Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 7934 reviews

What Carrie Mcqueen likes about El Azteca:
I just get takeaway. I got a chicken taco salad that was still crunchy when I got home. It must have had nearly a pound of chicken in it. It was 3 meals for me. I have poor vision, and it was easy to navigate. The staff were very cheerful and helpful. View all feedback. What Roxanne Alhejaj doesn't like about El Azteca:
The enchilada sauce was terrible . Other food was ok, but service wasn't great either. Not my favorite. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 1 Recommended dishes: Cheese Dip View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
4.6 ★ from 50 reviews
Aleksandr
25.09.2024 - 07:32

It’s just the best TexMex restaurant I have ever been to. The most delicious fajitas. Always tastes great. It’s very juicy. Service is excellent. I always had g...

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Carrie
25.09.2024 - 07:32

I just get takeaway. I got a chicken taco salad that was still crunchy when I got home. It must have had nearly a pound of chicken in it. It was 3 meals for me....

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Dana
25.09.2024 - 07:32

Excellent service and fast, fast, fast. We do lunch meetings there a fair bit because we know we'll get in and out in less than an hour. Food is solid. The atmo...

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Rebecca
25.09.2024 - 07:32

Decent Mexican fare. Felt the tamale had too much masa and too little meat.

Manda
25.09.2024 - 07:32

Food and drinks were delicious. Our waiter was friendly and quick. Everything was made just right. Will be back!!

El Azteca impresses with its generous portions and flavorful dishes, particularly the chicken options, praised for using real meat rather than lesser-quality substitutes. Diners are treated to cheerful, attentive service, making it an excellent choice for lunch meetings, as meals are delivered quickly. However, some patrons have reported inconsistent experiences, citing rude staff and unfortunate situations like being asked to leave while still dining. Despite mixed reviews on specific menu items like enchiladas and soggy tacos, El Azteca remains a recommended choice for those seeking satisfying Mexican cuisine, with many expressing eagerness to return.

Google
4.5 ★ from 1810 reviews
Matt
22.10.2023 - 04:06

Excellent food, super fast service! Can pop in for lunch and be back to work as soon as you need. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Victor
22.10.2023 - 04:06

Super fast and reasonably priced. Food is not the highest quality though. Service: Dine in Food: 3 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Roger
22.10.2023 - 04:06

Great Tex Mex love the carnitas, quesidillas and Enchiladas are perfect Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmospher...

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Bee
22.10.2023 - 04:06

Quick, and you get what you order. The fried icecream is delicious. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5...

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Tim
22.10.2023 - 04:06

Fine food, friendly and attentive service, food came quickly. It is clean and comfortable with nice ambience. Plus the food is at a very reasonable price! Food:...

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 11 reviews
Marietta
15.03.2023 - 12:54

El Azteca has always been my favorite Mexican place in town. They have 2 locations and both are amazing!! We got 2 lunch specials and drinks and our bill was $2...

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Marietta
15.03.2023 - 12:54

Love this place, don't know how they do it!! For the record I am vegetarian, they have I think 6 or 7 different options for me that is very beautiful!! My omniv...

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Annamarie
14.11.2022 - 22:49

Very tasty. very fast. very cheap. blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah.

Bette
15.03.2023 - 12:54

This was a great choice on my trip to Ames. We wanted to chill and have some dinner, but we also wanted to watch the NCAA BBall games and have some chips and sa...

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Vita
15.03.2023 - 12:54

Great service, fantastic food and a classic Mexican restaurant vibe. My diet coke was topped off many times, and my chicken and rice was super flavorful and sat...

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Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 1925 reviews
Alex
17.09.2023 - 05:46

Every time I go to another Mexican place i am always disappointed because El azteca has set the bar so high nothing else even comes close. Best queso, salsa and...

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Carrie
17.09.2023 - 05:46

I look forward to going to Ames, IA for Special Olympics every year! This restaurant makes it even better! I have never had better Mexican food!!! I will eat th...

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Justin
17.09.2023 - 05:46

Still my favorite Mexican restaurant to eat always great food and good service.

Antonio
17.09.2023 - 05:46

Soooo good! I love that place, great staff and good food!

Antonio
17.09.2023 - 05:46

Great service. Attentive and didn’t miss a beat. Food was great and margarita was powerful.

Yelp
4.1 ★ from 99 reviews
Justin
22.10.2023 - 04:06

We love this place as we visit time and time again! Food is incredibly fresh and served quickly. Staff are all kind and helpful. Furnishings and setting are spa...

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Melissa
22.10.2023 - 04:06

Food was pretty good, although my taco salad shell got mushy quite quickly. I think offering a different type of beans in the salad instead of refried would hel...

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Al
24.10.2023 - 21:37

My experience at El Aztea has always been fantastic. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the restaurant is always clean. It is a pleasure to vi...

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Nicole
24.10.2023 - 21:37

I recently had the best Mexican food at this restaurant. The chicken dishes were especially delicious, with real pieces of chicken, rather than mystery bits. Th...

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Facebook
4.2 ★ from 503 reviews
Foursquare
4.3 ★ from 115 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 58 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.5 ★ from 2192 reviews
Sirved
4.4 ★ from 273 reviews
Gastroranking-us
4.6 ★ from 1646 reviews

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