[[HIGHLIGHT]]I almost want to gate keep this place so it doesn't get over crowded. That's how great of an experience we had.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] To start our waitress Sara was a 10/10. All servers from this point on will be compared to her. She was so attentive but never hovering. It's byo so we brought a bottle of Espolon. They made us a pitcher of spicy mango margarita mix to go with it. It was perfect! They gave us tahin rimmed glasses which was also amazing. The food was incredible. Everything was delicious. I normally don't order nachos but their Boris nachos looked good and man they were even better than they looked. Can't wait to go back. read more

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- Bright, inviting restaurant with vibrant framed wall art and fun table/chair design; Light, casual atmosphere - Service was cordial: our waiter was warm and friendly, though he got busier as the evening went on; he still checked in several times to make sure everything was good - Food was overall very good: elote was nicely seasoned, but the corn had very small kernels and wasn't very plump--pricey at $7; quac and chips were fresh and served in a cute piggy (or maybe cow) dish, though the portion was on the small side; chicken quesadilla was generously filled with chicken and gooey cheese--no sauces/salsas came on the side, so we had to request sour cream; shrimp fajitas were tasty and well-seasoned, though the shrimp were chopped rather than whole--includes side of rice and beans and two tortillas; street tacos were huge and loaded with meat (note that mixed proteins are charged at the price of the most expensive choice)--chorizo and spiced pork were flavorful, but the steak was surprisingly bland and under-seasoned - Automatic 3% convenience fee added to the bill - Street parking only read more

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THE FOOD ---------------- + Elote - DELICIOUS. Whole corn was perfectly grilled and each and every bite was addictively tasty with the chili powder, queso fresco and mayo mixed in. + Guacomole & Salsa - Verrry, verrry good. Possibly some of the BEST guacamole we've ever had. It wasn't super thick and was so smooth, which made it easy to dip the chips in. Unfortunately, we had a surplus of chips compared to guac so we definitely could have used a larger serving. + Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla - Perfect for our kids. Quesadilla was simple, but delicious and hot right off the grill. Plenty of chicken inside too. + Shrimp Fajitas - Delicious. There was a lot of ingredients mixed in - roasted peppers, onions and lots of melted cheese on top. Only knock was that there were just 2 large tortillas. We could have used 1 more large one or a bunch of smaller ones. + 3 Tacos - Chorizo, Carne al Pastor and Bistec tacos were all excellent! There was sooooo much meat pouring out from each one, so to say the amount of meat in the order was generous is understating it. ==== The Chorizo was actually sliced pieces of sausage, which was good, but I do love the ground version more. Nevertheless, still super flavorful. ==== If you love a good kick, the Carne al Pastor is for you. A bit too spicy for me, where it overpowered the flavor of the meat. ==== The steak actually wasn't really seasoned, which was a surprise. However, in a strange way, it worked considering all of the ingredients mixed in - onions, scallions. BUT, if you were to just eat the steak outside of the taco, you might find it disappointing. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Waiter was friendly, however, he always seemed very busy, so it was tough flagging him down when we needed him sometimes. + Despite it being very busy on a Saturday evening, food arrived very quickly after we ordered, THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Located right in the heart of the Rutherford downtown area where there are plenty of other restaurants. + No private parking lot, so street parking is your only option. + [[HIGHLIGHT]]Spacious restaurant and beautifully decorated inside, especially in the back half where the tables and chairs have designs on them.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] + [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music was constantly blaring, some traditional Mexican music, but they also mixed in reggaeton, which was interesting considering that it was a Mexican restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] + [[HIGHLIGHT]]Relatively clean interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- + [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was busy on a Saturday evening at 6 PM and as early diners left, more folks just kept coming in, so we KNEW we made the right decision coming to dine here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Loved it here! As someone who loves lengua (tongue) tacos, these were great! They are also hard to find so I was excited to see them on the menu. I know tongue can sound very off-putting but when cooked right, it is so tender and flavorful. These lengua tacos were no exception! Bursting with flavor and filled, these are some of the heartiest street tacos I've ever had. The chips w/ guacamole and salsa were nice too. Perhaps not the best I've had but very good. The chips were fresh and the salsa was interesting. For the guacamole, this is personal preference but I prefer a chunkier guacamole. This one was very smooth. I also ordered the horchata which was good but a bit too sweet for me. The restaurant is BYOB. You can bring wine and they have a sangria mix for $15 and they'll turn your wine into Sangria. It was yummy! The service was very nice. Everyone was kind and friendly. The food came out quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was great. I loved the tables and decor. They also had a giant TV playing the World Cup games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All-in-all, a delicious place. I will definitely be returning. Thank you, Azteca! read more

