After coming to this restaurant time after time I've noticed how aggressive the older lady Luz can be. The food is great, servers are friendly but time after time watching one of the employees in charge belittle and yell at others in front of customers is so embarrassing for them. Ambience has been lost after watching this happen time after time. I read more

This is the 2nd time here thinking the service and food would be better and was disappointed.. Food was just ok and service so slow.

I really enjoyed the food and the ambiance of this restaurant when you walk in you automatically feel the authenticity that you know you're going to experience once you taste the food the decorations and the history that they provide all throughout the restaurant even in the bathrooms is something worth admiring and taking advantage of and I also enjoyed the fresh guacamole cart that came by and he made us a delicious batch and was willing to make any adjustments if we saw fit the food was delicious and plentiful and I definitely would recommend this for a nice birthday celebration with your friends and family read more

I'll start off by saying that Luis our server gave exceptional service - he really was there to please us as his patrons HOWEVER... This margarita was literally $27.75 (see receipt). Yes it was shareable for 2, sure it was "fresh" juice, which if I get a margarita I usually expect...but this is not a fair price. We did not get a drink menu and when asked about the margarita size I don't think we had a chance. Even the receipt doesn't match the description of the margarita we "bought". Highway robbery for this price. The food was ok. Giving it a solid 3/5 for authentic but no flavor and everything has a melted cheddar cheese on it. Sure it was ok for $11.50 compared to Downtown CLT but we basically said we won't be back if that's how much 2-3oz of tequila costs us (before tax and tip). read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Receipt for "jumbo margarita" - 2 top table - Mexican Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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The worst micheladas ever the food is good but be careful to not waste time in micheladas

This place is always so AWESOME !! The people, the ambiance and the food is awesome !! We started off with a pitcher of margaritas which were so tasty and the fresh table side guacamole is the BEST ! I had the Mojarra Frita (pictured) that is my FAVORITE, while my wife had the chicken fajita. She is an expert on fajitas and it was " phenomenal ". Diego was such a great host to this authentic restaurant !! You have got to visit ... truly worth any drive !! read more

Food was absolutely delicious.. I had tried other Mexican restaurants since we've moved here and couldn't find a favorite one until today. Super friendly. We didn't wait at all. And of course the food. So happy my husband picked this place!!! I love fried ice cream which they had and ugh if it wasn't cuz I was full I would have ate it all!! read more

We go to Azteca once a week and enjoy their fresh Ceviche de mojarra. It's always a pleasant outing read more

Let me say out of the gate that I am a mexican food snob . I lived in Mexico for a while and americanized mexican food just makes me salty. I had all but given up on finding western style Mexican food until I tried Azteca. When you walk into the building, it feels like you are in a Mexican restaurant. The decor is over the top yet tasteful and the staff is very friendly. I'd like to say I've tried a diverse cross-section of the menu, but I haven't. I'm in love with their cheese enchiladas. They use REAL cheese...not that creamy slop that seems to be the staple of every Mexican restaurant west of the Rockies. I've been here with friends and they told me that every thing they had was delicious, and I trust most of them. My partner though...he can't be trusted to review anything that isn't deep-fat fried :) If you want tasty Mexican food that is a little different from the norm, Azteca is the place for you...and me! read more

I've read so many great reviews for Azteca so we decided to give it a try on Sunday. It was pretty busy around 2:30p so I took it as another good sign. I was disappointed. The two stars are for the decor and the clothes worn by staff. Colorful and very nice. The menus-all 4 that we received-were gross: salsa or beans or some other residue in them or on them. There were 4 of us. Starter-salsa was decent but very thin. It's served with a coleslaw. The basket of chips was also small and had about 16 chips in it, if that. We were given one small bowl of salsa and one small plate with about 2 tablespoons of coleslaw. There were 4 of us. I asked for another salsa and it was brought. When I asked for another basket of chips the waiter acknowledged my request, twice-yes, I asked two different times, and we never received them. I didn't ask a third time because-ugh. The wait to order was a while, as was the time it took to get our meals. The Food-I usually try a ground beef hard taco when trying a new Mexican restaurant; however, I didn't see that as a possibility on their menu, so I ordered the piccadillo flautas. They were small, like frozen taquitos. The beef lacked flavor, so I spooned what little salsa we had left onto them to try to make them better. You get 3 of them. I forced myself to eat one. My husband ate one and agreed that it lacked flavor. The rice had some weird swampy flavor. I thought that but didn't say it out loud. I let my 13 year old son taste it and he said it tastes like pond water smells. I tried to drink my coke to get the flavor out of my mouth, but it also had that flavor. Maybe they have bad plumbing. My husband ordered the camarones La Diablo, a dish he gets at every Mexican restaurant and he didn't care for it, and he never complains. My son got the cheeseburger and the patty was almost invisible on the large bun. He loved the fries. My daughter ordered a ground beef burrito and she enjoyed her food except the rice. The three of them ordered sprites and all said their drinks tasted weird...like nasty water-likely the ice. I wish I'd taken pics, but we were starving and by the time we got our food we just wanted to eat. Maybe it was an off day, but I've never had Mexican food this bad and it's a favorite. It just wasn't good...not even subpar. read more

