520 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066, United States
Wow! Quality time well spent at this little joint and definitely worth it. Vilma was an excellent bartender and a great server. She is well versed with the food and the bar. We had the San Jose Taco's, the Fiesta Taco's and a couple of margaritas. Hot damn you can't go wrong. It was our first visit here and we WILL be back. The 30 minute drive is well worth it. Thanks for being an exception to the rule in the restaurant industry. Keep up the good work!
Love a good Mexican place, and definitely adding this one to my list! Chips were hot and fresh with salsa and we ordered the queso as well. I got the fiesta burrito and it was a delicious explosion of flavors. The sauce on top was so good! Will definitely be returning.
This restaurant is nestled in a strip mall with plenty of parking. This was my 3rd visit and the food and service has improved each time. There are many choices on the menu. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. I had Taco salad served in a crispy tortilla bowl. Others in my group had chimichangas and all were happy with their choices.
Fantastic! Not sure which is more impressive, the service or the food. Within seconds of being seated, you’re given warm chips and salsa, and as soon as you’ve eaten those, your meal is served (and it’s delicious — and HUGE!). Staff are very nice in addition to being efficient, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Even when we had to wait for a table, I was impressed with how well that was handled (the hostess told us upfront how long the wait was, kept good track of who was waiting in what order, and was clearly checking regularly to see if tables were becoming available).
Great service, very fast, playing courteous, clean, very clean environment and very festive. If you're into mexicano food, definitely Give the try highly recommend
Quesadillas and steak burrito to go. Yes, real steak, large burrito, plenty to eat. Nice dining atmosphere from what I saw at the register... Entire order was for two people and was correct: NO 🥑! Sour cream and salsa on the side. It's a big deal that they got this right. A little more kick to both dishes would have sent them home...not bland....just a bit more seasoning would have been great. You can't just get plain, cheese quesadillas. They come with steak bits. 🤔 Fine. Pretty good for a local, authentic place. Beats the usual pasty, chains....
Good vegetarian options. Portions are generous and food was pretty tasty. The House Margarita was very strong. Kids meals portions are good size for plenty of leftovers. Guacamole wasn’t anything particularly special, very bland and not spicy at all despite us asking for it to be on the spicier side. Huevos Rancheros were pretty good. Probably the best part of the meal was the habañero salsa, but you have to ask for that. The chocolate molten lava cake with ice cream was delicious. Service was pretty good.
The food and service were good, and the beer selection is very generic. The Jalapeño margarita was very good. Stacy had the pork burrito, and I had the fajita trio. Both portions were very generous and tasted good. The service was pretty fast. The server was attentive but not overly friendly. Overall, the experience was good but not great. Average.
As expected...decent/good food. Will visit again for sure. No hassle. Clean etc.
Not what I was expecting I m sorry Beautiful place tho Food
Excellent Kid-friendliness: Excellent
The outside patio is a lovely addition. Went again. The waitress needs to at least pretend to be pleasant. Food : 4/5
Average chicken fajitas, real good house margarita, great salsa, but the chips were too thick. Good service!
Fantastic service and delicious food.
Food is good.. Fajitas ate good but should include sour cream and guacamole...$5 for each of these is ridiculous.
I wanted Mexican food and I saw this place on DoorDash. I eat a lot and what I thought would be enough food for 2 meals is more like 4. The portions are MASSIVE. The food is fantastic, every advertised ingredient is in good supply; no false advertising here. I went with something simple because Im boring but they have a big menu and I couldnt think of a Mexican dish they dont have.
Decent Mexican place to stop by and eat food was alright Id most likely go back
Food was bland. Chicken wings are good drinks are small but good. Food came out fast , nice and hot.
Vegetarian options: Vegetarian enchiladas and quesadillas are excellent! Food
Delicious food with authentic Mexican flavor. Gracious and knowledgeable staff. Gluten free items available. Love this place. Definitely the best game in town when it comes to Mexican cuisine Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options available and marked on menu
my steak was tougher than my sneaker
Excellent as always.
Best locally owned Mexican establishment around. Their table guac is amazing. Drinks are well made, staff is great, and service is blazing fast. Parking: Plenty of parking Wheelchair accessibility: first level lot, easy wheelchair accessibility
The quality of the food and beverages was unsatisfactory. The meat was inadequately seasoned, and the steak appeared to have been microwaved before being briefly pan-seared. Additionally, the beans were unappetizing. On a positive note, the staff was courteous and attentive.
