Plaza Fiesta

If you lived in Charlotte 10 years ago you may have heard of Plaza Fiesta by Carowinds. Well Charlotte got rid of this amazing place rich in culture and delicious Hispanic cuisine. Luckily outside of Atlanta, we found another Plaza Fiesta and OMG let me tell yall, this food was incredible. We ordered way too much, we had tacos, burritos, fries, plantains, papusas, rice and beans. The customer service was so nice and the place was just filled with families. You can get everything here, there are barbershops, car rental places, boutiques and even an arcade! Can't wait to stop here again.

This plaza is a great place to shop. It has jewelry, dresses for Quinceaňera, cowboy style attire, and many other Hispanic themed stores. There are food places, a food court with seafood, and Hispanic food options.

A lot cool stores, fun and affordable. My first ever going in the 20 years. Got a nice pair of boots for my friend for a great price. Good customer service.

Fun plaza with a truly Mexican flair. A collection of Mexican stores that range from numerous hair salons, to cloths, western-ware, restaurants, audio, bakeries, cosmetics, sporting goods, and even tattoo parlors. Most store have been subdivided to provide smaller shopping spaces and allow for more stores. Plaza is clean and well managed with numerous mall police. Great place for a change of pace. Prices are good.

Grew up in the surrounding areas and counties. Like to see this place being kept up and taken care of. I like coming to enjoy some good food and shopping with my kids now like when I was a little kid with my parents. Literally have it all. A very rich in culture feeling as you walk through the aisles.

Great place for Hispanic and anybody that is looking to taste good food, buy clothes , shoes and more. I come here because I get my nails done here. Family oriented and so much fun for kids.

I go here to eat. The food is really good. But I noticed that they racially profiled me. Several times. Me and my coworker comes here for lunch. And several of the restaurants have charged me more for my food than they charged him. And over charged him as well, because they up charged me so much. That they had to bring his price up to make it look ok…..

Prom dress shopping, fun snacks. Took daughter and friend dress shopping, it felt as if we were in Mexico - so fun, lots of different styles of clothing. It also had food outlets with fresh fruits, traditional desserts and treats. There was a children's play area and arcade, and central fountain. It's made to seem like a market street, very nice and colorful.

If you lived in Charlotte 10 years ago you may have heard of Plaza Fiesta by Carowinds. Well Charlotte got rid of this amazing place rich in culture and delicious Hispanic cuisine. Luckily outside of Atlanta, we found another Plaza Fiesta and OMG let me tell yall, this food was incredible. We ordered way too much, we had tacos, burritos, fries, plantains, papusas, rice and beans. The customer service was so nice and the place was just filled with families. You can get everything here, there are barbershops, car rental places, boutiques and even an arcade! Can't wait to stop here again.

A treasure! Hard to describe being transported from a boring strip mall to a vibrant market that feels like a different country. Strongly recommend anyone from Atlanta visit this place at least once, seems like everyone spoke spanish, so ordering food can be tricky, but pointing at things you want ends up working. Many of the food places seem really good! We had empanadas and it was great!

This one is another hidden gem! From the outside it just looks like the back of a strip mall, but once inside it's like being transported to another country. There is so much to see and do, and there's even a really big play area for kids! We started out with some fresh fruit cups and just strolled around snacking on those. Stopped in a few stores and found everyone was willing to negotiate prices, so got some great deals. Ordered WAY too much food for lunch that was all really fantastic (try the ceviche tostadas from the pescaderia in the food court). Spur of the moment, a couple in our group even got piercings! Then we finished off with some delicious ice cream. It's just a really fun way to spend a day! Pro tip, brush up on your Spanish.

Good spot for the whole family ! You can find anything in there from food to, clothes , rims you name it! Very kid friendly

This is such an awesome culturally rich location. You will find authentic Mexican everything: clothing, jewelry, food, decor. It is just not your average mall. Not only that, I think you need more than one day to explore this place. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Spanish is prevalent but the speak English as well. One of my coworkers back in Hawaii is of Mexican heritage. I was able to find a candy for her that she thought was impossible to get. It made my day to put that smile on her face!!

I enjoy going for the variety of stuff they sell! Recommend if your looking for authentic Hispanic experience

The Plaza Fiesta Mall is one of the few latin American malls in the Atlanta area. It may be the most visited. The food court has food from almost of Latin American countries and sports stores have Latin American team shirts. When you go inside, the decoration is like a Hollywood Mexican style, the stores being like old colonial houses with balconies. There's a whole arcade and park for the kids. Nice place for the family for a cheap price.