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I hadn't been to Azteca in a long time, and everything was just as delicious as I remembered! Always such high quality ingredients and awesome flavors. Brunch was fantastic! My birria street tacos were melt in your mouth divine! Loved the cactus and scallion cooked with it. And the horchata pancakes were so good! Fluffy with a lovely cinnamon and vanilla flavor without being sweet, so the fresh strawberries, banana, whipped cream, and homemade caramel sauce went with it just perfectly! Also the steak, shrimp, and rice & beans my boyfriend ordered were excellent! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful place too, and lovely service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] BYOB too which is great. read more

Azteca Restaurante Mexican Cuisine - Birria street tacos and Horchata Pancakes. Yum!! - Mexican Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Great food. Really delicious. Butttttt sooooooooooo expensive. Guess they think it's the Ritz! Cmon!

Restaurante Azteca 15 Park Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 Azteca Tostones With Guacamole Elote Chicken Chimichanga Birria Tacos Al Pastor Burrito Horchata Latte It's time take a drive to downtown Rutherford for a taste of Mexican cooking! One of the coolest experiences was eating common entrees with a unique twist. Of course, I've had my fair share of plantains and corn on the cob. This time, I tried fried bananas with their homemade guacamole. The elote was smothered in creamy mayo sauce and topped with chili powder. Simple variations make a world of difference. There were many types of tortillas and proteins to choose for your main course. The only problem you'll encounter is choosing one because you'll want them all! The consomé sauce was the backbone to the tender, beefy birria tacos. The chicken chimichanga and Al pastor burrito were packed with so much meat, rice and beans you'll definitely need utensils to devour these bad boys! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I highly recommend dining in to enjoy these plates in their literally colorful, vibrant restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They're also BYOB, so don't forget your preferred vino or cerveza with your meal! #restauranteazteca #rutherfordnj #parkaverutherford #elote #tostones #birriatacos #chickenchimichanga #ElPastorBurrito #horchatalatte read more

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This restaurant has amazing customer service and the wait staff is right on point... However, the food was just okay. The issue was that the food was very bland... I had to put spicy sauce on my burrito, just to wake it up... On a different perspective, the place has an awesome Mariachi band!!! I would come back to watch the FIFA games and have a few drinks but that's about it... read more

My co worker recommended this place and I was shocked I never had it before, living so close to it. We ordered it to work and I was pleasantly surprised with how good the food was! Had the guacamole and plantable chips which were cooked to perfection! I could not get enough of it. Then I had the tropical tacos (pineapple and shrimp), and I'm still thinking about them. This will be my go to order from now on. I am still in shock I live so close and never had them. Told my husband this is our new spot to order Mexican food at. So yummy! Even though the food was delivered - it was still fresh and warm! Huge plus! read more

Azteca Restaurante Mexican Cuisine - Tropical Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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If you ask my kids where do you want to go eat they will always say Azteca. It just never disappoints. The chimichangas used to be the best. They are still the best I have tried, but I would prefer them a little more crunchier on the outside. The birria tacos special came with a soda and they were delicious and pretty filling for $13 I was contemplating of giving a 4 star because of the added 3% convenience fee. I prefer a discount on cash payments than an added fee. The food is always on point and the service is good so I ll keep it at 5. read more

