El Azteca

In Short – The only things remotely Mexican about this popular spot are its Corona beer posters and its Nortena polkas. During the warmer months, this cantina becomes a roaring party courtesy of its substantial front patio. Fast, friendly and consistent, El Azteca pumps out all the enchiladas, chalupas and burritos you'd expect. Stick to the bulletproof Americanized favorites, including the combination dinner with its hard-shell taco, cumin-laced ground beef enchilada and molten chile relleno.

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What to Drink:: A mandatory rite of spring for intowners, frozen margaritas somehow taste better when consumed a few short yards from busy Ponce. In addition to a single glass, you can get margaritas in several varieties from in 12oz size to 60 oz.
What to Eat:: Try entrees from the Chef's Best category, like fish tacos or the variety of fajitas; all are served with a soup and salad.
The Extras:: Sign up online for the El Azteca Azpress email list to be notified of special events, promos and e-coupons for restaurant discounts.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“It hasthe best margaritas, a friendly staff, and a good laid back atmosphere.” “The decor isn't much inside, but on a spring evening the patio is great.” “It had a nice atmosphere too and me and my wife had a good time.” “Although my friends and I enjoyed ourselves in the begining, and we enjoyed the atmosphere, the food was overcooked.” “The atmosphere is fun and light, inside or out.” “My friends and I love the food there, and the people we inevitably meet due to the great atmosphere.” “From the outdoor patio, plenty of parking and a huge menu selection!” “enjoyed the dinner and atmosphere.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Nothing stands out, but it's cheap-and-cheerful--a good place for a beer and maybe a b.”
food quality	89.65999603271484% positive	“Try the soup if you want something light, and the tostados are quite good too, I am not really a salad guy, but the tostados are how I do salad!” “Although my friends and I enjoyed ourselves in the begining, and we enjoyed the atmosphere, the food was overcooked.” “El Azteca can always be counted on for a good Mexican meal.” “The staff is very attentive and the food comes out quickly and hot.” “had went here for a freinds birthday, and was excited, I love Mexican food of any kind.” “had hope since it looked like a dump the food would be good but no...The eye rolling waitress could not have been any more put out.” “When I moved to Atlanta everyone told me a great place for Mexican food and a relaxed place is El Azteca on Ponce De Leon.” “El Azteca is by far the best Mexican food in Atlanta.” “Great food, I have issues coming up with enough words to properly praise the food quality.” “The chicken fajitas are shockingly bad.” “had the Texas Fajitas which were phenomenal, my wife had a chimichanga, and the kids were happy with chicken burritos as well as a cheese dip.” “Second it was packed with scrumptious shrimp, tender steak, and perfectly seasoned chicken.” “So in conclusion If you want poor service and bad food and possibly a fight with the staff go visit this place!” “love the fajitas and I recently tried the Cancun Special: shrimp cooked in spicy pico de gallo on a bed of rice.” “some of my favorites: Fajitas, (all of them, steak, chicken, and shrimp) Tostagucs, Chile Rellenos, Burritos (they are a meal in itself) And the tacos are terrific too.” “What I loved about this place is everyone makes you feel welcome, the food is great and even the owner stopped by to ask how everything was!” “bad food bad service” “Great food cheap prices” “This place is perfect for comfort food.” “Someone we went with had food allergies and the waiter was so accommodating to help out to make sure everything was prepared to our specific requests.” “They have some of the best Mexican food in Atlanta area.” “Consistently good food and service.” “have yet to try the food here, but they have the BEST margaritas in Atlanta.” “My friends and I love the food there, and the people we inevitably meet due to the great atmosphere.” “the food was excellent and felt really authentic.” “My personal favorite is the chicken enchiladas, but everything is very tasty.” “The copious amount of margaritas being served explains the decent food rankings.” “The outdoor patio is great for when the weather is nice, and the inside has a laid back feel to it that is authentic and welcoming.” “The portions are huge, the food is hot, fresh and made to order.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“From the outdoor patio, plenty of parking and a huge menu selection!”
overall	100.0% positive	“When I moved to Atlanta everyone told me a great place for Mexican food and a relaxed place is El Azteca on Ponce De Leon.” “Nothing stands out, but it's cheap-and-cheerful--a good place for a beer and maybe a b.” “The restaurant really cares about their customers and truly is a great place that I will keep going back to and planning get-togethers at!”
service	76.66999816894531% positive	“had hope since it looked like a dump the food would be good but no...The eye rolling waitress could not have been any more put out.” “My friends and I love the food there, and the people we inevitably meet due to the great atmosphere.” “Consistently good food and service.” “The staff is very attentive and the food comes out quickly and hot.” “The serving staff is very friendly.” “Everyone is super friendly.” “The service was good and prices cheap.” “So in conclusion If you want poor service and bad food and possibly a fight with the staff go visit this place!” “The service is great and they let you enjoy yourself (not rush you) and have a great time.” “bad food bad service” “Someone we went with had food allergies and the waiter was so accommodating to help out to make sure everything was prepared to our specific requests.” “The service sucks but the margaritas are fantastic!” “The problem the rude patrons downstairs blocking the exit.” “The service is excellent and the staff is incredibly friendly.” “It hasthe best margaritas, a friendly staff, and a good laid back atmosphere.”
value	100.0% positive	“From the outdoor patio, plenty of parking and a huge menu selection!” “The portions are huge and are such a great value!” “Nothing stands out, but it's cheap-and-cheerful--a good place for a beer and maybe a b.” “Great food cheap prices” “Im happy it was a huge portion because i needed something that would soak up all the alcohol.” “The service was good and prices cheap.” “The portions are huge, the food is hot, fresh and made to order.” “Also another huge plus.”

