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Name: Plaza Azteca
Address: 351 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462
Telephone: (610) 940-3906
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.68

Plaza Azteca

351 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462

(610) 940-3906
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Plaza Azteca Menu

Appetizers

Cheese Dip

Chicken Wings (10)

Bean Dip

Fresh Table Side Guacamole

Camarones Gratinados
Salads

Taco Salad

Fajita Taco Salad

Fajita Salad

Azteca Salad
Nachos

Fajitas Nachos

Nachos Supreme

Mixed Fajitas Nachos

Shrimp Nachos
Enchiladas

Enchiladas San Miguel

Spinach & Chicken Enchiladas

Enchiladas Suizas

Enchiladas Supreme

Enchiladas Rancheras

Enchiladas Del Puerto

Enchiladas Norteñas
Seafood

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

California Fish Tacos (3)

Tilapia Veracruz

Lobster Enchiladas

Shrimp Fried Rice

Healthy Meal suggestions for Plaza Azteca

Appetizers

Cheese Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Wings (10) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bean Dip [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fresh Table Side Guacamole [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Camarones Gratinados [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salads

Taco Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fajita Taco Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fajita Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Azteca Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Nachos

Fajitas Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Nachos Supreme [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mixed Fajitas Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Enchiladas

Enchiladas San Miguel [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spinach & Chicken Enchiladas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchiladas Suizas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchiladas Supreme [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchiladas Rancheras [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchiladas Del Puerto [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Enchiladas Norteñas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Seafood

Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

California Fish Tacos (3) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tilapia Veracruz [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lobster Enchiladas [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Fried Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Samantha M.

The old Macaroni Grill should have stayed because this is not authentic Mexican food at all. Not even a good Americanized version. Met a friend there for lunch today. Only thing that was good was the server. Margaritas were so so - tasted like they used a powder mix. My shrimp chimichanga was small & flavorless. Sides were slopped on the dish so very messy presentation. My dining friend ordered a combo dish #20 (burrito, taco, chile rellenos). The chile rellanos tasted like it had been frozen and then thawed - 'twasn't even warm when served and again food just slopped on plate. With so many other good mexican places close by even if a little bit more expensive - can't say we'll be back.
(2)
Linda M.

The food was nothing great, fairly typical for a chain type of mexican restaurant. They come by with rolling carts and make fresh guacamole table-side, which I thought was a nice touch. Ordered a top shelf margarita, which came out in a way over-sized margarita glass which of course was another good thing for me. Atmosphere was low key and nobody rushes you along.
(3)
Richard F.

Best mexican place in Plymouth meeting. Authentic Mexican dishes. Great price, from $7-15.
(5)
John G.

This is a good place to grab a few drinks after work or to watch a game with a buddy. They have a huge restaurant too. The food is below average but extremely cheap. Average entree price is $7-10. If you're looking for great Mexican food, go elsewhere.
(3)
Kristin H.

AMAZING food for good prices!! LOVE their chicken enchiladas!
(5)
Julie M.

update. still my favorite mexican restaurant in the area. my bf is from texas and he agrees. i assume he knows his tex mex. haha. go now! cheap, awesome selection, great drinks :)
(5)
Mark M.

Great place for good mexican at a reasonable price and a good atmosphere. Every time I go the place is more crowded. Part of me is glad to see them doing well so they don't close down, the other part of me doesn't like waiting for a table.
(5)
Tesh S.

One of the best mexican restaurants in the Philadelphia area....Everything we had there was good....loved the salsa and ranch sauce that they start you out with (ask for some hot salsa and they bring out a really good spicy green one too) .....the fresh made to order guac (w extra jalepenos of course) , the shrimp appetizer, pollo sonara and chile rellenos were all excellent....I'm a big fan of cheese enchiladas and they def have some of the best in the metro area....have yet to try the fried ice cream mmmm
(5)
P T.

The food was average Mexican food. Nothing special. I ordered the fajitas and they do give a lot of meat. There's no way you can fit all of it in 3 tortillas no matter how hard you try. The sopapillas were a little much. I like mine with just powered sugar and a side of honey but theirs are smothered in raspberry and chocolate sauce which was too much for me but that's just my preference. I mean they do serve their food on "upscale" plates (for not an upscale place)....so maybe they were trying to updo a simple desert. The mariachi band was cool at first but then it got annoying when they started to walk around and play it right next to you. I couldn't hear or talk to my date and it gave me a migraine. Families and their kids seemed to love it but I hated it. The server was TERRIBLE. I won't mention her name but our drinks were empty and she didn't refill it AT ALL. We made it all the way to desert without drinks. I tried to get her attention but she would disappear. We were so thirsty we had to ask for some drinks to go. She took forever to get our order and forever for our food to come out. I don't know about the other servers but the service we got was terrible.
(3)
Tom M.

Went there with a couple of friends who had been there a week earlier. They raved about the food and the low prices and wanted to return to see the mariachi band. The service was great. We were seated immediately the food came out fresh and fast. Even when it started to get crowded they made no rush to get us out.
(4)
J M.

The food, service and margaritas are worth the visit. And to top it off the pricing is reasonable. For example, try some of the other local mexican sit downs in the area and you may end of paying some ridiculous amount for a margarita that is the same in taste and size. Give this place a try and it could easily end up being your favorite Mexican hang out.
(4)
Jand J.

We love this place! GREAT service, very very good food (nothing inventive... the basics... but good!) and lots of fun. If you love hot salsa, ask your server for the green salsa when s/he brings your chips and salsa... yowsa!~ I think the most expensive meal is something like $10 and it's a huge combo meal (usually meaning, I have lunch the next day too!)
(5)
Keith S.

It was the first time I've been here and I couldn't be more happy I found it on the app. My girlfriend and I started with the table side guacamole. It was really cool watching the guy make it. The free chips and salsa were good. I ordered chimichangas which were covered in a delicious queso cheese and sour cream. They came with rice and refried beans. I don't like beans but the rice was really good. My gf got the burrito mex, also came with rice and refried beans, which she said was delicious. The burrito was really big and she only wound up eating half of it. The food was really good and even with the table side guac, it was still really cheap, $33 for 2 people. We both really enjoyed it and we're already planning on going back. I would definitely recommend this place!
(5)
Alex A.

The food here is top notch, though slightly Americanized. The table side guac is stellar and an absolute must. You also get a ton of it for the price. What is vehemently dislike is: 1)The wait staff. I honestly don't think they get it. In fact, they are standard setting for how rude they are. They want you to order and then never ask for anything after that. For example, we ordered the table side guac and still didn't have it after 20 minutes. The waitress snapped back at me and said she didn't make it and so didn't know when it's be out. Madea would have a field day. 2)The drinks don't have prices, and I find this shady and a disservice to customers. It's a cheap trick you into high cocktail spend then you might be prepared for.
(3)
Robert K.

Wow, you would think based on the reviews here this was the best Mexican restaurant in the Philadelphia region. I was really looking forward to my meal on June 16th based on all the great comments. Boy was I disappointed. We arrived at 4:30 for dinner. The restaurant presents well. Outside is clean and attractive as is the dining area. The bar already had a few customers. The dining area had about 7-8 other tables seated. Certainly not busy by any means. The waitress was very pleasant if not particularly attentive. My family ordered a wide variety of dishes: Tacos Carne A Chimichanga Taco Salad Chicken Quesadilla Chicken Fajitas We also started with the table side guacamole. The chips were cold, stale and almost seemed a little moist. Not good. They were thick and somewhat tasteless. It was like they were out of a bag (an old opened one at that). The guacamole was much smaller than at other restaurants. The avocado was strangely pail. We ordered "medium" which is was but the flavor was still very bland. Compared to Uncle Julio's across the street at the mall, this was a joke. The setiment could be carried through the rest of the dishes as well. Bland to outright bad tasting. No one finished their meals. No one took leftovers home either. The taco salad was incredibly small. My daughter complained that the meat "tasted funny". It wasn't rotten but it certainly didn't taste right either. At least my wife enjoyed her margarita. The fried ice cream couldn't redeem the meal either as it was definitely not fried and the corn flakes they rolled it in were stale and wet even when it was first brought out. I will not be coming back. It was a terrible experience. I only gave it 1 star due to the appearance, my wife's margarita the the fact that thankfully no one got sick. I'll be sticking with Uncle Julio's across the street from now on.
(1)
Darnell T.

Good food but we had a horrible waitress. She passed us at least ten times with no stopping to check on us. As mentioned, the food was good. My wife enjoys guacamole and indicated that it was very good. For the main, she had enchiladas and enjoyed them also. I had the fajitas which were very good with a healthy portion. On the service; it felt like take out. The waitress pretty much ignored us. No checks for refills or anything. I thought about making a statement via the tip but it would chalked up to something else. (Code) As a final note as I type this, the guy with the guacamole cart just rammed my knee.
(2)
Pragathi K.

Great food.Table side guacamole is cool.Nice ambiance but was way too busy/crowded, had to wait for a long time to get a table
(4)
Suzette A.

Overpriced and NO TACO TUESDAY! Yes, I know its a sin not to have taco Tuesday in a Mexican restaurant but they are sinners indeed. It gets super packed in this restaurant on weekdays and weekends. The food is OK. Nothing out of this world and the prices are just ridiculous for tortillas and shredded chicken. They have room for improvement I believe. If they had weekly specials not just karaoke. They would do better... like Monday Margaritas, Taco Tuesday... you catch my drift. The music here is on point. The customer service is good our waitress was very polite and sweet. But the menu isn't well organized in my opinion. There is no option or item where you can get a single taco or an order of 3 small basic ones etc. Things of that nature. That's why I am saying they can definitely improve they just need to work on it. I loved the decor and atmosphere. Its a lovely restaurant. The flan they make is good and so is the pineapple entree which once again its overpriced. They need to lower their prices by like $1.50-2.00. Trust me when I tell you I've been to many different states and countries and the cost of the food is not $16 & up. A reevaluation of their menu and specials will get this business an even better clientele. Some people just settle cause "its good" and there aren't any more local Mexican restaurant but customers are the ones who can make a difference (because we pay for the service). I want to give this place another go and see if I have a more positive experience.
(2)
Eric T.

A good venue for either lunch or dinner and conveniently located across the street from my Springhill Suites hotel. The chips during my lunch visit were so-so, yet much better for dinner. The draft beer was up to expectations, and the entrees were well worth ordering and reasonably priced. I didn't have an issue with customer service nor the response time involved. This venue is quite large, and I noticed that there are areas that can accommodate groups of 12-15 people at a table. At night, there is usually karioke singing going on, which can be quite fun. Prior to that, the music level is not terribly loud. The bar seating area seems to have quite a bit of available seats for those that don't want to sit at a booth or table.
(4)
Dee C.

Similar to a Chilis Great vibe. Extensive menu. I ordered some skirt steak dish - what I received was inedible. Couldn't cut it with the serrated knife. Manager came over to see what the problem was and quickly made me a new one. Can't say the food was fabulous but I'd go back in a pinch.
(3)
Joseph W.

Friendly service, they remember their customers, great food. We go to Plaza on a weekly basis. It started as a date night place to go for beers, margaritas, & fresh guacamole. Now, years later, it's a family dinner spot for us. They have a large bar, with with tables & high tops in the bar area, an even larger dinning room, and a decent size outdoor seating area. Something for everyone! I'd avoid karaoke night, unless you're into it, because it can be loud. I generally get a 32oz draft beer, table side guacamole & Chori Pollo (chicken covered with cheese & chorizo) for dinner.
(4)
Anupma S.

This was my second time here and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We were greeted very warmly by the host (same guy as last time!) and seated inside (brrr it was cold out). It was packed on a Tuesday night, which was a good sign. The inside area is very well kept and fun. There was quizzo going on, which gave the whole place an energetic vibe. Multiple TV screens filled both the bar and restaurant area -- this would be fun if there was a big game on! Service was AMAZING. Our waitress was so attentive and very helpful with issues in our order -- much appreciated! Many reviews -- including my previous one -- noted that service was slow, but this night service was on point. The manager even replaced my beef enchilada with a cheese one, as I forgot to mention I wanted it to be vegetarian -- very nice! Food was just as delish as last time, still don't know how they make simple beans and rice taste extra good. I whole-heartedly recommend this place! Amazing find on the Main Line.Can't wait to go again!
(5)
Lucy W.

Every time I'm in the area I have to eat here. I love the food, and the service. Tonight was burrito night. And they were great. But the OMG nachos prior to that were just plain fabulous. I like fruity drinks so tonight it was the Bahamas mamacita and the Azteca Princess. Both with vodka and rum. Yum. They typically have a great selection of draft beers. When you come here you are treated like family. And this family also serves great food.
(5)
Casey S.

Live nearby this place and have gone countless times. Have never been disappointed in any of the food I ordered. Everything is well-priced as well. Except for the margaritas, which do not have prices on the menu and one time I accidentally ordered a $25 margarita. I was unaware until the bill came. I think the waitress should have said something when I ordered it considering there isn't even any food items on the menu that cost that much! But anyway, this place has great, fresh food. The real star is the table-side guacamole. It is absolutely delicious and done just as you ask - spicy or mild, sweet (with pineapple!!) or not. Other good food choices: seafood chimichangas, fajitas veracruz, chore chicken, enchiladas del mar, chicken sonoran, chiles rellenos. The only reason this is place is not getting 5 stars is the service. The hostesses have never given me an accurate wait time. The servers are also spotty as well - either fantastic or completely inattentive. Also, they have a great happy hour and trivia night in the bar!
(4)
Darren A.

We use the kop and this one and a shame as plymouth meeting is closer but a few bad experiences here. Today came in at 9pm and had to ask for menus. They waited for 10 mins before giving up as no one had even a a knowledged us at all. Kop one from now on. The manager typewas also just chatting at the bar too
(2)
Gloria H.

I tried Plaza Azteca on the recommendation of a friend who suggested it was better than the new Uncle Julio's that just moved in across the way at the Plymouth Meeting Mall. I would have to disagree - I definitely would choose Uncle Julio's next time. However, that doesn't mean Plaza Azteca wasn't also great!!!! It has a lively and fun atmosphere - exactly what you're looking for in a fun tacky mexican margarita kind of night with friends. The service was good and everyone was friendly. As far as the food goes, I got the taco salad which is the only reason I gave this place 4 instead of 5 stars. I asked for no sour cream of any sort on the salad, and while it definitely didn't have sour cream, it still had some sort of cream base which I think was a sort of strange refried bean ingredient. The salad was very tasty, but did not feel "fresh" like I was hoping and expect at most places. My friend, however, go the fish tacos and said they were tasty and delicious and fresh and big! The table side guacamole looked delicious. The chips were delicious. Next time I would get the fajitas. Anyway... this place is great, exactly what you want out of a loud chain Mexican joint.
(4)
Kristin N.

I thought I had reviewed this place, as we've been coming here for years. I had a 2 star experience last night, but I'm hoping it was an anomaly...so I'm giving it a 3, based on past performance and sheer hope. Nothing was right yesterday- my margarita was bad, our server was scattered, the food was blah and beans no longer came with our meals. I hope they get it together because there is really good, traditional Mexican food all around this area.
(3)
Matthew G.

I wouldn't be exaggerating in saying this is one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. We came in expecting a decent meal, courtesy of other reviews. We were seated. Then we sat. And sat. The server ignored our table for ten to fifteen minutes at a time. When we were finally able to get drinks, they were mixed horribly, with almost no flavor other than that of the alcohol. We were eventually given chips and salsa, mediocre at best but we ate them all because we were so hungry from the wait. When we ordered food, I ordered chicken fajitas with veggies and my partner ordered tacos. To their credit, they did give me more than the standard peppers and onions like I wanted but that's where the praise stops. The chicken itself was so bland. I could barely finish a third of my meal. My partner said the same thing: almost immediately full after one taco without any desire to eat the rest or even take them home. No flavor. No spice. Nothing. This restaurant was so bad, it made me want to force myself to vomit it all back up. The only thing stopping me was the fear of having to experience it again on its way out. We eventually walked out after about an hour of the worst service and worst food I've ever experienced. There is no doubt in my mind that I will not be back.
(1)
Abbi A.

Always pleased with the food and drinks here, and can't beat the prices. Our only complaint is the roving band on weekends -- can't hear yourself think! But if you're in the mood for dirt cheap and tasty Mexican, Plaza Azteca is your place.
(4)
Ginger B.

This had to be just about the blandest Mexican food I've ever had, aside from Taco Bell. On the plus side- the guacamole is good, you can get huge glasses of ice cold Modelo for reasonably cheap, and they have trivia on Tuesday nights.
(2)
James E.

Mark and I really enjoyed everything...He had numbero diez..I had the burrito mex...ahhh..ver%ry good...and the zorro margarita..off the chain...I had my communion for today....I am very joyous...
(4)
Kristy Y.

Huge portions with small prices. Texas fajita is very tasty and the table side guacamole is fresh and delicious. You definitely will leave here with a full belly, leftovers to take home, and a couple extra bucks you didn't have to spend. I also like the King of Prussia location, their interior is quite intriguing. Great place to eat with your family.
(4)
Brian A.

If only based on food this would be 5 stars. The food is very tastey and the staff is friendly. However, The last two times we went were on Sundays. That is when they have a Mariachi Band circle the whole restaurant. They go table to table begging for money to play. However the place isnt that big so for 45 mins you have 2 trumpets blasting in your ear until they are finally far enough away that you can have a conversation with your fellow diners. Sadly since the place is not that big the band loops around several times during your meal. This also makes ordering food very difficult and keep you can tell the wait staff find it annoying and avoid tables that are unlucky enough to be stuck with the band near them. So our drinks take forever to arrive, our meal takes forever to arrive and our check takes forever to arrive. If they would just stop hiring this inappropriate band the experience would be so much better.
(2)
Nicole R.

Amazing! Always yummy! The table side guac is great, the drinks are great, and so is the decor. I came here for the first time in 2010 and I never forgot it. The next time I ended up visiting was 2014. Just as good- if not better.
(5)
Val R.

Went here while visiting my cousin and we went here per her suggestion. It was clean and we were seated right away. Our server, Abraham, was friendly and attentive without hovering. They have sweet tea which I love so that's a plus. He brought us warm, fresh tortilla chips and salsa. So yummy! We had 3 bowls! We also ordered fresh spicy guacamole - that was fantastic!! Best I ever had (hence the 3 bowls of chips)! I ordered the vegetarian chille releÃ±os - they were really good. My cousin got the combo fajitas which are her fave. And my aunt got the fish tacos which she said were good as well. We wanted dessert too but there was no way I could shovel anymore food in my mouth. I was so stuffed. Too bad it's far, otherwise I would go back.
(4)
Jazmin A.

I like some dishes. Some dishes aren't authentic Mexican food. But some dishes are quite delicious! Try it out for yourself! Try the guacamole and the queso fundido... My fave! Yum.
(3)
Vaishali B.

Regular Mexican food - nothing that would blow your mind away! There were not a lot of people but waitress looked confused and lost. You aren't missing on anything by missing this place.
(3)
kate j.

Good Mexican food in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! I've been coming here for about five years and still like it. The staff are friendly and knowledgable and service is great. Maybe not the best date spot because it's so low key, but it's a great place to go with friends! Trivia night and Karaoke night are great. I highly recommend going during their happy hour (5 - 7 p.m.) for huge, super cheap margaritas - mango and skinny girl margs are the best here - and awesome guac that's made at the table. To put the food into perspective for conshy residents, it's not quite as good as el limon but it's much better than coyote crossing (and much more affordable).
(4)
Shawn H.

Table side Guacamole! It's like food and a show. It was delicious and the ladies at our table enjoyed picking their ingredients. This place gets crowded on Friday and Saturday night. They do not take reservations on those nights so be prepared to wait. But it is worth the wait! The menu has a myriad of options. Everything I have had is delicious! Lobster Enchiladas, Enchiladas Supreme, and my favorite the seafood chimichangas. Chimichangas is a dish that not every Mexican restaurant offers. I love chimichangas so it makes me like this restaurant more. But shrimp and crab meat filled fried tortillas covered with cheese served with rice, beans and sour cream. I loved it!! I will go to this restaurant a lot!
(5)
Kelly L.

Tableside. Guacamole. That's all this review needs to say! Great margarita as well, and a nice little outdoor seating spot.
(4)
Lauren K.

Just went here for the first time. Sat and had some drinks at the bar magaritras were not great. Then had dinner with some girlfriends. Shrimp tacos were greasy, chicken and spinach enchiladas were flavorless and chicken was dry. The only semi decent thing was the table side guacamole. Probably wont go back here.
(2)
Andrea J.

Why do you go here? It's close. They make guacamole by the table and the food is comparable to every other chain Mexican restaurant you've venture into. There a decent beer selection, margaritas to go around and the service is good. I had th combo number 3 and tried the shrimp Caesar salad . Didn't care for the chile relleno , the chicken enchiladas were not bad and the taco was ok. It's a good place t drink and grab some guacamole . I will say the salsa was pretty good. Fresh.
(2)
Caroline S.

One of the best dining experiences ever! Food is amazing and always spot on. Our favorite server is Maria L. If you go in, ask for her! You will never be disappointed. She knows our orders before we even sit down and is incredibly friendly!
(5)
Matt S.

This was our second time coming here. My wife and I were sick after the last time we ate here, but possibly it was something else... We came back tomorrow to dine with a group of people and the service was horrible. I ordered the Baja fish tacos and the fish was incredibly bland, with no seasonings. The tortillas didn't taste that fresh and were much better when we got fajitas last time. We sat at the bar and we had horrible service. At one point, there was no one behind the bar for a lengthy period of time. It might have been twenty-two minutes. When our waiter did come by, he didn't write anything down and forgot things. On my last drink order, the bartender told me they didn't have the ingredients, so I decided to not give them anymore money. They failed horrible when we gave them a second chance, so I doubt we'll ever go back. Possibly the worst service I've ever had and the food is just too hit or miss.
(2)
Devon F.

Not to impressed. It was next to my hotel and I tried both lunch and dinner here. A couple of things... Lunch music was so loud we couldn't hear each other. The lunch waiter messed up our order multiple times. Maybe he couldn't hear us? The guy dropping off the food spoke so little English we couldn't even communicate it was incorrect. Btw incorrecto is Spanish, you think that would work. The dinner was a little better but service was still weak through out. Food was decent so 2 stars.
(2)
Clara P.

Excellent Mexican restaurant! The homemade guacamole is great!!! Moreover I strongly recommend the tilapia Veracruz!! Delicious!!! The service was friendly, professional and nice!! Without a doubt I will go back there soon!
(4)
Brooke S.

Me encanta, Plaza Azteca! It might be built to feed the masses, but that doesn't stop this well managed chain from delivering a great time. Service is good, even when slammed - and they do get slammed. "Skinny Margarita" is made with agave and fresh lime juice, no artificial sour mixes in here! Table side guac is a MUST HAVE. Portions are huge and reasonably priced. It's a win-win at this place.
(4)
Dave H.

Yes, it's a chain. No, I'd never eat here. But come Thursdays, you can't beat the crowd around the bar for karaoke night! And $4.50 shots of Jose Cuervo will get you in the mood for crooning if you're not already in it. This place can handle a lot of folks, and parking's scaled to match.
(4)
Zanna H.

If you want authentic Mexican food or even more varied Tex-Mex this is not your place. If you want quick Mexican-styled food close to the Plymouth Meeting Mall this is your place. The menu is not as extensive in options as even your most hole-in-the-wall Tex-Mex places. I came. I ate. I paid & left in under and hour. Service was friendly and very attentive.
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B. E.

I'm a regular. I've eaten here for lunch and dinner many dozens of times over the past 18 months, by myself, with small groups, and with large groups. It's great food overall, the prices are reasonable, the service is good... no big complaints. Many of the dishes arrive swamped with pale melted cheese, which I'm not too keen on. So I tried to avoid those when I order. But the spinach enchilada is an interesting choice. And I've been working my way through the list of combinations. No. 8 is my current fave, but you need to ask for soft tortillas. Then they prepare it with flour tortillas that arrive wrapped in aluminum foil. They no longer have enchiladas chilangas, which was my favorite item (corn tortilla enchiladas with mole sauce). That's a downer. But ... I've never really been disappointed here. Only once did I have poor service, when a large party came in, and the waiter was distracted. The beer selection is decent, and the Dos Equis on Draft is a great pair for any meal. One tip... just as you're being seated, always, always ask for the guacamole cart. Ask for them to prepare it with "everything" (except pineapple), and you'll be delighted.
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Lala C.

best mexican restaurant I have ever been to! The tableside guac is GREAT! I got the enchilladaa nortenas. Very good! My husband got some pineapple chicken thing that looked and tasted great! The desserts so good! Their menu has a lot of variety and different types of dishes you dont find at most other mexican restaurants. I recommend this place to anyone! I cant wait to come back! Dont bother going to Uncle Julios (that is nearby) this place is a lot better!
(5)
Gina B.

I've been here many times-both with small and large groups-and never had a a bad experience. Service is always good-waiters are promtpt and attentive. Food is awesome and plentiful. The reasonable prices are icing on the cake.
(5)
Jeff W.

I have never had a bad dish or one that I can finish but it's hard to veer away from the Pastor tacos
(5)
Elliot P.

I decided to come here with my wife on a Friday night because we wanted to try it just to see why people said they liked it so much. I could not dare to venture away from La Michocana in Norristown but I wanted to give it a chance. It is exactly like I expected it to be. The food met the standard of an authentic style but the portions were not huge like I expect from Mexican restaurants. The price matched what they gave you and the service was good for how crowded it was. I think its a step in the right direction for people who have never tried an authentic style but it will not be my go-to Mexican place. Plus Norristown is close and has tons of authentic Mexican restaurants in such a small radius.
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Nate P.

Your basic middle-range, Mexican restaurant chain. The menu features the Tex-mex standards, as well as some more traditional and out-of-the ordinary dishes. It's not the best Mexican you've ever had, but it's not the worst. The food can be somewhat hit or miss sometimes. For example, I've had their carnitas dinner, which was great, but their tacos al pastor were very grizzly. The refried beans are yawn-inducing, the charro beans are tastier. Generally though the food is good. If you're ordering margaritas, they offer an "organic" margarita for extra $$$, but it's worth it. The house ones are OK, but the "organic" ones are true margaritas (ie. agave syrup, lime juice, etc.) instead of your standard mass-market sour mix cocktail. Fun Fact: This particular location used to be a Macaroni Grill. They changed a bit of the paint and some of the wall hangings and bingo, faux-Tuscany turns into faux-Mexico!
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Rod S.

Too damn loud. The music is so loud people have to shout to hear the others at their table. I'm here at lunch, and the place isn't crowded. There is no reason for this place to be this loud. I can't wait to get out of here!
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Michelle N.

For once I actually agree with other reviewers. Usually when others write a bunch of good reviews on a place I think its played out or bland or over-hyped bullshit. I may be going soft in my old age, but I agree, this place is really good! Complimentary chips and salsa and our service was excellent. We were a large party - 12 of us - and our waiter was on point. Table side guacamole was delicious. I wanted to lick the crock clean with my index finger but I was trying to show some class (for once). And my burrito mex with steak was also really good and tasty with fresh ingredients. Perfect amount of pico de gallo, beef, cheese sauce, and sour cream. The burrito is not what we american slobs are used to...you can't pick it up...its more like a larger enchilada that you must eat with a knife and fork. I would definitely go back!
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Joe C.

I've been to this big Mexican joint several times for lunch on weekends and always found it good but not great. I went for happy hour recently and saw some things that may lead to an upgrade depending on future experiences. Lunch on the weekend might not be a fair test for this place. They probably do much better during weekday lunch or dinner. When a place is more crowded, the kitchen is humming and ingredients are getting turned over and often results in fresher tasting food. During my recent happy hour visit, I had two very solid margaritas. If a Mexican place can't make a good margarita, what good are they? But my drinks were not overly sweet, not overly alcoholic (though they got the job done). Our group got a couple of nacho platters and that's where I was really impressed. The presentation was great and the flavors were clearly distinguishable. Not just a plate full of mush. One dish had shrimp which I would never have ordered on my own but I really liked it. I'll be back for a weekday lunch and see how it goes. I'm optimistic.
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Amy A.

Whenever I have a Mexican craving I typically think of going to Plaza Azteca. They have great food at great prices, though their drinks are a bit pricey. They also have great entertainment throughout the week. Trivia on Tuesdays at 7:00pm, Karaoke on Thursday nights, and Salsa dancing Saturday nights from 11p-2a. I've gone there for many meals and also a few special occasions. They have a huge table in the back of the restaurant that is semi-private and can seat quite a few people. I went for a friend's birthday and although the table was large it still felt intimate and I didn't feel like I had to shout across the table to talk to someone. Oh so their food. It's great. I've had just about everything there with seafood in it. Their lobster enchilada's have large chunks of meat and I don't know if it's real or not, but it's delish. The cheesy sauce on top is creamy, flavorful, and I'm convinced is fat-free (wishful thinking). I've also had their table side guac, I like it extra spicy and we always gobble it right up. I've had a lot of good times at Plaza, from birthdays, Cinco de Mayo, happy hour, trivia, and karaoke. The serve is great, the entertainment is great. I highly suggest checking this place out if you have the opportunity to.
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Nick A.

I love this place! Cold beer! The table side guacamole was great! Oh, the food? Well, it's Applebee's style Mexican. You'll eat it, if you're drunk. It's a good place to drink and have some chips. I cannot recommend it for a full meal.
(3)
Matt M.

Great place. Dependable and a nice treat for lunch when you want something different for lunch. Yes all mexican looks the same but it certainly doesnt taste the same. This place does it right.
(4)
Dustin M.