Outstanding waiter, Isaias! Very personable and efficient! Meals, margarita and dessert were excellent, as usual! Highly recommended! Authentic Mexican food & atmosphere!
Location is right off the main road so it is very convenient to get to. The service was great and the pricing was as expected. Food was fair and portion size was ok. I would go again as a local go to place but would not make this a special occasion location.
The food is great, the atmosphere is festive and the staff wonderful and attentive ...i come often....I love it here.....
Excellent fresh guacamole. The carne asada tacos were filled with meat, cilantro, and onion. It could have come with a lime and next time we will ask. Service was top notch. Quick with filling our bowls of chips and taking out orders. We will definitely come back. Our only complaint was that it was extremely hot in the restaurant.
First time here after a friend referred us. I ordered a taco salad (13.99)but wanted to substitute steak instead of beef. Was told I would be charged for a Carne Asada (19.99). A $6 up charge for steak instead of beef? That s a big difference. I asked if I could just have the Steak Salad (16.99) in a taco shell. I was told the up charge would be 2.99. So, I just got the taco salad with shredded beef. It was completely over salted and tasted like a salt lick. The tableside guac was very good.
Great place, replaced part of my order when I made a mistake. The food is legit and I would seriously recommend trying the coconut margarita and the churros.
I have a passion for Mexican food and have explored various places, but unfortunately, this particular place left me greatly disappointed, especially the food. The food is one of the worst Ive ever had
Its great
Second time visiting this restaurant. Food is very good & so is the service. Albondigas soup was excellent, carnitas Al pastor tacos were ok, but could have been much better the pork was quite dry. My wife had enchilada mardi which she said was excellent.
Food Was Amazing Great Prices
Our favorite Mexican restaurant
This is the third time we ordered takeout from here. Its good! Nothing tremendously fancy, but its authentic, tasty, and served by friendly staff. Probably the best, most authentic m Mexican food in the area.
This is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in our area. Parking: It is in a mini shopping center. So plenty of parking. Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, plenty of room in the dinning area and bathrooms.
I had the ceviche, hubby had the fajitas. It was delicious, especially the flan at the end. Dietary restrictions: Several items are marked GF and from my questions, they take great care to prepare GF items separately.
The music is good the server was very gentle and the food was ,ON TOP!
I have a major cilantro allergy, like it doesnt taste like soap, it causes anaphylaxis. The staff is so great they make sure Im taken care of, usually by slight modification to keep me safe and the food is super tasty. Dietary restrictions: They are good with my cilantro allergy. Not all the meats are marinated in cilantro. They can substitute plain tomato and avocado at no additional charge
The salsa was a bit bland and the food nothing special but it is a good spot for decent mexican food. I will go back to try some of there other options as this does beat most of the nearby competition.
We were on a road trip and just happened to find this place. It has a really nice outdoor seating area
Our quesadiila and fajitas came out really good. Service was excellent as well
Ive lived in the neighborhood for 4 yrs and have never tried this restaurant. A hidden gem. I especially liked the fresh guacamole made right at your table and to your liking.
Yum!!!! all around great experience!!
Great meal. Happy group dinner.
Been here a few times, always satisfied by the service and the food.
Awesome Mexican food !! One of the best Mexican restaurants in Connecticut
Friendly, accomodating and good food reasonably priced...a winning combination!
The staff and atmosphere were welcoming. The food portion was decent except for the rice( it looked like 1/2 of a serving spoon).
Awesome, authentic Mexican food.
Great service and food was good
We went there for my sons birthday. The place was awesome. Staff was very friendly. Food was excellent
Place was clean and service ok. Food was your typical texmex. Portion sized were decent
Food is varied and excellent, service is prompt, lots of different Margaritas. Friendly atmosphere. Price includes Margies and tip.
We were not sure what to expect and were pleasantly surprised by both the atmosphere and their quality of food. Excellent selection and the food we bought was delicious. The staff was pleasant and attentive. Great value and large portions. Would highly recommend. Dietary restrictions: Seemed to offer many Gluten Free options
Omg! Queso, the drink, the salsa! I d drive 14 hours to come here from Ohio! Look at the queso! Stop in please! Omg
Great food and service for takeout, and it was fast.
The food was sooo good and authentic and the staff were welcoming and really nice! Whenever I m in the area I will be coming back!
