Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Charlottetown
88 Kent St, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M9, Canada
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Great service and the enchiladas were really good :) ! Make sure you try the desserts as well. Great size for the price too!
Food was saporous! Service was top notch. We ended up going to Ch’town on a limb when we were heading to Cape Jourimen for photos but got in the middle of a accident at the point of no return, so decided to go to PEI for supper instead of turn around to go home and sit in traffic not going anywhere due to an accident. That’s where the blessing in disguise came in!! We went to Charlottetown and ended up here for supper and boy oh boy it didn’t disappoint. The portions were large and we didn’t leave hungry. The price point was reasonable and the service was efficient. The food was delicious , sapid and delivered to our table hot and prompt we understood why this place was clearly a popular spot for locals. The only complaint we had was, (by no means fault of the owners) how 3 tables were reserved at 5:30 pm when we requested one for 2. They told us to come back 20 min later and we did then were seated by 5:52pm. Tables still empty and it wasn’t until we got our food shortly after 6:15 pm and were eating that the people who reserved starting showing up . Late… they easily could’ve turned a table over fast enough to accommodate the resi if someone called and said they were going to be late. This gem of a eatery is well deserving of every dollar they charge and to see people be turned away bc of seats held by the genuine staff and people leaving hungry bc because people called to reserve tables and didn’t have the decency to show up on time. They could’ve had 3 tables filled, fed and paid and out the door in the time I arrived til the time the resi showed up. Almost half their seating was taken up by folks who didn’t even order by the time we left. Let’s do better and respect small businesses . Food for thought here and my opinion
Had the guac and tacos (carnitas and asada). The guacamole was fresh and vibrant with flavour. The tacos, while appearing like not a lot, were very filling. The house provided salsa was incredible too, offering a good level of kick with complex flavours. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a local Mexican spot.
If you're in this area, you MUST eat here. Authentic and flavorful. Quality off the charts. Very, very good. How fortunate we are to have in this amazing culinary gem in Charlottetown. Had the Quesbirrias and the Enchilada combo. Comfortable ambiance, friendly service, and a phenomenal meal.
Perfect! Charlottetown is lucky to have this spot! Authentic tasty Mexican right down town! Cute little spot that compliments the bright flavours. Guac was super fresh, quesabirra broth was superb, and enchiladas were tangy and bright. Good servings and definitely don’t miss the tres leche cake!
Wonderful, comfy experience. Felt like I was visiting a family friend who was cooking dinner for me. They have such a large menu with plenty of different options for everyone. Many dishes had options to choose from in terms of protein, which was appreciated. Delicious, homemade desserts were a must-try if you have room afterwards - I loved the tres leches, and the choco flan looks amazing too! A great place to visit if you're looking to indulge in some authentic Mexican cuisine downtown.
This is definitely one of the best restaurants in Charlottetown now. We are so in need of more authentic, ethnic restaurants that aren't fast food. Everything we had was absolutely delicious and full of flavour. The tacos al pastor and the quesabirrias were particularly amazing and the arroz con leche was warm and delicious. The owners are also so lovely. I can't wait to come back!
Hands down one of the best Mexican food experiences I’ve had. We had the tacos and enchiladas. So so amazing. Can’t wait to come back!
This place is amazing. Lucky to have authentic food this far from Mexico.
Great food. Delicious
I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. It is authentic and delicious. I am vegetarian and they have lots of yummy options! The burritos have delicious pickled (I think) veggies in them which is nothing like I have had before! I highly recommend this restaurant
Wow! Charlottetown has waited a long time for truely authentic Mexican food and Azteca Restaurant is the real deal! Fantastic food, friendly staff and real ingredients make for an excellent place, you will not be disappointed.
Excellent little restaurant.
One of my favourite places to eat in Charlottetown, it s excellent it s just a hole in the wall, but you can always count on it for good food, good prices and kind service!
I recently discovered Azteca, and tried their burrito combo with chorizo first. I was very very impressed. The price for the quality of food is incredible. The beans, rice, and burrito were all so flavorful in their own distinct way and I was immediately impressed with how enjoyable the meal was. I came back again in the same week with my girlfriend to show her this great little gem of a restaurant. She had the Chilaquiles with chorizo, and I had the enchiladas combo. Again, I was so impressed with the amount of spice and flavor packed into every bite. I plan on trying every item on the menu eventually. One warning, if you are sensitive to cilantro like I am, you might find some aspects hard to enjoy as cilantro is featured in Pico de Gallo of course, and I suspect it was integral to the green sauce on the enchiladas. Regardless of my total distaste for cilantro, I found the great flavors of the enchiladas completely overpowered the cilantro and the entire meal was still spectacular. I enjoyed it tremendously. The owners are so sweet and took great care on both visits. This smaller restaurant lets them intimately serve every table and its apparent that they care deeply about their food and your experience. I will return to Azteca many times as it takes a palace among my favorite spots. Dietary restrictions: Cilantro sensitivity might affect your experience.
