Fiesta Azteca
705 E. Melody Ln (Near 291 N and 50 HWY)Lees Summit, MO 64063
Hours:
7 Days a week 11AM-10PM
Cuisine: Authentic Mexican
Max. Occupancy: 150
Average Price: $9
Average Price: $9
As you may know, Lee's Summit has it's share of Mexican restaurants and restaurants that sell "Mexican food". Well, on December 11, 2010- Fiesta Azteca opened it’s doors. Bringing with it, Owner Andres Orozco's family recipes and a following. You see, they had already been WOWING the city of Raytown for 7 years with their traditional offerings and one of a kind specialties. The new space is bigger, and believe me- from the crowd that was in there when I visited- They Needed the room!
I went in for lunch one afternoon with my sister. Like usual I didn't draw any attention to the fact that I was going to be critiquing the place- nonetheless, the hostess was very warm and inviting.
We were seated and my taste buds began to dance! I could smell the aroma of grilled meats and veggies from some Fajitas. I knew then what I would try. I looked over the menu that was PACKED FULL of Combination plates (39 to be exact). BTW, they have a huge burrito that goes by the name of El Azteca- this thing is over six pounds of delicious Mexican flavor. If you can eat it all, your real name might be Adam Richman (MAN VS. FOOD). I couldn't resist the fajitas though. I chose the Fajita salad. We were served chips and salsa, as well as some of the queso blanco that my sister ordered. It was all Very good, and very fresh. The chips were crisp- not greasy and flimsy as you might find if they didn't fry the tortilla long enough or at the right temperature.
I was reading on their menu that they are well known for their margaritas. They are about as big as a fish bowl, and they only use premium ingredients. Maybe when it's not 12:15pm, I'll go back and order one....to share with a small village.
AH HA!! The feast arrives.
Yum!
I liked this plate on many levels. I liked the colors, the smells, the presentation. It was inviting me to eat, so I did! I could taste the grilled char of the chicken. The crispness of the onions and peppers was a nice contrast against the creamy guacamole and sour cream. The salsa had a great smooth consistency, and a nice citrus note from the cilantro was the cherry on top (so to speak).
When I spoke with Andres after we ate, I could feel his energy and passion for the place. You could tell that he really loves his work. I would love to tell you there was some hidden flaw in this place- but if there was one, I haven't tasted it yet. I've been back a few more times and everything I've eaten has been delicious.
Remember that when you drive up to a place and it LOOKS like the other restaurants you've seen- Go ahead and try it, you might find something very special inside.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5
Please visit this locally owned business and see if you agree!
