Metro Balderas Aztek Food — Restaurant in Aurora

This is a locally owned restaurant by a couple from Mexico City. Their tortillas are made fresh by hand when you order and their salsas are amazing (Love the guac and coffee salsas)! They have been around about a year or more, but i dont remwmber them being here thay long. but they are so nice and grateful for their customers. My favorite things are the machete (get flor de calabaza and longaniza), their sopes, and their huaraches! You can see them make your food from the dining room and they are happy to talk to you as long as they aren't neglecting other customers, so friendly! My wife is from Mexico City/Toluca and she loves this place and they are in su h a convenient location! If you're looking for some DELICIOUS street style Mexican fast food beyond just tacos (they have these too tho), then this...

Stumbling upon this restaurant one lunch hour has been a game-changer. Now, it's my weekly ritual! This spot is truly a hidden gem, delivering authentic flavors that are hard to find elsewhere. The salsas are spicy and absolutely addictive, adding the perfect kick to every dish.

While I haven’t tried everything on the menu yet (that's the goal!), I keep coming back to my current favorite: the corn quesadilla with asada (steak). It's always deliciously fresh and full of flavor. I also can’t leave without a cold Jamaica agua fresca (hibiscus tea) — it’s the perfect refreshment. If you're after genuine flavors and an unforgettable experience, don't...

Nice staff/owner and a good variety of dishes offered. I'd like to try some more items to see how well the flavors come through. I had the chili relleno but it was obviously a frozen premade pepper with lots of cheese stuffed inside. Unfortunately it arrived at my table pretty cold so I ate one bite and didn't feel like eating the rest cold. I did finish the rice and refried beans that were both decent. I'll try them again. The staff seems to be working out some of the quality kinks as a...