Hands down best Mexican in Buffalo. THE BEST RECIPES ! For every thing from queso to marqs to tacos. So delicious. Excellent customer service from start to finish. Melissa is the most genuine and friendly server! First timer N we will be back soon for the churro ice cream sandwich! Didn't save room. Ps try the Caesar too! read more

The food is so good. Wow. The margaritas were fantastic. Service was attentive. Can't wait to go back.

This was an exciting experience for me. Went there for taco tuseday and tried the steak chicken pork and pork belly tacos and each one had its own personality of deliciousness!!! The service was quick and i personally loved the chef walking me through the menu with love and passion for her craft. The steak taco was my favorite!!! But i highly suggest trying all of them as they all are well thought out and the ingredients she chose for each one were fresh and worked beautifully together. Also had dessert !!!!! She made the best churros ive ever had and her chocolate mousse was phenomenal !! Im not much of a drinker but they present a very intriguing drink menu and im confident they have drinks they can can pair wonderfully with what ever you choose to eat ! read more

Totally enjoyed it. I went for lunch and ordered the fish tacos. Amazing. I put extra pickled red onions on the tacos. Wasn't sure if I would like the onions but I wanted more (and got more) & I wanted to take home a jar of them. So good. I am planning on going again to try other tacos on the menu. The only thing is that don't have tables to sit for lunch but for dinner they have an upstairs to eat. The service was great. He explained what certain things where. Can't wait to go back. read more

If the best tacos you could ever imagine had sex with the most authentic Mezcal that ever came from Mexico, that would be Casa Azul. Every single taco is a work of art, sophisticated enough for the most elevated foodie and accessible and tasty enough for your kids. Did I mention you can eat dinner there for less money than it costs for get a 40 Piece McNugget meal? read more

I love this place. They have my favorite tacos in Buffalo and have pretty good specials too. Their cocktail game is on point, if you love mezcals, this place always has a good drink elevating it. Everything here tastes fresh and well planned out. You get toppings that you wouldn't expect that take their tacos to the next level. For example, the sweetbread taco had pomegranate seeds on it and their guac has cricket brittle (yes, crickets pieces in set melted sugar) that add a level of substantive flair to their dishes. They also have homemade salsas and hot sauces that are excellent. The building is the old Dog E Style hotdog place, which sounds worse than it is. It's a mimic of shipping container and the front wall of each floor can be transitioned to open air. They have a couple of outdoor tables on the first floor. They have two full bars, high top counter seating and regular full service tables. Any option you go with is solid. It's a great summer evening spot. Also, I don't know why people use meth when you can come here and get their churros and feel nirvana for 7 bucks. Seriously. THE. CHURROS. ARE. CRAZY. DELICIOUS And don't go to DST. read more

If zero stars was an optional, that wouldn't be low enough. If you like your food with any kind of flavor, don't waste your time or money going here. I honestly would suggest going to mighty taco before ever even considering this place. I can't even begin to explain how the food has absolutely zero flavor. They don't even put salt or hot sauce on the table to save you from the food tasting like absolutely nothing. Don't waste your money. read more

This place is fantastic!! Almost like being in Mexico. Only thing missing are the people trying to sell you metal art and earrings while you try to eat. We had chicken, fish and shrimp tacos and they were outstanding! read more

Casa Azul - Regular Menu - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This is the best taco place in all of Buffalo. Hands down. - Al Pastor taco amazing - chicken taco with chicharron on top! Wow! - Fish taco with one of the best sauces on a taco The staff is great here. The food is even better. read more

Absolutely not worth it. I came here with my mother and we ordered the chorizo hash, fish, and chicken taco. The first thing I noticed was water our water being poured out of a glass bottle, it's very slow and made me wonder if it was going to be some hipster restaurant. Then the hash came out in a small skillet on a wood plank. It was very small, I think they were going for sunnyside up eggs but the white was uncooked on top. The chorizo was chewy and the scallion were cut so they were long strands making them hard to eat. Also the the plank, there are many other ways to serve a skillet, later a waitress dropped one. The hash was not worth $10. Then the tacos took too long to come out and were of course served on a plank. The chicken was $3 and the fish was $6. Both the tortillas was undercooked and unflavorful. The fish was not seasoned and the the chicken was dry. Unfortunately there was no salt or pepper at the table. From other pictures here our tacos were significantly smaller than theirs. The server passed by our table exactly four times without picking up the check. My mom gave up and held it over the walkway. Our meal was $20 and left me unsatisfied and kinda sad. Walking down the stairs (not big enough for two people to walk up and down at the same time) I almost wanted to tell the people walking up to turn around and find some place better. Maybe I would have enjoyed this meal if I were drunk. read more

