I'd like to update my previous review. I have been to Azteca several times in the last 5 months, both with and without my daughter. First of all, the salsa has been FAR better on most of those occasions - nicely seasoned, chunky, and with a little heat. Secondly, I gave them a second try on my favorite meal, the carnitas. MUCH better! The first time I ordered them (last year?), they were mostly fat. Now, they're well-seasoned (although my last trip was overly salty) and meaty. No more huge chunks of fat being served on my plate. Thirdly, the rice is a HUGE improvement. Enough that I order an extra side of rice now when I split a plate with a friend or my daughter. The beans are still a bit on the heavy/salty side ... but everything else is vastly improved. So much so, in fact, that my book club has decided to hold our monthly meetings at Azteca. We meet on Saturday nights, and we tend to get silly and loud and have a lot of fun. The atmosphere at Azteca allows us to do this without feeling inappropriately loud. The owner has stopped in to see us a couple of times, and the staff are always wonderful. We couldn't ask for a better place to spend our one night out a month. Oh, and the sweet tea? Not as good as the margaritas, but still pretty dang sweet. ;)
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Jayeson H.
As far as mexican restaurants around Crestview which currently there are 4 that I know of and it's the better one. Very fast service and consistent with their food. However, the salsa seems on some days to be very flavorful and others it tastes like tomato sauce with a hint of salt. It's not the best mexican restaurant I've been too, but it will definitely do when looking for a quick fix when craving decent mexican food.
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April F.
It's a pretty good Mexican restaurant for the location. This is the only Mexican restaurant I go to in Crestview. The food is good, but the magaritas are better! I think it's way better than La Rumbas.
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Larry P.
Food was great and our server season was awesome she made us feel like we were the only one in there it was great fair prices thanks for the great time be back more for sure
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Karen Gamblin D.
Husband and I were just looking for a place to enjoy a beer, the beer is cheap pitcher of Bud Light for $5.00, food was good I had the 2 soft chicken tacos they were tasty, chicken was flavorful and not dry. The Resturant used to have a Back room club area but it's closed off.
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Octavia S.
It was excellent service!!!! Adrien was exceptional!!! Food was terrific. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Nicole P.
I don't usually give bad reviews, I read bad reviews, and still give restaurants a chance. But the food here is terrible. They use a frozen guacamole, that looks like baby food. The salsa tastes like spaghetti sauce with cilantro. The Margaritas are disgusting. It taste like straight sweet and sour mix, with no tequila. So I ordered Nachos, with they assumption "they cant mess up nachos." Well I was wrong. Overcooked chicken, and steak. No fresh ingredients. A cheap white cheese sauce. My Mom ordered fajitas, the onions and tomatoes were mushy, and again the steak was overcooked. I'm not writing this review to bash this restaurant, I'm doing it in hopes that the owners will read this and make some changes, and maybe try using some fresh ingredients.
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Tammy Z.
The chips and salsa tasted store bought. The kids had boneless wings in mild buffalo sauce which tasted more like sweet and sour. I ordered the queso dip and it just tasted like plain melted cheese. Last but not least, my $10 top shelf margarita was strong on alcohol but lacked any taste. The reason I have given two stars was because our waiter was great and very attentive. This was the second time here and will be my last.
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David P.
Dang it.... So close to a 5 star review.... 4 minutes waiting at the cashiers desk, no waitress with a check at our table AND the women's bathroom had no toilet paper.... BUT I will keep coming back. I enjoy the ambience and their combo nachos are epic. My wife is constantly changing up her orders but I try to stay with the healthy Pork Carnitas and switch the beans and rice with extra salad. Even makes my meal Paleo (If I can avoid those EVIl chips!!). We come here often as a "Escape" around 9:30pm after the kids are asleep to grab a chimi cheesecake with ice cream and even just nachos with an order of cheese dip..... we keep coming back to this place and almost every time I love it...... Would recommend!!
(4)
Nikki F.
Great wings. Monday is 99 cent beers and 99 cent tacos. The tacos are pretty darn good too! The two of us were stuffed and had a few beers and wings for UNDER $20! That is a GREAT way to end a Monday! Our server was very attentive but didn't say much unless she saw our beers dwindling down. I guess this place has some sort of concert venue in the back that opens at 8:30 pm and has a cover. Pretty crazy but, I haven't been there so no telling what that's all about! Get the wings.
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Jenny M.
An every Thursday spot for my family as kids eat free and they have non-hispanic items on the menu as well. Staff is wonderful and the food is so quick! 2x1 margaritas and military discounts too! This is our little slice of food paradise! (PS- Nachos Locos is the bomb!!)
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Jenn O.
Love the wings here! The extra spicy cheese dip is also really tasty. If you like margaritas they offer buy one get one free & the medium is more like a fish bowl ;). Great place for Mexican in Crestview.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Angeles W.
