Hubby stopped here for Lunch on Tuesday and came home RAVING about their 'Tacos Al Carbon'. So this morning, we drove an hour in each direction, so that I could try these AWESOME Tacos! We got there right as they opened and we're immediately seated. We ordered a couple of Margaritas and they brought us a HUGE basket of Tortilla Chips and a small carafe of their Salsa. You could visibly see the Cilantro in it. It was very tasty. We ordered 2 'Tacos Al Carbon' and a order of Carnitas 'To Go' for tonight's dinner. The Server was very polite and extremely efficient. The food came quickly and was exactly what my Husband was craving. The meal came with Rice and Beans and a small amount of Lettuce, Tomatoes & Guacamole. I won't say that their Beans and Rice flavorful, they were just ok -- but the Tacos & the Carnitas were Very Well Seasoned. Hubby ate all 3 Tacos and with all 3 He said how much He LOVED these Tacos!! I have include copies of their 'Take Out Menu'. And Website Link: http://playaazulhutch.com/menu.html read more

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This food is terrible. I don't know how they stay in business! Queso is very runny! Service is horrible!

Great service, solid Mexican food. The carne asada is awesome. Can be loud on the weekends so don't take your elderly parents like I did the last time I came home. read more

The food is always amazing and when we come here they are always nice come here now and eat some good food

The food is always at its best, no skimping here, you get your money's worth, & most of the time I can make 2 meals out of one! It's delicious!! The service is amazing, the staff is fast, friendly, & always checking on you to see if you need anything! The restaurant is always clean, with music playing, & the decor is great too!! I'm a once a week satisfied customer! Try it , you'll love it read more

Excellent service... Great food....Stellar Margaritas!! We love our Playa Azul . You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

Playa Azul - Chip and Cheese - Mexican Near Me - Hutchinson, Kansas

It's cool, gets the job done. Food is fire & the horchata is pretty good . Always open so if you want some decent Mexican food in a pinch this is a good option. IMO better than El Portillo aka El Blandillo read more

This is our favorite restaurant everytime we come in town from Vegas. My fiance was raised here in Hutch so we're here at least 4 times a year and eat sometimes twice a day at the restaurant. The service here is always consistent and outstanding. Last year we had a death in the family and after the funeral, Playa's staff was able to accommodate a party of 30 last minute without hesitation. The margaritas and chips and salsa are delicious, you won't be disappointed! read more

Always go there for Margarita and chips!!! Ivonne our server made sure we were taken care of and got what we wanted !!!! Definitely recommended... read more

Abusive birthday practice. Smeared a plate of whipped cream in my daughter's face and rubbed it all over. Totally unexpected and unwelcome. Spoiled our celebration. We'll never be back. It was a pathetic assault. read more

We have been bringing our family for years and now they bring theirs. The quality and freshness of the food is always spot on.

Great food. Service was pretty fast. Once served the server never came back. No drink refills, no chips and salsa, no how was everything and no ticket. This was the way it was the last three times we were there. But like I said. Great food. Terrible service. read more

Being from Texas and looking for good Mexican food in the middle of Kansas we found Very good food at reasonable prices. The only thing keeping them from being 5 stars were the chips read more

Playa Azul - Ribeye stake with onions, cheese and bacon Oh so good. - Mexican Near Me - Hutchinson, Kansas

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I first started going as a child at the location in Great Bend. Loved the food every time and on my birthday as a child they would put a sombrero on my head and sing to me what a fun family place very kind. Now as an adult I go to the location here in Hutchinson same great food. But I will say some of the waiters are assholes. Some though are very kind and make you feel welcome to eat there. So it's hit or miss on the waiters. But the food is normally always great my one complaint is sometimes you can tell it wasn't made fresh to order like stale old rice taste but I've had that at every Mexican restaurant I've been too so I think it's genuinely something every one of the restaurants do. Oh and heads up if you get fried ice cream ask them to not put on the hard sprinkles cause the ice cream makes the sugary sprinkles they use turn into hard jaw breaker like rocks it's so hard. But the ice cream is amazing. My only other thing is you can tell they water down the cheese more sometimes, let me explain sometimes you get very cheesy cheese dip other times you get a cheese dip that tastes sorta like cheese and is the texture of actual water it's upsetting so it's hit or miss. But for the most part the food is great and most of the waiters are kind. I highly recommend the quesadilla or there enchiladas are very delicious I always order them with the seasoned fajitas chicken. Okay so let's be realistic the odds of finding mexico Hispanic food is non-existent in The Midwest let alone in Kansas. But this place sells Mexican American food like a burrito with some beans and rice. It's great if you want some good Mexican food. read more

Good food and drinks. The servers are attentive and friendly. Nice place to go for dinner.

Traveling through and found this gem. Great food and service. I knew when the parking lot was full at 6:30 on a Tuesday I was at the right spot. You've gotta try this. read more

This is the place I always want to go to eat Mexican food in my hometown. There are a few places here with a similar menu but I like the staff and overall ambience best here. Also the food and margaritas are great as well. I almost always get the molcajete cameones. I appreciate the corn chips and salsa as well. read more

Playa Azul - Molcajete Camrones - Mexican Near Me - Hutchinson, Kansas

I'm from Dallas and this restaurant was recommended by the front desk at the Holiday Inn. It was a Saturday afternoon and I was very hungry and thirsty. So, I walked in and was seated immediately at a great table. Alex was my waiter and he offered me the margarita special, I ordered the jumbo on the rocks... I was served quickly, and he asked me if I was ready to order; the menu was huge, I asked him about tacos. Alex pointed out a few taco dinners and I picked one. The food was over the top, every bite was absolutely delicious all the way down to the last chip; I couldn't finish all the chips but I tried. All in all, I put down 3 Jumbo margaritas and had a really great experience. Hands down, Alex is a really great server and the food and drink was over the top. read more

Super fast service for a quick lunch! Wide variety of food options! Great service every time! Don't judge a book by its cover!

