and veggies were chopped up into tiny bits and it had no flavor. I have to agree with previous salsa assessments, too. Really bland. We'll go back for convenience, but the food was disappointing to us. read more

Mediocre food. No alcohol of any kind served. Waiter botched 2 of our 4 orders. Never refilled any drinks. Then we got home and 3 of us had stomach pains that kept us up half the night. We will never go back. I can't understand how this place gets such good reviews. Only explanation is a bunch of fake yelp posts. This is the first time Yelp let me down. read more

Great food, great service, great prices! The tortilla chips are so yummy, hot and crispy, the best in the USA!

Best mexican food in State College. This is not saying much.

Very clean; flawless service; fast, fast, fast for lunch; great prices; an absolute must if you're in the mood for Mexican food. Whoever runs this place really knows how to run a tight ship. read more

The service here is awesome, and you get a ton of food for your $. Never had anything but a wonderful experience here

Muy bueno! Dishes were prepared well, chips and pico were great. We made the "mistake" of getting fried ice cream for dessert, and I am still full as we speak. read more

We were celebrating our daughter's graduation from Penn State and we were so glad we discovered this great place for Mexican food. The restaurant has very colorful decor and this was a great find a short ways away from campus. The fajitas were sizzling and seasoned perfectly, the carne asada was tender and flavorful and the chips and salsa were a great start to the meal. The server was very friendly and efficient and he made excellent suggestions. The churros were a delicious conclusion to the meal. This is exactly what you are looking for when you want fajitas and Mexican food in a clean, comfortable and friendly environment. This was a great find and I would definitely recommend it. read more

Food is good, wait staff don't speak the best English but try VERY hard to please. The best part is that it is next door to a 6 screen movie theater where movies are only $1 every show every day. Great pairing! read more

Our family of 5 eats healthier and better here for the same price as McDonalds! Food is si good and so fast

State College Magaine ranked Rey Azteca as the best Mexican restaurant in 2015, however I think the food is just average. Nothing to boast about. I've had real and delicious Mexican when I lived in Los Angeles. The food at Rey Azteca doesn't taste authentic, and it seems the food is pre made due to the quick service of the meals. I had ordered a beef burrito one time and the beef was tough and bland. I only ate 1/2 of the burrito. If you're looking for mediocre Mexican food then Rey Azteca is the place to go. read more

Typical Mexican restaurant. Tortilla chips and salsa were authentic. I wish they had a choice of black beans and not just refried beans. I probably will not return here. read more

Not sure why this place gets good reviews. Maybe it is because of the cheap price/ but you get what you pay for. Not a bad experience but not great. Salsa is bland and my dish which was served on a sizzling cast iron pan was stuck fast and burnt black. Mad Mex is a much better choice for authentic Mexican in State College. read more

As a California native, I wasn't expecting to be impressed with Rey Azteca, but I was! I got the pork burrito (take out), with a side of guac. I chuckled while sitting in the waiting area, as it was filled with folks who had clearly never been to a Mexican food restaurant before...I ended up interpreting the menu for a couple who was lookin to eat "adventurously" and was unsure of the difference between a taco, burrito, and an enchilada. :) Anyway, I got takeout, so I won't review the restaurant space, but I was impressed with the speedy order and friendliness of the hostess. The food was good. The burrito wasn't huge, but the pork was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. It had a very good green sauce on top (which I was not expecting - I hadn't ordered it wet), and the rice and beans were very good. The guacamole was very fresh, and went well with the homemade chips. The salsa left something to be desired - it was not at all spicy (not totally surprising for Central PA palates), so tasted more like a watery tomato sauce. Otherwise the meal was very satisfying. read more

My boyfriend and I have been to Rey Azteca a few times for dinner, and every time we have left full and satisfied. While I'm a true California girl and used to the authentic stuff, in PA authentic Mexican food is hard to find. While Rey Azteca isn't exactly authentic Mexican food, it comes decently close enough with a few dishes. I found the enchiladas with green sauce to be really good, as well as the fresh guacamole they make.Thank goodness I speak spanish, because I was able to communicate with our waitress about the restaurant. They're apparently really close to obtaining their liquor license, and while Margaritas would have immensely added satisfaction to our meal, it's still about a 3/5 in terms of Mexican food. read more

Omg I'm surprised this place is still open. Food is terrible and service is worse. Reminds me of a place that should be on a mall food court read more

Very delicious food and quick service! There were many options on the menu (for vegetarians and otherwise). We were happy to be greeted by very friendly waitstaff. The service was quick and they were very attentive. We will visit again! read more

Amazing!!! Great prices, great portions and the taste was amazing. very friendly server, I've only visited once but I know for sure it won't be my last. My experience was easily deserving of 5 stars. read more

Excellent food and service! Love mariachi nights! Food is always served quickly and is delicious.

Rey Azteca is the top place for Mexican food in central PA. I particularly love the enchiladas and free chips with salsa. My family really enjoys it and it's a favorite for my kids. Central PA isn't exactly known for its Mexican Food so good place is hard to find. You can't go wrong here. read more

It is fine, my folks love this place. Now that we don't eat cheese there is much less we can get.

My daughter goes to PSU. We took her here for dinner one evening. it was an enjoyable Mexican meal. The place was crowded. The service was good. The price point was good. We will go back again. read more

This place is just awesome. Although the waiter didn't speak much English, he was super nice and accommodating! I would highly recommend the "special dinner" with a taste of everything. It was all great but the tamale was by far the best! I would have given 5 stars but the food presented appeared somewhat watery and maybe a little unappetizing. That being said- once I tasted it I changed my mind! It tasted amazing and authentic and that's what counts ! The flan was the best I ever tasted too ! read more

BEST mexican restaurant in state college!! My mom and I go there all the time. The staff is always making sure to refill drinks and chips and the food comes out very quickly and is always hot and delicious. Highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner any day of the week. read more

Good sit-down food and as cheap as Quodoba and Chipolte! No comparison in quality or quantity, you'll go home full with one if the $7.50 dinner combos! read more

I absolutely love this place! Its your typical Mexican style restaurant, they serve you fresh chips and salsa. They have a large menu. The waiters are friendly although some do have limited English skills. They have an easy parking lot and sometimes the place gets packed but service is fast. Food is delicious and its BYOB. Many great meals with friends had here. read more

Waiters are super friendly. Cheese dip and chips are great! Food is great!

Ate lunch here with my wife. I had the burrito Cancun and she had fajitas. Food came out fast and it was really good. The knock on this place is that it does not have a liquor license, so no margaritas or Pacificos with your meal. read more