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Attended a baby shower and have visited this restaurant years prior. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Since my last visit they have updated the inside. They used to have very colorful wall decor and seating that seemingly was handpainted, which I loved! Noe they have changed their interior design and have tiles on the walls (pictured) and a more neutral theme, it seems. The place is a lot more open and inviting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I am not positive if the private room was there previously or if that also was new. Their food never disappoints. We had a sampler to start and their guacamole is delicious, as well as their chicken flautas and empanadas. For my meal I got a chicken quesadilla / you cannot go wrong with a good quesadilla! We were there for a while and I don't know the logistics of how long the table was reserved for etc but my only complaint was that it seemed as though the wait staff, one of the gentlemen to be specific, seemed annoyed with our table by the end. Definitely made the experience not as good as it would have been if it weren't for his demeanor. We were a large party but he seemed bothered and over it after a certain point which was off putting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nonetheless, Azteca is a clean, beautiful restaurant with delicious food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you are the in the area and enjoy Mexican/American cuisines, definitely stop in, PS Rutherford is a dry town so they do not serve alcohol. read more

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Love me some Azteca! BYOB makes all more fun when coming here. Load up on good food and get some marg mixers and have an amazing time! This place has killer food. Everything from the tostones and guac to the bowls, burritos and quesadillas are all amazing here. My personal favorite is the Steak Nachos. I can't come here and not order some for the table! The birria here is also good! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is a bit louder and is large enough for groups but intimate enough for a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Great place if you want to grab some Mexican food in the area of Rutherford. Came here after an event and this place turned out to be an event itself. Granted I think they were hosting a party, but it was still great place to hangout. It's BYOB so bring your own bottle. The food came out delicious and the service was amazing. Wish I grabbed some pictures, but everything was cooked well and had some great flavors. We had the steak plates and a steak tacos. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place actually used to be different in terms of decoration and spacing. They renovated with new seating, fresh paint.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to check out if you're in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely one of the prettiest restaurants I've been to![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Met family here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Service: 5 Our server was a lovely young woman who gave us time with our appetizer before asking if we were ready to order, and our meals came out pretty much together, which I've noticed lately in some restaurants hasn't been the case, unfortunately. Food: 3 1/2 We started with the guac/salsa/chips. The guacamole came in a beautiful stone molcajete, looked like lava rock, and it was very good. The chips tasted homemade, not standard bagged tortilla chips, nice touch. The salsa was unusual, kind of a mustard yellow color, but it was tasty. Our server said it's their house salsa, homemade, "all vegetables." There was no hint of cheese, so perhaps they use yellow tomatoes? Anyway, pretty good, though liquidy. One person had a burrito bowl, and he demolished it, must've been good! His wife had a quesadilla; quite a good portion, 4 large triangles, and she took 2 home. This was served with a little sour cream and a little guacamole. Hubs and I both ordered vegetarian fajitas. They were okay, not superb. I've not had veg fajitas before that had melted mozzarella (or equivalent Mexican cheese?) on top! They're served with a long oval dish, yellow rice on one end, and beans in a sauce taking up the rest of the plate. You get at least 4 flour tortillas to wrap the veggies in. Didn't stay for coffee and dessert, wanting to catch the once-an-hour train back to the City, but they did have desserts and coffees on the menu. They have a separate brunch menu, and during the week a lunch special. I didn't take any food photos but I couldn't resist taking the tables and chairs! [[HIGHLIGHT]]A lot of thought went into the décor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This hidden gem in Rutherford is a perfect date night spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was quiet, not busy, and the service was top tier.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They are very attentive to your table, and so kind! I would recommend getting the Guacamole dip trio- it came with roasted corn, cheese and bacon, and roasted pineapple guacamole- it was phenomenal! The roasted pineapple one was my absolutely favorite- the pineapple meshed so well with the avocado. Also, the Birria tacos were soooo yummy! For me, after a few minutes the tortillas become less crispy and more chewy, but I think that is with any corn tortillas (I'm more of a flour tortilla girl) Would definitely come back here to try more of their menu options! read more

