This is my last day in Carson, till we head back over to Sacramento tomorrow morning. I have my crew doing some last minute work, so I'm having lunch with a local friend that wanted to show me a deep fried burrito. I normally get burritos at a lot of different burrito joints all over, but never had one deep fried. I thought that would just be like a chimichanga. But this doesn't have cheese and sauce all over, it's basically a super burrito with everything inside and then dumped into the deep fryer. We drive thru a bunch of street construction and find a place to park in the parking lot. The building looks like an old Taco Bell but painted bright blue. This parking lot is pretty busted up. We park and go in. My friend does the ordering. We get a nice booth and the food is up in maybe 7 or 8 minutes. Wow, I never seen a deep fried burrito like this. We eat like this was a regular burrito, by hand eating from one end. The fried flour tortilla is easy to hold and doesn't fall apart. Spicy salsa is available in a big squeeze bottle. Wow, this is dang tasty! I like the flour tortilla isn't all doughy like in a regular burrito, it seems thinner being fried. I kinda like this. The marinated pork with rice and beans and cheese inside tastes good in that combination. If you want this, just ask for a deep fried super burrito with whatever meat you want. I'm glad I tried this. Now it's back with the crew and off we go back to Sacramento. read more

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I used to come here all the time cuz they had Tongue Tacos. Alas, no more, and for many many years. Now I seek fish. They have a deep fried whole fish that's very tasty. About the same price as San Marcos Grill. Choose to come here for my fish (try to have fish 4 times a week), the fish they had was frozen, boo hoo. To be fair, we came late, about an hour before closing. The guy offered to thaw it quickly but we were all unsure if it would cook too much. So I chose the fish fillet in garlic butter sauce but guess what. That's not what I got. Dang. I got basically fish sticks. Breaded, over fried and even my salad had nothing on it. Not a good night for Darla. Don't worry though. I will be back and ask for my whole fish again. It IS yummy! read more

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Fast food, lots of choices, good beer and it was warm. No waiting and free refills on drinks. Bathrooms outside in back. read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Wish I could give zero stars. Beware of this establishment. The food is spoiled. Three hours after eating at Playa Azul, I was throwing up and had diarrhea. still feel sick. Food poisoning or just rancid oily chips or old food because of slow business due to road work slowing business down. Old food. Old oily chips. Meat is not fresh. Just thinking about my horrible lunch gives me the yucks. I ordered nachos today with carnitas. Kept hearing the microwave slamming in the kitchen. Just thought maybe they were melting the cheese. Apparently they were trying to refresh old chips. The chips were so soggy and full of old oil that I could only eat a few along with the dried out carnitas. Probably the worst plate of nachos ive ever had. Thanks for the diarrhea Playa Azul. I'll never return and I hope you start selling fresh food soon. read more

Love this Mexican restaurant! I had a breakfast plate with chorizo that hit the spot. Their salsa is amazing & service was quick. I would love to go back and try other items on the menu. read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

I stopped in here yesterday after a co-worker recommended the place. He suggested getting the chile relleno. It's been years since I've had a chili relleno. The place was small. Kind of run down looking. The outside and inside was blue. Hence the name, "Playa Azul." There was no line so I was able to order immediately. Their menu was posted on the wall up front. I didn't really look at the menu though. I already knew what I wanted, the chile relleno combination. I got the food to go. When I got home I tried the rice and beans first. Man it was good. Then I ate the chili relleno. The flavors and textures of the food were great. I savored each bite and at the same time pretty much inhaled it. There's something to be said about those, "hole in the wall" restaurants. This place had great tasting food. The next time I come back, I'll try a burrito. If it's anything like their chili relleno, it's got to be good. read more

Just thought I'd update some developments here at Playa Azul: I don't know when it started but recently, they started charging a service fee for credit card or basically any non-cash transaction. The fee is 4%, which I think I kinda high, but maybe that's what they have to pay to the card companies. Credit card fees used to be just rolled into the cost of doing business, but seems the trend is coming to start charging for credit card use. I usually pay cash, but had to use a card this time and was surprised by the fee. That 4% kinda adds up on a larger order, so lesson is BRING CASH. The food is still good as ever. Big stuffed burritos for around $9.00 ... $10 if you don't have cash. read more

