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El Azteca

70 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-2244
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Ranked #27 of 32 restaurants in Highlands
Cuisines: Mexican
Dining options: Reservations
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Highlands, North Carolina
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53 reviews 53 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

It has been a couple of years since last visiting El Azteca, because it had gone downhill into oblivion, In fact, I said I would not go back. I am proud to say - I HAVE EATEN MY WORDS! Went with friends, and the food could not have been better. Excellent, quick service. Smiling waitress. Hot, tasty and bounteous food... More

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See 7 more reviews by BuzDots for Highlands
South Carolina
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Always enjoy this restaurant. Ricky is a great host. Salsa is "tops". Several unique dishes that you don't find at many Mexican restaurants. Good atmosphere.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

I've been 4 times. Only once was the service competent . The other times it was almost miserable. Unapologetic bad service and never friendly. that's unfortunate because the food is pretty good. I think my last time was my last time. I just won't tolerate indifferent service.

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TampaBay
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76 reviews 76 reviews
52 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This is special. It's a Mexican restaurant that deserves exceptionally high praise. We go there regularly when we're in the area. One of my favorites is the huge shrimp cocktail. But I have another after our visit for lunch last week - fish tacos! This time I ordered shrimp ceviche and one alacart fish taco. The ceviche was good although... More

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cashiers, nc
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

Fresh and wonderful food! Have never had a bad meal there! Very reasonable and plentiful! Have the Sunrise Flautas-supreme goodness!

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Sevierville, Tennessee
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23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

I enjoyed a delicious lunch, which was like no other Mexican restaurant. My husband ordered a salmon burrito. It was delicious. I had the special of the day, a chicken enchilada with rice and mixed beans. There were avocado slices garnishing the enchilada. There was a special tasty sauce and sour cream drizzled over The top. I will dine here... More

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Augusta, GA
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2012 via mobile

I had read all of the reviews on TA and some were not good and some were awful. We decided to try it anyway and it turned out to be delicious . We got there a out 8 pm and were seated in the bar. It was cozy and nice and warm. Perfect. Our server, Maria, was a love. Friendly... More

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Sapphire, North Carolina
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31 reviews 31 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

I went here for dinner, which I have done in the past. This place isn't consistent at all. I ordered the Mixed Fajitas low on Peppers, It arrived with normal peppers, and low on Onions. The Salsa was terrible. It was watery with what seemed just cilantro, and chopped Onions. with tomato water. Salsa to me has fresh tomato, cilantro,... More

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Highlands, NC
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 October 2012

Went into this Restaurant, ordered Mix Fajita's and a Peach Margarita. They brought out the chips and Salsa(?) not what I expected It was watery, and had onions, cilantro, and I think chili powder or not sure. not the usual. The spanish rice had carrots in it thought that too be odd, but hey who knows. I was told earlier... More

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TampaBay
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76 reviews 76 reviews
52 restaurant reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

We like to go here often. It is somewhat out of the way located in the same small shopping plaza as Bryson's supermarket but there is always plentyof parking. My husband favors the fish tacos. I am nearly addicted to the huge shrimp cocktail. It comes in a large goblet with huge jumbo shrimp and avocado arund the rim. But... More

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