Wednesday, April 13, 2011

¡Ay, caramba! Real Mexican in State College?

There are a few places downtown to find ethnic food like Cozy Thai and Kaarma, but you want Mexican tonight. What are your choices? Chipotle or Qdoba... fast food.


I recently caught wind of a newer Mexican restaurant, Rey Azteca. Across the street from Nittany Mall, it is about a 5-10 minute drive from campus, and totally worth it if you can get there!


Upon being seated you are brought a bowl of tortilla chips and salsa to hold you over while you look over the large menu. Enchiladas Suizas was my choice with homemade sangria that we brought because of the BYOB policy.




The service was quick, friendly, and should I say authentic? The inside of the restaurant has booths split up into seperate house-type sections with sombreros and colorful blankets adorning the walls. The food is traditional Mexican, much better than the fast food you will find downtown, and the portions are perfect. Inexpensive too -- three enchiladas with rice and beans = $7.50.


My dinner - yum!


So venture down Benner Pike and get your Mexicana on! ¡Ándale! ¡Ándale! ¡Arriba!


Rating: 4/5

Restaurant Info:
Rey Azteca
485 Benner Pike
State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-8700

2 comments:

  1. Hi Jen! You have done such a nice job on this blog. I am really enjoying reading them and need to make a point to stop at many of these locations before I graduate, esp. this one since I love Mexican! Keep up the good work!

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  2. Thanks, Emily. I appreciate your comment! And definitely stop by Rey Azteca. It is delicious and a change of pace from most places in State College. Thanks for your suggestions in class too!

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