This was my first time at any Azul location, and I'd definitely recommend it if you're looking for great Mexican food. Our group called about 15 minutes in advance, and they were able to accommodate us quickly and attentively, even with the restaurant being fairly busy. Even though the restaurant was pretty busy, our group could easily hear one another. The restaurant was decorated nicely for Halloween. Our table enjoyed all of our meals, and the service was quick and timely. The only thing I would change is more meat instead of onions in the burrito. However, I'd definitely come here again! read more

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Ample parking with several business. There. We had mediocre welcome by the hostess. Rustic inside seating; outside seating as well. Waiter was ok but not as ingratiating as most are. The salsa and chips were ok. Not enough salt on the chips. The salsa was nicely substantial, but very bland. We ordered the traditional margaritas with ice and salted rims. You could taste the tequila, but they used the premix and it was very diluted. The drink tasted like lemon flavored water with liquor. I got the street tacos and she ordered the Azul bowl. Mine had great mixture of well prepared meat, but without the added hot sauce, pretty bland. On singular tacos; they only captured it one shell. Had to eat them with a knife and fork; impossible to pick them up without disintegrating. Most place use two or more shell preventing this from happening. The Azul bowl was a mix of beans, rice, corn, steak, avocado and a drizzle of sour cream. Overall, it too, was very bland. The highlight was the refried beans, but almost cold when they arrived. The cost we thought were high compared to comparable places. This is kind of a run of the mill place, but you can find better, even here on James Island. I can't see returning. read more

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Another awesome lunch at Azul. I met a few business partners for lunch with our Vendor Decameron. Staff was exceptional, friendly and food was delicious. I had the Seafood Chimichangas which was scrumptious. My Bestie had the Steak and Shrimp Fajita which she took it to go. It looked delicious though read more

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the service was terrible. The server had an attitude with me, but the host was very sweet and reassuring on everything and it was her first day!!!! read more

The quesadilla was stuffed with plenty of steak and veggies. I wish there was more cheese in it but tasty nonetheless. Great ambience and great location walking distance to other bars. read more

Azul Mexicano - Steak Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

My Family first tried the North Charleston location a few months back, and as non meat or dairy consumers, we were pleasantly surprised at the variety that Azul Mexicano had to offer. As a lover of Mexican food that is authentic, I definitely recommend this place for food, service, and atmosphere. The next location was James island which was even better! Our server greeted us with a smile every time that she approached and made sure to check on us often. Although the music was quite loud inside(even in the restroom) we had the option of eating outside on a beautiful day. The bugs were pretty much non-existent, and the traffic noise was no issue as we sat and ate. The food was also perfect for two children ages 6 and under. read more

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This place is just not good, it's not worth going. With so many locations some of them have to be producing a decent product or else they wouldn't be in business. I've tried this location 4 times and it's always been subpar. However, the last time the food was straight trash - not edible. The chorizo cheese dip is all this place has going food wise. read more

Another return trip to Azul, which did not turn out too well as we went into the very crowded restaurant and stood for quite a number of minutes at the front to be checked in and had to wait and wait. Finally we were seated. Soon our server Migo, a very charming, smiling and efficient server whose requested suggestions were quite tasty. The chips were placed on the table and my wife ordered guacamole dip ($6.75) her favorite with chips. I had the quesaldilla fajita plate ($15.25)with my selected steak filler all of which was really a tasty selection, which also had melted cheese, onions and green peppers caramelized down. A bit of a guacamole salad and Mexican rice. Quite filling, to be certain. read more

Good food, fast service, cold beer, chill atmosphere, friendly staff. No complaints, like 50 dollars for two meals and two "large beers"

I did an UberEats this time. Azul Mexicano never disappoints! I ordered three beef tacos. So darn perfect!! A side of refried beans and rice. Just perfect! I'm a fan. read more

Really like this place! We typically prefer to sit at the bar - lots of room and quick service. Very big menu that can accommodate pretty much anyone. My favorite dish so far has been the molcajete - it is a little pricey so certainly not something I'm personally ordering every time, but it's a great dish to get occasionally (and it's plenty large enough to share!) The street tacos are always 10/10 each time, as well - so that's also a very safe option to order. As a side note, I LOVE all things spicy... the spicier, the better. They are great at ramping up the spice on dishes if you request it. They also have a habanero salsa that's really flavorful (it's more of a creamy salsa, but delicious!) read more

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I really liked the atmosphere, the service was great, and the food was delicious! I tried several dishes, and they were all very tasty. If I visit this city again, I'll definitely come back to eat here! read more

The service was great, nice staff and food came out quickly! Food was great and pretty large portions. Would definitely recommend!

