The food was excellent, and I would definitely come back again. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-prepared. A special thank you to Ameyali M, who was our server. She was friendly, attentive, and very helpful in explaining the menu and making recommendations. Her great service made the experience even better. Highly recommend! read more

My wife and I went here on a Saturday night. We were seated right away. I ordered the Modelo Especial. The beer was the right temperature. My wife got the skinny margarita. The drink was very cool looking and a large size. She said it was very good. Our waitress came over right away with tortilla chips, salsa and a white sauce. The chips were perfect. Sometimes they can get greasy but these were very good. The salsa was amazing with just a slight heat to it. The white sauce was very smooth and delicious. I ordered the seafood enchiladas. They were cooked to perfection. The seafood was cooked just right and the sauce was very good. To me this was a very light dinner. Hit the right spot. The rice was a white rice. It was very good. My wife ordered the chicken chimichangas. They were cooked perfect. She said the rice was good along with the beans. We had the Tres Leche chocolate cake. It was very good and the portion was very big. The interior of the building is decorated very cool. It feels just like if I went to Mexico and went to a restaurant. The music was a little loud for me but it did make you feel like you were in Mexico. We will be back to try the many other items on the menu. read more

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Plaza Azteca recently opened up it's East Windsor location after what seemed like years of renovation and remodeling of the former Charlie Browns which sat vacant for quite some time. The interiors are done nicely, with modern and trendy touches (which is considered quite fancy for East Windsor). It fulfills a much-needed gap as there just aren't many decent sit-down Mexican eateries with a bar in this part of New Jersey. If drinks with fancy presentation are your thing, then you're in for a treat here. They do have a list of daily specials, but their Taco Tuesday offering of 10% off specialty taco dinners seems kind of weak compared to competitors as those meals run $19 and up. Meals start off with complimentary chips and salsa, which is always nice to munch on. The chips (3.5/5) were served warm, and came with 2 types of salsa. We also got an order of the cheese dip (3.5/5), which was decent in quality without being overly cheesy and generous in portion size, but at $11, probably something I wouldn't order again unless sharing with a larger group of people...this is an item where they should offer a smaller portion for $6-7, and keep an option for a large size at $11. For meals, we got the chicken quesadillas rellenas (4/5), the pollo asado (4.5/5), and the vegetarian fajitas (4/5). The meals came out in less than 8 minutes after ordering which caught us a bit off guard, but all the food was filling, fresh, and flavorful. While it wasn't gourmet food, it was well above average and right in line with what I look for when it comes to Mexican cuisine. The waiter said we can swap out fries for rice and beans for the quesadilla meal without any additional charge, but the fries (3/5) didn't really have much taste to them, despite being crunchy. Service (3.5/5) was friendly, but I was a bit irked being overcharged for the quesadillas. It turned out they added an extra $1.50 for chicken over the $16.50 listed menu price for the quesadillas rellenas, which are listed as including a choice of chicken or beef. When I pointed it out to the waiter, he insisted there's an upcharge for meat even though it's clearly $16.50 in the menu. There is a listing for the quesadilla ranchera in the menu which is broken down by price depending on what kind of meat is chosen, but that isn't the case with the quesadilla rellena based on the menu pictures fellow Yelpers have shared. While paying $18 for the quesadilla rellena with chicken isn't going to break the bank for me, the disingenuous pricing will make me hesitate before returning and probably won't have me recommending Plaza Azteca to others, which is a shame because it was an otherwise enjoyable meal. I just wish they were more transparent with accurate menu pricing rather than resorting to petty upcharges and not owning up to it when I pointed the menu price discrepancy to them. read more

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The great place in the neighborhoods of East Windsor. The place is welcoming and treat you really well. The little bar is next level and we had a great experience with the flavors and the decor of the drinks. The food portions are amazing and great for the price. Tastes really good. Meats are cooked to perfection. The desserts are massive portions. They can elevate birthdays making it special for the person. Highly recommend this place read more

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Our server was fine. The food and drinks were OK. Our table had fajitas, enchiladas, and a couple of different bowls. Our friends warned us that there was an overly loud birthday song . The meal was totally spoiled by the totally obnoxious birthday song that was piped very loudly throughout the restaurant 4 times while we were eating. A restaurant singing happy birthday to a table in any part of the facility is fine, piping music this way throughout the entire restaurant ruins the meal for many other diners. We and our friends would read more