Super rude. I had checked in about overnight parking. In the morning, the security guys were super rude at 6-something. They had a registry and kept saying my vehicle was not on it but there was only 1 vehicle on the list and no one else was parked there.

Plaza Fiesta is a bustling Latin American shopping center bounded by Buford Highway, Clairmont Road, and Dresden Drive. It's a major hub for and caters to the Hispanic community in Atlanta, particularly Central Americans. Plaza Fiesta opened in June 1999. When I first moved to Atlanta in 2000, I remember this shopping center still had several Asian businesses. Now, it's mostly Hispanic. In the early 2000s, my parents and I would do most of our Asian grocery shopping in Atlanta at Hong Kong Supermarket, which was located in this shopping center and is now known as Fiesta Farmers Market. We also went to Happy Valley Seafood for weekend dim sum (a popular place to get dim sum in Atlanta at the time). In the coming years, both Hong Kong Supermarket and Happy Valley moved OTP (outside the perimeter) to Jimmy Carter Boulevard in Norcross. (Hong Kong Supermarket would eventually return to Buford Highway in the form of City Farmers Market in 2015.) These days, along with Fiesta Farmers Market, Plaza Fiesta's other anchor tenants include Ross Dress for Less and Planet Fitness. Probably the biggest draw to the shopping center is the indoor shopping mall / market which is filled with hundreds of vendors. I first visited this place in the early 2000s, but don't remember much. It took me well over a decade to revisit and I'm glad I did. Plaza Fiesta is sort of like a miniature town with all sorts of stuff to see and do. There are hundreds of vendors and you could easily spend an entire morning, afternoon, or entire day exploring them all. The shopping mall is set up much like a flea market. It reminds me of the Pendergrass Flea Market up I-85. It's not much to look at, but it's chock-full of densely-packed merchandise, some of which you might only be able to find here. There are rows upon rows of various retailers, most renting out small stalls to sell their wares. The mall is large and can feel maze-like. There's a little bit of everything including apparel, arts & crafts, beauty supplies, bridal wear, electronics, home decor & furnishings, money transfer services, phones, shoes, and more. There's a video arcade and a sizeable indoor playground for little kids. Outside, there's a traveling funfair with amusement rides, carnival games, and more vendors. There's even a video game shop that sells new and used games and game consoles including classic retro games. Less than a couple weeks ago, I saw this shop had four Super Nintendo Classic Editions sitting on the shelf. This is a hot item right now. I asked the employee behind the counter how much he was selling them for and he said $160 each. That was double the $79.99 MSRP. Given the flea/street market type setup, I figure prices are negotiable at several of these businesses. For me, the biggest draw to Plaza Fiesta are the restaurants. There are two food courts filled with all sorts of authentic and delicious Mexican and other Latin American eats plus more restaurants and food vendors (e.g. ice cream, fruit, and other sweet treat sellers) located throughout the market (some more hidden than others). Some food court highlights include De Mar Cevicheria (where you can get two of the best, most filling ceviches in Atlanta for only $10), Puras Tortas (some of the best Mexican sandwiches in town), Las Recetas y Antojitos de la Abuela (formerly Las Quekas de la Abuela), and La Nortena Taqueria. I recommend grabbing an ice cream or a fruit drink/slush, like a mangonada (chamango) or chamoyada, from one of the numerous stands. A lot of the food court vendors accept credit cards, but you should bring cash for the smaller food stands and other retailers. Restrooms for the entire mall can be found at each food court. The bigger of the two food courts (the one with the restaurants mentioned above) has the bigger set of restrooms. You can find them around the corner from La Nortena. The smaller food court only has two single-room unisex restrooms, so a line can build quicker there. The shopping center has plenty of parking. The parking lot on the Buford Highway side of the property is most often busy. Additional parking can be found behind the building in lots facing both Clairmont Road and Dresden Drive. The Dresden lot is the most spacious.

Highlights: Such a fun spot! Great authentic food with arcades, shops, dessert spots, numerous spots to get your fix, whatever if is! Got tacos from barbacoa Mexicana, at the end of the plaza. The girl at the spot said she didn't speak English, but understood enough to order my tacos. Great authentic tacos!!! Like Mexican street food. Loveeeddd it! This isn't your American Mexican place. If you know what your expectations are, this is 10 out of 10!!!

