Service here is great. Very attentive, sat quickly, checked in on lots. Food is pretty good. We really enjoyed the chips and salsa. I also enjoyed my tacos and my wife enjoyed her fajitas. Restaurant was clean and well kept. Lots of parking. read more

Azteca has been one of my favorite restaurants for decades. I've been going there since the original Burien location was practically the size of a little garage, back when you could get a plate of nachos for five dollars--long before Azteca grew to have restaurants throughout the region. The Ramos family is very dear to my heart, and that history is one of the reasons the Burien location remains so nostalgic and special to me. I've watched it grow from that tiny restaurant into the massive establishment it is today. But I have to say, every time I visit the Burien location now, there seems to be an odd energy. The warmth and friendliness do not always feel consistent. It sometimes seems as though certain people are welcomed more warmly than others, and that is disappointing. When I visit the Tukwila Azteca, I feel a much more genuine sense of hospitality and welcome. I say this with affection for the Ramos family and tremendous respect for what they built. But in my experience, the second generation now running the Burien location does not seem to carry the same passion, warmth, and spirit of hospitality that his father did. That is especially sad for me because the original Burien Azteca holds so many wonderful memories and will always have a special place in my heart. read more

I walked into the Burien Azteca on a mission to find a good spot for my boy's bachelor party...I left wanting to find somewhere else to throw my boys bachelor party! The server who greeted me in the bar was not very welcoming at all! Sometimes I don't think people realize how much their tips rely on their approach and their demeanor while in service! She asked if I wanted to start with a drink and I asked for water...that's when her half happy face disappeared! I'd just arrived and was more hungry than thirsty but her actions turned my stomach completely. She returned again with my water and I inquired about flautas, made with ground beef, they're not regularly made. She did offer to inquire with the chef but I declined and returned to the happy hour menu. As she walked away she snapped that happy hour food required a drink purchase. I am glad she told me but her tone stunk; she was short and rushed but I was 1 of maybe 5 customers at that moment! I ordered my happy hour drink, a rum and sprite with a lemon, I got a rum and sprite with a lime...no fuss, I took the drink to the bartender and kindly asked to exchange the lime for a lemon and he complied. Later in passing, I jokingly asked if he had any liquor with worms in the for my friend to shoot at his party, he snapped "No!" and walked off...I thought I was in the Bad Day Bar n Grill!! I quietly finished my drink without ordering food, ate my chips and salsa, paid my bill, leaving no tip because their service deserved no tip...I did leave a tip within a tip, lol! I noticed 2 things while I was there... 1. I was 1 of 2 black people in the establishment, the other black person was with a group of white people. 2. I was alone. Neither factor should've affected my service but they did. I can honestly say, I will NEVER return! I'd rather waste gas driving all the way to Mountlake Terrace than to ever step foot in this establishment EVER again!! Just imagine a server smiling and kissing every other white ass in the bar then when she gets to me, she was short with vague responses. She NEVER made any menu suggestions. When she brought my drink, she didn't say anything or make eye contact; she dropped it off while walking behind me to another table. Simply pathetic service! Bottom line, if the service was better the tip would've been better...they earned what they got, the server and bartender can split it read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - I could've paid with a credit or debit card but this was more effective for me! I told her to keep the change! - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

It's been a while since I've gone to a Mexican restaurant and dined in, I'm glad this place met most of my expectations. I appreciate that they offer good portions of food at a reasonable price and gave speedy service. I had ordered Burrito Dos Amigos, imagine bull burrito split in half, and half is pork and the other is beef. Nicely plated with a generous amount of chile verde and Mexican rice; they do not skimp on the protein and Monterey cheese so each bite you're guaranteed a bit of everything. You're given freshly made and warm tortilla chips, paired with mild salsa upon sitting down; these chips are unlimited. Our server seemed unenthusiastic, but that's fine with me as long as the meals arrive in a reasonable amount of time and checks in with us regularly. I'll come back soon if I want some value and tasty Mexican dishes! read more

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May 31, 2026 1:30pm Started off terrible, no one up front, waited about 4 minutes before the hostess showed up to seat us.. ELIZABETH was our server, we received our chips, salsa and drinks quickly... We placed our order and food came hot and quick ! We were starving so we are like there was no tomorrow, i pretty much order the same thing everytime, im a creature of habit and i like what i like .. My go to plate are always NACHOS, either its made perfectly or its not ! Well i was starving, i ate it all but it didnt matter to me, burned, little cheese, not their best one but far from it being the worst, the Federal Way location take the trophy for that one, the worst nachos ever ! Elizabeth never asked me how was it, I would have said something but I didnt want to wait for a new dish, so im glad she didnt ask me ... Elizabeth was always busy, helping everyone, place was busy and we didnt hear any complaints from anyone in our area ... Plus it wasnt our server that made our food, so why complaint to her, I ate it all, it was my choice.... Overall im still coming back, good luck everyone, hope you have a better made plate than what I got today read more

