DISHES TO TRY
It’s easy to fall in love with this Mexican specialist that transported our researching team back to the little town of Puebla Mexico & left us yearning for another trip. The talented owner Chef Maximiliano Olivera’s father, came to the US in 1979 & he arrived in 1987, when he was 14 & worked at El Parador, from Spain & places in NYC. He opened his own the Aztec Grill 5 years ago & the rest is history. His family assists in every way. They include his wife
Maria, daughters, General Manager Jocelyn, Brianna & Allison & our server Isabel, who guided us, as we
explored many of Mexico’s exciting regions with their very diverse menu. The stimulating colorful decor & alluring flavors from the kitchen set the stage, for an award-winning Press Tasting The menu is exciting and the presentations & preparations even more so. If you want spice he’ll give it you, if you don’t It’s fine too.
Appetizers are truly enticing. The freshly made Guacamole ($4) I could not stop eating. This fresh
avocado with cilantro, onions & lime juice was a big hit as was the FRIED CALAMARI ($11) & NACHO SUPREME with ground beef, chicken, tomato, cheese, onions, Jalapenos, black beans & peppers ($14) & unsalted tortilla chips. Another flavor explosion, is the MUSSELS MARINARA ($12) & MARVELOUS CHICKEN WINGS that researcher Derek was thrilled with. “Crispy & not greasy.”
Even the many soups are superb. I dine here weekly with Lynne Azzolina & order Pearl’s & my favorite, the Sopa De MARISCOS ($17) with an over abundance of clams, mussels, shrimp & salmon, along with a yummy Tomato Based Soup. It’s huge & Max allows you to order a half portion which I use as my appetizer. Luscious dishes that my dining researchers recommend are the Fajitas which are served w. tomatoes, peppers & onions. You can order them MIXED ($16) or with STEAK ($14), CHICKEN ($12), or SHRIMP. ($15). Len Trugman, media &
ABC Emmy winner, recommends the ENCHILADAS VERDES DE POLLO ($12), & Derek Hedlund chose the CARNE ASADA ($15), with NY Steak, onions, roasted jalapenos tomatoes, cilantro, rice, beans & tortillas
Weekend specials appear on facebook or you can call the restaurant to discover the newest items such as the TACOS BIRRIA, handmade soup tacos. Most
dishes come with a side of hand fashioned corn or Masi Tortillas. They are EXCELLENT & treat all who enter like family. Here the finest ingredients are
handled with consistent care. The blend of Max & his family represents a bright star among the Red Bank restaurants. GAIL & THE RESEARCHERS SAY “GO”
Authentic Mexican Cuisine with an Italian & American Twist BYOB; 110 Monmouth St. Red Bank, NJ, 732.530.4350,
AZTECAGRILLREDBANK.COM; Open 7 days 10:30 to 10pm; Take Out; Local Delivery; Breakfast All Day: Catering; Parking on Street;Will Deliver Private Parties-Call one week in advance to book party: Customized menu; Menu-Mainly Mexican with Italian & American choices; Credit Cards: All Major; Accommodate Children; Handicap Access; Close to GSP, I block from Red Bank Train Station; All Day Delivery-5 miles Door Dash-Grub Hub: Desserts made in house: Gluten Free-Vegetarian options