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The service was great, but the food was terrible. I ordered the 3 taco option, pork, chicken, and beef. All of them were bland and seemingly cooked with no salt at all. There are a lot of better Mexican places to eat in Buffalo, don't waste your time here. Even the salsa and chip was bad. Not to mention the menu is very short which I usually like but not at this place. Nice place to have a drink though. read more

I've been wanting to check this place out for a while now, and I am glad I finally got the chance to stop in. We went for lunch, and discovered they dont do table service for lunch. Which was fine by us. We ordered at the bar. The guacomole bowl as an appetizer and I got the Al Pastor, Birria taco and the Potato and Pablano. My friends got the Chicken torta, Fish Taco, Chicken Taco and the Pork Belly Taco. Everything was beautifully seasoned and flavorful. My favorite was the Potato and Pablano taco. It was topped with crema and toasted peanuts. The tortillas are house made and have a sweet corn flavor and awesome texture. The crunchy peanuts provided a salty contrast to the crema and the mild spice of the pablanos. The Birria Taco is a slow roasted goat taco, which was very tender and flavorful, topped with an avocado crema and cilantro. My only issue was with the Al Pastor, which is a pork taco. The pork is marinated and roasted vertically. I was not pleased with the pieces of meat I was served, mostly fat and grizzle. Other than that the flavor was nice and the pineapple on top was a sweet surprise. My friends enjoyed their orders as well. The fish taco waa huge, hard to eat with hands, and my friend commented that the pink tortilla it was served on has a "weird" texture. I tasted the fish and it was fried to perfection. I also ordered their watermelon drink which was refreshing. All in all, it was a good experience and I can tell they have put a lot of thought in their food. The combinations of ingredients compliment each other nicely. I would definitely go back and try more items from the menu. read more

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For vegetarians this place is so-so for entrees. Their "nachos", queso and churros earn them major points. The ambience is great for a summer evening! The trio salsas are not flavorful on any end. The smokey salsa is tasteless, minus the smokey taste. Their pico de gallo has no spice, lemon or salt. And their "spicy" pick is well better than the other two! The queso is oven baked which allows the cheeses to blend perfectly is cooked just right. Its topped with unique toppings particularly like the roasted and pickled cauliflower; at first I was hesitant but don't be fooled, it just adds a greater flare to the traditional queso dish! The potato and poblano taco okay. It sounds great in writing but I think they might have forgotten the poblano part of my tacos. Tamale was great to look but it is a bust. It tasted more like corn bread than tamale and the stuffing was unflavored and bland. Overall, it has no taste, no salt and was not a tamale on any grounds. However, esthetically it was pleasing so kind of felt bad complaining about it. Churros on the other hand are a must get! They are fried just the right amount! It comes on a wood board and about 4-5 long twisted pieces with a caramel drizzle. Definitely a 4.5/5 on my churro radar! FYI: They are battered heavy on the cinnamon side. Overall, half open rooftop to enjoy a nice drink during the warm summer days! read more

Ordered home delivery via grub hub on this cold buffalo night. Had the pork belly, fish, and el pastor tacos. I cannot say which was better. So flavorful, fresh, with depth. Held up well during the delivery process. Only complaint was we order the chips and salsa. Where's the salsa at? We were served a hot sauce, pico de Gallo, and a Smokey salsa. Just needed more salsa for the overflow. read more

Went with friends for the first time a couple weeks ago and had a fantastic meal. Drinks were delicious as well. They were very consciously spaced for covid. Perfect summer spot. read more

I'm a taco enthusiast and was so excited to try this place but left disappointed. I love the location, the atmosphere, the multi level layout, outside seating, two bars..... but let's get down to business... the tacos. Presentation was beautiful. But the meat... the meat was just flavorless..... didn't taste fresh, or warm. The tortilla wasn't even grilled/warm, and it just become a soggy mess with each bite I took. I'm giving this place 3 stars only for the waitress that was so sweet and attentive. read more