Azteca was honestly a huge letdown. The service was terrible right off the bat, and the chips they brought out were so stale they were basically cardboard. When I asked for a fresh batch, the guy caught an attitude and said "they're all the same," which tells you everything you need to know about how much they care. Then my order came out wrong on top of it. And the chicken? Super mid. It honestly felt like I was just eating plain, dry chicken breast with zero flavor. They barely put any sauce on it, so it had that bland, almost canned chicken taste. Definitely not what you expect when you're paying for a full meal. To make it worse, I could hear other tables complaining about the same issues, so clearly this isn't just a one-time thing. Between the bad service, wrong order, stale food, and lack of flavor, this place just isn't worth it. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone--there are way better spots to spend your money. read more

Stopped in for lunch and had a very nice experience. Service and food was great. Very clean and inviting place, would recommend and will be back. read more

The food wasn't good. Let's start with the Jamaican drink was super watery literally did not have a taste. I ordered tortilla soup and it was also watery. However the waiter was kind and replaced the drink with Orchata. Good service. Looking forward for a next visit hopefully thus time is better read more

Smallest fajitas I've ever had!! . More tortilla than meat .. I'm upset foreal I'm so disappointed.. it was not seasoned at all.. bland as you know what? read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Smallest fajita plate ever - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

Had the ceviche, along with the chicken tacos. I've got to say both were the worst I've had in a while :/ The chicken had no flavor or uniqueness to it and the ceviche didn't have enough cilantro, and lime, some garlic would've been great as well. The waiter was pretty rude, like to think he was just having an off day. Another waitress must've saw he wasn't giving us service so she ended up serving us and was great! However, likely will not be going back read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

I really wanna love this location, but I just can't. This was my second visit. The first one I saw at the bar, the bartender is so grumpy and unwelcoming. He was also there this evening. My poor server was running around with zero help, the manager was talking to quite a few of the tables instead of giving her assistance. Dirty tables, having to wait an extended period of time to get items we needed. Again, server was doing the best they could. Burien Azteca, do better. Teamwork makes the guest experience so much better. Not sure we will return. read more

Go to lunch spot when craving for fajitas. They have a great lunch special with many options. And the portions are enough for 2. One of the visits, we decided to try the ceviche. It tasted fresh and portion was huge. It didn't have enough acidity to it and did need to be seasoned with more salt. The tostadas that came with it tasted like it was on the verge of being stale. -yeah, not pleasant. As any normal dinner, we started off with their deep fried ice cream as an appetizer lol. It did disappoint. Did not come out warm, the flakes on the outside was stale and not crunchy nor hot. (I don't know if it was actually deep fried or was a frozen ball of vanilla that was coated with Frosted Flakes and served) Service is always great! So you won't have to worry about that read more

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Eddie, Matt, and Teresa, thank you for the best cantina in the company! Always ice cold Dos Equis, warm chips, and fresh tacos ! Thanks for the YEARS of great service and food. Athan read more

Worst meal since my stay in the ICU. The vegetarian "fajitas"? Frozen mixed vegetables with the flavor of the poly bag it was delivered (and possibly cooked to mush) in. The chips were stale. The guacamole? A disservice to the avacado. BUT our wait staff was fantastic. read more

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Best in Burien!!! Great staff, good food and good drinks! The staff is always glad to see you and always friendly...

When I visit from Chicago I always have to go to the Azteca in Burien. They have excellent food and the refried beans are fantastic. I've gotten to know all the servers and they are so friendly and professional. Even though I don't visit very often they remember my exact order. I highly recommend this Azteca to anyone who enjoys Mexican food. read more

Food was ok...definitely better restaurants out there for same cost. By all means, it's not bad but customers is nice! read more

Where do I start. My wife and I use to love this place, and I don't know what has changed. 4/14 is my wife's birthday so I decided to take her here, when we arrived lady in front with blonde hair had a messed-up attitude we asked, if possible, to sit on patio she said no I said no problem. I asked do you guys sing happy birthday and can I order in advance to Suprise my wife she told me they do not do that there. Our waitress was nice bur she was rusty. While we are eating our food I see the staff singing happy birthday to someone else and I felt really disappointed because 20 minutes before I was told they don't do that. My wife and I are eating, and another lady is literally taking our plates away while we are still eating. When I told her we are still eating 10 minutes after we are handed boxes. The restaurant was not pack and we were barley there for 40 minutes. I will not be coming back!! read more

