Lawrence Restaurant Guide
Cafe Azteca
(24 ratings)
(978) 689-7393
180 Common, Lawrence, MA 01840
Dining Specials
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Mexican Food & Culture History
Restaurant Description
A cute little place with authentic home-made Mexican food. Great tamales and mole. Friendly service. ¢¢¢
May 22, 2009 @ 8:38 AM
a diner from Washington, DC
I live in Washington, DC, but am originally from Louisiana and spent a good deal of time just north of the border in California. I have always had good Mexican restaurants nearby. In DC it has been kind of difficult to find a really good Mexican Restaurant. But in Lawrence, MA there is a gem of a restaurant, Cafe' Azteca. I go there whenever I can. The food and service there is fantastic. I have never been disappointed.
We've been coming here since they opened and have never been disappointed. They were great before the bar - even better now! Warm fresh chips and great salsa - and they will bring more - just ask. This is THE place we bring out of town friends, where our daughter wants to go when she's home from college and where our children always want to go for birthday dinners. Great staff and cooks. NEVER a bad or marginal meal. Well worth the wait on a weekend - or go early.
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Number of Reviews: 24
May 22, 2009 @ 8:38 AM
a diner from Washington, DC
I live in Washington, DC, but am originally from Louisiana and spent a good deal of time just north of the border in California. I have always had good Mexican restaurants nearby. In DC it has been kind of difficult to find a really good Mexican Restaurant. But in Lawrence, MA there is a gem of a restaurant, Cafe' Azteca. I go there whenever I can. The food and service there is fantastic. I have never been disappointed.
We've been coming here since they opened and have never been disappointed. They were great before the bar - even better now! Warm fresh chips and great salsa - and they will bring more - just ask. This is THE place we bring out of town friends, where our daughter wants to go when she's home from college and where our children always want to go for birthday dinners. Great staff and cooks. NEVER a bad or marginal meal. Well worth the wait on a weekend - or go early.
December 5, 2008 @ 7:08 PM
a diner from Methuen,MA
I can't live without Cafe Azteca. I eat there at least once a week.
November 4, 2008 @ 9:10 AM
a diner from Lowell, MA
Outstanding food and friendly service. My wife and I visited for the first time four weeks ago, and we've been back each weekend since, trying a different dish. We haven't been dissapointed yet.
September 29, 2008 @ 12:46 PM
a diner from Hudson, NH
We went to Azteca based on the reviews here. They were right, the place is awesome. Food was great. We had a new waitress and she verified everything with the owner to make sure our order was right. The owner personally came to our table to ensure everything was OK. My only recommendation would be more cilantro and spice in the salsa.
September 23, 2008 @ 10:39 AM
a diner from METHUEN
THIS IS OUR FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTURANT!! THE KIDS LOVE IT. THE FOOD IS GREAT AS WELL AS THE MARGARITAS. THE PRICES ARE VERY RESONIBLE. IT WAS NICE TO HAVE THE OWNER COME AROUND AND CHECK ON US TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I HAVE TOLD MY CO-WORKERS AND FRIENDS ABOUT THIS PLACE AND THEY HAVE GONE AND ALSO LOVED IT.
August 28, 2008 @ 3:27 PM
a diner from Tewksbury, MA
I went here with a friend and the atmosphere made me feel as though I was on vacation!!!! I loved this place and the food was great!
May 15, 2008 @ 5:17 PM
a diner from salem, nh
I would go back there for the strawberry margaritas alone! They were the best I've ever had! The chili was disappointing, but the tacos were yummy!
April 7, 2008 @ 8:28 PM
a diner from Lawrence,MA
The atmosphere was incredible. But when it came to the food I was very dissapointed. I went with my school and my friends and I didnt really like it.
March 27, 2008 @ 8:34 AM
a diner from Lawrence, MA
the food here is great but the service, oh my god. we waited 15 minutes from when we were seated to the time we were acknowleged with chips and salsa, another 10 minutes before we were given the opportunity to order drinks and 10 minutes after that till we got them. a few minutes after that we were able to order our food and things got normal from there.
November 12, 2007 @ 11:05 PM
a diner from Methuen, MA
After hearing about this place from friends, we decided to check it out. So glad we did. The food was incredible..from the salsa to the tamales...very relaxing atmosphere..very friendly and accomodating staff...can't wait to go back...
September 11, 2007 @ 9:30 AM
a diner from Lawrence, MA
I have been chasing the best tamales from California, to Chicago to Cabo San Lucas Mexico and let me tell you, no one makes them better than Cafe Azteca. I am also a HUGE fan of Frida Kahlo and her artwork and photos decorate the restaurant, along with poetry on the walls. It's wonderful. And one must always leave room for desert! Fried dough with ice cream, chocolate sauce, honey and cinnamon - heavenly.
July 29, 2007 @ 2:18 PM
a diner from Andover, MA
Great place for family fun. Also an eclectic night spot for grown-ups. Cafe Azteca's food is not only authentic Mexican (like mama used to make), but it's fresh, well-presented and reasonably priced. The restaurant has expanded a few times -- which speaks to its growing popularity. Plus, as a thriving owner-operated business, it's helping revitalize the Greater Lawrence area. Cafe Azteca es muy bueno!
