My fiance and I are from Texas and visit the VA Beach area often. We first went to Plaza Azteca in January 2008. Although we had an unfriendly waiter, we were impressed with most of the food... More

My fiance and I are from Texas and visit the VA Beach area often. We first went to Plaza Azteca in January 2008. Although we had an unfriendly waiter, we were impressed with most of the food (especially the white cheese dip) and enjoyed possibly the best margarita I ever had. We returned when we were back in town the following May and had an all-around negative experience. 1) The queso was brought to us in a bowl that was only half full of the cheese. The bowl is already rather small and I didn't feel like we were getting our money's worth with the amount they gave us. 2) When we placed our order I asked our waitress how much it would be for some guacamole on the side. I was ordering a plate with a taco and like putting some guacamole on my taco. When she told me it would be $3.49 I told her that I didn't want the dip, I just wanted a small side of it. She told me they could not do that! They offer on the menu several sides such as sour cream, jalape?os, etc. for an extra $1 but guacamole was not an option. I started to get frustrated and showed her with my fingers just how small of an amount I would like, and she just said "nope, we only have one size." I was absolutely appalled as I have never been to a restaurant that was so unaccommodating. I would have appreciated a "let me check to see if there's anything we can do" but was completely denied what I wanted. 3) In Texas cheese enchiladas are very popular, so when the menu said that my combination plate came with an "enchilada" I carelessly assumed that would be a cheese enchilada. It turned out to be beef. I was not in the mood for beef. They should be specifying on their menu what kind of enchilada you're getting, or be asking you what kind you want! Not something the waitress bothered to do. And the sauce they put on top of the enchilada was yucky. If I ever come back to this restaurant it will be to have their margaritas only. I will eat at a more friendly and accommodating establishment in the future. Pros: awesome margaritas and cheese dip, good atmosphere Cons: unaccommodating, sometimes slow service
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I fell in love with this restaurant. My favorite dish is the chicken salad with the huge tortilla shell. And the fried ice cream is the best with rice crispies on top, just the best. Prices are... More

I fell in love with this restaurant. My favorite dish is the chicken salad with the huge tortilla shell. And the fried ice cream is the best with rice crispies on top, just the best. Prices are very good and portions are more than enough. The flavor is just fantastic and the service just amazing, they treat you like family.
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I used to go there at least once a week till I moved this past December. They have the best food. If you order anything with chicken it is made with real chicken breast, not the stuff from the... More

I used to go there at least once a week till I moved this past December. They have the best food. If you order anything with chicken it is made with real chicken breast, not the stuff from the can. I love it and you will love it too.
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We've visited a lot of places locally & nationwide and Plaza Azteca's Frozen Margaritas are the best. We actually had to send our drinks back, at a popular restaurant chain who confessed they... More

We've visited a lot of places locally & nationwide and Plaza Azteca's Frozen Margaritas are the best. We actually had to send our drinks back, at a popular restaurant chain who confessed they were using a mix. There is a difference!! The mixed fajitas with steak, pork, shrimp, & chicken are excellent. The portions are generous too. One Plaza Azteca tasty Margarita will actually leave you with a buzz even after your meal is done. My husband who's a drinker too- agrees. They don't skimp. I've been a customer for over 10 years. My sons, now in their early & mid 20's still go because as boys they always loved the chicken nachos (I bet they've graduated to drinking their own margarittas by now). Pros: Strength & flavor of the frozen drinks Cons: They put you in the mood, but you can't dance there
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Great prices, great food, nice atmosphere, what else can you ask for? The staff is friendly and the restaurant is all together family friendly. The food is served quickly and your glass is never... More

Great prices, great food, nice atmosphere, what else can you ask for? The staff is friendly and the restaurant is all together family friendly. The food is served quickly and your glass is never empty. All in all a great fast dining experience.
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This restaraunt has making mexican food down to an art. I have never left this restaraunt dissatified. The Nachos they serve are delicious and very filling themselves as an appetizzer. The fajitas... More

This restaraunt has making mexican food down to an art. I have never left this restaraunt dissatified. The Nachos they serve are delicious and very filling themselves as an appetizzer. The fajitas are top notch, especially the texan fajitas. I love shrimp and they certainly pile it on. Very affordable and very authentic mexican food here. Just don't do like me and start filling up on their great complimentary chips and white sauce. PROS: Authentic food and atmosphere. CONS: Specialty dishes a little expensive.
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I no longer live in the Va Beach area, and truly miss Plaza as a lunchtime and dinnertime favorite. The value per price ratio is a steal. Nothing fancy but good. I now live in SC and we have a... More

I no longer live in the Va Beach area, and truly miss Plaza as a lunchtime and dinnertime favorite. The value per price ratio is a steal. Nothing fancy but good. I now live in SC and we have a large number of Mexican restaurants here, but NO ONE is doing a white sauce like Plaza, nor are their chile relleno's anything like what Plaza does. Look forward to "going home" to visit...Plaza will be on my list, if only for the white sauce and chile relleno.... Pros: Good Food, Great Value Cons: Slow seating at times, Service slow at times
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I looooooved the place...Love...Mexican food it's my favorite specially when made by Hispanic/Mexican cooks! This is real mexican dinning! Cons? Well Im a high tolerance drinker and Margaritas can... More

I looooooved the place...Love...Mexican food it's my favorite specially when made by Hispanic/Mexican cooks! This is real mexican dinning! Cons? Well Im a high tolerance drinker and Margaritas can be little bit more "Macho" style...they taste good but they're too light... Pros: Everything!, Location, Service/$/Food Cons: Margaritas...
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The food at Plaza Azteca is wonderful and the prices are great with top-notch service. I wouldn't eat Mexican anywhere else in the city!! Pros: food quality, value prices, great service

The food at Plaza Azteca is wonderful and the prices are great with top-notch service. I wouldn't eat Mexican anywhere else in the city!! Pros: food quality, value prices, great service
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Great authentic mexican food. White sauce is to die for. Magaritas are excellent! Family friendly and fun. I go back everytime I visit! Pros: inexpensive, parking, delicious

Great authentic mexican food. White sauce is to die for. Magaritas are excellent! Family friendly and fun. I go back everytime I visit! Pros: inexpensive, parking, delicious
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