I'll just say shame on me for giving this place a try. The food was horrible, the service was terrible, and I didn't get any value for my money. I will start by saying I grew up on Azteca, and used to love them. I think about the time they closed the locations I loved, was the sign that they were not the same people that opened their doors decades ago. Growing up, we ate the Bellevue location. It probably closed about 1992 and relocated. The food was never the same. We used to also eat at the Eastlake location on lake union, also closed for some time, Totem Lake and the list goes on. This was my first time at this location, and I had heard good things about it over the years, but nothing recently. It honestly may have been the best-looking interior I've seen for an Azteca, but the praise ends there. We ended up here, because our first choice for lunch was closed. I had a lunch special which was soup ad a tostada. First, the glop they put on the table wasn't salsa, it was tomato juice mixed with vinegar and pickled peppers. GROSS! No one in Mexico would call that salsa. The tostada said seasoned ground beef, but it was 100% bland. It tasted like Taco Bell and I don't care what you say, Taco Bell is not Mexican food. The Tortilla Soup actually had a zippy kick and I liked that, but the broth didn't taste like chicken stock and they was so little chicken in the soup, it was an absolute scam. I don't care how many blonde hair blued eye people sit and smile at you, this isn't quality Mexican food, and everyone associated with Azteca should be 100% embarrassed and ashamed that they allowed they name, brand and quality slide to this degree. Now that I have had this experience at multiple locations, it's clear to me that no one here care about their country, original family recipes or legacy. At no point did anyone check on us, ask us how the food was and show any interest in our meal. Viva Mexico! read more

Love this place . We come here every weekend . The main man Andrew takes great care of us. Always gives great recommendations and always brings it out perfect! Never had bad food or a bad experience. It's also nice that on the other side (the bar) they have TVs for the games too! read more

I just got the carne asada burrito for dinner, and it was easily the best plate of food I've ever eaten. And I'm old AND fat, so I've had many. This is not just another US style Mexican restaurant; yes, they have the standards like enchiladas and chimichangas, but they also have a few dishes much more rich and complex. The aforementioned carne asada burrito chief among them, but the Plato Mexicano is also incredible, and the Molcajete also comes to mind. Lamb shank too...so many others. Don't let this place escape you're radar; especially the Burien location is truly excellent. read more

I ordered chicken nachos and it was incredibly bland. It tasted like they just threw all the ingredients together and put it in the microwave. No seasoning on chicken. Disappointed in the quality. read more

Great service and great food. Can't go wrong here . A family favorite for american style Mexican food that isn't a food truck. The carne asada plate is pretty good as well as the arroz con pollo, molcajete and mole enchiladas. My kids love the carne asada burrito and the wet burrito. Most of servers are for the most part nice. Some aren't as attentive as others but if you ask for something they get it to you pretty quickly. read more

Poor food quality with low flavor. The margaritas are way too sweet as well. Too many other choices available

I don't understand why all the bad reviews and low star ratings. I've been coming to Azteca Burien my entire life, 25 years. From its original location, now Wizards Casino, to its two decker location now I have never had a bad experience here. I use to come here for every family occasion. Birthdays. Graduations. Anniversaries. But over the years, as Burien expanded, I still come here regularly for happy hour. I enjoy their Cadillac margaritas and their queso sauce. If you love seafood try the tequila chowder. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I got curbside to go Carne asada street tacos and Mexican rice and it was amazing. The portions were large, cost wasn't bad, staff was friendly, they came right out and it was still warm when I got it all the way home. The salsa was a bit bland but I spiced it up with my own spices and such. I was pretty pleased with this service. They offered only ordering or over the phone. As far as I could tell you could still eat inside if you wanted to as well. But that wasn't something I was willing to do. read more

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Came here for a lunch meeting with a coworker. I ordered the Azteca Burger. It came on a huge platter with two sides of the burger buns separated and contents laid out. The patty was a decent size, there was a TON of lettuce, and it also came with a small side of fries. The burger itself was delicious. The beef patty was juicy and the bacon was crisp! I requested grilled onions instead of raw onions and it made a huge difference. They literally gave me enough lettuce for three burgers. Not sure why, but I would've loved to have more fries instead. But again, who wouldn't right? You can look at my photo for reference. Also seen in the photo is a small serving of fries with my burger. I can legitimately count 10-15 pieces of fries. I don't want to seem too critical, but a more reasonable amount would've been preferred at a dine-in restaurant. The service was great and the atmosphere is very traditional. read more

I think they use all the salt for the margarita rims and not in the food... service was good but the margaritas definitely taste premade and not of lime or tequila. Food was very bland also. Hope they can update this as I love a good margarita and it's close to home read more

I have never had a bad experience at this location. This is my go to for me and my family. We always come here to eat and catch up. I really like the salsa. I also like the honesty that comes from the staff when I ask what dish is better because I cant decide!!! read more

