Today's visit was our third to a Mexican restaurant this weekend. Hot tortilla chips and pretty decent salsa curbed our appetite while we waited for the inlaws to arrive...In my opinion salsa can always used more cilantro! Today I ordered the chicken quesadilla from the lunch menu for $5.99 and it was a great size for the money and the rice was good as well. Service was good and very attentive...bill was combined and had to be split at the door which is kind of irritating, but all in all another good trip. Maybe Rey's is growing on me :)
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J B.
This place is the best Mexican food around, no question. The chips and salsa are very very good and the food never disappoints. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. Arroz con pollo is an easy call but the menu has plenty to offer! COLD BEER!!!
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Pamela C.
Yummy! Love the salsa and homemade tortillas! So far haven't had anything bad! Love the Cozumel burrito! But be warned, it's HUGE and is served with sides of refried beans with cheese on top, and mexican rice. I recommend the chicken soup, served with fresh avacado on top and a lime on the side to squeeze into it just before you eat it. It's to die for! This place tends to be packed on Friday nites, but go during the week and it's great. Casual atmosphere, has outside seating when it's not broiling hot outside, and altho they do have a bar, it tends to lean towards a family dining kinda place.
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David S.
Great little place just across the border. Food is always great as well as service.
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Mandy T.
This place is awesome! I am so glad we came here instead. Food was great and service was awesome! Come here if u want some awesome Mexican food!
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Andrew N.
Always good inexpensive food and margaritas. Friendly staff. You might even see Elvis there!
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Brittany S.
This was the worst Mexican food I've ever had!! First off ordered a margarita came to the table looking very weak and it tasted even worse I had to send it back! I decided to just go with a draft beer which is very hard to screw up. They give you free chips with salsa the salsa was nothing special either no kick, then came the enchiladas I ordered one word Terrible too much cheese on top, shredded chicken with no flavor inside and not one decimal of spice! The service was slow and prices were way too high for this place! The only thing positive I have to say is the cervaza was cold
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Mandy M.
Meh, at best. We were seated immediately but it took our server 7 minutes to acknowledge we were there. The queso dip was cold & thick. The food was very mediocre. I will never spend another dime here.
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Bruce K.
The Charlotte area has a plethora of smaller Americanized Mexican restaurants and most of them are pretty similar. Chips and salsa while you look at the menu. The menu is a study of how many different ways you can put chicken or beef inside of a tortilla shell of some sort. Rice and beans on the side. And served with a Mexican beer or a margarita. Most of them are so similar that they could almost be considered a chain. Rey Azteca brings that to the Fort Mill area, where Tryon crosses over Lake Wylie into South Carolina. In a strip mall, they have a couple of signs out front. inside, it's the same as any other "Ameri-Mexican" I've eaten at. Booths along the walls, tables in the center and such. The menu has some lunch and dinner specials. Chips were crisp and warm. Salsa wasn't too thin. The food arrived quite hot and with a good portion. Not too spicy, not too bland. I cleared the plate. Check arrived and for $10 with tip, I left with a full tummy and a satisfied palate. I'd return.
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Glam G.
Great food and large portions. They have great lunch specials. I can't complain about this place at all.
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George D.
Hola amigos. Rey Azteca is your typical Mexican restaurant... the music, the decor, the ambiance... I actually like the II location up the street better... its newer and definitely cleaner. As to the food, Yelp's default wording "Meh, I've had better" is the perfect description. The service is pretty good though.
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Morgan Z.
I'm driving around the Carolinas, and I was nursing more than a few hunger pains when I looked this place up. We fed 3 people for under 20$ off the lunch menu, and the service was prompt, friendly, and polite. The restaurant was clean, kid friendly. I had the Spinach enchiladas which I promptly inhaled. I decided that I have to leave a review for any other travelers looking for a bite -- stop here!
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Sharon M.
By far, the BEST Mexican restaurant we have discovered since moving to SW Charlotte 2 1/2 years ago! The cheese dip, salsa, margarita's, EVERYTHING good! Great atmosphere with Mexican music, and an absoulutely fantastic STAFF that goes out of their way to make the night special for you! Two thumbs up!!