Fresh tacos and strong drinks- what's not to love? I first visited here right when they opened and while I loved it, I was a little disappointed that they did not have a liquor license. Well folks after a few months it's here! Service is so great food is exceptionally fresh and you leave feeling full, satisfied, but still wanting more! Great spot. read more

Casa Azul - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Extremely good tacos and very fast service. I had all my food in front of me in under ten minutes. I got shrimp, tongue, and birria tacos! They even had a house made habanero sauce that was spicy and delicious read more

Casa Azul - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I seriously love this place. If you've read my reviews before, you know that I have an unbridled passion for tacos. Whenever a new taco place opens up, I always try and hope that it becomes "my taco place". Friends, Casa Azul is it. I've been here a bunch of times for tacos at the bar downstairs. We've worked our way through most of them and they've all been delicious. If the price point of the fish taco scares you away, don't worry--it's essentially half a fish on a shell and totally worth the $6. Our last time here, we decided to dine upstairs for the first time. It was PACKED but we opted to grab a drink at the bar anyhow so finding a spot wasn't a worry. Like everywhere now, the craft cocktails are inventive, delicious and worth a try. We each tried a really unique drink and then switched it up to beer after. They have a few taps with some local beers. Food wise, we tried their guacamole--unique, if only because it contains cricket brittle which is exactly what it sounds like. We also tried a bean dish who's name is escaping me. While at the bar, you can also order tacos from downstairs, so we finished up with a few of our favorites--fish, carne asada and we tried the calabazas this time. Worth noting--when we were the time before that, they had queso fundido on the menu but it was on the bubble. If they still have it and you love cheese, TRY IT. It's so worth it. In addition to the food being amazing, the service is also really friendly. This has definitely become our new go-to place. It's awesome to see what they've done with the space considering it could've turned into a strange, abandoned eyesore downtown. read more

Tasty tasty tasty. Lots of options. The Pork Belly was awesome! Definitely choose that taco. The Fish was a little lack luster. Portions were small, so the 2 Taco with Rice & Beans ($10) was enough to kick the hunger but not "filling". However, the Rice and Beans were wonderful and their salsa bar allowed us to doll them up in a fun way. Of course, we ended with Churros, which were a HUGE twisted mess of Fried Dough covered in Cinnamon & Sugar --- HEAVEN. I'd definitely go back because they have sooooo may more taco options and the fish was too safe for me. read more

Stopped in for lunch yesterday and it was, as usual, wonderful. Host was very nice, greeting us with a smile. The food was perfect. Al Pastor was as fresh as it gets, and those homemade sauces are a great compliment both on the tacos and as a dip for some of their killer chips. Seriously, don't skip on the chips, they're wonderful. read more

Casa Azul - Two Al Pastor and a Chicken taco. Perfect lunch to remind you of summer on a winter day. - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Food was really delicious and authentic. The tacos are small (which is the authentic way)....so anticipate ordering at least 3. I ordered one chicken and one pomegranate...plus their quesadilla special of the day. Pomegranate didn't taste at all like the fruit - rather a unique fried substitute for meat. There is a small toppings bar for salsas. The nonalcoholic drink menu was awesome - love having unique, refreshing drinks like the watermelon drink I tried. Only counter seating, which made it awkward for a business meeting. And parking is tough...I was lucky to grab a spot nearby on the street after circling around a couple times. read more

This place serves great, creative food and is a great addition to the area. Service was quick and friendly and the outdoor eating area was beautiful and clean. Enjoyed the food and would recommend it! read more

Casa Azul - Smothered pork torte - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Stopped by in the late afternoon on a drive back from Toronto. Place was pretty much empty, but we still got great service. Food came out quickly and tasted great. Highly recommend! read more

Ordered three tacos to go, the Al Pastor, the Fish Taco and the Carne Asada, unfortunately they all fell short of expectations. The Fish Taco was over fried and not all that tasty, the Carne Asada was extremely chewy so besides being a bad cut of meat they did not marinate i and was tasteless. The Al Pastor was the best one of the trio and even that one was chewy and lacked in taste. read more