I think the overall experience here is excellent. Everything I have here, I've liked. I tend to stick to the classic Mexican dishes, but there's a chirzo and cheese dish that's great. The maragaritas are strong, but still good. Their Cinco de Mayo party always attracts a fun crowd. My only complaint is that it isn't open later
(5)
Russ B.

It is a chain but very good. Nice place, friendly staff and reasonable. The dinner combo plates are $10, kids meal is $5. We would definitely come back.
(4)
Jake C.

Nice happy hour drink specials but was disappointed with food overall. Fresh table side guacamole was delicious but even the spicy turned out to be relatively mild. The shrimp with cheese sauce appetizer was over cooked. The shrimp was hard and burnt. Not a dish I would recommend. The T-bone steak with potatoes was disappointing. The steak was ordered medium and was delivered medium but I could not find the fillet portion of the steak, plus was very fatty. My colleague ordered a new york strip steak that came delivered well done. Another college ordered fish that was way over cooked. Overall, not a place I would come back to.
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Raequel S.

my friend and i were driving around on a Friday night looking for a place to kick back a few beers and have some good eats. We ended up in Plymouth Meeting and he suggested Plaza Azteca cause i'd never been there. i was skeptical and like most restaurants on a friday night it was crowded. we were really hungry and my friend was crazy about the place so we were like...what the hell, why not! there was a bit of a wait since the place was packed with people...after about 20 mins or so we got a booth and instantly got served chips and salsa (but no water until we asked) it took us a while to order cause there was so much i wanted to try! i like mexican food and this place is the real deal! the big surprise was the BIG ASS MUGS full of beer for regular draft prices...cheap draft prices compared to most bistros and bars! this thing was HUGE! i didnt even finish my Blue Moon draft... the food was quite good and the portions were great for the price..i was surprised at how cheap everything was for the size and quality, and while there were a few hiccups in service the food came out FAST! our server was nice and gracious and the atmosphere was enjoyable. the only reason im not giving them five stars was because whenever they had a birthday serenade they started it off with a firecracker or loud BANG which was disconcerting - this happened at three different times and was very upsetting since it sounded like someone set off a firearm inside...im sure the birthday parties enjoyed it but i didnt. i would definately go again! and again! and again! but not on my birthday!
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Jennifer P.

Pretty cool restaurant with a nice Mexican atmosphere and decent food. Guacomole man comes around on a cart and makes your custom guac fresh! Menu offers a lot of different Mexican options and for the most part, they are all pretty good! I got a Margarita with my meal and the drink was super strong, but who knows, some people may like it that strong! Overall, this places is pretty good, and I'd go there again!
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Nina S.

I love Mexican food and this place is pretty good but it's not above average so I'm giving it a very generous three stars. Some things I loved about this place but others I think they could have been a lot better. Table-side prepared guacamole was the highlight of my meal here! Order this with some margaritas to start off and you will be happy! The chips that are served with the guac are pretty good too. For my main dish I ordered the chicken and shrimp fajitas and they were tasty but not exactly what I was expecting. I ordered fajitas because it's a bit on the healthier side but they were very greasy! Instead of grilling the chicken with minimum oil they drowned it in something very oily. Looking past the grease the fajitas were tasty but def. not the best I've had. Service was friendly but a bit slow. My water was not refilled until I had to ask and that is just a big pet peeve of mine. I'll be back but prob. just for happy hour for margaritas and guacamole.
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Maria S.

Plaza Azteca is a chain restaurant, but since I'd never dined in any of their locations, I decided to try it based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Yelp. Generally, the 71 Yelpers who came before me were on the mark. You can get a decent meal at a fair price, and the guacamole is excellent. Just be sure to ask them to omit the jalapeÃ±o peppers if you can't handle the heat. (I can, but some of my work colleagues complained the spice overpowered the dip. I respectfully disagree.) The complimentary chips and salsa are on par with just about any generic Mexican restaurant that caters to American palates. The salsa is thin, and a little watery, but it does have flavor, and whets the appetite for a cold beer or margarita on the rocks. I tried the other dip, which looks like a spicy ranch dressing, but I did not care for it. Instead, our table asked for the guacamole, prepared table side in a traditional molcajete. (Tips are welcomed.) There are some inventive seafood dishes on the menu, and my dining companions were pleased with their entrees. The Pescado Azteca is a beautiful dish of mahi-mahi with fresh shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, and roasted peppers in a white wine sauce. Portion sizes are large, and the shrimp fajitas platter could have easily served three, but my intrepid coworker finished it all by himself. Kudos! I opted for simpler fare, ordering the combination #1 - a beef taco, two chicken enchiladas, and beans. Both the taco and the enchiladas had good, fresh flavors, helped along by a generous pour of the salsa. Watch out for the service; it can be on the slow side. But the staff was apologetic, and I felt they genuinely cared about our overall dining experience. My only real complaint concerns the house margarita. Upgrade to a premium tequila if you're going that route; you'll be happy you did.
(3)
Cm M.

The food is very fair, at best. The 1st time I went was disappointing. Tried again last week ordering different dishes, same results. Guacamole and margaritas were good. Service was friendly.
(2)
Adam C.

At check in we were told 45 minutes. Took more like an hour during which it took me more than 15 minutes standing at the bar before the bartender acknowledged me and got us some drinks to help fill the time. Eventually we got seated. We requested the table side guacamole and it was fresh and good. My date, a vegan, ordered her specific needs and they were very good about accommodating her. I ordered a fajita straight off the menu and the meat was too dry and over cooked. Would probable not return but if I did I would only do so at a non peak hour.
(3)
Craig D.

Solid (3.5) Overall Food & Service OUR MENU: * Chips & Salsa = (3.5) good * Watar(tap) = (3.5) good * Tableside Guacamole = (5) Excellent!!! Very Fresh! * Prickly Pear Margarita = (4) very good * Tortilla Soup = (4) very good * Chile Rellenos = (3.5) good * Molcajete Azteca = (4) HUGE...Lot's of meat;-) * Churros = (3.5) good * Sopapillos = (4) very good
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Sara P.

Love this location. Fresh delicious well priced food, great atmosphere, well priced tasty drinks are always present. Sometimes the service is slow. If they got there service in order, they would earn five stars from me. Do the table-side guacamole and fajitas- both wonderful.
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Tom B.

The best Mexican food I found in the greater Philadelphia area in five years. Phila is not known for Mexican food, but this place does it right for a good price. Try Sunday nights, they have a Mariachi band that walks around playing live; my two year old loved this.
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Matt H.

Big, cheap beers. Good mexican food. Try the shrimp tacos or the carne asada. Big portions. They also have a huge selection of tequilas at the bar. Dont miss their yearly Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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Brian M.

Ok, I wasn't expecting much from this chain Mexican restaurant, but I have to say, even for chain Mexican it was not very good. Let's face it, I think most people come here for the bar more than the food. Everybody seems to have giant-sized martini glasses filled with bright, colorful liquids and glazed-over expressions. But I can't say the margarita I had was particularly good. It had that mixed in ginormous vats and had been sitting for days taste that one really doesn't want in a margarita. A margarita is supposed to be light, tangy and refreshing, not cloying and heavy and muddled. Nothing here is authentic Mexican. The food is really more Tex-Mex than Mexican (heavily sauced and cheesed), and overall it disappoints in flavor and quality. My advice? It's only a few more miles to Norristown where you can easily find fresher, better and more authentic Mexican food, but probably not giant martini glasses filled with bright, colorful liquids. Life is full of trade-offs. I'd rather have good food than some strange candy-sweet brightly colored bastardized fruity margarita. If you'd rather have some strange candy-sweet brightly colored bastardized fruity margarita, you found just the place at Plaza Azteca.
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Ashley F.

Awesome food for a great price! Friends of ours took us here on a Saturday night and the placed was packed. Ambience is great here for a date or dinner with friends and family. After a half hour wait we got seated. I highly recommend the table side made guacamole because it's fresh and tasty. Chips and salsa to start for free and some strong but inexpensive drinks started the night off right. We were unfortunately served dinner right as the guacamole was being made and served but we nibbled at everything. Only downside was the place turns into a mini dance fiesta at 10 so we were forced out by the lights being turned low and the music turned up. Overall however, great American Mexican! Price for all 4 with drinks $80 without tip! Can't beat that!
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Stephanie K.

I used to not like this place when I first moved to the area 3 years ago. It has gotten better over the years. The rice and beans that you get with most entrees are delicious. The price of the combos are really good deals and you get a lot of food. The table side guacamole is a good price and really tasty. Most other restaurants charge a lot more for their guacamole and it's not as good.
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Dana C.

Wonderful customer service when dining in and take out! Delicious food and drinks for everyone!
(5)
Mary Z.

The food was overcooked and had no flavor and was salty the only good thing was the drinks and the severs they were all really nice thats the only way they stay in bussines
(4)
Owen S.

Plaza Azteca's food is hands down, without a doubt, some of the best I have ever tasted. From their salsa, to their cheese dip, to their enchilada sauces and beyond, the food is simply amazing. I have been eating here for years now and have never had anything less than outrageously good food! From the food, to the atmosphere, to the price and service, Plaza gets it all right. Though you won't find it on the menu anymore, I can't recommend their Yolandas enough. They are by far the best chicken enchiladas I have ever tasted. Mmmmmmmmm. Go to Plaza! Go now!
(5)
Seve' M.

I must have missed the fun times at this place that many other reviewers seem to have. Since I work right up the block in Blue Bell I was surprised I had never eaten here before but Friday night came and it was a birthday request so I went. It took 30 minutes on a slow Friday to seat 9 people, I've had to wait longer but I've also been seated quicker...middle of the road Server wasn't very talkative and couldn't go into to much detail, not sure if it was a language barrier or just a long day on her part, BUT we got everything we ordered and it was pretty prompt. Because she never brought me my water and missed a couple of side dishes I have to hit her with...mehh I've had better Prices were very reasonable and for a table of 9 she didn't even add on the gratuity...which coupled with a really small bill gets you 20%....Yay I'm a fan Thats how we get to a 3 star review people...I'll try and hit up the happy hour sometime and maybe update my review
(3)
Lan H.

After trying two other Mexican restaurants - La Cantina Feliz and Mad Mex - I can safely say that Plaza Azteca is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the suburbs by taste alone. The former two restaurants surpass Plaza Azteca in atmosphere (decor and music), and I highly recommend checking them both out, but the Plaza Azteca, in my mind, surpass both of them with their food. Ok, so I have never tried sizzling fajitas at either Mad Mex or La Cantina Feliz. On the contrary, I realized that I didn't like enchiladas, especially at Mad Mex. And the dish (tacos? please check my review on it to confirm this) that I had at La Cantina Feliz doesn't seem memorable to me anymore (except for their guac!). But, um, I was soooo glad to carry leftovers from my vallarta sizzling fajitas :P Oh was I in the mood for chorizo and yummy meats! And thank goodness Plaza Azteca satisfied my cravings! Carnivous moi? You betcha! How did I squeeze in appetizers AND fried ice cream? Lord knows. But hey, didn't I just prove that Plaza Azteca is a foodie's heaven? I hope I did :-)
(5)
Jeffrey W.

I'm not big on Mexican food ...but this place rocks! Big portions, yummy food, great service, guacamole fresh made at your table and 1/2 price happy hour drinks. Well worth it if you like Mexican.
(4)
Caitlin M.

I've never had a bad choice at Plaza Azteca. My favorite is their California Fish Tacos, but their enchiladas are a very close second. If you basically want something that goes along with your cheese, get the enchiladas. The burritos are huge, and for the price you get way more food than you expect. The margaritas are not lacking in tequila, and the non-stop delivery of fresh salsa and homemade chips will keep you always coming back. It is packed most of the time so there is always chance of a wait, especially during the weekends, but I have never waited anymore than 10 minutes for a table. And once you are at a table and order, the food comes out in no time. Definitely a very well oiled machine. And if you are a big guacamole fan, this place is great because they make it fresh at your table, and you can even pick your ingredients as they are making it.
(5)
Gerald F.

As tex mex goes very disappointing. Soggy tacos. Poor sauce. No hot sauce selection. Plating unappetizing. Taste missing. The table noise when staff rearranges tables is intolerable. A tip box on the guacamole station is absurd. The station looks beat. I make better chips. Lots better than this.
(2)
Mike K.

The atmosphere was about what you would expect from a chain Mexican restaurant, typical southwest tchotchkes abounded. Came in around 6 on a weeknight and didn't have to wait at all for a table. The table-side guacamole was the highlight of the meal, and our server was attentive and friendly. Our entrees were so-so, everything was a bit over cooked and over sauced, the food didn't really have any flavor on it's own. The service and the guac were good enough to warrant giving it a second shot.
(3)
Sean M.

Hey Plaza Azteca! Have worse service... You can't! They do have good food and good margaritas if you can ever get a hold of your waitress and want to wait around to finally receive your order. It doesn't matter the time of the day, day of week, or where you sit (bar, inside, outside) you still get the same terrible service. Sometimes you want a burrito and margarita though, so my friends and I keep going back. If you are a glutton for punishment give it a try.
(2)
Robyn H.

My favorite place for Mexican. I moved away and still go back when ever I'm in the area. Love the white salsa. Door comes out so hot you can't touch the plates. White cheese sauce served in the burritos is the best.
(5)
Martin M.

Food is always awesome. In fact, there was so much that I couldn't finish it. Daniel brought me a box, and I filled it up... then promptly knocked it over. He immediately came to help me clean it up. I was mortified. Then, much to my delight and surprise, her brought me a fresh order of what I had clumsily knocked over! This was way above and beyond what I could ever expect. I highly recommend this place. In addition to the great food, the service is outstanding!
(5)
Herbert K.

Let's say this. If you can find a barcrew that works harder during Happy Hour, than these guys, I will drive 40 miles to see them work. To most eyes, Roberto would seem in the weeds, but I never lacked for a beverage, and he delivered my food, hot and promptly. -0.85 stars for the cuisine being 'laminated menu comes-with-rice-and-beans' Mexican fare.
(4)
Ann C.

Table side guacamole was the best. I even missed their food when I was in Mexico. Fajita for 2 was very yummy also.
(5)
Steph B.

My husband and I were not impressed at all by our meals. The best part was probably the chips and salsa and everything went downhill from there. My husband said the shrimp tasted like it was microwaved. The al pastor tacos were bland and there wasn't much meat. Very lack luster. We will not be back. El Limon in Conshy is a million times better!
(2)
Heidi S.

Even though this is considered a chain, it is definitely my FAVORITE Mexican spot! Very large menu with something for everyone. Big portions (I always take home leftovers!) THE BEST table side guacamole! Complimentary chips & salsa, large "fun" bar area, recently added outside seating, and very kind pleasant service. What more could you ask for? Makes me wanna go now actually.... :)
(5)
Hunter J.

Pretty good Mexican food. The place feels like it's trying to be like a Chili's or a chain restaurant, but the food is better than that. Had the queso fundito for an appetizer and beef fajitas for my entree. Delicious! The servers were very friendly too!
(3)
Jamie L.

Our favorite local Mexican place. Great staff amazing food and yummy desserts!!! I love the guacamole cart too. Not one complaint!!!
(5)
Peggy C.

Went here on a very busy Sunday night. After a small wait we were seated by friendly hostesses. The mariachi band was out, great fun and entertainment. They move about the tables taking requests and accepting tips. Very charming. The menu was quite extensive and reasonably priced. We ordered several different margaritas, which came out quickly and were spot on. The food was excellent! There's even a customizable guacamole cart that makes fresh guacamole at your table, (remember to tip!) Great portions! And it came out from the kitchen very fast. The only thing that lacked was our barely there waitress. I'm willing to overlook it cause after all they were very busy. Great place- a new staple!
(4)
Kelly C.

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here the other day ! We were looking for Mexican somewhere and also wanted a beer / Margarita to go with it. I found this spot via Yelp and although they didn't have the most stellar reviews we figured we would try anyway. The staff was friendly and provided quick service for greeting us, bringing chips and salsa, drinks and our food. (That was appreciated as we were starving) We left there stuffed with chips and salsa, enchiladas, a giant beer and a margarita for $34 ! Not bad ! The restaurant is enormous and has several huge tables that look like they can accommodate parties of 10-15 people ! We will definitely be back !
(5)
Joe C.

This place is off the chain real good Mexican food good music in the background him at 1030 to change and move all the tables for you to dance salsa all night long good drink prices good food prices great will be back 5 snd david the manager. .THANKS ALOT YOUR GRRRREAT! !!
(5)
Teresa H.

Ate here a Friday night with mi Amiga after wedding dress shopping. It is a huge place that was packed. We were seated fast, in the adorable restaurant which explains one star. The service we received from our waitress was atrocious! We waited and waited for everything with empty glasses and all. We looked around and others were being served and taken care if while we were neglected. It took us over 2 hrs to eat 2 entrees and have 1 beverage, no refill. The food was decent, but not great. We both had enchiladas. She like hers but didn't rave about them. I got spinach enchiladas which don't have cheese?!? So obviously I asked to add cheese, but I didn't get it and my waitress never returned for me to ask. The chips and salsa were both delish though! Not sure if I would return. I'm pretty sure my experience is due to the waitress, but I'm sure we aren't the first or last customers to be neglected and if they are keeping her around, shame on them. Side note: we did ask another waitress to run our check and she was speedy and sweet.
(2)
Ben F.

I've been here a few times now and I like it. On Halloween all the staff had some really cool costumes and facepaint going on. I also got a sick El Dios los Muertos Modelo promo shirt. The crowd seems to be always different so there have been new people for me to dance with every week on Latin night. The bartenders are nice. I ate here for dinner once too and the food was pretty good.
(4)
Sonu P.

Excellent food!!! Awesome service! Best gauc made right at your table. Really good price, lots of food!! Good place to hangout.
(5)
Alexis P.

Yum! Plaza Azteca is a great place to hang out and bring your friends when they are in town. The prices are reasonable and the quality of food is definitely there. The only downside is that the prices have been increasing as they have become more and more popular. Also, I was unpleasantly surprised when I ordered a small margarita from the drink menu that has no prices included on it and they charged me $14.00!! Be careful! All in all there is a friendly staff and good food.
(4)
Tom W.

We've been here a couple of times now. Typical Mexican restaurant. Most entries have been good. Started off with a reasonable salsa and chips. We both tried the tacos last night, which were quite good. The margaritas seemed a little weak. Service was good. Will probably give it another try in the future.
(3)
Sgt. T.

Thank you very much for becoming my go-to Mexican/American restaurant. Atmosphere is great here with Spanish waitstaff that actually know the language. Entrees are excellent and the fish tacos are to die for. If you know food you know that the sauce it what makes the taco and this place doesn't disappoint. For drinks my wife looked at their list of margaritas and was in love. As a mojito kind of guy i tried their classic and then quickly ordered a couple more with my meal. With as good as the food is the stand out of thus place is their guacamole bar. You ask for it and the wheel it to your table and make it right there. Spicy, sweet, tangy.. How do you like it? It is amazing and also an art to see it made by a professional and not schlepped together by some guy in the kitchen. I gave this four stars because my wife has a lactose allergy and they misunderstood and brought her food out with a dairy sauce. Se didn't realize until a few bites in and didn't feel well for a day or so. Lesson learned to be VERY clear when stating your food allergies. All in all a great place, the hot sauce is amazing and i cant find it anywhere. The atmosphere is good the food is great the guac is amazing and the drinks are too shelf. Worth a look!!
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Elisa B.

I don't understand nor see why people give this place 5 stars. It does not deserve nearly 5 stars. I will be very honest with you. I coordinated a big party for a friend's birthday here last month. It took a long time for us to finally order our entrees. When I was trying to order a drink, the server lied to me about the price of the margarita. I asked him how much it was, he said it was only like $6, but it came out to $7. Yes, it matters to me because it was deceiving. When our food came, my plate looked unappetizing. And not to my surprise, it tasted just as it looked. Nothing tasted good. The smell was also nauseating. I ate only a few bites before I decided I was no longer going to eat anymore and decided to pack it. I cooked my leftovers in the microwave the next day, and guess what I did? I forced myself to eat as much as I could as to not to waste it, but then I couldn't stand the tasteless puke-like food and had to toss it. It was so gross. I don't know what they put in their food, but it seems like it's all the same ingredients. It's NOT fresh and NOT tasty. Overall, this place gets 2 stars because the service and food was not up to par.
(2)
Baker C.

The food was pretty good but very spicy. I normally like spicy food but that was a little too much. I do not recommend going there with family with young children because it has a large bar. I much prefer Chili's.
(3)
Paul C.

Just thought it was going to be another typical Mexican restaurant...but I was very impressed with making Guacamole next to your table as you order...margarita was tasty...and also has great tequila selection.
(4)
Lauren W.

I recently realized my last review, while still positive, contained mostly temporary negativeness re: the saltiness. Just wanted to write a quick update saying that the problem was totally temporary. Food is just as delicious and cheap as ever, even though they have slightly revamped their menu to feature some slightly fancier looking dishes (like BBQ salmon?). Still plenty of the old faves! What's even better is that the service is near AMAZING now. The bartenders and one or two of the servers never fail to recognize and say hello when we stop by. Everyone is super quick, super friendly, and super accurate in taking your order and making you delicious drinks. Hm, I should probably go again tomorrow just to be absolutely sure..
(5)
Hillary H.

A friend recommended Plaza Azteca saying it was "authentic Mexican food." It was standard Americanized Mexican food. Had a lunch combo plate of a taco, chile rellenos, rice and beans. Added a chicken tamale (recommended over the pork by the waitress). Combo plate was ok, beans had what looked like melted cheddar on them (?). The tamale was super dry, but I wish I had that sauce on everything. Margarita came in a soda glass and was clearly from a mix. I think all in all, the place is ok, just leaves me wondering if people in Philadelphia don't eat Mexican food. Tamale wasn't on the regular menu, only in combos (but the waitress had no problem with me adding it on). No mole. Lots of tequilas though. On another trip I might stop by to sample some. The service was great, and I saw the bartender making micheladas after I had ordered my margarita. Kicking myself on that choice.
(2)
Taste T.

I'm a big fan of Mexican food, and though this place is not necessarily authentic and does not live up to the spice level of my liking, it is a great value. There are not many places where you can get a filling meal and a glass of wine for $15. I recommend the burritos fajitas (I pour the salsa for the chips on top for extra flavor). Ricardo and Roberto are excellent hospitable bartenders with vast tequila knowledge.
(5)
Dani B.

Way better than a chain. I ordered shrimp nachos - 12 large shrimp that were grilled perfectly. My husband ordered a burrito with chicken chorizo and beans. Yum.
(4)
Jonathan F.

My girlfriend and I ate dinner here tonight. We began with the free tortilla chips and salsa. The chips were okay, room temperature, should have been warm. The salsa, while nicely spicy, was extremely thin. We were offered guacamole and obliged. A rolling cart was rolled over and a lady with a tip jar to her right (how tacky) prepared fairly good guacamole and asked how spicy we'd like it. It was good. We then had our food brought to us. I ordered the mole enchiladas and to say I was disappointed was an understatement. The sauce as flavorless, tortillas were dry, and the chicken was tasteless. The white rice it was served with was also bland. Where were the beans? Flavor? While trying to enjoy my dinner, a cockroach came out of the wall next to us and quickly ran back in. At this point I lost my appetite and just wanted to leave. The drinks were good and strong but we will never return to this establishment. Absolute filth.
(1)
Maria C.

I love this place!!! I can talk in Spanish, the people is really nice!! The guacamole is delicious!
(4)
Shannon M.

Good food but very loud restaurant. It's always crowded and every time I'm here, I feel like the wait staff is trying to rush me out the door. The food is good and the portions are amazing; you will definitely take home leftovers. The table side made guacamole is absolutely spectacular and worth the money to get.
(3)
Leslie T.

This is by far my favorite restaurant in the area. Anytime I get a chance to go out to eat, I go to Plaza Azteca. The food is great! Their drinks are awesome! I enjoy going on Thursday nights to karaoke, its a lot of fun! Definitely give it a try!
(5)
Mike I.

I have been here a few times and every time has been enjoyable. If you go for lunch they have some great lunch specials that are a great price. As a lot of people have mentioned if you like guacomole you should have them make it tableside for you as it's worth tasting. They do give you free chips and salsa when you sit down so we don't always get the guac. I will say this is my one negative with this place. The salsa and dip they give you for free is essentially for someone who likes to eat chips and hates salsa and dip. It actually tastes great and you will want more but they give you a small aluminum cup full of red salsa and a white dip. If you are a salsa scooper and not a dipper you will finish this in about 5 chips maybe. Other restaurants that I've been to are much less stingy with the freebies. Not really understanding that here. Besides that negative everything else is a plus. The bar has an ultimate selection of tequila brands if you are interested and it's a decent size so I haven't had much trouble getting seating. I would suggest if you like hot sauce you ask for the homemade stuff. It's much hotter than the offerings at the table and goes great with your food. This time I went with a friend from work and had the burrito San Jose. It's a chicken burrito that is stuffed with Mexican sausage as well. It had a white cheese sauce over the top with some pico de gallo. The food here is by no means authentic but this is much better than most other chains you are going to run into. The burrito was huge and was very tasty. Add the homemade hot sauce and I was set for the evening. Would absolutely stop in this place if you're in the mood for some Mexican. Enjoy.
(4)
Paul A.

the best tacos this side of California!! the guacamole is outstanding - we always have a good time at Plaza Azteca!! thanks
(5)
greg w.

This place is wonderful and the service is fantastic! The cheese enchiladas and table side guacamole are like being in Mexico. The skinny margaritas are great and I have had my share of margaritas. Love the food and the staff!!!!!
(5)
Meags M.

Tonight the mgmt was very rude. After ordering a lot of drinks and entrees during our meal, the manager told us that they were closed and we should leave... 3 mins after closing. I have worked at restaurants in the past and we would never tell a customer to get out.
(1)
Jessica M.

Love this franchise! The made-to-order guac is amazing and I love the combo platters. So much food I can never finish it all. Authentic Mexican for sure.
(4)
Jon M.

Having been to Mexico a few times, I take my Mexican food seriously. With that being said, this was really really good. For a chain, I'd say its the best Mexican chain there is. This easily matches and actually beats some local joints. Had the chori pollo, a grilled chicken breast topped with chorizo and melted cheese. Not the most authentic preparation around, but was really good. The chips and salsa actually reminded me of some salsas from puerto Vallarta. Pretty authentic. Giant friday night happy hour margaritas topped it all off. Will be back.
(5)
Duane D.

Very nice chain-type mexican restaurant. We brought a large group and had no problems at all. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Everyone enjoyed the food. The guacamole dip that is prepared tableside is definitely a highlight of any meal. A great place for lunch.
(4)
Rita S.

Mean my family when this place A lot I finally decide to give them review I look at the review from every restaurant I decide to start writing one to this place has good food I try almost everything in the menu so far I like everything The place is nice and big.
(5)
Joe A.

My first visit Plaza Azteca was pretty disappointing. The food was bland and mediocre. The service was horrible. I order some enchiladas which were bland and in need of some salt or hot sauce, but my server was no where to be found. When she finally showed up ten minutes later, I complained that there was no salt, pepper, or condiments on the table. She said well you should have asked for me. Are customers supposed to get up and wander the restaurant and look for their server, or is a server supposed to be attentive to her customers. Not worth another visit. It will go the way of other crappy Mexican restaurants, like Chi Chi's. Adios!
(1)
Kevin E.

This place is no Tex Mex but it was very good. Drinks were strong, service great, food pretty good. The reality is that you aren't going to get really good authentic Mexican this far north. I lived in Denver CO for 7 years, it doesn't get any better than that. Just be glad you can get a decent marg and some good Mexican food in this area. Give it a try, I don't think you will be disappointed
(4)
Steven B.

I stopped by with the lovely wife for a very late lunch today. We had our usual guacamole made tableside ($6.99) and lunch entrees that were so big we could barely finish them. Of course they were delicious. Soooo chips and salsa, fresh tableside guac, two huge entrees and two "adult" drinks came to $34! As always it was an amazing deal. These folks are working on a remodel and it's beginning to look really nice. We sat in newly upholstered booths that were very comfortable. The work in progress did not interfere with or meal in any way.
(4)
Payal P.

I used to go here all the time to meet a friend for lunch that worked in the area. The lunch specials are tasty, cheap and filling. This isn't the best Mexican I have had in my life but it fulfills my need for "dirty mex". At lunch the fajita burrito is the way to go. Chicken, onions, peppers smothered in a queso sauce served with a side of rice or beans and a "guacamole salad" with is mostly iceberg lettuce and their amazing guac! Always ask for the green hot sauce it's their special blend of delicious fire. Also the complimentary chips and salsa include a white sauce that's similar to a creamy ranch and is delicious. I don't even want to guess the calories. I have also been for dinner and it is just as good and still fairly cheap! Portions are huge so you will most likely have lunch the next day as well! Drinks are good and the margs have a nice amount of alcohol in it. Staff is friendly and the place is clean, definitely get here! I usually go during the week but I think their is a wait most weekends, it's worth it!
(4)
Jamaica Y.

This place is great! Plaza Azteca is a chain restaurant with just enough authenticity where it matters. I've been here twice now, and both times were excellent. Things I love: - Guacamole: Made to order at your table. Yummy! - Margaritas: For $10 you can get a huge, tasty margarita. The mango margarita is my current favorite. - Churros: The stuffed churros are amazing and are served with ice cream. I don't know what exactly they are stuffed with... something sweet and cinnamony, but not chocolate (I don't know why, but I expected chocolate) - Chips and Salsa: These are, of course, a Mexican food staple... they are as fresh and delicious as they should be Things that are just okay: - The Taquitos: I had chicken taquitos. They were perfectly fine, but nothing to phone home about Overall, an easy four stars!
(4)
May T.