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Valentina C.
Yumm! Chili Verde pork dinner with rice and beans! So good! Service was great and the salsa and chips were awesome! Salsa came in a small carafe with small plates for serving! Very nice accommodation!
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Eric N.
Being from Southern California, I'm always on the lookout for a Mexican place that reminds me of home. Thankfully, Rey Azteca is close by. It's not what I would consider a five star dining experience, nor is their food gourmet quality, but don't mistake those critiques as me saying it's a bad place to eat. A hidden gem on their menu is the Chicken Soup. Order it with a side of flour tortillas for dipping/scooping and you can thank me after. If you're by yourself or with one other person, a good idea is to go back and sit at the bar. My wife and I regularly visit Rey Azteca after we go to the gym Wednesday nights and just head back to the bar where we get prompt service and a dedicated wait staff. One comment I feel I have to make is Rey Azteca recently received a "C" rating from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Meaning their food handling and cleanliness was "poor to marginal" during a surprise inspection. They've since brought their rating back up to an "A", but I felt this worth at least mentioning.
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Christopher C.
I ordered the taquitos, and I was surprised with the flavor and quality of not only the taquitos, but also the rice was fantastic. I dipped the taquitos in the supplied salsa and it was epic! Best Mexican food experience I've had anywhere.
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Michael G.
Great little hidden joint just across Buster Boyd Bridge in SC. Just like most all Mexican Restaurants they start you off with Chips & Salsa. The salsa was great! It was well favored with the right amount of kick. It you don't like spicy this my be a little hot. I ordered the combination #18 (burrito, taco, rice & beans). The ground beef was seasoned well. They were a little skimpy on the rice. The beans were favored as well and weren't dry. My wife ordered the Pollo Con Crema. It was really good as well. The chicken was well seasoned & grilled perfectly. The Crema was good, maybe a little heavy on the sour cream size. Again they were a little skimpy on the rice. Overall. I will definitely come back & I recommend crossing the border for it!
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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.
Stephanie M.
Today's visit was our third to a Mexican restaurant this weekend. Hot tortilla chips and pretty decent salsa curbed our appetite while we waited for the inlaws to arrive...In my opinion salsa can always used more cilantro! Today I ordered the chicken quesadilla from the lunch menu for $5.99 and it was a great size for the money and the rice was good as well. Service was good and very attentive...bill was combined and had to be split at the door which is kind of irritating, but all in all another good trip. Maybe Rey's is growing on me :)
(4)J B.
This place is the best Mexican food around, no question. The chips and salsa are very very good and the food never disappoints. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. Arroz con pollo is an easy call but the menu has plenty to offer! COLD BEER!!!
(5)Pamela C.
Yummy! Love the salsa and homemade tortillas! So far haven't had anything bad! Love the Cozumel burrito! But be warned, it's HUGE and is served with sides of refried beans with cheese on top, and mexican rice. I recommend the chicken soup, served with fresh avacado on top and a lime on the side to squeeze into it just before you eat it. It's to die for! This place tends to be packed on Friday nites, but go during the week and it's great. Casual atmosphere, has outside seating when it's not broiling hot outside, and altho they do have a bar, it tends to lean towards a family dining kinda place.
(4)David S.
Great little place just across the border. Food is always great as well as service.
(4)Mandy T.
This place is awesome! I am so glad we came here instead. Food was great and service was awesome! Come here if u want some awesome Mexican food!
(5)Andrew N.
Always good inexpensive food and margaritas. Friendly staff. You might even see Elvis there!
(5)Brittany S.
This was the worst Mexican food I've ever had!! First off ordered a margarita came to the table looking very weak and it tasted even worse I had to send it back! I decided to just go with a draft beer which is very hard to screw up. They give you free chips with salsa the salsa was nothing special either no kick, then came the enchiladas I ordered one word Terrible too much cheese on top, shredded chicken with no flavor inside and not one decimal of spice! The service was slow and prices were way too high for this place! The only thing positive I have to say is the cervaza was cold
(1)Mandy M.