Amazing! Working in the area stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. Plenty of food, plenty of flavour and the chili sauce for the burrito was amazing. Will be back for sure!
Ordered tamales to go, and they were absolutely fantastic! Authentic and delicious, best Mexican food I have had in the maritimes!
Delicious food with amazing staff. I really enjoyed my meal here and would recommend to anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine.
Love the great service, great taste of food. The Cafe de olla was amazing! I will go back for sure Parking: Kent Street, Charlottetown PE
Was skeptical about this place from the outside, but hot damn do they have some amazing food. This isnt your average Canadian Mexican chain that does burritos and quesadillas. This is proper Mexican food and it is delicious. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you enjoy Mexican or are looking to try it. Dont worry about it being too spicy, there are choices for everyone and they have two very tasty salsas (hit sauce) that you can add to your food. One is about as hot as a medium salsa from thee grocery store. The other one about 10 times that. As I said, neither are just pure heat, they actually taste good. The cook told us the foods style is from Mexico City. I havent been so I cannot speak to the authenticity, but it was much better than any Mexican food I have had before.
Great food!
Nothing fancy here. Just good Mexican food in a humble storefront. Good service, generous portions.
The best Mexican food in all of Canada, the best seasoning and very good service. Highly recommended The best Mexican food in Canada!!!
Just ate here for the first time and it was beyond amazing. We had chicken tacos, birria tacos and guac. 1000% reccomend !
Absolutely incredible. Incredible food, incredible atmosphere, and the service is unmatched. Highly recommend the Enchiladas!
Some of the best Mexican food I ve ever had. Definitely try to enchiladas with the green sauce
Delicious my enchiladas and my 3 milk cake . Large portions, so go very hungry .
So lucky to have talked to a young Mexican woman who told me about Azteca yesterday. Assured me it was traditional. It s a cute, warm space redolent with mouthwatering smells. Everything was fresh, delicious and not Americanized. They were busy, and the lovely woman serving us, still made sure to check with us multiple times. The prices are more than fair for the quality and portions!
A little hole in the wall with great food!
I m not sure if folks in this part of the world know what good Mexican food is if reviews are calling this the best Mexican food on the Island. Everything was so dry and bland. How did they even make dry guacamole?
Great food, great service, cute atmosphere!
Great ethnic Mexican place! It s a small spot with a couple tables, which fills up quickly. Lots of people were also getting their food to go. We enjoyed our meal and would recommend if craving Mexican while in Charlottetown.
Its my new favourite restaurant
Best mexican Ive had in awhile I had the enchiladas and Im a big guy and I left full worth the value great place
Amazing lunch experience! Healthy food, delicious and warm service!! Wish we had this place in Halifax.
Best Mexican food in town
Hole in the wall without liquor license - super horchata, good guac n chips, but fab carnitas tacos the best Mexican rice EVER and great frijoles! A great stop in Charlottetown.
One of my favourite places to eat in PEI. It truly feels like you re dining in Mexico. Must try there enchiladas!
Good (and fresh) food, good service, easy to find. Recommend the chips and pico de gallo. Also recommend the carnitas and carne asada tacos.
Popped in for a quick lunch and was very impressed with this cute little place. The service was very friendly and the flavourful food was amazing, the spicy sauces has lots if kick
super good food (like in Mexico), fast service, the room is small, not many tables
The food was sooooo good
Small place, but authentic Mexican food.
Authentic Mexican cuisine in the heart of Charlottetown. Its a small place so call ahead for a reservation.
My boyfriend and I were blown away by the how amazing the food was! We also especially enjoyed the drinks! (agua de jamaica and horchata). The service was excellent, our server was very kind and helpful. This has become an instant favourite and we will definitely be back!
Absolutely must try if you re in PEI! The guacamole was incredibly refreshing. Incredibly kind owner who fosters a lovely sense of community. Was so full after this meal and will definitely return!
Can t wait to go back
Loved this little place! Staff is lovely and food is tasty and authentic.
Great food!!!
Great service, very friendly. Food was awesome! We got the pastor and chorizo tacos plus the quesabirria - everything was perfect. Will definitely be coming back!
