Taqueria Azteca

About

Mexican

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    3.5 stars

Location

Adress: 321 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Phone: (650) 326-8924

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Tue 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Wed 11:00 am-12:00 am
Thu 11:00 am-12:00 am
Fri 11:00 am-12:00 am
Sat 11:00 am-12:00 am
Sun 12:00 pm-8:00 pm

Business info

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    Health Score
    89 out of 100
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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
  • credit_card
    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    No
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Divey, Casual
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    Noise Level
    Loud
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes

Reviews

  • Brenda D.

    star star star star star 18 June 2026

    Super friendly staff, family owned and operated. Chile verde was really good and the carnitas torta was also very tasty.

  • Lee G.

    star star_border star_border star_border star_border 18 June 2026

    Do not go out of your way to eat at this place, it's not worth the trip.  

    However... if you're already at Antonio's Nut House and you've had a few drinks, and you have the munchies, and you're willing to put up with waiting for Azteca to forget your order completely, and willing to wait for them to get a simple order such as microwaved nachos correct after three failed attempts, then by all means go for it.

    Even then, don't order anything with ground beef.  Taqueria Azteca's version is about one notch above canned dog food.  Grody.  Opt for the shelled peanuts instead.

  • Barnali D.

    star star star star star_border 13 June 2026

    After seeing the mixed reviews, I came in not having the highest expectations, and was pleasantly surprised!  Tasty tacos and fast, friendly service in a taqueria located inside a bar.

    The al pastor and chicken tacos were both very good!  I wasn't a fan of the carnitas taco, however.

    You order at the counter, and they call out your order number when your food is ready.  Our order taker was friendly, and the food came out quickly.

    The taqueria is located inside the Nut House bar, so be prepared for a loud, dive-y setting.

    Overall, a good spot for a quick, cheap meal near the Stanford campus!

  • EM H.

    star star star star_border star_border 7 June 2026

    This taqueria is conveniently located inside a dive bar, Antonio's Nut House. This works well for those who want a bite to eat while drinking or if someone needs to sober up. My coworkers and I usually get orders of nachos to share for our group. Although I usually order carne asada at Mexican joints, I actually prefer the shredded chicken version for the nachos here. They are pretty yummy that I have found myself craving them. We have found, though, that the dish comes with insufficient chips. If you ask for extra chips with your order, they will charge you an extra $1, resulting in over $11 altogether with tax (which is pretty pricey compared to other taquerias).

    TIP: Ask for the extra chips after you run out and still have toppings, so that they will give them to you for free.

  • Jessica L.

    star star star star star 1 June 2026

    Made a stop here after taking an LDT and boy I didnt regret it  

    The chef was so nice and you can tell he enjoys his job. I got two soft steak tacos and a side of fries. The steak was so tender and the salsa was the right amount of heat. My partner got shrimp fajitas and they looked so yummy. I would definitely come again.

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