Before I start, I think the staff is so friendly and welcoming! The restaurant is gorgeous and the mixed drinks are great. The food was so bland and I don't understand the great reviews on Google but I've found most of the food in this area to be bland. This place is also way overpriced. I was so excited to see the amount of cheese on my food and then I ate my food and it had no flavor. The elote ribs had good flavor but did not like eating it off the cob in tiny pieces, this elote would've been perfection had they just cut the corn off the cob. read more

Azul Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Great food. Quality food. Shrimp is awesome in various dishes. John, our server, did a wonderful job read more

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The food was delicious, the service super quick and pleasant. We had an amazing server his name is James. Between accommodating our needs to already having that next drink coming he was on top of it. The AC needs some work, it was somewhat hot. read more

Azul Cantina - Restaurant. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

I've heard not to eat Mexican food North of the Red River, but this was an exception to the rule! Good salsa, good Mexican food, nice atmosphere, and great service from Michael (and it was his first day)!! I was so tired of fried food, and the taco salad I customized to my taste was outstanding! read more

Lauren C. Was our server, she was very knowledgeable about the menu! She had wonderfully energy and kept our table of 6 well hydrated! She brought the food out and then waiting a few minutes, to come back around to make sure it was all delicious! Well definitely beach next time we are in the area! read more

We went on a Friday night and there was an hour wait... no big deal. They have the coolest outdoor pavilion area to wait and they text you when you're ready. The server Nycole was nice and expedient for the amount of people they had in the restaurant. The food.... the chip and salsa were great. The food had a good flavor and just enough spice BUT mine came out cold. Not luke warm, cold. My daughter's food was warm all except the rice. I sent it back and watched him take it off my plate and put it in the grill. They brought it back with the outside warm and the inside cold. (I had ordered the California burrito). I don't ever send anything back twice so I boxed it up to microwave in the hotel. For a $20 burrito, that was the only hang up. The manager was kind during the experience and the ambiance in the restaurant was great. read more

I am disappointed I didn't try this place sooner!! We made it a birria night at our first visit to Azul Cantina. I sadly did not get any photos. The server checked on us right away, and we ordered queso with our salsa. The queso is seasoned perfectly. Then it was Birria time in Tennessee. The Birria empanadas were HEAVENLY- crunchy on the outside, almost like a Gordita style breading.. and the birria and fillings were tender, flavorful, and truly delicious. The consommé was equally delightful. Then we tried .. what else... but the birria tacos with rice and beans. My family ate all of the scrumptious rice while I was in the restroom, and the server brought us more rice on the house. So generous. The tacos were at the exact same level of quality in taste, texture, appearance, temperature, etc. we took about 2/3 of the birria taco meal home. We tried these fabulously fruity, delicious cocktails from Azul's drink menu and enjoyed them all! Cielo Mangonada (with the added Stoli chamoy vodka) Cantarito Strongly recommend this place for the whole family! read more

My boyfriend and I went here for Valentine's Day, and they were super busy, but service was still on point. The food was very filling and the passion fruit margarita was delicious! The vibes were great as well. Great date spot!! I will say if you plan on going here on a busy weekend, you may have to wait a while. We waited around an hour and a half, but considering it was Valentine's Day Its to be expected. Plan ahead with a reservation, or a call to see if there is a wait! read more

Azul Cantina - Chips and guacamole - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Excellent food, amazing drinks and fabulous service! We had a great meal (all 8 of us in our party). My son got the Burria tacos, another got the burria quesadilla and I had the steak and mushroom fajitas! We also had a pitcher of the Christmas margaritas and they were so delicious!! Elly was our server and made sure everything was spot on for us!! Will definitely be back. read more

Azul Cantina - Burria tacos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Delicious food. Short staffed on a Tues night - service was good but it took a long time (for our party of 3) to get seated & to receive drinks once we ordered. Would return despite this. read more

