3rd time is a charm, but isn't it everytime we come here. My wife and I both are not big Mexican food people, but we love Plaza Azteca. Our 3rd visit and again they didn't disappoint. Always fast service and amazing food. We have only have had lunch, and now we will be entertaining doing dinner. read more

Food came out fast and was very fresh. The ceviche was amazing and it was a generous portion as well. The elote was soooo good and my shrimp tacos were excellent. My mom and cousin really enjoyed their margaritas and their food as well. We went on a Tuesday night so it was very crowded because it was Taco Tuesday but we got seated pretty fast. They do have a cart that comes to you table so you can order tableside guac but that just seems super cheesy to me. I would have given the place a 5-star rating if the bathrooms were cleaner and if the dining room looked a little more kept, but the food and service was good. Definitely will come again! read more

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The food is fantastic. Gustavo & Alex was incredible they helped with my daughter's wedding they catered it and made sure we had more than enough food for our guests. Everyone raved about the food. More importantly they were extremely easy to work with and genuinely cared about everything being perfect. We highly recommend this restaurant Mike S read more

CAN'T BEAT IT! For OBX Mexican this is at the top! We tried their other location in VA Beach and both are very good. House-made chips brought fresh and hot. Service is super quick and the workers are super friendly! I definitely recommend the queso, enchiladas, and HUGE burritos! Their Mexican rice is to die for. The vines are super good! Nice, relaxing, quiet, clean, and a great spot for a family meal. read more

My family went to restaurant and had a delicious meal, I had the lunch fajitas, my wife and 2 sons had fajita burritos and it was amazing, this restaurant is the best on the beach and I have lived here for 18 years, outstanding service and very clean restaurant. I highly recommend over the competition. read more

The food was delicious and came out incredibly fast. I was very surprised when both of our orders came out in under 10 minutes, but both orders were correct and very good. They also provide complimentary salsa, which I always appreciate. If we lived closer we would certainly be returning often. read more

We were staying in Nags Head, NC when a coupon book at our hotel caught my 11-year-old's eye - Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills looked promising. Google showed a solid 4.4 stars and it was just an 8-minute drive, so we decided to give it a try. The overall experience was really good. The presentation of food was on point, the drinks were colorful and fun (check out the layered frozen drink we tried!), and the service was attentive and friendly. But here's why I had to take away one star: the chicken fajitas were not served sizzling. They came in a regular plate instead of a hot cast iron griddle, so while the flavor was definitely there, the chicken became chewy as it cooled off mid-meal. That sizzling effect isn't just flair - it helps maintain the texture and temperature. That said, we'd definitely consider coming back if we're in the area again. The ambiance was comfortable, and the overall quality of the food made this a memorable dinner stop during our OBX visit. read more

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Went here on Monday for lunch and it was excellent! Service was good and bar drinks were awesome as well and the chips, salsa and food! So nice they have Vegan options- our table had both the vegan bowl and the vegan burrito. Quantities were huge even at lunch so took a bunch home. Great Mexican when in OBX! read more

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Party of 5 on a Friday night. We were seated quickly and served with ice water and warm tortilla chips with salsa right away. We had Ice cold draft beers and my son said it was the best margarita he's ever had! Food was hot and fresh. Great choice for Mexican on the Outer Banks. read more

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Super kind staff, Maria was very helpful! Portions of the food were perfect and cost effective. Definitely would recommend for some mex.

Food was subpar this late at night..Wife ordered Nachos w/o Jalapenos but there was jalapenos on them.My food was subpar and cold in some places..Probably won't return anytime soon read more

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Good. Generous portions. The shrimp cheese dip was great. The salsa had a little kick. The Birria tacos were ok (a little greasy, but not bad) read more

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Best guacamole anywhere!! Service was great! We had the vegetarian quesadilla. It was huge and so delicious! We eat there every year when we vacation here. read more

Despite the large crowds, we were seated immediately. The staff were very friendly since the moment of arrival. Drinks and food were served quickly. The ambiance was family friendly and lovely even though it was a Tuesday night. The restaurant was packed. Food was good! Birria tacos were nice and crispy. My husband ordered Plaza Del Mar and stated it was really good. Frozen Margaritas were okay. We've hard better elsewhere. Nonetheless, food was solid. Give it a try! read more

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This was our first but definitely not our last time at Plaza Azteca! Loved the ambience, the staff we encountered were very polite and always smiling. The food both meat and vegetarian meals were outstanding! Ingredients tasted so fresh! We loved it! read more