Azul Sampler 3 Chix Taco 3 Chix Enchiladas Fried Ice Cream The sampler and fried I cream were amazing! So make sure to order those. The hard shell tacos were very good-homemade taco shells!!! The enchiladas were interesting, plenty of meat but it tasted sweet which was odd. I expected the mole to be sweet but the green and red sauces tasted sweet as well. So it might be me but this is a solid kitchen output. The service was lacking. The table top was sticky/unhygienic feeling. They put us in a booth and forgot about us for 15 minutes...we were getting ready to leave and they finally got to us, so be aware. The decor is BEAUTIFUL!!! read more

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Came here for a quick cocktail . Cool vibe and beautiful marble top bar . The bartender was friendly and fast . Offered us complimentary chips and salsa with our drinks . The space was clean and modern . Right next to both the Pour House and Charleston Sports Pub on Maybank . Will be back to explore the food menu ! Free parking lot . read more

Azul Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I've been to this location 3 or 4 times, and always have had a great experience! I'll never turn down free chips and salsa, which is what every meal starts with here. My go to order are the fish tacos - super fresh and come topped with an incredible sauce. The tortillas are amazing! Prices are fair and service is always very attentive. They have always been very accommodating and have let us sit outside even if no one else is on the patio. read more

Azul Mexicano - Fish Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great place for families or social gatherings. We went to the newer suburban location, very spacious and classy decor, easy to park. It's mainly a family business and I think the owner was mostly serving us as it was pretty busy so he was helping out. Not perfect English but a perfect gentleman and extremely accommodating. My family is picky (I'm not) so we actually sent a couple of side dishes back due to cheese or onions being there when it didn't say that on the menu. Which was handled with speed and grace. Speaking of the menu it's huge. They must have like fifty things on there. Sometimes that's a bad sign but not here. Their range is so broad that my son found 'gringo tacos' with just ground beef, cheese and lettuce (exactly what I make for him at home) while I found Chile Colorado, a specialty dish I've never had before. Chopped beef tips in a spicy red sauce. Really hot and delicious. My wife loved the steak Ranchero which came out fajita style and sizzling and daughter liked her veggie bowl. Really enjoyable place. read more

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Though I'd visited the Park Circle location I'd never been to the Charleston/James Island location. Upon arrival we were greeted promptly and shown to a table. We ordered the Shrimp Burrito and the Enchiladas Poblanas with a side of refried beans. My burrito was a decent size, and I really enjoyed the flame grilled taste of the shrimp. The tortilla shell was bland, I wished that I would have ordered it fried, like a chimichanga so that it would have had some crunch, texture or added flavor. The guacamole salad was good, however I wish there would have been a bit more guacamole on the salad. When it comes to service, there were a couple of times that I wished the waiter would have checked in on us, because I actually needed or wanted something but he seemed to be assisting other patrons, or out of site. Service was just ok overall. Both meals were a decent size portion wise and we thought it was pretty good but overall it was just average. It wasn't the best Mexican food that I've had but it also wasn't the worst. I had a mango margarita along with my meal and it was good. It was frozen, with a subtle sweet mango flavor, It wasn't made very strong FYI I'd probably just visit the location a bit closer to home if I visit Azul again. read more

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We enjoyed our dinner at Azul tonight! The restaurant is open and bright. They have ample outdoor and indoor seating. We decided to eat inside and we were seated quickly. They brought us chips and salsa (a salsa container per person). It was refreshing to get complimentary chips and salsa as so many restaurants charge for chips and salsa now. We both ordered the Burritos Mexicanos. They were delicious. They were probably heavier than I needed, but they were good. The chicken, onions and peppers were cooked perfectly. I had a frozen margarita and that was refreshing and delicious too. I would definitely recommend trying out Azul! Also, they were well staffed and very friendly. read more