This is a great little no-frills Mexican restaurant. Affordable and friendly, Playa Azul makes for a great fast lunch. I got the California burrito and left pretty satisfied. Coming from a Mexican household, I have pretty high standards for a Mexican restaurant- the meat (carne asada, in my case) needs to be flavorful and with minimal gristle; the beans need to be toothsome and creamy, but not gritty; and the rice needs to be well-seasoned. I thought my burrito hit two out of three. The beans and meat were good, but my rice tasted unseasoned. The fries inside of the burrito also needed a little more salt. Minor complaints though, and overall I enjoyed the burrito. I appreciated the fact that they offered sliced avocado- I personally prefer that in a burrito instead of guacamole, and it's hard to find at most fast-casual restaurants. Avocado was also only $0.75, which is pretty much unheard of. I also liked the orange sauce (habanero?) at the salsa bar. Overall I thought this was a solid lunch. I paid $22 for the California burrito plus avocado, chile relleno burrito, a can of Coke, and a glass of Pepsi (fountain drink). I plan on eating here again next time I'm in Carson City. read more

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It brought back so many memories being in an Old Taco Bell when you could get a a taco or burrito for $.25 so long ago. And the enchilada sauce was absolutely amazing just like they used to put on the Encherito at Taco Bell, which is no more. The food was absolutely amazing and the service as well. A good big shout out to Edoardo who is the sweetest cook and server ever. My new go to. read more

Great service and good quality food for the price. Honestly no fuss food, simply seasoning but not overcooked or overworked. The tortillas are heated and not fried (my preference) and you can add you own condiments to the tacos. Great quick lunch spot! Will be returning to try other items. read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - 2 tacos de camaron and 1 taco carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

The food is great when the woman is not working front counter. She never listens to orders and always gets it wrong. She was super rude today when I went in with my son to have a nice breakfast/lunch. She made our orders to go when we came in to eat there. She made the completely wrong thing. This is the third time that she has messed up our order and it's gotten to the point where I will not order if shes working. read more

Wanted a quick lunch before my recent round of golf, so I popped in for a meal. This place used to be a fast-food restaurant that they've converted into a family-run, fast-casual concept. I ordered two items for my meal, their carne asada fries (something they are known for) and a tamal. The carne asada fries were just okay, not much flavor on the meat which was a bit chewy. Adding salsa fresca and hot sauce helped "dress up" the dish and it was much better from there. The pork tamal was also just okay, a little dry and tough so it also needed sauces to make it seem moist. I would probably come here again (if in the area) but would not make a special trip for it. read more

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My first meal, the night we moved from CA to NV was here. 25 years later (+1month) and I was there yesterday. The machaca is great, as are the tortas. But I judge carnitas burritos harshly having grown accustomed to Hectors in Watsonville. I've not been disappointed. Take from that opinion what you will. I'll keep stretching my lunch window to get there weekly. read more

A veggie burrito is what I got today. Honestly this is really my go to. It is so delicious. I have eaten at this restaurant so many time I cannot count. And NEVER have I had a problem with their service, or quality of food. The food is amazing always no matter what I get. The staff is prompt and kind. And my food is ready faster than any other restaurant in town. This is a my try in Carson!! Been here for years and there's a reason why! read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Veggie Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Put some hot sauce on my breakfast burritooooo babyyy - try to get that out of your head now and yes it's from one of my favorite movies LOL. And yes I sang this as we went to pick up our called in order previously saying to my hubby to order one for himself because this gal is NOT sharing her chorizo, egg, potatoes, refried beans, shredded cheese wrapped up in a gigantic flour tortilla then drizzled with Playa Azul's homemade salsa thank you very mucho lol Playa Azul has been in Carson City for many, many years and for us a go to for breakfast burritos on many a weekend and they have NEVER disappointed with taste, service and price. We have had many different items from their menu from Tortas to Tacos and an occasional lunch special but for our family we stick to ordering either Machaca or Chorizo Breakfast Burritos to share or just downright overly stuff ourselves. Then that song starts playing in our heads and their homemade salsa/hot sauces & onion, cilantro, fresh pepper bar beckons us to fill up all the little to-go containers so each bite of our WONDERFUL Breakfast Burritooooo is covered with hot sauce babyyyyy Where to go to get these wonderful burritos - Playa Azul is located on Hwy 50E aka William Street next to Smith's grocery store in an older building that reminds me of an old Taco Bell from back in the day. They do have some seating inside and it's just your a-typical taco stand, meaning definitely nothing fancy. Order at the counter, grab your hot sauce babyyy, they call your name when order is ready and seat yourself - similar to fast food restaurant style. ENJOY and Happy Yelping! read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Entrance & sign to Playa Azul - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

