Mesa Azteca

I loved the place, second time coming here, we started the night with a pitcher of pineapple and coconut which went a long way (large) set us back about 40$ and guac and chips with salsa on the side ( it was perfect for those who don’t like spicy guacamole;however, if you do grab a chip dip and salsa and dip in guacamole, perfection), we missed happy hour but I was told their is one, we proceeded with tacos al pastor (perfectly executed) and quesadillas suiza ( spot on), the waiter was helpful and recommended her favorite flavors for the pitcher and checked in regularly, regardless of how busy the bar was ( filling cups of water refilling your cup from your pitcher etc. etc) music sets the vibe for a fun night out with a group of friends, in all 100$ would get you through the night without happy hour, I’ll try happy hour next time and give them an updated review! Definitely recommend

This place is a neighborhood gem! Such friendly staff and the food did not disappoint. The salsas were flavorful, fish tacos crispy, and the birria consomé was delicious. Great margaritas (jamaica and passion fruit were our favorites) and fantastic music to really tie the atmosphere together. Perfect place to go to start the night with friends. Can’t wait to go back.

This place was a cute little spot in Bushwick. I wish I got a picture of the indoor decor. They had luchador masks hung on the walls. The food was AMAZINGGGGGG but our waitress had an attitude the whole night, killed our vibe. The food portion didn’t match the prices but I’d def return for them happy hour tacos. 😋 Happy Hour is everyday from 4-7

A small greasy quesadilla, not handmade, in a big plate with no salad (at least some leafy greens) for decorations for $19? In my opinion, it wasn't worth it. Wished they had red wine, but no, I had to opt out for white wine. They lady server was not as friendly as I thought though the guy there was more welcoming..... 5 stars for Dia de los Muertos interior design and great selection of Mexican music.

Food was not good at all. Got the mix sizzling fajitas, sizzling? I guess I missed that part, the meats and veggies came in a tray with water, looked like a dirty water which did not even taste good. I could go on but one of the worst place I have been so far, first fajitas that come in with a lot of water instead of sizzling, worst description ever. I don’t mind paying for good food, but expensive and not good? Never again!

Delicious & authentic Mexican food located in the heart of Bushwick! The restaurant was COVID-safe, they took our temperature and have partitions that separate guests within the restaurant. The margaritas were tasty & strong! I ordered the margarita, chorizo nachos and al pastor taco. I was so full and very satisfied. The restaurant is fun & I loved the decorations, the staff was super friendly & attentive. If you want to get some good food & grab some drinks with friends, I would highly recommend!

I went here for bottomless brunch on Sunday with friends. Good Mexican brunch food but better is the bottomless drinks and service. Wide array of drinks to choose from & big menu. Price is very reasonable. Music is tremendous.

Seriously the best place with the nicest staff ever. This is my comfort restaurant and I can’t go a eeek without coming. The vegan options are to die for and everyone who works here is truly so kind.

Threw myself a little birthday dinner earlier this month at Mesa Azteca. A few of my BFFs now live in Queens, Brooklyn, & Jersey, so I decided to find a spot that was semi-central while being reasonably priced, delicious, and comfortable. I haven't been to Mesa Azteca in years, so I was super excited when it surfaced in my head while brainstorming. I was the first to arrive, and I immediately knew I made the right decision. The manager was super welcoming, and the staff were so sweet and enthusiastic. My group and I ordered a bunch of drinks, apps, and entrees, and everything came out super fast. My favorites were the calamari and the fajitas. The portions were large, and everything came out piping hot. I didn't drink; however, I did get myself a couple of delicious non-alcoholic mojitos. I kept it at two because, well... I was driving =P 5/5 for sure!

