Walked in & the hostess had a small child sitting on the counter in a diaper. YUCK! She gave us a dirty look, frowned, and shook her head. We left immediately and will never go back. Very disappointed since i'd heard great reviews. The staff seems very unplesant, conditions are not the cleanest, and there is also a very strange smell. read more

Would have done better at Taco Bell. No cilantro available to help the almost tasteless food.... Will not go back! read more

Great carne asada tacos. Only place that remind me of tacos in California. It's not hard to make it but it seem like no one else can. Thank you read more

Living within 6 or 7 blocks of this place makes my life so happy! My husband and I love going here. The food is NEVER bad and the service is ALWAYS good. My husband and I love Verde, and I would rate Rey Azteca even higher for the food. Amazing. Only thing I would change would be the margaritas. If the mixes weren't bottled they would be SO much better! I'm a fan of a fresh margarita, not the Daily's mixes. That's the ONLY reason to rate 4 instead of 5 stars. read more

Went there on a date with my boyfriend. He absolutely loves this place! Food was delicious!!! Growing up with a spanish family it brought me back! I had the burrito Texano and it was so delicious! I also got flan and it was amazing. I really recommend this place the only reason not 5 stars is the staff is a little slow. read more

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant. Large portions, great prices. The food never disappoints.

One of my favorite restaurants in the area. Food is cheap and delicious. They give you free tortilla chips and salsa to start you out, and the portions are fairly large. I usually leave with a takeout box. I recommend anything with chicken in it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Horrible customer service i would nor recommend you will get better customer service at the at the worst Taco Bell then you will get it this place read more

First time being at this establishment, my family and I enjoyed the overalls experience and the food was okay. Portion size was okay for the price. read more

Closest to traditional Mexican in the area. When you eat real Mexican food, then come back to the States and eat at a Mexican restaurant, you quickly notice the difference. They beat out the bigger chains and the smaller ones as well. El Campesino used to be my fav, but Rey's is better. read more

Loved the burrito texano with shrimp, chicken, and steak. Not with the little shrimp either. Will be going back here!! read more

Rey Azteca - Mexican Near Me - New Kensington, Pennsylvania

I've finally found my go to restaurant for authentic Mexican food!! The Enchiladas Mexicano was a great sampling of their great sauces. Fast friendly service at a reasonable price! Check it out. You won't be disappointed unless you're like the snooty reviewers who whine about it being in a strip mall. read more

I don't eat Mexican often but this is a good choice. Large menu that is sure to please everyone.

Great place. Great food. I love the ranchero chicken and the fajitas. I'm from Western PA and not an aficionado of Mexican food, but it is among the best I've had in the area. I wish it were in downtown New Kensington rather than a strip mall. read more

So today I stop by for lunch. I get seated, few people in restaurant and nothing. I sit there. I look at the menu, looks good, I am hungry, nothing. 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes. Nothing. No one acknowledges me (they seated me, I didn't seat myself), no one took a drink order. About 20 minutes, finally I get the attention of a lady who is checking people out. She walks over in a huff, and says something about the computers being down and "what do I want"? No apologies, no again drinks, chips, salsa..."what do I want". I looked at her and laughed and said "nothing". And walked out. Never ever have been treated with such disdain. This place has done something like this before. Just horrible service and management. Never going back here. read more

Wish I did not have to give the one star to review this establishment. I ordered food for take out from Rey Azteca. I asked to have the mexican cheese sauce as well as the lettuce and tomato placed on the side. When I picked up my order, I was informed that they will never put my items on the side again. My response, I will never, ever order or eat there again. When I am in the mood for Mexican, I will drive out of my way before I would ever go to Rey Azteca. They better be careful. Good customer service is very important and they are missing this vital quality. read more

Great prices and good food. One of the only Mexican places in Pittsburgh that I have enjoyed. You have to try the Mark Burrito.

Words don't quite describe how awesome this place is. Amazing prices set you up to think the food may not be as amazing but it is. Best authentic Mexican food I've had in years. Service is even better. In less than a minute after coming in I was already seated, got the water I asked for and a huge bowl of warm to the touch nachos and cool and fresh salsa. Unbelievable. I ordered the Burritos Deluxe. INCREDIBLE!! After the first burrito I felt it needed a kick so I asked for hot sauce. Oh god did they deliver. They placed two jars on the table. First I tried the green chilie. That was so hot it got my mouth on fire and my nose running! Woo!! Then I tried the other kind. I look at the bottle to see "XXXTRA HOT SAUCE". Oh hell. It's like pouring jet fuel on a burning barn. This is what I'm talkin about!! This place is an absolute must for anyone who likes Mexican food. The atmosphere as well as the staff is wonderful. What a pleasant and unexpected suprise. LOVE IT! First place from me to get FIVE STARS!! read more

Rey Azteca - Chips served warm to the touch, salsa mild and fresh. AWESOME!! Plus FREE!!! - Mexican Near Me - New Kensington, Pennsylvania

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Closest resemblance I can think you to remind me of their food is simply VOMIT! What can I say I like Mexican but I may be guilty of liking AMER-mexican more. The chips and white Que-so with complimentary chips are pretty good, the fajitas are good as well, however everything else not so much. The burritos aren't very flavorful and are riddled with watered weak seasoned meats that are cooked down so much It just taste like texture. UGH! this place was so promising but I think its I want and plate full of re-fried beans and Queso I can no problem opening the metal can at home MYSELF! I know I'm harsh but truthful. I do not honestly know what the hype is about this place its not that great but to each their own. read more

