Welcome to El Puerto Azteca
El Puerto Azteca is a vibrant hidden gem located in Brunswick, GA, offering an authentic taste of Mexico. This unique establishment combines a grocery store, deli, and restaurant, serving up traditional dishes made from fresh ingredients. Customers rave about the homemade tamales, warm tortillas, and flavorful tacos, with standout items like their famous Elote – Mexican street corn. The market provides a remarkable selection of Hispanic groceries, local produce, and delightful homemade ice creams that attract families seeking quality and authenticity. The friendly atmosphere and personal touch from staff further solidify El Puerto Azteca as a cherished community destination for Mexican cuisine.
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2, 1805 1, 1805 Norwich St #2, Brunswick, GA 31520 Hotline: (912) 466-8957
Welcome to El Puerto Azteca, a hidden gem nestled in Brunswick, Georgia. Located at 1805 Norwich St #2, this delightful establishment is more than just a restaurant; it is a vibrant fusion of a Mexican grocery store and a community hub. Whether you walk in for authentic tacos or to explore a diverse selection of Hispanic groceries, El Puerto Azteca has everything to satisfy your cravings.
As you step inside, you may feel as if you’ve stumbled into a mercado in Oaxaca. The environment buzzes with warmth and authenticity, reinforced by homemade tamales, fresh warm tortillas, and a dazzling array of homemade ice cream. Customers rave about their exquisite Elote, a traditional Mexican street corn that captures the flavor essence of Mexico right in our neighborhood.
But it doesn't stop there. El Puerto Azteca boasts a remarkable grocery selection that caters to both seasoned chefs and culinary novices alike. From an array of meats, cheeses, spices, to a plentiful supply of fresh local produce, this store ensures that everyone can bring a taste of Latin America into their kitchens. Brooke R. highlights their "fantastic grocery selection," making it a must-visit for anyone eager to elevate their Mexican cooking.
One of the highlights of dining here is the restaurant tucked away in the back. It offers an authentic experience, serving hearty items like carne asada burritos, al pastor tacos, and richly flavored quesadillas. D. T. notes that the tortillas are fresh and the meat is enveloped in rich flavor, while Erin T. emphasizes the lovingly prepared meals that are served piping hot. This kitchen truly brings the culture and vibrancy of Mexico to your plate.
Moreover, don't miss out on the ice cream parlor that customers simply rave about. The beautiful array of flavors looks as incredible as it tastes, with options ranging from refreshing fruit-based sensations to decadent chocolates. The homemade popsicles are a rejuvenating treat that keeps families coming back, making El Puerto Azteca a perfect stop for everyone, including kids eager for a delicious dessert experience.
As a beacon of culinary tradition in a neighborhood that lacks variety, El Puerto Azteca does more than serve food; it fosters community spirit. It blends food, culture, and a sense of belonging in a cozy space where friendly faces greet you with a smile. So, if you find yourself in Brunswick, don't miss this opportunity to indulge in some of the most authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine at El Puerto Azteca. Whether for a meal, a snack, or to grab home-cooked ingredients, this little market is a true culinary adventure waiting to unfold.
I love this little store. It's like stumbling into a Mercado in Oaxaca. They have a wonderful selection of Hispanic foods as well as home made tamales , fresh warm tortillas , and a huge selection of home made ice cream. My very favorite treat there, is their fabulous Elote- Mexican street corn. It's also worth noting , in a neighborhood that could easily be defined as a food desert , that El Puerto Azteca offers a nice variety of fresh local produce to a population who may not have a lot of other options. I'm grateful for all they contribute to our little neighborhood.
Fantastic grocery selection, huge range of cheeses, meats, spices and everything you need to elevate your Latin America dishes. Great prices coupled with a fresh selection makes this a must stop by kinda place. The kids love the homemade popsicle options, fresh fruit and ice cream bar.
The paletas are delicious!!! We also grabbed some yummy pastor tacos. The tacos are pretty small so I wished I would have gotten 3 rather than just two. Can't wait to try more paleta flavors.