Awesome place. So many food stalls with great food options. Love it! Definitely a must try

Mexican food here is absolutely amazing and priced great. Had food at the carnitas place and it was AMAZING. 10/10

I can't remember the name of the store where i got my food from but it was the one right on the corner where the food court is It was great, this is the only place where i break my diet and i sure did.... Then I walked down the isle towars ross and i stop to buy a MANGONADA i notice the girl graving the mangoes and other fruits with her bare hands not gloves and when i paid her i gave her cash and she touched it with her bare hands ‍ i hope she washed her hands before serving the next costumer and honestly I didn't even eat my cup of fruit i was disgusted

This place is amazing. If you want to find something unique that's hard to find, this place has it. From stereo subs to quinceañera dresses to shoes and western wear, Plaza Fiesta is the place to go. This was a failing 90s style mall until someone had the fantastic idea to bust up some of the larger storefronts and convert it into an all-Hispanic smaller store destination, and now it is crawling with people in a good way. I'm glad to see a mall thriving like this one. Seriously, you can burn hours here. Check it out!

One thing that I kick myself for is not coming here sooner after living in metro Atlanta all of these years. Unfortunately, an (old) friend of mine worked security here and we had a falling out. He moved away, so I knew it would be safe to play. Now, a good friend of mine hosted a UYE here, and I thought it would have been the perfect opportunity to come visit. I really had no idea what to expect, as I never even looked at reviews, or anything about the place. The only other time I was in the immediate area was when I went to Mansion, a nightclub on the back side of the mall. Speaking of the backside, that is where I parked- as I saw there was a carnival in the main lot. Parking was easy, but I will note- there are a LOT of potholes, so be mindful. When I walked in, the first thing that came to mind was this was a cleaner version of the now defunct Buford Highway Flea Market, and also reminded me a lot of the Mexico Pavilion @ EPCOT (with the colors and all). Absorbing everything was actually kind of overwhelming. I walked through an arcade, to get to the main food court (which I didn't realize there were 2 until after the fact). When I saw the food court, I was impressed with the variety they had. You could really get A-Z from the vendors, and most of them spoke solid English as well (not that I care, it is just my Spanish is not as solid as it used to be). I can't remember what I ordered, except I got a lot of food, and it was $15. It was pretty tasty. They also had a few dessert stands around, from churros to sliced mango with tamarind to ice cream. Around each corner there was a play area, and plenty of shops. It seemed like the only thing you couldn't get were groceries. I walked around near where I came in and I was shocked to see the amount of vendors, and another food court. I saw a bathroom, but it was only 2 doors, and there must have been 10 people waiting. Little did I know there was a larger bathroom next to the food court where I ate. I need to come back here on a weekday and really check this place out more. I loved the concept, and even for its age, I was really excited at how well upkept everything was (minus the parking lot). This place is loaded with culture and reminded me of the neighborhoods in Denver my friends would take me too. I found it slightly amusing when I got back to my car I had a used car magazine, and 3 business cards on my car, as if almost it was a blessing of some sort. Thankfully all of the cars around me had the same thing, so I didn't sweat it too much, but I did I have to remove them. I almost thought it was a scam- where someone enters my car as I go to my windshield. Thankfully that did not happen. Now, if you come here late at night, they used to have those street vendors in the back parking lot outside of Mansion that had some great grill munchies. I would suggest if you were in the mood for a late night snack to check it out. A solid 4.5 stars.

Interesting Latin American Mall Experience. It was fun to wander around the small shops selling wild Quinceañera dresses, cowboy boots, religious artifacts, pinatas and so much more. You might be able to negotiate prices on some items. When I asked the price of a statue, one person told me $2 and the other told me $4. The food court was disappointing.

Came to visit to Atlanta, visited plaza fiesta to eat, the center food court was really crowed because it was a Saturday but found a hidden spot where there is a couple more Mexican restaurants and food was bomb and very affordable! Flavorful and made from scratch, Definitely worth a try!

One of a kind mall with businesses that cater to the Hispanic market. Nothing fancy but the best part is that as soon as you enter, you'll feel like you traveled south of the border. You will need to speak Spanish to haggle for deals but all in all, there are some great deals to be found here. Like a $25 facial at the center kiosk; unheard of but fairly priced. The mani-pedis are also a good deal and the haircutters are quick! Great authentic dishes to choose from but seating is limited throughout so plan accordingly. Beautiful homemade cakes and desserts at the bakeries! Entertainment is available on weekends and the mall even offers a travel agency along with a bus depot for travelers looking to travel by bus at a reasonable price. Friendly and well behaved crowds with plenty of security so rest assured you will feel safe no matter who you are.