I think this is the best Mexican restaurant on PEI. Very delicious authentic food and great service. Will definitely be back. :)
First really good Mexican food I have had in a restaurant in ages. Had my favorite dish tacos al pastor, and these were as good as can be had in la ciudad de Mexico. My Mexican colleague tells me the enchiladas are also very good. And they serve real Aguas de sabor, as one would expect in Central Mexican restaurants. Had the old favorite Agua de Jamaica. Higher recommend visiting this little restaurant.
Absolutely delicious! My husband and I have sampled a lot of great Mexican food when in Texas numerous times. The food from Azteca was as good as any Ive had in TX. The green sauce served with the Enchiladas was the best Ive ever had! Chicken was moist and flavourful as was the rice side served with it. We were very quickly served and the staff were friendly. The restaurant is not large, and it had the atmosphere and noise level of a bustling cafe or bar. This could have been attributed to a couple of large tables of patrons who were in a celebratory mood. Nevertheless, if you are looking to have a quiet, serene meal with a date, this is probably not the place. But if you dont mind things a bit noisy while you enjoy delicious authentic Mexican food at very reasonable prices, check it out. We will be back for sure! Kid-friendliness: Iits not fine dining and its noisy, so it should be fine for kids of all ages.
This is a very small restaurant (about 10 tables) and we were lucky to be seated; people arriving after us had to wait. The food (I had cheese enchiladas) was very good, but the service was not. I ordered chips and guac, which never arrived, and I canceled when my enchiladas arrived before them. The waitress was indifferent.
Really excellent Mexican food!
The food is a bit pricey but considering there arent many authentic Mexican restaurants here I get it. Its really tasty
Very good
Cute hole in the wall with fabulous food made by the whole family. A real gem and cheaper than flying all the way to Mexico
amazing authentic mexican food
Amazing small AUTHENTIC Mexican. You won t be disappointed!
The best Mexican food on P.E.I. for sure! Its really nice and cozy too.
So great to have an authentic Mexican restaurant like this one on the Island. They won me over as soon as I tried their chips and guacamole. Dinner was fantastic. I can t wait to go back!
I went with someone from Mexico as they recommended it as a very authentic Mexican food restaurant. And it did not disappoint the food was great the service was great. Definitely hope this restaurant succeeds and expands Dietary restrictions: Im a celiac and I had no issue
This food is so delicious, we tried numerous things on the menu on several occasions are its always fabulous! The service is really good too, staff very friendly and answer questions about the menu. Often very busy restaurant, I can see why! I look forward to my next visit! :)
Very nice, small simple Mexican restaurant. Food was delicious and we enjoyed the Flor de Jamaica drink. Fajitas and tacos were our choices and both very good. The guacamole was excellent as well. Super friendly service.
Small place but BIG taste , great authentic Mexican cuisine !!
This place is amazing, I could have made a full meal at home and if my husband texts asking if I want to eat at azteca I would throw away what I made and run to meet him there at the restaurant instead.
Oh my God, this is just the VERY BEST Mexican restaurant in the whole of PEI. Every single dish in their menu is DE-LI-CI-OUS, its a lot of food and the price is unbeatable. If you want to eat real Mexican food, this is the place to go.
I needed some tortillas as I was making Mexican food at home. I phoned the restaurant asking if he had any spare ones that he could sell me, and he sold me some at cost price. Nice guy! Great restaurant, and delicious authentic Mexican food in Charlottown! Come here, you wont be disappointed!
Amazing tacos and a tres leches cake to die for. Will make sure to stop at this restaurant every time we make it to the island.
As a tourist and a good Mexican, I came to this place. AND THE SERVICE AND FOOD AND EVEN THE FRESH WATERS ARE AN AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD DELIGHT!!! Texas food is TEXMEX, it is not authentic Mexican, it is an imitation... do not let yourself be misled. KEEP GOING YOU ARE ON THE GOOD WAY . MEXICANS ARE CHINGONES!!!!
This is as close to travelling to Mexico City for tacos al pastor as you re gonna get! The food is to die for (the quesabarilla is on a whole other level), the family is so lovely and talented and the horchata is better than any cerveza! Literally factored Azteca into my decision to move downtown and look forward to my weekly dinner with friends here alllll week long. Great work Azteca, y ¡Muchas gracias por trabajar siempre con mi horrible español!
Great atmosphere and very flavourful food. Good size servings as well. Definitely a repeat location. This place fills up fast at lunch so be go early or later.
Love the fresh authentic flavours served up here. Owners are lovely people as well. Definitely my favourite food in the city! Each time we try something new and have not been disappointed.