The food here is sooo good. They arnt cheap with the portions either. I had the bowl and the amount of juicy steak on it was impressive. The margarita pitcher they offer isnt really margarita mix...its more like lemonade with selzter mixed in but it still tastes good if not better than most margarita mixers. Also, their Lemonade is made fresh and its delicious. I do notice that they charge some type of convenience fee on the bill and i have no idea wat it is. It doesnt say its a credit card fee or anything, its just there. Other than that, if you love mexican food as much as i do, this is def a place to check out. read more

Azteca Restaurante Mexican Cuisine - Margarita pitcher - Mexican Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

Wow! What a hidden gem! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is HUGE![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They even have a party room available for private dinners.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Although there are no windows the whole place feels so light and airy because of the interior design choices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff were attentive, friendly, and answered all of my questions. My group of 4 (3 adults, 1 toddler) dined here the other day. We had the nachos to share, tacos, burrito, and my toddler of course had chicken tenders and fries! We all loved our meals. Azteca is a BYOB establishment but they are able to make sangria! We were all full and happy with our meals. Cant wait to visit again! read more

Azteca in Rutherford, NJ. I found your next spot to check out! @azteca_nj offers so much! It's BYOB, has great food and if you're lucky you will get a free Marachi band performance! I went for @rutherford.nj__ first night of Summer Wednesdays part of Dining Out Rutherford series! @azteca_nj served delish Chorizo Queso Fundido, Birria Tacos, Steak Fajitias and amazing chimichanga (make sure to add mole sauce)! The flan was also delicious! The service was also amazing!! Insta: @thehungrysw read more

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I found this place here on Yelp while looking for a place near the comedy show we were going to. The food and reviews looked great. We were not disappointed at all. We found parking right across the street with no problem at all. Our server was very sweet and attentive to us during our meal. We ordered our meals and then decided to add the queso afterwards. We were pleasantly surprised that it came out before our entrees since we ordered it late. The skillet was bubbling with melted cheese. Definitely hot and very tasty. My shrimp dish was very tasty as well. My boyfriend really enjoyed his tacos as well. We will definitely be back when we are in town. read more

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This place has been on my to-do list for a while and I'm glad I finally made it. The food is absolutely fantastic! I had the Mer y Tierra ( perfectly grilled ribeye and jumbo shrimp). What a spectacular dish. Topped with grilled scallions, a side of hot sauce and the obligatory rice and beans. It was quite the feast. The decor is artistic and very colorful. The lighting could be dimmer and there should be some fun music playing, but nothing that'll keep me from returning. Be warned, like most restaurants these days they are slightly understaffed. The people that were on were working their tails off. Overall a top notch experience. My only beef is that this will be on my regular rotation. Fortunately Rutherford doesn't have any crappy restaurants and it's pretty tough to decide where to go. Such problems. read more

Azteca Restaurante Mexican Cuisine - Mexican Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

Came here with a few friends for a quick dinner on a Friday night. I ordered the Birria Tacos which were delicious with the beef. Slightly messy to eat, but tasty nonetheless. We had ordered the chips and guac to share - guac was nice, portion maybe slightly on the smaller side, and chips were slightly too salty. Service was great as water was refilled quickly and was asked if needed hot sauce or anything else as we got our food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is nice with some nice decor and spacious seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would recommend! read more

Was in the mood for something different and a friend actually recommended Azteca. Was able to be seated relatively quickly. The menu had lots of options. We all got the steak nachos to split which were very yummy. I got the flautas as my entree that were a little over cooked as the chicken was tough to chew through. My boyfriend got the fried chimichanga and WOW. It's like the size of a football. He was raving about it the whole time. I'd come back and try something different but definitely had an overall positive experience. read more