I seen this place and I found it so cute I love how the place looks it feels like you're having lunch on a beach because of the theme and bright colors. I love the wall with all the Lucha libre mask is so creative. But because of how it looks isn't why I'm writing this review let's get to the good eats. I ordered a frozen piña colada with the esquites for starters. The piña colada was fantastic so refreshing not to sweet but well balanced and it was nice looking with the orange slices and cherry loved it! The esquites were really good. I ordered nachos the nachos were so good the steak was flavorful it honestly tasted like it came out a BBQ or something lol so juicy with all the condiments it just matched perfectly. I will definitely be back. Manhattan take notes! because since I moved into the city I've tried numerous Mexican restaurants and they are mediocre or just plain bad. I had to come back to my hood to get good eats!!!!! Thank you Mesa Azteca! Will definitely be back! #BrooklynForTheWin Piña colada; 5/5 Esquites 4/5 Nachos 4/5

Very nice vibe! The octopus ceviche was not traditionally done- it had sweet sauce to it but it was still very good. The California nachos were not just thrown together and had a great balance to all the elements. Birria taco was good and the fish taco hit just right! Margaritas made the right way can have you ordering rounds and rounds.. and that's exactly how the night went. Cozy Saturday evening in the rain with great music service and food! Definitely worth going if you're in the area! Would recommend will be back!

Bueno tengo que decir que el servicio de la mesera fue muy pobre y con mucha actitud ..!! La comida estuvo sabrosa el ambiente estuvo agradable .. el lugar es muy pequeño pero se siente cómodo .. el problema esque si te tratan indiferente ya se arruinó todo y las dos meseras que están tienen un actitud muy ruda .. que pesar me hubiese gustado volver .. pero el dinero no se da por un mal servicio ..!!

The food here is amazing. A bit on the pricer side but you get what you pay for in high quality food. I would give them 5 stars but we ordered vegan seitan nachos and they brought steak nachos. I wasn't 100% certain but they looked, tasted and felt like steak. Now I am not a vegan but I was for 4 years and know what seitan is. Nevertheless, it was delicious. Just double check your proteins for the vegans out there!

Vibes are super lit and food is good enough! Felt like we were pregaming the club and we were dancing in our seats :) However, not sure if some of the items were worth the price (mainly the nachos, which were $11 for like 8 chips and the chicken was an extra four dollars, but there wasn't much on there).

Will travel for a good Michelada and this place definitely gets 5 stars for this drink. We came here for happy hour and we had wings (yum) and flautas. The Buffalo wings had the perfect kick and were so yummy we shared two orders. We also had the cheese flautas. This place has a nice vibe with great music. Andy took care of us and he was so nice! Will be back here again!!!! I wish they made micheladas like these in Nassau county!

As you can see I have visited this establishment before. Post pandemic has definitely changed this establishment. No more free chips and salsa while you look at the menu and decide what drink your going to order. The price of the margaritas went up drastically. The price of the tacos shot through the roof, imagine six dollars for one taco!! Umm crazy!! Being born and raised in this neighborhood, I can definitely say that gentrification and the pandemic has definitely effected pricing. The nachos plate came with seven chips, IN the entire plate! Where have you ever seen this? This appetizer was $14 for seven nachos and small amount of chicken. Burritos are normally huge and exploding with flavor, this $19 burrito was not any of that. Small plate def not with the cost. I know that very thing has gone up but when you give a patron something worth while, they will be back. I can say good bye and not feel bad at all.

Food was delicious wished the mole was spicy. The margaritas were on point and got the job done. The service was good, servers were friendly and attentive. Love the outside patio, great music as well

Cool neighborhood gem! The food was good but the drinks were better! The tamarind margarita was my fave! The shrimp enchiladas were tasty but the rice and beans were both bland. My date got the chicken quesadilla and the portion was quite small but he said it tasted good. While I've had better Mexican food, I'd go back for the convenience.

Mesa Azteca was a good time. I came here with my friends for brunch before a local event and sat in the back patio. We had a reservation and was about 15 mins late but that it was a slow Sunday so both the front and back of the house were pretty empty which initially confused me. Our server was attentive but not annoying which I appreciated. We ordered a few apps between the three of us, the elote and guacamole which were both good. The elote was the standout. I had the tacos, one shrimp, one al pastor and one chicken. They were good but nothing I haven't had before. Overall, Mesa Azteca is a cute space for brunch and drinks that I would suggest for as a pregaming spot or hangout.

the waitress over charged me and my friend. I received a notification the next day that my total went from 50.47 to 70.47 and mind you her tip was already included in the total bill because we did the bottomless brunch. I've been calling to speak to someone to fix the issue but I keep getting the run around. I just want my money back.