I highly recommend making a stop here while you're cruising along Buford Highway. This place is another gem on Buford. They have all sorts of shops and stores but I'm partial to the labyrinth of food stalls located on the Claremont Road side of this mall. They have great prices for authentic dishes from many Latin American countries. I like the stalls that sell amazing fresh fruit like mango and papaya at excellent prices. I suggest you walk take some time and just walk around the whole mall to get a feel for this very unique and culturally important meeting place for the Hispanic community. Parking is free and you can enter the mall on both the Buford Highway side or on the Claremont Road side. Go explore a little bit at Plaza Fiesta!

Essentially a hidden world. Viewed from Buford Highway, the plaza seems like any other strip mall - a large food market, several restaurants, another anchor store (here, it's Burlington) and some other outside-facing shops. But no, Plaza Fiesta is a full scale mall with tons of stuff inside, including a food court, which is Hispanic-centered. Reminds me a bit of the 'flea market' that used to be down the road before it got bulldozed in favor of City Market. Busy on the weekends.

This place is magical. I don't know how else to describe it. Basically, places like this are evidence to me that Atlanta and its suburbs are magic. This is the spot if you want the closest mercado experience--there are stores selling clothes, boots, makeup, housewares, etc., and then there are food stalls selling all sorts of delicious things. Don't be fooled into thinking that the "main" food court by the bouncy playground area is the only food option. There are about three other smaller "food court" areas inside the plaza, so it might be worthwhile to go when you're not absolutely starving, walk around to get a sense of the layout and what foods are offered, and then find your spot. There are places to eat dessert as well--fruit, ice cream, churros, etc. I just wish I lived closer to this place. What a gem. Please don't ever change.

Awesome Ice Cream from La Michoacán. Lots of flavors and choices and best of all very good prices.

I love coming to this shopping center! I'm so glad I came across it just a month after moving to Georgia. I'm not Mexican, but the shops within Plaza Fiesta remind me of the markets in my country. I love that it is a mini Mexico within Chamblee. I spend almost every weekend roaming around. There are so many hallways that take you to different shops so make sure take your time and actually explore the entire mall. You can find fruit stands to quinceañera dresses here. It's fun to walk around and see the cowboy clothing stores, the tattoo shops, bakeries, all the colorful murals, and of course the food court. Make sure to stop by one of the many authentic food stands and get yourself an al pastor taco. They have great deals on Wednesday where you can get $.50 tacos. Grab a churro or a mango con chile y limon before you leave!

I feel bad even reviewing this place because there is still so much to explore. Thanks to the BuHi Shuffle, I am exploring parts of Buford Highway I have never been to before, and this little in-door market/mall was one of the places to check out. It is basically a corner of a big shopping center, and you walk through this unassuming door into what can only be described as a Latin American/Central American Narnia. My mouth was hanging open the whole time. It reminded me of the markets in Mexico and southeast Asian... bustling indoor networks of alleyways with market stalls everywhere. Beautiful quinceanera dress shops, hair care and makeup, home decor, cultural artifacts, and everyday items... so much to offer and so much to explore! It was so culturally rich, and existed in such carefully executed disarray that so many Americans dislike, but really is a brilliant design - you really feel like you are walking into another world. There are incredible, building facades lining the walls so it does look like you're in a city. Plenty of food stalls and even a food court. Lots of areas for children to play in a for families to gather and hang out. I walked around and took everything in, but I also decided to eat. Obviously. Who wouldn't? I stopped at one of the food areas and ordered tacos (that were so cheap, they basically paid me to eat them) and nachos. Both were excellent, and didn't nod to American-fusion style Mexican food, these were authentic, menu-is-only-in-spanish, you can order beef-tongue-as-a-meat-option kind of authentic. So tasty and satisfying. I was so thankful that a cultural gem like this could exist- what I imagine is a safe-haven, a place of expression and comfort, a place to be true to themselves, for the Latinx community in the Atlanta area. I was also thankful that I could come and visit.

