Congratulations to co-owners Victor and Armando Ramos of the ninth family-owned location of Azteca DâOro, in the space previously occupied by Cantina Laredo in the Shops at Wiregrass.
Azteca Wesley Chapel opened on June 19 and hosted an incredible Grand Opening event the weekend of June 24-25, with a mariachi band and dancers all in traditional Mexican garb â and Victor says that mariachis will play âevery Thursday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.â
However, while the âfiestaâ music was great and the completely revamped restaurant â which now features not only outdoor seating, but seats both inside and out at the extra-large bar â is beautiful, without great food, it would all mean next to nothing.
Tableside guacamole.
Coctel de camarones (shrimp cocktail).
(l.-r.) Azteca DâOro general manager Cristina Casimiro & co-owners Victor & Armando Ramos.
But, while Azteca DâOro definitely isnât an inexpensive place to eat, the food options include such upscale authentic entrĂ©es as borrego (marinated, seasoned and baked lamb shank) and molcajete (steak, chicken, chorizo sausage and shrimp over onions and green peppers in a mildly spicy sauce), plus favorites like the thickest-ever chicken-stuffed taquitos appetizer (above left), which four people can share, and, of course, great combo fajitas (shown, above), of which my favorites were the pork carnitas fajitas, and a huge menu of other authentic specialties for lunch and dinner, including delicious tableside-made guacamole finished with real bacon.
And, do not miss the caramel-stuffed churros and ice cream (photo, right) for dessert!
The ultra-premium bar features many upscale tequilas and mezcals, as well as a unique margarita flight of four different favorites, plus specialty cocktails like the Mexican classic Paloma (José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado tequila, fresh lime & Squirt grapefruit soda).
Azteca DâOro (2000 Piazza Ave., Unit 170) is open every day for lunch and dinner. For more information, visit Aztecadoro.com.