Did you know Saturdays are Salsa Saturdays? No? I didn't either...that is until this evening! There's a DJ spinning tunes and a moderately sized dance floor for you to do your thang. As for the drinks...I'm pretty sure the prices are as normal. Tequila shots run anywhere from 5-12 bucks depending on what you get. However, if you enjoy yourself a beer or two, I'd recommend getting Modelo - which is comes 3 glass sizes. The 32 oz runs for $6.50- which seems like a pretty sweet deal to me. The bartenders are amazing, they definitely know what they're doing! And as always, Plaza Azteca is a fantastic hangout for group gatherings or a semi-quiet evening.
(5)
Steve B.

Great food, excellent setvice too! The fajitas are outstanding, as is the tableside quacolome. Food is fresh and served quickly. Good for lunch and dinner! Try the tuna appetizer. Really fresh and tasty.
(4)
Tiffany C.

Fantastic enchiladas. I've never been a fan of enchiladas, but I am now!!! My mexican friend said it was not authentic, but I loved it so much~~
(5)
George D.

I stay at the springhill suites just because of how close it is to this place. Great staff, great food, and the drink prices are fair.
(5)
Tony Q.

The atmosphere is nice here, tvs to watch the game if you are at the bar, music to make the atmosphere more authentic. The food is good, i have had much better Mexican food but Plaza Azteca isn't bad at all. For the price I would even crank up the rating on the food a notch. Staff is very friendly, the place is clean. It was busy and still not overwhelming. I sat at the bar but to be honest it appeared most people were being sat fairly quick. Food = B- to B; Atmosphere = A-; Staff = A; price A+
(4)
Crystal M.

We eat here often and won't stop soon. From the a la carte items to the bigger entrees, I have never disliked anything I ordered here. Trivia on Tuesday nights are a big perk, too!
(4)
Chris K.

Really crowded on a Saturday night but the food was so good hubby and I went back mid-week for a date night. Nice looking place, very clean.
(4)
I.E. C.

The decor of this place is excellent, but that's all it has going for it. I will say that the drinks did look good, but I didn't feel like having one for lunch. I had the tacos carne asada here and the fried ice cream. The carne asada was absolutely flavorless and it was obvious that it was not sauteed in anything before it was roasted. I kind of felt ripped off that they were 9.75 and then when I asked for cheese they charged me an extra 2 dollars. The fried ice cream was just ok, nothing too special. Anyway, I would probably return, but only to try some of their drinks.
(2)
Camille A.

Enjoyed this Mexican restaurant. California tilapia fish tacos were just right for me along with a side of pica de gallja. Side table fresh made guacamole was scrumptious. Never tasted better....well worth getting! YUM! Desserts were well made and enjoyed by all at the table-fried ice cream was a large portion-glad we shared it.
(4)
RB B.

Food has become sloppy and the flavors, homogenous. Everything tastes the same. Every time we eat here, my husband I get lightheaded. MSG? Last time I was there I wanted to know the difference between a chalupa and a tostada. The waitress told me one came with guacamole and one didn't. I ordered the one which included guacamole. It came out without it. When I told the waitress, she went back into the kitchen. She came back empty handed and said they changed the toppings on that item and neither of them came with guacamole. Then she said I could order a side of guac if I wanted to. Ummm, if it was her error of telling me that an item included something and I order it under that assumption, should I have to pay for that element of the dish? I guess my search for good greasy spoon Mexican continues.
(1)
Allison Q.

My favorite hangover restaurant. Nothing beats their chicken nachos and guacamole on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Plus its super cost effective, those two appetizers are enough to feed three people as their entire meal for a little over 10 bucks.
(4)
jerry s.

Above average for Mexican food. Decent atmosphere and service and the sons are always happy with their food. Plenty of chips and good salsa.
(4)
Sean R.

Slow service at night. Sadly one of the only night spots in Plymouth Meeting. Inefficient bar management. Shame since the food and music is great
(2)
Andy S.

4 stars for the salsa and white dip they serve with their tortilla chips. Have made the drive to get a side of salsa several times. Happy hours are real happy hours...drink prices overall are worth the trip. I usually stick with the huevos rancheros.
(4)
Kevin H.

This place is amazing. They have a large menu and its some of the best authentic Mexican food you can get around the area. The free salsa and chips are great. There is this other sauce they give you but I can't quite figure out what it is. Price is very reasonable, and it never gets too crowded.
(5)
Caveat Venditor I.

I like the idea of table side guacamole, it was pretty tasty too. They have the best mojitos I've ever had! Otherwise, I wasn't impressed with the food or service. One of these days when I'm looking for something to do, I'll probably go back for more mojitos and chips.
(3)
Tom G.

Very pleasantly surprised. In a nutshell: Portions huge, price low, drinks large, service good, atmosphere appropriate. Took the two kids, one hated Mexican. She ended saying she liked the place so that alone should indicate that things were done right. Chips & salsa were served immediately, drink orders a few seconds later. The ranch salsa jolted me - I expected a soothe 'cooling' but it had a little kick to it. The margarita was potent and deep. I dared not order a second. Alex and I had the Chimichanga, Elizabeth had the tacos. Nothing exciting, they were as we expected. Well, a little hotter & bigger than we'd have suspected. (We should have guessed from the burly waiter-boyz with their flame-proof sliver gloves on one hand. Practical things, not a tribute to MJ.) Waitress was moderately attentive, got us refills, etc., but didn't otherwise hound us. Had the fried ice cream desert - it easily served three, we couldn't even finish it. Will definitely be coming back, the family next to us had the fajitas and those things were sizzling and hissing at me - I most surely will come back to punish them! (The food, not the family.)
(4)
H M.

I absolutely love this place! The food is decently priced and best of all it is authentic! Ever since we had our baby we are all about kid friendly places and I have to say this one is very kid friendly. They make fresh gauc in front of you! The lunch prices are cheap and the portion you get are dinner portions!! A must try!
(4)
Laura D.

I live fairly close to Plaza Azteca and it has become a frequent trip for us (2 x per month). The food is excellent and as others mentioned the chips and salsa are great. We were there recently when there was live music which was very nice. It is like a little trip to Mexico for me as the food, atmosphere and servers make it feel that way. I highly recommend and hope that this business does well here as the former business in this location (Macaroni Grill) seemed to not get a lot of traffic. The drinks are also great and the prices for everything is so reasonable.
(4)
David U.

Everything I had here was freakin' great. The fajita nachos were probably the best nachos I ever had in my life. I got the carnitas as my entree and it was spectacular, soft meat and well seasoned. Also you can't come here without getting a large Texas margarita. For 3 people, multiple drinks, appetizers and entrees our bill came out to only $100! Amazing value.
(5)
Joshua R.

It's hard not to like this place. The food is tasty and filling and served in LARGE portions. So is the beer. But the best part is the price. I went in a group of three and with drinks our bill was around $35. We will definitely be returning.
(4)
Larry M.

went there for dinner. The service was horrible and the manager was worse. It was my daughters birthday and they ruined it. The food was along the line with Taco Bell.
(1)
Jim C.

Very Good but not great Mexican food. Large menu so there's sure to be something you like. Portions are generally huge. Add on the free chips and salsa and you're sure to be stuffed by the end. It's a large place so there's rarely a wait and the service is always attentive.
(4)
brad b.

Horrible food. Seems like reheated food in a microwave. Service was horrible and slow and it wasn't even busy at the time. Only thing good about this place was the music playing and the tableside guac was pretty cool. Maybe gringos who don't know true Mexican will enjoy but anyone else should visit the taquerias a few miles down the road in norristown
(1)
Manny C.

I like this place a lot and I'm thrilled that I found it by accident while driving down Plymouth Road, thanks to the large sign out front. It's isolated off two major highways and is very quick to get to from where I live. The thick-wooden booths are padded and spacious, decor is standard mexican flair, the lighting is mood-enhancing medium-dark, and waitress service is met with smiles and frequent refills. Then there is the food. In my area there are so few truly authentic Mexican restaurants but I'm sure if there were more, Plaza Azteca would beat all of them. The food is pretty awesome. I have been craving and salivating the 5 enchilada plate and yet the menu is huge and I want to sample so many other things. I guess I'll gladly have to keep going back. No problemmo senorita!!
(5)
Mark A.

Been here three times. First time, one star. I ate something that made a 7-11 Eleven Galupo taste like the freshest food from Mexico City. Second time, three stars. Good, not great combination plate. A few days ago....five stars!! Everything was fresh and tasty and the "small" margarita was ample and delicious. So the three average out to three stars, but the trend is very promising. Plus, the food comes out lightning quick, which helps when you have a three year old lobbing chips over the partition to unsuspecting diners. It's a chain, but don't let that dissuade you. It feels authentic, and the prices are fair.
(3)
Jennifer A.

Went here after seeing a movie nearby, and chose it based on all of the positive yelp reviews. Yelp reviewers, as always, didn't let us down! The food was great - huge portions! My friends were debating getting Fajitas for 2, and they were glad they only ordered the individual size - it was enough for at least 2 (or more!). The burritos and enchiladas were also great, and big as well. Enough for a decent amount of leftovers. And the prices were reasonable. None of our meals were more than $10 (I don't think), and the individual Margaritas were about $6.75 or so. If I'm back in the area, this will definitely be on my list of restaurants to go back to.
(4)
Brian H.

The best Mexican place to eat in the Delaware Valley! The customer service is great. The staff actually greet you and say goodbye when you leave. The bartenders are nice guys. I have no complaints about this place. I've never had a bad meal there yet. I always make it a point to try something different on the menu. I do have one issue. On Cinco De Mayo, the manager was jsut walking around instead of helping out. The place was mobbed and they could've used the help. I thought he looked confused and overwhelmed.
(5)
Lauren P.

Decent place. I was a bit put off that the same chicken/beef was in everything I ordered (from the Nachos to the Enchiladas to the quesadillas, all the same flavor/recipe chicken) but it was quite reasonably priced and wound up being a nice quick meal that tasted good. It was repetitive, but yummy. Our server was a doll, and my boyfriend dug the 2 dollar draft prices! All in all, a nice place.
(4)
Carla G.

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(4)
Nick S.

Great food that is very inexpensive. Great prices on drinks too. $5.25 for a 32 oz beer on a Friday night (any time I believe). I am fairly certain they have coors lite on tap (which I have noticed is hard to find) so this bumps them from a 4 to 5. I encourage everyone to give this place a try. To recap, great food, cheap, and amazing drink deals.
(5)
Hungry M.

Love love love. Fajitas for two and margaritas!
(5)
Philip L.

Chainlet (believe this is the only location in the Philly area) that actually does a decent job with the Mexican staples. Would I go here regularly if it were in the Southwest? Hell no, but there isn't much to complain about here. Prices are probably a tad lower than it's closest competition (On the Border--which does rate 3 stars in this part of the country). Portions are generous and nothing seems too bland or Americanized. Just don't get what's with the salad dressing served in addition to salsa. Also managed to score free queso on tonight's visit.
(4)
Manoj K.

Love this place! Great food, specially table side guacamole!
(4)
Lalin T.

The food is great, I would say California quality ! the place is nice and the lighting is good. as a foodie I am only worried about the food most of the time food is great . The fajitas was good and enchilada pabalona ( chocolate +Chile enchilada) was very nice
(5)
Maria K.

I want to thank the yelp community for leading me to this place on a recent business trip. I was in KOP for a weeklong training class and ventured to nearby Plymouth Meeting for some shopping. I decided to search for a restaurant nearby so as not to have to backtrack until I was ready to return to the hotel. The GPS was a bit wonky and insisted I make an illegal turn on the turnpike access ramp, but luckily I persisted and found this place after all. I wasn't crazy about dining alone but was too hungry to wait for takeout and the drive back to KOP. I had my nook to keep me company and it was worth the awkwardness of dining alone! I had a frozen margarita that was nice and strong and the chips and salsa and dip were fantastic! Then came the carne asada which was a steal both in price and amount of food. Luckily my hotel had a mini fridge and microwave so my leftovers were enough for a second meal the next day! My tummy was so happy! I didn't allow myself any repeats during this trip but I almost wish I broke my own rule, it was that good! Later, I had to walk a couple of laps in the parking lot in the cool crisp night air to make sure make sure I was okay to drive back after that dangerous margarita! Well that and loosening the button on my pants helped a great deal. I will be seeking this place out again if ever in the area.
(5)
K S.

Yum yum yum! It's hard to get good mex in the Northeast, but this place is pretty damn good! Consistently good food, service, atmosphere, etc. It's one of our regular favorites. Bonus - they have a good kids menu with non-mexican food (i.e. mac & cheese, hot dogs), so it's a great family place too.
(5)
lindsay f.

Some friends and I tried this place out last night (karaoke night) and I can't remember the last time I experienced such sub-par service. Our waiter took Forever to take out order, never checked back on our food or drinks and then brought the check and didn't return to take it for at least 30 minutes. When my friend tried to take it up and cash out at the register, our waiter was there and when my friend asked him if we could cash out, he said no. He also told us that the drinks we ordered were on special, but then charged us full price ($9!) and was unable to fix it.The place wasn't that busy, so I don't think there is an excuse for the crappy service. The food was ok, but nothing to rave about. I had tacos that were fine, but my friend who got a combo got three different things all covered in the same indistinguishable sauce and filled with the same beef. Overall, Karaoke was fun, with a good song selection, but I would never go back for dinner!
(2)
James G.

We were driving past one day and decided to check out Plaza Azteca and we were more than pleasantly surprised. We walked in to a very clean and spacious restaurant and bar area with lots of wait staff eager to help us. They start you off with tortilla chips and dips and I'm not sure how they make the white dip they have but everyone should try it once! The food has been delicious each time but be warned that the portions are very generous; each time we have gone there has been enough left over for a full lunch the next day! I think I have only had one dish there that wasn't a favorite but even that was good. I need to visit Plaza Azteca for happy hour one day. The beers are very cheap and if you order the large mug it is a great deal! They have karaoke one of the nights but we haven't been able to attend it yet. Compared to the other Mexican restaurants in the area which are either fast food or overpriced this is a great balance between the two. Great prices for good food with a very friendly staff. Definitely worth checking out when you next have a craving for Mexican food.
(4)
Aldwin R.

My wife and I ate there last night. Service was good and quick. We had the fajita for 2 which was enough for at least 4. The food was very good and served piping hot. We will be going back again.
(4)
Lois R.

Just discovered this place two weeks ago, and have already returned once. The food is good, prices and service are excellent. Decor is interesting - the building was formerly a Macaroni Grill and I think all that was changed was what's hanging on the walls, but it felt right. My husband and I argued over whether this is traditional Tex-Mex (I grew up in San Antonio) and agreed to disagree. The combination platters are created like you would get in Texas, but the tamale was definitely NOT my style, and they tended to cover things with salad, which I have found in a lot of the Mexican places in Norristown, but not what I grew up with. I really like the chicken that they use for the base of a lot of dishes, having discovered this on our first visit when I had the Azteca Especial, because it let me try a lot of things, and came with plenty of food in case I didn't like one of the dishes. I like the beans and the guacamole, although both are a little creamier than I am used to. We will definitely go back to this place.
(4)
Katarina T.

I just LOVE this place! The best Mexican restaurant in area! The soup of the day (chicken tortilla) is so yummy! Let me not talk about drinks MARGARITAS!!! Just love it
(5)
Matt R.

One of the best, if not the best Mexican restaurant in Montgomery County. Expedited service happens here as your order is usually ready in a New York minute. I'm not going to review a particular dish because let's face it Mexican or Tex Mex is basically ground beef or chicken, tortilla, cheese, rice, beans with salsa and sour cream. Service is quick and the food is always hot and ready quickly. Table side guacamole is good entertainment while waiting. Drinks are large and in charge. Very affordable and kid friendly. Authentic Mexican interior.
(5)
Bethany D.

Drink LOTS of water! There was so much salt on the food it was hard to taste much else- and the fact that they melted AMERICAN CHEESE on everything didn't help. For an appetizer we had the Queso Fondito. A skillet with melted American cheese and some sausage. I asked the waitress about the Pollo Azteca. I asked her what kind of cheese was in the sauce. After leaning over my shoulder to read the menu, she told me that they only use American cheese. Awesome. American cheese at a Mexican restaurant. I had the #15 combo- chicken quesadilla, beef taco, beef tostada. My chicken quesadilla was greasy and filled with chicken and American cheese. My crispy taco had salad on top- lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. Carrots on a taco? It was also topped with American cheese. The tostada was a flat crispy taco with beef and... you guessed it- American cheese. My lips tingled for the rest of the night due to the excessive salt in take. The table side guacamole was a neat idea. Until I saw the girl put an entire tablespoon of salt into the what, two serving bowl? I ordered a Miami Vice to drink. It's supposed to be a strawberry daiquiri and Pina Colada mix. It tasted like ice. There was no flavor. On the good side, my kids enjoyed their Kraft macaroni and cheese- although the waitress initially brought out cheese quesadillas (that we did not order- which she then asked if we wanted to take home and charged us for). We were going to order dessert, but after we were finished the waitress took 15 minutes to come back with our check... so we stopped at the local ice cream shop afterward instead. I would absolutely not recommend this place to anyone. The service, food, and drinks were all terrible. Except for the Kraft macaroni and cheese.
(1)
RONALD R.

the wife and i had lunch here today and it was great. food was very good clean and real nice inside and soon as your are seated they give you chips and two dips and boy were they some good chips and dips for Free had the taco salad and it was real good and alot of it. wife had tacos and burritos and she said yummy yumm all for $20.00 good cheap eats . i drive past this place every day going to work and always wanted to try this .glad we did because we will be back .check it out if you like Mexican food sometime. have fun and keep stuffing .
(5)
S C.

This is my new favorite mexican restaurant in the area! The food was great, the service was good, the price is affordable, and the portions were huge. We ordered the Carnitas and Steak and they were delicious! I highly recommend them.
(5)
Franco X.

Best thing about the place no attitude from some angry gringo behind the bar or some 17/18 yr old server. Service very friendly. Next best thing low draft beer prices and big drinks. Fast service, food ok and pricing is good for the food that you do get. A little more flavor and the place could be another star.
(3)
Jessi S.

My husband and I went to Plaza Azteca for dinner early on a Saturday evening (5pm-ish.) The place was empty but filled up quickly as we ate. The chips and salsa that started the meal were very good and really made me look forward to the entrees. Unfortunately, in both our opinions, the entrees fell flat. They weren't bad just nothing that great either. I thought my taco was quite bland (I actually ended up pouring some leftover salsa on it to make it more palatable.) The quesadilla was good but soggy. The tostada was also underwhelming so I took just a few bites and left it on my plate. The food came rather quickly but I had to eat most of mine without anything to wash it down because our server had disappeared for about 15 minutes right as our entrees were being delivered by someone else. Overall, would we go back? Maybe, but we kept comparing it with Don Pablo's and nothing at Plaza Azteca was nearly as good. With construction underway for a Uncle Julio's across the street at the mall, we will likely give them a chance before returning to Plaza Azteca.
(3)
Brenda W.

Guac rules! Everything has always been tasty. And bonus, it's cheap! Get there before 7 for half-price head-sized margarita specials.
(5)
Natalie B.

My friends and I always seem to attract creepy men here, but whatever, we have delicious Mexican food and cocktails. I LOVE this place! The food is amazing. I've been here several times, and I've always loved whatever I ordered. The portions are huge, so there are always leftovers to enjoy later. Plus endless chips and salsa. The cocktails are awesome as well. It's always fun to order them with names like 'Berried Pleasure', 'Fuzzy Alligator', and 'Miami Vice' (my personal favorite). Definitely try their mojitos and jumbo margaritas. P.S. They have karaoke on Thursdays. Watch for the guy who sings the same song every week.
(5)
Jenny B.

Won't be coming back to this place... Ever! Let me start with the positive (why I rated 2 stars): the music is good, and the decoration is good. That's it. The food is bad. Bathrooms are nasty. Service is slow. I got fish tacos and couldn't eat them, they were bland and bad. My husband's food was obviously microwaved (melted cheese on top was hard as a rock). My daughter's "pizza" was a piece of what looked like half of a bagel with hardly any sauce or cheese on top. The salsa was bland, but not compared with the rest of the food. It wasn't expensive at all, but definitely not worth the money.
(2)
John P.

First time here with my girlfriend. I asked her where she wanted go. After several minutes of decision making she finally decided on some Mexican place in Plymouth meeting. I thought it was odd because there are 2 authentic Mexican joints by her place. So we go there and I found out why she picked this place. I don't know what it was but I liked this place right away. The guac was really good and the salsa and ranchero sauce was awesome. My main course was excellent, I'd recommend this place to anyone
(4)
Amber M.

I've never been to Mexico but I have eaten in a handful of Mexican homes and I can say that Plaza Azteca has some of the best authentic Mexican cuisine I've ever had. Very hearty amounts of food, cheese on top of cheese, steaming hot when it's served. Very fresh and masterfully crafted. The service was also tops, especially if you speak Spanish! A friend of mine says the drinks are equally delicious, I wouldn't know b/c my face was in a plate the entire time. The chips and dip were even note-worthy. THe entrees were also all pretty inexpensive, they ranged from $9-11 (the higher amounts being seafood dishes). The burritos are delicious and the fajitas are likely to last long enough for leftovers. I was told by a neighboring patron the only menu item not worth the trouble is the steak, she says it was very tough but stick to chicken, fish or shrimp and carnitas (pork). Definitely a gem in Plymouth Mtg, who knew restaurants are serving real food anymore?!
(5)
Glen R.

Had the California fish tacos and Texas fajita tonight. It was awesome almost to much food. The service was good and the price was right. The only issue i have is that the nachos and salsa while you wait is so good i hardly have room for the main course. Gooooood deal!
(5)
Hilary P.

I was rather surprised to find out that this was part of a chain. This surprise was comical because I've actually BEEN to at least one of their other locations back in Virginia. I'm not a stranger to this phenomenon, as I once thought it was just a neat coincidence that every fondue restaurant I heard of was called The Melting Pot. Whoops. This is actually a 3.5 star review but I decided to err on the side of positivity. The atmosphere and sheer size of the restaurant (and menu) reminded me of my favorite Mexican places back in VA, where there are plenty of booths and birthdays are celebrated with tequila shots and a borrowed sombrero (then some flan). Service was peppy, and it was fun to watch the staff carry half a dozen plates of piping hot food on one arm. There was a mariachi band roaming around and I tried to avoid eye contact, so as not to get a serenade. It's happened before. You can never be too careful. My carnitas were outstanding, even without the usual half-cup of melted cheese I'm accustomed to seeing on my plate at such restaurants. I had leftovers that made two more meals. I lamely only got water, but I'd definitely be up for margaritas here in the future; their bartenders looked legit. If you're a cilantro fan, you'll love their red salsa. If not, then the creamy one might be more up your alley. All in all, another great recommendation from the Palm Pre Yelp app.
(4)
Adam H.

It is very rare that I only give 1 star to a restaurant that doesn't actually make me sick, but the combination of inedible food and bad service leaves me no choice. My burrito was was bland chicken covered in a grey, soupy cheese-like sauce. My rice was somehow spongey. My wife's juevos rancheros were way overcooked and salty as the ocean. Service was extremely slow. If you've ever had good food, you know that this wasn't it.
(1)
Schuyler L.

Holy guacamole!!! Hilary P. found this gem on her phone as we were leaving IKEA. It was my first time at Azteca. and IKEA. and exactly what I needed!! We were seated immediately despite the fact there were zero parking spots in the lot. The food was top notch, hot tortilla chips and two dipping sauces on the table before ordering gave me a good feeling about Azteca. THEN, I noticed that this was where the local spanish speaking population goes for a nice meal! When the food came Hilary's was so tender I could have cut it with a spoon, it tasted like it had been cooked for days!! My chimichangas (two, shredded beef) were the perfect mix between mexican and deep fried tastiness. I'm not sure if less cheese makes it more authentic, but I would have been alright with more cheese. PLUS there was a live 5 piece mariachi band!! In case you were wondering what exactly Hilary bought from IKEA... it was a nightstand, she got pissed off at it so I'm going to end up putting it together...
(5)
Jane V.

So I've got mixed reviews for this place. Have only been here twice. Pros: Delicious margaritas. Decent wait staff and quick service really. My fish tacos were a-ok and I remember liking my chicken enchiladas. Cons: We ordered the freshly made guacamole the one time and they kind of forgot to come by so we skipped it all together. Now the second time I was here, my date ordered a steak burrito and it came with nothing but steak inside a wrap. Really? No rice, no beans, no tomatoes or lettuce or salsa. Blandest thing I've ever seen. I'd like to come here again because it always looks hoppin around cinco de mayo and I really want to like it, but I was a little embarrassed for my date's food last time I took him here.
(3)
J F.

Ate there on Sunday, shoulder time (3p) Kitchen was running a bit slow due to 2 large parties in the back. Chips and salsa tasted straight from the bag/jar. However our meals were a pleasant surprise. The fajitas were very good, nice sized portion that tasted on point with other Mexican joints. The Burrito San Jose was fantastic. Large enough for 2 people with the Chorizo adding a nice kick. I'd describe our server as indifferent, but our drinks stayed filled and our orders came out correct and hot so he got the job done.
(3)
Jocelyn P.

Meh. The best review I can write came from our friends' 5 year old. "You all ordered the same thing!" Except, no. No we didn't. However our fajitas, enchiladas, and burrito all looked so generic that they were almost indistinguishable. Nothing tasted bad, but nothing stood out, either, and after waiting over an hour for a table for 5 while watching no fewer than 6 tables of 6 walk in the door and be seated before us, I'm less than impressed. Big margaritas and beers, edible food, decent prices, but nothing special. If Michoacana ever gets its liquor license back, I'll be surprised if I end up here ever again.
(3)
Kara M.

When I'm in the suburbs I often find myself at Plaza. Its quick, cheap and I've never had a bad meal. Their lunch specials are great! for 6$s you get a portion that most places would cost your 12$+. I highly recommend Plaza if you're in the plymouth meeting/metroplex area and are looking for decent food at reasonable prices!
(4)
Chris M.

If you were to take the genetic material from a Mexican chain restaurant and splice it with that of a taco cart, you would get Plaza Azteca. I know what you're thinking: a) I'm not sure if that is a good thing, and b) splicing genetic material does not sound appetizing. Well, in response, respectively: it is, and I know, sorry. Luckily, we are taking the best features of each breed here: the seating capacity and parking availability of a Chili's, along with the authenticity and pricing of a taco cart. I just cannot believe how cheap the food was - and the portions were huge. I got an oil drum full (give or take) of Dos Equis draft for $4; combination platters were $7.50; desserts averaged $4. Food was decent, and service was fine. The fried ice cream dessert, while structurally unsound, was impressive. I would definitely go back to Azteca for a low-key dinner.
(3)
Tom R.

We had a great experience at Plaza Azteca. I had heard great things about this place from a friend and decided to take a trip with my girlfriend after work (so it was late afternoon when we went). The server was friendly and attentive. The menu was great, it had all your favorite mexican dishes (enchiladas, fajitas, chimichangas, burritos etc). The complimentary tortilla chips were addictive, as was the salsa they came with. We tried the taco salad to split and it was delicious. My entree was a texas fajita and it was excellent, the tortillas were warm and fresh and the steak was cooked just right. While we didn't get it, we saw our server at a nearby table preparing guacamole from scratch, it was very entertaining. The atmosphere and music were very nice. I loved the stone used in the walls, it had an authentic feel to it. Highly recommended!
(5)
Jerry H.

This place rocks ! For the money you can't beat it. The lunch specials are quite a bargain & leave you very full. Best fajitas around anywhere around here as far as I'm concerned. For the limited amount of Mexican restaurants around for the price range it can't be beat. Also a big fan of the fajita burritos, yes the beans come with chess melted on top, if you don't like it, tell them, they will leave it off, they are very accommodating to special requests. Only beef I have is that they stopped putting the white salsa on the tables, now you have to ask for it...
(5)
Kel M.

Food is great. The only problem is the service. Service is bad. They all should learn a thing or two about customer service, which is key. Going to a restaurant is all about the atmosphere, service and the experience. We want to be pampered and treated in a very professional way at the same time. This does not happen at this restaurant. I always make special requests when ordering my food (sauce on the side, flour tortillas, etc.), and they always (ALWAYS) get it wrong. I will still go there for my tacos and enchiladas (their chicken enchilada is the best), but I wish their customer service were better. Lastly, their dessert menu is not very good and the "tres leches" cake they offer there is one of the worst I've ever tried.
(3)
Shawn R.

Mexican food that comes in larger portions at an affordable cost. I absolutely love this place. They serve up a sizable meal for you and the price is awesome. I devour their enchilada platter with chicken, steak, cheese and beef. The margaritas are delicious. I've only had one time where the experience was less than stellar and found myself waiting on the server to take my order and bring our food. Otherwise, the setting is nice and the selections are plentiful. Funny, slightly racist story behind this place. I was dating a girl whose father referred to this restaurant as the beaner. From then on out, I thought the restaurant was called that. After expressing the fact that "I love the beaner" while in the restaurant, he informed me that they might not like that reference. I thought the place was called that and never heard that racist term before. So, a couple of lessons were learned that night. Always check the name of a restaurant and best avoid racism.
(4)
Colleen L.

