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El Azteco


3.5 of 5 stars 29 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • 225 Ann St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4320
  • (517) 351-9111

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4 of 5 stars
Phoenix AZ
2 Aug 2009

On a recent visit back to East Lansing and Michigan State, I just had to go to El Az. I knew this place back when it was the narrow staircase leading into the basement restaurant!! The cheese nachos were yummy back then; they are just as yummy now! Liked sitting on the roof ~ that was a nice perk ~... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
24 Mar 2009

Best Mexican in the area. The East Lansing rooftop is nice, but the West location is more authentic. Still miss the El Azteco underground firetrap. more

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4 of 5 stars
Michigan
26 Jan 2009

If you're a T-Bell fan, or used to the usual fare at the chain restaurants, stay away! El Az has some great menu items, as well as awesome margaritas. Plus, the roof is a great spot on a sunny day. more

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2 of 5 stars
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23 Aug 2008
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shitty margaritas, half assed chips and salsa, but good view from the roof. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
9 Jun 2008
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Get the Topopo salad and sit on the roof. more

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5 of 5 stars
Big Pine Key, FL
30 May 2008

I started going to Azteco as an MSU student in 1982. I took every single first date there during the 6 years I spent there getting my 4 year degree. I think I got the nachos every time. The best I have ever had (and I'm from San Diego). It was the best when it was in the basement. Dark,... more

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1 of 5 stars
Mexico
15 Feb 2008
3
people found this review helpful

I moved to East Lansing after many years in Mexico, so I was naturally excited to see El Atzeco. I had mixed and matched some things on the menu, and it came out to around $15 for one person, drinks not included. This seemed high but I was excited enough to try a few different things that I was willing... more

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5 of 5 stars
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4 Feb 2008

Plenty of food for the price! more

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5 of 5 stars
East Lansing
18 Jan 2008
2
people found this review helpful

In my job as MSU faculty I have been afforded the opportunity to travel far and wide, sampling the local fare as I go. I have particular experience in Latin America, including rural Mexico. El Azteco is as close to the mid-range Mexican fare one would find in village Mexico as you'll ever get. It is NOT the typical Americanized... more

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3 of 5 stars
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17 Jan 2008

Great patio area. more

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El Azteco Address

225 Ann St, East Lansing, MI 48823-4320
Tel: (517) 351-9111
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.