We were seated right away. The atmosphere was bustling, with lots of tables happily enjoying their meals. The place was clean. The seating looked newer and really nice. We were given chips and salsa quickly and our drink orders taken. Once we got our meals (which was literally just minutes after we ordered it) we were all out of drinks and I had to flag our waiter down for new ones. And by that time my meal was almost gone. The pricing on the food seemed a little high. Overall the food was okay. We wanted to try this location because it's the only Mexican restaurant in the city we haven't tried. While mostly everything went smoothly, everyone in our party agreed we liked a different Mexican place more. Plaza Azteca comes in (and ties for) 3rd place according to my family's ranking of EC Mexican restaurants. read more

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We never enjoyed plaza azteca years ago because of the entrees we would order. But a few months ago we were looking for authentic Mexican tacos. We decided to come here to see their options and it has been addicting ever since. Being carnivores this location provides great protein options without being forced to have carbs such as beans and rice. They also offer gluten free corn tortillas which is amazing. And offer a dish that is all protein with no carbs ! That is so hard to find. But not here. Service is always so great. Ambiance is well maintained and comfy with an open space. We look forward to coming here and come too often lol but so worth it on top of having excelling customer service. read more

Plaza Azteca - Super Queso Dip and street tacos!! - Mexican Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

I got here at 2:50, sat down at like 252, I wasn't seen by a waiter until 305. The lunch specials end then but it's not my fault I had to wait 15 minutes for service. Three amigos is right up the road way more personable and just an overall better place. Better service, better food, pretty much better everything. I wanted to check this place out again because I've had problems here before, now I will just stick to three amigos. read more

Place has gone down hill the last few years, plenty of other options for Mexican food in town. This place has become too franchised, might as well go to Taco Bell. Idk if the short hair bartender is still there but she is incredibly rude!!! I used to have dinner at the bar average twice a week, I was waited on by her a couple times and had enough. read more

Plaza Azteca - The Aztec Square... It's been nearly a year since we last visited this establishment and there has been some good changes... The upholstery is new(er) and it remains a clean place for service... The staff was responsive and the food was standard American Mexican fare... Our utensils were short and had to ask for more, the single red salsa bowl had remnants of sour cream on the inside edge... The waiter quickly replaced it with a little sarcasm, "red salsa with no side of sour cream"... Kudos on his quick retort to having it replaced... Love the flavor of the salsa, cilantro and spices were on point... The chicken fajitas were cooked as requested, well done and not over done... Love the cut slices of chicken verses the squiggles cuts we see elsewhere... The rice was delicious and fresh... The menu is extensive and the prices are fare $$... read more

Before I get started, I'll say the server was pleasant, helpful and efficient. So, blow by blow... I started off with a Luz and Sombra margarita which tasted like Band Aids, very unpleasant. The chips and salsa were disappointing. The chips were stale and the salsa was made with canned tomatoes, nothing fresh or lively tasting, no spice level to speak of. I tried the pork tacos al pastor, more like pork fat tacos, greasy and awful mouth feel. I asked for the spicy tomatillo salsa, which came out red (!). When asked why the tomatillo salsa was red, the runner explained it was because they make it with chile de arbol. Huh? Chile Serrano goes in tomatillo salsa. I ordered the Texas nachos. There was plenty of well-seasoned and well-prepared protein. Then, the stale chips with an insipid cheese sauce, gooey and tasteless. No sour cream, no guacamole, no pickled jalapeños on the plate. I would have preferred to pay the same amount for half the portion if it came with quality toppings. I don't think anyone who works in the kitchen knows what Mexican food should taste like. The restaurant was pretty, otherwise, it was an entirely unsatisfactory experience. They received two stars because the server did the best he could. I won't go back. read more

My husband and I came here on a suggestion of drinks from my daughter and sister, plus it was near our hotel. There are a few Mexican restaurants in the area and it seemed like most of them had a wait but we were able to be seated right away. The layout is open and roomy which is good for large parties. They have a wide variety of food and drinks on the menu so you won't be disappointed. As you wait for your order they bring you chips and salsa. I ordered the Azteca salad and my husband ordered steak fajitas with a drink called trash can. The salad was very plentiful but IMO was dry. Not sure if that's because it contained a lot of chicken which is a good thing but if not cooked just right chicken can get dry. I did add salsa to it but that didn't help much. The salad doesn't come with sour cream and it's 2.50 to add a very small cup. The steak fajitas came out blazing hot (picture Chili's x 5). The only complaint my husband had was there was only 3 tortillas which means you run out before you finish your meal. I'm sure you can order extras but it was too late. He did enjoy his drink. The service was good, could have been better but it was pretty busy and I feel our server did the best she could. Would we return? It's possible can't rule them out. read more

