El Azteca

01/07/2008 Posted by ismileny

El Azteca has the best Salsa I've ever tasted. I crave it when even when I'm not there. The margaritas are delicious and all of my friends I've brought there who like Chicken Mole exclaim that it's the best they've ever tasted! The owner and staff are so friendly; you always feel welcome there! We have had 2 private parties there and are planning our 3rd. The large, regular Mexican clientele speak for the authenticity of El Azteca's food. This is my first post; I created an account especially to write a review of this wonderful place.

Pros: Food, service, location

Cons: none

08/07/2007 Posted by varley_of_astoria

My fiance and I ate here a few times. The first time, we were walking down 9th Ave, window-shopping for a restaurant. We decided upon Mexican and we stumbled upon El Azteca. We decided to try it out and we were pleasantly surprised. We loved the margaritas, especially the mango and papaya ones. The food was great too. The menu didn't just subscribe to the typical Tex-Mex fare, such as just burritos, tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, etc. I had grilled stuffed peppers, which came out pretty good, except there was a little too much cheese (even though I'm a cheese-lover). We wished we had ordered the guacamole. They prepare it right in front of you, with big stone mortar and pestle. Service and price was average.

Pros: Margaritas, Location

Cons: A little too much cheese

04/17/2007 Posted by mls88

I went here on recommendations from friends and returned home with a horrible case of food poisioning. In addition the margaritas were horrible--tasted like lime juice/weak sour mix! I ordered the Tacos Al Carbon, which came with a side salad and ordered a side of sour cream. I got sick hours after the meal and it continued for 2 days. Your guess is as good as mine as to what food was the culprit. It is not worth the risk!!! Stay away!!!

Pros: Can't think of any

Cons: Food poisioning and bad margaritas

01/08/2007 Posted by marklop

Just don't go .Don't waste your time and money.Food was totally tasteless,service was salty and sour.Music was way too loud(in case you go you may need earplugs). Anything positive to say?Sorry I can not.

07/06/2006 Posted by b00pi3flak3s

There are better Mexican places than this place by FAR but its surely in one of the more noticeable locations along 9th Ave. Food tastes a little worse than the prices, as $12.95 for an enchilada platter may not be worth it. At least the service was very friendly.

Pros: Service

Cons: Food, Expensive, Small

05/01/2006 Posted by urabus

I used to live in the neighborhood and go here often. This was my first trip back since the move. It was a whole new world... The 'medium' guacamole had no salt and a big after taste. My date's chimichanga was the size of a nutrigrain bar. And my meal - their vegetable chili - was a medium sized $12 bowl of watery bowl of minestrone soup. To make it worse, after dropping off the food, the waiter never came back to check on us and our horrible meal. The margaritas are good - so happy they should stick to happy hour.

Pros: Margaritas

Cons: Service, Food

04/06/2005 Posted by yeah88

Went there last night and although I have probably had better Mexican food, it's still pretty good especially for the value. It's really inexpensive and the service is decent. The decor is cheesy but I like it for what it is. It can accommodate big groups too. I really like this place and would definitely recommend it.

Pros: Inexpensive, Good Service, Mariachis!

01/14/2005 Posted by buskerdog

The service was friendly and the place was fun, if way too loud, but let's face it: This food is garbage. Vegetables were instantly recognizable as having come from a can or frozen bag. Most items were from packages (salsa, chips, etc...) The temperatures of the food were totally random: My date's meal was lukewarm at best, the guac was ICE cold (I mean, it should be cool, but not frosty), the refried beans were piping hot. It made no sense. This is crap food, which is totally ridiculous considering the immense number of fine, inexpensive Mexican joints in NYC. Perhaps we're jaded by the legitimate Mexican places we love in Brooklyn, but we'll never be visiting this place again.

Pros: friendly

Cons: , bad ingredients, unimaginative dishes

07/04/2004 Posted by victordiaz

I have been worldwide to every restaurant and El Azteca is by far the best restaurant.They have great food,great drinks especially the Margaritas..guouuu, the service is tooo much... extremedly friendly....the music, i mean everything is unique......im sure if you try you come back.

Pros: The food, The service, The place

Cons: , no more locations, I want it close to me

07/02/2004 Posted by mauro

One of my friends told them it was my birthday and the staff relally surprised me when their came to me singing with the mexican hats and a dessert with a candle on it. Also their take a picture that was sent to my email.... Something else??? Well, just come and check it out...... Its the best Mexican Restaurant around.

Pros: Good, Very good, Too good

Cons: , Still nothing, Just Nothing