Good food, friendly service, large portions of fresh delicious food in a bright, clean, convenient space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ruby G.
The services was great. The chilaquiles were ok. I like the crunch but not much flavor. Portion isn't as big as La Morenitas. I ate everything which is crazy because I always have leftovers. Decor is cute!
Joshua H.
Food was delicious service what fantastic I got the molcahete bowl hope I spelled that right I was so hungry I count wait to dig in
Daniel de la Rosa
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Richards
Stopped here on a long drive. Great place, loved the food. I asked for a somewhat random food request and they happily made it for me. Would definitely come here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nonie S.
This is the cutest restaurant, delicious food. The waitresses were awesome friendly. I highly recommend them!!
Kimberly L.
Food was just ok'ish. Cleanliness was just ok'ish. Service was seriously lacking. I wasn't impressed and won't return. I recommend other Mexican restaurants in the area before this one.
Roberto R.
Its been over 10 years i been coming to Fiesta Mexicana and i have not regretted yet. The service is great very attentive and will accommodate you if you need assistance. The waitresses receive you with a smile and very welcoming.
Eric R.
Fiesta Mexicana, located at the corner of 16th and M Streets, in downtown Merced, CA, has been an iconic Mexican restaurant since 2008, and has become a favorite of all Mercedians who appreciate fine Mexican food. As you enter the restaurant, you'll be meeted and greeted, and the friendly staff member will seat you, and provide you with a menu. As in Mexico, the decor is very colorful. The dining room is truly attractive, comfortable and nicely decorated. The decor is definitely Mexican, whith lots of photos on the wall of people, places and scenery in Mexico. The restaurant offers many seafood choices, so there is a faux blue marlin mounted on the wall. This amazing restaurant is serious about serving an authentic Mexican breakfast, as the restaurant opens daily at 07:00 in the morning, and breakfast is served anytime the restaurant is open. After placing my order, my hostess returned with a basket of corn tortilla chips, and a bowl of the best restaurant salsa in Merced County! The "House Salsa" - made in-house - was simply amazing! Like most salsas, it was tomato-based and had all of the usual things you'd expect in salsa, such as tomato, onion, garlic and cilantro. But this salsa had chunks of tomato, onion and... shredded cabbage! The salsa wasn't hot, but it had a "kick" to it, but it had a rich, smoky taste to it that was simply amazing. I wish I could get the recipe, but I'd place a wager that it's proprietary. From the "Breakfast" section of the menu, I went with "Carne Asada, Three Eggs, Potatoes and Toast." Substitutions are available, as you can choose between potatoes, beans and rice, or you can mix and match. I chose to "mix and patch" fried potatoes with refried beans. Rather than toast, I chose flour tortillas. When I enjoy breakfast at a Mexican restaurant, I crave breakfast like I'd enjoy if I was visiting Mexico. Fiesta Mexicana is very serious breakfast, as breakfast is served anytime the restaurant is open. It's a breakfast lover's paradise in Merced! The "main event" of my breakfast was a generous portion of grilled carne asada. The meat was thinly cut, seasoned and marinated, and grilled to perfection. The steak was juicy, fork-tender and nearly melted in my mouth. What a way to begin a Sunday morning! I opted for potatoes and refried beans as my sides of choice and although Mexican rice tempted me, I simply HAD to go with potatoes. Beans are always a de facto standard for me, so there was no question in my mind to go with refried beans. The refried beans were creamy, with just a little bit of texture, and were simply delicious! I don't believe they had any lard, as I couldn't ascertain the "nutty" flavor that lard implants into beans, but I loved them. The beans were sprinkled with melted Mexican cheese. The potatoes were coarsely diced red potatoes, lightly seasoned, and grilled in butter. They were soft, tender, and simply delicious. As a nice touch, the chef at Fiesta Mexicana left the skins on the potatoes. Like the beans, I simply loved the potatoes. Three eggs for breakfast... oh my! Eggs can be ordered cooked any style, and I went with sunnyside up, as they mix well with potatoes and beans. Like the rest of my breakfast, the eggs were perfectly cooked to order. Rather than toast - I was dining at a Mexican restaurant after all - I went with flour tortillas, and my breakfast included two toasted flour tortillas. I had commented to Theresa how much I loved the "House Salsa," and she offered to bring me another helping for my breakfast. Thanks! The salsa was even better with my breakfast than country gravy! As an aside, during my many travels to Mexico, I've eaten many similar breakfasts in loncherias and restaurants, but not in such an elegant dining room! This was an authentic Mexican breakfast. My breakfast was simply delicious, as everything was perfectly cooked, and simply amazing. The morning chef at Fiesta Mexicana has talent! Fiesta Mexicana is one of a
Charlie Moses
Fiesta offers all the Mexican restaurant standards plus some less well known dishes. Also breakfast all day. In my opinion, their food and the salsa were under-seasoned. My flautas just needed more flavor and interest. Also more guacamole and sour cream, standard toppings for flautas, which came artistically arranged but in stingy amounts. I ate my husband's leftover taco the next day and had the same opinion: same under-seasoned beef, same tasteless toppings. If I were in the mid-west, this is what I would expect, but in the San Joaquin Valley?!
