I grew up in the southwest United States and I've travelled to several countries south of our borders. The chef and his staff at Azul create flavors with their menu that take me back to childhood and such great times.\t\nMy family and I visited Azul on a Friday night, which we all know is the night ALL Pittsburghers decide to eat out. The restaurant was bursting full but the owners and staff were handling the crowd fantastically. Although cold outside, we were comfortable even by the front door. The waitstaff is young but efficient. The kitchen is where the action is. The Tostada appetizer was created to bring each individual flavor separately to the palate while merging the flavors to form each bite into a different taste experience. Our entrees transported us all back to our memories of Yuma and such places. The Tropical cake desert again was amazing in its simplicity and fusion of flavors while pleasing as a sweet, it was wonderfully tangy without the sugary sweetness that ruins such an item.\t\nI and my family will not only be returning to this little piece of heaven soon and often, we are planning a graduation party, retirement party, and general party there as well. Thank you to ALL the Azul staff.\t\n\t\nApril Warn\t\nCoraopolis, PA ...read more

I just had one of the WORST experiences dining out of my life! I've been to this establisment before and know that the service is probably the worst I have ever encountered. I've lived across the US and have also been to multiple countries overseas and can honestly say that this is the worst wait-staff I have ever dealt with. \t\n\t\nTonight, my wife and I, sat for over 10 minutes waiting for our server. He decided that it was more important to shmooze with another table during this time. I was almost about to walk out and someone else helped us. We waited another 25-30 minutes for our food to arrive. This was not a busy moment for them, so I couldn't understand what the problem was.\t\n\t\nI've worked in the food-service industry for many years. If I were the person managing this "restaurant" I would FIRE everyone who didn't have the where-with-all to take care of each and EVERY customer.\t\n\t\nI will say that the food is okay, if you don't mind chicken that tastes "funky" as my wife put it. So much for the wait.\t\n\t\nIf you're going to drive any length of distance to this establishment, think again. I'd rather make a TV dinner and sit on the couch before I'd set one foot in this place again. Save the gas and go someplace else. You'll be better off at Eat n' Park! ...read more

In my opinion, Azul is the best Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh. I lived in Az for a while, where there was fresh, authentic Mexican food on every corner. Azul is as good if not better than all of my favorite AZ Mexican restaurants. The food is always fresh and the waitstaff are friendly and accomodating. My son has numerous food allergies and they always make sure that he is well taken care of so it is a favorite spot for my family and I. The burritos which you can get plain or "wet" with a red or green sauce are delicious! I personally love the pork... big, juicy piece in every bite....very tender! The surf and turf burrito..beef and shrimp are out of this world. The shrimp are in big pieces and are not chopped up in microscopic pieces like you would see at other places. The margaritas are delicious! The chips and salsa are authentic. I've tried several different things on the menu and I have never been disappointed. The decor is beautifully done. It is sophisticated, yet fun with great art pieces and authentic, rustic seating. It is off the beaten path on a residential side street in Leetsdale but don't let that stop you. It's well worth it! I think it is one of Pittsburgh's best kept secrets. ...read more