I live in Center City, so I don't often venture out of the city for good eats. My brother was in town on business, staying at the Marriot across the street from this hidden gem. We met on a Friday night (it was packed), got a table pretty quickly right in front of the huge flat screen TV, which was syndicated in Spanish. Our waitress was authentic, attentive, and knowledgable. We got the tableside quacamole - do it, so delicious and fresh! I got the chicken and steak fajitas, which were HUGE, but oh so good! The flavor was amazing and I had plenty to take home! My brother got the chicken enchilada, which he loved as well, but he wasn't raving about. It looked rather "healthy" (lots of lettuce, tomatoes, etc), I think he wanted cheese, sauce, etc. I would definitely go back here....there was a lot on the menu that appealed to me and the atmosphere of the restaurant is great! Great service, great food, great company!
(4)
Joann V.

Chips were stale. Salsa was good but the cream sauce that came with chips was odd. It was some strange mayo dip. Ordered a steak quesadilla. It came out looking odd. The steak strips were rubbery, tasted freezer burned, and like cardboard. The waiter sent back and apologized but it was too late. We paid the check and bounced and all I had was the stale chips and salsa.
(1)
Daniel R.

I've been here a dozen or so times and this place has really grown on me. It ain't the Tex-Mex I get back home but it's the closest I've found anywhere around here. The food's tasty and the prices are great. Usually the biggest difference I find from a place like this in TX and a place here in PA is the flavor. Generally most places around here are just bland and lose all sense of authenticity but this place has a great blend of Americanizing the cuisine with the right amount of authenticity.
(4)
Callan W.

This place has chain restaurant all over it, but I don't mind. Their food comes in big portions and their drinks are even bigger. I have been twice in the last week, so maybe that says something. Every one who has dined with me has felt like their food was good. I am not going to say this place has the best food ever, but it definitely comes through with a decent showing. The food comes out super fast and the staff is super friendly. I have had chicken tacos and chicken fajitas... They serve chips with salsa and a ranch sauce that made my boyfriend swoon...though I warn you not to eat gobs of it because that just can't be good for you. Their drinks are super cheap....so perhaps just get super drunk on cheap drinks and then order food....
(3)
Maureen V.

I went here for the first time on Cinco de Mayo earlier this year and I was blown away by everything. A native Mexican friend of mine invited us there to celebrate the Americanized holiday. Anyway, the restaurant is very spacious and open, wasn't too loud given the fact that it was Cinco de Mayo, fun atmosphere (they had music and a bar outside in the parking lot that day), nice interior decor. Margaritas were on special and were pretty tasty and nice and strong! I got the mango one and it was delicious. Everyone else around us was getting them too. Onto the chips and salsa. They give you a small amount of salsa which is okay tasting (could have a little more heat) and a little bowl of ranch dressing with a bowl of warm, crispy corn tortilla chips. Overall pretty good. You MUST get the tableside-made guacamole as it's one of the best I've had in my life. Make sure you ask for extra jalapeno! ;) My friend recommended we get the fajita steak nachos. EXCELLENT decision. The meat was hot, super tender and flavorful and the melted cheese sauce on top was sort of like a mix between American cheese and cheez whiz (REALLY EFFING GOOD). The peppers and onions just added to the great flavor. My friend also ordered the table something I had never had called Queso Fundido. They brought out a piping hot metal plate (similar to what they serve fajitas on) with the same yummy bubbling cheese mixed with Chorizo. She also ordered corn and flour tortillas for us. You get the idea. WOW! By that time we had that, we were so full of margaritas, chips and salsa, guac, nachos and queso fundido that we didn't even bother ordering dinner!! I was back at Azteca for dinner in June and we decided to actually order dinner this time. Skipped the guac and nachos but ordered the queso fundido. They gave us a lot more meat this time! Then we each ordered one of the cheap combos (I think they were around $7 each) and were pretty disappointed. I got a burrito and an enchilada which I knew would be similar but these two were pretty identical. The same red salty sauce with Taco Bell mystery meat inside which was verrrry salty. I would stay away from the cheap combo menu and get something else... But overall great food, great drinks, great atmosphere!
(5)
Michele H.

Came here for lunch a month ago. The chips and salsa's were tasty. The veggie tacos were just meh. The soda water is super bubbly good and I wish I could have taken mine to go - I know weird. The Handmade Margs were very tasty.
(3)
Rich K.

1st time at Plaza azteca, First off Im not a real fan of Mexican food, but decided to try it out, on reccomendadion of a friend. The restauraunt wasn't crowded at all we were seated immediately, Our server was polite and prompt. brought us a basket of freshly fried up tortilla chips with salsa and some form of sour cream dip that was delicious. The menu covers several different tastes, there's a kids menu with items such as Pizza, chicken fingers etc... We ordered the cheese dip appetizer, which comes with more of the tortilla chips they brought us when we were seated. The Cheese was dip was delicious I mean DELICIOUS Salads we ordered were OK at best, as our server warned us they "arent big on salads" the salads were nothing more than greens and tomatoes with sour cream on it. I added some complimentary hotsauce to make it mre like a dressing, not bad though The portion sizes are good, they feed you, however the wait o na not so bsy night once we placed our order was a little excessive The Food: Fajitas- Hands down best I've ever had, the ony thing was I wished they came with more soft tortillas there was alot of leftovers. These were served with possibly the best refried beans I have ever tasted. I ate so much of it my family just about refused to get in the car with me to go home My Wife had the fajita salad, chicken on greens with sour cream kinda bland but not bad at all My daughter had the chicken and spinach entree, now she didn;t like it at all as it comes in a pretty strong sauce, along with being covered in cheese, I personally thought it was delicious. Now for my 4 yo we ordered the kids Pizza and french fries, this is where the meal hit a snag. Now I know you dont go to a mexican joint to order pizza, but it's a kids menu, I wasnt expecting gourmet, but this was pretty bad. The pizza was obviously frozen, the worst part is that it was freezer burnt or at lest it tasted that way The saving grace was the fries, fresh cut, delicious. throw in 2 sodas and a chocolate milk, not a bad meal for $55.00 I will go back again
(4)
Colleen M.

I have eaten at this Plaza Azteca location a few times, most recently this past Saturday night. There is a large seating area in this restaurant with additional seating in the bar. There was a wait for a table so we sat in a booth at the bar instead. The restaurant was packed and servers were definitely busy. However, our server was still super friendly and attentive. The food took a little longer to come out but the service was so good we didn't care. Service is always good here and the waiters are genuinely nice. I got the Mexican skewers and my fiance got the shrimp fajitas. Both meals were good and big enough for leftovers. Even with drinks the meal was still very affordable. If you're looking for an affordable Mexican this place can't be beat. I would certainly come here before going to any of the places in the Plymouth Meeting Mall complex up the street.
(5)
Benjamin W.

Maybe the best Mexican I've ever had. Both Amy's and my dish was amazing. The price was surprising low and the portions were just right. Chips and salsa were good and the guacamole was above average. The only downsides would be the margaritas were generic and the atmosphere was loud and less than intimate. It felt like we were eating in a warehouse. Also the service was slow and impersonal. I'd give the food 5 stars but the other things mentioned drag it down a star.
(4)
Sarah M.

Generally, what you value most at a restaurant is the food. What you take away from the restaurant is a collection of factors (atmosphere, service, convenience, price, etc.), including the food! If I walked away and judged only the food- I'd give it FIVE stars! It was awesome. I shared the fajitas for 2 with my husband and it was tas-tey!! Food was served hot & promptly. It was more than enough for the 2 of us, and it was just as delicious for lunch the next day (although it would have been nice to have the bottomless chips & salsa at home...) Items like this one on the menu make me want to come back for more. We also had a dessert- the sopapillas. Also *delicioso*! Good way to treat yourself at the end of a long work week. Service- prompt, friendly, attentive, fun Prices- totally reasonable Menu- good variety Halloween decor- spot on! So given all these fantastic compliments, why wouldn't this place get 5 stars?! Something that I found extremely obnoxious about this place were all the birthdays. Don't get me wrong, I go crazy for birthdays- they are sacred and should be respected. ...but GEEZ, there must have been 7 or 8 groups celebrating birthdays- each one had this startlingly loud and sudden popping sound (like that of a champagne cork) that made me practically drop my fork each time. Cut that out, Plaza Azteca, and I'll give you the last star. ;)
(4)
Monica M.

My husband and I were looking for a place to stop in Plymouth Meeting after picking up inlaws at the airport. We went this past Saturday and were surprised to see how crowded it was. Upon going into the restaurant it was standing room only, and initially we were told that the wait was going to be an hour and a half. After waiting only about 30 minutes, (yay!) we were seated and immediately given good tortilla chips and salsa -- however, it took about 5 minutes for the waitress to come to give us our drinks and even a bit longer to get drinks from the bar. We didn't order any appetizers, but the entrees were really good -I had the seafood enchiladas, in FIL ordered the Mexican hamburger and the MIL ordered the lobster enchiladas -- my husband ordered chicken enchiladas. Overall, the food was good -- it took about 30 minutes to come out... but then the wait began...... being almost 5 months pregnant I really wanted to try the fried ice cream, however, after we were done eating, it was like the waitress left and forgot about us. She arrived back about 30 minutes later with the dessert menu, but it was almost 9:45pm so I didn't even bother, fearful that I wouldnt get my dessert by 12 midnight... Overall, the experience was good - which is why I gave it 4 stars. The pro's were that the food was good, the chips and salsa were fresh and we noticed that there was a fresh guacamole station, which I would've liked to have tried. We liked the seafood which was fresh too, and we would definitely go back on a Saturday night as they seemed to have a high table turnover which helped us being seated quickly. The cons was definitely the waitstaff-- they seem to be limited in their understanding of the menu and tend to make you wait a long time - and from what I've heard the dessert is amazing, so I would like to try it one day without waiting all evening. Bottom line -- I'd reccommend it for authentic Mexican and good ingredients..and would go back :)
(4)
Michael R.

I moved out to PA from LA so I have had some good Mexican food and maybe I am a bit jaded but this place did not have good Mexican food at all. I ordered a sampler plate that had a chili relleno, a taco and an enchilada on it; these three things are some of my favored foods. They all had the same ground salty meat in them and a canned red sauce poured over the top of the whole plate. If I had been blindfolded I could not have told you what the difference was between them all. It is amazing how three different foods can taste exactly the same. The consistency was mush and the flavor was somehow bland despite the obviously excessive amounts of salt and oil used. The only saving grace of this place was the beer specials and the karaoke on Thursday nights. They will get you happy with the booze probably so you can stomach the food.
(2)
Wayne A.

Had dinner at Plaza Azteca last night with my wife and daughter. I had the combination #1, a ground beef taco with two enchilada. I upgraded to chicken enchiladas for about $0.50 more. The combo also came with spanish rice. My wife and daughter had a combination with a taco and bean burrito. They also ordered a cheese enchilada ala cart. Also ordered guacamole and a side of sour cream. The ground beef taco was ok. I've had much more flavorful tacos in CA, but this one was ok. When I go back, I think I'll ask for a chicken taco. The chicken enchiladas were very good. Came with a red sauce over them. Chicken was very flavorful and what I call a "do over", meaning I would do them again. The rice was excellent. Neither my wife nor my daughter cared for the cheese enchilada. It was more the kind of cheese than anything. I believe it was some sort of Mexican cheese. As mentioned in my profile, I am more adventurous. Being half Mexican, I actually liked the cheese enchilada. The guacamole was FANTASTIC! They actually make it table side with fresh ingredients, to your order. Onions, jalapenos, cilantro, salt, lime, and tomatoes. Very plentiful. Our mistake was we didn't order the guacamole right away. Order it when they bring the chips and salsa! All in all, we thought the food was good. Service was good. Nice atmosphere. The place was packed. Didn't have the margarita's, but they looked excellent and were flowing throughout the place, Well worth a try.
(4)
Kristen C.

I like it here - love their table side guacamole! It's pretty casual, but they have pretty good food. Authentic, hmm not sure?
(4)
Nick B.

Plaza Azteca: it's as if you can never do me any wrong. Everytime I come here, the food comes out piping hot and tastes SO good. Last night when I was here I got the Azteca Especial (two flautas, a tamale and nachos.) If you're like me, you'll definitely need a to-go box for your left overs. Service has mostly been 4 stars, though it can be hit or miss. I still have not had the tableside guacamole, but I'm sure that is going to happen in due time. Happy Hour is from 5-7pm, so catch some of the drink specials to go with your meal!
(4)
Noell M.

Fiesta Time!!! What a fun place to go for a good meal at decent prices. The warm and cheerful atmosphere helps you leave all of your troubles at the door. The softness of the lighting, exposed wood beams, and earthy textured floor make you feel like you are comfortably sitting in a piazza in Mexico. My favorite two things about Plaza Azteca: the drinks, and the desserts......actually that is probably my favorite thing about most restaurants but that is another story. Anyway, I highly recommend the Bay Breeze and Watermelon Mojito. I know that these drinks are pretty standard but at the Plaza they have an extra zing and zest to them. There is a pleasant tartness to every sip but finishes off smoothly. The food is well made and always comes out piping hot. There are the old favorites on the menu: tacos, burritos, chimichangas and some interesting new kids on the block: fajita nachos, Mexican beef skewers, and enchiladas rancheras( my fave!). Dessert is mmmmmmmm! Fried Ice Cream, Cheesecake Chimichangas, and Dessert Churros are just a few desserts that they have implemented into the normal rotation. This place is good for vegetarians, groups, and kids. Head's up- Thursday night is karaoke night in the bar area...because there is no real partition the music and singing carries throughout the building.
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Paige L.

Finally! I'm from Texas and grew up eating in great Mexican restaurants and in the homes of my Mexican friends. Ever since I moved to Philadelphia I've been starving for some real Mexican food! Thankfully I've finally found a place to feed my cravings! Food was delicious, prices were totally reasonable, and although we had to wait for a table for a good while (but what can you expect really on a Saturday night?), the service was very fast. I love that the sodas are giant and don't cost $3 like at some places. I guess my only real complaint is that the chips could have been a little fresher, and the salsa was a tad hot for my liking- they should have a hot and mild option like the places back home do, instead of the weird white dip that is trying too hard to be something good. But all in all, I will definitely be coming here again!
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Megan M.

the price range here should only be one $. amigos, this place is dirt cheap! i have been to far crappier froo-froo messican joints in the city and have paid 2-3x more. margeritas are very generous & very filled with tequila for the low-low price of $5 at happy hour. $9 for the super big gulp size. gauc is made to order table side & delicious. the chicken enchiladas are delish. servers friendly & quick. is the enviroment cool or hip..no. is it aunthentic & a real taste of mexico...probably not. but when we're out shopping at target & lowes & petsmart...its our go to messican.
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Ryan M.

Great, authentic-as-you're-gonna-get around here, Mexican! I like the service; free chips and guacamole are amazing; and the seafood chimichangas are incredible. Margaritas are big, authentic, and strong! LIKE! Everyone I talk to loves this place. So do I. Don't mess it up! We want to come back on a monthly basis.... Forever.
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Nicole L.

A WARNING TO YOUR CUSTOMERS THAT ORDERING A BURRITO WAS THE EQUIVALENT OF ORDERING AN ENCHILADA WOULD BE NICE.... Basically, my husband and I both went here for lunch because we wanted a nice burrito that we can pick up and bite into (well balanced with rice, beans, sour cream, lettuce, etc.) and what I got was a slightly larger enchilada* that consisted of ground meat, a soggy tortilla wrap, and some cheese and dark pink sauce on the outside... no warning when ordering - they just brought it out and my husband and I both poked at ours and wondered, where's the burrito? Where's the sour cream? Lettuce? Tomatoes? SOMETHING?! The service was ok. Our server's English wasn't great, although communication was fine. When naming things off the menu, he preferred that we give him the section title and the number because he wasn't familiar with the names... oh... and of course, the lack of warning that their burrito is an enchilada. The portion sizes were decent, but due to the "meh" of the food**, there was more than enough leftovers. In terms of seasoning, everything was pretty bland and nothing stood out. However, there was this really flavorful (be careful, it's super spicy) bottle of green hot sauce on every table (made with habanero peppers) that had a great flavor (even if it makes your lips burn for a while afterward). If I were to go again, I think I'd try some other dish, but this place is definitely at the bottom of my list... I did appreciate the warm (obviously freshly made) chips and salsa that were brought to the table before we even ordered. The chips were light, crispy, and perfectly salted. ----------------------------- *The burrito served here was NOT the normal burrito that is the "most commonly served style" in the US en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buâ€¦ . What they served was a lesser known variation called the "Wet Burrito Style," which did not have any of the normal fillings associated with a burrito and is basically a large enchilada. The restaurant could have made a distinction between the US classic burrito and mush they gave me, but they did not do so (it doesn't have to be printed, a verbal description is good enough). ( en.wikipedia.or ... - "When served in a Mexican restaurant in the U.S., a melted cheese covered burrito is typically called a burrito suizo") ** I think someone described it as akin to dog food... I do not disagree.
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Tls K.

We were traveling through the area and stopped in late on a Thursday...Karaoke night! The warm chips were served with a spicy ranch dip and yummy salsa. We were pleased that they charged happy hour prices on Modello 30 minutes after happy hour ended. We shared the fajitas and enjoyed the meal. Servce was slow and so was the kitchen but the food was fabulous.
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Michael N.

Very good authentic mexican food. A good bar will beers served cold. Table-side guacamole is a highlight - they make it in front of you. Endless chips and salsa. Food is very good. Service could use a bit of work.
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Sharon P.

I'm not sure if calling Plaza Azteca is like the Applebee's of mexican food... I say this because their burritos come with a lot of melted cheese, which can dry up on your plate fast, and just sticks all around your mouth.. Or the "nacho cheese" can become overwhelming. Also, they are huuuuuuugeeeeee. Like a log of burrito. Might want to think about sharing for the petite ladies. Getting the bad things cleared, their chips and salsa is gooood. Well, they have the general restaurant-style salsa so that's whatever, but they also come with this white sauce................. I don't know what the heck it is, but the taste just makes me keep dipping and dipping... even if my food is out... dipping and dipping... I heard it's quite fattening though :T I would recommend getting the table-side? guacamole. A guy comes by and preps your guacamole in front of you, where you can also choose which ingredients you wish to have in your guac. I ask for freakin' everything! Sometimes, he can put too much lime, so be careful on that, or else your guac can taste too tangy. But nonetheless, really good! Even puts it in the traditional stone bowl. Their drinks and margaritas are like... Applebee's hahha. Sorry. It's just whatever. BUT! Some come in HUGE cups. So more the merrier ! The last time I went there, I had the shrimp quesadilla? Something like that. And honestly, there weren't that much shrimp in the quesadilla, while there were a massive amount of sauteed onions, which was overwhelming, I had to take them out.... Giving it a 3-star only because food feels like it takes forever, this ain't no authentic mexican restaurant so don't have too much criticism, and I might just come here only to have some guac and appetizer-ish foods and drinks to get tipsy LOL. But not horrible (: Good when hungry!
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Madeline B.

I have been eating mexican food since I was a baby. I'm from southern California and Mexican food is like what Italian food is to NYC. Living in Philly, I look for any opportunity to eat Mexican food and this place is a stone's throw from me. I literally eat Mexican food at least once a week and avoid this place like the plague. Until I ate here I didn't know food could be both bland, but salty enough bloat a chubby chick. The table side guac is the best item they have, the place was clean with a good atmosphere, but I won't even go there for a beer because drunken munchies and bad mexican food is tragedy I'm not ready face in life.
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Joe C.

I just got back from this place. Ate there with my cousin. Let me tell you something - the food was delicious. First they give you these quality (and free) tortilla chips. With the chips they give you TWO dipping sauces - salsa and this other creamy sauce which was terrific. So far so good. Then my main course comes. I got the Pescado Azteca - "mahi mahi steak with fresh shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, roasted peppers in a delicious wine sauce". Yeah, that about sums it up pretty well. The wine sauce was buttery and there was a mashed potato ball to the side, which I very much enjoyed combined with the sauce. I forget what my desert was called but it was beautifully prepared and presented and tasted awesome. Service was good. And they had a full band there - those guys can sing man. Wow. You know what our bill came to? You won't believe this. 31 smackers. On the check there were two beers, two entrees, and a dessert. You CAN'T do better than that. I was shocked.
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Amanda E.

I wanted to like this place, I really did. Atmosphere is nice, seemed like a great place for run of the mill chain restaurant Mexican, but it was awful. Table for 3 on a Monday night, 25 minute wait or sit in the bar. Choosing the bar was our first mistake. Waiter immediately asked to take our drink order when we sat down and then pretty much disappeared. Waited another 15 minutes to put in our food order and to actually get a drink. Waited at least 20 minutes for our food and never did see a waiter after that point. Tableside guacamole was fresh but completely tasteless. Enchiladas were okay but again, pretty tasteless. Entire meal took over 2 hours and was pretty terrible.
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Sara M.

The closest you will get to authentic Mexican in the area. Great beer specials. Service is hit-or-miss.
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S K.

Amazing for a chain ... Best Mexican so far found in the area (from TX). Table side Guac, chips, salsa, enchiladas, fish tacos & fajitas all delish. Large portions & decor has a very authentic feel. Margaritas are yummy too !
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Emily A.

I like this place. Mexican is easy to mess up and also easy to overprice; this place is neither. Simple combination plates are reasonably priced and the drinks are pretty darn good. It is a great place to meet friends and family because of it's central location. I am looking forward to going there again soon with some old High School chums.
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Patty M.

I love this place. the food is amazing, the drinks yummy and the prices are fairly cheap. Definitely have them make the guac for you at the table. It's fun to watch. My only complaint? it gets crowded superquick on Thursdays and weekends. When it first opened, you could just show up and get seated right away. I miss that.
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M M.

Surprisingly very good for a chain restaurant. I found this place featured in the magazine main line foods, looked it up on yelp, and decided to give it a try. Not enough parking, compared to the amount of seating they had available. We ordered the guacamole dip with the complimentary tortilla chips. Then we found ourselves ordering another dip. I was in heaven (maybe because I haven't had mexican food in a long time and i was craving guacamole.) I had the chicken enchilada. The saffron rice was very good. The sauce was delicious; I was tempted to lick it off the plate. The chicken wasn't dry, so they didn't mess that up. But the guacamole salad looked like after thought: iceberg lettuce, couple of diced tomatoes and a spoonful of guacamole. Portion size was HUGE. But i finished it. My boyfriend ordered the chicken/steak fajita and he couldn't finish it. So we took it home, and it tasted good when i re-heated it the next day. Good meal for a good price. I will definitely try this place again.
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tina c.

This is one of our go to restaurants! The food,drinks and service are always on point. You can not beat the prices. My favs: Fajita burritos, margaritas,table side guac and the white dipping sauce they give you with the chips....YUM!
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Zachary H.

Can you find better Mexican food in the area? Yes, but if you find a better deal I'll buy it for you (margaritas are on you). I would consider this place if I was looking to skip a night of cooking on a week day and wanted to go easy on the wallet. Is this a place for foodies on a Saturday night? Not at all, but not every place has to be. The decor: As it's been pointed out, this used to be home to the most unhealthy sit down chain in the country, Macaroni Grill. But like Lois said, somehow the minimal transition from Italian works. The food: First, major props to any place that serves Dos Equis Amber. Second, the chips and salsa almost ensure your entree will turn into your lunch the next day as we probably got three baskets worth. The food is all fairly safe and well-executed. Bottom line: The service is above average and with safe dishes and low prices, you don't have much to lose by checking this place out. I'll be back.
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Mark H.

Two words. Molcajete Azteca. Seriously great Mexican food for a fair price. I'm not crazy about the service, but the food. Oh. My. Goodness. I used to live just over the border from Sonora, Mexico. The food at Plaza Azteca is as good as the best Mexican places I have been to in Mexico. Worth going, and worth waiting for a table.
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Budd R.

I love this place. The food is alway so good and authentic! It's a huge space, which is always packed (that should tell you something). I can't even say try this or try that because its all so good. I've never been disapointed. They have huge draft beers for dirt cheap prices! Also, if you don't have cinco de mayo plans check them out. I went there last year and had a blast!
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Richard. F.

Love it . Food drinks location & service.
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Caby B.

Maybe because I am from California and now live in Arizona I have become a Mexican Food snob but the food here was not all that great. I ordered something simple like a 2 taco plate. The biggest disappointment was that the beef was ground beef that seasoned as if I had made it myself at home with a packet of taco seasoning from the grocery store. When I go out to eat I expect the food not to taste like I made it. The atmosphere was nice and it was relatively clean but because of the food it is not a place I feel I will ever find myself at again.
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Max K.

Good thing about this place: price. Bad thing about this place: food. The prices are so low you could eat like a king and still have money to blow at IKEA or at the mall after or before you come here. The food really has no flavor. Mexican food is supposed to be spicy and flavorful. The food here lacks it all. I was saddened because I love Mexican food and thought this would be a great place to go for a happy hour after work. Alas, there is always Fat Daddy's
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Don H.

Hey Guys, I'm 76 and have a Venezuelan Foster daughter, a school teacher too, and she and I enjoy this restuarant so much. The atmosphere is great, food is tremendous, drinks too. GO THERE - YOU WILL ENJOY IT TOO. Let the rover do his thing with the Guacamole to your taste.
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Maura G.

come for the drinks, stay for the drinks. but leave before you decide to order food. i've been here twice now and both times the drinks have been excellent, but the food is lack luster to say the least. margaritas are great here (duh, mexican place, they should be). last time i had the prickly pear, which had great flavor, even though it was weak and i would have preferred more tequilla. the food...well, it's lame. tastes like it's a frozen tv dinner that you pop in the microwave for lunch at work. HOWEVER, the fresh-made quacamole was the exception. very good. the first time i was here, i got fish tacos. the last time i got spinach and chicken enchilladas. both times were nothing impressive. the tortillas on my enchilladas were very chewy. i managed to eat 1 and tore the stuffing out of the other 2 instead of choking on it. the rice is very salty, with no other flavor. there was some green sauce on top that was very thick and had almost no flavor-it added nothing to the dish but calories. some friends that i was with ordered fajitas, and their dished looked good. perhaps they would be the best bet if you want to eat here. stay away from dishes that are topped with sauces, or you will probably have the same experience as me. i'd come here for happy hour and the guac, but then i'd go home and make myself some awesome homemade enchilladas.
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Joss B.

I was in the mood for Mexican and love Cantina Feliz in Ft. Washington but was more in the mood for greasy American/Mexican. Came for lunch on Sunday. It was pretty quiet, a few tables, plenty of servers. We were seated quickly. We ordered, drinks came out (water and soda) and the app came quickly. It was a cheesy skillet with chicken that was very good. Then everything went downhill. My bf's burrito had no cheese and barely any chicken. It didn't have the sides described. My fajita salad was a disgrace. It was in a TINY LITTLE tortilla bowl. There was almost no lettuce and just burned steak and chicken--tiny little rock hard pieces. None of the cheese or sour cream it was described to have. It was clear they were out of a lot and trying to pass it off. The dressing comes out in a packet like you get at a gas station. I thought to myself, this must be a lunch special size. Nope! Almost $9. Could I complain to the waiter? No, because we never saw him again. Had to ask two people before we finally got the check. I will never be back. Had a terrible experience the first time I went, but they had just opened, so after reading all the good reviews, I thought I wanted to give them another chance. But after this experience, I think the other riviews were for another place! There are tons of Mexican places in Norristown, I think I'll stick with those. I uploaded a photo to show how small the salad was!
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Dani L.

Plaza Azteca never fails to put a smile on my face and keep it there for the remainder of the night. Probably the best Mexican food I've had, particularly the combination of fresh table-side guacamole and chicken fajitas. The Xango dessert (Mexican-style cheesecake pastry) is perfection if you can manage to save room for it. There is always lively Mexican music playing in the background, and a cheerful (and talented!) Mariachi band every other Sunday night. Not to be missed!
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Jane F.

As much as I try to stay away from chain restaurants - I gotta say, I was pretty impressed with PA. Located in Plymouth Mtg. it was really convenient off the Blue Rt. and good midway mtg. place for friends from K of P and North Wales. (6 of us) It didn't start off so great - the bartender wouldn't even acknowledge I was there, and even tho I was there before them - waited on 2 young men and then a couple young cuties beside me. OK, I'm not a sweet young thing by any stretch of the imagination, but this guy was downright rude. When he finally gave me a marguarita, a gin and tonic, and 2 shots of Patron (no, not all for me) it was all pretty good. I think the marguarita might have been made with fresh lime juice. For a "house" marguarita it was good. We were seated almost right away - and the waiter's good attitude made up for the bartender's lousy attitude. Food was all great - friends loved the fajitas, I had a tuna tostado appetizer, others had Chicken Quesadilla. The table side fresh guac was outstanding. The chips and salsa were also outstanding. Prices were excellent, I didn't think $9 was bad for a shot of Patron, and the food and a drink for everyone at the table came to about $25 per person which included a generous tip. I can't wait to go back. I'll just make sure I get a different bartender.
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Christine R.

i came here for my birthday. my parents raved how amazing it was! seriously mom and dad, we're mexican and you call this authentic?!!! i loved the decor. but the food was ehh. i would only come back if my parents forced me. but they were nice enough to keep my birthday cake refrigerated!
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Maria M.

The service was horrible and our server was rude. Our food came out in less than 5. Minutes. Not sure how they are running that operation, but if you are ordering an authentic Mexican meal, I would not expect it to be prepared in that little time. I celt as if our food was slapped together. This will be the last time I visit this restaurant.
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beth h.