Plaza Azteca is worth the hype! This is definitely one of those places you come hungry and wanting to order everything off the menu. We kicked things off with tableside guacamole, made fresh right in front of you, which already sets the tone for a great meal. The lady who prepared it for us was so sweet and did a great job with the guac. We tried the birria tacos -- juicy, cheesy, and perfect for dipping straight into that consommé. Definitely something I'll be returning for. Everyone's heads turned for the Texas fajita which came out sizzling with chicken, steak, and shrimp and smelled insane before it even hit the table. The piña loca was a standout -- a grilled pineapple stuffed with chicken, steak, peppers, onions, and melted cheese. Sweet, savory, and honestly so fun to eat! For drinks, we kept it interesting. Aclassic old fashioned, plus the cazuela that comes with a mini Corona and a mini Patrón bottle... talk about a good time! Since it's the holiday season, we also tried their festive drinks: the polar espresso, peppermint margarita, holly jolly hibiscus, and a Mexican hot chocolate that felt like dessert in a cup. We ended with tres leches, and it was the perfect finish. Plaza Azteca is a gorgeous, modern restaurant that feels great for a date night out or fun with the whole family. Don't miss this new gem in Mercer County! read more

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Great addition to town in need of restaurants. Swanky, upscale atmosphere with loud Latin music bringing the energy. Large menu and drink selection--very aesthetically served with flowers and such. The portions were not very big given the pricepoint, but very delicious. Highly recommend the El Jefe enchiladas--tender and flavorful carne asada steak drenched in a rich, savory corn sauce--reminiscent of a béchamel. Margaritas were large and I really liked the mix used--not too sweet. They also make fresh table side guacamole. Service was sufficient. Definitely recommend giving this new spot a try! read more

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After months of anticipation, the Plaza Azteca in East Windsor finally opened this past Monday. We went there for dinner today. Everything from the food to the service to the overall vibe of this location was wonderful. The complimentary fresh chips and sauces were nice. The chips were so good that I indulged a bit too much before my entree arrived. For dinner I had the Vegetarian Tacos. The well seasoned Soy coupled with the onions, mushrooms, poblanos and guacamole was simply phenomenal. The entree came with a side of beans and rice. I truly enjoyed this meal. My husband ordered the Burrito Texano. It was stuffed with a combination of chicken, shrimp and beef. He found it delicious but perhaps too much protein. I will definitely be back! read more

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Not over or under, I was simply "whelmed" by the new Tex-Mex Plaza Azteca in East Windsor. The atmosphere still borrows much from the former Charlie Brown's location with dineresque boothing and dark wood accents but it's the service here that'a head scratcher. Entrees that arrive five minutes after your appetizer forcing you to set one or the other aside. I hate feeling like I'm "on the clock" especially in a half empty restaurant. And oh yeah, the food itself was very good but it was hard to notice through the rush hour service. Here's hoping they figure it out. Three optimistic stars. read more

Food was delicious and place was immaculate and decorated well. Staff was very friendly and food came out quickly. A very nice treat we will be coming back often. read more

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The food was ok, not wonderful. For those prices I expected better. The table side made guacamole was quite good. The service was fine and the ambiance was what I would expect. My pina colada was quite good. read more

Never been to one of their locations, and based on the reviews I read, I figured this place would be 3 stars, at best. Let's go! - Good to have a new bar option in this area - Lots of staff + friendly/caring service - Plenty of drink options and everyone at my table seem happy with their selections - Chips with salsa and IDK what kind of white dip were perfect (I ate the whole basket myself) - Everyone at my table was happy with their dinner choices; as was I (grilled chicken with spinach) Yes there are some kinks that need to work out, and it didn't disrupted out plans. Hoping this place keeps up the quality of the service and food- give this place a shot! read more

Prices are TOO HIGH. Bowl of soup was something like $16 dollars and trio of pork tacos were like $20. No offense, but even places like Meximodo in new Brunswick area with a larger footprint and amazing decor don't charge that much. I think owners didn't do their research about the east Windsor and Hightstown areas but this isn't NYC level restaurant or location. Food was a bit bland, but sauces on top were used for flavor. Had carnitas tacos and fish tacos. Mahi mahi fish was very dry. Chips and salsa were decent. I actually visited here after I tried another new place in trenton the day before called Toro del Fuego (all you can eat Mexican) and that place had AMAZING well seasoned food and meats, and all the sides were fantastic. So I think it made the flavors (or lack of) of this place more noticeable. Highlight was fresh guacamole which actually was pretty good. But could use a bit more lime which I added. read more