Yum!!!!! Very good food and excellent drinks. Love the guacamole cart that comes and makes it fresh right at your table side.
Excellent
pretty bangin
I have a passion for Mexican food and have explored various places, but unfortunately, this particular place left me greatly disappointed, especially regarding the salsa and tortilla chips. I must admit that this establishment has the worst salsa and chips.
Excellent Wheelchair accessibility: Yeah
Authentic cuisine and excellent Margaritas
The food was great but I didnt appreciate the bug on the wall or the ant crawling on the side of my Margarita. They replaced the drink. The 1st one had just about zero alcohol in it. They were severely understaffed on a Thursday. Not so sure I want to ever Go back. Sad, because they were very apologetic.
Good food.
First time there. We will be back.
Had the shrimp tacos which were delicious. Service was prompt and staff was professional.
The flan cake is famous.
The food is top notch, the staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable.
Fiesta Mexicana is hands down the best Mexican restaurant Ive been to. Service: - The waiters/waitresses are always nice and seem to check up on you often which is great. They always ask how the food is and if everything is good; they are quite accommodating as well. - I once asked for a full pitcher of water and they got it for me in a second no questions asked (was very dehydrated). - If its your birthday, they know how to celebrate it; youll have a good time! - No idea how but the food is ready and made in remarkable times, seemingly 15 minutes maybe. Weve never waited more than 30 minutes for our food. Food: - The food is the best Mexican Ive had. Authentic, flavorful, and consistent all the time. - I typically go for the quesadillas or burritos, I always try to have something new every time and nothing disappoints. - Their burritos are massive, you should go on a very empty stomach. - The apps are amazing, weve had the majority of them by now and the freshly made guac cant be beat, only thing is its chunky. - Never made it to desert as we were always full. - Ive had probably 60% of everything on the menu at this point and these guys nail it every time. Drinks: - The margs are amazing, and the prices are wicked cheap for what you get. Always go for the grande! - The zombie is my personal favorite, I love it. Mai Tai is also a favorite of mine. - Plenty of variety of drinks, or shots if thats your thing - but expect lots of tequila! - Overall the prices are pretty cheap compared to most places and you really get your bang for the buck. Other: - Interior and bathrooms all Mexico-themed and the design is very appealing, you kind of feel like youre in Mexico; reminiscent of Mexico in Disney if youve been there. - Music is Mexican and not too loud but still audible, a nice touch. - They got a statue of a guy in a sombrero smoking a cigar, whats not to love? - They have a bar as well if youd rather go to a bar, cant say anything more since Ive never sat there. - Wait times can be INSANE sometimes (cinco de mayo for example), so make sure you call ahead for a reservation if possible. Typical wait times are less than 5 minutes though.
we have here a closed place. google says open! management should take care of this and have 1 sec to update!
This is our go to place for delicious dinner out! Clean, friendly, great food and drinks.
Delicious Mexican food. Friendly staff. Tasty drinks. Tamarind mojito was delicious! Fresh salsa & warm tortilla chips yummy. Chicken chimichanga & beef carnitas delicious. Want to try the lettuce wraps next.
Food was delicious and not overly priced! Our waitress was there when we needed something and very helpful.
Excellent, didnt have the tbone they were out but had the carne asada instead and it was delicous calamari appetizer was tasty and the jalapeno margaritas were great!
Great Mexican food.
Ordinary decent food/atmosphere. Food is pricey and they try to push drinks on you too. Went here towards the end of the night and had an awful experience...Unsanitary and gross, my girlfriend noticed our waitress and other staff not washing thier hands after handling trash/vacuum and then our food! I had first thought that there was an error on my credit charge but it was my mistake.When I called and talked to the manager Monica; I explained the situation and she seemed helpful...said she was going to issue a refund and call me back. She didnt call back, when I called and eventually talked to her again; she was rude. She blamed us and denied any wrong doing on the restaurants end. Also said she would call me back when I reminded her that I would still like my refund...she never did. What a mess; I will not be coming back ever again.
The food was good and plentiful, the servers were friendly, but the service was extremely slow. The bar may have been the sticking point, but waits were unreasonable. Portions were extraordinarily large with everyone in our group of fpur bringing home half their food. You can certainly split a dish between two if inclined. I had the black bean soup and table side guacamole. The soup was huge. Taste was good if a little bland. The guacamole was good. I ordered it spicy, and they included a lot of jalapeños but they were extremely mild ones. That may vary day by day. They offered a wide range of Mexican beer, much of it via bottle, but some on tap. I had a Modelo Especial via bottle and Dos Equis Amber on tap.
