Rob P.
Yelp
I have not been to Mexican Fiesta in about 20 years. We used to have holiday parties, going away parties, and promotion parties here, I have fond memories of the place. I wondered how much it changed in the last 20 years.
The exterior and the entrance look exactly like they did 20 years ago. There is still a small stage near the bar, and there are a still large, separate dining rooms. It felt a little bit like coming home. The fact that it looks the same is a tribute to management's focus on keeping everything looking new and clean.
The real standout here are the tortilla chips. You get complementary baskets, with free refills, and a choice of hot and mild sauce. They are perfectly crispy, and likely came from Mexican Town.
unfortunately, the food also tasted like it did 20 years ago. You get an option of two sides with your main dish, and I picked baked beans and rice. The rice was good. I would have liked a bit more seasoning, but I didn't mind the rice. the refried beans are the type you get in most Mexican restaurants: they are just a smear of bland, brownish gray stuff.
I ordered the fish tacos, because they did not have it on the menu 20 years ago. The fish is good. It tastes like fresh cod. But, you don't get very many of these delicious nuggets in your taco. They cover it with a huge amount of shredded lettuce.
Most surprising was how expensive it was. The fish taco plate cost $15. I added a side of guacamole, and bought a Diet Coke. The price at the register was $28.87. And, no, a gratuity was not included in the price. I felt like the guy on the insurance commercial about people turning into their parents. This was the one where a guy goes to pay for his salad, and it's $19, and he tells the cashier he didn't pay for the entire table.
I seriously would have given the review and extra star if it weren't for the price. It's not great, except for the chips, but everything is decent. It's not worth it for the price.