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Plaza Azteca delivered a great night out. The Spanish music set a warm vibe that made the place feel alive. The coconut Margarita stood out, full of flavor and easy to enjoy. I noticed other drinks coming out of the bar that looked just as tempting. The complimentary chips and salsa were fresh and tasty. The tableside guacamole was the highlight. You can customize it, and the result was incredible. I ordered the fajitas, and they came out hot, well seasoned, and generous. Our server, Jesus, was friendly and attentive. Even with a full house, everything moved fast. The manager stopped by, and we shared how much we liked the experience. It is great to have a new spot in town, and I hope this restaurant thrives. read more

Plaza Azteca East Windsor - Coconut Margarita - Mexican Near Me - East Windsor, New Jersey

Visited for the first time last night with a girlfriend. Sat at the bar. Very lively place, clearly family oriented with all the loud birthday celebrations by staff. We both ordered the fajitas. If management is reading, they need more flavor and marinate. They are very bland and should have way more flavor. Otherwise fun place and will go back to try other dishes but please.. more flavor in the fajitas!! read more

The food here is great, and I love the specific vegetarian section to the menu. The drinks are very good too and they have a lot of great weekday/happy hour deals! I had Veggie bowl and spinach enchiladas, both were good. Had classic marg as well which was pretty refreshing. Overall, super happy to have a top notch Mexican restaurant within a mile radius of my house. Our server was so nice when we were able to track her down but for the most part she was MIA hence only 3 stars. Hopefully service gets better over time because it's a really good place. read more

Stopped in for lunch to see the longest anticipated restaurant that replaced Charlie browns. Aesthetically the place is beautiful, they have a great bar area the decor is very chic. The waitress was very nice and attentive, which was expected as we were the 3rd table there. The complimentary chips were perfectly crunchy the salsa was ok a little too watery for my taste buds and could have used extra flavor. They also serve a white ranch style dipping sauce which was probably the star of the show. For our meal I ordered the lunch portion birria tacos and the chicken chimichanga. The birria tacos come 2 in a lunch serving with the consume which was delicious. In my opinion the plate was missing something else small rice or salad not sure but something. The chimichanga had a very good cheese sauce on top the chimichanga itself was small and wasn't crispy at all. This plate was served with rice and refried beans which were too watery for me and should have been served in the plate a little different maybe in a small bowl/cup. I ordered a small side of guac which was good. We ordered 2 drinks which I enjoyed very good, the Paloma mezcal and passion martini. Lastly the dessert which was highly disappointing, it was suppose to be tres leche but the cake was extremely dry and dense with strawberry and whip cream in the middle and a cream cheese Icing on the outside. This was closer to a strawberry shortcake dessert then a tres leche. read more

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I came here with my family after hearing a rave review from my father and he was right, it was an excellent experience. The atmosphere was bright, welcoming and fun and our waiter Anthony was incredibly attentive and friendly. It was a slow night because of the weather but our food came out very quickly. All of the portions were quite generous with enough to take home for a second meal. My dish, the birra tacos were bursting with flavor and the reviews from around the table on the other entrees were quite positive. Really excited to have a new and delicious place in town! read more

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Disappointing 100%! Service horrible. Long wait for service, longer wait for food after ordering. Food came out cold. My meal tasted like it was a frozen diner from a supermarket freezer. Chilli Rellenos was cold, soggy and a mystery! If I didn't know what I ordered I would not have guest it was a Chilli Relleno!! Beans were watery and a mess on the plate. Put in a small bowl! Chicken frittata was not sizzling and only warm. Chopped in smaller pieces than we are used to, again poor presentation! A sizzling plate should draw attention when being served. Table made guacamole was ok but for $16 plus a tip should be a little show in making it table side.Made behind us so no fun watching or asking to add a little bit more of something. I am use to table side guac as a group project, having fun! Long wait for service, never checked back if we needed anything else. Had to go to bar from our table to order a second drink. We were sitting in bar area! Plenty of employees standing around. Enough said! read more