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Azul Cantina: Where tacos meet tequila and taste buds rejoice. This place is a vibe. From the rooftop views to the bold flavors, Azul Cantina brings the energy and the eats. The tacos? Little flavor bombs wrapped in happiness. The margaritas? Dangerous in the best way. Whoever's behind the bar deserves a raise and possibly a national holiday. Service was quick, the staff was fun, and the atmosphere had that perfect "I could stay here all night" feel. Whether you're out with friends or pretending guac is a food group (guilty), Azul delivers. Pro tip: get the queso. No questions, just do it. read more

It was close to closing time when I went with my gf and her brother. Service was okay. Nice guy, but I didn't get my drink until I was about to leave. I already drunk all my drink. Food was alright. I think it's overpriced tbh. Beautiful, chill and spacious. Could use some improvements on the food I think read more

We came to Azul after a day at Dollywood because we were in the mood for Mexican and were staying close to the restaurant. I had put in the reservation notes that we wanted to sit by the Dolly Parton mural, which I guess they didn't see prior to today. But they cleared a table for us by the mural and made it all work. I loved the open concept of the restaurant: with nice big windows, adorned with plants, comfortable seating, colorful murals, and ambient lighting. I started off my dinner with a mojito. It came out in a nice big glass and you can't go wrong with a classic mojito. Our waiter, Tysin, brought out complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa had a lovely mild kick to it and chips were tasty. For our entrees, we had the chicken and steak fajitas and the chicken quesadilla. Both of our dishes were fantastic. The portion size is very good, and we even had a bit of leftovers to take home with us. Tysin was phenomenal at checking in on us and making our dinner special tonight. If you haven't tried Azul yet and are in this area of town, I highly recommend it. Also, reservations do help for dinner as on a Thursday night they were very busy. And if you really want fantastic and above and beyond service, ask for Tysin to be your waiter. Roger that!! read more

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Azul Cantina was excellent. We were a large party of 18 and our serve Elly was so helpful. He was pleasant, funny, and patient with our big crowd. The food was absolutely delicious and the portions were generous. The cocktails too!!! I highly recommend Azul Cantina to anyone who is looking for Mexican in the area. read more

Elotes ribs were rotten. Asked waiter if it was sauce: "no, that's just the way corn looks sometimes but it's fine to eat" read more

Azul Cantina - Rotten elotes - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

While we waited for our table, we went to the bar and had a drink. Two bartenders were behind the bar and eight people including us were sitting at the bar. It took several minutes before either bartender acknowledged us. I had a Classic Margarita and it was pretty good. It was served in a clear skull glass. However, the rim of the glass was chipped and jagged which I didn't immediately see because of the salt. The glass nicked my lip. I showed the bartender and she promptly poured my drink in a new glass...no apology or empathy. Once seated, we both felt like we were in an oven. One of the hosts told us the AC wasn't working properly and they were waiting for a repairman. I ordered a glass of Cabernet (picture below), first time I have ever had wine poured from a can and served in someone's grandmother's old champagne glass. We ordered Chicken Flautas as an appetizer, they were pretty good. Two of the flautas were filled with severely overcooked chicken, I mean hard as a rock and were inedible. The chips and salsa were very good. The salsa had a good flavor and tasted very fresh. For entrees, my husband ordered Pollo Fondito which he enjoyed tremendously. I had Chimi Steak and Mushroom which was very good, I thoroughly enjoyed it but I wound up with food poisoning and was sick for two days. Needless to say, there are so many Latin style restaurants in the area that are very good and we are interested in trying, sorry Azul, we won't return. On a final note, our server, Reagan, was very attentive and knowledgeable. He is the ONLY reason Azul received more than one star from me. read more

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This is our second time visiting this restaurant and again the food was great. The eggs rolls and entrees were great and flavorful. I tried a different drink this time and it was the El Passion which is similar to a PornStar Martini. It was very delicious. The service was great and Frendy was extremely kind and attentive. He suggested drinks , entrees and ensured everything was to our liking. Can't wait to return. This restaurant has a cute outdoor patio and the weather was perfect. read more

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Food was loaded with salt I couldn't not enjoy the food. Paid bill and left.. Worst place to eat. Won't recommend anyone.

