The Castillo family is one of the oldest restaurant families in Central Texas still in business today serving up South-of-the-Border cuisine for more than 85 years. Family patriarch Antonio P. Castillo, Sr. started the Castillo's restaurant legacy when he opened The Aztec Cafe in the early 1930s in downtown Waco.

The Aztec introduced authentic Tex-Mex cuisine to the area, and quickly became a popular place to dine. From 1935 to 1948, The Aztec Cafe served delicious Tex-Mex, and was popular with many Baylor students due to the dance hall in the back of the restaurant nicknamed "The Patio."

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David Gloff

Jan 22, 2022

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Best service I have received in years.... We went in on a Wednesday night for dinner. Could not have asked for better service. Food was wonderful. And we will be back again soon. If you have not eaten here or it's been a while don't miss out.

Jan Walk

Jan 21, 2022

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While traveling home from San Marcos we were looking for a good Mexican restaurant so we googled reviews and decided on La Fiesta. This place did not disappoint!! Food was great and the selection was large. Our waitress was attentive and very friendly. Atmosphere was very nice. We will be back!!

Melissa Benson

Jan 16, 2022

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This is one of our favorite places to eat in town for lunch or dinner. Their Mexican Martini's are fantastic, & the food is always great, fresh & very tasty! They have live music on some weekends, and really good, friendly bartenders. I highly recommend checking them out if you are looking for a great place to eat, & hangout with some friends!

David Osteen

Jan 06, 2022

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The server we had was Amanda W and she was great. We never did with out anything. Please ask for her when you eat
here. She is great 😊👍

Nancy Mininger

Dec 12, 2021

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Had no problem with the food are the service the last time I was there. However the music was incredible LOUD. There were 3 of us and we all agreed. We asked the server if they could turn it down and the server immediately said they had several complaints about how LOUD it was. The server said they were not allowed to turn it down. Apparently only the owner has control over the Music. I've heard people say it's to get people out faster which to me that sounds crazy. Although I have to admit we were ready to leave because it was unbearable LOUD. The owner needs to listen when several people are

Pamela J. Wangsness

Nov 18, 2021

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It’s always great food and wonderful, friendly service! Don’t miss your chance to experience a delicious meal and fun times!

Esther Derevencha

Sep 20, 2021

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I live in a state where Mexican food ...(not so good) So nice to get the real stuff. Try it won't be sorry.

Christina King-Burns

Aug 11, 2021

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Last time was great but the man demanded a tip! We had been discussing it between us and figuring what tip should we give. This time we had great service from another guy! Food is good per usual.

Richard Tunstall

Jul 31, 2021

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I first ate at La Fiesta in 1971, eating there a lot the next 4 years while attending Baylor. The food was amazing, the salsa was very hot and unique. Having married a woman from Waco years later, I continued to eat at La Fiesta every time I went to Waco. To me, it was the standard for cheese enchiladas. I would buy salsa and get an enchilada dinner to go when leaving town. Well, it became a huge success evidenced by expansion and really cool decor. Monday I was very sad because my 50 year loyalty is done. I ordered cheese enchiladas and inside was process cheese... the only real cheese was sprinkled

Player Made

Jun 26, 2021

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The food was really good...but the desert was even better!!! The server was just super amazing to I think her name was Lynn, sry if I miss spelled or can't remember.

Sheila Reitz

Jun 12, 2021

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The food and drinks were delicious. All the staff were so pleasant and kept checking on you.