Fiesta Time!

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Gainesville, Fl


I told you it was coming so here it is -- the long-awaited first restaurant review.  Ok, so maybe not long-awaited but it is the first one.

If you're looking for good Tex-Mex and Mexican food in Gainesville, look no further than La Fiesta.  We've been coming here for years and the consistency of quality and prompt, friendly service is what keeps us coming back.  La Fiesta has your traditional Mexican-Texan style fare such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chile relleño, fajitas, etc. but also authentic regional specialties such as Baja fish tacos and carnitas.

Tonight we sampled shrimp quesadillas and tacos carne asada.  Both were especially delicious.  The tacos are a favorite of mine, with a different and bolder flavor than most taco consumers are used to.  Carne asada simply means "grilled meat" and that is what fills the delectable little tacos.  True to authentic Mexican cuisine, the tortillas are corn and not flour.  The meat is grilled chunks of ribeye seasoned to perfection with a nice level of spiciness.  Add to that the accoutrements of fresh pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa and shredded queso blanco (no cheddar here!) and you've got yourself one delicious taco dinner.  Served with rice and refried beans, the meal is complete and priced at a moderate $11.25. The entire bill only set us back $40 including both entrees, queso blanco dip (to accompany the complimentary homemade chips and 2 types of salsa), a whopping 50oz. of Dos Equis beer, tax and tip.  A great value, and a great time.  Try La Fiesta with 2 locations serving Gainesville on W. Newberry Road just East of I-75 behind Red Lobster and on NW 39th Ave adjacent to I-75.

Shrimp Quesadillas