Azul Mexicano - Burritos mexicanos - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

So good! Great place, good vibe! Service is good! House made hot sauces you can ask for too are great! read more

Azul Mexicano - Azul bowl with steak - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We used to love this place but it has really gone downhill. The last few times, the food has been bland and the salsa has no flavor and tastes as if it is canned tomato sauce. So disappointin. read more

I got in late to my hotel and hadn't stopped for dinner on my drive. DoorDash it was. This place was so fast! And even ordering at the tail end of their order window around 9:25 pm, my food was great! I got the steak Quesadilla Fajita. I also opted for cheese sauce on top. If you have to ask yourself if this is a good option- yes do it! But maybe ask for it on the side. It made my tortilla very greasy. But I opened up the quesadilla and ate the inside with chips and it was amazing. Tons of lettuce guac and Pico included as well. It was like fajita nachos and maybe I like that better anyway. Definitely recommend. read more

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Stopped in on my way home from the beach with a couple friends. We were really craving a frozen margarita, unfortunately the machine was broken. We decided to settle for one on the rocks. It was an okay margarita, nothing to write home about. It was well priced, $8.50, and really big. The restaurant decorated nicely, super hip with a modern Mexican design. The bar was super large and there was tons of seating indoor and outdoor. The highlight of our experience was the girl behind the bar. She was super personable and funny. She definitely made the experience more enjoyable. She brought us out chips and gave all 3 of us individual salsa bowls, which I found to be a nice touch. I didn't eat this time, but my brother got 3 tacos which he said he enjoyed very much. Everything looked good and was brought out fast. I'll definitely be stopping in again to try the food and will of course be sitting at the bar. read more

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the slow ass bitches in the front need to stop lying to customers no way i was in there 30 minutes PAST MY PICKUP TIME to pick up an order with 3 items that actually needed to be cooked. i don't give a fuck if your busy don't lie about order progress. COMMON SENSE read more

Great service, good atmosphere and food! I'd come back just for the staff. Service- Our waiter was really nice and attentive. He got all of our orders correct and handled some really hot plates for us with his bare hands! He was very friendly and I think the manager checked in on us a couple times as well. Our food came out REALLY fast and was hot. Overall, very good service. Atmosphere- super cutely decorated restaurant! Definitely cantina themed and lots of indoor and outdoor seating. They have booths, tables, a bar, and can definitely host big groups. Good music and good vibes all around. Food- good food but nothing outstanding. It all tasted good and was plenty in portion and came out hot. It wasn't life changing but not bad by any means. I do wish they had physical menus because the QR code led me to their online menu and it was so long (it took forever to scroll through). Overall, pretty good experience! Although the food and atmosphere were good/average, the service was excellent! I would most certainly come back. read more

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Azul's new parking validation system is not only a pain but you have to up front commit to paying $$$ for parking there for a specific amount of time and then remember to get it validated within that amount of time... if you don't, well, then your card is charged. The whole process gives me anxiety. I won't be coming as often as I was before because of their new parking situation. Way to inconvenience your customers. read more

Azul has good Mexican and is reasonably priced! The decor is colorful and staff is kind. I enjoy the burrito bowl and believe it's more than enough food. This place is always consistent and has a great lunch offering! read more

To simply put it, their lunch specials are good. Decent food and good prices. Also good service. Now for the loss of stars: I got a large house margarita and it tasted like water with a hint of lime. No tequila to be detected. Also, what Mexican restaurant restaurant has completely tasteless salsa? It's embarrassing when Chilis makes better salsa than you. I wish I could say that I have Covid and have a loss of taste, but their entrees were good!! read more

The ceviche here is sooo good and so well priced! Our group could barely eat our entree afterward! Margaritas, tacos, and chicken tortilla soup were also winners! read more

Consistency in service and quality. A sign of a good restaurant is a combination of friendly service, quality food, fresh ingredients, good ambiance and comfort in knowing your get consistency each amd every time. Azul provides all of that. Add in ample outdoor seating and a nice Happy Hour and you get a. Good experience for lunch, dinner or just drinks. Plus you are next to the Pour House and Terrace Theater read more

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This was just okay as far as the food went. However our waiter was something special! Very nice young man. I wish I got his name

Been to Azul twice. Consistent, Great Mexican food. Molcajete is awesome. House made salsas are incredible. Great service also.