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Great service. Great tacos. We go every other Tuesday for Taco Tuesday $1 tacos. We didn't get the tableside guacamole this trip. It is excellent as well. We were in a hurry to get to an appointment but had 35 minutes to kill for quick lunch. Melissa enjoys the crunchy tacos with chicken. I prefer the ground beef on two crunchy shells and on two flour tortilla shells. They are simple. Meat, cheese and we drizzle salsa from our salsa and chips. Will see them after all the Christmas running. FELIZ NAVIDAD read more

Walked in, seated right away. Tiffany was our fantabulous server Huge menu Loads of gluten free items clearly marked! I ate so well, I needed a nap :) The flavors were absolutely delicious, nothing overly seasoned. I had the chicken choro and oh my word, from first to last bite it was one of the best Mexican meals I've had in forever! The non gf people loved their food as well. Unique salad and chicken quesadilla 3 dinners and drinks all under 55$ wow! Huge portions, yummy, and my glass of tea was never empty. Tiffany suggested my dinner, was so friendly and quick. read more

Plaza Azteca - Chori Pollo yum - Mexican Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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Atmosphere: The restaurant was very open and light inside. It was extremely crowded which is great for business but it reduced some of the comfort in the dining area. We opted for the bar so we could sit next to each other and watch the tv's. They had some lower level ESPN channels on that had some obscure sporting events like a Corn Hole tournament and an Ultimate Tag tournament. It was relatively clean, I didn't notice anything special about the cleanliness. Food: The food was great. The menu had a few gluten free options and they specified vegan and a few other allergen concerns. I got chicken tacos with a corn tortilla. I typically don't like corn tortillas but this one was pretty good. Lots of other great options on the menu as well. Service: Nothing to note. Our food took a really long time but it was also very busy. I would go back but try to find a less busy time to go. Maybe during a week night. read more

Vickie was great. The food was awesome. We'll definitely return for the street tacos. read more

Plaza Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Ate here on 6/20/23 for dinner. Seated right away. The chimichanga with shredded beef was delicious. My husband had a steak burrito and he was very happy with that. I also had a Miami Vice adult beverage and that was really good. The waiter seemed frazzled and I watched him turn in circles several times It took me asking 7 times to get a shaker of salt. He looked at my empty drink glass 4 times and I was finally able to get a drink refill. The salsa tasted like taco sauce from a taco kit. It also took asking for our check twice before we were able to pay and get out of there. read more

Plaza Azteca - Chimichangas Dinner, Miami Vice, burrito Burrito la Ruleta in the back. - Mexican Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

There were four of us eating on Taco Tuesday and loved every bite! The place was packed but service was still quick. The waiter was attentive and pleasant. The restaurant is well lit and decorated nicely. You will not leave hungry because the portions are huge! We eat Mexican often and there are quite a few Mexican restaurants in this area but we will certainly add this one to our rotation! Delicious huge portions! read more

Best service you get what you pay for servers are always very good and they know what there doing

We decided to grab a nice family lunch here to celebrate my mothers birthday. Imagine our surprise when we were greeted by Joy the Clown!! Apparently Joy is there every other Sunday with free face painting and balloons for the kids!! This little unexpected surprise was a great way to start of visit. We ordered our lunch and were delighted with how quick and attentive the staff was with our food. The food itself was just ok. Not bad, not great but just ok. If I were to return it wouldnt be for the food it would be for the atmosphere and hospitality. The staff treats their customers like family and who doesnt love that? read more

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Love to go to this amazing restaurant with impeccable food and service and treats you like beloved family.

The food has been very good in years past, but the restaurant has changed substantially since 2023 (& not in a good way). One of the Bartenders is clearly not a "people person"; snapping at customers, & is obviously not suited to work in the service or hospitality industry. I personally overheard her call a customer "Rude" for having the audacity to ask for a napkin. I also noticed that this restaurant location is not as clean as it used to be. It's possible that I was there on a bad day, but there are many other good restaurants in Elizabeth City to try. I do not recommend this particular Plaza Azteca. Try the another Plaza Azteca location or the other Tex-Mex place down the street. read more

Best for portions and taste. Wait staff attentive. No super long wait time. Drinks could be a little stiffer. They seems watered down. Especially the margaritas. read more