If this review were based on the quality of food and environment inside, then this would be 5 stars. This is some of the best food I have ever tasted. However, the last 3 times we have visited have had extremely poor wait times. We have waited over an hour after ordering to receive our food on multiple occasions. During our last visit, we witnessed 3 different plates be taken back during our wait due to something being wrong. After this same visit, we left something behind at the restaurant by accident. My husband tried calling 10 different times over the span of a half hour and never received an answer. Unfortunately, experiences like this make me not want to dine in again, and am unable to order over the phone if they do not answer. read more

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We loved this place! Food and atmosphere were great! We had the queso, chicken fajitas, and kids chicken quesadilla and loved all of it!

First of all... the FOOD was spectacular!! We loved everything on our plates. We tried the chips, salsa, queso to start and it was great! They give you a lot of chips :) For our entrees my boyfriend got the chicken burrito and I got the chicken fajitas which were delicious and they give you a large portion for what you pay. To drink I got a frozen margarita + coconut and it came in the cutest cup and was so yummy. The only reason we rated less of a star is because according to the employees the A/C has been out several weeks and it was very hot in there. Our sever was very nice and very attentive throughout our visit. Overall it was a pleasant experience. read more

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Food was great, much better than expected. Veggie fajitas and veggie burritos were delicious. Server was very nice and attentive.

My Wife and I stopped here and this place was a pleasant surprise. We've both had Mexican food countless times, but this may be the best fajita meat I've ever had. The chicken and steak were flavored very well and both proteins were incredibly tender, something I really don't expect at Mexican restaurants. The peppers and onions were tasty, and I also tried their black beans that they claim is flavored with pork. They definitely had a different taste to them, and I liked that they didn't just go with the standard black beans. We tried their Corn Rib app which was tasty. I think I'd have liked a little more seasoning on them, but I believe that's more down to personal preference than the restaurant. We got the chips and queso and the queso had a nice consistently and it too was seasoned nicely as a lot of places just provide cheese that's too thin and sometimes just salty. My Wife got a chicken quesadilla which was just like the chicken I got, very tender and very well seasoned. The service was very good and the staff seemed genuinely friendly. My Wife saw that there is another location about an hour away from our home and if that spot is as good as this one, I can see us making regular trips. Great food and service. read more

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The folks who work here are very friendly, their chips and salsa is wonderful. Their queso is also very good. My son and I ordered chicken fajitas to split and I would share that they were delicious but truly meant for 1 person. It's just 1 chicken breast. They make their own corn tortillas and they were soooo good!! Soft, thicker than store bought and very good!! The restaurant had a nice vibe. It wasn't too crowded and it was very clean. Check them out! read more

Azul Cantina - Margarita flight. Original, mango and Blackberry - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Amazing food best Mexican food I've ever had I got the California steak burrito and great service Maria was very helpful and an over great waitress. Really nice interior and overall a fantastic restraint that includes out door seating. Highly recommended. read more

Azul Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We love coming here. The vibe is so wonderful and their food and service has been great. Everything tastes fresh and is full of flavor. Each of us tried something new this time. Priscilla made several suggestions along the way! Nice. She was also very knowledgeable on all aspects of the menu and her recommendations were SPOT ON! From the perfectly grilled salmon, to the Mexican shrimp and grits, to the street tacos No disappointments anywhere. Oh and make sure you try a margarita flight. There are some amazing flavors to choose from and, of course, can plan on a new trio next time too. Priscilla took exceptional care of us throughout our foodie journey here! Don't forget desert either. The Tres Leches is crazy good! Really enjoyed our time here this trip and can't wait to come back. read more