I have a confession. I've always known about Plaza Fiesta but just never cared to come. The only reason why I recently came is because a friend was in town. She used to live in Atlanta but recently moved to NYC. She wanted meet up for lunch at Plaza Fiesta. Since I've never been, I said sure. All I knew about Plaza Fiesta is that it is a Latino mall. A lot of people have told me that their food court is pretty awesome. It is located between Clairmont Road and Buford Hwy. I came the Buford Hwy way and parked on the right side and entered towards the food court. My friend entered through the other side where Clairmont is. That way is actually the entrance for the front! I never knew. She knew the mall pretty well and help guide us. She actually showed us around and to other parts of "food" areas that were not in the "main" food court out in the open. We went to her to-go-to place. We walked around and checked out the mall. To me, it's more of an upscale flea market. Honestly, it reminded me so much of Hmong Village in MN. There was a vendor that had live animals like owls, parrots, and even snakes! You could take a picture with them for a fee. He would use his professional camera and then you could take as many pics as you want with your phone. He told us next week, he is bringing more reptiles! I will definitely come back and check out more of the vendors. I am eyeing a few clothing vendors! 6/2018

I skipped highschool once with a group of friends to take those cheesy studio pictures here. It was filled with awesomeness then and I'm glad it's relatively the same! This time, we came to see the murals being painted outside and stopped by for lunch. The food court is mostly Mexican with one Asian teriyaki place. We chose the one by the corner that looked the most homecooked - Taqueria La Nortena. The food was delicious!! Highly recommend the chorizo tacos and nachos. Mmmmmm... The pupusas were okay. Overall pretty fun mall to poke around and have a foodie adventure. Will return.

Very interesting location, and worth exploring at least once if you are in the area. Wife and i traveled from Acworth to explore it based on randomly coming across a YouTube video, and felt it was worth the drive to at least experience it! Overall, the mall is spread out on the backside of a main strip mall and is cubed and divided by different stores and establishments. It can get confusing, especially when so many different people are selling similar or the same wares. The food courts are spread out across the place, as well as some independent locations selling fresh fruits, and a bakery at one end.

Everything Latin America and Mexico. If you need a quincenera cake (they have), haircut (you can get it), lunch (you can get it), moneygram (you can send money), stereo installation (out front of the plaza fiesta), grocery shopping (next door), wife or husband (next to the water fountain) and if you need a piñata (pick from among a hundred dozen), this place is for you. Enjoy the many activities and spend a few hours here.

From cell phone cases, to tacos to your Quinceanera dress... this is your spot. Always a good time, & a good place to meander.

WELCOME TO MEXICO! It has been several years since my last visit to the plaza and today was not the day. Parking was absolutely atrocious! After being stuck in bumper to bumper traffic while trying to find a parking spot, we simply decided to just park on a side street. We drove around the back, across the street and down the hill. As we were doing this, we noticed that people just across the street from the mall were advertising $10 parking. No thanks!. After hiking back to the mall, we encountered a sea of people. It was just super crowded and we later found out that there was a festival,/carnival on the the south side of the building. As soon as you hit enter the space, you are transported to Mexico and everything is very crowded and festive. When we last visited Mexico, we made sure to visit the "non-tourist" areas so that we could get an authentic feel for the country. Visiting the plaza reminded me of that experience. In Mexico they would assume that we were lost but here they just looked at us with curiosity. We were clearly out of our element due to the crowds and decided not to say very long We were interested in getting something to eat or a refreshing drink but there would have been no place for us to sit and enjoy our treats. Also, I noticed that a couple of the food vendors had food that was already prepared and set up buffet style and it just was not appetizing. The plaza had a bakery inside that featured decorated cakes and they rivaled any cake that I have ever seen in a French, Italian or American bakery because they actually enticed me. Normally, decorated cakes are not my thing and I don't even think about eating them. However, as I came really close to these desserts, they looked fresh and delicious and were very glossy as if the icing had been whipped. Although I wanted to try one of the cakes, the crowd prevented me from doing so. Next time for sure! The shopping center now has a huge hair salon/spa that was abuzz with activity. This place is great for "people watching" because it has huge windows and it is great to watch the creativity and see people transformed! Yes! This is actually the place to go if you are looking for western wear because several shops feature everything from hats to boots and clothing. You can take the girl out of Kansas but ... Finally, there is a nice play area for the kids but I definitely recommend visiting the plaza as soon as it opens so that you can freely move around and visit everything. There is just so much to see and do so come with an open mind and lots of free time. ***This is a great place for families and especially for kids who can appreciate a little cultural excursion.