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Buen ambiente, buena atención excelente comida. Se los recomiendo 100% no se arrepentirán. read more

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I very much enjoyed my chicken enchiladas with a group of five guys squeezed into a table for four. The chips are good and have a special salsa that I rarely see. I'm not sure exactly what it was, but it was pretty good. Everyone at my table enjoyed their meals. The decor has some interesting touristy items like hats. On the downside, the service was not too good. The waitress would tell us she would be right back, but disappear for a 10-15 minutes despite not being that busy. On the upside, this is the place to go for Sangria - provided that you BYOB! They'll mix it up for you. read more

The food in this restaurant is very fresh and good. It has very nice decor,mexicsn style furniture. Their service is very good and staff very corteous. We order the guac with green plaints,A Carnitas bowls,Chicken Crisp Tacos (tex-mex) and finisshed with a fried ice cream. Everything was delicios... Just wished the Tacos was a bit less salty. Second time here,we will return! read more

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had to send back my food twice. first time my steak fajita was so well done as I ask for medium rare and the second time it came back well done but raw yes raw in the middle. never got to eat only my daughter had her meal. after all that they gave me my bill and When they returned it for Me to sign it was a different amount. They charged me for another customers bill WTH it wasn't even busy. I had to wait like 20 minutes for the to fix it. Hopefully, I'll get my credit. Never again!! read more

Decided to come here for my boyfriend's birthday. It's BYOB and there's plenty of seating inside. We ordered the enchiladas suizas (one with chicken and other with roasted veggies) and they were delicious. We also ordered chips, guac, and salsa as an app (wished they would serve complimentary chips and salsa). The guac was decent nothing special but the salsa was creamy and tangy so that was a nice twist. Like others said, it's a little pricey but overall a decent Mexican place in the area. read more

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Really really delicious fresh food. My boyfriend and I stopped in to place an order to go. They do have some little tables outside and during Dining Under The Stars. Super friendly service and quick too. We got the chicken nachos to start and they were absolutely delicious. The homemade tortilla chips are a winner here, thick and crunchy. Perfect to hold a big scoop of nacho toppings. The grilled chicken was flavorful and juicy. All the toppings were fresh, no complaints here. My chicken salad was great too. I would probably get the sauce on the side next time but other than that it was fantastic. The steak burrito bowl was perfect too. The guacamole was really tasty. I would definitely order from here again. As we walked out I caught a glimpse of someone's taco order and it looked delicious. Stop by to get your Mexican craving filled. read more

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The food was really good! i got a simple chicken, rice plate, and beans plate which was very delicious! atmosphere akd waitstafwas very nice

As I continue my quest for the Mexi-Can badge, we hit Rutherford, NJ for a taste of Azteca. We start off with our usual chips and guac. Both were very good. I was very disappointed with the amount of guac. It was a fairly small container. I shouldn't have any chips searching for a place to get dunked as you near the end of the batch. Very tasty and seasoned well but even using the guac sparingly, we ran short way too early. For dinner, I ordered the Chicken Enchiladas and my wife ordered the chicken chimichanga. Mine came with rice, black beans and a slice of avocado. I was disappointed in my dinner. The enchiladas weren't done well in my opinion. It was almost as of it was reheated. I'm not saying it was, but it has that per texture to it when you reheat something. Rice and beans were eh. Now luckily there's two sides to this particular coin. My wife said her chimichanga was excellent. It looked phenomenal to me and luckily she couldn't finish it. So I was able to sneak a piece and it was very, very good. It would be hard to top that chimichanga. So tonight, we batted .385. Chimi was excellent. Enchiladas we struck out and the guac and chips was a deep fly ball to left field but was caught at the warning track... read more