We love Azteca. Definitely the best Mexican food that we have had on the island. Everything that weve tried has been great and we highly recommend the quesabirrias!
This place is definitely a new gem in PEIs restaurant scene. The food is flavourful, well-presented, authentic, and undeniably made with love. They have great service, and you will not be leaving hungry. After my dinner here tonight, I am going home with a full belly and a big smile on my face! Im already thinking about my next visit. Gracias Azteca
The most authentic Mexican place on the island at the moment. The food has a good homemade flavor and is reminiscent of being in a good inn in Pátzcuaro. Highly recommended.
Fantastic spot for amazing food. Enchiladas are amazing, and so are their tacos. Cant wait to come back keep trying the rest of their dishes!!
Fantastic food and a great environment with a friendly staff
Incredible traditional Mexican food. Definitely worth trying.
Its a small and cozy restaurant, hearty food and great service. Quesabirrias are highly recommended
Amazing food! Youll wait for it, but thats because theyre making it all! I want to eat there every night.
Best authentic Mexican restaurant on the island.
Azteca serves authentic delicious Mexican food and its just right in the heart of Charlottetown. The service is really good, on time, welcoming and friendly! The space and atmosphere is warm and cozy! My go to restaurant for Mexican food!
food was perfect, delicious, fresh and homemade! the restaurant is so cute too!
Tasty authentic food but poor atmosphere and expensive for what it is.
Best enchiladas ever!!
So delicious! Will return soon
Came to Charlottetown for the day to visit my Uncle. We had lunch here and it was a true delight. Their authentic Mexican cuisine is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Enchiladas, yet you will not be disappointed with any of the food on their menu. Wish I could give this establishment more than 5 stars
The food is delicious, the people are very respectful, I really liked it.
Food is amazing, best authentic mexican restaurant and the service is the best
Fantastic authentic food and great environment, totally recommended
Absolutely delicious
Born and raised in Texas . The food was okay, beans were amazing but everything else just needs more flavour especially the rice.
Amazing! Nice to have authentic homemade Mexican in Charlottetown.
We ate here lastnight and it was sooooo delicious...best Mexican food Ive ever had! We had the Choriqueso appetizer and it was so flavorful and cheesy and yummy! We tried the Chicken enchiladas, Chicken tacos, and Pastor tacos and talked about how delicious they all were all night! So happy for this family opening up such a delicious restaurant and we cant wait to go again!
My husband and I are astounded by this restaurant. By far the best food I ve ever had in Charlottetown. It looks to be family run, and they are all so sweet. The food came so fast, and the flavours were so diverse and intricate. I will be back to eat again like this week.
The Island has great food, but until now no great Mexican. Azteca has changed that. In the short two weeks since it opened it has captured our hearts. Homemade tortillas, tacos with carnitas (braised and fried pork), asada (beef) and others come dbl-wrapped with two fresh tortillas to prevent leaks :-). They have birrias with cheese and a beef broth to dip it in. (Birrias as slow-cooked meat served dipped in broth). Great breakfast options too. Reasonable prices and friendly service. It s become a new fav for us!!! Will be for you! It s across from the firehouse on kent st. No phone.
I am so excited that Charlottetown now has an amazing, authentic Mexican restaurant!! Everything on the menu looks awesome, but I had the enchiladas and they were so good. Highly recommend!
Three of us dined in and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We each ordered a different item and our meals came hot and fresh and delicious. I highly recommend Azteca for authenticity. Service was excellent and friendly. Cash only so far, so come prepared. Vegetarian options: My friend enjoyed her option.
We ordered takeout. The service and the food was awesome. Real authentic Mexican cuisine.
Delicious, fresh and tasty food
Guacamole was homemade! Pastor tacos were perfectly seasoned and the quesabirrias was the best I ve ever had. Will be back to try the enchiladas
Great food
LOVED this place. New favourite spot.
This place is the best. I have been there twice in the past two days. Everything is delicious, fresh, and authentic. The owners are hospitable, patient and efficient, as well as extremely kind and generous. So far I have had nachos, enchilladas, and alamber , and all were delicious. We also have the tres leche cake, which was out of this world. Go now. You will not regret it.
Great food! Loved the flavours and the generous portion sizes. Service was fast and friendly. Place was spotless clean and the decor is bright and happy.
The food and atmosphere is authentic, but the service was poor. We had to ask for the drinks we ordered, and server was more interested in talking to his friend.
Pupusas and enchiladas are delicious. A hidden gem.
Homemade flavors Parking: It is street parking with cost