Great atmosphere and delicious food. Be ready to pay! Not inexpensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ricky Martin
Lots of stuff to look at. Food was not very good. We were here a year ago. I would have given it 4 stars then. They are skimping on everything. Even the soda they bring out to you is super small. I don't expect this place to stay open much longer.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Diego A
Food was not good and didn’t have sauce for shrimp. Their horchata is klass horchata. Came here for my gfs birthday and wouldn’t come back
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Mike W.
Good Mexican food with decent atmosphere. The molcajete is great. Parking isn't too good though. Avoid door dings by parking across the street.
John Lovett
We stopped in following a movie and were pleasantly surprised.The restaurant has a lot of seating so they can handle large amounts of people. We were seated quickly and our server brought out chips and salsa. The menu was large with many choices from ala carte to combination plate.The salsa was homemade and had a nice little kick to it. I had the combination fajitas which were delicious and came with a plate of rice and what tasted like homemade refried beans. My wife had the carnitas and her mom had enchiladas with beans and rice off the senior menu.All of us were pleased with the meal and the servers were extremely attentive to whatever we wanted. Needless to say, we will be coming back soon.The restaurant parking is in a lot behind the building but there is a rear entrance so you don’t have to walk a great distance to get in as the main entrance is in the front along 16th Street. The restaurant is at the corner of 16th and Canal Street.If there was a knock at all, it was the loud music coming from the attached bar but it quieted down a little after we arrived.Parking: Lots of spaces including two handicapped spotsWheelchair accessibility: The handicapped entrance is at the rear of the restaurant not far from the parking lot. There is also a wide ramp making wheelchair access easy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas, Enchiladas Tacos and Chili Renello
Good food, friendly service, large portions of fresh delicious food in a bright, clean, convenient space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The services was great. The chilaquiles were ok. I like the crunch but not much flavor. Portion isn't as big as La Morenitas. I ate everything which is crazy because I always have leftovers. Decor is cute!
Food was delicious service what fantastic I got the molcahete bowl hope I spelled that right I was so hungry I count wait to dig in
Very good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped here on a long drive. Great place, loved the food. I asked for a somewhat random food request and they happily made it for me. Would definitely come here again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the cutest restaurant, delicious food. The waitresses were awesome friendly. I highly recommend them!!
Food was just ok'ish. Cleanliness was just ok'ish. Service was seriously lacking. I wasn't impressed and won't return. I recommend other Mexican restaurants in the area before this one.
Its been over 10 years i been coming to Fiesta Mexicana and i have not regretted yet. The service is great very attentive and will accommodate you if you need assistance. The waitresses receive you with a smile and very welcoming.