Plaza Azteca in East Windsor, New Jersey is an absolute standout and easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a beautifully designed space that feels vibrant, welcoming, and thoughtfully put together. The décor is colorful, stylish, and immersive without being overwhelming--it immediately sets the tone for a great meal. Right away, they came to the table with complimentary chips and salsa along with queso blanco, which was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect way to start the meal. It's a small touch that immediately makes you feel taken care of. They also serve lunch, which is a huge plus, and the full tequila bar is impressive. The selection is excellent, and the house margarita was perfectly balanced--smooth, refreshing, and not overly sweet. The service was outstanding from start to finish. Everything came out quickly without ever feeling rushed, and the staff was attentive, friendly, and professional throughout our visit. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the sizzling chicken fajitas, which arrived hot and packed with flavor, with generous portions and perfectly cooked chicken. My boyfriend ordered the taco salad, which was fresh, hearty, and incredibly satisfying. Everything was well-presented and tasted fantastic. On top of all of this, the prices are excellent for the quality and portion sizes you get--true value. Plaza Azteca truly excels in every category: atmosphere, service, food, drinks, and pricing. We will absolutely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-tier Mexican dining experience in the area. read more

This is by far the best place to eat in the east Windsor/Hightstown area!! The food is perfect I have tried almost everything and it all amazes me ! All the workers are amazing their service really makes the place!! I love the look of the restaurant it really feels like a short cut to Mexico !! Absolutely love coming here the food ,the drinks, the people are amazing read more

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I ordered the chicken fajita and the chicken looked like it was ground, not appealing. It was over cooked and barely any vegetable. No cheese or lettuce. My wife had the steak fajita it was also over cooked and sparse on the peppers and onions. We had to ask for plates? The white sauce with the chips was very good. It was played out just like Charlie Browns but Mexican decorations. read more

The atmosphere and food is incredible. My parents and I have been waiting for this place to open for so long and it did not disappoint. The drink menu was vast and the food was great. Highly recommend the empanadas. read more

First time visit. Service was quite attentive almost too much but I can deal with. Food came fast. Piping hot and delicious. Don't usually see 10 jumbo shrimp per meal anymore. Will definitely be going back. Birthdays are a big deal. Complete with singing waiters/waitresses with sparklers. read more

Plaza Azteca East Windsor - Enchiladas Supreme (4) - Mexican Near Me - East Windsor, New Jersey

I was really looking forward to trying Plaza Azteca. The decor and atmosphere is warm and pleasant. The margarita was fabulous. However, the food was only so-so. No tortillas with the queso fundido, which was a bit too salty. The entrees came out too soon after the appetizer, so the table was crowded and it felt like we were being rushed. I may have given three stars, but when the server was clearing the table, she spilled my remaining margarita on my lap. I was offered nothing for this inconvenience. read more

Do better Plaza Azteca! As proud full-blooded Mexicans who have enjoyed authentic Mexican cuisine throughout our lives, we were excited to try this establishment. We waited two years for it to open. Given its name, "Azteca" which resonates with deep roots and our heritage, we expected rich authentic favors. Mexican food is made with love and quality ingredients like other beautiful ethic cuisines and if it's not you definitely taste the difference! Plaza Azteca unfortunately disappoints. What we ordered: App: Tableside Guacamole (very good) & Queso Fundido (not good; they used cheap nacho cheese instead of Queso Oaxaca/ Chihuahua and was not served with tortillas. Main 1: Chile Rellano plate, came with only 1 small Chile dressed with very little sauce that lacked depth, a scoop of Spanish rice that was just ok and 3 flour tortillas that were not handmade, No beans served. Drinks: Horchata was not naturally crafted. It seriously tasted like watered down cold milk. Sadly, you could taste the powder used to make it. Main 2: Mole enchiladas filled with spinach plate. Came with 3 enchiladas, 3 pieces of fried plantains, a scoop of white rice. Mole is such a special sauce, it dates back to the indigenous. When made right it is velvety smooth, nutty, spicy, rustic, hint of sweet and so much depth. Sadly, this mole was pasty and sweet. The enchiladas had no cheese inside just sautéed spinach and very lighted dressed in this mole sauce. Not good. However, the fried plantains were delicious. The white rice lacked favor. No beans served. Drink: Jamaica (Hibiscus). Again not naturally crafted. Overall: Ambiiance is beautiful however the food / drinks/ portions not good especially at this price point. Tortugas in Princeton & Maria's Taqueria in Jamesburg still wins! read more

The food and drinks were so delicious! We got house margaritas, guacamole, steak fajitas, fajita burrito, and churros. The guac was made table side and tasted so fresh. The meat for the entrees were seasoned very well, and the churros were some of the best we ever had. For chain Mexican food, it really hits the spot. Our waiter and the woman who made our guacamole were friendly. The restaurant is big and was much nicer looking than expected. Overall a really enjoyable evening! read more

