AzTec Taqueria opened this summer in a new development on the east end of Verona Avenue. It’s in a tiny space with a pretty standard menu, and to my surprise, it doesn’t serve alcohol.
Let’s dive into the tacos. At most places, you pay one price for a taco with your choice of meat. Here, the menu lists the tacos at different price points. Each taco comes with onions, cilantro and your choice of salsa on the side.
- The al pastor ($3.50) was juicy and a good choice.
- Despite the seasoning, the adobo tofu ($3.25) was quite bland.
- The birria ($3.50) was wonderful on its own but even better with the delicious broth.
- I found the asada ($3.25) to be flavorful and tender.
- Unfortunately, the adobo pollo ($3.25) was a bit dry.
One other type of taco is the birria queso ($4.50). I thought cheese would be oozing out, but instead, it was melted into the corn tortilla. Still, this was a delicious taco and my favorite of the lot.
Speaking of favorites, I’m surprised to report that the quesadilla ($11-$12.25, depending on meat choice) was perhaps the best item. Mine, which had steak, was perfectly cooked, and the flavors melded together nicely.
I also really liked my torta ($11-$12.25). The toasted bun was fresh, and while the sandwich had an overabundance of pinto beans, they didn’t detract too much from my enjoyment. In this case, I chose the lengua, which was tender and tasty.
I had a burrito ($10-$12) on two separate occasions, and both times I was disappointed. Regarding the first one, the shell was rock hard in some places, like the tortilla was either stale and/or overcooked. The second one was incredibly dry inside, and I quickly ran out of salsa trying to get through it.
AzTec Taqueria is open every day for lunch and dinner. With the small indoor space, you’ll likely be ordering for carryout.