While searching yelp for a restaurant with that makes a particular dish, I stumbled across Mesa Azteca. The photos of nachos caught my eye and I made a mental note to give them a try at another time. That other time came this past Friday night. What makes their nachos special? Each tortilla chip is shown love. Instead of a heap of chips with ingredients scattered all over, individual tortilla chips are layered with ingredients. As a lifelong New Yorker it took me back to Caliente Cab Co., which was one of many after work go-to spots for me and my girlfriends in the 90s. We ordered plate after plate of nachos, if nothing else, aside from alcohol lol. Anyway, the picky teenage girl and I ordered plain cheese, steak, and shrimp nachos, with a side of guacamole. The nachos come with guacamole and jalapeños on the side, but we really really really really really like guacamole, and their guacamole was really really really good. While some may complain about the number of nachos, as I explained people are used to these heaping piles of nacho with stuff piled on top, Mesa Azteca gives you about eight per serving. Everything was really fresh and flavorful. The steak was a little smoky, tender and well seasoned, not salty. The shrimp nachos were very fresh and delicious. I don't eat fast enough so I missed out on the plane cheese, but Miss Picky said they were really really good. Coming from her, that's a complete complement and beyond her usual teenage lackluster responses to mostly everything. That's enough to say that the nachos were exceptional. Mesa Azteca has more for us to explore, but it is our nacho go-to.

Only had the tacos and queso fundido but they were both good. The tacos were huge, which was great. Had the chorizo and the carnitas - the latter was a little bit tough but still okay. Their drinks are also delicious and surprisingly strong. After a couple I just found myself dancing with my friend LOL - side note, their playlist is excellent! The place def has a festive vibe to it, a bunch of other guests would get up and dance. Very fun place to be at! Will definitely go back.

AFTER THE CONCERT WE PERFORMED AT KARAOKE CITY IN KOREATOWN Saturday night . Yesterday (July 18th) around noon time, my best friend (whom was visiting from Florida) and I had the pleasure of spending brunch time at Mesa Azteca. This was on the list of many restaurants/places we both decided on during her stay here (since they offer vegan options for my friend). I arrived at first and was seated by the bar to wait for my friend, shared a few words with the bartender (whom I mistaken for as the owner lmfao.. he was extremely nice). He mentioned how Mesa has been open for 10 years and other history facts about Mesa. It's genuine conversation like those I really enjoy just to learn about this history of place. Very sentimental. Our waiter.... Let me tell you about the phrases HARD WORK, Professional plus friendly... Combined all those words and you get him. Very consistent, clean and just superb! Now here's the good part y'all are waiting for.. the FOOD!! My LORD!! I am so glad that me and my friend decided to come here because it literally is reason why Brooklyn homed most of the great rap legends!! The food here wasn't just good, it was AMAZING. We had the bottomless hour mimosas. My friend ordered Vegan Chilaquiles with seitan and her beverage was Bellini, I ordered Huevos con Chorizo and my beverage was the Mimosa.. The quality of the food reminded me of my time in Mexico!! ..here's the catch I never been to Mexico yet lmao! It was a beautiful time at outdoorsy patio very clean and comfortable. Everything was perfect!! THANK YOU Mesa Azteca FOR HAVING US PS: The sauces are spicy and great!!!! Please support!!!! The locals!!

I came when it was happy hour in the warm months. Very attentive staff & Guac and chips were on point. Margarita could be a bit stronger. Tasted more on the sweet side. Overall, content.

Cute little mex bar/restaurant spot in Brooklyn. The waiters are very friendly and they give huge portions for the shots. Not cheap on the alcohol. I ordered the chicken tinga tostada appetizer with a side of rice and beans as my overall entree and a passion fruit juice. The food was very fresh and tasty. The ambience is cute for young adults, music can be loud but talkable. If you don't like loud music, you might wanna check out a different spot. Passion fruit juice was okay, kinda basic. Maybe next time I'll have a drink. Would come back.

I came here for weekend brunch and had a great experience. They have an affordable $20 bottomless brunch deal. While here I ordered the Shrimp tacos and Guacamole & Chips. There's indoor and outdoor seating. The drinks were strong. If you're looking for an affordable brunch with good eats and strong drinks, I definitely recommend!

Got rid of their happy hour food deals but kept the on the website... Strike 1. $7 for one taco a la carte? Strike 2. there are wonderful Mexican joints on every block of wyckoff and there is no reason it should cost so much more than everywhere else. 4% credit card surcharge on top of that. Strike 3.