Love! Always have a great time! They start out by giving you free chips and salsa which is fresh. Their house Margarita is one of the best I've had (I take it on the rocks with no salt.) I always try to get the chorizo queso. It's an awesome white cheese dip with chorizo sausage in it. The mix of spicy sausage in the cheese with a salty chip is amazing! My husband is a huge fan of the shrimp fajitas. He gets them everytime! The shrimp is always perfectly cooked and the toppings are fresh! I enjoy the quesadilla. Either beef or chicken it doesn't matter both are delicious. The beef is not ground beef it's almost like a beef roast. Very tender and juicy with an awesome flavor. I've had many different items I their menu and to be perfectly honest, I have yet to be disappointed. If there is ever an issue with the food, tell them. They are all very nice and have no problem fixing a mistake. All the of staff work well together and stay very busy! We are regulars here and looks like we will be for a long time! Sum up- authentic Mexican dishes that always please and a wonderful staff who take pride in their jobs! read more

Rey Azteca - Huge portions! Great prices! And it's legit! - Mexican Near Me - New Kensington, Pennsylvania

The food is great but the service is frequently lacking. There are 2 slim, younger guys that work their ass off and we love it when they wait on us. The Dos Equis beer tap is frequently on the fritz, but when it works they have the best frosted mug giant beers around. Reasonable prices and a nice atmosphere. read more

Food was tasty and cook right. Will go back when my taste buds want Mexican. There chips and Salsa are very fresh and tasty.

Massive delicious portions. Low prices. Fast friendly service. Giant menu with something for everyone. Muy bien!

Brought my family here for dinner. Wasn't very impressed. Service was sub standard and prices were high for what we received. Never had buritios from a restaurant that were that small and open ended eont be going back. read more

One of my favorite places to eat! The prices are reasonable and service is quick. I typically get a combo with a chicken enchilada, chalupa, chicken taco, and a cheese quesadilla for like 8 bucks. Their salsa is super mild, great guacamole, and beef nachos. You definitely leave full! A great asset for the area. read more

After our second visit to Rey Azteca, it clearly deserves a positive review. This Mexican restaurant is located in Riverview Plaza, a strip mall in New Kensington that currently counts Staples and Kmart among its tenants. This location means that the restaurant is small, but it has a fair number of booths and tables. On ordering our drinks, we were given an order of chips and salsa. (The first basket is free but subsequent refills are $2.25.) The chips aren't very salty and much less greasy than those from Chili's so they appealed to us. The salsa is restaurant style but not sure if it is homemade or not; I would venture to say no. The menu itself is large. There are a wide variety of combination plates that can be ordered, as well as standard standalone options such as quesadillas, burritos, tacos, and fajitas. There are also vegetarian options. They also offer some salads, but strangely enough, the only dressing option is ranch. Be prepared to spend some time reading over the menu before ordering. The food itself is fairly priced. My wife had a combination plate - taco, chalupa, and quesadilla - that was $10. She had no complaints, and it was a good sampling of each of the various dishes. I had the Pollo Chicken which included two thin and spicy pieces of chicken, guacamole salad, rice, and three soft tortillas. The plate includes refried beans as well, but I passed on those. The chicken was flavored with spicy chipotle sauce but wasn't too hot. The rice was flavorful without being dry and the tortillas were large. This meal was $11.75, and it was delicious. There is also a bar, and they offer specials on cocktails and other drinks, but we did not partake of those on this visit. They also offer Coke products. Other reviewers commented on the directness of the serving staff. While not overly friendly, each individual we encountered was professional and courteous. Our food arrived promptly and was hot. If you like Mexican food and need somewhere new to eat in the Lower Burrell and New Kensington areas, be sure to try Rey Azteca. read more

This might be the best Mexican food in the Pittsburgh area. Totally authentic, and the prices are great, too. I guess I'll be driving up to NK more often. read more

Fantastic food with excellent service. Fresh, and you get a great free appetizer of nachos. And killer margaritas!

Staff is great, good food. Price is not bad, I never left this place hungry. Try the number 23 special. One of the best places in New Kensington area to get your feed bag on. read more

Very good food, just like Texas. Wonderful staff, good value for your money too. This is a gem that is worth the trip if you like authentic Mexican food. read more

Corporate Mexican food, nothing to brag about, but for the area, adequate.

The cheese sauce is AMAZING! The food portions are quite large and they have a large selection on their menu. The staff is kind of slow but I like that everyone works together and you don't just have one server/waitress. Prices aren't bad either. read more

Ate there wed Dec 3 2015. And as usual the food was excellent I was there for lunch but ordered the combination dinner price was still very reasonable quality of the food was outstanding and this has to be one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area hands down you need to eat here read more

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants around! Prices are decent, food is authentic and service is good. Definitely recommend if you're looking for Mexican food that isn't your typical chain food. read more

Great food. Service is fine and pretty quick. Wide variety of authentic Mexican food.

Ughhhhh super slow service!! Multiple people came in after us and were served well before us! Food was delicious though which is not unexpected, however the slow service brings this visit down to a moderate 3 stars read more

Rey Azteca is a fantastic place to grab some Mexican food. The menu is large and can please just about anyone. They recently acquired a liquor license and now sell beer and other mixed drinks. Their burritos are always hot and very filling. If you're ever near by stop in and try their great lunch menu. read more

I love this place! Best Mexican I've had in Pgh area. Get the carnitas. All is good.

I eat here all the time. The food is always good with good portion sizes. Prices are reasonable. A lot of people say the staff isn't friendly enough. To me they do what they are supposed to do. They get your order right and are attentive to your table. The perception that they aren't friendly is probably because English isn't their first language. I'm not a fan of the fajitas, they are just ok to me. All of the burritos are really good. The cheesecake chimichanga is out of this world. Like I said I go here all the time because its good. read more

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant I have been to. All their dishes are excellent. The servers are very professional, the prices are reasonable, and the tea is fresh. read more