Love this place. It is never packed and is usually frequented by locals. I love their pozole which they only have on Saturday and Sundays. It is a soup made with hominy and pork chunks with a spicy red broth. I prefer pozole from here because they pork chunks are a good size and don't have any bones. They have a variery of Mexican sodas and agua frescas. We have also tried the tacos here and they are all good although a little small. The chile relleno here is delicious and so is the Bistec a la Mexicana. This is authentic Mexican not Tex Mex. The staff here is mostly young girls working the floor and older ladies working the kitchen.
(5)
Gina H.
I've never had a tamale before, never been inspired to have one, corny things just don't appeal to me growing up on a diet of potatoes being an Irish lass. Had one today though and it was very nummy, and I wager, more authentic than any I will ever have after. Roberto was feeling adventurous as we pulled up here today and willing to go head on in and take it for what it was. I said, "let's check it on Yelp first"..and who did we pull up? one trusty review from a good friend Patrick L and a pic from Rony M. Good recommendations. It had a fair smattering of groups of families in there already so that was a good sign. Fancy it ain't, but we didn't see any ants like Patrick experienced. We got our chips and salsa and yes, they were good chips and fresh fresh salsa. I didn't know what I wanted, I wasn't starving, but I knew I didn't want a whole pile of rice and beans to be dealing with, then I turned the page and saw a bunch of combos. Opted for the first one, a taco, flauta and a tamale. $3 for a corona...yes please!!! Everything came out fast, hot and FRESH!! OMG the tomatoes looked like they had JUST been chopped. Why does everything seem so much fresher in the Redlands? Oh because it's GROWN there and then picked green and shipped to mid-Florida and held for a load of days before being shipped back to Miami for re-sale in your local grocery Publix or Winn Dixie. Here they skip that middle man and it's direct to table. The entire check with my combo plate (which was dinner for me), Roberto's Menudo and a quesadilla, bottle of water and two Corona's ....a paltry $24. I loved my first tamale!
(4)
Roberto B.
As a Mexican American from the midwest my little "quality control" when going to Mexican restaurants not only here in South Florida or just about anywhere is one sure fire way to find out how authentic the meal is going to be; and no I'm not talking about lo mismo comida del "DF" o lo que sea - the haute cuisine of Colonia Polanco in Mexico City - I'm talking your normal li'l Tex-Mex or Southeastern Mexican influenced fast food tacos and the like. How to tell authenticity (a/i/a - are they even Mexican)? Is there at least somewhere, anywhere, a small but revered picture of the Virgin Mary. No, really it works - any Mexican worth their weight in pinto beans is usually a devotee of the Virgin of Guadalupe - who is so ubiquitous as the Goddess Mother in post Aztecan culture it seems the room is almost naked if she isn't peering down from her rose colored visage swathed (ala Book of Revelations) in sun and moon. Well you can call Los Aztecas Stand and Deliver in my book because they have the real McCoy with a mural/altar of Maria to beat the band and make abuelita (and the local parish priest) proud. Alongside this homage to the Catholic faith and Mexican heritage is also some pretty darn good food that also stands on its own and delivers a full flavored punch. Their weekend menudo was a spanking authentic tripe filled spicy soup that was as yummy as the one my suegro used to make. The tortillas are clearly made on site and have that rare ability to be both crunchy and chewy and very tasty all at once (Gina and I concurred, don't call the calorie police 'cuz clearly some of this food is made with that old third world standby; lard). When back in the land of farms and freshness I'd love to stop in again and continue my research with my belly up to the counter and my eyes cast heavenwards to Mary and her continued gifts of sustenance and miracles.
(4)
Katrina B.
The food here is sub-par at best and the service is dreadful. I came here with a group of 6 and sat at a table. There was only one other table in the restaurant with children who were running around like chickens with their heads cut off and the waitress took about 10 minutes to even attend to us, she was too busy watching TV. The consensus from around the table was that the food was okay or not good. The soups were probably the best. I had the combination 2 with one chicken taquito, 1 carne asada taco and 1 'enchilada' and all three of them left a lot to be desired. The tamales were overcooked. And there was no salt on anything, it all just lacked a lot of flavor. There is a three drink maximum and you can only order a drink if you order food, which seems like a pretty bizarre practice to me. Most likely will not return.
(1)
Allie S.
Best whole in the wall place on your way to the Keys! Mexican food is great, great prices not really a big place doesn't look like much from the outside but most of the time that's where great food comes from.
(4)
Patrick L.
About as far south as one can get on the Florida mainland before immersion into the vast sawgrass and mangrove expanse, Los Aztecas makes for a convenient repast after a long day of 'Glades canoeing. It's "authentic" Mexican. No frills. It's cheap, very cheap, as it should be. I was impressed straight off by the chips and salsa - the chips were not greasy in the slightest (greasy chips, huge pet peeve), and the salsa was fresh and tangy with a little peppery kick. Horchata was very perfumey, and not as cloying as some I've tasted - though I'd still prefer it to not be so smooth; I like it with more of a grainy-rice texture. The relleno I tried was as it should be - a nice slightly spicy pepper with lots of actual pepper flavor, filled with cheese, but not to the point of being a gooey, oily pile of crap. Tacos were light, fresh, flavorful, cheap - what more can one ask for? On the negative side, our table seemed to be suffering from a mini-infestation of black ants, the ones you find at your home if you leave a scrap of sugar-containing food out for too long. Also, as we were eating, we noticed a shady-looking character outside attempting to wash our car, unsolicited. I had to poke my head out the door and yell at him to stop. Still, this place fills the bill for a quick, tasty "real Mexican" Homestead/Florida City stop.
(4)
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Address :501 W Palm Dr Ste 115
Homestead, FL, 33034
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : 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.
