About us

Rooted in authentic recipes and warm hospitality, Azteca Mexican Restaurant is more than a place to eat; it's a gathering spot for friends, families, and true flavor lovers.

Welcome to North Carolina! We invite you to visit Azteca and savor the unique flavor of our food. As a family-owned restaurant, we take pride in offering a warm, family-oriented, and child-friendly atmosphere.

We specialize in authentic Mexican cuisine, featuring mouthwatering steaks, sizzling fajitas, crispy nachos, fresh seafood, and much more. Our menu includes a wide variety of grilled specialties and seafood dishes to satisfy every taste. From light and zesty to rich and cheesy, the authentic flavors of Mexico will keep you coming back for more.

Enjoy our full-service bars, offering an array of margaritas, fine wines, and both domestic and imported beers. We welcome guests with signature entrées such as tender fajitas, flavorful enchiladas, hearty burritos, and golden chimichangas – all cooked to perfection and served in a vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of sunny Mexico.

For over 30 years, Azteca has been the number one choice for Mexican cuisine in Charlotte, Gastonia, and Matthews. Our generous portions, unbeatable prices, and friendly customer service have made us a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

Whether you’re here for a casual night out, a family gathering, or a special celebration, every visit to Azteca is a fiesta. Come taste the tradition, feel the warmth, and experience why Azteca Mexican Restaurant has been delighting guests for decades.

It’s always a Fiesta at Azteca!

Welcome to North Carolina. We invite you to visit Azteca Mexican Restaurant and enjoy the special flavor of our food. The restaurant is family-owned and is therefore family-oriented and child-friendly. We specialize in Mexican foods, serving delicacies such as shrimp, fatijas, nachos, seafood, and much, much more. From light and limy to cheesy, you can't get enough of authentic Mexican food. Being a Mexican restaurant, our dishes are prepared with the wonderful spices and art of traditional Mexican food.

Enjoy our full service bars that stock various types of margaritas, wines, and domestic and imported beers. We welcome our new and returning guests by preparing authentic Mexican entrees such as succulent enchiladas, juicy and tender fajitas, enchiladas, burritos and chimichangas all cooked to perfection and served in a beautiful atmosphere just like in sunny Mexico. We think you will agree that Azteca Mexican Restaurants are awesome. Customer service is our top priority and our staff is super friendly. You will find our foods delicious. Our prices are unbeatable and our portions are large.

We are proud to be the number one choice for Mexican cuisine in Gastonia, Matthews, Smith Corners and Woodlawn. We have been open in Charlotte for over 20 years and therefore understand the taste of our customers. We have been serving up a Fiesta, with exciting and delicious menu items that are sure to enchant and fascinate our guests. If you want to enjoy fresh and delectable Mexican dish, visit Azteca Mexican Restaurant. Whatever the occasion, our authentic Mexican favorites are always crowd pleasures and we serve it up in a festive style to spice up your day. It is always a Fiesta at Azteca's!