If you want really good Mexican food come here. The service was great. The decor was very nice too, I felt like 5 or 6x someone came to check on us. I had the Azul chicken. It had lots of vegetables, cheese sauce, rice, and beans. I enjoyed every bit. We also ordered the chorizo cheese dip. It was very creamy and the chorizo was tender and seasoned well. Try the skinny margarita. So tasty! I will be back. This is a great spot to catch up with friends or date night with your partner. read more

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No thanks. Came in for dinner on a Thursday evening at 845 - called first to make sure they were still serving. We walked in, and the first booth was filled with staff eating. This became a big factor in our dining experience since our server was eating the entire time, we were waiting to place orders, get help, and waiting to order cocktails which never happened. They were several tables of people eating and drinking and a number of people at the bar so it's not like we were closing down the joint. At the same time not overly busy so definitely not in the weeds. We had to ask multiple times for water, chips, and walk around the restaurant looking for help. Queso was delivered completely cold. Cleaning staff were walking around and we asked them for help and they let us know that they weren't our server. Ultimately, the waitress took the queso, after we found her eating at the family meal, and she brought it out with her fingers in it and curdled film on top. It seems like several of our items hit the microwave. Guac was brown- definitely not freshly prepared. While we were eating, someone started using the leaf blower to clean tables around us. Very disappointing experiences as I took a friend from out of town. We left with most of our food on the table and no questions about that. One and done. read more

Very good service , good hot food great margaritas. Cold beer. Highly recommend Lots of parking read more

Azul Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I'm so happy this location opened up on James island! I had only been in park circle and really enjoyed it, so now this is only 5ish minutes from my house. Great outdoor patio with seating and umbrellas. My go to order is the Azul veggie bowl. Some restaurants really fail with their veggie items, but man this veggie bowl is DELICIOUS. I've ordered it at least 5 times and it is consistently excellent. Rice, black beans, corn, onion, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, with a little sprinkled cheese and sour cream sauce. Even if you're not a vegetarian you HAVE to try this! So good! Their chips/salsa/queso is good. My son loves the kid's pizza, plenty of side choices including carrots and broccoli. They're also really fast in the kitchen. Great service. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area! read more

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Eat here monthly because of two reasons: 1. The food is consistently great. Always get the quesadilla fajitas and am always impressed. 2. It's so quick and the service is always impeccable. Also, I mean come one, the margaritas just hit the spot every single time! read more

I was excited to try out the newest James Island Mexican spot. Good location with parking. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seats. Happy hour from 4-7 is $1 off domestic (nonlocal) drafts, house margaritas, & Tecate A large menu which I feel is a sign that nothing is done very well. I got the enchiladas poblanas which came with rice and avocado salad. My husband had the pepe steak burrito. Nothing was terrible but it wasn't great either. Service was good so I'll give them that! If we come back it will be to grab a happy hour drink at the bar and maybe an app. It won't be my go to Mexican joint. read more

Azul Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Love the tortilla soup! When I come to Charleston I get it every time. I could eat this soup every day ! I feel like am a soup connoisseur. Love the tortilla soup ! read more

Let me start by saying there's a reason why we go to Señor Tequila in West Ashley. The salsa at Azul is very tomato pasty and had the taste of tomato paste. The habanero dip is very good, spicy and hot. I ordered three street tacos and they were good. Nothing special. The thing that really provides a two is when I ordered a frozen classic margarita, they provided me a frozen margarita that taste like cucumber. I returned it and they gave me another frozen margarita. It did not taste good. I didn't think I needed to tell her to take the $10 margarita cost off my bill. I was still charged for the poor tasting margarita. I chucked that up to the poor bartender and the server who didn't even take it off my bill. I almost selected did not give her a tip. But I still gave her a small tip. We will not be going back here for at least another year or so. read more