Been eating here for years & tipping 20% take out or eat in trying to support them. They've always given chips & salsa with even take out. When I got to the car I thought they forgot the complementary chips & salsa. Not anymore. I am insulted & that's rare for me but this is so cheap. Fine. I'll continue to eat here but I was still mad when I got home so I called Joe, the Manager. He was not concerned. Ok so for the future years that will get $0 tips for takeout & 10% for dine for everyone with me. or maybe I'll decide not to eat there anymore & let friends know why. read more

Disappointing visit this time (actually last 2 times), this time menu had change (Prices higher, totally mind blowing) and taste of food really really really bland .. maybe I feel this way because I didn't drink booze. came here over 20 plus years Sadly giving second chance and it is no better I won't come back. Too many other options for Mexican food near by... so much more I can share but why... I eat out at Mexican food at least 3 times a week.. only reason they didn't get a 1 Star is due to the young lady server was good... PS. The chips were tiny (broken up) Hopefully they aren't reusing chips. read more

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This place is fantastic. Their customer service is fantastic, the food is fantastic, the margaritas are fantastic, and their happy hour menu is fantastic. Oh, and did I mention they're fantastic?? Seriously though, I love the Burien Azteca. Actually, if I've been informed correctly, this was the first Azteca that started them all. (Their headquarters are across the street.) And I don't know about the other Aztecas, but this one has a happy hour menu with $1.00 menu items and discounted drinks. And be sure to get the Macho Ramos Rita (on the rocks, with salt!) with your scrumpdiddlyupmtions. Arguably, it's the best margarita I've ever had. (And HUGE.) On a last note, any place that will serve me a half a pound of sauteed shrimp and mushrooms drenched in garlic butter sauce? I'll have like 10 of it's babies! read more

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It's been a long time since I've ventured back to the original home of Azteca Restaurants, in Burien. This is what I consider to be the flagship restaurant of the chain. I've been going to Azteca, way back, when they were next to the bowling alley. The restaurant is great and very welcoming, the food is very good and consistent, the service is great and you always get a smile from you servers here at Azteca. The prices are reasonable and the portions kick it. read more

Meh. Not very impressed got the taco salad and to add sour cream to it was $1.50! If I hadn't added it though there was not salsa or anything to moisten the salad. Asked for it without beans and there were beans on it. The salad was mostly lettuce and I wasn't impressed with the quality. The plus was service was quick for the big group we were with, but no one seemed too impressed with their food. Needless to say there has to be a better mexican place around the area, I won't be back. read more

I like Azteca for being a chain you always know the food will be consistently good and what you expect. Good portions for the price. And you get chips and salsa!! Love their fajita quesadilla and unlike other places comes with sour cream and guacamole with no extra charge! Try the skinny margarita, love that its not full of sweet and sour mix! read more

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Our server was named Gabe (short small dude with tattoos on arms) and his customer service was completely horrible. He kept joking around with us like we were his friends when we ordered margaritas and told us all we were drinking was sugar. Also he checked up on every other table table except ours and he was just very rude. read more

Azteca has been a favorite since I was a kid. You can normally always expect great service and food. The last two times we've gone has been a disappointment. Especially this time..When almost finished with my meal finding half of a cockroach in my rice!!! I was disgusted - we didn't even say anything because we couldn't get our waiter to our table and I don't want the free meal coupon - we just won't be back. Disgusted and can't stop wondering if I ate any without noticing..Also there were two dead flies on the window seal next to our table (which wouldn't normally be a big deal...to me) but now I'm just grossed out. read more

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Azteca will always hold a place in my heart. I've been going there since before the "new" building opened up, back when it was across the street. It's good is "okay"/so-so. It's not what it used to be, but it's not terrible. I've been coming her for way too long (not complaining) to the point that I do generally always get good customer service because the bar staff recognizes me. That being said, the food is okay. I think for people wanting to have intro-to-Mexican food it's a good place to start. The flavors aren't terrible, but it doesn't taste fresh and I tend to feel extremely heavy afterwards. It's very fatty/greasy in a half-good/half-bad way, good that it helps make it taste good and bad that afterwards you want to block out the remainder of your day because you'll be lethargic. It's a great atmosphere though, always a pleasure to share birthdays there. Really nice staff, pretty good drinks and it's consistently "okay-to-good" food (not in a bad way). read more

Went there for the first time with my husband and I was impressed! The food was amazing!! I had a peach margarita and it was to die for! Our server was very nice and experienced at her job. A definite A+ all around! read more

This is such a great Mexican restaurant despite being a chain. We were greeted with big genuine smiles from the staff and had warm chips with salsa within five minutes of walking through the front door. All of our food was delicious and well presented. The great news is that they have a good selection of vegan and vegetarian food!!! I can't wait ti come back to this place for more great meals and friendly service! read more

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