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Not horrible but overpriced in my opinion. Wasn't super impressed with my arroz con pollo but wasn't bad, just average. My son's quesadilla was tiny for the price. read more

i'm going to start off by saying Azul Cantina has a lot of potential , but it definitely missed the mark with me. i'll start off with the only good that i can really think of at this moment , and that is the look of the restaurant itself . very cutesy. the food was lackluster. started off the with queso dip, it came to our table warm . normally , when i'm thinking of cheese dip, i'm thinking of some hot, ooey gooey deliciousness. but the queso dip was mid, at best. but i did like that the dip was served with cantina style chips. next, my meal . ordered the chicken chimichangas, again ... came out warm . and my general preference is to eat my food hot. the rice was bland. the food was just an overall MISS. the best thing about my overall meal was the dragonfruit margarita i ordered. lastly , our waiter . he just gave the impression that he does not want to be there . he wasn't able to give us any viable suggestions, and when one of the ladies in my party complained about the food, he basically said that the items we ordered weren't good options (now, why didn't you say that when you asked for you suggestions). read more

Azul Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Amazing service. Great food. One of the best Mexican places I've been to and now a favorite for my smoky mountains trips. Cheese dip 5 stars and the steak fajitas were amazing. read more

Azul Cantina - Tex-Mex Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Fantastic visit to Azul! This was our first time in and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The food was amazing, the decor was very fun, and the service was top notch! We will absolutely be making a return visit. Easy 5 stars! read more

Put out name in, was told a half an hour, got a message after a half hour it be another half hour. Went up after an hour to the hostess and she would talk to us for a second say a few minutes then talk to someone else, and stop responding or answering our questions on why we were still waiting. After 3 times she asked us for our name again and the said hold on and did not come back to us. read more

The ambiance here was vibrant and modern. The queso was delicious, and I also had the crispy beef tacos. They offer a wide selection of cocktails, and I chose the Summer in Tulum. read more

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Service was lacking. Food was just okay. Fajitas had no seasoning at all. Asked to have them removed from our bill. Place lacks management. Not returning here. read more

We had high hopes for this spot but were overall disappointed. Our server was absentminded, didn't check in on our table after serving us, and wasn't knowledgeable about the menu items or offered to check. She stuck her finger into my cocktail as it was served from the bar. No complimentary chips and salsa here! The food tasted good (queso dip, beef tacos, nachos azul) but the queso and beef tacos were overpriced for what we received. The taco salad was a large portion. The alternative I recommended is Smoky Mountain Burritos Mexican Grill (more authentic, smaller, better quality, and better prices). read more

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Super cute ambience. Loved the Dolly mural and the other cute modern stuff. Service from Lauren was great! She was very attentive and nice. My only complaint is the food. Unbelievably bland. We should have known it would be when we got our chips and salsa. Salsa was so plain literally just tasted like tomato sauce. Not a hint of spice. The chips were so salty. My fajita came out and I knew just by the look it would be so bland. The chicken was in strips not sliced like you usually see. The only vegetables were green and orange peppers. No onion or spice. I don't even think the fajita was seasoned with salt and pepper. The rice and beans almost tasted Indian style??? The rice was the only thing seasoned and it did not taste like Mexican style food. It is shameful to call this a Mexican restaurant. The food was edible but the farthest thing from a Mexican restaurant! read more

Don't sit on the roof if you want a good dinner!Went to order an appetizer and was told "you can only order it when you order your meal the food runners don't want to bring up only appetizers." read more

Great job, José! Enjoyed a great lunch. Food was delicious. We make it a point to come here every time we are in town.

Best Nachos ever! Our server, Elly, was attentive and friendly. He gave good recommendations on our tequila flight, but the highlight of Azul is the Nachos. read more

Beautiful ambiance, attentive service from the host/hostess to our server Priscilla. Food was tasty! Guacamole & Chips were excellent- I'm a huge fan of menus that let a vegetarian know what they can eat and we ordered a Margarita flight that the bartender perfected! We are visiting from out of state, born and raised where Mexican food is a staple and would definitely visit again when we are in town! Thank you for a great experience! read more

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Our service was amazing and our food was great. I had shrimp taco's and beans soooo good. The margarita flight was amazing.. Susan was an amazing server with a smile as big as Texas and I love that. Next time we return to Tennessee we will definitely be dining here again. I read more