Pretty good, but I have a few complaints. My complaints: *The STYROFOAM cups came with STRAWS already in them. Both of these are horrible for the environment. You shouldn't assume your customers want straws. *Out of the 10 people in our party, one person got sick from the Quesadilla and beans. *The service took a while. *Stalls In restrooms do not lock, and have holes in the door, so much for privacy. *Cheese Quesadillas had cheese on the outside. A little shady. Traditionally, cheese comes on the inside. *When I asked the waiter if kids meals came with drinks, he didn't respond. I assumed that was a yes. Little did I know, drinks did NOT come with kids meals and we ended up paying overpriced $3 each for drinks for 6 kids. Good Things: *waiter was kind *cool atmosphere and decorations. *Chips And Cheese Dip was delicious read more

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The absolute worst Mexican food of my entire life. The food is bad. The interior? Beautiful! The service? Satisfactory. The food? Incredibly bland. I will hand it to them that the table side guacamole is a fun treat. My boyfriend got the pollo con crema and it was literally chicken bits thrown together with hot sour cream. I got the pollo chipotle and it truly didn't have any more flavor that the hot sour cream. There could not have been a single spice in either dish beyond the salt we put on it at the table. Usually, even if a dish is bland you can spice it up with the salsa... not here. The salsa lacked any depth beyond just wetness. By the time we tried our main courses, we couldn't help but laugh. Our server was very sweet and I didn't have the heart to send back both dishes, that would have been uncomfortable and we were very hungry. We have heard rave reviews about this place since we first moved to Charlotte and we were really excited to try it!! By the time we walked out there were even tons of people waiting to get in. I could not be more confused right now as to why people are so eager to eat here. I hope that the food team is able to take this feedback, and the feedback of others, seriously and make some changes. read more

What happened to Azteca? Used to be our go too for nachos and fresh margaritas. The cheese on the nachos was not real cheese. The margarita was like a snow cone. All ice. What a disappointment. They had the TV and boom box blaring. Guess this was will be off the list. Sad. But on a positive note. The service was very good. Our bartender Louis was very attentive. read more

We went there for Cinco de Mayo and ordered three premium margaritas. A large banner at the checkout displayed free tee shirt with margarita. When we checked out the Vehja manager refused us the tee shirts and told us the special was only for the standard margarita. Food is okay, management $ucks. read more

Loved the atmosphere and ambiance! The service was excellent and the entire staff were very friendly and accommodating. Leo was a terrific server! We enjoyed every minute of our experience at Azteca! read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas de Puerco Specialty was delicious! Very filling and served hot. - Mexican Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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I have been coming to this restaurant for years and this is the first time I was disappointed by the service. The Baja fish tacos were good but only had fish nuggets on the taco with shredded carrots. Angela our waitress was in a serious funk and it showed in her work no refills, no water, no would you like dessert she just did the bare minimum. They are slipping. read more

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10/10 food 10/10 service 10/10 drinks 10/10 decoré Definitely go check this restaurant out. read more

Food, Service and Ambiance exceeded my expectations!!! High Quality Food!!! This is a must for any gathering!!

Azteca has been our place to go, but the last two times have been getting bad. The last time the service was terrible. It took 22 minutes just too get to order or food. Couldn't get any refills. I had to get up an flag someone down to get our check. It appears to be owned by Los Tres Amigos... Has it always been this!? Or is this a new owner? Azteca is taking a downward spiral. read more

My husband and I have never been here before so figured we would give it a try. We came here on Saturday night right after we saw the Comedian Dane Cook at the Oven Auditorium. It was not too busy here, but that didn't surprise us since it was about 2 hours before closing. There are a TON of decorations and lots of interesting things on the wall to look at. Our server was extremely friendly and helpful when it came to questions about the menu. They brought us chips and salsa to start off with. Both kinds of salsa that they bring are excellent. I ordered a taco salad. On the menu it said it comes with tomatoes. More like... "tomato". One half a slice. Lots of cheese, lettuce and beef. The honey mustard dressing was bland and had no flavor. The taco shell was stale. Was not a big fan of it. My husband ordered a grilled chicken salad. Not sure what the exact name was but it was HUGE! The grilled chicken was good... it had lettuce and cucumbers and avocados. The ranch dressing was bland and there was SO much on the salad that it was "soupy". (We didn't know the dressing was gonna come already mixed in. Had we have known that, we would have approached that differently). When we asked for the bill, they gave us this pretty sweet dessert. Idk what it was but that was the BEST part. Staff was friendly and the establishment was clean. But the food could have been better. Was just too bland and watery. read more

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We love this Mexican restaurant and have gone here for years! The staff is always welcoming, the food is excellent and the piña coladas are amazing!!! read more

First time ever going since I left the country, the food was great and seasoned good read more

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Love me some Azteca. Best Mexican food in the land and the queso is delicious. Ivan took care of our large group and did a great job!