July 13, 2007 @ 11:46 AM
a diner from North Richland Hills, Texas formally of Larence Ma
My husband and I went to Cafe Azteca when we lived there back in 1999 and we are still trying to find a wonderful Mexican restaurant like them here in Texas where we live now. The head cook is who we asked to prepare our meals his name was Antonio and he is the best. He makes wonderful Bistec Chilango which is spicy just the way we like it. I personally liked the Chimichangas.
February 17, 2007 @ 8:12 PM
a diner from north andover, ma
we went to cafe azteca for dinner and ordered chicken chimichangas and chicken burritos. My husband ordered his chimichanga spicy but it wasn't at all. The food was like eating boiled chicken wrapped in tortillas. Very bland and no flavor. The waitress forgot the guacomole that we ordered. Very disappointed in our meals,all three of us.
January 12, 2007 @ 11:07 AM
a diner from Londonderry, NH formerly of Salem, NH
We have never been disappointed at Cafe Azteca! We have been going there since it opened and always take friends to show them how great it is. The food is great, the people wonderful, and the ambiance reminds us of being back in Mexico. The best mole' sauce this side of mexico! This is a keeper..... Newly enlarged last year and taking credit cards and with the new bar is is understandable why the secret is out!
September 19, 2006 @ 10:37 PM
a diner from Methuen, MA
Have been coming here for 5 yrs now and have never been disappointed. Have favorite dishes, but when I try a new meal, I always seem to have another favorite. Glad to see it expand, but do miss it being the small place with great food nobody knew about...The secerts out..its that good
Loved it.....
Food prices where great, does get busy on week-ends. So go early for dinner on week-ends. New bar, and they do take credit cards. Started out small and has grown into a wonderful place to enjoy very good Mexican food. The wait staff works hard, be patinet when it;s busy they do the best the can when busy...go soon you will love it.
Been going for yrs...............
Food prices where great, does get busy on week-ends. So go early for dinner on week-ends. New bar, and they do take credit cards. Started out small and has grown into a wonderful place to enjoy very good Mexican food. The wait staff works hard, be patinet when it;s busy they do the best the can when busy...go soon you will love it.
Been going for yrs...............
February 6, 2006 @ 4:36 PM
a diner from Haverhill, MA
The food was very good but the Margaritas were not. They had a funny taste and skimpy on the tequila.
October 25, 2005 @ 10:18 AM
a diner from North Andover
We love Cafe Azteca for lunch or dinner.
They are opening a bar now to serve more than just beer and sangria.
CASH Only no CC's but very very good.
Excellent friendly place. Kid friendly but parents should better watch their noisy kids.
They are opening a bar now to serve more than just beer and sangria.
CASH Only no CC's but very very good.
Excellent friendly place. Kid friendly but parents should better watch their noisy kids.
September 18, 2005 @ 5:39 PM
a diner from Wilmington, MA
Excellent food and highly recommended.
June 1, 2005 @ 10:20 PM
a diner from Lawrence, MA
After reading reviews of this restaurant I was anticipating the experience and I am sorry to say that it fell far short of my expectations! The salsa was tasteless, the tortilla chips were thick and cold. The Chile rellenos were so small and the rice was dry and tasteless. I will never waste my money on this place again! I am only sorry that the food paled in comparison to the excellent service.
June 13, 2004 @ 1:37 PM
a diner from North Andover
We love eating here. Don't dress up. Casual. For the kids, there's a kid's menu as well as a yummy chicken rice soup from the apppetizer list. For the rest of us, the regular menu includes unusual ingredients like cactus, mole poblano (chocolate), and other surprises. Great food for good price. And the sangria is wonderful, full of pears.
a diner from Salem, NH--but born and raised in Texas!
Cafe Azteca offers the only truly authentic Mexican cuisine in the Massachusetts/New Hampshire area outside of Boston. The chips and salsa are homemade and plentiful, and the menu offers a wide variety of choices. The Chile Rellenos are exquisitely prepared and completely delicious! Cafe Azteca's prices are ridiculously reasonable, the food outrageous, the atmosphere pleasant, but the service is slow because this too small restaurant is always packed.
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May 22, 2009 @ 8:38 AM
a diner from Washington, DC
I live in Washington, DC, but am originally from Louisiana and spent a good deal of time just north of the border in California. I have always had good Mexican restaurants nearby. In DC it has been kind of difficult to find a really good Mexican Restaurant. But in Lawrence, MA there is a gem of a restaurant, Cafe' Azteca. I go there whenever I can. The food and service there is fantastic. I have never been disappointed.
We've been coming here since they opened and have never been disappointed. They were great before the bar - even better now! Warm fresh chips and great salsa - and they will bring more - just ask. This is THE place we bring out of town friends, where our daughter wants to go when she's home from college and where our children always want to go for birthday dinners. Great staff and cooks. NEVER a bad or marginal meal. Well worth the wait on a weekend - or go early.