This is truly a one stop shop. Restaurant, meat market, shoe repair and ice cream bar makes it a local neighborhood go to location.
El Puerto Azteca is a grocery store, prepared foods hotbar, deli counter, ice cream parlor, cowboy boot shop, and variety goods discount store, all with three gambling monitor units and a dining room in the back. They sell a little of everything. As a latin market, they have a huge variety of groceries for hispanic cooking, and the bakery section had a ton of authentic options (see my pics). Puerto Azteca came on my radar from a Yelp search for ice cream, and I was very pleased with their cold cases filled with latin gelato and frozen popsicles. Not only were the colors beautiful, but the fruit, nut, chocolate, dulce, etc. flavors were just absolutely fresh and high quality. Completely spot on for anything I was craving, and the fruit ones were beyond my wildest dreams, seriously, like the freshest fruit blended in there. Simply outstanding flavors. I stayed on Jekyll, so Puerto Azteca was a bit of a hike for me, but I visited twice, and definitely would've gone more if I'd found them earlier in my trip. Absolutely worth the drive for sweets and stellar baked goods. Wish I'd gotten a chance to explore more, like the hot bar foods. I hope to return a lot when I'm in the area again!
Great place to get your ingredients for Mexican food plus they have a little restaurant in the back. Mexican Ice cream too!!! The restaurant in the back has the closest to 'Authentic Mexican' I've found around here. Small menu but the tortillas are fresh and the meat soooo flavorful. Love the Lengua! Oh and the best homemade Horchata I've had in a long time!!!! Not too sweet or artificial tasting like most places
This place is a hidden Gem in downtown brunswick! We have tried the carne asada burrito and taco, al pastor burrito, torta taco and their quesadillas! This is the most authentic Mexican food you can get in town! There is one cook and your food is brought out hot as she finishes it. It is inside a little market and there is a creamery in the market that you have to stop at on your way out!
A hidden gem, their food has all the great flavors of the best Mexican street food. Their staff is friendly and the food is individually cooked to me order. You can actually see mama cooking in the kitchen. Anytime you're in the area, this is a must taste destination. Since my last visit, they've added a homemade gelato bar and homemade ice cream bars. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, they went and did that. I recommend the Coconut or Pistachio.
Hole-in-the-wall inside of a small, Mexican grocery/meat store. Space: Barebones with seven tables that can seat four people each. Service: Very friendly. Took about 20 min for chicken burrito and two chicken tacos, even though there was only one other table when I ordered. Food: Chicken burrito -- had good flavor. Rice, tomato, chicken, lettuce, and jalapeño with a toasted crisply tortilla. Overall solid but nothing noteworthy, and I wish it was a little bigger for the price. Chicken taco -- was overall ... dry. Had to really doctor it up with the salsa, lime, and cilantro/onion. Overall a letdown. Final verdict: 1. I may have come on an off day. 2. It seems like an authentic spot; I was the only non-Spanish speaker at the restaurant. 3. I paid $10 for two chicken tacos and a chicken burrito, but I left feeling not 100% full (I have a male college student-sized appetitive). 4. It wasn't the best tacos I've ever tasted but it was decent.
Authentic as you can get, I had a little trouble trying to find this place because this is literally a "hole in the wall". Came in on a Friday it looks like a convenient store but the actual restaurant is in the back (so you end up paying for your food when you leave at the register). The dine in is a little small has 8 tables with about 4 chairs each. The tacos are authentic and delicious (a little cheaper than the average price $1.50 for just meat) the burritos are hearty and only $6.00. You can help yourself to the soda in the fridge but make sure you pay for it when you leave (integrity check). On Saturdays they do a BBQ chicken grill, a whole chicken for $10.00 not to bad. I would definitely come back friendly staff and great experience plus if you need a few snacks or looking for some south of the boarder ingredients they have more than you need. Small and cozy spot. .