LOVE it! My BF and I go here at least once every other week...best Mexican food in the area! Cannot think of a single bad thing about the place!
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Jennifer S.

Hate to do this, but the service has gone WAY down hill! Last two times we were in for dinner, the service has been intermiably slow. On top of that, last time we were there, my son's hamburger was definitely OFF. He complained about the texture, so I took a bite to check it out, and the meat tasted rotten. Sorry, what was once a semi-regular has been taken out of our rotation. There is absolutely no excuse for serving poorly stored meat, especially to a child.
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Tina C.

Great place and so inexpensive! Can't beat their prices espcially at the bar! Big margaritas, big beers for less than $6! Delicious drinks too. Their food is very good as well! Scallops enchilladas were to die for and so is their homemade guacamole. I highly reccomend this place! Good food, good drinks that wont hurt your wallet!
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Darnell T.

Good food but we had a horrible waitress. She passed us at least ten times with no stopping to check on us. As mentioned, the food was good. My wife enjoys guacamole and indicated that it was very good. For the main, she had enchiladas and enjoyed them also. I had the fajitas which were very good with a healthy portion. On the service; it felt like take out. The waitress pretty much ignored us. No checks for refills or anything. I thought about making a statement via the tip but it would chalked up to something else. (Code) As a final note as I type this, the guy with the guacamole cart just rammed my knee.
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Pragathi K.

Great food.Table side guacamole is cool.Nice ambiance but was way too busy/crowded, had to wait for a long time to get a table
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Katarina T.

I just LOVE this place! The best Mexican restaurant in area! The soup of the day (chicken tortilla) is so yummy! Let me not talk about drinks MARGARITAS!!! Just love it
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Matt R.

One of the best, if not the best Mexican restaurant in Montgomery County. Expedited service happens here as your order is usually ready in a New York minute. I'm not going to review a particular dish because let's face it Mexican or Tex Mex is basically ground beef or chicken, tortilla, cheese, rice, beans with salsa and sour cream. Service is quick and the food is always hot and ready quickly. Table side guacamole is good entertainment while waiting. Drinks are large and in charge. Very affordable and kid friendly. Authentic Mexican interior.
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Keith S.

It was the first time I've been here and I couldn't be more happy I found it on the app. My girlfriend and I started with the table side guacamole. It was really cool watching the guy make it. The free chips and salsa were good. I ordered chimichangas which were covered in a delicious queso cheese and sour cream. They came with rice and refried beans. I don't like beans but the rice was really good. My gf got the burrito mex, also came with rice and refried beans, which she said was delicious. The burrito was really big and she only wound up eating half of it. The food was really good and even with the table side guac, it was still really cheap, $33 for 2 people. We both really enjoyed it and we're already planning on going back. I would definitely recommend this place!
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Alex A.

The food here is top notch, though slightly Americanized. The table side guac is stellar and an absolute must. You also get a ton of it for the price. What is vehemently dislike is: 1)The wait staff. I honestly don't think they get it. In fact, they are standard setting for how rude they are. They want you to order and then never ask for anything after that. For example, we ordered the table side guac and still didn't have it after 20 minutes. The waitress snapped back at me and said she didn't make it and so didn't know when it's be out. Madea would have a field day. 2)The drinks don't have prices, and I find this shady and a disservice to customers. It's a cheap trick you into high cocktail spend then you might be prepared for.
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Robert K.

Wow, you would think based on the reviews here this was the best Mexican restaurant in the Philadelphia region. I was really looking forward to my meal on June 16th based on all the great comments. Boy was I disappointed. We arrived at 4:30 for dinner. The restaurant presents well. Outside is clean and attractive as is the dining area. The bar already had a few customers. The dining area had about 7-8 other tables seated. Certainly not busy by any means. The waitress was very pleasant if not particularly attentive. My family ordered a wide variety of dishes: Tacos Carne A Chimichanga Taco Salad Chicken Quesadilla Chicken Fajitas We also started with the table side guacamole. The chips were cold, stale and almost seemed a little moist. Not good. They were thick and somewhat tasteless. It was like they were out of a bag (an old opened one at that). The guacamole was much smaller than at other restaurants. The avocado was strangely pail. We ordered "medium" which is was but the flavor was still very bland. Compared to Uncle Julio's across the street at the mall, this was a joke. The setiment could be carried through the rest of the dishes as well. Bland to outright bad tasting. No one finished their meals. No one took leftovers home either. The taco salad was incredibly small. My daughter complained that the meat "tasted funny". It wasn't rotten but it certainly didn't taste right either. At least my wife enjoyed her margarita. The fried ice cream couldn't redeem the meal either as it was definitely not fried and the corn flakes they rolled it in were stale and wet even when it was first brought out. I will not be coming back. It was a terrible experience. I only gave it 1 star due to the appearance, my wife's margarita the the fact that thankfully no one got sick. I'll be sticking with Uncle Julio's across the street from now on.
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Suzette A.

Overpriced and NO TACO TUESDAY! Yes, I know its a sin not to have taco Tuesday in a Mexican restaurant but they are sinners indeed. It gets super packed in this restaurant on weekdays and weekends. The food is OK. Nothing out of this world and the prices are just ridiculous for tortillas and shredded chicken. They have room for improvement I believe. If they had weekly specials not just karaoke. They would do better... like Monday Margaritas, Taco Tuesday... you catch my drift. The music here is on point. The customer service is good our waitress was very polite and sweet. But the menu isn't well organized in my opinion. There is no option or item where you can get a single taco or an order of 3 small basic ones etc. Things of that nature. That's why I am saying they can definitely improve they just need to work on it. I loved the decor and atmosphere. Its a lovely restaurant. The flan they make is good and so is the pineapple entree which once again its overpriced. They need to lower their prices by like $1.50-2.00. Trust me when I tell you I've been to many different states and countries and the cost of the food is not $16 & up. A reevaluation of their menu and specials will get this business an even better clientele. Some people just settle cause "its good" and there aren't any more local Mexican restaurant but customers are the ones who can make a difference (because we pay for the service). I want to give this place another go and see if I have a more positive experience.
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Eric T.

A good venue for either lunch or dinner and conveniently located across the street from my Springhill Suites hotel. The chips during my lunch visit were so-so, yet much better for dinner. The draft beer was up to expectations, and the entrees were well worth ordering and reasonably priced. I didn't have an issue with customer service nor the response time involved. This venue is quite large, and I noticed that there are areas that can accommodate groups of 12-15 people at a table. At night, there is usually karioke singing going on, which can be quite fun. Prior to that, the music level is not terribly loud. The bar seating area seems to have quite a bit of available seats for those that don't want to sit at a booth or table.
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Dee C.

Similar to a Chilis Great vibe. Extensive menu. I ordered some skirt steak dish - what I received was inedible. Couldn't cut it with the serrated knife. Manager came over to see what the problem was and quickly made me a new one. Can't say the food was fabulous but I'd go back in a pinch.
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Joseph W.

Friendly service, they remember their customers, great food. We go to Plaza on a weekly basis. It started as a date night place to go for beers, margaritas, & fresh guacamole. Now, years later, it's a family dinner spot for us. They have a large bar, with with tables & high tops in the bar area, an even larger dinning room, and a decent size outdoor seating area. Something for everyone! I'd avoid karaoke night, unless you're into it, because it can be loud. I generally get a 32oz draft beer, table side guacamole & Chori Pollo (chicken covered with cheese & chorizo) for dinner.
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Anupma S.

This was my second time here and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We were greeted very warmly by the host (same guy as last time!) and seated inside (brrr it was cold out). It was packed on a Tuesday night, which was a good sign. The inside area is very well kept and fun. There was quizzo going on, which gave the whole place an energetic vibe. Multiple TV screens filled both the bar and restaurant area -- this would be fun if there was a big game on! Service was AMAZING. Our waitress was so attentive and very helpful with issues in our order -- much appreciated! Many reviews -- including my previous one -- noted that service was slow, but this night service was on point. The manager even replaced my beef enchilada with a cheese one, as I forgot to mention I wanted it to be vegetarian -- very nice! Food was just as delish as last time, still don't know how they make simple beans and rice taste extra good. I whole-heartedly recommend this place! Amazing find on the Main Line.Can't wait to go again!
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Lucy W.

Every time I'm in the area I have to eat here. I love the food, and the service. Tonight was burrito night. And they were great. But the OMG nachos prior to that were just plain fabulous. I like fruity drinks so tonight it was the Bahamas mamacita and the Azteca Princess. Both with vodka and rum. Yum. They typically have a great selection of draft beers. When you come here you are treated like family. And this family also serves great food.
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Casey S.

Live nearby this place and have gone countless times. Have never been disappointed in any of the food I ordered. Everything is well-priced as well. Except for the margaritas, which do not have prices on the menu and one time I accidentally ordered a $25 margarita. I was unaware until the bill came. I think the waitress should have said something when I ordered it considering there isn't even any food items on the menu that cost that much! But anyway, this place has great, fresh food. The real star is the table-side guacamole. It is absolutely delicious and done just as you ask - spicy or mild, sweet (with pineapple!!) or not. Other good food choices: seafood chimichangas, fajitas veracruz, chore chicken, enchiladas del mar, chicken sonoran, chiles rellenos. The only reason this is place is not getting 5 stars is the service. The hostesses have never given me an accurate wait time. The servers are also spotty as well - either fantastic or completely inattentive. Also, they have a great happy hour and trivia night in the bar!
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Darren A.

We use the kop and this one and a shame as plymouth meeting is closer but a few bad experiences here. Today came in at 9pm and had to ask for menus. They waited for 10 mins before giving up as no one had even a a knowledged us at all. Kop one from now on. The manager typewas also just chatting at the bar too
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Gloria H.

I tried Plaza Azteca on the recommendation of a friend who suggested it was better than the new Uncle Julio's that just moved in across the way at the Plymouth Meeting Mall. I would have to disagree - I definitely would choose Uncle Julio's next time. However, that doesn't mean Plaza Azteca wasn't also great!!!! It has a lively and fun atmosphere - exactly what you're looking for in a fun tacky mexican margarita kind of night with friends. The service was good and everyone was friendly. As far as the food goes, I got the taco salad which is the only reason I gave this place 4 instead of 5 stars. I asked for no sour cream of any sort on the salad, and while it definitely didn't have sour cream, it still had some sort of cream base which I think was a sort of strange refried bean ingredient. The salad was very tasty, but did not feel "fresh" like I was hoping and expect at most places. My friend, however, go the fish tacos and said they were tasty and delicious and fresh and big! The table side guacamole looked delicious. The chips were delicious. Next time I would get the fajitas. Anyway... this place is great, exactly what you want out of a loud chain Mexican joint.
(4)
Kristin N.

I thought I had reviewed this place, as we've been coming here for years. I had a 2 star experience last night, but I'm hoping it was an anomaly...so I'm giving it a 3, based on past performance and sheer hope. Nothing was right yesterday- my margarita was bad, our server was scattered, the food was blah and beans no longer came with our meals. I hope they get it together because there is really good, traditional Mexican food all around this area.
(3)
Matthew G.

I wouldn't be exaggerating in saying this is one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. We came in expecting a decent meal, courtesy of other reviews. We were seated. Then we sat. And sat. The server ignored our table for ten to fifteen minutes at a time. When we were finally able to get drinks, they were mixed horribly, with almost no flavor other than that of the alcohol. We were eventually given chips and salsa, mediocre at best but we ate them all because we were so hungry from the wait. When we ordered food, I ordered chicken fajitas with veggies and my partner ordered tacos. To their credit, they did give me more than the standard peppers and onions like I wanted but that's where the praise stops. The chicken itself was so bland. I could barely finish a third of my meal. My partner said the same thing: almost immediately full after one taco without any desire to eat the rest or even take them home. No flavor. No spice. Nothing. This restaurant was so bad, it made me want to force myself to vomit it all back up. The only thing stopping me was the fear of having to experience it again on its way out. We eventually walked out after about an hour of the worst service and worst food I've ever experienced. There is no doubt in my mind that I will not be back.
(1)
Abbi A.

Always pleased with the food and drinks here, and can't beat the prices. Our only complaint is the roving band on weekends -- can't hear yourself think! But if you're in the mood for dirt cheap and tasty Mexican, Plaza Azteca is your place.
(4)
Ginger B.

This had to be just about the blandest Mexican food I've ever had, aside from Taco Bell. On the plus side- the guacamole is good, you can get huge glasses of ice cold Modelo for reasonably cheap, and they have trivia on Tuesday nights.
(2)
James E.

Mark and I really enjoyed everything...He had numbero diez..I had the burrito mex...ahhh..ver%ry good...and the zorro margarita..off the chain...I had my communion for today....I am very joyous...
(4)
Kristy Y.

Huge portions with small prices. Texas fajita is very tasty and the table side guacamole is fresh and delicious. You definitely will leave here with a full belly, leftovers to take home, and a couple extra bucks you didn't have to spend. I also like the King of Prussia location, their interior is quite intriguing. Great place to eat with your family.
(4)
Brian A.

If only based on food this would be 5 stars. The food is very tastey and the staff is friendly. However, The last two times we went were on Sundays. That is when they have a Mariachi Band circle the whole restaurant. They go table to table begging for money to play. However the place isnt that big so for 45 mins you have 2 trumpets blasting in your ear until they are finally far enough away that you can have a conversation with your fellow diners. Sadly since the place is not that big the band loops around several times during your meal. This also makes ordering food very difficult and keep you can tell the wait staff find it annoying and avoid tables that are unlucky enough to be stuck with the band near them. So our drinks take forever to arrive, our meal takes forever to arrive and our check takes forever to arrive. If they would just stop hiring this inappropriate band the experience would be so much better.
(2)
Nicole R.

Amazing! Always yummy! The table side guac is great, the drinks are great, and so is the decor. I came here for the first time in 2010 and I never forgot it. The next time I ended up visiting was 2014. Just as good- if not better.
(5)
Val R.

Went here while visiting my cousin and we went here per her suggestion. It was clean and we were seated right away. Our server, Abraham, was friendly and attentive without hovering. They have sweet tea which I love so that's a plus. He brought us warm, fresh tortilla chips and salsa. So yummy! We had 3 bowls! We also ordered fresh spicy guacamole - that was fantastic!! Best I ever had (hence the 3 bowls of chips)! I ordered the vegetarian chille releÃ±os - they were really good. My cousin got the combo fajitas which are her fave. And my aunt got the fish tacos which she said were good as well. We wanted dessert too but there was no way I could shovel anymore food in my mouth. I was so stuffed. Too bad it's far, otherwise I would go back.
(4)
Jazmin A.

I like some dishes. Some dishes aren't authentic Mexican food. But some dishes are quite delicious! Try it out for yourself! Try the guacamole and the queso fundido... My fave! Yum.
(3)
Vaishali B.

Regular Mexican food - nothing that would blow your mind away! There were not a lot of people but waitress looked confused and lost. You aren't missing on anything by missing this place.
(3)
kate j.

Good Mexican food in a fun, relaxed atmosphere! I've been coming here for about five years and still like it. The staff are friendly and knowledgable and service is great. Maybe not the best date spot because it's so low key, but it's a great place to go with friends! Trivia night and Karaoke night are great. I highly recommend going during their happy hour (5 - 7 p.m.) for huge, super cheap margaritas - mango and skinny girl margs are the best here - and awesome guac that's made at the table. To put the food into perspective for conshy residents, it's not quite as good as el limon but it's much better than coyote crossing (and much more affordable).
(4)
Shawn H.

Table side Guacamole! It's like food and a show. It was delicious and the ladies at our table enjoyed picking their ingredients. This place gets crowded on Friday and Saturday night. They do not take reservations on those nights so be prepared to wait. But it is worth the wait! The menu has a myriad of options. Everything I have had is delicious! Lobster Enchiladas, Enchiladas Supreme, and my favorite the seafood chimichangas. Chimichangas is a dish that not every Mexican restaurant offers. I love chimichangas so it makes me like this restaurant more. But shrimp and crab meat filled fried tortillas covered with cheese served with rice, beans and sour cream. I loved it!! I will go to this restaurant a lot!
(5)
Kelly L.

Tableside. Guacamole. That's all this review needs to say! Great margarita as well, and a nice little outdoor seating spot.
(4)
Lauren K.

Just went here for the first time. Sat and had some drinks at the bar magaritras were not great. Then had dinner with some girlfriends. Shrimp tacos were greasy, chicken and spinach enchiladas were flavorless and chicken was dry. The only semi decent thing was the table side guacamole. Probably wont go back here.
(2)
Andrea J.

Why do you go here? It's close. They make guacamole by the table and the food is comparable to every other chain Mexican restaurant you've venture into. There a decent beer selection, margaritas to go around and the service is good. I had th combo number 3 and tried the shrimp Caesar salad . Didn't care for the chile relleno , the chicken enchiladas were not bad and the taco was ok. It's a good place t drink and grab some guacamole . I will say the salsa was pretty good. Fresh.
(2)
Caroline S.

One of the best dining experiences ever! Food is amazing and always spot on. Our favorite server is Maria L. If you go in, ask for her! You will never be disappointed. She knows our orders before we even sit down and is incredibly friendly!
(5)
Caitlin M.

I've never had a bad choice at Plaza Azteca. My favorite is their California Fish Tacos, but their enchiladas are a very close second. If you basically want something that goes along with your cheese, get the enchiladas. The burritos are huge, and for the price you get way more food than you expect. The margaritas are not lacking in tequila, and the non-stop delivery of fresh salsa and homemade chips will keep you always coming back. It is packed most of the time so there is always chance of a wait, especially during the weekends, but I have never waited anymore than 10 minutes for a table. And once you are at a table and order, the food comes out in no time. Definitely a very well oiled machine. And if you are a big guacamole fan, this place is great because they make it fresh at your table, and you can even pick your ingredients as they are making it.
(5)
Gerald F.

As tex mex goes very disappointing. Soggy tacos. Poor sauce. No hot sauce selection. Plating unappetizing. Taste missing. The table noise when staff rearranges tables is intolerable. A tip box on the guacamole station is absurd. The station looks beat. I make better chips. Lots better than this.
(2)
Mike K.

The atmosphere was about what you would expect from a chain Mexican restaurant, typical southwest tchotchkes abounded. Came in around 6 on a weeknight and didn't have to wait at all for a table. The table-side guacamole was the highlight of the meal, and our server was attentive and friendly. Our entrees were so-so, everything was a bit over cooked and over sauced, the food didn't really have any flavor on it's own. The service and the guac were good enough to warrant giving it a second shot.
(3)
Sean M.

Hey Plaza Azteca! Have worse service... You can't! They do have good food and good margaritas if you can ever get a hold of your waitress and want to wait around to finally receive your order. It doesn't matter the time of the day, day of week, or where you sit (bar, inside, outside) you still get the same terrible service. Sometimes you want a burrito and margarita though, so my friends and I keep going back. If you are a glutton for punishment give it a try.
(2)
Robyn H.

My favorite place for Mexican. I moved away and still go back when ever I'm in the area. Love the white salsa. Door comes out so hot you can't touch the plates. White cheese sauce served in the burritos is the best.
(5)
Martin M.

Food is always awesome. In fact, there was so much that I couldn't finish it. Daniel brought me a box, and I filled it up... then promptly knocked it over. He immediately came to help me clean it up. I was mortified. Then, much to my delight and surprise, her brought me a fresh order of what I had clumsily knocked over! This was way above and beyond what I could ever expect. I highly recommend this place. In addition to the great food, the service is outstanding!
(5)
Herbert K.

Let's say this. If you can find a barcrew that works harder during Happy Hour, than these guys, I will drive 40 miles to see them work. To most eyes, Roberto would seem in the weeds, but I never lacked for a beverage, and he delivered my food, hot and promptly. -0.85 stars for the cuisine being 'laminated menu comes-with-rice-and-beans' Mexican fare.
(4)
Ann C.

Table side guacamole was the best. I even missed their food when I was in Mexico. Fajita for 2 was very yummy also.
(5)
Steph B.

My husband and I were not impressed at all by our meals. The best part was probably the chips and salsa and everything went downhill from there. My husband said the shrimp tasted like it was microwaved. The al pastor tacos were bland and there wasn't much meat. Very lack luster. We will not be back. El Limon in Conshy is a million times better!
(2)
Heidi S.

Even though this is considered a chain, it is definitely my FAVORITE Mexican spot! Very large menu with something for everyone. Big portions (I always take home leftovers!) THE BEST table side guacamole! Complimentary chips & salsa, large "fun" bar area, recently added outside seating, and very kind pleasant service. What more could you ask for? Makes me wanna go now actually.... :)
(5)
Hunter J.

Pretty good Mexican food. The place feels like it's trying to be like a Chili's or a chain restaurant, but the food is better than that. Had the queso fundito for an appetizer and beef fajitas for my entree. Delicious! The servers were very friendly too!
(3)
Jamie L.

Our favorite local Mexican place. Great staff amazing food and yummy desserts!!! I love the guacamole cart too. Not one complaint!!!
(5)
Peggy C.

Went here on a very busy Sunday night. After a small wait we were seated by friendly hostesses. The mariachi band was out, great fun and entertainment. They move about the tables taking requests and accepting tips. Very charming. The menu was quite extensive and reasonably priced. We ordered several different margaritas, which came out quickly and were spot on. The food was excellent! There's even a customizable guacamole cart that makes fresh guacamole at your table, (remember to tip!) Great portions! And it came out from the kitchen very fast. The only thing that lacked was our barely there waitress. I'm willing to overlook it cause after all they were very busy. Great place- a new staple!
(4)
Kelly C.

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here the other day ! We were looking for Mexican somewhere and also wanted a beer / Margarita to go with it. I found this spot via Yelp and although they didn't have the most stellar reviews we figured we would try anyway. The staff was friendly and provided quick service for greeting us, bringing chips and salsa, drinks and our food. (That was appreciated as we were starving) We left there stuffed with chips and salsa, enchiladas, a giant beer and a margarita for $34 ! Not bad ! The restaurant is enormous and has several huge tables that look like they can accommodate parties of 10-15 people ! We will definitely be back !
(5)
Joe C.

This place is off the chain real good Mexican food good music in the background him at 1030 to change and move all the tables for you to dance salsa all night long good drink prices good food prices great will be back 5 snd david the manager. .THANKS ALOT YOUR GRRRREAT! !!
(5)
Teresa H.

Ate here a Friday night with mi Amiga after wedding dress shopping. It is a huge place that was packed. We were seated fast, in the adorable restaurant which explains one star. The service we received from our waitress was atrocious! We waited and waited for everything with empty glasses and all. We looked around and others were being served and taken care if while we were neglected. It took us over 2 hrs to eat 2 entrees and have 1 beverage, no refill. The food was decent, but not great. We both had enchiladas. She like hers but didn't rave about them. I got spinach enchiladas which don't have cheese?!? So obviously I asked to add cheese, but I didn't get it and my waitress never returned for me to ask. The chips and salsa were both delish though! Not sure if I would return. I'm pretty sure my experience is due to the waitress, but I'm sure we aren't the first or last customers to be neglected and if they are keeping her around, shame on them. Side note: we did ask another waitress to run our check and she was speedy and sweet.
(2)
Ben F.

I've been here a few times now and I like it. On Halloween all the staff had some really cool costumes and facepaint going on. I also got a sick El Dios los Muertos Modelo promo shirt. The crowd seems to be always different so there have been new people for me to dance with every week on Latin night. The bartenders are nice. I ate here for dinner once too and the food was pretty good.
(4)
Sonu P.

Excellent food!!! Awesome service! Best gauc made right at your table. Really good price, lots of food!! Good place to hangout.
(5)
Alexis P.

Yum! Plaza Azteca is a great place to hang out and bring your friends when they are in town. The prices are reasonable and the quality of food is definitely there. The only downside is that the prices have been increasing as they have become more and more popular. Also, I was unpleasantly surprised when I ordered a small margarita from the drink menu that has no prices included on it and they charged me $14.00!! Be careful! All in all there is a friendly staff and good food.
(4)
Tom W.

We've been here a couple of times now. Typical Mexican restaurant. Most entries have been good. Started off with a reasonable salsa and chips. We both tried the tacos last night, which were quite good. The margaritas seemed a little weak. Service was good. Will probably give it another try in the future.
(3)
Sgt. T.

Thank you very much for becoming my go-to Mexican/American restaurant. Atmosphere is great here with Spanish waitstaff that actually know the language. Entrees are excellent and the fish tacos are to die for. If you know food you know that the sauce it what makes the taco and this place doesn't disappoint. For drinks my wife looked at their list of margaritas and was in love. As a mojito kind of guy i tried their classic and then quickly ordered a couple more with my meal. With as good as the food is the stand out of thus place is their guacamole bar. You ask for it and the wheel it to your table and make it right there. Spicy, sweet, tangy.. How do you like it? It is amazing and also an art to see it made by a professional and not schlepped together by some guy in the kitchen. I gave this four stars because my wife has a lactose allergy and they misunderstood and brought her food out with a dairy sauce. Se didn't realize until a few bites in and didn't feel well for a day or so. Lesson learned to be VERY clear when stating your food allergies. All in all a great place, the hot sauce is amazing and i cant find it anywhere. The atmosphere is good the food is great the guac is amazing and the drinks are too shelf. Worth a look!!
(4)
Elisa B.

I don't understand nor see why people give this place 5 stars. It does not deserve nearly 5 stars. I will be very honest with you. I coordinated a big party for a friend's birthday here last month. It took a long time for us to finally order our entrees. When I was trying to order a drink, the server lied to me about the price of the margarita. I asked him how much it was, he said it was only like $6, but it came out to $7. Yes, it matters to me because it was deceiving. When our food came, my plate looked unappetizing. And not to my surprise, it tasted just as it looked. Nothing tasted good. The smell was also nauseating. I ate only a few bites before I decided I was no longer going to eat anymore and decided to pack it. I cooked my leftovers in the microwave the next day, and guess what I did? I forced myself to eat as much as I could as to not to waste it, but then I couldn't stand the tasteless puke-like food and had to toss it. It was so gross. I don't know what they put in their food, but it seems like it's all the same ingredients. It's NOT fresh and NOT tasty. Overall, this place gets 2 stars because the service and food was not up to par.
(2)
Baker C.

The food was pretty good but very spicy. I normally like spicy food but that was a little too much. I do not recommend going there with family with young children because it has a large bar. I much prefer Chili's.
(3)
Paul C.

Just thought it was going to be another typical Mexican restaurant...but I was very impressed with making Guacamole next to your table as you order...margarita was tasty...and also has great tequila selection.
(4)
Lauren W.

I recently realized my last review, while still positive, contained mostly temporary negativeness re: the saltiness. Just wanted to write a quick update saying that the problem was totally temporary. Food is just as delicious and cheap as ever, even though they have slightly revamped their menu to feature some slightly fancier looking dishes (like BBQ salmon?). Still plenty of the old faves! What's even better is that the service is near AMAZING now. The bartenders and one or two of the servers never fail to recognize and say hello when we stop by. Everyone is super quick, super friendly, and super accurate in taking your order and making you delicious drinks. Hm, I should probably go again tomorrow just to be absolutely sure..
(5)
Hillary H.

A friend recommended Plaza Azteca saying it was "authentic Mexican food." It was standard Americanized Mexican food. Had a lunch combo plate of a taco, chile rellenos, rice and beans. Added a chicken tamale (recommended over the pork by the waitress). Combo plate was ok, beans had what looked like melted cheddar on them (?). The tamale was super dry, but I wish I had that sauce on everything. Margarita came in a soda glass and was clearly from a mix. I think all in all, the place is ok, just leaves me wondering if people in Philadelphia don't eat Mexican food. Tamale wasn't on the regular menu, only in combos (but the waitress had no problem with me adding it on). No mole. Lots of tequilas though. On another trip I might stop by to sample some. The service was great, and I saw the bartender making micheladas after I had ordered my margarita. Kicking myself on that choice.
(2)
Taste T.

I'm a big fan of Mexican food, and though this place is not necessarily authentic and does not live up to the spice level of my liking, it is a great value. There are not many places where you can get a filling meal and a glass of wine for $15. I recommend the burritos fajitas (I pour the salsa for the chips on top for extra flavor). Ricardo and Roberto are excellent hospitable bartenders with vast tequila knowledge.
(5)
Dani B.

Way better than a chain. I ordered shrimp nachos - 12 large shrimp that were grilled perfectly. My husband ordered a burrito with chicken chorizo and beans. Yum.
(4)
Jonathan F.

My girlfriend and I ate dinner here tonight. We began with the free tortilla chips and salsa. The chips were okay, room temperature, should have been warm. The salsa, while nicely spicy, was extremely thin. We were offered guacamole and obliged. A rolling cart was rolled over and a lady with a tip jar to her right (how tacky) prepared fairly good guacamole and asked how spicy we'd like it. It was good. We then had our food brought to us. I ordered the mole enchiladas and to say I was disappointed was an understatement. The sauce as flavorless, tortillas were dry, and the chicken was tasteless. The white rice it was served with was also bland. Where were the beans? Flavor? While trying to enjoy my dinner, a cockroach came out of the wall next to us and quickly ran back in. At this point I lost my appetite and just wanted to leave. The drinks were good and strong but we will never return to this establishment. Absolute filth.
(1)
Maria C.

I love this place!!! I can talk in Spanish, the people is really nice!! The guacamole is delicious!
(4)
Shannon M.

Good food but very loud restaurant. It's always crowded and every time I'm here, I feel like the wait staff is trying to rush me out the door. The food is good and the portions are amazing; you will definitely take home leftovers. The table side made guacamole is absolutely spectacular and worth the money to get.
(3)
Leslie T.

