Sioux Falls has a locally-owned Mexican destination where 100% authentic recipes from Jalisco, Mexico, meet the finest meats, seafood, and freshest vegetables. 🌮
Azteca Family Mexican Restaurant brings traditional Jalisco cuisine to 811 S Minnesota Avenue, serving authentic Mexican food prepared by personally-trained chefs using family recipes from the beautiful state known for its delicious foods and MARIACHI music.
This family-run authentic Mexican restaurant offers a comfortable, colorful, and clean atmosphere where guests can enjoy mouth-watering dishes made with genuine Mexican recipes passed down through generations.
How Azteca won Sioux Falls’ hearts
When Azteca Family Mexican Restaurant opened on Minnesota Avenue, they brought authentic recipes straight from Jalisco, Mexico, rather than Americanized versions, and Sioux Falls residents tasted the difference immediately.
The restaurant’s personally-trained chefs, who learned authentic preparation methods, created unique flavors you couldn’t find anywhere else in the region.
The really good salsa served with fresh chips earned consistent praise as a standout, with guests specifically mentioning it in reviews. 🌶️
Their extensive menu offering traditional Jalisco specialties alongside familiar favorites gave everyone from adventurous eaters to cautious diners something perfect.
The restaurant’s icy cold Mexican beers and house specialty margaritas, including the highly-praised mango margarita, created authentic beverage pairings. 🍹
The colorful, nice decor created an inviting atmosphere that transported guests to Mexico while maintaining comfort and cleanliness.
Food Highlights
- Steaming Hot Fajitas: The incomparable specialty with sizzling meat, peppers, and onions.
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Carne Asada: The most popular dish featuring perfectly grilled marinated steak that guests consistently call the best, with generous portions and beautiful presentation 🥩
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Pollo Azteca: The signature chicken specialty showcases perfectly spiced chicken with authentic Jalisco seasonings.
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Chicken Mole: A Jalisco classic featuring tender chicken in rich, complex mole sauce full of authentic flavor.
- Molcajete: The traditional volcanic stone bowl featuring a combination of meats, seafood, and vegetables served sizzling hot.
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Huevos Rancheros: A breakfast classic done authentically with perfectly cooked eggs and vibrant salsa. 🍳
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Chicken Chimichanga: A crispy favorite featuring tender chicken and cheese fried to golden perfection.
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Shrimp al Mojo: A seafood highlight featuring fresh shrimp in garlic butter sauce. 🦐
- Expresso Burrito: A customer favorite with generous filling and flavorful ingredients wrapped perfectly.
Atmosphere
The vibe at Azteca Family Mexican Restaurant creates a colorful, authentic experience perfect for Sioux Falls families. 🎨
The comfortable, colorful, and clean Mexican atmosphere, with its nice decor, allows guests to sit back and truly enjoy their meals in surroundings that feel like visiting Mexico.
Strip mall location in a popular area on Minnesota Avenue makes it easily accessible with convenient parking for lunch or dinner visits.
Bottom Line
Visit Azteca Family Mexican Restaurant for 100% authentic Jalisco, Mexico recipes passed down through generations, personally-trained chefs creating unique regional flavors, generous portions using the finest meats and freshest vegetables, really good salsa and chips to start every meal, and house specialty margaritas including amazing mango variety. ✨
Address:
811 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
📞 (605) 335-0303
🕐 Open Daily, 11 AM–10 PM