With a lot of Mexican options in the area it's really hard to choose. I decided to give Mesa Azteca a try and was not disappointed. I wish it was a nicer day as the backyard looked beautiful to eat in. The food was very good; I had the floutas, rice and a shrimp taco. The rice was a little on the dry side but super flavorful, floutas were crunchy and had a delicious sauce with it, and the shrimp taco was in an amazing sauce but the actual shrimp were ok.

- goot service - bottomless mimosa ftw - drinks keep coming - bottomless mimosa on fridays as well - large portions - no chimichanga - steak with steak and eggs is just alright - steak with chilaquiles is better - tacos are alright

I had an okay time here but at the end of your bill they always add the band fee... which under my impression was not part of human consumption so I'm wondering why I had to pay for this. I just wanted the food and service.

If 0 would be an option that's what I would give this establishment for their extremely poor service in all aspects, first of all I felt horrible because it was Father's Day and my kids decided to take dad to a special breakfast that turned into a disaster, as we enter the establishment the waitress looked like she just rolled out bed and was in a horrible mood, she took our order with an attitude and when we asked why it was taking so long, she replied with an attitude that there were tables in the patio that she had to attend, when the food finally arrived, the portions were too small for their price and the flavor was bland, then we asked for the check and it was 5 of us, we looked at the check an it said party of 6 and the waitress had added herself a 20% tip and we we asked she blew up on u. this is unacceptable and hope that no one goes tru this.

Came here with a group of work peeps. 8 people on a Friday night - every server's dream Leidy B took care of us and she was an absolute rockstar. Recommended entrees and bevys for us and just honestly provided great service. A couple of my peeps forgot receipts and Leidy saved the day so our financial team wouldn't hate us. Thanks again for the great meal and service

I ventured here on a random shot because the other taco place I went to did not make tacos while I wanted nachos. I walk in and the service is friendly. I'm greeted right away, my takeout order was taken and the waiter offered me a seat at the bar. The bartender served me up a nice glass of water without me asking. Such service makes me want to revisit. Why then have I given them a three star review? The nachos were disappointing. I paid practically $12 for nachos with steak. These may have been one of the best steak nachos I've ever had. Why, still does this warrant a three star review? I counted. 12 chips. One dollar per chip. What part of hipster Brooklyn would dare charge that much and give so few chips? I'd be more angry if the steak wasn't so amazing.

Very cute little spot with delicious food. My two friends and I took part in their boozy brunch on a gorgeous Saturday in February. For $20 you can get your choice of their selected drinks for 2 hours with the purchase of a brunch entree. I was bummed that margaritas on the rocks weren't included but I went with the frozen. Heads up, if you choose a flavor they charge you an extra $1 per drink for it. We shared guacamole and for my meal I had the breakfast burrito-eggs, cheese, beans, rice, chorizo. Really tasty and the perfect size. I really liked the food and the atmosphere but I took away a star because the staff was not friendly at all and rarely even came over to check on us.

Good ambiance, tasty food, friendly staff and fun environment. Highly recommend getting some drinks here too. The drinks are always made well.

So I haven't been back to this restaurant in over a year. So I decided to have Sunday brunch. The menu has changed dramatically. The unlimited drinks $30 literally for an hour and they time you very well. I usually order this one specific dish because it's my favorite. So I couldn't wait to order it I was highly disappointed. The reason for my disappointment is because the regular size of taco went to a mini size taco with a little size portion of home fries. It was even fulfilling because I was still hungry. The gratuity for 2 and more is now 20%!!!!!!. This is extremely outrageous especially when you have loyal customers but I know the pandemic changed a lot of things financially for all folks across the world. But 20% is too much and then ask for additional tip no way. The drinks are not even well made anymore with their special Tequila you can definitely taste the difference. To be honest I would not be coming back to this establishing because the portion of meal has down sized but the prices has increased.

Other than the fact that everything is VERY expensive for the portions they give, at the end of my meal they said it was mandatory to tip the server AND tip the bar 15% on top of that while we HAD NO DRINKS from the bar! NOTHING! We were with my son and he took me out for dinner for Valentine's Day. There is NO REASON why we should've tipped the bar as well. The horchata tasted instantly made. I understand Bushwick has been gentrified a lot and a lot of profit can be made, but cmon. At least have bigger and tastier portions. Will not be coming back. Save your money.