Fiesta Mexicana, located at the corner of 16th and M Streets, in downtown Merced, CA, has been an iconic Mexican restaurant since 2008, and has become a favorite of all Mercedians who appreciate fine Mexican food. As you enter the restaurant, you'll be meeted and greeted, and the friendly staff member will seat you, and provide you with a menu. As in Mexico, the decor is very colorful. The dining room is truly attractive, comfortable and nicely decorated. The decor is definitely Mexican, whith lots of photos on the wall of people, places and scenery in Mexico. The restaurant offers many seafood choices, so there is a faux blue marlin mounted on the wall. This amazing restaurant is serious about serving an authentic Mexican breakfast, as the restaurant opens daily at 07:00 in the morning, and breakfast is served anytime the restaurant is open. After placing my order, my hostess returned with a basket of corn tortilla chips, and a bowl of the best restaurant salsa in Merced County! The "House Salsa" - made in-house - was simply amazing! Like most salsas, it was tomato-based and had all of the usual things you'd expect in salsa, such as tomato, onion, garlic and cilantro. But this salsa had chunks of tomato, onion and... shredded cabbage! The salsa wasn't hot, but it had a "kick" to it, but it had a rich, smoky taste to it that was simply amazing. I wish I could get the recipe, but I'd place a wager that it's proprietary. From the "Breakfast" section of the menu, I went with "Carne Asada, Three Eggs, Potatoes and Toast." Substitutions are available, as you can choose between potatoes, beans and rice, or you can mix and match. I chose to "mix and patch" fried potatoes with refried beans. Rather than toast, I chose flour tortillas. When I enjoy breakfast at a Mexican restaurant, I crave breakfast like I'd enjoy if I was visiting Mexico. Fiesta Mexicana is very serious breakfast, as breakfast is served anytime the restaurant is open. It's a breakfast lover's paradise in Merced! The "main event" of my breakfast was a generous portion of grilled carne asada. The meat was thinly cut, seasoned and marinated, and grilled to perfection. The steak was juicy, fork-tender and nearly melted in my mouth. What a way to begin a Sunday morning! I opted for potatoes and refried beans as my sides of choice and although Mexican rice tempted me, I simply HAD to go with potatoes. Beans are always a de facto standard for me, so there was no question in my mind to go with refried beans. The refried beans were creamy, with just a little bit of texture, and were simply delicious! I don't believe they had any lard, as I couldn't ascertain the "nutty" flavor that lard implants into beans, but I loved them. The beans were sprinkled with melted Mexican cheese. The potatoes were coarsely diced red potatoes, lightly seasoned, and grilled in butter. They were soft, tender, and simply delicious. As a nice touch, the chef at Fiesta Mexicana left the skins on the potatoes. Like the beans, I simply loved the potatoes. Three eggs for breakfast... oh my! Eggs can be ordered cooked any style, and I went with sunnyside up, as they mix well with potatoes and beans. Like the rest of my breakfast, the eggs were perfectly cooked to order. Rather than toast - I was dining at a Mexican restaurant after all - I went with flour tortillas, and my breakfast included two toasted flour tortillas. I had commented to Theresa how much I loved the "House Salsa," and she offered to bring me another helping for my breakfast. Thanks! The salsa was even better with my breakfast than country gravy! As an aside, during my many travels to Mexico, I've eaten many similar breakfasts in loncherias and restaurants, but not in such an elegant dining room! This was an authentic Mexican breakfast. My breakfast was simply delicious, as everything was perfectly cooked, and simply amazing. The morning chef at Fiesta Mexicana has talent! Fiesta Mexicana is one of a
Fiesta offers all the Mexican restaurant standards plus some less well known dishes. Also breakfast all day. In my opinion, their food and the salsa were under-seasoned. My flautas just needed more flavor and interest. Also more guacamole and sour cream, standard toppings for flautas, which came artistically arranged but in stingy amounts. I ate my husband's leftover taco the next day and had the same opinion: same under-seasoned beef, same tasteless toppings. If I were in the mid-west, this is what I would expect, but in the San Joaquin Valley?!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Great atmosphere and delicious food. Be ready to pay! Not inexpensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Lots of stuff to look at. Food was not very good. We were here a year ago. I would have given it 4 stars then. They are skimping on everything. Even the soda they bring out to you is super small. I don't expect this place to stay open much longer.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food was not good and didn’t have sauce for shrimp. Their horchata is klass horchata. Came here for my gfs birthday and wouldn’t come back
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good Mexican food with decent atmosphere. The molcajete is great. Parking isn't too good though. Avoid door dings by parking across the street.
We stopped in following a movie and were pleasantly surprised.The restaurant has a lot of seating so they can handle large amounts of people. We were seated quickly and our server brought out chips and salsa. The menu was large with many choices from ala carte to combination plate.The salsa was homemade and had a nice little kick to it. I had the combination fajitas which were delicious and came with a plate of rice and what tasted like homemade refried beans. My wife had the carnitas and her mom had enchiladas with beans and rice off the senior menu.All of us were pleased with the meal and the servers were extremely attentive to whatever we wanted. Needless to say, we will be coming back soon.The restaurant parking is in a lot behind the building but there is a rear entrance so you don’t have to walk a great distance to get in as the main entrance is in the front along 16th Street. The restaurant is at the corner of 16th and Canal Street.If there was a knock at all, it was the loud music coming from the attached bar but it quieted down a little after we arrived.Parking: Lots of spaces including two handicapped spotsWheelchair accessibility: The handicapped entrance is at the rear of the restaurant not far from the parking lot. There is also a wide ramp making wheelchair access easy.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas, Enchiladas Tacos and Chili Renello