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Pretty pathetic. 10 dollars for a Carne asada burrito with nothing but rice and beans!! Hardly any trace of beef. Asked the guy for more and oh ya I can pay more or I could have gotten what I payed foe to begin with which I didn't. Don't waist a dollar here. I didn't even keep the burrito foe my dogs!! read more

A pretty good taco joint in a blue brick building on William Street near Carson Street. They have tacos de cabeza, but NOT tacos de lengua. Cilantro and onions are dished out in a skimpy plastic bag, and salsa is available in infinite quantity at the counter. Actually the tacos are pretty good. Wash 'em down with horchata. They also have menudo and other soups. Once again, a skimpy plastic bag of cilantro and onion. But good enough. The menudo is a VERY LARGE serving. But it is good-- even my wife likes it, and she is from China. They have some strange sounding dishes on the menu which I have never tried, such as "huevos divorciados". Is it legal for eggs to get married and divorced in Nevada? What if they are infertile eggs? Couldn't they just get an annulment? And why would eggs that are going to be eaten even need a divorce, no matter how much they might hate each other? While luxuriating in their dining area, you can read a free Spanish language newspaper to brush up on the skills you have forgotten since school. The dining area is well windowed with plenty of light for reading. Overall, I recommend this place. But if you need alcohol and darkness, go someplace else. Playa Azul is actually Mexican, not at all like Taco Bell or Del Taco. read more

Tried this place on the recommendation of a coworker. He recommend the burrito menu and OMG. First is was massive, like three meals massive for me. it was delicious and was almost as good warming it up the third time. please try their burrito it was worth it. read more

Playa Azul is a total dive, but I love it! Although the place is sometimes not kept perfectly clean or modern, the food is the highlight. You can get the biggest, fattest, and freshest burrito for absolutely nothing. I highly recommend chorizo or tongue. The service is quick and efficient. I highly recommend Playa Azul. read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Lengue burrito - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Food was cold, every customer had to request to have their food heated up. Burners on food weren't even on when I was ordering. Food was not impressive by any means read more

What a great little Mexican restaurant. The service was excellent and everything was very fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the super burrito, chili rellenos, carnitas all very yummy! Wish we lived closer for more visits!!! read more

Playa Azul has the BEST breakfast burritos in Carson City! I eat them so quickly that there's never time for pictures! They're packed with meat so it's a great value for the price. Very big burritos that no one seems to be able to finish. Satisfy your breakfast burrito craving here! read more

Decided to give Playa Azul another try. Some years ago, we had a bad experience there and have been frequenting other restaurants in our area ever since. But they're close to my house, so we ordered the #4 - tacos with rice & beans, carne asada. I ordered mine without cilantro, due to allergies. The portion of meat in each taco was generous and there was very little gristle in the meat, but it had very little flavor and was overcooked and dry. I was also surprised that they were served without onions. There was no sauce in the to-go bag, so I had to use my own at home. Rice was average, beans were tasty and runny. Packaging was good, service was rapid. read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - #4 Tacos Asada - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Consider getting Mexican food from somewhere else. I got carne asada nachos and my partner got a bean and cheese burrito w/ horchatas. The carne asada was a day old then they heated up the food (chips, cheese, beans and meat) in the microwave to I guess melt the cheese and it just made it 5X's worse. The chips were chewy and meat was dehydrated. They slapped on a cream that was watery and four day old pico de gallo. My partner's bean and cheese burrito was not any better. The beans were watery. The horchata had a weird after taste. Go eat somewhere else. Might I recommend Rivas or Antojitos La Jefa. read more

Both of us got sick later in the day ...we loved the guy working there... would not go back unfortunately

Really good burritos! The price and quality is really a great value. Obviously always gotta get the carne asada. A great fast burrito or taco place read more

