Nice Mexican restaurant a little off the beaten path. Been living in Ukiah area for a few years and just barely found this place. Definitely coming back! Good quality food and service so it’s a little more expensive than the other restaurants in town but the experience was worth it if you dine in.
Also had great margaritas with real liquor. Not that sugary rice wine that other places serve.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mary Miller
We enjoyed our Taco salads very much. The only problem was that I discovered that I had inadvertently left my wallet at the table with cash inside. The following day I stopped in to check after it and they had found it and put it in the safe, all cash intact. Their honesty really hit home. Thank you, Staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaymee-lee Haywood
Best Mexican food and great margaritas!!! A definite must have every time I am in the area!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane
El Azteca in Ukiah has been a favorite of ours for many years. Their dishes are always delicious and the service is excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caezar Ancayan
I recently dined at El Azteca, a local Mexican restaurant that offers a casual sit-down experience. I was seated promptly and given a menu right away, which was a great start. However, it did take a noticeable amount of time for my order to be taken, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy.
I ordered the asada taco salad, which came with beans, sour cream, and guacamole. The lettuce portion was minimal, and I found myself wishing the dish was a bit more veggie-forward to balance out the heavier components. The taco bowl was nicely prepared and arrived crisp, which I appreciated. The asada was cut into strips, which made it a bit awkward to eat, and there wasn’t much meat overall considering the $2 upcharge (and an additional $0.75 upcharge I noticed on the bill later). For those who don’t opt for the premium meat, the default is ground beef or shredded chicken, which may be a better value.
Shortly after ordering, the chips and salsa arrived—two types of salsa, both of which tasted fresh, and the chips were warm and clearly freshly made. I also ordered a side of refried beans to dip the chips in, and it ended up being one of the highlights of the meal—really flavorful and satisfying.
One thing that detracted from the experience was the service flow. Halfway through eating, my check was dropped off at the table, which gave the impression that they wanted me to pay and move along quickly. That felt a little rushed. However, to their credit, after I paid, the waitress brought out a small complimentary dessert—a tortilla chip topped with cinnamon, whipped cream, and strawberry drizzle. It was a pleasant and unexpected touch that helped end the meal on a nicer note.
Overall, my experience was just okay. The food was decent but felt overpriced for the portion and quality, especially with the add-ons. Service was a mix of friendly gestures and rushed moments. I might return to try something else, but it wouldn’t be my go-to for Mexican food in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Taco Salad, Extra Chips \u0026 Salsa
patti` cochran
The shrimp with garlic was excellent! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and it came with fresh orange slices and slices of avocado. The green chili pork was tender and you could cut it with a fork! Also, the fresh salsa was brilliant. We ordered two and ate all of it.
Alexis Duckett
Went for lunch this past weekend. Haven't been there in years and it was not what I remembered. 3 of us had lunch. Pico de gallo had no flavor, salsa was bland. The meat in the quesdillas had absolutely no flavor. We ordered one with ground beef and one with shredded steak and there was no seasoning in either. Our other person had a ground beef enchilada which was absolutely soaked and soggy in the red sauce; which was also bland and again no seasoning at all in the meat. We packed most of it up and re- cooked it at home and added seasonings and flavor to it. Would not eat here again. Taco Bell has more flavor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
NILAM MISTRY
It was so nice, clean, good service & delicious food.
Nice Mexican restaurant a little off the beaten path. Been living in Ukiah area for a few years and just barely found this place. Definitely coming back! Good quality food and service so it’s a little more expensive than the other restaurants in town but the experience was worth it if you dine in.
Also had great margaritas with real liquor. Not that sugary rice wine that other places serve.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoyed our Taco salads very much. The only problem was that I discovered that I had inadvertently left my wallet at the table with cash inside. The following day I stopped in to check
after it and they had found it and put it in the safe, all cash intact. Their honesty really hit home. Thank you, Staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Mexican food and great margaritas!!! A definite must have every time I am in the area!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
El Azteca in Ukiah has been a favorite of ours for many years. Their dishes are always delicious and the service is excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently dined at El Azteca, a local Mexican restaurant that offers a casual sit-down experience. I was seated promptly and given a menu right away, which was a great start. However, it did take a noticeable amount of time for my order to be taken, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy.
I ordered the asada taco salad, which came with beans, sour cream, and guacamole. The lettuce portion was minimal, and I found myself wishing the dish was a bit more veggie-forward to balance out the heavier components. The taco bowl was nicely prepared and arrived crisp, which I appreciated. The asada was cut into strips, which made it a bit awkward to eat, and there wasn’t much meat overall considering the $2 upcharge (and an additional $0.75 upcharge I noticed on the bill later). For those who don’t opt for the premium meat, the default is ground beef or shredded chicken, which may be a better value.
Shortly after ordering, the chips and salsa arrived—two types of salsa, both of which tasted fresh, and the chips were warm and clearly freshly made. I also ordered a side of refried beans to dip the chips in, and it ended up being one of the highlights of the meal—really flavorful and satisfying.
One thing that detracted from the experience was the service flow. Halfway through eating, my check was dropped off at the table, which gave the impression that they wanted me to pay and move along quickly. That felt a little rushed. However, to their credit, after I paid, the waitress brought out a small complimentary dessert—a tortilla chip topped with cinnamon, whipped cream, and strawberry drizzle. It was a pleasant and unexpected touch that helped end the meal on a nicer note.
Overall, my experience was just okay. The food was decent but felt overpriced for the portion and quality, especially with the add-ons. Service was a mix of friendly gestures and rushed moments. I might return to try something else, but it wouldn’t be my go-to for Mexican food in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Taco Salad, Extra Chips \u0026 Salsa
The shrimp with garlic was excellent! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and it came with fresh orange slices and slices of avocado. The green chili pork was tender and you could cut it with a fork! Also, the fresh salsa was brilliant. We ordered two and ate all of it.
Went for lunch this past weekend. Haven't been there in years and it was not what I remembered. 3 of us had lunch. Pico de gallo had no flavor, salsa was bland. The meat in the quesdillas had absolutely no flavor. We ordered one with ground beef and one with shredded steak and there was no seasoning in either. Our other person had a ground beef enchilada which was absolutely soaked and soggy in the red sauce; which was also bland and again no seasoning at all in the meat. We packed most of it up and re- cooked it at home and added seasonings and flavor to it. Would not eat here again. Taco Bell has more flavor.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
It was so nice, clean, good service & delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place always have great food.
Good food and service!!
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was great, and the service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend this to those who love Mexican food.
Always good service
It was a great spot this afternoon! Service was very good and the food was even better! Almost zero people here, truly a gem.
Very bland,beans are old
American food disguised as Mexican. No. Spice. Fairly flavorless and not much of it.
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