Holy moly this place is delicious. Seriously still dreaming about these tacos and I cannot wait until I'm in Buffalo again because this will be my first stop for sure. For now, no booze, for now. You walk in and pay at the front bar area and then pick your seat either at the bar, alongside the wall or in the back at the counter seats where you can watch your food being cooked. The tacos range from $2.75 to $6. You may think $6 is a little steep for one taco, but once you taste their fish taco you realize it is worth it. Stupid good. They use homemade corn tortillas, which are delicious and very much appreciated, I'm sure all the gluten free folk agree, however the fish tacos are fried; just a side note. We went with the Al Pastor, so yum, two fish tacos and one with chicken. Each one was better than the next, so fresh, very different than any other tacos I've had in the past. We paired each taco with salsa from their salsa bar and these additions were again, unlike any toppings I've ever had in the past. I couldn't get enough of the pickled red onions and green sauce; it was all just delicious, hot, medium mild sauces and such. The presentation is cool, served on a raised wooden board. My favorite thing about this place is that you can sit at the counter in the back and watch your food being cooked while making conversation with the chef, who was unbelievably accommodating and made the entire experience really interactive as he asked us exactly how we wanted our tacos while he was making them. Casa Azul is one of those places you crave. Can't wait to come back! read more

Casa Azul - Unbelievably delicious - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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We've been dining at Casa for years, and it's truly a place we've come to love for great food, great service and a relaxing date night spot. Our wedding plans were changed many times due to COVID, but this allowed us to plan a small, intimate reception at our favorite Buffalo restaurant from thorough consultations, to customized planning, Jess and Zina helped us arrange a beautiful dinner. We arrived with our bridal party to a STUNNING, calming ambiance with each special decoration and table set up exactly as we had requested. Our guests raved all night about having two bars, restrooms on both floors, and the service in general. Not to mention the food (see pictures) which was not only homemade and beautifully prepared, but there was plenty for our hungry guests. Yes they do more than Mexican, we had homemade bread, italian wedding soup, braised short rib, from-scratch gnocchi etc. AND a churro bar to top it off. It really meant a lot to share a piece of Buffalo with our family and friends, and we are forever grateful for the perfect event that was our reception. If you're looking for a space downtown with genuine service, customized planning and incredible food, this is the perfect spot. Thank you Casa Family! read more

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A quaint little place not far from the Holiday Inn. The service was friendly and accommodating. They had a great selection of Tequila. The shrimp tacos were delicious and came with two jumbo deep fried shrimp. Two of them cost me 8 bucks and they were quite filling. The presentation was on point as well. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

It was ok, not sure what the hype is about. Tacos came out lukewarm. Too much pickled veg and the tortilla was soaking wet. Even the carnitas "skillet" was not hot. Casa Rita drink was good, although small. Prices are good so I guess I can't complain but I would have almost preferred just eating straight from a truck. read more

Just fantastic food, fresh. I regularly get the Goat and Fish tacos. Excellent selection of tequilas. Staff are super friendly. Highly recommended. Especially their lunch special, two tacos + the best black beans and rice. I love this place. read more

This review is solely on the nye party. Drinks and music were great all night. There was the perfect amount of people, not too crowded that you can't move. The food was pretty good but I was disappointed they didn't have any tortillas out to make tacos with the delicious meats. They only had chips. The other downer of the night was the bathroom situation. They only have 2 single bathrooms/toilets. You need more bathrooms to have a huge party like that, long lines. But overall a cool place to ring in the new year. read more

What a find! If you're tired of the usual mexicam fare and feeling adventurous, give Casa Azul a try. We absolutely loved everything we ordered. We had the taco al pastor, Mexican kiss, chicken taco (not what you'll expect), Carne asada (steak) and taco of pork belly. For drinks, pineapple tepache punch (served hot) was sweet and satisfying, the tres leches was like a thick milkshake of milk and caramel - so creamy and smooth, the horchata (rice drink) was also great. All homemade. Authentic music. Charming owner. We'll go back soon! read more