Sadly I have to give 2 stars for now. The girl making my burrito had gloves on but was drinking from her thermos and picking things up off the floor and touching random shit and never thought to change her gloves.. Does she not understand cross-contamination? Gross... read more

My burrito was okay, the sauce was very watery! read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Super burrito mojado , $7.99 - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Stopped by here in the morning for the first time ever. I had a shredded beef breakfast burrito. I will definitely be back, it was amazing! Better yet it was all cooked fresh and quick. The 2 people working there were super nice. I could easily seeing this place becoming a every day stop for breakfast and or lunch. read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Working on my order! - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

As many times that I have passed by this place every couple of years I finally decided to stop in, I can only compare to what I've experienced in Las Vegas, so with that being said I was somewhat disappointed. Overall the food quality was good and I would recommend anyone passing through to stop by. The salsa bar leaves little to be desired, the green and red salsa were somewhat transparent and didn't really have much heat to it. Everything considered I would still recommend this place to anyone. read more

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We came here on a Thursday afternoon to try their carne asada fries for 6.44 - Crispy and skinny fries like Mcdonalds! yum - Sour creme was flat and liquidy - Cheesy - Average portion of carne asada - Doesn't come with anything else so you got to go to the salsa bar and place lots of tomatoes and cilantro on top! - Their salad bar was filthy and low in stock. Very unappetizing. - A better alternative compared to Titos. - We got our order to go and just got the drinks at Jack in the Box! Haha. Okay, we're cheap. read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Carne Asada fries 6.44 - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

This is for their bfast burrito. I am a fan!!! Pretty good. Lots of food. It does come with fries not potatoes. Which I'm Still getting used to this style but it was still a dang good burrito. read more

During a quick trip to Carson City, I came across this small Mexican restaurant. Inside, the building looks old and run down. I didn't really like that it hasn't been updated to include a better menu, register, seating, and atmosphere. I ordered a torta de asada and I have to give them credit for doing this classic Mexican dish justice. It was really good! Even though I haven't tried many items on the menu, I'd recommend coming here for the tortas alone! The place needs some updating, a better menu, and to be cleaner, but all around a good place in Carson. read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Torta de Asada. I love the round bread! - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada

Ordered the carne asada fries to go and came away unimpressed. Literally just fries, a little bit of carne asada and some cheese melted over the top. Flavor was mediocre and the portion wasn't even that large. Maybe it's better at the restaurant but it looked pretty lonely in the styrofoam. read more

They should look up the recipe for a California Burrito as well how not to turn their carne into dog food.

Wow, great homemade style Mexican food. We had the fried tilapia and the enchilada plate, both were very very good, I would highly recommend this place read more

After a Friday night with too many beers, finding a place with menudo was a must. This place came through big time and wifey loved their juevos rancheros to boot. read more

If I could give them 0 stars I would. Don't waste your money here. All I ordered was a cheese quesadilla and a bean and cheese burrito. Was there cheese in my quesadilla? Not sure, there wasn't much if there was. The bean and cheese burrito was more like bean and cheese soup in a tortilla. I set in down briefly and everything oozed out. Ended up leaving 3/4 of it and headed to Jack In The Box. Oh, and the staff was more interested in bs-ing than working. Tables weren't bused and I asked a simple question and they acted like I bothered them. read more

My wife ordered chili verde and I had the chimichanga. The chili verde was what you might call gourmet portion sized, and while being pork in sauce wasnt chili verde. On the side was french fries and some shredded iceberg lettuce and wedges of tomato, good ol hamburger fixins. Also undercooked. The chimichanga was a burrito smothered in enchilada sauce. The only thing in the "chimichanga" was meat and cheese, and the only flavor was that of canned enchilada sauce. Very confused about all the positive reviews regarding the food. Maybe the cooks were on break when I ordered. read more

Been coming here for years. I recently moved back from Las Vegas and I am so glad to be back. I missed this place! While there are some great choices for food down there, the burritos and nachos are nothing like here. I have yet to try the more authentic stuff like lengua and pescados fritas, but give me some time to get hungry again. The portions are very, very generous. Great local taqueria that serves Jarritos and good food. Prices can't be beat. read more

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas super nachos $5.99 with crema fresa. Enough to feed two very hungry people. So good. - Mexican Near Me - Carson City, Nevada