Azteca Grill is a mexican restaurant in Durham, NC. Open: Mon 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Tue Closed; Wed–Thu 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Fri 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sat 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sun 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM. Phone: (919) 403-2527. Average rating is 4.5 stars from 519 reviews. Website: https://www.aztecagrilldurham.com/.
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Real Mexican Flavor, Right Here in Durham

Family recipes, fresh ingredients, and generous plates that keep Durham coming back to Azteca Grill.

About Us

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Exterior view of Azteca Grill with illuminated signage.

The griddle has been hot since morning, turning out carne asada and huevos rancheros that pack the booths and draw regulars back week after week. At Azteca Grill on Chapel Hill Road, the food isn't dressed up or reinvented. It's the kind of cooking that comes from family recipes passed down with care, the kind where the flavors do the talking.

This is a family-owned kitchen built on homestyle Mexican cooking with traditional recipes and ingredients that are sourced and prepared fresh. Guests have driven from Florida just to eat here again. Others make it a Sunday ritual. The gorditas are super crunchy. The grilled jalapeños arrive exactly as ordered. The hot sauces are the real thing. And the portions? Generous in the way that only a family kitchen can be.

With a 4.5-star rating across more than 500 reviews, Azteca Grill has earned its place as one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in the Triangle. Warm service, a welcoming room, and food that hits like a home-cooked meal: that's the Azteca standard, every single visit.

What We Offer

Dine in at Azteca Grill and settle into a booth with a plate of tacos, a gordita, or a full carne asada platter. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, the kind of place where you linger over a meal and order one more round of chips. Reservations are available, and parking is easy right off Chapel Hill Road.

Can't make it in? Online ordering makes pickup and delivery simple. Planning something bigger? Azteca Grill offers catering for family gatherings, office events, and any occasion that calls for a spread of real Mexican food. Whether you're feeding ten or a hundred, the same homestyle cooking that fills the dining room comes to your table or your event.

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What Our Customers Say

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10 months ago
"Came here with a craving for grilled jalapenos and they delivered . They had great hot sauces, their gordita super crunchy and delicious. Folks were really kind and portions were generous. Paid for chips but it was nice and fresh with the guac My one complaint is the birria soup was just ok .but gorditas beware, I'll be back. The place is in a relaxed setting with a bar"
— NSA
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2 months ago
"This place has become part of our family tradition to come at least once everytime we come to NC from Florida. One of the most authentic Mexican restaurant we can find with really good tacos and a nice spicy salsa that adds hair to your chest. Also very nice to see they sell pupusas and have a really good horchata. Definitely recommend!!"
— Wheels and the legman
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3 months ago
"Azteca as a whole gets 10+ stars from my daughter and I. The food a 10+! The customer service a 10+, my overall satisfaction is a 10+! Everything is a vibe and I will most definitely be coming back with my guest to invite them all to taste authenticity. My favorite restaurant on this side of town. You must stop by and give them a try, I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy the quality of good food and service. Tonya P."
— Tonya Pridgen
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a year ago
"all the food was super yummy, boyf and i both loved the chips. the quesabirria was the best either of us have had. the sopes were also yummy. the melon juice was the perfect amount of sweetness we loved it"
— LA BINKITA
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5 months ago
"Great little family restaurant. Loved the birria tacos. Guacamole and chips…I couldn’t stop eating them. Salsa bar a nice touch. Live music on a Sunday afternoon."
— J P

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Azteca Grill's hours?

Azteca Grill is open Monday 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM, Friday 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.

Where is Azteca Grill located?

Azteca Grill is at 1929 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707. Parking is easy and available on site.

Does Azteca Grill offer delivery or pickup?

Yes. You can place an order for pickup or delivery through their online ordering system at aztecagrilldurham.com.

Can I make a reservation?

Absolutely. Azteca Grill accepts reservations, which is a great idea for larger groups or weekend visits when the dining room fills up.

Does Azteca Grill offer catering?

Yes. Azteca Grill caters events of all sizes, from family gatherings to office lunches. Contact them through the website to discuss your event and menu options.

Is Azteca Grill good for families?

Very much so. The restaurant is family-owned and designed with families and community gatherings in mind. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the menu has something for everyone.

What dishes are Azteca Grill known for?

Reviewers consistently rave about the tacos, carne asada, gorditas, grilled jalapeños, and the house hot sauces. Portions are generous and the food is made with fresh, traditional ingredients.

Hours of Operation

Closed · Opens Wednesday at 11:00 AM
Monday 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Tuesday Today Closed
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
72° Clear 1929 Chapel Hill Rd
Tue 86° 61°
Wed 92° 63°
Thu 92° 70°
Fri 89° 69°
Sat 85° 70°
Sun 93° 69°
Mon 95° 73°

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