This is by far my favorite restaurant in the area. Anytime I get a chance to go out to eat, I go to Plaza Azteca. The food is great! Their drinks are awesome! I enjoy going on Thursday nights to karaoke, its a lot of fun! Definitely give it a try!
(5)
Mike I.

I have been here a few times and every time has been enjoyable. If you go for lunch they have some great lunch specials that are a great price. As a lot of people have mentioned if you like guacomole you should have them make it tableside for you as it's worth tasting. They do give you free chips and salsa when you sit down so we don't always get the guac. I will say this is my one negative with this place. The salsa and dip they give you for free is essentially for someone who likes to eat chips and hates salsa and dip. It actually tastes great and you will want more but they give you a small aluminum cup full of red salsa and a white dip. If you are a salsa scooper and not a dipper you will finish this in about 5 chips maybe. Other restaurants that I've been to are much less stingy with the freebies. Not really understanding that here. Besides that negative everything else is a plus. The bar has an ultimate selection of tequila brands if you are interested and it's a decent size so I haven't had much trouble getting seating. I would suggest if you like hot sauce you ask for the homemade stuff. It's much hotter than the offerings at the table and goes great with your food. This time I went with a friend from work and had the burrito San Jose. It's a chicken burrito that is stuffed with Mexican sausage as well. It had a white cheese sauce over the top with some pico de gallo. The food here is by no means authentic but this is much better than most other chains you are going to run into. The burrito was huge and was very tasty. Add the homemade hot sauce and I was set for the evening. Would absolutely stop in this place if you're in the mood for some Mexican. Enjoy.
(4)
Paul A.

the best tacos this side of California!! the guacamole is outstanding - we always have a good time at Plaza Azteca!! thanks
(5)
greg w.

This place is wonderful and the service is fantastic! The cheese enchiladas and table side guacamole are like being in Mexico. The skinny margaritas are great and I have had my share of margaritas. Love the food and the staff!!!!!
(5)
Meags M.

Tonight the mgmt was very rude. After ordering a lot of drinks and entrees during our meal, the manager told us that they were closed and we should leave... 3 mins after closing. I have worked at restaurants in the past and we would never tell a customer to get out.
(1)
Jessica M.

Love this franchise! The made-to-order guac is amazing and I love the combo platters. So much food I can never finish it all. Authentic Mexican for sure.
(4)
Jon M.

Having been to Mexico a few times, I take my Mexican food seriously. With that being said, this was really really good. For a chain, I'd say its the best Mexican chain there is. This easily matches and actually beats some local joints. Had the chori pollo, a grilled chicken breast topped with chorizo and melted cheese. Not the most authentic preparation around, but was really good. The chips and salsa actually reminded me of some salsas from puerto Vallarta. Pretty authentic. Giant friday night happy hour margaritas topped it all off. Will be back.
(5)
Duane D.

Very nice chain-type mexican restaurant. We brought a large group and had no problems at all. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Everyone enjoyed the food. The guacamole dip that is prepared tableside is definitely a highlight of any meal. A great place for lunch.
(4)
Rita S.

Mean my family when this place A lot I finally decide to give them review I look at the review from every restaurant I decide to start writing one to this place has good food I try almost everything in the menu so far I like everything The place is nice and big.
(5)
Joe A.

My first visit Plaza Azteca was pretty disappointing. The food was bland and mediocre. The service was horrible. I order some enchiladas which were bland and in need of some salt or hot sauce, but my server was no where to be found. When she finally showed up ten minutes later, I complained that there was no salt, pepper, or condiments on the table. She said well you should have asked for me. Are customers supposed to get up and wander the restaurant and look for their server, or is a server supposed to be attentive to her customers. Not worth another visit. It will go the way of other crappy Mexican restaurants, like Chi Chi's. Adios!
(1)
Kevin E.

This place is no Tex Mex but it was very good. Drinks were strong, service great, food pretty good. The reality is that you aren't going to get really good authentic Mexican this far north. I lived in Denver CO for 7 years, it doesn't get any better than that. Just be glad you can get a decent marg and some good Mexican food in this area. Give it a try, I don't think you will be disappointed
(4)
Steven B.

I stopped by with the lovely wife for a very late lunch today. We had our usual guacamole made tableside ($6.99) and lunch entrees that were so big we could barely finish them. Of course they were delicious. Soooo chips and salsa, fresh tableside guac, two huge entrees and two "adult" drinks came to $34! As always it was an amazing deal. These folks are working on a remodel and it's beginning to look really nice. We sat in newly upholstered booths that were very comfortable. The work in progress did not interfere with or meal in any way.
(4)
Payal P.

I used to go here all the time to meet a friend for lunch that worked in the area. The lunch specials are tasty, cheap and filling. This isn't the best Mexican I have had in my life but it fulfills my need for "dirty mex". At lunch the fajita burrito is the way to go. Chicken, onions, peppers smothered in a queso sauce served with a side of rice or beans and a "guacamole salad" with is mostly iceberg lettuce and their amazing guac! Always ask for the green hot sauce it's their special blend of delicious fire. Also the complimentary chips and salsa include a white sauce that's similar to a creamy ranch and is delicious. I don't even want to guess the calories. I have also been for dinner and it is just as good and still fairly cheap! Portions are huge so you will most likely have lunch the next day as well! Drinks are good and the margs have a nice amount of alcohol in it. Staff is friendly and the place is clean, definitely get here! I usually go during the week but I think their is a wait most weekends, it's worth it!
(4)
Jamaica Y.

This place is great! Plaza Azteca is a chain restaurant with just enough authenticity where it matters. I've been here twice now, and both times were excellent. Things I love: - Guacamole: Made to order at your table. Yummy! - Margaritas: For $10 you can get a huge, tasty margarita. The mango margarita is my current favorite. - Churros: The stuffed churros are amazing and are served with ice cream. I don't know what exactly they are stuffed with... something sweet and cinnamony, but not chocolate (I don't know why, but I expected chocolate) - Chips and Salsa: These are, of course, a Mexican food staple... they are as fresh and delicious as they should be Things that are just okay: - The Taquitos: I had chicken taquitos. They were perfectly fine, but nothing to phone home about Overall, an easy four stars!
(4)
May T.

Did you know Saturdays are Salsa Saturdays? No? I didn't either...that is until this evening! There's a DJ spinning tunes and a moderately sized dance floor for you to do your thang. As for the drinks...I'm pretty sure the prices are as normal. Tequila shots run anywhere from 5-12 bucks depending on what you get. However, if you enjoy yourself a beer or two, I'd recommend getting Modelo - which is comes 3 glass sizes. The 32 oz runs for $6.50- which seems like a pretty sweet deal to me. The bartenders are amazing, they definitely know what they're doing! And as always, Plaza Azteca is a fantastic hangout for group gatherings or a semi-quiet evening.
(5)
Steve B.

Great food, excellent setvice too! The fajitas are outstanding, as is the tableside quacolome. Food is fresh and served quickly. Good for lunch and dinner! Try the tuna appetizer. Really fresh and tasty.
(4)
Tiffany C.

Fantastic enchiladas. I've never been a fan of enchiladas, but I am now!!! My mexican friend said it was not authentic, but I loved it so much~~
(5)
George D.

I stay at the springhill suites just because of how close it is to this place. Great staff, great food, and the drink prices are fair.
(5)
Matt S.

This was our second time coming here. My wife and I were sick after the last time we ate here, but possibly it was something else... We came back tomorrow to dine with a group of people and the service was horrible. I ordered the Baja fish tacos and the fish was incredibly bland, with no seasonings. The tortillas didn't taste that fresh and were much better when we got fajitas last time. We sat at the bar and we had horrible service. At one point, there was no one behind the bar for a lengthy period of time. It might have been twenty-two minutes. When our waiter did come by, he didn't write anything down and forgot things. On my last drink order, the bartender told me they didn't have the ingredients, so I decided to not give them anymore money. They failed horrible when we gave them a second chance, so I doubt we'll ever go back. Possibly the worst service I've ever had and the food is just too hit or miss.
(2)
Devon F.

Not to impressed. It was next to my hotel and I tried both lunch and dinner here. A couple of things... Lunch music was so loud we couldn't hear each other. The lunch waiter messed up our order multiple times. Maybe he couldn't hear us? The guy dropping off the food spoke so little English we couldn't even communicate it was incorrect. Btw incorrecto is Spanish, you think that would work. The dinner was a little better but service was still weak through out. Food was decent so 2 stars.
(2)
Clara P.

Excellent Mexican restaurant! The homemade guacamole is great!!! Moreover I strongly recommend the tilapia Veracruz!! Delicious!!! The service was friendly, professional and nice!! Without a doubt I will go back there soon!
(4)
Brooke S.

Me encanta, Plaza Azteca! It might be built to feed the masses, but that doesn't stop this well managed chain from delivering a great time. Service is good, even when slammed - and they do get slammed. "Skinny Margarita" is made with agave and fresh lime juice, no artificial sour mixes in here! Table side guac is a MUST HAVE. Portions are huge and reasonably priced. It's a win-win at this place.
(4)
Dave H.

Yes, it's a chain. No, I'd never eat here. But come Thursdays, you can't beat the crowd around the bar for karaoke night! And $4.50 shots of Jose Cuervo will get you in the mood for crooning if you're not already in it. This place can handle a lot of folks, and parking's scaled to match.
(4)
Zanna H.

If you want authentic Mexican food or even more varied Tex-Mex this is not your place. If you want quick Mexican-styled food close to the Plymouth Meeting Mall this is your place. The menu is not as extensive in options as even your most hole-in-the-wall Tex-Mex places. I came. I ate. I paid & left in under and hour. Service was friendly and very attentive.
(2)
B. E.

I'm a regular. I've eaten here for lunch and dinner many dozens of times over the past 18 months, by myself, with small groups, and with large groups. It's great food overall, the prices are reasonable, the service is good... no big complaints. Many of the dishes arrive swamped with pale melted cheese, which I'm not too keen on. So I tried to avoid those when I order. But the spinach enchilada is an interesting choice. And I've been working my way through the list of combinations. No. 8 is my current fave, but you need to ask for soft tortillas. Then they prepare it with flour tortillas that arrive wrapped in aluminum foil. They no longer have enchiladas chilangas, which was my favorite item (corn tortilla enchiladas with mole sauce). That's a downer. But ... I've never really been disappointed here. Only once did I have poor service, when a large party came in, and the waiter was distracted. The beer selection is decent, and the Dos Equis on Draft is a great pair for any meal. One tip... just as you're being seated, always, always ask for the guacamole cart. Ask for them to prepare it with "everything" (except pineapple), and you'll be delighted.
(4)
Lala C.

best mexican restaurant I have ever been to! The tableside guac is GREAT! I got the enchilladaa nortenas. Very good! My husband got some pineapple chicken thing that looked and tasted great! The desserts so good! Their menu has a lot of variety and different types of dishes you dont find at most other mexican restaurants. I recommend this place to anyone! I cant wait to come back! Dont bother going to Uncle Julios (that is nearby) this place is a lot better!
(5)
Gina B.

I've been here many times-both with small and large groups-and never had a a bad experience. Service is always good-waiters are promtpt and attentive. Food is awesome and plentiful. The reasonable prices are icing on the cake.
(5)
Jeff W.

I have never had a bad dish or one that I can finish but it's hard to veer away from the Pastor tacos
(5)
Elliot P.

I decided to come here with my wife on a Friday night because we wanted to try it just to see why people said they liked it so much. I could not dare to venture away from La Michocana in Norristown but I wanted to give it a chance. It is exactly like I expected it to be. The food met the standard of an authentic style but the portions were not huge like I expect from Mexican restaurants. The price matched what they gave you and the service was good for how crowded it was. I think its a step in the right direction for people who have never tried an authentic style but it will not be my go-to Mexican place. Plus Norristown is close and has tons of authentic Mexican restaurants in such a small radius.
(3)
Nate P.

Your basic middle-range, Mexican restaurant chain. The menu features the Tex-mex standards, as well as some more traditional and out-of-the ordinary dishes. It's not the best Mexican you've ever had, but it's not the worst. The food can be somewhat hit or miss sometimes. For example, I've had their carnitas dinner, which was great, but their tacos al pastor were very grizzly. The refried beans are yawn-inducing, the charro beans are tastier. Generally though the food is good. If you're ordering margaritas, they offer an "organic" margarita for extra $$$, but it's worth it. The house ones are OK, but the "organic" ones are true margaritas (ie. agave syrup, lime juice, etc.) instead of your standard mass-market sour mix cocktail. Fun Fact: This particular location used to be a Macaroni Grill. They changed a bit of the paint and some of the wall hangings and bingo, faux-Tuscany turns into faux-Mexico!
(3)
Rod S.

Too damn loud. The music is so loud people have to shout to hear the others at their table. I'm here at lunch, and the place isn't crowded. There is no reason for this place to be this loud. I can't wait to get out of here!
(1)
Michelle N.

For once I actually agree with other reviewers. Usually when others write a bunch of good reviews on a place I think its played out or bland or over-hyped bullshit. I may be going soft in my old age, but I agree, this place is really good! Complimentary chips and salsa and our service was excellent. We were a large party - 12 of us - and our waiter was on point. Table side guacamole was delicious. I wanted to lick the crock clean with my index finger but I was trying to show some class (for once). And my burrito mex with steak was also really good and tasty with fresh ingredients. Perfect amount of pico de gallo, beef, cheese sauce, and sour cream. The burrito is not what we american slobs are used to...you can't pick it up...its more like a larger enchilada that you must eat with a knife and fork. I would definitely go back!
(4)
Joe C.

I've been to this big Mexican joint several times for lunch on weekends and always found it good but not great. I went for happy hour recently and saw some things that may lead to an upgrade depending on future experiences. Lunch on the weekend might not be a fair test for this place. They probably do much better during weekday lunch or dinner. When a place is more crowded, the kitchen is humming and ingredients are getting turned over and often results in fresher tasting food. During my recent happy hour visit, I had two very solid margaritas. If a Mexican place can't make a good margarita, what good are they? But my drinks were not overly sweet, not overly alcoholic (though they got the job done). Our group got a couple of nacho platters and that's where I was really impressed. The presentation was great and the flavors were clearly distinguishable. Not just a plate full of mush. One dish had shrimp which I would never have ordered on my own but I really liked it. I'll be back for a weekday lunch and see how it goes. I'm optimistic.
(3)
Amy A.

Whenever I have a Mexican craving I typically think of going to Plaza Azteca. They have great food at great prices, though their drinks are a bit pricey. They also have great entertainment throughout the week. Trivia on Tuesdays at 7:00pm, Karaoke on Thursday nights, and Salsa dancing Saturday nights from 11p-2a. I've gone there for many meals and also a few special occasions. They have a huge table in the back of the restaurant that is semi-private and can seat quite a few people. I went for a friend's birthday and although the table was large it still felt intimate and I didn't feel like I had to shout across the table to talk to someone. Oh so their food. It's great. I've had just about everything there with seafood in it. Their lobster enchilada's have large chunks of meat and I don't know if it's real or not, but it's delish. The cheesy sauce on top is creamy, flavorful, and I'm convinced is fat-free (wishful thinking). I've also had their table side guac, I like it extra spicy and we always gobble it right up. I've had a lot of good times at Plaza, from birthdays, Cinco de Mayo, happy hour, trivia, and karaoke. The serve is great, the entertainment is great. I highly suggest checking this place out if you have the opportunity to.
(4)
Nick A.

I love this place! Cold beer! The table side guacamole was great! Oh, the food? Well, it's Applebee's style Mexican. You'll eat it, if you're drunk. It's a good place to drink and have some chips. I cannot recommend it for a full meal.
(3)
Matt M.

Great place. Dependable and a nice treat for lunch when you want something different for lunch. Yes all mexican looks the same but it certainly doesnt taste the same. This place does it right.
(4)
Dustin M.

I think the overall experience here is excellent. Everything I have here, I've liked. I tend to stick to the classic Mexican dishes, but there's a chirzo and cheese dish that's great. The maragaritas are strong, but still good. Their Cinco de Mayo party always attracts a fun crowd. My only complaint is that it isn't open later
(5)
Russ B.

It is a chain but very good. Nice place, friendly staff and reasonable. The dinner combo plates are $10, kids meal is $5. We would definitely come back.
(4)
Jake C.

Nice happy hour drink specials but was disappointed with food overall. Fresh table side guacamole was delicious but even the spicy turned out to be relatively mild. The shrimp with cheese sauce appetizer was over cooked. The shrimp was hard and burnt. Not a dish I would recommend. The T-bone steak with potatoes was disappointing. The steak was ordered medium and was delivered medium but I could not find the fillet portion of the steak, plus was very fatty. My colleague ordered a new york strip steak that came delivered well done. Another college ordered fish that was way over cooked. Overall, not a place I would come back to.
(2)
Raequel S.

my friend and i were driving around on a Friday night looking for a place to kick back a few beers and have some good eats. We ended up in Plymouth Meeting and he suggested Plaza Azteca cause i'd never been there. i was skeptical and like most restaurants on a friday night it was crowded. we were really hungry and my friend was crazy about the place so we were like...what the hell, why not! there was a bit of a wait since the place was packed with people...after about 20 mins or so we got a booth and instantly got served chips and salsa (but no water until we asked) it took us a while to order cause there was so much i wanted to try! i like mexican food and this place is the real deal! the big surprise was the BIG ASS MUGS full of beer for regular draft prices...cheap draft prices compared to most bistros and bars! this thing was HUGE! i didnt even finish my Blue Moon draft... the food was quite good and the portions were great for the price..i was surprised at how cheap everything was for the size and quality, and while there were a few hiccups in service the food came out FAST! our server was nice and gracious and the atmosphere was enjoyable. the only reason im not giving them five stars was because whenever they had a birthday serenade they started it off with a firecracker or loud BANG which was disconcerting - this happened at three different times and was very upsetting since it sounded like someone set off a firearm inside...im sure the birthday parties enjoyed it but i didnt. i would definately go again! and again! and again! but not on my birthday!
(4)
Jennifer P.

Pretty cool restaurant with a nice Mexican atmosphere and decent food. Guacomole man comes around on a cart and makes your custom guac fresh! Menu offers a lot of different Mexican options and for the most part, they are all pretty good! I got a Margarita with my meal and the drink was super strong, but who knows, some people may like it that strong! Overall, this places is pretty good, and I'd go there again!
(4)
Nina S.

I love Mexican food and this place is pretty good but it's not above average so I'm giving it a very generous three stars. Some things I loved about this place but others I think they could have been a lot better. Table-side prepared guacamole was the highlight of my meal here! Order this with some margaritas to start off and you will be happy! The chips that are served with the guac are pretty good too. For my main dish I ordered the chicken and shrimp fajitas and they were tasty but not exactly what I was expecting. I ordered fajitas because it's a bit on the healthier side but they were very greasy! Instead of grilling the chicken with minimum oil they drowned it in something very oily. Looking past the grease the fajitas were tasty but def. not the best I've had. Service was friendly but a bit slow. My water was not refilled until I had to ask and that is just a big pet peeve of mine. I'll be back but prob. just for happy hour for margaritas and guacamole.
(3)
Maria S.

Plaza Azteca is a chain restaurant, but since I'd never dined in any of their locations, I decided to try it based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Yelp. Generally, the 71 Yelpers who came before me were on the mark. You can get a decent meal at a fair price, and the guacamole is excellent. Just be sure to ask them to omit the jalapeÃ±o peppers if you can't handle the heat. (I can, but some of my work colleagues complained the spice overpowered the dip. I respectfully disagree.) The complimentary chips and salsa are on par with just about any generic Mexican restaurant that caters to American palates. The salsa is thin, and a little watery, but it does have flavor, and whets the appetite for a cold beer or margarita on the rocks. I tried the other dip, which looks like a spicy ranch dressing, but I did not care for it. Instead, our table asked for the guacamole, prepared table side in a traditional molcajete. (Tips are welcomed.) There are some inventive seafood dishes on the menu, and my dining companions were pleased with their entrees. The Pescado Azteca is a beautiful dish of mahi-mahi with fresh shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, and roasted peppers in a white wine sauce. Portion sizes are large, and the shrimp fajitas platter could have easily served three, but my intrepid coworker finished it all by himself. Kudos! I opted for simpler fare, ordering the combination #1 - a beef taco, two chicken enchiladas, and beans. Both the taco and the enchiladas had good, fresh flavors, helped along by a generous pour of the salsa. Watch out for the service; it can be on the slow side. But the staff was apologetic, and I felt they genuinely cared about our overall dining experience. My only real complaint concerns the house margarita. Upgrade to a premium tequila if you're going that route; you'll be happy you did.
(3)
Cm M.

The food is very fair, at best. The 1st time I went was disappointing. Tried again last week ordering different dishes, same results. Guacamole and margaritas were good. Service was friendly.
(2)
Adam C.

At check in we were told 45 minutes. Took more like an hour during which it took me more than 15 minutes standing at the bar before the bartender acknowledged me and got us some drinks to help fill the time. Eventually we got seated. We requested the table side guacamole and it was fresh and good. My date, a vegan, ordered her specific needs and they were very good about accommodating her. I ordered a fajita straight off the menu and the meat was too dry and over cooked. Would probable not return but if I did I would only do so at a non peak hour.
(3)
Craig D.

Solid (3.5) Overall Food & Service OUR MENU: * Chips & Salsa = (3.5) good * Watar(tap) = (3.5) good * Tableside Guacamole = (5) Excellent!!! Very Fresh! * Prickly Pear Margarita = (4) very good * Tortilla Soup = (4) very good * Chile Rellenos = (3.5) good * Molcajete Azteca = (4) HUGE...Lot's of meat;-) * Churros = (3.5) good * Sopapillos = (4) very good
(4)
Sara P.

Love this location. Fresh delicious well priced food, great atmosphere, well priced tasty drinks are always present. Sometimes the service is slow. If they got there service in order, they would earn five stars from me. Do the table-side guacamole and fajitas- both wonderful.
(4)
Tom B.

The best Mexican food I found in the greater Philadelphia area in five years. Phila is not known for Mexican food, but this place does it right for a good price. Try Sunday nights, they have a Mariachi band that walks around playing live; my two year old loved this.
(4)
Matt H.

Big, cheap beers. Good mexican food. Try the shrimp tacos or the carne asada. Big portions. They also have a huge selection of tequilas at the bar. Dont miss their yearly Cinco de Mayo celebration.
(4)
Brian M.

Ok, I wasn't expecting much from this chain Mexican restaurant, but I have to say, even for chain Mexican it was not very good. Let's face it, I think most people come here for the bar more than the food. Everybody seems to have giant-sized martini glasses filled with bright, colorful liquids and glazed-over expressions. But I can't say the margarita I had was particularly good. It had that mixed in ginormous vats and had been sitting for days taste that one really doesn't want in a margarita. A margarita is supposed to be light, tangy and refreshing, not cloying and heavy and muddled. Nothing here is authentic Mexican. The food is really more Tex-Mex than Mexican (heavily sauced and cheesed), and overall it disappoints in flavor and quality. My advice? It's only a few more miles to Norristown where you can easily find fresher, better and more authentic Mexican food, but probably not giant martini glasses filled with bright, colorful liquids. Life is full of trade-offs. I'd rather have good food than some strange candy-sweet brightly colored bastardized fruity margarita. If you'd rather have some strange candy-sweet brightly colored bastardized fruity margarita, you found just the place at Plaza Azteca.
(2)
Ashley F.

Awesome food for a great price! Friends of ours took us here on a Saturday night and the placed was packed. Ambience is great here for a date or dinner with friends and family. After a half hour wait we got seated. I highly recommend the table side made guacamole because it's fresh and tasty. Chips and salsa to start for free and some strong but inexpensive drinks started the night off right. We were unfortunately served dinner right as the guacamole was being made and served but we nibbled at everything. Only downside was the place turns into a mini dance fiesta at 10 so we were forced out by the lights being turned low and the music turned up. Overall however, great American Mexican! Price for all 4 with drinks $80 without tip! Can't beat that!
(4)
Stephanie K.

I used to not like this place when I first moved to the area 3 years ago. It has gotten better over the years. The rice and beans that you get with most entrees are delicious. The price of the combos are really good deals and you get a lot of food. The table side guacamole is a good price and really tasty. Most other restaurants charge a lot more for their guacamole and it's not as good.
(4)
Dana C.

Wonderful customer service when dining in and take out! Delicious food and drinks for everyone!
(5)
Mary Z.

The food was overcooked and had no flavor and was salty the only good thing was the drinks and the severs they were all really nice thats the only way they stay in bussines
(4)
Owen S.

Plaza Azteca's food is hands down, without a doubt, some of the best I have ever tasted. From their salsa, to their cheese dip, to their enchilada sauces and beyond, the food is simply amazing. I have been eating here for years now and have never had anything less than outrageously good food! From the food, to the atmosphere, to the price and service, Plaza gets it all right. Though you won't find it on the menu anymore, I can't recommend their Yolandas enough. They are by far the best chicken enchiladas I have ever tasted. Mmmmmmmmm. Go to Plaza! Go now!
(5)
Seve' M.

I must have missed the fun times at this place that many other reviewers seem to have. Since I work right up the block in Blue Bell I was surprised I had never eaten here before but Friday night came and it was a birthday request so I went. It took 30 minutes on a slow Friday to seat 9 people, I've had to wait longer but I've also been seated quicker...middle of the road Server wasn't very talkative and couldn't go into to much detail, not sure if it was a language barrier or just a long day on her part, BUT we got everything we ordered and it was pretty prompt. Because she never brought me my water and missed a couple of side dishes I have to hit her with...mehh I've had better Prices were very reasonable and for a table of 9 she didn't even add on the gratuity...which coupled with a really small bill gets you 20%....Yay I'm a fan Thats how we get to a 3 star review people...I'll try and hit up the happy hour sometime and maybe update my review
(3)
Lan H.

After trying two other Mexican restaurants - La Cantina Feliz and Mad Mex - I can safely say that Plaza Azteca is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the suburbs by taste alone. The former two restaurants surpass Plaza Azteca in atmosphere (decor and music), and I highly recommend checking them both out, but the Plaza Azteca, in my mind, surpass both of them with their food. Ok, so I have never tried sizzling fajitas at either Mad Mex or La Cantina Feliz. On the contrary, I realized that I didn't like enchiladas, especially at Mad Mex. And the dish (tacos? please check my review on it to confirm this) that I had at La Cantina Feliz doesn't seem memorable to me anymore (except for their guac!). But, um, I was soooo glad to carry leftovers from my vallarta sizzling fajitas :P Oh was I in the mood for chorizo and yummy meats! And thank goodness Plaza Azteca satisfied my cravings! Carnivous moi? You betcha! How did I squeeze in appetizers AND fried ice cream? Lord knows. But hey, didn't I just prove that Plaza Azteca is a foodie's heaven? I hope I did :-)
(5)
Jeffrey W.

I'm not big on Mexican food ...but this place rocks! Big portions, yummy food, great service, guacamole fresh made at your table and 1/2 price happy hour drinks. Well worth it if you like Mexican.
(4)
Jessi S.

My husband and I went to Plaza Azteca for dinner early on a Saturday evening (5pm-ish.) The place was empty but filled up quickly as we ate. The chips and salsa that started the meal were very good and really made me look forward to the entrees. Unfortunately, in both our opinions, the entrees fell flat. They weren't bad just nothing that great either. I thought my taco was quite bland (I actually ended up pouring some leftover salsa on it to make it more palatable.) The quesadilla was good but soggy. The tostada was also underwhelming so I took just a few bites and left it on my plate. The food came rather quickly but I had to eat most of mine without anything to wash it down because our server had disappeared for about 15 minutes right as our entrees were being delivered by someone else. Overall, would we go back? Maybe, but we kept comparing it with Don Pablo's and nothing at Plaza Azteca was nearly as good. With construction underway for a Uncle Julio's across the street at the mall, we will likely give them a chance before returning to Plaza Azteca.
(3)
Brenda W.

Guac rules! Everything has always been tasty. And bonus, it's cheap! Get there before 7 for half-price head-sized margarita specials.
(5)
Natalie B.

My friends and I always seem to attract creepy men here, but whatever, we have delicious Mexican food and cocktails. I LOVE this place! The food is amazing. I've been here several times, and I've always loved whatever I ordered. The portions are huge, so there are always leftovers to enjoy later. Plus endless chips and salsa. The cocktails are awesome as well. It's always fun to order them with names like 'Berried Pleasure', 'Fuzzy Alligator', and 'Miami Vice' (my personal favorite). Definitely try their mojitos and jumbo margaritas. P.S. They have karaoke on Thursdays. Watch for the guy who sings the same song every week.
(5)
Jenny B.

Won't be coming back to this place... Ever! Let me start with the positive (why I rated 2 stars): the music is good, and the decoration is good. That's it. The food is bad. Bathrooms are nasty. Service is slow. I got fish tacos and couldn't eat them, they were bland and bad. My husband's food was obviously microwaved (melted cheese on top was hard as a rock). My daughter's "pizza" was a piece of what looked like half of a bagel with hardly any sauce or cheese on top. The salsa was bland, but not compared with the rest of the food. It wasn't expensive at all, but definitely not worth the money.
(2)
Adam H.

It is very rare that I only give 1 star to a restaurant that doesn't actually make me sick, but the combination of inedible food and bad service leaves me no choice. My burrito was was bland chicken covered in a grey, soupy cheese-like sauce. My rice was somehow spongey. My wife's juevos rancheros were way overcooked and salty as the ocean. Service was extremely slow. If you've ever had good food, you know that this wasn't it.
(1)
Amber M.