I'd like to update my previous review. I have been to Azteca several times in the last 5 months, both with and without my daughter. First of all, the salsa has been FAR better on most of those occasions - nicely seasoned, chunky, and with a little heat. Secondly, I gave them a second try on my favorite meal, the carnitas. MUCH better! The first time I ordered them (last year?), they were mostly fat. Now, they're well-seasoned (although my last trip was overly salty) and meaty. No more huge chunks of fat being served on my plate. Thirdly, the rice is a HUGE improvement. Enough that I order an extra side of rice now when I split a plate with a friend or my daughter. The beans are still a bit on the heavy/salty side ... but everything else is vastly improved. So much so, in fact, that my book club has decided to hold our monthly meetings at Azteca. We meet on Saturday nights, and we tend to get silly and loud and have a lot of fun. The atmosphere at Azteca allows us to do this without feeling inappropriately loud. The owner has stopped in to see us a couple of times, and the staff are always wonderful. We couldn't ask for a better place to spend our one night out a month. Oh, and the sweet tea? Not as good as the margaritas, but still pretty dang sweet. ;)
(4)Jayeson H.
As far as mexican restaurants around Crestview which currently there are 4 that I know of and it's the better one. Very fast service and consistent with their food. However, the salsa seems on some days to be very flavorful and others it tastes like tomato sauce with a hint of salt. It's not the best mexican restaurant I've been too, but it will definitely do when looking for a quick fix when craving decent mexican food.
(3)April F.
It's a pretty good Mexican restaurant for the location. This is the only Mexican restaurant I go to in Crestview. The food is good, but the magaritas are better! I think it's way better than La Rumbas.
(4)Larry P.
Food was great and our server season was awesome she made us feel like we were the only one in there it was great fair prices thanks for the great time be back more for sure
(5)Karen Gamblin D.
Husband and I were just looking for a place to enjoy a beer, the beer is cheap pitcher of Bud Light for $5.00, food was good I had the 2 soft chicken tacos they were tasty, chicken was flavorful and not dry. The Resturant used to have a Back room club area but it's closed off.
(3)Octavia S.
It was excellent service!!!! Adrien was exceptional!!! Food was terrific. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
(5)Nicole P.
I don't usually give bad reviews, I read bad reviews, and still give restaurants a chance. But the food here is terrible. They use a frozen guacamole, that looks like baby food. The salsa tastes like spaghetti sauce with cilantro. The Margaritas are disgusting. It taste like straight sweet and sour mix, with no tequila. So I ordered Nachos, with they assumption "they cant mess up nachos." Well I was wrong. Overcooked chicken, and steak. No fresh ingredients. A cheap white cheese sauce. My Mom ordered fajitas, the onions and tomatoes were mushy, and again the steak was overcooked. I'm not writing this review to bash this restaurant, I'm doing it in hopes that the owners will read this and make some changes, and maybe try using some fresh ingredients.
(1)Tammy Z.
The chips and salsa tasted store bought. The kids had boneless wings in mild buffalo sauce which tasted more like sweet and sour. I ordered the queso dip and it just tasted like plain melted cheese. Last but not least, my $10 top shelf margarita was strong on alcohol but lacked any taste. The reason I have given two stars was because our waiter was great and very attentive. This was the second time here and will be my last.
(2)David P.
Dang it.... So close to a 5 star review.... 4 minutes waiting at the cashiers desk, no waitress with a check at our table AND the women's bathroom had no toilet paper.... BUT I will keep coming back. I enjoy the ambience and their combo nachos are epic. My wife is constantly changing up her orders but I try to stay with the healthy Pork Carnitas and switch the beans and rice with extra salad. Even makes my meal Paleo (If I can avoid those EVIl chips!!). We come here often as a "Escape" around 9:30pm after the kids are asleep to grab a chimi cheesecake with ice cream and even just nachos with an order of cheese dip..... we keep coming back to this place and almost every time I love it...... Would recommend!!
(4)Nikki F.
Great wings. Monday is 99 cent beers and 99 cent tacos. The tacos are pretty darn good too! The two of us were stuffed and had a few beers and wings for UNDER $20! That is a GREAT way to end a Monday! Our server was very attentive but didn't say much unless she saw our beers dwindling down. I guess this place has some sort of concert venue in the back that opens at 8:30 pm and has a cover. Pretty crazy but, I haven't been there so no telling what that's all about! Get the wings.
(5)Jenny M.
An every Thursday spot for my family as kids eat free and they have non-hispanic items on the menu as well. Staff is wonderful and the food is so quick! 2x1 margaritas and military discounts too! This is our little slice of food paradise! (PS- Nachos Locos is the bomb!!)
(5)Jenn O.
Love the wings here! The extra spicy cheese dip is also really tasty. If you like margaritas they offer buy one get one free & the medium is more like a fish bowl ;). Great place for Mexican in Crestview.
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