I hate to leave bad reviews especially for restaurants owned by POC, but holy cow. I can't believe how expensive this place was . I've gone to much nicer establishments that didn't charge a fraction of what this food cost. Not to mention the portions are the size they give the judges on food competition shows on food network. Just a taste. Elote for $9?! Since when!? I grew up in Bushwick when people sold elote out of the back of their cars for $2! What happened?!

What a little neighborhood gem! I was just looking for some good eats before a concert but this place was completely awesome. The staff are very friendly, thoughtful, and accommodating. There were so many vegan options available. I really loved the vegan quesadilla. Super flavorful with "chorizo". The Margaritas were delicious as well and the vibe in the restaurant is the music is pumping and tables often clap and sing to some of the songs they're familiar with. So much fun! Sustainability rating: overall pretty good, no single use items except for napkins and straws.

Mesa Azteca is a fun bottomless brunch Mexican place in Bushwick. Definitely go on the weekends for a boozy brunch with friends. They have a nice covered patio in the backyard and the service is super friendly. I had the waiter recommended huevos rancheros and they were delish along with the bottomless margaritas. The margaritas are strong so drink them with food. My friend had a bit too much and broke a glass. The staff was super nice about it and I felt badly for making a mess but it seems like this comes with the territory when you have bottomless brunch. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

First of all we travelled all the way to this place for the cute outdoor patio filled with plants and mural but we were disappointed. The pictures on social media is a lie it looks nothing like it. It was Sunday brunch and the whole patio was covered in a white tent!! No vibe at all. On to the food I saw they had vegan options which were limited during brunch time and they made me chorizo quesadilla but it was so tiny!!!! I was still hungry. Same with my friend his portion was so tiny ! we got the guac for appetizers and unlimited drinks which was a scam they barely check up on you for refill we got only three drinks for so called bottomless brunch. Every time we needed a refill I had to flag a waiter down then they would come back to confirm the order and take 15 minute on top to bring the drinks out. I honestly will never come back they also add a 20% gratuity without asking or even telling you I had to ask to confirm otherwise you would end up selecting to tip them on top of the total bill so be careful a bit scammy if you ask me. Two stars for food it had flavor and passionfruit margarita it was really good. Also if you order margarita they add a $1 for each drink on top of the bottomless deal. Conclusion there are too many nicer places to have amazing brunch experience and to not leave hungry after spending $50 plus per person.

I had a lovely lunch. Operating a restaurant during COVID can not be easy, yet the staff of this operation seem to do it with ease. Quickly: Service: 6/5 Location: 4.5/5 Food/Drink: 4/5 Value: 3.5/5 Today, I ordered "Huevos con Chorizo" & a mimosa (on recommendation), which came nicely presented; the dish taking up three equal portions on the plate. Frankly, it needed a bit of seasoning; but the waiter was right at hand and getting salt was no problem. Additionally, I overheard a difficult situation with a customer being a bit too needy; yet the server was quick and professional in resolution. The backyard patio is just that; a quaint space with lighting and a tent overhead. Street side there is pretty decoration painted along the brick. Previously, I've ordered a burrito/a taco to-go passing by occasionally, but the time I had today will guarantee a return (though maybe not by myself).

Food was AMAZING, drink's AMAZING and the staff were super attentive and friendly. I'm from out of town and have been to Mexico dozens of times, this place was very authentic!

Brunchin' in Brooklyn featuring Mesa Azteca's Guac, Elote & Chorizo Eggs Benedict. On a non-100 degree day like most of the NYC summer boats, enjoy your meal in their outdoor dining area. The decor is vibrant, colorful and makes you feel like you're in the heart of Mexico! The guac is as classic as it can get down to the stone dish its served in. You can order it regular, mild or spicy. We opted for the mild because we didn't want to reach too far without knowing what spicy meant to them. The elote was fantastic, easily my favorite part of the meal. It most certainly reminded me of walks in Mexico where I'd grab an elote from a street vendor. The staff is fun and friendly, they cheer along with whatever Sunday futbol gave is showing at the bar. Also, the lead time on food orders is short so what's not to like about that!