I've never been to Mexico but I have eaten in a handful of Mexican homes and I can say that Plaza Azteca has some of the best authentic Mexican cuisine I've ever had. Very hearty amounts of food, cheese on top of cheese, steaming hot when it's served. Very fresh and masterfully crafted. The service was also tops, especially if you speak Spanish! A friend of mine says the drinks are equally delicious, I wouldn't know b/c my face was in a plate the entire time. The chips and dip were even note-worthy. THe entrees were also all pretty inexpensive, they ranged from $9-11 (the higher amounts being seafood dishes). The burritos are delicious and the fajitas are likely to last long enough for leftovers. I was told by a neighboring patron the only menu item not worth the trouble is the steak, she says it was very tough but stick to chicken, fish or shrimp and carnitas (pork). Definitely a gem in Plymouth Mtg, who knew restaurants are serving real food anymore?!
(5)
Glen R.

Had the California fish tacos and Texas fajita tonight. It was awesome almost to much food. The service was good and the price was right. The only issue i have is that the nachos and salsa while you wait is so good i hardly have room for the main course. Gooooood deal!
(5)
Hilary P.

I was rather surprised to find out that this was part of a chain. This surprise was comical because I've actually BEEN to at least one of their other locations back in Virginia. I'm not a stranger to this phenomenon, as I once thought it was just a neat coincidence that every fondue restaurant I heard of was called The Melting Pot. Whoops. This is actually a 3.5 star review but I decided to err on the side of positivity. The atmosphere and sheer size of the restaurant (and menu) reminded me of my favorite Mexican places back in VA, where there are plenty of booths and birthdays are celebrated with tequila shots and a borrowed sombrero (then some flan). Service was peppy, and it was fun to watch the staff carry half a dozen plates of piping hot food on one arm. There was a mariachi band roaming around and I tried to avoid eye contact, so as not to get a serenade. It's happened before. You can never be too careful. My carnitas were outstanding, even without the usual half-cup of melted cheese I'm accustomed to seeing on my plate at such restaurants. I had leftovers that made two more meals. I lamely only got water, but I'd definitely be up for margaritas here in the future; their bartenders looked legit. If you're a cilantro fan, you'll love their red salsa. If not, then the creamy one might be more up your alley. All in all, another great recommendation from the Palm Pre Yelp app.
(4)
John P.

First time here with my girlfriend. I asked her where she wanted go. After several minutes of decision making she finally decided on some Mexican place in Plymouth meeting. I thought it was odd because there are 2 authentic Mexican joints by her place. So we go there and I found out why she picked this place. I don't know what it was but I liked this place right away. The guac was really good and the salsa and ranchero sauce was awesome. My main course was excellent, I'd recommend this place to anyone
(4)
Schuyler L.

Holy guacamole!!! Hilary P. found this gem on her phone as we were leaving IKEA. It was my first time at Azteca. and IKEA. and exactly what I needed!! We were seated immediately despite the fact there were zero parking spots in the lot. The food was top notch, hot tortilla chips and two dipping sauces on the table before ordering gave me a good feeling about Azteca. THEN, I noticed that this was where the local spanish speaking population goes for a nice meal! When the food came Hilary's was so tender I could have cut it with a spoon, it tasted like it had been cooked for days!! My chimichangas (two, shredded beef) were the perfect mix between mexican and deep fried tastiness. I'm not sure if less cheese makes it more authentic, but I would have been alright with more cheese. PLUS there was a live 5 piece mariachi band!! In case you were wondering what exactly Hilary bought from IKEA... it was a nightstand, she got pissed off at it so I'm going to end up putting it together...
(5)
Jane V.

So I've got mixed reviews for this place. Have only been here twice. Pros: Delicious margaritas. Decent wait staff and quick service really. My fish tacos were a-ok and I remember liking my chicken enchiladas. Cons: We ordered the freshly made guacamole the one time and they kind of forgot to come by so we skipped it all together. Now the second time I was here, my date ordered a steak burrito and it came with nothing but steak inside a wrap. Really? No rice, no beans, no tomatoes or lettuce or salsa. Blandest thing I've ever seen. I'd like to come here again because it always looks hoppin around cinco de mayo and I really want to like it, but I was a little embarrassed for my date's food last time I took him here.
(3)
J F.

Ate there on Sunday, shoulder time (3p) Kitchen was running a bit slow due to 2 large parties in the back. Chips and salsa tasted straight from the bag/jar. However our meals were a pleasant surprise. The fajitas were very good, nice sized portion that tasted on point with other Mexican joints. The Burrito San Jose was fantastic. Large enough for 2 people with the Chorizo adding a nice kick. I'd describe our server as indifferent, but our drinks stayed filled and our orders came out correct and hot so he got the job done.
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Jocelyn P.

Meh. The best review I can write came from our friends' 5 year old. "You all ordered the same thing!" Except, no. No we didn't. However our fajitas, enchiladas, and burrito all looked so generic that they were almost indistinguishable. Nothing tasted bad, but nothing stood out, either, and after waiting over an hour for a table for 5 while watching no fewer than 6 tables of 6 walk in the door and be seated before us, I'm less than impressed. Big margaritas and beers, edible food, decent prices, but nothing special. If Michoacana ever gets its liquor license back, I'll be surprised if I end up here ever again.
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Kara M.

When I'm in the suburbs I often find myself at Plaza. Its quick, cheap and I've never had a bad meal. Their lunch specials are great! for 6$s you get a portion that most places would cost your 12$+. I highly recommend Plaza if you're in the plymouth meeting/metroplex area and are looking for decent food at reasonable prices!
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Chris M.

If you were to take the genetic material from a Mexican chain restaurant and splice it with that of a taco cart, you would get Plaza Azteca. I know what you're thinking: a) I'm not sure if that is a good thing, and b) splicing genetic material does not sound appetizing. Well, in response, respectively: it is, and I know, sorry. Luckily, we are taking the best features of each breed here: the seating capacity and parking availability of a Chili's, along with the authenticity and pricing of a taco cart. I just cannot believe how cheap the food was - and the portions were huge. I got an oil drum full (give or take) of Dos Equis draft for $4; combination platters were $7.50; desserts averaged $4. Food was decent, and service was fine. The fried ice cream dessert, while structurally unsound, was impressive. I would definitely go back to Azteca for a low-key dinner.
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Tom R.

We had a great experience at Plaza Azteca. I had heard great things about this place from a friend and decided to take a trip with my girlfriend after work (so it was late afternoon when we went). The server was friendly and attentive. The menu was great, it had all your favorite mexican dishes (enchiladas, fajitas, chimichangas, burritos etc). The complimentary tortilla chips were addictive, as was the salsa they came with. We tried the taco salad to split and it was delicious. My entree was a texas fajita and it was excellent, the tortillas were warm and fresh and the steak was cooked just right. While we didn't get it, we saw our server at a nearby table preparing guacamole from scratch, it was very entertaining. The atmosphere and music were very nice. I loved the stone used in the walls, it had an authentic feel to it. Highly recommended!
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Jerry H.

This place rocks ! For the money you can't beat it. The lunch specials are quite a bargain & leave you very full. Best fajitas around anywhere around here as far as I'm concerned. For the limited amount of Mexican restaurants around for the price range it can't be beat. Also a big fan of the fajita burritos, yes the beans come with chess melted on top, if you don't like it, tell them, they will leave it off, they are very accommodating to special requests. Only beef I have is that they stopped putting the white salsa on the tables, now you have to ask for it...
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Kel M.

Food is great. The only problem is the service. Service is bad. They all should learn a thing or two about customer service, which is key. Going to a restaurant is all about the atmosphere, service and the experience. We want to be pampered and treated in a very professional way at the same time. This does not happen at this restaurant. I always make special requests when ordering my food (sauce on the side, flour tortillas, etc.), and they always (ALWAYS) get it wrong. I will still go there for my tacos and enchiladas (their chicken enchilada is the best), but I wish their customer service were better. Lastly, their dessert menu is not very good and the "tres leches" cake they offer there is one of the worst I've ever tried.
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Shawn R.

Mexican food that comes in larger portions at an affordable cost. I absolutely love this place. They serve up a sizable meal for you and the price is awesome. I devour their enchilada platter with chicken, steak, cheese and beef. The margaritas are delicious. I've only had one time where the experience was less than stellar and found myself waiting on the server to take my order and bring our food. Otherwise, the setting is nice and the selections are plentiful. Funny, slightly racist story behind this place. I was dating a girl whose father referred to this restaurant as the beaner. From then on out, I thought the restaurant was called that. After expressing the fact that "I love the beaner" while in the restaurant, he informed me that they might not like that reference. I thought the place was called that and never heard that racist term before. So, a couple of lessons were learned that night. Always check the name of a restaurant and best avoid racism.
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Colleen L.

I live in Center City, so I don't often venture out of the city for good eats. My brother was in town on business, staying at the Marriot across the street from this hidden gem. We met on a Friday night (it was packed), got a table pretty quickly right in front of the huge flat screen TV, which was syndicated in Spanish. Our waitress was authentic, attentive, and knowledgable. We got the tableside quacamole - do it, so delicious and fresh! I got the chicken and steak fajitas, which were HUGE, but oh so good! The flavor was amazing and I had plenty to take home! My brother got the chicken enchilada, which he loved as well, but he wasn't raving about. It looked rather "healthy" (lots of lettuce, tomatoes, etc), I think he wanted cheese, sauce, etc. I would definitely go back here....there was a lot on the menu that appealed to me and the atmosphere of the restaurant is great! Great service, great food, great company!
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Joann V.

Chips were stale. Salsa was good but the cream sauce that came with chips was odd. It was some strange mayo dip. Ordered a steak quesadilla. It came out looking odd. The steak strips were rubbery, tasted freezer burned, and like cardboard. The waiter sent back and apologized but it was too late. We paid the check and bounced and all I had was the stale chips and salsa.
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Daniel R.

I've been here a dozen or so times and this place has really grown on me. It ain't the Tex-Mex I get back home but it's the closest I've found anywhere around here. The food's tasty and the prices are great. Usually the biggest difference I find from a place like this in TX and a place here in PA is the flavor. Generally most places around here are just bland and lose all sense of authenticity but this place has a great blend of Americanizing the cuisine with the right amount of authenticity.
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Callan W.

This place has chain restaurant all over it, but I don't mind. Their food comes in big portions and their drinks are even bigger. I have been twice in the last week, so maybe that says something. Every one who has dined with me has felt like their food was good. I am not going to say this place has the best food ever, but it definitely comes through with a decent showing. The food comes out super fast and the staff is super friendly. I have had chicken tacos and chicken fajitas... They serve chips with salsa and a ranch sauce that made my boyfriend swoon...though I warn you not to eat gobs of it because that just can't be good for you. Their drinks are super cheap....so perhaps just get super drunk on cheap drinks and then order food....
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Maureen V.

I went here for the first time on Cinco de Mayo earlier this year and I was blown away by everything. A native Mexican friend of mine invited us there to celebrate the Americanized holiday. Anyway, the restaurant is very spacious and open, wasn't too loud given the fact that it was Cinco de Mayo, fun atmosphere (they had music and a bar outside in the parking lot that day), nice interior decor. Margaritas were on special and were pretty tasty and nice and strong! I got the mango one and it was delicious. Everyone else around us was getting them too. Onto the chips and salsa. They give you a small amount of salsa which is okay tasting (could have a little more heat) and a little bowl of ranch dressing with a bowl of warm, crispy corn tortilla chips. Overall pretty good. You MUST get the tableside-made guacamole as it's one of the best I've had in my life. Make sure you ask for extra jalapeno! ;) My friend recommended we get the fajita steak nachos. EXCELLENT decision. The meat was hot, super tender and flavorful and the melted cheese sauce on top was sort of like a mix between American cheese and cheez whiz (REALLY EFFING GOOD). The peppers and onions just added to the great flavor. My friend also ordered the table something I had never had called Queso Fundido. They brought out a piping hot metal plate (similar to what they serve fajitas on) with the same yummy bubbling cheese mixed with Chorizo. She also ordered corn and flour tortillas for us. You get the idea. WOW! By that time we had that, we were so full of margaritas, chips and salsa, guac, nachos and queso fundido that we didn't even bother ordering dinner!! I was back at Azteca for dinner in June and we decided to actually order dinner this time. Skipped the guac and nachos but ordered the queso fundido. They gave us a lot more meat this time! Then we each ordered one of the cheap combos (I think they were around $7 each) and were pretty disappointed. I got a burrito and an enchilada which I knew would be similar but these two were pretty identical. The same red salty sauce with Taco Bell mystery meat inside which was verrrry salty. I would stay away from the cheap combo menu and get something else... But overall great food, great drinks, great atmosphere!
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Michele H.

Came here for lunch a month ago. The chips and salsa's were tasty. The veggie tacos were just meh. The soda water is super bubbly good and I wish I could have taken mine to go - I know weird. The Handmade Margs were very tasty.
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Rich K.

1st time at Plaza azteca, First off Im not a real fan of Mexican food, but decided to try it out, on reccomendadion of a friend. The restauraunt wasn't crowded at all we were seated immediately, Our server was polite and prompt. brought us a basket of freshly fried up tortilla chips with salsa and some form of sour cream dip that was delicious. The menu covers several different tastes, there's a kids menu with items such as Pizza, chicken fingers etc... We ordered the cheese dip appetizer, which comes with more of the tortilla chips they brought us when we were seated. The Cheese was dip was delicious I mean DELICIOUS Salads we ordered were OK at best, as our server warned us they "arent big on salads" the salads were nothing more than greens and tomatoes with sour cream on it. I added some complimentary hotsauce to make it mre like a dressing, not bad though The portion sizes are good, they feed you, however the wait o na not so bsy night once we placed our order was a little excessive The Food: Fajitas- Hands down best I've ever had, the ony thing was I wished they came with more soft tortillas there was alot of leftovers. These were served with possibly the best refried beans I have ever tasted. I ate so much of it my family just about refused to get in the car with me to go home My Wife had the fajita salad, chicken on greens with sour cream kinda bland but not bad at all My daughter had the chicken and spinach entree, now she didn;t like it at all as it comes in a pretty strong sauce, along with being covered in cheese, I personally thought it was delicious. Now for my 4 yo we ordered the kids Pizza and french fries, this is where the meal hit a snag. Now I know you dont go to a mexican joint to order pizza, but it's a kids menu, I wasnt expecting gourmet, but this was pretty bad. The pizza was obviously frozen, the worst part is that it was freezer burnt or at lest it tasted that way The saving grace was the fries, fresh cut, delicious. throw in 2 sodas and a chocolate milk, not a bad meal for $55.00 I will go back again
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Colleen M.

I have eaten at this Plaza Azteca location a few times, most recently this past Saturday night. There is a large seating area in this restaurant with additional seating in the bar. There was a wait for a table so we sat in a booth at the bar instead. The restaurant was packed and servers were definitely busy. However, our server was still super friendly and attentive. The food took a little longer to come out but the service was so good we didn't care. Service is always good here and the waiters are genuinely nice. I got the Mexican skewers and my fiance got the shrimp fajitas. Both meals were good and big enough for leftovers. Even with drinks the meal was still very affordable. If you're looking for an affordable Mexican this place can't be beat. I would certainly come here before going to any of the places in the Plymouth Meeting Mall complex up the street.
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Benjamin W.

Maybe the best Mexican I've ever had. Both Amy's and my dish was amazing. The price was surprising low and the portions were just right. Chips and salsa were good and the guacamole was above average. The only downsides would be the margaritas were generic and the atmosphere was loud and less than intimate. It felt like we were eating in a warehouse. Also the service was slow and impersonal. I'd give the food 5 stars but the other things mentioned drag it down a star.
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Sarah M.

Generally, what you value most at a restaurant is the food. What you take away from the restaurant is a collection of factors (atmosphere, service, convenience, price, etc.), including the food! If I walked away and judged only the food- I'd give it FIVE stars! It was awesome. I shared the fajitas for 2 with my husband and it was tas-tey!! Food was served hot & promptly. It was more than enough for the 2 of us, and it was just as delicious for lunch the next day (although it would have been nice to have the bottomless chips & salsa at home...) Items like this one on the menu make me want to come back for more. We also had a dessert- the sopapillas. Also *delicioso*! Good way to treat yourself at the end of a long work week. Service- prompt, friendly, attentive, fun Prices- totally reasonable Menu- good variety Halloween decor- spot on! So given all these fantastic compliments, why wouldn't this place get 5 stars?! Something that I found extremely obnoxious about this place were all the birthdays. Don't get me wrong, I go crazy for birthdays- they are sacred and should be respected. ...but GEEZ, there must have been 7 or 8 groups celebrating birthdays- each one had this startlingly loud and sudden popping sound (like that of a champagne cork) that made me practically drop my fork each time. Cut that out, Plaza Azteca, and I'll give you the last star. ;)
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Monica M.

My husband and I were looking for a place to stop in Plymouth Meeting after picking up inlaws at the airport. We went this past Saturday and were surprised to see how crowded it was. Upon going into the restaurant it was standing room only, and initially we were told that the wait was going to be an hour and a half. After waiting only about 30 minutes, (yay!) we were seated and immediately given good tortilla chips and salsa -- however, it took about 5 minutes for the waitress to come to give us our drinks and even a bit longer to get drinks from the bar. We didn't order any appetizers, but the entrees were really good -I had the seafood enchiladas, in FIL ordered the Mexican hamburger and the MIL ordered the lobster enchiladas -- my husband ordered chicken enchiladas. Overall, the food was good -- it took about 30 minutes to come out... but then the wait began...... being almost 5 months pregnant I really wanted to try the fried ice cream, however, after we were done eating, it was like the waitress left and forgot about us. She arrived back about 30 minutes later with the dessert menu, but it was almost 9:45pm so I didn't even bother, fearful that I wouldnt get my dessert by 12 midnight... Overall, the experience was good - which is why I gave it 4 stars. The pro's were that the food was good, the chips and salsa were fresh and we noticed that there was a fresh guacamole station, which I would've liked to have tried. We liked the seafood which was fresh too, and we would definitely go back on a Saturday night as they seemed to have a high table turnover which helped us being seated quickly. The cons was definitely the waitstaff-- they seem to be limited in their understanding of the menu and tend to make you wait a long time - and from what I've heard the dessert is amazing, so I would like to try it one day without waiting all evening. Bottom line -- I'd reccommend it for authentic Mexican and good ingredients..and would go back :)
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Michael R.

I moved out to PA from LA so I have had some good Mexican food and maybe I am a bit jaded but this place did not have good Mexican food at all. I ordered a sampler plate that had a chili relleno, a taco and an enchilada on it; these three things are some of my favored foods. They all had the same ground salty meat in them and a canned red sauce poured over the top of the whole plate. If I had been blindfolded I could not have told you what the difference was between them all. It is amazing how three different foods can taste exactly the same. The consistency was mush and the flavor was somehow bland despite the obviously excessive amounts of salt and oil used. The only saving grace of this place was the beer specials and the karaoke on Thursday nights. They will get you happy with the booze probably so you can stomach the food.
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Wayne A.

Had dinner at Plaza Azteca last night with my wife and daughter. I had the combination #1, a ground beef taco with two enchilada. I upgraded to chicken enchiladas for about $0.50 more. The combo also came with spanish rice. My wife and daughter had a combination with a taco and bean burrito. They also ordered a cheese enchilada ala cart. Also ordered guacamole and a side of sour cream. The ground beef taco was ok. I've had much more flavorful tacos in CA, but this one was ok. When I go back, I think I'll ask for a chicken taco. The chicken enchiladas were very good. Came with a red sauce over them. Chicken was very flavorful and what I call a "do over", meaning I would do them again. The rice was excellent. Neither my wife nor my daughter cared for the cheese enchilada. It was more the kind of cheese than anything. I believe it was some sort of Mexican cheese. As mentioned in my profile, I am more adventurous. Being half Mexican, I actually liked the cheese enchilada. The guacamole was FANTASTIC! They actually make it table side with fresh ingredients, to your order. Onions, jalapenos, cilantro, salt, lime, and tomatoes. Very plentiful. Our mistake was we didn't order the guacamole right away. Order it when they bring the chips and salsa! All in all, we thought the food was good. Service was good. Nice atmosphere. The place was packed. Didn't have the margarita's, but they looked excellent and were flowing throughout the place, Well worth a try.
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Kristen C.

I like it here - love their table side guacamole! It's pretty casual, but they have pretty good food. Authentic, hmm not sure?
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Nick B.

Plaza Azteca: it's as if you can never do me any wrong. Everytime I come here, the food comes out piping hot and tastes SO good. Last night when I was here I got the Azteca Especial (two flautas, a tamale and nachos.) If you're like me, you'll definitely need a to-go box for your left overs. Service has mostly been 4 stars, though it can be hit or miss. I still have not had the tableside guacamole, but I'm sure that is going to happen in due time. Happy Hour is from 5-7pm, so catch some of the drink specials to go with your meal!
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Noell M.

Fiesta Time!!! What a fun place to go for a good meal at decent prices. The warm and cheerful atmosphere helps you leave all of your troubles at the door. The softness of the lighting, exposed wood beams, and earthy textured floor make you feel like you are comfortably sitting in a piazza in Mexico. My favorite two things about Plaza Azteca: the drinks, and the desserts......actually that is probably my favorite thing about most restaurants but that is another story. Anyway, I highly recommend the Bay Breeze and Watermelon Mojito. I know that these drinks are pretty standard but at the Plaza they have an extra zing and zest to them. There is a pleasant tartness to every sip but finishes off smoothly. The food is well made and always comes out piping hot. There are the old favorites on the menu: tacos, burritos, chimichangas and some interesting new kids on the block: fajita nachos, Mexican beef skewers, and enchiladas rancheras( my fave!). Dessert is mmmmmmmm! Fried Ice Cream, Cheesecake Chimichangas, and Dessert Churros are just a few desserts that they have implemented into the normal rotation. This place is good for vegetarians, groups, and kids. Head's up- Thursday night is karaoke night in the bar area...because there is no real partition the music and singing carries throughout the building.
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Paige L.

Finally! I'm from Texas and grew up eating in great Mexican restaurants and in the homes of my Mexican friends. Ever since I moved to Philadelphia I've been starving for some real Mexican food! Thankfully I've finally found a place to feed my cravings! Food was delicious, prices were totally reasonable, and although we had to wait for a table for a good while (but what can you expect really on a Saturday night?), the service was very fast. I love that the sodas are giant and don't cost $3 like at some places. I guess my only real complaint is that the chips could have been a little fresher, and the salsa was a tad hot for my liking- they should have a hot and mild option like the places back home do, instead of the weird white dip that is trying too hard to be something good. But all in all, I will definitely be coming here again!
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Megan M.

the price range here should only be one $. amigos, this place is dirt cheap! i have been to far crappier froo-froo messican joints in the city and have paid 2-3x more. margeritas are very generous & very filled with tequila for the low-low price of $5 at happy hour. $9 for the super big gulp size. gauc is made to order table side & delicious. the chicken enchiladas are delish. servers friendly & quick. is the enviroment cool or hip..no. is it aunthentic & a real taste of mexico...probably not. but when we're out shopping at target & lowes & petsmart...its our go to messican.
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Ryan M.

Great, authentic-as-you're-gonna-get around here, Mexican! I like the service; free chips and guacamole are amazing; and the seafood chimichangas are incredible. Margaritas are big, authentic, and strong! LIKE! Everyone I talk to loves this place. So do I. Don't mess it up! We want to come back on a monthly basis.... Forever.
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Nicole L.

A WARNING TO YOUR CUSTOMERS THAT ORDERING A BURRITO WAS THE EQUIVALENT OF ORDERING AN ENCHILADA WOULD BE NICE.... Basically, my husband and I both went here for lunch because we wanted a nice burrito that we can pick up and bite into (well balanced with rice, beans, sour cream, lettuce, etc.) and what I got was a slightly larger enchilada* that consisted of ground meat, a soggy tortilla wrap, and some cheese and dark pink sauce on the outside... no warning when ordering - they just brought it out and my husband and I both poked at ours and wondered, where's the burrito? Where's the sour cream? Lettuce? Tomatoes? SOMETHING?! The service was ok. Our server's English wasn't great, although communication was fine. When naming things off the menu, he preferred that we give him the section title and the number because he wasn't familiar with the names... oh... and of course, the lack of warning that their burrito is an enchilada. The portion sizes were decent, but due to the "meh" of the food**, there was more than enough leftovers. In terms of seasoning, everything was pretty bland and nothing stood out. However, there was this really flavorful (be careful, it's super spicy) bottle of green hot sauce on every table (made with habanero peppers) that had a great flavor (even if it makes your lips burn for a while afterward). If I were to go again, I think I'd try some other dish, but this place is definitely at the bottom of my list... I did appreciate the warm (obviously freshly made) chips and salsa that were brought to the table before we even ordered. The chips were light, crispy, and perfectly salted. ----------------------------- *The burrito served here was NOT the normal burrito that is the "most commonly served style" in the US en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buâ€¦ . What they served was a lesser known variation called the "Wet Burrito Style," which did not have any of the normal fillings associated with a burrito and is basically a large enchilada. The restaurant could have made a distinction between the US classic burrito and mush they gave me, but they did not do so (it doesn't have to be printed, a verbal description is good enough). ( en.wikipedia.or ... - "When served in a Mexican restaurant in the U.S., a melted cheese covered burrito is typically called a burrito suizo") ** I think someone described it as akin to dog food... I do not disagree.
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Tls K.

We were traveling through the area and stopped in late on a Thursday...Karaoke night! The warm chips were served with a spicy ranch dip and yummy salsa. We were pleased that they charged happy hour prices on Modello 30 minutes after happy hour ended. We shared the fajitas and enjoyed the meal. Servce was slow and so was the kitchen but the food was fabulous.
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Michael N.

Very good authentic mexican food. A good bar will beers served cold. Table-side guacamole is a highlight - they make it in front of you. Endless chips and salsa. Food is very good. Service could use a bit of work.
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Sharon P.

I'm not sure if calling Plaza Azteca is like the Applebee's of mexican food... I say this because their burritos come with a lot of melted cheese, which can dry up on your plate fast, and just sticks all around your mouth.. Or the "nacho cheese" can become overwhelming. Also, they are huuuuuuugeeeeee. Like a log of burrito. Might want to think about sharing for the petite ladies. Getting the bad things cleared, their chips and salsa is gooood. Well, they have the general restaurant-style salsa so that's whatever, but they also come with this white sauce................. I don't know what the heck it is, but the taste just makes me keep dipping and dipping... even if my food is out... dipping and dipping... I heard it's quite fattening though :T I would recommend getting the table-side? guacamole. A guy comes by and preps your guacamole in front of you, where you can also choose which ingredients you wish to have in your guac. I ask for freakin' everything! Sometimes, he can put too much lime, so be careful on that, or else your guac can taste too tangy. But nonetheless, really good! Even puts it in the traditional stone bowl. Their drinks and margaritas are like... Applebee's hahha. Sorry. It's just whatever. BUT! Some come in HUGE cups. So more the merrier ! The last time I went there, I had the shrimp quesadilla? Something like that. And honestly, there weren't that much shrimp in the quesadilla, while there were a massive amount of sauteed onions, which was overwhelming, I had to take them out.... Giving it a 3-star only because food feels like it takes forever, this ain't no authentic mexican restaurant so don't have too much criticism, and I might just come here only to have some guac and appetizer-ish foods and drinks to get tipsy LOL. But not horrible (: Good when hungry!
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Madeline B.

I have been eating mexican food since I was a baby. I'm from southern California and Mexican food is like what Italian food is to NYC. Living in Philly, I look for any opportunity to eat Mexican food and this place is a stone's throw from me. I literally eat Mexican food at least once a week and avoid this place like the plague. Until I ate here I didn't know food could be both bland, but salty enough bloat a chubby chick. The table side guac is the best item they have, the place was clean with a good atmosphere, but I won't even go there for a beer because drunken munchies and bad mexican food is tragedy I'm not ready face in life.
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Joe C.

I just got back from this place. Ate there with my cousin. Let me tell you something - the food was delicious. First they give you these quality (and free) tortilla chips. With the chips they give you TWO dipping sauces - salsa and this other creamy sauce which was terrific. So far so good. Then my main course comes. I got the Pescado Azteca - "mahi mahi steak with fresh shrimp, mushrooms, spinach, roasted peppers in a delicious wine sauce". Yeah, that about sums it up pretty well. The wine sauce was buttery and there was a mashed potato ball to the side, which I very much enjoyed combined with the sauce. I forget what my desert was called but it was beautifully prepared and presented and tasted awesome. Service was good. And they had a full band there - those guys can sing man. Wow. You know what our bill came to? You won't believe this. 31 smackers. On the check there were two beers, two entrees, and a dessert. You CAN'T do better than that. I was shocked.
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Amanda E.

I wanted to like this place, I really did. Atmosphere is nice, seemed like a great place for run of the mill chain restaurant Mexican, but it was awful. Table for 3 on a Monday night, 25 minute wait or sit in the bar. Choosing the bar was our first mistake. Waiter immediately asked to take our drink order when we sat down and then pretty much disappeared. Waited another 15 minutes to put in our food order and to actually get a drink. Waited at least 20 minutes for our food and never did see a waiter after that point. Tableside guacamole was fresh but completely tasteless. Enchiladas were okay but again, pretty tasteless. Entire meal took over 2 hours and was pretty terrible.
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Sara M.

The closest you will get to authentic Mexican in the area. Great beer specials. Service is hit-or-miss.
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S K.

