Playa Azul — Restaurant in Puyallup

Americanized mexican food but still pretty good. Prices are great, portions big and customer service is excellent. I got the crab enchiladas and there was some shell or tendon in one, so while it kind of tasted fishy at least i think it wasn't from a can. The strawberry chimis are to die for, it's cheescake and strawberries wraped in a tortilla, fried and served with icecream and whip creme.

I asked for whole beans instead of refried, they had them. My mom was late by an hour and they took care of me the whole time. Since it was near close i ended up ordering take out for my mom. Even got her an order of the strawberry chimis and wow each component was packaged seperatly to prevent a mess or the chimi from getting soggy.

The gaucamole is so good and the pico de gaio is the kind with cabbage, super tastey. The two salsas kind of had a vingar tang to them but were alright, red was better then the tomatillo one. The meat wasn't cut in my togo order so had to wait tell i got home to eat. Was driving 2 hours and then work so that was...

I read the other reviews and I'm left wondering why everyone rated the food so well? I can only figure that these people have either never had any REAL Mexican cuisine, or that they prefer the over-Americanized, spice less, over-cheesed glop that they serve here. For crying out loud, they can't even make a proper Chile Relleno!!! I was served a hard omelet with a small 'canned' chile and a ton of cheese. Nothing was seasoned or had any spice at all. Even the two salsas, which were served with the chips, had no detectable heat. One was just red tomato sauce with a couple of onions and the other was just some blended tomatillos and onion. Needless to say I was left very disappointed. I won't be going back. Even cheap chains like Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta are better and I won't eat there either. Ugh! Please people go out and have some REAL Mexican food so that you can tell the...

Playa Azul in Puyallup delivers a good overall experience with some highlights worth noting. The service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed, and the menu offers a solid variety of classic Mexican dishes. Portions are generous, and the flavors are fresh—especially the salsa, which had the right balance of heat and tang.

That said, a few things kept it from being a 5-star visit. The food, while tasty, could use a bit more seasoning and boldness in flavor to stand out. The atmosphere is pleasant but not particularly memorable, and there was a slightly longer wait for food than expected given the crowd size.

All in all, Playa Azul is a reliable choice for a satisfying meal in Puyallup. Not the absolute best in the area, but definitely a spot worth visiting when you’re craving...