Restaurant Atoyac Estilo Oaxaca

Very old place, bathroom on very bad condition, the food wasn't fresh specially the tamales, it was overheated in the microwave, can't eat.

Fed myself and my two teenagers for less than 30 bucks!!! Top notch. Love their sauces!!!

The tacos are awesome. They have a different taco special each day that changes each week. My favorite taco is el pastor, but they are all great. The staff is courteous and pleasant. They do catering orders and offer dining in and takeout orders.

Best tacos,by far

Nice place! Service was amazing and the food was delicious! Highly recommend checking out sometime.

Food is constantly high quality at a good price. The can cater a large amount or food for a party quickly and everyone will compliment the food. When you buy the food, it goes to the family/ owners.

I can’t believe this place have the courage to charge almost $30.00 for such of disgusting “meat” and few pieces of chorizo. Very bad experience. Be aware !

Pretty good food and large menu! Tortas were great

I got carne asada fries plate , but it mostly fries!!! Very minimal meat in it!! And they refused to add up a little more

TLDR: Probably one of the top 5 authentic Mexican places in the Valley of the Sun. Place could use a thorough facilities upgrade. Still a must-visit

Now on to its well-deserved full review.

I was looking for a Oaxacan place in the area because I wanted to take an Indian friend for another perspective on what counts as Mexican cuisine. Oaxacan dishes are considered by many to be one of the Crown Jewels in the pantheon of regional Mexican cooking styles, a well-deserved title (IYKYK). Most purists will say nothing compares to getting the authentic stuff in its birthplace. In the era of post-pandemic inflationary forces not everyone can afford to gentrify another region of the world.

My friend and I ordered a Tlayuda with chicken on one side, 2 molotes, and for myself a chicken mole dish. We ate it outside because we finally ceased to have infernal nocturnal ovens in early November, and to be quite honest there were some odorous spirits within the confines of the establishment's interior.

If you've seen the movie Ratatouille where the food critic drops his pen and recollects upon his childhood that is exactly what happened to me. The tlayudas tasted amazing regardless of the fact that it started getting colder each passing minute. They were accompanied with some caramelized onions, limes, and some salsas on the side. My international friend lauded the taste. The molotes surprisingly surpassed them in flavor. I believe they had cheese as a filling. My goodness. Packed with flavor (I could taste the epazote), my friend commented on its flavor and accompaniments. Probably the best thing we had that night.

I myself had the chicken mole to myself. I've never been an ardent fan of mole due to its heavy flavors and the feeling of uneasiness, burping, and sometimes indigestion hours after having eaten it. While I still experienced some of those effects I can honestly say I have no regrets. The mole is probably the best I've had in the US. Rich flavors, not too strong, not too spicy, still allowed the chicken to add its own flavor into the mix. The rice and beans were also superb.

The guacamole salsa is probably the superlative among the selections. I am honestly astounded a place with such quality in its food isn't more well-known. I wish it was closer to where I live but I also understand economic realities segregate ethnic cuisines to less glamorous areas of cities.

Restaurant Atoyac can proudly stand and say that it far surpasses any restaurant that dares call itself "Mexican" in the far eastern reaches of the Valley *cough* Scottsdale *cough*.

As a note of constructive criticism there's some slight odors that detract from the establishment whose elimination would do wonders for attracting a far greater number of people. The sun-faded signage could also be replaced at an immense ROI.

I will try to visit again ?? ??

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Molotes, Tlayuda Reg, Mole

only bought chips and a drink but honestly felt like God himself served me them s tier restaurant easily

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Very good food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Torta

Best carne asada burrito I've found !!! No frills because they just don't need them . They do it right!!! This place was recommended to me and I was not letting down . If I could give 1000 stars I would . The service was friendly fast and efficient .thank you

Parking: Parking is easy access

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito

This place is so good ? highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

only bought chips and a drink but honestly felt like God himself served me them s tier restaurant easily