Lara R.
Love this place. It is never packed and is usually frequented by locals. I love their pozole which they only have on Saturday and Sundays. It is a soup made with hominy and pork chunks with a spicy red broth. I prefer pozole from here because they pork chunks are a good size and don't have any bones. They have a variery of Mexican sodas and agua frescas. We have also tried the tacos here and they are all good although a little small. The chile relleno here is delicious and so is the Bistec a la Mexicana. This is authentic Mexican not Tex Mex. The staff here is mostly young girls working the floor and older ladies working the kitchen.
(5)Gina H.
I've never had a tamale before, never been inspired to have one, corny things just don't appeal to me growing up on a diet of potatoes being an Irish lass. Had one today though and it was very nummy, and I wager, more authentic than any I will ever have after. Roberto was feeling adventurous as we pulled up here today and willing to go head on in and take it for what it was. I said, "let's check it on Yelp first"..and who did we pull up? one trusty review from a good friend Patrick L and a pic from Rony M. Good recommendations. It had a fair smattering of groups of families in there already so that was a good sign. Fancy it ain't, but we didn't see any ants like Patrick experienced. We got our chips and salsa and yes, they were good chips and fresh fresh salsa. I didn't know what I wanted, I wasn't starving, but I knew I didn't want a whole pile of rice and beans to be dealing with, then I turned the page and saw a bunch of combos. Opted for the first one, a taco, flauta and a tamale. $3 for a corona...yes please!!! Everything came out fast, hot and FRESH!! OMG the tomatoes looked like they had JUST been chopped. Why does everything seem so much fresher in the Redlands? Oh because it's GROWN there and then picked green and shipped to mid-Florida and held for a load of days before being shipped back to Miami for re-sale in your local grocery Publix or Winn Dixie. Here they skip that middle man and it's direct to table. The entire check with my combo plate (which was dinner for me), Roberto's Menudo and a quesadilla, bottle of water and two Corona's ....a paltry $24. I loved my first tamale!
(4)Roberto B.
As a Mexican American from the midwest my little "quality control" when going to Mexican restaurants not only here in South Florida or just about anywhere is one sure fire way to find out how authentic the meal is going to be; and no I'm not talking about lo mismo comida del "DF" o lo que sea - the haute cuisine of Colonia Polanco in Mexico City - I'm talking your normal li'l Tex-Mex or Southeastern Mexican influenced fast food tacos and the like. How to tell authenticity (a/i/a - are they even Mexican)? Is there at least somewhere, anywhere, a small but revered picture of the Virgin Mary. No, really it works - any Mexican worth their weight in pinto beans is usually a devotee of the Virgin of Guadalupe - who is so ubiquitous as the Goddess Mother in post Aztecan culture it seems the room is almost naked if she isn't peering down from her rose colored visage swathed (ala Book of Revelations) in sun and moon. Well you can call Los Aztecas Stand and Deliver in my book because they have the real McCoy with a mural/altar of Maria to beat the band and make abuelita (and the local parish priest) proud. Alongside this homage to the Catholic faith and Mexican heritage is also some pretty darn good food that also stands on its own and delivers a full flavored punch. Their weekend menudo was a spanking authentic tripe filled spicy soup that was as yummy as the one my suegro used to make. The tortillas are clearly made on site and have that rare ability to be both crunchy and chewy and very tasty all at once (Gina and I concurred, don't call the calorie police 'cuz clearly some of this food is made with that old third world standby; lard). When back in the land of farms and freshness I'd love to stop in again and continue my research with my belly up to the counter and my eyes cast heavenwards to Mary and her continued gifts of sustenance and miracles.
(4)Katrina B.
The food here is sub-par at best and the service is dreadful. I came here with a group of 6 and sat at a table. There was only one other table in the restaurant with children who were running around like chickens with their heads cut off and the waitress took about 10 minutes to even attend to us, she was too busy watching TV. The consensus from around the table was that the food was okay or not good. The soups were probably the best. I had the combination 2 with one chicken taquito, 1 carne asada taco and 1 'enchilada' and all three of them left a lot to be desired. The tamales were overcooked. And there was no salt on anything, it all just lacked a lot of flavor. There is a three drink maximum and you can only order a drink if you order food, which seems like a pretty bizarre practice to me. Most likely will not return.
(1)Allie S.
Best whole in the wall place on your way to the Keys! Mexican food is great, great prices not really a big place doesn't look like much from the outside but most of the time that's where great food comes from.
(4)Patrick L.
About as far south as one can get on the Florida mainland before immersion into the vast sawgrass and mangrove expanse, Los Aztecas makes for a convenient repast after a long day of 'Glades canoeing. It's "authentic" Mexican. No frills. It's cheap, very cheap, as it should be. I was impressed straight off by the chips and salsa - the chips were not greasy in the slightest (greasy chips, huge pet peeve), and the salsa was fresh and tangy with a little peppery kick. Horchata was very perfumey, and not as cloying as some I've tasted - though I'd still prefer it to not be so smooth; I like it with more of a grainy-rice texture. The relleno I tried was as it should be - a nice slightly spicy pepper with lots of actual pepper flavor, filled with cheese, but not to the point of being a gooey, oily pile of crap. Tacos were light, fresh, flavorful, cheap - what more can one ask for? On the negative side, our table seemed to be suffering from a mini-infestation of black ants, the ones you find at your home if you leave a scrap of sugar-containing food out for too long. Also, as we were eating, we noticed a shady-looking character outside attempting to wash our car, unsolicited. I had to poke my head out the door and yell at him to stop. Still, this place fills the bill for a quick, tasty "real Mexican" Homestead/Florida City stop.
(4)