I don't like writing negative reviews, but today's experience merited one. I'd like to think some constructive criticism may be a benefit to the entrepreneurs. I decided to give this place a try. In short, I wouldn't recommend this place, at least not at this time. Maybe it's the demographics-the owners don't have to try too hard if the patrons don't know the difference. Maybe the cooks don't care how the food tastes. Maybe, in turn, the owners don't care how the food tastes if enough money is coming in. Being from SoCal, I have the luxury of having access to some of the best mexican food in the country, which must make me biased, but the entire meal was just gross. I could go on, but won't. It was cheap, but cheap isn't always good. Come on guys. TRY. I bet you'd be surprised what happens. read more

This place sucks, the food is nothing near to being authentic, I barely sat before some kid who knows nothing about the menu, asks me what I want to drink, held onto his drink menu as if it was his beloved possession, then gets offended when I ask him for couple minutes with water and a menu. .. another guy tried, but didn't get it. Food wasn't good either. Service and food sucks, ambience is Mexican music loud. I'm not sure why I gave it a second star. The one guy trying? read more

It was very good food and we will come back to get the Mexican food again it was awesome meals we ever had. Yum

Kinda makes me a little sad. We came here with some friends and it was packed. We got seated quickly and our server was attentive at first, at first. Things quickly went from attentive to neglecting and I suppose it was easier just to stop coming by. Our food was slow to come out, expecting that of course with how busy but a little follow up from our server would have been nice. When the food came my chimichanga was the smallest chimichanga known to man. I think they got a soft taco from the bell and used that. Disappointed read more

We are from So. Calif and just passing through Hutchinson for a few days. Decent Mexican food is hard to find east of the Rockies, but Playa Azul provided just that, decent Mexican. Not the best, the food came out way to fast to have been made from scratch, and presentation was bland. The food, however, was not bland. I had the Chili Colorado, which was tender steak, rather than chunks, but still tender and flavorful. The chopped beef tacos were excellent. My wife had the chili reallno comb and the chili was very spicy. She also said the chicken in the enchilada and burrito was a little on the tough side. All in all, good Mexican on the plains of Kansas and not too many complaints. Service was good, decor was typical and the bar was inexpensive. read more

If you've never been to Playa yet, you definitely must give it a try. They have awesome dinners and combos, their entrees are always generously sized, but the best part is the friendly staff! We love to go there to get in some practice on our Spanish! read more

I was in town visiting family and came here. Lunch portions were inexpensive, huge, and delicious! The chili relleno was one of my favorites anywhere. I had a pomegranate margarita which was very good as well. read more

Decent Mexican food at fair prices. Fried flour tacos not as crispy as we had hoped, but will probably return to explore more of the rather extensive menu. read more

Super Burrito lived up to its name. Definitely a must try for anyone who stops to try this joint. Prices for portion sizes are spot on. Staff=very friendly. read more

Nothing fancy but it's good food at a fair price served by friendly staff in a quaint setting. It reminds me of a typical TexMex restaurant in Dallas (where I live). I intend to return to Playa Azul every time I'm in Hutch. read more

I came in before going to the state fair, at 11:15, waited for 5 minutes, just standing there while a server was at the bar just sitting down like... Mmmm.... Not good. We did not feel welcome at all so we ended up leaving and eating at the Carlos O'kellys that is down the street, but it wasn't the best choice either, either way, this place meeds friendly people to work there read more

Looking for a margarita to set you straight? Playa Azul is your place. The festive atmosphere helps too! Go for it!

Food is always good, service is always fast and great. Staff is very polite, you have to be trying really hard to find something to complain about to have a bad dining experience at Playa Azul. Would definitely recommend a stop at Playa Azul when you are craving Mexican food. read more

I have eaten there 3 times on my visits to Hutch, and the food has been wonderful every time! Margaritas are great, also! Best chips and salsa:) read more

Best ever! Love everything about them, great food great drinks! Must go if in the area. I live abroad now and year after year when visiting they always remember me and my meal! read more

This Mexican restaurant is by far my favorite place in Hutchinson!! The servers are always nice and they make you feel right at home! The food is awesome as well! You get it fast too read more

Very good food. They try very hard to give fast service, they might not always succeed but usually do. Sheraton portions for the money spent. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Hutchinson. Every time my husband, daughter and I come in to eat, we are immediately sat. The chips, salsa and queso is the best in town! When we order, the service is always fast and comes out serving a hot meal. I really don't have to complain about this restaurant. This place has fair pricing for AMAZING Mexican food. It fills you up. My favorite is the Pollo Playa Azul! Yummm... I would HIGHLY recommend this place when you are looking for a Mexican food craving! read more

Great food, great service. I love this place, it's better than the rest. If you think Anchor Inn is the best mexican in Hutch you really need to get out more. read more