Homemade Mexican at its finest. Fast, fresh, and delicious served to order with a twist of family secrets seasonings. Friendly service with a special lunch menu and delicious desserts. Old style Mexican favorites like are presented on authentic plates with fresh ingredients and definitely worth a try. Cost for today's prices were surprisingly good and plenty to take home for a midnight snack. read more

Azteca Restaurante Mexican Cuisine - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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The ambiance and service here are both on point. It's BYOB and they make great pitchers of sangria and margaritas. The food itself was just average to me. They do have a really large menu so maybe I'll give something different a try the next time. read more

Everything was delicious! For starters: I ordered the chips and guacamole to start. My husband got the Steak Empanadas. He also had a horchata. Our mains: I asked for the grilled vegetables on the chef's salad with steak. He got the Pechuga a la Mexicana. His empanadas came with a nice little "flight" of red sauce, green sauce, and guacamole. He loved the flaky, crispy crust. My order of guacamole came with a good portion of nice warm chips. My salad had a wonderful, flavorful dressing that really went well with the fresh tomatoes and greens. His chicken was juicy and came with a side of yellow rice and black beans. We liked everything we ordered enough to come back tomorrow! The plates are pretty big, so we ended up taking our order of sweet, crunchy-outside-creamy-inside maduros home for dessert later. read more

Pretty good spot. Not overly expensive. I would not recommend steak, not the best quality. But everything else pretty good. The guac and chips are great. The fajitas are not what most would expect, it's not sizzling on a hot plate it's combined already and very good. Def get the tacos. BYOB. Not too bad. read more

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Good Mexican food. Nice atmosphere that is inviting . Service OK. Street parking can be tough, metered parking . Remember no liquor license . read more

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Pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. Everything was so tasty. Spacious restaurant, friendly staff, affordable prices and deliciously seasoned food all contributed to an enjoyable dinner out. Next time will have to bring a bottle (BYOB) and enjoy with friends. read more

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Azteca was our go to Mexican restaurant in town for many years. Even though the food was always on the pricier side, the food was always delicious and worth the price. Their rib-eye quesadillas were always one of my favorites. Recently we ordered take-out and discovered that they have changed the way they prepared their dishes much to our disappointment. The quesadillas were prepared with NO cheese at all. The very name quesadilla is derived from QUESO which means cheese. They were tasteless. The tacos and the empanadas were fried in dirty oil and we couldn't even tell what was in them. They even looked scary. I really can't imagine what they were thinking when they decided to change the way they prepare what was once a a menu filled with delicious food. I hope they reconsider and go back to the way they used to prepare the dishes that made them one of our favorites for so long. read more

i can't believe i have not given a review for here with how many times i come here! I absolutely love this restaurant!!! i can not recommend enough!!!! 1) the ambiance is so cozy they always have it decorated to go with the season! 2) the service is great! but please do wear masks in the kitchen. as i noticed there was a cook with his mask off but im hoping this was just a one time thing. 3) the food is great! i typically get the Azteca chicken quesadilla and the steak tacos!! The churros I wouldn't recommend nor the rib eye / tacos al pastor. All in all this is my go to mexican place. i love it:) read more

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Rolled in on a Sunday night for a quick dinner. The decor was very nice, especially their carved and colorful chairs. I wish the food was decent though. I ordered a chicken burrito bowl, and took out pretty much all the ingredients because I am fussy. I expected the chicken to have some flavor, like eating at Chipotle, but to my dismay, it was plain, boneless chicken, cut up and fried in oil. My friend's quesadilla was okay, but nothing something to come back for. This was also the first Mexican restaurant I've been to that didn't offer us complimentary chips and salsa. I'm hesitant to come back, considering there are plenty of Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

Azteca Restaurante Mexican Cuisine - Chicken Burrito Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Azteca is the go to spot for my husband and I. The food is always delicious and it's easy to call in an order for take out. The dine in experience is nice as well. The environment is clean and pleasant. It is a bit pricy, but if you're in the mood for Mexican food and in the Rutherford area, you should definitely check it out! read more