Reviews for Villa Azteca in Salinas, CA
The tacos were good, interesting mix of shrimp with some kind of fruit. The habanero salsa is great, not too spicy, but with a... little bit of fire. The jicama tortillas were good, although I tougher they were going to be slices of jicama, but they were okand big. Good flavor of the food, big portion, enough to get full. Read more
Villa Azteca in Downtown Salinas is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE RESTAURANT! I am NEVER disappointed whether it's the presentation,... environmental, staff and how they keep upscaling their menu. Sometimes you discover a restaurant that just puts so much love andcare in their details for their customers and Villa Azteca does that! They do it with the decor that's been carefully picked,the dishes they use to put your food on, the uniform the staff wears, and the love they have for their culture just surroundsyou! The Family of Villa Azteca works so hard to create such an upscale menu and environment...honestly you feel you're eatingat Pebble Beach! It's a family run business and you will see the Father bringing in the goods the restaurant needs, the sisterwho greets you with her beautiful smile and helps the customers with their orders, sometimes you'll be lucky to have Andresvisit your table he is one of the Chefs and sometimes you get a peak of their mother whose hard at work in the kitchen. Theirstaff is always professional, friendly and efficient. The food is HONESTLY the BEST you will have experienced!! FLAVORS hityour tongue and the aroma of all the delicious dishes they are preparing hits your senses, your eyes get seduced by all thebeautifully prepared MEALS that pass you by and you wait in anticipation for yours to get to you! MY favorite dish is theTuetano...Roasted bone marrow served with two black bean sopes a side of guacamole & their very popular chili oil a truedelicacy. The chili oil that accompanies this dish it is so wonderful I always order extra! They have a great selection ofcocktails for you to try and their flan is one of the best! They only take reservations for 4 or more and every day and nightthere's a wait so come early and be prepared to stand in line to get in. They seat you pretty fast but the wait IS ABSOLUTELYWORTH IT!! Every dish they have is so delicious...I honestly think I've tasted all of it!! If you're in Salinas YOU MUST sto Read more
Excellent staple in downtown Salinas. You will not be disappointed when dining here for drinks, appetizers, and entrees (oh and... dessert)! Chef Andres and his staff are attentive and professional. The menu changes regularly with new twists on classicdishes. There is always something new to try. Dining indoor or out in front are both relaxing options. Try it out you?ll loveit! Read more
Best food ever!!!! OMG to die for deliciousness! My husband & I just had to share with everyone we know how incredible this... family owned restaurant Villa Azteca is. The service is outstanding & the atmosphere is beyond wonderful. We are thrilled tolearn that they are opening one up in Carmel by the Sea!!!! We ate outside & had our sweet small dogs Lexi & Kona hangin out intheir cozy dog bags from Diggidy Dog - A Dog & Cat Boutique & Carmel Dog Shop ~ such great memories! ?? Read more
It's very rare these days when Pride in Ownership, Inspired Culinary Vision, and Execution in Service come together. Our stop... last Sunday for brunch was extremely memorable. Upon being seated, we were greeted by Leo, the owner. He gave a brief history,and an overview of his menu, his pride in his product was genuine. We ordered the Creamy Crispy Chilaquiles with the wonderfulPoblano sauce, and the Nopales Tacos. My wife is an excellent Mexican food cook,,,, these two dishes were the best we've everhad, Period. The morning was topped off by our wonderful server, Jaelyn. Warm, knowledgeable, efficient and simply sweet. VillaAzteca is a Gem and a Rarity. Traveling from the San Diego area, Villa A. is an instant vacation destination. Truly Excellent!! Read more
For brunch, the nopales tacos were delicious, the jalapeño margarita was decently yummy, and the pineapple jalapeño special... margarita was a treatly sensation. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I?m told by my fellow comrade of food enjoyment that thecalamari was enjoyable inside the mouth. Read more
Absolutely amazing! A must for anyone wanting great food in Salinas. Ignore negative comments about the wait and service. Worth... the wait (expect 45 min for indoor seat unless you get there as they open). Food is a unique combination of spices and saucesyou cannot get anywhere else. Recipes are home made from chef?s mom. Had mango and strawberry palomas with calamari appetizer.For dinner we had lobster enchiladas with butternut sauce and enchiladas verdes and recommend all of the above. They make folkswait for their table so the kitchen can keep up and your dinner is smooth and efficient when you finally sit down. Aaliyah wasso attentive to our needs tonight even though we sat outside near the heaters and even struck up a conversation. And more goodnews: they are opening a new location in Carmel! Enjoy the meal! Read more
Charming dining room. Delicious shrimp burrito with fresh ingredients. A flight of their scrumptious Paloma will quench your... thirst and maybe keep you coming back to try the other cocktails! Read more