What once was a new and exciting addition to E.City is slowly starting to lose it's luster. The most unsettling discrepancy was the decay of the ceiling. There are smoke trails of dust coming from every air vent. The ceiling tiles are all swollen and bowing down as if they have been soaked in water. There are clearly signs of what appears to be mold growing (see the picture). The upholstery is starting to rip and there are exposed nails holding the fabric up in a half hearted attempt to fix them. The bathrooms were on the dirtier side and the paper towel. Water tasted like treated city tap water. Ordered empanadas which looked great on the menu. What showed up looked like premade grocery store frozen empanadas that were cold in the middle... see pic. Only thing good of note was that the waitress was very nice and attentive. Very Disappointed. read more

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The atmosphere an food were great. The help were very courteous an helpful making sure we were all taken care of properly. Thanks so much

Great service ask for Lydia great food I highly recommend going there. Carne asada tacos are my favorite

Went in at 6:30 on a Wednesday night and the place was empty! We were seated quickly, waitress came over a few minutes later and took our drink order. I asked for a top shelf traditional lime margarita made without a mix, standard order in a Mexican restaurant. The waitress had to come back 4 times to ask additional questions for my drink! Salt or no salt, small or large, skinny or organic and I don't even remember what the last question was! It took quite a while to get the drink due to the repeated stops at the table. After all that though the drink was good and had a nice refreshing flavor. My husband ordered a Paloma and the waitress didn't seem to know what that drink was either and he had to point it out on the menu. For food I had the pollo Sonora which was slightly greasy but had a good flavor, very small, flat piece of chicken but tons of onions. My husband had a dinner combo with a taco and burrito, nothing special but he was satisfied. There were two other members in our party, one had a fajita salad which she enjoyed and the other was a taco plate with 3 tacos, rice and beans. The food came out quickly and we all received what we ordered. The place appeared clean, restrooms were not used by our party. I don't feel the need to run back and eat there again but it wasn't horrible. I forget to check how much I paid for my drink so can't comment on the price. read more

I try to be patient because I realize that restaurants are struggling with staffing issues. The server was hustling, but brought something that was not ordered. It was returned but was included on the bill. Because the server did not understand English that well, she could not understand the issue. The manager was approached and asked to eliminate the charge since the item was returned and not consumed. He began yelling and denied the request. Another friend attempted to explain it to him and he threatened to increase the bill. I understand that some people complain just to try to get a break of some kind, but this was not the case, and the manager's behavior was intolerable. Never will any of us eat there again. By the way the chicken was tough and the bathrooms were very nasty! Definitely a place to avoid since there are so many other great Mexican options in Elizabeth City. read more

Stop for lunch found the place not to busy, under sure why. Anyway place has clean and decor was very nice. I had the Plaza Del Mar (grilled tilapia, scallops, shrimp) with rice. Outstanding, reasonably priced and good portion. My wife El Paisano Carne (T-Bone Steak) was OK with decent flavor. Service was good, staff was friendly. Looking forward to another visit sometime. read more

Plaza Azteca - Plaza Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food came quickly and tasted just fine. There was nothing to jump up and down about but it certainly was not bad. The booth we sat in was full of crumbs and the table was a little sticky. After driving for 7 hrs we were happy to have dinner here. Average place to eat, could use a bit more cleaning in-between customers. read more

Plaza Azteca - Texas Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

The chips were hot, fresh and delicious. My fried pollo fundido was excellent. My seven year old's soup however was so salty that it was inedible. She told me she didn't like it and I didn't think much of it because sometimes kids are picky with new items. But as we were finishing up, I took a bite and it was AWFUL. I had another person at our table taste it and they agreed that it was way too salty and would have been sent back if we realized it earlier. I told the server who seemed like she didn't believe us like we just wanted a free meal and made a comment like "if it was that bad I'm sure she would have mentioned it earlier" Well she DID mention it earlier, I just didn't realize it was due to a cooking error. No apology or offer of a remake or anything. So if and when we come back, we will definitely be skipping the soup and hoping for a different waitress. read more

Ugh. I already wasn't a fan but my family is. I only came because my family wanted to come. I started to just stick with some queso and chips but I decided to try their fajita nachos. Ugh. There was a lot of meat and onions. But I literally had 2 thin strips of green pepper & 2 tomatoes. When I asked for a few more vegetables she said it would be extra. Really? You could clearly see that they COMPLETELY skimped on the green peppers and tomatoes. A total ripoff. Funny, I just ordered these from another local restaurant and what a difference! (See the comparison pic.) read more

Plaza Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Great food! Classic Mexican. All the food we order was delicious and good service. We would eat here again.