08/23/11

Poor Customer Service, Deceptive business practices!!

by DSLL

use the coupon because we did not have a paper copy. He suggested we come back and bring a coupon the next time. I guess he assumed everything else was that spectacular that we were willing to ignore the obvious deceptive practices they were using as business owners/providers. Although we showed him what was written on their site, he took no ownership because as he stated, he did not manage the page and would not give us the credit. If this is the way they conduct business, I suggest frequenting some of the other Mexican restaurants in town because they obviously do not value their customers or stand behind their OWN word!

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06/23/11

Outstanding Mexican food, service and place to hang out!

by foodie614

We love the fajitas so much...it is so hard to decide which ones to get! I typically order the chicken and my husband orders the steak and we share. The cheese dip is to die for and I normally order an extra to go to keep in the fridge. During the last Superbowl we had over a group of people at our place and we brought in El Azteca...it was such a hit! Just like in the restaurant the food was fresh, hot and consistent! From going to the Ponce location and sitting on the patio to the inside dining it is a great place to head to when craving amazing Mexican food and we LOVE the Margaritas. Plenty of parking and a great wait staff are just a few of the many reasons why I keep going back there!

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06/22/11

Strong Margaritas, Fast Service

by eddie404ATL

Authentic tex-mex and Mexican food. The cool part about this restaurant is the location and the patio. It's a great place to gather with your friends and get a pitcher of Margarita's and enjoy the view on Ponce. One of the few places in Midtown that doesn't water down their drinks. The food is fresh and served quick. Always a great combo.

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04/15/10

Mgmt is awful; Do not eat here!

by JDenham

Or at least don't get delivery from the one on Ponce. A few nights ago, my girlfriend and I ordered delivery... appetizer and two entrees. Estimated delivery time was 45 min at 830P. At the hour mark I called to check on the status to make sure they had all of the information correct. I was told the driver had left 20 minutes prior and was on the way. At the 80 minute mark, the driver called and wanted to confirm my address. He was still 10-15 minutes away. After 10:00P, the food finally arrived. It was cold, soggy, and disgusting. We threw it away. The manager promised that he would credit back my card and to check back in a few days. Today they say they can't do that. When I said I was not going to ever go back to that restaurant, the manager told me to "GO TO HELL." It sure is an odd way to run a business. To be fair, I've never eaten in the restaurant. So, maybe that is a different experience. Based on the manager's behavior, I guess I'll never know.‎

Pros: NA
Cons: Staff is rude, food is disgusting

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04/02/10

My Favorite Mexican Spot in ATL

by BabyNoog

I come here alot so that I can drink margaritas and eat for cheap. So far while living in ATL this place hooks it up on the tequila when it comes to serving margaritas. I usually order a Chimichanga or Nachos and they are really really good. To be fair I don't venture outside of my comfort zone with these items very much, so I might not be the best person to write a food review. but if you do go you can bet your money on the Chimichangas and margaritas.

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08/23/11

Poor Customer Service, Deceptive business practices!!

by DSLL

06/23/11

Outstanding Mexican food, service and place to hang out!

by foodie614

06/22/11

Strong Margaritas, Fast Service

by eddie404ATL

04/15/10

Mgmt is awful; Do not eat here!

by JDenham

04/02/10

My Favorite Mexican Spot in ATL

by BabyNoog

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