I'm a long time customer and went out this weekend with my family. I realize they have a whole new staff and everything was fine like usual. However when we received the bill we noticed that we were charged double for tipping. I agree for the $12.42 but no one told me they already took out 20% until I saw the bill. I cant reach anyone from this business to clarify this. I don't mind tipping but if the tip is already included why did the waitress ask me to tip $12.42?

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon, really great service :) but didn't get the guy's name. Food and drinks were really good, obsessed with the churros.

Very nice place I live close and never realized they had a back yard. The food was good went with friends and had a good time.

This is literally the best location! For a date and for groups. It is a fun, enjoyable experience. We always make it right at peak time so theres always a table for us. We love sitting in their outdoor section. Their food is funominal!! 5 stars. It is Chefs Kiss ! For brunch and for dinner. The staff is kind and helpful. They are always happy. Their drink menu is my favorite. So many options to choose from and the flavors, amazing. I made it my goal to try them all. They never disappoint. Both happy hour and brunch they are always checking up on you. So you never really have to wait long for your drinks or food. During brunch, you really do enjoy the boozy experience. Because they just keep coming.

Amazing vibes at this spot. Very festive. If you can't appreciate that don't come lol. The staff here are very hospitable. Food and drink are really good here.

The drinks and food are delicious! The elote is my favorite to start with! Definitely love coming here for dinner!

Horrible service and they add 20% gratuity, also the quesadilla is just one taco. Do not come here.

First time trying this place. Its a few blocks away from my place. Food is delicious! Nice ambience. . . . . . .

Nice outdoor experience- tables aren't close to each other & music makes it a nice environment. Vegan menu option! Had the tacos with apple sausage which is a must try! Not too sweet but it didn't have a sausage taste to me- I enjoyed it & would definitely order again!

Sometimes you're in the mood for Mexican. Why not have it for brunch at Mesa Azteca. 90 minutes of unlimited margaritas, white sangria, red sangria, mimosas, beer, and Bloody Mary/Maria ‍ yes please! They have brunch staples like pancakes and French toast, as well as Mexican dishes. While you can't pair the tacos with the unlimited option, can add them on or you can have them for happy hour any day, including Saturday and Sunday starting at 4. Don't be deterred by the small indoor space, they also have a covered patio out back with a nice breeze. The atmosphere was pretty chill out back. The tent was blocking the cool artwork, but it did help with air circulation. The staff was accommodating so I didn't mind the automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill for 2. I would have liked bigger portion sizes, but overall everything was tasty. Didn't get to try the margaritas as the machine was out of order that day. No need for reservations it's first come 1st served. I'd probably come back for tacos and happy hour drinks instead of brunch in order to fulfill my taco cravings.

I've been coming here for 4 years and let me say the menu has changed. They have completely Americanized the tacos to fit the aesthetic of the gentrified neighborhood. Tacos have 0 flavor, you can't even see seasoning on the protein. Tacos do not come with cilantro or pico (is it even a taco?)!!! Like what this should be a crime, their margaritas are now watered down and filled with ice. Idk what happened but I will never return, how do you increase prices for underwhelming food?! Save your $$$

I wish I can give them more than 5 stars. When you first walk in, you're greeted with a smile. The ambience was beautiful inside but we decided outside was even better. Our server was very kind and attentive. Always checking up on us and apologizing if anything took a little longer. We started with a passion fruit & coconut margarita. They were amazing. Especially the passion fruit. Then we had elotes and vegan nachos. The elote was the best I've had in a while. The nachos were just full of so much flavor. You'd never think it was vegan. As for my entree, I ordered the Al Pastor tacos and just wow. You can really taste the pineapple in them and they're packed with so much flavor and seasoning. I highly reccomend Mesa Azteca. You will not be disappointed.

Came here with a few friends on a Tuesday night. They were following COVID protocols, greeting guests at the door to ensure they are masked, the. remaining masked in order the lead them into the lovely back yard area. There was hand sanitizer located throughout the space for easy access. My table had the guac and chips (a big portion), which was very fresh and tasty. The queso fundido, which I loved. Then we had flautas, steak tacos, and an al pastor burrito. We all greatly enjoyed our food, and the service was excellent. Definitely recommend stopping by!