Meh, at best. We were seated immediately but it took our server 7 minutes to acknowledge we were there. The queso dip was cold & thick. The food was very mediocre. I will never spend another dime here.
(1)Bruce K.
The Charlotte area has a plethora of smaller Americanized Mexican restaurants and most of them are pretty similar. Chips and salsa while you look at the menu. The menu is a study of how many different ways you can put chicken or beef inside of a tortilla shell of some sort. Rice and beans on the side. And served with a Mexican beer or a margarita. Most of them are so similar that they could almost be considered a chain. Rey Azteca brings that to the Fort Mill area, where Tryon crosses over Lake Wylie into South Carolina. In a strip mall, they have a couple of signs out front. inside, it's the same as any other "Ameri-Mexican" I've eaten at. Booths along the walls, tables in the center and such. The menu has some lunch and dinner specials. Chips were crisp and warm. Salsa wasn't too thin. The food arrived quite hot and with a good portion. Not too spicy, not too bland. I cleared the plate. Check arrived and for $10 with tip, I left with a full tummy and a satisfied palate. I'd return.
(4)Glam G.
Great food and large portions. They have great lunch specials. I can't complain about this place at all.
(4)George D.
Hola amigos. Rey Azteca is your typical Mexican restaurant... the music, the decor, the ambiance... I actually like the II location up the street better... its newer and definitely cleaner. As to the food, Yelp's default wording "Meh, I've had better" is the perfect description. The service is pretty good though.
(2)Morgan Z.
I'm driving around the Carolinas, and I was nursing more than a few hunger pains when I looked this place up. We fed 3 people for under 20$ off the lunch menu, and the service was prompt, friendly, and polite. The restaurant was clean, kid friendly. I had the Spinach enchiladas which I promptly inhaled. I decided that I have to leave a review for any other travelers looking for a bite -- stop here!
(5)Sharon M.
By far, the BEST Mexican restaurant we have discovered since moving to SW Charlotte 2 1/2 years ago! The cheese dip, salsa, margarita's, EVERYTHING good! Great atmosphere with Mexican music, and an absoulutely fantastic STAFF that goes out of their way to make the night special for you! Two thumbs up!!
(5)Valentina C.
Yumm! Chili Verde pork dinner with rice and beans! So good! Service was great and the salsa and chips were awesome! Salsa came in a small carafe with small plates for serving! Very nice accommodation!
(5)Eric N.
Being from Southern California, I'm always on the lookout for a Mexican place that reminds me of home. Thankfully, Rey Azteca is close by. It's not what I would consider a five star dining experience, nor is their food gourmet quality, but don't mistake those critiques as me saying it's a bad place to eat. A hidden gem on their menu is the Chicken Soup. Order it with a side of flour tortillas for dipping/scooping and you can thank me after. If you're by yourself or with one other person, a good idea is to go back and sit at the bar. My wife and I regularly visit Rey Azteca after we go to the gym Wednesday nights and just head back to the bar where we get prompt service and a dedicated wait staff. One comment I feel I have to make is Rey Azteca recently received a "C" rating from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Meaning their food handling and cleanliness was "poor to marginal" during a surprise inspection. They've since brought their rating back up to an "A", but I felt this worth at least mentioning.
(3)Christopher C.
I ordered the taquitos, and I was surprised with the flavor and quality of not only the taquitos, but also the rice was fantastic. I dipped the taquitos in the supplied salsa and it was epic! Best Mexican food experience I've had anywhere.
(5)Michael G.
Great little hidden joint just across Buster Boyd Bridge in SC. Just like most all Mexican Restaurants they start you off with Chips & Salsa. The salsa was great! It was well favored with the right amount of kick. It you don't like spicy this my be a little hot. I ordered the combination #18 (burrito, taco, rice & beans). The ground beef was seasoned well. They were a little skimpy on the rice. The beans were favored as well and weren't dry. My wife ordered the Pollo Con Crema. It was really good as well. The chicken was well seasoned & grilled perfectly. The Crema was good, maybe a little heavy on the sour cream size. Again they were a little skimpy on the rice. Overall. I will definitely come back & I recommend crossing the border for it!
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