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Carnitas De Res

Sliced top sirloin steak with bell peppers and onions sauteed in our delicious mild sauce, served with rice, beans cactus salad, guacamole, and your choice of corn or flour tortillas

Arroz Con Pollo

Our signature item! Tender sliced chicken breast specially prepared with fresh mushrooms, onions, and green peppers served on a bed of rice with melted Monterey jack, smothered with our special mild sauce and garnished with avocado and tomato. Served with your choice of warm tortillas. Not served with beans

Chicken Fajita

Only Fresh Ingredients

Only Fresh Ingredients
Not only are we passionate about providing quality ingredients, but we make it our highest priority to ensure that our customers can always trust in the great taste of our product. We work hard daily to craft delicious recipes using only the finest ingredients and this dedication is why our customers know that they can rely on us to provide only the best. If you’re in search of a snack or meal with exceptional tasting ingredients, look no further than us! Our commitment to excellence sets us apart from others and gives us such pride in the quality of products that we produce. Let us provide your next meal or snack and experience firsthand just how special the cuisine we create can truly be!

Made With Love

Made With Love
Not only are we passionate about providing quality ingredients, but we make it our highest priority to ensure that our customers can always trust in the great taste of our product. We work hard daily to craft delicious recipes using only the finest ingredients and this dedication is why our customers know that they can rely on us to provide only the best. If you’re in search of a snack or meal with exceptional tasting ingredients, look no further than us! Our commitment to excellence sets us apart from others and gives us such pride in the quality of products that we produce. Let us provide your next meal or snack and experience firsthand just how special the cuisine we create can truly be!
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Food was delicious then, and is consistently good!!! We have eaten here many times since my first review! Definitely recommend!!

Sassy G.

Sassy G.

We eat every weekend here n love the customer service n the little Mexican man who is so sweet n fasty. He' is quick on service drinks n chips salsa. Love it Elisa n Joe from Belmont NC Parking: Needs more room n parking lot

Elisa P.

Elisa P.

Customer service is always amazing. Their salads are meh, but everything else I've gotten is awesome and my husband and I have been there a lot so we've tried lots of different stuff from the menu.

Ela G.

Ela G.

The food and service was amazing! We got lunch plates and it was more than enough. And my kids got meals from the kids menu. The carnitas de res was delicious. And the chimichanga was just right. We will definitely go back to this place!

Leeann R.

Leeann R.

Great choice!! Definitely enjoyed the food and service

Josh R.

Josh R.

Excellent dinning experience. Best Bloody Mary's in Gastonia. And the ceviche was phenomenal. Will always be back everytime I'm in the area. Or just for a Saturday afternoon. Lunch.

Eathon L.

Eathon L.

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Azteca Restaurant is Traditional Mexican Food in Charlotte, Pineville, Gastonia

Azteca Restaurant is Traditional Mexican Food in Charlotte, Pineville, Gastonia
Welcome to North Carolina. We invite you to visit Azteca Mexican Restaurant and enjoy the special flavor of our food. The restaurant is family-owned and is therefore family-oriented and child-friendly. We specialize in Mexican foods, serving delicacies such as shrimp, fatijas, nachos, seafood, and much, much more. From light and limy to cheesy, you can’t get enough of authentic Mexican food. Being a Mexican restaurant, our dishes are prepared with the wonderful spices and art of traditional Mexican food.

Enjoy our full service bars that stock various types of margaritas, wines, and domestic and imported beers. We welcome our new and returning guests by preparing authentic Mexican entrees such as succulent enchiladas, juicy and tender fajitas, enchiladas, burritos and chimichangas all cooked to perfection and served in a beautiful atmosphere just like in sunny Mexico. We think you will agree that Azteca Mexican Restaurants are awesome. Customer service is our top priority and our staff is super friendly. You will find our foods delicious. Our prices are unbeatable and our portions are large.

We are proud to be the number one choice for Mexican cuisine in Gastonia, Matthews, Smith Corners and Woodlawn. We have been open in Charlotte for over 20 years and therefore understand the taste of our customers. We have been serving up a Fiesta, with exciting and delicious menu items that are sure to enchant and fascinate our guests. If you want to enjoy fresh and delectable Mexican dish, visit Azteca Mexican Restaurant. Whatever the occasion, our authentic Mexican favorites are always crowd pleasures and we serve it up in a festive style to spice up your day. Follow us on Facebook! It is always a Fiesta at Azteca’s!

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Sunday

11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Monday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 9:00 PM


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