Amazing for a chain ... Best Mexican so far found in the area (from TX). Table side Guac, chips, salsa, enchiladas, fish tacos & fajitas all delish. Large portions & decor has a very authentic feel. Margaritas are yummy too !
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Emily A.

I like this place. Mexican is easy to mess up and also easy to overprice; this place is neither. Simple combination plates are reasonably priced and the drinks are pretty darn good. It is a great place to meet friends and family because of it's central location. I am looking forward to going there again soon with some old High School chums.
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Patty M.

I love this place. the food is amazing, the drinks yummy and the prices are fairly cheap. Definitely have them make the guac for you at the table. It's fun to watch. My only complaint? it gets crowded superquick on Thursdays and weekends. When it first opened, you could just show up and get seated right away. I miss that.
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M M.

Surprisingly very good for a chain restaurant. I found this place featured in the magazine main line foods, looked it up on yelp, and decided to give it a try. Not enough parking, compared to the amount of seating they had available. We ordered the guacamole dip with the complimentary tortilla chips. Then we found ourselves ordering another dip. I was in heaven (maybe because I haven't had mexican food in a long time and i was craving guacamole.) I had the chicken enchilada. The saffron rice was very good. The sauce was delicious; I was tempted to lick it off the plate. The chicken wasn't dry, so they didn't mess that up. But the guacamole salad looked like after thought: iceberg lettuce, couple of diced tomatoes and a spoonful of guacamole. Portion size was HUGE. But i finished it. My boyfriend ordered the chicken/steak fajita and he couldn't finish it. So we took it home, and it tasted good when i re-heated it the next day. Good meal for a good price. I will definitely try this place again.
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tina c.

This is one of our go to restaurants! The food,drinks and service are always on point. You can not beat the prices. My favs: Fajita burritos, margaritas,table side guac and the white dipping sauce they give you with the chips....YUM!
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Zachary H.

Can you find better Mexican food in the area? Yes, but if you find a better deal I'll buy it for you (margaritas are on you). I would consider this place if I was looking to skip a night of cooking on a week day and wanted to go easy on the wallet. Is this a place for foodies on a Saturday night? Not at all, but not every place has to be. The decor: As it's been pointed out, this used to be home to the most unhealthy sit down chain in the country, Macaroni Grill. But like Lois said, somehow the minimal transition from Italian works. The food: First, major props to any place that serves Dos Equis Amber. Second, the chips and salsa almost ensure your entree will turn into your lunch the next day as we probably got three baskets worth. The food is all fairly safe and well-executed. Bottom line: The service is above average and with safe dishes and low prices, you don't have much to lose by checking this place out. I'll be back.
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Mark H.

Two words. Molcajete Azteca. Seriously great Mexican food for a fair price. I'm not crazy about the service, but the food. Oh. My. Goodness. I used to live just over the border from Sonora, Mexico. The food at Plaza Azteca is as good as the best Mexican places I have been to in Mexico. Worth going, and worth waiting for a table.
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Budd R.

I love this place. The food is alway so good and authentic! It's a huge space, which is always packed (that should tell you something). I can't even say try this or try that because its all so good. I've never been disapointed. They have huge draft beers for dirt cheap prices! Also, if you don't have cinco de mayo plans check them out. I went there last year and had a blast!
(5)
Richard. F.

Love it . Food drinks location & service.
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Caby B.

Maybe because I am from California and now live in Arizona I have become a Mexican Food snob but the food here was not all that great. I ordered something simple like a 2 taco plate. The biggest disappointment was that the beef was ground beef that seasoned as if I had made it myself at home with a packet of taco seasoning from the grocery store. When I go out to eat I expect the food not to taste like I made it. The atmosphere was nice and it was relatively clean but because of the food it is not a place I feel I will ever find myself at again.
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Max K.

Good thing about this place: price. Bad thing about this place: food. The prices are so low you could eat like a king and still have money to blow at IKEA or at the mall after or before you come here. The food really has no flavor. Mexican food is supposed to be spicy and flavorful. The food here lacks it all. I was saddened because I love Mexican food and thought this would be a great place to go for a happy hour after work. Alas, there is always Fat Daddy's
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Don H.

Hey Guys, I'm 76 and have a Venezuelan Foster daughter, a school teacher too, and she and I enjoy this restuarant so much. The atmosphere is great, food is tremendous, drinks too. GO THERE - YOU WILL ENJOY IT TOO. Let the rover do his thing with the Guacamole to your taste.
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Maura G.

come for the drinks, stay for the drinks. but leave before you decide to order food. i've been here twice now and both times the drinks have been excellent, but the food is lack luster to say the least. margaritas are great here (duh, mexican place, they should be). last time i had the prickly pear, which had great flavor, even though it was weak and i would have preferred more tequilla. the food...well, it's lame. tastes like it's a frozen tv dinner that you pop in the microwave for lunch at work. HOWEVER, the fresh-made quacamole was the exception. very good. the first time i was here, i got fish tacos. the last time i got spinach and chicken enchilladas. both times were nothing impressive. the tortillas on my enchilladas were very chewy. i managed to eat 1 and tore the stuffing out of the other 2 instead of choking on it. the rice is very salty, with no other flavor. there was some green sauce on top that was very thick and had almost no flavor-it added nothing to the dish but calories. some friends that i was with ordered fajitas, and their dished looked good. perhaps they would be the best bet if you want to eat here. stay away from dishes that are topped with sauces, or you will probably have the same experience as me. i'd come here for happy hour and the guac, but then i'd go home and make myself some awesome homemade enchilladas.
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Joss B.

I was in the mood for Mexican and love Cantina Feliz in Ft. Washington but was more in the mood for greasy American/Mexican. Came for lunch on Sunday. It was pretty quiet, a few tables, plenty of servers. We were seated quickly. We ordered, drinks came out (water and soda) and the app came quickly. It was a cheesy skillet with chicken that was very good. Then everything went downhill. My bf's burrito had no cheese and barely any chicken. It didn't have the sides described. My fajita salad was a disgrace. It was in a TINY LITTLE tortilla bowl. There was almost no lettuce and just burned steak and chicken--tiny little rock hard pieces. None of the cheese or sour cream it was described to have. It was clear they were out of a lot and trying to pass it off. The dressing comes out in a packet like you get at a gas station. I thought to myself, this must be a lunch special size. Nope! Almost $9. Could I complain to the waiter? No, because we never saw him again. Had to ask two people before we finally got the check. I will never be back. Had a terrible experience the first time I went, but they had just opened, so after reading all the good reviews, I thought I wanted to give them another chance. But after this experience, I think the other riviews were for another place! There are tons of Mexican places in Norristown, I think I'll stick with those. I uploaded a photo to show how small the salad was!
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Dani L.

Plaza Azteca never fails to put a smile on my face and keep it there for the remainder of the night. Probably the best Mexican food I've had, particularly the combination of fresh table-side guacamole and chicken fajitas. The Xango dessert (Mexican-style cheesecake pastry) is perfection if you can manage to save room for it. There is always lively Mexican music playing in the background, and a cheerful (and talented!) Mariachi band every other Sunday night. Not to be missed!
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Jane F.

As much as I try to stay away from chain restaurants - I gotta say, I was pretty impressed with PA. Located in Plymouth Mtg. it was really convenient off the Blue Rt. and good midway mtg. place for friends from K of P and North Wales. (6 of us) It didn't start off so great - the bartender wouldn't even acknowledge I was there, and even tho I was there before them - waited on 2 young men and then a couple young cuties beside me. OK, I'm not a sweet young thing by any stretch of the imagination, but this guy was downright rude. When he finally gave me a marguarita, a gin and tonic, and 2 shots of Patron (no, not all for me) it was all pretty good. I think the marguarita might have been made with fresh lime juice. For a "house" marguarita it was good. We were seated almost right away - and the waiter's good attitude made up for the bartender's lousy attitude. Food was all great - friends loved the fajitas, I had a tuna tostado appetizer, others had Chicken Quesadilla. The table side fresh guac was outstanding. The chips and salsa were also outstanding. Prices were excellent, I didn't think $9 was bad for a shot of Patron, and the food and a drink for everyone at the table came to about $25 per person which included a generous tip. I can't wait to go back. I'll just make sure I get a different bartender.
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Christine R.

i came here for my birthday. my parents raved how amazing it was! seriously mom and dad, we're mexican and you call this authentic?!!! i loved the decor. but the food was ehh. i would only come back if my parents forced me. but they were nice enough to keep my birthday cake refrigerated!
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Maria M.

The service was horrible and our server was rude. Our food came out in less than 5. Minutes. Not sure how they are running that operation, but if you are ordering an authentic Mexican meal, I would not expect it to be prepared in that little time. I celt as if our food was slapped together. This will be the last time I visit this restaurant.
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beth h.

LOVE it! My BF and I go here at least once every other week...best Mexican food in the area! Cannot think of a single bad thing about the place!
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Jennifer S.

Hate to do this, but the service has gone WAY down hill! Last two times we were in for dinner, the service has been intermiably slow. On top of that, last time we were there, my son's hamburger was definitely OFF. He complained about the texture, so I took a bite to check it out, and the meat tasted rotten. Sorry, what was once a semi-regular has been taken out of our rotation. There is absolutely no excuse for serving poorly stored meat, especially to a child.
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Tina C.

Great place and so inexpensive! Can't beat their prices espcially at the bar! Big margaritas, big beers for less than $6! Delicious drinks too. Their food is very good as well! Scallops enchilladas were to die for and so is their homemade guacamole. I highly reccomend this place! Good food, good drinks that wont hurt your wallet!
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Tony Q.

The atmosphere is nice here, tvs to watch the game if you are at the bar, music to make the atmosphere more authentic. The food is good, i have had much better Mexican food but Plaza Azteca isn't bad at all. For the price I would even crank up the rating on the food a notch. Staff is very friendly, the place is clean. It was busy and still not overwhelming. I sat at the bar but to be honest it appeared most people were being sat fairly quick. Food = B- to B; Atmosphere = A-; Staff = A; price A+
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Crystal M.

We eat here often and won't stop soon. From the a la carte items to the bigger entrees, I have never disliked anything I ordered here. Trivia on Tuesday nights are a big perk, too!
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Chris K.

Really crowded on a Saturday night but the food was so good hubby and I went back mid-week for a date night. Nice looking place, very clean.
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I.E. C.

The decor of this place is excellent, but that's all it has going for it. I will say that the drinks did look good, but I didn't feel like having one for lunch. I had the tacos carne asada here and the fried ice cream. The carne asada was absolutely flavorless and it was obvious that it was not sauteed in anything before it was roasted. I kind of felt ripped off that they were 9.75 and then when I asked for cheese they charged me an extra 2 dollars. The fried ice cream was just ok, nothing too special. Anyway, I would probably return, but only to try some of their drinks.
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Camille A.

Enjoyed this Mexican restaurant. California tilapia fish tacos were just right for me along with a side of pica de gallja. Side table fresh made guacamole was scrumptious. Never tasted better....well worth getting! YUM! Desserts were well made and enjoyed by all at the table-fried ice cream was a large portion-glad we shared it.
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RB B.

Food has become sloppy and the flavors, homogenous. Everything tastes the same. Every time we eat here, my husband I get lightheaded. MSG? Last time I was there I wanted to know the difference between a chalupa and a tostada. The waitress told me one came with guacamole and one didn't. I ordered the one which included guacamole. It came out without it. When I told the waitress, she went back into the kitchen. She came back empty handed and said they changed the toppings on that item and neither of them came with guacamole. Then she said I could order a side of guac if I wanted to. Ummm, if it was her error of telling me that an item included something and I order it under that assumption, should I have to pay for that element of the dish? I guess my search for good greasy spoon Mexican continues.
(1)
Allison Q.

My favorite hangover restaurant. Nothing beats their chicken nachos and guacamole on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Plus its super cost effective, those two appetizers are enough to feed three people as their entire meal for a little over 10 bucks.
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jerry s.

Above average for Mexican food. Decent atmosphere and service and the sons are always happy with their food. Plenty of chips and good salsa.
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Sean R.

Slow service at night. Sadly one of the only night spots in Plymouth Meeting. Inefficient bar management. Shame since the food and music is great
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Andy S.

4 stars for the salsa and white dip they serve with their tortilla chips. Have made the drive to get a side of salsa several times. Happy hours are real happy hours...drink prices overall are worth the trip. I usually stick with the huevos rancheros.
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Kevin H.

This place is amazing. They have a large menu and its some of the best authentic Mexican food you can get around the area. The free salsa and chips are great. There is this other sauce they give you but I can't quite figure out what it is. Price is very reasonable, and it never gets too crowded.
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Caveat Venditor I.

I like the idea of table side guacamole, it was pretty tasty too. They have the best mojitos I've ever had! Otherwise, I wasn't impressed with the food or service. One of these days when I'm looking for something to do, I'll probably go back for more mojitos and chips.
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Tom G.

Very pleasantly surprised. In a nutshell: Portions huge, price low, drinks large, service good, atmosphere appropriate. Took the two kids, one hated Mexican. She ended saying she liked the place so that alone should indicate that things were done right. Chips & salsa were served immediately, drink orders a few seconds later. The ranch salsa jolted me - I expected a soothe 'cooling' but it had a little kick to it. The margarita was potent and deep. I dared not order a second. Alex and I had the Chimichanga, Elizabeth had the tacos. Nothing exciting, they were as we expected. Well, a little hotter & bigger than we'd have suspected. (We should have guessed from the burly waiter-boyz with their flame-proof sliver gloves on one hand. Practical things, not a tribute to MJ.) Waitress was moderately attentive, got us refills, etc., but didn't otherwise hound us. Had the fried ice cream desert - it easily served three, we couldn't even finish it. Will definitely be coming back, the family next to us had the fajitas and those things were sizzling and hissing at me - I most surely will come back to punish them! (The food, not the family.)
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H M.

I absolutely love this place! The food is decently priced and best of all it is authentic! Ever since we had our baby we are all about kid friendly places and I have to say this one is very kid friendly. They make fresh gauc in front of you! The lunch prices are cheap and the portion you get are dinner portions!! A must try!
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Laura D.

I live fairly close to Plaza Azteca and it has become a frequent trip for us (2 x per month). The food is excellent and as others mentioned the chips and salsa are great. We were there recently when there was live music which was very nice. It is like a little trip to Mexico for me as the food, atmosphere and servers make it feel that way. I highly recommend and hope that this business does well here as the former business in this location (Macaroni Grill) seemed to not get a lot of traffic. The drinks are also great and the prices for everything is so reasonable.
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David U.

Everything I had here was freakin' great. The fajita nachos were probably the best nachos I ever had in my life. I got the carnitas as my entree and it was spectacular, soft meat and well seasoned. Also you can't come here without getting a large Texas margarita. For 3 people, multiple drinks, appetizers and entrees our bill came out to only $100! Amazing value.
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Joshua R.

It's hard not to like this place. The food is tasty and filling and served in LARGE portions. So is the beer. But the best part is the price. I went in a group of three and with drinks our bill was around $35. We will definitely be returning.
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Larry M.

went there for dinner. The service was horrible and the manager was worse. It was my daughters birthday and they ruined it. The food was along the line with Taco Bell.
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Jim C.

Very Good but not great Mexican food. Large menu so there's sure to be something you like. Portions are generally huge. Add on the free chips and salsa and you're sure to be stuffed by the end. It's a large place so there's rarely a wait and the service is always attentive.
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brad b.

Horrible food. Seems like reheated food in a microwave. Service was horrible and slow and it wasn't even busy at the time. Only thing good about this place was the music playing and the tableside guac was pretty cool. Maybe gringos who don't know true Mexican will enjoy but anyone else should visit the taquerias a few miles down the road in norristown
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Manny C.

I like this place a lot and I'm thrilled that I found it by accident while driving down Plymouth Road, thanks to the large sign out front. It's isolated off two major highways and is very quick to get to from where I live. The thick-wooden booths are padded and spacious, decor is standard mexican flair, the lighting is mood-enhancing medium-dark, and waitress service is met with smiles and frequent refills. Then there is the food. In my area there are so few truly authentic Mexican restaurants but I'm sure if there were more, Plaza Azteca would beat all of them. The food is pretty awesome. I have been craving and salivating the 5 enchilada plate and yet the menu is huge and I want to sample so many other things. I guess I'll gladly have to keep going back. No problemmo senorita!!
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Mark A.

Been here three times. First time, one star. I ate something that made a 7-11 Eleven Galupo taste like the freshest food from Mexico City. Second time, three stars. Good, not great combination plate. A few days ago....five stars!! Everything was fresh and tasty and the "small" margarita was ample and delicious. So the three average out to three stars, but the trend is very promising. Plus, the food comes out lightning quick, which helps when you have a three year old lobbing chips over the partition to unsuspecting diners. It's a chain, but don't let that dissuade you. It feels authentic, and the prices are fair.
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Jennifer A.

Went here after seeing a movie nearby, and chose it based on all of the positive yelp reviews. Yelp reviewers, as always, didn't let us down! The food was great - huge portions! My friends were debating getting Fajitas for 2, and they were glad they only ordered the individual size - it was enough for at least 2 (or more!). The burritos and enchiladas were also great, and big as well. Enough for a decent amount of leftovers. And the prices were reasonable. None of our meals were more than $10 (I don't think), and the individual Margaritas were about $6.75 or so. If I'm back in the area, this will definitely be on my list of restaurants to go back to.
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Brian H.

The best Mexican place to eat in the Delaware Valley! The customer service is great. The staff actually greet you and say goodbye when you leave. The bartenders are nice guys. I have no complaints about this place. I've never had a bad meal there yet. I always make it a point to try something different on the menu. I do have one issue. On Cinco De Mayo, the manager was jsut walking around instead of helping out. The place was mobbed and they could've used the help. I thought he looked confused and overwhelmed.
(5)
Lauren P.

Decent place. I was a bit put off that the same chicken/beef was in everything I ordered (from the Nachos to the Enchiladas to the quesadillas, all the same flavor/recipe chicken) but it was quite reasonably priced and wound up being a nice quick meal that tasted good. It was repetitive, but yummy. Our server was a doll, and my boyfriend dug the 2 dollar draft prices! All in all, a nice place.
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Carla G.

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Nick S.

Great food that is very inexpensive. Great prices on drinks too. $5.25 for a 32 oz beer on a Friday night (any time I believe). I am fairly certain they have coors lite on tap (which I have noticed is hard to find) so this bumps them from a 4 to 5. I encourage everyone to give this place a try. To recap, great food, cheap, and amazing drink deals.
(5)
Hungry M.

Love love love. Fajitas for two and margaritas!
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Philip L.

Chainlet (believe this is the only location in the Philly area) that actually does a decent job with the Mexican staples. Would I go here regularly if it were in the Southwest? Hell no, but there isn't much to complain about here. Prices are probably a tad lower than it's closest competition (On the Border--which does rate 3 stars in this part of the country). Portions are generous and nothing seems too bland or Americanized. Just don't get what's with the salad dressing served in addition to salsa. Also managed to score free queso on tonight's visit.
(4)
Manoj K.

Love this place! Great food, specially table side guacamole!
(4)
Lalin T.

The food is great, I would say California quality ! the place is nice and the lighting is good. as a foodie I am only worried about the food most of the time food is great . The fajitas was good and enchilada pabalona ( chocolate +Chile enchilada) was very nice
(5)
Maria K.

I want to thank the yelp community for leading me to this place on a recent business trip. I was in KOP for a weeklong training class and ventured to nearby Plymouth Meeting for some shopping. I decided to search for a restaurant nearby so as not to have to backtrack until I was ready to return to the hotel. The GPS was a bit wonky and insisted I make an illegal turn on the turnpike access ramp, but luckily I persisted and found this place after all. I wasn't crazy about dining alone but was too hungry to wait for takeout and the drive back to KOP. I had my nook to keep me company and it was worth the awkwardness of dining alone! I had a frozen margarita that was nice and strong and the chips and salsa and dip were fantastic! Then came the carne asada which was a steal both in price and amount of food. Luckily my hotel had a mini fridge and microwave so my leftovers were enough for a second meal the next day! My tummy was so happy! I didn't allow myself any repeats during this trip but I almost wish I broke my own rule, it was that good! Later, I had to walk a couple of laps in the parking lot in the cool crisp night air to make sure make sure I was okay to drive back after that dangerous margarita! Well that and loosening the button on my pants helped a great deal. I will be seeking this place out again if ever in the area.
(5)
K S.

Yum yum yum! It's hard to get good mex in the Northeast, but this place is pretty damn good! Consistently good food, service, atmosphere, etc. It's one of our regular favorites. Bonus - they have a good kids menu with non-mexican food (i.e. mac & cheese, hot dogs), so it's a great family place too.
(5)
lindsay f.

Some friends and I tried this place out last night (karaoke night) and I can't remember the last time I experienced such sub-par service. Our waiter took Forever to take out order, never checked back on our food or drinks and then brought the check and didn't return to take it for at least 30 minutes. When my friend tried to take it up and cash out at the register, our waiter was there and when my friend asked him if we could cash out, he said no. He also told us that the drinks we ordered were on special, but then charged us full price ($9!) and was unable to fix it.The place wasn't that busy, so I don't think there is an excuse for the crappy service. The food was ok, but nothing to rave about. I had tacos that were fine, but my friend who got a combo got three different things all covered in the same indistinguishable sauce and filled with the same beef. Overall, Karaoke was fun, with a good song selection, but I would never go back for dinner!
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James G.

We were driving past one day and decided to check out Plaza Azteca and we were more than pleasantly surprised. We walked in to a very clean and spacious restaurant and bar area with lots of wait staff eager to help us. They start you off with tortilla chips and dips and I'm not sure how they make the white dip they have but everyone should try it once! The food has been delicious each time but be warned that the portions are very generous; each time we have gone there has been enough left over for a full lunch the next day! I think I have only had one dish there that wasn't a favorite but even that was good. I need to visit Plaza Azteca for happy hour one day. The beers are very cheap and if you order the large mug it is a great deal! They have karaoke one of the nights but we haven't been able to attend it yet. Compared to the other Mexican restaurants in the area which are either fast food or overpriced this is a great balance between the two. Great prices for good food with a very friendly staff. Definitely worth checking out when you next have a craving for Mexican food.
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Aldwin R.

My wife and I ate there last night. Service was good and quick. We had the fajita for 2 which was enough for at least 4. The food was very good and served piping hot. We will be going back again.
(4)
Lois R.

Just discovered this place two weeks ago, and have already returned once. The food is good, prices and service are excellent. Decor is interesting - the building was formerly a Macaroni Grill and I think all that was changed was what's hanging on the walls, but it felt right. My husband and I argued over whether this is traditional Tex-Mex (I grew up in San Antonio) and agreed to disagree. The combination platters are created like you would get in Texas, but the tamale was definitely NOT my style, and they tended to cover things with salad, which I have found in a lot of the Mexican places in Norristown, but not what I grew up with. I really like the chicken that they use for the base of a lot of dishes, having discovered this on our first visit when I had the Azteca Especial, because it let me try a lot of things, and came with plenty of food in case I didn't like one of the dishes. I like the beans and the guacamole, although both are a little creamier than I am used to. We will definitely go back to this place.
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Bethany D.

Drink LOTS of water! There was so much salt on the food it was hard to taste much else- and the fact that they melted AMERICAN CHEESE on everything didn't help. For an appetizer we had the Queso Fondito. A skillet with melted American cheese and some sausage. I asked the waitress about the Pollo Azteca. I asked her what kind of cheese was in the sauce. After leaning over my shoulder to read the menu, she told me that they only use American cheese. Awesome. American cheese at a Mexican restaurant. I had the #15 combo- chicken quesadilla, beef taco, beef tostada. My chicken quesadilla was greasy and filled with chicken and American cheese. My crispy taco had salad on top- lettuce, cabbage, and carrots. Carrots on a taco? It was also topped with American cheese. The tostada was a flat crispy taco with beef and... you guessed it- American cheese. My lips tingled for the rest of the night due to the excessive salt in take. The table side guacamole was a neat idea. Until I saw the girl put an entire tablespoon of salt into the what, two serving bowl? I ordered a Miami Vice to drink. It's supposed to be a strawberry daiquiri and Pina Colada mix. It tasted like ice. There was no flavor. On the good side, my kids enjoyed their Kraft macaroni and cheese- although the waitress initially brought out cheese quesadillas (that we did not order- which she then asked if we wanted to take home and charged us for). We were going to order dessert, but after we were finished the waitress took 15 minutes to come back with our check... so we stopped at the local ice cream shop afterward instead. I would absolutely not recommend this place to anyone. The service, food, and drinks were all terrible. Except for the Kraft macaroni and cheese.
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RONALD R.

the wife and i had lunch here today and it was great. food was very good clean and real nice inside and soon as your are seated they give you chips and two dips and boy were they some good chips and dips for Free had the taco salad and it was real good and alot of it. wife had tacos and burritos and she said yummy yumm all for $20.00 good cheap eats . i drive past this place every day going to work and always wanted to try this .glad we did because we will be back .check it out if you like Mexican food sometime. have fun and keep stuffing .
(5)
S C.

This is my new favorite mexican restaurant in the area! The food was great, the service was good, the price is affordable, and the portions were huge. We ordered the Carnitas and Steak and they were delicious! I highly recommend them.
(5)
Franco X.

Best thing about the place no attitude from some angry gringo behind the bar or some 17/18 yr old server. Service very friendly. Next best thing low draft beer prices and big drinks. Fast service, food ok and pricing is good for the food that you do get. A little more flavor and the place could be another star.
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Samantha M.

The old Macaroni Grill should have stayed because this is not authentic Mexican food at all. Not even a good Americanized version. Met a friend there for lunch today. Only thing that was good was the server. Margaritas were so so - tasted like they used a powder mix. My shrimp chimichanga was small & flavorless. Sides were slopped on the dish so very messy presentation. My dining friend ordered a combo dish #20 (burrito, taco, chile rellenos). The chile rellanos tasted like it had been frozen and then thawed - 'twasn't even warm when served and again food just slopped on plate. With so many other good mexican places close by even if a little bit more expensive - can't say we'll be back.
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Linda M.

The food was nothing great, fairly typical for a chain type of mexican restaurant. They come by with rolling carts and make fresh guacamole table-side, which I thought was a nice touch. Ordered a top shelf margarita, which came out in a way over-sized margarita glass which of course was another good thing for me. Atmosphere was low key and nobody rushes you along.
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Richard F.

Best mexican place in Plymouth meeting. Authentic Mexican dishes. Great price, from $7-15.
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John G.

This is a good place to grab a few drinks after work or to watch a game with a buddy. They have a huge restaurant too. The food is below average but extremely cheap. Average entree price is $7-10. If you're looking for great Mexican food, go elsewhere.
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Kristin H.

AMAZING food for good prices!! LOVE their chicken enchiladas!
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Julie M.

update. still my favorite mexican restaurant in the area. my bf is from texas and he agrees. i assume he knows his tex mex. haha. go now! cheap, awesome selection, great drinks :)
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Mark M.

Great place for good mexican at a reasonable price and a good atmosphere. Every time I go the place is more crowded. Part of me is glad to see them doing well so they don't close down, the other part of me doesn't like waiting for a table.
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Tesh S.

One of the best mexican restaurants in the Philadelphia area....Everything we had there was good....loved the salsa and ranch sauce that they start you out with (ask for some hot salsa and they bring out a really good spicy green one too) .....the fresh made to order guac (w extra jalepenos of course) , the shrimp appetizer, pollo sonara and chile rellenos were all excellent....I'm a big fan of cheese enchiladas and they def have some of the best in the metro area....have yet to try the fried ice cream mmmm
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P T.

The food was average Mexican food. Nothing special. I ordered the fajitas and they do give a lot of meat. There's no way you can fit all of it in 3 tortillas no matter how hard you try. The sopapillas were a little much. I like mine with just powered sugar and a side of honey but theirs are smothered in raspberry and chocolate sauce which was too much for me but that's just my preference. I mean they do serve their food on "upscale" plates (for not an upscale place)....so maybe they were trying to updo a simple desert. The mariachi band was cool at first but then it got annoying when they started to walk around and play it right next to you. I couldn't hear or talk to my date and it gave me a migraine. Families and their kids seemed to love it but I hated it. The server was TERRIBLE. I won't mention her name but our drinks were empty and she didn't refill it AT ALL. We made it all the way to desert without drinks. I tried to get her attention but she would disappear. We were so thirsty we had to ask for some drinks to go. She took forever to get our order and forever for our food to come out. I don't know about the other servers but the service we got was terrible.
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Tom M.

Went there with a couple of friends who had been there a week earlier. They raved about the food and the low prices and wanted to return to see the mariachi band. The service was great. We were seated immediately the food came out fresh and fast. Even when it started to get crowded they made no rush to get us out.
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J M.

The food, service and margaritas are worth the visit. And to top it off the pricing is reasonable. For example, try some of the other local mexican sit downs in the area and you may end of paying some ridiculous amount for a margarita that is the same in taste and size. Give this place a try and it could easily end up being your favorite Mexican hang out.
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Jand J.

We love this place! GREAT service, very very good food (nothing inventive... the basics... but good!) and lots of fun. If you love hot salsa, ask your server for the green salsa when s/he brings your chips and salsa... yowsa!~ I think the most expensive meal is something like $10 and it's a huge combo meal (usually meaning, I have lunch the next day too!)
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Address : 351 Plymouth Rd
Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462
Phone (610) 940-3906
Website https://www.plazaazteca.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
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 : No

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Mexican Cuisine

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.

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Plaza Azteca

351 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462

Plaza Azteca Menu

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