Great place to eat BBQ tacos, pambazo is the best and also rajas with cheese and nopalitos gorditas super yummy. Very clean place and you ca also eat fruit coktails and churros for dessert.

There something appealing about plaza fiesta. Maybe it the grocery store with the different foods. Maybe it's the flea market atmosphere for part of the mall. Plenty or m divan food places to try out. You can also get fresh cut up fruit or coconut at many of the stands. There is an indoor playground area for the kids. THE BEST PLACE when you need to get a wrestling mask.

So, my friend and I walked in here when we were actually looking for the Buford Highway Farmers Market. It's a nice place. Like most markets, the pre-packaged goods is as expensive as regular grocery stores. I'd recommend this place for someone looking for a less hectic atmosphere than what you'll find at the massive places such as BHFM. But, that does come at a cost to selection. We ended up not being able to find chorizo (surprising) here, and had to go up the road for that last ingredient. I found everything else for my paella, though!

great shopping mall in atlanta , many foods and things to buy in this hispanic mall there is phone , seafood , cloths and other small tenents in this mall

The food here is horrible. It has no flavor and is very bland. Even the agua frescas taste bland. Just stick to tacos and soda. I even had a churro filled with strawberry. The dough seemed to be raw still and they somehow managed to make that bland as well. The fruit stands are better. Besides the food everything else is pretty cool to look at or buy. A lot of Mexican artisan. Also the place is pretty clean for the most part.

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The food court is so interesting! Definitely the most fun I have had in a food court in a while. We tried several kinds of food here and there and they were all fresh, vibrant, and authentic hispanic food! It was definitely delicious and very cheap for that type of quality food. I definitely enjoyed it!! The stores here, however, is not my type of stores ... it has enough for all your quinciniera needs, but definitely not my syle. Either way, it was quite an interesting experience. I will definitely be back for more of their yummy food.

Honestly my favorite place in atlanta. Where to even start?! In every little street In the plaza you can find hidden treasures from food to jewelry to services like eye brow threading and nails. You got to try La Niña michoacana for a mangonada or a fresh fruit popsicle

This review is for Fiesta Farmer's Market. And Fiesta Farmers Market is a gem. Super low prices for fruit, veggies, seafood. The samples stole the show upon my visit and I am a winner of their international products: seasonings, foods, prices, etc!!! :) I will be returning very soon especially for those catfish prices, blue crab. These guys seafood game is probably 2nd or 3rd behind Dekalb & Buford farmers markets. However, Plaza Fiesta for Fiesta Farmers Market has found a fan in me. They lost a star based on location(too far from where I live) lol Grade: B+

I thought I may have shared before how much I love this mall but alas I dont mind repeating myself. If you are wanting out of your comfort zone I suggest coming here. The Latin community has provided all types of vendors with a special pizazz and flair. You can find so many neat things here . And food. If you love authentic Mexican food THIS is the best!! Fresh fruit cups. Cakes. Pies. Empanada tacos taquitos. It's all here for your choosing. If you don't speak spanish or portugese or what ever don't let that stop you there will always be someone to assist you! PS.... 50cent tacos at one of the Food court Vendors on Wednesdays. Just look for their huge banner.

Awesome food! Definitely more authentic than your typical Mexican restaurant. Some people might feel out of place since it's all Latino, but I would say to embrace it! Alot of families spending time together, but seriously the food is good. I had the sopes (no pic) and they were yum!

Plaza Fiesta was pretty cool. I stopped with my sister for a culturall project for school. It was very awkward at first because we were the only black people there when we walked in so it felt like all eyes on us. But after a while we shrugged it off, especially after realizing that there was no one realy paying attention to us. It was fun immerging ourselves into an aspect of another culture. Loved seeing the formal gown and Quinceanera dresses. So pretty. Also, there are several bakeries that serve some of my fave sweet treats - churros and tres leches cake! YUM! There's also a Ross at the end of the atrium. Odd. But cool too.

This place is absolutely amazing. It has an indoor playground. You can get everything from food to perfume to Honda Civic swag. It's not a mall. It's closer to an indoor flea market. There's a free mariachi band on the weekends that just kind of roams the place. I could spend my life here... if only I could eat all the shrimp cocktail. I really want to try on all the quinceanera dresses, but have been too shy thus far. Maybe someday soon.

