Our go-to Mexican joint is Ceja's, but living in Oceanside, we have several other restaurants around us and it was high time that we tried them.Fiesta Mexicana is a small corner family owned Mexican restaurant located in the MarketPlace Del Rio shopping area near Stater Bros grocery and Killer Pizza From Mars. They have ample parking and huge windows so you can see just how busy they are at any given time.They have two doors, but we walked in the door that was open - the main entrance. Today they were quite busy on a Sunday for lunch but we managed to get a table. Chair are padded and they do have booths as well.After ordering we got the complimentary chips & salsa. Their red salsa is OUTSTANDING. We even ordered some to-go after we ate. They also have a much hotter green salsa.We ordered:* Tampiquena de Res* Carne Asada Burrito* Carne Asada Sopes* Horchata* Jamaica* Negra ModeloThe bottled Negra Model came with a frosted mug too which was a nice touch.The Tampiquena de Res was essentially a "bistek tampiquena", or carne asada steak, topped with pico. It came with rice & beans, and also a Mole Enchilada. The mole was a little sweet, and the steak was a little more done than I typically like, however both tasted good. The plate also came with fresh and piping hot tortillas.My wife ordered the Carne Asada Sopes and we were surprised that it came with two sopes. She could barely finish one of them. My daughter ordered the burrito with rice & beans. Everyone liked their food. I actually finished my whole plate which is something I rarely do.My only gripe was I asked for a drink menu, but they didn't have one? I asked if they had beer and our server listed the different options. It would be much easier just to look at a menu, so for this I had to dock a star. Maybe our server didn't realize they had a drink menu, I'm not sure. Now I learn they had margaritas too! #ughService was excellent. When the salsa was getting low, they instantly put a new bowl on the table. We went through two baskets of chips since the salsa was THAT good. Overall, everything was quite good. With the exception of the drink menu issue, Fiesta Mexicana is a solid choice for Mexican food in this area. Next time I will have a marg ?
My husband and I love this restaurant. The food and serve is great. We have dinner at least once a week.
Finally a place that makes a perfect carne asada burrito! Had all the right toppings and was a great portion... If i wasnt full I would get another one! I will be returning and I cant wait to try the rest of their food.
Family owned, friendly and good food! Wide variety on the menu. 1st visit I had a Chili Relleno. It was the way I like them...not smothered in red sauce. This time picked Cheese Enchilada and Shredded Beef taco combo. Very nice! Loved the Flan!Next time I am going for the Oaxacan Mole!! I'll let you know how that turns out!!
Just went in to try this place out for the first time. The first thing I do before I decide to order is check the quality of the salsas. If a place doesn't have good salsa, it doesn't matter to me how good the food is. This place has no salsa on display. So I asked to see and taste their salsa. They claim to make the salsa on the spot for each order. I said ok well I don't know if I like it, can you please make a sample of the green to taste and then I will order. They flat out refused. I've never heard of such stupidity and terrible customer service. I said fine you just lost my business forever. They said ok bye. ??
Enjoyed enchiladas tamale inside. The beverage is a flower drink which is not too sweet, red in color and very catchy. Service is good. Stop in an e joy.
Huevos Veracruz with egg whites is what I order maybe 2/3 times a week it’s just very delicious a lot of flavor , rice and beans are very good definitely an a authentic Mexican restaurant the ladies are very nice this is a must try place. You won’t not be disappointed :) thank me later! Great margaritas and prices!
Last time it wasn't that good the Mole verde with pork they forgot my tortillas my firsttimecomplainingaboutthis place , they took for ever to take our order, the service it's was /polite
Great food, friendly staff and some unique Mexican dishes!
Excellent Carne Asada Burrito & Excellent Salsa!! Excellent Service too...