Charged 3 dollars for one drink after deciding to leave because we never got our order took. The manager wouldn't take off the bill, told me ALL SALES FINAL. Place is a Joke. Also I saw a roach crawling on the wall. read more

Have been going there for so many years...always pleasant staff, great food, wonderful guacamole, and top notch service! Would absolutely recommend! read more

Very good Mexican food, prepared perfectly. Large portions. Our favorite in south charlotte.

Service was great! However, I order rice with chicken, the plate had more onions then rice and chicken. The prices were way to high for the quality of the food they provided. read more

Craving nachos so got an order to go. did the Jalapeno nachos and added chorizo. It was loaded with chorizo which added a great spice. Huge portion and they still gave me a side of chips with their two salsas. I went in to pick it up and all the staff were wearing masks. They had hand sanitizer when I walked it and plexi glass or what not in front of the register. Definitely doing their part to keep customers safe. read more

The service was good. The foot came out fast They let me to change the manu a bit. Camarones las palmas was very delicious. This is a good family restaurant, good environment read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Camarones palmas with rice - Mexican Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Good Mexican food! I liked my combination plate with beef enchilada, chile reallano, and beef taco. The portions were generous! Tasty beef and savory enchilada! The combination plate also includes rice and refried beans and Mexican coleslaw too. It was a wonderful bargain at around $12. My husband had the chile verde and said it was good too. We got chips and salsa too, loved the salsa. We had takeout so cannot speak to the in house dining. Delivery was excellent! read more

Excellent hospitality of the staff. Nice atmosphere and great food. We don't visit the restaurant frequently, but every time we do it delivers a pleasant experience read more

Enjoyed eating here on Sunday with a group of 8. We were seated promptly when we showed up without making any reservations. The waiter was extremely helpful and was attentive. He came back every time someone was running low on drinks. We always order the guacamole that they come around and make fresh and its some of the best guac I have tasted. The location itself is wonderful and the space is quite big and they utilize it well. The food itself is some of the best Mexican food I've had in the Carolinas. I constantly ask my friends "is it as good as Azteca?" I usually order the chicken carnitas or arroz con pollo and I have never been disappointed. When I used to live in Charlotte I would frequent here for lunch and their specials are excellent with many starting at around $7. Overall great place with excellent affordable food. read more

Azteca Mexican Restaurant - Fresh Guac - Mexican Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Stopped here for lunch today with my wife and daughter. Service was decent but nothing special. Food was subpar for the price. Take it or leave it type place. read more

Went with some friends last weekend and had a great time. Food was very good, guacamole made table-side was great and prices are fair as well. Great time had by all. read more

Today was my first time eating at this establishment and I must say that I had a great dining experience. I'm originally from California and just moved out to the Charlotte area not too long ago. Since moving here, I hadn't found any mexican restaurant that impressed me. That all changed today when my barber recommended Azteca to me after my haircut was finished. I then decided to drive over since I was very hungry. Upon stepping inside, I first notice the decor. Then I noticed the staff's outfits. I was promptly seated and then met my server Omar. He was very attentive and courteous the whole time which means alot to me because in other establishments, i've been put on the back burner since there were larger parties and i was only a party of one. On top of the attentiveness, my food was brought out quickly and was nice and hot. I had the carne asada plate and everything was perfect from the tortillas which melted in my mouth to the carne itself, which was seasoned just right to the frijoles y arroz. I could go on but i'll leave it there. The margarita that i enjoyed with my meal was also exquisite. I must say that a new customer has been gained today and I very much look forward to returning! read more

This was my first visit here. The atmosphere is a cool vibe but I'm not a fan of overwhelming Mexican decor and tables. The food is mediocre barely authentic. The dessert was delish. It was the apple chimichanga with vanilla and chocolate ice cream. read more

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This place was a go to Mexican favorite 10-15 years ago in the Matthews area but it seems those days are long gone. The service was fine but the food came out way too fast which is usually a bit of an omen. There was no flavor in either entree. The beans and rice were ok but the enchiladas and chimichanga had zero flavor. It seems like either the food is old and microwaved when ordered or they don't use any seasoning at all anymore. Might as well just run for the border next time. read more

One of my favorite Mexican food places in Charlotte. I've gotten great food and service every time I'm here. My only annoyance is when there's a mariachi band walking around playing and they stop and play for you and your girl and basically peer pressure you into a tip. I get it...you're making a living too...but....don't hover and make me look like a jerk if I don't tip you. Overall though, this place is nice. I will continue to eat here. read more

Great authentic Mexican food and great service!. Fantastic table side service for fresh guacamole made to your taste with fresh made chips! I highly recommend you dine here! read more

Service was not very good. Food was bland for a Mexican restaurant. Portions are very big, prices are not too bad. Right after we ate our food and paid the bill, we stand up and turn around and saw a huge water bug crawling down the floor. Wish we saw it before we ordered and ate our food. read more