"I am used to LA-Tijuana Mexican food, so I'm not a fan of cheese drenched Mexican food. I don't want the cheese to overpower the food underneath, which is why I was so happy when I ate at Grand Azteca, because they don't want to hide the dish! I got their chili verde and felt I was back in LA. Chili verde is ultimate comfort food and when I check out new Mexican spots I like to try their comfort food dishes first. I don't know the nuances of Mexican cuisine, but I can tell the difference between dishes made with whole ingredients vs using pre-made–that's fine at home, but I don't care for that when dining out. The pork was fork tender and the rice was so soft and fluffy like a proper pilaf! Some people are turned off by fat chunks (you can see it in my pic) but I love it. It's an indication of flavor and choice of meat cut. If I were to make this at home (I won't because I'm lazy) I would use the same cut. So I'm very happy with Grand Azteca as I live nearby it and can count this spot as my go-to place for Mexican food."