It's like being teleported to another country. This is a mall/shopping center clearly catered to Mexicans. It is very obvious. I felt out of place strolling through here after going to Ross. As a matter of fact, I think that Ross and Shopper's World are the only two non-Mexican catered stores in the entire shopping center. Plaza Fiesta is huge with numerous stores and vendors trying to sell you any and everything. There is a food court with authentic Mexican cuisine that is reminiscent of Mexico. Additionally, there is a little arcade area where kids can play arcade games, air hockey, etc. Although I did have a few people stare at me (apparently because I was a black man shopping in an almost exclusively Mexican mall) I will return mainly to try the food here rather than shopping. There plenty of parking spaces but they fill up fast (there are a lot more parking spaces in the rear which is barely occupied). If you want, you can even get your car washed and detailed while you're shopping.

At the end of a Burlington Coat Factory, there are magical glass doors -- not unlike The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe -- that lead to Narnia. And by Narnia, I mean Mexico and pockets of Guatemala. I marvel at how distinct, immigrant communities sprout up in the most peculiar places. A lifelong nomad, I've roamed from place to place, looking for my "home," but other people simply put their stuff down, set up shop - literally and figuratively -- and make their home wherever they are. Housed in an ordinary looking shopping mall, Plaza Fiesta is a clamorous explosion of culture and color. And kids running around like goddamn lunatics. It's deafening and can be a little jarring initially, but you quickly grow used to the frenetic pitch and pace. Vendors have their various wares laid out, ranging from adorable little Mexican candy to rhinestone studded cowboy boots, from bright tangerine quinceañera dresses to your very own photograph portrait with baby Jesus, grown Jesus, or La Virgen de Guadalupe. Some people go big and get their picture taken with all three. There's no shortage of visual interest and the prices of most things are pretty low. Except for the quinceañera dresses. They're buggin' with those prices. $650 for a poorly constructed gown your daughter will never wear again unless she has a Yelp event to go to in 10 years? No way, ese.

Want to go to a foreign country but can't afford the airfare? Head to Plaza Fiesta, where all of your senses will be on serious overload. From the noise of the prop planes flying low above the parking lot to the smells of indoor grilling, the experience here is not for the meek. Stalls upon stalls of folks selling their wares, whether disgustingly overpriced quinceanera dresses to on-the-spot tattoos and piercings to leather goods. Oh, and there's a Marshalls, a Burlington Coat Factory, and, of course, an arcade all within the walls here. It's certainly an experience worth checking out, especially if you have a vested interest in Mexican culture, food, or apparel. For this gringo, once was enough, I think. But who knows... I may wake up one morning with a strong desire to replace the grill on my car with something more flashy.

Going here was so much fun. Being a 6'2", blonde hair, blue eyed gringo, I got a lot of attention. Some stank eye, but mostly just staring (which I don't mind). I go to all the places us gringos shouldn't or normally wouldn't go to, back at home, so I'm used to it. Lots of eye candy too, if you're into hot Hispanic chicks. There's tons of stuff in every corner and alley of this place, it would take at least a day to go to every store. You can find some great bargains in here too. We went to the side food area, forgot the name, but they handmade their tortillas. It was excellent and dirt cheap. I really liked the green hot sauce, even though I was sweating like a "long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs". We went during the Cinco de Mayo celebration, so it was very crowded. We saw a few bands play, including El Guero y su Banda. We got to meet him afterwards, which was an awesome treat. He was extremely nice and took time to take pictures with a lot of his fans afterwards. I actually had it set up through his manager, to have some of the kids that were with us, to meet him, since he was one of their favorite singers. There were a few teenagers heckling some of the kids that were with us, but once they saw El Jefe (me) round the corner, they backed off. If you're a gringo like me, don't be scared or nervous to go. 99% of the people here really appreciate it when you come to visit, buy stuff, and speak their language in the process(as bad as I am at it), so they go the extra mile for you. You won't get that type of service at a regular mall. (Not trying to start a political debate, because I could really care less what anyone else thinks, you're not going to change my mind.) Go here, be in the moment, and soak it all up. You'll be glad you did.

Plaza Fiesta is probably unlike anything you've seen outside of Mexico. It's basically a Mexican mall with dank ass cheap tacos and Mexican-run stores. There are dozens of screaming children running around in a huge play area. I think it's really cool! It can be overwhelming at first, since nothing is written in English and nobody speaks English, but everyone is really understanding and happy to have your business!

Is good for an afternoon stroll and noshing on the cheap. Domt expect high quality from the shoes sold by vendors aside the cowboy shop