Machaca With Eggs
Playa Azul

Playa Azul

104 Haller St, Kenai I-99611-7433, United States

Salad • Lunch • Mexican • Breakfast


"After having a few of the mexican resturaunts between Soldotna and Kenai my first experience at Playa Azul wasn't the best. It's a shame because I've always heard good things about Playa Azul from co-workers and the radio.Having to go up to the kitchen window was awkward and I was a bit confused at first. It isn't too out of the way I suppose but for someone's first time it can be kind of out of place especially when eating in the restaurant.Their salsas were very flavorful. We enjoyed them a lot actually. The chips tasted a bit overcooked but not burnt. We ordered Queso dip for our chips and I am /not/ a Velveeta person so I didnt like it. If it isn't Velveeta then I'm unsure what they did to the sauce to make it taste like Velveeta. If you enjoy Velveeta and your cheese coagulating within a few minutes that's the sauce for you.Their jamaica is better than Señor Panchos (my boyfriends opinion not mine, im pretty indifferent to it . My boyfriend who is from Mexico and Puerto Rico is constantly on the look out for good Horchata and Jamaica so I take his word for it.I ordered the Al Pastor burrito and I couldn't even tell that it was an Al Pastor burrito. Barely any pineapple and I couldn't really taste anything despite being over seasoned? I wasnt asked if I wanted al la carte (just the burrito or with sides of rice and beans (if that's an option but from other photos I see that it may be? And was a bit disappointed when I got my burrito and saw no rice and beans. They seemed to be in the burrito, though I didn't see any rice. Also enchilada sauce on a sweet and savory burrito is probably not the best call.Their Sopapillas were amazing honestly. I'm unsure what they used to add a subtle apple flavor to it but it was very good. I wasn't expecting it and it went very well with the ice cream, cinnamon, and honey. Reminded me of an apple cobbler or pie. Very nice!I don't know if I just went on a bad day and am willing to give Playa Azul another try in the future but for now I'm bummed that my first experience wasn't the best.Parking: A large parking lot with lots of room for people."