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| - After our second visit to Rey Azteca, it clearly deserves a positive review. This Mexican restaurant is located in Riverview Plaza, a strip mall in New Kensington that currently counts Staples and Kmart among its tenants. This location means that the restaurant is small, but it has a fair number of booths and tables.
On ordering our drinks, we were given an order of chips and salsa. (The first basket is free but subsequent refills are $2.25.) The chips aren't very salty and much less greasy than those from Chili's so they appealed to us. The salsa is restaurant style but not sure if it is homemade or not; I would venture to say no.
The menu itself is large. There are a wide variety of combination plates that can be ordered, as well as standard standalone options such as quesadillas, burritos, tacos, and fajitas. There are also vegetarian options. They also offer some salads, but strangely enough, the only dressing option is ranch. Be prepared to spend some time reading over the menu before ordering.
The food itself is fairly priced. My wife had a combination plate - taco, chalupa, and quesadilla - that was $10. She had no complaints, and it was a good sampling of each of the various dishes. I had the Pollo Chicken which included two thin and spicy pieces of chicken, guacamole salad, rice, and three soft tortillas. The plate includes refried beans as well, but I passed on those. The chicken was flavored with spicy chipotle sauce but wasn't too hot. The rice was flavorful without being dry and the tortillas were large. This meal was $11.75, and it was delicious.
There is also a bar, and they offer specials on cocktails and other drinks, but we did not partake of those on this visit. They also offer Coke products.
Other reviewers commented on the directness of the serving staff. While not overly friendly, each individual we encountered was professional and courteous. Our food arrived promptly and was hot.
If you like Mexican food and need somewhere new to eat in the Lower Burrell and New Kensington areas, be sure to try Rey Azteca.
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