Disappointing. I really don't like writing negative reviews but sadly, Plaza Azteca, earned this one. It was a very disappointing experience because our previous visit three years ago was very good, so good that it made me crave to order from them again. I was really looking forward to a repeat especially after a long day of driving. I first attempted to place an order online, but their website wasn't cooperating so I called instead. Ordering over the phone was easy and the person taking my order read back everything to confirm they got it right. I appreciated they confirmed everything and didn't rush me off to take the next call. They said the order will be ready in 15 minutes, and true to their word, it was. So far, so good. I then drove off with my order for the three minute drive back to the hotel. Unpacking the dinners, visually they looked ok, but they did not look quite like we expected because we received something different than what we ordered. We were both starving though, and really enjoy Mexican food, so we decided to just keep the order as-is and hope for the best. Big mistake. My wife ordered a tamale and chicken enchilada, but instead received two lukewarm enchiladas. One was filled with some kind of thick and gooey mystery cheese and the other with a mixture of ground beef and some kind of mystery filler "stuff". Her order was clearly either messed up or mixed up with somebody else's order. None of it tasted very good either, and she could only finish half because it didn't have a good taste. She begged me to make a run to 7-Eleven nearby to get something sweet to get rid of the taste. My order was also messed up. I forgot to tell the restaurant to not make my burrito east coast gringo style, and to my horror, it was smothered in some kind of bland sauce and this predictably made the store bought generic flour tortillas they were using to become a soggy sheet of mush. Yuck, liquid tortilla. That was my fault though for assuming they would prepare the burrito Mexican style, but the filling inside the burrito also was not what I ordered. Instead of chicken, it was more of the ground beef with mystery filler stuff like what my wife had. My enchilada also had the mystery ground beef stuff. Even the rice, which is the easiest thing to make, was nothing at all like typical Mexican rice. It was sticky and bland. It was like steamed rice but colored orange. I tried to finish, but couldn't. Very disappointing. Not even remotely close to like our previous visit. Our orders were completely wrong and not tasty at all. Definitely nowhere near being "authentic". read more

Love the food and service. Recommend this restaurant and would love to see the authenticity stay as it is and to get even better.

Chips and salsa: Average Ambiance: Good Service: Disinterested but efficient enough Food: I greatly appreciated the attempts to satisfy vegetarian customers. I've included a pic of the menu selections. I got the Burrito Vegano, subbing real for vegan cheese. The filling was great, and I loved the meat substitute protein. One issue was that it ate dry. To me, a burrito on a plate must be "wet." Throw on a generous ladleful of nacho cheese sauce (or a fitting substitute for vegans) and this would have been a huge hit. read more

The food here is quite good. chips and salsa are a cut above average. The server was nice enough to entertain my school age kids attempting to order in Spanish which was appreciated. Services is quick and follow-ups were frequent. the decor is interesting particularly some of the murals. AC was pumping pretty cold on our visit - but we did come at an off time where the restaurant was pretty dead so maybe not an issue. We had a fairly large party - over 10 and they handled us well. read more

Amazing food ,always fresh and great service . Love their ranch dipping sauce . Would highly recommend

The food, service and booths were perfect! Most comfortable booths I've ever set in. The taste of our dinner could not have been better, and waitress very kind and attentive. Next trip, we will definitely eat there again. read more

I love this restaurant. Everything about it is great except the jungle walk to the bathroom. We always get the table side guacamole and this is the only place I order alcohol out because their jalapeño Margarita on rocks with salt is so amazing that it's worth it to me. We get the fajitas for two. Pretty much I come to obx once a year and this is the first restaurant we visit! Prices have stayed the same last 3 years and the amount and quality of food you get is worth it. The seasoning on the fajitas for two is awesome and you get chicken and steak and shrimps and pork. Oh man the pork is probably the best you even had anywhere. Servers are always friendly. They play current hip hop Spanish music so you get to listen to the latest and greatest. I can't think of anything bad to say. This is my #1 spot in the OBX. read more

Had a party of six the other night including one with food allergies and one vegetarian. Wanted a place which took reservations and had something safe and appealing for all to eat. Plaza Azteca was perfect. Great food, efficient warm friendly service, and the table side guac was excellent! We were all adults but it looked very kid friendly too. Highly recommend! read more

This was the last place I got to eat with my Granddad. A meal I won't forget. The food is always wonderful, the service is quite good other than they could check a bit on more on the drinks to get refills. The atmosphere feels quite South American. Definitely sat at a place with a very similar theme in Belize. read more

The food here was decent Tex-Mex. The table side guacamole was a treat and the salsa that came with chips was pretty good. I appreciated the calorie counts on the menu (the burritos are HUGE and can totally feed two people). I felt like I had to leave a review particularly because of the particularly good service. We had a party of 8 adults and a toddler and the staff was so accommodating of our several special requests for the baby. The server split the check without asking. This is a great place to bring a large group or a family. read more

The food is generous with complimentary chips and salsa. Our bill was less than $25 and it fed both my friend and I who were pretty big eaters. I loved the fajita! read more

Food was delicious! Sat out on patio and see ice was great! Lunch chicken fajitas were great We shared OMG nachos and table side guacamole. Service, food and beverage rices were great! Forgot to take pics read more

Just got into the area and decided to stop somewhere close to our hotel. Seated very quickly, in a comfortable booth. Plenty of chips and salsa, and the salsa was not to mild and not to spicy. It was just right! As far as the food goes....top notch! I was extreamly satisfied with the quality, temperature and taste. My husband had the tacos and he was very pleased. This plaza is amazing compared to the one closer to our house. Plenty of left overs! read more