Drive back to NY we found this gem of a place . The food here is very well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The portions are perfect. The staff is very friendly, and always smiling . Vegetarian options: Even though we didnt get the Vegetarian options they have plenty. Parking: The restaurant has ample parking.
Our favorite
Ok where do I even begin! The 2 bartenders Andrea and Ferni were absolutely amazing! I really enjoyed my coconut mojitos and ordered more than I planned on having because of how perfectly made they were. The food was also very good and everything was reasonably priced. I def recommend and will be back asap!
Good food, especially their salsa. Nice selection of margaritas/cocktails. Ambience is great. Service can be slow when they are busy.
It was very busy bring Cinco de Mayo but our waitress hustled best she could and apologized over and over which wasnt necessary we understood the day it was and our margaritas were delish and we were only having tableside guacamole and chips, great place
Tried this place out with two other people. All of our food was super tasty and priced decently service was great untill we got our food. our waitress disappeared (would have liked more chips and drinks topped up). had to wait 10-15minutes after we had finished eating to get the check.overall good experience.
Dietary restrictions: Everything is good and if you tell them any restrictions they will help you Parking: You can park anywhere Kid-friendliness: They take care of kids and the atmosphere is wonderful Wheelchair accessibility: N/a
Always a great dinning experience
the flavor and freshness of this burrito.... I cant taste every ingredient... delicious and well prepared
Fiesta Mexicana is delicious with a great family-friendly atmosphere. I had a great chicken dish (I will update my review with the correct name). Some friends from Texas took me here, and I m very glad they did!
Great food and margaritas
Food was delicious, drinks were good, service could have definitely been quicker. Dont worry we will be back
Great food, great prices and great service.
Dropped in late on a Sunday. Amazing tacos. Great service. Nice place.
Busy location, good food, service not as good,
Had a great day with my family. The tacos delicious and all you can eat chips and salsa. Excellent customer service and atmosphere. Great location. Guacamole was good .
Very good priced right
Delicious food. Good service.
One of the waitresses was rude but others were good; Food was delicious and fresh. Wait time was a lot. Going during an off peak hour may help.
Excellent and authentic Mexican food. The servings are big and you never leave hungry. The service is professional and friendly. I do not go anywhere else for Mexican.
Very good food and service was great.
I got the chicken chimichanga & it was incredibly bland. The guacamole, bland. The rice & beans, bland. My husband got a combination meal, bland. Perfect restaurant for kids. Cinco de Mayo in Willimantic is much better if you like Mexican food.
I have to say their nachos and cheese enchiladas are top of the line, but their cheese enchiladas blew me away
Good food service clean Im a repeat customer
Hidden gem in plane sight. Food was very good and the service was excellent. I believe this is authentic Mexican food, but what do I know.
Place is great people super nice place is clean will b going back soon !!!
The fajita quesadilla was great did not like the chopped mushroom salsa ?
Great food, excellent service. Reasonable prices.
its OK.
Amazing food Customer service And reasonably priced. Our first time and will definitely be back.
Overall very nice night. Seafood was old and compt for the dish . Later in evening do understood.... our compliments 2 other dishes hit the spot
Run of the mill mexican in my opinion. There is nothing specifically great about this place. Food is ok, margs are good, and they keep the chips full. Prices seem higher than they should. We continue to go here as I havent had a bad experience and its a convenient location for my wife and i.
Love this place. My family loves it but I also enjoy going on my own. The bar area is cozy and the staff is always so friendly and attentive. No complaints!
10/10 food and the service is friendly and welcoming. Went twice in one week
Weve been here multiple times and we always receive good service and flavorful meals. Keep it up.
Great food, reasonable prices. For some reason this place is never crowded on Saturday nights. Easy to get a table. Best kept secret for Mexican food around.
Authentic Mexican cuisine. I arrived an hour before they closed and never felt rushed and the food was still amazing
Great food and great service. Thoroughly enjoyed the mole guerrero.
I love this food !! The service is the best.
