Villa Azteca
$$ • Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian
Hours:
157 Main St, Salinas
(831) 256-2669
About Villa Azteca
Customers' Favorites
Tacos De Pulpo Al Pastor
Shrimp Jicama Tacos
Crispy Chilaquiles
Lobster Enchiladas
Mango Watermelon
Rib-Eye Huarache
Enchiladas Verdes
Rib Eye Huarache
Mole Amarillo
Carnitas Taco
Villa Azteca Reviews
Ratings
Menu
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 4PM 5 - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 4PM 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM 11AM - 4PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 4PM 5 - 9:30PM |
| Saturday | 3 - 9:30PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 4PM |
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Villa Azteca is a Mexican restaurant that has received high praise on Check Please and KQED, making it one of the best Mexican restaurants in Monterey County. Guests enjoy excellent food and service, with quick responses to customer requests. Vegetarian options are available, including cauliflower tacos, which have received positive reviews. The menu features unique dishes such as queso fundido, bone marrow with chili oil, and carnitas enchiladas with a pink sauce. The bone marrow with chili oil is a standout dish for its unique taste, while the carnitas enchiladas are known for their unusual pink sauce, possibly made from beets mixed with fresh cream. Guests often enjoy flavorful items like shrimp on rosemary skewers, grilled chicken steak, and wonderful pork in sauce with avocado and cheeses. The yellow mole is particularly popular, and the Mole Amarillo, with its pumpkin sauce and prawns, is highly recommended—especially with extra prawns for the best experience. The chicken mole is slightly spicy and well-liked.
Desserts include a thick flan similar to cheesecake and a light, creamy tiramisu that many find delicious. The Palomas, especially the flight of Palomas, are highly recommended for trying different flavors. Visitors often find the restaurant full, with a waiting line, and can enjoy outdoor dining on the sidewalk or inside through a small threshold. Easy parking is available in a garage behind the restaurant or on Main Street. Service is excellent, and the food is consistently praised for its flavor and quality. Overall, Villa Azteca offers a memorable dining experience with unique and flavorful dishes that satisfy a variety of tastes.