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What a waste. I ordered take out from here tonight. Not only was my order missing a plate (the bag looked light so I asked them if this was everything and they said yes) but the pork belly tacos were charred to a crisp and dry. Also, the chorizo platter was poorly executed. When I spend what they charge I expect it to be done right. At the very least don't overcook your food and don't exclude a dish. Also, include plastic flatware. It's the bare minimum expectations. I would like to think there is hope for this place but am doubtful. Don't overcomplicate your tacos. And don't overcook them. I will not be back. Do yourself a favor and stick to the taquerias that know what they're doing. Sometimes simplicity really is key. Not worth the $$$. read more

Oh, yes. I'm sorry, did you ask if you should try this place? See answer above. Fresh, friendly, customizable, and delicious! Excellent selection of taco choices! It was hard to choose. There is a full bar, or you can drink at your table. There is lots of seating and plenty of room at the tables for a larger group. Servers were very nice. There is more meat in these tacos than Deep South or Llyod but it's about the same price range. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for some unique eats and some good conversation! read more

What can I NOT say? AMAZING! As a self proclaimed taco-aficionado, I was excited to put Casa Azul to the test and had high hopes, which were exceeded. Between myself and my companion we had the; chicken, pork belly, carne a dad's, fish, trotter, and birria. All came out looking fresh and beautiful, love the magenta shell that the fish comes in. Hard to choose which was my favorite but in the end I think it was the perfectly cooked fresh, my companion went with the pork belly, but for both of us it was a hard decision. Unlike Deep South's mushy pork belly mash, this taco had full chunks and I'll admit I was green with envy that I didn't get one as well, that's next on the list. Tres Leches milkshake was fabulous and I think I'll be trying the Mexican chocolate on my next trip. And one final rave, the condiment bar is a taqueria must. We may have overdone it but everything was awesome, the pickled onions were good just by themselves and whatever that haberno slaw/relish is, I'm all about it! Adding this to my list of top tAcos in the city, can't wait to see the full restaurant when it opens and I will 110% be back to try everything on the menu! read more

Casa Azul - Trotter, fish, Birria - Tacos Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Got an al pastore torta from the Casa Azul food truck today. First time there. It was ice cold, covered in way too much "dressking" and the pork had rubbery fat chunks all over it. Threw it out. read more

Stopped in for happy hour for a drink and some appetizers. A little pricey, but worth it. The guacamole and shrimp cheviche was delicious along with the drinks. I definitely want to go back and try the tacos. Also a plus, gluten free friendly. read more

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Pretentious, limited, a la carte menu. Not what you think of when you want Mexican food. $5 for chips. Small, overpriced portions. Items like Brussel sprout and potato tacos on menu are very disappointing. The food tastes pretty good and is Instagram worthy. Staff is polite. You just need to decide if that is worth overpaying and leaving hungry. read more

Tacos were great. The home made tortillas were moist but held together excellently. We got the duck, beef tongue, chicken, carne asada, and the torta. The tacos were excellent but one of either the chicken or duck tacos was quite oily and runny which caused the other tacos to sop up some of the extra liquid. It also leaked off the plank which, while it was a beautiful presentation, couldn't have stopped the oily liquid from dripping onto the counter. But that's ok. Carne asada was moist and tender. The chicken was full of flavour. The duck had a huge taste and was well prepared. The beef tongue was rich and sumptuous. The torta was great for the first half until we realized the bread ratio was a little high and became a little to dehydrating to the fish or just dry, maybe. The ONE thing we missed out on was a special that wasn't listed anywhere in the restaurant - the queso fondito. This dished looked amazing. I wish I knew what was inside but I didn't have a chance to order it as it wasn't posted anywhere otherwise I would have. I also saw someone eating a churro but, again because it wasn't on the menu or posted I couldn't order that either. Disappointing. Ambiance was decent. Good quick lunch place until they open up seating upstairs which will expand the restaurant space and feel a little. My only gripe is I wish they had a specials menu or at least the server could have let us know. Felt a little left out and unsatisfied in my experience here. I'd probably come back if I joined a friend or a group here. read more

Aside from the incredibly charming atmosphere and impeccably friendly staff, Casa Azul has the best Mexican cuisine I have ever tasted (and I went to Mexico one time). The queso fundido and taquitos are a must have for appetizers and you can't go wrong with any of the tacos or the house made mole. Dietary accommodations are easily made and do not subtract any flavor or substance from the dishes. If I could eat every meal from Casa I would. also the bathroom is very nice and always clean read more