This is our Go To Mexican place in town. We LOVE Fiesta Mexicana. The margaritas are top knotch and they have a large assortment of Flavors. The quesadillas are large! You only need one to serve as a meal, but if you do feel like you want something extra you can order a side taco. We always sit at the bar and the bartender is always super friendly and attentive. This again is the best Mexican in Vernon!
Finally found a Mexican restaurant that actually cooks with flavor. Food was great,service was also.Nice patio seating. Cant wait to go back.
Good food, excellent service
Great food, great service, and gluten free options! Also the staff was very careful with my dairy allergy.
My partner and I love Mexican food and we have tried basically ever place within a 30 minute drive of Hartford. Fiesta Time is our go to choice after years of trying all the different spots. A great mix of quality food, friendly staff, affordable entrees, an expansive menu and great margaritas are many of the reasons we keep coming back. You hardly ever have to wait to get a table as well, which is great
As a Mexican I wasnt very impressed by the food but in a town like Tolland I didnt expect for more. Cocktails are pretty good.
Best Mexican restaurant around. Clean, good service, food is excellent. Like that it is not a chain restaurant. Will definitely go back soon.
Standard Mexican fair for the area. Steak fajitas were well cooked and delicious. Drinks were fun and large. Tortillas dont seem to be made in house. The side plates come out so hot I suspect they microwave them.
Nice decor. Used coupon ,otherwise prices high on most items for what you received. 1 appetizer 9.99 was very good. The 14.99 3 taco dish not as good for the price.. . Will go back to try others. Or lunch menu
Excellent, authentic and tasty food, slow service. Worth waiting for. Fairly priced dishes$$
Excellent food
I ordered takeout. The food was very good..Im definitely coming back.
Sooooo gooooooooood!! Tasted very fresh was hot to the touch I recommended this place ! They also have a nice little bar in it definitely will be going back this was my first time going !
Im not around Vernon much anymore, but when I am, I ALWAYS stop here to eat. The inside is set up beautifully, the service is great, and the food is incredible. Kid friendly meals and many drink options for adults!
Good Mexican food..decent prices with a family atmosphere
Food needed salt... not very flavorful. Waitress was ok, but almost seemed as if we were bothering her. This was weird as we were literally the only ones in the place at 230pm on a Tuesday.
We had dinner here for the first time on a Wednesday evening. They were steady and the server was friendly and prompt. The jalapeno infused tequila margarita had a fresh and unique flavor profile. The nachos with chorizo were smoky and cheesy and our enchiladas and burrito for dinner were flavorful and hearty. Dietary restrictions: I have a gluten allergy and there were several items on the menu that were clearly marked as GF which made ordering easy and enjoyable.
Great food and service. Not too expensive either.
We dont come here that are often but every time we do its consistently good. We were seated promptly and our orders were taken promptly. Didnt have to wait long for the food which is very tasty
Definitely one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. Even when we went for Cinco de Mayo, when they were extremely busy, the food and service was amazing! Consistently great!
Food and drinks were incredible! And our server was amazing! Absolutely recommend! We ll be back soon!
Meh, ok Mexican food
I got to say..... Wow. The service from Mya was the best ever. The calamari kids buffet, although unusual, is a winner. Sometimes kids can be really annoying, but here they can keep stuffing there faces with calamari burritos and calamari tacos so they are less annoying. Thank you Fiesta for the on point festivus.
Such great food and a wonderful atmosphere, already have recommended your restaurant to family and friends. Keep up the great work to the whole team!
The staff and owners are the best and they put up with my mediocre Spanish when I order! This is a great place to bring a larger party, food is fast, consistent and good quality, Dont hesitate to get some of the different menu items besides the standard Mexican fair, you won t be disappointed. Great margs too!
First time weve ever been disappointed. The $15 margarita had NO alcohol in it. The crab and shrimp wraps were made spicy when it is not a spicy dish. It was what my mother went for and then she could not eat it. They did nothing about it and even charged $1.75 for a little extra sour cream. The chicken fajita quesadilla, which has always been fabulous, was skimpy on filling and not worth the money this time. Not at all in hurry to go back this time. Vegetarian options: plenty
Great food at reasonable prices.
I always receive great food and service here. I wish they had dessert.
Awful! Flies in the food and the manger wanted to charge us. Not happy with it at all and it was very dirty. Manger then asked if we looked for flies in the rest of our food, I then asked whether or not she looked for flies in her food when she goes out to dinner and she didn t respond
Great food, drinks and service.