Plaza Azteca - Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

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Lunch 8 Chicken Enchiladas and Chicken Burrito, topped with lettuce, sour cream, and pico de Gallo. It was delicious, love the juiciness of the shredded chicken. I liked the enchiladas more than the burrito because of the texture of the wrap for enchiladas. Enchiladas Suizas: three chicken enchiladas topped with a creamy tomatillo sauce and queso, served with a side of rice. This was delicious too. We went there for lunch on a Sunday, got a table quickly. Our sever Jenny was friendly and kind. Great place to grab food. read more

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Lively atmosphere, dim lighting, extensive menu, bubbly bartender, guacamole made at the table, and spacious parking lot. Not busy on a Friday night, and seats were aplenty at the bar. Drink specials (Friday night) included $9.99 jumbo flavored margaritas (we got guava and traditional). These margs were huge! My guava one was too sweet for me but I always forget how sweet guava juice is. We also ordered tostones (not on the menu) for only $3 and two cheese quesadillas with sour cream and salsa for only $5. The quesadillas were probably the best I've ever had. Great creamy taste and perfectly melted. The tostones were a huge portion, crispy, fresh, and flavorful. We might have to come back for a second visit during our long weekend here. read more

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I think Plaza Azteca has been making an effort to improve. We normally frequent La Fogata in Kitty Hawk, but thought we would have lunch here this time. I was looking for huevos rancheros and seeing none, switched to a fish plate of some kind. I also decided that we should try some of their table made guacamole because we are both raw onion free and we can request it that way. They made us excellent guacamole. I received a call right when the guy came to make it and I did not see how many avocados he used, but the serving was very large. I think it might have been three. This was worth going for. Ms T ordered a taco salad with ground beef and it was loaded with beef. She was quite happy with it. I ordered Pescado Azteca and this was also a good dish. The fish could have been grilled, but it was fine, served smothered in grilled shrimp, sautéed spinach and mushrooms with some queso fundido. I asked for beans instead of rice and received neither, but after the huge bowl of guacamole and the fish platter I really did not need them. I am going out on a limb here with four stars. The guacamole really made me round up. The taco salad was what you would find most places and the pescado showed that some thought was given and it was well executed with the spinach being perfectly sautéed. I used to come here and enjoy the Sopa Azteca which they no longer serve. I'm sure I will be back next time I am hungry for guacamole. I need to ask if they will do some huevos rancheros. read more

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wow just wow I got the quesabirria burrito and it's FILLED with meat to the brim I've never had a better burrito then this in my life the customer service 10/10 the elote melts in your mouth would HIGHLY reccommend the quesa birria burrito if you ever stop by! read more

Food was great. We went on Taco Tuesday, so adding on a few $1 tacos was a great deal. Highlight of the meal was fresh guac made at the table. Kids loved it and we had enough food for leftovers. Service was great even when busy. Great place and energy. read more

We ordered fajitas for two to go, and a large cheese dip. Very good!! Highly Recommended! We have confidence the manager we spoke will get a few to-go issues sorted. In all fairness it was Cinco de Mayo and they were busy! Overall, they did well and we will be back! read more

We've eaten there twice. I thought the food was fine. My spouse didn't. The restaurant is nice. The food tastes the same as all the other Mexican places in town. read more

The staff is friendly and so welcoming, very hospitable. They will make You feel like family with their sincere warmth. The food is delicious, reasonably priced and substantial in quantity. Try to leave room for dessert, and have them package your leftovers for dinner the next day. There is enough for 2 meals. The ambiance is pleasant and festive with plenty of smiles and laughter. The vibes are truly Mexican and overhead you can watch Hispanic TV, soccer games, news etc. The margaritas are fresh and fruity. Go for the small size. They are substantial as well! read more

Plaza Azteca never disappoints!!! We are always seated quickly and service is awesome from the host/hostess to the waitress/waiters - they are friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and a great value for the money. I got the Fish Tacos and the toppings/sauce really made the meal for me. The decor is clean and authentic. They are also open later than a lot of places which helps if you have to eat late. read more

Solid delivery option in OBX before high season. The fish tacos are light and flavorful without too much breading. The table side guac is generous if you want a shareable dip for a family. The steak tacos were a little bland and the al pastor could use better pork. Tacos came with chips, beans and rice. read more

Plaza Azteca - Fish and shrimp tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina

Awesome food! Great prices! Highly recommend we go every time we go to Dutch Wonderland.

the host are rude and just flat out weird. i have a 1 year old and im also 8 months pregnant. and its visually OBVIOUS. i go up to the host stand to ask for a high chair for my 1 year old because we weren't even asked if we wanted one, oh and we weren't even given silverware. but anyway the rude host goes "they're literally right by your table under the TVs" and typically id just go get it myself because who cares but the way she said it so rudely i snapped back and go "well you get paid to retrieve me one, i don't" and she goes "that's not my job" EXCUSE ME??? i swear i've never had bad experiences in restaurants up until this week and 2 restaurants in the outer banks have made me say otherwise because wow. read more