Wow I was very pleasantly impressed by this Mexican restaurant. Not being from Elizabeth City and only in town for work we asked what the best Mexican restaurant was we were told 3 amigos is the place to go. However they were to crowded for us because we only wanted some good food a good drink and to get back to our hotel. We had to stop at Walmart and noticed Plaza Azteca on our way in, it was not crowded so we gave it a shot. We are very glad we did because we were seated right away and placed our ordered very quickly. The food took no time and we were very pleased at how good it was. read more

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From Washington, NC, my mom and I stopped in to grab a bite. We both love Mexican food and trying new places. I am so glad we stopped here. I got the waiters recommendation for the Enchiladas Chipotle, it not hot at all. It was the best food I've eaten. It was amazing. We asked them come to Washington to put a restaurant there. We'd be there to eat! read more

Came in on a friDAy night a hour before closing and there was a live DJ/karaoke session to meet me at the door. We were seated promptly and served great margaritas and chips with salsa. I was Abbie to order my meal within minutes and even though I made my meal order from scratch, Lydia was great with remembering every detail and the food was brought out promptly. Everything was fresh and hot. Truly enjoyed my experience !!! read more

The only reason I'm giving this a 4 star is because the food is really good. The service was alright. It was 5 o'clock on a taco Tuesday and they had 1 server I know it's not completely his fault that being said it was just alright. We had chicken and carne asada tacos both are really good! read more

Great convenient place to eat, right down the road from me! I love the dollar tacos on Tuesday's. They give you a lot for your money and waiters are friendly. Sometimes you have to flag your waiter down but other than that, great place! read more

Found by driving by. I ordered the shrimp tacos. They were really good! They are served covered in a bisque, with cilantro. They were very tastey and I would recommend. My wife ordered the OMG Nachos. They were different. Served with bacon, they had a flavor not usually equated with your usual Nachos. I didn't try them, my wife said she wouldn't order them again. read more

Plaza Azteca - OMG Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Elizabeth City, North Carolina

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All I am going to say is this...if you are serving frozen white tomatoes to your customers at least have the decency to not put them in the pico de gallo...that makes it very obvious. My chicken was decent in the Jose burrito but I cannot eat anything with tomatoes from this restaurant. The salsa tasted like it had some water in it. My wife got vegetarian enchiladas and has been feeling ill all evening. I would avoid this place but if you have to eat here I would get something very basic without their guacamole, tomatoes, or sour cream (sour cream should not be squirted out like ranch) that just isn't right. read more

Best "Mexican" food in Elizabeth City. Very extensive menu even if you're not a mexican food fan. Love the Blackened Kale Salad - the spicy dressing is so good. They have great drink specials including $1.50 margaritas and a bucket of six beers for $8. Not a bad deal! This is a small chain restaurant so if you're looking for a purely local place, this isn't it. But gosh, it's really tasty. Wish they had an outdoor patio!!! read more

Thought we would give this location a try. I was really excited to see it had finally opened after so long under construction. I can only say it was a bit disappointing. The hostess seating us was a bit low energy to say the least....not chipper, cheerful, not a smile at all. Okay. Not a good start. The booth we were seated in had some serious structural issues. The seats had absolutely no support at all. We sunk up down so deep my shoulders were even with the tabletop, lol. Mind you, no one in our party is close to overweight. I had to sit on my feet to prop myself up high enough to eat. The music was deafening. The AC was so low that it had to be 65 in there. All six of us just pretty much wanted to eat so we could get out of there. Bathrooms needed a little attention. Not sure they had been cleaned from the previous night. About the food. Guacamole, table side prep...A+. Great flavor, fresh ingredients. The only reason I gave this place 3 stars. The guacamole saved the review. Menu is extensive. Food presentation is gorgeous. Food...not so great. Looks pretty, but is really not great. Fajitas a mixture of overcooked, dry, hard meat and undercooked vegetables. Burritos, enchiladas and tacos were said to be just okay. Chips were greasy. Don't bother with the white sauce. It is really watered down and makes more of a mess than anything. Salsa was nicely flavored but very mild. Will we go back? Probably not. Would we recommend? Probably not. read more

Great place to eat or just get a drink. The bartenders are always nice and they talk to you like you're a regular. Taco Tuesday and karaoke Friday seem to be when they're the most busiest. It's like a club on Fridays. All around good vibes and good food. read more

Ate here with my girl on Saturday nights most of the summer of 2018. Fast, cold A/C, great staff, no issues.

The experience this evening was terrible. Apparently the waitress doesn't know how to wait tables. The Manager on duty just as bad he doesn't know how to manage his employees or know how to speak to customers. We ate there before never quite this bad, will honestly say probably won't return. read more