BEWARE: Ensure you are getting properly charged. My husband and I visited the new restaurant on December 22nd, late lunch. I had the Burrito de carnitas 18.50 and he had Burrito Fajitas (steak) 19.50. The food was good and the service was fine and I would have rated this 4.5/5. However, we were over-charged for our meals by 1.50 each. It wasn't a service fee or a credit card surcharge, just each meal did not reflect the charge that is on their menu. I didn't even realize we were overcharged until we got home and I didn't feel like calling or making a huge deal out of it. I just simply will not go back. I despise feeling like I am getting 'ripped off'. There are other restaurants that are just as good and charge properly. read more

Food and service was really good. The music was a little loud so if you are trying to hold a conversation you have to speak over the music, but overall it was a very good experience. read more

Six old guys came to try out the new Mexican restaurant. We had a great dinner.....hard to have the six of us all pleased at the same meal. Everything was really good, no food complaints at all....amazing. Service was excellent. Our waiter was really professional, despite having to wait for us to make up our minds.....he was cool and helpful about the menu. We will return. There always has to be something to improve....we were seated in the bar area and the music was so loud that we had to shout to each other to be hear. The manager did turn it down when he heard our complaint. Happy to have this restaurant in our area read more

Food A+ Service A Ambience A- ( someone was cleaning table with a potent spray while we were eating). Nonetheless we will definitely go back. read more

First time at Plaza Azteca and had a wonderful experience with my family. We came in the Friday after Thanksgiving and the service was great. Excellent appetizers , really good fajitas and desert. The drink menu looks really good with a great selection. Will definitely be back and would recommend going there if you haven't yet. read more

Two stars because the bar itself looked great and I appreciated the atmosphere. Do not get the combos. You might as well go to Taco Bell because that is the level of quality you will be getting. The chicken quesadilla was so overly salted I could not even eat it, and the food overall was greasy. We were disappointed because we had really been looking forward to this place opening. We are going to give it another shot and I plan on trying one of their signature burritos or main entrees in hopes that they are better than the combos. As for service, our server was very sweet, but it was clear they did not know the menu and may have never served tables before. I am giving them some slack since the restaurant just opened. read more

Food was excellent. Service was great. I wouldn't recommend the fried ice cream. It was horrible. Tasted like corn flakes around an ice cream ball. read more

Great authentic Mexican food! I got the enchiladas poblanos. Very delicious! Would recommend!

We were so looking forward for their opening, and when finally opened !!! the dishes are some what missing flavor, and they are all very similar. The service and the ambiance make up for the food. It's very nice place for drinks and appetizers; which are very good specially the guacamole. Also, it's bit overpriced read more

Tried take-out "dinners" (that's a stretch) here for first time and so sorry we did. By far the worst Mexican food we've ever had. $25+ per entree for small portions, poor quality and absolutely no presentation. Just a pile of unattractive awful food. Ordered LaFlaca Chopped Salad wi dressing on side ( hardly any greens, itty bitty chopped up pieces of dry chicken) came wi no dressing ..and Taco Salad wi steak. We're not huge-portion diners, but this was smallest Taco Salad we've ever seen -- think kiddie size...and the steak was Just over-priced junk food. Will never return. Yuck. read more

The food is 1 step better than Taco Bell. Service, not great.I believe that this restaurant is part of a group or a chain.. Have tried it twice, now my navigation system says stay away. read more

ordered fish tacos and beef chimichanga. Chimichanga was unremarkable, beans and rice were bland. Fish taco dish was way too salty. Biggest issue was meals were barely warm. Nothing worse than getting meal served on cool plates. Many servers wandering around trying to find tables who ordered meals, weren't sure of table locations. I will give some allowance for growing pains after recent opening and will try one more time. They have to do something about cold meals. Great atmosphere. read more

The food is amazing!! It is a family owned authentic Mexican restaurant group. I have dined in and ordered take out, the food is reliably delicious. There's a welcoming atmosphere, upbeat vibe, modern decor and attentive service. For appetizers you can't beat the Table Side Guacamole, Birria Rolls, Tropical Ceviche or the Empanadas. So many choices on the menu, the Tacos, Enchiladas and Burritos are all excellent. There are house special entrees as well. The Camarones Mojo de Ajo (Sautéed shrimp, with garlic mojo sauce), Pollo Patron, Oaxaca Bowl are all outstanding. There are so many options, the only difficult thing is deciding what to order. Oh did I mention drinks? Plaza Azteca has a full bar, serving beautifully presented cocktails and mocktails. Save room for the Flan and Churros. It took a while for Plaza Azteca to open, but it was well worth the wait!! read more